
@jennw23 - Social Butterfly, #Dark,#KindleUnlimited, #M_M, #Romance, 5 out of 5 (exceptional)
@jennw23 - Social Butterfly, #Dark,#KindleUnlimited, #M_M, #Romance, 5 out of 5 (exceptional)
I would honestly rate this collection as a 3 but because of the depth the writer took to give us a true an true story where we got to live the day to day life with all of the characters and for the addition of the epilogue, and the male POV's at the end of the book I rated it 3.5 stars.
I quite enjoyed how she let the story grow and did not make it so steadfast, but having said all of this I found the story to be annoyingly long, and found myself skipping through parts.
I love a good romance story but Max was a little too depressingly clingy for me, and Ava.... was just a little too naive for me.
I have come to the conclusion that I did half way enjoy it, but I love strong men and I love strong women.... These two characters were neither. Their relationship and relationships with others were very melodramatic, obsessive and at times just annoying.
Ava is a dick tease but at the same time she doesn't want to be fucked, she wants flowers and a bed.
There are so many parts of this collection that I loved and hated.....
Even though I skipped through some chapters, that felt repetitive or could've honestly been left out, I don't feel as though I missed anything by doing so.
The twists and turns that we get throughout this collection i quite thoroughly enjoyed and never saw coming, but the turn out was always the same.
I feel like this book could've been so much more had Max not been such a crazy, dramatic, almost teenager of a man..... and had Ava just straight up left his ass. I felt like I was reading a high-school romance and not a romance about two adults in the business world.
I almost felt like Max was in for committing suicide with all of his breakdowns that he had and just because of how his character was portrayed from the get go.
However, the ending was just what I needed. These two characters finally come together, unite and learn how to live with the quirkiness of each other.
The epilogue was splendid, and the extra scenes that we got at the end were a delight. I loved being able to get into Max's head, along with his Fathers, and I felt quite complete after receiving those little tid bits.
I loved that this collection was about an artist and how we got to delve into the various techniques, showings and etc. It is not very often that we get to read a romance of a couple that isn't some alpha business man, and because of this I stuck with this book until the end.....
I plan on revisiting this collection in the future to see if maybe my feelings change...
But right now I just want to go join Max in his art room, me paint, roll around with him and forget about it.
Count down to Halloween! Pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and candy. I bought my self an orange tutu and some spider webs today. Yea!
Here are some great Halloween themed romances to get you in the mood.
Oh and have a peek at my Halloween Pinterest Board for Halloween fun and more recs. All Hallow's Eve.
1. The Chocolate Kiss (Amour et Chocolat) by Laura Florand 5 Stars!
Welcome to La Maison des Sorcieres. Where the window display is an enchanted forest of sweets, a collection of conical hats delights the eye and the habitués nibble chocolate witches from fanciful mismatched china. While in their tiny blue kitchen, Magalie Chaudron and her two aunts stir wishes into bubbling pots of heavenlychocolat chaud.
But no amount of wishing will rid them of interloper Philippe Lyonais, who has the gall to open one of his world famous pastry shops right down the street. Philippe's creations seem to hold a magic of their own, drawing crowds of beautiful women to their little isle amidst the Seine, and tempting even Magalie to venture out of her ivory tower and take a chance, a taste. . .a kiss.
