Rush By Maya Banks

           
             
 This book is intended for Mature Readers!  I'm just going to throw that out first thing.  This is the first time I have ever read anything by Maya Banks but I can assure you it WILL NOT be the last!  I loved her writing style so much.  The minute I picked it up it was a struggle to go to bed every night because I didn't want to put it down.  This book was amazing and I can't wait for the other two to come back out.  I can say that I have now added a new favorite author to my ever growing list of favorite authors.  If you haven't read her books like me and are alittle nervous like I was. I promise you that you have nothing to be nervous about.  She has a wonderful writing style and I couldn't have been happier.  The only thing I was mad about was that I waited so long to read the book since I've had it since it came out! 

Gabe is a highly motivated, highly successful man.  He and his two best friends worked hard to get where they are at the top but not without downfalls along the way.  For Gabe, one of those downfalls is women and love.  After being burned once by his now ex-wife, he refuses to put his heart out there... so everything is like a business deal... contract and all.  The only problem is he wants Mia.  He's lusted after her since she was younger.  The only problem is she is his best friends little sister.  He just can't wait any longer and he's willing to risk his friendship and business realationship to have Mia.  I loved Gabe, he was a wonderful character and he just draws you in.  He's upfront about what he wants and doesn't plan on changing... or does he? 

Mia, is Jace's little sister.  She's down to earth and has been "protected" by Jace her whole life but expecially since their parents where killed in a accident when she was younger.  He stepped up and became the rolls of mother, father, and big brother.  Mia already feels like Jace takes care of her so much... paid for her schooling, bought her apartment, etc.  So she doesn't like asking for things even though she knows he would get anything she asked for.  She works at alittle pastry shop and trys to live off that little bit of money so she doesn't have to ask her brother for anything more than she has too.  Her secret though is she has lusted after her brothers best friend, Gabe, since she was 16.  Now she's 24, her lust has gotten even stronger.  So when Gabe makes a propisition, it's one she just can't refuse even if there is the small minor detail of a contract involved.  Mia knows that Gabe doesn't fall in love but that doesn't stop her from hoping she's different. 

This is a must read!!!  I try not and write spoilers in my reviews because I can't stand to read a spoiler if I haven't read a book.  I like to be surprised each time I turn the page and this book kept me there the entire time.  You won't be sorry that you read this book.  Hope you enjoy as much as I did.  If you have already read it leave a comment on what you though as well.  If you haven't and want to ask a question about the book leave a comment and I will be more than happy to try and answer it for you.  Happy FRIDAY everyone! 

How It Rolls (A Love and Skate Novel) By Lila Felix

Despite the odds, Reed Wolfe is making it, by the skin of her teeth. Her dreams and aspirations will have to wait until she can get on her feet. Because right now she’s homeless and churning on a downward spiral.

Falcon Black is existing. Not living, not thriving, just jutting along a path. When he finds Reed, he can’t resist the urge to help her, lighten her load. But Falcon tends to go overboard, over the line, crossing boundaries he never thought he would and risking her trust in the process.

Can she accept his love or will it end up smothering her?

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Where do I begin... hmm... Yes, I know!  I love Falcon Black!  I didn't think I could love him more than I did Owen (his big brother) but I totally fell for him!  He is just beyond sweet and I could have ate him up!  I couldn't put his book down to save my life.  I never thought I would fall for the punk type but I'd take me a Falcon in a heartbeat!  Okay, okay, enough of me going on and on about my book crush on Falcon, now lets get to the good stuff... Falcon and Reed and their story!!

Falcon seems to almost fall for Reed almost as soon as he meets her.  All he wants to do is constantly take care of her.  He finds out her situation and yet doesn't say anything that would hurt her pride.  He finds ways around taking care of her without her knowing he's "taking" care of her so to speak.  There were parts of this book that made me want to cry!  And I didn't even cry during Titanic... because I'm just so hardcore like that... yea we'll go with that :~) HAHA!!  

Reed has been thrown one hard ball after another and doesn't know what to expect with Falcon except that she doesn't want to stop seeing him but at the same time she's not ready to admitt all of her secrets to him either.... her being homeless (she has her pride after all), and she's scared it will make him turn away from her.  She falls for Falcon but of course after the life she has been given she's not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing but tries the best she knows how. 

Seriously, I love them both!!  I can't wait till the Third book comes out about Maddox!!  Plus, I'll have more of my fix of Nellie & Owen and Reed & Falcon. 

Lila Felix is awesome!  I love her writing style and she hasn't wrote a book yet that I didn't enjoy and want to re-read!  This book is a must read and it won't disappoint but before you read this one make sure you pick up "Love and Skate" first.  Again, you won't be sorry!    

Happy Valentine's Day! And Review of "If You Stay" By Courtney Cole

So today is Valentine's Day!  I hope everyone has a wonderful day and if you're looking for a book to read I'm advising you to go out and get "If You Stay" by Courtney Cole.  This book is beyond extraordinary!  I was even mad that I got sick for 2 days and was to sick to even read!  I didn't want to put it down. This book was nothing like I expected and has easily become one of my favorites.

