The Billionaires: The Stepbrothers :Calista Fox

This installment was pretty much exactly the same as the previous installments, with the added exception of being partially set in my home state of Montana! I have enjoyed Scarlet's character from the  moment she was introduced, and I loved her in this one. She is a take charge and a take no bullshit girl. 

Michael and Sam were interesting, I liked them, but were just the same as almost every other alpha male in love with a girl. I felt like they had limited personalities, but still had just enough to keep me interested. Each of the characters seemed fairly well written, but only Scarlet seemed to have any depth enough to keep me interested.

It was a pretty quick read, predictable, enjoyable, but didn't impress me. It didn't seem to get me out of my romance book slump either.

The Wicked Billionaire: Jackie Ashenden

When I started reading this one, I thought that it was the first one. I had to go back into my archive to make sure I wasn't reading the wrong book. I know they were different now, but man are they similar. I really wasn't a huge fan because they were so similar. I usually enjoy these kinds of books, but I'm in a slump, and this book did nothing to get me out of it.

Grace and Lucas made such an interesting couple to me. I didn't particularly like Lucas and how overbearing he was, and Grace annoyed me at times (but most of that was just because of how she reacted to Lucas).

Overall, it was short and easy to read. Some of it I was able to skim without missing anything.

Disciplined by the Duke: Alyson Chase

Sooooo.....

I mean.........

I wasn't a huge fan. This is typically the kind of book I love. But this one just kinda seemed....annoying? I'm not sure, but I just couldn't get into it. It was a quick read, and wasn't outright terrible, just not super great.

Artemis: Andy Weir

Ok, I know this one came out last year, and I got approved for an ARC copy over a year ago, but I never heard anything good from other people who got an ARC copy, so I just kept putting it off. 

After finally reading it, I have to say I wasn't super impressed. After The Martian, I had some pretty high expectations, and unfortunately they were not met. I really, really, really wanted to like this book. And there were some really cool parts. I loved all the science and thought that was put into this book, and how it was all explained so that I could understand it. The whole premise of the book is brilliant, and parts of it had me hooked.

But Jazz, the main character, I just could not enjoy her. I read most of the book thinking she was some child genius that was maybe 19 or 20, but I was way off. She is 26, and still acts like a child. So much of her story was from the past, which makes more sense, but she just didn't seem to learn her lesson. She kept making terrible choices that just seemed like someone who is young and inexperienced in the ways of the world would make. Not those of a 26 year old who is living on her own.

Overall, the book wasn't terrible, but it wasn't fantastic either. It didn't blow me away, and the first part drug on forever until any action happened. It was a fairly interesting and quick read after that, but I did feel as though it was a slight waste of time.

Royal Pain: Tracy Wolff

I read this one a while ago, and did a reread before writing this. I have to say, it was just as sweet the second time around. I love the commoner to royalty trope, like, seriously love it.

Savvy is a commoner who fell in love with not one, but two princes. The first was kind of a dick, but the second, His Royal Hotness, Prince Kian, just enjoyed using his. Their meet cure was hilarious, but perfect. Kian was the the playboy prince won over by Savvy.

Their relationship had a few rough patches, but Kian really was a good guy. I loved that he cared so much about Savvy, and I love where their relationship ended up. The dual points of view in this book were so well written I felt like I was there with each of the characters. 

Prince Garrett (Kian's older brother) played a big part in this book, even though he wasn't present for most of it. He missed out on a wonderful girl, and Kian more than made up for it. I can't wait to read Garrett's book, and all I want is one giant apology from Garrett to Savvy.

This was a quick and easy and light read (aside from the whole kidnapped prince bit). I enjoyed the characters and the plot, it was just so sweet.

Trust: Kylie Scott

As much as I love some of Kylie Scott's other books, this one felt a bit off the mark. I think she just did too good of a job writing a high school character. Because reading this was exactly like being back in my high school minded self . *shudder*

Edie and John were both likable characters, they each had some deep-seated issues that needed to be worked through, but overall were well written and easy to understand their nature. The book was enjoyable, but hard to read at some parts. It felt like a very serious issue, that most of the characters in this book didn't take seriously, and things got a bit crazy at the end.

It was a quick read, great for those of you who enjoy drama filled books.

The Billionaires: The Bosses: Calista Fox

Finally one that kept my attention outside of the ridiculous romance story. It was a bit longer, but worth the read. It seemed easier to enjoy the characters, and be interested in what they were doing, they had a story, some background, and worked well together. It wasn't just romance where they fell in love on the first day and live happily ever after. It was a fast romance, but didn't seem too ridiculous. Well done!

Addiction: Calista Fox

The sheer overuse of the word "sob" and its various forms ruined this book for me. Also, I have lost track of all the different love triangles in this series. There are entirely too many names to keep track of. These books started off really good and interesting, and just sex books, but it is getting more difficult to like them.

I Need You Tonight: Stina Lindenblatt

Finally! A romance book that I enjoyed. I really liked Mason as a character. I loved his development in this book, and the relationship with Nicole. It seemed so natural for them to start as friends and progress to love. They were great for each other, kinda. This book dealt with a lot of serious topics, and they were covered well. I love that Nicole was so strong when dealing with really shitty stuff in this book.

Mason was a good guy, even if it took him a bit longer than normal to truly get there. Which brings me to the end of the book. I felt a little disappointed, but not with the story itself, with the result of Mason's actions. I'm curious as to what's going to happen in the following books and I'm looking forward to finding out.

Wrong Turn, Right Direction: Elle Casey

I have been following Elle Casey for quite some time now. I love this author and she writes amazing books. This one seemed a bit different from her other books. I felt a bit more serious, and maybe a little more outlandish than the past ones. It still had the comedy, the sweet moments, and the serious moments. I liked it, but not as much as her other books.

Mika was difficult for me to like. I understand why she didn't trust anybody, but it was frustrating when things kept getting prolonged because she wouldn't tell anyone anything. Thibault was her perfect match because he was such the opposite. Although he hated it, he totally had a Superman complex, but it was a good thing. 

These two ended up making a great couple, but I wish the falling in love period would have been a bit longer. It was still a well-written and well thought out book. A quick read that was pleasant and still fairly enjoyable.

The Dangerous Billionaire: Jackie Ashenden

I feel like I need to take a break from romance books. I haven't really liked many of these typical run-of-the-mill books. This one wasn't much different. Honestly, quite a few parts of this one were a little creepy. I get that the two characters aren't related, but something about the relationship history just didn't sit right. This one was another flop for me.

The Heartbeat Hypothesis: Lindsey Frydman

The good news: my tear ducts most definitely still work.

The bad news: I can't stop crying.

I was in no way prepared for this book to be so emotional. This was a pretty dark book, lots of death and horrible things happen, like, seriously. I was in shock at how emotionally devastating this book truly was. This author wrote an amazing first book.

I loved Audra, she was full of life and spirit, and watching her find her way back to that was a rough ride, but worth reading. Jake was the quintessential guy-with-dark-and-tormented-backstory. He and Audra's relationship was something that grew naturally, through pain and heartbreak, but with love and bonds that are hard to break. 

But, as hard as this book was to read at some points, it really was beautiful. It was so well-written and well thought out that I can't stop thinking about it. 

Hard Stick: L. P. Dover

Hockey romance books are my weakness. So of course when I saw this one, I requested it immediately. I feel slightly let down. This whole story felt rushed and fast-paced. It was hard to like the characters, they felt slightly fake and superficial. It was a quick read, so it didn't take long to get through, but it just wasn't my kind of book.

Royal Affair: Marquita Valentine

Finally, a romance book that got me back into the genre. This book was sweet, with a great plot, and just enough romantic angst to keep me happy. This installation was about Princess Charlotte and Brooks, the man who outed her family and sent them out of hiding. I loved Charlotte, she was as relatable as a princess can be. Brooks was the "villain" that wasn't so villainish as we first think.

