Reviewing The Silver Cage means I have to relive Cal and Michaels story. I’m not sure my I knew this day would eventually come.
I’ve been avoiding it.
Reviewing The Silver Cage means I have to relive Cal and Michaels story. I’m not sure my heart is ready for that, honestly. How do you review something that left you feeling wounded and heartbroken? Especially when it was one of the most beautiful things you’ve ever read.
I picked up The Silver Cage a second time, since I read it about a year ago, and immediately the heartache of the pages I knew were to come filled me with sadness. And yet, I couldn’t stop reading. When words on a page are so riveting, you just can’t stop, even though you know you’re going to be broken when you’re finished… That’s talent. Anonymous has a way with words. They paint a picture… sometimes filled with color and joy. Other times filled with black and white and pain. They make you feel all the things, good and bad.
When I pick up a book I want to be transported into the characters’ lives. I want to live their story and feel their feelings. The only problem with The Silver Cage is that it did just that. I felt their everything and I wasn’t prepared the first time. I thought I was the second time, but there really isn’t a way to prepare yourself for this. Beauty. Pain. Turmoil.
The inability to put down the book says everything....more
I am a huge Sawyer Bennett fan - huge. Uncivilized was my favorite from her. But Sugar Daddy, well Sugar Daddy just blew me fucking away. The plot, thI am a huge Sawyer Bennett fan - huge. Uncivilized was my favorite from her. But Sugar Daddy, well Sugar Daddy just blew me fucking away. The plot, the pacing, the dirty talking… everything about this book is perfection. I was left feeling like the shoe was going to drop and any second throughout the whole thing and when if finally happens, dear lord, I was on pin and needles. Every part of me right now it’s just vibrating with need for the second book.
This book is unlike anything Sawyer has written, and dare I say, I think this type of book fits her PERFECTLY. Sugar Daddy felt like Sawyer asked me what all of my favorite things in a book would be - mystery, suspense, hot delicious sex, revenge - and then she wrote this book and dropped it my lap and said “Merry Fucking Christmas, Jen!” I mean, I can't even get the goosebumps to stop right now!
And now, I am literally DYING to get my greedy little hands on more. Seriously, you guys…. This book. Straight to the top of my 2016 Favorites. If I could rate it 6 stars I would. This book. Ugh. I can't even right now. I feel like such a mess and so excited and blown away. And that cliffy - the mother of all cliffys! I just stared at my kindle wondering why I couldn't scroll to to the next page. If I could figure out how to get one of those gifs in this review where the person is throwing their hands into the air and screaming “whyyyyyyy!!!” I would do it!
This review is probably a hot freakin’ mess and I don’t even care. I just want more, Sawyer Bennett!!! ...more
Hands down, this is my favorite, and Lauren’s BEST, book to date! I absolutely LOVE Spencer Avail for Preorder! http://amzn.to/1OnFrI1 Official Review:
Hands down, this is my favorite, and Lauren’s BEST, book to date! I absolutely LOVE Spencer and Charlotte together! This book is going at the tippy top of my Best of 2016 list - and it’s only January! I lost track of the number of times this book made me laugh out loud. The comedy throughout this book is spot on and so smart! No dirty jokes for the sake of a dirty joke here folks… every line is meant to move the story forward and gives us insight into the characters and their relationships with each other. I truly believe this book is going to be a smash hit for Lauren!
Where do we start with Spencer… From the prologue you may think Spencer is going to be douchey - but come on - if anyone knows Lauren, she’s not going to make her hero be a dick. Nope, Spencer may be cocky, he may have been a previous manwhore, but he’s so much more than that! He’s smart, he’s driven, he’s self-made. He is SO SWEET! And the dude is freaking hilarious! Also, he’s got a big cock and he knows what to do with it! WINNER!! He does have a bit of a playboy image in the media - but he’s still a gentleman. He doesn’t “use” women - in fact he’s the type of guy to pull your chair out for you before he bends you over it and fucks you from behind. Now that's a gentleman! He’s close to his family - and one of my favorite things about this book is the banter between Spencer and his family. They love each other, they’re straight with each other. And they are so down to earth despite being internationally known.
Enter the BFF Charlotte - I love her. She’s smart as a whip, sexy, and so sarcastic! She may be one of my favorite Blakely girls ever written. She gives Spencer just as much grief as he gives her but you can tell that there is true friendship between them - no secrets. I loved that she was so willing to help Spencer when he asks to do the biggest favor in the history of favors. And even though we don’t get Charlotte’s POV during this book, you can still feel her character fall as this charade turns into something so much more.
Once Spencer and Charlotte give in to their growing attraction - it's on! You can't stop a freight train and you certaining can't stop Spencer from screwing the hell out of Charlotte once he's gets started. But best of all, there's this friendship between them, plus the amazing sex. And you just KNOW that it's going to lead to something really fucking amazing.
Not often do the side characters scream “give us our own story” like Nick and Harper did! God, I need their story. One of the things I’ve always said about Lauren’s work was that she makes sure each character is original and leaves a mark in your brain. Nick and Harper have done just that. I’m dying to get my hands on Mr. Orgasm - which is going to be their spin-off!
