Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins

4/5 Stars

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Being one of the guys isn't all it's cracked up to be...
So when journalist Chastity O'Neill returns to her hometown, she decides it's time to start working on some of those feminine wiles. Two tiny problems: #1--she's five feet eleven inches of rock-solid girl power, and #2--she's cursed with four alpha male older brothers.
While doing a story on local heroes, she meets a hunky doctor and things start to look up. Now there's only one problem: Trevor Meade, her first love and the one man she's never quite gotten over--although he seems to have gotten over her just fine.
Yet the more time she spends with Dr. Perfect, the better Trevor looks. But even with the in-your-face competition, the irresistible Trevor just can't seem to see Chastity as anything more than just one of the guys....


My Review:

So, I guess I read this one before. Didn't remember what happened at the end though, so I read it again. :) I really liked it. The characters were very well written. I liked how Chastity was a strong female character who could tough it out with her brothers. Also, the character of Trevor was just.... *swoon*.

The Chase by Erin McCarthy (Fast Track #4)

4/5 Stars

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Kendall Holbrook is determined to make it to the top, even with the challenge of being a woman on the male-dominated racing circuit. She doesn't have time for romance-especially not with racing rival Evan Monroe, the man who nearly crushed her dream years ago. Tricked into meeting him, Kendall is experiencing all those old feelings again-and she can't deny that they still have enough chemistry to set fire to the track

My Review:

4th book in the series. I really like seeing new characters, but also seeing older characters from the previous books. This story was just as good as the rest.

The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins

4/5 Stars

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Lucy Lang isn't looking for fireworks.
She's looking for a nice, decent man. Someone who'll mow the lawn, flip chicken on the barbecue, teach their future children to play soccer. But most important: someone who won't inspire the slightest stirring in her heart…or anywhere else. A young widow, Lucy can't risk that kind of loss again. But sharing her life with a cat named Fat Mikey and the Black Widows at the family bakery isn't enough either. So it's goodbye to Ethan, her hot but entirely inappropriate "friend with privileges" and hello to a man she can marry.
Too bad Ethan Mirabelli isn't going anywhere. As far as he's concerned, what she needs might be right under her nose. But can he convince her that the next best thing can really be forever?

My Review:

I'll admit it: I did shed some tears. Not a ton though! I wouldn't consider this a "sad" book (I don't read sad books), but every now and then, just like Grey's Anatomy, something will get me.

The quirky relatives were just great. The author did a great job creating the scenes and characters that you could really picture them. Yes, the lead female character was frustrating at times, but she was supposed to be, so it fit well.

If you want a nice, fun, clean (no big sex scenes) read, this author is a good one to look into.

Epic Fail by Claire Lazebnik

4/5 Stars

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Will Elise’s love life be an epic win or an epic fail?
At Coral Tree Prep in Los Angeles, who your parents are can make or break you. Case in point:
As the son of Hollywood royalty, Derek Edwards is pretty much prince of the school—not that he deigns to acknowledge many of his loyal subjects.
As the daughter of the new principal, Elise Benton isn’t exactly on everyone’s must-sit-next-to-at-lunch list.
When Elise’s beautiful sister catches the eye of the prince’s best friend, Elise gets to spend a lot of time with Derek, making her the envy of every girl on campus. Except she refuses to fall for any of his rare smiles and instead warms up to his enemy, the surprisingly charming social outcast Webster Grant. But in this hilarious tale of fitting in and flirting, not all snubs are undeserved, not all celebrity brats are bratty, and pride and prejudice can get in the way of true love for only so long.

My Review:

I really enjoyed this book. It was a cute light read for teens. It was refreshing seeing an author that didn't need to center the story around sex or drugs. Truth-be-told, I didn't make the connection to P&P until I was 3/4 of the way done the book.

The characters were great. You had all different personality traits, and I think teens could relate to the doubts and such the teens in this book were feeling.

I'll keep my eye out for this author's other books.

Divergent by Veronica Roth

5/5 Stars

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In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.

Debut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the literary scene with the first book in the Divergent series—dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.

My Review:

I must say...I loved this book. I love the whole dystopia theme, and this one did not disappoint.

The characters were fully developed and seemed so real. I hates some, wanted to hang out with some, and loved some.

The whole plot of the society being broken up into "factions" and each individual once they turn a different age having to choose which one they want to be in for the rest of their life was extremely interesting.

The author did an amazing job setting the world up, making you think (moral dilemma and situations where you put yourself in the characters place and think, "what would I do in this situation?!?!"), and throwing in some twists. It's a young adult book which most of the times does lead to predictable moments, but they were still really well done.

Some parts just made me so angry I wanted to jump into the book and punch someone! Haha. And of course there is a little "love interest" which... swoon. But, romance does not take over the entire book.

I will definitely be reading more from this author (and I'm pretty sure there will be more to this series! Yay!)

Aint She Sweet by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

4/5 Stars

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Sugar Beth Carey's come back to Parrish, Mississippi, and she's brought her reputation for wreaking havoc with her. She's broke, desperate, and too proud to show it, even with her old enemies lining up for a chance to get even. Her former girlfriends have their eyebrow pencils sharpened into lethal points. Winnie Davis, her longtime rival, is fully armed with the money, power, and prestige that had once been Sugar Beth's. But worst of all is Colin Byrne, the man whose career Sugar Beth had destroyed — and not exactly accidentally.

Now Colin's a famous novelist living in Sugar Beth's old mansion, and this modern day dark prince is using his writer's imagination to figure out how to bring the town's beautiful former princess to her knees. But despite her sassy mouth, feisty spirit, and hardheaded ways, Sugar Beth's no longer the spoiled rich girl they all remember. No, now she's a woman to be reckoned with ... and a great big reckonin' is about to happen, not least of all for one dark prince who might — just might — be thinking about falling in love with the wickedest girl in town.

Ain't She Sweet? A funny, heartwarming, oh-so-spicy story of love, friendship, and the possibility of happily-ever-after.

My Review:

I really like all of her books. This one didn't disappoint.

Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead

4/5 Stars

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In Georgina Kincaid, succubus and she-demon, #1 New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead has created one of her most enticing characters. But with a shot at love, and maybe even redemption, is the ultimate seductress finally going soft? Like hell she is. . .

Georgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations. . .to Las Vegas.

The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina's allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle—and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell's most valuable assets, but if there's any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it—no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won't include the one man she's risking everything for. . .

My Review:

This is the last book in the series. It all came together, which was nice. Yes, it was pretty predictable, but I still really enjoyed it. Richelle Mead did a great job with this series. The characters were all very well developed and seemed so real. Throughout the series there were funny parts, sad parts, sexual parts, and heart-wrenching parts. Definitely worth the read (especially now that all the books are out!)