Three Reviews: Christmas Camp by Karen Schaler, Conor (Boston Underworld #6) by A Zavarelli & Hating to love you by Erin Rylie


Reviews aren't my strongest point but of course I want to recommend books to you. So every three books I read I am going to do reviews unless it's for a blog tour or I have a lot to say they will be separate posts. So here is the last two books I read of the year and one of the first of 2019.
Hating to love you (Houston's Finest #1) by Erin Rylie 
Released January 10th 2018
Read on Kindle Unlimited
Rating: 4 Stars

"Hating to love you was a book I had a great time reading. Erin Rylie is a great new voice in the adult contempoary romance world!"

Hating to love you is Erin Rylie's debut novel and it's one I really enjoyed. I had a great time with the characters in Hating to love you.  When I was reading I didn't want to put the book down. The only way to describe the writing is addictive. You want to eat it all up. It's witty and fun with a side of serious thrown in. However I did find that the leading ladies thoughts where a little repetitive at the start but Erin Rylie changed my mind on that as by the end I kinda understood the characters doubts and her repeated thoughts on it. 

The characters felt three dimensional which I like. I liked both Rafe and Sophies voice and Rafe was quite Swoonworthy. I loved the relationship between Rafe and his best friend and Sophie and her friends. All the little mentions of books and movies where so fantastic.

 The story is of over coming insecurities, grabbing on to chances and taking a leap of faith when you find yourself in a situation you didn't expect and having your friends by your side the whole way.

 Overall I really enjoyed the story and am looking forward to Carlos and Kesleys story in April. That ending! 

Christmas Camp ( #1) by Karen Schaler
Released Already
Received paperback for honest review from Piatkus
Rating: 3.75 Stars

Christmas Camp was a good, light Christmas read that I enjoyed. It is written by Karen Schaler who is a screenwriter and the book comes across like a movie. It is in fact being adapted for the big screen. For the first half of the book I was engaged but toward the middle it slowed down and I lost a little interest, it did pick itself back up for a great ending.

 What I really enjoyed was the story and characters. Haley lives and breaths her job in advertising and really wants to make partner. A new job comes up working with a Christmas toy company and Haley wants the job but her boss doesn't think she has the Christmas spirit to pull it off and gives it to someone else. She needs this contract to make partner. Her boss makes her a deal, she go to Christmas Camp and if she survives she can pitch for the contract and our story begins. 

 There is a romance in Christmas Camp which I did like however I didn't feel a lot of chemistry between the two characters to start with. I felt it was very one sided. We do get perspective from both characters although it's more toward Haley than Jeff which could be why I didn't feel the chemistry to start with but I did feel it by the end of the book. 

 The writing really made the visual of the cosy cabin setting and of things Christmas come alive however I did struggle a little with the story jumping between first and third person but once  I got used to it I was able to emerge myself in the story. Overall I enjoyed reading Christmas Camp. It made a perfect Christmas fireside read.

Conor (Boston Underworld #6) by A. Zaverlli
Released Already
Read on Kindle Unlimited
Rating: 3.9 Stars

Conor is the sixth book in A Zaverlli 's Boston Underworld series and this is a series I really enjoy and Conor was no exception. The series is a dark contempoary romance mafia series that is not for the faint hearted. These men are bad, they are loyal to only their brothers and their woman. They are violent, dominating and unrelenting but they have such soft hearts under neath and I love them. 

 Conor I think has the softest heart, he's such a sweetheart. I really enjoyed switching perspectives between Conor and his love interest Ivy. A Zaverlli writing is addictive it pulls you in for the ride. Even though I love the fast paced writing, in parts it was a little too fast for me. Conor was shorter than the other books in the series at 186 pages and I would have liked it to be a little more stretched out but overall I really enjoyed this book as well as the series as a whole. If you like mafia books and dark romances I highly recommend this series. 
Have you read any of these books? Are you now interested after reading my reviews? Let's chat in the comments!



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Release Day: Promises (Web of Sin #3 by Aleatha Roming




Happy Release day to Promsies (Web of sin #3) the final book in the trilogy by Aleatha Roming. The perfect time to binge all three!



 The twisted and intriguing storytelling that you loved in Consequences and Infidelity continues with the epic conclusion of the all-new alpha anti-hero in the dark romance series Web of Sin, by New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.

Have you been Aleatha’d?

 Learn the truth behind the secrets and lies.

 Surrounded by secrets and lies, can promises be believed?

