Monday, October 30, 2017

Blog Tour & Review - Inked Memories - Carrie Ann Ryan





 About INKED MEMORIES

The Montgomery Ink series by NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues when the final Denver Montgomery sibling refuses to fall for his brother’s former flame—the company’s new plumber.

Wes Montgomery watched his entire family fall in love, and now finds himself ready to settle down. Except the one person he seems to find chemistry with is not only his twin’s ex, she also works for Montgomery Inc. But when the two find themselves in one compromising situation after another, Wes realizes he’s having second thoughts about the dynamic woman who’s burst her way into his life. Sure she sets off his temper, but she also makes him hot in every other way possible.
Jillian Reid never loved her best friend like everyone thought she should, so she pushed him away so he could have his future. Now, despite fighting it, she finds herself attracted to the one man she shouldn’t. When her father’s health takes a turn for the worse, and a danger no one saw coming show its face, she’s forced to turn to Wes for help. The two of them have fought off their attraction long enough, and each cave to the desire. But this enemies-to-lovers tale might have an ending no one ever dreamed of.


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OUR REVIEW:



“Accepting fate, 5 stars”

I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect going into Inked Memories. I liked both Jillian and Wes but I didn’t know if I would like them together. Well, Ryan proved me wrong. Not only did I fall for them as a couple but I got to play a little catch up with the rest of the Montgomery clan.
Wes is a workaholic with a need to fix everything. All his siblings are settled and happy and now he’s feeling discontent. He has a thing for Jillian but feels like she’s off limits. But what if she’s really not off limits? What will happen if he caves and finally accepts what he really wants?
Jillian isn’t afraid of hard work as long as she can have a little fun. She’s loyal to the only family she has and wouldn’t know what to do without her dad. Even though she’s more than thrilled for her best friend for getting his happily ever after she’s a little jealous she hasn’t gotten the same thing. What will happen if she finally gives Wes a chance? 
These two are good once thing get going. For them banter and fighting is foreplay and its comical. But on a serious note this book holds a little mystery, loss, and a whole lot of love. Take a chance on the last Montgomery in Denver, you won’t regret it.


Star Ratings:
Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing style- 5/5
Overall- 5/5






About Carrie Ann Ryan

Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Redwood Pack, Talon Pack, and Gallagher Brothers series, which have sold over 2.0 million books worldwide. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over fifty novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not writing about bearded tattooed men or alpha wolves that need to find their mates, she’s reading as much as she can and exploring the world of baking and gourmet cooking.





REVIEW - The Other Brother - Meghan Quinn




TITLE - The Other Brother

AUTHOR - Meghan Quinn




Released Nov 2nd


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I got the call. The dreaded call every child fears. My dad wasn’t well, and the man who had always been my everything needed me. 


There was only one thing to do; pack up and head back to my hometown. I had finally made my dream life in the city with the great job and loving boyfriend. But was there really a choice not to go? 

I found a wonderful job, a quaint house to rent, my boyfriend was working on joining me in Binghamton, and my favorite pizza place was only miles away. Life was good. 

Until I met my neighbor. 

It's been three years since I'd seen Aaron Walters, and my God is he all kinds of sexy gorgeous. Figures. He was supposed to be my forever, the man I grew old with, but he had different plans. How can a man who ripped my heart apart still trip me up? How can he make me still want him now more than ever?

I’m tempted, I’m drawn toward him, I’m completely and utterly unaware that I’m dating his biological brother.

Now two men own my heart. The question is, which brother will I choose?



Johnaka's Review:
“If you love someone let them go, if it’s meant to be they will come back, 5 stars.”


The Other Brother is a standalone but if you’ve read My Best Friends Ex or Twisted Twosome then you know who Aaron (Smalls) is and this is his story. Thanks to Quinn’s story telling I always got the vibe that there was so much more to Aaron then what was let on and I wanted his story bad. I knew from the dedication alone that this was going to be one heck of a story and Quinn didn’t let me down.

Aaron is as loyal and honourable as they come. He’s the quiet friend who speaks up when he needs to. I always had the feeling that he was a little sad and The Other Brother shines a light on that. The ones he’s loved most he’s had to let go, his brothers and the girl. Aaron was once so in love with a woman that when she had a choice to stay or go that could make or break her career he let her go. He wanted what’s best for her even if that wasn’t with him. Well now she’s back.

