Don't Let Go - Sharla Lovelace

Another quick read that's not too angsty. 

It has a moderate topic about second chance romance. 

The pain level is not so much.

What hit me the most is how the daughter talks to her mother in a not so likable way. I felt the mothers pain. I only realize it now. I regret doing it to my own mother. Now I know how it feels. 

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 4
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 4
Did I experience book hangover? 4
Do I want more of the story? 4
Love, like or just okay? 4
Overall Rating: 4 stars

One Night Promised - Jodi Ellen Malpas

Kinda dragging from the start.

Am not really feeling the insta attraction and  connection whatever it is that they felt for each other from the very start.

I just can't get a grip of how in the first night they met the hero is already explaining himself to the heroine? I mean they haven't even properly met yet! From being pretty pissed to suddenly being overly attracted to each other? I'm not really into it at the moment. Will put this on hold and will just try to get back to it shortly.

Am just a bit disappointed because I loved This Man series from this author.

After I Do - Taylor Jenkins Reid

" He’s going to kiss someone else, if he hasn’t already. He’s going to touch her. He’s going to want her in a way that he no longer wants me. He’s going to tell her things he never told me. He’s going to lie there next to her, feeling satisfied and happy. She’s going to remind him of how good it can feel to be with a woman. And while all of this is happening, he’s not going to be thinking about me at all. And there’s not a thing I can do to stop it."

Loved it that the story showed how love started and how it also started to fade.
From getting to know you to get out of my face.
The small fights.
The selfishness.
Throwing mistakes of each other.
Not caring about the well being of the spouse.
Being too complacent.
Not being intimate.
Being childless.
Too focused on work and earning money or saving money.
No time for fun.
Going out alone without the spouse. Out of town trips alone.
Not compromising.
Not giving in to each others needs.

Most long time couples go through these.

But this book is also about how to pick up the pieces again. How to find each other and start over.

This book made me cry. This book made me smile. It's a mix of both and it’s one hell of a ride. My heart felt like exploding from pain and happiness. You will love the hero and heroine and all others around them. 

This book will stay in my heart for a long time.
One of the best so far. Not an ounce of dullness in the words. I love it.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5 
Do I want more of the story? 5 
Love, like or just okay? 5 Love it! 

Overall Rating: 5 beautiful stars!

Black Lies - Alessandra Torre

Well all I can say is Layana is a really lucky b***h.

Imagine choosing between 2 great guys.
Two guys fighting over her! Oh my! A true fantasy!

This story has the same element as that of the author's other book Sex Love Repeat. However, the difference is the crazy twist! Who would have thought! Am not quite sold if it could really happen in real life but damn was it hot!

I had misconceptions about Layana at first but I liked her.

This book is highly recommended to those who love to break away from heavy angst. The story has some issues but on a moderate pace. The story is like a dream and a fantasy all rolled into one.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:

Did this book made me think? 5 oh yes!
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 3 
Did I experience book hangover? 3
Do I want more of the story? 3 
Love, like or just okay? 5 
Overall Rating: 4 stars!

Wife Number Seven - Melissa Brown

What I liked about this book is that it's totally different from any other love story I've read. I've never read something like this. It was interesting. It gave us a glimpse of life inside a polygamous marriage.

However overall the story was Just Ok. I didn’t feel love for the hero. I felt that he was weak compared to the heroine. I liked the heroine though. I liked her attitude and how she handles her issues. I like the way she thinks and how she readies herself for something new. But the insta-love wasn't for me. Am not into the love at first sight themes. But the love scenes were hot and not too detailed but really heartfelt.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:

Did this book made me think? 3 - just a bit of suspense

Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 3

Did I experience book hangover? 3 no cliffhanger which is good!

Do I want more of the story? 3 it's good where it ended

Love, like or just okay? 3

Overall Rating: 3 stars

The Saint - Tiffany Reisz

At book 5 of this series and I am still gushing and pretty much swooning with love for the characters and the story. I can't get enough of this series!

I'm also loving the intelligent dialogue between Eleanor and Soren. I especially love how Soren holds his conversations. Very bright and intellectual. Their connection was palpable from the very start. This book brings us back to the past but the story doesn't feel old and still brings in interesting scenes! Those who follow this series more or less knows some bits and pieces of Nora's stories, but it still feels new to my taste and its still very captivating.

The story focused back when our hero and heroine first met and how their friendship and relationship started. I felt various emotions, I felt the attraction, the budding crush. I felt her pain when they first separate. And most I felt the love between Soren and Nora.

The first meeting with Kingsley was so funny.
And the first night with Soren is hot!

If in the first books I haven't expressed my love for Soren, in this book it is stronger than ever! Blondie got to me! If I can only push Nora to go back to him quickly and not bother with others! I want her to make the most of her time with him. Their connection is stronger than anything. Their history so deep that I'm having a hard time accepting Nico. This is the same agony that I felt with her time with Wesley. There will never be another more perfect match for Nora than Soren. Plus Kingsley!

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? 5
Overall Rating:
I don't think I should bother rating this book anymore as I know even before I started it that Nora's stories is the Bomb and it will ultimately be 5 stars all throughout! I only hope it can be maintained in the coming books.

The author writes so brilliantly that she can make you accept the unacceptable, expect the unexpected and tolerate the forbidden.

I love this series. I never should have waited long to read it. Highly recommended!

The Mistress - Tiffany Reisz

If in the first 3 books you aren't sure of Soren's feelings for Nora, in this book you will definitely believe it. He proved his love for her in this sequel. I really felt it. It gave me the chills.

And instead of feeling put off because of the sin they are committing, I truly understood them and I couldn't feel hate or resentment. In fact I want them to be together.

For me my faith didn’t get bothered in this sequel because of Soren's beliefs and values. He is sinning, but he is also a great priest. Hard as it may seem but it really is the situation. He also imparts wisdom about his religion that Catholics like me would appreciate. He speaks beautiful words I tell you! The man is a genius!

And I never thought I would say this but the first time of Nora with Soren and Kingsley was so hot. This is the one detailed sex scene that's worth reading. I don't read much of menage, I read a scene like it in another book but I didn’t like it. It wasn't arousing and it felt a bit dirty to me. But then, this scene, oh my, sparks flew! It is definitely hot hot hot. It was beautifully written! Erotica at its best.

I can't get enough of Nora's stories. At book 4, my curiosity and attention at its peak. I can't wait to read The Saint.

There's only one scene that felt lukewarm and bittersweet, although it was a beautiful gift from Soren, I felt possessiveness of him during his interactions with Grace.

On a scale of 1 to 5 (highest) stars:
Did this book made me think? 5
Did this book evoke strong emotions in me? 5
Did I experience book hangover? 5
Do I want more of the story? 5
Love, like or just okay? Love it 5
Overall Rating: 5 stars I'd give it more stars!!!