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BOOK REVIEW: How to Cowboy (Creedence Horse Rescue #3) by Jennie Marts

December 20, 2021 / Jen / 6 Comments

How to Cowboy (Creedence Horse Rescue #3)
by Jennie Marts
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Synopsis:
How do you heal a broken heart?

After one injury too many, Cade Callahan gave up the rodeo for a simpler life working at his cousin's horse rescue ranch. But his life turns upside down when his estranged daughter is placed in his custody after a tragic car accident. Wanting nothing to do with her father, thirteen-year-old Allie struggles to adjust to her new life.

Newly single and living out of her mother's basement, physical therapist Nora Fisher doesn't think twice about taking a job as a traveling therapist for Cade's daughter. The trouble is, she doesn't know anything about horses, or hunky cowboys. Now both in way over their heads, can Cade and Nora find a way to help Allie, and trust in the attraction building between them?

Review:

How to Cowboy was an emotional, heartwarming tale that romance lovers will fall hard for! With a romance story I was rooting for, a child who captured my heart and animals I adored, this story was such a huge win! I couldn’t stop smiling, even with all of the emotion packed into the pages. And the tears falling at times. So if you’re a fan of adult romance, then you definitely need this book in your life!

“You okay?” Nora whispered.
Her heart tore in two as he blinked back tears. But then he slowly nodded. She wanted to go to them, to take both of them into her arms and tell them everything would be okay. But it wouldn’t be okay. Not for Allie. Not for a very long time.

Cade hadn’t spent much time with his daughter, Allie. But when Allie’s mother suddenly passed away in a car accident, Cade found himself bringing his daughter back to the ranch. Being so far away from the city, he hired a traveling physical therapist. Nora moved in next to them to help Allie recover from the accident. And nothing was easy. There was so much emotional healing that had to take place for all three of them. But with time, friendship patience, love and animals, this book sailed fabulously into a happily ever after!

She clutch the towel to her chest. “My heart is still racing.”
“Your heart is racing? Darlin’, I’m the one who just missed out on seeing a naked woman having a tug-of-war with a goat.”
That was it. A laugh burst from her, and she couldn’t stop.

I was obsessed with Cade! He was strong, sexy, seductive without even trying and he had a heart of gold! And while he was sure when it came to horses, and working on his cousin’s horse rescue ranch, he wasn’t so sure when it came to his thirteen year old daughter. He was in over his head at times and it felt like he had to walk on egg shells. Thankfully Allie quickly connected with Nora. And Cade felt something when it came to Nora too. Yes there was an instant attraction. But there was something more. With each passing moment that they were near each other, it became harder to deny the chemistry and longing between the two of them!

He leaned down and softly grazed her lips with his— not quite a kiss but enough to feel the soft catch of her breath and the delicious enticement of her mouth.
“What’s this going to cost me? ” he whispered, but he already knew the answer.
It was going to cost him everything.

I absolutely adored Nora! Her backstory pulled at my heart. And the way she helped Allie warmed my soul. She was so kind and caring. But she was definitely jaded from her past. So I was happy to see how quickly she warmed to country living and all of the animals. It was emotional to watch how she started to deeply care for Allie, as she helped her heal physically and emotionally. But I loved most of all how she kept feeling a pull towards Cade. They fit so seamlessly together. It was like they had always known each other. So when the first move was made, this book was a steamy, heartwarming read that I couldn’t get enough of!

They were all cracking up, and Allie shrieked with laughter as she tried to get behind Cade instead. “Help! Save me, Dad!”
Even through the squeals of laughter and with a shot of water hitting him in the chest, Cade heard the word and a crazy happiness spread through him. Allie had called him Dad, and the echo of it made his throat tight with emotion.

I loved being back in Creedence! Seeing familiar faces from not only this series but the Cowboys of Creedence warmed my heart. And while this book could easily be read as a standalone, I can’t recommend enough reading the previous books in this series. Each one is about a different couple, and I loved them all. With charm, humor and romance How to Cowboy was an instant favorite! I loved all of the characters, including the animal ones too. I loved how emotional it was having the animals bond with the humans. Tiny and Otis’ antics had me cracking up and the new addition of Scout, Daisy and Clementine was the best. So yes, this book was such a huge win and I can’t recommend it enough!

