Restore by J.L.Mac
*****

Restore Me picks right up were Wreck Me left off, and I remember that ending in book one. Right up there with one of the most torturous cliff hangers ever. It was worth the wait though because wow this one is just really really gooooooood! I don't want to give anything away, if you enjoyed Wreck Me you will love this one even more, I did. There were lots of revealings and answering of questions that we had in book one. One of those is a huge revelation. I have to say J.L. writes wonderful characters that you just love and adore. I really love Damion and Josephine characters, the secondary characters Brian, is hilarious and wonderful, Noni, Grams I feel invested in all of them and love'um all. Really well done, couldn't put down, and now I want more! Please!!

Wreck Me by J.L. Mace
****

So the first 10% of this book was rough for me. It felt a little disjointed, slow and I really wasn't sure if I was going to like Josephine our main character. I decided though that I would not give up, there were so many glowing reviews so I kept on reading and guess what......I am so glad I did. This really was a good story, the characters were amazing and the writing and disjointedness just disappears. Maybe the book just had stage fright for the first 10% then it just settled write in to something I really did want to read.
Josephine is orphaned young do to a devastating accident. She is put in an orphanage and foster homes, but she runs away and takes care of herself. I don't want to give the plot away so I think I will for go it. If the book summary sounds good to you then you will definitely like the book. Now as for the characters: loved them. Suttan Is Josephine's boss at the book store. I loved their banter and their none conventional relationship he was her, boss, father figure and family rolled up into one. Yet they never let the emotions really show, just a nice gentle understanding that they are there for one another. Gramms is Damon's grandmother lol she is quite the woman, I will save her for you to read about she is great. Damon is hot and way way Alpha male!! He is hot oh I said that already...he is. He is such the package tall, dark, handsome, rich, generous, kind, giving, sensual, needy/hungry for Josephine, oh and one last thing hot,lol. And tortured, simply perfect. I really liked his whole Alpha male, me cave man, you cave woman I will take care of what is mine. Made me smile, I know I am so predictable:D On to Josephine, she is a mess, that I at first didn't appreciate. I get her life was a mess and boy it would be after all that she went through. I found in the end I really did come to like her, and understand her. Loved her fierce devotion for those she loved. She is way flawed, tortured, and endearing. She says it how it is in a not so politically or polite way most times. I liked her. This ended up being a really enjoyable read for me. Oh one more thing yes there is instant love, and it works, I thought. As funny as this sounds I will probable reread this one at some point, I really like the magic and relationship between Josephine and Damon.

Up In Flames by Nicole Williams
***** Original and Different!

Ah what a nice change of pace, this was a really fun read, lighter than my previous read just what I was in the mood for. I liked the premise of this story too, smokejumpers, a girl in a small town and a boy she thought she was in love with since kindergarten. Yes the love triangle is alive and well, and I was excited for it. They are both amazing guys just in different ways. One is more conservative in his views, kind, and the all around Mr. American type. While the other is a risk taker and smokejumper, passionate, gorgeous, and sees things in Elle that no one else seems to see or get. Elle is the good girl who does everything right and tries to please everyone else, to the point she doesn't know what she wants for herself. She is promised to one, but finds she likes what the other brings out in her. One expects her to be what he thinks she should be and the other sees the real Elle trying to figure out what she wants. Really enjoyed this triangle of love as Elle searches her heart and lets it lead the way.

Damaged by H.M. Ward
***.5-****

Actually 3.5-4 stars

This was actually a cute story with two damaged souls. I liked the whole forbidden fruit if you will Peter ends up being Sydney's Professor at the university and her boss. However they did not know this at the time of there meeting, which ended up being quite the embarrassing moment, and really cute at the same time. They are instantly drawn to the connection that they feel for each other that first night, yet their past seems to still have a hold on them both. Yet they both see that through their connection there might be a chance to heal and move forward. Dealing with university codes and being drawn to each other proves to be overwhelming to them both and makes for waisted time apart. They do find unexpected ways to connect through a swing club that he oversees. Sydney's past comes to the present to haunt her once again, I was so angry for her grr. They both have choices to make, live in the present or the past, I know easier said than done. There are some great humorous moment as well the that had me laughing so hard I was crying. I do look forward to book two, not sure why could not be just one book,hmmmm.
Why the 3.5-stars? Part of the problem was that I came off reading Real which is just amazing. This book was good just not maybe as in depth as the last book.

content: clean read mild language. I don't figure that the next book though will stay clean.

Real by Katy Evans
***** Amazing Stars

Really, Really enjoyed this one! Loved,loved,loved!!! This was just great,okay I think I have gushed enough. I loved all the sexual tension between these two. This book has you drawn in just from the first few pages, and then its all over after that, could not put this one down. The writing is beautiful and the characters are tragically endearing. I loved Remington, he is flawed, damaged, broken in someways, possessive, kind, and totally sweet and at times over the top with Brooke. I loved it all. The emotions that run up and down and around with Remi are just crazy endearing. He is a underground fighter and is totally hot, his body is machine and a weapon that he takes care of and makes a living with. Brooke is at one of his fights, which is not her normal venue but her friend drags her along. When there eye's connect there is an instant connection or understanding of each others brokenness. Remi hires Brooke as his sports physical trainer. Brooke is just great too, you see her struggle with her feelings and do stupid a couple of times,as she tries to understand Remi. I loved there emotional connection and how they both try so hard to overcome there hurts. I was always excited when the scenes would come were they would share music with each other. I loved how it was how they spoke to each other this way, it was a safe way to tell each other how they felt. Remi is supper crazy possessive when it comes to Brooke and as you read you will understand, its not a bad thing, it is just the way he is. My heart went out to Remi he is so broken and perfectly flawed, and has made something out of himself, I was proud of him. They love each other so much and are really good for one another. Really, really good read, not to be missed!

Tangled by Emma Chase
***.5 -****

3.5-4 Stars
This one was a little bit of a rough start for me. I normally love, love love the male POV in stories, I love that we can have insight into their inter workings. With that said though, I had a hard time liking Drew's voice. For me he came off so arrogant, as well as confident. I get why he was arrogant being doted over and made a little prince as a child. It still just annoyed me! His perspective on women or most women,was a little harsh basically only good for one thing and that would be sex. However as the story progresses, I get use to Drew's voice and enjoy watching him humbled by Katherine. It was fun to watch them fight, banter, tell each other no way and make up. In the end it was a hilarious, eye rolling, LOL, sweet, enjoyable read.

The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen
***** 5 Stars Loved It!

Loved it! Amazing!

"You and I, good or bad belong together. We make each other whole." Yep that is Ella and Micha and I love them. There relationship is real and raw. Jessica does an amazing job making me vested in these two characters. Micha, Micha, Micha bad boy with heart and eyes only for Ella. I have to say I love his pet name for her "Pretty Girl" on any other character I don't think I would like it but imagining him saying it to her makes me all gooshy, lol. Not to say they don't have there problems because they do between the two of them there is a huge pile up of issues past and present. They both do their share of stupid to ruin it. I have to say though that Ella about broke his heart and mine. She has such a hard time trusting that she is worthy of being loved by someone. *she needs more hugs:)* Mich though is a champion at reassuring her and loving her through it all. I loved how he gets her, knows what she is thinking and know exactly how she will react. I was so happy to see Ella find her inner strength and work on healing and finding happiness.

The ending......it did feel a little rushed, just a little. I would have loved to have been part of the wedding elopement whatever it was to be, and I would have loved to see them both a few years in the future. I picture Micha as a major recording artist and Ella as a psychologist helping others become strong. Okay my ending and closer. Whew!

Excited for book three!