Surviving Raine

Surviving Raine (Surviving Raine #1) 

Shay Savage  

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Captain Sebastian stark has had a hard life and his reward to himself now is to be left alone. He's happy to merry along in the sea as captain of his ship. Of course he has passengers on his voyages, he just try's to avoid them. He's the perfect grumpy old man stereotype.

One night on a drunken voyage his ship runs into trouble. He is passed out in bed and misses the majority of the passengers fleeing for there lives. There is just one life boat left with his name on it. As he struggles for his life he manages to save one of his unconscious passengers. Raine is young and full of life. He had to save her but he's not happy for the company.

This is a castaway romance. They seem to be my favourite kind of book at the moment and this one was fab.  

5 Stars out of 5.

Kindle Edition £2.99, 335 pages

Published May 19th 2013

 

 

The Score

The Score (Off-Campus #3) 

Elle Kennedy

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

There was something I disliked about this book if you have read other reviews it's about the 85% mark. I don't really do spoilers so this is all I have to say about this point. The rest of the book I absolutely love. It was obviously good I mean it's by Elle Kennedy!

Allie knows it's time to finish with her ex. They are heading in different directions after college and it just isn't going to work. They have been together for a long time and she still has strong feelings for him therefore letting go isn't easy. 

Dean is open about not wanting a relationship before he takes a girl to bed. It's just a good lay but after one night with Allie he wants just one more to completely get it out of this system. The problem is she's not really a casual kind of girl and is still cringing about her previous mistake.
This is the 3rd book in the series although it can be read as a standalone. 

Huge fan 5* 

Kindle Edition £3.49, 350 pages

Published January 11th 2016

 

Finding the Sky

Finding the Sky 

A.M. Burns 

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

The synopsis to this book reminded me of the intro to fresh prince of bel air. Dillon is a teen who has grown up in a rough area where gangs are always looking to recruit so his mother decides to send him off to visit his uncle. This is where the Book stops resembling the fresh prince.

Dillon's uncle is gay and has a few friends who are also. Scott is a teen of the same age and is happy to keep Dillon company during his stay. Scott helps Dillon realise his sexuality and helps him come to terms with it.

This book is about growing up and adapting to the surroundings when mishaps occur. I have a thing about same sex couples at the moment. This was an Interesting read 4 stars out of 5.

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review* 

ebook £4.90; maybe a little pricey for what it is.

180 pages

Expected publication: February 11th 2016

Stepbrother's Rules

 

Stepbrother's Rules 

Renee Rose 

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣

This book was so wrong it was just too right. I wouldn't recommend reading it on the bus unless you want to end up all hot and flustered.

It was a taboo romance that ticked all the boxes; stepbrother, filthy mouthed, biker and totally wrong on another level. This book will leave you hot under the collar.
LuAnn has always had a thing for her stepbrother. It is the late 50's and she attends a women's college. She manages to get herself wrapped up in a scandal with some friends. Her step brother, Brad comes to rescue her and she ends up having to stay with him for a while. Brad takes looking after his stepsister to a whole new level.

4.5 stars out of 5.

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review*

ebook, 96 pages. Free for kindle Unlimited readers.

Published December 13th 2015

Owned by the Hitman

Owned by the Hitman 

  Alex Abbott

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Katy finds herself in some financial trouble with a very bad man. She is running out of options.

Ivan is a deadly hitman. He shows no mercy. After his latest job he is in needs of some female company. Katy needs help she is in over her head and Ivan could just be her knight in shining amour but it's going to cost her. She will have to become owned by a hitman.

4 stars out of 5.
The story was original and creative. It had an interesting twist and was something different.

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you :) *

 

Expected publication: January 27th 2016.

218 pages 

 

Marry Your Billionaire

 

Marry Your Billionaire 

C.J. Anaya

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣
This book was like watching a series of the the bachelorette. It had the good, the bad and the plain ugly cat fight. Marry your billionaire was pretty good. 4.5 stars out of 5.

Midge is a Hollywood producers daughter who has tried to move away from the crazy lifestyle but her father has other ideas. If she wants access to her trust fund she's going to have to do this small favour for him and step in the place of a dropped out candidate.

Brody needs to do some damage control to his playboy lifestyle. He signs up to do the tv series of marry me billionaire but soon realise he's made a mistake. He meets Midge just before the show starts and is already fascinated. She isn't interested in becoming his playboy of the month. The only way he is going to catch this fiery women is to get some time with her, hence the show being back on. The problem with this one is that there are 19 other women to stir the pot.

