Just an Illusion - The B Side (The Illusion #2)

Just an Illusion - The B Side (The Illusion #2)

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal


"Three life-altering months …   That’s how long it’s been since Amelia Greyson joined the Just an Illusion Tour with Bastards and Dangerous. She’s made new friends, embraced her past, and even found love.   Back on the road …   Following a tragic situation, Amelia is determined to hit the road, put her life in order, and finish the book she was hired to write. Mel’s not the only one affected by what happened; the men of BAD are all trying to move forward, not wanting the past to ruin the remainder of their farewell tour.   Brother vs Brother …   Tensions are high on the Weston brothers’ bus. As each brother settles into their role in Amelia’s life, secrets threaten to rip their relationship to shreds. Can Noah and Sawyer find a way to save the brotherly bond they share? Or will the woman of their dreams end up tearing them apart for good?"



As always...i was so excited to get an ARC of Dee's book, as it seemed like it took forever to get here!!! And BAM.....Dee did it AGAIN (though it does not surprise me.) When we finished Just An Illusion Side A....we were left with a lot of uncertainty and with lives on the line... and Just An Illusion Side B picks up right where it ended. 

We get more of the Bastards that we love. #WestonBoys #TeamNoah The banter, the romance, and the drama. Except some twists turns and even the biggest BOOK HANGOVER ever. You will be left screaming at the top of your lungs and unable to breathe...or at least I did.
This was me at the end of 
Just An Illusion Side B --->

I sat down and in one sitting divulged the book... yes as a mother of 2, they ate Spagetti O's for dinner and took baths the next day.

Truth be told...I can't write too much of this book, as I normally would because it would TRULY spoil the entire thing! No matter what I say...you will not be able to mentally prepare yourself for an EpIc ending!


As always, I am a HUGE fan of Dee Kelly. She never ceases to amaze..her writing is palpable, beautiful, and just astonishing!  I give Just An Illusion Side B 5 STARS!!!

SKIN : A 44 Chapters Novel by BB Easton

SKIN : A 44 Chapters Novel 

By BB Easton 

Review by Rachel

“Knight was a skinhead. Correction, Knight was THE skinhead.”

-BB Easton, 44 Chapters About 4 Men

Based on (mostly) true events, SKIN is the story of Knight and BB. It is the story of how a good girl, from a good home, with good intentions and even better grades, managed to get herself mixed up in every bad thing imaginable. It is about love and loss and learning that in this life, looks can be deceiving. 

*To fully enjoy this book it is recommended that readers first experience 44 CHAPTERS ABOUT 4 MEN; however, SKIN can be read as a stand-alone. 

**SKIN is not intended for everyone. It contains themes that might upset or offend sensitive audiences. Please consult the introduction for a list of triggers. 

***Now I'm just adding asterisks to be an asshole.

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My Thoughts

....are a complete cluster fuck in the most delicious way possible. When I say this is NOTHING like you've ever read, I mean it's absolutely NOTHING like you've ever read before, or ever will read again. Nothing will ever touch this series for me. I will own it in every format available and, god willing, keep my shit together when I finally meet BB Easton.

Photo by BexLovesBooks on BB Easton Facebook

This novel stems from BB Easton’s first book called 44 Chapters About 4 Men (see review here). 
Skin is book one of the series that will cover the 4 men from BB’s life that were mentioned in 44 Chapters. My recommendation is to read that one first, but you technically don’t “have to”. Although you’d be crazy nuts if you didn’t read every damn word this bat-shit passionate, punk ass bish has written. #GIRLCRUSH

Skin gave me the best (worst?) book hangover I’ve ever encountered. I was useless. Completely. Utterly. Useless. All I could think about was Knight and BB for weeks! They consumed my entire existence. I couldn’t function. My family got death glares when asking what was for dinner. I seriously felt like I was going crazy…and Knight, aka Skin, was the root cause of it all. I couldn’t even THINK about reading anything else...so what did I do? I reread 44 Chapters and Skin two more times each. Just to really drive it home and ensure my one way ticket to some serious therapy.