Amelia knew love once. That love was wild and freeing. Her gave her wings and she kept him grounded. They were the perfect match, until he pushed her away. Now she has a new love that is no way similar. It’s safe, predictable, and in my opinion boring. When Amelia goes home to spend time with her ailing father she didn’t expect to see Aaron let alone let him work his way into her life. Will she choose the safe and predictable partner or will she go with the one who showed her what love was?

I loved everything about this story. Aaron sent Amelia away because he knew she needed to go. Yes, they could have stayed together but they weren’t ready for that, they were basically kids. To me that’s what true love is. Always wanting what’s best for someone, even if that doesn’t include you. That is Aaron down to the core. He never thought he was good enough so he let her go but in doing so he never stopped loving her. Aaron is passionate and insecure. He is the kind of guy most girls dream about. 

There is no cheating in this story if that is something you’re worried about. There are some twists and turns in The Other Brother that making you think wtf. You get a little sneak peek of the couples from My Best Friends Ex and Twisted Twosome. The Other Brother left me satisfied yet hoping that maybe Quinn will be nice enough to give us Trey’s story. 

Here are two quotes from the story that made my heart swoon;

“Let your heart beat, let it feel, let it soar, let it love again.”

“What I want for Christmas is another shot at dating that beautifully perfect woman right there.”


Star Ratings:
Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing style- 5/5
Overall- 5/5




REVIEW - The Fortunate Ones - R.S. Grey



TITLE - The Fortunate Ones
AUTHOR - R.S. Grey






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At Twin Oaks Country Club, there are the fortunate ones, and then there are the rest of us: the waiters, the caddies, the valets, and in my case, the cabana girls. Most days, I’m poolside in a pleated skirt, dishing out margaritas to tycoons and titans. It’s not exactly my dream job, but it does come with one perk…


James Ashwood.

He’s my silver lining in a custom black suit.

Besides being a legacy member at the club, he’s a tech mogul and Austin’s most eligible bachelor. Oh, and those dimples? Yeah, they make my stomach dip too.

On good days, I catch his sleek Porsche winding down the tree-lined drive. On better days, I steal a glimpse of his handsome profile as we pass in the hall. And on the absolute best day, I find him alone at the bar, looking for company.

“Come have a seat.”

Those four little words set me down a path I never could have imagined. Private planes, penthouse suites, and temptations around every corner make it impossible to keep my distance. His world feels decadent and wild—but overindulgence comes with a cost. Every kiss comes with strings. Every erotic encounter is a promise I’m not ready to keep.

When I pump the brakes, he hits the gas. James doesn’t want to go slow—he wants a commitment. 

And the thing about the fortunate ones?

They’re used to getting what they want.





Johnaka's Review:



“Sometimes you have to wait to get the one you want, 5 stars”


James is older, well accomplished, successful, and wealthy. The only thing missing from his life is a woman he wants to spend his life with. There are woman all around him battling for his attention, but none worthy of his time, until he sees Brooke. He’s heard everyone talk about the beauty who works at the country club he’s part of but they never cross paths, until one night they do. The only thing that happens is good conversation, she doesn’t throw herself at him and he’s relieved. He wants more of Brooke's time but will he get it?

Brooke is from a well-off family, but that doesn’t mean she herself is well off. She’s a tutor by trade but can’t get a job. Its not her fault the suburban moms feel threatened by her looks. So in between tutoring jobs she finds herself working at the country club. Brooke’s heard all about James from the others, but honestly, she doesn’t have time for a real relationship. She’s set in her ways and knows what she wants. A guy who wants to settle is definitely not on her five-year plan. But what if her five-year plan changes?

These two were like passing ships in the sea. They knew they belonged together but they were both going in opposite directions. They fell hard and fast while trying to fight to stay away from each other. They knew if they put anytime into it someone would be hurt, but in the end, they both were. In the end though they were like magnets, they couldn’t stay away from each other and felt the pull. It wasn’t a quick and easy fall, it was a hard and time consuming one. Even in the distance they knew where they should have been.

