Bittersweet Always (Gray Springs University, #2) ~ Ella Fields

Toby Hawthorne was an enigma.

One I didn’t factor into my college plans.

I wasn’t looking for love.

I wasn’t not looking for it either.

And in that state of in-between, he found me.

Unaware of the battle he fought everyday, I fell fast.

By the time I found out, it was too late.

Because I wanted everything.

Every broken, lost part of him.

I knew I couldn’t fix him.

I could only love him.

But I should’ve known better than to think that was enough.

Warning: This book contains sensitive subject matter.

I devoured this book is one sitting  - was late to work since I was up All. Night. Long.

the subject matter was so well written and we got both sides which made it so much more engaging!

I don't think I'll be able to express just how much I LOVED this book..

It was about unconditional love.

It was about loving someone so much you put aside your fears and just gave yourself  to them.. heart, mind and soul!

Pipa even knowing first hand how much her life had been affected by Mental Illness decided to take a chance and wear her heart on her sleeve for all that it was worth.. She wanted to love strong for the both of them even if it would never be enough.

And Toby!! oh Toby watching him struggle, deal daily and finally coup with his Mental illness was just incredible. It ultimately had to be his decision. He had to realize and accept what his responsibilities were and take charge . And he did!!

I don't want to go to much into the book other than to say it was a Beautiful story about family, acceptance, unconditional love and friendship when you thought you were in the dark alone but weren't!!

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Team Player: A Sports Romance Anthology - The End Zone ~ L.J. Shen

Hot jocks. We love them all.
Sexy baseball players. Intense footballers. Sweaty MMA fighters, and sizzling hockey hotties. Score!
The good news? Eleven bestselling authors have gathered to give you a set of stories focused on the men we love most—sports heroes. We bet you’ll love this thick … book.
The bad news? The men in these novellas don’t actually exist.
Enjoy this naughty Christmas treat!*

*This anthology does not contain calories, just eleven original, never-before-seen stories by the following authors: Adriana Locke, Mandi Beck, Charleigh Rose, Kennedy Ryan, LJ Shen, Meghan Quinn, Rochelle Paige, Ella Fox, Kate Stewart, Emma Scott, and Sara Ney. We aren’t responsible for melted devices.

So I only had the chance to read The End Zone by L.J. Shen which I absolutely loved 

but am definitely making time to go back and read the others..

A Super Cute, Sexy, Fun Friends to Lovers read!! 

Hot roommate/Hot Jock/Hot BFF well you get the idea..makes --> YOU - said BFF an offer you cannot refuse.. Against all your better judgement you agree cause what are friends for? 

There were tons of epic - bark out a laugh moments through out and some definite chemistry between Sage and Jolie that was undeniable..

Can they be the others forever? or will this somehow ruin their friendship

Read It - a Definite Touch Down!!!

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Evil ~ Tijan

You know that group of people in school that everyone fears? Popular. Beautiful. The in-crowd?

That was my family. Kind of. 

We were above that group. We held court over everyone else. We were the best looking. We were the mysterious and elusive ones. Most of the girls wanted to (and did) date the guys, but they didn’t want to be one of us. They couldn’t be. They were our prey.

We were the feared.

But like every family, nothing is as it seems. That was my truth.

Kellan was in his own league. He was our leader and he was the one no one messed with. No one dared. He was ruthless, powerful, and no one could match him…

Except for me.

I was about to find out just how different I was from my family.

I love paranormal and it's been a while since I picked one up!

Kellan was mysterious, secretive and so protective he's what kept me reading

wanting to know more, see where all the drama would lead us..

Not sure if I set my expectations too high?

I love TIJAN and was looking forward to her next release and the whole paranormal spin had me diving in!

Shay had me intrigued at first but then she sort of felt like she was always confused, unsure.. Not wanting to accept certain things .. which I won't go into since I don't want to give anything away..

The other two secondary characters are what sort of put me off I think..

But I saw their necessity.. they're the ones that kept Shay on her toes..

Maybe if it was a bit longer I would have liked more?

There was just so much build up, suspense and mystery that when it all got wrapped up in a series of events it was just too much all at once..

Overall a suspenseful paranormal read with more of a YA vibe I wish was longer..

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The Bad Ones ~ Stylo Fantome

Love isn't always bright and shiny.

Sometimes, it's dirty and wrong, buried six feet deep in a secret place where only wild things dare to go. Hidden behind a big black curtain that covers things no one should ever see.

Sometimes it happens between two people who should never be allowed to come together. One who is a match, and the other who just happens to be gasoline.

One strike is all it takes to burn the whole world down, and that's exactly what they plan on doing.

Even if it kills them.

warning: this book contains graphic sex, extremely brutal violence, bad language, and people repeatedly and knowingly breaking the law.

Stylo Fantome just never ceases to amaze me.. 

