Sparkling Passion: An Alpha Billionaire Romance

 

Sparkling Passion: An Alpha Billionaire Romance 

Bella Forro

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣

To the outside world Mark Pierce has everything. The rich family, the hot model girlfriend and the aspirations to take over his dads company when the time comes. What more could a guy want? The answer to that question is simple, love.

His girlfriend is overbearing and jealous to the point Mark feels he can't even breathe. His dad wants to control his life and shape him into the man he wants him to be. And his money well that just makes his life easier.

His dad wants him to show a stable relationship but he knows he just can't keep pretences with the current situation so he finds the kind of girl he thinks he wants and offers her something she can't refuse.

I really enjoyed this book and it kept me interested right from the start. I liked the writing style and the twists of events.

4.5 stars out of 5.

I was gifted this book via the author in exchange for an honest review 

Kindle Edition £2.45 or free for KU, 234 pages

Published October 29th 2016

 

A Year and a Day

A Year and a Day 

Isabelle Broom  

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

  I really liked this book. It is beautifully crafted together, giving 3 stories in one which are inter-linked. I've never been to Prague but I have to say this book was better than any guide could be and really did sell the place as somewhere you should visit.

Megan has been best friends with Ollie for the past 6 months but has kept their relationship strictly platonic. He is a teacher and wants to gain a better understanding of Prague for his next school year. He invites her to go on holiday with him and she jumps at the chance to explore her own hobby of photography. She aims to keep their relationship in the friends zone but with the magic of the city can Ollie convince her they can be so much more?

Hope has a new partner and they are still in the honeymoon period. Her new partner whisks her off for a trip to Prague. Everything is fresh and exciting with her new man but she is troubled by her family problems. Her daughter has fallen out with her and she is trying her best to stop it from ruining her trip. Will her new relationship work out and will her daughter forgive her indiscretions?

Sophie finds herself in Prague alone waiting for her husband to be. He is delayed in his departure and she finds herself reflecting in their relationship as she visits the places they both loved.

This is a story about friendship, love and a beautiful city. The story is so cleverly crafted it is hard to explain in a review my advice is to read the book. It will not disappoint.

5 stars out of 5.

*This book was gifted to me via Netgalley*

Kindle Edition £4.99 or £7.99 paperback, 400 pages

Expected publication: November 17th 2016

 

Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #1) 

Laini Taylor

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥

 I really struggled with this book. It has such good ratings I wanted to finish it so I persevered. It did get better however overall I’m glad I only paid the special offer price of 99p not £4.99. I’m normally a fan of fantasy books but one thing I didn’t like about this book was the names of the characters, I would have preferred something catchier. The storyline was good however I found myself wanting to put the book down a lot and struggling to pick it back up. I have to say my opinion certainly does not reflect the majority of readers and I guess this shows that books are about the individual person.
Karou lives in the human world but has connections to the magical one. She was raised by the magical world but has only dipped her toe into the unknown. She lives in Prague and loves to fill her time with art. She runs errands for the creatures that raised her when they call and doesn’t ask any questions. Her life is a mystery even to her but the truth doesn’t always set you free. The truth isn’t always what you want to hear.

This book is 1 of 3 and is an unfinished story. The books are all £4.99 in price which I think is expensive. 

3 stars out of 5.

418 pages. £4.99 kindle or £2.80 paperback

Published September 27th 2011

Rebel

Rebel (Rebel Wheels #1) 

Elle Casey

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

This book is 99p for a limited time so I thought I would give it a try. I have to be honest and say so far I find it hit or miss with this author. I loved wrecked (ship/island adventure) but I DNF wrong number, right guy. From what I've seen of her writing she is happy to have air heads (in my opinion) as the main female role. She made me realise I prefer them smart or nerdy in some way (more moral fibre should we say)

Okay so about this book. I'll start by saying Tegan isn't the smartest cookie in the jar but I didn't find her irritating. She's strong willed and funny in places. She comes from money and a privileged background. This is the story of what happens when you lose everything overnight and have to sink/swim to survive.

Rebel is the strong silent type. He isn't good at sharing and is happy to leave Tegan talking to herself. She literally stumbles into his life and luckily for her he is willing to give her a chance.