I loved James and Brooke. I love how supportive they were of each other. They never really fought over each other’s ambitions, they accepted them even if it meant time lost. They knew that they both had to be on the same page and were willing to wait. I loved how Brooke didn’t want to be a trophy wife and in the end still had her own identity when with someone as powerful as James. There was no denying that they didn’t belong together, it was just a question of if it would happen. I stayed up until 3 a.m. because I couldn’t put it down. Thankfully my kids slept in so I didn’t regret it at all. I was completely consumed. Well done Grey.



Star Ratings:
Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing style- 5/5
Overall- 5/5




REVIEW - Third Base - Stella




TITLE - Third Base
AUTHOR - Stella 






Released November 2nd




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First base: kissing.
Second base: above the waist.
Third base: below the waist.
Home run: no explanation needed.

Every baseball player knows to keep their eye on the ball and swing for the fences. Each base counts, but a home run is the goal. No one wants to strike out. This is true both on and off the field.

Ellie Teller had been my best friend since we were born, and we had a plan—get out of the tiny Alabama town we’d grown up in and go to college…together. But even life’s best-laid plans could throw a powerful curveball. Rather than attend classes, I was now the starting pitcher for a Major League team.

While my game-day stats were impressive, my record with women was less desirable. I was the professional baseball player who hadn’t been able to make it past third base since the one and only night I’d played hardball with my best friend.

But when the bottom of the ninth came to a close on my career, I had to decide if our friendship was worth more than a few extra innings.



Johnaka's Review:



“Friends to lovers, 4 stars”


Coby and Ellie grew up side by side. Coby and Ellie’s mothers were best friends so when Coby’s mom passed Ellie’s mom stepped into the mom role for him. No one ever understood their relationship. People always assumed they were together even though they never were. Until one-day things started to change. 

Coby and Ellie had their lives planned out. Then with some luck those plans changed, but never fear they stayed close. This is a story of how one day you wake up and realise you’re in love with your best friend. What do you even do? Do you admit it and possibly ruin that relationship? Or keep it to yourself and just let things be?

I liked Coby and Ellie. I wanted to strangle them for not seeing what was right in front of them, but it was slightly sweet. I loved Gage who started as Coby’s friend and morphed into Ellie's. I like how they never held each other back and always wanted what was best. I genuinely liked the story, but for some reason I just can’t rate it a 5. I think it may be because for me I like a little more relationship not friendship before the happily ever after. With that said though, it was a solid story I enjoyed.



Star Ratings:
Plot- 5/5
Characters-5/5
Heat- 3/5
Writing style-4/5
Overall- 4/5




Friday, October 27, 2017

Blog Tour & Review - A Little Too Late - Staci Hart

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"A Little Too Late came right on time. Five stars!"-Brittainy C. Cherry, Amazon #1 Bestselling Author


A Little Too Late, an all-new romantic standalone from Staci Hart is available NOW!

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A Little Too Late by Staci Hart

Publishing Date:  October 24th, 2017

Genre: Contemporary Romance


I wasn't supposed to fall in love with the nanny.
When my wife left, she took the illusion of happiness with her, and I've been caught in a free fall ever since. For nine long months, I've been fighting to figure out how to be a single dad, how to be alone.
For nine long months, I've been failing.
When Hannah walked through the door, I took my first breath since I'd found myself on my own. She slipped into our lives effortlessly, showing me what I've been missing all these years. Because Hannah made me smile when I thought I'd packed the notion of happiness away with my wedding album.
She was only supposed to be the nanny, but she's so much more.
The day my wife left should have been the worst day of my life, but it wasn't. It was when Hannah walked away, taking my heart with her.

Excerpt:

CHARLIE

The next morning, I was up and in my office before anyone was awake, attacking my work with newfound enthusiasm and a plan in mind. Because I wanted to feel like I’d felt the night before in the kitchen again, and there was only one way to get that back.

Today, I would take a few breaks and be present. Today, I would change, work be damned. Today would mark the first real attempt. Because change wouldn’t happen on its own. I had to make it happen. And to make it happen, I would have to put boundaries in place, starting with my weekends.

I checked the clock around eleven that morning and closed my laptop, pushing away from my desk and heading up the stairs in search of my children.

When I rounded the corner into the kitchen, I found them sitting at the table with their lunches. And when they saw me, their smiles validated my grand plans with unwavering certainty.

“Hey, guys,” I said, smiling back as I walked over to them, ruffling Sammy’s hair when I passed him.

“Hi, Daddy,” he said.

