Finding Cinderella: A Novella by Colleen Hoover

Finding Cinderella by Collen Hoover

Book Synopsis:  This novella is a companion novel to the Hopeless series, but can be read as a standalone.

A chance encounter in the dark leads eighteen-year-old Daniel and the girl who stumbles across him to profess their love for each other. But this love comes with conditions: they agree it will only last one hour and it will only be make-believe.

When their hour is up and the girl rushes off like Cinderella, Daniel tries to convince himself that what happened between them only seemed perfect because they were pretending it was perfect. Moments like that with girls like her don’t happen outside of fairytales.

One year and one bad relationship later, his disbelief in insta-love is stripped away the day he meets Six: a girl with a strange name and an even stranger personality. Daniel soon realizes the way he pretended to feel about Cinderella and the way he really feels about Six may not be so different after all. Especially when the two loves of his life end up being one in the same.

Unfortunately for Daniel, finding Cinderella doesn’t guarantee their happily ever after…it only further threatens it.
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My review:  4 stars!!!

I loved the Hopeless book, so I was super exicted to get this book and read it.  And it was FREE, which it deserves more credit than that.  But, Ms. Hoover decided to give her fans a short novella for free, just because she loves us.  And let me tell you, it was VERY GOOD.

I am a mother and this book pulled at my heart strings and I laughed and cried.  I loved Six from the Hopeless books and couldn't wait to hear her story.  She is Sky's best friend and has quite the reputation. 

I didn't remember much about Daniel, but the big point is, that he is Holder's best friend.  So, that's pretty much all I can say, without giving away the story. 

Just know that it was good, in total Colleen Hoover fashion.  Her books do not disappoint.  You will be happy, sad and truly touched by this book.  I loved it.

Happy reading!!

Found In You by Laurelin Page

Found In You

(Fixed #2)

 

Book Synopsis:  Alayna Withers has only had one kind of relationship: the kind that makes her obsessive and stalker-crazy. Now that Hudson Pierce has let her into his heart, she’s determined to break down the remaining walls between them so they can build a foundation that’s based on more than just amazing sex. Except Hudson’s not the only one with secrets.

With their pasts pulling them into a web of unfounded mistrust, Alayna turns to the one person who knows Hudson the best—Celia, the woman he almost married. Hoping for insight from someone who understands all sides of the story, Alayna forms a bond with Celia that goes too far—revealing things about Hudson that could end their love for good.

This is the first relationship where Alayna hasn’t spiraled out of control. And she might lose Hudson anyway ...

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My review:  5 stars!!!

Okay.  So, this book is a continuation from the first one (and yes, there is a third book, not published yet).  This book picks up right where the first one finished.  And you will need the second book right away, because as usual, the books end in cliffhangers!!!

This book was just as good as the first!!  I loved, loved, loved it.  Hudson and Alayna are HOT together.  Whew!  I needed a lot of things after reading this book, not least of which was a fan!!  Now if I remember correctly, you see a little about Celia in the first book.  You see a lot of her in this second book.  And let me warn you . . . she's EVIL!!  I was literally screaming at the Kindle.  I hated her and I hated that Alayna trusted her.  NOTE:  Never ever trust the ex-girlfriend.  So, some bad things happen.  Alayna gets burned, Hudson does some regretable things.  Just in general, things go badly . . . at first.

Okay.  Enough.  I won't go any further.  I don't want to ruin the ending!!  Just go buy this book.  Well, buy the first one first.  But, have this on your Kindle at the ready.  You won't want to stop reading to go and buy it.

Thanks.  The End.

Happy reading!!

Fixed on You by Laurelin Page

Fixed On You by Laurelin Page

(Fixed #1)

 

Book Synopsis:  Stalking and restraining orders are a thing of Alayna Wither’s past. With her MBA newly in hand, she has her future figured out—move up at the nightclub she works at and stay away from any guy who might trigger her obsessive love disorder. A perfect plan.

But what Alayna didn't figure on is Hudson Pierce, the new owner of the nightclub. He’s smart, rich, and gorgeous—the kind of guy Alayna knows to stay away from if she wants to keep her past tendencies in check. Except, Hudson’s fixed his sights on her. He wants her in his bed and makes no secret of it.

Avoiding him isn’t an option after he offers a business proposition she can’t turn down and she’s drawn further into his universe, unable to resist his gravitational pull. When she learns Hudson has a dark history of his own, she realizes too late that she’s fallen for the worst man she could possibly get involved with. Or maybe their less than ideal pasts give them an

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My review:  5 stars!!!!

I read reviews on most books before I buy them.  So, this book was no different.  I liked to cover from the very beginning.  It grabbed my attention right away!!  Right?!?!  Who doesn't love this cover?!?!  I mean, it's the epitmoe of sexy!!  I love covers like this.