2. SHIVER: 13 Sexy Tales of Humor and Horror
Better The Devil You Know by Belle Aurora When you know, you know. Lights Out by Jodie Beau A single mom, a single dad, a common enemy. Will their feelings come to light on Halloween? Spandex is for Superheros by Ruth Clampett Beware of the terror of your Halloween costume not fitting. Macabre Magic by L.H. Cosway Halloween, a bet, one spooky magic trick. Candy, Dentures, and Way Too Much Spandex by R.S. Grey He stole my heart in between gyrating geriatrics. Mystery, Mazto Balls, and Moxie by Z.B. Heller A mystery weekend gets steamy and stuffed... with food. A Halloween Hook-up by Jennie Marts A sexy physic and a private eye solve a ghostly murder. Peckers by Liv Morris A hot cop with handcuffs and a dimpled smile can be frighteningly sexy. Bewitched by Daisy Prescott A crush. A love spell. What could go wrong? Red Rum by Ashley Pullo Trick o' treat, a girl to meet, blood sangria wicked sweet. Double Dare by Penny Reid Never play truth or dare with identical twins. Nightmare in Night Court by N.M. Silber When lusty lawyers meet creepy criminals. One Little Bite by C.C. Wood
3. Haunted Spouse by Heather MacAllister
A girl, a guy, and a haunted house
Architect Frizzie Lizzie, the Scream Queen, designs haunted houses. Architect Jared Rutledge's classic buildings are designs for the ages. Jared believes Lizzie is wasting her talent--and frequently tells her so. Lizzie tells him he needs to loosen up. That's probably why their business partnership didn't last any longer than their marriage. But now, Jared needs Lizzie's help in fixing a haunted house he designed to raise money for a physical therapy center. After she recovers from the shock of Jared asking for her help, Lizzie realizes it's the perfect opportunity to show him that she doesn't design "frivolous structures" and at last win his respect. Although if she's honest, Lizzie is hoping she'll win more than that.
4. Halloween Knight by Tori Phillips
Sir Mark Hayward had sworn never again to cross paths with Belle Cavendish, for though she was the daughter of his liege lord, the young she-devil had been the plague of his boyhood. But when Brandon Cavendish offered to make him a landed knight in return for rescuing his precious Belle, Mark could not refuse.
With such a prize at stake, how hard could it be for a clever knight to spirit one young woman away from her captors? How hard, indeed! For the ungrateful Belle refused to leave. And suddenly the simple rescue had become a full-blown invasion, with mischief and mayhem and a devious plan to ride the castle of all its vermin at a haunted banquet one Halloween night!
5. Lord Samhain's Night by Jo Beverley
A harmless Halloween amusement turns perilous when Samhain, Lord of the Dead, comes when summoned.
6. When Midnight Comes by Lori Handeland
Visit the streets of 19th century New York in a novella based on the legend of the Jack O Lantern. Newly dead Jack Keegan may be doomed to wander the earth forever with only a lantern to light his way unless he atones for the sins of a lifetime. His love for Lucia Casale may be the only thing that can save him.
7. Hearts and Swords: Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens
Award-winning author Robin D. Owens returns to the futuristic world of Celta with four original romantic fantasies as four different couples find their HeartMates and their destinies on Celta.
8. Passion & Pumpkins by Lily Rede
ust as third grade teacher Cass Webster has gotten used to being the only normal, sane member of a high-spirited family of witches and warlocks, her long dormant powers decide to kick in with a vengeance. When the whole boisterous clan departs for the annual Halloween reunion, Cass finally has a chance to get her new abilities under control. But how’s a witch supposed to keep a level head when one sexy smile from Tom Owens sends her senses and her magic into overdrive?
Tom Owens loves Halloween, giving out pumpkins from his prized pumpkin patch to the local kids and getting a chance to flirt with his beautiful but shy neighbor Cass. He knows there’s something different about her lately, but he can’t quite put his finger on it, puzzled by the strange things that seem to happen when he gets too close. Cass and Tom come together one October night when her attempt to save his award-winning gourds from disaster results in sparks, seduction, and a little pumpkin magic. It’s up to Cass to set things to rights and convince a freaked-out Tom that falling for a witch may be the best Halloween treat of all!
9. Under A Halloween Moon by Beverly Breton
Single mother Annika lives a safe existence centered around her five-year-old daughter, a little imp who is growing up faster than Annika wants to admit.
Cameron is a widower working constant overtime to cover for a partner on leave, which leaves no time for his five-year-old daughter, let alone a social life.
