Anything You Can Do By: R.S. Grey

ANYTHING YOU CAN DO BY: R.S. GREY

5 STARS

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Lucas Thatcher has always been my enemy.

It’s been a decade since I’ve seen him, but our years on opposite coasts were less of a lasting peace and more of a temporary cease-fire. Now that we’re both back in our small town, I know Lucas expects the same old war, but I’ve changed since high school—and from the looks of it, so has he.

The arrogant boy who was my teenage rival is now a chiseled doctor armed with intimidating good looks. He is Lucas Thatcher 2.0, the new and improved version I’ll be competing with in the workplace instead of the schoolyard.

I’m not worried; I’m a doctor now too, board-certified and sexy in a white coat. It almost feels like winning will be too easy—until Lucas unveils a tactic neither of us has ever used before: sexual warfare.

The day he pushes me up against the wall and presses his lips to mine, I can’t help but wonder if he’s filling me with passion or poison. Every fleeting touch is perfect torture. With every stolen kiss, my walls crumble a little more. After all this time, Lucas knows exactly how to strip me of my defenses, but I’m in no hurry to surrender.

Knowing thy enemy has never felt so good.

Wow, where to start? I guess I should probably start by saying it's official...R.S. Grey is my new fav in the author department. Typically when I find a new author I binge read like nobody's business. Usually when I get to the end of a collection I start to feel like I am just going through the motions. Authors have 'patterns'. I think that is why I typically continue to read books by the same people...however that also means by the 4th/5th okay maybe 20th book I know exactly what an author is going to give me and then I am no longer interested/excited about their work. After being so impressed with Grey's entire collection I was reluctant to pick up this book. I mean it couldn't possibly be as good as the Jullian Lefray and Adam Conner books...right?! I mean it was definitely going to be exactly like the duet...because those characters didn't really like each other either. So tentatively I picked up this book with my expectation low. As I began to read the first few chapters I began to realize...HOLY SHIT. She's done it again folks! She has pulled me in with her witty one liners ("Can you kill someone with a kiss? I think that’s what he’s doing—slaying me with his mouth." ), the main character Daisy was an amazingly empowered, kick ass chick with a take no prisoners attitude (those are my kind of chicks). And Lucas was the perfect counter part to her sassiness. Even a few days after I read this I am still thinking about how great this read was. That is the true test of a book...if it stays with you days after. Thank you Grey for sharing your amazing talents with me. And I owe you a sincere apology for doubting you in the first place. If you have yet to read this book. Run (don't walk) to your nearest smart phone/computer/tablet and download a copy of it from Amazon. You will not be sorry you did!

#TBT One of my all time favorites!!

STARCROSSED (Starcrossed #1) By: Josephine Angelini

5 STARS!!

Good Reads Synopsis:
How do you defy DESTINY?

Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is - no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood... and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history.

As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together - and trying to tear them apart.




This book really revitalized my love of Greek Mythology. I love retellings of old legends in a new and fun way. I cannot tell you how many times I have read this book...too many to count. The reason? It is fantastic! The story line sucks me in every time. It is breathtakingly beautiful and heart breaking all at once. This is one of those series that I could read over and over again. It was torturous waiting for the other books in the series to come out, but the entire trilogy was simply fantastic.
If you haven't read this one yet, pick it up! You'll be glad you did!

The Allure of Julian Lefray by R.S. Grey

THE ALLURE OF JULIAN LEFRAY by R.S. GREY

5 STARS!


Synopsis from Good Reads:
From: JosephineKeller@LLDesigns.com
To: LilyNBlack@gmail.comSubject: Justin Timberlake Nudes!

Lily, you predictable perv. I knew you’d open this email faster if I tempted you with a glimpse of JT's “PP”. Well, put your pants back on and grab some bubbly because I have much better news to share.

I GOT A JOB!

As of tomorrow, I’ll be the new executive assistant at Lorena Lefray Designs. I am SO excited, but there’s one itty bitty problem: I won’t be Lorena’s assistant. I’ll be working for her older brother, Julian.

I know what you're thinking- "But Jo, what’s the problem?"

Google him. Now. He’s the man in the fitted navy suit whose face reminds you that there’s hope yet for this cruel, ugly world. Keep scrolling…Do you see those dimples? Yup. That’s the Julian Lefray I will be reporting to tomorrow morning.

Lord, help us all...

XO,
Jo 

Where to start...I can say that this is the second book by the great R.S. Grey that I have read (and been thoroughly impressed with). Once again Grey does not disappoint. This book was a witty, sexy, whirlwind! The characters were complex and lovable. The dialog especially on Jo's part was hilarious. Some of her one liners are absolutely amazing. I totally now have a girl crush on Jo! Bottom line, if you are looking for a feel good read with a sexy side this book will give you your fix!

I cannot wait to see the story line between Dean & Lily!

Sabbatical

Does two years count as a sabbatical?? Probably not...over the past 3 years I have been super MIA not only from the reading universe, but also from my beloved blog. Bare with me while I get my bearings back as I climb back on my writing train. Be prepared to see quite a few reviews over the next few months as I catch up on all of the waisted time!!!