My review: Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines

     

From Goodreads:

Life outside of her house was a new experience for Della Sloane. The dark secrets of her past weren’t something she ever intended to share with anyone. They would never understand. No one would ever get close enough to find out. There was always a chance she’d go crazy sooner than they expected…

Woods Kerrington had never been one to be attracted to fragile females. They seemed like too much work. He wasn’t in it for the work just the pleasure. A night full of naughty fun had been exactly what was on his mind when he’d laid eyes on the hot little number that didn’t know how to pump gas and needed some help.

What he didn’t know was she was as fragile as they came.
The carefree girl who spoke her mind and didn’t care what the world thought of her was more breakable than he could ever imagine…

                                 My Review:

    I love Abbi Glines Fallen series , that when this book came out , I was excited!  And this one's Woods Kerrington story, another fascinating character from that series that I really want to get to know better! The story is taken during Rush and Blaire's time ..same place.

      If the Rush and Blaire ( Fallen series) is hot... this one, OMG! A helluva hotter! I should be warned but I was taken aback! I am team Rush ( yes ! I am! ) but Woods? Now, my loyalty is on the edge! The way I'm looking at Woods right now... makes me feel guilty , like I'm cheating on my book bf, Rush! And who could resist this come-hither playboy?! And I just love his sexy stubble! It's kissable.. lick-able ! Oooops! Just look at the cover! Hot! Hot! Hot! 

      This is how I picture Woods Kerrington.

“He was one of those sexy, beautiful, dangerous ones. I could tell that by the smirk on his face.”

  

    Woods Kerrington is someone you should avoid at all instances  if you are smart. He is  a walking heart breaker! Well, I'm not saying Della is not smart, but the instant she met Woods.. she is really smitten! ( who wouldn't be?! )  The feeling is mutual  when Woods help her pump her gas ( already sounds seductive, huh?!)  He is without a doubt  extremely attracted to this girl with a "body of a sex goddess and face of an angel "!  With Woods dad constantly pressuring him.. He needs a breather.. and little hanky panky ...and Della , being "just passing by" seems to be his perfect hot ticket ! Well, he is out for a surprise!

   Who is Della Sloane? 

     At first , I am curious about this girl. There is something about her. She seems vulnerable  naive and strong at the same time. I want to get to know her. What or who is she running away from?  What is it she is trying to find in this road trip? 

   Meeting Woods is a just a  mind blowing one night stand. Or just she thought it would be. Then as I call it fate ..after 3 months they meet  again.  Only this time, Woods Kerrington will be her boss! It was awkward! And  sparks begun to resurface! Old flames begun to burn! Woods never expected to see Della standing in front of him! She is clearly a distraction he can't handle . 

   Della  knows Woods the one she wants but cannot have. The mere fact that he is engaged?! Yes! Totally off limits!  But Woods made her feel alive. Their chemistry is so intense. It was like .. even at the mere brush of their skins.. they're on fire!  There is this irresistible pull! And the steamy scenes? My golly! It's smoldering!  Abbi Glines , as always pull this up to the next level! 

     But Woods fell hard for Della. Really hard. Della was his...and he wants to take care of her. I admire Woods, and I can see that he'll do anything for her. He will give up anything for her. Anything including his dreams and his life in Rosemary... and he broken up his engagement to Angelina. Sounds like a happily ever after? But not.  Della has panic issues to deal with.. it's something she tries to hide from Woods. She feared that someday , she'll mentally snap like her agoraphobic mother. This is holding her back. Woods whole heartedly accepted this. He wants Della , issues and all. But Woods family specially his controlling father cannot accept this . This is the big picture they have to deal with eventually. 

      I love this emotionally charged story. It has the right amount of drama that I could take. And I love how Abbi Glines puts layer and layers  of emotion , leaving me breathless .. then catch my breath again! It was such a beautiful story of taking chances and risking it all for the sake of love.

      And the ending? It was a cliffhanger but it gave me a glimpse of what's going to happen next. And I'm sure it's gonna be a bumpy road for this couple . I can't wait to read more.. and will definitely look forward  for Woods and Della's story on the next book! 

      

     “You are mine. Do you hear me? You are mine, Della Sloane. I will take care of you. Nothing is taking you away from me. Nothing.”

