Happy mother’s day to all you wonderful mothers out there!
In honor of Mother’s Day 2014, we each compiled our top three reads from 2014
for you. Clearly we have good taste as there are multiple entries. So here they are *drum roll*
Danielle’s top 4 reads of 2014:
(she didn't listen to the rules)
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life:
She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend,
Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she
discovers that Hunter is cheating on her--and she's forced to decide what her
next move should be.
Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive
neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the
passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And
there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. They soon find
themselves needing each other in more ways than one.
A passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance, Maybe Someday will
immerse readers in Sydney's tumultuous world from the very first page.
Original music created for Maybe Someday by musician Griffin
Peterson can be accessed through the website listed in the ebook and paperback.
Click
here to check out the review.
Lost In Me (Here and Now Book #1) by Lexi Ryan
Lost in Me is the first book in the Here and Now series, a
spin-off of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Hope series. This
sexy amnesia love triangle is intended for mature readers. The last thing I
remember is having drinks at Brady’s and trying to avoid eye-contact with my
life-long crush—the gorgeous, unattainable Maximilian Hallowell. They tell me
that was a year ago, but I have no memories of anything since then. What I do
have is this ring on my finger that Max says he gave me, and this much-thinner
body I’ve dreamed of most of my life. Aside from a case of retrograde amnesia,
everything seems almost...perfect. But the deeper I immerse myself into this
new world of mine—planning a wedding to a man I don't remember dating,
attempting to run a business I don't remember starting—the clearer it becomes
that nothing is as it seems. Do I have the life I’ve always wanted or is it a
facade propped up by secrets I don't even know I have? I need answers before I
marry Max, and the only person who seems to have them is the angry, tatted,
sexy-as-sin rocker Nate Crane. And Nate wants me for himself. Lost in Me is not
a standalone novel, as the story continues in Here and Now book two, FALL TO
YOU, releasing in June.
Click
here and check out the review.
Legal Affairs Box Set by Sawyer Bennett
One year ago, I graduated from law school and embarked on a
career as a purveyor of high priced legal shenanigans.
Six months ago, my boyfriend dumped me when I thought he might be proposing.
Two weeks ago, I got drunk and joined a secret sex club.
Two days ago, I had a torrid one-night stand with a stranger.
Today? Well, today I’m contemplating having an affair with my boss.
Matt Connover is all kinds of forbidden temptation wrapped up in a deliciously
wicked package, and he’s made it clear… he’s only interested in sex.
My name is McKayla Dawson but everyone calls me Mac. I work at the powerhouse
firm of Connover & Crown, LLP, where the law has never felt so hot.
But between you and me, I’m afraid my heart won’t survive these Legal Affairs.
For the review of the first volume, click
here.
Worn Me Down (Playing with Fire #3) by Tara Sivec
“Worn me down like a road. I did everything you told. Worn
me down to my knees.
I did everything to please.”
Austin Conrad has never taken his personal life seriously. As a Navy SEAL, he
spends all of his time in dangerous, life-threatening situations. The only way
to leave behind the horrors he’s seen throughout his career, is to turn it all
off when he gets home. He’s too much of a playboy to settle down; even if he
did find a woman he could stand to be around for more than one night, he would
never taint her life with the demons of his past.
When his best friend and SEAL team member, Brady Marshall asks him to keep an
eye on his baby sister, Gwen, Austin figures it will be a walk in the park. The
only thing Austin likes more than flirting his way under a beautiful woman’s
skin, is walking away with a smile on his face. Austin never expects that the
single mom and her little girl will be the ones getting under his skin.
Gwen Stratford knows all too well about living in a nightmare. After taking her
daughter and fleeing from her abusive husband in the middle of the night
several months ago, she’s worked hard to get her life back on track and forget
about the man who tried to break her. Growing up under the iron thumb of her
parents and then moving right on with a man who ruled their marriage with his
fists, Gwen is finally able to breathe and live her life the way she wants.
When scary, mysterious things begin to happen to Gwen and her daughter, she
realizes you can never outrun your past; it always has a way of catching up
with you. As she struggles with the desire to keep her newfound independence,
she knows she won’t be able to protect herself and her child alone. She’ll need
to lean on the one man who drives her crazy.
Can Gwen really put her trust in a man who thinks life is one big joke, or will
he be just another man in her life who tries to wear her down?
Click
here to check out the review.
Heller's Regret by JD Nixon
Book 6 in the Heller series. There’s not much ordinary about
Tilly Chalmers’ life as a security officer. Her latest assignments – two jobs
involving children; protection of a valuable jewelry collection; and security
at an unusual conference – provide plenty of adventures for her. But it’s her
private life, including her complex relationship with her beautiful boss,
Heller, causing her greatest personal challenges yet.
Click
here for the review.