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

Reading Order & Links:

Amazon (click on covers), iBooks (click on titles) & Book Depository (click on book #)
***Each book can be read as a standalone, but best enjoyed in order.***

A Cowboy State of Mind #1
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When a Cowboy Loves a Woman #2
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How to Cowboy #3
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BOOK REVIEW: My Summer in Seoul by Rachel Van Dyken

December 13, 2021 / Jen / 8 Comments

My Summer in Seoul by Rachel Van Dyken
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Synopsis:
It’s not all K-dramas and happily ever afters.

Intern with Korea’s number one record label? Yes, please.
Find out there’s a huge scandal I need to help “manage”… not so much.
Add in the fact that I don’t recognize the “superstars” of the label and think they’re interns…
And my dream job quickly becomes more of a nightmare.

But I’m in Seoul, the one place that is beginning to feel more and more like home...
Except it isn’t home, and the drama surrounding the biggest K-pop group in the world, SWT, is consuming my every moment.
Spoiler alert. They hate me.
Everything I do is wrong: wrong clothes, wrong honorifics, wrong manners.
Till the leader of SWT takes pity on me.
But pity is dangerous when it comes from someone as beautiful as him.

Every SWT member is gorgeous, perfect, and cultivated to be an idol… lethal to a girl’s heart.
And sanity.
But fame plus a perfect face and voice don’t equal an easy life. As their comeback nears, the stakes rise higher.
Suicide watch…
Angry fans…
Threats…

All I want to do is survive.
But the price for survival might mean losing my heart.
And like a character in a K-drama, I’m not sure if there will be an actual happily ever after…
Or simply a lesson learned.

Review:

I went to Seoul searching for my heart— and found my destiny instead.

My Summer in Seoul was brimming with emotion and swept me away. I had absolutely no clue what I was getting into, since I don’t know anything about K-pop. But that didn’t even matter. At the heart of this story was friendship, love, trials and trust. And each aspect was so emotional and powerful. So if you’re a fan of enemies to lovers or romance stories with someone famous, then you definitely need this book in your life!

It was always the pretty ones that were the most complicated.
And mean.

Rachel Van Dyken always has the amazing talent of putting me directly into someone else’s shoes and feeling every single thing they do. So of course I loved Grace! She wanted to get into the music industry and her Uncle offered her a job to intern at his number one record label. In Korea. Grace jumped at the chance, but it definitely wasn’t what she thought it would be. Yes it involved coffee runs and other similar tasks. But she had to help oversee the largest K-pop group in the world. And she started her first moment with them, thinking they were interns. Whoops.

Well, if he wanted war.
He’d get it.
Because I wasn’t quitting.
I wasn’t leaving.
And I would stay even if it killed me.

Lucas, Rae, Sookie, Jay and Kai were a formable team in SWT. But they hated Grace. She was loud, bubbly, wouldn’t stop talking, and had no clue what she was doing. Especially when it came to customs. Thankfully Rae, the leader, took pity on her. But it still wasn’t easy, especially with Lucas hating her the most. And while Grace tried her hardest again and again, it still was never enough.

I didn’t look over my shoulder, even though I wanted to.
And I didn’t check on her again.
It wasn’t my place.
And she wasn’t mine to begin with.
Plus, she was the last girl in the world I would go for.
Dead. Last.

Grace was motivated, persevered when others wouldn’t and had the hugest heart ever. And while she started figuring out how to handle the guys in SWT, Lucas still gave her all the hatred. It didn’t matter what she would do or how kind she was to him. He still hated her with a passion. And as someone who loves enemies to lovers, Grace and Lucas’ story was fabulous! It was a roller-coaster of emotions with the most fabulous angst! And while my heart broke for Grace countless times, it also started to break for Lucas too. Once we started to have chapters in his head too.

It was wrong, sneaking around, making her lie to everyone, bringing her down with me, but I couldn’t stop it any more than I could stop breathing.

Lucas was struggling. The music industry of K-pop was beyond intense and brutal. Fans controlled how high they climbed and how low they crashed with a scandal. So as we started to learn more about Lucas, he earned my empathy. Even if he could be a total asshole lol. That’s because I loved how Lucas felt deeply. I loved how passionate he was about music. And I even loved how he messed with Grace at times. But most of all, I loved when Lucas did something that allowed Grace to see more of him. Lucas was drowning at times, and I kept hoping Grace could help him. Somehow.

I still tasted her mouth; I still felt her skin on mine.
I still wanted her so much it hurt.

