Heart-Shaped Hack by Tracey Garvis-Graves

I have to say that I definitely enjoyed this book. There were several times where I chuckled as I read. I love finding books that can do that for me. Just make me laugh because they can. 

I have to say that I was very impressed with the author and what she did in this book.

I would never had though that a hacker would be so intriguing. But Ian was. He was pretty smart and funny and he was willing to do ANYTHING to grab Kate's attention. 

Slowly but surely they got to know each other and fell madly in love. I loved their relationship. It definitely wasn't a walk in the park, but it was worth it. 

I liked the fact that it was just a simple romance book. Sometimes, we (or more specifically, I) need those. I like being able to just loose my self in the characters and their love, with no drama. 

Nowhere But Here by Katie McGarry

I'm kind of torn about this book. 

I had major problems with Emily. She's a seventeen year old girl, who lives with her mother and step-father, but calls him daddy. She lives in Florida and refuses to leave the security of her home or her world. She does EVERYTHING that her mother tells her to do, because she doesn't want to hurt her feelings. She has a real dad, whom she refuses to have an actual relationship with because she believes that he walked out on her and her mom, and only gives him enough time to visit with him once a year. 

I wanted to reach and slap the non-sense out of her. Certain events happened that causes her to have to go home to Kentucky and visit her REAL dad and his family (whom she knows nothing about, because her mom is selfish and refuses to acknowledge them). 

I was so pissed off at her and her uptight attitude. I only kept reading because I wanted to know what that extremely guarded secret that EVERYONE kept was... 

I didn't mind the other characters, and I felt like I liked Olivia a lot more than any one else. She was a sneaky nosy person, whom only wanted to make Emily understand who her family was and that she belonged with them as much as she belonged with her mother.

The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C Cherry

"I was warned about Tristan Cole. "Stay away from him", people said. "He's cruel." "He's cold." "He's damaged." It's easy to judge a man because of his past. To look at Tristan and see a monster. But I couldn't do that. I had to accept the wreckage that lived inside of him because it also lived inside of me. We were both empty..." 

Let me just tell you right now that I cried and held my self while I read this book. It was such a beautiful story and delivered perfectly. 

There was so much ache and pain throughout this book. Both Liz and Tristan suffered greatly throughout this book. 

That prologue just tore my heart into tiny little pieces. I felt like I couldn't breathe. I didn't understand why the author would be so cruel as to make Tristan go through what he went through. 

Then there was Liz and what she had gone through. And there was Emma as well. I loved that tiny little girl and her beautiful heart and personality. She was so full of love and understanding for her mother. 

The fact that these two people had suffered and had more than one thing that connected was amazing. I loved their relationship. I loved that it wasn't all roses and peaches at the beginning. They both had to work, and I'm glad that Liz didn't give up. I'm glad that she was willing to be Tristan's friend and seek out that friendship. 

"The magic is in the tiny moments. The small touches, the gentle smiles, the quiet laughs. The magic is about living for today and allowing yourself to breathe and be happy. My dear boy, to love is the magic." 

Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

I finally found a book that brought me out of the reading funk that I had been. Holy freaking hell. Penelope Douglas blew my mind away. 

I've read several of her books in the past and have enjoyed them, but none like this one. I couldn't believe what I was reading. There were times where I kept wondering if it was just a dream.

As much as I hated Michael Crist, I loved him. I couldn't help myself. There was something about him that was so intriguing, even though he was a cruel bastard. The way that he treated Rika was just absolutely ridiculous. 

I have to say that I was a bit impressed with Rika and how she grew out of her shell once she was on her own. I hated Trevor and what he was. 

I liked getting this book in two POV's. It was definitely enjoyable! But what I liked the best was the Present and Past that we got.

I actually read the book in one sitting, and managed to finish it before my bed time (don't judge, I'm a mom to 2 small children and work full time)! 

Anyways. I can't wait to see what else Penelope has in store for us. I wonder if she'll give is Kai's story and what the future holds for him. Or maybe even Will. I definitely wouldn't mind getting to know those guys some more. 

Walk Through Fire by Kristen Ashley

Give me a second while I fan myself! 

KA has done it again! She totally amazes me with the talent that she has. She loves what she does and is willing to share it with us her readers. I haven't been disappointed by her or her work so far. She has impressed me with everything she does and gives. Not only that, she is full of love for everyone. 

I couldn't get enough of High or Millie. Their love story was beautiful and worth the wait. 

Thank you Ms. Ashley for sharing this with us!! Totally loved every second of it! It's worth missing several hours of sleep!

The Absence of Olivia by Anie Michael

One of the bloggers that I follow was reading this book. So I decided to join the band wagon and started reading it. I was a bit hesitant at first, well because of the description.

"My name is Evelyn. I met Devon and instantly fell for him. Weeks later he fell for my best friend. Never one to make waves, I watched as they started a life together. I stood by as their family grew, was the maid of honor at their wedding and the godmother to their children. All the while, I was longing for him, watching as he became the perfect husband and father. I was never jealous. I wasn't even angry that my best friend had the only person I wanted..." 

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for 2nd Chance Love Stories. But this was something else. I was mad. At the writer, at the characters, at the story line. I was mad at everything. 

All in all, I did enjoy the book. It evoked certain emotions from me, which is what I like in a book. Evelyn made me proud. I was glad that she was able to look out for herself first and then everyone else. And the fact that she was able to find a love that was worth it, was amazing. 

Sweet Nothing by Jamie McGuire

Oh My Goodness!!! 

I was actually gifted this book by a very kind person that I met through several book groups on Social Media. 

I tried to keep myself away from all of the hype that was all over the place. I knew that Jamie McGuire was co-writing it with Teresa Mummert. I've read just about every single book that Jamie has written. And I've read a handful of Teresa's books. Individually, they are good. But together? Freaking Hell, they are amazing. 

At some point, I had completely forgotten that the book had been written by TWO different authors. Not the same person, not siblings. But TWO different people. They created something beautiful and wonderful and painful. 

"When you think you know what's happening, you're only half way there... People talk about love that takes time- the kind you fall in to. We were more lie a crash and burn. When our lives intertwined, I knew I would never be the same. He was the man I would cherish the rest of my life, who would father my children. In an instant our life together began, and in an instant it would end. The late nights; the excuses; the lies. And in the blink of an eye, it was like we never were."

You know,  here I was minding my own business; just reading and enjoying my book. And then all of a sudden, I felt like I had been stabbed. Not just stabbed, but it had been shredded. And then, it was all okay. No. I won't give you the details, because that defeats the purpose of YOU reading a book. 

Jamie did what she does best, she gave us a beautiful and amazing relationship. That ending though! I was in tears because I wasn't sure how it was going to end. And then, there was light at the end of the tunnel for me!!! 

I loved the (2) POV's that we had. It was quite enjoyable. After I finished reading the book, I went back and wondered which author had written which scene. 

Anyways, definitely enjoyed and loved the book. It's definitely on my Top 5 Jamie List!!