BOOK REVIEW: Stay With Me by Nicole Fiorina

(Stay With Me 1)

Author: Nicole Fiorina

Published: August 21st, 2019

Source: GR

In a desperate final attempt to save nineteen-year-old Mia from herself, she gets transferred to Dolor University, a reformatory college in the UK that housed deranged and dangerous young adults who viewed the private institution as their own personal playground. Mia didn’t care. She needed feelings to care. She’d keep her head down, ignore everyone, and make it through the next two years effortlessly.

Though Mia never anticipated Ollie Masters.

With green eyes, tattoos, and the voice of a poet, she is quickly drawn to him. But because of her sociopath tendencies, she knows it could only end in one of two ways. Either he will be the one to free her from her past, or she will be the one to destroy him.

REVIEW

“You stood before me, a memory,

but I was a stranger in your eyes.

Did you forget to remember

or remember to forget?”

—Oliver Masters

No way this is Nicole debut novel because this is a masterpiece. It wrecks and consumed me. Every words is poetic, tragic and beautifully written. Mia and Ollie's no bound all consuming deeper love takes me to the rabbit hole and I mean it in a good way. I can't get enough of their story. I'm devastated.

When I wore my venom on my sleeve, he wore his emotions.

But, I don’t believe in love,” I whispered.

“Then believe in me.” Ollie grinned. “Believe in us.”

Ice and fire. Winter and summer. Ollie and Mia.

“Close your eyes, Mia.” 

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Tame Him by Caitlyn Dare

(Rebels At Sterling Prep 2)

Author: Caitlyn Dare

Published: August 27th, 2020

Source: GR

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼.

Remi Tanner was only supposed to be a pawn in my game. But I screwed up. I broke her. And now I have to find a way to fix it.

I want her.
I need her.
In the end, I’ll prove she’s the only thing that matters.

Ace Jagger wasn’t supposed to imprint himself on my heart. But he did, before he tore it from my chest and hurt me in the worst possible way.

He’s possessive.
Dangerous.
In the end, I’m not sure I can resist.

He might be the bad boy with no conscience, and I might the girl with nothing left to lose, but one thing’s for sure... He won’t stop until gets what he wants.

Me.

Tame Him is the second book in the Rebels at Sterling Prep series. It is a dark high school bully romance. If possessive, tattooed, motorcycle-riding alphaholes aren't your thing, you probably won't like this book!

REVIEW

Such a fantastic read! The title really represents the book ♡

"I know no one will understand why I’ve forgiven him so easily, but sometimes love makes no sense. It doesn’t come with a set of predefined rules or a playbook. It’s messy and raw and chaotic.

Love is about finding light in the darkness, those little slices of quiet in the noise."

"Ace Jagger might be everything I shouldn’t want, but he’s everything I never knew I needed.

He might be cold but his touch burns.

He might be cruel but his kiss is sweet."

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

 BOOK REVIEW: A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

(Standalone YA/NA Romance)

Author: Tillie Cole

Released Date: March 15th, 2016

Source: GR

One kiss lasts a moment. But a thousand kisses can last a lifetime. One boy. One girl. A bond that is forged in an instant and cherished for a decade. A bond that neither time nor distance can break. A bond that will last forever. Or so they believe.

When seventeen-year-old Rune Kristiansen returns from his native Norway to the sleepy town of Blossom Grove, Georgia, where he befriended Poppy Litchfield as a child, he has just one thing on his mind. Why did the girl who was one half of his soul, who promised to wait faithfully for his return, cut him off without a word of explanation? Rune's heart was broken two years ago when Poppy fell silent. When he discovers the truth, he finds that the greatest heartache is yet to come.

A stand-alone young adult tearjerker romance, recommended for ages fourteen and up.