                                         My verdict?

                             4 swoony  sweetest stars!

    

    

My Review: Nowhere by Marysue Hobika

From Goodreads:

A girl named Mike is transplanted against her will to the middle of Nowhere—a town so small that cow tipping is considered to be a fun pastime for teens on a Saturday night! Sure that life as she knows it is over, she meets a boy named Dooner who’s never lived anywhere else and can’t wait to get out of town on the football scholarship that’s going to be his ticket to a better life, away from his father. Sparks fly between them, but it’s not exactly love at first sight.

Will they find a way into each other’s heart despite the fact that they come from very different backgrounds? Will it change how they both feel about Nowhere?
And will Nowhere become the somewhere they’ve been searching for?

                                         
                      My Review:


    I'd like to thank the author, Marysue G. Hobika for giving me a copy in exchange for a honest review.

   It's a city girl meets country boy story. And it begins with Mikayla or Mike ( as she like to be called. ) together with her sister and Mom relocated to a small town after her Dad died. Of course , Mike, having to leave her friends and life in the city behind is super bummed. All throughout the trip she is bitching about how she deserved to be thrown to such a "Nowhere" town.
   She thinks its the end of the world .. until she met James or Dooner  . First meeting, she cannot believe her eyes!

“The hottest guy I’d ever seen hopped out and confidently strutted over to where we were all standing. My gaze moved upward from his dusty cowboy boots to his strikingly handsome face. I gasped, in pleasant surprise. I hadn't thought it possible for such a combination of good looks and perfect body to exist anywhere, let alone in Nowhere."

      And I forgot to mention , he got these gorgeous green eyes! Uhmm, my weakness! :p  Well, the feeling is mutual as Donner first laid his eyes on Mike... he saw the most striking, beautiful girl he had ever seen! Attraction? Definitely. There's something about Mikayla , the confidence, the no non sense attitude and she is way different from the girls he has known... he can't take his eyes and mind off her. It's insta-crush and insta-love rolled into one!

    And I love the little romantic escapades they shared, though a little cliche but it's swoony ...and I can feel the intensity of those moments as written by  Ms. Hobika. Not to mention that both James and Mike are very likable characters in their own ways. 

   Then as  they spend time together, they realized and quite surprised that they are more  comfortable with each other.. That there is an instant connection.  But Both of them have baggages to carry. Mike begun to talk about her Dad. But Dooner seems to be tense and tight lipped about his father. Mike begun to wonder if there's something  deep down James that he is not telling . 

      As the story goes on,  both their walls are pulled down.  They have ups and downs but did not take a while  before they resolve it. I'm waiting for  like a big conflict or some revelation that will somewhat be a major turning point in the story... but unfortunately there isn't. I think there should be more...

    Overall, it's still a good story about finding true  love in an unexpected place that you consider "Nowhere" ...and  finally calling it your home just like Mikayla felt.

                                                                                 My Verdict?

                                             3 home-mie stars!

 

My Review: Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins

     

From Goodreads:

Anna Whitt, the daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a vow. She’d been naive about a lot of things. 

Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl. Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe, son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.

When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life?


                        My Review:


     This has been one of my most anticipated book releases for this year. And I can say that I literally jumped up and down when I finally grabbed a copy! I longed and thirsted for Kaidan Rowe! When I finished reading Sweet Evil , I was crushed when I learned that I have to wait for the sequel for months! So now... it's finally in my hands and I'm reading it... I feel giddy ... and it feels surreal!

     After almost risking their lives at the summit conference, Kai and Ana was forced to part ways for their safety. And with of them under the watchful eyes of the demons, they have no choice but do what they are supposed to do. The once super innocent Anna became the popular "party girl" and Kaidan continues promoting Lust. Being apart and nearly losing contact from Kai, Anna with her growing feelings ... misses him so much! And I terribly miss Kai too! And I was beginning to feel cranky that so many pages have passed .. still no sign of Kaidan??? Where.. Where's Kaidan?! Maybe, Ms. Wendy Higgins forgot that he's part of the book? I was close to having my panic attack , but at last Kaidan showed up! Talking about building too much anticipation...clearly, Ms. Higgins knows how to do it!
  
     Their first meeting was nothing I've expected.. yes , there's the long can't look anywhere stare.. which made me squeal yippee! But when Kaidan told Anna she's not for him.. my world crushed! Nooooooo! He turned down Anna? I can't believe it. Anna can't believe it either.
     Anna's world has bigger problems than her complicated love life... specially when a huge prophecy was revealed to her. She is the Nephilim that will be the bridge that will  provide the fallen angels with a second chance.  Such a heavy task and a burden to carry. Is she ready for this? 

    So , almost half of the book Anna is traveling almost across the world ( and it's giving me jet lag , really!) , with Kopano to gather allies as instructed by her dad. Being with the handsome, attractive .. Celibate? Kopano did not really help at all when clearly Kopano has been "crush-ing" over sweet Anna! And I was so frustrated when Anna kiss him back when he tried to kiss her! I am team Kaidan clearly! It was a mistake and I'm glad Anna realizes it . Because nothing compares to Kaidan's Kiss. Period.

    And talking about the highly much anticipated kiss... It was .. WOW!!! I can't even put words to describe it. Yes, their kiss from book 1 is hot... but this one? off the charts HOTTER!!! *fanning myself!* The kiss started really painstakingly , toe curling slow to INTENSE kisses for hours! Yes, HOURS!!! Like the entire chapter! Yipeeeee!! All the "about boredom" previous chapters went Poof! Gone. I always love how Ms. Higgins wrote / describe  the kisses, it always make me sigh with a dreamy look in my eyes. It was  always perfect! And one of my favorite moments!

     Aside from the kiss,  I love Anna's innocent "little strip tease" number at the pool! It's like saying, "You want a piece of me Kaidan? Come and get it! " Kaidan actually GROWL!!! It must be the sweetest torture for him and  my first time to see Anna a little bolder?  Way to go, Anna!!!  *clapping!*

    I also like that there are more action on this book. From the almost helpless Anna  I have known from Sweet Evil, to a butt- kicking , knife throwing Anna. I love the transformation.  And I think, both her, Kai and the other ally Nephs will definitely be an awesome butt-kicking team!

   The ending? Thank goodness , it's a cliffhanger my heart can totally handle! It definitely gave me something to look forward to! More action.. adventure... and steamier kisses from Kai and Anna! *excited!* I'll start counting the days ... probably months for Sweet Reckoning... and believe me, it would be worth the wait!

    " Traveling the world in search of possible hostile Neph and eluding murderous Dukes seemed like a piece of cake in comparison to trying to be a good girl in the arms of Kaidan Rowe.
      God give me strength. "

                     My verdict? 
                 4 sweetest swoony stars!

My Review: Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  From Goodreads: 

       Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…

      Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems.

      Something worse than the Arum has come to town…

      The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And there's this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own. He knows what’s happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him. Like that's possible. Against all common sense, I'm falling for Daemon. Hard.

     But then everything changes…

     I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. And I have to tell Daemon, even though I know he’s never going to stop searching until he gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?

      No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies…

                                     My Review:

      Straight from Obsidian, I grabbed Onyx as fast as a Luxen's speed! Yes! Maybe, I got a little trace from Daemon?! Or we are now connected ?! Keep on dreaming I said to myself! And you can't blame me... I want this .. *pointing Daemon* to myself!

     Well, Katy felt that.  After their alien mojo connection ,Katy wanted Daemon sooo bad that every living cell inside her body screams for Daemon!! Though she tried to deny and even suppress it in every possible way, she can't stay away from him. All she wanted is a normal teenage "love life" .. to experience what every normal teenage girl wants... A normal date with the cliche flowers, romantic corny words she often read in her books...and a normal kiss?! True, that kisses are meant to curl your toes and electrifying..but not literally speaking! Kissing Daemon is something else. It usually ends up with freaky electrical malfunctions like exploding light bulbs.. and computers getting fried! And he still make a mantra of annoying her. All the time.

      

     And somehow their connection morphed Katy into something else! When Daemon healed her on the night they fought with an Arum, some of his energy/source/power was  literally transferred . This freaked out Katy! She can move.. and mostly destroy things.. break glasses , windows.. meaning, she has "uncontrolled"

powers! Sounds really stressful! But for me... it's... romantic. *sigh* I think their connection ... makes them one.. hearts beating as one.. like they are somewhat different but the same? I know.. I know.. now I'm not making sense! Daemon turn me into *pointing to myself* like this!