Bottom line, this book is fantastic. It’s sexy. It’s laugh out loud hysterical. It’s memorable. I just loved everything about Big Cock - I mean Big Rock ;). I can’t wait for you all to read this book! ...more
I'm going to attempt to review this soon. I kind of need to get my heart put back together before it shreds again when I have to write about it. For nI'm going to attempt to review this soon. I kind of need to get my heart put back together before it shreds again when I have to write about it. For now... buy this book. Read it. Be prepared for it to change you.
Bright Side should come with a side of tissues… and a hug from the author, Kim Holden. You’ll need both, for sure. This is one of those books that, days, weeks, months, from now I’ll be thinking about… The characters were realistic and memorable, the story line was heartwarming and heartbreaking. The writing is superb. Kim really did a fantastic job with bringing Kate, Keller and Gus to life. The secondary characters all shine in their own right. I really felt an attachment to everyone I met in Bright Side.
“Today, my life is awesome.”
Let me start off with Kate. She’s amazing. She’s selfless, she’s caring, just a spectacular human being. She’s the girl who lives to be quirky but doesn’t do it for any other reason than that’s who she is. She says “dude” a lot and I love her for it. She leaves everyone feeling good about themselves. She’s the girl you want to be immediate besties with. Despite having a crap childhood, or maybe because of it, how she views life is inspiring. Kate’s the girl who makes you want to be a better person.
Moving on to Gus… sweet, tender Gus… with all of his musical talent and protective nature. I really loved that Kim created such a sweet, sensitive guy to be Kate’s best friend. They are perfect for each other. His love for Kate is genuine. I truly believe Gus would do anything to make Kate happy. Gus also comes from an amazing family. His mom is like a mom to Kate and when this mini-family comes together, you better be prepared for all the feels.
That brings me to Keller… god, Keller. I just started bawling again, by the way. I can’t help it. Like I said, this book is one that stays with you. Anyway, Keller is equally amazing in his own ways. He’s passionate, strong-willed, and dedicated. He’s also patient, and brave. So brave. Kate and Keller were destined to meet, their lives forever changed for the better by having each other in them.
This book will touch your soul. It will make you think about life, your choices, how you can do epic. It’s funny, it’s heartwarming, and I’m so glad I picked it up. I can’t say enough about it, other than to do yourself a favor and buy it today. Don’t just 1-click it and get around to it later… I know how that goes. Move this baby to the top of your list and give it a go today. You won’t regret it. 5 epic stars...more
When I first laid eyes on the book blurb for Uncivilized I thought I was going to be in for a very alpha dirty read, but from page one I quickly foundWhen I first laid eyes on the book blurb for Uncivilized I thought I was going to be in for a very alpha dirty read, but from page one I quickly found that there was a much deeper plot behind that sizzling synopsis. While it was super catchy, after having read the book, I almost wondered if some didn’t read it because of what it looked to be. Trust me when I say you’re going to get much more than a dominant alpha man that’s been living in the Amazon for 18 years. Yes, this book is hot, but it’s also about a man struggling to find his way. It was beautiful, emotional, and heart-wrenching at times; all my senses were on overload throughout throughout the whole thing. My heart-strings were tugged, I was beyond turned on at times, and I didn’t want the story to end.
Zach is a unique leading man. While he’s simple, having lived a very humble life in the Amazon, his simplicity is quickly marred with his memories of the first 7 years of his childhood (that were spent in the US) once he returns to the states. Soon, we see Zach at war with himself; who he is, where he should be, what his desires are, how he can fit in. One thing he does figure out pretty quickly is that he wants to possess Moira. This is where Zach’s desire to dominate causes the story line take on a life of it’s own.
My favorite thing about Moira was her intelligence. This story wouldn’t have worked if the author hadn’t created a woman who could handle Zach’s inner struggles. Her ability to read him, his worries, his fears, is spot on. This bonds them emotionally, and their connection goes much deeper than just dominate sex. Moira was not only able to help him emotionally adapt, she was also more than will to let herself be dominated. That said, she wasn’t a push over. She had her limits on what was acceptable, and she was more than willing to draw the line in the sand to stand up for herself. She was perfect for Zach, and I enjoyed her character as a strong female immensely.
As the story progresses, the sex gets hotter, and the domination morphs into something that is bigger than I’m able to describe. In the beginning of Zach and Moira’s physical relationship, his actions are based on the Amazon culture. His lack of sexual boundaries, to the point of not caring whether he’s tasting himself on Moira, were both shocking and beyond hot. But as the modern world influences him, and some of his old memories affect him, he changes, adapts. Zach struggles with himself at times… not wanting to lose himself but realizing that he enjoys a new side of himself that he’s found. At the root of him is still that man who bases his actions on his instinct to dominate, but as he builds a relationship with Moira, he transforms into a beautiful blend of uncivilized Zach and the new modern Zach.
