Chaos Theory by Kelly Anne Blount & Lynn Rush (Twin River High #3)

 

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My favorite in the series so far! Chaos Theory starts off with a plot of revenge after being publicly humiliated and having the entire thing go viral.

Corey is such a down-to-earth, genuine guy that you can't help but love him. He's lost his dad to cancer and just wants to honor his memory through his own music. The last thing he expects is to fall for his agent's daughter.

Victoria is at a loss after her boyfriend of two years, dumps her as if she means nothing to him. When Corey shows up for a sanity break, she begs him to help her get revenge and safe face in school.

I loved the fun and playful friendship Corey and Victoria built, especially with those around them. The ability to open up about their pasts and share their hopes for the future created a bond that can't be broken, even when the truth comes out and both their worlds are shattered.

I've enjoyed this series so much. Each of the characters grow and develop with every book, making you wish they could've been your friends in high school. With minimal drama and plenty of laughter, you'll fall in love with Twin River High too!

😄 Comedy

 💧 Drama

SUMMARY:

Corey Chaos, teen YouTube sensation, just needs a break from his hectic schedule. Ever since his musical talent was "discovered" by the right person at the right time, his life has been a steady stream of interviews, screaming fans, TV shows, screaming fans, Instagram lives, and did he mention the screaming fans? He'd give anything to be a normal teen again, even for five minutes. So, when his agent suggest staying at his pool house for a month to get away from the stress, Corey is on the next plane to snowy Twin River, Wisconsin.

As soon as he gets there, though, his agent's gorgeous teen daughter, Victoria, asks for his help -- and Corey can't bring himself to say no to her. Not after the video of her boyfriend dumping her in the school cafeteria went viral with its own hashtag, #LunchDump. Ouch. That's not the way you want to get a million views. No one, especially a sweet girl like Victoria, deserves to be treated that way.

But then she tells him about her big plan to get revenge on her ex. And Corey's certain his starring role has chaos written all over it.

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Holding You Close by Kennedy Fox (Ex-Con Duet Series #4)

 

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This is book 2 in the Noah & Katie duet and must be read in order. If you haven't read Pushing You Away yet, STOP and come back once you have.

A thrilling conclusion to the duet! Holding You Close starts off with a bang, literally. Kennedy Fox holds nothing back from their readers, and you won't be able to put the book down once you start.

My heart went out to Owen in this one, as children are typically the scene-stealers for me. Not knowing who to trust throughout the story or what disaster was waiting right around the corner, had me on the edge of my seat and staying up well past midnight for closure.

I can't wait for Everleighs' story in Forcing You Away! The Ex-Con Duet series are the perfect blend of drama, romance, loss and family. These duets are worth the wait between books and guaranteed to leave you happy and wanting more.

SUMMARY:

After serving a decade long prison sentence for an accident that resulted in my husband's death, Noah Reid returns. Even if he was my childhood best friend and the first man I secretly loved, I refuse to make it easy for him. But the heart never forgets and those old repressed feelings quickly bubble to the surface.

Loving him is a dangerous game but one I'm willing to play.

Flirting leads to falling between the sheets, and I'm forced to deal with the guilt of what we're doing. Viciousness towards Noah runs rampant and while revenge trickles through the streets of Lawton Ridge, I realize there's more on the line than just my heart. While I'm afraid that my son and I will be caught in the crossfire of those who want to hurt Noah, I can't walk away.

Secrets are revealed and revelations are made, but losing him again isn't an option -- especially since I'm pregnant.

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Needing You Close by Kennedy Fox (Ex-Con Duet Series #2)

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The breathless conclusion to a gripping duet! Needing You Close was worth the wait, but man is my head still spinning from the wild ride the authors take you on.

**If you haven't read Keeping You Away - STOP NOW, go read it and then you're good to binge this one too.

Tyler...I don't even know where to begin with him, he's gone through so much and the one person he wants to be with is finally back within reach, but all that is shattered just as quickly as it started.

Gemma's whole world revolves around her family and there isn't anything she wouldn't do to preserve the memory of her mother, or protect her father. Blackmail is an ugly weapon, and not often one you can find a way of escaping from.

I had actual chest pains while reading this book and I have to admit, I doubted a happily ever after from one of my favorite author duos for a few chapters (that felt like hours!)...so prepare your heart for some seriously crazy plot twists!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

I never expected to see my first love again after he left me twelve years ago. Though I've moved on, working with Tyler is no easy task -- especially when he focuses his bedroom eyes on me. Flirting with the past is like playing with fire, and considering I'm engaged, I'm bound to get burned.

When the man I promised to marry reveals he's a wolf in sheep's clothing, I run to the safety of Tyler's strong arms. As we grow closer, so do our feelings. Threats and ultimatums are made, and the revelation of the truth is enough to bring me to my knees. I'll do whatever it takes to protect my family, even if it means shredding my heart.

