Trusting Liam by Molly McAdams

I started this book because I was curious. Curious at what Molly had brought to life with these characters. Then I realized who they were and where they came from, and I was freaking ecstatic. I was beyond thrilled that those beautiful people (children) would get their own story. 

So needless to say that I delve right in and didn’t stop reading until I was done. It was that good. 

I have to be honest. I crazy sobbed when I first read Taking Chances. Like cried so bad that my husband was scared for me. I was completely heart-broken, and if you’ve read the book then you know what I mean. I was so mad at that ending, I didn’t want to understand and refused to believe what I had read. I decided that I would boycott Molly because how could she do that to someone? But then I saw the next book that she released and couldn’t help myself (because she is awesome at what she does). 

Anyways. I was beyond thrilled to know that we would get more, not Chase, but a part of him. And that was through Liam. Oh what a beautiful man that is. I mean, sure, he had his issues. But he was a great character. 

I really enjoyed Kennedy’s character as well. She was such an awesome tough girl. I love that she didn’t take crap from anyone. 

I think part of the beauty of this book is that it tied in (2) of her series. She did a really good job with that. 

The story definitely had an interesting twist, and if you want to know about it, then you’ll have to read it. Just know that it was worth the wait. It almost felt like closure. 

Thank you Molly for writing such a beautiful story and sharing it with us!

The Hidden Library by Heather Lyons

After being captured by Heather Lyons in The Collectors Society, I couldn't wait to start The Hidden Library. It picks up right where it left off, which I absolutely appreciated. 

The one thing that I absolutely loved about this book is that we got to know more about Finn, and we got his POV which was awesome! 

"The past makes us who we are."

"It lets us mold the future. I would not be the same man sitting before you, had I not been who I was in my youth."

I was intrigued by him from the beginning. I mean, come on, it's Huckleberry Finn for goodness sakes!!! But grown up obviously. 

The romance between Alice and Finn is on point! I mean, it's everything that I could dream of and more. 

"This man here? He enchants me more. He kisses me, because he knows. He know me. He knows my heart. He has become part of my heart. My gravity pulls at his. His pulls at mine. We orbit one another, me and my north star, and I will be damned if anyone will ever tear us apart."

The distances that he went for her, literally, amazed me. The love, compassion, understanding, were beyond beautiful!!! 

The relationship/friendship that he developed with the White King was something else. 

"You must understand that my heart will always desire the Queen of Diamonds. Always."

I mean, they both loved her unconditionally, but only one could be with her. Obviously, the White King was man enough to step aside because he knew that the shared path that they had ended. She went one way, while he went another. And no, it wasn't like Finn was a second choice, because that was not the case. 

Of course there's also the whole society business that they have going on. Like always, the action in this book is awesome! 

I can't wait to get my hands on the Forgotten Mountain!!! 

"True love does not have limits or restrictions. True love allows a person to love deeply and unconditionally. True love does not ask you to let go of life. True love encourages you to love even more, Princess. True love encourages you to live."

Beautiful Redemption by Jamie McGuire

Read 6/2/15-6/4/15

We briefly meet Thomas "Tommy" Maddox in Beautiful Disaster and Walking Disaster. But then, Beautiful Oblivion comes along, and... I don't even know what to say or think. He's also known as T.J.

I want to hate him for what he's done in the past, but he redeems himself in more ways than one. I feel bad for him because sometimes you can't help who you fall in love with, and I totally get it.

So needless to say, he has won my forgiveness (not that it matters). 

I enjoyed this book and the characters, especially Liis. She was freaking awesome. I absolutely love her character. 

I think that this book definitely tied in a lot of things that we left unanswered with some of the other Maddox brothers, which is definitely good. There is a lot that can be said about this Maddox, but what was "it" for me was how overprotective he was of his family, because he was the youngest when his mom dies, and was left with such a huge responsibility at such an age. Granted, he made mistakes, some of them huge; but he's human after all. 

Definitely enjoyed. Can't complain about the chemistry - among other things! Jamie didn't disappoint me as a reader. 

The Rancher

Not too long ago I discovered a beautiful book written by Kelli Ann Morgan. And it has been literally begging me to write about what I read and what I experienced. 

You see, while reading this Historical Western, I met this character that goes by the name of Abby McCallister. I don't know how to describe her exactly, other than she's got an attitude and is a strong female (for the time period). Instead of prancing around in dresses and looking for a husband, she was out working with the horses in her ranch and helping the hand. It was awesome. She was a well written strong character. And I immediately liked her.

Unfortunately for Abby, her dad is trying to send her out of town so that she can learn how to be a lady. Which is completely ridiculous for her. She concocts a plan with her best friend and gets herself into some trouble. 

That trouble comes by the name of Cole Redbourne. I fell in love with that name. Seriously. Everyone believes that he's such a cold-hearted person. All he does is work his men hard and rough. He happens to "meet" Abby, and things get interesting. Deep down though, there is a man that is caring and loving and he would do anything to protect those he loves. 

Needless to say that this book was full of action and drama and of course, romance. Nothing inappropriate though. I loved every bit of this book. The characters were totally amazing. So much so, that I still think about them even though it's been a while since I read this. 

I have to say that Kelli Ann Morgan made a fan of me. I couldn't just stop with Cole, I had to go and meet his other brothers (Yes that was plural. There is more than 1 Redbourne boy/man). I liked them enough that I'll re-read them. 