4.5 stars out of 5.

*I was given this book in exchange for an honest review* Thank you :)  

411 pages. Published 20 Dec 2015

How to get free books

The simple answer to this is to start reviewing them. The Goodreads website is one of my favorites. It is a place where you can keep a record of the books you have read and want to read. Once you have it up and running it will also recommend things it thinks you will like. There are forums for Authors and Reviewers to meet. Even better you can join forums which suit the kind of books you would like to read. There aren't any rules when it comes to reviewing books so the world is your own. (It is recommend you write that you received the book in exchange for a honest review). If you are going to join Goodreads feel free to add me as a friend :)

                                            https://www.goodreads.com/Danii_045 

 

Check out the giveaway section on goodreads too. 

 

If you start to enjoy reviewing books and discussing them with others your next step is to start your own blogg (which you can do for free).

 

Netgalley is a website dedicated to finding reviews for books. They ideally want you to have your own blog and grow your empire of followers. 

 

Amazon Kindle has free books on them. Sometimes books are free for a short while. There is also Kindle Unlimited which if you read as much as me you will definitely get your moneys worth. I have found quite a few good books this way. 

 

Once you have started reviewing books you will find some Authors/ Publishers will start sending you books to review. It is always nice to connect with an Author especially if you become a fan of their work. 

 

Signing up to Authors mailing list will also give you opportunities. Including ARC, advanced reading copies of books for reviews.

The next book on my reading list is Marry your Billionaire By C. J Anaya. The Author was good enough to send me a Link for a chance to win this book for free to review...  

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28550028-marry-your-billionaire 

Hope this helps. Good luck :) 

 

Ratings; How I rate my books

How I rate my books
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I think everyone who reviews books has a different approach on how many stars/hearts they give each book. 

It is unlikely I would give a book less than 3 stars as it would be doubtful I would finish reading it (I dont review books I do not finish). The only way it could get less than 3 ♥ is if I hated the ending. 

I give 3 stars to books I think are okay. I would give a half star if I liked it a little more than that. 

4 stars means I really liked it. The 4 and a half stars is a tricky one because it likely means I loved it but something either wasnt quite there or I wanted more. 

5 stars means I loved it no questions and 5 plus means I personally thought it was out of this world. 

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Love in the Light

Love in the Light

Laura Kaye 

 

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥

* Warning this review contains spoilers *

I was really looking forward to this book. I loved the first one but this book just was not for me. I considered not reviewing it but I felt it was only fair as this book contains parts which I dislike in stories. I probably would chose to avoid this combination. 

I have come to realise I like a strong Alpha male who knows what he wants and how to take it. This book was the opposite and that was a big turn off for me. It was really cliché and not in a good way. Please stop reading if you do not want to know what happens.

Boy meets girl in lift (the last book). Boy and girl become inseparable and fall in love. Only in this book she does not want to send him running so it is unspoken. Her ex ends up back in the picture he has a better job/life than Caden but he is obviously wrong for Makenna.

Caden decides to avoid Makenna. She finds out shes pregnant. Heart ache. Then they get back together and say I love you. 

I don't mind one of theses themes in the books I read, but all of these together made me dislike this book. So far it has good ratings on Goodreads so I know people did enjoy this book but it just was not for me. 

£1.99 Amazon kindle or £6.05 Paperback. 

188 pages. Published January 9th 2016. 

 

Him

Him

 Sarina Bowen and
Elle Kennedy

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ +

This book was beyond good it was hot has hell. I could not put it down. 5* plus.

Ryan has always had the care free and cocky attitude. One drunken night at hockey camp he manages to mess up his relationship with his best friend and has regretted it ever since. Years later he is willing to admit both to himself and friends that he is gay. It's one of the biggest games of his college career and Jamie ends up being in a rival team. He knows he messed up all those years ago and hopes his old best friend can forgive him.
Jamie doesn't know what went wrong with his friendship with Ryan but when he sees he is trying to fix it he is more than happy.

This is a gay romance book. The first I have read and I have to say it was really really good. Highly recommended. 5* plus. Even better book 2 US is due out 8/3/2016. There is no cliffhanger to this book. It can be read as a standalone.

X-rated  

This is the first book I have read by Sarina Bowen however Elle Kennedys books are out of this world good! 

 

276 pages. Published July 28th 2015 

£3.99 for Kindle or £10 on Amazon for paperback.

