Conquer Your Love by J.C. Reed

Conquer Your Love by J.C. Reed

Book Synopsis:  Meeting Jett was like bad luck. Dangerous. Unpredictable. And better avoided. In his game, the stakes are high. But are they worth the risk?

 

Brooke Stewart, a realtor in New York, finds forgetting is hard, but forgiving is harder. When the man she trusted, betrayed her, the only way to forget is to move on. Brooke is determined to start a new life, until she meets him again: the green-eyed, sexy as sin, six foot two sex god. The man who played dirty. The man who played her.

 

Sexy, rich, and arrogant Jett Mayfield knows he has made mistakes. He could have any other woman, and yet it’s Brooke he wants. When second chances collide with secrets and Brooke is threatened by the past, Jett is determined to protect her. She accepts his help unwillingly because she needs him but she wants to play his game on her own terms. And she has no intention to forgive or let him back into her bed.

 

When the man she is supposed to hate is the one she should trust, will he conquer her…or lose her forever?

 

A woman who can’t forgive.

A man who has made mistakes.

Two lives that are about to cross again and more secrets laid bare.

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My review:  4 stars!!!

This book picked up where the first one left off.  That's one point for this book.

I liked this book much more than I did the first book.  I picked it up and I was hooked from the first page.  The storyline still moves kind of slow, but it's not bad.

Jett opens up more in this book, which I think is big.  And Brooke is less intimidated by Jett this time.

You also see more of Sylvie in this book.  Which I think is huge.  She's such a fun character.  She and Brooke have been friends for a long time, and Sylvie calls Brooke out and makes her confront things head-on.  Sylvie is a good friend and someone Brooke needs.

The book ends on a cliffhanger, which is not unusual.  There will be a third book, Treasure Your Love, due out in September.  Keep your eyes out for it!!  It should not disappoint. 

Surrender Your Love by J.C. Reed

Surrender Your Love

(Surrender Your Love #1)

 

Book Synopsis:  Meeting Jett was like lightning. Dangerous. Better left untouched. And better forgotten. But lightning always strikes twice.

Brooke Stewart, a realtor in New York, doesn’t do relationships. When she’s sent to a remote estate to finalize a real estate deal, she discovers her new boss is no other than the guy she left naked in bed.

Sexy, dangerously handsome, and arrogant Jett Mayfield attracts trouble, and women, like a lightning rod. But the night he meets Brooke he gets more than he bargained for. The green-eyed millionaire playboy isn’t used to taking no for an answer, and he isn’t about to start now.

When he proposes two months of no strings sex, Brooke is intrigued and accepts his proposal. Little does she know Jett’s determined to claim the one woman he can’t have, pulling her deeper into his dangerous world.

A man who doesn't take 'no' for an answer.
A woman afraid to surrender to love.
Two lives that are about to cross...and secrets laid bare.

 

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My review:  3.5 stars!!!

 

Okay, let me just start by saying, I never give low ratings on books.  However, I could rate the beginning of the book lower than above.  Let me explain . . .

First, I love to read.  Second, I love to read books that grab your attention from the very first page.

This book did not do that for me.  In fact, I had to push myself to continue reading the book through the first half.  And for me, that's very hard.  I like books that are hard to put down.  This one was easy to put down . . . at first. 

About half way through this book, the story picked up.  Then by the end I couldn't wait to finish it.  Then I couldn't wait to buy the second one!!  So, at the very end of this book I was hooked.  The the ending was a cliffhanger and I immediately bought the second one.  I am currently reading the second book, the review to come!!

Thanks!!

Meet the Author . . . Abbi Glines

Meet the Author . . . Abbi Glines

About Me:  Books published by Abbi include The Vincent Boys and the USA TODAY bestseller The Vincent Brothers, Breathe, Because of Low, the USA TODAY bestsellers While It Lasts and Just For Now, The Existence Trilogy that includes the USA Today Bestseller Ceaseless, and The New York Times bestseller and Wall Street Journal bestseller Fallen Too Far. Currently she is working on Never Too Far, the sequel to Fallen too Far.