I started this book with open eyes and an open heart.  I try to give every book the same respect and my undivided attention.  I believe that if the author is going to spend the time to write a book and pur their heart into it, I will at least have the courtsey to devote my time and attention to it and let the book lead me through it.  I try to read during the time of day with the least amount of interruption, e.g. after my daughter is in bed, etc.  I do not like being rushed and I like being able to put the book down at the end of a chapter.  I do not like stopping in the middle of it.  It's actually kind of an OCD thing about me.  I'm one of those, "Just one more chapters, please, " kind of girl!!  (I really like chapter markers in the eBooks.  That way I know how long the chapter will be and if I can get, just one more chapter in.

So, enough about that.  This book sucked me in!!  I loved it from almost the very first page!!  I liked Alayna a lot.  She has a good head on her shoulders.  I love that she is an accomplished woman.  I wish I had gotten my Masters, but I disgress.  She spent the time and money on accomplishing that goal and who wouldn't be proud of her.  She's one of my favorite female characters, for many reasons.  She falls in love too quickly and has a hard time letting go.  (I have a very large heart and tend to give it away, more often than I should, I'm afraid.  I have such a kind heart and I find myself getting hurt sometimes.  I have grown a lot and have learned how to control it.  So, I sympathize with Alayna.  I know what it's like girl!!)  Alayna has learned to control it too, but her way of control is just have meaningless sex with strangers (or out of towners) and while that seems to work for her, I'm afraid it doesn't last.  She sometimes dates the club's manager, which is bad.  Then the club is sold.  To none other than Hudson Pierce . . .

In walks the devastingly handsome, sexy as sin, Hudson.  Alayna has no idea who he is at first.  And she's not very nice to him at first.  Which is kind of funny actually!!  He's rich, he's powerful, he's demanding, and he's got a hidden and dangerous past.  He hurts women for sport.  He makes them fall in love with him and then crush their dreams and hearts!  Alayna does not want to get involved with him because she knows she falls in love fast and she knows that Hudson is dangerous, because she could/does fall in love with him.  What's a girl to do?

No more, I won't give away any more details!!!!  GO GET THIS BOOK.  You will love it.

Happy reading!!

Punished into Submission by Holly Carter

Punished Into Submission by Holly Carter

(Master & Mistress #1)

 

Book Synopsis:  “Growing up with a drug dealer and a whore was never easy. I saw things that a child should never see. I felt things as a teenager that one should never feel and there are things that I heard that one should never hear. I was grateful when Sailor saved my life.”

 

Kat was determined to get away and become someone else after her tragic childhood. Become someone people would fear. Become invincible. Incredible. Painful. Harmful. Playful. Dangerous ......

When Kat breaks the law in her adopted club, she is sent to trial where the jury demands obedience, training, and a punishment she will never forget. They force her to become a submissive to none other than Hunter Ford, Master of Masters and Mistresses Palace, the most notorious BDSM club in the city.

 

Hunter is wanted by all and feared by many. He’s dark, dangerous, and sexy as sin. He’s the master. When he is handed a Switch to play with and teach, he thinks life couldn’t get much easier. How wrong he was. His life was about to get explosive.

 

Hunter has thirty days to make Kat obey him, respect him, want him, and kneel to him. Hunter’s methods are savage, sexy, and mind blowing. The feelings between this Dom and sub are never meant to be anything more than pleasure and pain. But when you mix pleasure, lies, and an earth shattering need there are arousing yet devastating consequences.

Will Hunter let his guard down? Can the Master be mastered? Or, will Kat give up control after her moment of clarity? Can Hunter succeed and punish her into submission?

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My review:  5 stars!!!

Okay.  So, I found this book on Goodreads a while ago.  And we kept pushing the book, further and further back.  I think the author had some things going on and fell a little behind.  I am not faulting her at all.  And I'm not mad at all.  I just anticipated this book for quite a while.  I bought the book as soon as it was released.  I had it on my Kindle for a few days before starting it.  And here's why:  I was afraid that in my head, I had built this book up to be something so grand and I was afraid the book my fall short of my grandiose expectations.  And maybe I'm wrong, but I think this is Holly Carter's first book.  But, boy, was I ever WRONG!!!  I did not really know what to expect from this book.  While the book synopsis tells you the basis storyline, it doesn't go into great detail.

 

So, I start the book.  I was scared, I'll admit.  In the beginning of the book, it talks about Kat.  She is a mistress at her club.  She's abusive, angry and smart mouthed.  She does not take orders or even follow rules.  She's above it all.  She doesn't just step on toes, she runs over people and doesn't care who is left in the wake.  At first, I didn't know what to think about Kat.  I immediately didn't like her.  She's so mean.  The opposite of me and I couldn't grasp the amount of anger she kept bottled up.  I was surprised how much I didn't like her. 

