When Sonny was sent to prison the one thing he wanted was for Brenda to move on. It killed him to let the love of his life go but he was going to be in jail for 15 years and that was too much to ask of her. Brenda didn’t car, she loved Sonny unconditionally and even though he would not see her or accept any letters, she kept a journal writing to Sonny and all of her hopes, fears, and anything that happened in her life.
Sonny ends up getting released early and although he believes Brenda moved on, he quickly realizes he wants her back. Can Brenda take another chance on him or wills he push him away like he did to her?
I was not sure I wanted to read this one or not. I had read most of the series but not in order and didn’t know if I could take a linking to Sonny. Was I wrong, yes. I thought this was written extremely well and shed a few tears on this one. Brenda and Sonny are a terrific couple have had a ton of hurdles thrown at them and still are so much in love it is wonderful. Excellent story, well worth picking up.
Nick Johnson is struggling, he has PTSD and is a member of the Black Tuxedos MC but he knows it is only a matter of time before he gets called on his behavior. Deciding to get the help he needs he finally relents in bringing his parents in on what is going on. However he ends up meeting Shayla Hopkins and her little baby and something inside him awakens.
Shayla has had a hard time of late, her ex-roommate has hurt her in more ways then one and she fled with her daughter. Nick insists on helping her out bringing her to his family for extra help. Nick lets her know that he plans to explore whats between them but both need to get their heads in order to have a fresh start together. What happens when both of their pasts come back to haunt them though?
Loved this story, a bit of a slow burn. I liked Nick, who if you have read Firefly you remember. I think this was a terrific addition to this series.
Three suspicious deaths that span from 1952 to current day. Three different investigations and still no closer to figuring out how these women were killed. Russ Van Alstyne is investigating the current case but it comes at a time that budget cuts are threatening to close their department. Small town rumors are running rampant and with the help of his wife, Reverend Claire Fergusson, Russ is trying to navigate his way through. Can he figure out the connection that spans over decades will trying to save his department?
I have not read the others in this series but I didn’t have any trouble figuring what was going on with the characters. I thought this was a realistic stories with real struggles from the characters. I have to admit the mystery had me perplexed, I kept trying to figure out how the mystery was connected and it had me guessing until the end. I need to go back and start from the beginning but I thoroughly enjoyed this book, couldn’t put it down.
I received a free copy of Hid From Our Eyes by Julia Spencer-Fleming from Macmillan in exchange for an honest review.
Ford Spurlock and Ashe Trammel have been fighting since they were babies growing up together. Even as adults Ford and Ashe find one way to up one another and when Ashe needs Ford’s help, he gives her a challenge he knows she can’t do, however she does it. Now Ford is around Ashe all the time and denying he is attracted to her is becoming more difficult to ignore.
Ashe knows she wants Ford even if he is too stubborn to see it. What happens when one thing leads to another, can they find a way to become more then foes?
Loved this story, both Ashe and Ford are a handful and some of the stories from them growing up are hilarious. You also get a peak into some of the other kids into the series which I am anxious to read about. This story was surprising, Ashe was unique and can’t wait for the next book.
A comprehensive look into the films of the 1940’s. I found this book engaging, full of rich details about some of my favorite films and filled with unique pictures. This book also talked about some of the cartoon shorts, which I have a bunch on DVD which was a special treat. For movie fans, this book is for you. I had seen a lot of the films mentioned in the books which made it even more fun to read.
ZeZe Vargas finds himself in a world he had no idea existed. He is watching a woman who has been kidnapped and should be quivering in fear go crazy on the men who kidnapped her. Ze is trying to figure out what the heck is going on when Max “Kill It Again” MacKilligan decides to do him a favor and take care of him after he is hurt. Max idea of taking care of though is just to bring him to her families home and let them help him out. However, Max’s sister Charlie decides Max needs to take care of Ze. Throw in a crazy cousin who is out to kill her, her father’s latest scheme that is bound to fail and her basketball team who is going to the playoffs, Max has her hands full but she is also trying to figure out what to do with the attraction she feels for Ze.
There are only a handful of authors I can get their book and know it is going to be excellent before turning the first page and Shelly Laurenston is one of them. I was not sure how Max’s story would go because she is hardest of the sisters, but it was brilliant. Funny, unpredictable and pure joy. Picked it up and could not put down, ready to reread already.
