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Monday, December 19, 2016

ARC Review: Road to Nowhere by M. Robinson

Road to Nowhere is a spin-off of M. Robinson's The Good Ol' Boys series, but you do not need to have read those books to understand anything here. Fans will recognize Creed from El Diablo and Mia as the only daughter of Bo and Half Pint. While this book stands alone from those books, it does end with a cliffhanger though Robinson assures readers that we wont be left hanging long. I cannot tell you how relieved I am to hear that as I have to know what happens for these two next!

Creed and Mia meet and their story is set in motion spanning several years. They are 9 years apart in age, though their connection is unlike anything that they have ever felt with anyone else. It is instant and strong, seeing them through many ups and downs. As much as Creed tries to fight it, he knows that his love for Mia is what keeps him going. As the son of the Prez of the Devil's Rejects MC, he knew his life was planned before he was born, but that won't stop him from fighting for what really matters. Mia is determined to show Creed that they belong together despite their differences, but with every step forward they take there seems to be that many more obstacles that threaten to stand in their way.

I will warn readers that this book will not be for everyone. I mentioned above that these two are 9 years apart in age, but the story starts off with these two meeting when Mia is only nine. Though they meet when she is just a child, their connection grows over time. While I was able to enjoy this story for what it is, I know that some will have a problem with how things progress between these two and the age that they are when that begins to happen. I won't spoil the story by going into detail, but trust me when I tell you that this book is worth the read even knowing that things start off at a young age for Mia. I really felt the connection between these two was real and genuine, and the ages they were didn't play a huge factor in that for me because of what they shared.

Overall, I couldn't put this book down. It had me right from the start, and I was on the edge of my seat anxious to see how things would play out here. If you have read M. Robinson's books before, you know that she writes books that are edgy and raw, keeping the reader emotionally invested right from the start and that was definitely the case with Road to Nowhere. None of her books have an easy journey for the couple, but I think that is what I love about them. They all feel so real and show that true love is worth every up and down that it takes to get there. Creed and Mia's story is far from over, and I honestly can't wait for more. I love M. Robinson's books, and this one is up there with my favorites from her and I really think that her writing seems to get better with each book. I will be anxiously awaiting the next installment of Creed and Mia's story to see what happens next!

**ARC Provided by Author**

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A Historical Christmas Event with Lillian Marek

Lillian Marek was born and raised in New York City. At one time or another she has had most of the interesting but underpaid jobs available to English majors. After a few too many years in journalism, she decided she prefers fiction, where the good guys win and the bad guys get what they deserve. The first book in her Victorian Adventure series, Lady Elinor’s Wicked Adventures, won first prize in both the Launching A Star and the Windy City Four Seasons contests. She was also a first prize winner in the Beau Monde’s Royal Ascot contest.

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

ARC Review: Jaded Hearts by Harper Sloan

Jaded Hearts is the first book in the Loaded Replay series by Harper Sloan. Fans of her Corps Security and Hope Town Series will recognize some familiar faces here though this is a standalone, as Chance was Cohen Cage's roommate. Don't worry if you haven't read those books since you don't need to have read them to understand anything, but I do recommend them if you haven't since they are fantastic!

Wrenlee and her band Loaded Replay have everything that they have ever dreamed of. With her twin brother and their two best friends making music they are on top of the world, though they have come to learn that being there means everyone wants something from them. But when Wren's safety comes into question, they hire Chance Nash from Corps Security as protection. They soon learn that their contract won't allow for outside security though, which forces them to pretend to be in a relationship to keep him close. But what starts out as fake quickly grows into more, and both are wondering if they can trust in the connection they feel after having been hurt in the past.

I really liked both Chance and Wren! I have been hoping for a story for Chance since we met him as Cohen's roommate and best friend, and he definitely didn't disappoint. He was absolutely perfect for Wren and I loved them together. They had such strong chemistry and a great connection. Things happened very fast for these two, and it was a really strong case of insta-love. But it felt so real and natural and honestly didn't seem as though it happened in the short amount of time that it actually took place. These two belonged together and I couldn't get enough of them.

I will say that at the beginning of this book I struggled to get into the story. It started off kind of slow and felt a bit repetitive as we saw how Wren felt with everything they experienced because of their fame. I was a bit worried that we were going to get a story full of Wren complaining about everyone wanting to use them and I was not looking forward to continuing. But luckily I stuck with it and that didn't last long, and I was soon drawn in by Wren and Chance and the connection that was between them. Overall, this was a good start to the series and I really loved the characters of the band. I can't wait to get more of them, and I am looking forward to Jamison's story next. I also can't wait to get to know Weston better (Wren's twin brother). If you are a fan of Harper's, this is a must read, but if you are new to her, this is a great place to start!

**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**

A Historical Christmas Event with Ashlyn Macnamara

USA Today bestseller Ashlyn Macnamara writes Regency with a dash of wit and a hint of wicked. She also writes fantasy romances she considers fairy tales of the grown-up sort. She lives in the wilds of suburbia outside Montreal with her husband and a loudmouth cat. Though her fiction is rooted in the past, Ashlyn can be found in such newfangled places as her website, Twitter, and Facebook.