 

Pax is a character that you just can't help but fall in love with him almost from the very start. He's a bad boy who has issues that even he doesn't seem to understand.  He doesn't think he deserves to have Mila's love and that she's too good for him.  Even though he thinks this he still can't seem to just walk away from her.

Mila is your typical good girl.  She has trust issues and it takes Pax to get her past them.  I couldn't help but love Mila.  She is so strong.  And the entire time I read this book I couldn't help but think the saying by William Shakespear applied to her... "Though she be tiny, She be fierce".  It took a strong mind and heart to do some of the things she did during this book (I won't say bc I don't want to spoil it for anybody who hasn't read this book).

I liked that this book isn't your typical love story.  You know where they are perfect at first, then have a silly/big misunderstanding and break up for a while (not that I don't like those books because lord knows I do but I did like the change up this time), and then get back together.  This didn't follow that outline, it carried a more real life feel and I thoroughly enjoyed the change up.  I can't wait till the second book comes out in this series.  I'll be ready to know more about Pax and Mila but also to get to know Mila's sister Madison better.  Again, if you haven't read this book you are missing out.  Perfect valentine's present to yourself... and depending on your date... you might find it more entertaining!  :)

Courtney Cole is a amazing author.  Her writing style is just phenomenal.  She draws you in from the very beginning and makes you not want to put the book down and wish that it never ends.  I have read almost everything she has wrote and haven't been disappointed yet.  I don't think any of you will be either.  If you haven't read any of her books check out her webpage.... http://courtneycolewrites.com/ or look her up on Facebook. 

So have any of ya'll read this book yet?  If so what did ya'll think? 

DON'T FORGET ONCE I GET 25 FOLLOWERS I'LL BE GIVING AWAY A $25.00 AMAZON GIFT CARD!!! 

A GIVE AWAY!!!!

Ok, so I'm finally back and able to blog again!  Been having computer issues but have now been takin care of... FINALLY!  Was going crazy there for a bit!  So I have decided since I've been horrible lately with being able to log on even on my work computer (been swamped) that I'm going to do a give away!!  Anyone interested???  To enter for it you have to follow my blog!  :)  Not so hard right?  When I have 25 followers I'll give away a $25.00 amazon gift card to one of my followers!  If I reach 50 I'll do a drawing for a $50.00 gift card, but lets start with getting 25 follors! 

                            

So what do ya'll thinik?  Want to try and win?  Let's have some fun because I love give aways!  And I'm hoping to do many more!  Thanks!!

Ashley

PICK A PAGE TUESDAY

The rules are easy.  Pick up whatever book you are reading. Flip through and pick any page and tell me the book name and give me a teaser!  Have fun!  I know I will!

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      My book I'm just now picking up is Wanting More by Jennifer Foor!

And now here is my teaser for y'all....

"You promised you wouldn't touch me." Tears filled her eyes.

I wiped them away with my fingers. "I lied."  My lips pressed against Amy's.  Just like my stolen kisses before, I pulled away before she could reciprocate.  I cupped her face in my hands and waited for her to push me away.  After a few seconds I kissed her again.  "Do you want me to stop?"

Her eyes were still closed from our kiss.  I looked down at her puffy lips and couldn't wait to feel them again.  This woman needed to be consumed.  She needed to know that she was sexy as hell and desired, and I wanted to the guy to show her.

When she didn't reply, I brushed my mouth against hers.  "Tell me you want me to stop, Blaze."

I could feel her increased breathing as she spoke.  "I don't!"

That's Conner and Amy!!  I can already tell this book is going to be just as good as the other ones if not better!!  Hurry up and pick it up, it came out for kindle yesterday!!  I'll do a full review on it as soon as I finish it!!  Thanks and have fun with Pick a Page Tuesday!  I know I can't wait to read what all y'all pick!

Hopeless by Colleen Hoover

 

Sometimes discovering the truth can leave you more hopeless than believing the lies...

That's what Sky realizes after she meets Dean Holder. A guy with a reputation that rivals her own and an uncanny ability to invoke feelings in her she's never had before. He terrifies her and captivates her all in the span of one encounter, and something about the way he makes her feel sparks buried memories from a past she wishes could just stay buried.

Sky struggles to keep him at a distance knowing he's nothing but trouble, but Holder insists on learning everything about her. After finally caving to his unwavering pursuit, Sky soon finds that Holder isn't at all who he's been claiming to be. When the secrets he's been keeping are finally revealed, every single facet of Sky's life will change forever.

