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Monday, September 28, 2015

REVIEW: The Finn Factor by Rachel Bailey

The Finn Factor
by Rachel Bailey
Release Date: September 28th 2015 by Entangled: Embrace
Genres: New Adult, Romance, Contemporary
Author's Links: Goodreads,Website, Twitter, Facebook
View/Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N


A new adult romance from Entangled's Embrace imprint...

Sometimes all a girl needs is a little practice...
It's been twelve months, three days, and eleven hours since accounting student Scarlett Logan made it past a second date. A pitcher of mojitos in hand, she employs her supreme graphing skills to narrow things down to one horrifying explanation. Kissing. Clearly someone needs to teach her how to kiss properly. Like, say, her best friend and roomie, Finn Mackenzie. He's safe, he's convenient, and yeah, maybe just a little gorgeous.

Finn knows exactly why Scarlett's boyfriends are disappearing quickly. Him. Not a single guy she's brought home is nearly good enough. And he'll be damned if he lets some loser give her "kissing lessons." No. He'll do the honors, thank you very much. The moment their lips touch, though, everything turns upside down. But Scarlett deserves the one thing Finn can't give her. And if he doesn't put an end to the sexy little shenanigans, he'll teach Scarlett the hardest lesson of all...heartbreak.(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

It has been a while since I’ve read any of Rachel Bailey’s works, The Summer of Jake was one of my favorites and now The Finn Factor has been added to that list. 

From the very beginning we meet Scarlett Logan, a college student who has been having trouble in the dating department. She can’t figure out what is wrong with her, if there is something wrong, keeping her dates after going out once. Every single guy that has asked her out has never called back for a second date, and so she decides to make spreadsheets to figure out the problem. And it all comes to her kissing skills. Now she wants her best friend and roomie, Finn Mackenzie, to teach her how to kiss properly so she can get her dates to ask her out again. Little did she know that she would end up falling for Finn soon after.


Finn has always been attracted to his best friend, Scarlett, ever since she moved in he has assumed the role of protective brother, but changed the minute she started bringing guys to his house. Now he tells the guys to never come and soon after that they stop calling Scarlett. He knows that it’s not fair for her, but when she asks him to give her “kissing lessons” he can’t help but to give in. Now after spending more time together, and after a series of kisses he knows that he is falling for her, but he doesn’t do relationships. Finn will have to figure out how to avoid hurting Scarlett before it’s too late. 

I actually enjoyed reading the story as a whole; it’s one of those books that just keeps you wanting for more. The author does a good job describing the chemistry between the main characters and how it grows throughout the story. They both have pasts that they want to get away from and by having each other they just seem to grow closer. Troubles does begin that minute Scarlett finds out about what Finn has been doing ever since she moved in to his house, and they’ll have to figure out how that is going to change their chemistry after that. Overall, if you’re looking for a cute romantic story filled with steamy scenes they I would highly recommend reading this book, you will not regret it. :) 

***ARC provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review.***

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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

REVIEW: No Kissing Allowed by Melissa West

No Kissing Allowed 
by Melissa West
Release Date: July 28th 2015 by Entangled: Embrace
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Author's Links: Website, Goodreads, Twitter, Facebook
View/Purchase: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N

A new adult romance from Entangled's Embrace imprint...

No kissing. No touching. And definitely no falling in love...

Armed with her besties, an embarrassing number of shots, and her list of 10 Wild Things To Do Before Adulthood, recent grad Cameron Lawson is partying it up before she starts her dream job at New York's biggest ad agency. Her last task? Hook up with a random guy. And while it's so not her style, the super-sexy guy sitting next to her is definitely game. No names. No details.
At least, that was the plan.

On her first day of work, Cameron discovers her hook-up is none other than Aidan Truitt-her new boss's boss. Talk about failing the "no fraternizing with coworkers" policy on an epic level. Especially when Aidan makes it clear their one night was only the beginning. Falling for him could cost her everything, but sometimes the only way to get what you want is by breaking a few rules...
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

My Review:

Aside from the beautiful cover, No Kissing Allowed was such a great read, filled with romance that had me rooting for the characters until the very end. 

Recent grad Cameron Lawson is ready to take on adulthood, but first she along with her friends make a list called 10 Wild Things To Do Before Adulthood, which gives them tasks to do before the big day when they get to go to their adult jobs. But with too many shots, Cameron gets an 11th task, and that is to kiss a stranger. Not willing to back down, she gives in after a stranger over hears them and volunteers for the task ahead. With absolute no idea who he is, Cameron kisses the stranger after feeling a stranger pull towards him. Things then start to move quickly as the two end up sleeping together. Waking up the next day with him naked scared Cameron and she flees away without turning back. Too bad things didn't quite end up going well for her on her first day at her job when she discovers that the stranger that slept with is non other than Aidan Truitt, her boss's boss!