The Longest Ride

I jumped on the wagon of reading this book before I watched the movie, which is what I usually do for any Nicholas Sparks book. 

I immediately fell in love with the book. The characters were amazing. I'm still trying to decide if I fell more for Ira or Luke. It's pretty hard to decide. 

Ira, the Veteran who had so much love for Ruth. The one that was patient and shy and loving. The one that bid his time into courting Ruth. The one that was so likable, that his military companions loved hanging out with him. The man that was so smart. But then, there is Ira, the soft man. The one who was willing to give up a future that he could offer Ruth because he didn't think that he was worthy of her. He loved her so much that he was willing to let her go. There is also Ira the people-pleaser. I say this, because it seemed to me like he lived to please Ruth in every aspect of her life. 

Luke. Such a strong character. I loved him from the very first moment that I met him. I loved how he handled the situation with Brian, and he didn't over-do it. He was such a level headed person and so calm about everything. The man that took care of his mother, the ranch and all of his other responsibilities. Once I got to know more of his back story, I fell even more for him. I felt so bad for everything that he had gone through. Such a rough and hard life for someone so young. I do believe that he was a well written character though. 

I really enjoyed that we got multiple POV (and by this, I mean Luke, Ira & Sophia). That was pretty awesome. I like to know what each character is going through or what they are thinking at the exact moment. It definitely help tie in the two stories together. I kept wondering what the relation would be between Ira/Ruth and Luke/Sophia and how each would benefit from the other. 

The romance that was offered was very sweet. I like what we got and from whom we got it. Not too much, not too little. Just right. 

That ending. Can I just say WOW. I was shocked. Totally Shocked. 

I do have to say that like with any other Nicholas Sparks book, I cried. I felt my heart break several times. I got mad at some points. But then I was totally giggling/laughing at others.The emotions that he evoked from me as a reader are those that I expect a good book to get from me. I was definitely not disappointed. 

Oh, did I mention that I went the old fashion way with this book? I read the paper book for this one. I felt like I would be able to get more out of it than in my Kindle. Which I believe I did. 

The Collectors Society

I literally stumbled upon this beauty by accident. I happened to see an image of Heather Lyons "The Forgotten Mountain" which is the 3rd book in the Collector's Society Series, and fell in love with it, immediately! 

I started the Collectors Society not really knowing what I was getting myself into. What I do know is that Alice goes by Alice Reeves, and happens to be in an Asylum. There she is found by a Gentleman that goes by the name of Brom Van Brunt. He asks her to travel with her to New York City and that it is imperative for her to do so, to save Wonderland. That it is at risk. 

"You are asking me to be selfish" 

"Not at all" He towers over me. "I'm asking you to be strong and smart and brave, and to protect those who cannot protect themselves."

Like Alice of any world, she takes everything in stride. 

"Sometimes, we must deal with our problems head on in order to let them go."

"Sometimes life is more extraordinary than we might first imagine"

And I think that is why I fell in love with this Alice. Because yes, she was nuts, but she admitted it herself. She knew what she could handle and how much of it she could handle. 

"Sometimes our pasts are chains we cannot let go of, even if the key is in our hands. They define us in ways we resent, and yet they are somewhat precious, too. Because, logically, we understand that our pasts have made us who we are, even if we want nothing more to close our eyes to them."

I think I cried when I read this. I read this part several times, just to make sure that I had read it correctly. And what it says is true. 

I don't even think it is possible for me to describe the many ways in which this book spoke to me. I fell in love with Alice. I fell in love with Finn. I fell in love with Victor and Mary. I fell in love with The White King, because come on, how could you not. He sacrificed a lot once he realized that Alice had happiness in her life. 

"I will always do everything I can to ensure your happiness. Your happiness is my happiness, even if it means your heart is held in another's hands."

I love that there is action in this book. I like that Alice can take care of herself. That she's not some fragile girl that needs to be taken care of. 

I believe that this will be one of those books that will be a repeat for me. It's that good!

Eternal Eden

The first time that I read this book was in July of 2011. I had just learned of what an Indy Author was a few months before and completely fell in love with what they did. 

I first came across Eternal Eden by chance. I didn't know of Nicole Wiliams or her work. So when I bought the book, I thought "Oh what the hell, why not give her a try if she's brave and willing to put her work out there." 

Since then, she has become one of my most favorite authors. 

I enjoyed Bryn's character, but not as much as William Hayward. She's had a pretty rough life as of recent, what with loosing her parents the same night that she had been shot. So she decides to move from Stanford University to a no name college in Oregon. There she tries to live a pretty low-level life where she can just blend in and hide and go through with the motions. 

She happens to meet William, and she KNOWS that there is more to him. From their very first encounter, she tries to run the opposite way because she's not sure of anything in her life. But William being who or more of what he is, he doesn't know how to give up.

"His eyes found me without searching the room, as if he knew exactly who I was and where I'd be." 

"I shivered - no doubt because I was still chilled - and tried to turn my eyes away. They wouldn't be deterred, something was overriding my system and keeping them grounded on him."

I absolutely loved how their relationship developed. They grew a friendship before they could move forward. It was rather sweet. 

"I promised I'd tell you when I found something big enough for me to make another change in my life... I've found it."

"As have I."

I loved their love story. It's one of my most favorite ones. It's one that has stuck with me through time. I've gone back and re-read it several times since the first time. But what is great, is that every time that I read it, I fall in love even more with the characters.