Archive for 2015

With Every Breath

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Title: With Every Breath (A Wanderlust Novel)
Author: Lia Riley
Published Date: December 29, 2015
BREATHE DEEP . . . AND JUMP IN
At the ends of the earth, Patagonia is a land where ambition trumps reason and the savage summit of La Aguja lures the most determined climbers. It's also the last spot a "play-it-safe girl" like Auden Woods expects to find herself. But she'll lace up her brand-new hiking boots and do whatever it takes to secure a dream job at an adventure magazine . . . even if it kills her. And it just might. When disaster strikes, her only chance at survival comes in the form of the surliest, sexiest mountaineer ever to come out of Scotland.
After a climbing accident cost him his brother, professional mountaineer Rhys MacAskill is at the end of his rope. Redemption is not in his future. That is, until a terrifying storm blows a budding journalist into his tent and it's up to him to make sure they both survive until morning. Despite the demons weighing on him, Rhys can't resist the temptation of the charming American and one wild night just isn't enough.
Auden and Rhys soon learn there are no shortcuts as they navigate their way between life, death, and atonement, and discover something they never expected-love.

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 Review:
When a book wakes you up at 3 in the morning begging you to read it then, you know it's going to be good.
I swear Lia Riley has some secret superpower that makes her writing so poignant yet so so so uplifting. Every sentence evokes a sigh or an aw or laughter, and sometimes all three at once. Her characters have depth that is fathomless. Her story has so much heart it's sometimes too heavy to read but oh so worth it.
Auden, who I think is badass in her own right, is inspiring. The fact that she is bullied day in and day out by someone who should care about her and yet keeps being a positive source of light shows you that she is greater than most. She has a strong resilience and I can't help but admire her. 
Rhys. Oh boy is he another story. Side note: If you have read or seen Outlander, you probably will think of Rhys as Jamie and honestly, that is not a hardship. Just the fact that he is Scottish and his abs are phenomenal, got me intrigued. However, it wasn't until you get a hint of his brokenness that you're like OH MY POOR BABY... or at least that was my reaction. Essentially, he has a death wish and it isn't until he meets Auden that he starts rethinking.
Rhys' story and background is so painful and then content and then SO MUCH PAIN. I honestly wasn't expecting the way events turned out and it left me utterly gutted despite the HEA. Forgetting the gutted-ness, it came to fruition that the first forgiveness wasn't complete (sorry for being vague here trying to not spoil). Something needed to happen or some revelation needed to be had to completely absolve the guilt away, and there was and though it was painful it eventually helps heal... after some tough love. The pre-forgiveness is a very fickle phase to go through but once it's complete and completely felt in the heart and mind you're home free.
Every aspect in With Every Breath is beautiful. Lia Riley's storytelling is wonderful. I couldn't get enough of this story and I can't wait for the rest of the series.

***GIVEAWAY***



Author Bio & Links:
Lia Riley writes offbeat New Adult and Contemporary Adult romance. After studying at the University of Montana-Missoula, she scoured the world armed only with a backpack, overconfidence and a terrible sense of direction. She counts shooting vodka with a Ukranian mechanic in Antarctica, sipping yerba mate with gauchos in Chile and swilling XXXX with stationhands in Outback Australia among her accomplishments.
A British literature fanatic at heart, Lia considers Mr. Darcy and Edward Rochester as her fictional boyfriends. Her very patient husband doesn't mind. Much. When not torturing heroes (because c'mon, who doesn't love a good tortured hero?), Lia herds unruly chickens, camps, beach combs, daydreams about future books, wades through a mile-high TBR pile and schemes yet another trip. Right now, Icelandic hot springs and Scottish castles sound mighty fine.
She and her family live mostly in Northern California.

Mini-Review Compilation: NA Edition Part 2

Tuesday, December 29, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Heyo guys! So I went all out and read a whole bunch of books ranging from YA to NA to even some adult. Overall, they were pretty much ALL wonderful. So for the next few weeks I'll be posting compilations of the books I reviewed. Please keep in mind that these will be mini-reviews and will not be very detailed. Most of them will probably involve a lot of caps. You've been warned.

Here's Part 2 of the NA compilation! (Click on the title if you want to read the synopsis on Goodreads)

Mini-Review Compilation: YA Edition Part 1

Thursday, December 10, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Heyo guys! So the last month of summer I went all out and read a whole bunch of books ranging from YA to NA to even some adult. Overall, they were pretty much ALL wonderful. I'm finally catching up on my reviews and I'll be posting compilations of the books I reviewed throughout that month now. Please keep in mind that these will be mini-reviews and will not be very detailed. Most of them will probably involve a lot of caps. You've been warned.

