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Books I Read In October | Monthly Wrap Up

Nov 2, 2019

I read a whopping 30 books in October. I’m so confused as to how that happened. I did take a little break from blogging so I think that freed my reading time up. Every one of them was a romance book and I’m pretty cool with that. I went on a massive Kindle Unlimited binge and read a few series.

So today I thought I would share with you, all the books I read in October. Like always these are in no order.

Dash (Blackwings MC #1) by Teagan Brooks: Wasn’t a great start to the month. I didn’t really like this one at all. It sounded perfect for me, but I wasn’t able to connect with the characters or the story at all | 2 Stars.

Breaking the Rules (Breaking the Rules #1) by Ember Leigh: This one was much better. I was able to connect with the protagonists a little more. And I do love my sports romances | 3 Stars.

Blaze (Satan’s Fury MC: Memphis #1) by L. Wilder: The first book in an MC series, that I couldn’t put down. Blaze and Kenadee were great together, and I was able to connect with them both a little. I love a new MC series and this was great | 3 Stars.

Shadow (Satan’s Fury MC: Memphis #2) by L. Wilder: MC books always have this vibe that I love. They are never my favourite books, but most of the time they are always fun to read. And this one was no different | 3 Stars.

Riggs (Satan’s Fury MC: Memphis #3) by L. Wilder: One of the main reasons, why I love reading MC series, is because you get to know the male protagonists way before their story. And when it’s their took, the reader gets to know them so much more | 3 Stars.

Murphy (Satan’s Fury MC: Memphis #4) by L. Wilder: This has to be one of my favourites in this series. I just loved so much about the book. The romance, the story, the intensity. It was great | 4 Stars.

Maverick (Satan’s Fury MC #1) by L. Wilder: The first in a prequel series to the Memphis MC. I didn’t realise that there was a series beforehand. And it all so happened to be on KU. Ah, it’s just a fun series | 4 Stars.

Stitch (Satan’s Fury MC #2) by L. Wilder: I don’t know what it is, but seeing two families come together just puts a massive smile on my face. Especially when there is a little kid involved. Stitch and Wren were great together and then add in Wyatt, everything is better | 4 Stars.

Cotton (Satan’s Fury MC #3) by L. Wilder: I always love when there’s a book about an MC president. It adds another dimension. To not only the president themselves but the club. And this one was such fun | 4 Stars.

Clutch (Satan’s Fury MC #4) by L. Wilder: One of my least favourite in series, but still really enjoyed it. This one was a little more emotional then the others and both protagonists were fantastic | 3 Stars.

Big (Satan’s Fury MC #6) by L. Wilder: I didn’t realise how many books I was reading in October until I got to this one. Big was so interesting. I love the combination of being an MC member and a tech wiz | 4 Stars.

Smokey (Satan’s Fury MC #5) by L. Wilder: I love second chance romances and that’s what we had here. Add in an MC member and things are great | 3.5 Stars.

Two Bit (Satan’s Fury MC #7) by L. Wilder: I always love when someone is thrown into the MC life, but what I also love is when someone who knows the life, is thrown into it, even more, | 3 Stars

Diesel (Satan’s Fury MC #8) by L. Wilder: This was probably my least favorite of the series but I still enjoyed it | 2.5 Stars

The Play (Briar U #3) by Elle Kennedy: I’m really upset that I didn’t love this one as much as I wanted to. I love Elle Kennedy’s books, but I’m so disappointed with it. I’ll have a full of this up very soon | 3 Stars

Halo (Fallen Angel #1) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine: I knew nothing about this series when I picked this one up. But gosh it was so much fun. Halo and Viper were fabulous and I couldn’t put this series down | 4 Stars

Viper (Fallen Angel #2) by Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank: Things are getting intense and everything is filled with angst but I love it. If you are looking for an m/m romances that also includes a band, then this is for you | 3.5 Stars

Angel (Fallen Angel #3) by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine: I think this has to be one of my favorite series I read this October. I smiled and cried and just everything was great in this series.

Hopelessly Devoted (Bayou Devils MC #1) by A.M. Myers: This is another KU series that I happened to happen upon. I read a lot of MC books in October not going to lie. And this one was okay | 3 Stars

Addicted to Love (Bayou Devils MC #2) by A.M. Myers: Lots of Angst and angry. But also so much love. | 3 Stars

Every Breath You Take (Bayou Devils MC #3) by A.M. Myers: Again this one was quite emotional | 3 Stars

It Ends Tonight (Bayou Devils MC #4) by A.M. Myers: Not going to lie this one was really hard to read. Like I had to stop a couple of times and just breathe through it | 3 Stars.

Little Do You Know (Bayou Devils MC #5) by A.M. Myers: This whole series has been very emotional. And while I haven’t loved it all, it’s fantastic at creating and evoking emotions | 3 Stars.