Maven’s mouth was full, so she just waved, and Hannah smiled at me from the island where she was setting up a spread for sandwiches.

I snagged a grape off Maven’s plate and popped it into my mouth. She handed me another, which I accepted.

“Thanks, pumpkin.”

“Are you done working?” Sammy asked hopefully.

“’Fraid not, bud. But I thought I’d come have lunch with you. Is that okay?”

“Yeah! Want a Nilla Wafer?”

“Psh, obviously. And I thought we could play for a little bit before I have to get back to work. What do you say?”

He nodded, grinning. “We can play trucks! You be the bulldozer and I’ll be the tractor and Maven can be the monster truck and Hannah can be the ambulance because she helps people.”

“Perfect,” I said on a chuckle.

A burst of color caught my eye. A vase on the windowsill behind the table held a spray of red and orange tulips.

“Those are beautiful,” I said, gesturing to them. “Where did they come from?”

“Oh, I picked them up this morning,” Hannah said with that ever-present smile.

“Feeling homesick?”

“Always a little. But I love having fresh flowers in the house, something bright and delicate and alive. Well, maybe not alive anymore, but it feels alive, doesn’t it?”

“It does,” I said as I moved to her side.

“Can I make you a sandwich?” Hannah asked.

“Nah, I think I can manage, thanks. How’s it going this morning?”

“It’s good. We went to the park this morning.”

“I rode my bike!” Sammy crowed.

“Did you? No bumps or scrapes?”

“Nope!”

“I’m impressed. Maybe next time I can come too,” I said, hoping it was something I could deliver as I reached into the bread bag for a stack.

Hannah turned to the cupboard, returning with a plate for me.

“Thank you.”

She was still smiling, standing at my side, assembling her sandwich. It was so mundane, something completely and utterly boring, but like the weirdo that I was, I found myself watching her hands as she folded cold cuts. We worked around each other—not that it was complicated, but there was a sort of rhythm between us, a natural pace wherein I used what she wasn’t and finished just as she needed what I had. I wasn’t sure why I noticed it, but I did, and I appreciated the simple synchronicity of the moment, a breath where things were easy.

I passed her the mustard as she handed me the ham. “So, I was thinking …” I paused.

“Oh, were you?” She glanced over at me with a hint of mirth at the corners of her lips.

“I know. I almost sprained something.”

Hannah laughed gently.

“If it’s okay, I think I’d like to try to handle bedtime tonight.”

“Of course it’s okay; they’re your children.” That time, her laughter was sweet.

“Do you … would you … do you think you could maybe …”

She shifted to face me, her eyes full of encouragement.

“Would you mind … helping me?”

Hannah nodded, her smile opening up. “That’s what I’m here for. Just let me know what you’d like me to do.”

I smiled back. “I’m sorry. I know it sounds stupid. I just … I haven’t done this much on my own, but I’d like to start.”

Her eyes softened, caught by slanting light, lighting up with sunshine. “There’s nothing to be afraid of,” she said simply.

I didn’t speak.

“There’s no right or wrong, and they don’t care about anything other than you being there. It’s simple enough; you only have to try.”

“Is it really that easy?”

“It really is. You’ll see.” She reached for my arm and gave it a squeeze that wasn’t meant to be anything but friendly but held something more, something in the pressure in her fingertips and the depths of her eyes.

It was something I did my very best to ignore. But I felt the heat of those fingertips long after they were gone, even as we sat across the table from each other eating lunch, the tulips in the vase behind her bowing their long heads as the sunlight illuminated them, exposing what was hidden within their petals.

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OUR REVIEW:



“cheers to a fresh start, 5 stars”


I just finished reading this and I can’t even… Hart keeps getting better and better. When I go to read one of Harts books I go in with zero expectations because I know it will be better than whatever I think up. She keeps giving us something new and fresh. If you’re a Hart follower you know she just moved to Europe with her family and she included a little bit of that in A Little Too Late. Hart gave us a story that may be similar to something someone has read but it has her own unique twist to it. Just one-click and expect a book hangover when you finish.

Hannah is an au pair from Holland just trying to find her way in the States. Her first job in the states was a disaster that made her question her leaving home and not very balanced. Now she’s taking a job working for a single father, which once again isn’t ideal but she’s willing to give it a go before tucking tail and running back to Holland. What she didn’t expect was to fall for the handsome man and his two children.

