Logan has a full plate. He works hard to be the best at what he does for his team.  He is the guardian to his four younger sisters.  When he meets Paige at a team event he gets scared that he has found the one who can change his priorities.

Paige has never stayed in one place for long.  When she has to get married, it is rather convenient that so does Logan.  The fact that they are attracted to each other and generate that much heat? Priceless.

I loved reading this story.  I was sucked in from the very first, and literally laughed out loud in parts.  There was so much to this book.  Humor and so many sparks I cannot believe my e-reader did not catch fire!  With an interesting story, and some fun background characters this one was a sure win.  I give this read a 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP!

The Ex Effect is a contemporary sports romance by Karla Sorensen. I'm not usually a sports romance fan, but I must say, I totally loved this book. Ms. Sorensen has delivered a well-written book populated with an outstanding cast of characters. Ava is the public relations manager for the Washington Wolves. Matthew was engaged to Ava's sister but it didn't end well. Ava also harbored a secret crush on Matthew. When Matthew came out of retirement to join the Washington Wolves the fun begins. Matthew and Ava's story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle, misunderstandings and all things awkward. I enjoyed reading this book, even though it's written in first person, alternating point of view (my least favorite) format. I look forward to reading more from Karla Sorensen in the future. The Ex Effect is book 2 of the Washington Wolves Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. I voluntarily read a complimentary copy of this book that I received from Bookfunnel. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received a complimentary Kindle copy of Ember (Death Collectors Book 1) by Jessica Sorensen.

That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave it four stars.

"What if you knew when someone was going to die? For seventeen-year-old Ember, life is death. With a simple touch, she knows when someone will die. It’s her curse and the reason she secludes herself from the world. The only person who knows her secret is her best friend Raven."

Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Ember-Death-Collectors-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0093DI6UQ

THE HUNGRY ONES picks up soon after the events that tortured the little family in THE NIGHTMARE ROOM and adds a new setting and several new characters. I read the Nightmare Room in July 2018 so it’s been awhile and my memories are a tad bit fuzzy. I was able to follow along but wish I had read them back to back so things would’ve been fresh in my head.

Jessie, recovering from a breakup with her fiancé – he with the roving penis, as well as a traumatic injury, decides to start anew and purchases Motel Hell! I’m only sort of kidding. There aren’t any people being turned into sausages here (damn because that fiance might've deserved it) but she has purchased a rundown motel where a crazed man shot down several people two years prior. Now I want to be the next Norma Bates as much as the next slightly unhinged person, but I think even I might think twice about this decision!

The motel is not quite open yet but Jessie has a few guests needing a place to rest their weary heads including the Larson family from the previous book who are on the run after their last ordeal. But fleeing the things that haunt them isn’t as simple as hopping in a car and driving away. The arrival of people seems to awaken something within the walls of the motel and the Larson boy, who has already endured so much, now has to battle supernatural forces. Poor kiddo. I really felt for him and his parents. I also enjoyed meeting Jessie who is a resilient, strong and decent person. I know she’s not real but if she were she would be someone I’d like on my side.

Though this is a different book than The Nightmare Room, which was a slow build of creeping dread, it had enough chills to keep me happy and I enjoyed revisiting the characters and meeting the new ones. If you’re an action fan and love a story that moves, you’re going to find a lot to like here. There’s also some “eww” inducing body horror that involves a sliver that just won’t leave and that kind of stuff always makes me cringe also makes me very happy.

The Hungry Ones is a strong entry in The Messy Man series that builds up its world and keeps things fresh. Go grab yourself a large mug of whatever, a comfy blanket and settle in with both books. I’m sure you deserve it!

Source: Received for review consideration

Sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa. Vista la trama mi sarei aspettata di peggio, pensavo di trovarmi di fronte una storia con la tipica ragazza super sexy e ochetta, odiosissima e desiderosa solo di infilarsi nel letto del belloccio di turno e il playboy cavernicolo incapace di fare 2+2, ossessionato dallo sport e pronto a tutto pur di accoppiarsi con la protagonista, per fortuna mi sbagliavo, entrambi i protagonisti sono originali e per nulla scontati e la storia si è rivelata piacevole e molto scorrevole. Allie è si una ragazza super sexy e ricca ma per nulla oca, è una giovane che ha sofferto nella vita, che nonostante la ricchezza è disposta a lavorare sodo senza dare per scontata la sua fortuna, che non si vergogna a chiedere aiuto in caso di bisogno, è una ragazza un po' goffa e con un cuore d'oro. Anche Luke risulta essere un personaggio simpatico e divertente, nonostante si comporti inizialmente molto male con la protagonista dimostra di avere i suoi problemi personali e motivi, in poco tempo riesce a tirare fuori un carattere completamente diverso e a farsi perdonare i suoi metodi da orso. Nonostante sia un maschio alpha non pensa continuamente a ficcarsi nel letto della belloccia di turno preferendo piuttosto occuparsi di sua figlia e cercare di essere un buon esempio per lei. Suo figlia Faith è il suo mondo e farebbe di tutto per proteggerla. E che dire... Ho ADORATO Faith, di solito i figli in questi romanzi sono i pesi morti della storia, o non vengono caratterizzati e inseriti solo per dire "Uuu guarda lei/lui si che è un personaggio cazzuto essendo un genitore single" o servono solo per creare scompiglio e casini comportandosi da mocciosi e mettendo mille paletti nella relazione già complicata tra i due, in questo caso invece la bimba è dolcissima e astuta, capisce fin da subito che il padre potrebbe andare d'accordo con la goffa vicina di casa e fa da Cupido in ogni occasione, sfrutta ogni occasione per fare in modo che i due zucconi si mettano insieme. Insomma... i personaggi sono adorabili e mi sono diverta molto durante la lettura. La storia non è sicuramente delle più originali ma riesce ad intrattenere e divertire risultando molto scorrevole, fortunatamente non ci troviamo di fronte mille triangoli e non dobbiamo sopportare oche pronte a vendere l'anima al diavolo e maschi alpha pronti a far scoppiare la coppietta felice, i protagonisti principali sono ben caratterizzati e i secondari non danno troppo fastidio rimanendo sullo sfondo e aprendo uno spiraglio per i futuri libri. Una storia piacevole e perfetta per l'estate. Consigliato a chi cerca un romance "Enemies to Friends to Lovers" divertente e spiritoso