Sometimes Never Series by Cheryl McIntyre

Sometimes Never by Cheryl McIntyre

(Sometimes Never #1)

Book Synopsis:  Hope didn't have the best role model when it came to relationships. She’s content with her current no-strings-attached extracurricular activity with the lead singer of her band. She’s never believed in love and commitment.

Mason starts his eighth school in five years anticipating nothing more than the usual—boring classes, fighting more than making friends, and girls happily willing to succumb to his easy smile. He’s never put much stock into love at first sight—until he sees her.

Regardless of their painful pasts, Hope and Mason discover that sometimes never can become forever.

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Blackbird by Cheryl McIntyre

(Sometimes Never #1.5)

Book Synopsis:  "Sometimes never is a distorted perception. I love you, Hope. And I'm not the only one. I know you care about me. I see it in your eyes. I feel it. Everybody needs love. Everybody. And some people need it more than others. You're a liar if you say you don't. I'll do that for you. I'll love you. All you have to do is let me." –Sometimes Never 

What happened in the years between the final chapter and epilogue of Sometimes Never? Blackbird is an 18,000+ word novella that continues Mason and Hope's story as they finish high school, start separate colleges, and confront their demons. 

Though Blackbird can be read on its own, it is better enjoyed after reading Sometimes Never. Recommended for 17+ due to harsh language and some sexual situations.

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Before Now by Cheryl McIntyre

(Sometimes Never #2)

Book Synopsis:  

Park Reed is a bastard in every sense of the word. He hasn't always been this way. But after his heart was broken by the only girl he ever loved, being heartless gets him through the day and allows him to fill his nights with the nameless girls he has no intentions of seeing again. He now lives his life following his ever-growing list of “life lessons.”

Lucy Braden is everything Park is not. She’s sweet, caring, and an all-around nice person. She tries to follow Lucy's Rules to Live By everyday.

When Park moves in with Jessie, which happens to be the floor below Lucy, Jessie's one stipulation: Lucy is off limits to Park. The problem with that is Lucy is determined to be a good friend to Park and see past the drinking and random girls to find the man beneath it all. The other problem: Park follows his own rules. 

*This is a New Adult novel. Recommended for 17+ due to sexual situations, harsh language, and drug and alcohol use.

Before Now is a companion novel to Sometimes Never, and many of its characters are in Park’s story. However, it can be read as a stand-alone book.

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I loved this series.  And although, the book synopsis says you read read the books as a stand-alone, I recommend you read them in order.   Blackbird is short novella about Hope and Mason, from the first book.  And Before Now is about Park, he is from the first book too.  All the same characters appear in all three books and there is a definite sequence involved with the books.  So, read them  in the order listed above, all three books will make more sense in the long run.  

All three books are great!!  I loved Hope from the first book and then I loved Lucy from the second book.  They are as different as different can be.  You will love them both too, but for very different reasons.  These books are happy ending, feel good books.  You will enjoy them as much as I did.  (I actually re-read the first book and the novella, before reading the second book.)  I fell in love with the characters all over again.  I couldn't help it!!

Happy reading.

Tie Me by Olivia Cunning

Tie Me by Olivia Cunning

(Book #5 - One Night with Sole Regret)

 

Book Synopsis:  His heart is tied to his past … When Sole Regret’s rhythm guitarist, Kellen Jamison, vowed to be faithful to his fiancée and love her forever, he meant it. He never expected to lose her to cancer so early in life. He’s certain he’ll never love again, but destiny has another plan for him.

Her heart is tied to her work … Grammy-winning classical composer and piano virtuoso, Dawn O’Reilly, is overwhelmed with music-writing deadlines, a fickle muse, and high-expectations. She doesn’t have time to find love, but chance seeks to interfere with her carefully devised plans.

