I was a little hesitant about reading this book, because I have been in a New Adult zone for the past year and was afraid my mind was not going to give it the fair chance it deserved. I’m so glad I did! This was quite an enjoyable book!

So ladies how many of you haven’t told a little white lie about yourself, or omitted the truth when either dating or getting to know a guy? Come on fess up we all have done it…I know I have it’s what intrigued me about this book so much because Brynn just does what we all wish we could do or have done at some point in our lives!

Brynn is an actress and also a self-proclaimed weirdo who quotes lines from plays and love Love and epically tragic love stories. But in high school Brynn was the weird theater geek girl who had a humongous crush on the star of the football team, Sawyer Reins who did know she was alive.

Until one day she decides to ask him out in a rare form of bravery and he shattered all her hopes in the span of seconds. The what happens later in high school only adds insult to injury. Flash forward to a few years later and a make over, Brynn out of college and  running her families bait and tackle shop with her brother is staring in the locale play in her town when their director has to quite and is replaced by none other than.. you guessed it Sawyer Reins. Only he has no clue who she is. But Byrnn still feels the hurt and resentment from all those years ago. Despite her best efforts though she can’t help but be still attracted to him, I mean he was her crush for a reason, and it doesn’t help that he is showing her more interest than a professional one either.

Deciding not to tell him who she really is she decided to one little white lie go, whats the big deal right? But when hearts get involved and the more lies get tangle then what? When the story unfolds of what happened to Brynn in highschool I was very

I couldn’t imagine something like that happening to me in high-school, even though my high-school experience was very  normal, I felt so very bad for Brynn. Then people KEPT bringing it up! I was screaming shut up for her! Cindi did a great job at make me feel Brynn’s pain and the reasons behind her actions, I connected way more with Brynn than I did with Sawyer, even though I understood his actions as well. Brynn is  read-between-the-lines funny (the kind I love) and I couldn’t wait to hear what came out of her mouth! Sawyer was a little hard for me connect with, I would have like to hear more of his side, even though it alternated it was more from Brynn’s side.

I love Cindi’s writing style and after reading this I am definitely going to go and read about Wes and Danni’s story!

4 out of 5 Stars

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If you are like me then once you read a great book by an author then you go back and see if that author has any more books out right? Well if not It’s something I do, so this is what I did after reading Safe Word. I went to see what other books Teresa Mummert had out and I found the “Honor Series”, starting with Honor Student. Now I am not one to take into account negative reviews because books are like shoes, they just don’t fit everyone, so I ignored all the one star reviews and went ahead and got the book anyway but on audiobook cause I figure what the hell right? This book comes with a warning, it’s about BDSM and explicit sex and a teacher/student or Dom/sub relationship.

19% into the book and I was like what the  BLEEP just happened, like seriously? I was all..I don’t even know

I didn’t get how it went from very cool calm and collect to straight into WTF land in 2 seconds flat.  Let’s start with the things I didn’t get/like: Emma the MC, is supposed to be in college but it seems more like high school the way things are, I don’t remember having to sign in at college because you are late. Then there was the first “punishment”, given by Mr. Honor the Dom/teacher.  If that had happened to me, asking for it or not it still would have been the biggest WTF moment of my life and to have it happen at school? What if someone came in with a question? Talk about awkward!

The story line was dangerously close to another book series about a Dom and his sub and a tie…. It seemed like pieces were thrown in to make it flow, but it just didn’t quite make it. Maybe it was the narration (the narration will make it or break it) and It didn’t really sell it as believable when Mr. Honor just busted out with the “I Love You”, I was like really, REALLY?

What I did like was Teresa did do a really good job (in my opinion) of making Emma a loner and coming across and vulnerable and naïve. I also liked how Emma sort of grew a pair in the end with a few certain situations. I can see the series getting better, especially since the net book is told from Mr. Honor’s POV and maybe that will help me warm up to him a little more. I defiantly would not give it one star, but I do want to read the next in the series to see if it gets better.

2 out of 4 stars

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JLA has done it again bringing us a story that wraps you up from beginning to end and keeps you wanting more! If you are a fan of  the Luxen world then you know that this book from the Luxen world but told from an Arum POV, and not just nay Arum, it’s from Hunter, one of the most powerful and hottest of his kind. Kinda like another alien we know and love, who makes a very small appearance(sqee).

Hunter is basically going through life as the DOD’s bitch boy, being the arrogant and cocky bastard that he is until his latest assignment is forced upon him.  Serena Cross witnessed her best friend murdered by none other than our beloved Luxen who are the actual bad guys in this novel! I know! We see a whole new evil side to them.

Hunter hates that he has been given the task to basically babysit, and a human none the less. But as long as he gets to feed off some Luxen he’s good. Now while this novel takes place in the teenagery Luxen world, this is soooooo not a teenage  novel, this novel was for ADULTS only! Yeeeeea.

I had such mixed feeling going into this novel because if you are familiar with the Luxen world then you known that the Arum are this evil smoky icky Aliens who are just gross.

