Maybe Someday – Colleen Hoover

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I am beginning to realise that Colleen Hoover books are definitely for me, I love her style of writing, the way she draws you in with her words, and submerge you into her characters’ world.

Sydney is living in an idyllic bubble – she is a dedicated student with a steady job on the side. She lives with her best friend, has a great boyfriend, and the music coming from the balcony opposite hers is fast becoming the soundtrack to her life. But when Sydney finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her, the bubble bursts.

Sydney was a lovable character and I wanted to get up and help fight her battle for her, she meets Ridge the owner of the mysterious music from the balcony opposite her. Ridge is also an inviting character, I have to admit this was the first time that I read a book with a deaf lead character, and the way Hoover wrote him, had me hooked from the start.

A great read that had me hooked from the first words. Would recommend this if you are a music lover and love romance. This was a will they, won’t they story and had me guessing until the end. 

A Piece of My Heart – Cindi Page

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What a wonderful debut for this author. I absolutely adored the story, and fell in love with the characters.

Victoria is a twenty-four year old who has run away from something that happened to her. When she lands in Istanbul she is hurried into a last minute job where she meets Alkan, a Turkish businessman. The two of them have a “Will they, won’t they” relationship which keeps you guessing to the end.

I loved that there was a South African flair in the story, each time Victoria spoke about the wineland’s in Stellenbosch I could picture it in my mind. The shocking realisation about why Victoria ran away from South Africa was heart-breaking, and the way the characters came together was so sweet.

The end did break my heart, and caused me to yell (internally) at the book in the middle of a packed doctor’s office. Definitely can’t wait for the next installment in this story. 

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The Contract – Melanie Moreland

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Richard vanRyan is a tyrant, he works hard and plays even harder. Katharine Elliot works for Richard, and takes everything he throws at him as she has to look after her elderly aunt.

Richard has had enough of working hard and not getting farther in the company, and when he decides to work for the competition he realises he will have to show that he has turned his life around.

He asks Katharine to pretend to be his girlfriend, things soon spiral out of control, and the sparks fly between the two.

This was a quick read for me, the characters are both likable, and both of them have compelling back stories. It is one of those stories where you can guess the outcomes of their predicament, but still very enjoyable. Just what you need to help get out of a reading slump or if you don’t want to get too tangled up with a complex plot

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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