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Thursday, January 10, 2019

Review: The Highwayman by Kerrigan Byrne





I had the pleasure of finding a new-to-me author this year, whose work I loved, Kerrigan Byrne. I binge-read her Victorian Rebels series and loved them. The Highwayman was one of my favorite books of the year and one of the best books I've ever read. Here is my review: 



4.5 stars
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 The Highwayman was one of the best books I've read this year. So romantic, suspenseful, and emotional. This is Dorian and Farah's book and is set in Victorian times. I won't go into much detail about the plot because I think it's best to go into this one blind. But I will say theirs' is an epic romance that spans years. I loved the romance between the Blackheart and his Fairy!

The Highwayman was a fast-paced page-turner. There were lots of unpredictable twists and turns and amazing characters. The story was original and the writing exemplary. The swoon-worthy romance between Farah and Dorian was epic. This has to be one of the most romantic books I've ever read. There was no doubt that this couple were meant for each other. Their love suspended time and circumstances. Both had been through so much, especially Dorian. But the way they loved each other was truly amazing. The ending was so freaking sweet too. 

Overall, I just loved this book. It is going on my favorites shelf for sure. I'm so glad I coughed up the money to buy this book. This was my first book by Kerrigan Byrne and now I'm binge reading the series. I can't wait to read more from her in the future!




Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Blog Tour: A Place Without You by Jewel E. Ann + Excerpt & Review!



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A Place Without You, an all-new emotional New Adult romance from Jewel E. Ann, is available now!



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The Law of Henna and Bodhi:

When love breaks, fall inward, fall together, and fall hard. Then let time pick up the pieces.
Everything feels temporary when you’ve experienced tragedy—until Henna Lane meets Bodhi at a music festival.

Young and spontaneous, they have a lust for seizing the moment, falling hard and fast.
When Bodhi is forced to leave without a goodbye, Henna thinks she’ll never get over him. But then she meets Mr. Malone, her sexy, new guidance counselor.

They are reckless.

They are forbidden.

When their secret is discovered, Henna has to choose between finishing school—banned from seeing Mr. Malone—or dropping out to follow her nomad dreams.
Henna chooses her dreams.

Over time, she learns that life is not a destination or a journey, some things are more than temporary, and the forbidden can never be ignored. But if she returns for him, will he still be hers?
A Place Without You is an emotional story of young love, shattered dreams, and impossible decisions.



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“Let’s eat before we leave. I’m sure there’s quite the spread downstairs.” “Rich people breakfast?” I ask. She furrows a brow for a few seconds. “Yes. I suppose so.” Rolling away, she swings her legs around and stands up, stretching like a cat. “Do you eat rich people breakfast every morning?” My curiosity has been piqued. After a long yawn, she cocks her head to the side, lips slightly twisted. “Shredded Wheat with cut-up banana and almond milk. Is that a rich person’s breakfast?” I sit up, doing a bit of my own stretching, loving the way her gaze roams along my bare chest, her lips parting ever so slightly. “No. I think that’s a solid middle-class breakfast.” “Middle. That’s average. Average is good, right?” “There’s nothing average about you, Henna.” I stand, following her into the bedroom. “I’m going to shower quickly, and by quickly I mean I need an hour. Do you have an hour?” “To shower with you?” I try to play it cool, like I’m serious. I’m a little serious. The color leaves her face. “Oh, um …” She twists her fingers together, drawing her shoulders inward. “I’m kidding.” A little kidding. Henna’s posture relaxes as her cheeks pink up again. “We could.” Her gaze darts around the room before landing on mine for two seconds only to wander around the room again. “My clothes are at my hotel. I’ll shower there. I need to get going.” A slow sigh deflates her chest as she tries on a smile that misses the confident mark by a few centimeters. “Okay.” “But thanks for the offer.” I wink. More color paints her cheeks, and it looks stunning on her. “I kinda sorta thought we’d have sex last night, but we didn’t, and that’s fine, but now I don’t know what comes next.” Does that make me the world’s biggest idiot for not taking what she was planning on offering? Or does that make me a gentleman? I’ve already fucked her a hundred different ways in my head, so I’m going to shy away from the gentleman label. “How about you put my number in your phone and I’ll call you later today? That feels like a good next, don’t you think?” Henna nods and turns, walking toward the bedroom door. Digging through her purse, she retrieves her phone. When she pulls it out, a string of three condoms comes out with it. “Oh jeez.” Quickly snatching them off the floor, she shoves them back into her purse. I don’t respond because I’m not sure what the correct response should be. “I was conceived at Coachella.” She hands me her phone with the contact screen open, ready for my information. Taking her phone, I give her an expectant look, but she withholds all elaboration. “And by conceived, you mean physical conception, not merely an idea kind of conception?” I hand her phone back and give her mine. “In the shadows behind a stage. I know more details than most people should actually know about the moment they were conceived.” She lifts a shoulder in a small shrug. “But Juni is my best friend. She’s the absolute coolest mom ever, and the story of how she met my dad is my favorite story ever.” I nod as she keeps her chin tipped toward the screen to my phone. “Why is that?” I take my phone back when she holds it out to me. “Yin Yang. Opposites. Laws of the universe.” She wears a satisfied smile. “My parents were temporary. I was permanent.” Holding out her arms, she inspects her henna tattoos as if seeing them for the first time. “My mom had henna tattoos on her body when she met my dad. Henna grows in intensity over a few days before fading to nothing. It’s magical and beautiful and then it’s gone. My parents say that about their love for each other. It grew quickly into something deep and intense, but over time it faded. Their love—like most everything in life—was temporary.” “We’re temporary.” Her empty stare shifts to meet my gaze and she nods. “Don’t sweat it. Everything is temporary. But today…” she walks into my chest, and my arms wrap around her as she looks up at me “…we should be at our brightest, our most intense.”


