May 29

Krinos by T.L. Smith Review

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3.5 Smooches!

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Synopsis

My life was simple. Follow instructions, learn the family business and
be prepared to take over when the time has come. My name is Eliza,
although people in the business know me as Krinos. One thing you
should know about me is that my father is a drug lord, the boss in
these parts.

I am prepared to do whatever it takes to step up to the challenge and
run the family business, to make my father proud, a business filled
with drugs, sex and death. What I’m not prepared for though is him,
the Greek god who walks into my life and threatens to rock my world.

Now, my life has just got complicated. But don’t misunderstand,
complicated is not a weakness. My father was not a man to cross, so
expect nothing less from me. I am my father’s daughter, and I will be
the boss.

Review

Krinos is Greek for lily, but the female lead in this novel by the same name is no daisy at all. Now positioned to assume the role of leader of a major crime organization, Krinos must protect herself and learn that she is worthy of love.

Krinos wants to make her father proud and needs to keep an edge.

Then in walks Stephanos, the Greek God, who challenges Krinos in every way. “He walks over to me, and I take him in. He is in a clean-cut, black suit with the most panty-dropping features any man has had.” Stephanos knocks Krinos off her kilter, leading to trauma, drama, and love.

The idea of an alpha man, Stephanos, and a bossy-bitch, Krinos, and ensuing sexual tension, seems like a great premise. Unfortunately, I felt that this novel was too short, lacked character development, and went by in a much too hurried pace. It was difficult to picture the characters and their surroundings. More than a few times I had to reread to try to figure out what the heck was going on, and it was a short book!

I enjoyed the sexual tension, but the sex scenes were too short and lacked details. The one scene that I will remember involves this quote which I absolutely love!! “It’s beautiful, it’s passionate. I don’t know what to call it; I’ve never had it with a man before. Though some would call it making love, I would call it consuming my soul.

I had a hard time writing a review for this book, so I checked out Goodreads to get a sense of what others thought, and so far it has received mostly 5 stars. So I am still going to check out other books by this author. I normally love dirty, mafia-type books, and I think that this could be great if the author got more into the details to bring the reader into the story!

Lisa

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May 28

Rett by Tess Oliver Review

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Synopsis

Custom Culture Book #4 Barrett “Rett” Mason has never found the one girl who can tame his wild heart. And sometimes life is just easier and less complicated without love. While working for Kingston Construction, Barrett becomes fast friends with the owner’s son, Cole. They have one major thing in common– their insatiable appetite for women. But when Barrett meets Cole’s sister Finley, the easy, care-free, no commitment lifestyle he’s grown used to suddenly loses its appeal. Now Barrett has met his match and the one girl who is just too damn impossible to walk out on. For several years, Finley King has been a slave to the anxiety disorder that gripped her and kept her from enjoying life. Now with the support of her family, friends, and medication she is on the mend. But the one thing she lacks in her otherwise lush existence as a rock star’s daughter is passion. Barrett Mason is about to change that…

Review

Ying and Yang. Balance and bringing out the best in each other. Soothing those old insecurities and making each other feel beautiful. This is the story of Rett and Finley. Rett is Clutch’s little brother. He has always had a hard time, being the youngest of five brothers, struggling to find his place in the world. Finley you first meet in the Tess Oliver book Strangely Normal. I was ECSTATIC to find out she was Rett’s love interest. Her story is so sweet and unique and to get more of her, it was amazing.

This is by FAR the sexiest book in the Custom Culture series, which doesn’t really surprise me considering we are talking about Rett the playboy. But with the sexy time, comes tons of heart and realism. Finley struggles with relationships and everyday problems. She has come a long way, however, some things send her spiraling into her little cocoon of self-preservation. Rett is the only one in her life that seems to be able to penetrate that, and because of this, they are simply meant to be.

