Book Review: Violation Legal Affairs Volume 3 - Sawyer Bennett

This was another great volume of the Legal Affairs series. Although there were bouts of pain and heartache, I more or less felt somehow hopeful that maybe Matt and Mac can make it through. I really hope that one day Matt realizes that.

I am still in awe of Mac’s strength; how she doesn't let others see her pain. There was just one part where I wanted to shake her, the part about Lorraine. I found that I also liked Cal and Macy.

The ending was in a very sad circumstance, but Matt and Mac wise we are left in a hope. I’m pretty sure there will be a shake-up in the coming volumes, more questions, more doubts. I just really hope that they make it through.

Again as soon as this volume was out I snatched it as I couldn't get enough Matt and Mac. And it keeps on getting better and better!

This series is highly recommended to those who love forbidden office romance.

Book Review: Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan

“I knew I loved her–fiercely and with every part of my heart, even the broken parts, even the parts that felt unworthy and without value.”

“I'm afraid to love you. I'm afraid that you'll leave and that I'll go back to being alone again. Only it will be a hundred times worse because I'll know what I'm missing. I want to be able to love you more than I fear losing you, and I don't know how. Teach me, Bree. Please teach me. Don't let me destroy this.”

What a beautiful heartfelt love story. This is a story about love, hope and self-fulfillment. This book is so inspiring that after reading it you feel like you want to become a better person; that you can become a better person; that you can do it and start with baby steps of bringing happiness to other people; that you can help in any you can and ease the loneliness of others.

I loved the pacing of the story. It was gradual and the readers get to see how the characters evolved into a more beautiful being, especially Archer. I loved both characters. I loved Bree and Archer. I loved them together. I loved their patience. I loved their resilience. I loved how strong they are even in pain, yet they are both sweet and funny. This is one of the few books where I loved both characters to the maximum.

My heart felt a roller coaster of emotions throughout the story. There was love, pain, hope, happiness and disappointment. But it all blended perfectly in the end and I felt Archer and Bree’s fulfillment. I loved each milestone and each heart ache.

I also felt rage and I wanted to slap and choke some of the characters in the story. Right from the start I already felt something was off with one of the characters in the story. I wanted to punch him for repeatedly taking advantage of Archer. What kind of person is that, my heart broke for Archer because people were letting him down, people were treating him differently.

This book will make us think twice of how we treat others and make us realize we don’t know what everybody else is dealing with at the moment and so we should treat everyone with compassion and kindness; that their reaction is not because of you but because of what they are dealing with at that moment, their burdens and their fears and that these little acts of kindness will go a long way in easing whatever their pain and struggles.

All throughout when I was reading, I felt a certain kind of calm and silence especially during Archer and Bree’s interactions. It was like I was there in front of them watching with my own two eyes.

I decided to read this after seeing so many good reviews, aside from the very sexy cover I might add, but more than that the blurb caught my interest. It was sad, it was poignant yet I saw hope. I consumed every line in this book and I didn’t want it end. I didn’t want to read it fast but I was so anxious with how the story will turn out.

The book is told mostly in Bree’s view but there were also views of Archer from when he was young until the present. I loved reading his thoughts. Bree was right; Archer’s voice is one of the most beautiful in the whole wide world.

I loved how the story was written, yes there was little bit of angst but it didn’t feel forced. I didn’t feel any unnecessary angst. It’s like the issues were part of the story and that it wouldn’t feel complete without it. Both characters were mature in their own way and I loved how they dealt with the issues.

This book is highly recommended. Please read it and you will not regret it. This book is perfect to read if you are feeling down. This book will give you hope and will propel you to get right back on your feet.

I haven’t read any of the books on A Sign of Love series, but I have been told that this is a standalone novel and it has nothing to do with the prior books that were released. Now I can’t wait to read the other books in this series (Leo, Leo’s Chance and Stinger) but I will probably have rest times in between to take a breather. But one thing is for sure, Mia Sheridan is now part of one of my favorite authors and I’m looking forward to more of her books.

Book Review: Stipulations (Legal Affairs Volume 2) - Sawyer Bennett

This short series had me captured right from the start. I couldn’t wait to read more of Mac and Matt. This is the second volume to the Legal Affairs series. As with the first volume, they are still as explosive as ever. Their connection is palpable. The story is fast paced but the readers will still feel varying emotions along with the disappointment and the budding heartache.

The story has a way of capturing the interest of the readers. This is very true for me since I’m not really a fan of cliff hangers but then I find myself devouring the story. It's also an added bonus that I really liked the characters, especially the heroine. She's not the typical weak young lawyer. She's resilient and she doesn't wear her heart on her sleeve giving out the strong vibe. The same goes for Matt, though i really believe he is vulnerable inside. He exudes confidence and hotness, but when we get to know him he is a softy. And wow their steamy scenes are outright sexy!

I really didn’t intent to start this book right off the bat, the intention was to start it after all the volumes has been released. But then the cover photos were eye catching so I took the plunge. I don’t’ regret it one bit and I’m anxiously awaiting the next volumes.

