I believe everything happens for a reason. I believe that sometimes we go out of our nature to do something because its just meant to be.
I don't pickI believe everything happens for a reason. I believe that sometimes we go out of our nature to do something because its just meant to be.
I don't pick up random books without reading reviews. I also don't read books that are designed to break your heard. And I did it here. I picked up a book that was designed to wreck me, that not one of my friends had read, by an author that I have never heard of because kindle said "you might like this".
And I'm not sure if I have read a book that has topped this book. This was utterly heartbreaking and utterly enthralling. I think this book will live in me forever.
I also don't ever just sit and listen to a book. I use audiobooks as a tool to get things done. My ADHD won't let me just sit. But, I literally just sat and listened, with my hand on my chest for hours as I was in this book. I didn't listen to this book, I lived in it. I was on that mountain with them. I was in those rooms. I felt apart of this story.
Maybe it's because I lost a sister at a similar age due to a car accident. Maybe it's because I had a sense of guilt like many do when someone dies. Maybe it's because I struggled with the "what ifs" for years. Maybe it's because this book was a projection of how I hope it went for my sister. That she stayed with me until she knew I was going to be okay, and that I hope she believes that because of her loss I changed the direction of my life to live for both of us. Maybe it's because I hope she approves of my life and is at peace with the way I overcame her loss, that I live my life knowing everything I have and have done is because of the loss I had to endure at 17.
Maybe it's none of those things and the writing was just that powerful. Maybe it was both. Either way, I'm greatful this book randomly showed up on my "you might like" list and I dove in without knowing what I was doing.
Thank you Suzanne Redfearn for writing a story that stay with me forever, and in some ways was like my sister telling me I made all the right choices even when they were hard....more
The fact that this is a debut book truly shows how talented this author is.
This was suggested on KU, and since I'm in my "stop being a picky bitch anThe fact that this is a debut book truly shows how talented this author is.
This was suggested on KU, and since I'm in my "stop being a picky bitch and read the fucking book era", I gave it a go. It helped that it is the KU with free audible too. I read the blurb and that was all it took (NOTE TO HOW IMPORTANT YOUR BLURBS ARE AUTHORS!).
I devoured this book. At the halfway mark I was telling a friend to read it, but couldn't give a specific reason why I was loving it. I just was.
There are some pretty heavy topics in this book, but I think they were handled perfectly. I don't get emotional often, but this book definitely had me in the feels.
My need to know more about Ursa was something else, but I also didn't want to know. Her character was everything. I couldn't find a fault in her. The way she pulled Gabe and Jo together, the way those two helped each other process and heal from their pasts. Tabby....she was freaking awesome.
I only read a few reviews and a few people said they felt the end was rushed, but I have to disagree. I think the problem is we want more. I wanted to see 5, 10 years down the road. I didn't want to leave these 3, I could have listened to them for 10 more hours.
I will definitely be picking up some of her other books.
This first book had me hooked. I went in pretty blind only reading the blurb.
I loved Willow's character, I wanted to punch Gray most of the time, butThis first book had me hooked. I went in pretty blind only reading the blurb.
I loved Willow's character, I wanted to punch Gray most of the time, but still also swooned over him. The fact that we love these dickhead heroes fascinates me.
On to the next, full review when I finish the duet. ...more
Ya'll look at me, this year I have read 3 books that are not ever in my normal rotation. That being not smut..... stop judging me. I read to escape, aYa'll look at me, this year I have read 3 books that are not ever in my normal rotation. That being not smut..... stop judging me. I read to escape, and reading trashy books helps me escape.
This book is a romance, without the smut. This is a modern day Casper but our characters are in their 20s.
Its a mystery....Who killed our Ghost Tristan?
The ending was heartbreakingly perfect. I absolutely loved every minute.
Oh, and did I mention one of the side characters is written after me?
I have never met this author, but we have become social media friends. She thinks I'm crazy, which I am, so she asked if she could write me into her book and I of course said yes.
And no, that is not the only reason I'm giving it 5 stars. I went into this book with no idea about the writing style, but wanted to see me, obviously. And I was drawn in from the start. I wanted to know how killed Tristan and I really wanted to know how this ended. If I wouldn't have liked it, I wouldn't write this review.
Okay, let me first start off by saying that I don't read a lot of RH. Why? Because I hate having to dive into what is usually 4 really long books. My Okay, let me first start off by saying that I don't read a lot of RH. Why? Because I hate having to dive into what is usually 4 really long books. My ADHD usually kicks in about halfway through and I'm ready for a new couple.
Also, this is only my 2nd series by this author (and her pen names), but I was obsessed with the Mindfuck series, so I wanted to see if her style changed with her pen names, which it did not.
I was expecting this to be much smuttier, but it really was a slow burn and I was totally okay with it. The world she built was amazing and I was sucked in from the start.
This is definitely a book that makes you laugh and want too throw something. There were times I wanted to throttle Jude. Granted there were times I wanted to throttle her as well. But she made me laugh so I got over it.
If you are an audio girly, these are free on Audible with a membership and while its not the best, it was pretty good. I definitely need to dive into some more of this author and support her family. It's a shame we lost her so early, she was a true talent. ...more
I have had this on my TBR for years, and when I would think about starting I would have to figure out what I was doing the next day because I knew oncI have had this on my TBR for years, and when I would think about starting I would have to figure out what I was doing the next day because I knew once I started, I wouldn't sleep until I finished it. And I was right, this kept your girl up until late into the evening and then I had to lay there and process it all. Fuck, I'm still processing it.