REVIEW:

3.5-3.75 stars
***

 This was a pretty good book. This is Bodhi and Henna's book. As always with this author, there are some major twists so I don't want to spoil anything plotwise. I will say, it has a lot going on and is a bit schizophrenic. This book is part insta-connection/near insta-love, part high school student and guidance counselor romance, and part illness/impending death of a parent book. 

I liked Bodhi and Henna. When they meet, Henna is 19 and, due to a health issue delaying her schooling, is about to enter her senior year of high school. Bodhi is 26, a high school guidance counselor (although Henna doesn't know that until later) and is running himself ragged running his family farm and taking care of his ailing father. I liked them both, although Henna has a few moments throughout the book of immaturity and naivety. The two have a tumultuous romance spanning years with leaving, separations, pushing away, hurting each other, and coming back together. They go through a lot together and on their own. It was a little bit much for me and a little too much drama. I liked both characters so much and I really felt like they had a soulmate connection. They were definitely meant to be together and were sweet and sexy. I felt bad for them to have to go through so much and wanted them to have a simpler romance. 

Still, I enjoyed the book and the story in general. I was entertained and it kept my attention. The writing was good. So, while this book was not my favorite by this author, it was still a pretty good read. I still enjoy Ms. Ann's books and look forward to what she comes up with in the future.






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New Release: A Curious Twist of Lime by Heather R. Blair + Review!







A Curious Twist of Lime
by Heather R. Blair 


You're not the same as you were before…

That’s what happens when a man has been to hell and back--literally--as Georg Kivistö, former bruin king, knows all too well.

Restless. Aimless. Georg is at loose ends until he encounters a strange woman in a strange land. Sweet, alluring and innocent, Alice soon wraps him around her little finger, one maddening knot at a time. Georg knows better than anyone he can't afford another romantic entanglement, but what a bruin wants a bruin gets.

Or dies trying.

As shadows close in, the path to a new throne seems inevitable, but is it a crown Georg really needs--

Or a queen?



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REVIEW:

4-4.25 stars
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 This was a good book! I am so sad it's the last book of the series. This is Georg and Alice's book. Georg is a bruin shifter and a former king that we met in previous books in the series. He escaped death, is a little bitter over what happened to him and feeling at loose ends. When he least expects it, he meets Alice. She has been kidnapped and kept captive in a crumbling castle in the woods since she was a child. The two feel an immediate connection and Alice decides to escape her captivity for good by asking for Georg's help. Meanwhile, the bruin king is dying and Georg has been summoned as a candidate to be the next king. I don't want to share too much so I don't spoil anything, but the two face some challenges in life and love but come through it all happy together.

