Book Review: Dr No Commitment by Virginia Taylor

Thanks a lot for the ARC! This is the first medical romance i'm reading and it was interesting. I enjoyed author's writing, it is a beautifully written romance. 

A book cover summary -

A mischievous romantic comedy, about a man who’s always run from love and the girl who just might catch him.Ally was warned about Rohan Sinclair when she first moved to town – and she is determined she won’t let this gorgeous, model-dating doctor distract her from being the best nurse she can be. Problem is, this bad boy just happens to live in the room next door . . .It’s hard enough to resist his persistent charm at home; almost impossible when they are thrown together at work . . . But a little innocent flirting never hurt anyone, right?Wrong. Ally knows it’s a terrible idea to fall for a man who will never commit, but what if in every other way he’s her perfect guy?

Now, my opinion on the book - can't tell in one sentence, just have to give my whole experience on reading the book. First of all nice name 'Dr No Commitment' interesting,
which captures your attention and it was my motivation to choose this book. Yeah, so even though i decided to read this book, i was not much impressed with the blurb, i thought it is the same old romance between a good, sweet girl and a commitment-phobic guy, just with a scenario change! But, let me say i was in a mood to read a simple, easy romance which will just make you feel good, not much drama or conflicts. And this one was exactly what i needed and i enjoyed reading it very much.
I loved both Ally and Rohan, so perfect together! Ally was a sweet and so strong, she never wanders from the career path she had decided for herself. I enjoyed , the contrasts of her character - she was so confident in her career whereas she equally had a sensitive side, with little bit of insercurity. And Rohan...wow...he is a sweetheart...what we see on the surface and what was portrayed to others was just a screen , he is a great guy who was not really a commitment-phobic but was waiting for the right girl :) and when the right girl comes, he was all for it and was ready to do anything for her. It was a sweet romance...great chemistry, lots of funny scenes and interactions. Everything was enjoyable except Rohan keeps lots of secrets from Ally and that i did not like! It could have avoided some of the heartache for Ally. Anywas, even if there were lot of misunderstandings, the resulting HEA was that much sweet and worth the read.

I would rate the book as an 'i really liked it' read. Will definitely try to get hands on more books from Ms. Taylor.

****************  Received as ARC from NetGalley ******************

Book Review: It Must be Your Love by Bella Andre (Sullivans Series)

My favorite Sullivan series is back with a bang with Mia and Ford's romance. I loved the book cover and blurb. Check it out on goodreads - It Must be your Love by Bella Andre

Ms. Andre....you are the best!! Another spectacular novel from Bella Andre. Sullivan series is my all time favorite considering all the family based books i have read. And it is just amazing how the author could write each book in this series (this is the 10th one!!) so unique and beautiful romance in itself. We were already waiting for Mia's story from last one...so the anticpation was so high for me....and it was as expected a wonderful book. Mia and Ford had a one week affair five years ago, both of them fall for each other but, being a young, upcoming rock star Ford (mainly being stupid) breaks Mia's heart and leaves her! Now, after five long years, Ford has finally realized, what he was not admitting to himself, the empty hole in his heart can only be filled by Mia's love. So he vows to do anything and everything it takes to win her heart again and bring her back to his life. Here the story starts, and its a beautiful journey how Ford wins back Mia and they finally understand how strong their connection is and how they become best friends to each other.
When i started reading the book, by first few chapters itself, we were clear about Ford's feelings and how much he loved Mia and how he was ready to leave everything for a life with Mia, i thought the book will be like a novella as the wooing can't extend for a lot of pages but i was so wrong, it was not at all easy to woo back Mia, we can understand her thoughts and fears due to their past(for that you have read it yourself!) and it was entertaining the whole book!! I loved how the author included the Sullivan wedding - Marcus and Nicola's in this book, i was so happy to read about all the previous characters...it was a fantastic get-together , the wedding in Napa valley!
Hmmm....at many points, i was surprised by the turn of events, even when i was expecting something predictable for instance, when Ford suggest a solid friendship with Mia, it was so sweet and was a right step in the direction to get to Mia's heart! There are so many moments like this, sweet and wonderful moments, especially at the end, the conflicts Mia suffers as she thinks of letting go the person she loves with her heart and soul, lovely!! Anywas, a feel-good romance which made me whole heartedly happy. 

I rate the book as Excellent.

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Book Review: Blue Lines by Toni Aleo (Assassins Series)

Blue Lines by Toni Aleo is one of the Assassins series book i was eagerly waiting for.  I love Nashville Assassins with the hunky hockey jocks. I am a great fan of sport romance novels, it is one of my favorite genres. And this book has become one of my favorite books.

