Puddle Jumping

Title: Puddle Jumping 
Series: No 
Author: Amber L. Johnson 
POV: Heroine 
Cliffhanger: No 
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 3
Angst: 5
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 5
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating: 4.4 stars


What a really beautiful and heart warming story.


I had tears in my eyes the entire time I was reading it.


I wished the story to have been longer! I have a major hangover! I love Colton and Lilly. I love all the characters especially the parents. I really wished it was longer.


This is such an inspiring story and it made me feel great about falling in love despite the heartaches and the heartbreaks.


This book is about falling in love amidst impossible circumstances. This is also a second chance, friends to lovers story. Most of all this is about selflessness and unconditional love.


I hope to read more about Colton and Lilly! I would really really love it. I wish the author would write more of them.

Broken Juliet

Title: Broken Juliet 
Series: Yes 
Author: Leisa Rayven 
POV: Heroine 
Cliffhanger: No 
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 4
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating: 4.2 stars


This is the continuation of Cassie and Ethan's tumultuous love story.


Like with the first book, Bad Romeo, the angst and the gut wrenching scenes are present.


If you've read the first book this should definitely be in your next to be read list. You will read the transformation of Ethan and the damage it caused Cassie.


At first I was skeptical of Cassie giving Ethan another chance. Heck he deserves to grovel and feel the pain of what he did. But lo and behold the second time something happened to their relationship, I was totally in tune with Ethan. I understood his motivations. And I realized that both of them are broken.


To be honest though I liked the bad boy Ethan more than the changed Ethan. He was more sure of himself in the past and now he seems to be a blubbering mess. Though they still have great chemistry on stage and in bed. The longing between the two characters is palpable.

No Turning Back

Title: No Turning Back 
Series: Yes 
Author: Tiffany Snow
POV: Heroine 
Cliffhanger: No
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 4
Angst: 4
Plot: 4
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 3
Overall Rating: 3.8 stars


I've read many recommendations on this series. This is a mystery crime novel with romance aspect.


The heroine is a naive twenty something with a penchant for being impulsive and gullible.


But we have two heroes. A love triangle with an alpha ex-military man and a mysterious bad boy ex-FBI. Both are equally hot in their own way, one is the executive type while the other is the rogue type. Both gorgeous and hot. My head will spun on who to choose between the two hot guys.


The story is fast paced and is exciting every step. There were some dull and too descriptive parts but it's still interesting. I will try to read the next sequels to this story in between other books so I don't get bored.

Never Never Part Two

Title: Never Never Part Two 
Series: Yes 
Author: Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher 
POV: Hero and Heroine 
Cliffhanger: Yes 
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 3
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 5
Hangover: 5
Overall Rating: 4.4 stars


Another mysterious and mind boggling sequel to this very interesting series. I can't say that I'm loving the cliffhanger but I love the characters and I really want to find out what's been happening to them. We are one step closer to finding out with the clues that I just read. I have a hunch but I guess I'll find out if it's right once we get book 3. The wait is killing me! I want book 3 now!


What's exciting in this sequel is that we get to experience and feel the strength of Silas' love for Charlie.


This book is highly recommended if you're into mystery and suspense with romance. I love this series. Nothing but the best from this two brilliant author's.

Where One Goes

Title: Where One Goes
Series: No
Author: BN Toler
POV: Hero and Heroine
Cliffhanger: No
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 4
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating: 4.2 stars


This is quite a unique love story.


There is some paranormal aspect to the story but its not about vampires or werewolves. It's about a heroine who has a gift, she is a selfless girl who left her life behind to help and share her gift.


I don't usually read paranormal genres but somehow this one didn’t feel paranormal at all. It's like our usual romance stories with forbidden plots.


There’s also a bit of a love triangle but it's really different and there's no cheating involved.


This is a page turner and a bit of a tearjerker. This is highly recommended. This is also a refreshing story because it's unique and different.

The Life Intended

Title: Life Intended 
Series: No 
Author: Kristin Harmel
POV: Heroine 
Cliffhanger: No 
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 3
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 5
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating: 4.2 stars


A powerful and poignant story about life. 
A story about living the life planned, a life that is secure and makes sense. Versus a life is uncertain but a life that you think will make you happy.


It's an inspiring story that will make you think twice about living life without passion.


The heroine has been living her life dictated by society when someone from her past shows her what her life should be.


The story will also make you realize to live life to the fullest and to seize each day.

Marrow

Title: Marrow
Series: No but there's a connection with Mud Vein
Author: Tarryn Fisher 
POV: Heroine 
Cliffhanger: No 
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 3
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 3
Overall Rating: 3.8 stars


I'm not really sure how I feel about this book.


I was at an interesting stage in my life when I read this and somehow I just found the story disturbing.


This is just quite a different story for the author. There is a love angle but it was very subtle.


This is more of a psychological thriller kind of story. I liked it quite enough. It was a page turner. And you will find it interesting that there is a coonection with another book, Mud Vein. I loved Mud Vein much better though. But it is still worth reading. This is recommended.