This book is recommended to those who love the TV series Suit and The Good Wife. I love it. This is also perfect to those who want to read a somewhat lighter story. 

Book Review: Objection (Legal Affairs Volume 1) - Sawyer Bennett

“You can't figure out why I'm mad? How about because I had my tongue between your legs two days ago, or the fact we both almost overdosed on orgasms, or maybe it's because I got a fucking hard on the minute you walked in that conference room door? Take your pick... there are a variety of reasons why I'm mad.”

I enjoyed reading this novella, its’ short, explosive and downright exciting. I read this in only two hours max. I liked that the story has a Suits feel to it (I loved the TV series as well). 

I also liked the heroine, Mckayla, she’s strong, independent and most especially not a whiner.  While Matt is a 100 % complete package, mysterious yet sensual and brooding yet gratifying. Think of Harvey Specter. Wow!

I liked the two characters and at this point I can already feel their explosive chemistry. I can’t wait to read the upcoming volumes to this series. And more importantly it will all be relase in a short span of time as I’m not particularly fond of reading cliff hangers.

See below for the schedule of releases.

Book Review: Find You in the Dark - A. Meredith Walters

“His emotional ups and downs were becoming more and more painful.  It didn't change the fact that I loved him more than what was rational.  But, when do I stop this constant upheaval and protect myself?” 

This is book 1 of the Find You in the Dark series of A. Meredith Walters

This book has been an emotional roller coaster for me. From the first time the lead characters Clay and Maggie met until the last line in the book is emotionally charged and angst ridden. The title really fits the story.

I should’ve read this book sooner! I've had this for quite some time already but I didn't have the guts to go through with reading it. And when I finally did, I couldn't put it down. The story of Clay and Maggie consumed me.

The book has a way of making the readers feel the pain and the struggles of the main characters. From the emotional ups and downs of their relationship and their toxic love story. Some may not agree, but I really liked Maggie. I understood why she did what she had done. She’s young and immature and she has yet to learn the ropes of life. But I loved her fight for life and her patience and resilience.  If I were in her shoes I would've given up from the start. But she was steadfast and she fought for what she feels.  

Clay is the opposite of Maggie, in the sense that he gives up easily. Of course since the mental factor is involved, his actions are kind of hard to understand. His character leaves us with lessons on how we should treat persons with his sickness. How we should sympathize but not be an enabler. Clay helped us grasp the symptoms of having bipolar and personality disorder. One thing though is that even with his manic change in mood, I felt his pain, sadness and his love for Maggie.

I also liked the secondary characters, but I just wanted to commend Maggie’s parents for coming through. They may not be perfect, yet they've always done what is best for their daughter, which is the opposite of what I can say for Clay’s parents.

I seriously cannot wait to read the next book Light in the Shadows.

This book is highly recommended.

     

Book Review: God-Shaped Hole - Tiffanie Debartolo

“We’re all searching for something to fill up what I like to call that big, God-shaped hole in our souls. Some people use alcohol, or sex, or their children, or food, or money, or music, or heroin. But it’s all the same thing, really. People, for some stupid reason, think they can escape their sorrows.”

“I knew that if an angel would have come down right then and there and given me the choice to spend all of eternity in his arms, listening to him sing in my ear, and feeling his warm breath on my cheek, I would have signed on the dotted line without a second-long thought.”

“People have reasons for what they do, even if those reasons can't be justified, that doesn't make them bad people, just flawed; someone or something has hurt them too.” 

I cannot even begin to process the mixed emotions I’m feeling after reading this book. This book is one hell of a heart breaker, yet also full of love, happiness, sweetness and funny moments.

This book is about how two strangers with familial issues, both somehow jaded with life, found each other. From the first line in the book I was hooked. I loved Jacob and Trixie, both of them with flaws and all. Their connection and their love for each other is also one of the most beautiful stories I’ve read so far. The readers can feel it and they can see how fit they are for each other.  

Jacob can be a little hard to understand at times, he’s tends to be moody and brooding. I loved how Trixie understands him and how she tried to tolerate him and give him space. She can be a little stubborn at times though. But together they are perfect. I loved their funny banters and how they care for each other. Both had faults, but both were able to pick up the pieces and make their relationship stronger than ever.  

I will not be discussing the story anymore for fear of ruining it for other readers. But the plot is not that heavy and it’s perfectly relevant. But the heart break is so profound you need to take a deep breath before moving on. I have a major hangover after reading this book. My emotions were somehow appeased when I read some discussions over at goodreads.com about the connection of this book to the authors other book How to Kill A Rock Star.  

This book is highly recommended and I am pretty sure you will also love How To Kill A Rock Star. And because I loved both books so much, I would like to appeal to the author to write another book on another character that I loved, Loring.

For those who haven’t read How to Kill a Rock Star better start now to get to know Loring. I have been dreaming about Lorings book since I read it and now after reading this book my wish is stronger than ever.  I want to read the connection of both books.  

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