What this girl lived through was something that is not for the faint of hearts. This was not a book that kept you warm and cozy, every time you think that her flashbacks are at their worst she proves you wrong.
I pray there are not towns like this in real life. Everyone in this town deserved to burn to the ground.
The progression of this story was done perfectly. The way all the details came out in a progression, making you as the reader and the characters process all the details and truly realize how fucked up it all was.
This was one of my favorite reads of 2024. I will definitely be relistening to this series again. ...more
Looks like I'm not going to sleep tonight until I finish this! Full review when I get to the end! Looks like I'm not going to sleep tonight until I finish this! Full review when I get to the end! ...more
These Rowdy Brother's have me hooked.. The books are not going to be able to come fast enough. Fuck, just picking who's book I want next is nearly impThese Rowdy Brother's have me hooked.. The books are not going to be able to come fast enough. Fuck, just picking who's book I want next is nearly impossible.
I love the family dynamic, I love the relationships, I really love the smut, the only I don't like is that there are only 6 brothers...that won't be enough books.
I can't wait to dive back into this family with the next one.
This is my favorite of the series. I'm a major slut for insta-love, and this one delivered. It's such a fun, easy Cinderella retelling with a modern dThis is my favorite of the series. I'm a major slut for insta-love, and this one delivered. It's such a fun, easy Cinderella retelling with a modern day mafia twist.
This book is not for the faint for hearts. Definitely check trigger warnings, but if you can toleratThis book....The second time around still got me.
This book is not for the faint for hearts. Definitely check trigger warnings, but if you can tolerate it, it is so perfectly written.
My heart hurts for both of these two, but I'm so happy they found each other. This story was not easy to read, but I also couldn't stop even if I wanted to.
What Asya goes through is awful, and the aftermath was soul wrecking. I loved the way Pasha handled the situation and how they grew to need each other (while totally unhealthy in real life) it was amazing in this world....more
Okay, Salvatore is the best kind of crazy. Extremely obsessive and kinda crazy. Okay not kinda, he is flat out crazy and I loved him.
Once Milene stopOkay, Salvatore is the best kind of crazy. Extremely obsessive and kinda crazy. Okay not kinda, he is flat out crazy and I loved him.
Once Milene stopped being mad, I loved how their relationship progressed. This series seriously just keep getting better and better. I don't even know how to pick a favorite.
Each book brings you something new, while still working in a formula so you know you are going to be happy. I love that each book keeps getting a little bit longer.
I started the next book already, and it is a hit to the gut and I'm so excited to continue on it....more
THIS IS FUCKING HOW I WOULD ACT IF I WAS A MAFIA PRINCESS!! Yes, Isabella might just be one of my favorite heroines.
She is 19 going on 30. Fuck she iTHIS IS FUCKING HOW I WOULD ACT IF I WAS A MAFIA PRINCESS!! Yes, Isabella might just be one of my favorite heroines.
She is 19 going on 30. Fuck she is more mature than I am in real life.
This one was OTT and I loved it. Luca sure did put up a fight, but once he caved he did not hold back. A little chase of amnesia and a sneaky wife definitely helped the matter.
I will be relistening to this shit regularly....more
WHERE THE FUCK DID THIS AUTHOR COME FROM!! The fact that this is her first series (at least that I can find), I'm in shock. THIS SERIES IS FUCKING SPEWHERE THE FUCK DID THIS AUTHOR COME FROM!! The fact that this is her first series (at least that I can find), I'm in shock. THIS SERIES IS FUCKING SPECTULAR.
If this is a second penname, someone please tell me her other and that she writes the same style characters, because I'm in love with her heroines. Which is hard for an author to do. I'm the queen of picky when it comes to women.
It's easy to make me love a guy. Just make him alpha, OTT possessive, throw some tattoes and a huge cock on him and I'm sold. But the ladies, I hate to say that I am easily frustrated with them (maybe because I fall in love with the guys and aside from cheating they can do no wrong, so I get annoyed when they are whinny).
Neva writes a strong, funny and perfect heroine. I'm already half way through book 3 and they seriously just keep getting better. If you haven't tried this author, stop fucking around and do it!...more
I fucking love coming across an author I have never heard of and then DEVOURING their book in one night.
This is probably one of my top 5 heroines of I fucking love coming across an author I have never heard of and then DEVOURING their book in one night.
This is probably one of my top 5 heroines of 2023. I want to be her when I grow up. She was so cool and calm, while being a little nutty and fucking hilarious.
He was all sorts of possessive and jealous. Together they were delicious.
I can't wait to continue this series.
The reason why I ended up picking this one up when I randomly came across it was because my GRs friend Val had a perfect review for it and I knew I would love it. Could it have been a little longer and really dove into this world, yes. Do I care that it didn't? Not for a fucking minute. This was everything I needed and I'm officially hooked on this author....more
I'm so in love with this series, but I'm so frustrated that we have to wait for the continuation.
I know, I know.... We should all be happy it got pubI'm so in love with this series, but I'm so frustrated that we have to wait for the continuation.
I know, I know.... We should all be happy it got published because it's best for Suzanne Wright, but can someone explain why a publisher thinks only releasing once a year is smart? I mean, we know they are all already written, just give them to us!...more
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