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Rett is so sweet with Finley. And just like Scotlyn and Taylor always warned him, when the right one came along, he would fall head over heels, which he did. I absolutely love this series and love Rett and Finley together. Their chemistry was off the charts, but their romance was sweet and endearing.

5 SMOOCH-A-ROONIES

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~Nicole

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May 28

Goodbye Uncertainty by Jacquelyn Ayres Review

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4 Smooches!

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Synopsis

BECCA Campbell was lost for seven years, until an unexpected person from her past came back into her life and unveiled the truth.

This truth has set her free.

If only it were that easy.

Knowing what she now knows, Becca must come to grips with reality. She has to fight for the man she loves. The man she is meant to be with.

Becca, very sure of her path, needs to get him to say goodbye to uncertainty.

What happens, though, when uncertainty with her is all he’s ever known?

Review

This book picks up from where the last book finished and you MUST read the first two books or this story will make no sense at all. I don’t want to state anything about the story because it really will just give it all away but I will say that this starts from Becca waking up in the hospital and after the MASSIVE bomb that was dropped on us in the last book, this story is about what comes after that and how the characters move on and live their lives.

I really enjoyed the other two books and this was no different. They are so over exaggerated but I love it, this book is such an attention grabber you really can’t put it down until you finish. It’s such a roller coaster of emotion, I was frustrated, then happy, then confused, then angry..honestly I think I was feeling all the emotions the characters were. It’s so up and down and so much happens it’s sometimes hard to keep up with where the characters are and what they are feeling. Especially Ray! That man was like a yo-yo with his feelings, although you couldn’t really blame him after everything he has been through with Becca.

“Dude..you’re like the Englishman who went up the hill and came down a fucking mountain…Can I get something for you Ray? A tampon? Maybe some Midol?”

My absolutely favourite parts of this story were when we heard from Grayson in any form. The letter and photo album he had created for her were so sweet and I nearly a shed a tear. They were beautiful and my heart broke for their love that was cut short…

“You are my Once Upon A Time and the happy ending I never thought existed”

The reason I give this book 4 stars and not 5 is for the same reasons I stated with the other books. First of all the repetitive use of the word “baby” drove me crazy and the constant repeating of pet names is a pet hate of mine. It was just used too many times and always so close together.

Also the way the male characters treat Becca, especially Ray sometimes went beyond Alpha Male and was instead just rude and honestly a bit aggressive. This is something I’ve struggled with throughout the series because I honestly couldn’t believe anyone would put up being treated the way Becca sometimes is in this story by the men in her life, but I do understand the part it plays within the story so I wouldn’t mark this book down too much because of it.

“I fell deeply in love with her. It wasn’t easy. I tried to walk away, but I missed her every time. She’s the air that I breathe. It was more painful to be without her.”

I did really love this final book. It brought everything together nicely and all the questions were cleared up. I loved the epilogue and that we got a chance to see a quick glimpse of Ray and Becca’s happily ever after which they truly did deserve after all the high and lows they had been through. A great ending to a great series!

“I promise to remind you every day that you love me by doing something to make you fall for me even more” 

Bethany

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May 28

The Intern volumn one by Brooke Cumberland Release Day Blitz and Giveaway

Synopsis

She’s sexy, fierce, and a loud-mouthed know-it-all…and she’s completely off limits.Cecilia isn’t your typical college student. Hell, she isn’t a college student at all, but that doesn’t stop her from applying for one of the biggest and prestigious enterprises in the Midwest.

She wants it. She takes it.
She doesn’t let anything get in her way when it comes to finding out the truth.

When Bentley Leighton, soon-to-be CEO of Leighton Enterprises, meets “Ceci,” he’s instantly impressed. He doesn’t have time to train a new intern. However, when he sees her that first day, his intentions begin to change.

He’s the boss. She’s the intern.
Nothing can happen. It’s against the company rules.

Then again, rules were made to be broken.

What starts as innocent flirting becomes raveled up into so much more—secrets, lies, deceit.

