My New Fav by Meghan Quinn

BOSS MAN BRIDEGROOM

5 STARS

Synopsis from Goodreads:

"Will you do me the greatest honor of all time and be my bridegroom?” she asks, hope in her eyes . . .

How did I get here? My assistant, bent on one knee, holding my hand, her expectant face waiting for an answer.

Just . . . how?

How did I go from being insulted by Charlee Cox to hiring her to be my assistant? How is it that she’s chaos in color - making me crazy and my life better at the same time?

I never thought I would be staring down at her bright blue eyes begging me to go along with this ridiculous scheme I suggested.

Yes, I suggested. Like the idiot I am, I thought hey, why not start an HR nightmare and have my assistant ask me to marry her?

Confused? Don’t worry, so am I.

But try to follow along, because this is how I became Boss Man Bridegroom.

HOLY CANNOLI. IT IS OFFICIAL (sorry I will stop yelling) this is my favorite book by Meghan Quinn and spoiler alert...she was already starting to be one of my new favorite writers. Man oh man can this girl write! Meghan...if you are listening...er reading...you are such a stellar writer, but this book is beyond anything else of yours. You literally had me snort laughing for so much of it. And can I just say...CANNON scene. Oh my damn. Just thinking about it makes me smirk. I tried to explain it to my girlfriend and ended up laugh crying. It is too good to try to reinterpret. Just do us all a favor and read it. You won't be sorry.

Artemis University Series By: Erin R. Flynn

ARTEMIS UNIVERSITY SERIES BY: ERIN R FLYNN

4.5 STARS



Synopsis from Goodreads:

Book 1:
My name is Tamsin Vale and my life is about to get real… Really complicated and ridiculously dangerous. Which is almost funny given at nineteen I already know too much of the darkness of the world and people, the secrets they keep.

Or so I thought.

Turns out those quirky abilities I’ve been keeping secret expose me to a world I didn’t know existed. Sure, I knew I wasn’t human—but how exactly do I find out more without ending up in the wrong hands?

And I’m not so sure I’m in the right hands now given some of the reactions to finding me. They say I’m the last fairy. I’m not sure I should trust them when their thoughts are mostly of power and how to use me.

But I’m also not sure I have much of a choice. My powers are dangerous and I don’t know how to use them. They promise to teach me what I need to know and give me a chance at something I’ve never had before.

A normal life. I don’t think anything about Artemis University and those who attend is normal, but it’s still better than the life I’ve been living if they keep half their promises.

I think hoping they’ll keep half is generous.

Artemis University is a hot burning reverse harem, university-age paranormal academy series with darker elements, strong language, violence, and a heroine who follows her own moral compass of what is right… And who she ends up giving her heart to.
Book 2: 
My name is Tamsin Vale and my life is radically different from a few months ago. I’m a college freshman who didn’t finish high school. I’ve inherited more money than I could ever spend after nineteen years of never having much of anything.

I’m the last fairy… And no one knows what happened to the rest of them.

That doesn’t even cover half of it. I’m having hot sex with a dragon prince that I have some weird energy thing with. Then there’s my sexy professor who I can’t seem to stop crossing lines with when I know it’s stupid.

My best friend—who has turned out to be from a dragon knight clan—now works for the college and is helping to keep me safe. And it’s needed since I’m drawing attention with being powerful as an unknown.

Also, because I’m not declaring my species—but how can I when some people on campus can tell if I’m lying? And telling the truth isn’t an option.

Not if I want to stay alive, much less pass the semester. At least I have the school’s best tutor helping me and I like a challenge.

Including handling the impossible, like trying to save all of Faerie.

Artemis University a hot burning reverse harem, university-age paranormal academy series with darker elements, strong language, violence, and a heroine who follows her own moral compass of what is right… And who she ends up giving her heart to

Book 3:
My name is Tamsin Vale. I’m the last known fairy and I haven’t gotten busted on that yet. I passed my midterms, which seemed like an impossibility a few months ago given I didn’t finish high school and I’m working on that at the same time. But with a lot of hard work and the support of people I’ve helped and new friends, I’m building a life I didn’t think I could ever have.

It’s still an adjustment. I mean, a few months ago I thought I was human with powers and now I’m hooking up with a dragon prince. Oh, and there’s my powerful warlock professor that I’m also involved with. It’s all casual and fun, but I wonder if it would be more if I was able to connect with them emotionally.

Is it even really smart to try given what else I’m facing? I mean, I am trying to save all of Faerie and find out what happened to fairies. It’s killing me not to know and to move at a turtle’s pace, but one false move and I’m dead… Along with all hope of them returning to this world with me.

Hey, who doesn’t love to work under that kind of pressure?

Artemis University is an ongoing hot burning reverse harem, university-age paranormal academy series with darker elements, strong language, violence, and a heroine who follows her own moral compass of what is right… And who she ends up giving her heart to.


I think  I am a little obsessed with this series purely for the fact that it is completely outside of my "normal". With that being said I really enjoyed what Erin R. Flynn has done so far with the story line. It has a lot of fun paranormal mixed in with some really steamy adult fun. The books themselves were quick reads and book 4 just launched. I am so excited to see where she takes the rest of the series!

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!!!

FINALLY!! The Fiery Heart ( Bloodlines # 4) by Richelle Mead

THE FIERY HEART (Bloodlines # 4) by Richelle Mead

5 STARS!

Synopsis from Good Reads:
In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . .

But the struggle isn't over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there's still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure—and re-education—looms larger than ever.

Pulses will race throughout this thrilling fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where no secret is safe.
 I feel like I have been in a reading rut lately...like maybe it isn't these authors that I adore...but I have dug myself into such a hole of expectation that I cannot get out of it.
Richelle Mead has saved me from that hole and thankfully has redeemed my thoughts on what is to expect from an author of a certain caliber. No offense to those that I have read recently, but it looks like the blame was all on me for building up my expectations too high and letting them crash and burn.
I will start by saying that I love the Bloodlines series...and if you haven't read it you seriously need to. However, if you haven't read the Vampire Academy Series you need to do that first! This is a spin off series so it would just be best!

The Fiery Heart...pure AMAZING. Adrian was fab, Sydney stupendous, the rest of the gang wasn't in this book as much, but it was seriously just WOW.
I promised myself that I wouldn't give too much away so I will keep it sort and sweet:
Me reading the book:
 Awww
OH NO!
WHAT?
YEAH!
NO!!!!!
Right on Sydney!
Stupid Cliff Hanger how will I ever make it to this Summer???

So to Sum up in two words:
READ IT!