So when I was introduced to Hot as hell and sexy to boot Hunter, I was very pleased.  I actually started to like his smart ass mouth and ways

“God, you’re so bossy.”

“You liked it when I told you to spread you’re legs for me.”

Yea that’s Hunter, all arrogance and non apologetic. and as I watched his hard exterior melt for Serena in more ways than one, I began to LOVE him! I surprisingly began to have ill feelings towards my beloved Luxen! But it’s the character and actions of one Alien not the whole race, same goes now for the Arum.  If you have never read a J.Lyn book you should totally start with this one, even though it’s under JLA this is totes J.Lyn.  I thought it was the perfect amount of steamy and Paranormal.   I found myself wondering what would happen if a  certain Luxen we  love came head to head with Hunter who would win, and I hope I would never have to find out. I may be totally biased because I am a huge fan of JLA and she could write an instruction manual and I would give her a five start review but I loved this book so hard and it was unputdownable.

5 out of 5 stars

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I know! You’ve been asking yourself “What the hell is up with BookBesties and their lack of post?” And if you haven’t been asking yourself that question you should be! The answer: We have been READING, like, a lot so that we can bring you some awesome reviews! It’s only two of us and we are still a baby blog just starting to stand on our wobbly lil legs. But we have a whole slew of books to review this coming month plus a blog tour and Bookbash!(Yay) So still stay tuned! For more up to date info be sure to follow the site’s facebook and twitter account as well!
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So, admittedly, the cover and the name of the book is what drew me in, I mean what do you think of when you hear the term “Safe Word?”

Yea,  well after reading the blurp I was intrigue and very surprised at how much I LOVED this book! This is the third book I have read that was solely in the male POV and while I tend to shy away from them I was glad i didn’t with this one. I loved Cole from the moment he opened his mouth. He is everything your typical bad boy would be, cocky and arrogant and sexy!

“The only complaint I’ve had in the bedroom department was being too large”.

Cole had a specific job that he did for a living, he worked for the mob. And what happens when his old high school love Rose who he thought was dead comes back into his life? Well he kidnaps her of course.

This book had so many twist and turns, I started reading this book and before I knew it I was 65% done with the book I had just started. Cole is aught between the girl he once loved and his new crime life and not pissing off his mob boss and getting them both killed. But with vivid flash backs we see more and more into his past with Rose and see that it was more than a high school fling for him. As the story progress truths start to come to light and even truths about Rose, and as they spend more and more time together Cole finds that he never stopped loving her, but is it enough to save both of them?  Just when I thought I had this book figured out BAM something happened to throw me for a loop! The passion between Cole and Rose was pouring off the pages and I’m not sure that would have been the case if Teresa had chosen to write in Roses POV.

The ending had me on the edge of my seat as

I would have loved to know the whole story behind Cole and even the story behind Rose and to know what happened after the Epilogue because I am the type that wants more when it’s a good story. So good job Teresa Mummert, you have me hooked and I will be begging you for a second story of Cole and Rose. Begging/stalking whichever.

4 out of 5 stars

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Now I have been a fan of  M.Leighton ever since I read Down to You, and boy she never disappoints!  Until I Break was another book I could not put down, I literally finished it in a day. Lets start with the story line, I have actually never read a book about an author’s life..I’m sure there are books out there like this but I haven’t read them.

Until I Break is about Samantha who is an author who hides her identity to the world. And then she meets Alec. Alec Brand. What a name right? The name even sounds dangerous and sexy!

Samantha is broken as broken, as they come

She has had a horrible childhood and hides behind her alter ego, Laura Drake a famous author with a huge fan following, she is fine in her life of hiding and has not been in a relationship in two and a half years. She is fine with the thought that she will never find happy ever after, just write about it. Until she sees Alec Brand and he is the embodiment of her male character in her books, Mason.

Alec is everything Mason is, dark, sexy, mysterious and dangerous in all the ways that count.

“I’m not the warm and fuzzy type,”

Alec Brand makes a make on Laura and when Samantha runs into him at a coffee shop and there is an instant attraction on both parts. But Alec is an enigma, promising her pleasure and enjoyment after just meeting her, and Samantha is like a moth to a flame. But both of them are broken with the idea that they will never be able to be loved.

“The things I’m going to do to you, the things I’m going to show you have nothing to do with your job or family or where you spend your time. It’s just about you. And me. And all the pleasure we can give each other.”

I’m pretty good at guessing what’s going to happen in a book(because I read so many) but I the twist in this book, totally didn’t see it coming.

I loved that the whole book was in dual POV,  getting into Alec’s head who is BTW more effed up than all the male characters we love(Christen Grey, Travis Maddox and Gideon Cross) Yes, he’s THAT effed up. The irony of it all was just…whoa. They both have secrets, but Alec’s secret is like

 And it threatens to ruin everything that they both want and need, little do they know. And just when I thought they were all good, one of them starts to have doubts. Again, another thing I didn’t see coming. And I have read A LOT of books that have not shocked me like this one.   The constant tug of war with the Samantha and Alec along with the sexual tension is so palpable it was rolling off the pages in masses. Again I read this book in a one sitting. I know that Michelle said that this was a standalone book but I so want another one, but I also loved the way the story ended, it was perfect. I love HEA’s and this one was perfect. Another great one Michelle, keep em’ coming.

