After having finished The Ex and fallen head over heels in love with Alafair Burke, THE WIFE was an obvious choice for my next read.
Yet another p After having finished The Ex and fallen head over heels in love with Alafair Burke, THE WIFE was an obvious choice for my next read.
Yet another page turner from an author who I became an insta-fan of in under 5 mins! I am not sure what I love more about her books - the fact that they make me eat up pages at record speed because the story is so good and writing is very smooth and super engaging or the fact that they make me learn something because of author's own legal background.
THE WIFE was simply UNPUTDOWNABLE! I found myself reading through the night because I HAD to find out whodunit. This book is yet another example why I LOVE to read. These are the kinds of stories that make me not regret a single penny or minute spent on them.
If I had to choose right now which I book I loved more, I don't think I could do it. Both (THE EX and THE WIFE) were absolutely fantastic in their own right.
As I read this title, I kept thinking how much I would love to see it on a big screen and, upon further sleuthing on author's site, was THRILLED to discover that this book is, in fact, being made into a movie by Amazon studios!!! *flails uncontrollably*
THE WIFE is psychological suspense at it's finest! An absolutely MUST READ if this is a genre you enjoy.
This title sat on my Kindle for almost two years. I remember buying it because I thought the cover was gorgeous. I didn't even read the blurb. I just This title sat on my Kindle for almost two years. I remember buying it because I thought the cover was gorgeous. I didn't even read the blurb. I just assumed it will be a decent second chance romance or something along those lines and, if nothing else, I'll own a pretty looking book.
Boy, was I wrong! And am I ever pissed at myself for not reading this sooner!!
I devoured THE EX in pretty much one sitting. This almost NEVER happens. I am talking "couldn't wait to ditch the New Years Eve party I was at so I could get back home and read some more"!
This riveting, exquisitely written legal thriller grabs you on page one and doesn't let go till the very end. I couldn't get enough of the strong characters and the story line that was full of twists and had me guessing till the very last few pages. Not to mention all the legal jargon that was on point courtesy of author herself being a law professor and ex-Deputy District Attorney, among other things.
I usually have the hardest time finding heroines that leave a lasting impression. This wasn't the case with Olivia Randall. I'd love to read about her more and was over the moon to discover that she has appeared in a couple of more titles of Ms. Burke's that I am off to read ASAP!
There was so much more I wanted to say in my review but, as usual, I can't find all the right words to express everything I feel. And besides, even if I could find the words, I could never put them in coherent enough sentences to do this book justice anyways so I won't even try.
In a nutshell: if you ever picked up a book based on one of my recs in the past and enjoyed it, trust me on this one, OK?
P.S. The ending of this book had me grinning like a loon. You'll get why if/when you read the book.
It’s official: I am OBSESSED with Lisa Gardner’s work. She writes movies, for crying out loud!! I mean, her stories literally jump off the pages. Not It’s official: I am OBSESSED with Lisa Gardner’s work. She writes movies, for crying out loud!! I mean, her stories literally jump off the pages. Not to mention THE WAY SHE WRITES ... good God! Her characters are perfection. Flawed. Real. Just the kind of characters I love to read about. And the way she keeps you guessing!! You don’t know whodunnit till the last few pages ... these kinds of books, to me, are worth every penny.
P.S. As one of THE pickiest people when it comes to leading ladies, I am THRILLED to discover an author who gave me two kickass females leads to add to my very short list of ultimate favourite heroines: D.D. Warren and Tessa Leoni. I can’t get enough of these ladies and want to read every available book featuring them. IMMEDIATELY!!...more
From start to finish, this book was the best kind of adrenaline rush. I devoured it in one sitting. Honest to God ... could NOT put it down and now waFrom start to finish, this book was the best kind of adrenaline rush. I devoured it in one sitting. Honest to God ... could NOT put it down and now want to binge read this entire series! I am head over heels in love with this author’s storytelling. It’s smart and exciting (I had to steal this quote from a friend who suggested I read this because it describes this book to a t). If you love fast paced thriller, I can not recommend this title enough!
P.S. Thank you, Lynn, for this amazing rec! I owe you one....more
Everything about this series is mind blowing! From the writing to the story, from the characters to all the feels ... I don't think I'll ever get over Everything about this series is mind blowing! From the writing to the story, from the characters to all the feels ... I don't think I'll ever get over the book hangover that followed once I finished this book and is still very much present, weeks later. I can't recommend TRANSCENDENCE enough. Even if fantasy isn't your thing, all you have to do is sample this on Amazon to realize how special this author and her writing is.
There are five star reads and then there are FIVE STAR READS! This series belongs to the latter category.
It took me not even two pages to fall in love There are five star reads and then there are FIVE STAR READS! This series belongs to the latter category.
