Tuesday 8 August 2017

Checkmate (A Neighbour from Hell Series #3) By RL Mathewson



There’s nothing worse than living next door to your childhood nemesis, except maybe being forced to share your dream project with him, being blackmailed into going along with something that was just wrong on so many levels, and having your hot cocoa stolen by the person that drove you to drink it in the first place.

As long as she has plenty of hot cocoa, a pair of pliers on hand and is able to resist Connor O’Neil’s bad boy charm then Rory James should be able to make it through this project with her sanity intact. If not…..

She’d probably face a few more nights in jail, have a few more restraining orders slapped against her and lose her heart to the man that ruined her life.


Okay, I totally said Lucifer was my favourite character, but I lied. I forgot all about Connor and Rory James. 

Connor has been a big bully to her since he first saw her in nursery. But unlike anyone other else, who ran away and cried, Rory gave back as good as she got. 

When they're put on a project together, Rory is like, yeah, I can do this. I'm an adult.... Connor on the other-hand, was plotting ways to take the contract away from her, expecting her to bring him coffee and sit in the office. 

He's so wrong. 

So, when he thinks of the idea of playing her, willing to get her brothers to work for him instead of her and get her to sell her business, I actually thought he was an arrogant ass. Because he is. Out of all the men in the series, he is the cockiest. 

But she's also a Bradford. 

It's funny to see all his plans fail, but mostly, I love these two together. 

I liked RL brought the other characters into it. My two faves, Jason and Trevor. Because without those two, it wouldn't be the same. They are just too funny. 

I really do hope RL gives books to all the Bradford kids. 

5*

Double Dare (A Neighbour from Hell Series #6) By RL Mathewson



Marybeth still couldn’t believe that she’d survived this long with a friend like Darrin, but somehow she’d managed to beat the odds and not give in to temptation and smother him with a pillow while he slept.
Of course some days were more difficult than others…

For twenty years he’s been biding his time, waiting for the right moment to make his move and now that she was finally his, he had to do everything in his power to keep her even if it meant making a decision that would tear them apart and force her to face the truth.


This is different from the other NFH books. Whereas the others just meet their soul mates, Darrin and Marybeth have been friends forever. 
It all began with, 'I double dare you' 
And ever since then...

They've been inseparable. 

But that's not what keeps Marybeth from facing the truth, that she's in love with Darrin. The two are in a sexual relationship, but Marybeth won't let him put their relationship out in the open because of a medical condition. 

It was hard at times to read. Because, her medical condition is something I can't imagine. I'd never like to be in that position and although I could understand her side of things, and her fears, but it didn't excuse the way she treated Darrin at times. 

That said, I couldn't get enough of this series. I really couldn't. 

5*

Fire And Brimstone (A Neighbour from Hell Series #8) By RL Mathewson



What happens when a Bradford with questionable OCD, a temper and a reputation for making his employees cry falls for the woman that refuses to accept the fact that he’s fired her and was terrifyingly more of a Bradford than he was?
Well, we can’t share that here, because it would be seriously inappropriate, but we’re sure that you can see where this is leading…
To the altar or a stint in the slammer, either one is possible when it comes to the Neighbor from Hell Series.


Lucifer became my favourite Bradford the minute the books starts with 'You're fired'. 
I laughed so much the first chapter, that I knew, just knew, this book was going to be epic. 
I loved it. 
He owns his own restaurant, and to keep sane, he has banned every Bradford from it. He has OCD so he wants everything to be perfect, but that doesn't happen when he can't even fire Rebecca, who is his not only working for him, but she lives in the apartment opposite him. 

The two are polar opposites, and couldn't be more perfect for each other. It's so funny to see Lucifer try to console her, comfort her and care for her. Half the time he says he doesn't want to but does it anyway. 

These are my favourite characters so far, I think. There's still a few more to go, so who knows. 

5*

Delectable (A Neighbour from Hell Series #9) By RL Mathewson


Reese Bradford is a typical Bradford, he enjoys his food, is easy on the eyes, and has a killer smile, but there's one thing about him that he doesn't want anyone to know about, which of course is the first thing that his ex-fiance makes sure that everyone finds out about after she leaves him for his best friend. Out of options, he reluctantly heads out of town to spend the summer in the cottage that he'd rented for his honeymoon only to find himself tormented by a woman that never should have crossed his mind twice.

More intrigued than he'd ever thought possible, he can't help but wonder about the woman that made him smile.


Neighbour from Hell series... 
First off, I've never read these in order so please, bare with me aha 

Reece, is a typical Bradford. He loves his food, is hot as hell and has many talents. He's a cop and loves working for his uncle. But he's always felt unsettled with his life. 

He's also a virgin. 

Yes, you read that correctly. 

When he moves into the cottage he had rented for the summer for him and his ex fiance, he just wanted peace. 
But then he meets the crazy woman next door, Kasey and gets the nickname 'yummy'.
She's a single mom who runs a cooking website... already perfect for Reece Bradford. 
I loved her daughter Mikey. She's going to fit in well with other Bradfords. And her first encounter with Reece? Priceless. 

Anyway, the two are hilarious together and so incredibly cute. 
I loved it. I laughed so much, like I do with all the other books of hers, but I do have to admit, I loved the secondary characters just as much. 
I want to know what is going to happen with Roger, Reece's ex-bestfriend, and Mac. I want to know what happens between Eric and Sarah, Kasey's two best friends. 

So many possibilities with these characters. 

One of my favourites reads this year. 
I flipping love this series. 

5*

Saturday 5 August 2017

Walkout (Hawks MC: Caroline Springs Charter #4.5) By Lila Rose



In Living Without, Melissa and Dallas’s chemistry skyrocketed. It’s finally time to get up close and personal with this hot couple in their very own novella, Walkout. Get ready to discover what happens when Dallas chases Melissa all the way to Sydney to claim her back.

