It has been so long since I purchased this book that I can't remember what drew me to it in the first place! With that kind of a blank slate, I went iIt has been so long since I purchased this book that I can't remember what drew me to it in the first place! With that kind of a blank slate, I went into this story, and came out very disappointed with it!
There wasn't a lot of world building done, so I was a bit lost when it was talking about the different kinds of fallen angels. The romance was somewhat interesting, but felt very rushed. In fact, the whole story was rather rushed and just felt off to me, making for a lackluster read. I doubt I will continue the series.
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It has been so long since I purchased this book that I can't remember what drew me to it in the first place! With that kind of a blank slate, I went into this story, and came out very disappointed with it!
There wasn't a lot of world building done, so I was a bit lost when it was talking about the different kinds of fallen angels. The romance was somewhat interesting, but felt very rushed. In fact, the whole story was rather rushed and just felt off to me, making for a lackluster read. I doubt I will continue the series....more
I was bitterly disappointed by this book! It was nothing more than an extended sex scene with a lot of whining about economic inequality and general iI was bitterly disappointed by this book! It was nothing more than an extended sex scene with a lot of whining about economic inequality and general insecurities! The writing wasn't bad, and I did like the descriptions of the setting, but other than that, there wasn't much to recommend this book. Since I have already purchased the second book in the series, I'll read it to see if things improve, but I'm not expecting them to.
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I was bitterly disappointed by this book! It was nothing more than an extended sex scene with a lot of whining about economic inequality and general insecurities! The writing wasn't bad, and I did like the descriptions of the setting, but other than that, there wasn't much to recommend this book. Since I have already purchased the second book in the series, I'll read it to see if things improve, but I'm not expecting them to....more
I've always liked the character of Jack Dandy, so when the rest of the series went on sale recently, I grabbed this book as well. I found it to be a vI've always liked the character of Jack Dandy, so when the rest of the series went on sale recently, I grabbed this book as well. I found it to be a very short but interesting look into the life of Jack Dandy! I liked how he wasn't just the self-made King of the Underworld, but someone truly worth knowing. His style was impeccable, and I liked how he took up a cause, despite not seeming to care about anything or anyone in previous stories! All in all, an entertaining extra addition to the series!
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I've always liked the character of Jack Dandy, so when the rest of the series went on sale recently, I grabbed this book as well. I found it to be a very short but interesting look into the life of Jack Dandy! I liked how he wasn't just the self-made King of the Underworld, but someone truly worth knowing. His style was impeccable, and I liked how he took up a cause, despite not seeming to care about anything or anyone in previous stories! All in all, an entertaining extra addition to the series!...more
This book was very hard for me to both get through and review. I've enjoyed the author's Curves series, but this one fell very flat for me. I was quitThis book was very hard for me to both get through and review. I've enjoyed the author's Curves series, but this one fell very flat for me. I was quite bored with the book for most of it. Also, I really couldn't get the attraction between Colt and Zanna, and all three of the brothers had issues that made it difficult for me to like them as characters. I found the book to be rather uninteresting, to the point where I returned the second book in the series, as I really didn't want to continue with the series! I may see about finishing the series from the library, but I won't be spending money on it.
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This book was very hard for me to both get through and review. I've enjoyed the author's Curves series, but this one fell very flat for me. I was quite bored with the book for most of it. Also, I really couldn't get the attraction between Colt and Zanna, and all three of the brothers had issues that made it difficult for me to like them as characters. I found the book to be rather uninteresting, to the point where I returned the second book in the series, as I really didn't want to continue with the series! I may see about finishing the series from the library, but I won't be spending money on it....more
I loved this book! I came into the middle of a story arc with it, but thankfully didn't feel very lost without reading that previous series. I loved hI loved this book! I came into the middle of a story arc with it, but thankfully didn't feel very lost without reading that previous series. I loved how realistic the characters felt and how it wasn't insta-lust when in the presence of a rock star. Dan felt very down to earth, and Ashlyn was a no-nonsense kinda gal, which I really liked! The book might be considered New Adult, but it really didn't feel that way to me and I found it to be a very engrossing read! I can't wait to go back and read the first series before finishing this one!
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I loved this book! I came into the middle of a story arc with it, but thankfully didn't feel very lost without reading that previous series. I loved how realistic the characters felt and how it wasn't insta-lust when in the presence of a rock star. Dan felt very down to earth, and Ashlyn was a no-nonsense kinda gal, which I really liked! The book might be considered New Adult, but it really didn't feel that way to me and I found it to be a very engrossing read! I can't wait to go back and read the first series before finishing this one!...more
This is the final book in the Archer siblings series, and I must say that it was an overall disappointing read.
The major problem I had with this was This is the final book in the Archer siblings series, and I must say that it was an overall disappointing read.
The major problem I had with this was that there was no communication between Hayden and Bex, especially about the events of their past. They fell into a "relationship" very quickly, and never dealt with anything! The ending of the book brought everything to a head, with lots of conflict and angst, but I felt that this couple was too much in their own heads and not as an actual growing couple.
