A new Saturday post where you can share with us what you are currently (or just finished) reading and I will share my brief thoughts on books that I read during the previous week.
January 28th - Feb 4th:
Working It by Christina D'Abo
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Rating = 3 1/2 Stars
Releases: Sat (through pub) and Mon everywhere
- Nolan was in an accident; has PTSD/anxiety/panic attacks from it, plus scars and lingering pain
- He's trying to move on with his life and his new normal
- Zack has issues with anger and everyone hates him, thinks he's a total ass
- No one wants to work with him
- While Nolan is there for an interview for another position, he runs into Zack; Zack seems something in him and hires Nolan as his executive assistant
- They work well together and balance each other (and their problems) out
- Very slow burn but once it starts, the few scenes are pretty hot
- Will definitely read the rest of the series, curious about Zack's friends
- Nothing wrong with the book but it wasn't holding my attention completely, I was able to put it down
- Find more quotes on my Twitter
Favorite quote:
"It's not horrid. Our bodies tell a story of who we are and what we've done." He continued to kiss up to the band of Nolan's briefs. "You've been through so much. That's what I see."
The One Real Thing by Samantha Young
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| Kindle | NOOK | Kobo Audio Goodreads |
Narrators = Tad Branson and Angelica Lee
Narration rating = 3.5 - 4 Stars
Rating = 4 Stars
Notes: Dual 1st POV
- Doctor heroine (she worked in a women's prison)
- Finds some old letters there and wants to give them to the recipient, which takes her to the beach town
- Ultimately she decides to stay because her life in the city wasn't happy or fulfilling
- ^ NOT just because of hero
- Hero is a bar owner (but is also good with his hands as a mechanic and handyman type)
- Divorced; the ex is a pain through the book, unfortunately
- Slow burn but the sex was fantastic when it comes (heh)
- Like whoa
- Loved the other characters and definitely want their books
- Enjoyed the townspeople, too, and the sense of community
- Angst from heroine refusing to share her past and pain with anyone, especially hero
- Triggers: Mention of suicide and sexual assault on a child
- Narration: I thought both narrators were pretty good
- For the most part I didn't mind their narration, but a few times I was a bit bored by it/it pulled me out of the story
- More so in the earlier parts of the book; it got better later on
- Overall, I liked the narration but it wasn't flawless because of those first few chapters
- Will still listen to them again
Favorite quote:
"Who is your favorite author?"
"That's like asking which I prefer: oxygen or food."
Good Boy by Sarina Bowen + Elle Kennedy
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| Kindle | NOOK | Kobo Goodreads |
Rating = 4 Stars
Notes: Dual 1st POV
- Hockey player + nurse student
- Was a bit disappointed; I was excited about their story after finishing US but it didn't *quite* live up
- Felt way too NA/immature, on both of their parts, even though these two are a few years older than Jamie and Wes (Him/Us)
- Blake's smartass comments and jokes didn't make me laugh as much as they did in Him/Us
- Almost felt like a completely different character voice here
- Chemistry was definitely there 🔥
- Overall, still really liked their story -- just felt the voice was off
- Still looking forward to rest of the series
- I do love the characters
- Enjoy the writing style from these two
Find all the quotes I shared on my Twitter.
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Currently Reading:
So what are YOU currently reading?
Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!
Currently Reading:
So what are YOU currently reading?
Enjoy!
Until Next Time,
*TBQ's Book Palace is a member of both the Amazon and Barnes and Nobles affiliates program. By using the links provided to buy products from either website, I receive a very small percentage of the order. To read my full disclosure on the matter, please see this post!
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