WICKED HEART - LEISA RAYVEN

Happy Release day for Wicked Heart - Leisa Ravyen!

The one guy she can’t have is the one she can’t forget.

Liam Quinn is one of the biggest movie stars in the world…and the only man Elissa Holt has ever truly loved. 

After being out of her life for six years, he and his gorgeous fiancé are set to star in the new Broadway show Elissa is stage managing. The only trouble is, when late night rehearsals bring Elissa and Liam together, the line between what is and what could have been gets blurred. Now one moment of weakness is about to create a scandal that will echo around the world. 

Elissa knows that falling for Liam again would be a tragedy in the making, but as any good romantic knows, love doesn’t always follow the script.

****MY REVIEW

OH MY STARS! Can you say intense? 

This book! It kept me up all night! 

I just couldn’t put it down! I was hooked from the start.

This book is about Elissa Holt, Ethan Holt’s sister, a stage manager on Broadway. I love how Elissa tells the story to her BFF, Josh, of how she came to know and love the now popular hollywood actor Liam Quinn years ago. I totally fell in love with Liam at the same time she did. You felt their love so deeply, it was definitely palpable. 

You will also hurt for her when things ended between them when he moved from NY to LA to further his career. My heart smiled and broke all at the same time. Liam. Oh Liam, how could you not fall in love with him? And though his secrets will be his downfall he still had my heart. <3

Now, six year later and famous actors, Liam and his fiancee, Angel Bell are interested in theater work on Broadway. Elissa and Liam’s path cross again and the connection they shared long ago is hard to break.

The sparks between them was off the charts, as well as the sexual tension. 

What happens next…well you’ll just have to read to find out ;-)

I think I was grinning from ear to ear almost the whole time I read. The character’s witty banter and sarcasm definitely kept the book interesting. Leisa Ravyen did an excellent job creating them totally lovable and relatable. I totally enjoyed this book! 

5/5 stars for sure!! 

ARC provided by Netgalley

Through Her Eyes by Ava Harrison

Through Her Eyes by Ava Harrison

One phone call changed me. 
Three simple words and I was shattered. 
Damaged. 
Broken. 
Alone. 
So I started over. 
And my journey of rediscovery led me straight into his arms. 
Chase Porter. 
The stranger who showed me life from a different perspective. 
But we both had secrets… 
His would destroy my world.





*****MY REVIEW

I know I’ve probably typed that before…but seriously. This book. It kept me coming back for more, it was so hard to put down.

Ava Harrison hooked me…reeled me in, made me fall in love, shattered my heart, then put me back together. And the twists??
I didn’t see them coming at all!!

Aria..poor Aria. She is lost and broken due to circumstances of her past. She embarks on this journey of “finding herself” and finds more than she bargained for.. in Chase Porter.

Can I just say this book brought out the feels! It’s emotionally heartbreaking as well inspirational and full of hope. I loved reading how the characters dealt with their struggles in life.

I won an arc and was so happy I did. I simply adore Ava Harrison’s poetically beautiful writing!

Don't forget to get out the instagram account linked with this book.
I will definitely read more from this author!
5/5 stars!

AUSTIN BOOK FEST (ABF) - 2016

Had so much fun in Austin this Saturday!

So I bet you're wondering,"Exactly what is  Austin Book Fest?

It's a book signing event, and an awesome place to connect with all your cyber book friends!

Loved meeting some of my all time favorite authors and especially my book buddies! 
Can't wait to do it again. Great Job Vilma Gonzalez & staff!!
‪#‎2016ABF‬ ‪#‎bookFriendsAreTheBestFriends‬

me and Renee Carlino
Amy Harmon
Rebecca Donavan



Me and Kim Holden
Vilma Gonzalez
Anna Todd




Me And K.A. Tucker
Amy Reichert
Tara Jenkins Reid

Me and M.E. Carter,

Rachel Hollis

Cathalin Shahriary, & Shirl Rickman

Me & Teagan Hunter

Kristann Monaghan

R.S. Grey

Me & Harper Sloan

Veronica Rossi 

Colleen Hoover

 BOOK FRIENDS~~

Me & Lin 
Alessia, Me & Brendan Reich(author)
Me & Kristin 


Me & Stephanie
Griffin Peterson & Adam G.
Me & Tina



Me & Alessia
Me & Tami
Jennifer & I

Me & Kayla, Sara Ney & Stacey Grice

Jerilyn, Me & Alessia, Me & Stacey

Kristin, Kristann, Stacey & I (Nurse squad)

