REVIEW: Sex In The Sticks by Sawyer Bennett

Hello wilderness! This is such a feel-good book that I just can't help but smile throughout the book.. It's such a heart-warming story and swoony..

Valentine French is a dating columnist that is famous in New York. Finding herself bored of her current predicament, she decided to leave New York for Alaska to a town where the ratio of Men:Women is about 3:1. Valentine grew up in a privileged household, so stepping to Alaska was a shock to her. However, we see that she is embracing her life there with arms wide open and is already out setting dates with different guys.

However, the town sheriff that first helped her when she got to Alaska is who she can't help but think about. Logan Burke is so unlike everyone Valentine ever encountered. He is not like the other Alaskan men that throws themselves at her, and he is very very nice. You just can't help but fall for him when he is with Valentine. He has this quiet quality that is endearing to see.

What happens when Valentine and Logan had a spark they can't help but be drawn to each other, no matter if there's an expiration date..?

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*4.5 out of 5 Stars*

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REVIEW: Duke of Manhattan by Louise Bay

 

YEEHO! Louise Bay came out with her latest installment of King/Prince and now.. DUKE! These books are all stand-alones, but they are inter-connected so it's best if you read them in order of publishing: King of Wallstreet, Park Avenue Prince, and then Duke of Manhattan.

To be honest, I just knew I would love this book regardless of the twists and turns, and it turns out I am right! Louise Bay once again wrote something that has everything in it, a little bit of angst, swoony romance hero, amazing storyline, and just overall a great book to read!

The story is about Scarlett King who is recently divorced because she is told their marriage (and in essence, her) is boring, and Ryder Westbury, an english men looking to have fun for a night. They had a one night stand that they both can't stop thinking about, only to find out they will be working together in an office capacity. Both the hero and heroine are very very likable characters, and you can relate to both of them and the problems that they face due to insecurities and problems they had beforehand.

Without spoiling anything at all, just know that this is a great read for me and took a surprising turn right from the start. I suggest going in blind because the author took the book on a very fun adventure and I love their journey.

*4.5 out of 5 Stars*

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COVER REVEAL: Racer by Katy Evans

Racer by Katy Evans is coming August 7th!!

Preorder up on iBooks! (Amazon and others to come soon.)

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A bad boy with something to prove.
A woman with a mission.
The race of their lives.
The love of a lifetime.


I don’t think his parents expected him to live up to his name—Racer Tate—but once he felt the adrenaline rush behind the wheel, he was addicted.

He's the fastest, fiercest driver around.

Scouting new talent brings me to his doorstep...
but his smile sends me to my knees.

The sexy, mysterious Racer Tate is not the kind of man a girl like me falls for. He's secretive, reckless, elusive. But his proximity pushes me beyond reason, and his kiss....

This is our last chance to win, and he is our only hope. I'm supposed to watch him—make sure he doesn't get into trouble. But it's an impossible task. And now the one in heart wrenching, toe-curling, soul-crushing trouble is me. Because when your heart belongs to someone, their truths become your own, and their secrets become your salvation...or your curse.

He says he wants me. He says I'm the One. But he also thinks he'll break my heart, one piece at a time until it's gone.

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REVIEW: Before I Ever Met You by Karina Halle

 

WOW! This is definitely my favorite book from Karina Halle to date. It's so amazing! She wrote a lot of topics into one and created a very beautiful book indeed. Office romance, age-gap, single mother, divorced hero, amazing characters!

This story is not a very conventional story. Some people might be put off by the idea of an age gap, but somehow it works for them because of their mutual attraction and just how mature the heroine is beyond her years. Let me just say, I LOVE WILL MCALLISTER! He is one of the sweetest, amazing hero I've read and while I usually love a cockier hero, he really is a genuinely likable character.

Jackie has been through so much for the past few years, having to practically raise her son alone and work paycheck to paycheck to keep them fed, she now lives with her parents to get back on her feet. With her father as the owner of a company, she is tasked to be the assistant of William McAllister, her father's business partner and co-CEO. Will is a recently divorced man who just relocated to Vancouver after handling the L.A. office the past 15 years. Knowing he will have an assistant, he doesn't know what to expect. Meeting Jackie for the first time was a shock to him because he remembers her as the trouble-making teenager that gave his business partner's life hell. They both try to fight off their attraction but what if there's more to this than just attraction?