Too dangerous, too unpredictable, too risky to handle alone -- we need each other now more than ever.

After our world nearly collapses, there's nothing left to do but take it back. Tyler and I team up to destroy the people who are determined to ruin our second chance at a happily ever after. Though our love is undeniable, I just hope it's enough. We'll fight until the end to be together -- regardless of who tries to get in our way.

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Bullseye by Monica James (The Monsters Within Duet #1)

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Bullseye will break your heart! Monica James is the master of romantic suspense, and don't even get me started on her crazy plot twists. My recommendation when reading any of her books is to throw all expectations out the window, and brace yourself for a wild ride that will wreck you in the best of ways.

Bullseye has had 12 years to plan his revenge on those that took the one thing he cared about, away from him. He'll stop at nothing until then and the last thing he needs is a woman to serve as a distraction, let alone get tied up in the darkness he dwells in.

Lily is doing the best she can as a single mother, while holding on to her dignity and self-respect. She's incredibly strong for someone that has had everything ripped away from her and continues to struggle on a daily basis.

This book ripped my heart out and held it in it's fragile hands from the first chapter...I'm not sure I'll ever get it back. With characters that will gut you, making you go back and forth between wanting to yell or cry, all while loving them with your whole heart.

Bullseye is a book I recommend clearing your schedule to read, as you won't be able to focus on anything else until you've finished. A beautifully woven and twisted tale by an author that has no shame in stomping on my heart. I need the next book now!

 💧 Drama
🔥 Steamy Romance
🙈 Suspense

Summary:

For twelve long years, I've breathed, I've bled for only one thing...

Revenge.

Four men took something from me, something which can never be replaced. That one night changed the lives of so many and taught me that monsters are real.

But I also learned I'm the biggest monster of them all.

Nothing and no one will stand in my way of redemption because those men...they're now three. The fourth -- he is the reason they call me Bullseye. They can run, but sooner or later, I'll find them, just as I did with their friend. They're already dead...they just don't know it yet.

My plan was simple until I met her. A fierce tiger who had the power to break my heart. Lucky for me...she can't break what's already broken. I am no longer a man because the world is a jungle, and we're all just animals -- ready to tear one another apart.

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The Love Trap by Nicole French (Quicksilver #3)

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The Love Trap is the perfect thrilling conclusion! Make sure to set aside time to read until the end, cuz I guarantee you won't be able to stop until you finish.


I've been enraptured by Eric and Jane from the very beginning, and I couldn't have asked for a better ending to their story. One that's been filled with heartache and pain, but together they make each other stronger.

I've enjoyed this series SO much, and it's one I'll binge-read again in the near future. A great mix of mystery, romance and heart break. An amazing trilogy that you'll be talking about for days!

 💧 Drama
👀 Mystery
💋 Romance

Summary:
A vow. A contract.
A marriage of fire and ice.
But just when Eric de Vries and I found our forever, the entire world conspired to keep us apart.

A kidnapping. A trial.
A madman bent on revenge.
Now caught in a web of our own passion and a father's obsession, the harder we struggle, the tighter we're caught.

They say love conquers all, but it feels like we're the conquest. As the walls close in, I have to wonder...are we really meant to be?
Or is this love just a trap?

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Wild Card by Kelsie Rae (Advantage Play #1)

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Wild Card is a story worth betting all your money on! Kelsie Rae writes sweet romances, but man did she knock the Mafia genre out of the friggin park with this one!!!

As an avid fan of NCIS, I was immediately sold with the rules that Ace lives by. Her strength and ability to read people is admirable, and you can't help but fall for her the more King gets to know her.

Ace and Kingston's chemistry will have you begging for something to ignite between them, and the gentleness of the Mafia King will have your heart swooning. I'm digging into Dark King right now, I can up the coffee intake tomorrow, lol.

I enjoyed the secondary characters, mainly due to their air of mystery, always keeping you guessing how their tied into the plot, and if they're going to turn into a villain or hero at some point.

My eyes are burning while typing this, cuz I wasn't able to stop reading, once I started the book 5 hours ago...not even for bathroom breaks...fair warning, be prepared to forgo everything once you begin this journey.

💥 Action

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

Summary:

Rule #1: Keep your head down and your eyes up. It makes you invisible. But not stupid.

Ace, a young cardshark, has worked her entire life to achieve one goal. Bring Burlone Allegretti to his knees. As the head of a mafia family who dabbles in human trafficking, he's far from innocent, and Ace can't wait to exact her revenge.

As her plan is set in motion, the alluring head of a rival family, Kingston Romano, approaches her with a proposition. One that she's desperate enough to accept.

Soon, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a war she isn't prepared to fight. With a target on her back, and intimate feelings she refuses to acknowledge, she'll have to decide if she's all in, or if she'll be taken for all she's worth.