There’s a particular love scene (which I won’t give away) that is intense and erotic, but so damn beautiful. I’m not ashamed to admit I shed tears over it. Good grief, who cries over something so taboo? Apparently, I do. I can honestly say it is probably one of the best written scenes, for that particular act, that I’ve read. The author did am amazing job of allowing the rawness to shine through but allowing the reader could feel how connected their souls were after something so intimate. I was on such a euphoric high after that, and then Zach makes a huge decision that puts me on cloud 9… and then… it’s ripped from me. I literally stared at the words on the page shaking my head “no”. How could Sawyer Bennett do this to me?! I wasn’t happy where this was going but as always, the author knows what she’s doing. There’s a reason for everything and I loved how she pulled it together in the end.
I am in major book hangover mode. What am I going to read next that is going to compare to the uniqueness of Uncivilized? I just don’t know. I may need a few days to recover and reset. I just wish this was going to be a series because I would love to see more Zach and Moira in the modern world. 5 stars!...more
So here's the thing... I can't really review this book. Because to review it would give shit away. And this is one book where a spoiler would just KILSo here's the thing... I can't really review this book. Because to review it would give shit away. And this is one book where a spoiler would just KILL the whole thing. I don't want to do that to you. I'll just say that all the hype generated by Black Lies is spot on. It's amazing.
Did I figure out the twist pretty early? Yup, I had a good idea of what it could be. But that didn't take away from the story for me. I was just as dumbfounded when it was finally revealed.
When Alessandra Torre says in the synopsis that you haven't read this kind of story yet, she's fucking right. And I give her huge kudos for thinking outside the box and giving us something new and unique. ...more
Clay and Julia are one of my favorite book couples – EVER. I want to be couple besties with them. I want to hang out with Julia and have her make me aClay and Julia are one of my favorite book couples – EVER. I want to be couple besties with them. I want to hang out with Julia and have her make me a Purple Snow Globe. It’s not fair that these two only exist on paper. I may be pouting a bit. Okay fine, I’m pouting A LOT. Lauren Blakely has made me a believer in these two. The Seductive Nights series is at the tippy top of my all-time favorites and I don’t want their story to end.
Hot as fuck and sweet as sin… that describes Clay and Julia to a T. I couldn’t get enough of these two, whether it was during their most intimate times or during the casual moments, their story commands your attention. After This Night was one of those books I didn’t want to put down but it killed me to keep reading because it meant I was getting closer to the end. I really felt Clay and Julia bond in this book. All of the getting to know you stuff that happened in Night After Night is built upon in After This Night. We still have the hot dirty talking romance but now we see a softer, more intimate side to both Julia and Clay. We see them come to rely on each other. We see them starting to plan a future with the other. Because they are more connected emotionally, their intimacy feels so much more meaningful.
After This Night isn’t all sexy times, Clay and Julia have some issues to work out. For the first time in this series, I was pretty pissed at Clay. I get why he was doing what he was doing, but I also wanted to kick him in the shin for doing it. Clay has always been such a strong presence in this series, but Julia really matured and grew. She finally lets some walls down and learns to trust Clay with everything. Even when Clay was ticking me off, it was only because he was doing everything he could to protect his woman. His devotion to Julia is one of my favorite things about him.
For not wanting this series to end, I sure did enjoy the ending. It was perfectly constructed to really fit the characters and what I think they would have done in real life. I hope Lauren will consider writing more Clay and Julia in the future. Be on the lookout for book #3 in the Seductive Nights Series, Nights With Him, which will be Michele’s book! ...more
The Night Owl Trilogy is one of my favorite series, ever. I didn’t think anything could top Night Owl or Last Light, but After Dark blows everything out of the water. M. Pierce writes like no one else does and After Dark is M’s best work to date.
From page one, After Dark is an emotional roller coaster. We see how much Matt and Hannah don’t actually know about one another. When you think about it, they’ve been together for about a year when Last Light leaves off. Of that year, they were apart for most of that time. We see so many growing pains for this couple, having to live together, and spend 24/7 with each other. So many times I wondered if they were going to make it. Their turmoil made my heart ache. I didn’t think Matt and Hannah would ever make me cry, but I cried so many times throughout this book. Tears of sadness at their struggle, tears of frustration for the both of them because they just wanted to be heard, tears of happiness at the tender moments that they shared. M really left me a mess by the time the book ended. A three-day book hangover, in fact. I couldn’t touch anything else because nothing else compared.
Despite the tough stuff, we still see the hunger and downright naughty side of Matt. And to my surprise, Hannah steps it up in this area too. While they may be going through relationship growing pains, one area they’ve always exceeded at is their sex life. It’s always been sort of desperate and wild, and it still is, but their closeness infiltrates it. It’s more intimate and comes from a place of wanting to completely please the other person. You can’t hide your wants and desires from someone you live with… and there is no more hiding for Matt.
I’m usually Team Hannah – but a few times throughout AD I wanted to slap some sense into her. She came across as scared and selfish at times. By the end of the book though, I got her. I got her fear and her desire to just be heard and included. As always, there isn’t a better girl to love our Matthew.
And Matthew, oh Matt… he’s so terribly broken sometimes. He does pain like no one else. He suffers so deeply that you can’t help but want to do anything you can to take his pain away. He has always felt everything with reckless abandon but in After Dark his poor soul gets crushed. I felt desperate to save him, to fix him somehow… but he’s words on a page and I couldn’t do anything. It’s crazy to feel so much for a fictional character but I do, and I think that just shows how well written these characters are. They feel real, they mean something to me, and I didn’t want to let them go.