Here is a short summary of the book:

Opposites do more than just attract in Toni Aleo’s latest Nashville Assassins novel about a very bad boy and the good girl he can’t resist. The instant Piper Allen sees Erik Titov, she wants him—wants his rock-hard body, sure, but the strength and mystery that lies behind that superstar hockey jock demeanor, too. So when he sidles up to her at a bar and slinks his arm around her waist, she’s lost. What follows is the wildest night of her life . . . followed by inevitable heartbreak the next morning. And then, a few weeks later, a very big surprise: two blue lines on a pregnancy test. Only a check to the head could make Erik fall for a nice girl like Piper. But since their crazy-sexy night together, he’s been trying to forget about her alluring body by falling into bed with every woman in Nashville, and it’s not working. So when Piper shows up at his house with a baby-bomb to drop, it doesn’t take much for Erik to suggest the nuclear option: marriage. While it’s supposed to be all for show, the second they say “I do,” the ice between them starts to melt into sizzling steam.

My review:

Blue Lines is a wonderful romance with deeply emotional characters and a beautiful narration. The story is about hockey player Erik Titov and sweet girl Piper Allen, a made for each other pair. Before i write more about the story, i really want to mention the thing i liked most about the book and which i think makes this book different from the previous ones in the series and that is our male lead, Erik's character. I loved and enjoyed Shea, Lucas and Tate BUT, they were so perfect, perfect boyfriend/husband....it was too sweet for me, most of the time their female counterparts were not much great opposed to their heroes. Erik is a super-cute character, not a perfect one but with lots of different shades to his character. I just enjoyed reading Erik Titov evolving into a real hero from a not-so-impressive character. 

Piper, as we already know, is very kind, sweet girl who always generously help others (especially her sisters, and i felt a little irritation towards Harper and Reese, but at the end they redeemed) and loves unconditionally. Wow! she was so sweet, i mean, i did not understand how she could love someone so unconditionally even though that person most of the time was a jerk...yes...a real jerk, or first class idiot, obviously i'm talking about Erik. But, as i already said, he is not what he seems to be in the first half. And once Erik and Piper marry each other, we can see why Piper loves him, how he can be so sweet and caring sometimes. And it was really unfortunate what happened to him when he was a kid and its really painful to read his story, we can really understand why he hides behind his bad playboy perona and he is not the person he tries to show others. The novel was an emotional roller coaster ride for me, i cried at some places, for Piper who was in love with someone who can't seem to love in return and for Erik, what he suffered from his own parents. But, it was fine as i love my books when it makes me feel emotions, not only happy ones but sad ones also. Finally, Erik and Piper also gets their happily ever after when  Piper changes the whole persona of Erik and how he realizes and accepts his destiny which is Piper, and stops fighting it! Still, some places, even after a 360 degree character change in Erik, he was so confusing and annoying as hell, i really wanted to smack him and instill some good sense in him.
Anyways, everything was perfect at the end, especially the last chapters, really appreciate Ms. Aleo for not abruptly finishing the story, for giving us a big happily-ever-after chapters (still not enough, i need more), it was so cute, especially the delivery chapter...loved it. Even though the novel was big, it was fast-paced mainly because of the wonderful writing by Ms. Aleo. That is something in have noticed in her novels, it capture your full attention and you won't be satisfied till you read it completely. Okay, I think that is enough spoilers for one day, even though i am not ready to stop admiring the book but, i have to, otherwise it will spoil your read :). Oh, Just one more thing, i forgot to mention about Philip , a nice insight provided by the author to Philip's character in this book and i loved him - he was a great best friend to Erik and a charming guy. Alla and Cooper, Erik's adoptive parents were other two characters that i loved and i enjoyed the relationship between Erik and his parents.
You know, the best part of the book was the final chapters and epilogue (ahhh how many times am i mentioning this but it is really cute), and we have some funny scenes, serious laugh material, just thinking about it brings a smile on my face. The book really made me emotional and happy at the same time and i'm glad i read this. My rating for the book is 4.5, you will be thinking why it is not 5 if i liked it so much, it is just because at some parts, Erik irritated me like anything with his confusing thinking and it made me pull my hair off! thats why a 4,5 :) . Otherwise, a smooth and very statisfying read for me.

I'm really thankful for receiving the ARC copy of Blue Lines from NetGalley. Waiting for the original release.

Book Review: Leo by Mia Sheridan

A beautiful, intense read for people who crave romantic happily ever afters and obviously, i'm one of them. Leo is one of the best books i have read. How can i miss the review for this one! 