     Then a new guy came into the picture.. Blake, the new student from Florida. Sandy hair, cute..and looks like a normal teenage boy.. just as Katy thinks she needs. A normal teenage boy! Normal? Questionable. A perfect distraction? Perhaps. But not when there is a hovering crazy-possessive jealous Daemon around! I find it super funny when Daemon keep on missing Blake's name, imagine , he even calls him Bilbo ? Flake?! LOL.

      Katy's stress level went berserk! With these two guys constantly  on each other's throats plus the DOD is getting suspicious , hence , suddenly becomes visible.. Katy is so scared of exposing Daemon ..and now equally scared for herself , for what she has become. She is now forced to be entwined to the dangers that awaits Daemon's Kind .

    This is the second book I read from J.L. Armentrout, and  what can I say? I love it! For me it has the perfect mix.. romance , comedy ,action and adventure in equally perfect parts. I never got bored. It's like watching a movie ...only that I'm reading it straight from the book! And I can even feel my foot  kicking during action sequels! Yes, like I can see, feel it ... in 3D!!

  

    And the ending? Again, J.L. Armentrout  reveals something that will definitely make you more curious to read the next book!

                                      My Verdict:

                              4 action packed stars!

 

My review : Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens. 

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. 

If I don't kill him first, that is


                                                                                    My Review:



     When Katy and her Mom moved to West Virginia after her Dad  died, she was not expecting that her so predictable - almost - sleepy -boring life will be awaken.  Nor did she expected to be neighbors with Daemon Black.

    Who is Daemon Black?

"Beautiful face. Beautiful body. Horrible attitude. It was the holy trinity of hot boys.”   

     That's Daemon Black.

      How can I start writing this review without doing some SERIOUS fangirling?!  I want to talk about Daemon ALL day and ALL night!!!  Okay, Calm down... trying to breathe slowly...calm down myself. Daemon Black. Noooo..
I'm hyperventilating again!

       Though  Katy find her new neighbor super infuriating , calls him a douche-bag and all the terms synonymous to annoying ... she can't help but STARE... drool and want this green eyed god  who  puts H to Hotness... and G to Gorgeous. But again she thinks he Hates her! 

      I love the constant exchange of  snide remarks  between them. And Katy can surely know how to counter attack verbally! That , I think comes from the fact that she loves to read a lot! So, if it comes from being an expert with words.. Katy is my girl!    I love that she is feisty and doesn't take a crap when provoked. 

      Then she met Daemon's twin sister, Dee who is nothing but adorable , sweet and wants to be her friend.. which is good. But not to Daemon. He does not even want her to be near her sister! Overprotective brother is such an understatement! Again, this did not  stop headstrong Katy!

     When Daemon was "forced" to hang with her . Thanks for Dee's ingenious idea of hiding his keys ! Katy noticed that Daemon is different.. and strange. How can he stay underwater for too long? How can he move so fast? And he fades? And the light?  Where did it came from?  That is totally not normal! Because Daemon is not even human!  He is a Luxen... an Alien ( with superpowers! ) And I can't help but to picture out Superman!  Ehem!  Not the green , creepy ones, thankfully! 

      And then more strange things happened, like someone now is after her? After almost being killed by a crazy stranger ( Luckily there's Daemon to the rescue! ), Katy became more curious than cautious. Why are all these happening? Simple. Daemon left a trace on her. Now to make things complicated and a lot dangerous for Katy, the Arums  are after Daemon's kind... if they got Katy first! Now, Daemon is bound to protect her. Or was it Katy who saved him?  

     And I love , love  their first kiss! It was literally intense! Like bulbs exploding ?! Woooow!!! I was breathless till the last minute! 

     Overall, I love it!  The ending left me  with longing to know what's next for this unlikely duo. Now that they are somewhat connected .. like their heart beat as one.. I can't help but be excited! Something really big was bound to happen next!  And I can't wait! 
  

                                                                                        My verdict: 
                                 
                                       4 brightest stars!