I loved Alice and Georg together. I was happy to see Georg find his soulmate after everything he had gone through in previous books in the series. Alice was sweet and innocent, but also strong when it counted. Georg was protective and adored Alice so much. They were a great match and an awesome couple. I loved the story in the book. I enjoyed the elements of Alice in Wonderland added in, but also that it was not a direct retelling and fit into the series culture and worldbuilding. This book was just such a fun, romantic, sweet and mysterious book. 

Overall, this was such a great read! The Toil and Trouble series has been one of my favorite paranormal series ever. I have loved the fairytale characters, worldbuilding, and the romance. I am so sad to see it end. I will continue to recommend this series to everyone and I can't wait to see what Ms. Blair comes up with next! 




Monday, January 7, 2019

Review: The Bastard by Lisa Renee Jones






The Bastard
by Lisa Renee Jones



I'm the bastard child, son to the mistress, my father's backup heir to the Mitchell empire. He sent me to Harvard. I left and became a Navy SEAL, but I'm back now, and I finished school on my own dime. I'm now the right hand man to Grayson Bennett, the billionaire who runs the Bennett Empire. I'm now a few months from being a billionaire myself. I don't need my father's company or his love. My "brother" can have it. I will never go back there. I will never be the mistake my father made, the way he was the mistake my mother made.

And then she walks in the door, the princess I'd once wanted more than I'd wanted my father's love. She wants me to come back. She says my father needs to be saved. I don't want to save my father but I do want her. Deeply. Passionately. More than I want anything else.

But she's The Princess and I'm The Bastard. We don't fit. We don't belong together and yet she says he needs me, that she needs me. We're like sugar and spice, we don't mix, but I really crave a taste. Just one. What harm can just one taste 

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REVIEW:


3.5 stars
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The Bastard is book one in the Filthy duet. In this book, we get 

Eric (from the Dirty Rich series) and Harper's story. Eric is a 

billionaire and right hand man to Grayson Bennett. He is the 

ill-treated, bastard son to a rich jerk who managed to get away

 from his family and become his own man. Harper is his 

stepsister, whose mother married his father after they were 

both grown. When they first met as adults, Harper and Eric 

had an instant connection and spent a very hot night together. 

But Harper was working for Eric's dad as his protege to run his 

car manufacturing company and Eric wanted nothing to do 

with his father or family. So their paths diverged and they 

hadn't spoken for six years. Now, Harper is still working for her

 stepfather's company and she knows something is not right. 

She thinks her stepfather or stepbrother, Isaac, are covering 

up something terrible in the company that is causing cars to be

 recalled and consumer deaths. Harper goes to Eric for help. 

He is reluctant at first and doesn't know whether he can trust 

her, but the connection between the two of them is too strong

 for him to deny. The two begin to try to solve the mystery 

within the company.


I liked this book in general, but I felt like it would have been 

better off as one book instead of a duet. I did not see the need 

to have it split. I liked Harper and Eric, but they didn't trust

 each other throughout the entire book. It felt like their 

relationship went nowhere. The book took too long to get 

moving and not very much happened until the end, where 

there was a big reveal and a cliffhanger. I am a fan of Ms. Jones 

and I know her writing style. I have faith she will pull it all 

together in book two. It just didn't read like this was a story

 that needed to be split into a duet. If I had not read this 

author's books before and trusted her, I'm not sure this book 

would be enough to keep a reader's attention and make them 

want to read book two. But, personally, I did feel invested 

enough to continue. I just wish the two books were released

 closer together. Still, I did like the story so far and I look 

forward to the conclusion of Eric and Harper's story. I do think

 they will be a good couple once they get their act together. I 

did enjoy this book, even if I wanted it to move quicker. I like 

Ms. Jones writing style. It is romantic, sexy, suspenseful and 

deliciously soapy. I trust her to pull this story all together. I am 

looking forward to the mystery being solved and their 

relationship coming together in book two, The Princess. 


ETA: I just read this duet is being turned into a trilogy. That 

makes me less excited to finish the series because the story is 

just going to be drawn out more, frustrating me further. Still, I 

will read them both because I am hooked on this story enough 

to see it through to the end.








New Release: Evidence of Desire by Lexi Blake + Review & Excerpt!