 Promises is book three—Sterling and Araneae’s epic conclusion—of the acclaimed Web of Sin trilogy.

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 If you haven't read the trilogy yet check out the two books below.

The twisted and intriguing storytelling that you loved in Consequences and Infidelity is coming back at you with an all-new alpha anti-hero in the dark romance series Web of Sin, by New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.

I’m Sterling Sparrow. You’ve no doubt heard my name or read it on the top of tall buildings. There’s more to my business—my realm—than what is seen above ground.

 Within the underbelly of one of America’s largest cities lives a world where a man’s word is either his most valuable tool or his most respected weapon. When my father ruled that world and that city, he promised me someone who would one day make my reign complete.

 Since that day, long ago, Araneae McCrie has been mine.

 She just didn’t know.

 My father is now gone.

 The city and the underbelly are now mine.

 The time has come for me to collect who was promised to me, to shred her life of secrets, and make her who she’s always been—mine.

 Have you been Aleatha’d?

 Secrets is book one of the Web of Sin trilogy

 For series information visit: https://www.aleatharomig.com/web-of-sin

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The twisted and intriguing storytelling that you loved in Consequences and Infidelity continues with an all-new alpha anti-hero in the dark romance series Web of Sin, by New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.

What is real?

 What are lies?

 Have you been Aleatha’d?

 Lies is book two of the Web of Sin trilogy

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 Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams and bring your imagination to life!

 Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat.

 In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016.

 In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first stand-alone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE, followed by the sweet stand-alone, ONE NIGHT.

 Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.

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How was your week & Book Haul


The Sunday post which created by Caffeinated Book Reviewer this is a post where we recap on the going on's on the blog the week previous and the week coming up as well as the awesome books we have received, bought or been gifted for review!

*If your just here for the book haul, scroll down!! If you want to read it all I love you cause it's a long post, you have be warned!!*

Hello! How was your week? This week was my last week off before I go back to work after the holidays. Yes I got two weeks of which was wonderful. This week was a nice quiet week, I meet with my best friend for lunch and a catch up, went and meet my one of my other friends beautiful baby boy. Started and finished my first read of 2019 and all in all had a great week. It's back to work on Monday and am as ready as am ever going to be.

 Wait!! Guess what else I finally did this week I watched The Greatest Showman!! I of course knew every word to every song and hadn't saw the movie. Yes I am that person. My sister got me the DVD yes a DVD they still exist for Christmas and I really enjoyed it. What's your favourite songs from the movie? I of course love them all but I love This is Me and Rewrite the stars. But my favourite has to be From Now On. Also I love Panic at the Discos version of The Greatest Show!

 What's been happening online you ask? I posted on my blog. Yes your surprised, I'm surprised we are all suprised. Here's what was posted:


 Firstly a couple of 2018 Favourites encase you missed them;



Then this week's posts


Announcement!! Announcement!!

Because I was out of the blogging loop in 2018. If you have a blog you want me to check out let me know. I need some new ones to follow!!

Before I get on to my book haul. I love Instagram it's my LIFE ( not really but kinda) so if your not following me there, you can here


Now onto this week's book haul!!!


All Books linked to Goodreads apart from when I end up having to link to Netgalley!!


First up three paperbacks I brought:

*The Book Of Love by Fionnuala Kearney - I think the synopsis says it all:

One love. Two people. Twenty Years.

From the moment they met, Erin and Dom loved each other too much, too quickly. Everyone said it wouldn’t last. But they knew differently.

A wedding present, a notebook, brings them together through the good times and the bad. On the blank pages of their love story, they write down everything they can’t always say – the secrets, the heartbreak, the highs and lows. It’s where they see the best and worst of each other.

Falling in love is easy but staying in love is where the story begins…

*It's Not Me, Its You by Stephanie Kate Strohm & The Date to save by Stephanie Kate Strohm

The  story behind these two books is, this author has a new release out in February and I have it  on my TBR but haven't read anything from her previously. I was out shopping and just happened to come across some of her books by chance for £1 each, yes a £1 and there brand new.  I don't read a ton of YA now but these are fun, funny YA books with teen drama and sometimes that's what am looking for so they came home with me.

