Beau Rivage Series: Kill Me Softly by Sarah Cross

Beau Rivage Series by Sarah Cross

Goodreads Blurb for Kill Me Softly:

Mirabelle's past is shrouded in secrecy, from her parents' tragic deaths to her guardians' half-truths about why she can't return to her birthplace, Beau Rivage. Desperate to see the town, Mira runs away a week before her sixteenth birthday—and discovers a world she never could have imagined.

In Beau Rivage, nothing is what it seems—the strangely pale girl with a morbid interest in apples, the obnoxious playboy who's a beast to everyone he meets, and the chivalrous guy who has a thing for damsels in distress. Here, fairy tales come to life, curses are awakened, and ancient stories are played out again and again.

But fairy tales aren't pretty things, and they don't always end in happily ever after. Mira has a role to play, a fairy tale destiny to embrace or resist. As she struggles to take control of her fate, Mira is drawn into the lives of two brothers with fairy tale curses of their own . . . brothers who share a dark secret. And she'll find that love, just like fairy tales, can have sharp edges and hidden thorns.

My thoughts: All the fairies tales are living under one roof, well in one town at least. In this town everyone is tied to one fairy tale whether like or not isn’t the issue. The challenge is which fairy tale do you belong and can you live up to your role. If you are into retellings definitely pick up this book.

Rough and Raw (Notorious Devils MC #2) by Hayley Faiman

Blurb:

Brentlee Johnson-Corbin has always followed her mother's rules, even when it meant marrying a man she knew wasn't her happily-ever-after.

Bates "Sniper" Lukin, a retired marine, now rides with the Notorious Devils—his street name earned in the deserts of hell.

When the most precious part of Brentlee's world is threatened by the man who was meant to love them, she escapes to the only safe place she knows. But when she seeks the shelter of her sister, Kentlee, and her husband, Fury, her past steps in—and he's determined to protect Brentlee and her daughter as his own.

Their story is one of love discarded, but Sniper won't waste this opportunity to right the wrongs of his past.

Life has been cruel to them both, and Brentlee is certain that the love they lost is gone forever; but under his protective wing, she can't deny that this rough and raw man might be just the hope she needs

-- Series Standalone with Interconnected Characters--

**Recommended for readers 18+ due to Sexual Content, Language, and Violence. This book also touches on the subject matter of Domestic Violence. 

My thoughts:

This was very intense.  the main characters have an intense history and that is what sets there relationships apart from others. I was really shocked at certain parts of this book. I also know that what Bates is going through can be super hard and I love that he found someone to love. I think it is amazing that he take on her daughter as his own. We also get so see the characters from the previous book. You will not be able to put this book down. So if you like hot alpha males than this is a book for you.

A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic #2) by V.E. Schwab

A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic #2) by V.E. Schwab

Goodreads Blurb: It has been four months since a mysterious obsidian stone fell into Kell's possession. Four months since his path crossed with Delilah Bard. Four months since Prince Rhy was wounded, and since the nefarious Dane twins of White London fell, and four months since the stone was cast with Holland's dying body through the rift--back into Black London.

Now, restless after having given up his smuggling habit, Kell is visited by dreams of ominous magical events, waking only to think of Lila, who disappeared from the docks as she always meant to do. As Red London finalizes preparations for the Element Games--an extravagant international competition of magic meant to entertain and keep healthy the ties between neighboring countries--a certain pirate ship draws closer, carrying old friends back into port.

And while Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Games, another London is coming back to life. After all, a shadow that was gone in the night will reappear in the morning. But the balance of magic is ever perilous, and for one city to flourish, another London must fall.

My Thoughts: This book for me felt slow and dragged out. I’m not sure how I feel about the character Lila anymore. I was 50/50 with her in book 1 but now in book 2 I feel like  she’s too…..insert word. She is a strong character, she defies the odds which is great but she’s constantly stubborn hat I wish sometimes she would bend a little because it would make things go smoother. To me it felt like she was being stubborn just to be stubborn. The book also felt a little dragged out, I feel it could’ve been shorter. The most interesting parts I found where the elemental games. I loved being able to get more into the magic of the Londons and seeing that it’s more than just Kell. Overall the book is a good stepping stone into book 3.

Wicked Little Secrets (Prep School Confidential #2) by Kara Taylor

Blurb:

Anne Dowling becomes entangled in a web of secrets involving a missing student and a conspiracy at Wheatley Prep in this fast-paced, juicy follow-up to Prep School Confidential

Anne Dowling—a fresh, original, and funny new YA heroine whose knowing, irreverent voice will remind readers of Pretty Little Liars and Private—is back for her second semester at Wheatley Prep. Although things have settled (somewhat) since her roommate Isabella’s death, Anne's still kind of obsessed with the disappearance of Wheatley student Matthew Weaver thirty years ago, since she found a picture of him and his crewmates with the words “they killed him” scrawled on the back among Isabella’s things.