*The Intern is a three-part romantic suspense serial.*
Not suitable for readers under 18.

 
 
Excerpt
I’m browsing through emails on my phone as I ride the elevator down to the lobby. It halts on the third floor, and I back up to let more people on. I don’t lift my head up as the elevator starts again, but suddenly I’m hit with the sound of laughter.
It’s innocent, young, and vibrant. I’m intrigued, so I shift my body to get a better view of her. My eyes find the young girl in the front by the doors. I watch her from the side and notice she’s on her phone. She’s smiling wide and laughing with whomever she’s speaking to on the phone. The doors slide open, and I walk around a few people to exit, except the girl doesn’t move and I crash right into the back of her, pushing us both out of the elevator before the doors close. Instinctively, I wrap my free arm around her waist to catch her from face planting the floor. Her back is pressed against my chest and for a moment, I don’t want to let go.
Her phone isn’t as lucky. It slips out of her hand and lands on the lobby floor.
“Shit,” she curses and my arm frees her to bend down and grab it off the floor.
“I’m so sorry,” I begin apologizing as I step back. My eyes wonder to her bare legs and up her tone thighs to a pair of black workout shorts. She’s wearing a baggy sweatshirt as if she’d been running or working out. I can smell the fresh sweat on her, but it doesn’t turn me off. In fact, it does the exact opposite.
“That’s okay.” Her voice cracks as she turns around, and I finally get a good look at her. “Oh, Mr. Leighton,” she says surprised, and I immediately curse the bad luck that brings me to my new intern—Casey West.
“Miss West?” I finally say as she stares up at me in silence. “I thought you weren’t coming until Saturday?”
“Hide your disappointment, Mr. Leighton.” The corners of her mouth perk up into a cocky smile. “I was just picking up the paperwork and doing all the background check questions.” Her witty personality is spot on just like the last time.
Everyone that works or interns at Leighton Enterprises goes through an extensive background check for security reasons. All of the files are confidential, and only journalists reporting on the stories can know the exclusive information.
“Ah, yes. Of course, the paperwork.”
Paul failed to mention she’d be here today…
She continues eyeing me, and I wonder if she feels the electricity between us as much as I do.
“Well, I’ll see you Saturday, Mr. Leighton,” she says as she is seductively smiling up at me. She quickly turns around and begins walking toward the lobby doors.
I put my phone in my pocket and shake the thoughts of Casey out of my head. This is crazy. I can’t think of her like that. She’s my goddamn intern. 
 
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About the Author
Brooke Cumberland is a USA Today Bestselling author who’s a stay-at-home mom and writes full-time. She lives in the frozen tundra of Packer Nation with her husband, 3 year old wild child, and two teenage stepsons. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading love stories, listening to music that inspires her, and laughing with her family. Brooke is addicted to Starbucks’ Caramel Macchiatos, yoga pants, and sweets. She found her passion for telling stories during winter break one year in grad school–and she hasn’t stopped since.
You can find Brooke on Facebook, Twitter, and on her website.
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May 28

The Intern by Brooke Cumberland Review

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5 Smooches

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Synopsis

She’s sexy, fierce, and a loud-mouthed know-it-all…and she’s completelyoff limits.

Cecilia isn’t your typical college student. Hell, she isn’t a college student at all, but that doesn’t stop her from applying for one of the biggest and prestigious enterprises in the Midwest.

She wants it. She takes it.
She doesn’t let anything get in her way when it comes to finding out the truth.

When Bentley Leighton, soon-to-be CEO of Leighton Enterprises, meets “Ceci,” he’s instantly impressed. He doesn’t have time to train a new intern. However, when he sees her that first day, his intentions begin to change.

He’s the boss. She’s the intern.
Nothing can happen. It’s against the company rules.

Then again, rules were made to be broken.

What starts as innocent flirting becomes raveled up into so much more—secrets, lies, deceit.