From her one visit to Melbourne and the Hawks MC compound, Melissa Stevenson knows Dallas is who she wants. There’re just a few problems with that: he’s a douche, a pain in the arse, and a stubborn, sexist pig. Still, it’s a whole heap of fun to tease her Viking man.

Relationship. Dallas Gan hates the word. As far as he’s concerned, women are nothing but a good time between the sheets. It’s only when the sassy Melissa shows up that he realises some women give as good as they get. Now she’s under his skin and he can’t seem to get her out.

Even with the warning from Dallas that once he claims her, he will come for her wherever she is, Melissa leaves. It’s now just a matter of time before he makes good on his promise.

Wading through lies and danger, Dallas has a decision to make. Is it easier to walkout on love and never look back, or will he give that dreaded “relationship” word a chance?


Awww, good ol Melissa. I love her character. She's so feisty, so out there, so to see her in the position she's in, killed me. 
I hated it. 
But thankfully, she left a lasting impression on Dallas, who goes out of his way to claim her, and when he does, he does it alpha style. 

It's a long novella, and one of my favourites. We also get to see what may or may not be happening with other characters in future books, so it's defo worth the read. 

And best of all, my FAVE, Julian is in the book... A lot more than the others. 

I really do love him. 

Anyway, make sure you check it out before Hear Me Out releases the 8th August. 

5*

Tied (Devil Wolves #2) By Carian Cole



He was the myth and the legend of our small town. But no one knew the truth... except me.

Me
My childhood was stolen by a monster. I’ve forgotten what love feels like. What happiness feels like. What hope feels like. I am numb.

Him
He’s possibly as damaged as I am. Maybe even more. Scarred just as much on the inside as the outside. Just like me. He doesn’t speak. He doesn’t smile. He hides in the woods like an animal. I should be scared of him. But I’m not. He’s the only one that has ever made me feel. And I want to make him feel, too. 
Everything...


As you know from my review on Torn, I wanted to know more about Ty. I wanted to know what made him the town monster...
He isn't a monster, just someone who was hurt. 

Holly's and Tys story wrecked me from beginning to end. It really did. Every page was just full of emotion, of heartache and second chances. 
Because, let's face it, everyone deserves a second chance, especially in life, and both of these characters are given that... And with each other.

And despite their suffering, their pasts and sorrow, they still manage to find solace and peace with each other. I think that's what truly made the story beautiful. Because everything else was just too much to bare. 

I loved these characters, and wouldn't mind reading more. It grips you from the beginning and the things that come together towards the end? Gasp worthy. 

Really loved this one by Carian Cole. It's definitely my favourite book of hers.

5*

Tuesday 18 July 2017

The Broken Puppet (The Kings Elite #2) By Amo Jones



“I thought I knew who I was, but I was wrong.”

The Silver Swan
- 1. A girl who is tarnished. Tainted. One who does not fit into the confinement of legend.
The Silver Swan
-2. Madison Montgomery.

I was lied to.
I was cheated.
Resigned to pick up the scraps of empty memories and disarrayed thoughts, I left. After finally cutting the strings of manipulation, I resorted to do what I’ve done since I was a child, something my father drilled into my brain since I could handle my first rifle.
Run.
I’m a mere shadow of the girl they all knew.
Lies and deceit change you. They alter your entire outlook on life.
I’m Madison Montgomery, and I want to play a game.
Here’s what happens when I win.

Riddle me this, Mads.
What goes bump in the night,
but is something you can’t see with sight?
You may run, and you may hide.
If by happily ever after, you mean Bonnie & Clyde.


I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

When I read the first book, The Silver Swan, I couldn't stop raving about it for weeks. I kept having theories over what was happening and who was who. And this book ended no differently. 

In my last review, I'm pretty sure I mentioned thinking it was supernatural, because of their reference to 'PUPS' and 'alpha' and so on, it made me believe they were a pack of wolves. And hey, they've been called that a time or two from some of the female characters. So, my theory is still out there on that one LOL I'm not going to drop it. 
My latest theory is that they are a cult. Which would clearly explain the virgin sacrifices etc. Or they're just really crappy mafia people. It could either way LOL They could just be sick assholes.

I have to mention also, that this book is darker than the other one. It has little glimpses into Sam's past and it's not pretty. It's dark, it's rough and it's sickening. 
But something inside her switched on after seeing what she did in the last book and she's started to remember little bits and pieces.

The ONE and ONLY thing that annoys me with this book is Sammy. I feel like we could stab her in the chest and she'd still question if you were good or bad or if she can trust you or not. SAMMY, THEY ARE ALL UNTRUSTWORTHY. 
But each and every time she walks right into it. Literally. I have to roll my eyes because it's been slapped in her face so many times, I don't even know why she goes along with them. I don't get it. I really don't. It just makes her character look really dumb and stupid when in the rest of the parts, she's actually pretty level headed and nice. 
It's the only part that doesn't fit the story. She's got her wits about her the rest of the time but when it comes to the 'pack of wolves' she's a blonde bimbo with the age capacity of a five-year old.

The thing I love the most about the series. The suspense. It gets to me every time and the not knowing. I feel like I have twenty-million more questions. And I've already written down my predictions on the ending of this one. Only time will tell if I'm right or wrong. 

Even with that characteristic trait dilemma, I still loved the story. I have to make something up in my head when she does something stupid. Like they forced her or she didn't just say that after they just did the worst possible thing. 
And hey, why doesn't she PHONE THE BLOODY POLICE. 

Can you tell how worked up I get over the book???? LOL

Amo Jones is an amazing writer. This story is intense, it's dark and compelling. I can't wait for the third in the series. The last one. *squeal* 

5*****