Review: The One That Got Away

The One That Got Away by Rhianne Aile

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



I´ve let myself be influenced by bad reviews...and I was reading this book with misconceptions already. WRONG!!!!
And then I got a new kindle, and I left this book in my old one and just this weekend I was able to move the books...and BAM! I went to finish it forgetting about what I´ve read in the reviews and love it!!!
Weird how that happened.
Some of the things that are mentioned on those reviews are true, MCs take off clothes when they are supposedly already naked, get dress when they are already wearing pants, best friends that didn't know each other as best friends should and so on...which coming from DSP you think someone should have caught it; but alas they didn´t.
So, if you can get past that bad start, I almost put it down at 30%, then you´ll discover a sweet, romantic tale of two friends falling in love.
And the premise of the book might be silly, I´m talking about the migraine, followed by the accident causing these two to live together, but it serves a purpose.
These two needed to be under the same roof to be able to see and develop their feelings.




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Review: The Zero Knot

The Zero Knot by K.Z. Snow

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



"Because I lay with him...I´ve caught a glimpse of heaven. Or I understand what I need. Or I have the courage to be myself."

Two boys, Jess & Dylan, understanding feelings that have been with them for a long time. Finally acting on them. And Facing the consequences.
This book had a bit of a slow start, but it was all part of the story development.
For both Jess and Dylan, facing who they really are was a hard step to take. And they both have different experience when it actually happens.
They are faced with the decisions that we all face at young age, when we are trying to find our place in the world.
After many misunderstandings, they finally find a way to walk that road together. They trust each other.
I absolutely adored Red, Jess´s younger brother, and his Dad was great too.
But there was something about Red, his view of the situation that was life altering for Jess and Red manage, with his snarky comments, to make it lighter in a way, but not less important.
You´ll get to scene where Jess slaps Red so hard, he regrets it instantly, but that scene was so powerful, I cried for those brothers, their love & connection, so real, amazing.
I couldn´t put it down, I was up until 2am last night, I needed to see Jess & Dylan make it. And be happier, stronger and whole on the other side.




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Review: Wake Me Up Inside

Wake Me Up Inside by Cardeno C.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Cardeno did it again, another brilliant book I couldn´t put down.
When you write paranormal, there are so many things that can go wrong. If you don't do your homework properly you could end up with not a book about shifters but a book about humans who bark at the moon and turn into dogs!
You need research, and you need a background story, legends and a whole subculture to work around.
And that is exactly how Cardeno did it.
For Zev, the future Alpha and leader of the pack, was never about finding a mate it was about timing to let everyone know he found his mate when he was a little over 1 year old, and that said true mate was a boy name Jonah.
A lot of things had to happen before Zev can introduce Jonah as his mate. A long time spend apart from each other that only hurts them both every day.
Secrets, some that are kept to protect the ones they love. Some, that they didn´t even know existed.
And Zev and Jonah, GOD! they are hot together!!! this was like the sexiest thing I´ve read...and they didn´t have sex till after chapter 20 so...yes, amazing! the UST in this book is almost evil, not fair but it serves a purpose.
I can´t wait to read book II, Cardeno got me hooked again...




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NetGalley Wellness Challenge

So, I took the pledge and I am now taking part on Netgalley´s Wellnes Challenge

Review: Catalyst

Catalyst by S.L. Armstrong

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I normally, usually, read back to back.
The last time I had to take a break between books was with Into This River I Drown because it left me emotionally exhausted.
Here, again, I have to take a break because Catalyst was so beautiful, so powerful, so raw and real, my head is still spinning.
Full review will be up in HOF soon.
For now, all the feelings, all the stars for this one.
A must read for anyone who enjoys BDSM

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Review: Something Different

Something Different by S.A. Reid

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is exactly what I look for in a book, compelling characters, interesting conflicts, not overused cliches or uncalled drama.
Unsatisfied married man, just going through the motions of life, meets rent boy and develop feelings that are so strong and unknown for both of them took them by surprise.
None of them thought that they were still able to feel, to need, to love so much.
Sex, and I'm not just talking about the act, the approach to it was so different for both of them.
Were James found his power and control in his sexuality, Micheal was intrigued and insecure discovering his needs and finding pleasure in something that was so far out of his comfort zone.
I loved everything about this book, a definite favorite.



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Review: The F Words

The F Words by Anyta Sunday

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



A very powerful angsty read.
Once I got over the initial confusion (my fault for reading out of order!) I was able to enjoy Eric´s & Rory´s story.
Just like all the books in the series, there is one event that sets the MCs as enemies to begin with and follows their story into becoming lovers.
In Eric´s and Rory´s case is about self-discovery, forgiveness, grieve, and learn to let go and move on.
Eric was specially patient and sweet. Rory is all his stubbornness was shy and insecure, but finally was able to trust and ask for help.
Lovely, highly recommend it.



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