Taking Chase By Lauren Dane

I was given an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

Cassie Gambol is on the run. In what seems like another lifetime, her ex-husband nearly ended her life and effectively ended her successful career as a vascular surgeon. But even though the justice system found him guilty of attempted murder, he fled while awaiting sentencing and Carly Sunderland became Cassie Gambol. Fleeing Los Angeles, she heads to small and off the map Petal, Georgia to start her life again. 

Shane Chase, a man whos held himself away from commitment since his fiance dumped him several years before knows the beautiful newcomer is hiding something. He's wildly attracted to her strength and her underlying vulnerability as well. But the last thing Cassie wants is another big, overwhelming man who wants to control her life. 

A battle begins between Shane, who knows what he wants and Cassie, who tries to keep a distance between herself and the very handsome sheriff. But Cassies ex is back and he wants her dead. 

Warning, this title contains the following: explicit sex, graphic language, some violent situations.

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I love Lauren Dane´s books and I was rather excited to receive this ARC, but it though it was a good book, I kept remembering Dance Upon The Air, the first book of the Three Sister´s Island Trilogy by Nora Roberts. It was very similar, we have a woman running away from a maniac ex who will stop at nothing but murder, and a over protective sheriff as a new romantic interest. In a small town where they come to hide and found friendship and love.

I am not saying it was a bad book, not at all. It was good, and I thouroughly enjoyed, but as a huge fan of Nora´s books, and being Dance Upon the Air, one of my favorites. I guess Taking Chase would always wind up short. 

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Eu amo os livros da Lauren Dane e fiquei bastante animada em receber este ARC, mas apesar de ser um bom livro, eu ficava sempre lembrando de Dançando no Ar, o primeiro livro da trilogia da Magia da Nora Roberts. 

Achei muito parecido, temos uma mulher fugindo de um ex maníaco que não vai parar por nada, a não ser assassinato, e um xerife super protetor como um novo interesse romântico. Em uma pequena cidade onde ela vai para se esconder e acaba encontrando amizade e amor.




Eu não estou dizendo que foi um livro ruim, pelo contrário. Foi bom, e eu gostei bastante, mas como uma grande fã dos livros da Nora, e sendo Dançando no Ar, um dos meus favoritos, acredito que "Taking Chase" sempre ficaria faltando algo.

Shiver By Suzanne Wright

Kensey Lyons has never had ‘normal’. Instead, she has a mother who lives in her head, a stepfather who’s on death row, and the stigma that comes with being the child of an extramarital affair. Writing has always been her escape. Knowing the reception her books receive will be tainted by her personal life, Kensey secretly writes under a penname when she’s not working part-time at her godmother’s bar. Her world might not be exciting, but she likes it exactly as it is. 
When she meets alarmingly compelling businessman Blake Mercier, the snap of attraction is instant. She doesn’t like it. Doesn’t want to be drawn to this man who is blatantly dangerous, carries dark secrets, and lives life by his own rules. Neither of them make a great first impression on the other, so she’s more than surprised when he begins to pursue her with a single-minded focus that is unsettling, thrilling, and infuriating. Her gut tells her to keep her distance, but Blake won’t let her run. Won’t give her space. 
There’s another person who won’t give her space. Someone who has discovered the secret of her penname and who seems intent on taunting her. And as Kensey struggles to identify her persecutor, Blake is by her side, determined to keep her safe … because Blake Mercier always holds tight to what’s his. Always.

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I´m a huge fan of Wright´s work. I loved "From Rags", the "Dark in You" series, and many other books by her.

And this one couldn´t be different.

Sometimes Blake was a little ( I mean, a lot) over the top. He was invasive, and too forward in his way to conquer Kelsey, but it didn´t bothered me. I felt as a part of the story, it was necessary, because she was really closed off, and if Blake wasn´t like that, they would never pass through the first stage of  chemistry they felt toward each other.

And, oh my, what a chemistry they had. It was "melting panties" kind of chemistry.

The plot was good, the mental diseases subject wasn´t treated lighlty. I loved how much Kelsey understood her mother limits, because of her issues. 

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Eu sou um grande fã do trabalho de Wright. Eu amei "From Rags", a série "Dark in You", e muitos outros livros dela.

E este não poderia ser diferente.

Às vezes Blake era um pouco (quero dizer, muito) demais. Ele era invasivo enquanto tentava conquistá-la, mas isso não me incomodou. Eu senti que era necessário, parte da história, porque a Kelsey era uma pessoa muito fechada, e se Blake não fosse assim, eles nunca passariam pelo primeiro estágio da atração que sentiam um para o outro.