It took me not even two pages to fall in love with this author/her writing. Unique and addictive, E.A. Carter's TRANSCENDENCE Series is ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR! I think it's safe to say it's one of THE best series I've EVER read.
I can't thank my friend Joanne enough for recommending it. If you enjoy exquisitely written, original material then give this a go. Even if fantasy isn't your thing, read it! This is truly one of those reading experiences that is not to be missed!
This series has become my latest obsession!! It embodies many things I enjoy: travel, art/art history, fashion, kick ass female leads and well writtenThis series has become my latest obsession!! It embodies many things I enjoy: travel, art/art history, fashion, kick ass female leads and well written thrillers, just to name a few. For the last week or so, I was lost to the world because I was too busy basking in the beauty of L.S. Hilton's magnificent storytelling and am now counting days till I can get my hands on the conclusion of this amazing trilogy in April! I am also nursing one hell of a book hangover and don't even care for a cure ...
I think Annabel Joseph is an author who gets better and better with each and every one of her new releases.I am going to keep this short and sweet ...
I think Annabel Joseph is an author who gets better and better with each and every one of her new releases. DEEP CONTROL is now my favorite book of hers to date. I devoured this story that delivered on every single point in my checklist: superb writing, character(s) depth, amazing supporting cast, raw sexuality which was only magnified tenfold by all the feels the author delivers. Always! I am a sucker for great dialogue and this book simply blew me away. The exchange between characters (any of them!) was fantastic. I can't think of one single thing about DEEP CONTROL that I didn't love.
I am now not-so-patiently waiting for Milo's story ...
Where is the 'EPIC' rating button when you need one?
I can honestly say this book is one of THE best books I've ever read. Without a doubt. From exquiWhere is the 'EPIC' rating button when you need one?
I can honestly say this book is one of THE best books I've ever read. Without a doubt. From exquisitely written original story, heroine your heart aches for and everything in between, this book OWNED me. I read it literally everywhere I went in the last 48 hours. I simply couldn't stop. I even rescheduled a couple of appointments and cancelled a lunch date so I can finish and I regret nothing.
Emotional. Original. Superbly written. Unforgettable. This kind of story/writing is why I LOVE to read. If you ever picked up a book based on one of my recommendations and enjoyed it, trust me on this. Absolutely, positively, 100% worth the hefty price tag because this is the kind of book you'll most likely reread more than once.
Taylor Jenkins Reid is new-to-me author but I am now a fan of life!
If you follow my reviews, you probably know that I am a HUGE fan of this author [and this series]! Of all the rom-coms I've read to date, no one has mIf you follow my reviews, you probably know that I am a HUGE fan of this author [and this series]! Of all the rom-coms I've read to date, no one has made me laugh with their stories as hard as Nicole Archer does. Superbly written, witty, super fun, filled with characters who I like to describe as 'colorful' and dialogue that makes you guffaw, these books are perfection! And let's not forget the feels because those are very much present and make for that awesome cherry on top of what is already a perfect story. Every time. Of all the new authors/series I discovered this year - and there has been many - Nicole Archer and her AD AGENCY series is up there. Every time I wake up to the newest books of hers on my Kindle, I know the next couple of days will be filled with nothing but joy because that's what her writing/stories make me feel.
The best part of this series, besides everything I mentioned above, is that each book can be read as 100% standalone. And as much as I LOVED the previous two books in the series, Charlie and Eli of Field-Tripped stole my heart because I am a sucker for a second chance romance!
So what I am trying to say is that I dare you to pick up any of the three available books by this author and not fall head over heels in love with the way she tells a story about characters who are so imperfectly perfect!
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Cheers!
P.S. The entire series comes with the most amazing interactive playlist which elevates an already amazing reading experience to a whole new level of awesomeness!
Once in a while a book comes along that renders you speechless. Because it tells a story so compelling, so thought provoking, so emotional and so exquOnce in a while a book comes along that renders you speechless. Because it tells a story so compelling, so thought provoking, so emotional and so exquisitely written that you are left reeling. For DAYS after you've finished. 'The Idea of You' by Robinne Lee is one of those books.
To say I was blown away by EVERYTHING about this story would be an understatement. It checked off every single box I need for a book to be an exceptional read. Angst. Humor. Amazing dialogue. Unique subject matter. Pop culture. Love story. Depth. Amazing leads and phenomenal supporting cast. But most of all, it brought on the feels. So many feels. I don't think I've even been this anxious reading a book ... ever. And I say this in the most flattering way possible. The story kept me on the edge of my seat till the very last page. A roller-coaster of emotions only added to an already amazing reading experience.
This is one of those stories that offers so much food for thought that one can't simply review it and move on. Or maybe it's just me. I finished this days ago and I am still thinking about. Thinking about how, in this day and age, the doubles standards are alive and well. Thinking about how people will always have an opinion and how everyone is always so quick to judge you without having walked a mile in your shoes. Thinking about how much we, mothers, sacrifice for our kids.