I hate your floppy hair and your lopsided grin and those laughing blue eyes that always seem to be laughing at me.
I hate that you’re the most popular guy in school and I’m still the girl who sneezed and spit out her retainer on someone at a middle school dance. It’s just such a cliché.
I hate that I’m being forced to tutor you in English and keep it a secret from everyone. Because otherwise it might put our basketball team’s chances at winning State in jeopardy, and even though I hate you, I love basketball.
I hate that it seems like you’re keeping a secret from me…and that the more time we spend together, the less I feel like I’m on solid ground. Because I’m starting to realize there’s so much more to you than meets the eye. Underneath it all, you’re real.
But what I hate most is that I really don’t hate you at all.
REVIEW
5 Stars
Wren Carter has been tormented by highschool basketball star Fuller James for years. In fact he was the reason she had a nickname that she hated and when his latest antics has her retaliating for a brief moment she finds herself having to tutor Fuller in their AP Literature class. Wren would rather do anything else then help the school Lothario but her options are limited and she can’t refuse. Wren makes it clear to Fuller she wants nothing to do with him, add in the fact that they are supposed to keep it secret that she is tutoring him it makes it even more difficult.
Fuller is furious with himself about having to be a tutor but his future depends on getting good grades. He doesn’t expect to get to know Wren, her certainly doesn’t expect to fall for her. There is one small problem though he made up a lie that can’t get back to Wren about why they are spending time together and it could make what they are building implode, can he come clean before it is too late?
I loved this, you laugh, cry all the emotions you would want from this type of book is in there. Fuller is cocky and a bit of a jerk in the beginning but he sees a different side of himself with Wren. Loved Wren, she is determined and I liked that she was her own independent woman. Excellent story.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
USA Today Bestselling author and Wattpad Star Kelly Anne Blount has more than seventy-three-thousand followers on social media. Her Wattpad stories have been read more than twenty-million times. She’s contributed to Tap, Wattpad’s new app for chat-style stories, where her work has been “tapped” more than fifty-million times. She is a writer and reviewer for SpoilerTV, which has allowed her to develop an incredible network of film and TV stars.
Two of her Wattpad works, including Captured (seventeen-million reads), have been optioned for film by Komixx Entertainment, and she is regularly invited to present seminars about social media at author events.
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Desi has made a vow to herself to never let her ex-husband get to her again. His constant criticisms about her appearance during their short marriage was enough. Desi decides that she is going to tackle a huge goal of getting fit and running a local event. When she ends up being the target of her ex and his new fiancee at the local restaurant she is having her last meal, well last unhealthy meal, she finds herself getting rescued by Callum Valentine.
Callum knows Desi needs time to get over her marriage but he also knows he wants to explore his feelings for Desi. When Desi is around everything feels right. Desi quickly realizes the same for Callum. However, her ex is having a hard time letting go and Desi is more determined then ever to follow her own path, of course with Callum by her side.
This was terrific, a bit of a tear jerker but I so identified with Desi. I thought her character was realistic and is one of my favorites this author has written about. Loved Callum he is a gentle giant until he is ticked off. Another fantastic read from this author.
Finn Conner is still grieving from an accident that catapulted him to the head of the family. He knows he has to get his life in order quickly to make way for the next chapter in his life. Hiring Lena Sullivan is just what he needed, she is everything he could want in a woman. Will she balk though when she finds out how much responsibility he has though or will she be the shoulder he desperately needs to lean on?
There is so much that happens in this book I was intentionally vague in description. This was a terrific read, I thoroughly enjoyed all the characters in this one and am anxious for the next book.
Grunt lost his wife and kids years ago and still has not been able to move on from the devastation he feels. When he is shot he has a moment of clarity that it might be time to move on. Resting at the mother of one of his bikers house he doesn’t expect her to show up or that in a moment of hazy delirium he finds himself exploring things with Shannon.
Shannon comes home to a stunning biker in her bed. One thing leads to another but the biker turns gun shy when he realizes she has four more young children in her home. Shannon and Grunt decide to be friends…maybe friends with benefits… or maybe Grunt comes to terms with his past and goes full in.
This was by far my favorite in the series so far. I loved every moment of this one, the humor, heartbreak, the children and the pets. Excellent read.
Sonny by Cee Bowerman