Never Let Me Go (Bayou Devils MC #6) by A.M. Myers: Again another emotional rollercoaster | 3 Stars.

Every Little Thing (Bayou Devils MC #7) by A.M. Myers: Second chance romances – yes, please. This one was fantastic | 3 Stars

Hidden Scars (Hidden Scars #1) by A.M. Myers: Prequel to the previous series. This one is just as emotional and heartbreaking. But also so beautiful | 3.5 Stars

Collateral Damage (Hidden Scars #2) by A.M. Myers: I think this one was my least favourite of this trilogy. Just way too much back and forth for me. I just wanted everyone to be happy.

Evading Fate (Hidden Scars #3) by A.M. Myers: I liked this one a little better than the second, but again it’s full of angst and little communication.

Scarred (Sailor’s Grave #3) by Drew Elyse: I’ve been waiting for this one for ages and I’m so happy that I was finally able to read it. I love this series so much and this was no exception. My full review will be up soon | 4 Stars.

Moonlighter (The Company #1) by Sarina Bowen: A new series from Sarina Bowen. Childhood friends to lovers is so damn good and Bowen does it so well. My full review will be up soon.

And that is it! If you stuck around – thank you. Have you read any of these books? What did you think? Are you planning on reading them? What did you read in October? Let’s have a chat!

In A Little Slump | March Wrap Up

Apr 2, 2019

I knew I was going into this reading slump, I could feel it. I never really plan what books I am going to read each month, most of the time, I read whatever I am feeling like. If there is a new release or a review book that I need to read that is really the only certainty. But my reading in March was just slow for me. I was really busy with work, life was a little crazy, and I just didn’t know what to read.

But anyway, I ended up reading 7 books in March, and I only loved about 2 of them. So I was having a pretty bad month even with the books that I was reading. Anyway, here are the books that I read in March.

Defending Morgan (Mountain Mercenaries #3) by Susan Stoker: I really wanted to like this one, but I just couldn’t get into it. I liked the concept of the novel. But I felt that the characters were all one dimensional and I didn’t feel like they had substance. I could feel the connection between Arrow and Morgan a little, but it just all went way to fast. Everything just feels flat to me. I also have no idea what I kept on reading.

Lover at Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11) by J.R. Ward: I thought I had read this one, but I hadn’t. In saying that I really wanted to love this one. As soon as these characters were introduced, I need to know their story. But I didn’t love it as much as I wanted to. I was really disappointed that this one wasn’t a story solely about Qhuinn and Blay. I think they both deserved that. Nevertheless, the parts that were about Qhuinn and Blay were really good. I loved getting to know them ever more and loved seeing them together – finally.

Mac (Desert Sinners MC, #1) by Rachel Lyn Adams: I didn’t hate this one, I didn’t. But I also didn’t like it. There were some parts of this book that didn’t really sit with me. I have read some really good motorcycle club books over the past couple of years, I’ve also read some pretty bad ones. And Mac sits in the middle. There were some parts that I really enjoyed and other parts turned me off. Nevertheless, I might continue this series in the future, but I am not sure.

Brick (Cooper Construction #1) by Jen Davis: Like with motorcycle club books, I’ve also read a range of ‘gang’ books. And this one has to be one my less favourite. I am not even sure why I kept on reading. It wasn’t for me at all. I just didn’t like the protagonists, the characters, the plot. Nothing really.

Extra Credit: Three Ivy Years Novellas (The Ivy Years #6) by Sarina Bowen: I had already read two of these Novella’s before, but I decided to re-read them both and read the newest edition from Sarina Bowen. And can I just say that I adored it so much? Yesterday would have to be my favourite of the three. It was fantastic seeing John and Graham again.

Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris: Was a fantastic read. It’s a lighthearted romance novel that explores friendship, new romances, but also looks at grief and learning to overcome it. The writing was easy to read and the romance was just adorable. Rachel Harris has a knack for writing very real characters and she does it yet again in Eyes on Me. Read my full review.

Coming Up for Air (Hundred Oaks) by Miranda Kenneally: It was a little bittersweet reading the final book in this series as I have been reading it for some time now. But Coming up For Air was a great way to finish it all off. It explores coming of age, being a teen and looking into the future. You will laugh, you will smile and you might even cry. Maggie and Levi are adorable together, but also have fantastic character arcs of their own. If you are looking for a cute, quick read, then this one if for you. You can check out my full review now.

And that is it! While march was a downer, April is already looking up for me. What did you read in March? What was your favourite and less favourite read? Let’s Chat!

Getting Back Into It | February Wrap Up

Mar 5, 2019

After a slower start to the year in January, February really kicked it off for me. I start diving into some new books, some re-reads and some of my most anticipated books of the year.