So I'm going to start off with YA! (Click on the cover if you want to read the synopsis on Goodreads)

The Shape of My Heart

Thursday, December 03, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

I've read a lot of NA books over the past three years. Most are either set during the beginning of college or after graduation, and very rarely do I come across books that show the stress of the transition between the two. The Shape of My Heart is one of those rarities.

Changing His Game

Thursday, November 19, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Oh gosh. Guys, I love to be blown away and this book is something else. Seriously, this beauty is a freaking curve ball.
I thought after reading and LOVING Megan's Bowler University series that I knew her writing style. Boy was I wrong.
FYI, Changing His Game is a Brazen novel, and in my head, that pretty much means full steam ahead. I'll be honest and say that I had a few reservations on how Megan's writing (what I was used too reading) wasn't going to be up to par. After the first few pages, I now know not to ever doubt Mrs. Megan Erickson.

The Game Plan

Thursday, November 05, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Sweet mama. The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan was beyond wonderful. Guys, I didn't think I could fall in love with Dex as much as I could. GUYS HE WAS SWOONING MY SOUL. Fi's description of him and his thoughts and action himself were just so freaking beautiful. I swear you think you know Dex and then all of a sudden he's like BAM here's some more information to endear me to you. You might as well just join the Dex train as soon as you start the prologue. Go ahead and sign your name away.
Fi, oh my gosh can I relate to Fi. The way she handled the situation she was placed in at work was admirable even to the very end. Lord knows I would have done worse. Her take on relationships, either hers or not, is actually pretty logical but that logic is thrown out the window when she finds her one (LUCKY HER). And it puts into perspective the fact that love has crappy timing and hates our logic.

 Dex and Fi's relations is off the charts. Like dang son, for a virgin, Dex, you know how to work it and holy hot fudge is it wonderful. Besides the sex, their emotional and mental relationship was great, for the most part. Long distance is a huge struggle for a lot of people but I'm glad that they were able to strive through it because they know having the other was better than not. That's not to say that Fi or Dex were stubborn but it takes a lot of courage to take that on. AND YAY for them for actually talking through their issues even though if it took them a while to open up.

 Guys this books and this series is wonderful x10. I swear each book gets better and better and I can't wait to see what else Kristen has up her sleeve. (PLEASE LET IT BE ABOUT FINN MANNUS).
With more books to be read
-Vangie
P.S. 4.5/5 Stars
Proverbs 3:5-6
P.P.S GUYS CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE COVER FOR A MINUTE. It's so different compared to the others in this series BUT IT WORKS SO WELL WITH DEX. Also, if this cover is white does that mean that there is a possibility that The Score by Elle Kennedy from the Off-Campus series will be BLACK???? ARE ELLE AND KRISTEN SECRETLY WORKING TOGETHER?!

Missing Dixie

Thursday, October 29, 2015 2 Comments A + a -

I'd like to say that's it's a given when a book has you reading til 5 o'clock in the morning that it's worth all the stars. Missing Dixie is no exception.
(Click on cover for summary on Goodreads).

Mini-Review Compilation: NA Edition Part 1

Thursday, October 08, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Heyo guys! So the last month of summer and the first half of this semester I went all out and read a whole bunch of books ranging from YA to NA to even some adult. Overall, they were pretty much ALL wonderful. So for the next few weeks I'll be posting compilations of the books I reviewed. Please keep in mind that these will be mini-reviews and will not be very detailed. Most of them will probably involve a lot of caps. You've been warned.

Here's Part 1 of the NA compilation! (Click on the title if you want to read the synopsis on Goodreads)

Zack

Thursday, September 24, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Oh gosh. I forgot how much I loved this series and this world. Getting back into the Cold Fury series was a blast and I enjoyed every minute.
Zack and Kate went from freaking adorable to all out steam and holy lord it was gorgeous. From the prologue, I was hooked onto Zack's mind. I felt how he felt, and understood where he was coming from. It's not often that I understand the male character so it was really refreshing to find one where I had a connection. 
You see, Zack's situation in not that unique. Since the death of his son's mom, all he felt was guilt, and at one point or another we all felt guilt. For the lucky ones they're able to forgive themselves, but for the others it sometimes takes over our lives and we can't function without feeling despair. And unfortunately, the latter describes Zack's situation. He feels nothing but guilt, and when his body and mind finally gets a reaction other than remorse he doesn't know how to handle it. So he puts up walls and traps himself in it thinking they'll stand forever.
Thankfully Kate was persistent in her goal to liven up Zack's life. What I loved about Kate was that she took her job as a nanny seriously. Her focus was on Ben and it never wavered, though her focus grew bigger when she decided to involve Zack into it. Her goal was to make them smile, laugh and enjoy life and she succeeded.
Zack and Kate together were interesting to say the least. It seemed as if Zack was in an unknown territory while Kate knew what she was getting into. She knew her limits and knew when to stop, Zack not so much. Zack kind of used Kate as a clutch, and Kate let him because that seemed like the only way to make him enjoy life. And from then on I knew this was going to go down hill. Thankfully we had a lot of funny before everything hit the fan, but in books as in in real life, it was bound to happen. Everyone has to face their problem and defeat it, and though it takes Zack awhile he finally does.