I was apprehensive to read After Dark. I had it for a few days before I started. I didn’t want it to be over. I’ve lived with Matt and Hannah for more than a year.. I didn’t want to see their story end. But M. Pierce gave us the perfect ending. I felt strangely content, because I wasn’t expecting to feel so peaceful. But that ending… it was perfection. It gave Hannah and Matt the peace they deserve after such a crazy and wild ride. It makes everything they’ve endured worth it. Yes, I’m sad to see this series end… But I am so utterly happy for the two of them, I can’t even put it into words.
The best part of After Dark is how unexpected it is. Every time I felt comfortable, M took a giant left turn and left me stunned. Every time I felt like that was it, Matt and Hannah couldn’t hack it, M gave me hope and still… left me stunned. The sex in this book is OFF THE CHARTS HOT. M pushed the envelope in every way possible, left nothing unturned, and I sort think M left their own heart on the table with this book. Words may never again be written about Matt and Hannah but they will forever be with all of us. A perfect ending to a brilliant series. 5 stars....more
How can something so ugly turn into something so beautiful and still be disturbing?
And I'mBrutal and Beautiful.
I think I need to see a therapist now.
How can something so ugly turn into something so beautiful and still be disturbing?
And I'm worried... for Q and for Tess... because I don't know how they can keep up that level of brutal without someone getting hurt... emotionally and physically.
I think what really killed me is that this sort of thing happens, every day. Women are taken, sold, made into slaves. This could be me.
I don't think I would have persevered like Tess did.
There's some seriously fucked up shit happening in this book... but it all has purpose, leads us to a beautifully brutal ending.
And then the story isn't done. Q has to have his revenge. And that scares the ever-loving shit out of me. And yet, I'll be picking up QQ tonight because I just can't stay away....more
How am I ever going to get over that ending? The Dark Light of Day is like a never-ending, all-consuming roller coaster filled with such heartache andHow am I ever going to get over that ending? The Dark Light of Day is like a never-ending, all-consuming roller coaster filled with such heartache and pain that you beg to get off but it just keeps chugging along, dragging you with it, pulling you under its spell. By the end, you don’t ever want to get off the ride, you want it to just keep going and going, because inside of all of the heartache and pain is actually a beautiful story about acceptance and unconditional love.
“How could broken plus broken ever equal whole?”
I’ve read quite a few books where characters are trying to overcome childhood abuse. I don’t think I’ve read a more horrific account of abuse than what Abby went through. Her flashbacks to her suffering cracked my heart and left me feeling wounded and weak. To think such an innocent child was put through such pain and horror but still managed to survive and be mostly functional is just fucking amazing. Jake calls Abby brave, and holy shit, is he right. Abby has no clue how truly strong she is. And her pain and heartache aren’t over. I didn’t trust that shithead Owen from the first time he appeared on the page and my gut instinct was right. I just didn’t know how truly despicable and psychotic he actually was. If anyone else had been through what Abby had been through, they probably would have ended their own life, just to escape the pain and torment. Abby can’t be physically touched without having panic shoot through her. I can’t imagine living a life with that kind of phobia.
“Bee, how come I can’t touch you?”
There isn’t a more perfect person to love and understand Abby, than Jake. In fact, I believe these two broken souls were destined to come together. No one could understand their darkness, their pain, their suffering, like the other. Jake has a darkness inside him that scares the ever-loving crap out of me. I wouldn’t want to be on his bad side or screw with someone he loves, because he will take you out, literally. Towards the end, he reminded me of Dexter. You love him, but you would never cross him, because if you did, you’d be dead. The opening Prologue gives you an ugly glimpse of what Jake has had to contend with and why he’s traveled down the dark path he has. There’s no way a kid can have that experience and remain normal, then again, I don’t think Jake was ever “normal” to begin with. Despite Jake’s darkness, the man can love and protect like there’s no tomorrow. His feelings for Abby are instant and compelling; his need to swoop in and take charge, making sure Abby is cared for shows us that in the midst of all of Jake’s darkness, there is still a light left. He’s still able to love and care with a ferocity that matches his darkness. I wish I could have been in Jake’s head as Abby slowly let him get to know her pain. Jake’s darkness relished in her story, and demanded retribution, while his light just wanted to sooth and love her into contentment and peace.
I think Jake and Abby recognized each other as flawed and this allowed them to open themselves up to the other. Who better to accept you than someone who is just as broken as you are? No judgment, no games. But no one is perfect and sometimes ego and pride get in the way, and Jake lets his take him off course, leaving Abby to deal with a world of hurt and pain. If I hadn’t thought Abby was a strong girl to begin with, what she goes through when Jake abandons her shows how truly brave and strong she really is. The ending of this book gutted me. I cried through the last 20% or so. I mean, how much is one person supposed to endure before they just say fuck it and off themselves? And I wanted that ending. I NEEDED that ending. That ending had to happen or I was going to have some serious issues with how karma worked. There are some parts of this book that were really hard to read, not because they weren’t well written, but because they were so well written in all of the brutally awful scenes that I felt like I was there. I can’t get the beach scene out of my head. I don’t want it there and it won’t leave. I both love and hate this. And that Epilogue… Holy shit. It gives me the shivers just thinking about it. I think I need a hug.