Again, Will is a headstrong amazing character that just knows what he wants. He is a very sure man and he always think about Jackie and just follows suit. That doesn't mean he's a beta hero.. not at all! You'll just LOVE him I promise!

Everything in this book wraps up nicely and I love how it turned out. Another fave!

*5 out of 5 Stars*

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REVIEW: Down London Road by Samantha Young

OMG! How did I just NOW read this book? Seriously! It's one of the best books I've read this year.. and how am I still surprised if I just LOVE everything Samantha Young writes?!

This is technically the second book of The Dublin Street Series (without counting short stories and novellas) and it's about Joss's friend, Johanna Walker. In the previous book we get a glimpse of Johanna and see how she mainly dates rich men (or as Joss say, sugar daddies). In this book, you'll see why she does what she does, chooses who she choose, and basically her background story. At first jumping to read this book, I was very skeptical because I honestly don't like heroines who are very materialistic. But Jo, she is not like that AT ALL! If anything, she is one of the most selfless heroine I've read in a long time. She is complex, caring, and just so self-deprecating it hurts to read sometimes how she is very self-conscious about herself. And Cam.. *sigh* he is one of the most amazing hero I've read and you just can't help but fall in love with him OVER AND OVER AGAIN!

Granted, the half page of the book they were dating other people but I feel like the circumstances wouldn't end up how it is without them being with other people first and realizing what they wanted initially from their partner. It truly is a journey of finding your own voice and I'm very glad to say both characters through the entire book had a great self-discovery and learns a lot about themselves and didn't just make rash decision as they would in the start of the book.

Everything ended up perfectly, it was a perfect book that I read in one sitting and once again, Samantha Young, your work is just SO PERFECT! This might just be my new favorite in the series (close call from Braden though Cam can come 2nd from him! LOL)

*5 out of 5 Stars*

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REVIEW: Dr. OB (St. Luke's Docuseries) by Max Monroe

Woohoo! Max Monroe is back, and the author is giving us 3 new books in a brand new St. Luke's Docuseries based on the doctors of St. Luke's Hospital!

The story is about Will Cummings (if you've read Max Monroe's previous series, he is the brother of Georgia from Tapping the Billionaire) a head Obgyn doctor at St. Luke's hospital that is given the opportunity to film a new docuseries about his practice. Only, when the filming is done and everything wraps up... he is being potrayed with the producers of the TV Series as this 'hot sexy scandalous' doctor. He didn't sign up for that.

Enter Melody Marco, his new nurse that is extremely sweet and just likable, and Will is in a hard place where he can't seem to stop thinking about her and his chances for dating her. They have mutual attraction and great chemistry, and Will is such an endearing sweet character for me to read. Melody is also a funny and sweet character too. However, Will is not the type of character that I like in my heroes. He's more of a beta hero with his awkwardness and less self-assurance.

The story is very sweet and cute, it's got heat in it too. The twist (or conflict) at the end is not really how I would picture it, because it seems kind of out of character for Will to do.. but it's still an enjoyable read.

*4 out of 5 Stars*

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REVIEW: P.I.T.A. by Brooke Blaine

SQUEALING! This book is rom-com on crack! It's just so funny and it won't make you stop smiling and giggling like a school girl!

This is the first book from Brooke Blaine that I've read, and I LOVE THIS BOOK! It has everything a good romantic comedy should have. Everybody should go and grab this book RIGHT. ABOUT. NOW!

So the story is about Paige and Dawson, who is practically enemies that live close to each other. However, right from the start you just KNOW that deep inside they like each other to a certain degree and just can't express how they're attracted to each other. Obviously, the heroine is very sassy and funny and (at times) can be very child-like, but I just LOVE Dawson! He's so sweet and awkward, and I love how he is with Paige. He just can't help but be awkward but it's just SO HIM!

Their story progresses at a very reasonable manner, I feel like it's not too rushed nor too slow, it's just the right pacing. I love that readers get to see another side of Dawson *brows wagging* (If you know what I mean) but how heartfelt he is about Pita..

For rom-com book lovers, this is A TOP RECOMMENDATION!

*5 stars out of 5*

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