The way Grace and Lucas developed eeps, I loved it! They made my heart pound faster! And I’m not saying any more about them besides read this book! On top of Grace and Lucas was an industry that was all consuming. Intense isn’t even a strong enough word for it. And we also got to know Rae, Sookie, Jay and Kai. Oh you guys. They slowly found a way into my heart and I didn’t ever want to say goodbye to them. I’d be sooo happy if each of them got their own story! Please ♥.

She had saved me. It was my turn. To save her.

My Summer in Seoul was an enemy to lovers tale that romances lovers will passionately fall in love with! This story played out like I was watching a tv show unfold on Netflix, it was impossible to put down! And while there was a lot of drama and emotion throughout this story, I laughed a ton too. The bears?! Oh I can’t even! So yes, I loved this book and can’t recommend it enough!

Son of a bitch! I was killing them all! ALL OF THEM!

PS What I gasped over? I was just as mad, right along with Grace! Even though I guessed it. Still. Poor Grace ♥.

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

BOOK REVIEW: Iron (The Queen & The Assassin #1) by Lisette Marshall

December 7, 2021 / Jen / 6 Comments

Iron (The Queen & The Assassin #1)
by Lisette Marshall
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Synopsis:
The Queen

Two years ago she poisoned her violent husband. Now Tamar, Queen of Redwood, rules her kingdom on her own, with an iron fist and a closely guarded heart. Surrounded by scheming nobles, she can never afford to lose control of her court – or of herself. But when an infuriatingly handsome assassin breaks into her room one night, her careful web of authority shatters at once.

The Assassin

Raised in the treacherous Taavi Empire, Runo knows every rule of survival. Don’t love, don’t get attached. Kill, and live. His newest target may wear a crown, but thanks to a traitor offering him an easy way into her rooms, even the Iron Queen of Redwood will have to make peace with her mortality soon. Except that Tamar turns out to be everything but the easy prey Runo assumed…

A Dangerous Alliance

But as they play their deadly game of survival, a far greater danger looms. With a nameless traitor now out for both their lives, the queen and the assassin have no choice but to close an uncertain alliance. And as shadows of the past draw them deeper and deeper into a tangle of deceit, sizzling hate turns into something much more dangerous…

Iron is the first book of The Queen & The Assassin, a steamy fantasy romance trilogy taking place in the dangerous, passionate world of the Five Kingdoms. Perfect for readers of enemies to lovers fantasy and adult fairy tale romances, it tells a story of deadly intrigue, dark secrets and sizzling forbidden love.

Review:

Iron was a dark and luscious story that fantasy lovers will devour! With castles, a queen, an assassin and so much up in the air, this enemies to lovers story will keep readers hooked! I definitely need to go back and binge all of Lisette Marshall’s backlist!

Don’t get attached. It was the first rule of his world.

Runo, a paid assassin, received orders from his Empress to kill Queen Tamar. Yet from the moment Runo showed up to murder Tamar, things didn’t go as planned. It all ended up going a little bit sideways, especially since neither of them could deny the intense chemistry between them. The desire. The fact that they felt something, which is rare in both of their lives. Yet at the end of the day, they were from two different worlds. But fate doesn’t always follow the simplest of paths.

Something stirred in her, and she feared it wasn’t hate alone.

Queen Tamar put up a good facade. Those around her listened to her and followed her orders. All because people feared her, since she ruled with an iron fist. She was driven and cold on the outside, but entirely different on the inside. My heart hurt for how lonely she was. She truly didn’t have a friend in the world. She was a good and fair ruler and we got to see how her past shaped her into who she was today. The moment Runo waltzed into her life, it allowed us to see a completely different side of Tamar. And I ended up really liking and respecting her!

He smiled. He couldn’t help it. A warped triumph was rising in him, a sensation like that last, expectant turn before winning a game. A dangerous feeling to allow, sitting in a cell and staring down a queen not particularly known for her mildness.

It should be no surprise that I fell hard for Runo. He was a paid assassin. A murderer. He was to have no heart and do what he was told. But from the moment he met Queen Tamar, she made him pause. We got to see his humanity and all of the other sides of Runo that he kept buried. He was so resourceful and clever, and I loved that his arrogance knew no bounds. But he too lived a lonely life. And the more time he spent around Tamar, the more he wanted to not follow his orders. For the first time ever.

‘As a general piece of advice, don’t expect assassins to care about your wellbeing.’
‘I didn’t—’
‘Sure you didn’t.’

