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Book Review- Forbidden Surrender

Title- Forbidden Surrender
Author- Priscilla West
Pages- 102 (ebook)
Rating- 2.3 out of 5
Companion/Sequel/Other- Book 1 in Forever Series, Book 1 following Vincent and Kristen

Goodreads Synopsis- The minute I saw Vincent Sorenson, I knew he was trouble. Billionaire. Bad boy. And dangerously sexy. He was everything I craved, and nothing I needed.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t just avoid him. The higher ups at my company decided they needed his business, and I was on the team to bring him in. Vincent Sorenson didn’t seem as interested in business as he was in me, but I knew that was a door better left unopened. If I got involved with him, it would only unearth the pain I spent years trying to bury.

This book is the first book following Vincent and Kristen in the Forever Series. 

Characters-
Kristen is a Harvard graduate and a wealth manager. She has traveled to South Africa for a meeting to get the business of Vincent Sorenson. Kristen is smart but at the same time indecisive. She jumps to a lot of conclusions before getting the story.  Kristen definitely has some secrets that she wants to keep.

Vincent is a self made billionaire. He is also full of tattoos and has some piercing, which we find out early on. Vincent is the go getter type. When he wants something he will everything to get it. He is very charming and relentless, as well as a thrill seeker.

Overall-
This story was very short. I didn't feel that connected to the main character, and Kristen kind of annoyed me. She starts off saying "no we can't do this" and the next second they're all on each other. It just felt so rushed, that I couldn't really feel a connection. 

Like I said, this story was very short, but it did end on somewhat of a cliff hanger which made me begin the second story. I plan to read the last book just to see what happens. 

Favorite Quotes 

“You’re Romeo and I’m Juliet. If we get together, bad things will happen.”

“What kind of guy do you think I am?”
“A dangerous one.”

Book Review- Wrecked

Title- Wrecked
Author- Priscilla West
Pages- 286 ebook
Rating- 3.5 out of 5
Companion/Sequel/Other- Book 4 in Forever Series, Book 1 following Hunter and Lorrie

Goodreads Synopsis- Trying to recover from the tragedy, Lorrie returns to campus, ready to pick up the pieces of her life. All Lorrie wants is to get back to “normal.”

Then she meets Hunter. The man, the legend, “the Hammer.”

Hunter is a cage fighter who takes on every fight like he’s got nothing to lose. His life is a tangled mess of girls, booze, and fist fights. And while it may seem like he’s got a devil-may-care attitude, he’s fighting a private cage-match with a monster he can’t defeat.

This is the first book following Hunter and Lorrie in the Forever Series by Priscilla West. She has a few other books in this series, however they follow different characters. This is my first read by Priscilla West, and I can honestly say that I enjoyed it.

This book follows Lorrie who returns back to school after taking a few semesters off after some life changing things occur in her life. She wants to focus on school and getting back to normal, but that all changes as soon as she meets Hunter Jensen. Hunter "The Hammer" Jensen is a senior at the college and just so happens to be a cage fighter as well. As soon as they meet, they change each other for the good and bad.

Characters
Lorrie was both a very likeable and hate-able character. I loved her in moments, and got so angry with her at other times. She kept pushing Hunter away saying she didn't have feeling for him, but got angry to hear or see him with another woman. Make up your mind girl!

Hunter, I really loved. Yes, he had his problems and you can see that, but he also tried to be normal and go after what he wanted. He didn't push her away. I also loved the fact that he was an Cage Fighter. I found that to be really interesting(and if I'm being completely honest, really hot! Oh and I can't forgot about the tattoos!) However, I do wish we got see more of the Cage Fighting.

Gary and Daniela were the main side characters in this story and I really loved them both. Daniela looks out for Lorrie, and Gary looks out for Hunter. Daniela wants to help get Lorrie back to a normal life and makes sure she goes to parties, and dates, and has fun! However, she doesn't push her. Gary is the only one(besides Ada) to know about Hunters troubles, and as much as he likes Lorrie, he's not afraid to tell her the truth and look out for Hunter. I really liked that.

Story
Overall the story felt like your typical romance story, but I couldn't stop reading. I was really invested in the story, the characters, and just finding out how it all plays out. I most definitely want to read the next one to see what the hell happens.