They’re bound to become entangled ... From the instant Kellen hears Dawn’s latest musical composition, his spirits rise. The stirring melody and the remarkable woman responsible for its creation are impossible to resist. His attraction is undeniable; her passion unquenchable. Kellen teaches Dawn there’s freedom in bondage, while her sensuality drives him to unleash his tightly controlled self-restraint. Will the ropes Kellen uses to secure Dawn’s body be the force that binds them together or ultimately sever all ties between them?

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My review:  4 stars!!!

 

While I really liked this book and I love this series . . . this book was harder to read than the others.  I know the series relates to "One Night with Sole Regret," however, the others books did not just take place over one night.  It might have been one night that changes their lives, but the book was over a very short period of time (a few days to a week or so).  This book is literally one night.  The night just seemed to drag on a bit.  Believe me, I was an extraordinary night, lol.  But, I wish there had been more to the story in this book.  (I know the story continues.)

 

Each book is about a member of the band.  The books do not end, in fact, the author is writing a series about each member (3 books per band member).  So, I knew what to expect, since I have read the other 4 books. 

 

I love the story of Kellen, sometimes I want to choke him to death and knock some sense into him, but I love him nonetheless.  I can't wait to read what happens next with Kellen and Dawn, stay tuned for their next chapter.

 

P.S.:  You have to read this series in order.  The books are written in such a way that you have to read one, before you move on to the others.  When reading this series, just make sure you are on the right number before continuing.

 

P.S.S.:  I did a "Meet the Author" blog about Olivia Cunning (click here) to see it, and I list the books in order.  We are only up to 5.
 

Too Far Series by Abbi Glines

Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines

(Book #1)

 

Book Synopsis:  To want what you’re not supposed to have…. She is only nineteen.  She is his new stepfather’s daughter.  She is still naïve and innocent due to spending the last three years taking care of her sick mother.  But for twenty-four year old Rush Finlay, she is the only thing that has ever been off limits. His famous father’s guilt money, his mother’s desperation to win his love, and his charm are the three reasons he has never been told no.  Blaire Wynn left her small farmhouse in Alabama, after her mother passed away, to move in with her father and his new wife in their sprawling beach house along the Florida gulf coast. She isn’t prepared for the lifestyle change and she knows she’ll never fit into this world. Then there is her sexy stepbrother who her father leaves her with for the summer while he runs off to Paris with his wife. Rush is as spoiled as he is gorgeous. He is also getting under her skin. She knows he is anything but good for her and that he’ll never be faithful to anyone. He is jaded and has secrets Blaire knows she may never uncover but even knowing all of that….  Blaire just may have fallen too far.

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Never Too Far by Abbi Glines

(Book #2)

 

Book Synopsis:  He had held a secret that destroyed her world.  Everything she had known was no longer true.  Blaire couldn’t stop loving him but she knew she could never forgive him.  Now, she was back home and learning to live again. Moving on with life… until something happened to send her world spinning once again.  What do you do when the one person you can never trust again is the one that you need to trust so desperately?  You lie, hide, avoid, and pray that your sins never find you out.

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Forever Too Far by Abbi Glines

(Book #3)

 

Book Synopsis:  Rush promised her forever... but promises can be broken.  Torn between his love for his family and his love for Blaire, Rush has to find a way to save one without losing the other. In the end one has to be more important. Letting go isn’t easy.  Blaire believed in her fairytale... but no one can live in a fantasy.  Her love for Rush and desire to have a family keep her believing that they can find a way for this to work. Until she has to make the right decision for her and the baby. Even if it breaks her heart.  Can they find the forever that they both want or has it all just gone... too far?

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I loved this whole series!!  I'm glad that Abbi Glines decided to write more books with this series and then take characters from this series and write a series about.  The books just keep coming!!  I really enjoyed all three of these books.  I had to re-read the first two books and I just finished this last book today.  And it didn't take me long at all!!  They are fun, cute and easy books to read.  I recommend them to everyone.

You definitely have to read them in order though.  Make sure you read them in the order listed above.  They are definitely written in a very specific order. 

Abbi Glines is a great author.  She has lots of other books, and I can't wait to read them.