Any moment that Tamar and Runo were together, the sexual tension was intense. I loved that they both weren’t what the other expected and that they also got under each other’s skin. Tamar should hate Runo for what he was to do. Runo should feel nothing towards Tamar and do his job. And them ever being together was forbidden. But what unfolded instead was a web of clues, deceit, trust and the start of something so much more. The stakes become higher as each page passed, since a traitor was after both of their lives. They were forced to team up and I loved how this story unraveled and played out!

In his arms she felt like everything he ever held dear in his life.

Iron was an extremely seductive tale filled with twists and turns. Sexual tension dripped from the pages and consumed me. And while I did start out this story confused and lost, once Runo and Tamar met I was hooked! There was so much passion and heat between them. Ohhh I have to say I should have put the clues together, but I devoured this book way too fast and ended up being shocked with how something played out. Eeps. Now I’m trying to patiently wait for the next book in this series. While it stopped at a spot that calms my heart, there was way too much up in the air to know what will happen next. I can’t wait!

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

BOOK REVIEW: Holiday Hotel (Simona Island #1) by Poppy Minnix

December 5, 2021 / Jen / 2 Comments

Holiday Hotel (Simona Island #1)
by Poppy Minnix
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Synopsis:
Sometimes, it takes a corset and an island getaway to bounce back from a disastrous breakup.

In the winter chill of New York City, Cozette Fay attempts to turn up the heat with a fun and sexy Ms. Claus roleplay. Unfortunately, her aloof boyfriend is more confused than aroused.

She says fa-la-la to her fizzled relationship and escapes to the tropics for Christmas where she meets Nico, a van-driving beach-hunk who secretly owns the hotel on private Simona Island. He upgrades her room, takes her on adventures, and can't seem to keep his eyes or his hands off of her despite claiming there's a non-fraternization policy.

It shouldn't matter that Nico won't share anything about himself outside of their tropical snow globe—she's there to reunite with herself, after all—but the closer they get, the more it seems he may be the Santa to her Mrs. Clause all year round.

Readers who enjoy Christmas with You from Tracy Alverez or The One Night Stand Before Christmas from Jana Aston would enjoy Holiday Hotel.

Review:

Holiday Hotel was a fun and flirty Christmas story! With a beautiful island setting, fabulous characters and a story-line that was so easy to devour, this book was such a big hit! If you’re a fan of adult romance, then you definitely need to check this one out!

I shimmy out of my cover-up to get more comfortable, then lean back and moan as I sip the juice. “So good.”
Ruth makes a dainty snort. “No wonder Nico is all aflutter.”
I jerk my head in her direction. Nico is a-what?
Laughing, Ilaria gives a playful slap to Ruth’s thigh.
Oh, so many things to say and not to say.

Cozette broke up with her boyfriend right before Christmas. With her parents in Canada for the holidays and her childhood home currently being rented out, she desperately needed to escape and find some happiness. When she told her travel agent to send her somewhere tropical, she went on an adventure that was so much more then she could have ever imagined.

I’m down to four days, three nights, two Christmas present ideas, and one hurricane in a palm tree. Enjoy the moment, Cozette.

All it took was that first chapter to completely hook me! I was addicted. I loved that Cozette was determined, adventurous and took things as they came. After her boyfriend turned her down in a Mrs Claus sexy outfit, I was so happy to see that she picked herself up and tried to make the best of it. The story was told from her pov, and her attitude warmed my heart! I also loved how she connected with others so easily. The way she made others feel, like an instant friend, was a breath of fresh air!

The door clicks closed, and I blow out a long breath. O Christmas tree, am I in trouble with this one.

After arriving on the island, Cozette met Nico. He was the man who drove her from the airport to her hotel. And while there was instant attraction, Nico was so much more than meets the eye. He secretly owned the hotel and had other secrets too, my lips are zipped. I instantly liked him and loved learning that he was kind, generous, and thoughtful. He truly had a heart of gold. I also loved his laid back attitude and that he saw more then he should.

“Want me to stop?” he whispers, lips to my ear.
“No.” I grin. “All is merry and right.”

Nico and Cozette found themselves drawn to each other. And while he stated there was a non-fraternizing policy and Cozette was leaving after the holidays, it didn’t matter. What was between them couldn’t be stopped. Between snorkeling, having a hammock moment that melted my heart, Christmas cookie decorating, treasure hunting and so much more, you could see how right they were for one another. And their steamy scenes together were so hot!

I map his shoulder blade with one hand and the curls at the nape of his neck with the other. “Merry Christmas, Nico.”
Nico lifts his head and brushes his smiling lips over mine. “Merry Christmas, Cozi.”