   


 




A fast-paced contemporary romance that sizzles from the New York Times bestselling author of Order of Protection where passion for the aw isn't the only thing heating up the courtroom. 

Isla Shayne knows she's in over her head. As former all-star linebacker Trey Adams's personal lawyer, she's used to handling his business dealings and private financial matters, not murder charges. She needs to find an experienced criminal attorney who speaks her client's language. David Cormack of Garrison, Cormack and Lawless is exactly what she needs in the courtroom—and the only man she wants in the bedroom. For David, taking on the Adams case means diving back into a world he thought he'd left behind and colliding head on with tragic possibilities he's in no mood to face. There's a reason professional football is in his past and no matter how close Isla gets to the truth he intends to leave it there. But long days working on the case together lead to hot nights in each other's arms. As their feelings grow, the case takes a deadly twist that could change the game between the two lovers forever.  


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   Isla couldn’t believe she was doing this, but the minute she got a good look at David Cormack without his suit on she knew there was no going back. She’d been ready to make a pot of tea and wait for him to come out of the shower when Erin Taggart had appeared in the kitchen. “Not jumping his bones, then?” she’d asked as she dragged a bottle of water out of the fridge. “He wants to take it slow.” She was aware of how disappointed she’d sounded. “No man who looks at a woman the way that one looks at you wants to take things slow. He’s scared you’re too good for him or something stupid like that,” she said. “I should know. I held off my gorgeous hottie for way too long because he was a tiny bit younger than me. Don’t waste time. Take command. And then when he’s all in, give that control up. That always works for me. ’Night.” There was something in the way the redhead smiled, something intimate and soft. Something Isla wanted for herself again. She’d had it as a girl with Austin. She wanted to know how it felt to have that connection as a woman. So she’d made the decision. Maybe for the first time in her life, she’d genuinely made the decision to be brave, to go after what she wanted with a singular purpose, to put herself out there and see if she was bait enough to catch the one fish she wanted. Though first she needed some fishing gear. According to Noah, that was in the nightstand drawer. She’d stepped in and taken off her clothes. All in. Just like a poker game. If he refused to play, she would be devastated and potentially never be able to face the man again, but she’d felt almost compelled to undress and walk to the entry of that sexy natural stone shower. She’d stood there and looked, really looked at David Cormack. He’d been turned away from her, his back on full display. He was beautifully male, his muscles defined by years of athleticism. His back was strong, his butt practically perfect, and he was held up with strong legs. But his head hung low and she could swear she felt how lonely he was. She hadn’t realized how lonely she was until she’d met him. “David?” He started, every muscle tensing, and then he turned, though he mostly moved his torso as though trying to keep his private parts private. His eyes latched onto her, but he didn’t say a word. Oh, she wanted to run. He was far too gorgeous. She wasn’t in his league. She knew she was attractive, but she wasn’t even close to being in the same condition he was in. He’d been an elite athlete and he’d obviously never stopped working out. She could stand to lose a few pounds. And if those pounds and the roundness of her hips ran him off, then so be it. She was done sitting around and hoping she got what she wanted. At least she would know. “I don’t want to go slow.” For a second, she was almost sure he would tell her to go. Then he turned and he was standing there in his full glory, as though let- ting her see what he had to offer. When she simply stared, he crossed the space between them and, without a word, his hands cupped her face and his mouth was on hers. The minute they touched, something sparked to life inside her, something wild she’d never felt before. It seemed to start in her toes, making them curl as the sensation rushed through her system. Heat and anticipation and pure joy. It had been forever since a man kissed her like this. Maybe never. The only thing that compared was the sweet high school fumbling between her and Austin. He’d been eager, but he had no idea what he was doing. David Cormack knew how to kiss. He mastered her mouth with his, soft when he needed to be and then rough, sending a thrill through her system that burned a path straight to her pussy. He brushed his lips against hers and then zeroed in on her lower lip, biting gently and sucking briefly before another soft kiss allowed her to breathe again. And then when she was ready to beg, his tongue surged in, rubbing soft velvet against her own. “Tell me you’re sure,” he said against her mouth as his hands moved down. “I’m sure,” she replied with a breathy whisper. He could throw her up against the side of the shower and take her then and there and she would be perfectly satisfied. “Because there’s no going back. I’ve been a good boy up until this point. I’ve been civilized, Isla. I’ve played the gentleman around you, but if you let me in, I’ll invade and you’ll see the real man under- neath the suit. I’ll be demanding and overly protective and I’ll want you every fucking minute of the day.” And that was bad, how? She’d been on the outside looking in for so long, the idea of being someone’s center, being the person for him, made her heart ache with longing. “Please touch me, David. I want the real you, every dirty, possessive part of you.” His hands found her hips and he dragged her against him, their bodies coming together for the first time. He was warm, his skin soft over the steel of his muscular body. She took a moment, letting her arms wrap around him, her breasts against his chest, that hard erection of his cradled to her belly. This was sweet intimacy. Yes, it would lead to something wild, but for a moment she basked in the comfort of another body against hers. He stepped back, taking her with him and bringing them into the warmth of the shower. He seemed to understand she needed a moment, and he followed her lead perfectly. One hand held her to him while the other smoothed back her now-wet hair as he brushed light kisses over her forehead and down to her nose, lavishing her with affection she’d been starved without. He stood like that with her, learning her body with his hands and mouth. “See,” he said with the sexiest chuckle as he leaned over and ran his tongue along the shell of her ear. “We’re still taking it slow. I could do this for hours and I haven’t even gotten to your tasty parts yet. You’re sweet, Isla. I could eat you up. Are you going to let me eat you up?” She nodded. One hand tangled in her hair, gently drawing her back and forc- ing her to look up at him. His eyes were hot, his jaw tight with arousal. “Talk to me. I won’t let you disconnect from me when we’re intimate. Tell me. ‘‘Yes, David, I want you to eat me up.’” “Yes, David. I want you to eat me up.”    




         



REVIEW:


4 stars
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 This was a good book. Evidence of Desire is David and Isla's story. We met David in the first book in the series, Order of Protection. He is a criminal lawyer in Henry's firm. He is a former NFL player as well, which makes him extra qualified for the new case he is hired for. Another former NFL player, Trey Adams, who has CTE from too many concussions, is accused of murdering his wife, Portia. Isla is the Adams' family lawyer. She works closely with the family and helps the with their wills and trusts, etc. She is like a member of the family and she is the one who hires David to represent Trey. When they two meet, they have an immediate connection that only grows over the course of the case, which they work together to solve, and they fall in love.

The story was really good and interesting. I really liked David and Isla a lot. She was sweet and caring. David was too, as well as strong and layered. They both felt very real with understandable insecurities and fears. Both knew pretty quickly that each other was "the one"; they just had to be brave enough to go for it. I definitely felt their love and connection. There is a good mystery here and I enjoyed guessing who had killed Portia and why. I did think the book was a little heavy on the suspense and angst, but I still really enjoyed it. The writing was excellent and the characters had great depth.

Overall, I really enjoyed Isla and David's relationship development and seeing them fall in love. I look forward to more from this fun series and Ms. Blake!



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       NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem.


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Thursday, January 3, 2019

New Release: Washed Up Royal by Kim Karr + Review!







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  A simple notification turns my world upside down... The tabloids are reporting, I’ve taken the crown and run. Not entirely true. As you might have guessed, I’m not an ordinary girl and I don’t lead an ordinary life, But that doesn’t mean I always follow the rules. This time, though, I feel compelled to obey. Which means I have to find a king, To sit alongside my throne, Or lose it all. With only the clothes on my back, I head to the land of majestic playboys, Where a royal rebel strides right into my life. With his sultry eyes and sinful lips, He turns my world right-side up. The press is calling him washed up. I think he’s anything but. Gorgeous, sexy, irresistible, And utterly charming, He’s exactly what I’m looking for. Everything is almost too perfect, Too easy. Until I discover, This hot-blooded royal has a reason for being here. And it’s more than just me. That thing I said about easy, Turns out… Nothing ever is. My royal rebel has a name, It’s Prince Adrien Laurent. This is our story. 

  


   


REVIEW:

3.75-4 stars
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This was a good book! This is Tori and Adrien's story. Tori is Princess Victoria and is coming of age to take her role as Queen of her small country. She breaks up with her fellow royal fiance, feeling like they are more friends and not in love. But, afterwards, she finds out that she must be married to a person of royal blood in order to keep her throne. She decides to have a fling before she begins a search for a new royal groom, and she meets Adrien on a layover at the airport. They have an instant connection and spend a sweet and sexy night together. However, neither tell each other who they are. When Tori begins interviewing for a husband, she finds out that Adrien is actually her Prince charming.