Charlie is the definition of a workaholic. The life he thought he had was definitely not what it was cracked up to be. Now he’s a single dad who buries himself in his job to hide his pain. What he wasn’t expecting was the pretty woman he hired to help him with his kids to actually help him. 

Charlie realizes that there can be more to life if he accepts it. So, when he falls for the au pair everything should be simple, but it’s not. Not when people outside the home want to tear them apart.
I simply adored these two. I love how Charlie found his footing and became confident in his ability to parent. It was always there, but he was simply scared. Like most parents he didn’t want to screw up his kids. 

The best way I can describe Hannah is she was just meant to be a mother, she had the magic touch when it comes to kids. And as a parent I won’t lie, I was a little envious of her child wrangling abilities. When you put the four of them together they made a beautiful picture.

I loved how Hart managed to mix both Hannah’s American life and her Dutch life into one story. The little bit of the language, food, and traditions was a fantastic touch. At one point I really wanted to go to a Dutch bakery because the baked goods sounded divine. Take a chance on A Little Too Late, you won’t regret it.




Star Ratings:
Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing style- 5/5
Overall- 5/5


About the Author

Staci has been a lot of things up to this point in her life -- a graphic designer, an entrepreneur, a seamstress, a clothing and handbag designer, a waitress. Can't forget that. She's also been a mom, with three little girls who are sure to grow up to break a number of hearts. She's been a wife, though she's certainly not the cleanest, or the best cook. She's also super, duper fun at a party, especially if she's been drinking whiskey.

From roots in Houston to a seven year stint in Southern California, Staci and her family ended up settling somewhere in between and equally north, in Denver. They are new enough that snow is still magical. When she's not writing, she's reading, sleeping, gaming, or designing graphics.



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REVIEW - Inked Hearts - Lindsay Detwiler




TITLE - Inked Hearts
AUTHOR - Lindsay Detwiler 







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“Six years, a complex about my freckles, a love for pastrami, and a fear of failure.
That’s what he gave me before slaughtering my heart and my faith in men.”


Suffering from the sting of betrayal, twenty-eight-year-old Avery Johannas quits her job and moves hundreds of miles away to Ocean City, the beach town of her dreams. With the help of her zany roommate, Jodie, Avery finds a new career, home, and freedom. Throughout her self-exploration, she makes only one rule: She won’t give her heart to a man again. She’s living for herself this time.

But then she meets Jesse.

A tattoo shop owner, the green-eyed Jesse Pearce is wild with a touch of mystery. As Jesse and Avery explore Ocean City and their friendship, they’ll have a hard time drawing a line in the sand between their hearts.

When summer nights get a little more heated than either expected, they’ll have to ask themselves: Can they let go of their notions of love, or will their hearts be permanently inked by past pain?




Heather's Review:



Inked Hearts was a wonderful story set in place I'm familiar with - Ocean City Maryland! Avery is a girl who got her heart broken and just up and rooted herself to this place. Her roommate Jodie is quirky and goes after what she wants. Jodie has this warmth about her but she can be crazy. 


Jodie sees a tattoo on Avery that needs fixing so she sends her to Jesse the owner of J & J's who is great at what he does. Jesse with his green eyes, is sexy, compassionate, adventurous and supportive, he pushes Avery to be who she wants to be. Jesse and Avery have been both hurt in the love department, but can they both overcome and try it out? 

This is my favorite book so far by Lindsay!! The writing flowed nicely and all the characters were great. It's a book where everyone is supportive, great friendships! Inked Hearts is also about how it's never too late to find yourself. 

Some of my favorite parts:

"Go with the flow it's beach life."
"You just need a little nudge to be the best version of yourself."
"For once in my life, I'm feeling instead of thinking."
"Live a life that isn't going to leave you with regrets."
"There's something magical about the excitement and energy on the boardwalk, yet the peace you find here."







REVIEW - Kismet - April Canavan




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AUTHOR - April Canavan







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Birch County is a beautiful place to live. Along the rocky coast of Maine, its residents are used to a peaceful life. 
Maya, a police dispatcher by trade, is one of them. Until the night she's attacked in her own home. In the aftermath of her attack, she struggles to love not only herself but to love someone else as well. 
Brian has seen terrible things during his time as a deputy in Birch County, but nothing prepares him for the attack on one of his own. 
While Maya struggles to find her own sense of normal, Brian and the other members of Birch County Sheriff's Department must figure out who her attacker was, before he comes back to finish the job. 