REVIEW

I don't know where to start 😭 and I'm run out of words for this incredible journey of love and heartache between Poppy and Rune. But I have 2 things to say though; first- I hate this book, y is that? Coz goddammit! While I'm reading, seems all I did is cry and cry and cry a lot till end resulting of my eyes became oh so puffy😢 secondly - I loved this, beyond no shadow of doubt, my heart breaks to witness how love can be so fierce, loyal and unbreakable that my heart bled for the stolen times and I utterly felt everything the words of love and strong emotions of the characters and the undeniable and unconditional love between the hero and heroine. Tillie Cole is such a spectacular and brilliant author and this book is absolutely the proof, a perfecto!👍 RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Beneath Your Beautiful by Emery Rose

(Beautiful 1)

by: Emery Rose

Released Date: May 17th, 2018

Source: Goodreads

EDEN
All I wanted was a fresh start in a new city...and a bartending job. I never intended to fall for the sexy, tattooed bar owner.
Dark.
Brooding.
Emotionally unavailable.
But Killian Vincent is a challenge I can’t seem to walk away from.
He’s afraid that if I dig too deep, I won’t like what I find. But he’s wrong, and I’m determined to prove it.

KILLIAN
Love can destroy a man. Bring him to his knees. That’s why I never let anyone get too close.
Until Eden.
Feisty.
Stubborn.
Irresistible.
She’s on a mission to knock down my walls. Dig up truths better left buried.
I need to convince her that walking away is the right choice…before it destroys us both.

*Beneath Your Beautiful is a standalone contemporary romance with no cliffhanger.

REVIEW

She was a fighter, with the face of an angel.

This is my third time reading Emery Rose book and definitely not the last! Her writing style is sooooo good, her characters aren't one dimensional or flat, they're always interesting and coated in diverse layers in the deeper sense of level. I read some of the reviews and they says that the conflict was predictable and the all around plot line was pretty general and yes I agree for all those sentiments yet it doesn't deterred me or take away my enjoyment reading this. It isn't perfect by all means but the time that I invested was more than enough for me to attest that I genuinely loved everything about this book, character and plot wise eminent at least for me.

I like you a lot. Even with your dark colors and the drabs and the blues, there are moments when you shine, and let the light in, and it’s so beautiful to watch.

there's just something about Emery's writing and characterization that truly beguiling and once I start reading I can't put it down.

I loved him for his scars and wounds and his battered heart, his strength.

Another amazing read by this author

I gave him my body, my heart, and my soul. I gave him all of me.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Fallen Heirs by Laura Lee

Fallen Heirs (Windsor Academy 3)

by: Laura Lee

Released Date: October 15th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

•FALLEN HEIRS is the third book in the Windsor Academy series. This is the conclusion to Jazz and Kingston’s story and cannot be read as a standalone. It is a dark high school bully romance that may contain triggers for sensitive readers. Due to mature content, it is recommended for readers 17+. 

Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive... 

Pretty, pretentious little liars. 

I’m surrounded by them everywhere I turn. 

But I’m learning not everything is as it seems. 

The ones who I thought were my enemies have become my greatest allies. And the ones who I severely underestimated turned out to be much eviler than I could’ve ever imagined. 

They say money can’t buy happiness. Well...I’m here to tell you, it can certainly broker a deal with a devil. 

And the funny thing about dealing with devils? They alwayscome to collect. Too bad for them, I’m going to put up one helluva fight. 

I’m stronger.

I’m ready.

And I’m going to love watching them fall. 

REVIEW

One of the best Dark High School Bully Romance Trilogy that I have read this year! 

This is one of my anticipated release for this year, and I can honestly say that I am not disappointed at all. It truly correspond my exuberant in reading this. Jazz and Kingston relationship is the epitome of a couple goals. Yes there are some hiccups and conflict that run it courses, yet it was handled fittingly, with the right balance of action, steam story arc and cheesy lines dialogue blending towards plot device. The storyline remains consistent and cohesive. Once again amazing writing style, unputdownable and a very satisfying ending for Jasmine and Kingston romance.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