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Collide by Crea Reitan
2.0
"All I want is to make him feel better, though I have no idea how to do that. I probably can’t, but I desperately want to." - Lemon
"Every single encounter with you, Lemon, I’m more confused about who you are as a person for real and I’m infinitely fascinated." - Hansley
Lemon wears colorful clothes and is kind to his students, he doesn't let people in, I understand why. He isn't really kind to the people he works with, people have get out of their way to even contact him because he never reads his emails, isn't that part of the job??? He knows that Hansley is married, from the start of the book. Hansley knows that he is a horrible person to his wife for cheating on her and that she didn't deserve it. There is hate and interest between Lemon and Hansley, they are also both coaches. Lemon gives his students hugs when they need them. The University is a safe place to be who you are and dress how you want. I think Lemon is a good example of that, with his colorful clothes and makeup. Hansley started asking for Lemon's hugs and that really helps him with dealing with his feelings.
This book just isn't for me, I just can't like Hansley while he was cheating on his wife for a while without telling her and that Lemon started it. It is just disgusting, he should have had more respect for himself and don't go after married people. They are both 30+ years old too. They just don't take responsibility for any behavior, for a very long time. I just hoped that they would've learned what respect is, sooner because they really treated so much better like they were nothing. They really changed in the end after some explaining.
"Every single encounter with you, Lemon, I’m more confused about who you are as a person for real and I’m infinitely fascinated." - Hansley
Lemon wears colorful clothes and is kind to his students, he doesn't let people in, I understand why. He isn't really kind to the people he works with, people have get out of their way to even contact him because he never reads his emails, isn't that part of the job??? He knows that Hansley is married, from the start of the book. Hansley knows that he is a horrible person to his wife for cheating on her and that she didn't deserve it. There is hate and interest between Lemon and Hansley, they are also both coaches. Lemon gives his students hugs when they need them. The University is a safe place to be who you are and dress how you want. I think Lemon is a good example of that, with his colorful clothes and makeup. Hansley started asking for Lemon's hugs and that really helps him with dealing with his feelings.
This book just isn't for me, I just can't like Hansley while he was cheating on his wife for a while without telling her and that Lemon started it. It is just disgusting, he should have had more respect for himself and don't go after married people. They are both 30+ years old too. They just don't take responsibility for any behavior, for a very long time. I just hoped that they would've learned what respect is, sooner because they really treated so much better like they were nothing. They really changed in the end after some explaining.
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
2.0
I really loved the first book in this serie (Butcher & Blackbird), I liked the second book (Leather & Lark) but this book.....
In my opinion this book has 0% chemistry between the characters (I also didn't see chemistry between the characters in the second book), all they do is have spicy time.... So much spicy time, that it was really hard for me to finish this audiobook. It's boring and messy, the audiobook was good, the narrators are good and they were probably the only reason I finished it. The storyline was barly there and was just very messy. Their "Romance" also felt very rushed.
In my opinion this book has 0% chemistry between the characters (I also didn't see chemistry between the characters in the second book), all they do is have spicy time.... So much spicy time, that it was really hard for me to finish this audiobook. It's boring and messy, the audiobook was good, the narrators are good and they were probably the only reason I finished it. The storyline was barly there and was just very messy. Their "Romance" also felt very rushed.
Alpha & Omega by Courtney W. Dixon
5.0
"You aren't only important to me. I love how you see and hear me, even when I don't say a word." - Harley
"Despite all the sh!t happening around me, you keep me grounded with your patience and kindness." - Kingston
Harley (Omega) & Kingston (Alpha) really started dating because they wanted a partner for life and they took dating very serious. Also Kingston and Harley are both green flags, (they are both the type of men that their family goes to for advice because they make them feel safe), they were both very honest from the start and they have a lot in common. But Kingston is also stubborn and eventhough he was triggered, they still made it.
Harley has a 16 year old son, Hudson. I really love the encouragement from their family to start dating. Because they both deserve to find love. They could talk so easily, that's really refreshing to read, I just love this serie so much!! Definitely a 5 star Serie for me!
"I know the restaurant needs you, but you need you, too." - Hudson (Harley's son)
Hudson has such a good relationship with his dad that he even started working for him because he wants to spend more time with his dad, they have a very healthy relationship, they even talk about boys together and Hudson could also do that with Kingston. That says a lot about how Harley raised him. Also Harley loves reading romance books and I'm glad that he had his own romance (book).
"To some people looking in, I had a large family. To me, it wasn’t large enough." - Kingston
Kingston has always been there for his family and they were there for him too, when he needed them the most. He was really struggling in general but also financially and he had to learn how to accept help. Nobody can be strong forever but he has always been the person that helped others so that was new for him too.
I received an ARC copy of this book.