Photo From BB Easton Facebook Page

This book is not for the faint of heart. It’s not for the ladies who want sunshine and roses shooting out of…umm….every page. ;-) It’s not for the ladies who want their book boyfriends tall, dark and handsome with a side of beefcake. This is for the ladies who can sympathize with the black sheep, the weirdos and the loners. Ronald McKnight, aka Knight, aka Skin, will get completely under your skin. He’ll piss you off. He’ll steal your heart. He’ll make you want to do dirty, dirty things. You’ll want to scream at BB's adorable little punk ass to, “RUN! RUN FOR YOUR DAMN LIFE!” But by the same token, you’ll also find yourself whispering for her to “Stay. Hold him tight. Make him understand. Make him realize there’s more out there.” I never in a million years thought I’d be able to say one of my top book boyfriends is a Skinhead. But here I am. Screaming it loud and proud. I loved revisiting all of the 90’s music and fashion that’s mentioned in Skin (and 44 Chapters) And going back to when smoking was cool. Haha! BB paints a picture so vivid, I felt like I was living vicariously through her and I loved every second of it.

BB Easton, you emotionally mind fucked me, and I cannot wait for more.

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Skin : A 44 Chapters Novel

Where One Goes by B.N. Toler

Where One Goes by B.N. Toler

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal
Released March 2015

"I was never one to believe in spirits—until six years ago, 
when a bone-chilling accident changed my life... forever. 

My name is Charlotte, but most people call me Char... and I have a special gift. 

I talk to the dead. 

Make no mistake, I can’t summon them. I’m only able to see and speak to the spirits that linger when they’re unable to crossover. They’re somehow weighted to the world with unfinished affairs. And for the last six years, I've relentlessly used my gift to help their lost souls.

But it’s come at a price. My life is dark. Feeling despondent, I've begun to give up. And in helping the dead, I've realized I haven’t allowed myself to live. With no money, no place to go, and most importantly... no hope, I've decided there is only one option—to end it all.

But fate is a funny thing. One minute, I’m about to leap to my death, and the next, I’m saved by Ike McDermott. The strong, striking soldier stopped me from putting an end to my despair. He’s the kind of man that smiles and brightens an entire room. 

Sweet and gentle.
He is my savior. 
And he’s dead.

We've made an agreement. He’ll help me find a place to stay and a new job if I’ll help him with his unfinished business so that he may crossover.

Ike’s unfinished matter involves his twin brother, George. George has been falling apart since Ike’s death and Ike has not been able to compel himself to crossover in peace until he knows George will be okay.

When I agreed to help, little did I know that I’d fall in love with the charming folks of Bath County, and... Ike and George McDermott. 

Now, as both brothers own equal parts of my heart, I am faced with a cruel and unfair predicament. In saving George, I must let go of Ike. 

But how does one let go of half of their heart?"

Just an Illusion - Side A by D. Kelly **Release Blitz**

 

One night changed her life… 

Bestselling author Amelia Greyson has grown up in the music industry and isn’t the slightest bit fazed by fame or celebrities.  However, when she attends a Bastards and Dangerous concert with her best friend Belle, her world shifts on its axis. 

Double trouble…

Sawyer and Noah Weston are the front men of BAD.  They’re fraternal twins and sexy as sin.  When they hear the author of The O Factor is in their green room, they’re intrigued.  She’s just the person they need to write their farewell story.  The brothers offer Amelia the opportunity of a lifetime, which she reluctantly accepts. 

Three hearts…

Noah is sweet and considerate, working hard to make Amelia feel at home on the road.  Unfortunately, the closer they get, the more obnoxious Sawyer becomes.  Sawyer is arrogant and distant and he wants Amelia, even though she’s not his for the taking.  Only during stolen moments does Sawyer show her who he really is. Can Amelia maintain a safe distance from Sawyer and keep her heart intact?  Or will she shatter Noah’s heart by giving hers to his brother instead? 

Just an Illusion – Side A is the first book in The Illusion Series.

I See You by Molly McAdams

I SEE YOU By Molly McAdams 

Release Date: November 1, 2016

Review by Rachel

~Synopsis~

During one wild night in college, Jentry Michaels is a tidal wave of ink that brands Aurora Wilde’s soul. An unparalleled stain she can’t forget despite the many months that have passed—and despite the distraction she’d hoped she would find in her new relationship with Declan, the charmer who captured her heart soon after. Jentry has irrevocably touched her soul, and he is intertwined in her present and future in ways she never fathomed. Now Aurora is faced with keeping that night hidden though it feels as if the ink has indelibly etched their story across her skin.