*The Heart of a sinner by Lynn Shurr- This one is linked to Netgalley because sometimes Goodreads sucks and doesn't have the book and I don't know who to contact to get it on there. This one happened late at night when I was scrolling through Netgalley. So some info is it releases next week on the 9th January, it seems to be a book set in a spin off series to a series this author has been writing for years and it's a sports romance. Firstly I don't like sports romances and I hate reading books out of order even if you technically can BUT I am so intrigued by the synopsis it's going to be my next read after a trilogy I'm currently reading!

*The Secret to Dating your best friends sister by Meghan Quinn - This book entered the world last week so you can go and grab yourself a copy. I was kindly sent this book for review from Danielle @ Ink Singer PR and I will be reading it later on in the month. It's a Adult Contemporary Rom -Com which will be a nice relief to the tense romances I love to read.

*The Other One by Isobel Hart- Another on I can't find on  Goodreads. It releases 28th February and it's an adult contemporary romance that I got on Netgalley for review.

If your still hanging on with me at this point your the best!!


*Secrets (Web of Sin #1) by Aleatha Roming- I am just linking the first cause spoilers! This is a dark adult contemporary romance suspense that again Danielle from Ink Slinger kindly sent me. It's  the trilogy I'm currently reading. I really enjoyed the first book and I just started the second. The last book comes out this Tuesday the 8th and I will have a trilogy review up later in the month.


* Virtuous (Quantum #1) by Marie Force &  Maid In Love (Gansett Island #) by Marie Force - Both these books are free to download on Amazon at the time of this post. Maid of love is the first book in a currently 15 book series it's a Adult Contemporary Romance set in a small town and Virtuous seems to be the first book in an adult erotica series by Marie Force writing under M.S. Force. Have you read either do I need to push it up my TBR?

Linking up with Stacking The Shelves  a weekly meme where we share all the books we have added to our shelves whether it's physically or digitally. For more info check out the awesome host Tynga's Reviews

If you survived this whole post you deserve a trip to the book store. Leave me any comment you wish. Have a great week!


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January 2019 releases I'm excited for



It's the beginning of January which means new releases. Here is some releases I am excited for.

* Slayer (Slayer #1) by Kiersten White (YA fantasy) Releases 8th January

I loved Buffy the vampire slayer when I was younger and I am really excited for the first book in the Slayer series which starts after the events of Buffy. It's really exciting it's set in the same universe as the previous TV show and from reviews I have seen if you don't know anything about the Tv show you can still enjoy it but there's a nod if you loved the TV Show. (Slayer doesn't realise in the UK till February the above date is the US date)

*Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott (YA Contemporary) Releases 10th January

Five Feet Apart released in the US back in November and it releases in the UK on the 10th and am really looking forward to it. I saw the trailer for the movie that releases later this year and it's made me so excited to read it.

*The Fallback by Mariah Dietz (Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 10th January

This will be available on Kindle Unlimited if you use it on release date.

 * Christmas Camp Wedding (Christmas Camp #1.5 ) by Karen Schaler (Adult contemporary romance) Releases 10th January

This is a novella in the Christmas Camp series. I read the first book in December and am looking forward to the novella.

*River Wild by Samantha Towle (Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 14th January

This one's just sounds really good.

*Unsung Hero by Barbara Ankrum (Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 15th January

I have this one for review and am looking forward to it.

*Deal With The Devil (Forge Trilogy #1) by Meghan March  (Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 15th January

I have already read this one and loved it. I love Meghan 's books and can't wait for the sequel. I highly recommend you check it out on release day.

* Maybe Ever After by Cassie Graham ( Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 18th January

This is a Best friends to lovers romance and am looking forward to reading and reviewing it.

*Cruel Money (Cruel #1) by KA Linde ( Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 22nd January

I read and enjoyed a series of books by this author and am looking forward to this contemporary romance trilogy. I may wait to the final book releases in July to read them back to back I haven't decided yet.

* All Truths & One Lie by Fabiola Francisco ( Releases 23rd January)

* Her Lifeline by L.A. Casey ( Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 24th January

L.A. Casey wrote one of my favourite series, the Slayer Brothers and I can't wait to read this standalone from her. It will also be available on Kindle Unlimited on release day

* If I Only Knew by Corinne Michaels ( Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 28th January

I have wanted to read a book from Corinne Michaels for a while and this one sounds really good and a good place to start.

* 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne (Adult Contemporary Romance) Releases 29th January

What releases are you looking forward to this month?