My rating: 4.5 beautifully brutally broken stars...more
There was something very magical about Unteachable. I am not an instant sucker for student/teacher romances. I don’t dislike them, but just because thThere was something very magical about Unteachable. I am not an instant sucker for student/teacher romances. I don’t dislike them, but just because that’s the story line doesn’t means it’s a guaranteed read for me. I picked up Unteachable back in December because I’d heard good things about it and it ended up being one of those books I devoured in one day. The writing really sucked me in, feeling poetic at times. Even though the student/teacher relationship has been done before, Unteachable felt fresh and unique.
Maise’s difficult childhood leaves her cynical. She hasn’t escaped her upbringing ~ at 18 and still in high school she’s hell bent on making it through her senior year so she can escape to college. She’s coped with a fatherless life by seeking attention from older men who make her feel good, even if it’s just for just a short time. I loved her sarcasm and wit. She’s smart and headstrong. She isn’t deluded into thinking everything is okay… she knows shit is fucked up and she’s doing things that aren’t good for her. Maise is brutally upfront with herself in her inner thoughts, which lets the reader truly get to know her.
From the beginning Evan seems to want to do things right with Maise. He doesn’t come across as looking for a one night stand. I felt a sadness from him, especially when Maise bailed on him after their first encounter. The more we get to know, the more we see he’s just as messed up as she is. While don’t get to know Evan directly, as Unteachable is told strictly from Maise’s POV, it seems that he lets his attraction to Maise compromise some of his decision-making. The risks they took to be together felt stupid and careless but real. Like two people in the situation they were in would be so drawn together that they wouldn’t be able to say no or stay away, even during school hours.
When Evan and Maise were truly alone together, I was awed over how raw and honest their feelings were. Their obsession with each other went past just the physical. I found myself on an Evan high for most of the book and then we find that he was hiding something pretty big and when it comes out, not only was Maise devastated but so was I! I felt my heart breaking right along with Maise’s right until the end.
As I sat with Maise watching her look out that tiny window at the end, I was so conflicted ~ devastation and then elation . It left me with a huge lump in my throat and some tears on my face. I’m not sure if Leah has any plans for continuing Maise’s story but I would love to fast forward 10 years from that point and see what Maise has become. and if Evan is a part of her life. I want to know if Maise is happy. She deserves it....more
If you’ve read and loved Night Owl, you won’t be disappointed with Last Light. In fact, I’m willing to say that Last Light is better than Night Owl. I know what you’re thinking, how is that possible? The twists and turns in the plot are shocking, and the meta aspects of the book were so damn creative. The sex is out of this world hot, M. Pierce really turned things up a notch with Last Light. It makes me wonder what we’re in store for with After Dark!
Hannah really came into her own in this book. She was bolder and her feisty side was played up a lot more than we’ve previously seen. I felt like the reader really got to know Hannah on a deeper level this time around. She did things to protect Matt that just floored me. While I think Hannah has always known who Matt is, I think in Last Light she finally realized the extent of his issues. I was proud of Hannah, for sticking up for herself, for not giving in to Matt when he was being such an impossible jerk, and for truly loving him despite everything.
Matt really stepped up his deception in LL. His selfish side reared it’s ugly head and gave us a look into what being pushed into the public eye did to his psyche. The side of Matt that lies to get his way was frustrating to see. The guy knows how to get himself into so much trouble it seems impossible for him to escape it. He does it to himself so there’s no one else to blame but him and the thing is, he gets caught. EVERY SINGLE TIME. So why does he keep doing it? He clearly has issues with manipulation but he’s so vulnerable you can’t help but love him. Just like in Night Owl, I wanted to punch him in the face and then hug him throughout Last Light. His decisions felt self-destructive, like he’s always testing his limits to see how far he can go. His crazy is oddly endearing.
Let’s talk about the sex between Matt and Hannah. It’s always been hot, but good grief, in Last Light it’s on freaking fire! There’s a scene where things get a little bit rough and O.M.G. I’m shocked I didn’t spontaneously combust. Matt has always been the one to be in control but Hannah was able take the reins a bit and do things her way. It was thrilling to see her make Matt squirm and lose control. I really loved this bolder Hannah.
In Last Light we’re introduced to Seth Sky. He’s… unique. He commands attention and has a dark side, just like Matt. He’s bold and tries to take what he wants, even though it’s not his. His relationship with Hannah is going to make you uncomfortable and maybe even a bit excited. I found myself hating him, then loving him. I predict everyone is going to be talking about this Sky brother for a long time to come. We also get introduced to a new character named Melanie. I can’t decide what to do with this girl. She’s smart but she comes across as flighty and desperate at times. Matt has a weird attachment to her and can’t seem to let her go, even when it may cause issues with Hannah. She’s an enigma and her presence in LL stirs up trouble. LL also features Nate. I love him. He’s always there for Matt, even when he screws things up so badly you’d think he would be ready to walk away. But Nate surprised me in this book, his dedication to Matt knows no bounds.