*The Intern is a three-part romantic suspense serial.*
Not suitable for readers under 18

Review

“This is crazy. I can’t think of her like that, she’s my goddamn intern.”

Well, Brooke has done it again! She has grabbed my attention and left me wishing I could just read more and more of this story right now. Right from the beginning I was intrigued by Ceci’s tragic story and her desire to solve the mystery of her father’s murder. I absolutely LOVED Ceci’s fearlessness in going after what she wanted whether that was solving the crime or flirting with the sexy boss!

“While I was researching Leighton Enterprises, I came across many pictures of Mr. Leighton himself. He’s gorgeous on screen, but in person, he’s trip-over-yourself-just-to-lick-him gorgeous.”

I guess I am a sucker for a taboo romance, but really who wants to always read about people who are predictable and you know how they would end up. Give me a good age difference along with roles that scream WE CAN”T DO THIS any day. This story is HOT! So freaking hot but I knew it would be. Brooke never lets me down when it comes to writing a story that keeps me entertained, turned on, and desperate to see what will happen next.

“Note: No allowing skirts at work. On second thought . . . Only short skirts allowed.”

Ceci is a high school senior posing as a college student in order to get an internship at a firm where she might get some insight into her father’s case. Bentley is a former model who is now taking a role in the family business and finds himself with an attractive and ambitious new intern. From the moment they meet till the moment they give in the chemistry between these two is so strong. Bentley is an amazing dirty talker and had me weak in the knees for him every time he opened his hot, sexy mouth.

“If you keep talking like that I’m not going to make it that far.” I smirk “Then. Take. Off. Your. Fucking. Pants.”

Personally I found that The Intern was a great read because in addition to being amazingly sexy and fun it was a well written story with layers. Ceci’s struggle to accomplish what she is at this job to do (get information on her father’s murder) and the distraction her super seductive boss creates makes me wonder where this story will go. After reading this first part in a three part series all I can say is when do I get my volume two cause I need that like yesterday!

~miranda

May 28

Hot Blooded by Kendall Grey Cover Reveal

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If Robert Rodriquez (Sin City), Tony Soprano, and David Lynch (Twin Peaks) made sweet love to a Hawaiian version of The Bride (Uma Thurman’s character from Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill), the resulting spawn might look like Kendall Grey’s upcoming mystery/suspense/supernatural thriller, HOT-BLOODED.

The first installment in the Ohana series, HOT-BLOODED is set on the island of Maui and is wrapped in the light and dark watercolors of Hawaiian culture, history, and mythology. It’s about guns, drugs, surfing, and tiki monsters. HOT-BLOODED tells the tale of a ballsy, half-Hawaiian angel-turned-demon, the duplicitous assassin who falls for her, and the blessings and curses of family—all wrapped up in freaky, supernatural gift paper.

Here’s the description:

WARNING: HOT-BLOODED does NOT end with a happily ever after. It contains drug use and graphic sex, language, and violence. The story is intended to entertain, not to condone or glorify illegal or immoral activities. This book is unsuitable for sensitive readers and those under the age of 18.

*Written in 3rd person. Contains a massive cliffhanger and multiple POVs.

Ohana is everything…

When an accident claims her mother’s life, Keahilani Alana must take charge of her ohana (family) or risk losing what little they have. With an underage brother to care for and no education, she has few options. The door to a heavenly hellish opportunity opens when she stumbles upon a valuable secret her mother left behind on the slopes of an extinct volcano—a legacy that tempts the family with riches beyond their wildest dreams. But the secret is much bigger and more sinister than they realize. As reality unravels and exposes eerie truths about the ohana that should have remained deep under the mountain, Keahilani must either resist the call of her blood or risk being consumed by its darkness.

Blake Murphy is an assassin working to infiltrate a new Hawaiian cartel. His investigation reveals that Keahilani, the sexy surfing instructor he pegged as an informant, is much closer to the drug ring than he thought. Passion ignites between them in the bedroom, but their ironclad ties to opposing interests pit them against each other everywhere else.

