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June 9, 2016
So this is my new blog. On here I will review all the books I read. Right now, nearly all my reviews can be found on Goodreads. As I continue to work on this blog I will sort and add my older reviews into categories. I am looking forward to this project as this is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I love to read and I love to write. So I hope you will visit this blog from time to time and watch it grow.
Christine
Series: Dragon Runners #3
Genre: MC Romance
BLOCKED
A Breakaway Novel One
By
L.P. Dover
Genre: #Romance #HockeyRomance #ContemporaryRomance
My Rating: 5
Cover: 5
Publication: October 31st 2017
Read: September 6th 2018 (ARC provided by Enticing Journey Book Promotions)
POV: First-person dual perspectives
Series: Breakaway: Hard Stick; Blocked; Playmaker; Off The Ice ~ Coming Soon!
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He’s got every reason to be cocky . . . until a female cuts him down to size.
I’m Dallas Easton, the best goaltender in the league. I make a damn good living playing hockey, and with women falling at my feet wherever I go, why not enjoy it? I get whatever I want, whenever I want—that is, until I come across the one player who gets the best of me on the ice.
When I try to pummel the dude, all hell breaks loose. Imagine my surprise when the helmet comes off to reveal a woman underneath. And not just any woman, but the sexiest woman I’ve ever seen. Callie Davis is the complete opposite of the puck bunnies I usually go for, a good girl with sick moves and a selfless streak a mile wide. I need to make amends, but she dodges me at every turn. It doesn’t help that Callie’s brother hates my guts, or that my agent thinks she’s bad for my career.
But I could care less what they think. I can’t let our little run-in on the ice be the end of our story. Because when I set my sights on something, I won’t rest until I score.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars…
Have I been hiding under a rock? Why did I not read this book sooner? If there is one type of genre/trope I love binge reading, it’s hockey romances. They are my kryptonite for sure. The Breakaway series by L.P. Dover has everything I love in hockey romances. While I haven’t yet read the first book yet, I have read books two and three and am excited for the next book that will be coming soon.
L.P. Dover has the talent for weaving a tale of love, romance, a bit of angst and even a touch of suspense. I found times that I was smiling or swooning. I even teared up here and there. One of my favorite aspects of romance novels are the dual perspectives. For me it certainly makes a better book. Being able to be inside the protagonists heads are important for my connectivity to both the hero AND heroine. So I was so pleased this book has all that for me.
A second favorite aspect is a groveling hero. I love when the hero of a romance knows he messed up, knows what he wants and will do anything to go after it. Even if he makes a fool of himself. The third plus for me is comedy. I was so pleased to see that in this book as well.
Dallas is a cocky man. He is used to getting the girls and you can assume correctly he loves women. Unfortunately his love for women will end up getting him into some trouble. But to Dallas’ delight, an “angel” comes to his rescue. And from that moment on he starts to see his life differently. Unfortunately, Dallas is not one to be taken seriously AND he may or may not have a couple of brawny, protective brothers to convince that he is going to be a better man. I loved the antics that went on between all the guys in this book. I don’t want to say too much regarding the dynamics of the team because that is partly what makes this book fun. Also there are many fun-loving, loyal secondary characters that bring more depth to this book.
Callie is a great heroine. She is smart, funny, independent and sassy. Not to mention, she can play hockey like a fiend. I loved watching her reactions to Dallas and his persistence to win her over. I felt the chemistry and connection these two had. And most importantly, I believed it. I believed that Dallas could change from his wild ways. And I absolutely loved that Callie made him work for it. Lord, did she make him work, lol.
This is a series I will be watching. There is a whole team of sexy, cocky hockey players that could use the love of a good woman. If you love hockey and fun, sexy low angst romances, I believe you’ll love this book.
This is my honest and unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to read it. 🙂
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SHATTERED
Willow Creek Book One
By
A.K. McBride
Genre: #ContemporaryRomance
My Rating: 5
Cover: 5
Publication: September 24th 2018
Read: September 12th 2018 (ARC provided by RRR Promotion)
Kindle Edition: 200 pages
POV: First-person dual perspectives
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In life, you always learn one important lesson you won’t ever forget.