The character development was perfect for these two characters, and the complemented each other so well. I loved Brooks' family, especially his brother. The ending left me a bit off-kilter. It wasn't what I expected to happen, or necessarily wanted, but it worked well with the story. 

This was well written and interesting and made me want to squeal a bit because it was so cute in some parts.

Trying It All: Christi Barth

Like all of the others in this series, it had humor, seriousness, and some super sweet moments. It was much the same as the rest, and I was glad that these two characters ended up together. Riley and Summer were the perfect contrasting pair (as Knox so helpfully pointed out). Reserved and carefree, serious and full of life, and all of the sarcasm that couldn't quite truly be contained within the pages made me fall in love with this falling in love story.

This was a well-written story that sucked me in from the beginning. It had great backstory, and the characters didn't just suddenly fall in love after a whole one week of knowing each other. I loved the buildup for the characters and their romance.

I really enjoyed reading this one and it was the perfect book for a mental break.

The Billionaires: Calista Fox

This one was a bit longer than I expected, and actually had something that could be considered a plot. There was a lot of backstory for all three of the main characters and their family feud. Jewel was a woman scorned by the man she loved. Their reunion was everything that I hoped for. Vin and Angelo were pretty cool, Vin less so because he has the typical male inability to communicate properly, but he gets over it.

The three made a good pair, and like every other romance story, it all works out in the end.

The Billionaire Beast: Jackie Ashenden

This one was quick and easy, and I surprisingly enjoyed it. The characters were well written with a somewhat shocking amount of backstory to add to the story. This one can be read as a standalone. Reading the first one in the series isn't necessary. It was full of angst and frustration but a sweet and sappy ending.

Confession: Calista Fox

I just really couldn't get into this one. I struggled the whole time. I didn't really care for any of the characters he plot was nonexistant.. It was just a nice quick smutty book that I could read to get my mind off of finals.

If that's what you're in the mood for then go for it. It was just like the other books in this series.

Eternal Ecstasy: Setta Jay

I felt like this one wasn't as good as the past books have been. I have been waiting for Sirena's character's book from basically the time I read the first book. She is such a strong character. She is intelligent, kind, and protective of every single one of the guardians.

Hroarr was introduced in the previous book, and he ended up being Sirena's mate. I dislike him. I know he's supposed to be this big bad guy who deep down has feelings and cares about Sirena and that for them, dominance is the way that they win a woman's heart. But he just seemed like an aggressive asshole to me.

The plot on this one also felt really rushed. I loved the background story going on in these book so much. I think it could have been expanded, and the romance could have been the side plot. I was left feeling a bit disappointed and like there should be more happening. However, I am happy we got to see the other characters in this book too.

Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't that great either.

Still in Love With You: Lexie Davis

I really wasn't a huge fan of this one. It seemed fast paced, with a lot of background that we didn't get to see. Which made it feel very rushed, and like the characters were stagnant.

I absolutely could not stand Aubree. I get that she was supposed to be independent and a bit pushy and this somehow makes her charming. But I didn't get that impression. She came off as overbearing and way too pushy. She repeatedly broke personal boundaries after being told no, but don't worry, everyone seemed to be fine with it after the fact, as if that was the way Parker should be treated.

Parker was, on the other hand, a likable character. He knew what he wanted, even if he was afraid to go after it. I felt bad for the guy really, everyone in this town seemed to know what he wanted and needed better than he did, and they weren't afraid to go against everything that he told them not to do. For some reason this just bothered me. Just, give the guy some space, seriously. If this had been done to me I would have become a bit slap happy.



Overall this was an ok read. Like I said, it was fast, I read it all in one sitting. It wasn't very long, had a decent plot, and a sweet ending. If that sounds like something you're interested in then happy reading!