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Open Mind by Morningstar Ashley, Luna David
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Stacked by Linden Bell
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am so torn. On one hand I absolutely adore Swayer and Preston but on the other Fitz is a jem.
I get the whole, I have been in love with my best friend forever and the best friend being oblivious to it all. And the the best friend finally realises hey I love you to. But that leaves Fitz out cold. I mean if I didn't love Fitz so much I would have cared at all, but man that man is a puppy and a half.
But what can a girl do, expect smile, laugh and gush because dammit Linden Bell knows how to push your buttons and make you fall head over heels in love with the characters in all of the books written.
*****Big spoiler*****
When Sawyer and Fitz break up I wanted Fitz to get more angry and actually I would have been okey with him decking Sawyer. Because what he did is not okey. Like Fitz asked and Sawyer skirted the truth and said nahh we don't have feelings for eachother. Luckily Sawyers love for Preston made my cold bitchy heart melt again. But dammit they make it hard.
I prey to God that we will get an Fitz focused book... I don't need it now but sometime in the future pretty please with an cherry on top.
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I get the whole, I have been in love with my best friend forever and the best friend being oblivious to it all. And the the best friend finally realises hey I love you to. But that leaves Fitz out cold. I mean if I didn't love Fitz so much I would have cared at all, but man that man is a puppy and a half.
But what can a girl do, expect smile, laugh and gush because dammit Linden Bell knows how to push your buttons and make you fall head over heels in love with the characters in all of the books written.
*****Big spoiler*****
When Sawyer and Fitz break up I wanted Fitz to get more angry and actually I would have been okey with him decking Sawyer. Because what he did is not okey. Like Fitz asked and Sawyer skirted the truth and said nahh we don't have feelings for eachother. Luckily Sawyers love for Preston made my cold bitchy heart melt again. But dammit they make it hard.
I prey to God that we will get an Fitz focused book... I don't need it now but sometime in the future pretty please with an cherry on top.
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Ripped by Linden Bell
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don't know why I have waited to start reading this part of Linden Bells book world?!? I mean I read Sebastian and Bellamy ages ago and read Ripped's prequel It's all you not.long ago. And I loved them all, so why did I wait?!? beats me but I was not disappointed.
I think I smiled, gushed or squeaked 95% of the time reading this. The other 5% was me being p*ssed at the cheating cheater and some parental figures that need a quick check.
Donnie the spin instructor 😏 is grieving the loss of his husband but one night changes it all. That same night, after a spin class at Mars Fitness, Connor comes home to his boyfriend and best friend doing things they should not do togheter. Heartbroken he ends up back at Mars Fitness and in the helping hands of Donnie and the rest as they say is history.
This was a quick but enjoyable read. And I just fall more and more in love with this universe that Linden Bell has created. The jock/nerd pairings are more adorable then I thought and having Mars Fitness being the center of the story makes sense and also makes for some smexy happenings.
I think I smiled, gushed or squeaked 95% of the time reading this. The other 5% was me being p*ssed at the cheating cheater and some parental figures that need a quick check.
Donnie the spin instructor 😏 is grieving the loss of his husband but one night changes it all. That same night, after a spin class at Mars Fitness, Connor comes home to his boyfriend and best friend doing things they should not do togheter. Heartbroken he ends up back at Mars Fitness and in the helping hands of Donnie and the rest as they say is history.
This was a quick but enjoyable read. And I just fall more and more in love with this universe that Linden Bell has created. The jock/nerd pairings are more adorable then I thought and having Mars Fitness being the center of the story makes sense and also makes for some smexy happenings.
King Hunt by Layla Reyne
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Yay! I am both happy and sad that it is over. Happy to finally have an answer to the question how did they do it!?! But sad that the story is over. Well nearly over there is an novella that I can read also. And then there are all the other characters books.
I enjoyed the fast pace and intricate storyline. It was definitely a chess game that you didn't know the winner of.
I enjoyed the fast pace and intricate storyline. It was definitely a chess game that you didn't know the winner of.
Bad Bishop by Layla Reyne
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
OMG I was on the edge of my seat from page one. The story is twisting and turning and you feel like you can't trust anyone. The spice and heat is there between Levi and Marsh but also that connection that they keep building.
I am not a chess player but the way Layla weave the game into the books is intresting and makes it all more suspenseful.
I can't wait to start the last book and get to the bottom of the mystery on who did what.
I am not a chess player but the way Layla weave the game into the books is intresting and makes it all more suspenseful.
I can't wait to start the last book and get to the bottom of the mystery on who did what.
Dead Draw by Layla Reyne
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I didn't realise that this book was the fisrt part of an trilogy with the same MC's. But let me tell you how happy that made me because that means I get more of Marsh and Levi.
Marsh and Levi are both FBi agents in diffrent parts of the beurau and some trouble brings them togheter. This book is SLOW SLOW burn but i didn't care because the bigger plot with the cases they are working on and the suspense they bring is amazing. The fact that Marsh has the brilliant idea of him and Levi getting married to help solve the cases is just chef's kiss because who dosen't love marriage of conveniance and forced proximity in the storys they read.
