Aligned (Volumes 1-4) by Author Ella Miles

4 stars

Let me start by saying that I was unsure what I had stumbled upon; Volume 1 was free on amazon so I figured why not, it sounded intriguing.  Well after consuming Volume 1 in one sitting, I had to go ahead and buy the rest of the volumes in this pretty little packaged deal for a great price.  Needless to say, I devoured Volumes 2, 3 and 4 all night and early into the morning.  I think I had maybe 2 hours of sleep before it was time to get the kids ready for school. 

I would recommend this book to my friends and readers.  It seemed to have it all.  Suspense, drama, love and heartbreak.  I liked the characters.  I liked the way Author Ella Miles was able to bring them all together.  The banner between Alexa and Landon keep me on my toes to see what they would say to each other next.  Then throw some past into the mix and life for Alexa and Landon gets very tricky.  I continued to turn pages, I had to see what they would do next and if the past would become the future for Alexa and Landon?  Leaving them both heartbroken.  

Help Wanted (An on the Job Romance #1) by Author Allison B. Hanson

3 stars

This was a quick read for me.  If you are looking for a cute romance, this would be one to check out.  There are actually two romance stories in this book: but the main one is between Zane and Kenley.  

Zane is a successful business man but not good in the relationship department.  But when Kenley comes into his office for a job, his world is going to be turned upside.  Kenley recently unemployed needs this job.  She knows she can do the job but Zane seems to not want to hire her from just one look.  But he gives in and hires her.  

As their work relationship progress, Kenley finds ways to streamline the business but Zane is against them all at first.  He has a hardtime keeping her in the employee part of his mind.  She is what he has always dreamed of.  But can Zane put the past behind him and truly see Kenley for who she is?  Or will he continue to belittle her causing him to lose the best thing in his personal and professional life?

Wrecked by Author JB Salsbury

4 Star

Oh where to start.....I had heard lots of good things about Author JB Salsbury and her writing and after reading this, I can not wait to dive into more of her books.  

Wrecked was a story of over coming your past and facing your fears.  We get to see the characters in the book evolve into their true selves.  I enjoyed the banner between Sawyer and Aden.  The chemistry that was jumping off the pages was incredible.  And watching each of them learn about love and lost was very touching.  As they learn to handle the pull between them, they must both face fears of their own before they can move on.  Sometimes live has a way of showing you the right path even when it looks like it is a dead end.  

I would recommend this book to any of my reader friends.  It has it all.  Mystery.  Loss.  Learning to over come your past.  Facing your future.  And how deeply you would do anything for the ones that you love.  

Power & Possession (Reckless Book #1) by Author CC Gibbs

A copy of this book was provided via NetGalley for a honest review.

2 stars

This book just was not my cup of tea.  I could not connect with the characters or the storyline.  There was just too much of everything going on.  And the characters were just not likeable to me.

Rafe Contini was simple a wealthy asshole.  His treatment toward women was awful.  Of course being so wealthy I guess you can have your pick of ladies and throw them out after getting off.  Besides his looks and his monster dick, he was just not likeable at all.  His demands that he be in control was just over the top.  Especially when his women would just throw themselves at whatever he wanted yet he can not get enough of the spirited Nicole Parrish.

Nicole Parrish young college student on holiday with the rich and famous ends up at one of Rafe's parties.  Of course one look and Rafe is hooked.  Nicole was out for a good time and after hearing rumors of Rafe, she has no doubt he will deliver an amazing performance for the night.  But can you have instalove?  

Their banner back and forth had me skipping over it.  It was just too much.  Do this. No I will not.  Yes you will.  On and on.  Yet they both seemed to want to be in control.   Then the storyline has a twist and just too much going on.  

I will pickup another one of her books in the future to see if it was just this series that I had a hardtime getting into.  

Perfectly Lonely (Let Me In, Book 2) by Author Jessica Marin

4 stars

This is book 2 in the Let Me In series by Author Jessica Marin but you do not need to have read book 1 to know what is happening in the story.  Author Jessica Marin is able to provide enough back story that you will not be lost.  Although I would recommend that you download book 1 and enjoy this new author's stories.  I am looking forward to book 3 in this series.  And future books by the author.

Layla.  Oh Layla.  She was a hot mess but sexy as hell.  She has it all it seems but she is drowning in sorrow.  She must learn to love herself and let go of the past to be able to move toward the future.  But it is not always as easy as it seems.  Layla has her fall backs of booze and sex.  Lots of booze and sex.  But when she realizes she is spiraling out of control.  It is time to make some changes.  Can she do this and learn that sometimes even when life throws you on the ground, you are strong enough to get back up on your feet and live.

Chase.  He is handsome, sexy and seems to have it all but looks can be deceiving.  He is running from the past.  But he has never really wanted to face the past until he meets Layla.  And she makes him want more.  After just one night with her, she consumes him.  He plans to do whatever he can to make her fall in love with him.

As Layla and  Chase play the game of cat and mouse, one of them is going to have to give in to the chemistry that is between them.  But they are both have a past that needs to be faced before moving to the future.  Can they find the strength to deal with the past and find each other on the other side; ready to make a future together or will the past continue to haunt them? 

Before He Was A Secret (Starstruck Book #3) by Author Becky Wicks

A copy of this book was provided via NetGalley for a honest review.

3.5 stars

This is the 3rd book in the Starstruck series by Author Becky Wicks.  You do not need to have read the first two book to read this one.  There are characters from the other books but the author's writing allows you to still understand the story. 

Nashville the place all singers and songwriters of country music go to be discovered.  Although most do not find themselves living the dream there are few that actually do.  

Meet Stephanie.  She has moved to Nashville to find herself and dreams of sings and being a songwriter.  She has the voice for it and the talent behind her songwriting ability but can she let go of the past to see the future?

Conor has the sexy husky voice.  One night of singing with Stephanie and he knows she has what it takes to be a star.  He too has dreams of being a songwriter more so than a singer.  But when family obligations seems to weigh him down, will be do what his heart has been telling him or will his father's influence continue to cloud his judgment?

Then there is Travis.  He has the look of a superstar and the persona of one along with the voice but can he continue to be something that he is not?  Travis has been just coasting by with his musical career but when its time to show the world what he has, can he do it or will be fail in front of everyone?  

This was a sweet read about letting go of the past, looking toward the future no matter what it has in store for you and learning to do what is right no matter the cost.  And in the end, the truth is always the best choice.