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
At twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her--and she's forced to decide what her next move should be.
Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.
A passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance, Maybe Someday will immerse readers in Sydney's tumultuous world from the very first page.
Original music created for Maybe Someday by musician Griffin Peterson can be accessed through the website listed in the ebook and paperback.
Click
here to check out the review.
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Ware You Down (First Things #2) by Rucy Ban
The highly demanded next book in the First Things series. Wear You Down reveals the scintillating story of Emma, a character from the bestselling romance, All My Life.
Emma Paes has had a very Dickensian start to her life. The born in a dumpster, rescued by a missionary and caged in a convent kind.
Over the years, fueled by her love for sitcoms and classics, Emma dreams of visiting the land of Gilmore Girls, becoming a governess and maybe even finding her very own Mr. Rochester.
When she bumps into Harry Colt while backpacking in Paris, she starts wondering if she’s finally found him. But Harry doesn’t fit into any of Emma’s fictional cut-outs. He is neither a beautiful bastard nor a walking disaster. Dammit, he doesn’t even have fangs popping out during sexy times!
Driven by circumstances, they share a hotel room and spend two loquacious nights together in Paris. But then Harry does something which breaks Emma’s heart and she runs away without saying goodbye.
It takes a whole year for them to meet again. But things are different this time. Emma is no longer the naive girl Harry met in Paris. She’s become the reigning Samba queen of Rio and doesn’t need the crutches of fictional or real heroes to lead her life. And not all the sexy v’s and smoldering eyes in the world can make her change her mind.
Undaunted and undeterred, Harry summons all his courage and charm to pursue Emma and convince her that he is worthy of winning her heart back. But will she let him?
*******
Contemporary Romance. HEA ending. 18+
*Wear You Down unravels the story of a side-character from All My Life and can be read as a stand-alone novel.*
Review coming soon.
Amber's top 3 picks of 2014:
Legal Affairs Box Set by Sawyer Bennett
One year ago, I graduated from law school and embarked on a career as a purveyor of high priced legal shenanigans.
Six months ago, my boyfriend dumped me when I thought he might be proposing.
Two weeks ago, I got drunk and joined a secret sex club.
Two days ago, I had a torrid one-night stand with a stranger.
Today? Well, today I’m contemplating having an affair with my boss.
Matt Connover is all kinds of forbidden temptation wrapped up in a deliciously wicked package, and he’s made it clear… he’s only interested in sex.
My name is McKayla Dawson but everyone calls me Mac. I work at the powerhouse firm of Connover & Crown, LLP, where the law has never felt so hot.
But between you and me, I’m afraid my heart won’t survive these Legal Affairs.
For the review of the first volume, click
here.
Six Months (Seven Series Book # 2) by Dannika Dark
Destiny will find you.
April Frost is a compassionate young woman with a steady job and ambitious
goals. But the harder she runs away from her past, the more it threatens to
destroy her. When three strangers enter her life, April is forced to face her
demons and it's a battle she may not win.
Private investigators in the Breed world are men who take risks, and Reno Cole
is no exception. As a Shifter, he's expected to control his inner animal. But
lately his wolf has been venturing dangerously close to the city, and he's
about to discover why. When Reno is reintroduced to a family friend, the
attraction is immediate. April captivates him with her secretive eyes and
resilient spirit. She's also in trouble, and despite the fact she's a human,
Reno can't turn his back on her.
April is caught between two worlds: One that threatens to bury her dreams and
another that could fulfill them. Can she trust the wolf at her door and find
the courage to overcome her demons?
17+
Cliffhanger-free
HEA
New Adult PNR
Review coming soon.
Passion and Ponies (Chocoholics Book #2) by Tara Sivec
Ava Gilmore has the perfect life. She’s surrounded by people
who love her, she’s having sex on a regular basis and her Coach bag collection
just grew by three. The problem? She’s expected to follow in her family’s
footsteps at Seduction and Snacks, working with sex toys and baked goods. Ava
loves vibrators and cupcakes as much as the next person, she’d just rather play
with them than sell them. With her shopping addiction reaching an all time high
and her credit card bills piling up, Ava decides to put her obsession to good
use and start a fashion blog. But she has one other problem - the guy she’s
having sex with has a My Little Pony addiction. While dealing with her family’s
disappointment and confusion over her choices, she finds support in the
unlikeliest of places – Tyler Branson. Tyler has slowly wormed his way into her
bed, her a$$ and her heart and he refuses to leave. Tyler has his own family
problems to deal with and for the first time ever, Ava finds herself feeling
bad for the annoying, immature guy and chanting “Friendship is magic!” during
the sex she’d swore to stop having with him. Ava needs to get her life in order
once and for all before she finds herself doing something she never wanted to
do – fall in love with a Brony.
Click
here for the review.