E, Meudels, que química eles tinham. Era do tipo "calcinha derretendo".

O enredo é bom, o assunto das doenças mentais não foi tratado levianamente. Eu amei como a Kelsey entendia os limites de sua mãe, e aceitava mesmo sendo difícil pra ela.

When Bruce Met Cyn By Lori Foster

I was given an ARC in exchange of an honest review.


When Opposites Attract. . .
Bruce Kelly has spent most of his life helping people who are down on their luck, guiding them toward making better lives. Compassionate and kind, Bruce understands that everyone makes mistakes, even if he's never actually done anything but color inside the lines. Nobody's perfect, but Bruce is about to meet a woman who's perfect for him. He's determined to show her that he can be trusted. And if that means proving it by being the absolute gentleman at all times, then so be it. No matter how many cold showers it takes. . .

. . .Just Get Out Of The Way
Cyn Potter is a survivor, with a sassy, gallows wit and a fierce independent streak to show for it. She's used to men wanting only one thing, and this girl is no longer taking applications from big bad wolves in sheep's clothing, thank you very much, drive through please and keep on going. But Bruce Kelly is actually different. Totally hands off. Sometimes she can see a hint of fire when he looks at her, but the guy treats her with the respect she's always wanted. Maybe too much respect, because truthfully? The guy is fine. Worth taking down a few defenses for. . .and a few other things. And maybe somebody needs to help Bruce start over and discover just how perfect being imperfect can be. . . 

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I love Lori Foster´s books, and was really happy to receive this ARC.

It was a good book. Bruce and Cyn certainly were opposites, but they fit together like rice and beans (sorry, brazilian reference here, hahaha). Also they had so much chemistry, they let me hot and bothered.

It was beautiful how he kept his distance just to make sure she didn´t felt overwhelmed by it.

Alphas Like Us By Krista and Becca Ritchie

Maverick, know-it-all bodyguard Farrow Keene knows publicly dating American royalty comes with a great cost. Everyone wants a piece of their relationship. And as a protective boyfriend, he’s not here for the malicious hands that grab at their love life and seek to rip them apart. 

But Farrow is confident — he’s confident that he could’ve never prepared for the storm to come.

Keep him safe.

Maximoff Hale isn’t a big fan of change. And to regain the charity CEO position he lost, he agrees to a task that he’s always rejected. One that could uproot his unconventional world. 

But Maximoff is afraid — he’s afraid of the consequences that could destroy his boyfriend and his family. 

Keep him safe.

Changes are on the horizon. 
Big. 
Messy. 
Complicated. 
Changes. 

Maximoff & Farrow will fight for their forever. And with every breath, they promise that their love story won’t end here. 

​​The Like Us series is a true series, one continuous timeline, that follows a family of wealthy celebrities and the people that protect them. You must read Books 1 and 2 before reading Alphas Like Us. 

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I am a super fan of Krista an Becca, not only because they write one of my favorite series, but also because they are super humble, and take a little of their time to interact with their fans. As a voracious reader, I must say, not all authors do this.

In ALU, we can see how Moffy and Farrow has grown. They learnt a lot together, about themselves and about each other.

They have gone through pain, happiness, sickness... and they made to the other side as better persons.

Their path was full of obstacles, but they dodged or handled them as a unity. 

It was beautiful to see, Farrow learning how to deal with Moffy´s family, after all. 

And Farrow´s letter made me cry my eyes out.

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Some parts made me really mad, like this one:

"She plays favorite with her four daughters. And that hierarchy affects me and my sibllings and my cousins."

Thats Moffys thinking about his grandmother when she´s approaching him, to wish him a happy birthday, and what she says to him it was outrageous. And made me cry like a baby, again.

I hate parents who plays favorite, and as a grandchild I know exactly whats he goes through.

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Lo made me cry as well, obviously he didn´t made me angry. How could he? He couldn´t.


Loren calls Farrow for a walk, and while they walk and talk, Lo says to him:

"Take care of my son" 

"My son will take care of you"

I´m crying just writing about it. 

Lo, I love you.#LiLoForever #HaleForever

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Just thinking about how long I have to wait for Jane´s story makes me itchy.

Whatelse can I say, besides: "When can I get more?"

The British Knight by Louise Bay

When I’m offered the chance to leave New York to live in London for three months, I can’t pack my suitcase fast enough.