When tensions reach the breaking point and her ohana is threatened, the only cure for Keahilani’s hot-blooded fury is a loaded clip with a body bag chaser.

They don’t call her Pele for nothing.

Here’s the cover, designed by Renee Coffey:

So, are you up for a steamy, violent descent into tropical-island madness with a supernatural twist? If so, you can add HOT-BLOODED to your Goodreads TBR here. The release date hasn’t been announced yet, but Kendall is shooting for the end of June or early July. Stay tuned!

You can stalk Kendall on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Amazon, or her web site.

May 28

The Sordid Promise by Courtney Lane Blog Tour

 

Title: The Sordid Promise
Author: Courtney Lane
Genre: Erotic Suspense/Psychological Thriller
Publication Date: March 26, 2014

 

Warning: Contains graphic language, frequent graphic sex, disturbing violence, and very dark themes.

When physical pain allows you to escape your reality; what do you do when the pain is no longer strong enough to quiet the emotional ache?

Diouana “Nikki” returned to her hometown six months ago to tend to her sick mother. She thought she’d left her “baggage” behind her on the opposite coast, only to find that it never left her side. As her self-destructive thoughts begin to consume her, her mother — realizing Nikki’s torment — pushes Nikki to complete her last wishes.

Eric Brenton, Nikki’s new neighbor, lives in a dark, chaotic world that is easily hidden behind his model good looks and cocky demeanor. Unapologetic about his dirtier intentions, he sets his sights on Nikki with an offer to help her. But his help comes with very unorthodox conditions and a huge price.

And Eric…comes with an extensive black box warning label.

 

 

I’ve been creating my own little world since I was very young. When I was eight years old, I began to bring those worlds to life with pen and paper.

While I write across genres (I find it hard to stick to one genre), I do have an archetype when it comes to the female protagonist — they have to have certain type of strength, strong convictions, and layered personalities. There will often be a lot of darkness and depth to my stories, but I don’t see the point in writing vapid characters who are thrust into “safe” situations.

Writing Science Fiction/Fantasy is my first love. If there is one thing for sure, I’m a bit of a misfit when it comes to Romance. I prefer my romances dark. The elements that will be common in my stories are: depth, controversy, and misfit characters.

 

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May 27

Beautiful Broken Promises by Kimberly Lauren Review

18776967**5 HUGE Smooches**

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Synopsis

THIS IS A total STAND-ALONE NOVEL. No need to read the first two books in the series to enjoy this book. This is not a dark romance.

Every day you stay gone
I die a thousand more deaths

Lane Parker has secrets he hasn’t even told his closest friends. He may have earned their respect but it’s undeserved. He may seem genuine but he’s a total fraud. He may look strong, but on the inside he’s weak and drowning with no chance of catching his breath any time soon.

After four years, Lane finally gets the call he’s been waiting for. Given back a piece of the life he’s been fighting so hard to reclaim, will he be able to handle everything that comes along with it? And if so, can all of his broken promises be redeemed?

So, I don’t give up and I won’t let them win
I will find you and I will make sure that you know
You’re my everything

Review

Beautiful Broken Promises is the third book in the Broken series but is completely a standalone novel. This series has been one of my absolute favorite New Adult series since I first got my hands on Beautiful Broken Rules. I literally tell everyone I talk to that they NEED to read these books. Kimberly Lauren writes a story completely different than any other I have read and Beautiful Broken Promises was beyond AMAZING and UNIQUE. This is by far her best work yet.

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I think it is extremely important that I don’t give any more away in this review than the incredibly vague blurb tells you. When I first read the blub for this book I was wondering if it was really necessary to give so little about the plot away. You really go into this book blind and I honestly believe it is so much more of an emotional roller-coaster that way. The twist and turns in this book were ones I would never have guessed.