Overall, this book was such a fun, easy read. Washed Up Royal was low angst, with no OW/OM drama or manwhore, or pushing away. Tori and Adrien's story was a sweet and sexy fairytale. They were a perfect match for each other. This was also a nice break from other, more angsty books by Ms. Karr. I am excited to continue this series!




 



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Reader * Chocolate Lover * Writer * Coffee Lover * Romantic * Beach Lover * Yoga Beginner Kim Karr is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels. Best known for writing sexy contemporary love stories, she enjoys bringing flawed characters to life and creating romances that are page worthy. Her stories are raw, real, and explosive. Her characters will make you laugh, make you cry, make you feel. And her happily-ever-afters are always swoon worthy. From the brooding rock star to the arrogant millionaire to the Football Player. From the witty damsel-in-distress to the sassy high-powered businesswoman to the boutique owner. No two storylines are ever alike. If Kim’s not writing, you can find her wandering through antique stores with her husband, trying out new fitness classes with her sons, venturing out to new coffee shops with her daughter, or with her nose stuck in a book. 


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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

New Release: A Place Without You by Jewel E. Ann + Review!



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A Place Without You, an all-new emotional New Adult romance from Jewel E. Ann, is available now!



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The Law of Henna and Bodhi:


When love breaks, fall inward, fall together, and fall hard. Then let time pick up the pieces.
Everything feels temporary when you’ve experienced tragedy—until Henna Lane meets Bodhi at a music festival.

Young and spontaneous, they have a lust for seizing the moment, falling hard and fast.
When Bodhi is forced to leave without a goodbye, Henna thinks she’ll never get over him. But then she meets Mr. Malone, her sexy, new guidance counselor.

They are reckless.

They are forbidden.

When their secret is discovered, Henna has to choose between finishing school—banned from seeing Mr. Malone—or dropping out to follow her nomad dreams.

Henna chooses her dreams.

Over time, she learns that life is not a destination or a journey, some things are more than temporary, and the forbidden can never be ignored. But if she returns for him, will he still be hers?
A Place Without You is an emotional story of young love, shattered dreams, and impossible decisions.





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REVIEW:


3.5-3.75 stars
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This was a pretty good book. This is Bodhi and Henna's book. As always with this author, there are some major twists so I don't want to spoil anything plotwise. I will say, it has a lot going on and is a bit schizophrenic. This book is part insta-connection/near insta-love, part high school student and guidance counselor romance, and part illness/impending death of a parent book.

I liked Bodhi and Henna. When they meet, Henna is 19 and, due to a health issue delaying her schooling, is about to enter her senior year of high school. Bodhi is 26, a high school guidance counselor (although Henna doesn't know that until later) and is running himself ragged running his family farm and taking care of his ailing father. I liked them both, although Henna has a few moments throughout the book of immaturity and naivety. The two have a tumultuous romance spanning years with leaving, separations, pushing away, hurting each other, and coming back together. They go through a lot together and on their own. It was a little bit much for me and a little too much drama. I liked both characters so much and I really felt like they had a soulmate connection. They were definitely meant to be together and were sweet and sexy. I felt bad for them to have to go through so much and wanted them to have a simpler romance.

Still, I enjoyed the book and the story in general. I was entertained and it kept my attention. The writing was good. So, while this book was not my favorite by this author, it was still a pretty good read. I still enjoy Ms. Ann's books and look forward to what she comes up with in the future.


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About Jewel:


JewelEAnn.jpgJewel is a free-spirited romance junkie with a quirky sense of humor. With 10 years of flossing lectures under her belt, she took early retirement from her dental hygiene career to stay home with her three awesome boys and manage the family business. After her best friend of nearly 30 years suggested a few books from the Contemporary Romance genre, Jewel was hooked. Devouring two and three books a week but still craving more, she decided to practice sustainable reading, AKA writing. When she’s not donning her cape and saving the planet one tree at a time, she enjoys yoga with friends, good food with family, rock climbing with her kids, watching How I Met Your Mother reruns, and of course…heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, panty-scorching novels.



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