ARC Review: Some Sort of Love by Melanie Harlow

Some Sort of Love is the third book in the Happy Crazy Love series from Melanie Harlow. Each book is a standalone story and features a different Nixon sister. This book is about Jillian, and I couldn't wait to get her story. Her story was adorable and on the sweet side, but as with any Melanie Harlow book there was plenty of steam as well. 

Jillian Nixon's life is almost perfect, but the one thing she is missing is the thing she most envies about her sisters...love. They have each found the perfect match and as happy is she is for them, she wants the same for herself. But when she runs into her sexy one night stand from college, the two reconnect and realize that there is still the same spark. Levi Brooks is sexier than ever, but he is also a single father and that leaves little time for anything else. Though things are hotter than ever between them, Levi believes that Jillian deserves more and he won't be enough for her. Jillian knows better and will do whatever it takes to convince him that she wants something more with him and his son Scotty. 

I really liked Jillian and Levi. These two had amazing chemistry right from the start, and they were super hot together. It was clear right away that their connection went beyond that though, and I loved seeing them get to know one another. Because of the situation they didn't have a lot of time together, but they made the most of it. Jillian was really understanding and caring, and I was glad that even when things would change she handled it well. She would of course be upset, but she understood that Scotty was a priority for Levi and was so supportive of him and whatever he needed. She really just wanted to spend her life with Levi and show him that he deserved everything, and I was glad that they were able to take things slow. It felt real and natural, and their relationship was very believable. Levi had a lot of fears and insecurities that he needed to work through, and I felt like Jillian was perfect for him through it all. 

Overall, this was a really good story. There were times that it almost felt a bit too sweet if that is possible. But it was also funny, heartwarming, and of course extremely sexy. I am a huge fan of Melanie Harlow's because each book is such a great balance of everything I look for in a romance. If you are looking for an all around great love story, her books are a must read. I honestly can't wait to see what she writes in the future, and I am looking forward to reading more from her.

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Feature and Giveaway: Wrecked by Sherilee Gray

He’s driving her crazy…

Piper West is finally on her own, and it’s time to get crazy. Except that her overprotective big bro has enlisted his ex-cop best friend to keep an eye on his baby sister. With every move monitored and reported back, Piper’s life has gone from “going crazy” to “being driven crazy.” But a searing-hot kiss with her sexy and scarred watchdog is just the game-changer she needs…

Cole Black owes Piper’s brother big-time, but there’s nothing easy about his new assignment. Piper is all feisty sexiness and curves meant to tempt a man beyond reason, and Cole can’t stop himself. Now he’s caught up in a hunger like nothing he’s ever known, and he can’t get enough…

Even if Piper’s the one girl he’s not allowed to have.

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Feature and Giveaway: Unexpected Rush by Jaci Burton

In the new Play-By-Play novel by the New York Times bestselling author of All Wound Up, a football hot shot and his best friend’s sister are breaking all the rules.

All the Right Moves

For Barrett Cassidy, playing defense for the Tampa Hawks is a dream come true. And now he may have discovered his dream woman. Harmony Evans, once the sweet, gawky teenage sister of his best friend and teammate has grown into a smart, gorgeous woman with moves he finds hard to resist. But he knows he can’t get involved with his best friend’s sister—it’s guy code.

Harmony has always gone after what she wants with single-minded determination, from her independence to her education to her career in social work. She never expected her youthful crush on Barrett to develop into something deeper. And she’s not about to let some ridiculous man rules or her brother stand in her way.

When the chemistry is this combustible, lines tend to get crossed. And when Barrett and Harmony’s secret gets out, it just might be game over...

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ARC Review: A Convenient Engagement by Kimberly Bell

A Convenient Engagement was a good story but not amazing. There wasn't anything I could think of that really set it apart or made it unique. However, despite its simplicity, it wasn't a disappointing debut. I kept wanting to read it, and the romance between the couple had strong development and was convincing.

Hannah Howard is the textbook strong, independent female. Due to her controlling father, she wasn't allowed to do much or socialize. Now that her father has passed she has moved herself to London and wants to renovate her new town home. Unfortunately, construction can be noisy, and her late night carousing neighbor gets disturbed.

Her rake of a neighbor is Gavan Dalreouch, Earl of Rhone. He marches over there and says a few things making quite a fool of himself. Next thing he knows, he is on the curb after Hannah has punched him. While he feels affronted, Hannah then finds herself being snubbed by polite society.

Gavan feels guilty and comes up with a plan for a false engagement. This will help her get back on the good side of the "Ton". Of course false engagements tend to lead to a lot of face time. They get to know each other and the romance builds. It was sweet.

Hannah's character doesn't grow very much until the very, very end and quite out of nowhere. Her convictions changed very quickly and too easily. I didn't like Gavan at first, but he grew slowly as a character. It was more believable, and soon had me falling for him.

I did like this story, and I think the author has a lot of potential. I really believe in a few more books she will become better and write some amazing romances. I look forward to seeing where she goes from here.

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ARC Review: RoomHate by Penelope Ward

I could not wait to get my hands on RoomHate by Penelope Ward from the moment I first heard about it! Penelope Ward has quickly become one of my favorite authors, with each new story she releases just seeming to get better and better. RoomHate was absolutely everything I had been expecting and hoping for and I really loved it. Penelope Ward is a talented writer that has a way of drawing her readers in and bringing them on an emotional journey that will have you experiencing all the feels. RoomHate was not an easy journey for the characters, but I truly felt like it was so real and exactly as it should have been. 

RoomHate starts with Justin and Amelia both inheriting half of Amelia's Nana's beach house. The two had been close as children and her Nana had always loved Justin. Amelia and Justin were best friends until she found out that he kept something from her and she abruptly left him behind to go and live with her father. Years later they haven't spoken since, but are forced back together because of the house. As both try to find their footing and figure out their new circumstances, Justin shows up at the house with his girlfriend. Though Amelia is jealous and wants Justin more than ever, she can't help but like Jade. 

I really loved the characters here. I was a bit worried with Jade being in the picture, and of course I didn't want to like her. I really did though and I also knew that as great as she was, Justin belonged with Amelia. They had such a strong connection and a ton of history. My heart hurt for all that they had gone through and the pain they had felt, yet I also saw exactly what had happened and it was all so true to life. Life is messy and decisions get made whether they are right or wrong, and the circumstances here felt very real. The one thing that was easy to see though is that no matter what had happened or how each of them had tried to move on, there was so much unresolved and buried between these two that I knew it would come out sooner rather than later. Their chemistry was just too strong and their feelings were intense to not resurface. I never stopped believing that they would find a way back to one another. 

Overall, I really can't get into the details of this story without spoiling anything but I thought that it was perfect. I felt like these characters ended up exactly where they were meant to and everything that had happened was for a reason. Penelope Ward writes such emotional stories that you can't help but feel emotionally invested in, and RoomHate was a perfect example of that. My emotions were all over the place and yet I couldn't get enough! I highly recommend RoomHate or any of Penelope Ward's books and I honestly can't wait to read more from her in the future.

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