When Declan is confronted with his own personal demons, Aurora must decide if she will continue to hold tight to their relationship and a safe, reliable future with him, or if she will turn to Jentry—the guy she can’t forget no matter how hard she tries.…

~Review~

Side note...If you know me at all, you know how much of a die hard Trent lover I am (Trent Cruz from Deceiving Lies). I started a silly petition, that garnered over 100 signatures, just to attempt to get his story written. I've made Trent shirts and basically stalked Molly over him. I mean, her husband even threatened me with a restraining order. Hehehe, just kidding. 
Anyway, while she has yet to deliver Trent Cruz to me, let me tell you....Jentry is giving Trent a serious, hard core run for his money. Because you know, they're fighting over me and all...Haha! This is serious business, people!

I See You is an angst filled, twisty, turny, fiery hot love triangle! A smoking-ly sexy, *seriously, I had to take a metaphorical cig break after that scene!* one night stand that Aurora/Rorie can’t forget about after 10 months. Neither can I, Aurora. Neither. Can. I. 

This book started off with a bang and didn't stop until the final words were uttered. 

I See You is written in a back and forth time hop, and they confused the heck outta me in the BEST WAY possible. While I usually prefer minimal time changes, it worked for this book and the way everything plays out. 

"Letting you leave that night was the biggest mistake of my life, but not letting you leave now would be the second. So leave before I start fighting for you in a battle I can't win."

While Rorie and Declan were steamy in their own right, Rorie and Jentry are....take your breath away, WHOAAA. Whose team will you be on?! I'm definitely #TeamJentry on this one! I See You is one of the most unrivaled love triangles I've read to date. So many twists, *what the hell/no way* moments, characters that you'll admire and fall in love with....and also one in particular that you'll utterly LOATHE. 

L-O-A-T-H-E

*I'm looking at you, Linda. I got your sweet tea right here, with a secret ingredient *cough*strychnine*coughcough*.

I absolutely ADORED Rorie's best friend, Taylor. She was such a good friend while also telling Rorie her no holds barred, honest opinion on the sticky situation she'd gotten herself into. Taylor had one of my favorite lines EVER in a love triangle book...-evv-errrr. "Well, good f*#ks can be hard to forget!!!" HAHAHHAA! DIED!!!! I rarely physically laugh out loud while reading, but I had tears with that one. There were a few scenes that Aurora drove me nuts, but I completely understood her. She's still a likeable heroin through her faults. She's a people pleaser, but she finally grew some balls when all was said and done. Seriously, major balls. Me=Daaayum Rorie! It's about time!! 

And then, there is this gem....

"My body trembled when he ordered in a low, hoarse tone, "Bend over and place your hands on the wall. Don't make a sound.""

One more quote that I adore....

*There is that phrase " The darkest hour is just before the dawn. It was something I'd heard my whole life. People had tried to tie it to their lives in so many ways to give themselves hope. And I'd never understood why they would cling to a saying just to make themselves feel like they could get out of whatever situation they were in. I understood now.Because there is so much unknown in the darkness, and the unknown can be terrifying"*

I See You is one that I'll reread many times over, and Jentry has secured his place in my top book boyfriends. One-click now and get ready for this captivating, roller coaster of emotion!

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Show Me How by Molly McAdams

  SHOW ME HOW 

by Molly McAdams

Release Date: August 23rd, 2016

New York Times bestselling author Molly McAdams delivers another heart-wrenching, emotional novel in her Thatch series… 

After her first love was ripped from her grasp four years earlier, Charlie Easton was sure she would never be able to trust anyone with the shattered pieces of her heart again. That is, until Deacon Carver forces himself into her life, and makes those pieces swirl in chaos. But Charlie doesn't know how to let him in… until a stranger stumbles upon a notebook filled with her innermost secrets, and shows her how.

Deacon Carver is known for sleeping his way through the town of Thatch, as well as the surrounding cities—something he used to take pride in. But that persona has haunted Deacon ever since he decided to leave that life behind for the girl he wants more than anything: Charlie Easton.

But when another girl falls into Deacon's life, allowing him to be himself without judgment for his past, will their conversations hinder his relationship with Charlie … even if he's never seen her?

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Are you ready for another emotional read from Molly McAdams? 