 

Then she got sent away to be the submissive of Hunter.  She didn't change much at first.  He didn't make punish her like to imagined.  He wasn't as hard and cold as I thought either.  You don't really know where the turning point was in this book.  It's just as though Hunter and Kat just grow together.  It wasn't like a light bulb moment and they realize they love each other and can't be without the other.  It's as if initially they hate each other so much they don't even realize how much they care, until it's too late.

 

I won't ruin the end of the story, because it's a BIG one.  It does end in a cliffhanger, which I assume will continue into the next book.  I'm not sure when the second book is coming out, but I, for one, can not wait until its release, I think it's going to be GREAT!!!!

 

This is a fantastic book.  I could not put it down.  It was happy, sad and everything in between.  Go out, get your copy ASAP.  You won't regret it.

 

Happy reading!!

Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones

Escaping Reality by Lisa Renee Jones

(The Secret Life of Amy Bensen #1)

 

Book Synopsis:  Infinite possibilities….

Infinite passion…..

Infinite danger….

 
His touch spirals through me, warm and sweet, wicked and hot. I shouldn't trust him. I shouldn't tell him my secrets. But how do I not when he is the reason I breathe? He is what I need.

 

At the young age of eighteen, tragedy and a dark secret force Lara to flee all she has known and loves to start a new life. Now years later, with a new identity as Amy, she’s finally dared to believe she is forgotten–even if she cannot forget. But just when she lets down her guard, the ghosts of her past are quick to punish her, forcing her back on the run. 

 

On a plane, struggling to face the devastation of losing everything again and starting over, Amy meets Liam Stone, a darkly entrancing recluse billionaire, who is also a brilliant, and famous, prodigy architect. A man who knows what he wants and goes after it. And what he wants is Amy. Refusing to take “no” as an answer, he sweeps her into a passionate affair, pushing her to her erotic limits. He wants to possess her. He makes her want to be possessed. Liam demands everything from her, accepting nothing less. But what if she is too devastated by tragedy to know when he wants more than she should give? And what if there is more to Liam than meets the eyes?

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I bought this book solely based on the reviews.  It was $0.99.  And honestly, you almost can't pass up a book for that price!  So, I take a lot of chances when one-clicking!! 

However, this book was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!  I loved it.  I mean, couldn't put the book down and stayed up all night reading, loved it.  It ends on a HUGE cliffhanger.  I absolutely can not wait for the next one. 

Okay, so the story goes . . . something happened (we don't really know what yet), but Lara has to leave everything she's ever known.  She has a handler, that she's never met.  But he takes care of everything, and she just up and moves when he says too.  She was finally comfortable in her life and was making friends and working.  Then all of a sudden, her handler writes her a note, and she is instructed to leave immediately.

She waffles a little and doesn't really want to go.  But, in the end, common sense wins and she leaves.  She gets to the airport, with her new identity and checks in for her flight.  The flight is booked and she gets on stand-by.  While she's waiting, she sees Liam.  (Who doesn't love the name Liam?!?!)  She is drawn to him immediately.  But doesn't know why.  Her ticket gets upgraded to first-class, by none other than Liam, and she gets to sit by him the whole flight.  This is bad news for her though.  She's supposed to blend win with her surroundings and remain to herself (for protection from whatever she's running from), but how do you do that when this very attractive man wants to know everything about you?!

Well, I won't go into detail too much from this point, just know that Liam does not like the word "No."  In fact, I'm not sure he even knows what it means.  He is rich, powerful, and extremely good-looking.  He doesn't get told No, very often.  So, he is very unfamiliar with that word.  So, when Amy says No, it doesn't mean much to him.  I wish I had a Liam in my life.  Hehe.

Go, get this book NOW!!  You will not regret it.  It is worth its expense in gold!  Hurry up November 11 (I think that's when the second book is released).

Good luck.  Happy reading!!!

Tell Me by Olivia Cunning

Tell Me by Olivia Cunning

(One Night With Sole Regret, #6)

Book Synopsis:  He had planned a perfect weekend for her…

 

Gabriel “Force” Banner has been unable to get a certain sexy accountant out of his head. Sole Regret’s inventive drummer has created big plans to keep sweet Melanie entertained all weekend long. Unfortunately, Melanie arrives for their rendezvous with a bit of baggage that just might ruin their fun.

 

She didn’t mean to make things difficult…

 

Melanie wouldn’t blame Gabe if he left her at the airport with her bit of baggage, but he’s determined to make their limited time together work. When they leave behind the bustle of New Orleans and the rock ‘n’ roll scene to visit his serene oasis outside of Austin, Texas, their romantic weekend seems to be back on track. But life has a way of butting in at the worst possible times.

 

Can they learn how to support each other in the face of adversity or will reality destroy their budding relationship before it even takes flight?