I also felt that this book was based on more manipulation than all the others combined. I get that the mom, Emily Archer, wants the family together and near her, but she took it a bit too far with Hayden and Bex. She didn't even know what her actions would do to those she "loved"! Granted, it was because Hayden and Bex had kept secrets, but her manipulating the situation to throw them together didn't exactly help matters either. It left a very bitter taste in my mental palate!
All things considered, the series is a good one, but this book was a weak finish for me. I'm interested to see what happens with the Westcott siblings, so I hope to see more of Ribbon Ridge!
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This is the final book in the Archer siblings series, and I must say that it was an overall disappointing read.
The major problem I had with this was that there was no communication between Hayden and Bex, especially about the events of their past. They fell into a "relationship" very quickly, and never dealt with anything! The ending of the book brought everything to a head, with lots of conflict and angst, but I felt that this couple was too much in their own heads and not as an actual growing couple.
I also felt that this book was based on more manipulation than all the others combined. I get that the mom, Emily Archer, wants the family together and near her, but she took it a bit too far with Hayden and Bex. She didn't even know what her actions would do to those she "loved"! Granted, it was because Hayden and Bex had kept secrets, but her manipulating the situation to throw them together didn't exactly help matters either. It left a very bitter taste in my mental palate!
All things considered, the series is a good one, but this book was a weak finish for me. I'm interested to see what happens with the Westcott siblings, so I hope to see more of Ribbon Ridge!...more
This was a very short story, but an entertaining one as well! This is my first exposure to this author, and while the story is very short, she made itThis was a very short story, but an entertaining one as well! This is my first exposure to this author, and while the story is very short, she made it feel like it was a lot longer! Coop and Julia were believable main characters, and realistic as well. Julia's jealousy of her sister Mari's popularity was a nice touch. I could see the beginnings of the other stories in the series in this book as well, but it was extremely understated. The focus was on Coop and Julia here! I got it for a steal at $0.99, but I think it is well worth double that at least!
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This was a very short story, but an entertaining one as well! This is my first exposure to this author, and while the story is very short, she made it feel like it was a lot longer! Coop and Julia were believable main characters, and realistic as well. Julia's jealousy of her sister Mari's popularity was a nice touch. I could see the beginnings of the other stories in the series in this book as well, but it was extremely understated. The focus was on Coop and Julia here! I got it for a steal at $0.99, but I think it is well worth double that at least!...more
I really wanted to like this book, but I had a few problems with it that really sunk my enjoyment of it. First and formost, I couldn't form a connectiI really wanted to like this book, but I had a few problems with it that really sunk my enjoyment of it. First and formost, I couldn't form a connection with Julia/Abigail. I get that her childhood abuse and job made her emotionally aloof, but she took it a bit too far for me. Second, while I normally enjoy love triangle romances, there's usually something about one of the guys that makes me root for one over the other. Not so with this book! Both heroes were good for Julia, and I couldn't decide who I wanted her with! Finally, while this book was action and intrigue packed, it got bogged down in spots and felt like it dragged on a bit too long. While I think I've read and enjoyed other books by this author, I don't think this particular series of hers would be worth continuing.
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I really wanted to like this book, but I had a few problems with it that really sunk my enjoyment of it. First and formost, I couldn't form a connection with Julia/Abigail. I get that her childhood abuse and job made her emotionally aloof, but she took it a bit too far for me. Second, while I normally enjoy love triangle romances, there's usually something about one of the guys that makes me root for one over the other. Not so with this book! Both heroes were good for Julia, and I couldn't decide who I wanted her with! Finally, while this book was action and intrigue packed, it got bogged down in spots and felt like it dragged on a bit too long. While I think I've read and enjoyed other books by this author, I don't think this particular series of hers would be worth continuing....more
I really had high hopes for this one, especially after the brevity of the previous book in the series, but I really wound up hating the characters in I really had high hopes for this one, especially after the brevity of the previous book in the series, but I really wound up hating the characters in this story! Both Lilly and Nate were unlikable characters, and their arguments were rather annoying over the course of the book. I couldn't believe in their love story, because their hatred of each other was too pervasive throughout the book. The only thing I did enjoy was seeing the couple of the previous book actually get married and find out what was going on with them. Thankfully, this was a short read, but one I can't really recommend....more
It's been a while since I read the previous book in this series, so I was a bit lost when I went into this. It was very confusing, even when I startedIt's been a while since I read the previous book in this series, so I was a bit lost when I went into this. It was very confusing, even when I started remembering details about the previous story. However, it did give us a look at Fade's thought processes and emotional state, so it made him a bit easier to connect with. I would recommend reading this right after Outpost, but it doesn't work as a standalone within the series....more
This was a perfect Christmas read! It gives us an update on all the couples from the previous stories to this point, while being short and engaging! IThis was a perfect Christmas read! It gives us an update on all the couples from the previous stories to this point, while being short and engaging! I liked seeing all the couples caught up, and liked the teases we got of Duncan's upcoming relationship. This one definitely tugged at the heartstrings!...more
This book wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I couldn't figure out why the heroine got pregnant, as condom breakage was never mentioned and her lThis book wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. I couldn't figure out why the heroine got pregnant, as condom breakage was never mentioned and her lack of birth control never discussed. Made the heroine pretty stupid in my book! The book blurb was a bit misleading about her problems with the company her father ran, as they didn't object to her lack of husband or pregnancy but her previous career. The hero wasn't very personable, and I felt he lacked something that the rest of the agency bodyguards had, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what it was. It was an entertaining story, but not the strongest installment in the series....more
This was a quick holiday read, but I had a hard time with it overall. Some of it was downright unbelievable, even for Paranormal fantasy romance! WolfThis was a quick holiday read, but I had a hard time with it overall. Some of it was downright unbelievable, even for Paranormal fantasy romance! Wolf's attitude was rather unbelievable as well, even with the amnesia. Belinda was a cute heroine overall, but I didn't like her shyness. It hampered her ability to do what she wanted to do, and was more often than not used as a scapegoat for something that negatively impacts her. I did like how we got resolution on who would take over for their father, but the ending epilogue didn't really make much sense. I'd say worth reading once, but not worth keeping or recommending....more
It has been a while since I read the first book in this series, so I didn't remember every detail, but the important parts came back to me. I wanted tIt has been a while since I read the first book in this series, so I didn't remember every detail, but the important parts came back to me. I wanted to really like this story, but it didn't quite live up to 4 star caliber for me.
