Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Michelle's Top 5 of 2015




Michelle's Top 5 of 2015





My Only Regret

by Rhonda James




Rhyann Michaels has spent most of her life doing only what was expected. Working for a tyrant boss at a job she secretly despises, dating losers but always hoping for more. Just once, she would like to break out of the mold that has been cast. She often dreamed of what it would be like to live life with wild abandon and do the unexpected. How would it feel to stop looking for Mr. Right, and say yes to Mr. Wrong?


One night, that’s all it was supposed to be. He’d told her all the things he wanted to do to her body, even promised to make her forget her own name, what he failed to tell her was how to go about forgetting him.


Jesse Montgomery has spent most of his life on stage. He was cocky, confident, and usually got what he wanted. His band has worked hard and their music career was finally taking off. Beautiful women surrounded him, and there was always one waiting backstage hoping for the chance to share his bed. He liked variety; one woman would never be enough for him, that was, until he met her.


One night, that’s all he wanted. One night of passion with the most gorgeous woman he had ever laid eyes on. He made promises, and took her back to his place and happily fulfilled them, but when he woke the next morning she was gone. The only thing left behind was a note. Their night of passion may have made her forget her own name, but it had been burned in his memory forever.


He’d counted on giving her a good time, what he hadn’t counted on was giving her his heart.




I give this book a rating of 5+ heated stars.
Hot Rocker Romance, Ugly cry,


“When those beautiful blue eyes close, they’re begging me to take you away and make love to you all night.”
I’m in love with Jesse Montgomery. This book has everything that you would want in a great read.And the sex is HOT.
Rhyann Michaels is an administrative assistant who has a crappy boss who keeps making advances towards her and her dating life is nonexistent.Her best friend Mel talks her into going to a club to see this hot band and have a one night stand.In walks Jesse, as soon as they see each other time stands still and their connection is off the charts and what Jesse says to Rhyann will blow your socks off among other things.She gives into Jesse and has an amazing evening that she can’t forget even after two years.
Two years later, Ryhann finds herself jobless and on the doorstep of a Rock Star looking for an assistant. She can’t believe her eyes when he answers the door. Can Ryhann keep her feelings at bay or will she reconnect with Jesse? Can she help him change?
“Don’t you dare fu$$ing leave me again. I need you. I love you. I can’t live my life without you.”
This was my first book from Rhonda James and I loved it. This is definately a 1-click buy and a series to be reading. There were so many elements to this story that kept you engaged. There are several twists and shockers. And I loved when Ryhann would stand up for herself with the groupies.
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Across the Miles
(The Not So Bad Boys of Rock #1) - 
Rhonda James
Across the Miles (The Not So Bad Boys of Rock, #1)








Sebastian Miles was twenty-three years old and living a charmed life. Loving family, beautiful girlfriend, and lead singer of the rock band, Paradox. Their debut album shot to number one on the charts, and they had just come off a worldwide tour, performing in venues filled to capacity. Then, one night, a tragedy rocked his world in a whole new way, turning him into someone he no longer recognized. Now, two years later, and on the other side of his own private hell, he learns to stop taking everything and everyone for granted. Yet, he is still alone. Then, one day he meets her, and suddenly, his darkened world is once again filled with hope.


Brooke Caldwell is a twenty-four-year-old prodigy in the culinary world. After a lifetime filled with heartache, she decides to pursue the opportunity of a lifetime by interviewing for a world famous chef in Los Angeles. While visiting the city, she is reminded how cold and calculated the world can be. Until she meets him, and he shows her a world filled with the love and support that she never knew growing up.


Two wounded souls. Two hearts that continue to beat, in spite of all the damage that has been done. What happens when their damaged hearts collide? And, could they possibly be the half that finally makes the other whole?







Overall Stars: 5 smoking hot star read.
Romance - Hot Rocker



“Mind if I join you?” came a deep voice, sounding a little out of breath and dangerously close. I turned and gasped, immediately drawn to the sapphire blue eyes staring back at me.
I’m emotionally exhausted after reading this book.
Sebastian Miles is the lead singer of the band Paradox. He has just completed rehab and is looking to get his life back together after a tragic event that turned his world upside down 2 years prior.
Brooke Caldwell is a culinary chef looking to pursue an opportunity of a lifetime in LA. Brooke also has some emotional scars from her past.
Brooke has a brief encounter with Sebastian at the beach, he seems familiar to her but she can’t quite place him. While Brooke is leaving the beach she is reminded how cruel the world can really be. Sebastian finds her laying in the pathway and takes her to his place where his doctor helps her. Brooke ends up staying with Sebastian while she heals and they start to bond and grow closer.Will Brooke get the job that will bring her to LA? Will they be able to make the distance work for them if she doesn’t?
I know that I’m supposed to be the strong one here Brooke, but I’m not. I’m sorry, but when it comes to you, I am weak.
This is the first book in the “The Not So Bad Boys of Rock” by Rhonda James. This is a great read that will take you through an emotional rollercoaster with Brooke and Sebastian. I loved Sebastians family and band mates, they added a great element to the story. There is also a huge twist that will leave quite the cliffhanger. If you like Hot Rocker romance you will love this must read series.
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Pretty When you Cry(Stripped #3)Skye Warren



Pretty When You Cry (Stripped, #3)






“Dark, perverse, and unbearably erotic, Pretty When You Cry is Skye Warren at her gritty best.”
~ Anna Zaires, USA Today bestselling author of Twist Me


A new dark romance novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Wanderlust and Prisoner…


I came from a place of dirt floors and holy scriptures. They told me the world outside was full of sin, and the first night I escape, I find out it’s true. Ivan saves me, but he does more than that. He takes me. He makes me his own girl.


My conditioning runs too deep. Ivan sees what I am.