I had to get the rest of the books and i know what my sunday will be about. Snarky husbands, a funny stepson, FBI cases and so much suspense and heat.
Marsh and Levi are both FBi agents in diffrent parts of the beurau and some trouble brings them togheter. This book is SLOW SLOW burn but i didn't care because the bigger plot with the cases they are working on and the suspense they bring is amazing. The fact that Marsh has the brilliant idea of him and Levi getting married to help solve the cases is just chef's kiss because who dosen't love marriage of conveniance and forced proximity in the storys they read.
I had to get the rest of the books and i know what my sunday will be about. Snarky husbands, a funny stepson, FBI cases and so much suspense and heat.
12 Toys of Christmas by Linden Bell
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is definitely a snack and Christmas came early for sure.
We meet all our favorites from The Camboy Network and some new faces appear. This is a fast read with heat and some funny and adorable moments.
I would say you can read it as a standalone but reading Sebastian and Bellamy first will give you so much backstory and nuances.
Can't wait to fully meet Angel and Rhys in the next book.
We meet all our favorites from The Camboy Network and some new faces appear. This is a fast read with heat and some funny and adorable moments.
I would say you can read it as a standalone but reading Sebastian and Bellamy first will give you so much backstory and nuances.
Can't wait to fully meet Angel and Rhys in the next book.
Their Wicked Ways by Willow Dixon
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I have waited and waited for this book and it did not disappoint.
This is the 6th and last book in the Crimson Club series and I am sad but also happy at the same time. We may close the door to the Crimson Club but as with most if not all of Willow Dixons book series they are interconnected. And the next one looks promising because then we will get Jesse's story.
In this book we get Jett's story and it starts of HOT. When he decides to go out clubbing and meeting Ezra and Wes, a couple that sometimes take in thirds for a hot night in the sheets. What these three didn't expect was come Monday morning Ezra and Wes show up at Jett's workplace. Since they are the new hires on Quinns construction team. Let's just say it goes a bit downhill.
But the connection and pull is there and it doesn't take long before they are at it again but can they make it work being three of them?
I just adore this world and I adore all of the characters. This book is making me want to go back and read them all again but this time one after the other to get the full experience again.
To you that haven't started Crimson Club, what are you waiting for? I promise you, you will not regret it.
This is the 6th and last book in the Crimson Club series and I am sad but also happy at the same time. We may close the door to the Crimson Club but as with most if not all of Willow Dixons book series they are interconnected. And the next one looks promising because then we will get Jesse's story.
In this book we get Jett's story and it starts of HOT. When he decides to go out clubbing and meeting Ezra and Wes, a couple that sometimes take in thirds for a hot night in the sheets. What these three didn't expect was come Monday morning Ezra and Wes show up at Jett's workplace. Since they are the new hires on Quinns construction team. Let's just say it goes a bit downhill.
But the connection and pull is there and it doesn't take long before they are at it again but can they make it work being three of them?
I just adore this world and I adore all of the characters. This book is making me want to go back and read them all again but this time one after the other to get the full experience again.
To you that haven't started Crimson Club, what are you waiting for? I promise you, you will not regret it.
Commanding Royal by Elouise East
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the 7th Book in the Club Royal series
We are finally on the home stretch and this book did not disapoint. In this book the main characters are King Andrew, Kendal and Kean. We will follow their way to happiness and love. We will also get the conclusion for the over all plot that has been with us since the first book.
I was on the edge of my seat and I just wanted to know how it all would conclude. And it was an satisfactory ending.
This series was a nice read and you couldn't stop after just one or two books, I had to read them all.
The s*x scenes are not that explicit but they still give all the spice that you need.
I recommend the series wholeheartedly.
We are finally on the home stretch and this book did not disapoint. In this book the main characters are King Andrew, Kendal and Kean. We will follow their way to happiness and love. We will also get the conclusion for the over all plot that has been with us since the first book.
I was on the edge of my seat and I just wanted to know how it all would conclude. And it was an satisfactory ending.
This series was a nice read and you couldn't stop after just one or two books, I had to read them all.
The s*x scenes are not that explicit but they still give all the spice that you need.
I recommend the series wholeheartedly.
Awakened Royal by Elouise East
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is book 6th in the Club Royal series
OMG OMG OMG
F*cking finally, Fredrick and Damon get their butts togehter and what a way they do it.
This book is heavy in the suspense and i seriuosly want to hit someone if they can't find a way to stop the bad guys.
In this book we also enter a part of the BDSM world I am not so familiar with, Medical Play.
I love that we throughout these books gets chapters from other people then the main character POV. It gives it a dimansion and it also gives us a way to check in and see that they are doing okey.
OMG OMG OMG
F*cking finally, Fredrick and Damon get their butts togehter and what a way they do it.
This book is heavy in the suspense and i seriuosly want to hit someone if they can't find a way to stop the bad guys.
In this book we also enter a part of the BDSM world I am not so familiar with, Medical Play.
I love that we throughout these books gets chapters from other people then the main character POV. It gives it a dimansion and it also gives us a way to check in and see that they are doing okey.