Oh Yeah

Kindle Edition, 256 pages

Published July 10th 2013

by Crystal Spears

 

original title: Seize Me

ASIN: B00DVAWGJ4

edition language: English

series: Breakneck #1

 

Date Read: August 25, 2013

 

Ever since that day you danced into my life, I've done nothing but breathed your air. I'd suffocate without you.

 

And that is how you do a biker romance. Yes, it was dark and raw, but oh so totally fabulous!

 

5/5 Stars

 

 

oh, man...

 

Kindle Edition, 224 pages

Published August 19th 2013

by: Bella Jewel

 

original title: Hell's Knights

ASIN: B00EN6DO4G

edition language: English

series: The MC Sinners #1

 

Date Read: August 19, 2013

 

I so much wanted to love this book. I really did. Hot Bikers. Steamy Sex. Alpha Men. How did I get let down? A whole lot of cheese, and a bunch of self caused predictable/unbelievable TSTL drama, and numerous typos (one even on the first page-- ugh), but none the less, I finished it for ONLY two reasons: the Hell's Knights with Jackson and Cade and the Heaven's Sinners with Spike who are all Alpha Bad Ass Bikers. Perhaps if the books focus was on them instead, it would have worked better for me-- that is what I was excpecting by the blurb as well as the title.

Instead, the main character was Addison who got on my nerves. Yes- she had a screwed up disturbing past, more screwed up than most and she was a survivor; but she was so hell bent on constantly trying to prove she wasn't responsible to anyone, let alone worthy of love. She gets so pissed when she thinks she's being judged for her mother's choices, even the word whore makes her see red, however Addison herself was so judgmental when she initially hopped the fence of the compound and saw the guys that make up the MC.

I guess knowing he is a biker, I expected a fat, ugly, smelly man with a beer belly. Not the handsome, well groomed man sauntering towards me.


Fine, give me some money, and I'll leave. I have something to do then (<-- should be THAN, but I digress) stand here with a bunch of scummy bikers.

WTF?!? She says their scum. In ear shot of the guys. And she wonders why not everyone is pleased she is there??? Not going to excuse the one wench, but at least that lady wanted everything and didn't disrespect the club. Even though she grew up with absolutely nothing, Addison is S-P-O-I-L-E-D.

Fair warning; this book does play the flip flop game of Past versus Present in every chapter-- which can be a bit draining.

It was a quick read though, I read it in under two hours.

I don't give many one/two stars when I review a book because I know how much authors, especially new authors, depend on their ratings. Even five stars are a rarity because it has to be special to me and I truly believe that the BETAs failed this author with the numerous spelling and grammar errors that abound throughout the book which should have been caught.

Will I read part two? YES! I hope that Bella Jewel's characters become stronger and more palatable (at least to to me), and should she need a better proof reader, hit me up, I'd be glad to.

 

2/5 Stars

I wanna be a Rock Chick

 

Kindle Edition, 530 pages

Published August 13th 2013

by: Kristen Ashley

 

ISBN13: 9781301895618

edition language: English

series: Rock Chick

 

Date Read: August 13, 2013

 

Ren & Ally: I absolutely loved them! What a fantastic way to wrap up the series. KA will forever reign as one of my favorite authors and although I initially gave this a PERFECT AMAZING score, I reduced it after a short doze last night. Why the reduction? Simply, there were a few moments when it was OTT even for a Rock Chick. I felt that the (view spoiler)Jane drama was unnecessary, spoiler)and a bit self promotional. While it was a long book, I was a bit miffed when time would speed up, you know the 6 days later and 2 weeks later headers; I wanted to know what was going on during the warps-- I wanted to witness it. And call me a fan girl or groupie, but (view spoiler)put me in contact with Annette and sign me up for the Rock Chick Tour!

