The Understatement of The Year (The Ivy Years #3) Sarina Bowen 4.5/5

The Understatement of The Year (The Ivy Years #3) Sarina Bowen

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romance

Sensuality: 8

I saw this book a while back, and kept it on the kindle 'shelf'. To be completely honest, I was a bit intimidated to read this story due to the couple being of the same sex. I'm sure other readers have felt the exact same way, but I do not regret reading it. I was curious about how the author would attack this story.

This book is one of my favorites for 2016 so far. And I am kind of surprised. Countries like mine do not condone the gay lifestyle, but I empathize with the men and women that are afraid to love who they feel led to love. The story opened my mind about the issue of acceptance.

I felt for the characters. The characters felt real and their pain and confusion and frustrations were legit. Good job Bowen. The book made you sooooooo uncomfortable sometimes though (and not the gay love parts) but the interactions with the people in the main characters lives were sometimes hard and sweet to read. The amount of times I blushed.....I am sure my eyes welled up a couple times too! :)

If you are 100% uncomfortable with the gay lifestyle you may want to pass this one up. Because the author did not shy away at all when it came to the romantic moments. ;) It was downright HOT!

Hotter than some of the other books I've read from her actually. I walked away from the story hopeful about EVERYTHING!

I think you're gonna enjoy it.

4.5/5

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The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan 4/5

The Game Plan (Game on Book 3) by Kristin Callihan

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance

Sensuality: 9

I once again enjoyed a 'Game On' story.  I am sure I read the first book in the series. Not sure if I read the 2nd one though (going to jump into that one tonight! Excited!...This one was entertaining. It had funny moments and slightly uncomfortable ones which I love. Is it just me that loves when a book makes you cringe a little?

The chemistry was off the charts. And the hero's dedication and commitment in general is sweet and inspiring to read.

You will enjoy this one. Once again, Callihan created some great supporting characters that added that extra something to the book. I don't remember the name of the black football player in the story, but he cracked me up whenever his character made an appearance. I honestly love him. :)

The book is a bit predictable, that's one reason I give this series 4's or 4.5's so far. Also, it is a bit rushed. Outside of that, it is a full 5/5 for me.

4/5

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Sacked (Gridiron #1) by Jen Frederick 2/5

Sacked (Gridiron #1) by Jen Frederick

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romance

Sensuality: 9

This one had the potential to be a 'cute' read. It instead read kind of boring for me. I think that the actual writing style of this author does not mesh with me.

The plot was pretty average. But once again, the reviews were really, REALLY high! My expectations fortunately were pretty low. So I wasn't extremely disappointed.

The characters did not have real chemistry to me. And for some reason, I was getting confused about the supporting characters. With the hero being on a football team, there were quite a bit of names getting thrown around. I guess the author wanted to spark the readers interest about the future story lines. It kind of irritated me though, cause the hero didn't seem to have any true relationship with anyone on the team.

It had a whole lot of raunchy sex scenes, which I guess is the reason for the high reviews. The conflict was silly, and weird though. And some parts of it did not feel authentic.

Read this one at your own risk.

2/5

Good luck.

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Until Friday Night #1 by Abbi Glines 3/5

Until Friday Night #1 by Abbi Glines

Genre: Young Contemporary Romance

Sensuality: 6

I mildly enjoyed this one. I was feeling a loosely football themed romance when I stumbled across this book.

It was cute. The characters are in high school, so the drama was appropriate for that age.

This book occupied my time. I honestly wanted to read about the hero's best friends stories a bit more. They seem interesting.

Didn't really feel honest chemistry between the characters, but I did believe that the connection could happen based on the plot.

3/5

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Alex (Cold Fury Hockey) by Sawyer Bennett 3/5

Alex (Cold Fury Hockey) by Sawyer Bennett

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sensuality: 8.5

This one was an okay read. It being a book about a sport of course caught my attention. Its amazing that I do not watch football or hockey (find it quite boring actually), but I love reading about it.

I did feel like the story could have ended halfway through the book. The author focused on the hero's problems quite a bit. Somehow, it feels as if the heroine was neglected. The author took her time writing the steamy moments. But it felt like we didn't get into the characters' heads at all.

I finished it. That says alot these days. But on the other hand, that isn't saying much either.

Maybe borrow this one?

3/5

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When You Dare by Lori Foster 2/5

When You Dare (Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor #1) by Lori Foster

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sensuality: 7.5

Why do I find myself bored reading this book? It has a plot that is not original. (Rescue a woman from the hands of a bad man.) I am wondering if it would have been a better book if Ms. Foster brought the readers through the extraction process?

I am not sure, but the book was so flat. No action. Just a moody man in a huge mansion and a slow thinking and speaking writer.

This one is not a good one.

2/5

Sweet Hope (Sweet Home #3) 5/5 by Tillie Cole

Sweet Hope by Tillie Cole

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romance

Sensuality: 9

This one was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. I don’t mind that in books, if it is done right.

The book had an obvious plot, but not an obvious path to getting to the solution. The hero and heroine I found interesting. I am a humble art lover, so found that aspect of the story pretty cool.

Can’t comment too much about the book with out giving it away. But it is emotional and a little raw in regards to human life. It ain’t always easy for all of us.

The other books in the series are good reads. This one for some reason is my favorite though.

Great book.

5/5

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