Soon Cameron discovers that there is a “no fraternizing with coworkers” policy at her job, and she is willing to do anything from messing up. But Aidan seems to have other ideas as he is the one whose flirtatious moves are making Cameron give in to their attraction and take the next step. Aidan wasn't expecting to see Cameron ever again, but everything changes when she gets the job at the same company as him, and he is determined to show her that a relationship with him could work.

Although there are many stories with similar plots, No Kissing Allowed really pulled me in from the very start. It was such a page-turner for me that I couldn't put down. With that said, the major issue in the book is trying to get around the no fraternizing policy that is pulling the characters apart. Yet underneath all of that we truly get to know Aidan and learn more about his past. Both of the characters know that they can't take things further, but when Cameron invites him to meet his family that's when things start to move fast and go a bit downhill. That's also when we get to learn more about Cameron's past and her father's loss that really took its toll on her. Now they both have to fix their problems in order to move on. Overall the author does a great job with the pace of the story, we get character development, and the ending is just perfect for the story. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a new romance book filled with sweet scenes that are going to leave you wanting for more. :)

***ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.***

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Friday, May 1, 2015

✫BLOG TOUR✫: Getting Lucky Number Seven by Cindi Madsen {REVIEW}





Getting Lucky Number Seven by Cindi Madsen

Release Date: April 28th 2015 by Entangled: Embrace 
Genre: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult

What's your lucky number?

Lyla Wilder is done being the shy, chemistry nerd extraordinaire. While every other college student is out having fun, Lyla is studying. With her cat. Well, she's played it "safe" quite enough, thank you. So she creates a "College Bucket List"―with item #7 being a night of uninhibited, mind-blowing sex...

But she needs some help from her man-whore best friend.

Hockey player Beck Davenport thought Lyla's transformation would be subtle. Man, was he wrong. With every item she ticks off, Beck finds himself growing seriously hot for his sweet, brainiac best friend. And if he's not careful, he'll end up risking their friendship in order to convince Lyla that he might just be her lucky #7...


Purchase: Amazon, B&N, Kobo


Review:

I was so excited when I first found out that Cindi Madsen was coming up with a new book! Then I was even more excited to get an early copy of Getting Lucky Number Seven, and needless to say I absolutely loved it. The concept was spot on, and the chemistry between the characters was just perfect.

Getting Lucky Number Seven follows the story of Lyla Wilder, a shy chemistry student that has been focused on school for far too long, and now she wants to get out off her shell and experience what college is all about. So she decides to create a list of things to do before the semester is over, and calls it her “College Bucket List.” With that said, she wants to do things that she has never done before, and soon her list starts to get wild clearly wanting to make an statement before she goes back to see her family. But she soon discovers that she is going to need help getting out off her shell from her best friend, Beck Davenport. But she wasn't expecting to find herself lusting after her best friend, and the more time they spend together, the more she feels that she might just be falling in love with him as well. 

Beck Davenport, a hockey player, knows that he can have just about any girl he wants. Yet when his best friend asks him for his help, he can't deny helping her. He already has a soft spot for Lyla, and if she wants to get wild for a couple of days, or until she is done with her “College Bucket List,” then he is going to do anything to help her. Yet the minute she starts to change, he can't deny the attraction that he has towards her, and soon find himself willing to risk their friendship in order to convince Lyla that he might just be her lucky #7. 

I enjoyed every single aspect of the book, it was a page-turner! I couldn't put it down, it was fun to read about some of things that Lyla wanted to accomplished, and it made the book that much more interesting to read. Beck is known to be the player that every single girl wants, but the friendship that he has with Lyla makes their relationship that much more likable. He was a good sport helping her on the journey to discover who she really is and what she wants. That soon complicates their friendship when they cross the line by been together, that's when the story really takes a turn of events that lead them to the very end which I loved. Overall, the story was very well-written, and it flow effortlessly. I would highly recommend reading this book, and any others by Cindi Madsen. :)

*ARC provided by the author through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

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About the Author

Cindi Madsen is a USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance and young adult novels. She sits at her computer every chance she gets, plotting revising, and falling in love with her characters. Sometimes it makes her a crazy person. Without it, she’d be even crazier. She has way too many shoes, but can always find a reason to buy a new pretty pair, especially if they’re sparkly, colorful, or super tall. She loves music, dancing, and wishes summer lasted all year long. She lives in Colorado (where summer is most definitely NOT all year long) with her husband and three children. 



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