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Um, wow! This is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of this book.  I couldn't put it down. I cried, laughed, and did alittle of both at the same time while reading this book.  I have to say that this is one of the most intense books I have read in a very long time and I suggest if you haven't read it yet, that you need to move it to the top of your book list like NOW! Where do I even begin.  I just never saw the direction this book was going until near the end.  Usually I can read something and be like I know how this is going to go... but this book wasn't like that.  Sky is such a strong character and I love her to death!  She never seems to give up even when everything seems to crash down on her she picks herself back up and keeps facing the problem.  All I can say about Holder is can I have one?  But seriously, his character is also so strong and intense.  You don't get his POV in the book but it's never hard to figure out what he's thinking or going to do because Colleen Hoover is just that good of a writer and makes you feel like the characters are real and it's a scene playing out in front of you or something.  This book was so well written that I didn't even find a written error while reading it... and that's rare.  I usually always find some small mistake (nothing major just small words mispelled or something like that) but with this book I didn't find any and it made it even easier to get lost in the pages.  I give this book 5 stars ***** even though it deserves so much more.  I bought it on my kindle but I've already ordered it for my bookshelf as well because it will be picked up time and time again.  It will also be one that I don't loan out to friends :).... it might be gifts but they won't be reading or messing up mine!  Fair warning though, you should at least be 17+ for this book not just because of the sexual content but because of abuse content.  It's for mature readers for sure.  Either way if you haven't read this yet don't wait any longer because you are missing out!  It just became one of my all time favorites.

The Mitchell Family Series (books 1 - 4.5) by Jennifer Foor

  
Normally I write first whats on the back of the book and then add what I thought about the book, but since I'm reviewing all five books in one blog I'm changing it just alittle.  These books have easliy become some of my favorite reads and you can be sure I will be picking them up again and again.  The characters really draw me into their stories. 

Letting Go:
The first book (Letting Go) is about Colt and Van and their story and what they go through to be together.  The way they fight what they feel so they don't hurt Ty (Van's boyfriend and Colt's cousin) almost made me cry!  The entire time I was like "NO YOU IDIOTS SPEAK UP!!".  When Ty finds out, and Colt and Van finally do speak up. Colt is willing to risk his close friendship with his cousin so he can have Van because to him she's the one.  Van is willing to risk even more public ridicule and her best friend for Colt.  It was wonderfully written and pulled me in from the very first page!  I give it 5 stars *****!  I loved Colt and he easily became my favorite character (with Ty coming in at a close second once he started to behave himself at the end of the book).


                                                            Folding Hearts:
The second book is Ty and Miranda and Bella's story.  At the end of book one Miranda goes into labor and Van and Ty help her deliver Bella in the backseat of Van's car.  Miranda has always had a thing for bad boys and seems to always pick the worst ones.  With Tucker it is no different.  The felt like her having their child would change his ways.  When she realizes it's not going to happen and he threatens her and Bella.  Her family send them to Ty's family farm in a different state to keep them safe.  Ty watched Bella be born and has felt connected to her ever since.  He video chats with her, and carries all of her pictures in his wallet.  He's grown up and not as interested in only getting laid.  He wants what he can't and shouldn't... Miranda!  When she shows up at his door unexpectedly, his life feels complete in a matter of days.  He realizes he'll do anything to keep Miranda and Bella safe and with him.  They become a family in what feels like no time, whether the rest of their families like it or not.  This book wasn't my favorite but that's because Van in this book seemed bitchy until the end and it's explained....Thankfully!!  I do give this book 4.5 stars ****+.  I really enjoyed this book and the only parts I didn't like was the Van's bitchiness and what seemed like jealousy on her part.  The rest of the book was a fantastic read.


Raging Love:
This book is back to Colt and Van.  They are trying to get all the arrangements done so they can get married and live their happily ever after.  After certain troubles, Colt goes above and beyond and is certainly very close to being the perfect about to be husband!!  Their honeymoon is funny since Ty and Miranda come along too.  You know with Ty everything is a competition!  Colt and Van are trying to have a baby and when they finally do get pregnant you would think life wouldn't throw them a hardball but Tucker reappears in their lifes and changes things for them in the worst kind of way.  Once everything seems to settle down again... things begin to look up and the book ends on a happy note because I'm pretty sure I would have thrown a hissy fit otherwise!  Giving this book 5 stars ***** because as with all the others it was wonderfully written and kept me drawn in the story to where I couldn't put the book down.  Poor customers are work who interupted me, either by calling or walking in... I'm sure I wasn't very nice! 


Risking Fate:
This book goes back to Ty and Miranda.  They are trying to get pregnant again and when they do they get a BIG surprise!  On a visit back to Kentucky, they make a pit stop for food and restroom breaks when they run into Tucker's mother.  She soon has them served with papers stating she wants to be apart of Bella's life.  Ty is heartbroken and will do anything to keep his daughter only with him and their family and keep her away from that evil woman.  He has to ask for help from a person he wishes he never had to see again.  Choices are made and what felt like the right ones ended up being the wrong ones.  Then the worst happens.  After all they've been through though, they fight all odds and manage to continue to be a family even though a blast from Ty's past wants revenge and to sabotage his happily ever after with Miranda and Bella.  This book I also give 5 stars ***** because I just loved it!  It was again beautifully written and the characters drew you into their story and I loved every minute of it!


Wrapping Up:
This book is a short story about Thanksgiving being hosted by Colt and Van and a short story about Christmas being hosted by Ty and Miranda.  I think I laughed the entire time over the antics of all of them.  I give this book 5 stars ***** for keeping me in tears from laughing so hard and just being good and yummy!!  








I recommend these books and feel like it is for mature readers but I would say 17+.  

I also can't wait for the 5th book to come out!  It is about Conner (and we all love Conner)!!