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Beau by Irish Winters (In the Company of Snipers #18)

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Beau was a thrilling ride, with one twist after another. Just when you think you've figured out who's behind it all, or what's going to happen next, you're thrown for a loop that will keep you guessing until the next twist.

Definitely have tissues and ice cream ready for this one. Also make sure you have plenty of time set aside to read, cuz I assure you, you won't want to put this one down once you start!

With each book in the Snipers series, Irish is able to make you feel as if you're part of the TEAM and the members are truly your family. Beau is definitely my favorite so far (don't tell Alex).

💥 Action
💧  Drama
💪 Military
💋 Romance

Summary:
When an enemy from Alex Stewarts past comes back to seek revenge, he puts the TEAM on high alert. A missing finger appears, followed by a missing agent - it all spirals from there. Nobody is truly safe and the threat is bigger than anyone could've guessed.

Junior Agent Beau Jennings escapes and is introduced to pediatrician McKenna Fitzgerald, the two have immediate chemistry no matter how much they butt heads. Both of them had difficult childhoods and demons from their past they they need to deal with. If only they can figure it out together.

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This Is Crazy by Natasha Madison

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I was sold when I read the tweet Zara sends:

"When your ex-boyfriend gets engaged, you ask his idol @EvanRichards to be your date to crash his wedding. What do you say? Wanna be my date?"

This Is Crazy has plenty of laughter, romance and is an overall joy to read. Evan will sweep you off your feet and raise the bar for any guy you'll ever meet in the future.

What starts out as a joke, quickly becomes more that Evan or Zara expected. When they meet in person, it's clear that neither is what their persona appears to be on social media outlets.

I highly enjoyed reading this story, even if my cheeks did hurt for hours afterwards. I'll be buying any future books in this series as well, and recommend this for anyone that loves a truly feel-good romantic comedy!

😄 Comedy

💋 Romance

 🏒 Sports

Summary:

Zara Stone - 

All my life, I've said I will never date a hockey player. I know better because I've seen and lived it all. My father is a hockey god, my brother is a captain of the most successful NHL team in the world, and my brother-in-law also plays in their league. Their lives are complicated, so I went in the opposite direction. I fell in love with a scholar. But instead of proposing marriage, he broke up with me. Three months later, I saw his engagement picture on Instagram. I couldn't let him get away with that. No, it didn't matter what, I was going to make that man see that I did not need him.

Evan Richards -

I was in the running to pass my point record from last year, ready to claim the number one spot in the league. On top of my game, I was riding my career high wave. Then, Hockey's Princess, Zara Stone tweeted me. She wanted me to crash her ex's wedding. The worst that could happen? A PR nightmare. The best? A fun night with a beautiful woman. It started out as a game - something I'm good at. Her crazy idea twisted into something I wasn't looking for, something neither of us wanted. When push comes to shove, one thing runs through my mind:
This is Crazy. Also, this is crazy right.

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Payback by Amy Daws

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I absolutely loved Allie and Roans story! From beginning to end, with some tears in between, I couldn't put this book down. Listening to the story around others is probably not the best decision if you tend to randomly laugh really loud like I do.

Great chemistry and plot, executed in a hilarious fashion. All members of the Harris family come out to play in this spin-off and I'm definitely bumping up the original series on my TBR so I can see how the couples previously came to be!

The strength of family has a strong role in this story and makes you fall in love with the characters even more, wishing they were actually related to you. Surprisingly the Harris that captured my heart was Vaughn. If we could all have someone like him in our corner, the world would be a better place.

Payback is a spin-off of the Harris Brothers series:
*Challenge
*Endurance
*Keeper
*Surrender
*Dominate
*Strength

You can definitely read Payback on it's own, like I did, but I imagine it'd be more enjoyable if you were already familiar with the many faces that come into play throughout this story.

The author definitely researched the sport and the South African culture to make for an accurate story-telling experience. This book is a must-read and one I'll be adding to my book shelf asap!

😄 Comedy
 💧  Drama
⚽ Sports Romance
 🔥 Steamy

Summary:
ALLIE HARRIS WANTS PAYBACK.
Her cheating ex deserves to see her living her best life; a one-night stand with a hot South African soccer player would be the perfect revenge. Right?

Wrong. Allie is so, so wrong.

ROAN DEWALT HAS ALL THE MOVES.
On and off the field he's at the top of his game. Roan respects hard-work, dedication and follow through. He's not a one and done kind of man, and he's far from being done with Allie Harris.

One sexy night and two years later, Allie's job brings her back to town. An opportunity for the perfect replay Roan has been fantasizing about since they slept together.

THE PROBLEM?
Allie Harris has a secret; one she's been keeping from Roan all this time. Video proof of their one night together - taken without his consent.

Will Allie's payback plan come back to bite them both? Or can she erase her past mistake and embrace a new future with Roan?

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