A short Summary from book cover: 

Evie and Leo met in foster care as children and formed a bond of friendship. As they grew, their bond turned to love and they vowed to make a life together when they turned 18 and were no longer a part of the system.

When Leo unexpectedly gets adopted as a teen and he moves to another city, he promises Evie that he will contact her as soon as he gets there and come back for her in a few short years. She never hears from him again.

Now eight years later, in spite of the odds, Evie has made a life for herself. She has a job, she has friends, she’s content. Then a man shows up out of the blue, claiming that her long lost love, Leo, sent him to check up on her. The attraction between them is undeniable. But, should she trust this sexy stranger? Or is he keeping a secret about what his connection to Leo is really all about and why Leo disappeared all those years ago?

My Review:

Excellent book!! Beautiful work with a beautiful cover by new author Mia Sheridan. Leo is a very intense, emotional, love story. I had read lot of reviews about the book and I was eager to read the book, so much that i stopped whatever i was reading earlier and dived into this. Both the story and characters are so deep, you will be immersed in the book till the end. It is like once you start reading the book, you are pulled into a different world and i felt as if iam in Leo’s and Evie’s world, was only able to come out when i finished the book.
I loved Evie - sweet, caring, forgiving…she is one of the best female character i have read! I also loved both Leo’s and Jake’s characters - characters with lot of strong feelings. I’m not going to tell much about the story because i think it would be a spoiler…when i read reviews first before reading the book, it was a spoiler for me and i got an idea about the storyline. But, the beautiful dialogues and the deep romance in the story were really a pleasant surprise for me. The love relationship in the story  is something that they develop when they are in their worst situation, which they develop as a sweet friendship and turns into a life-long romance. It was really sweet and enticing. As the author says, the romantic couple complete each other, just made for each other!!
Mia Sheridan has written the book beautifully, with lot of sweet, romantic dialogues. I can’t even quote any one dialogue as my favorite, as there are lots of beautiful lines in the book.

So, overall, a must-read book for die-hard romance book-lovers and did i mention a happily-ever-after epilogue of the book….its wonderful!! I rate it as an excellent book by Mia Sheridan!!

Book Review: Love Irresistibly by Julie James

Julie James is one of my favorite author. And this FBI/Attorney series...OMG...its wonderful...and Love Irresistibly is the latest from the series and a beautiful read.

 

A short summary from book cover:

HE’S USED TO GETTING WHAT HE WANTS…

A former football star and one of Chicago’s top prosecutors, Assistant U.S. Attorney Cade Morgan will do anything to nail a corrupt state senator, which means he needs Brooke Parker’s help. As general counsel for a restaurant company, she can get a bug to the senator’s table at one of her five-star restaurants so the FBI can eavesdrop on him. All Cade has to do is convince Brooke to cooperate—and he’s not afraid to use a little charm, or the power of his office, to do just that.

AND WHAT HE WANTS IS HER.

A savvy businesswoman, Brooke knows she needs to play ball with the U.S. Attorney’s office—even if it means working with Cade. No doubt there’s a sizzling attraction beneath all their sarcastic quips, but Brooke is determined to keep things casual. Cade agrees—until a surprising turn of events throws his life into turmoil, and he realizes that he wants more than just a good time from the one woman with whom he could fall terrifyingly, irresistibly in love . .

My review:

Love Irresistibly…the latest book from FBI/US Attorney series is a wonderful romantic book. I felt the story was somewhat realistic. A modern-day heroine, Brooke Parker, is smart, witty, ambitious and with a bold attitude towards everything girl, is a successful businesswoman and lawyer for the famous Sterlings Restaurant. I enjoyed her character a lot….the way she proves herself in life by becoming a successful lawyer is really admirable. Cade Morgan…wow….smart, very charming and successful Assistant US Attorney….i loved their chemistry! Both Cade and Brooke are perfect for each other. They start their relationship as casual, but slowly become more close to each other than they expected. The romance was sweet…the funny inside jokes, sarcastic quips and conversations were fun to read. The conflicts they faced…with Brooke’s job with which she was always busy, with not much time for a personal life and Cade’s father issues which always made him ‘emotionally unavailable’ were realistically portrayed in the book. I enjoyed how Ms.James gave equal importance in the book to their professional lives with their day to day problems as well to their love story. The secondary characters Ian, Vaughn, Huxley and obviously, Cade’s brother Zach were great. How could i miss Ford, he was lovely and a wonderful best friend to Brooke…a great romantic read!!

My Rating:  4/5