The Tycoon's Vacation - Melody Anne

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This is the second book in the Baby for the Billionaire series and when it comes to just wanting to read something quick. These books are like a drug, once you finish one, you want to grab the next one.

This book follows Drew Titan, he decides to take his first vacation in years and literally runs into Trinity Matthews while he was surfing.

The two hit it off instantly and spend one of the best weeks at the luxury resort. One thing leads to another and Trinity runs away, leaving a flabbergasted Drew in her wake.

After a couple of months Drew finally finds Trinity pregnant, he refuses to leave her alone, insisting that they get married.

I enjoyed Drew’s character, but Trinity did work on my nerves. Still a very enjoyable read. 

The Tycoon’s Revenge – Melody Anne

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This book was so covered in cheese, but sometimes you just need it. 

Jasmine is the daughter of a very rich man, she falls in love with Derek, a boy from the wrong side of the track, the two of them decide to run away and get married. Both of them wait in vain for the other to arrive at the abandoned church. Forward 10 years, Derek is now a successful business man, with billionaire statues, hell bent on taking revenge on Jasmine and her father. She isn’t the little rich girl anymore, barely scraping by each month. 

Even though they try to fight it, Derek and Jasmine has instant passion between them. 

The story was cheesy, and I was screaming at the characters because you instantly realise what happened between the two of them, while the two of them are oblivious. But every now and then, you just need a book like this.

Scarlett Epstein Hates it Here - Anna Breslaw

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I’m a big fan of fanfiction, having read a lot and even dabbling in writing my own sometimes, so anything that shines some light on it makes my heart very happy.

The story is about Scarlett Epstein whose favourite show gets cancelled and they decide that they will continue writing fanfictions about the story along with some other fans in the community.

When Scarlett’s world starts crumbling around her, she turns to the community for advice and comfort. She uses her real life situations in her fanfictions, and this could have some serious repercussions for her.

I have to say although I liked the story, Scarlett got on my nerves. But still an enjoyable read as I flew through it.

Recoil - Joanne Macgregor

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The first in the Recoil trilogy, and I must say it hit the mark. I am hooked and can’t wait for the rest of the series!

The story follows sixteen year old Jinxy, who is brilliant at an online game, she, along with the rest of civilisation, is trapped in their homes as there was a lethal plague caused by terrorist attacks. Nobody goes outside and everyone plays The Game.

This book grabbed me from the beginning, just when I thought I am over the whole dystopian phase. Jinxy is a great character and her determination to be the best was catching. The character development is believable and you can’t help but love even Sarge.

Of course Jinxy wasn’t told the whole story and when the truth comes out she has to make big decision.

The bonus of having the first chapter of Refuse (the second book) was both a relief and a curse as now I have to wait to be able to continue.

Definitely a must read if you enjoy dystopian novels, and for gamers, you will enjoy this one.

Quick mention too, isn't this cover just absolutely gorgeous!!!

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Safe Distance - Megan Green

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What a beautifully written story. The characters drew me in from the start and I was emerged into their story. I couldn’t put the book down.

It follows Haylee Jordan who had a rough start in life, and through all the heart ache she has learned to protect her heart from more heartbreak, one night at a bar she meets the handsome Ryan Porter, a man married to the military.

Ryan has his own set of heartbreaks behind him and the two make an unlikely friendship. Of course nothing is ever as simple as you might think. There are a couple of twists and turns in their story that make you love the characters even more.

I really enjoyed this story and finished it in a flash. One of my favourite contemporary romance that I have read this year. 

Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Maas

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The second book in the Thrown of Glass series. There were times were I could feel this was just a filler book, but still a lot of action. Definitely had more world building in this book.

I also liked getting to know Chaol and Dorian better in this book. Chaol becomes a stronger character and Dorian discovers something about himself that changes him from an ordinary prince into someone who has more power in him then he thought.

There was major plot twists that changed the direction of the books.

Definitely a very engaging series. Can’t wait to continue.

Scarred - Joanne Macgregor

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The story follows Sloane Munster who has to get her life back on track after a horrible accident left her scarred, both physically and mentally. She immediately runs into Luke, a boy she had known before the accident from swimming, but there is a twist in the story.

I found the story was fast paced, and the characters were extremely likable, especially Sloane, I could identify with her, also having a scar, I could put myself in her shoes and know the struggle to try fit in while you feel like you are a big target.

The story was gripping and I couldn’t put it down. The only thing I had a problem with, was the fact that the end was very abrupt. I half expected an epilogue, but this doesn’t deter me, would read it again in a heartbeat.

Definitely a must read if you are a fan of contemporary romance.

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Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas

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This was my first book by Sarah J. Maas, and I enjoyed it so much. I bought it on Audible and the narrator was well chosen as she brought Celaena to live for me.

It follows Celaena a trained assassin who is serving a life sentence in a work camp who is offered the opportunity to get out of the camp if she agrees to take part in a challenge to become the King’s champion.

I loved Celaena, she wasn’t whiny about her circumstances, and she went out and tried to change her situation. The love triangle was interesting and I couldn’t decide who she has to end up with.

The characters are all likable. Definitely a great first book to a series. Can’t wait for the next.

Carry On - Rainbow Rowell

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Another winning book by Rainbow Rowell. 

I loved Fangirl, and always wanted to know what a Simon Snow book would be like, I'm so glad Rainbow Rowell had the same idea. Although many would say that the Simon Snow story resembles Harry Potter, they should remember that this book is what the fanfiction is based on in Fangirl, you don’t have to read Fangirl to be able to read this.

I felt the book was slow to begin with, but once it gets going, she sure doesn't disappoint at all. 

The characters are lovable and the world of Mage's draws you in immediately. Definitely glad that I read this.