Brace and Chase by Hinsel Meyer
4.0
"What if we only become more unstoppable if we kiss some more?" - Nikolay
"Is he grateful that we can be ridiculous together? I sure as hell am." - Charlie
Gab put Charlie (Sweetheart) and Nikolay (Santa) in their place and forced them to spend all their free time together in order to save the team, is just typical something Gab would do! Everyone respects Gab so much, Santa and Charlie were so stubborn. They just needed to talk about their hate for each other, although it's more like one sided hate but one conversation changed that. Sometimes it's just that easy. I love Charlie's neighbours Kelly & Michelle, they really helped Charlie with his feelings a lot and they took care of them as well. It's good to know that they can help each other.
Nikolay lost both of his parents, family is everything to him, that's also why he didn't want to stop playing for The Pirates. Nikolay forgets how amazing he is, sometimes. He really is a great friend, partner and person. Charlie helps him open up and gives him time to sit with his feelings and talk about them, when he was ready. And Charlie gave him a bigger family, life is so much more then playing a sport, they will never lose the family that they have in The Pirates!
I received an ARC copy of this book. Thank you so much. It's so fun to read about a big friend group and found family!
The Step Dare by Devon McCormack, Riley Hart
2.0
“Are you sure we’re good? That that’s what you wanted and you felt comfortable the whole time?” - Brenner
“We’re always good, Bren. I’m glad you were there with me…my first time with a guy. That made it even better.” - Taylor
I liked the first part of this book with the cruise, although that was also a bit fast about Brenner's dad dating Taylor's mom. I'm glad that Brenner had conversations about his mom with his dad and Taylor, that they helped him with his feelings and that they talked about her. Brenner's mom means a lot to Brenner and his dad and I'm also glad that Nicole (Taylor's mom) saw that. Brenner's mom will always have a place in their lives and that was written beautifully. And I'm really glad that Nicole found a loving partner, she deserves that and Taylor also deserves to see his mom being loved the right way.
That being said, I have a hard time seeing a ''problem" with this whole dating your stepbrother thing. Their parents didn't really think about their sons, when they started dating so why should they?? I don't understand that point, that made it so much harder for me to like or even finish this book. This book felt very flat to me. I was waiting for something excided to happen. Thankfully Brenner had a conversation with Mila (his friend) and she helped Brenner finally admit that he had a crush on Taylor. Also in that conversation she asked him for help and he made it all about him, I understand that it is his book and all but Mila was so interesting and his friend. I like the background characters and their moments.
I also didn't feel excited when they "officially" had something. I just felt nothing and was glad that the book was almost over, Originally I was going to give this 3 stars but then I thought, "why would I give a ROMANCE book 3 stars if I didn't like the couple /romance part" . So I'm going to give it 2 stars. I just don't see Taylor and Brenner as a couple. I really tried to see them that way but I just don't feel it.
I received an ARC copy of this book.
“We’re always good, Bren. I’m glad you were there with me…my first time with a guy. That made it even better.” - Taylor
I liked the first part of this book with the cruise, although that was also a bit fast about Brenner's dad dating Taylor's mom. I'm glad that Brenner had conversations about his mom with his dad and Taylor, that they helped him with his feelings and that they talked about her. Brenner's mom means a lot to Brenner and his dad and I'm also glad that Nicole (Taylor's mom) saw that. Brenner's mom will always have a place in their lives and that was written beautifully. And I'm really glad that Nicole found a loving partner, she deserves that and Taylor also deserves to see his mom being loved the right way.
That being said, I have a hard time seeing a ''problem" with this whole dating your stepbrother thing. Their parents didn't really think about their sons, when they started dating so why should they?? I don't understand that point, that made it so much harder for me to like or even finish this book. This book felt very flat to me. I was waiting for something excided to happen. Thankfully Brenner had a conversation with Mila (his friend) and she helped Brenner finally admit that he had a crush on Taylor. Also in that conversation she asked him for help and he made it all about him, I understand that it is his book and all but Mila was so interesting and his friend. I like the background characters and their moments.
I also didn't feel excited when they "officially" had something. I just felt nothing and was glad that the book was almost over, Originally I was going to give this 3 stars but then I thought, "why would I give a ROMANCE book 3 stars if I didn't like the couple /romance part" . So I'm going to give it 2 stars. I just don't see Taylor and Brenner as a couple. I really tried to see them that way but I just don't feel it.
I received an ARC copy of this book.
Peep by Rianne Elizabeth
4.0
"We’re not perfect; if anything, we’re a train wreck in the making, but there’s no one else I’d rather wreak havoc with." - Anders
"The pieces of our puzzle don’t quite fit, but I’d be willing to hack away at the edges until we slot together and make sense." - Jahmar
Everyone has secrets and Jahmar shows his secret to Anders, in the way he does that is a lot to take in for Anders because he didn't give him any context before showing it. This is Jahmar's way to take justice back for himself and others, I love that part about dark romance, that they can take their power back and it's their way of healing from a situation that should've never had happened.