Cathlin, Me, Sara, Shirl & Kristann

Kristen, Sara, Shirl, & Tami 

Cathlin, Tina, Me & Alessia

Here's to Forever by Teagan Hunter

Here's to Forever by Teagan Hunter

Moments are fickle. Sometimes all you get is a split second to make a decision. Other times you have what seems like an eternity and what you think is the right choice could be the biggest mistake you ever make. 

Rae Kamden and Hudson Tamell have lived in a perfect bubble since the day their relationship was almost destroyed. They’ve laughed, smiled, loved, and moved on from all that has weighed them down in the past. Or so they thought. 

After almost a year of bliss, things have suddenly shifted for the worse. Lies are being told, questions are gone unanswered, and nothing is as it should be. 

Can they mend their relationship and move forward together? Or will they give up on what they thought was their forever? 


This is a novella. Approx 40,000 words. 
It is highly recommended that you read Here's to Tomorrow first. 
Recommended for 18+ audience for explicit language and sexual situations.

****MY REVIEW

Loved this novella so much! Great ending to this series!
We all know every relationship isn't all hearts and flowers, yet Rae and Hudson's seem right out of a fairy tale.
But when trouble brews, the suspense of not knowing what will happen next keeps you reading all night long!
I enjoyed following Rae & Hudson's journey as they dealt with issues in their relationship. It was real. It was relative!
My favorite part of Teagan's books is Rae's unfiltered mouth! I love the witty, hilarious banter between the characters.
Teagan's writing is refreshing, fun and full of humor. This novella will not disappoint.
I recommend reading Here's to tomorrow first, so you can get better insight into Rae & Hudson. 
5/5 Stars!

The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy Reichert

    The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy Reichert

You’ve Got Mail meets How to Eat a Cupcake in this delightful novel about a talented chef and the food critic who brings down her restaurant—whose chance meeting turns into a delectable romance of mistaken identities.

In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success. She cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé…until the morning she discovers him in the buff—with an intern.

Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee newspaper under a pseudonym. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. The review practically writes itself: underdone fish, scorched sauce, distracted service—he unleashes his worst.

The day that Al’s mean-spirited review of Luella’s runs, the two cross paths in a pub: Lou drowning her sorrows, and Al celebrating his latest publication. As they chat, Al playfully challenges Lou to show him the best of Milwaukee and she’s game—but only if they never discuss work, which Al readily agrees to. As they explore the city’s local delicacies and their mutual attraction, Lou’s restaurant faces closure, while Al’s column gains popularity. It’s only a matter of time before the two fall in love…but when the truth comes out, can Lou overlook the past to chase her future?

Set in the lovely, quirky heart of Wisconsin, The Coincidence of Coconut Cake is a charming love story of misunderstandings, mistaken identity, and the power of food to bring two people together.

************************MY REVIEW

Such a delectable read!!

I totally devoured this book from start to finish! Chick lit at its finest!

Lou, a chef, owns Luella’s, a French restaurant, in Milwaukee. On one of the worst days of her life, a food critic (Al) enters and the reviews of Luella's are less than stellar. 

Their identities (Lou & the  critic) are unbeknownst to either party, yet their paths cross more than once and the rest … well you’ll have to read to find out.

The food descriptions alone had me hooked!! I also enjoyed learning more about Milwaukee’s food scene.

I totally felt like I was watching/reading the foodie version of "You’ve Got Mail", which was totally okay, since that’s one of my absolute favorite movies. <3

This was such a delightful read! I loved watching the transformation of Lou and Al as they realize what they really want out of life.