I think it's safe to say I won't be getting over this read any time soon. It's just one of those stories that makes it's way into your heart and stays there. Permanently. Whether you like it or not. I urge everyone, especially everyone in their late 30s and on, to read this book with an open mind. If nothing else, you'll enjoy the scenery.
And in conclusion I want to say that, even though it's only July, 'The Idea of You' is my pick for BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017. That's all.
One of THE best books I've listened to/read to date! It came highly recommended by several of my trusted book friends and one of my favorite authors aOne of THE best books I've listened to/read to date! It came highly recommended by several of my trusted book friends and one of my favorite authors and lived up to every single expectation and I had for it and then some. Set in New York, the easiest way to describe this book is 'CSI meets Criminal Minds circa 1896'. Absolutely INCREDIBLE in every way possible. The writing, the story, the narration ... PERFECTION, from start to finish! An absolute must read for lovers of psychological thrillers and historical fiction.
I don't typically read ARCs but who in their right mind turns down a chance to read early a novel where the first line of a blurb is 'An erotic romI don't typically read ARCs but who in their right mind turns down a chance to read early a novel where the first line of a blurb is 'An erotic romance … told entirely through text messages.'?? I am not sure how this book came to be ... I am just glad that it did! What an original concept (to me, anyhow)! As a HUGE fan of Cara McKenna's work, I am thrilled to be introduced to Charlotte Stein via this collaborative effort.
I knew going into this book that it will end up being something special. Raw, real, unique, character driver and exquisitely written. This story had it all. In fact, I loved it so much that it is going onto my 'best of 2017' self and we aren't even half way through the year.
I will try and add to this review closer to the release date but there's literally NOTHING I can ever say that will do this book justice it deserves. If you appreciate original, well written stories, I urge you to give this one a go once it becomes available.
One of the best books/series of 2017. That's all. I finished this earlier today and ALL I've been doing all day is trying to process what I read ... IOne of the best books/series of 2017. That's all. I finished this earlier today and ALL I've been doing all day is trying to process what I read ... I am not sure if I loved this or You more. I think I love them both equally but for different reasons. I can't believe it took me years [my own fault!] but I am glad I am finally on Joe Goldberg/Caroline Kepnes wagon because I never want to get off!
If originality is what you crave in your books, give this a shot. And if/when you do, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Cheers!
P.S. Can't wait for the show!! I hope Lifetime does this brilliant story justice!
P.P.S. THERE IS MORE JOE COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! F*CKING A!...more
I know this review is about three years too late but better late than never, right?
I am very easy to please when it comes to books. All I ask for is aI know this review is about three years too late but better late than never, right?
I am very easy to please when it comes to books. All I ask for is a well written, original story. YOU [and it's sequel, Hidden Bodies] delivered both and then some ...
I started buddy-reading this awesomeness with two of my book friends. Then, several of my other book friends said the audio for this was 'one of the best they've ever listened to' so, off the three of us went to also buy an audible version of this series so we ended up reading along TO an audio version and IT. WAS. AWESOME!
First of all, Joe Goldberg is THE ultimate anti-hero. I mean, you find yourself questioning your sanity because you can't help but root for as you fall in love with him!
Second, Caroline Kepnes did such an amazing job telling this original story in such unique way that you feel creeped out yet fascinated by it all.
And last (but not least!), Santino Fontana does such an EXQUISITE job bringing Joe to life that this whole experience was absolutely one of THE best I ever had while reading/listening to a book. I've yet to listen to a better audiobook and I doubt I ever will! Absolutely brilliant writing, narration, EVERYTHING ... NOT to be missed for lovers of thrillers and those who value originality in their books.
I am not sure if it's normal to laugh as you read a [psychological] thriller but you do! At all the pop-culture references, all the mocking Santino does as Joe ... I mean, the whole thing is absolutely BRILLIANT! I can not believe it took me this long to get on the Joe-wagon but I am NEVER getting off! Not to mention, Caroline is now on my list of 'auto-buy-whatever-it-is' authors.
READ. THIS. SERIES! READ IT NOW!!! It is pricey but, IMO, worth every penny. So borrow it from your local library or check out your local Goodwill ... whatever ... just get your hands on this brilliance somehow! You won't be disappointed.
If I had to choose only ONE reason WHY I am so in love with Kresley Cole's work - even if it IS an impossible task but if I HAD to choose one - I woulIf I had to choose only ONE reason WHY I am so in love with Kresley Cole's work - even if it IS an impossible task but if I HAD to choose one - I would have say it's her creativity. To date, I've read about 90% of this author's entire catalog and I've yet to read the same story twice. Her imagination knows no bounds because with each and every new release, Kresley Cole brings to the table something special and very unique to the couple the story is about. The only thing that DOES repeat from book to book is how absolutely kick ass her heroines and insanely sexy her male leads are. This book is no exception! Fantastic addition to an already favorite [fantasy] series of mine, this story, once again, exhibits why Kresley Cole is one of my ultimate favorite one-click authors.
