Wild Card (Elite Ops #1) - Lora Leigh

4 ****


ALL THE FEELS.

This book was all about the emotion. I had a lump in my throat from practically the first page.

I really felt for these 2, they both went through a very hard time. Bella's husband has died, the love of her life and she is struggling to move on. Noah (Nathan) has been tortured, and abused, and no longer believed he was worthy of his wife, he decided to leave her and never return, become a new man, a "dead man walking", he is owned by Elite Ops to be a number 1 killer.

But now he has to return to his home town, protect his 'wife' while trying not to let her find out who he really is. It is slightly ridiculous in theory, but it kind of works, mainly because Bella is not dumb enough to fall for all of it, she knows something is going on, she never truely felt that her husband was dead, and there were just too many similarities between Noah and Nathan, but at the same time they are completely different people.

I have to say I wasn't a fan of the sex, it got repetitive and a bit boring. I actually skipped a few pages not gunna lie. Also I didn't really get Bella being such a different person, why did she lie to her husband so much about what she really wanted, if you love the man so much, show him who you really are.

Beyond that this book was all the feels, I wanted to shout at both of them to just talk to each other and admit the truth! Hug it out. It is an intense book thats for sure, the characters just need a bit of a kick up the ass!

Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan

I'm sorry I have been awful updated lately, a variety of reasons, some personally, also I've also not had any books be anything special - I haven't wanted to just repeat what I've been saying in my previous reviews.



But I had to say something about Archer's Voice

ALL THE FEELS.

So emotional, I've never even considered the struggles of someone living with no voice, it had me thinking about all of the struggles. So unique and beautiful!

You learn the struggles that these 2 have gone through and the strength it is taking for them both to move on with the help of each other.

There were so many parts of this story - Archer, Bree, Travis, Victoria and more. So many little bits of story and drama that eventually all get concluded. Archer absolutely broke my heart but I loved him, I was completely rooting for Bree to manage to get through to him, and help him, bring him out into society again. I wanted to be there for him it got so heartbreaking!

Archer is not your usual alpha male hero, he is still a hero in his own way, but he struggles with life, he struggles on a day to day basis and that makes you want to help him, but at the same time allow him to figure it out on his own and you can understand this is exactly how Bree feels, she wants to push him enough to allow him to make the little steps on his own.



I felt all the emotions during this book, I was happy and sad, I laughed and cried and if you like a deep emotional connection to a book this was it for me. I was rooting for everyone in this book (except maybe Victoria and Travis).








AND AND AND.....


IT'S GOING TO BE A FILM?!?!

WHAAAAAAA

THIS WILL BE AMAZING

... and breath

Thank you Mia Sheridan

The Deal - Elle Kennedy

YES, YES YES YES

I went of college romance's for a little while, I got bored, they did nothing for me, UNTIL NOW.

This book genuinely made me giddy, I was constantly smiling and chuckling away to myself (and yes I will admit to a couple of tears).

But this book is a MOTHERF*CKING WIN. I actually walked into a door because I refused to put it down, I just completely fell in love with the characters.

So many sarcy comments and witty banter,

So many amazing comebacks,

So many good looking people,

So much hot sex,

Minimal drama - but enough to keep it interesting.

'I burst into the locker room and — Penises!
Sweet Jesus. Penises everywhere.
Horror slams into me as I register what I’m seeing. Oh God. I’ve stumbled onto a penis convention. Big penises and small penises and fat penises and penis-shaped penises."

Yup, to top it all of, the cherry on the cake, a hot ice hockey player - PUCK YEAH!

Dirty Bad Wrong - Jade West

WOW.

I have never read a book where the title sums it up so well. This book is completely DIRTY, BAD & WRONG, and so bloody kinky.

Do not read this book if the idea of very kinky "Dirty, Bad, Wrong" sex doesn't turn you on, I wouldn't recommend this book, it is not for the faint hearted. If you love a bit of kink and nothing really shocks you, then enjoy! All kinds of sex gets mentioned in this book, everything and anything is a go.

James is Masque, Masque know's what he wants and he makes sure he gets it. He doesn't do vanilla, and has no intentions of changing. Lydia has always known vanilla, she doesn't realise she craves something else until she witnesses Masque in action - while falling for James at the same time.

Considering what I have mentioned, it is not completely sex, I felt a lot of emotion reading this book, I got all the feels from these 2 and their situations, and the struggle to embrace their cravings. James' live has fallen apart before because of his 'urges' it's hard for him.


The ending of the book had me so emotional - this is hard to say with out spoiling, hope I don't accidentally let something slip, if you have read it hopefully you will get me. I just wanted to jump up and down, and shout at my book, and cry, and smile, and cheer and everything all in one.

I wish I could read more about these two, I love them. Definitely reading more from this author.

But remember DO NOT read if naughty naughty kink scares you off! (James is a cheeky fella - and Lydia a closet kinkster)

C x

The Club #1 - Lauren Rowe

5*****

Jonas Faraday is a rich, cocky asshole, businessman. He is on a mission, the man knows what he wants, and he is making sure he is going to get it. To make sure it happens he joins the mysterious 'Club'. He plans on finding a woman, pleasing her and moving on to the next. Until he gets chatting to his 'Beautiful Intake Agent'. Sarah reads his application and very much enjoys it, and she can't quite help herself from breaking the rules of her job and sending Jonas a message. Leading him to become a little obsessed in finding her, he is determined to find out more about her, she is different from the rest.