It starts out overlapping the events of Incandescent, but told from a different point of view. I really didn't like how Holly was portrayed in this overlap, and maybe that was intentional, but even when the tragedy happened, I couldn't shake my dislike of her, especially when she acted like a wimp and couldn't open up about everything that happened there.
Sy didn't help matters any, with his attitude, especially when his attitude got the better of him and he acted like a jerk to everyone. However, he had a good reason for not opening up and having a bad attitude, and it was shown in a series of flashbacks. I liked how we got to see the resolution of his past in this story.
We got a better look at club life and I could see some connections being made for subsequent stories. The story didn't drag, but it wasn't that great either. Definitely interested in continuing the series, but this isn't a good link in the chain for me....more
This book was a recommendation by a friend of mine, and I have to admit, I kinda turned my nose up at it. Boy, am I ever glad I decided to give it a cThis book was a recommendation by a friend of mine, and I have to admit, I kinda turned my nose up at it. Boy, am I ever glad I decided to give it a chance!
Griffin was your typical gruff mountain man hero, but what I liked about him was the fact that he had some serious regrets when it came to Audrey. It made him a more realistic hero, in my opinion. His quirk with Star Wars was especially endearing!
Audrey was a bit of a hot mess, but that was just on the surface. I came away with the impression that she really loved her cooking skills, was surprised by them, and wanted to stand on her own, rather than running to her rich mommy all the time. It made the end of the book that much more wrenching!
I also enjoyed the secondary characters, and really wanted to see what happened with them all! The author really wove them into the story well, so that you're not just invested in the main couple, you're invested in the whole farm/town! With three books already published, I can only hope that there will be more to come from this series!...more
I was pleasantly surprised by this story! It was really gripping and I was surprised by the depth of emotion found within it. Chad and Lora's love stoI was pleasantly surprised by this story! It was really gripping and I was surprised by the depth of emotion found within it. Chad and Lora's love story was a bit implausible, but it was acknowledged within the story, and Chad really tried to stick to boundaries he had set for himself. It was good to follow up with some of the couples, as well as see a possible love interest for Duncan! We also got some advancement on Aiden's plotline, so this was a very worthwhile read overall!...more
This one was really enjoyable! It wove the magic of Christmas with the magic of the fairy tale of Cinderella, for a great story! It overlapped Sweet AThis one was really enjoyable! It wove the magic of Christmas with the magic of the fairy tale of Cinderella, for a great story! It overlapped Sweet Adventure somewhat, but not enough to detract from this story. I liked what Hannah did for Gregor, and her boys were just adorable! I loved seeing the changes that both of them brought to each other and how they both reawakened under the spirit of the season and of love. A great read for the Christmas season!...more
Sadly, this book didn't have the intrigue and conflict of the second book in the series, and it felt so much shorter than that book as well. Sven and Sadly, this book didn't have the intrigue and conflict of the second book in the series, and it felt so much shorter than that book as well. Sven and Andi were an unlikely couple, and this book didn't really give me much to work with in terms of their romance. It felt implausible at best. Thing of it was, I kinda enjoyed the book despite these flaws! All things considered, while I wish it was more than what it was, it was a good way to spend an afternoon!...more
This was a good improvement over the previous novel in the series! There was actual conflict, though much of the romance felt like a repeat of Lucy anThis was a good improvement over the previous novel in the series! There was actual conflict, though much of the romance felt like a repeat of Lucy and Nicholas' romance. The characters were enjoyable in this story, and we got to see a lot more of Glasdorf and how things actually work there. It took me a bit to get into the story, but was definitely worth getting into!...more
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