The secondary characters were just as lovable and I’m hoping they show up again in another book!

I was so excited to see a recipe for coconut cake included at the end of the book! I can't wait to make it! Check out this read, you won't be disappointed.

5/5 stars!

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

 

Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.

I said this once, and I’ll say it again, Colleen Hoover never fails to deliver.

This book! Oh.my.word. THIS.BOOK! 

The feels, the smiles, the heartache, the healing, and the swooning is just wow! 

Fallon & Ben’s lives cross in the most interesting of ways and the journey they embark on will leave you speechless, breathless and falling in love with them.

My think my face hurts a little from the all the smiling and crying combined.

This storyline was so creative! The the plot twist? Oh my wow!! The twist, I didn’t see it coming!! LOVE THAT!!! I don’t now how she does it, but her plot twists always leaving me with my mouth hanging wide open! The connection you feel with the characters instantly makes you love them, all the while you are rooting, laughing and crying for them. 

 The quotes in this book are just mind-blowing! The feels are everywhere! 

Here are a few of my faves:

 “I like his attention. I’m only looking at him like this because…well..because he’s obviously a lunatic.”

“You’ll never be able to find yourself if you’re lost in someone else.”

“Sigh.” Did you actually say sigh? Out loud? Instead of actually sighing?”

“Eye-roll.”

“Why won’t you give me your phone number?”

“Because I actually like you.”

“I wish I could have this every day. Once a year isn’t near enough.”

“I wonder if he feels the same way? If thoughts of me consume him all day long like thoughts of him consume me?”

“I don’t want to be your first, Fallon. I want to be your last.”

“When she locks eyes with mine, it’s evident how much of her I just destroyed.”

Oh this quote just hurt my heart so bad.

“That’s what love is, Ben. Love is sacrifice.”

“For one day each year, I wanted to be this guy who was falling for this girl, because everything about you captivated me.”

Overall, I thoroughly, completely, highly recommend this book. 

FIVE THOUSAND STARS!

It’s now my favorite CoHo book ever, and I absolutely wish I could read it all over for the first time, just to be able to experience all the feels again.

Here's to Yesterday by Teagan Hunter

Here’s to Yesterday by Teagan Hunter
Can Maura overcome her perfect image and finally be true to herself and her heart? 

You ever realize that what you're doing and where you are in life isn't where you're supposed to be? 
I did. 
My name is Maura Doughers. I'm perfect. I have the ideal soldier boyfriend and all the money a twenty-two year old girl could dream of. My life is just like it should be. But it's nothing close to what I want. 
I'm beginning to realize the person I am isn't who I'm meant to be....and maybe the person I'm with isn't the one for me. Is what I feel love or lust? I don't know... 

What I really want is forbidden and most certainly not something my parents would approve of. But what about me? What about what I want? 

Well, I'm about to get it. No matter the consequences. 

*While technically part of the Here's To series, this CAN be read as stand-alone as each book will follow a different couple.* 
**Recommended for 18+ audience for explicit language and sexual situations.**


MY REVIEW****

If you thought Here’s to Tomorrow was a great read, wait until you get your hands on this one!
I really enjoyed meeting the characters in the author’s first book, but whoa, when you dive into their story, you feel the chemistry explode off the page!

I felt these characters to be very real and relatable. I loved reading about the journey they went through to find themselves, as well as one another.

Maura's story is sweet and touching yet heartbreaking. Her journey is full of heart and leaves you feeling all warm inside.
I love that Teagan's writing gives me the warm fuzzies. <3

This book had me smiling a lot and the sparks between the couple had me on edge! --Without giving too much away just know it was an awesome read!

I also love the life that Teagan Hunter brings to the other side characters. The book and music references were also a great bonus!

and OH, the cover is gorgeous! 

This book! I LOVED IT!! I think even more than the first! 

You won’t regret this purchase ;-) 

5/5 stars!