Sadly, neither my vocabulary or my imagination is as as extensive as Ms. Cole's so most of my reviews of her work sound the same but I simply can't get enough of her characters! I think I've said this multiples times before but every new couple she introduces us to becomes my new favorite! Sian and Lila is the latest duo to land on my 'favorite couple' shelf. Absolutely perfect for each other, these two are a match made in Hell and I loved every scorching minute of their journey to their much needed HEA. Exquisitely written [what else is new?], this story's entertainment factor is enhanced by supporting cast that consists of some of Kresley's colorful characters we have a pleasure of meeting for the first time and some of my old favorites. Add to that the banter and the bromance and, once again, you get an amazing reading experience that grabs you on page 1 and doesn't let go till 'The End'.
This book is dedicate to 'those who still dream of fairy tales ...' and, at 43, I still do so thank you, Kresley Cole, for supplying the kind of fairy tales material I am only happy to dream of for as long as I can dream.
If you read and enjoyed Road-Tripped then, like me, you were probably super excited to see what Effie's story had to offer. To say it met and exce If you read and enjoyed Road-Tripped then, like me, you were probably super excited to see what Effie's story had to offer. To say it met and exceeded all of my expectations would be an understatement. Still plenty funny and super entertaining, this book was a bit deeper and maybe even a bit darker but, without a doubt, a great addition to what has now become one of my favorite series.
I am in love with the way this author tells a story. Reads like a very entertaining TV show, this series makes you laugh, makes you think and makes you wish it would go on forever because almost every single character we've encountered so far deserves his/her own book.
The way Nicole Archer incorporates soundtrack into her stories enhances one's reading experience tenfold. Not to mention her use of quotes at the beginning of every chapter - mostly from Alice in Wonderland in this book which were quite fitting for Effie's character - is simply brilliant!
If you enjoy having a laugh and tend to NOT over-analyze fiction when you read, you'll get a kick out of this author/series.
I don't even know how to review this book but if I had to describe it in one word, that word would be: PERFECTION! Because PERFECT is what this[image]
I don't even know how to review this book but if I had to describe it in one word, that word would be: PERFECTION! Because PERFECT is what this book is, from stat to finish. From the way it's written, to it's fresh and original content, the way the author blends funny with emotional parts that are bound to make you tear up, from picturesque setting to an absolutely HYSTERICAL dialogue/banter between a cast so colorful that I actually squealed with delight when I found out author's plans for many more books in the series because I can read about this entertaining bunch forever!
I can't recommend this book enough. And to pretty much EVERYONE. I can't name ONE person that I know who WOULDN'T enjoy this story.
Callie and Walker stole my heart from the minute I met them. They aren't exactly 'opposites attract' kind of deal but they definitely compliment each other in the best of ways. As I said above, the supporting cast is just as great as the main couple and the story itself. They enhance said story just as much as everything our main duo encounters on the scenic route to their destination.
READ. THIS. BOOK! I promise you won't be disappointed. And, if for any reason you end up disliking it, your next read is on me! So you really have nothing to lose but a fantastic new reading experience to gain!
Nicole Archer is a 'new-to-me' author who now has a new fan for life! I am kicking myself for waiting so long to read this book but I am glad I finally did because 'better late than never', right?
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P.S. This book would make a PERFECT TV show. Seriously.
If I had to describe ALL of the Immortals After Dark books in one word, that word would be 'EPIC'! I am blowing through this series at superhuman [forIf I had to describe ALL of the Immortals After Dark books in one word, that word would be 'EPIC'! I am blowing through this series at superhuman [for me!] speed and regret NOTHING but the fact that I am nearing the end. What do I read once I am done?? Kresley Cole created a world I don't ever want to leave. So far, not one installment of this amazing series has let me down. Each book is like a new exotic dish I am fortunate enough to try and it's just as decadent as the one before it but with it's own unique taste.
I know I keep repeating myself but this author's storytelling skills are absolutely brilliant. I am fully invested in these stories and the amount of emotions she manages to evoke is simply mind blowing! And her imagination ... GAH! ... it truly is something to behold! Not to mention, I am completely submerged in the story and 90% of the time forget I am even reading fantasy. I hope this makes sense because I am not dissing the fantasy genre but simply stating the fact that those who aren't even fans of the genre would most likely enjoy this series because of the way it's written.
If you crave something different that's exceptionally well written, emotional, adventurous, sexy, witty and just overall pure entertainment, get on board Immortals After Dark train and enjoy the ride!
Cheers!
P.S. The prologue & epilogue in this book deserve their own 5 star rating! GAH!...more
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