That’s the thing about showing a mouse to a cat. He wants to play. And it’s terrifying, even for me. Because the only thing darker than my past is his.



Pretty when you cry is a scorching 5 star read.
Mind F#ck Relationship
Dark & Erotic
Hot messed up Alpha

Whatever is going to happen inside will be bad, and the only thing worse is what would have happened outside.
This was a Hot, Twisted read.
This is Candace and Ivan’s story.After fleeing Harmony Hills, Candace finds herself being drawn in by a man who has her afraid but intrigued. He brings her into his club “The Grand” and makes her his little girl.
Candace becomes a dancer at the club to make her own money and have an apartment.The relationship these two have is very twisted. Candace craves Ivan’s physical dominance and Ivan loves the control he has over her. Candace eventually develops a sexual craving for Ivan and wants to be with him. Will Ivan finally give in to Candace and her temptations?
Strange things start to occur around the club that makes Candace want to run away from Ivan to protect him and the girls at the club from her past.
Will she succeed in getting her freedom?
Men like to teach you things. That’s what gets them off.
There is an intense scene that makes you feel like you're right their with Candace. My emotions during this scene were mixed and I was in a little bit of shock. Skye Warren has done it again, her writing pulls you right into the story--------

8 Second Decision 
(Silver Star Ranch #1)
H. J. Bellus

8 Second Decision (Silver Star Ranch, #1)





Merek Slatter is the wild card on the Silver Star Ranch in Texas and always has been. He’s blessed with his granddaddy’s love of the ranch yet haunted with chasing that gold buckle eight seconds at a time.

Tensions are high on the ranch when circumstances threaten to take it under. His dad and brothers pressure him to stay home and become an active cowboy on the ranch. However, Merek is addicted to the road and rodeo. He’s home anytime he can be and provides plenty of money to keep the family ranch afloat, but sometimes it takes more than what’s in the bank to protect tradition.

Now home on a three-month break, Merek finds himself all tied up with the new girl in town. She’s quiet and reserved but there’s something about Challis’ green eyes and feisty attitude that makes her irresistible. When he runs into her at a rodeo and catches a glimpse of her on horseback all hopes of leaving her alone flies out the window.

There are several rumors floating around town about her, however that doesn’t stop Merek from going after what he wants. He knows she’s off limits and only full of trouble, but Merek thrives on trouble and adrenaline.

Then the road calls again and it’s time to leave.
Eight Seconds
Gold Buckles
And the high…
What will he choose?





5 Stars

You meet Merek and Challis in the first book of the “Silver Star Ranch Novel” series by H J Bellus.

Merek is well know in the rodeo community and Challis has won titles for her barrel racing.

They are both working hard to keep their family farms.

Merek spots Challis in a local bar one night and has an instant attraction to her and does his best to get her attention. I absolutely love the feistiness that Challis has.There seems to be a real love hate kind of thing going on.

Will they both be able to help save their family farms? Will Merek finally get Challis to come around?

There are so many elements to this great read. You will laugh, cry and want to shake Challis a few times. You are left with a cliffhanger.

This is a genre that I haven’t read yet. I really enjoyed the change. I loved the sassiness of the characters and the storyline is great. This is my first time reading H J Bellus, I will definitely be following this series.




Seizing Control
(Black Shamrocks MC #1)
Kylie Hillman

Seizing Control (Black Shamrocks MC #1)




Only daughter of the volatile President of the Black Shamrocks MC and long-suffering sister to four overprotective brothers, Madelaine O'Brien has survived circumstances that would have broken a lesser woman.


Mik 'Mad Dog' Kennedy is her salvation, her reward for continuing to fight, and the matching piece of her soul.


With her life finally happy and on track, will the reappearance of the monster from her past be the event that finally breaks her? Or will he be the catalyst she needs to put it all behind her, once and for all?


They say when life gives you lemons; make lemonade. What happens when life keeps sending you demons who refuse to stay buried? Do you lie down and accept defeat or rise to the seemingly unwinnable challenge, and start SEIZING CONTROL?


Disclaimer: This story contains graphic situations that may not be suitable for all readers.


Kylie Hillman has me hooked with this 5+ star dark MC book. This is the first book in the Black Shamrock series. If you like dark reads you will love this book.


“When something bad happens you have three choices. You can let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.”
Wow, I can’t believe this is Kylie Hillman’s debut book.
Lainey is starting a new life with her best friend and love, Mik who is the VP of her father's MC club. She is trying to put behind her the tragic and Kylie Hillman has me hooked with this 5+ star dark MC book. This is the first book in the Black Shamrock series. If you like dark reads you will love this book.
“When something bad happens you have three choices. You can let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.”
Wow, I can’t believe this is Kylie Hillman’s debut book.
Lainey is starting a new life with her best friend and love, Mik who is the VP of her father's MC club. She is trying to put behind her the tragic and brutal relationship she had with Brendan who is serving time in prison. Lainey had made a bad choice of dating Brendan when she was younger and found out the hard way what a monster he really is.
Unbeknownst to Lainey, Brendan is free and has been watching her every move,waiting for his chance to claim her again. Brendan is a vicious man who takes anything and everything he wants.
Kylie really draws you into the story, you feel like you are experiencing everything with Lainey. It is quite the rollercoaster of emotions.
“They say when life gives you lemons; make lemonade. What happens when life keeps sending you demons who refuse to stay buried? Do you lie down and accept defeat or rise to the seemingly unwinnable challenge, and start SEIZING CONTROL? “
Will Lainey be able to escape the monster? Or will this be what finally breaks her strong will?
There were no cliffhangers with this book, so you could read as a stand-alone ife desired.Kylie Hillman is an author that I will definitely be following, I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Warning: This story deals contains rape, violence, drug use, graphic sex and excessive cursing.

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