Favorite Quote 

It takes a weirdo to know a weirdo

Feature and Follow [26]

 

Feature and Follow is hosted by Parajunkee of Parajunkee's View and Alison of Alison Can Read 

 Question of the Week: If you were to get a tattoo, what would it say or what would the graphic be? Or if you have a tattoo, share a picture and its meaning. - Suggested by Second Run Reviews 

 I've already discussed this with my best friend and if we were to get a tattoo it would definitely be the Parabati rune from The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare. Those are some of our favorite series, and Cassandra Clare is one of our favorite authors. It would be the perfect tattoo!

Teaser Reaction- Mockingjay Part 2

#FridayReads

So I thought I would share what I'm currently reading. At the moment I'm reading 2 books, which is not normal for me. I prefer to read one book at a time, but since one is a physical copy and the other is on my Nook, it works for me.

First, on my Nook, I'm reading Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout. This is the fourth book in the Lux series.
I'm about 23 percent finished with this book, so still a ways to go. I'm so curious to see where this goes!

I also decided to pick up Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. I'm about 30 pages into this one. I've watched this movie before, but it has been awhile since I've last seen it. I heard good things about the book so I decided to give it a go.

Book Discussion || Paper Towns

Jurassic World

So as I write this, I'm currently watching Jurassic Park and they keep showing all these previews for Jurassic World, and I just wanted to write a small post about it. About how EXCITED I am for this movie. Unfortunately I won't be able to see it opening weekend, but I plan to see it the next weekend.

I own both Jurasic Park, and The Lost World Novels (both haven't been read yet, but soon.) I just love how the trailers look for this new installment, and I believe that Chris Pratt will be amazing. As of right now, the first movie is most definitely my favorite, but I did enjoy the others. Oh, and how AWESOME are these posters?

Are you excited for Jurassic World? Which installment is your favorite?

Trailer Reaction || The Scorch Trials

Bout of Books 13- Mini Challenges

Monday- 5/11/2015

Challenge- Bookish Survey!

The Questions: 

1. How do you organize your shelves?

I like to keep series and authors together! I do have 1 shelf that contains all my favorite books, but other than that it's basically just wherever I fell like putting them.
2. What is one of your favorite book that’s not in one of your favorite genres?
I think I'm going to have to go with the Saga graphic novels. I recently read them, and I rarely read graphic novels. They're not really my thing, but I fell in love with these ones!
3. What is the last 5 star book you read?
That would have to be the graphic novel Saga, Vol. 3!
4. What book are you most excited to read during the read-a-thon?
I'm really looking forward to finishing The Princess Bride by William Goldman. I'm really enjoying it.
5. What book do you recommend the most?
As of recently, it has been The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien

Wednesday- 5/13/2015

Challenge- Book Haiku!

The Princess Bride
And the Man in Black!
An amazing adventure!

Bout of Books 13- Updates

Updates

Monday[ May 11th]
Number of pages read- 52 

  What I Read Today- 28 pages of The Princess Bride and 24 pages of Runaways Vol. 2.

Challenges Complete- Bookish Survey
  Thoughts- Definitely didn't read as much as I wanted to. Hopefully tomorrow is better.

 

Tuesday[May 12th]
Number of pages read- 0
  What I Read Today- Nothing.

  Challenges Complete- None.

    Thoughts- Yeah. Not so good. 

 

Wednesday[May 13th]
Number of pages read- 140

  What I Read Today- Finished The Princess Bride.

Challenges Complete- Book Haiku

Thoughts- I've been busier than I thought I would be, but I'm really glad I was able to finish The Princess Bride.

 

Thursday[May 14th]
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Friday[May 15th]
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Saturday[May 16th]
Number of pages read-
 What I Read Today-   

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Sunday[May 17th]
Number of pages read- 
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Challenges Complete-  
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Bout of Books 13- Goals and TBR

I know that we don't have to share our goals and TBRs anymore but I did enjoy seeing what everyone was aiming to read, so I thought I would share mine. 

• I want to finish The Princess Bride which I'm currently reading, as well as get through some of the Runway graphic novels.
• I also want to comment on as many blogs as I can throughout the week and complete as many challenges as I can.

Bout of Books 11.0 Choice Pile

I just plan on picking a stack of books for this readathon and reading whatever from that pile. So here is my pile to choose from. 

• The Princess Bride by WIlliam Goldman [Currently Reading]
• Runaways by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona Vol. 2
• Runaways by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona Vol. 3
• Runaways by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona Vol. 4
• Runaways by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona Vol. 5
• Runaways by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona Vol. 6
• Scarlet by A. C. Gaughen

Bout of Books 13- Sign Up!

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 11th and runs through Sunday, May 17th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 13 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

I'm really looking forward to this readathon! My TBR and Goals coming soon!