M’s characters are always entertaining and it’s off-the-wall scenes like what occurs in the ice cream shop that make M’s characters come to life. Ice cream in the winter will forever remind me of Matt. The detailed quirky traits that M weaves into the characters make them so bold and real. I always feel like I’m living in their world when I’m reading them.
One of my favorite parts of Last Light, besides the uber-hot sex, is how M used the Epilogue in Night Owl within Last Light. It’s a huge part of LL’s plot so I won’t give anything away, I’ll just say I thought it was clever and brilliant and shows what a true artist M is. I’m so attached to these characters that I’m both looking forward to After Dark and dreading it. AD releasing means this Trilogy is over and I just may lose my mind when we no longer have a new story to look forward to. Night Owl was a 5 star read for me, and topped my 2013 best books list. Last Light topped Night Owl, so it’s only fitting that I give it 6 stars and encourage anyone who hasn’t read this series to start it today! ...more
I don’t even know what to do with myself right now. Night Owl totally sucked me in for the entire day. I got Official Review @ www.thesubclubbooks.com
I don’t even know what to do with myself right now. Night Owl totally sucked me in for the entire day. I got nothing accomplished, except sitting on my butt ignoring my family and reading this crazy hot book. I’m actually having a hard time writing this review because my brain feels slightly scrambled with all the dominant hot sex that I just gorged myself on. Can you overdose on reading smut? I may have just killed myself for all other erotic novels because Night Owl is off the charts naughty in all the best ways.
Dirty talker? Matt KILLS it with the dirty talk.
A little bondage? Oh yes…
A spanking or 12? Hot damn, you're in luck!
Lucky for us, this book isn’t just all smut. There is a really intriguing storyline that kept my attention throughout the entire book. I’ll own up to the fact that not only did I ignore my family for an entire day while I read this, I also didn’t get out of my pjs. It had me THAT hooked. Especially towards the end, where it gets very dark. I went from having goosebumps during the hot scenes to feeling such an anxious ache in my chest during the dark scenes that it left me a bit lightheaded. Still, I couldn’t quit it until I read the very last page. And the end is such a twisted piece of the story that it makes me want to stalk the author and beg for any kind of information on the 2nd book. I am nursing a serious book hangover right now. I know some readers out there don’t like a cliffhanger but I don’t consider this to be a true cliffhanger. It’s hard to explain any more than to say that the story is wrapped up until you read the epilogue. The epilogue made me want to hop in my car, and drive the 2 hours to Denver and try to find M. Pierce to demand some damn answers!
Night Owl surpasses the Fifty Shades series for me. I will be obsessed with it until the series is finished. It’s passionate, dirty, heart breaking and suspenseful. I loved every damn word on every damn page of this book and you’re crazy if you don’t go out and 1-click it right now!
At the time of publishing this review, this book is only 99 pennies. This book is worth way more than that so I suggest you get your butt in gear and get to amazon right now.
Danny Morgan is not a Book Boyfriend. He is, without doubt, the ultimate Book Husband. If there were such things as Bookfull review on TheSubClubBooks
Danny Morgan is not a Book Boyfriend. He is, without doubt, the ultimate Book Husband. If there were such things as Book Soul Mates, Danny would be my #1. He’s the guy every girl wishes she could marry and have babies with. He’s the man every parent wants their daughter to end up with because they know she will be taken care of, adored and given the best that life has to offer. There’s only one special person for a guy like Danny Morgan, and that’s his Liv. Their story is emotional, which makes me emotional. It gave me goose bumps, caused my heart to flutter and ache. It made me cry, and shake my fist. It doesn’t get any better than that! Normally, I don’t read books more than once. I get bored and critical the second go around. I’ve read Still Human twice and I could easily read it a 3rd time and still get lost in their journey. The beautiful love story of Danny and Liv will never get old.
“Funny and wonderful.”
Kerry Heavens writes in such a simple and natural way, it really lets you sink into the characters and their story. Their pain is your pain. Their happiness is your happiness. Her stories feel organic and not the least bit contrived. Her characters could be your next door neighbors. I can’t explain it, other than to say that I feel like I know Danny and Liv personally and I am invested in their story. I am rooting for them to make it! I want to catch up with them in a year and see how they are doing. I want to be invited to their parties and have lunch with Liv. I’m really quite sad that these things cannot happen in real life. If someone can make this happen for me, I swear I will reward you with chocolate!
“You’re everything to me.”
Danny Morgan has to be the most romantic man on the planet. Seriously, he flies cross-country not once, but TWICE to get the girl. He is the King of romantic gestures. No one can top the extremes he goes to in Still Human. I think I need my husband to read this book. If you read this and you don’t want to do dirty things to Danny then I think you may need to have yourself checked. Seriously ladies, he’s just dreamy and makes me sigh. When Danny realizes that Liv likes him to be dominant in the bedroom… holy hell… I think it was one of the hottest love scenes I’ve ever read! And a heart-broken Danny… good lord, his pain and guilt made me ache. At one point I was so close to flipping the heck out because Danny was just trying so hard and Liv wasn’t doing what I thought she should be doing. I wanted to shake Liv and yell at her “Don’t you know what you have?!?!!!” Ugh. Danny could teach our husbands and significant others what it means to show someone they love them.