*This Book will no longer be available after the 19th due to the author pulling it from publication, people not understanding the story of two broken people. I am thrilled she wrote this and in love with the book, but maybe that’s because I’m broken too who knows. Michelle did a great job with this story and I’m sad that most people won’t get to read it anymore. *

4 out of 5 stars.

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EEP! Just finished the chat for Abbi Glines and got a TON of Forever Too Far (Fallen #3), Including the cover, blurp and some excerpts! Iv’e put them all together and the book is due out JUNE 10th!!

The cover is….. I love it.

The Blurp: 

And the three Excerpts:

“Grant and Nan have had a thing for a while now. Nan finally scrwes things up for the last time and it’s over. Rush didnt know about it.”

My mouth dropped open as Dean’s word sank in. Grant and Nan? really?

“Shocked the hell outta me too. Didn’t think that boy was stupid. Guess he learned the hard way just cause it’s pretty doesn’t mean it shines.”

-Excerpt from Have Book Will Read Blog

The night breeze was cold now. I immediately shivered and Rush stopped and wrapped his arms around me. “We need to go to the house. I’m not going to make her stand out here and talk. It’s too damn cold.” Rush told his father. 

Dean finally stopped walking and looked back at me. His eyes slowly took me in and I could see the moment he noticed my stomach. 

“Dean, this is Blaire Wynn. My fiancée. Blaire this is Dean Finlay, my father.” Rush said in a tight voice. He didn’t sound like he wanted to make this introduction. 

“No one told me I was gonna be a grandpa,” he said in a slow drawl. I wasn’t sure how he felt about that because there was no emotion on his face. 

“I’ve been busy,” was the only response Rush gave him. That was odd. Was he embarrassed to tell his dad? I felt sick at my stomach and started to ease away from him. 

His arms tightened their hold on me and I could feel his attention focused completely on me. “What’s wrong?” He asked turning his back on his father and bending down so he could look me directly in the eyes. 

I didn’t want to have this conversation in front of Dean. I could feel his dad’s eyes on both of us. I shook my head but my body was still tense. I couldn’t help that. The fact he hadn’t told his father was bothering me. 

“I’m taking her to the car. I’ll meet you back at the house,” Rush said over his shoulder but kept his eyes focused on mine. I dropped my gaze wishing I hadn’t reacted now. I was making a scene. Dean was going to think I was a whinny princess. 

-Excerpt from Autumnm review Blog

Kiro was shirtless and swinging his tattooed arms around with a cigarette between his fingers and a bottle of rum in his other hand. “What the ever loving f*ck is your problem? Hell, you got momma issues then go bitch at mother f*cking Georgianna. Why am I the one being dealt this crazy shit?” Kiro was yelling at Nan when I walked into the game room. A pair of black lace panties were on the pool table but the female I’d left him with a few hours earlier was nowhere to be seen. Small miracles.

“Rush! Do you hear him? He doesn’t care about me. He doesn’t care that he ignored me most of my life and do you know he has a daughter? Some uptight bitch that won’t even look at me.” Nan was still screaming.

I walked over to her and grabbed both her hands. “Take a couple deep breaths, Nan. You gotta calm down so we can all talk. You yelling isn’t gonna fix shit.”

She glared at me but did as I told her to. I waited until she’d taken two deep breaths before squeezing her hands. “Good. Now, go sit over there on that sofa and don’t talk. Let me talk. Okay?”

She frowned but nodded her head and walked over to the white leather sectional sofa that outlined two of the four walls in this room.  Once she was seated I turned back around to look at Kiro. He was taking another long swig from the rum. The man needed to stop drinking and eat something. You could see his ribs. His fetish with leather went beyond furniture. He wore it too. The leather pants he had on were hanging on his tattooed hipbones.

“Can’t believe you got her to shut up for a whole damn minute,” Kiro muttered and put the cigarette back to his lips.

-Excerpt from Natasha is a book junkie blog

There you have it all the Forever Too Far goodness! Im Super Excited as i LOVE the Fallen books! Is it June 10th yet?!

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We know, We know, where is the love? We have not been doing a very good job as blogging lately and I totally Blame my other half Josh! (it’s a collective effort) We have both gotten busy with life, but have not forgotten! If you follow our twitter or Facebook then you know I (Vonetta) mostly FB or twitter  daily and quite often  BUT I have been reading like krazy and you guys will be hit with mad crazy reviews, by made crazy i mean like 2 or 3.  BUT Sylvia Day released the first chapter of Entwined With You that comes out June 4th and I ate it up like a fat kid eats Nutella! If you haven’t read it, just click on the book and BAM, Gideon and Eva love. Look for my reviews on Sweet Evil(since I didn’t have this blog when i read it, I’m doing it) and Sweet Peril(currently reading) and I will have to light a fire under my other half to put up his blog soon as well. Until then Besties read and enjoy!

June 4, 2013

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