Lane was everything I wanted him to be and so much more. He was damaged, bruiting, and as alpha as you can imagine. Lane starts out crude and womanizing but over time we really got to know the amazingly intense yet  gentle and devoted man he can be. Watching Lane’s character develop over the course of this beautiful story was something I truly look forward to doing again and again when I re-read it (and I am positive I will)

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This review has to be the hardest review I have ever written. How to you convey how AMAZING a story is without giving away any of the plot and I hope that is what I did. If I could give Beautiful Broken Promises more than 5 Smooches I would. Beautiful Broken Promises is an emotional, tragic, uplifting, sexy, and captivating story that I am positive everyone will love. I will say as vague as both the blurb and my review are you will get your HEA and while parts of the story are heartbreaking overall I believe Lane’s story to be about overcoming that heartbreak and making a better and happier life for himself and those around him.

~miranda

May 27

Imperfectly Bad by A.E. Woodward Blog Tour and Giveaway

I’m Rob Ziviani. Oh, you’ve heard of me? Wait, did we? Oh yeah, I remember.No,
that’s a lie, I don’t remember. I’ve had most of New York City and I
don’t really remember any of them. There’s only ever been one. . .This
is my story. Read it, don’t read it. I really don’t give a damn.
It’s not going to change my life, so why the hell should I care?Because I don’t care about anything.Not since her.
*Available May 26th*
~  Goodreads ~

 


Three days, that was my average. Three days
before my skin started crawling and I needed another hit. By hit I
mean another girl. Girls were my drugs. They had been for a while
now. At least they were safe, well, as long as I made sure to wrap
it. 
 

The fact of the matter was that I had slept
with a lot of girls. It wasn’t something I was particularly proud
of, but there were worse things to be addicted to. 
 

Tonight I’d chosen the grocery store as
my hunting ground. The raven-haired firecracker from the other night
had left me feeling dirty, so I was in the mood for something sweet.
It was just a guess, but I figured women who spent their Friday
evening grocery shopping were probably more innocent. 
 

And I was totally in the mood for
innocence.

Wandering the aisles I did some of my
normal shopping, placing a few things I needed in one of those hand
basket things then I took my spot by the cereals. Yes, the cereal
aisle. You want to talk about innocence—it doesn’t get any more
wholesome than cereal. 
 

I picked up my box of Fruity Pebbles and
stood there, pretending to study the nutritional information. Luckily
I didn’t have to wait long before someone joined me. Someone up
there must have been smiling down on me because the first girl to
walk down the aisle was a solid “eight.”

With auburn hair and her nose and cheeks
covered in freckles, she was definitely what I would call “cute.”
The clothes she wore put her at college-aged, or certainly fresh out,
and her hand basket was empty. She was definitely here to pick up her
dinner. 
 

And the best student dinner?

Cereal. 
 

Told you—I was a genius. 
 

She was likely homesick too. Missing out on
a good home-cooked meal. Poor thing. But never mind, her night was
about to get a whole lot better. 
 

She stopped next to me and grabbed some
healthy bullshit. Out of the corner of my eye I looked at her and my
lips tipped upward in a smile. When I spoke, I kept my eyes fixed on
the shelves, but I knew she’d know I was talking to her. They
always did.


“I’m trying to convince myself that
Fruity Pebbles are healthy.”

She giggled. “Yeah, sorry to inform you
but they’re not.”
 

She blushed, her face a shade comparable to
her hair.


“Dinner?” I asked, turning to face her
and gesturing to the lack of food in her basket.


“Am I that transparent?”


“No, I’m just a good guesser.” I
stuck my hand out for her. “Rob,” I said as we shook hands.
“And
just in case you were wondering, I’m a fabulous cook.”
 

Be sure to check out the rest of the Series of Imperfections!