Holiday Hotel was a heartwarming Christmas story that was such a treat! With side characters I adored so easily, my favorites were Ilaria and Ruth, this book played out like a movie. And while many of the moments were fun and sexy, there was also an emotional moment or two. One of them made me have tears in my eyes. So if you’re looking for an adult holiday book to devour that has a happily ever after, then definitely give this one a try!

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

BOOK REVIEW: Aurora’s End (The Aurora Cycle #2) by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

December 3, 2021 / Arielle / 0 Comments

Aurora's End (The Aurora Cycle #3)
by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
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Synopsis:
The squad you love is out of time. Prepare for the thrilling finale in the epic, best-selling Aurora Cycle series about a band of unlikely heroes who just might be the galaxy's last hope for survival.

Is this the end?
What happens when you ask a bunch of losers, discipline cases, and misfits to save the galaxy from an ancient evil? The ancient evil wins, of course.
Wait. . . . Not. So. Fast.
When we last saw Squad 312, they working together seamlessly (aka, freaking out) as an intergalactic battle raged and an ancient superweapon threatened to obliterate Earth. Everything went horribly wrong, naturally.
But as it turns out, not all endings are endings, and the te4am has one last chance to rewrite thirs. Maybe two. It's complicated.
Cue Zila, Fin, and Scarlett (and MAGELLAN!): making friends, making enemies, and making history? Sure, no problem
Cue Tyler, Kal, and Auri: uniting with two of the galaxy’s most hated villains? Um, okay. That, too.
Actually saving the galaxy, though?
Now that will take a miracle.

Review

Squad 312 forever.

This series and these characters will live in my mind and in my heart for the rest of my life. The only reason I didn’t read it IMMEDIATELY after it came out was because I had wanted to re-read Aurora Burning and have everything FRESH in my mind. I remembered how it ended, I remembered screaming at my Kindle and thinking it was going to put me into premature labor (lol jk) but remembering the last few pages are a lot different than being fully re-immersed into that world and I am SO glad I waited to start this one.

The first thing you need to know about this book, like the tagline says, is that it’s…ABOUT TIME. Sure, yeah, you could easily take that as “it’s about time we are getting our hands on this damn book because I have been DYING from that cliffhanger from book 2” BUT it is straight up ABOUT TIME. And right when I found that out, I was in. I was ALLLLLLLLLLL in. Time travel has always been my jam. Trying to figure out if time is a loop, if it’s fixed, if we have to worry about a multiverse of dimensions….it’s all a mindfuck that I welcome eagerly. The next bit will feature mild spoilers so proceed with caution.

Our heroes are split into three groups here. Fin, Scarlett, and Zila have been blasted into the past and are forced to live the same day with a woman from that time (Nari) over and over and OVER.

Tyler starts with Saedii post-battle and then after something triggers a very intense and alarming vision, continues on to warn the Aurora Academy that the Ra’haam are coming for them.

Auri, Kal, and Caersan are blasted into a VERY bleak future and need to rush to fix the Weapon or order to prevent the very Ra’haam infested future they were sent to. When I say it’s dark–I mean it. These chapters hurt the most BY FAR.

Even though the squad had been split up, it honestly didn’t feel that way. They were all trying their best to get back to one another to what they keep trying to do best–save the world. They are all constantly on each other’s minds and there is no doubt the lengths each would go in order to be reunited. Plot wise I think that’s just about all I can talk about with giving away HUGE spoilers that had me screaming, crying, laughing…basically experiencing the full range of human emotion.

I was reminded throughout this entire book, but especially at the end, that this series and these characters are so special because of their love for one another. They are each other’s CHOSEN and found family and not even centuries of time and zillions of lightyears is going to change that. Without going into any detail their love for one another saved each other and the entire galaxy and that is what is going to stick with me the most.

Squad 312, it has been a pleasure and an honor. You are all crazy and amazing and I thank you each for your service to the galaxy and to us readers. You’ll forever have a crazed fan in me.

Huge thanks to Knopf Books For Young Readers and NetGalley for allowing me to read an eARC of this in exchange for my honest opinion.♥

BOOK REVIEW: How to Cowboy (Creedence Horse Rescue #3) by Jennie Marts

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“You okay?” Nora whispered. Her heart tore in two as he blinked back tears. But then he slowly nodded. She wanted to go to them, to take both of them into her arms and tell them everything would be okay. But it wouldn’t be okay. Not for Allie. Not for a very long time.