The Kane Trilogy

Title: The Kane Trilogy 
Series: Yes 
Author: Stylo Fantome 
POV: Heroine and Hero 
Cliffhanger: Yes 
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 4
Angst: 5
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating: 4.4 stars


Degradation,  Separation, Reparation and Completion.


These are the books that I read consecutively this past few days.


This is the story of Jameson and Tate, along with their dirty and different kind of love.


You will love it and you will hate it. You will feel disturbed and bothered. But you will also enjoy the roller coaster relationship of these two characters.


You will love the hero and sometimes you will hate the heroine. Good thing there are also a bunch of other characters that are worth liking and hating.


But still this series is worth reading. I've had these books in my reader for quite some time but haven't gotten around to reading it. Fortunately a teaser was in the back of the author's other book My Time in the Affair. So afterwards I went straight to reading degradation and I never looked back and I just couldn't put it down. I loved the characters despite their quirkiness. Though I'm not a fan of the dirty kind of sex.


This book is recommended after reading a highly emotional book and those tumultuous love stories. Not that it doesn't have it's share of angst and heart pinching episodes. But mostlt it was fun and hot because of the sexy banters and the feisty attitude of Jameson and Tate.


And before I forget, I liked how the author included soundtracks for each book.

My Time in the Affair

Title: My Time in the Affair 
Series: No 
Author: Stylo Fantome 
POV: Heroine and Hero 
Cliffhanger:
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 5
Angst: 5
Plot: 4
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating:  4.4 stars


"Come find me"


Give this book a chance.
Read it.
There is cheating.
But it's addicting. 
And it’s thrilling.
It's forbidden.
Yet it's loving.


You will look at cheating in a different light. 
The situation is definitely not ideal. Though once you read the motivations of the characters you will feel the connection and their attraction and you somehow understand why they did what they did.


More importantly, the story inspired me so much that I definitely loved my husband more.


It makes you think about marriage and what you are doing to make it work.


It will make you realize what's working and what's not.


It will make you see clearly what's wrong and right.


You will also fall in love with Tal. I also liked the heroine but there were times when I wanted to shake her to wake up. She has her weak moments but she redeemed herself. But the love between the two characters is really felt through and through.


This book is highly recommended if you want to feel the thrill of falling in love all over again. 

Title Nightingale

Title: The Nightingale 
Series: No 
Author: Kristin Hannah 
POV: both heroine 
Cliffhanger: No 
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 3
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 5
Hangover: 3
Overall Rating: 4 stars


"In love we find out who we want to be; in war we find out who we are."


If you loved The Bronze Horseman Trilogy, then you will equally love this book.


There’s a historical aspect to this book but it wouldn't bother you any bit. I still loved this quite the same as any other romance novels. Romance is not the focal point to the story which is good because there's a whole other aspects to it. It tackles on sacrifices,  love for family, love for country, survival and some romance. The story focuses and two sisters trying to survive the test of time. They dealt with their struggles so beautifully as it brought out their strength of character.


It took me a lot of time to start another book after this because the story left a major hangover with me. I also loved all the characters and I devoured all the circumstances they have experienced. 


This book is a page turner and not one second of dull moment. The ending was bittersweet for me but it still definitely left a mark on my heart and mind.  This book is highly recommended.

Big Little Lies

Title: Big Little Lies
Series: No
Author: Liane Moriarty
POV: Heroines
Cliffhanger: No
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 3
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating: 4 stars


This book is recommended to those who love reading murder mystery and suspense type of books.


I just had to read this book because I think there is a movie or a tv series about this story that is going to be played by Nicole Kidman and Reese Withersooon. I wanted to get a head start.


But more than that it's because I also love the books of this author. Her stories are not the usual type of genre that I read, but I still pretty much enjoy them. It also helps that I liked reading stories of marriage, the issues and the scandals.


This is highly recommended. Once you read one of this author's books you will never stop. The stories will suck you right into it and you will definitely want more.

What Alice Forgot

Title: What Alice Forgot
Series: No
Author: Liane Moriarty
POV: Heroine and a bit of the Hero
Cliffhanger: No
On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Sexiness: 3
Angst: 4
Plot: 5
Thought Provoking: 4
Hangover: 4
Overall Rating: 4 stars


This author is one of my favorite authors of mysterious and suspenseful books. This is another story about marriage, the issues and the scandals, but with a rather different twist. See the heroine forgot a big chunk of her life and she made it a point to struggle to get it back on track.


I was also able to connect with her sister because I am also struggling with her issues in my life. It was pretty emotional to read especially when I am reading her point of views.


Let's not forget the romance aspect as well because the author was able to make me fall out of love and fall in love with the hero as well.


It's always refreshing to read about married couples working out their issues and how they deal with the fall out. Sometimes they make it and sometimes they don't but it's still pretty nice to read because somehow you will learn from them.


Anyway this book is higly recommended especially those suckers for stories about marriage.