But then Cameron has no interest in the women focused on his long eyelashes, the fit of his jeans, and the size of his paycheck, and Annika has steered clear of the turmoil of relationships ever since her divorce. Are the two destined to remain single?
Perhaps…
Until the Halloween moon when Cameron crosses paths with the bewitching single mother of his daughter’s best friend, and a weekend of mischief, masquerade and magic convinces Annika to take a chance on love.
10. Trick or Treat by Serenity Woods
Fox Wilde loves working at Aqua Blue, his seafood restaurant in Doubtless Bay, New Zealand. But when he lands an interview for head chef at the famous Rutland’s Restaurant in Auckland, the opportunity to work at the exclusive hotel is too good to turn down.
At the interview, the head of the family-run firm makes his old-fashioned standards very clear. Put on the spot, Fox mistakenly invents a fiancée, and then compounds the problem by giving the name of his sexy but volatile friend, Caitlin. Now, Fox has to work out how to convince Caitlin to go along with the ruse and come with him to meet the Rutlands on Halloween.
The last thing on Caitlin Baker’s mind is a long term relationship. After years of putting up with a strict father and a jealous, possessive ex, she’s desperate for some freedom and independence. So when the impertinent Fox announces their sudden engagement, she’s tempted to tell him to stick it where the sun doesn’t shine.
But Caitlin has a secret. She’s had a thing for Fox since the first time she met him, ten years ago, at another Halloween costume party. Fox doesn’t remember her, luckily, as her father ended their steamy clinch with a thermonuclear meltdown from which Fox barely escaped with his life. She feels she owes him. But that entails pretending they’re a couple, which means sharing a room. And that’s never going to end well.
Do you have more suggestions? Let me know!
To vote for the best of the best, go to my Goodreads list: All Hallow's Eve Romance.
(Note from Jamie. It's come to my attention that this one started off as fanfiction. Obviously it's up to you on whether you want to buy it or not but I did want to let everyone know.)
Animate Me by Ruth Clampett is now only .99 cents. This one comes highly recommended by a friend and fellow book blogger. I've had it on my wishlist forever and just grabbed it. Give it a try if it's something that you might be interested in reading. I can't wait to start it soon.
Here's the blurb:
She seemed far beyond his reach…could love draw them together?
For years shy animator Nathan has carried a torch for Brooke, the beautiful and dynamic Director of Development at their animation studio, even creating B-Girl, a comic-book heroine in her likeness. When a new project throws the two of them together, lovestruck Nathan finally seizes his moment – only to find Arnauld, head of the animation studio, claiming exclusive rights to Brooke’s affections.
But Nathan, it turns out, is not giving up on his dreams so easily. With inspired determination, he sets out to be the super hero of wooing his girl. Threatened by his persistence, Arnauld plays dirty – only to spark an uprising at the studio that unleashes the sort of havoc only a building full of frustrated animators can create. While Nathan pulls out all the stops to win his B-girl, Brooke has to choose. Should she pursue the sparkling career that has taken her years to build…or follow her heart?
~5+++ GEEKY STARS!!~
I love this book so much!! It's one of those books that you can't put down until you finish it. I finished it around 4am and can't sleep because of my book hangover. I'm really glad that I had the chance to read it. It made me want to read comic books and learn to draw! (even if I knew early on that I can't) :D
I LOVED
1. That there's always a comic/cartoon reference
2. The super cute nerd hero and his awkwardness
3. The DRAWINGS :) Love them.
4. Nathan's Dad. He's like a grown up Jimmy Neutron!
5. That for every chapter there were cartoon character quotes
6. The slow build up of their romantic relationship
7. Their equally geeky cool friends
8. Nathan's wooing ideas ♥
I HATED
1. MOJO JOJO. :)
Shout out to Miss Construed's Reviews for the recommendation!! :)
The book is still free on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Animate-Me-Ruth-Clampett-ebook/dp/B00CLHAZZA/ref=zg_bs_158568011_f_2