She clutch the towel to her chest. “My heart is still racing.” “Your heart is racing? Darlin’, I’m the one who just missed out on seeing a naked woman having a tug-of-war with a goat.” That was it. A laugh burst from her, and she couldn’t stop.

He leaned down and softly grazed her lips with his— not quite a kiss but enough to feel the soft catch of her breath and the delicious enticement of her mouth. “What’s this going to cost me? ” he whispered, but he already knew the answer. It was going to cost him everything.

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BOOK REVIEW: My Summer in Seoul by Rachel Van Dyken

Synopsis:

I went to Seoul searching for my heart— and found my destiny instead.

It was always the pretty ones that were the most complicated. And mean.

Well, if he wanted war. He’d get it. Because I wasn’t quitting. I wasn’t leaving. And I would stay even if it killed me.

I didn’t look over my shoulder, even though I wanted to. And I didn’t check on her again. It wasn’t my place. And she wasn’t mine to begin with. Plus, she was the last girl in the world I would go for. Dead. Last.

It was wrong, sneaking around, making her lie to everyone, bringing her down with me, but I couldn’t stop it any more than I could stop breathing.

I still tasted her mouth; I still felt her skin on mine. I still wanted her so much it hurt.

She had saved me. It was my turn. To save her.

Son of a bitch! I was killing them all! ALL OF THEM!

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BOOK REVIEW: Iron (The Queen & The Assassin #1) by Lisette Marshall

Synopsis:

Don’t get attached. It was the first rule of his world.

Something stirred in her, and she feared it wasn’t hate alone.

He smiled. He couldn’t help it. A warped triumph was rising in him, a sensation like that last, expectant turn before winning a game. A dangerous feeling to allow, sitting in a cell and staring down a queen not particularly known for her mildness.

‘As a general piece of advice, don’t expect assassins to care about your wellbeing.’ ‘I didn’t—’ ‘Sure you didn’t.’

In his arms she felt like everything he ever held dear in his life.

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BOOK REVIEW: Holiday Hotel (Simona Island #1) by Poppy Minnix

Synopsis:

I’m down to four days, three nights, two Christmas present ideas, and one hurricane in a palm tree. Enjoy the moment, Cozette.

The door clicks closed, and I blow out a long breath. O Christmas tree, am I in trouble with this one.

“Want me to stop?” he whispers, lips to my ear. “No.” I grin. “All is merry and right.”

I map his shoulder blade with one hand and the curls at the nape of his neck with the other. “Merry Christmas, Nico.” Nico lifts his head and brushes his smiling lips over mine. “Merry Christmas, Cozi.”

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BOOK REVIEW: Aurora’s End (The Aurora Cycle #2) by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

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“You okay?” Nora whispered.
Her heart tore in two as he blinked back tears. But then he slowly nodded. She wanted to go to them, to take both of them into her arms and tell them everything would be okay. But it wouldn’t be okay. Not for Allie. Not for a very long time.

She clutch the towel to her chest. “My heart is still racing.”
“Your heart is racing? Darlin’, I’m the one who just missed out on seeing a naked woman having a tug-of-war with a goat.”
That was it. A laugh burst from her, and she couldn’t stop.

He leaned down and softly grazed her lips with his— not quite a kiss but enough to feel the soft catch of her breath and the delicious enticement of her mouth.
“What’s this going to cost me? ” he whispered, but he already knew the answer.
It was going to cost him everything.

It was always the pretty ones that were the most complicated.
And mean.

Well, if he wanted war.
He’d get it.
Because I wasn’t quitting.
I wasn’t leaving.
And I would stay even if it killed me.

I didn’t look over my shoulder, even though I wanted to.
And I didn’t check on her again.
It wasn’t my place.
And she wasn’t mine to begin with.
Plus, she was the last girl in the world I would go for.
Dead. Last.

I still tasted her mouth; I still felt her skin on mine.
I still wanted her so much it hurt.

‘As a general piece of advice, don’t expect assassins to care about your wellbeing.’
‘I didn’t—’
‘Sure you didn’t.’

“Want me to stop?” he whispers, lips to my ear.
“No.” I grin. “All is merry and right.”

I map his shoulder blade with one hand and the curls at the nape of his neck with the other. “Merry Christmas, Nico.”
Nico lifts his head and brushes his smiling lips over mine. “Merry Christmas, Cozi.”