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The Biker Next Door Part 1 by Jesse Fuchs
Consent? It is a real thing! Then to play it off as the kid loved it after being gang banged. No! 0 stars!
Accidentally All of Me Book 1 by Ali Parker
3.0
The premise and story were cute, but the writing was weak. What I didn't like: The writing-It was redundant repeating the same things over and over very close together. This made it seem like the reader was too stupid to put two and two together. Additionally, continuity suffers a lot in this book. One example of this is in one chapter Winnie, Harry's niece is 9 yo and a few chapters later she is said to be 10 yo. We get small unimportant details almost to a fault in this book, so it would have been strange if Winnie had a birthday and it was never mentioned. There is very little showing in this book, it is all telling, which I guess is fine, but I think there would be more investment in the characters if we were shown and immersed in their narratives instead of talked to death through them.
What I liked: The story premise and the characters really saved this. Some much needed editing could have made this super enjoyable. Storyline/Characters is a 3.5 and writing is a generous 2. I am going to pick up book 2 because I’m interested to see how the writing grows, but also because I want that cute story where two people can find and love each other in all the randomness of the world.
Final thoughts: From a technical aspect I don't understand how this book has an overall rating of 4 stars the writing is just lacking, not bad mind you, just not polished or edited well. From a character and story aspect the book is a strong 3.5 but that is based on the hopes that book 2 will give us more showing less telling.
What I liked: The story premise and the characters really saved this. Some much needed editing could have made this super enjoyable. Storyline/Characters is a 3.5 and writing is a generous 2. I am going to pick up book 2 because I’m interested to see how the writing grows, but also because I want that cute story where two people can find and love each other in all the randomness of the world.
Final thoughts: From a technical aspect I don't understand how this book has an overall rating of 4 stars the writing is just lacking, not bad mind you, just not polished or edited well. From a character and story aspect the book is a strong 3.5 but that is based on the hopes that book 2 will give us more showing less telling.
This Time Around by Aimee Nicole Walker
4.0
Unscripted Love (Road to Blissville #1) 5 stars
Someone to Call My Own (Road to Blissville #2) 5 stars
Nobody's Prince Charming (Road to Blissville #3) 5 stars
This Time Around (Road to Blissville #4) 4.25 stars
Smoke in the Mirror (Road to Blissville #5) 5 stars
Inside Out (Road to Blissville #6) 4.25 stars
Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7) 4.50 stars
The Road to Blissville series is downright amazing in its delivery of humor, heartache, and love. I am reviewing these books as one because each story is woven with each of the others in an intricate and fascinating way that I just loved. This allowed for the reader to continue seeing and hearing from the characters you grow to love within the Blissville community. These books challenge perceptions, preconceived ideas, personal demons, and society.
From our soft and fluffy cupcakes to our broody alpha’s, the men of Blissville sizzle in all right places and have you clutching your chest or pearls going “aaaahhhh” in every other place. The humor is to the bone funny. I can say I have never laughed out loud so much, so hard, or so often in any of the books I have ever read.
I think the standout through all the stories is the community of friends and family that rally around and support each other. Are there some hard moments and topics discussed? Yes. Homophobia is challenged throughout by both the LGBTQ+ and the heterosexual community. Highlighting not just tolerance but acceptance. In one volume, in particular, This Time Around(Road to Blissville #4), Milo’s grandfather, who loves him dearly, explains that while he was raised to believe one thing about being gay like his grandson, he knows that it was wrong and admits that he has to fight his own battle against what he grew up being taught and what he believes to be true today. I think that is a brilliant addition to highlight, showing that history does not need to define the future and that our perceptions and beliefs can be challenged and changed by the information and facts that speak to the most human parts of who we are. The parts that make us the same, like love.
Were there some issues with the series? Sure, but at their core, each one of these books was solid and well-written. I was not the biggest fan of some of the more bull hoof stopping alpha moments. Still, it was well-balanced, I think, by the softer, more intimate conversations and interactions. This series was a fun ride, and I think a positive representation of our LGBTQ+ community.
Seriously, love the humor, heart, and heat of the Blissville men!
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Someone to Call My Own (Road to Blissville #2) 5 stars
Nobody's Prince Charming (Road to Blissville #3) 5 stars
This Time Around (Road to Blissville #4) 4.25 stars
Smoke in the Mirror (Road to Blissville #5) 5 stars
Inside Out (Road to Blissville #6) 4.25 stars
Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7) 4.50 stars
The Road to Blissville series is downright amazing in its delivery of humor, heartache, and love. I am reviewing these books as one because each story is woven with each of the others in an intricate and fascinating way that I just loved. This allowed for the reader to continue seeing and hearing from the characters you grow to love within the Blissville community. These books challenge perceptions, preconceived ideas, personal demons, and society.
From our soft and fluffy cupcakes to our broody alpha’s, the men of Blissville sizzle in all right places and have you clutching your chest or pearls going “aaaahhhh” in every other place. The humor is to the bone funny. I can say I have never laughed out loud so much, so hard, or so often in any of the books I have ever read.
I think the standout through all the stories is the community of friends and family that rally around and support each other. Are there some hard moments and topics discussed? Yes. Homophobia is challenged throughout by both the LGBTQ+ and the heterosexual community. Highlighting not just tolerance but acceptance. In one volume, in particular, This Time Around(Road to Blissville #4), Milo’s grandfather, who loves him dearly, explains that while he was raised to believe one thing about being gay like his grandson, he knows that it was wrong and admits that he has to fight his own battle against what he grew up being taught and what he believes to be true today. I think that is a brilliant addition to highlight, showing that history does not need to define the future and that our perceptions and beliefs can be challenged and changed by the information and facts that speak to the most human parts of who we are. The parts that make us the same, like love.
Were there some issues with the series? Sure, but at their core, each one of these books was solid and well-written. I was not the biggest fan of some of the more bull hoof stopping alpha moments. Still, it was well-balanced, I think, by the softer, more intimate conversations and interactions. This series was a fun ride, and I think a positive representation of our LGBTQ+ community.
Seriously, love the humor, heart, and heat of the Blissville men!
For more reviews and content please visit my website and blog at https://www.shannonboote.com/blog