“Earth to Liv.”
Liv has to be one of the most stubborn, independent and luckiest ladies alive. Not only does she have Danny’s love, but she also has some damn good friends and family that are on her side. Max has to be one of the best written secondary characters out there. He helps carry the story without stealing the focus away from Liv. He guides Liv, like he knows her better than she knows herself. What would Liv do without Max? Probably still be punishing Danny. There were times when I wanted to shout to Liv to just forgive Danny because you know she wanted to! Liv was waiting for this grand gesture from Danny but what I don’t think she was seeing was that everything Danny does is a grand gesture, meant to show her how much he freaking loves her and you want her to just forgive him so they can move on to the make-up sex! Have I mentioned that Danny is incredible? I do admire and respect Liv because she’s a strong woman. No matter what is going on with her personally, she knows who she is and she’s bound and determined to make her dreams come true. With that respect comes my need to smack her upside the head sometimes. I feel like she could be my BFF so my smacking her would totally be okay. She would completely understand.
“This ain’t no ordinary shindig!”
I love the characters traits Kerry has given Liv and Danny. Neither of them are absolutely perfect or horribly broken people. They are down to earth, with normal insecurities and deal with them in a normal way, which allows you to relate to them on a personal level. Perhaps this is why I feel like I know them in real life? The secondary characters of Jen and Max really enhance the story. Their characters support Liv and Danny in everything they do. They show us what unconditional friendship really is.
“Happy Birthday, baby.”
I’ve never cried over purple Converse before, but I did. I bawled like a damn baby over those shoes because they symbolized just how perfect Danny and Liv are for each other. They are not just in love, they are true soul mates. Just thinking about them brings such happy tears and makes my heart feel good. The fact that Danny and Liv met at such a tender age of 6, allowed Danny and Liv to bury themselves into each other souls. Being separated for 12 years allowed them to grow into the adults they needed to be to be able to handle the love they carried for each other. Still Human is a story about heartache, unwavering friendship, and unconditional love. It’s more than just a book. It’s a beautiful story that has forever buried itself deep into my heart.
“I’m not afraid anymore.”
Still Human is a solid 5 star read that will leave you begging Kerry for more. I am still swooning over Danny and I don’t see that stopping anytime soon....more
If you have any preconceived ideas of what Lauren Blakely's books are going to be like, you can drop
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If you have any preconceived ideas of what Lauren Blakely's books are going to be like, you can drop kick them out the window now and prepare yourself for something unique and edgy because this isn't a bubble-gum, happy-go-lucky, everyone-loves-each-other-lets-make-babies type of novel. Lauren has created a dramatic, angst-ridden story that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. She spoon feeds us details in a deliciously slow pace, giving us just enough to keep the reader wondering where it’s going. Fair warning, you won't be able to put down The Thrill of It once you've started. It's one of those "OMG I have to know what happens next!" types of books! It totally sucked me in and left me with in physical discomfort. The burning ache in my chest just wouldn't quit. At one point, I could have sworn that Lauren was trying to break my brain with some of the screwed up stuff Harley is subjected to. Trey made my tummy flip-flop in that “holy crap he's sexy but flawed and I don’t even care” kind of way. Harley made me want to hug her and tell her that her mother is a complete whack job and she needs to run far, far away from that disgusting excuse of a parent. I love a first person dual-POV story and Lauren gave us enough from both Harley and Trey that I felt connected and invested in both these characters equally. Harley and Trey are both deeply scarred individuals from childhood traumas, leading them both to a life of addiction to love and sex.
When I first read the book blurb for The Thrill of It, I wondered how Lauren was going to pull off a virgin call girl. She not only pulls it off, she does it in a fantastically believable way. I never once doubted that Harley was really capable of being this virgin call girl. Harley made me feel like she was void inside, like everything her mother had ever done to her had just gutted out her soul and she was this walking, talking puppet trying to find her way back to being human again. Thinking power and pseudo-sex were the answer, she finds herself being being paid for sex which gives her a sense of being in charge, something she’s never had before. Harley’s mother has got to be one of the worst book characters ever imagined. To say I disliked her is an understatement; I wanted to drop kick her across a room and then smack her a few times more just to be sure she knew how I felt about her selfish ass.
Just like Harley, Trey has been damaged by his parents. But in his case, I actually felt some sympathy for Trey’s parents; their situation had to be so difficult to bear. His parents were suffering with such pain, but they dealt with their grief in a completely dysfunctional way, traumatizing Trey and basically leaving a kid to deal with emotions that even adults would have a hard time coming to grips with. They were so cold and shut off, it’s no wonder Trey sought solace with women. Womanizing aside, Trey is my favorite kind of leading male, hot and tattooed! He uses his art to express his pain, and to never forget what his family is trying to sweep under the rug.
