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Adam, Enough Said by Lynda LeeAnne- Review
Adam, Enough Said by Lynda LeeAnneMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mia and Adam have a tumultuous past. They share a history full of passion, pain, and betrayal. It has been 6 years since Mia and Adam were together, and now they are back in each other's lives due to less than desirable circumstances. They need to decide whether they can put their mistakes and misunderstandings in the past and move forward, or whether they are just too combustable when together.
Wow! There is some serious dysfunction going on here. There is a lot of passion between Adam and Mia, but also a lot of anger. Some of their problems were due to misunderstandings and poor communication, but others were due to Adam acting nasty out of anger. Adam is aware of what he did wrong, but a lot got mixed up in the years he was trying to dig himself out of his hole of despair. Mia has had a rough life from the get-go, and she can't seem to get a break. She wants a family more than anything, and wants that family to include Adam.
It is quite an adventure following them as they attempt to put the pieces of their hearts and relationship back together. As much as I was irritated at the way Adam always has to say the wrong thing before he can say the right thing, I was really hoping that they would be able to make it work. The crazy stuff is crazy, but there is no denying the fire and heat between Adam and Mia. This is the first book that I've read in this series, and I will be going back and reading the first two books in the series after my experience with this one. 3.5 stars (round up to 4)
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
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Tear You Apart by Megan Hart- Review
Tear You Apart by Megan HartMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
"You never know how thirsty you are until someone offers you something to drink". That quote is said early on in the book and pretty much sets the tone for the whole story. Elizabeth doesn't plan to be unfaithful. However, in real life opportunity and choices are very complex. Sometimes a feeling or experience can bring attention to a void, and that is exactly what happens to Elizabeth. As she considers what has become of her marriage of 22 years, it is difficult for her to determine exactly how or when things turned into what they are now. She knows that she hasn't been entirely happy, but in the light of re-awakened feelings and new possibilities she begins to evaluate everything. It is difficult to say if things could have turned out differently had she made different choices, but we only get one chance to see a course of events through based on our choices.
Megan Hart's books always feel like real life to me. She writes in a way that expresses just how wonderful and terrible and awkward the human condition is. Her characters are good and bad just like every person is good and bad. This book has a lot to relate to even if we ourselves might not make the same choices as the characters. It's often easy for us to look at the conflicts of others and make quick and easy judgements about what they should do. Hart makes that very difficult to do and it is one of the reasons I love her writing. She takes away the easy choice, and leaves us with all the complexities and challenges that make up the interactions we have with others and the way we live our lives. Hart makes us consider priorities and what really weighs the most when considering a life. We really see how sex can disconnect people as much as it can connect them. Elizabeth's physical existence is different in many ways due to her synesthesia. Experiencing that condition with the character brought a vividness to everything, and added a lot to the story.
I love to experience a variety of emotions while reading a book, and so far that has happened to me with many of Hart's books. Even though some of the feelings are difficult or uncomfortable, they are intense and they feel authentic. I will absolutely continue reading works by this author. Each time I pick up a book of hers, it makes me want to re-read one of her previous works that I've enjoyed. There is a feel and weight to her words that it unique to her and provides a wonderful reading experience. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for some substance with their erotic romance.
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Heaven Sent (Rebel Walking #2) by Hilary Storm- Blog Tour and Review
Heaven Sent Synopsis
The Rebel Walking Series continues with Taron and Ivy's story, Heaven Sent. The explosive chemistry that these two share ignites a relationship of epic proportions.
He has been dubbed 'the panty stealer', but Taron Walker has his eyes set on the beautiful, full of life, Ivy Adams. Ivy doesn't usually put up with the player type, yet there is something about Taron that has her intrigued. Taron must leave to go on tour with Rebel Walking and Ivy will be left to face serious struggles on her own. Will she reach out to Taron for help, or will she push him away? Can these two find happiness in each other's arms, or will they tear each other's world apart?
My Review:
Heaven Sent by Hilary StormMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Heaven Sentpicks up right where In a Heartbeatleaves us, only now we get Ivy and Taron's story and perspectives. Ivy wants Taron something fierce, but she isn't about to share and she knows that Taron is not a one-woman man. Taron makes it clear to Ivy that he wants her too, and as the sexual tension between them rises, he considers giving up the extra women for a chance to be with Ivy.
As Taron and Ivy give in to the intense physical chemistry between them, they find they are incredibly compatible with one another. Ivy doesn't want to do anything that will keep Taron from fulfilling his potential as a rock star, and Taron starts struggling to imagine a life without Ivy in it.
I liked this book even more than the first in the series. Ivy and Taron are both head-strong and feisty characters. I enjoyed them so much, and was glad to see that they didn't have to change to be together. They appreciate the qualities that they were originally attracted to in the other, and after they get together neither expects the other to change. I read a lot of books about the wild guy who is suddenly tame when he falls in love. Neither Taron or Ivy are tame, and falling in love doesn't change that. They are who they are, and their chemistry is fantastic.
There is some pretty heavy subject matter in this one, and I think it is handled well. I look forward to reading the next in this series.
Author BIO
Hilary Storm lives with her high school sweetheart and three children in Enid, Oklahoma. She drives her husband crazy talking about book characters everyday like they are real people. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with an MBA in Accounting and has a full time job as an accountant. Her passions include being a mom, writing, reading, photography, music, mocha coffee, and spending time with friends and family. She is the author of the Amazon Best Selling 'Rebel Walking' series. Book one: 'In a Heartbeat' was released June 2013, Book two: 'Heaven Sent' was just released in September 2013.
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