I didn’t start the year as I liked and I think I was just mostly exhausted from both the weather and Christmas retail. But in February I really started to read some more books and today I cannot wait to share them with you.

Appetites & Vices (The Truitts #1) by Felicia Grossman: One of my first historical romances, but give me more. It was engaging, heartwarming and heartbreaking. Ursula was a fantastic protagonist who just wanted to be herself, even if it didn’t fit with the times. Jay who had been through so much, and had to come to terms with it all. And together they just melled. The romance was great, the writing was fantastic and I can’t wait to read more from Felicia Grossman in the future. Full Review

More Than We Can Tell (Letters to the Lost #2) by Brigid Kemmerer: I adored Letters to the Lost when I read it, so when I finally had the chance to read the companion novel I couldn’t hold my excitement. More Than We Can Tell made me cry, laugh and I was left with a massive smile on my face. I adored getting to know more about Rev and his story. The romance was adorable and just made my day.

As You Breathe Again (The Walker Boys #2) by Molli Moran: I didn’t expect to like this book as much as I did. I was totally taken by surprise by how much I enjoy not only the story, but the protagonist as well. It’s a beautiful story that both melted and broke my heart. I’ll be writing my full review soon, so keep an eye out for that.

Covering Her Skin by Laura Kaye: I am slowly making my way through Laura Kaye’s books, and sadly this novella just wasn’t for me. I didn’t really feel any connection to any of the characters or their stories.

On Thin Ice (Juniper Falls #3) by Julie Cross: I enjoyed reading On Thin Ice by Julie Cross. It was sweet, but also daring. It explores two different people and how they come together in strange circumstances. The romance was totally adorable and just put a massive smile on my face. Full Review

The Risk (Briar U #2) by Elle Kennedy: A great romance that just made me smile, while I wished for more ompf, I would also read it again. The Risk explores the notion of family, friendship and letting go. It’s about finding a balance and the fact that sometimes, you will fall for the person that you less expect and it’s about to get heated. Full Review

Jagged Ink (Montgomery Ink: Colorado Springs #3) by Carrie Ann Ryan:This one was an emotional rollercoaster. Roxie and Carter had been through so much before the novel, and then everything that happens in this one takes a toll. Jagged Ink is about falling back in love, realising why you fell for that one person. And letting go of the past because sometimes it drags you down. Jagged Ink is a great addition to Carrie Ann Ryan’s Montgomery Ink series and I can’t wait to see more. Full Review

Ink Inspired (Montgomery Ink 0.5) by Carrie Ann Ryan:I am confused as to why I hadn’t picked this one up yet. I’ve read most of the books in the Montgomery Ink world, but I just never read the first novella. I really enjoyed seeing how Shep and Shea got together. Nice little read.

The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros: The Last Letter is a very emotional read. I cried so much in this book. But that is also what made it so good. Both Ella and Beckett have incredible character arcs that really captured me from the start. The reader is not only able to see them grow as individuals, but also together. The Last Letter explores childhood illness, war, family and everything that comes along with life. There are many surprised in store when reading, but it’s also a beautiful story of love and family. If you are looking for a new romance or contemporary read, then please pick this one up. Full Review.

What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume: A fantastic debut novel that explores coming of age in a time where looking ‘perfect’ is in everything that we do. It’s a fluffball of a book that is both adorable and so timely. If you are looking for a new book about body positivity and coming of age, then this one is for you. Full review

Edge Series by Jennifer Comeaux: Picked this series up again as I felt like I was falling into a slump. This is just a fun, and very unique sports romances that I just adored. I love falling into this world and seeing all the different sides of figure skating. Jennifer Comeaux is amazing and I could re-read this series every year. I re-read Life on the Edge, Edge of the Past and Fighting for the Edge

Ice Series by Jennifer Comeaux: Because I re-read the first series, I just have to re-read her second. I don’t know which of her series I like better. But Ice does have younger protagonists that I was able to connect more with. This series also deals with failure which I think is fantastic to see. As part of this series I re-read; Crossing the Ice, Losing the Ice and Taking the Ice.

Four Dead Queens by Astrid Scholte: I really enjoyed this fantasy standalone. Filled with court intrigue, fascinating worlds and a plot that just keeps on giving. The characters were intriguing and I didn’t know who to trust as the novel went on. My full review will be up later this week.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: OMG this book gave me life. I can’t begin to explain how much I loved this one. It made my heart melt, my cheeks hurt and I now need more people to read it so I can talk about it. I will be posting a review closer to the release date. But let me say, you need to read it.

And that is it for February! I am so happy with my reads last month. I not only read some new reads, but also some re-reads that just made me smile. Some of these books made me cry, some made me laugh, and overall it was a really great month. Also, don’t forget to enter my giveaway to win a copy of The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros!