Pulse by Gail McHugh

Pulse by Gail McHugh

 

Book Synopsis:  How do you keep existing when your heart is so splintered, so completely torn to shreds, your pulse is fading?

You’re … broken. How do you move forward when every breath is nothing more than a constant ache? Living becomes an insidious reminder that you threw away the single largest part of yourself. Your…soul. No amount of distraction can pull you from the torture of losing your … life.

Now that Emily Cooper has walked away from her first love, she finds herself running toward her only love. Unraveling fast, but clinging to hope, Emily risks all she has left on the man that has consumed her every thought and dream since the day they met. Will Gavin take her back? And if so, will their reunion be a collision of two hearts destined to complete one another and rekindle a love that knew no boundaries? Or will scars from their past rip open, tearing slowly at what each of them was meant to be? Can fate, the ultimate game changer, mend the shattered road it laid out from the start?

Only time will tell…

Tick-Tock…

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My review:  5 stars!!!!

I loved this book.  I really, really, really loved it.  I started this book immediately after finishing the first book.  The two books are seamlessly put together.  One leads you right into the other.  This was my first series by Gail McHugh and I will definitely be keeping an eye out for her books!!  She is an amazing author.

Let's just say in advance, you will hate and I mean HATE Dillon.  He is not a nice man.  I can't believe the things he did to Emily.

I really hate giving spoilers in my review, so I will keep this review short.  Just go buy the book.  It's a page turner, I didn't want to eat, sleep, or work because I wanted/needed to know what happened next.  It was definitely a "just one more chapter" book.

Go get this one!!  You will love it.

Happy reading!!!

Collide by Gail McHugh

Collide by Gail McHugh

(Book #1)

Book Synopsis:  A missed first encounter…

Colliding with a second chance…

On the heels of graduating college and trying to cope with her mother’s death, Emily Cooper moves to New York City for a fresh start.

While harboring secrets of his own, Dillon Parker takes care of Emily through her grief. Knowing he can’t live without her by his side, he’s sweet, thoughtful, and everything Emily has ever wanted in a man.

Until she meets Gavin Blake—a rich and notorious playboy who is dangerously sexy and charming as hell. Emily tries to deny the instant connection she feels, but Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome is not inclined to let go so easily. Recovering from his own painful past, Gavin will stop at nothing to win Emily over.

This unexpected encounter compels Emily to question her decisions, forcing her to make a choice that will destroy friendships, shatter hearts, and forever change her life.

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My review:  5 stars!!!

This book sucked me right in.  OMG!!!  I loved it.

Emily moved to New York to be with her boyfriend, Dillon.  She just lost her mother, even though their relationship was strained, she was still her mother and her death left a void in her life.  Just for the record, I disliked Dillon from the very second.  You soon find out that he is cheating on Emily although she doesn't know it.  He is the worst kind of man and I wished Emily would catch him.  I really wished she would punch him out and drop his ass.  But I digress.  That doesn't happen.

Upon moving to New York with Dillon, and while waiting on a teaching job, Emily gets a job at a restaurant.  Delivering food to a local building, she runs into Gavin.  She just so happens to be delivering food to him.  Coincidence . . . I think not.  

Emily feels a pull to him instantly.  As does Gavin.  

Needless to say, the road to happiness is a very long road.  It has many twists and turns and many road bumps and maybe even a few potholes.  I'm not saying it was easy.  I laughed, and cried and actually yelled at the Kindle.  I was so very mad at Emily, I was even mad at Gavin.

I had already purchased the second book, and I immediately got into it.  I couldn't wait to find out the rest of the story!!

Go out and read this book!!  It's so worth it.

Happy reading!!

Miles of Pleasure by Stephanie Nicole

Miles of Pleasure by Stephanie Nicole

 

Book Synopsis:  Kaylee Miles works as an assistant to her brother's band, Miles of Pleasure. Ashton, the hard living lead singer, is intrigued by her, but they don't get along. This situation changes when he must come to Kaylee's rescue and prove his bravery. As Kaylee joins the band on the road, she is forced to make some life-changing decisions. Could one of them involve Ashton?
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My review:  2 stars!

Okay, so I'm pretty sure I bought this book because it was free.  Now, just for the record, not all free books are good and not all are bad.  This one was in-between.  I decided t0 read it because it was a standalone novel.  I was tired of reading a series, only to have it continue later on.  I was having to read a series, then re-read a series because a second or third book was coming out.  So, this one was all by it's lonesome.  I read it, I did.

Now, suffice it to say that I liked the book enough to finish it.  At first I was lost and wondered why I just felt I must finish the book.  I am not a mean person, I do not like saying bad things about anything really.  But, I just could not get into this book.

It was a cute read.  I liked the way it finished.  I was not drawn into the book.  It did not hook me from the first page. 

If it was free again, I would read it.  But, I'm not sure if I would pay money to read the book, if given the choice.  I'm sorry readers, my first "not good review."  Sorry, Stephanie Nicole, just not my cup of tea!

On to the next one . . . Happy reading!!

Girl On Tour by Caisey Quinn

Girl On Tour by Caisey Quinn

(Book #2)

 

Book Synopsis:  An up and comer trying to make a name for herself...

Kylie never expected to be stuck on a tour bus with a pampered princess and her boyfriend’s ex.

A troubled artist struggling to hold onto his career...

TRACE thought he was finally getting to do things his way. Until the label added co-headliner Gretchen Gibson, the only person in country music with more issues than him, to his No Apologies tour.

Surrounded by tabloid rumors and people they can't trust, Kylie and Trace need each other more than ever. But the choices they make will change everything.

Because chasing your dreams and following your heart don’t always lead you to the same place…

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My review:  4 stars!!