 

Bad Boy Brawler

Bad Boy Brawler (Alpha Bad Boy Book 3) 

 Sloane Howell

 

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣

This was a short sweet romance about a guy that is strong but alpha enough to take care of what is his.
Devyn is a MMA fighter, the best in fact. He ends up in the ER after an accident and meets Carly. She is a nurse and a struggling single mum. Devyn is drawn to her and wants to help her out.

4.5 stars out of 5  

This book can be read as a standalone or as part of a series. 

Free for Kindle Unlimited or 99p. Good Value. 

 Published January 18th 2016.
77 pages

Crash: Bad Boy MMA Romance

Crash: Bad Boy MMA Romance 

Haylee Delane

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

A taboo stepbrother romance.4 stars.

This book was quick paced, easy bedtime read. I am a fan of bad boy taboo romances and this one was pretty good. I like the fact they didn't know they were potentially going to be related when they got together. This gives the added twist of the family element.

Harper is on a girlie holiday in Brazil when she meets the sexy player, Crash. He is a champion fighter and uses girls as a one time deal but when he meets Harper he knows there is something different. After a shared night together on the beach he thinks he will never find her again however fate has a way of dealing a surprise hand.

*I received this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review* 

328 pages. Published 18 Jan 2016

Paperback £8.99 which I think is on the expensive side but hopefully this book will be produded cheaper for Kindle readers. 

 

Gone Wild

Gone Wild 

 Jodi Lundgren

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥

This book was okay but it left me wanting more. This book was about two troubled teenagers who just needed to get away for a while. Both have their problems and both are running away from their life.
Seth is adopted and curious about how different his life could have been. Brooke is rebelling against her controlling mother. They meet out in the wild and spend some time together. The book feels like just a random encounter with a stranger rather than a long lasting connection. This book could be more... Maybe with a sequel.

*This was a book given to be via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review*

 176 pages. Expected publication: September 1st 2016

Unforgettable You

Unforgettable You 

Heatherly Bell 

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

 This was a sweet romance worth a solid 4 stars. It is free for kindle Unlimited readers which is always a bonus. It was a little cliché however this was not a bad thing and worked really well in this book. The title of this book actually fits and that is a huge plus for me too.

Diane has just got out of a 6 year relationship and even worse her boyfriend is now getting married! It is time for her to take a step back and look at her life. She decides to visit her Grandma and help her keep up appearances so her mother does not put her into a nursing home. The first night she gets into town she decides to stay in a hotel but somehow a fire starts in her room.
She is rescued by an old flame who she never quite forgot about. Sparks fly and Diane may just have found her new direction.

This book is part of a series however can definitely be read as a stand alone.

*This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review*

Free for Kindle Unlimited reader or £1.40, 286 pages

Published December 29th 2015

 

Not If I See You First 

 Eric Lindstrom

 Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Parker Grant has not had the easiest up bringing. She has lost both of her parents and her aunties family have moved into her home to help look after her. Parker is blind but this does not dictate her life. She wants to be treated like everyone else and most of the time she does a pretty good job of handling herself.

The local schools are merging into one and her ex best friend (Scott) is about to start coming back into her life. He is on her black list of people not to forgive because of something he did in the past. Scott knows Parker might not forgive him but that doesnt stop him looking out for her. Parker just needs to work out if he deserves a second chance.

I have mixed feelings about this book which means I normally sleep on it before I write my review. So I did that, but I'm still not sure. My main hang up on this book was the ending. I would have liked at least a page more or even a whole chapter.

*I recieved this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks*

320 pages. Paperback and Kindle book £7.99.

Published December 1st 2015

 

Catching Jordan

Catching Jordan (Hundred Oaks) 

Miranda Kenneally

 

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

 I started this book and finished it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down!
The last two books I tried I could not finish and I was begining to think it was me (I needed a break or something) but I was wrong. This book was just what I needed. 5 star. Loved it.

Jordon Woods has football in her blood. It runs in the family and is in the air she breathes. She is Captain and quarterback of the high school team. The guys love her and she loves them. She is focused and determined to get an athletic scholarship at a top university.

As the season is about to start back up a hot new guy sets foot onto her field. He wants to play ball but he has his eye on Jordon and her positon on the field. Jordon can't help but become flustered by this new man, Ty. All she needs to do is stay focused. She has never dated before and Ty is about to mess with her game plan.

This book is about a girl suviving in a mans world. Teenage life begins to step forward, when it has always taken a back seat.