Jennifer's Review:



Holy wow! Thriller romance at its best. I don’t know what I expected when I read this book, but I got way more than I thought I was going to get. Kismet is a romantic thriller. There is quite a bit of mystery within the book. The author did an amazing job of having an overall plot while also intertwining a subplot into the story as well.


The plot of this book is simple. A woman is being stalked by a psycho. While this is happening, she also has her romantic life going on. I think this author did a good job of making the book mostly about the stalker, while also showing that people change after traumatic things happen to them. Sometimes what was important to them before, gets mixed up in their heads. 

Maya is a strong character. She had to go through so much in this book. I am really proud of the way the author wrote her character. I think she is one of the best female characters I have ever read. Brian was a bit of a jerk at some points. I liked him overall, but I also wanted to throttle him at some points of the book. With that being said, I do feel he was a realistic character and I feel he made improvements throughout the book.

The heat in this book was good, but there was only a small portion. There is a very good reason for this. This book discusses a sensitive topic that might be a trigger for some people. I feel the heat included in this book was done so in a tasteful manner. I think that it was a good addition and showed a positive in all the negative that was surrounding these characters.

The writing style was okay. I liked the book overall, but felt things were a bit messy. I also had issues with some of the minor characters. I felt they were a bit over the top about certain things. I did think the pace was right for the book. I felt the fast paced thriller feeling from it. I also liked that the author wrote in such vivid details that I could feel my heart race along with Maya. I felt my heart break as well. 

Overall, I enjoyed this book. The plot was amazing. I loved Maya. She is a character I will not soon forget. I would recommend this book to others, especially those who like some mystery and action in their book. I would warn some to avoid this book if you have any triggers. This book does contain some sensitive topics.



Star Ratings:
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 4/5
Heat: 5/5
Writing Style: 4/5
Overall: 4/5





REVIEW - Inked Memories - Carrie Ann Ryan






TITLE - Inked Memories
AUTHOR - Carrie Ann Ryan




Releases October 31st



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The Montgomery Ink series by NYT Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan continues when the final Denver Montgomery sibling refuses to fall for his brother’s former flame—the company’s new plumber.

Wes Montgomery watched his entire family fall in love, and now finds himself ready to settle down. Except the one person he seems to find chemistry with is not only his twin’s ex, she also works for Montgomery Inc. But when the two find themselves in one compromising situation after another, Wes realizes he’s having second thoughts about the dynamic woman who’s burst her way into his life. Sure she sets off his temper, but she also makes him hot in every other way possible.

Jillian Reid never loved her best friend like everyone thought she should, so she pushed him away so he could have his future. Now, despite fighting it, she finds herself attracted to the one man she shouldn’t. When her father’s health takes a turn for the worse, and a danger no one saw coming show its face, she’s forced to turn to Wes for help. The two of them have fought off their attraction long enough, and each cave to the desire. But this enemies-to-lovers tale might have an ending no one ever dreamed of.






Johnaka's Review:


“Accepting fate, 5 stars”

I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect going into Inked Memories. I liked both Jillian and Wes but I didn’t know if I would like them together. Well, Ryan proved me wrong. Not only did I fall for them as a couple but I got to play a little catch up with the rest of the Montgomery clan.

Wes is a workaholic with a need to fix everything. All his siblings are settled and happy and now he’s feeling discontent. He has a thing for Jillian but feels like she’s off limits. But what if she’s really not off limits? What will happen if he caves and finally accepts what he really wants?

Jillian isn’t afraid of hard work as long as she can have a little fun. She’s loyal to the only family she has and wouldn’t know what to do without her dad. Even though she’s more than thrilled for her best friend for getting his happily ever after she’s a little jealous she hasn’t gotten the same thing. What will happen if she finally gives Wes a chance? 

These two are good once thing get going. For them banter and fighting is foreplay and its comical. But on a serious note this book holds a little mystery, loss, and a whole lot of love. Take a chance on the last Montgomery in Denver, you won’t regret it.



Star Ratings:
Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing style- 5/5
Overall- 5/5