 

4/5 Stars

Why?? Such a let down

Kindle Edition, 351 pages

Published June 11th 2013

by: Lisa Renee Jones

 

original title: Being Me

ASIN: B00A25FAN0

edition language: English

series: Inside Out #2

 

Date Read: August 06, 2013

 

I had a hard time... I L-O-V-E-D book one, so I was tremendously disappointed that I couldn't get deeply lost in this. The smexy times were still scoarching which bumped my rating up from one star to two, but Sara was TSTL and whiny, damn she was whiny- and I found myself rooting for her demise, which is not what I should be doing for the book's main character. Mostly, I felt sorry for Chris for having to be around her. They are both insecure and jealous and I wanted to smack both of them at various points and say, DON'T BE AN IDIOT, COMMUNICATE!!!

Maybe others will have better luck, just not my cuppa, I guess. I haven't made up my mind if I'll subject myself to book three.

 

2/5 Stars

 

 

July 2013 Reads

hmmm, where's my happy spot? My one click privileges should be suspended

Paperback, 282 pages

Published May 26th 2013

by: Sable Hunter

ISBN: 1482736519                     

edition language: English

series: Hell Yeah!

Date Read: from July 17 to 18, 2013

I'll See You In My Dreams is the fifth book in the Hell Yeah series, and unlike the others which seemed to follow a set guideline (find a sheltered virgin in her twenties that has issues of some sort and have her somehow meet a wealthy McCoy brother and they instantly connect and hump within hours of meeting one another and all move onto the Tebow ranch), this one was SOOO different. First off, the main H is NOT a McCoy. This story is about Zane, the McCoy family attorney and Presley, his secre...moreI'll See You In My Dreams is the fifth book in the Hell Yeah series, and unlike the others which seemed to follow a set guideline (find a sheltered virgin in her twenties that has issues of some sort and have her somehow meet a wealthy McCoy brother and they instantly connect and hump within hours of meeting one another and all move onto the Tebow ranch), this one was SOOO different. First off, the main H is NOT a McCoy. This story is about Zane, the McCoy family attorney and Presley, his secretary. Thankfully missing was most of the cheesy dialogue from the first three books, but most notably absent was the forewards that Ms. Hunter previously included which indicate that the books while in a series- yada, yada, yada, they could be read as a stand alone--you need to at least read the first book before starting this one. There are a lot of back stories going on as well, and not necessarily a cliffhanger, per se, but there is a MAJOR unfinished mystery in this book which had me wondering why the author felt it was required. We are also introduced to another sect of the McCoy family that no one knew about. I am not sure when book six will be published--will I read it?? Probably so, but in all honesty, it's not something that I feel I HAVE to do. It was just too ehhh in my opinion. 2/5 Stars

Holy Hottness

Kindle Edition, 1st Edition, 283 pages

Published July 7th 2013

by: Harper Sloan  

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original title: Axel

ASIN: B00DU1GW80

edition language:English

series:Corps Security #1

 

Date Read: from June 30 to July 01, 2013

 

When you are with me I am free. My strength. My heart. My everything. Our love continues forever. Amor Vincit Omnia

Everyone has that moment in time that changes them-- when they meet that one person who will stay within their heart forever as their first love; the one person who is their everything with the power to make them a better human being with a simple breath or shatter them with just a word. And when your world does crumble, how do you pick up the pieces, especially when your chosen path seems to be the darkest of darks only to find yourself trying to escape hell and literally live?

Axel and Iz... Twists of past's fate tried to keep them apart, but once all the b.s. is set aside, nothing can conquer true love. There are some dark sides to this story including a lot of intense scenes of domestic abuse and glimpses of PTSD, yet there are the tender sweet moments that helped me deal with the ugliness. The depth of the characters... I cried and laughed throughout the book. I loved the supporting team in Izzy's life- every woman needs a girlfriend like Dee and a big brawny pseudo brother like Greg.

Along with his friends, Axel is pure Alpha Hawt, encompassing all that is testosterone which can make a girl swoon. I do want to say that I do have a soft spot for Beck, especially-- well just because I helped name him. *wink*

I was honored to read the ARC of Axel, kindly provided by the talented Ms. Sloan. With this being her breakthrough novel, she will go tremendously far. This series should be on your TBR shelf and when it comes out I will buy a copy because I think the author deserves it.  

 

5/5 Stars