Paperback £2.80 from the Amazon Market place or Kindle £1.98, 283 pages

Published November 18th 2011 by Sourcebooks Fire

Wrecked

Wrecked

 Elle Casey

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

 This was just what I was looking for. I really wanted to sink my teeth into an island castaway story and there aren't really that many out there. I found this one on a Amazon forum and it was really good.

4 teens. Sarah and Kevin are twins and seem to have it all. They are rich and popular. Kevin is athlete and Sarah is the school princess. Their dad has an important business deal with another local man who has a family. He decided to join the families for a cruise vacation to try and close his business deal.

Jonathan and candi are both less popular and school. They are less accustom to having lots of money. Jonathan is a smart intellectual geek. He is more interested in knowledge than making friends.
Candi is just an ordinary girl with insecurities about her looks. She knows she's not model think and doesn't have Barbie plastic looks.
The foursome are thrown together on an adventure they will not forget. This book was funny, sweet, curious and totally worth a 5 star rating. Love it and at last I have had my island fix.

This book has been compared to the breakfast club and I guess the principle is kinda of the same; the jock, the princess, the geek and the mouse but I would also say it is so much more.

I would recommend it for the older teen up.

434 pages. Kindle: £2.63

Published January 1st 2012 by Elle Casey

Paradise

Paradise (Leaving Paradise #1-2) 

 Simone Elkeles

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

This is both books in one; leaving paradise and return to paradise.
*I would recommend you have both copies of these books before you start reading* I personally could not put it down and the end of the first book needs the second unless you like torturing yourself.

Maggie gets hit by a car and ends up in hospital.
Caleb goes to jail for drink driving. He hits Maggie with her car and damages her leg.
They both end up back in their small town but nothing's the same. No one understands. They are both alone and are drawn to each other because the other person is the only one who understands. This is captivating right from the start and held my heart in my hand. Loved it.

I'm a huge fan of Simone Elkeles and would recommend all of her books. I could literally live in her books

 I bought this book from the Amazon market place for less than £3.00.

Paperback, 594 pages

Published August 15th 2013

Quiz: How well do you know your Vampires, Werewolves, Humans and Other creatures?

 

QUIZ:- Vampire, Werewolf, Human or other

Answer the questions and try to get 10/10

1. Jean Claude from the book Guilty Pleasures is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


2. Alex Markov from the book Kiss an Angel is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


3. Trey Coleman from the book Feral Sins is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


4. Mercy Thompson from the book Moon Called is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


5. Sienna Nealon from the book Alone; The girl in the box is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


6. Beau Vincent from the book The Vincent Boys is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


7. Ren Laroche from the book Nightshade is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


8. Bill Compton from the book Dead Until Dark is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


9. Ethan Wate from the book Beautiful Creatures is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other


10. Chase Payne from the book Chasing Payne is a?

Werewolf
Vampire
Human
Other

How well did you do?? comment to let me know :-)

The Matriarch

The Matriarch: An Erotic Superhero Romance 

Sloane Howell

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣

Maggie the female heroine in this book reminded me of a modern day Batman/James Bond. She's hot, she's sassy and isn't afraid to do what is necessary to get the job done.

As a child she found herself slaved into human trafficking. The man who stole her family and took her childhood was one of the most powerful in the city.

Maggie is determined to get revenge and justice. Like most super hero's she ends up with two identities; the deadly vigilante and the girl who wants the normal romance relationship.

This book is dark, twisted and addictive. 4.5 stars out of 5.

This book is the beginning of a series of books.

240 pages. £2.01 or Free for Kindle Unlimited
Published: 13th December 2015

Heat

Heat: Heat, Sizzle, Burn (Hotter than Hell Novel Book 1) 

Holly S. Roberts 

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣

Heat is a hot, dark romance about an ex -police officer. Madison is a private investigator, after being forced to retire from the police force due to injury her job prospects were slim. Being a cop was her dream job but a PI is just to pay the bills. 

Her latest case has brought her to a dingy parking garage to catch a cheating husband with a hooker. She is able to get the pictures she needs but that isn’t the only trouble the dirty douche bag is in. Madison is sucked into the dark world of crime and his name is Moon. The problem is what if you start to like and crave the dark? Madison may just have gotten in over her head. 

This is dark and twisted. If that’s your kind of book this is definitely for you. I really enjoyed this book. The title is very fitting to this book. 

4.5 stars out of 5. 

This book is 99p for Amazon Kindle readers and is well worth the money. 

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review* 

Kindle Edition, 221 pages

Expected publication: January 18th 2016