THE TEMPTATION OF LILA AND ETHAN (The Secret #3) by Jessica Sorenson

3.5 STARS

It's hard for me to write this review.  I love Jessica Sorenson's writing, but I am not sure how I feel about this book.  It was not at all what I thought it was going to be, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but...it's all about pain, addiction and resisted healing.  It is definitely not a feel good kind of story.  It was a "good story", but something was lacking for me.  I think the first half of the book I was waiting for a connection.  Something to draw me in.  I cannot relate to drug addiction, and maybe that was part of my problem, but I just couldn't connect with Lila.  Understanding her background and why she is the way she is made me feel bad for her, but I just didn't feel a connection to her.  I kinda didn't feel like her relationship with her parents was believable.  The scene where she was at the dinner table and they were talking like she wasn't even in the room...the conversations she continues to have with her Mom on the phone...putting up with the horrible things her Mother said despite being on the path to healing...just wasn't believable to me.

I enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first.  I understood more about Ethan (who I DID fall in love with!!) but the whole situation with him and London was a little disjointed for me.  I understand why he felt guilty for leaving her, but was missing a part of their story.  What happened between the time she had her "accident" to the time he left her and found out what happened to her.  I had a lot of unanswered questions with their story.  Even the way she reacted and acted while he ended up visiting her.  I didn't feel the resolution or his closure as much as I think I was supposed to.

In the end, I was glad for their HEA.  I definitely felt more of a connection with the epilogue but I think that's because we get more Ella and Micha!!  :)  Oh Jessica!!!!  How dare you create a cliffhanger like that??!!!!!!  Overall, as much as it may not sound like it, I did enjoy the book, it just wasn't one of my favorites.   (I'm giving it 3.5 stars which I have to round up to 4 on here but it's not quite a 4 for me.)

FUELED (The Driven Trilogy #2) by K. Bromberg

5 SEXY, ACE STARS!!!!

Again, I can't believe I wanted so long to read this series!!!!!  FUELED continues where DRIVEN left off.  The hotness continues in full force with lots of drama and banter and altercations to keep you hooked!

I did NOT expect to be ugly crying while reading this book!!!  Riley's final secret...OMG, I did NOT see that coming!  And Colton revealing more of his past...OMG, I think I cried for a full chapter!!

What an emotional ride!  I love that they are raging mad at each other one minute and then find so much comfort in each other the next minute! I love the fact that they give it to each other like it is and don't play games like in other books!  Ok, maybe sexy games LOL, but not mind games about the relationship and their feelings!!  There is no lack of passion and chemistry from these two!!

UGH, the ending!!!!!  I have to admit I predicted how it would end pretty early on, but that didn't make it any less nail-biting!!!  Seriously!!!  I NEED CRASHED!!!!!!!!  NOW!!!!!!!!!! 

DRIVEN (The Driven Trilogy #1) by K. Bromberg

 

 

5 SIZZLING STARS!!!!

I can't believe I waited so long to read this series!!!!!  WOW...I feel like I needed a cold shower every time I paused reading!!  Talk about HOT!!!! 

Colton, Colton, Colton...holy f'n hotness!!!!!!  **SIGH**  Riley had no idea what hit her when she fell into his arms backstage at that auction!!! 

Riley is as straight laced as they come.  Always planning, always walking the line.  Until she meets Colton!!  The bad boy race car driver who turned her world upside down!  Colton can have any woman he wants and sets the terms.  No relationships, just arrangements!  Until now...Riley has turned his world upside down too!! 

The story had me from the first chapter!  From the first time Colton spoke, omg!!  This story is not for the bashful for sure!  All I can manage to say is hot, hot, hot!!! 

I loved the ending, as painful as it was to read and can't wait to continue on to Driven! 

AFTER THE KISS (Sex, Love & Stiletto #1) by Lauren Layne

3.5 STARS

I have to admit I put this one off thinking it was going to be all sex and not much substance.  Thankfully, I was wrong!  It was not at all what I expected!  I was able to connect with the characters.  I found them humorous and real.  As much as I cannot relate to the fast lane of NY and Wall Street, their story was believable.  The awkward first dates and their banter were hilarious!

Great story and I will definitely follow this series!

**Rec'd from NetGalley for an honest review.

FINDING CINDERELLA (Hopeless #2.5) by Colleen Hoover

 

5 SWEET STARS!!!!

What a great story!  I loved the story line, loved Daniel and Six, loved it beginning to end!  Read in about 2 hours (only because of interruptions :)!  So much emotion packed into this little novella!  When I read about what happened to her in Paris, my heart sank!  I was NOT expecting that!!  I felt every emotion along with this couple, which is rare for a novella!  Would love to read more about them in the future!  The only negative was that it was so short!!  :)

Thank you Colleen Hoover for providing this book free to your readers!!

ALL OVER YOU (Unforgettable You, #1.5) by Beverley Kendall

 

3.5 STARS

I found out this is part of a series, but was fine with it being a stand alone.  Rebecca is trying her best to ignore and hate her ex, Scott, for over a year now.  Everywhere she goes, she seems to run into him and he won't stop his advances on her.  He wants to get back together despite the fact that she broke up with him.  They cannot deny their honest attraction, but is it enough to keep them back together?

I enjoyed both characters and the supporting characters.  I loved how her best friend knew her better than she did and tries to do what's best for her even if she doesn't admit it is!  Scott is just HOT!  The sparks definitely flew in the bedroom!

All in all, I feel it was well written and will go back to read Unforgettable You #1 and #2.

*Rec'd from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

UNATTAINABLE by Madeline Sheehan

 

3 STARS

Liked it, didn't love it.  :(  Unfortunately, I just couldn't get lost in it.  I liked the parallel stories, but it seemed too predictable to me.  A little too similar to the other 2 in the series as well.  I was not into "Dirty" at all.  I didn't enjoy his back story and what it did to him.  A little to dark for me.

Tegan was a pain in the #ss.  Way too volatile and annoying with her going off and screaming for most of the book.  I did love Gage and wish his story was different.  He deserved a better woman!!  Sorry Tegan :)

What I also enjoyed is the family dinners and reading more about the Prez and Eva and the other previous characters!

I am a little disappointed because I loved Undeniable and Unbeautifully but I love Madelaine's writing style and look forward to more books by her!