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9th Annual End of Year survey



Today I am taking part in The Perpetual Page Turners annual End of Year survey. You can check out all the info here

First some stats (I did add some of my own here)

 Number of books read: 78
Pages read: 18,840
Number of 're reads: 5
My Average Rating: 3.5 Stars
Genre most read from: romance
First and last book of the year: Survival Instinct by Janie Crouch - Deal with the Devil by Meghan March
Physical VS ebooks: 6- 72
Best in books

Best book you read in 2018?

I did do a top ten best of list that you can check out here but I have to go with my favourite Times Convert by Deborah Harkness. This was my highest rated book of the year giving it 4.75 Stars. I was so excited for it and it didn't disappoint. It is a Book set in the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and it just felt like coming home.
Book You where most excited about and thought you where going  to love but didn't?

I read the Vicious Cycle Trilogy by Katie Ashley early in 2018 and spoiler it made my top ten list of the year. I decided to then pick up her newest release Running Mate and was so disappointed. It's my lowest rated Book of the year. It just felt so unedited and the writing was just all over the place. Now I do think it's been 're released so I do want to give it another try but I don't have  high hopes.

The book you pushed the most for people to read? 

I pushed people to read either the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness or the newest book set in the world Times Convert. I'm not sure if people did listen but I pushed it hard on Instagram! (Follow me on Instagram here ) So if you haven't checked out these books yet. Go, go, go!!

Favourite new author you discovered in 2018?

I have to go with Meghan March. I read two of her trilogy' this year and fell in love with her books. She writes contemporary romance with a little dark thrown in and I love them.

Book you read 2018 your most likely to re read in 2018?

I am most likely to re read Royals by Rachel Hawkins before the sequel releases in May.

Favourite cover of a book you read in 2018?

Most beautifully written book in 2018?

I have to go for Mia Sheridan 's books in general. I read both Archers Voice and More than words this year and the writing was just so beautiful. Mia just had such a beautiful way with words!

Shortest & longest book you read in 2018?


Favourite book you read from an author you read previously?

 I know I'm repeating myself but Times Convert by Deborah  Harkness and also More Than Words by Mia Sheridan.

Newest fictional crush?

 Mount from The Mount trilogy by Meghan March.

Book that put a smile on your face

 Secrets Of A Teenage Heiress (Hotel Royale #1) by Katy Birchall was just such a fun, funny YA Contemporary that made me smile.

Book that made you cry or nearly cry

More than words by Mia Sheridan and The Afterlife Of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand.

Hidden Gem of The year

Christmas Lane (Lighthouse Bay #1) by Amy Aislin was one of my  favourite reads of the year and such a hidden gem. It's a M/M hoilday romance and it was just such a sweet beautiful story!
Your blogging/ bookish life
New book blog/ bookstagram/ book tube you discovered?

 I spent most of my time on Instagram in 2018 and discovered so many awesome bookish accounts. I can't remember who I discovered when however here are some of my fave accounts:

I also spent a lot of time on YouTube watching booktube videos and again I can't remember when I discovered them but one of my faves is BooksandLala
Favourite bookish related photo you took

I fell in love with taking bookstagram photos and I took so many that I loved. Here are some of them:


Best bookish event you went to/ participated in?


 I went to my first big bookish event in my hometown called Titanic Signing Belfast back in March and had so much fun with my sister meeting lots of awesome authors.
Best moment of bookish blogging life

When I hit 1000 followers on Instagram! Also receiving the most beautiful ARC box of my most anticipated release Times Convert!
Best bookish discovery

Book Merch on Esty. I got so addicted to say it's a problem but I loved finding so many awesome small businesses that do the most beautiful merch. It's even inspired a new feature coming to my blog and Instagram this year. Keep an eye out over the coming weeks.

Did you complete any reading challenges or goals this year?

I did the Goodreads challenge and didn't complete it missing two books of my 80 target but I will hit it this year!

Looking Ahead

One book you didn't get to in 2018 but will be your number one priority in 2019?

So many! I have a list of ten that you can check out here

A sequel you are excited for?

I am excited for the sequel to Royals by Rachel Hawkins, Her Royal Highness


One thing you hope to accomplish in your blogging / reading life in 2019.

I hope to hit my reading goal in 2019 of 80 books. Also to post more on my blog and to continue to have fun and post photos on Instagram.

A 2019 Release you have already read and recommend?

My last read of the year was Deal With The Devil (Forge Trilogy #1) by Meghan March  a book that releases January 15th. It's a adult contemporary and it was so good and I highly recommend it.

Let me know some of your favourites bookish moments of the year? If you did the survey let me know so I can check yours out!

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