In typical Molly fashion, she brings all the emotions to the table.......

and you devour every. delicious. bite.

 While Show Me How was not a *Chapter 13* level tear jerker, (ahem, Taking Chances) it still tugged at my heart strings and made me tear up a few times. 

We first meet Charlie and Deacon in Letting Go. Charlie is Jagger's younger sister, and Deacon is one of his best friends.

I personally recommend reading this series in order; Letting Go, To The Stars, then Show Me How, so that you don't miss anything, but some have read this without reading Letting Go or To The Stars first and said they "got it". I feel like you miss too much information if you do that. But, to each his own!

I absolutely LOVE Charlie. She has been through a lot of trial and heartache in her life thus far. She's trying to raise her son, Keith, as best she can as a young single mother. I know firsthand how hard that can be. It's a tough situation to be in, and hers has an even more heart wrenching element than most. I love that she's not consumed with anything artificial; no drama, just trying to provide the best life she can for her and her son. 

I don't want to say too much about her son, Keith or give anything away, but he's THE most adorable kid on the planet. He has a huge part in this book and it's a given that he will outright steal your heart.

Deacon. Oh, Deacon. A few words to describe him would be sexy beast and asshole. But, I can't help but love him. He is working through his own issues, trying to figure out his path in life without keeping his "man-whore" label. Now, believe me, he has earned EVERY bit of that label and more, but we all deserve second chances, right?! Right! 

And that's what this story is about. Getting that chance, looking past everything that has ever happened and realizing that not all situations are what they seem. 

We get to see all of our beloved characters....Jagger, Grey, Harlow, Knox, and of course, Graham. 

Show Me How brings the Thatch Series to a close, and it couldn't have been a more perfect final bow.

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November 9 by Colleen Hoover

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

Release Date: November 10, 2015

Spoiler Free Review by Rachel

Synopsis

You'll never be able to find yourself if you're lost in someone else.

Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse.

Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day of her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.

Can Ben's relationship with Fallon - and simultaneously his novel - be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak? 

Leveled: A Saints of Denver Novella by Jay Crownover

Leveled: A Saints of Denver Novella by Jay Crownover

Release Date: November 2, 2015

Spoiler Free Review By Rachel

Synopsis:

We all need a hero...let the Saints of Denver begin

Orlando Frederick knows what it is to be leveled by pain. Instead of focusing on his own, he’s made it his mission to help others: sports stars, wounded war vets, survivors of all kinds. But when Dom, a rugged, damaged, sinfully attractive cop, makes his way into Lando’s physical therapy practice, he might be the biggest challenge yet. Lando loved one stubborn man before and barely survived the fallout. He’s not sure he can do it again.

Dominic Voss is a protector. The police badge he wears is not only his job, it’s his identity, so when he’s sidelined because of an injury, the only thing he cares about is getting back on the force. He expects Lando to mend his body, he just doesn’t realize the trainer will also have him working toward a hell of a lot more. As attraction simmers and flares, Dom sees that Lando needs repair of his own...if only the man will let him close enough to mend what's broken.

My Review

Yowza!! This did NOT feel like a novella at all; it read like a full length novel. I have to admit this was my first strictly M/M book and I couldn't have been more excited that Jay decided to surprise her readers with this story. If you've read the Marked Men Series, you will recognize these names. If not, I'll give you a little back story to help you along. I believe this novella could actually be read as a stand alone if needed, as it begins a whole new series called, Saints of Denver.
 

Orlando "Lando" Frederick is introduced in Rule, the first book of the Marked Men Series. He is the boyfriend of Remy Archer, Rule's twin brother. Where Rule is tattooed and defiant, Remy is clean cut and seemingly straight laced. Remy kept his private life private, telling no one, except his best friend Shaw, (and Lando of course), that he is gay. It's a secret that he unfortunately takes to his grave. 

Dominic "Dom" Voss is introduced to us later in the series, but more so in the final Marked Men book, Asa. Dom is the police partner of Royal Hastings, who is Saint's best friend and the love interest to Asa. Dom is strong, sexy, and thinks he knows exactly what he wants out of life; he doesn't live his life hiding his identity.  



With a dedication like this, how can it NOT be good?!
 