As soon as I touch down I’m obsessing over red telephone boxes, palaces and all the black cabs.

But my favorite place is the tube. It’s wall-to-wall hot British men in suits.

When I’m offered a temporary job working for a barrister, I say, sign me up.

On my first commute into work, it’s a total accident when I lose my balance and fall against the most handsome Brit alive. He’s as charming as James Bond and as suave as Mr. Darcy. I want to lick tea from his hard abs and listen to his accent all night long.

Turns out Mr. Handsome is my new boss. And his attitude isn’t as hot as his gorgeous face, broad shoulders and tight ass. He’s brooding, short-tempered and the most arrogant man I’ve ever met.

As we’re fighting, out of nowhere he kisses me. And I’m pretty sure I see fireworks over Big Ben and hear God Save the Queen.

I wasn’t looking for the fairytale but I might have found my knight in shining armor. The problem is he lives an ocean away.

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As a fan of Louise´s books I must say this one didn´t let me down.

It was as good as her previous books.

Though, I must say I couldn´t relate to Violet, because, I can´t imagine living a life where I don´t plan, or prepare myself financially to a problem in my future.

It makes me itch just thinking about it.

But, I loved her and Alex, their banter and chemistry, everything about them.

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Como uma fã dos livros da Louise Bay, devo dizer que esse não me decepcionou.

Foi tão bom, quanto os livros anteriores dela.

Porém, devo dizer que não conseguir me identificar com a Violet. Não consigo imaginar uma vida em que eu não planeje ou me prepare financeiramente para um problema no futuro.

Me coço toda só de pensar.

Mas, amei-a de qualquer maneira, ela e o Alex. As conversas deles, a química, tudo sobre eles. Foi perfeito.

Ignite The Stars by Maura Milan

I was given an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

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Everyone in the universe knows his name. Everyone in the universe fears him. But no one realizes that notorious outlaw Ia Cocha is a seventeen-year-old girl.

A criminal mastermind and unrivaled pilot, Ia has spent her life terrorizing the Olympus Commonwealth, the imperialist nation that destroyed her home. When the Commonwealth captures her and her true identity is exposed, they see Ia’s age and talent as an opportunity: by forcing her to serve them, they will prove that no one is beyond their control.

Soon, Ia is trapped at the Commonwealth’s military academy, desperately plotting her escape. But new acquaintances—including Brinn, a seemingly average student with a closely-held secret, and their charming Flight Master, Knives—cause Ia to question her own alliances. Can she find a way to escape the Commonwealth’s clutches before these bonds deepen?

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Sci fi books its always a surprise for me, I never know what kind of book I´ll read when I start a sci fi one.

I love the genre, but not everyone knows how to write a sci fi story. Its a chalenge in itself.

But Maura was up to the chalenge and this one was a good book.

I think the beginning was a little slow, but it gets better, and its really fast paced.

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Livros de sci fi pra mim, são sempre uma surpresa. Eu nunca sei que tipo de livro vou ler quando começo um livro de ficção científica.

Eu amo o gênero, mas nem todos sabem como escrever uma boa história de ficção científica. O desafio já começa daí.

Mas, a autora estava à altura do desafio e este foi um bom livro.

Um pouco lento no começo, mas fica melhor e a história fica mais rápida.

The Choice By Jake Cross

I was given an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

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‘You’ve got to help me,’ she pleads. 
On a wet road in the black of night, Karl Seabury is driving home to his pregnant wife. Suddenly, caught in his headlights in the middle of the road is a woman shaking with fright. 

The woman says her name is Liz Smith, that her home was attacked, and that she was the only one to escape. 

In a split-second decision, Karl decides to help her to safety. But Liz is hiding a dark secret and now his good deed has put his family in terrible danger... 

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I decided to read this book because its blurb caught my attention.

It was a good book, in a general sense, but it lacks common sense to the characters. 

They made the kind of mistake that makes you scream in your head "Noooooo".

Like when horror movies characters that are running away from the bad guy always run up the stairs, 
instead of running them down. 

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Eu decidi ler esse livro, porque eu gostei da sinopse.

E, de um modo geral, foi um bom livro, mas falta senso comum aos personagens.

Eles cometiam os tipos de erro que me faziam gritar em minha mente " Nãooooo".

Como nos filmes de terror, onde os personagens fugindo do vilão sempre sobem as escadas, ao invés de descê-las.