Thursday, January 12, 2017

#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!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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.com
Subject: 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!!!