I never know what I'm going to get myself into when scooping up one of her books..

Not one is the same and I LOVE THAT!!!! 

Oh I knew this was going to be a dark read.. I knew it was going to be crazy and twisted 

BUT even knowing that the story was so much MORE..

An incredible demented not your normal Love Story!!

Bad Ones are sometimes just born that way..

But don't take my word for it..

Read it!!

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Drifter (MC Sinners Next Generation, #2) ~ Belle Jewel

They say opposites attract. In my world that isn’t a good thing.
I did everything I could to escape the grips of motorcycle club I grew up in when I turned twenty-one.
It wasn’t about fear, or betrayal, or even lack of love. I just needed my own life.
I had to know how it felt to stand on my own two feet without their protection.
Then I met Diesel. Mysterious, dark, with eyes that screamed to be understood.
From the second I met him, I knew I needed to be in his life.
There’s just one problem – he’s a member of a different motorcycle club.
Two things that should never be combined. Yet I can’t stay away.
No matter how hard he pushes. I can see beyond his mask.
I need to know who he is and I’ll overcome any obstacle to be in his life.
A friendship is born, followed by an epic love.
Our relationship is forbidden.
But I’ll do anything to be in his life.
Anything. 

This was  another fantastic spin off of Bella Jewel's MC series..

We get to meet the offspring's of 2 badass biker clubs..

**Cheesy Grin**

So what do you do when you've met one of the hottest, broodiest bad boys ?

One who's a royal ass-hole, is dating one of the meanest heffer's in school and

 somehow manages to rock your world and throw you for a loop at every encounter??

You Befriend him of course!!

I felt as if I was reading a merging of sorts ~ mean girls/gossip girls hopping over through the screen to Sons of Anarchy..

It was funny but sad, it was sexy and sweet but then you get that WTF? moments

With the college drama but also the Club drama..

Sometimes rules are meant to be broken.. Especially when it comes to Love..

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The Score (Off-Campus, #3) ~ Elle Kennedy

He knows how to score, on and off the ice 

Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn’t have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she’s nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di-Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won’t include the king of one-night stands. 

It’ll take more than flashy moves to win her over 

Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls…he’s a ladies man, all right, and he’s yet to meet a woman who’s immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world—and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It’s not over until he says it’s over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to stop focusing on scoring…and shoot for love.

I Love this series!!!

It's fun, sexy, sweet and just makes you feel all sorts of warm and fuzzies when you're done..

This one in particular was a tear~jerker but as expected TONS of laugh out load moments!!.

Oh Dean I've had my eyes on YOU.. 

I knew there was so much more to you than the sex crazed, dick pic taker one night stand kinda guy..

But I was still pleasantly surprised as to how much deeper you actually went!

The facade you took on was just Oscar worthy..

Allie was irresistible easy pickings I would say.. 

She definitely wasn't  looking for a rebound that's for sure.. 

One night ~ she just wanted to get away forget.. sort things out..

Turned into one she wouldn't forget.. 

Allie tried to hold her own but she just wasn't strong enough when up against Deans' charms..

Another fantastic addition to the Off-Campus series..

Keep them coming

Off-Campus Series

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Like a Lover (Housemates, #2) ~ Jay Northcort

Josh has a plan: get through uni with a good degree and no debt. Focused on his goals, he pays his way by working as an escort. He enjoys the no-strings sex because he doesn’t have time for a relationship. Falling in love definitely isn’t part of the deal—especially not with a client.

When Rupert meets Josh in a bar, he’s smitten on sight. He’s never paid for sex, but when Josh propositions him, he can’t resist. He should’ve known one night would never be enough. Luckily for him he has an inheritance to fund his addiction to Josh, because his job in IT support wouldn’t cover the cost.

With each encounter the lines get blurred, creating something that feels more like a relationship than a business transaction. But they come from different worlds, and to go from client-and-escort to lovers seems impossible. If they want a future together, Josh and Rupert have a lot to overcome.

I 'm hooked and now always look forward to Jay Northcort's reads..

This one was a treat.. It was based on Josh's story, we met him in Helping Hand

He was an openly gay roommate that provided some much needed advise..

Advise he didn't seem to follow when it came to his own issues..

Josh was on a mission and had his blinders on when it came to relationships..

Even though he technically wasn't adverse to them.. Just didn't think he'll ever find his Mr. Right..

Rupert was just plain adorable and Hot!!

He was basically cornered into the situation he found himself in with Josh and couldn't find a way around it where they could both come out the Victorious. He was just going with the flow, didn't want to mess up a good thing but definitely wanted more..

Communication is SO important and there seemed to be a lack of that here...

Luckily it didn't drag for too long and we got our happily ever after..

With some Smokin' Scenes and a Few Laughs!!

Josh & Rupert