This book was different to anything I have read before. The story is strong, but nice and light at the same time, the characters are full of banter, each trying to be totally honest, and Jonas trying to convince Sarah he is not quite the man whore he told her he was in his application (awkward).

I loved the honesty between them, it drives me crazy when people in books are hiding things believing it is for the best, but it never is! The sexual tension and hot sex scenes in this book were just RIDICULOUS. Seriously, where can I get myself a Jonas? (or a new pair of underwear!) I could learn to rook climb for this hotty.

The end of this book leaves it open for so much more. I cannot wait, I feel like the story has just started! There is about to be a shit lot of drama from The Club I reckon. Also I would love to see a bit more of Josh (Jonas' twin). The little we saw of there interactions I loved. 

Rebel - Callie Hart

4****

Thank you Callie Hart - I loved that there was no instant love in this story. Sophia/Alexis has been kidnapped after witnessing a murder, the murder of Rebel's uncle, Raphael claims her as his, then Hector sells her, she begins to believe her life really is over, obviously no one good will buy a woman, right? 

Rebel makes sure to save Sophia in order to try and get her help. That is the only reason she is there, he does not immediately fall for her, and she doesn't either. Yes there is a lot of sexual tension because they are both hot as fuck. 

Rebel has grown up in a total different life then he now lives, you find out more about his life when they visit his absolute asshole of a father, this trip is what causes the dynamic of Sophia and Rebel to change. Rebel is a bit of a confusing one, you see many sides of him, the guy who kills people, the guy who saves women, but such a cocky asshole. And a country boy at that. 

We're not just a motorcycle club.
 We're criminals.
And we're really fucking good at not getting caught.

I am looking forward to a lot more in this story, there is so much more that is going to happen, with Hector and Rebel's dad, and Maria Rosa... my my she is an intriguing villain, its not often that you get a hot female as the bad guy. 

Fifty Shades of Grey Film Review

It is finally being shown in cinemas worldwide. We have patiently been waiting to see how this phenomenon would be shown on the big screen and now we can.

I am well aware I am in very defensive when it comes to a book, film or actor that I like, I can't help it, sorry about that, I will try not to be biased from being a fan from the start.

Lots of people have called this ‘mummy porn’ and called every one that reads it and watches it ‘desperate’. That is just bullshit. I am neither a mummy, or desperate, but I still like it.

There were a lot of bad reviews on this from the critics; I personally chose to ignore them. I knew what I was expecting, I wasn’t expecting a masterpiece, it was never going to be an Oscar worthy film, that is just not what it is. Films are entertainment after all, and that is what this is. You watch a film like this for a bit of fun really, for a little escapism. And I got exactly what I expected, it was missing a few parts from the book but that’s just film-book translations. But beyond that it was very very similar, lines were taken from the book; I genuinely quoted a lot of the film before it happened. The scenes were exactly as described in the book, especially the red room of pain.

Dakota Johnson. She smashed it for me, I wasn’t particularly a huge fan of Ana in the book, but Dakota made me love her! She is a witty, feisty lady; she stands up to Christian with jokes and sarcasm, which kind of made the film for me. And drunk Ana – just epic.

I love Jamie in The Fall, the part that kind of lacked for me a little bit was the accent, and you could hear his Irish pop up every now and again, but then he would take his top of and all would be forgotten.

Lots of people have been comparing this to ‘domestic violence’; this makes me feel bad for real-life BDSM couples. A lot of people do live in these kinds of relationships and they are obviously not seeing it is domestic abuse. It’s just how they enjoy their sex life to be, it’s a way of life for them, it has always occurred behind closed doors, just now people are openly speaking about it.

A Dom has reviewed the film and said:

“The scene where Christian visits Anastasia at her job at the hardware store to purchase BDSM gear killed me a little. No kinkster would ever use cable ties, harsh rope, or duct tape in their play sessions. The fine hairs on my wrists are screaming in pain—and not in a good way. BDSM tape is specifically formulated to be effective and not rip skin or hair off when removed. Silk bondage rope will not leave your skin irritated and rug-burned.

The playroom in Christian Grey's penthouse was spot-on—a wet dream for anyone even slightly into BDSM. The leather bondage bed, ceiling suspension, spanking bench, and array of crops, floggers, and canes were well executed. As for the actual BDSM play, it would be considered fairly mild by other dom[me]s and subs. Christian restraining Anastasia's arms above her head— while suspending her from the ceiling onto her toes—and spanking her with a riding crop is a solid example of some light-to-moderate domination. I was hoping some more intense fetish play would be shown, but knew there probably wouldn't be given the target audience. Full suspension (where the dominant completely suspends the submissive by rope from suspension points on the ceiling) and Shibari (the intricate style of Japanese bondage) would have been great to see and not too graphic for the eyes of the BDSM virgins.”

I appreciate this, actually someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to this subject. They had a real-life dom as a kind of ‘sex advisor’ on the set, these are the people who know, not movie critics and people who have read this book and just assumed they know the world, when they have never even considered the lifestyle, or actually know much about it. Obviously everyone has a different opinion, some real life BDSM couples will hate every thing about Fifty Shades, but that is just life and everyone having their own opinion. But people forgetting that this is a way of life for some people, and in turn judging them, fuck you basically. Worry about how your living your own life.

Those of you who are complaining at the ending - read the book, you understand a lot more about what she is thinking and why she does what she does. Also it needed to happen for the next 2 books.

I will definitely be watching this again, it was just what I expected and I am definitely looking forward to the sequels because if you have read the books you are well aware; the drama starts now!