I really love Jahmar's character, but I have mixed feelings about Anders. They are both so unusual? Interesting? What is the word for watching someone on a camera without permission? St@lking? Well if you would ask Anders, he would tell you time after time that he isn't. But Jahmar liked that about him, which is also a big step for him, to give somebody else control, I cried about that, especially about what Anders did right after, that was just heartbreaking. They both have dark parts within themselves and that fits together. I understand both sides in the situation towards the end of the book but I still think that Jahmar deserves better sometimes. It's also a lot for Anders but he can't make this about him and I think he did that a few times in this book and that's why I have mixed feelings about him. That wasn't about him. It was about Jahmar, he wanted this one thing, for himself. It's just a difficult situation. I also loved the friends that they had and their moments together! This is a very good book. It was funny, heartwarming, sad, painful and powerful. This is definitely an author for me!
I received an ARC copy of this book.
The Wrong Brother by Maren Jenner
4.0
"Even when we were enemies, he looked out for me." - Leah
“I will never take your panic personally, Lee. I want to be with you every step of the way. Because one day, all of this will be nothing more than a memory and you’ll be whole again.” - Shawn
Shawn has always protected and paid attention to Leah, even when she didn't see it herself. For example he remembers her favorite candy from years ago and gives it to her, to show that he cares. He is just really thoughtful and respectful of her personal space and boundaries. They are both interested in each other but they took their time, they became friends and then slowly it became more, I really loved that they worked on their connection first. The romance wasn't rushed, just what they both needed.
I really love the timing of this book. Leah's been through a lot and Shawn didn't want to trigger her, he does little things for her and she takes care of him and his brothers. Leah and Sebastian are so much better as friends! I'm so excited to read Sebastian’s book. This is a really fun and loving family, they are all very close and their is no jealousy, they are just a big family that wants to help each other! That in itself is very healthy and refreshing to read. They could have treated each other better at times but their was also character development and conversations about their behaviors and feelings.
Frat Wars: King of Thieves by Saxon James
4.0
I listened to the audiobook version of this book.
I really loved this book, Bailey and Chad are just so mature in the way they can talk about their feelings for each other especially Chad, they just felt safe with each other, they never doubted each other. I really needed to that. They were stronger then anything that stood in their way. I really loved how easy and stable their relationship was. I really love this start of the serie. This was just so cute, fun and meaningful and my first introduction to Saxon James her books!
I really loved this book, Bailey and Chad are just so mature in the way they can talk about their feelings for each other especially Chad, they just felt safe with each other, they never doubted each other. I really needed to that. They were stronger then anything that stood in their way. I really loved how easy and stable their relationship was. I really love this start of the serie. This was just so cute, fun and meaningful and my first introduction to Saxon James her books!
Balance by Nicole Dykes
4.0
"I’ve never been the one to change anyone’s life." - Archie
"I don’t understand why he doesn’t know how truly amazing he is, but I’ll spend the rest of my life letting him know just how incredible he is if he’ll let me." - Cane
This is a type of "Don't judge this book by the first few chapters" kind of book.
So Cane isn't single in the beginning of this book... This book is definitely different and it was so interesting to figure it all out. It was also definitely painful, for all the characters that were in the middle of it all but it's better then continue with a life they aren't happy in.
Cane is so much better with Archie then with his ex. Cane and Archie really are a match! Cane deserves a partner that wants every part of him, someone that sees how much he loves his animals. And Archie deserves someone that sees him and wants him. In a way they healed parts of each other. They are just two people that have been let down by the people that were supposed to love them unconditionally. And that really formed them in the adults they are. I'm glad that Archie found his found family in the Oakley's crew and that Cane could see men openly love their partners, that really helped him so much.
I received an ARC copy for this book.
"I don’t understand why he doesn’t know how truly amazing he is, but I’ll spend the rest of my life letting him know just how incredible he is if he’ll let me." - Cane
This is a type of "Don't judge this book by the first few chapters" kind of book.
So Cane isn't single in the beginning of this book... This book is definitely different and it was so interesting to figure it all out. It was also definitely painful, for all the characters that were in the middle of it all but it's better then continue with a life they aren't happy in.
Cane is so much better with Archie then with his ex. Cane and Archie really are a match! Cane deserves a partner that wants every part of him, someone that sees how much he loves his animals. And Archie deserves someone that sees him and wants him. In a way they healed parts of each other. They are just two people that have been let down by the people that were supposed to love them unconditionally. And that really formed them in the adults they are. I'm glad that Archie found his found family in the Oakley's crew and that Cane could see men openly love their partners, that really helped him so much.
I received an ARC copy for this book.