Shadowhunters Casting- Simon and Isabelle

Shadowhunters Casting- Jace

Deweys 24 Hour Readathon || Wrap Up!

Deweys 24 Hour Readathon || UPDATES!

So here is where I will do some updates on this post throughout this Readathon! 

1st Update(1pm)- I woke up a few hours after the Readathon started. I planned to start right when it began, but that didn't work out. Sleep was calling! I made some coffee and started with Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge. A few distractions have occurred, so I haven't read as much as I could have. Only about 50 pages or so. But I'm sitting down after this update and knocking out a big chunk of this book! How're you doing? 

2nd Update(6:50pm)- Here I am with another update. So I read a few more pages in Cruel Beauty before I had to leave. I was going to be gone a few hours and wasn't able to get any reading in. Now I'm back and have decided to pick up Volume 2 in the Saga series. I finished the first volume before the Readathon and I definitely wanted more. I can't believe it has taken me this long to start this series. As I write this I'm almost finished with Volume 2 of Saga and I haven't decided if I want to go straight to volume 3 or pick Cruel Beauty back up! 

3rd Update(1145pm)- so after I finished Saga Vol 2, I took a break to catch up on some YouTube video while I eat my dinner. After watching some videos, mainly Dewey TBR videos, I got back to reading. I pick Cruel Beauty back up and read up to 175 pages. Honestly, it's a pretty weird book. But I'm feeling pretty good about what I've read. I decided to put that back down, took another break(shorter this time.) I grabbed some water, candy, and headed back up to read. I picked up Saga Vol 3 and am currently reading that! I'm enjoying it so far. How are you guys doing?

Mid-Event Survey:
1. What are you reading right now?
I'm currently reading Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hogde!
2. How many books have you read so far?
I finished Volume 2 of Saga, a graphic novel, over 100 pages into Cruel Beauty, and started Volume 3 of Saga!
3. What book are you most looking forward to for the second half of the Read-a-thon?
Reading some more Saga, because I'm currently obsessed with it!
4. Have you had many interruptions? How did you deal with those?
YES! Mainly distractions of having to leave and not being able to sit and read!
5. What surprises you most about the Read-a-thon, so far?
The fact that I haven't participated in this readathon before!  

Deweys 24 Hour Readathon || TBR

I'm so excited to be particpating in this readthon! For those who want to join in, here's the link to where it will start where you live!

Start Times- http://24hourreadathon.com/start-times/

What am I planning to read during this readathon! Check it out!

Deweys 24 Hour Readathon

So I've decided to participate in Deweys 24 Hour Readthon! I've heard a lot of people talk about this readathon but I've never participated. However, at the last minute of course, I decided to join in. This takes place Saturday, April 25th, and runs for 24 hours. Of course you don't have to stay up for the whole 24 hours, but a lot of people do.

What I find most interesting about this challenge is the fact that EVERYONE around the world is reading at the SAME time! They have figured out all the times for EVERYWHERE and we all start reading at the same time. I think that's amazing!

I'm so excited to participate in this readathon! I think it's going to be a lot of fun! I plan to post my TBR soon!

Book Review- Find Momo

Title- Find Momo
Author- Andrew Knapp
Pages- 144
Rating- 4 out of 5
Companion/Sequel/Other- Stand Alone

Goodreads Synopsis- Thousands of Internet fans play hide-and-seek with Momo the border collie every day, and now you can, too. Momo and his best buddy Andrew Knapp have traveled all over—through fields, down country roads, across cities, and into yards, neighborhoods, and surreal spaces of all sorts. The result is a book of spectacular photography that’s also a game you can play anytime. Lose yourself in page after page of Andrew’s beautiful, serene, dreamlike images, and sooner or later you’ll find Momo’s sweet, eager face looking back at you. (Can’t find him? Don’t worry…the answers are in the back.

So this review is a bit different from my typical reviews because it's a different kind of book. This is a hide-and-seek book with MoMo.(Think "Where's Waldo"). I absolutely adore this book, from the amazing photos, to trying to find Momo in all the different spots. It's such an adorable book and great to pass time. I personally think kids will love this. It will definitely keep them entertained for a bit. I even had my mom try this out and she absolutely loved it. Although she did have trouble finding Momo in a few and started yelling at it. I couldn't help but crack up! 

I definitely think everyone should pick this book up. Whether your a child or and adult, 10 or 70, you'll have a lot of fun trying to find Momo and you will find yourself smiling at all the photos of him!