Before We Fall (Beautifully Broken #3)

Courtney Cole

Sometimes, one dark moment is all it takes to turn your world black...

For 24-year old Dominic Kinkaide, that moment took place on the night of his high school graduation. One dark incident changed him forever. He's a hardened actor now, famous in the eyes of the world, but tortured in his own. He doesn't care about much of anything, except for losing himself in the roles that he plays.

23-year old Jacey Vincent doesn't realize how much her father's indifference has affected her. She is proof that sometimes it isn't one specific moment that wrecks a person, but rather it's an absence of moments. She's like a bird with a broken wing-strong yet fragile, as she tries to float through life, finding acceptance in the arms of random guys, one after the other... to fill the void that her father left in her.

Until she meets Dominic.

After jaded Dominic and strong-willed Jacey are thrown together, his secret and her issues create a dark and damaged energy that will soon turn their attraction to each other into an explosive storm.

Even though when the clouds have cleared and the dust has settled, both of them are almost obliterated... they've learned a priceless lesson.

Sometimes, before we fall... we fly.

My thoughts

I have loved everything about this series BUUTTTT this one was my favorite!! The bad boys that THINK they can't be saved, oh how I want to be the one to save them as well.  I read the 2.5 introducing Dominic.  I knew to save it before this 3rd book was even released.  I am an instance satisfaction kinda gal!! Dominic's story was so heartbreaking all that time passing, and he couldn't move on, talk about, forgive, basically anything.  In the south we would say "BLESS HIS HEART".  The fact throughout the whole book it stresses he hasn't slept with anyone since Emma, I was like OMG because he was doing anything and everything plus some to the girls he came into contact with.  We got introduced to Jacey in the last installment, so we knew she was good down to her bones.  So for someone that pure to come into his life, we knew what was going to happen!!! I hate that it took SOOOO long for him to admit to everything his feelings for Jacey and dealing with the past.  Regardless of dealing with them, but as a reader we had no idea what she did, but we knew she was dead.  When the end did approach and I did NOT see those twists and turns coming. Just the perfect book that gives me reason keep reading and reading!!

I love Courtney Cole she is just brilliant!!

Losing Hope (Hopeless #2) Colleen Hoover

In Hopeless, Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared, and no memory forgotten, but Holder’s past remained a mystery.

Still haunted by the little girl he let walk away, Holder has spent his entire life searching for her in an attempt to finally rid himself of the crushing guilt he has felt for years. But he could not have anticipated that the moment they reconnect, even greater remorse would overwhelm him…
Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward, we must first dig deep into our past and make amends. In Losing Hope, bestselling author Colleen Hoover reveals what was going on inside Holder’s head during all those hopeless moments—and whether he can gain the peace he desperately needs.

My thoughts

First, I have never read a book so slowly even though I can't get enough of it, because I know once it is over there will be no more story for Dean and Hope/Sky.  And I just can't seem to bare this story being over for good :(

This is the other point of view from the first book Hopeless. I don't tend to like the other views of the books for some reason.  BUT let me just say how much of an AMAZEBALLS job Colleen did with this book! The flip side of this one being from Dean's POV was just so awesome and answered SOOO many questions. The way she was able to let us into Dean's world and allow us to see how he was feeling on finding Hope again just drew me in that much more.  I also loved the way the more meat of the book was toward the front, since it had to deal with Les, and losing her, and also the way Dean's world was crumbling before he met Sky.  And once it the end approached it wasn't fluffed in my opinion of all of Sky's dealings.  Holder dealt with the realization of what happened to the girls and what Karen did, on such a different level than Sky did and for that I am grateful.  Because Colleen wrote it this way you literally felt like you were getting a "real" second book to this series!!

One of my favorite parts is Holder asking her to call him Dean!! Absolutely the best line of the book!
I will and have read everything and anything Colleen Hoover writes!!

OMG Thursday

Broken (Broken #1)

Kelly Elliott
 
Layton Morris and his brother Mike grew up not knowing what it would be like to live in a normal home. With no running water or electricity in their home, no parents around to protect them, they quickly learned how to survive and depend only on each other.

When a tragic accident takes Mike away from Layton, and the only other person that he ever let into his heart walked away from him, leaving his heart shattered, Layton focuses all of his time and energy into the ranch he and his brother dreamed of. He makes a vow to himself to never let love in again. The last thing Layton needed or wanted was more heartache.

Whitley Reynolds grew up in a privileged home in upstate New York. When she landed the star football player in high school no one was surprised, not even Whitley. She dreamed of a life with Roger living in New York City and happily followed him there.

The first time Roger hit her for arguing with him about a dinner party, she forgave him. The more it happened, the further Whitley withdrew from her friends and family. One fateful day things go to far. Whitley makes a promise to herself and finds the courage to do the one thing she thought she’d never be able to do.

Fleeing with her best friend Courtney, Whitley was determined to put her past behind her and start a new life in the small town of Llano, Texas, where no one would ever find out about her past.
Will they both ever learn to trust and love again, or will their pasts come back to haunt them, keeping them both alone and…

Broken.

My thoughts

I freaking loved everything about this book!! Well maybe not the beatings and the domestic violence, but hey it makes the story.  I am so glad Whitley didn't stay with the abuser that long in the book. And the real story in Texas started pretty quickly.  I am not a fan of beating around the bush in a book. Layton was a strong cowboy type that of course this Texas girl can always find a place for in my heart.  The instant connection between Layton and Whitley was instant.  The love was so strong and made my heart melt.  I think everyone wants to believe in that fairy tale love.  In reality we know love isn't all rainbows and butterflies.  The books give us that ability to believe again.  As the book begins and proceeds we all know that Roger isn't going away.  And we all knew when "Pete" showed up shit was about to go down.  I couldn't be more happy with the ending.  I also love the side story between Courtney and Reed, I see things starting to happen between the two. It took the entire book of course, but it is the perfect opening for a second book! This makes me very excited.

Scorched

Melody Anne-- The Surrender series has kept readers engaged since the first book hit the shelves. In this final installment to the series, you will finish the journey that Rafe and Ari started, as well as read the stories of Shane and Lia, and Rachel and Ian.

Love and desire run rampant throughout this series, but romance is about more than that. It’s about the small battles that lead to the greatest victories.

Is Ari and Rafe’s love powerful enough to withstand challenges beyond their control? Will Lia and Shane learn to compromise instead of careening between extremes of passion and loathing? Can Rachel give up her dream of living an ordinary life and learn to love King Adriane?

Read the conclusions of these three strong women’s stories, and learn what choices they make. Is love enough to conquer when the odds are stacked against them?

My Thoughts-

I absolutely loved this book. The story between Rafe and Ari was kind of minor due to the main story being centered on Rachel and Ian or whatever his name is.  I loved the friendship between the girls, it was unwavering. Lia and Shane pissed me off more than anything. I am not a fan of the back and forth crap of a relationship. Love isn't that hard.  Bottom line if you love someone, you do regardless and the bullshit they come with is part of it as well.  This isn't high school.  I knew in my heart the King would come to love her, it was in the cards.  If Rafe can love someone, then the King can too.  The twist in the end of the brother coming back to get her, was such a total surprise to me.  I couldn't wrap my head around a sibling wanting to hurt another in that way. I was satisfied in how the series ended with everyone getting their bad boys, and babies!

Treasure Your Love

J.C. Reed - Meeting Jett was like a drug. Dangerous. Addictive. And better forbidden. In his game, there’s a high price to be paid. But how much is too much?



Brooke Stewart, a realtor in New York, was never in love until she met the green eyed, sexy as sin, six foot two sex god, Jett. The man to whom she surrendered. The man who hurt her once only to conquer her heart again.



Sexy, handsome, and arrogant Jett Mayfield knows he has found his match. Brooke is like no other woman he’s ever met and he has every intention of keeping her in his bed.

Their future seems full of promise...until the past is catching up with them and dark secrets threaten to destroy their lives. Soon they realize that to love means to lose, and some choices are harder than others.

When everything comes crashing down, can mistakes be amended…or will he lose her forever?

A woman who surrendered to love.


A man who would do anything to protect her.


Two lives that are about to be tested…and the last secrets laid bare.
My thoughts-

First things first I was so excited for this 3rd installment, so when it finally came available, I jumped to purchase this book.  The book was absolutely a disappointment in my opinion.  It was slow and not necessary to be dragged out as it was.  There was a lack of sex in this as well, which is very disappointing in my book, compared to the last two books.  Sorry to have to write a bad review, but just wasn't up to par.

Reviewing Thursday

Jagged  (Colorado Mountain #5) by Kristen Ashley
An old flame rekindled . . .
Zara Cinders always knew Ham Reece was the one, but he wasn't interested in settling down. When she found someone who was, Ham walked out of her life. Three years later, Zara's lost her business, her marriage, and she's barely getting by in a tiny apartment on the wrong side of the tracks. As soon as Ham hears about Zara's plight, he's on her doorstep offering her a lifeline. Now, it will take every ounce of will power she possesses to resist all that he offers.
Ham was always a traveling man, never one to settle down in one town, with one woman, for more time than absolutely necessary. But Ham's faced his own demons, and he's learned a lot. About himself, and about the life he knows he's meant to live. So when he hears that Zara's having a rough time, he wants to be the one to help. In fact, he wants to do more than that for Zara. A lot more. But first, he must prove to Zara that he's a changed man.

My thoughts-

Let me just start with Kristen Ashley is probably my most favorite authors EVER.  Her ability to put an alpha male character to where a person will fall in love with him versus hating his guts, is freaking amazeballs!! Let’s start with Graham Reece aka Ham.  We didn't need to shorten his name, it irritated me every time I read it, and obviously it was A LOT.  Anywho, the way Ham is always there for her and visa versa just makes me melt.  The alpha male telling her to do this and do that is kinda of sexist. But I mean come on who cares.  Right!  He is hot and we all know he loves her.  After we find out how he has been scorned, it is wonder he even looks at another woman. Zara is the obvious heroine that has baggage and loves a broken man. When she discovers all the secrets her parents have kept hidden from her it is Reece that is there for her as always.  And has the Aunt caring for her nephew is seen in a different light by Zara makes me smile.  I do believe the book ended on a great note! Anytime a man has said he wants babies with someone and the epilogue concludes with a pregnancy, makes me heart happy!

Definitely check out all of Kristen Ashley's books and I do mean ALL of THEM.

 

Burn (Breathless #3) Banks,Maya

Ash, Jace, and Gabe: three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re accustomed to getting anything they want. Anything at all. For Ash, it’s the woman who changes everything he’s ever known about dominance and desire...
When it comes to sex, Ash McIntyre has always explored his wilder side—extreme and uncompromising. He demands control. And he prefers women who want it like that. Even the women he’s shared with his best friend, Jace.
But Jace is involved with a woman he has no intention of sharing. And now even Gabe has settled into a relationship with a woman who gives him everything he needs, leaving Ash feeling restless and unfulfilled.
Then Ash meets Josie, who seems immune to his charms and his wealth. Intrigued, he begins a relentless pursuit, determined she won’t be the one who got away. He never imagined the one woman to tell him no would be the only woman who’d ever drive him to the edge of desire.

My thoughts-
This is the 3rd and final installment of the Breathless trilogy from Maya Banks.  First let me say this saddens me.  I loved all the men, and the ladies gave the books a comical aspect due to their girl’s nights out! This book is sort of like the 2nd in the aspect Ash falls for Josie at first sight.  I love this kind of story; because the feelings don't change for the characters, just grow stronger.  Ash and his love for Josie is strong and he obviously proves that he will go to any links to make sure no one hurts her or his "family".  When his sister comes back into his life, I think that meant a lot to him, having a family member on the "outside" with him.  I personally think it is pretty shitty how his parents treat the kids in his family.   The grandfather holds the all the cards to that family.  And Ash and Brittney could give two rats asses!  Momma and daddy are douches and on the outside now what what bitches! I honestly didn't see the twist coming.  When the past character came out of nowhere surprised the hell out of me.  In the end when the trilogy ended I was greatly satisfied.  Lesson to be learned don’t mess with Gabe, Jace, and Ash.  I borrowed these books from the library, but they are all on my to buy list immediately!

Wild Cards (Wild Cards #1)

Wild Cards  (Wild Cards #1) by Simone Elkeles

After getting kicked out of boarding school, bad boy Derek Fitzpatrick has no choice but to live with his ditzy stepmother while his military dad is deployed. Things quickly go from bad to worse when he finds out she plans to move them back to her childhood home in Illinois. Derek’s counting the days before he can be on his own, and the last thing he needs is to get involved with someone else’s family drama.

Ashtyn Parker knows one thing for certain--people you care about leave without a backward glance. A football scholarship would finally give her the chance to leave. So she pours everything into winning a state championship, until her boyfriend and star quarterback betrays them all by joining their rival team. Ashtyn needs a new game plan, but it requires trusting Derek—someone she barely knows, someone born to break the rules. Is she willing to put her heart on the line to try and win it all?

My Review--

I listened to this book from the library audio system.  It was pretty good book.  It was a lot of high school BS.  This pretty much annoyed the SHIT out of me.  I felt sorry for both Ashtyn and Derek for the fact that their Mother's weren't around.  Once Derek's grandmother came into the picture, the book got quite comical.  She made the book that much better.  In the end, after he came clean about everything in his past and finally had a GOAL, it was awesome.  I love how and all the things he did for Ashtyn.  For her not having anyone in her life she can count on, Derek definitely proved himself!!