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Emma, Tyler and Shane
have been best friends since they were kids. Along with their college
addition, Rob, the four friends have an exciting life in NYC. In fact,
Emma Sloan appears to have it all.

Despite being happy with her
current situation, a big family announcement leaves Emma questioning
whether she is truly content with her life. With her thirtieth birthday
fast approaching she vows to find her ‘perfect’ man any way she can.
But Emma will soon discover that the path of true love never runs
smoothly and that sometimes, instead of chasing love, you have to wait
for love to find you…

Goodreads ~  

imperfectly real

When nothing in your life goes right … go left.

Tyler
Johnston has a life that would be the envy of most twenty-somethings.
He lives in New York City, surrounded by his closest friends, has a job
in a field he loves, and remains unattached—able to flit from one lady
to the next without responsibility. Only problem is, Tyler isn’t in his
twenties anymore…

Having watched two of his best friends fall in
love and start a family, Tyler is left wondering what will become of his
life. So when life hands Tyler his happy ever after, he struggles with
his conscience. Can something be right when it’s so very, very wrong?
Because everyone knows that two wrongs don’t make a right. In fact, most
of the time, they just make things a whole lot worse.


 Goodreads ~  

A.E. lives in Vacationland with her husband and two
children.  Between her real job and
writing she finds little time to enjoy life’s finer things.  However in the free time she does
manage to steal, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and reading.  A.E. is the author of Kismet and A
Series of Imperfections: Imperfectly Perfect, Imperfectly Real, and Imperfectly
Bad.  She is currently writing her
fifth book, Working Girl.
 ~ Facebook ~ Goodreads ~
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May 27

Imperfectly Bad by A.E. Woodward Review

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5 Smooches

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Synopsis

I’m Rob Ziviani.  Oh, you’ve heard of me?  Wait, did we?  Oh yeah, I remember.

No, that’s a lie, I don’t remember.  I’ve had most of New York City and I don’t really remember any of them.  There’s only ever been one. . .

This is my story.  Read it, don’t read it.  I really don’t give a damn.  It’s not going to change my life, so why the hell should I care?

Because I don’t care about anything.

Not since her.

Review

“Love doesn’t exists anyway. Love was ridiculous. Love was useless. That’s pretty much how I felt about it.”

I have been a huge fan of this series since I read the first book, Imperfectly Perfect, but I can honestly say nothing had me more excited than getting my hands on bad boy Rob’s story. I knew there had to be a great story behind why Rob is such a womanizing ASS and OH BOY was I ever right!  A.E. Woodward wrote a man so damaged and hurt by his past that in the beginning I was a bit worried he could not be reformed.

Who gives a shit about hearing those three little words? I love you. Pfft. “Oh God! Oh, Rob! Faster! Harder!” That’s all I ever really needed to hear.

Let’s just sat that I love an ass in a book. As much as I hate asshole men in real life, I somehow love them in my book life and Rob is definitely one. He uses women to get his jollies off and sends them on their way as soon as he is done refusing to ever even kiss them on the lips. The only clue his friends know about why he acts the way he does is a lone tattoo on his forearm reading “Jenny”

 “The red flush that colored her cheeks had me questioning how red her ass would get if I spanked her.”

When Rob makes a surprise discovery and finds the girl who hurt him 12 years ago at a coffee shop in his town he is taken right back to that hurt place of being a 17 year old boy in love. Couple that with a budding relationship with Layla, his secretary at work and you have the makings of a drama filled love triangle. How do I always end up reading love triangles. There is literally no other story line in the world that gives me as much anxiety as a love triangle. I literally stayed up all night just to find out how Rob’s story would end and who would get this man.

 “People come in and out of your life for a reason whether good or bad, and they serve a purpose.”

So much happens in this book and I don’t want to give it all away because you will honestly be so surprised by the twist and turns that you won’t be able to put the book down. I have yet to read an A.E. Woodward book that did not captivate me the whole way through and leave me guessing till the very end!

~miranda