When Anne learns that her boyfriend Brent’s dad is one of the now-powerful Wheatley alumni who rowed crew with Matthew, and that the crew team continues to induct new members with a creepy-sounding ritual called “The Drop,” she knows further investigation could put her relationship with Brent in danger. Determined to discover the truth, she reaches out to Anthony, Isabella’s townie brother, who helps her delve deeper into the secrets in Wheatley’s past. Secrets someone would kill to keep hidden. As the school’s Spring Formal—and its notorious afterparty—approaches, Anne sees the perfect opportunity to do some off-campus digging into the lives of Wheatley’s VIPs in this thrilling, unputdownable read—but if she’s not careful, she’ll be the next student who never comes back.

My thoughts:

I love this series. I tend to avoid mystery because I can usually figure them out really fast but this series I can't. It takes me almost the whole book and then I might even be wrong. i love that I cant figure it out fast. I also love the cliff hanger ending she gives us. The only thing i hate is who she is dating. All I can say is that I am team Brent. I can not wait till the next and last book unfortunately comes out.

The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes by Leonard Goldberg

The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes by Leonard Goldberg

Goodreads Blurb: 1910. Joanna Blalock unknowingly is the product of a sole assignation between the late Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler. After the nurse and her ten-year-old son see a man fall to his death in an apparent suicide, elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming handsome son Dr. John Watson Jr. invite her to join their detective team. From hidden treasure to the Second Afghan War of 1878-1880, the group devise an ingenious plan to catch a murderer in the act while dodging Scotland Yard the British aristocracy.

My thoughts: I literally saw this book on a table display on my way to check out. The book takes place after Sherlock has passed away. Dr. Watson still lives in 221B Baker St and every once in a while people come with their problems. One in particular catches Watson’s interest so he and his son, who is also Dr. Watson, set out to investigate. One of their witnesses just happens to be the daughter of Sherlock Holmes which Sr. Dr. Watson has been keeping a secret since her birth. The three of them work together to solve the murder cases. With each passing day, they see more and more of Sherlock Holmes in Johanna. Just like every Holmes and Watson case there are many twist and turns their lives get threaten. Naturally the three of them solve the case and all of the secrets come out. If you like mystery novels and/or part of the Sherlock fandom I would recommend this book.

Rough and Rowdy (Notorious Devils MC #1) by Hayley Faiman

Blurb:

Notorious Devils MC #1

Kentlee Johnson has always been a sweet girl with good intentions and simple dreams.

Pierce "Fury" Duhart is an outlaw by nature, born and bred to ride with the Notorious Devils. 

When a chance encounter brings them face to face, Kentlee knows that getting involved with the president of the town's notorious MC is not a wise choice. 

But Fury knows what he wants, and Kentlee is the little bit of sugar he craves on the side. 

Daring to be bold for just one night, Kentlee surrenders to Fury's advances--but one taste of the rough and rowdy man is all it takes to turn her world upside down.


*** Recommended for 18+ due to Sexual Content, Adult Language, and Violence.

My Thoughts:

This is one of my favorite MC books. I think the author nails the culture of a Motorcycle lifestyle. The two main characters in this series will have you on the edge of you seat. This book is down right sexy, hard, and dirty. If that is you type of book then i highly recommend this book. I could not put it down while I was reading. I love how you can feel the passion in there love without being there.  I fell in love with this couple. i can wit to read the next one.

Spindle by Shonna Slayton

Spindle by Shonna Slayton

Goodreads Blurb: In a world where fairies lurk and curses linger, love can bleed like the prick of a finger…

Briar Rose knows her life will never be a fairy tale. She’s raising her siblings on her own, her wages at the spinning mill have been cut, and the boy she thought she had a future with has eyes for someone else. Most days it feels like her best friend, Henry Prince, is the only one in her corner…though with his endless flirty jokes, how can she ever take him seriously?

When a mysterious peddler offers her a “magic” spindle that could make her more money, sneaking it into the mill seems worth the risk. But then one by one, her fellow spinner girls come down with the mysterious sleeping sickness…and Briar’s not immune.

If Briar wants to save the girls—and herself—she’ll have to start believing in fairy tales…and in the power of a prince’s kiss.

My thoughts: Just by the name alone I knew it would be Sleeping Beauty related, she’s my favorite princess so I read just about everything about her. For me this book dragged out and even when there was drama happening it wasn’t anything major so it kind of fell flat. Overall it was a unique retelling with some changes to the main story, nothing too outrageous, but probably not a book I will pick up again.