OMG!!!  I loved this book just as much as the first one.  I can't believe the cliffhanger ending!!

I cannot wait to find out what happens inthe next book.  I think it's coming out sometime in February 2014.

This book was Kylie going on tour.  You will NEVER believe who shows up being the co-headliners on the tour!!  OMG!! 

I'm pretty sure I cried in this book.  It's just so emotional and pulls you right in.  One minute I was laughing and having a good time and the next I was crying.  I love that about books.  The way they make you feel the emotions of the characters.

I would definitely recommend this book.  Now, I can't wait for the third and final book!!

Happy reading.

Girl With Guitar by Caisey Quinn

Girl With Guitar by Caisey Quinn

(Book #1)

 

Book Synopsis:  After Kylie’s dad dies in a freak accident, he leaves her with nothing other than her crazy step-mother, Darla, and the ability to play guitar. When Darla kicks Kylie out and she loses her job all in the same day, she hops a bus to Nashville determined to make her late father’s dreams come true. Waitressing and saving her pennies to record a demo, her big break comes when she’s asked to join a tour going down the tubes with once platinum album-selling country music superstar Trace Corbin. But touring with Trace is hardly a dream come true since he’s pretty much drinking his career down the drain. If Kylie can’t pull Trace out of his rut, he’ll pull her and her dreams down with him.

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My review:  4 stars!!

 

I really liked this book.  I thought it was well written and I live in Nashville, who doesn't like a book about the town you live in!!  I bought this book because of the reviews and it was $0.99!!  I love books under a $1.

 

I liked Kylie right away.  She's a little feisty.  She moves to Nashville with little to no money to pursue her dream.  Right away she meets Trace and puts him in his place (which I loved about her).  She has comebacks for everything and does not let people (especially Trace) run all over her!!

Trace is a drinking, hates live, loves music, kind of guy.  He doesn't like being on the road.  He drinks way too much and flakes out on performing, etc.  He's a bad boy who seems to have some problems committing, to well, anything really.  He can't commit to his job.  He can't commit to girls.  He's just a mess.  And Kylie is having none of it!! 

She pretty much tells him where he can stick it.  She thinks he is taking advantage of the talent he was given and shows him he can be better.  I loved Kylie!!

I couldn't wait to finish this book and read the second book.  I read, in fact, both books in one weekend!!

This was a great read.  I loved the story, it was a little different storyline.  But great writing (my first book by Caisey Quinn, in fact).  I would definitely recommend this book.

Happy reading!!

Ambrosia by Erin Noelle

Ambrosia by Erin Noelle

(Book Boyfriend #2)

 

Book Synopsis: After coming to terms with the tragedy that rocked her world, Scarlett MacGregor has returned to try to pick up the pieces of the broken relationships that she left behind.

Ash and Mason were left devastated and heartbroken following Scarlett’s sudden, unannounced departure. They are both ready and willing to forgive her and welcome her back into their lives with open arms. However, a lot can happen in 8 months…

 

Scarlett must learn to overcome the obstacles thrown in her path to prevent the past from repeating itself. Can she learn to fly with her own wings and discover the secret to eternal love?____________________________________________________________________

 

My review:  5 stars!!!

Okay.  So, I went out to Amazon and bought this book immediately after finishing the first one.  I had to know what happened to Scarlett and "the boys".  I can not believe the things that happen to Scarlett.  She has terrible luck.  She takes one step forward in her life and then something happens that puts her four steps back.  

 

Now, I'm not going to lie.  I do not know who I want her end up with.  I am neither team Ash or team Mason.  I just don't know if either of them are good enough for her.  Now I'm not saying she doesn't love them both differently.  They just both seem to screw up every chance they had with her.  I'm just not sure what I want to happen!!  I am torn.  I usually pick sides right away.  I just can't this time.  

I loved this series and I cannot wait for the third and final book!!  I don't know where Erin is going to take us, but I'm sure it's going to be a wild ride!!

Happy reading.

Metamorphosis by Erin Noelle

Metamorphosis by Erin Noelle

(Book #1 - Book Boyfriend series)

Book Synopsis:  Scarlett MacGregor has lived a very sheltered life courtesy of her over-the-top controlling parents. Having never been to a co-ed party, much less on a date, Scarlett has relied on her books, her music, and living vicariously through her best friend Evie to keep her sanity as she's patiently awaited her freedom from their rule.

When Scarlett and Evie go away to college, Scarlett quickly meets Ashton, Dylan, and later, Mason, and is thrown into a crash course of like, love, and lust. With Evie's help, she must figure out the difference in the three and which one she wants before she ends up without any of them.

Metamorphosis is the story of Scarlett's transformation from a young, naive girl to a strong, mature young woman and her search for self-discovery and true love.

**Recommended for readers 17+ due to sexual content and harsh language.**

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My review:  5 stars!!!

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.  I wish I could give this book 50 stars!!  It was so good.  I loved this book.  Although, I will warn you, it is very sad at parts, and you will need tissues!!

Scarlett is a young, sheltered girl.  She is moving to college and starts her life.  She has hard decisions to make.  She's never dated anyone because of her strict upbringing.  So, she is experiencing things for the first time.  It is a great book about living, loving and learning to grow up.  I laughed, I cried, it has hot and sexy parts.  This book has everything.

I was scared to read this because I knew I would be waiting until the third book was finished.  But, I just couldn't wait any longer.  I wanted to read this book.  So, wait I will.  And if I have to re-read the first two before reading the last one, well, it is what it is.  I don't mind reading the books a second time.  In fact, they were so good, I will probably read them a second time anyways!!

There is a second and third book.  The second book is done and I will blog about it.  The third book is not done yet.  It is set to be released in November.  OMG!!  I can't wait.  I don't know which guy to love more!!

Happy reading.