When we start off in Leveled, Dom has arrived at Lando's physical therapy practice after being hurt in the line of duty. He has high hopes of quickly getting his damaged body back into shape and getting his badge back. Their attraction to one another is immediate, and equally shocking to both of them. The fireworks start there and they don't stop until the very last page!
 Dom has never really been in a serious relationship, whereas Lando never thought he'd feel anything close to the love he holds onto for Remy. We get to see numerous familiar faces throughout the book, along with getting a look at both Dom and Lando's family's.
Lando has serious reservations in regards to getting into a relationship with Dom, whose job keeps him in a constant state of danger. He's still raw from losing Remy and cannot imagine living through that kind of heartbreak again. It's almost a deal breaker for them, but they both soon realize that their love is real, and it is fully worth any risk they may face.
Jay brings these characters to life in Leveled. I hurt for them when they hurt; I celebrated with them when they overcame hurdles; and holy hot sexy scenes, Batman! I utterly fell in love with them as a couple. Jay's writing is so spot on and powerful, there were a couple of parts that I read over and over because they were so damn well written I just couldn't shake them.

"Fear and love were two powerhouse combatants and it was questionable which one was going to win"

OMG, right?! I highlighted 35 times in this book. So much goodness! This highly addicting book will make you "kiss drunk and sex stupid"! You won't know what hit you, and you'll want more, more, more!  
 

I cannot say enough about this book. If you're unsure about reading it because its #2boyskissing, I'll kindly point you back to the dedication. Read it. Read it again. Then take a deep breath and dive right into Leveled and don't look back.

This story is real. It's beautiful. It's touching. It's heartfelt. It's LOVE.

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More Than Enough by Jay McLean

More Than Enough by Jay McLean

Releases when Amazon gets their act straight

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"There’s no emotion greater than fear.

No ache greater than grief.

No sound greater than silence.

***

I’m grateful he showed up on my doorstep, 

pissed off and angry at the world.

If he hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here.

And I don’t just mean here on this journey with him.

I mean here, in this world.

*

I wonder what events in all our lives—hers included—are The Turning Points? The points where we all determine that the fear of our pasts and the uncertainty of our futures are greater than our need for happiness.

Here.

Now.

While time and everything around us stands unmoving… who’s to say we can’t have it all?

***

We wanted it all.

We wanted it with each other.

We thrived on the chaos we created.

And ignored the Mayhem that ensued.

Because falling in love was easy.

But sometimes, love isn’t enough."

**I was graciously given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

A Lover's Lament by KL Grayson & BT Urruela

A Lover's Lament by KL Grayson & BT Urruela

Release Date: October 6, 2015

Spoiler Free Review by Rachel

Synopsis:

In a matter of seconds my entire world changed, and it was in that moment that I stopped living and simply began to exist. 

In my grief, I sent a letter to the first boy I ever loved. I hoped in writing it I’d find some peace from the nightmare I was living, some solace in my anger.

I didn’t expect him to write back. I wasn’t prepared for his words, and I certainly wasn’t ready for the impact this soldier would have on my life. A deep-rooted hate transformed into friendship, and then molded into a love like I’d never known before. 

Sergeant Devin Ulysses Clay did what I couldn’t: he put the shattered pieces of my heart back together, restoring my faith in humanity and teaching me how to live again.

But now that I’m whole, I have a decision to make. Do I return to my life as I knew it and the fiancé I left behind, or do I walk away from it all for the only man to ever break my heart? 

***

I’ve been living in hell, but you won’t hear me complain. 

These men depend on me, as I do them, and this brotherhood is the only family I’ve ever known.

The Army saved me from a callous mother and a life on the wrong side of the tracks that was quickly spiraling out of control. So unlike most of the men in my platoon, going home wasn’t something I longed for. 

I was content overseas, spending my days defending this country that gave me my life back. Fighting became my new normal … until her. 

A letter from Katie Devora—a letter that I almost didn’t open. Her words put a fire back inside of me that I didn’t know I’d lost. She gave me hope during a time when I was fighting every day just to stay alive, and now it’s time I fight for her.

Trusting Liam (Taking Chances #2) by Molly McAdams

Trusting Liam (Taking Chances #2) by Molly McAdams

Released June 9, 2015

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

From the New York Times bestselling author of Taking Chances, From Ashes, and Stealing Harper, comes the new unforgettable adult romance Molly McAdams’ fans have been waiting for—the sizzling story of a young woman who must place her trust in the one man who can break through her defenses.

