Geri Reads – Stories with Happily Ever After

Review: The Risk by Elle Kennedy

» 8 February, 2019 » 4.5 Stars, ARC Reviews, Authors, Reviews » 0 comments

Content & Trigger warning: [miscarriage, drug use (hide spoiler)] The Risk proves that no matter how many times a trope has been done to death, at the hands of a skilled writer, it will still feel fresh and new every single time. This book is Elle Kennedy in her element. The Risk is Brenna and Jake’s book. It’s part forbidden love and part fake dating trope. Jake Connelly is the captain of the rival hockey team while Brenna is the coach’s daughter of Briar U hockey. The moment these two met in The Chase, there’s no doubt in our minds that they’ll get together. The only question is when & how? Well, Elle Kennedy gave us the when & how in this book and I really enjoyed the heck out of it. Jake and Brenna’s chemistry is sizzling hot. These two set the pages on fire. And what I liked […]

Review: Boys of Brayshaw High by Meagan Brandy

» 4 February, 2019 » 1-star reviews, Authors, Reviews » 0 comments

So this book had been all over Facebook these past few days with gushing reviews all over. And I just couldn’t ignore it after I’ve seen it being compared to the Royals series by Erin Watt, which I loved and Fallen Crest series by Tijan. And those comparisons are warranted. Unfortunately, while PP and FC were executed well (in my opinion), this book wasn’t. I had huge issues with it. So where do I even start? First off, this book made me laugh. Not in a good way though. Like there are parts in this book where it’s supposed to be serious and I’m supposed to care about whatever drama our protagonist is going but through but instead, I get the giggles. Why? Because it’s so RIDICULOUS! I think the problem was this book took itself way too seriously. Nothing is more ridiculous or funnier than a book that takes […]

Review: Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik

» 30 January, 2019 » 3.5 stars, Authors, Reviews » 0 comments

So this was a bit of a mixed bag for me. There are plenty of things to like in this book but there are some things that I just wasn’t feeling at all. Despite my mixed feelings, I’m excited for the second book and see what else can this author do. The book starts off with Ada getting captured by mercenaries after being on a run for several years to avoid a political marriage to her family’s rival arranged by her father. She was locked in cell with Marcus Loch, the galaxy’s most notorious criminal. Ada had no plans of returning to her father and she knows just who to talk into helping her escape. There are a lot of aspects that I really like in this book, Ada Von Hasenberg being number one on that list. She might be a pawn in her father’s political plans but damn if […]

The Perfect Bookend to an Awesome Series! A Review of Three Little Words by Jenny Holiday

» 16 January, 2019 » 4 stars, Reviews » 0 comments

Jenny Holiday delivered another delightfully swoony romance in the final installment of her Bridesmaids Behaving Badly series. I adored all the previous couples in this series but Gia and Bennett might be my favorite. 😍 I’m not a huge fan of models, actors or entertainment persons in books so I was wary because Gia is a model. But Ms. Holiday proved me wrong because I ended up loving Gia. She’s complicated, pricky, high maintenance & in Gia’s own words, unlikable. But I adored her. . Bennett as a sweet, charming Southern gentleman, always atoning for his past mistakes was the hero we all deserve. At first glance, they couldn’t be more opposite. But as the book progresses, we get to see them in their element and realize that they actually fit. . This book was a delight from start to finish. The romance was top notch & steamy. I highly […]

Review: Not the Duke’s Darling by Elizabeth Hoyt

» 20 December, 2018 » 4 stars, Authors, Reviews » 0 comments

Not the Duke’s Darling is the first book in Elizabeth Hoyt’s new Greycourt series. THE GREYCOURT SERIES is a historical romance series about two families that are torn apart by a scandal that forever changes the course of their lives and legacies. Not the Duke’s Darling follows Freya de Moray and her quest for revenge against the man she thought ruined her family, the Duke of Harlowe. Disguised as a companion for an aristocratic family, Freya works as a spy for an organization called the Wise Women. Freya is complicated with a giant chip on her shoulder. She’s also prickly and stubborn to a fault, which made her hard to like at first. But her motivation was understandable and easy to follow. You know exactly why she is the way she is. But her plan was no match for the attraction she felt for the Duke of Harlowe himself. Some readers […]

My Least Favorite Sarah MacLean Book (and I feel bad for saying it!)