When Abbi isn't locked away in her office typing away she is hauling her kids to and from their many social activities. You could say her second job is the Glines Kids personal chauffeur. It’s a rather illustrious job.

Website:  http://www.abbiglines.com/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/AuthorAbbiGlines

Book List:

Too Far

     1.      Fallen Too Far

     2.      Never Too Far

     3.      Forever Too Far

Sea Breeze Series

     1.      Breathe

     2.      Because of Low

     3.      While it Lasts

     4.      Just for Now
     5.      Sometimes it Lasts (release date:  August 26, 2013)

     6.      A Little Misbehavin’ (release date:  December 18, 2013)

Existence Trilogy

     1.      Existence

     2.      Predestined

     3.      Lief

     4.      Ceaseless

The Vincent Boys Series

     1.      The Vincent Boys

     2.      The Vincent Brothers

Perfection

     1.      Twisted Perfection

     2.      Simple Perfection (release date:  September 23, 2013)

Untitled Too Far Spinoff

Damaged 2 by H.M. Ward

Damaged 2 by H.M. Ward

(Book #2 - Damaged Series)

 

Book Synopsis:  The steamy conclusion to the New York Times bestselling and #1 Amazon bestseller New Adult novel DAMAGED by H.M. Ward.

 

Home isn't supposed to be dangerous, but for Sidney it is. Returning home means that she has to face her past. It's not just the man who hurt Sidney that makes it horrible, but the family that didn't believe her. They were dead to her, but now that her mom is really dying things seem different. It's a chance to set things right.

 

What Sidney doesn't realize is that she's dragging Peter into a collision course with his past. Peter must deal with the demons haunting him if he wants to move forward with Sidney. He's willing to give up everything for her, even wade deeper into his past life to help her move forward. But, Peter isn't sure if he can get over what happened to him in New York.
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My review:  5 stars!!!

 

Okay, so I love, love, love H.M. Ward (I did a Meet the Author blog here).  Anything and everything this lady writes is GREAT!!!!!!!!!! 

 

You have to read the first book in this series, before you read this one.  Also, this series connects with another series by H.M. Ward called The Arrangement (there are currently 7 books in that series, she is working on #8) and her new series called Stripped.  The series relate to brothers.  One in each series.

 

Damaged 2 is so funny!!  I was laughing until I was in tears, literally.  Sidney gets herself in to some situations that only she can do.  In the first book, she was attacked by a squirrel in a restaurant.  In this book, she adopts a turkey vulture.  Let's just say, I'm not sure where Ms. Ward comes up with this stuff, but it rocks!!!  I could not quit laughing.  Who would have thought that a bird was so funny.  LOL

 

More than that though, Sidney has experienced a great tragedy in her life and her childhood was taken from her way too early.  And Peter lost everything he once had and thought he ever wanted.  They lean on each other, through it all, and come out better for it in the end. 

 

This book was everything I expected it to be, and it lived up to my expectations.  You hit another #1 bestseller Ms. Ward.  Congrats!!  I am anxiously awaiting The Arrangement 8 and Stripped.

Off the Record by Sawyer Bennett

Off the Record by Sawyer Bennett

(Off Series #3)

 

Book Synopsis:  The sparks of dislike burn hot, but the sparks of mutual attraction burn even hotter.

 

Ever Montgomery suffered the ultimate betrayal by the one man who she should have been able to count on for anything. It has left her hurt, jaded and incapable of forming relationships, but it also means that she can spot a liar a mile away. These traits are earning her a reputation as a reporter with a keen nose for a good story and a complete understanding of the extreme power of the written word.

Lincoln Caldwell, is the hot goalie for the New York Rangers. At twenty-four and a rising star, he works hard and he plays even harder. He’s gorgeous and carefree—the ultimate charmer. Ladies fall at his feet and the single life has never been lived the way Linc Caldwell does it.

 

When Ever publishes an article about Linc containing information that she received off the record, she finds herself on the receiving end of the athlete’s fury. Rather than basking in the glory of exposing Linc as a shameless user of women, she finds herself at his mercy when he demands and receives retribution. Required by her editor to trail Linc for six weeks, Ever is forced to look at the real Linc Caldwell.

