Seared on My Soul

Seared on My Soul
By Cole Gibsen

SUMMARY
She’s so young, so full of life…

I couldn’t let her die…

Even if she made the world’s worst coffee.

Emily Garret never asked to be rescued, let alone by a walking JCrew ad whose idea of fun is probably managing his stock portfolio and watching the nightly news. Then again, she never thought she would wind upside-down in a ditch after a night having a little too much fun.

Reece Montgomery never planned on being anyone’s hero, especially the foul-mouthed, bleach-blonde barista from the local coffee shop. He thinks there’s more to Emily than her tattoos, and lip ring, but getting close means letting her into his past and meeting his ghosts.

And he’s not sure she’s ready for that battlefield. 

REVIEW

What a good read. I had to read till finished.

Very touching book. How two broken people find each other and kinda in a round about inspire each other to find themselves and heal.

Reece and Emily can't be any more different, but in ways so much the same. Emily is a little lost girl that just wants to find herself, but you can see the compassion and love she has when she rescues Reece from a PTSD attack and starts his journey to healing. I love her rocking tattoos and her so I like sex that doesn't make me a slut. Reece is a down right hero and it is sad the guilt he holds on to.

The only thing that didn't get it 5 stars and that the author glossed over the separation period and we didn't get a real picture of what Reese went through. It advanced 3 months with a page turn. The end felt rushed too.

Sweet emotional read

Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for a honest review.

Learning Curves

Learning Curves
By Cathryn Fox

SUMMARY

When he wins a sexy bet, billionaire Linc Blair can’t wait to get Lauren Neill naked. He’s never gone for her type in the past, and he’s pretty certain it has more to do with her buttoned-up hotness than the nagging sense that something is missing from his life. But when he gets a glimpse of the vulnerable woman beneath the conservative, yet oh-so-sexy clothes, it’s a game changer. 

Lauren can’t believe she’s spending a few days with one of sexiest, and most annoying men she’s ever met. But she can’t deny the chemistry between them, and for once in her life she’s letting down her guard so she can explore a different side of herself. The side only Linc brings out in her. 

Taking it slow, he unleashes her sexuality and it quickly occurs to him that what started out as a bet for him has become something more. With their weekend nearly over, and her ex showing interest in this new confident version of Lauren, Linc will have to risk it all if he wants to win the game of love.

REVIEW

Hummm....what to say...

It was short and very sexy. It was instant love and I want to marry you.

It was very good writing, but very unrealistic. It was too short to really get a handle on the characters. I have to get on my soap box and say that I do not like this trend with eBooks. Short reads can be fun just like this one, but they just don't hit the right spots! LOL!

It was sexy and hot. A light no brainer read. Not bad but not super great.

Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for a honest review.

Chaos Bound (Sinner's Tribe MC, #4)

Chaos Bound (Sinner's Tribe MC, #4)
By Sarah Castille

SUMMARY
After enduring months of torture at the hands of the Black Jacks MC, and betrayed by his own club, Holt “T-Rex” Savage, a junior member of the Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club, will stop at nothing to get revenge. But falling for a beautiful woman with dangerous ties to his sworn enemy was never part of the plan…

Raised by the Black Jacks, Naiya Kelly grew up fast, furiously, and with little to lose. But now that she’s put her MC days behind her, she is free to do what she wants—until she meets a man who imprisons her, body and soul. She swore she’d never give her heart to a biker, but Holt is the most passionate, protective man she’s ever known. But will Holt be forced to betray his one true love to exact his revenge? 

REVIEW
Interesting read and yes you can read this without reading the rest I did.

The story had a good plot with lots of twist. Holt was very complex and screwed up in many ways. Tourtured for three months with only the thoughts of revenge letting him survive. Poor guy the club had no reason to do what they did. The club he belonged to made me angry. He gave up himself for the VP's girl and they didn't keep trying to find him and rescue him. Then they treat him kinda like crap when he gets back. He just can't win. I did get a tad frustrated with his I need her and then leave her then need her again shifts. Men and their "selfless" choices to leave the girl...Alert alert it never turns out well for the girl! I am also shocked that you are half dying and all you can think about is having sex with the girl they threw in the dungeon with you....really? But I guess if you are a guy that is all you think about.

Naiya is a piece of something. She was an interesting girl. Lots of crap in her past too. She was hilarious when they were escaping. Her one liners and humor were great. I know that Holt set her on fire, but for someone who didn't want the biker life she sure didn't stop herself. I loved how she stood by Holt when no one else's would. She forgave him to easily at times. She also grew to a woman who doesn't take crap from anyone.

Hot scenes do be prepared and yes there is violence too. If that is not your cup of tea, not for you.

Good read. Received an ARC from the publisher from NetGalley for a honest review.