On to the next book . . .

The Dark Duet by C.J. Roberts

Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts

(Book #1)

 

Book Synopsis:  Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For twelve years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.

WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

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Seduced in the Dark by C.J. Roberts

(Book #2)

 

Book Synopsis:  The exciting, titillating, and action-filled conclusion to Captive in the Dark.  What is the price of redemption?  Rescued from sexual slavery by a mysterious Pakistani officer, Caleb carries the weight of a debt that must be paid in blood.  The road has been long and fraught with uncertainty, but for Caleb and Livvie, it’s all coming to an end.  Can he surrender the woman he loves for the sake of vengeance?  Or will he make the ultimate sacrifice?

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It seemed to Caleb, the nature of human beings revolved around one empirical truth: we want what we cannot have. For Eve, it was the fruit of the forbidden tree. For Caleb, it was Livvie.

 

WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

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Epilogue:  The Dark Duet by C.J. Roberts

(Book #3 - Novella)

(The final version should have 15 Chapters + an epilogue)

Book Synopsis:  I’m writing this because you begged. You know how I love the begging. In fact, you probably know too many things and know them far too well.  Who am I?  Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out. I was a whore in my youth, a killer since my adolescence, and a monster as a man. I am the man who kidnapped Livvie. I am the man who held her in a dark room for weeks. But, most importantly, I am the man she loves.  She loves me. It’s quite sick, isn’t it?  Of course, there’s more to our story than can be surmised in a few short sentences, but I’m at a loss for justifying my behavior back then. I assume if you’re reading this, I don’t need to make those justifications. You’ve already made your own.  You’re reading this because you want to know about the rest of the story. You want to know what happened that warm summer night in September of 2010, the night I met Livvie at The Paseo. It was the night my life changed all over again.  It didn’t happen exactly as Livvie said. She’s been very kind to me in the retelling of our story. The truth is far more…complicated.

 

WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

 

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My review:  5 stars!!!

 

     Now, I said I wasn't going to review this series, because of the graphic nature of the books.  However, I feel like I would be doing the readers a disservice.  I want to share this series and my experience with you.  Just a warning . . . like those posted above in red.  This series is not a happy, funny, loving, happy ending kind of series.  It's dirty, graphic and slightly disturbing at times.  But, you will be hooked by the first page and you will not be able to put it down!!

 

     So, after reading the first book, I just stared at my Kindle, literally.  I had no words.  I didn't know what to say, what to think, or how to feel.  My boyfriend was sitting next to me on the couch, and saw me staring at my Kindle and he asked, "Are you alright?"  My reply was, "I don't know."  And I honestly didn't know.  I couldn't explain what I was feeling and I didn't want to like the book.  I didn't want to like the book at all.  But, I did. 

 

     In fact, I loved the book.  It has been one of the best books I have ever read!!  I mean that with all honesty too.  I couldn't wait to the the second book and I couldn't wait for the Epilogue to come out.  I have read all three books for a second time, and they are just as good as the first time!!

 

    C.J. Roberts is now one of my favorite authors.  She makes you feel what the characters are feeling.  She takes you to a very dark and scary place, but you love it.  You are drawn and pulled to it.  And the whole time, you are enraptured by this series.

If you read it, I hope enjoy it as much as I did.  If you read it and do not like it, I'm sorry I lead you astray!!

Meet the Author . . . Olivia Cunning

Olivia Cunning

 

About Me:  Combining her love for romantic fiction and rock ‘n roll, Olivia Cunning writes erotic romance centered around rock musicians. Raised on hard rock music from the cradle, she attended her first Styx concert at age six and fell instantly in love with live music. She's been known to travel over a thousand miles just to see a favorite band in concert. As a teen, she discovered her second love, romantic fiction -- first, voraciously reading steamy romance novels and then penning her own. Growing up as the daughter of a career soldier, she's lived all over the country and overseas. She recently moved to Galveston, Texas.