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My review:  4 stars!!!

I loved this series from the very beginning.   And Gabe, in fact, is my favorite band member.  There is just something about the bad boy with the multi-colored mohawk and the physics thing that gets my  blood pumping!!!  :-) 

So, as you already know from his first book, Gabe is an inventor.  He invents sex toys.  And just let me tell you . . . if he needs a test subject . . . I am volunteering!!  Hehehe.  I am still scared about the Lindsay baby scandal.  I really hope that Gabe is not involved.  I actually wish none of the boys are involved, but, I guess that ship has sailed. 

Go get this book.  It's a fun read!!  You will not be disappointed.  Just remember the reading order and this book has a third installment.  To come out at some point in the future!!

Thanks and Happy Reading!!

The Arrangement 10 by H.M. Ward

The Arrangement 10

(The Arrangement Serial, #10)

Book Synopsis:  Volume 10 in the New York Times Bestselling Arrangement Serials

 

When Avery realizes that her latest client wasn't Sean she doesn't know what to do. This person has invaded her life on a personal level and to make matters worse she doesn't even know who he is. The only good thing that came from it has been seeing Sean again, but now that he's in front of her, she doesn't want to let him go. However, it's time for Avery to stop pretending and move on with her life, and she knows that Sean Ferro will not be part of it.

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I love this series.  I really liked this book.  I like the way the books by this author are overlapping and coming together.  It's great that H.M. Ward can keep them all straight!!

I won't say much about the series, other than, get all the books.  Read them in order and try and follow H.M. Ward and her books, because they all come together and relate to each other.

 

Good luck and Happy Reading.

If Forever Comes by A.L. Jackson

If Forever Comes

(Take This Regret #2)

Book Synopsis:  If Forever Comes, the final chapter in the New York Times Bestselling series, Take This Regret. 

Christian Davison’s life is complete. With a ring on Elizabeth’s finger and his daughter at his side, he’s ready to run headlong into their future. 

Elizabeth Ayers never believed she would again find this kind of joy—the joy of a family and the wholeness found in the touch of the man she’s always loved. 

Their love is intense and their passion only grows as they set out to rediscover each other.

But life is never easy. 

Rocked by the unforeseen, Christian and Elizabeth will find themselves fighting for the one thing they hold most important—family.

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I loved this series.  It was so good.  As you can see from the other reviews in this series, I re-read the whole series to prepare for this last book.  

It was just as good as I expected it to be.  This book takes you through a really hard time in the relationship of Christian and Elizabeth.  It was so hard to read about.  It's gut wrenching.  I cried more than I laughed.  However, it does not take away from the story.  Just be prepared to cried while reading this book.  

I loved the way it ended and I am so happy I re-read the series.  It made everything fresh in my mind and was worth the time.

I recommend this series!!  You will not be disappointed.

Happy reading!!!

Lost to You and Take This Regret by A.L. Jackson

Lost to You by A.L. Jackson

(Take this Regret, #0.5)

Book Synopsis:  People come into our lives. Some stay, and many go. Some build us up, while most tear us down. They become our friends, our enemies, our lovers, our tormentors. 

Christian Davison came into mine, and I knew I’d never be the same.

To Elizabeth Ayers, New York City had always been a dream. She’s worked her entire young life to make it here.

Groomed to one day take over his father’s law firm, attending Columbia University was Christian Davison’s only option.

Neither wanted anything more until they sat across from each other at a café table after being paired as study partners.

Christian wants her, but Elizabeth knows better than to give into their intense attraction. Yet there is little she can do to stay away.

Lost to You, the prequel to the bestselling romance, Take This Regret. A New Adult novella, recommended for readers 17+. It’s unnecessary to have read Take This Regret to enjoy Lost to You.

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Take this Regret by A.L. Jackson

(Take this Regret #1)

Book Synopsis:  There are some mistakes we make that we will regret for the rest of our lives. For Christian Davison, it was the day he betrayed Elizabeth Ayers. For five years, Christian has regretted the day he walked away from his family and will do anything to win them back. Can Elizabeth forgive someone who has committed the unforgiveable? Or are there some wounds that go so deep they can never heal?

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I read the two books above many months ago.  The third book just released and I wanted to re-read the books again. 

I loved the books the first time I read them.  They sucked me right in and made me lose a lot of sleep!  I was not disappointed a second time. I remembered the story, but forgot a lot of the small details.  So, in order to go into the last book (If Forever Comes), I wanted to make sure the books were fresh in my mind.

I loved this series.  It was very happy to read this series again.  I still laughed and cried at all of the important parts.  Even though I knew the ending, I was still very happy with the ending.  

This is a great series.  I promise you will not be disappointed.  Just read it!!

Then read the last book.

Happy reading.