Zack (the book not the character) was AMAZING. The emotions were real, the tension was thick, and the relationships were endearing. This book was a blast to read and I can't wait to read the rest of the series once the books release.

If you haven't read this series, you NEED to. Why even think about turning down hot hockey players???

With more books to be read
-Vangie
4/5 Stars
Psalm 121:1-2

Ryker

Thursday, September 10, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Publish Date: September 8th 2015

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Synopsis:
The stakes have never been higher for Carolina Cold Fury goalie Ryker Evans. With his contract running out, he’s got a year left to prove he’s still at the top of his game. And since his wife left him, Ryker has been balancing life as a pro-hockey star and a single parent to two daughters. Management is waiting for him to screw up. The fans are ready to pounce. Everybody’s taking dirty shots—except for the fiery redhead whose faith in Ryker gives him a fresh start.

As the league’s only female general manager, Gray Brannon has learned not to mix business with pleasure. And yet even this tough, talented career woman can’t help breaking her own rules as she gives Ryker everything she’s got. She hopes their hot streak will last forever, but with Ryker’s conniving ex plotting to reclaim her man, the pressure’s on Gray to step up and save a tender new love before it’s too late.

Vangie and Sil React To: Ryker

Thursday, September 03, 2015 0 Comments A + a -

Heyo guys! So if you're a regular on here you know that I usually do reaction posts with Maf from Maf's Crazy Book Life. However, Sil from Hopeless Book Lovers and myself are doing this reaction post for RYKER. They're still be lots of GIFS and talking inbetween.

If you have suggestions of what book we should react to comment below! 


And now, the fun begins...


 *Fair Warning* 


This post is pretty long.

Vangie

Sil

I'm starting!

omg okay I'm going to start Ryker now!!!

 

 

 

 

Chapter 1

Ryker with kids... I CANT.

I am a pool of feels

OMG SHE IS GOING TO BE THE MANAGER

Chapter 2

I think I'm in love with you, Gray and it only took me two sentences

I'm loving her relationship with her father.

OH MY GOSH. I LOVE HER SO MUCH

I AM HEART EYES WHEN SHE TALKS STATISTICS

Chapter 4

And the jealousy begins

 

 

 

 

I love it when it starts

Chapter 5

ZACK AND FREAKING KATE! GAH I'M FLAILING

Zack and Kate make me so happy

I WAS YOU. YOU ARE ME. I can't wait for December now

It needs to hurry up

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 7

ALL MY BABIES TOGETHER

 

 

 

 

 

I would love to have a conversation with Zack, Alex, and Garrett about kayaking

Chapter 8

VANGIE OH DEAR STARS

OH MY GOD. WHAT JUST HAPPENED.

 

 

I KNOW RIGHT.

THAT CHAPTER.

IT KILLED ME.

DEAD. DEAD SO DEAD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 11

WAIT WHOA. IS THIS REALLY GOING TO HAPPEN?!

 

 

 

 

Remind me chapter 11

what happens?

"I'm sure."

OH OHAHSMFJC

OH OKAY

OMG YES

#DEAD

Ryker and Gray are so hot what even

I need to take up yoga.

Chapter 13

OH MY GOSH ITS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. MY BABIES.

HAHAHA YESSSSSS

  

 

 

 

 

 

 Chapter 17

OH HELL NO

 

 

 

 

Chapter 22

SO MUCH CUTENESS

 

 

 

 

 Chapter 24

oh shucks oh shucks oh shucks

 

 

 

i am so dying

IM CRYING. WHY AM I CRYING. WHY DOES THIS HURT.

THERE YOU EFFING GO GRAY. THATS HOW YOU DO YOU. GIRL POWER

Chapter 25

THEYRE ALL SHARING ADVICE. EPIC BROMANCE LEVEL ACHIEVED.

AGAIN I'm crying

IM DONE THAT WAS SO EPIC

Ryker is the best AND I HAVENT STOPPED CYING 

IM DONE. THAT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL

 

 

 

 all of those last chapters were so emotional??!??

YES THEY WERE SO DAMN EMOTIONAL BUT I LOVED EVERY MINUTE.

And then we go off talking about how we need these books in paperback & on our shelves, how MAX SHOULD BE THE NEXT BOOK and then how we want shot gun Vegas wedding novellas for all the characters.

 

With more books to react over

-Vangie & Sil

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