Harley and Trey make some horrible decisions as they try to maneuver through their newfound relationship. I appreciated that Lauren let these two characters find each other in their own time, not pushing any kind of “insta-love” on them that would make the story lose its uniqueness. Since this is a dual POV story, we get to watch Harley and Trey work through their pain and insecurities, trying to become whole again, for themselves and each other. One of my favorite parts of this story is the “Memoirs of a Teenage Sex Addict…” entries we get throughout the story. They were so intriguing and I would love Lauren to make a book of just those because they were brilliant and I would read them in a heartbeat! The Thrill of It also contains of the best blow job scenes I’ve ever read. I can't say anymore than that, but trust me, it's not one you'll ever forget!
So basically, what I’m saying is that I love this book, I need the next one like yesterday, and Lauren gets a huge 5 stars from me! ...more
Every book boyfriend should be written like Davis Milo – hot, classy, and slightly damaged with the ability to sFull review on www.thesubclubbooks.com
Every book boyfriend should be written like Davis Milo – hot, classy, and slightly damaged with the ability to still be open to love... and a dirty, dirty mouth! *fans self* I had read a few of Lauren Blakely’s other books and liked them, but Playing With Her Heart solidified Lauren as one of my “must read” authors. I could have read Davis’ dirty mouth for the entire book and been in love with it but Lauren backed it up with a solid Broadway storyline to go along with the Davis/Jill love story. I would have read and loved the story even without any of the sex (which was off the charts H.O.T.), that’s how good this was for me.
Playing Wit h Her Heart is set in NYC and the Broadway stage. Jill McCormick is an actress that has her sights set on making it big on the stage. She has emotionally shut herself off with a gigantic brick wall surrounding her heart. Jill is clinging to some very ugly guilt from her past, and throws herself into her career where she feels safe. When she gets the opportunity to be an understudy for a huge Broadway show, which has her childhood crush Patrick playing the male lead, her dreams look to be coming true. While Patrick feels safe to her, because it’s such an innocent love she has for him, her adult self is drawn to her new Director, Davis Milo in way that she’s never experienced and is unable to get away from.
“It hits me what’s happening. Because he’s doing it to me again. He’s fucking me with his words, and I am turned on beyond belief.”
Davis Milo is a huge star in the Broadway world. When he meets Jill, he is so torn with his attraction to her. Davis has sworn off actresses because they only hurt him, but he is so consumed with his attraction to Jill that he can’t stay away. When they have to spend time alone, rehearsing for the play, they grow closer in every way. Despite Jill having her huge brick walls guarding her heart, Davis NEVER gives up on Jill, which was my second favorite thing about him. My first favorite thing about Davis is his mouth. Davis’ dirty talking made me want to spontaneously combust! See for yourself:
“Do you know why I want to have my hands in your hair?” I say in a hoarse voice. “Why?” “Because I want to pull on your hair as I fuck you. I want to bend you over and take you against the wall, and I want to gather all your hair in my hands and hear you cry out.”
Now tell me that’s not a total freaking turn-on! Davis’ inner dialogue is just as hot as the dirty stuff he says to Jill:
“I want her to say my name because she can’t not. Because she’s reaching for me, and pulling me deeper, and because I’m doing things to her that drive her so wild she says my name in a breathless, fevered way.
I want her to say my name to ask for it, to plead for it, to beg for it.”
Seriously, how can you not get a little excited over that? *sigh* I really loved this book. I could read it over and over again, and Davis and his wonderfully dirty mouth would never get old.
I give Playing With Her Heart 5 exceptionally dirty talking stars
I will be forever haunted by the ending of this book. I will always wonder and speculate about their future. I don't think I've ever been as wrecked bI will be forever haunted by the ending of this book. I will always wonder and speculate about their future. I don't think I've ever been as wrecked by an ending as I was by this one. ...more
Holy mother fucking cliffhanger! I mean really. THAT WAS FUCKING BRILLIANT! I know I'm late to the party - people have been telling me to read these bHoly mother fucking cliffhanger! I mean really. THAT WAS FUCKING BRILLIANT! I know I'm late to the party - people have been telling me to read these books for a while now. Well no freaking wonder! I want to kick myself in my own ass for not listening!
My chest hurts after that. I physically freaking ache over the ending of this damn book.
I read Driven and Fueled back to back, I really liked Driven (4 stars for me) but Fueled is on another planet. You are pummeled with angst from the very first page and it never lets up. Colton's inner turmoil is fucking heartbreaking. If anyone in this lifetime ever needed a damn hug, it's him.
"Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman."
Are you fucking kidding me? How am I ever supposed to view those superhero characters in a normal way ever again? I mean holy shit, those 4 words alone will forever make my heart ache.
I feel like I'm going through stages of grief over this book. First I was shocked. And then I cried. And now I'm pissed and want to know what the hell happens next?!
And the ending. Sweet baby jesus. That ending will be hard for anyone to ever top. I LOVE a good cliffhanger, I love the shock and awe of it. I love to feel like I've been slapped upside the head by an unexpected ending. Fueled hurt my heart. Made me freaking cry. I feel fucking lost now.
BEST CLIFFHANGER EVER!
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Updated:
I was so overwhelmed by the damn ending that I totally forgot to mention how much the sex in this book rocked.
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