For me, it was to never have hopes and dreams.
They could shatter into a million pieces in a matter of seconds.
I’d managed to live by that one rule almost my entire life, until the day Harper and her little boy moved in next door.
One look into her guarded eyes and a flame of hope was lit.
Little did I know, her green eyes held more pain than my heart did. And breaking through the fortified walls she’d erected around hers would cause me more agony than I’d ever imagined possible.
I didn’t know if two broken and bruised individuals could come together and create something beautiful out of nothing but shattered pieces.
But I needed to find out.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars…
Talk about all the feels! This book has it all. I experienced so much in this book. Love, heartbreak, angst, some suspense and even a bit of humor. All in all, a perfectly balanced novel. This is an author I most definitely want to read more from.
Shattered is written in first-person with both Harper and Logan’s perspectives; an aspect I love in a book. Both Harper and Logan have traumatic pasts. While Logan has learned from his past and is moving forward, Harper is still running from hers. As I mentioned earlier, this book has it all. I never felt frustrated with the pace and I loved both characters. In fact, I loved all the characters and can’t wait for Logan’s brothers to have their love stories written.
Harper is new to town having moved there recently with her little boy. Harper is a sweet, caring woman. However, she is very guarded, keeping only a few select friends. She works at the local vet which I believe is the perfect job for her kind and caring heart. Unfortunately, Harper refuses to give her heart away again. Past experiences have her keeping constant vigil on the walls she has built around her life. She is not letting her guard down. Ever!
Logan, who just so happens to be infatuated with Harper wants her heart. He knows that won’t be easy and she is hiding secrets. That’s ok because Logan is a patient man. I want to add here, that Logan was amazing. Yes, he’s attractive and sexy and all those things that makes your heart grow. But most importantly, Logan is kind, caring, generous and patient. The way is was with Harper’s little boy is nothing less than precious. He is a gentleman.
There is some angst and drama but I don’t want to give too much away. This book was so great and you should get to experience all the feels on your own without any spoilers form me. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I have. I highly recommend Shattered as a must read!
This is my honest and unbiased opinion. Thank you for taking the time to read it. 🙂
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I came to L.A. with dreams bigger than me.
To learn from the best choreographers in the business and secure a professional
dance gig working for Hollywood’s elite.
Everything was going according to plan—until I was literally shoved into the
arms of the one man who could make or break my career.
Come to find out, it wasn’t my career I had to worry about.
It was my heart.
She was athleticism and grace, precision and passion, and she had a stage
presence I couldn’t tear my eyes from.
I wanted her…on my team, in my bed.
There was only one problem…
I couldn’t have both.
K.K.’s publishing journey began in June 2014 with the YA Contemporary
Fantasy trilogy, The Summer Solstice. In 2016, K.K. published her first
Contemporary Romance, Up in the Treehouse, which went on to win the Romantic
Times 2016 Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best New Adult Book of the Year. With
K.K.’s love for inspirational and coming of age stories involving heartfelt
narratives and honest emotions, you can be assured to always be surprised by
what K.K. releases next.
Stay tuned for more information about upcoming projects by connecting
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Series: Only You #1
Release Date: September 20, 2018
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The hotter the story, the better.
And hot’s just what I get when Stone Black from the Fire Station 128 came into
my life.
Love wasn’t part of the plan, but those gorgeous green eyes and a hose big
enough to put out my fire won me over.
I try to keep it physical, my career allowing no time for romance, but I soon
learn there’s more than meets the eye with Stone.
He’s not just one of New City’s finest fireman, he’s a loving single father.
Now, he’s ready to tear down my professional boundaries, to take what he wants.
Soon I’m dangerously close to my story, and only Stone can protect me.
And when I find out I’m carrying his baby, it’s clear that if I’m not careful I
just might get burned.
Maybe…that’s just what I want.