This book is all from Tegan's point of view and does not have a finished ending leading you to read book two about his brother (Hellion £3.32). Although I enjoyed this book I've decided not to go on and read the next. I feel the first book has enough to help you come up with your own fairytale ending and I'm happy to move on to something else.

4 stars out of 5. Its worth the read for the price especially.  

Kindle Edition 99p, 294 pages

Published October 29th 2013

 

 

 

Worth the Risk

Worth the Risk (St. James Book 3) 

Jamie Beck

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

It is no secret that Jamie Beck is one of my favourite authors and so far I haven't read anything by her that I would rate any less than 5 star quality. I think she could even make an IKEA manual interesting if she wrote it. I'm a hooked fan and always look forward to what she has come up with.

Worth the risk is part of the St James series. It can be read as a standalone however I probably would not recommend it because you are then going to want to go back and read the other books. This book is about Jackson however the other characters from the series life progress in this book.

Jackson decides to take a long vacation in Vermont green mountains. This idea is to get away from his everyday life and get some much needed closure. Since his mother died a few years ago he hasn't felt he can depend on anyone. He needs to get back to his roots and clear his head.

Gabby is an unexpected find on his adventure and although he isn't looking for a fling he see things in her he just can't resist.

Gabby hasn't chosen the easy path through life. She had big dreams which were put on hold when she got pregnant. She wouldn't swap her son for the world. She works as a gardener, lives with her dad and they rent out a small space on the property to vacationers. Her sons dad is in the picture but only just. Jackson their new tenant for the next 6 weeks turns out to be the perfect distraction and the help she needs when things don't quite go to plan.

5 stars out of 5. This book was gifted to me via Netgalley. It will be £4.00 kindle price or £8.99 paperback. It is free for kindle unlimited user just like her other books. 

Kindle Edition £4.00 or free KU, 304 pages

Expected publication: November 1st 2016

Crazy Pucking Love

Crazy Pucking Love (Taking Shots #3) 

Cindi Madsen

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥

Megan has just started college where her big brother already attends. She is a math fanatic and likes her life to sum up perfectly. She’s looking forward to a fresh start. She jumps straight in and attends a party the first night she arrives where she meets a cute guy, Dane. The problem is by the end of the night he realises she is his team mates little sister. She is off limits her brother had made that clear right from the start.

Megan wants Dane right from the start they have plenty in common and they click. Dane has his own problems to deal with and doesn’t have time for a relationship but Megan is different. Dane can’t help but blow hot and cold faster than you can turn on a light switch. Can he get his life together before he pushes Megan away? And what about her protective brother, that’s a whole other problem.

3 stars out of 5. This book was okay but I didn’t really gel with the main character. I like smart girls however Megan was just a little too geeky for me. Also if I liked a girl it doesn’t matter how much you think you don’t need the complication it’s better to have loved and lost. Dane was just too hot and cold for my liking. 

This book can be read as a standalone.

"Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review"

Paperback £13.10

Expected publication: November 7th 2016

 

 

The Bad Boy Bargain

The Bad Boy Bargain 

Kendra C. Highley

Book Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ +

I absolutely loved this book. It's well written and kept me hooked right from the start. I probably shouldn't have started reading it so close to bedtime because I was struggling to put it down and it was the first thing I reached for when I woke up. It ticks all the right boxes for me and I would definitely recommend it especially if you like your sweet teen romance novels.

Kyle Sawyer also known as the local bad boy. His reputation is enough to make the girls swoon and the guys leave him alone. He plays baseball and keeps his private life to himself. Everything you think you know about him may not quite be true but he doesn't care. It's what he wants until Faith.

Faith is a ballerina and dating the most popular boy in school but the more she gets to know him the more she realises maybe he isn't the one for her. She needs to be brave and cut him loose. What faith doesn't know is that her boyfriend has already figured her out and is out for revenge. She needs a plan to get back at him and Kyle falls right into her lap. Kyle isn't everything she thought he was and maybe that isn't a bad thing.

I loved both of these characters and the twist of events is perfectly crafted. 5 stars + for this little beauty. Thanks Netgalley for the book in exchange for a well deserved glowing review.

This book is fairly innocent however does have a mild sexual reference and therefore I'd say it's aimed at the 16+ age group.

Expected publication: November 14th 2016