» 11 December, 2018 » 2.5-star reviews, Authors, Reviews » 0 comments

I feel like a traitor for rating a Sarah MacLean less than 3 stars and yet, here we are. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke’s Heart has a great premise and a trope that I’ve always loved, but the characters annoyed me way too much to appreciate their story. I liked the opposites attract thing Julianna and Simon had going. And I probably would’ve enjoyed it more if I didn’t dislike the two main characters so much. The push-and-pull, hot-and-cold nature of their relationship grated. It was cute at first. A chance meeting with the daring and carefree Julianna upended Simon’s orderly world. The attraction was instant and mutual. And then he realized she was the illegitimate daughter of a disgraced Countess, and suddenly, she’s off limits and not good enough for the Duke. Julianna for her part fell for the Duke of Disdain, despite warnings from her […]

Review: A Duke Changes Everything by Christy Carlyle

» 26 November, 2018 » 4 stars, ARC Reviews, Authors, Reviews » 0 comments

“You clearly haven’t read many fairy tales, Your Grace. There’s plenty of tragedy, and sometimes the creature is actually an enchanted prince.” This book was a delight! The moment I read the synopsis for this book, I just could not resist. Nick is the kind of grumpy, broody hero I adore in my historical romance. He has a terrible and tragic childhood. So when his past came knocking, it made sense that he wanted nothing to do with it. Mina is the one who challenges that notion. She’s tied to something from Nick’s past that he wants nothing to do with. But the thing that hurts him is the very thing that’s keeping Mina afloat, which leads her to fight for it. It’s great conflict without devolving into an angst fest, and I felt that Christy Carlyle did a great job in resolving it. The romance between Nick and Mina […]

Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews is a MUST-READ!

» 20 November, 2018 » Reviews » 0 comments

If you have been following me for a while, then you know about my obsession with Ilona Andrews, the husband-and-wife team that gave us Kate Daniels, The Edge series, and of course, Hidden Legacy. In this novella, Ilona Andrews gives a glimpse into the future of House Baylor. The last time we saw House Baylor, they have just successfully completed their trials. Diamond Fire, bridges the events of Wildfire to the new spin off series. And let me tell you that the new series is going to be fantastic. In this book, we finally get to be in Catalina’s head as she tries to recover a stolen crown belonging to Rogan’s mom. And I’m already in love with her! I’ve always loved her character in Hidden Legacy so being able to see the world in her point of view was a treat. One of the best things about the original […]

Review: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews

» 27 October, 2018 » 4.5 Stars, Authors, Reviews » 0 comments

Of course Ilona Andrews would cure my book slump. Clean Sweep is the first book of the Innkeeper Chronicles and I am hooked. I never fancied myself as a sci-fi reader until now. This was such a fun and interesting read. I would describe this book as a cross between Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Firefly! But what really sold this book for me were the characters. The best thing about the Andrews’ characters are their humanity. It doesn’t matter if they’re an alien from another galaxy or a criminal with a bounty on her head, all of them have something that draw readers to them. Plus, they’re just so much fun to read. So fun that you forget these characters are not all pleasant people and could main you without breaking a sweat. I can’t say enough about Ilona Andews and their work. I love them and […]

Unpopular Opinion Alert: A Review of Fight or Flight by Samantha Young!

» 18 October, 2018 » 2.5-star reviews, ARC Reviews, Reviews » 0 comments

I finished this book a while ago but I had sat on my rating and review for days because I am honestly conflicted. On the one hand, Fight or Flight was compulsively readable. It was well paced and well plotted with great dialogue, and the chemistry between Caleb and Ava was undeniable. That said, I thoroughly disliked the hero, Caleb Scott. I don’t care if he’s the hottest thing in the universe but his motivations did not wash. It was a measly excuse for his behavior, and considering he did not grovel did not endear him to me at all. Listen, I’m all for an asshole hero. But Caleb wasn’t just an asshole. He was cruel and mean most of the time. And the reason for his behavior was utterly ridiculous. I can get behind an asshole hero if I can understand his motivation. To be fair, we were given […]

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