Website:  Olivia Cunning

Blog:  Olivia Cunning Blog

Goodreads:  Olivia Cunning

Book list:

Sinners on Tour Series
1.  Backstage Pass
1.5.  Appetite for Seduction
2.  Rock Hard
3.  Hot Ticket
4.  Wicked Beat
5.  Double Time

One Night with Sole Regret Series
.5.  Share Me
1.  Try Me
2.  Tempt Me
3.  Take Me
4.  Touch Me
5.  Tie Me (just released)
6.  Tell Me (not published yet)
7.  Tease Me  (not published yet)
8.  Treat Me  (not published yet)

Lover's Leap Series
1.  Loving on Borrowed Time
2.  Twice Upon a Time

Exodus End Series
1.  Insider  (not published yet)
 

Chasing Imperfection by Pamela Ann

Chasing Imperfection by Pamela Ann.

Book Synopsis:  After the demise of their relationship, Blake and Sienna tried to live their own lives—the way they see fit—to recover from their break-up.

Blake Knightly was beyond livid when Sienna left him. Bitter and bruised, he immediately went back to his playboy lifestyle and sought the only cure he knew how.

When Sienna finally started seeing Kyle in a different light, fate stepped in and scrambled her life once more. When an unexpected shocking tragedy happened, Blake and Sienna were suddenly in each other’s orbit. The moment she saw Blake after a long time of not seeing him, she was torn from the emotions Blake evoked in her.

Will she finally choose between Kyle and Blake?

How will they even try to move past the LIES, BETRAYAL and JEALOUSY?

Could they fight off the magnetic attraction or will they submit and surrender to it?

Let the crazy nonsensical chasing begin.

**DISCLAIMER**  Again, this book in not suitable for young audience.

 

My review:  5 stars!!!

I loved this book.  Drama and lots of it.  There were several unexpected events and a couple of crazy people!!  And of course, this book ended with yet another cliffhanger.  There is a third book, I think it's supposed to be released at the end of this month, maybe the 30th.  I cannot wait for that book.  This one was definitely a page turner and I love Blake even more than before.  There are still a few people I want to yell at and tell them to just give in to love already!!  But, I'm sure there will be more to that drama story in the third book. 

 

I will be waiting, no so patiently, for the third book.  Ugh!!  Cliffhangers kill me!!!

 

On to the next story . . .

Chasing Beautiful by Pamela Ann

Chasing Beautiful (Chasing Series #1) by Pamela Ann

Book Synopsis:  What would you do if you had two hot men fight over you? Sienna Richards decided to study and pursue her dreams in London. Life was starting to look up when out of nowhere, her boyfriend Kyle decided to end things. She vowed never to love again. But what she didn't see coming was the revelation of feelings her friend Blake had in store for her. Blake a handsome British mogul-in-training and a good friend who’s been lusting after her since they met or Kyle—childhood best friend, high school sweetheart, and her first love—but broke her heart. This is Sienna’s journey in finding herself and learning about forgiveness, heartaches and most of all, love.

My review:  4 stars!!!

This book turned out great!!  I like books that hook you from the very first page or at the very least, the very first chapter.  This book took a few chapters to get going.  At first I was confused and not really sure where the author was going.  After a few chapters, it picked up, and then I couldn't put it down. 

 

**DISCLAIMER**

Now, I'm just warning you, this book is not suitable for a young audience.  Just warning you.

 

Once this book got going, I really couldn't put it down.  It was such a good and fast read.  I loved it.  I wish I had a Blake in my life!!  I ends on a cliffhanger though, so make sure you have the second book ready.

 

Now the author, Pamela Ann, wrote a Novella (The Chasing Diaries) after this book.  She said to read it after you have read the first book, but I think I would have been better off reading it first.  It think it would have helped me with the first few chapters in Chasing Beautiful.  So, here is my suggestion, read the Novella first, then read Chasing Beautiful.  I think the books will make much more sense.

 

Okay, on the second book.  Review coming soon!!