 

And she just might find that she has misjudged him.

 

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My review:  5 stars!!

I loved this book.  Although, before I go any further, you should read these in order.  You don't have too and you won't ruin the story, but each book is about a couple, and the couples are mentioned in the other books.  So, go read the first two before reading this one.

I loved Linc from the other books.  I'm glad he got his own book!!  He is such a good guy.  I'm glad he got a chance to prove Ever wrong and teach her how to love again!

All three of the books in this series are good!!  Go read them all.

Savor You by Emily Snow

Savor You by Emily Snow

(Savor Us #1)

Book Synopsis:  Kylie Wolfe and guitarist Wyatt McCrae have been bad for each other for the last several years, but it’s impossible for them to end their toxic push and pull. Not when their attraction is constantly fueled by lust and proximity—she’s her older brother’s Lucas’s assistant and Wyatt is his best friend and band mate.

So when Your Toxic Sequel makes a move to record a new album in Nashville, Kylie decides to make the latest break with Wyatt official by getting the hell out of town. She’ll spend a week in New Orleans. A week to immerse herself in the Mardi Gras scene. One week to not think about the last time she was in New Orleans, seven years ago with Wyatt. Seven days where she won’t have to see Wyatt every day just to fall ridiculously in love with him all over again—where, if she wants to, she can have a normal, no-strings attached fling that won’t end in heartbreak.

Too bad Wyatt ruins everything by showing up, as gorgeous and demanding and goddamn awful for her as ever.

Wyatt refuses to let Kylie give up on him. Not without reminding her why they both fell so far and hard in the first place. Not without making her savor the good memories and what could be their last chance with each other.

Note: This is a spinoff from the Devoured series.

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My review:  4 stars!!!

As stated above, this books is a spinoff of the Devoured series.  Now, if you haven't read that series, I would not recommend you read this book.  This is is written during the same time as the Devoured series, and this books refers to things that happened in the Devoured books.  So, you should read that series first.

I loved Kylie in the Devoured series.  She's a firecracker.  She's not afraid to yell at her rock star brother, but she's sweet too.  She helped her brother and stood behind Sierra.  She has a big heart.   

This series is about Kylie (I'm not sure about the second book in this series), but this book is all about Kylie.  I feel in love with Kylie more in this book.  She's a little messed up and she has some problems, she has no idea what she wants.  But, in the end it all works out for her.  She deserves the best.  She's a great girl!!!

I gave the book 4 stars because, despite it being a great book, there are many unanswered questions.  Maybe Emily Snow will answer those questions in the next book, maybe not.  But, there's a story behind all the blackbirds Kylie has tattooed on her body.  You never know the stories, except for maybe one of them.  What is the rest of the story?  What has happened between her and Wyatt all these years?  Why are they the way they are?  So, many questions.

All in all, this was a great book.  And I am definitely sitting on the edge of my seat awaiting the second book in this series.  So, time will tell where Ms. Snow decides to take this series.  I'm sure all the questions will be answered, I am a huge fan of Emily Snow.

On to the next book ....

Meet the Author . . . C.J. Roberts

C.J. Roberts

About Me:  CJ Roberts is an independent writer. She favors dark and erotic stories with taboo twists and her work has been called both sexy and disturbing in the same sentence. 

She was born and raised in Southern California. Following high school, she joined the U.S. Air Force in 1998, served ten years and traveled the world. Her favorite part of traveling is seeking out the seedy underbelly of the city.

She is married to an amazing and talented man who never stops impressing her; they have one beautiful daughter.

Her debut novel, Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet, Book 1), is available in ebook and paperback. And will be followed up with Seduced in the Dark (The Dark Duet, Book 2) in September of 2012. 

She writes short stories under the name Jennifer Roberts (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...)

For more information, please visit the following:

Website: http://aboutcjroberts.com/index.php/b...
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AuthorCJRoberts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/AuthorCJRoberts

Book List:

The Dark Duet
1.  Captive in the Dark
2.  Seduced in the Dark
3.  Epilogue:  The Dark Duet

Untitled (The Dark Duet Spinoff)