A night they will always remember…a connection neither can deny…a secret that could destroy it all…

When Kennedy Ryan moves to California, she never expects to come face-to-face with Liam Taylor—the intriguing man who has haunted her thoughts for a year. A man who led her to breaking every one of her rules for a single night of passion that ended up meaning more than it was ever supposed to. Accustomed to disastrous experiences with men, Kennedy shields herself before he can break down more of the carefully built control she’s clung to for the last four years. But every time she sees Liam, she feels her resolve weakening.

Liam Taylor has been asked to help socialize his boss’s nieces. But what he thinks sounds more like a babysitting job ends up leading him to the only girl who ever slipped away before morning—a girl he thought he’d never find again. And now that she’s within reach, Liam’s determined to never let her go.

But when a secret from her past tests their relationship, will they be able to cling to the trust Liam has worked so hard to build?

Kick Push by Jay McLean

Kick Push by Jay McLean

Released August 4, 2015

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"There’s a single defining moment within every skater.

It lasts only a second. Two if you're good.

Three if you’re really good.

It’s the moment you’re in the air, your board somewhere beneath you, and nothing but wind surrounds you.

It’s the feeling of being airborne.

The sixteen-year-old version of me would’ve said it was the greatest feeling in the world.

Then at seventeen, I had my son.

And every single second became a defining moment. Even the ones that consisted of heartbreak when his mother left us.

Seventeen. Single. Dad.

That’s what my life became.

Yet, every day, I managed to find that feeling of being airborne.

Or at least I convinced myself I did.

But I lied—to myself and to everyone around me.

Until she showed up; Tanned skin, raven dark hair, and eyes the color of emeralds.

You know what sucks about being in the air?

Coming down from the high.

Sometimes you land on the board and nail the trick.

Then kick, push, and coast away.

Other times you fall.

You fall hard.

And those are the times when it’s not as easy to get back up, dust off your pads and try again.

Especially when the girl with the emerald eyes becomes your drug...

And you become her poison."

O.M.FIRETRUCKING.G !!! Have you ever read a book that just left you ABSOLUTELY speechless? A book whose every single world is overflowing with passion and feels? I LOVE Jay McLeans "More Than Series," in fact its in my top 3 favorite series of all time. I didn't think I could love her writing as much as I did that series...but its true...I DO! Even though the two are not related..the two are nothing alike...but at the same time, every bit the same!

Gus (Bright Side #2) by Kim Holden

Gus (Bright Side #2) by Kim Holden

Released May 19, 2015

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

The journey that began in top-rated, best-selling Bright Side, continues ... 

"This is the story of Gus. 
Losing himself. 
Finding himself. 
And healing along the way. "

“ … but the honest-to-God truth is I don’t even know how to function anymore. Bright Side wasn’t only my best friend; she was like my other half ... the other half of my brain, the other half of my conscience, the other half of my sense of humor, the other half of my creativity, the other half of my heart. How do you go back to doing what you did before, when half of you is gone forever?” 

Kim Holdens, Bright Side, left me with UGLY tears..I wasn't sure how I would recover. I already had no clue that a book with a bright orange cover would even be interesting.  So afterwards, I just knew I had to hear Gus's story...this poor guy needed a happy ending. Gus has been my most anticipated read of 2015.

Addicted for Now (Addicted #2) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Addicted for Now (Addicted #2) by Krista and Becca Ritchie

Released November 2013

Spoiler Free Review by Krystal

"No. More. Sex. 

Those are the three words Lily Calloway fears the most. But Loren Hale is determined to be with Lily without enabling her dangerous compulsions. With their new living situation—sleeping in the same bed, for real, together—Lily has new battles. Like not jumping Lo’s bones every night. Not being consumed by sex and his body.

Loren plans to stay sober, to right all of his wrongs. So when someone threatens to expose Lily’s secret to her family and the public, he promises that he’ll do anything to protect her. But with old enemies surfacing, Lo has more at stake than his sobriety.

They will torment Lily until Lo breaks. 

And his worst fear isn’t relapsing. He hears the end. He sees it. The one thing that could change everything. Just three words. 

No. More. Us."

If you have not read Ricochet, you should stop reading this review and go read that book first. Even though it is a companion novel, it needs to be read before this book.