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Review: Lucky by Carina Adams

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

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The Cover: I love this cover! The color, the font and the model are work really well together. The cover model is exactly what I imagine when I think of Lucky and I really, really love it. Definitely one of my favorite sports romance covers.

Basics: Lucky is 340 pages long and was released on February 28th 2017. It is also available on Kindle Unlimited! Genre wise Lucky belongs to sports romance, age gap romance, forbidden romance and contemporary romance.

Description: Everyone loves Lucky # 7. He’s the whole package – smart, athletic, and sexy as sin. A filthy talking bad boy, he can have any woman he wants. Except me.

A chance encounter. One unforgettable night. That’s all we could ever have. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves. Fate has other plans. If anyone found out, I would lose my job. He could lose his scholarship.

Some things are worth the risk. Sometimes, you have to cross your fingers, Roll the dice, and hope lady luck is on your side.

Overall thoughts: It’s funny how easily I can fall in love with a book, but for Lucky it took me about five seconds to fall deep and hard. Carina Adams writing is gorgeous and her characters are laugh out loud funny but have a depth to them that anyone can easily relate to. I loved Lucky‘s plot; personally age doesn’t matter to me (as long as it’s not against the law of course!) and it was refreshing to read about a couple that has some significant differences from one another, but still feel in love. Fiercely I might add. I also enjoyed the side characters, such as Sunshine’s friend Max and especially Josh and Loretta. I wouldn’t might reading about those two either to be honest! I can’t wait till Lucky comes out in book form because I will be immediately buying it and putting it on my bookshelves with much love and pride. Lucky will easily be one of my favorite reads of 2017, hands down. (Original review!)

I do not like football, at all. But I read the blurb for Lucky in 2017 and wanted to give it a try and I am SO glad I did Lucky was one of my favorite books of 2017! Carina Adams is severely talented and is one of those romance authors that you NEED to read! Lucien, AKA Lucky is seriously one of the best book boyfriends I have EVER read about and it’s been a year and I am still obsessed with him! Lucky is a great sports romance to read about especially if you like football romances and a great age gap/forbidden romance as well!

Couple Chemistry Rating: 5/5 Shells

Favorite Quotes: “Your name is Lucky?”
“It is.”
“I knew it was your lucky night!” -Sunshine, Lucky & Blossom.

“I wasn’t sure I would ever get my fill of her. One-night stand my ass.” -Lucky

“I was a complete and utter asshat.” -Lucky

“I know why she and I didn’t work out. Fate was having me wait for you.” -Lucky

“You can fight how you feel, but you can’t fight destiny. The sooner you realize that, the better off we’ll both be.” -Lucky

“I knew my name wasn’t just a coincidence. It wasn’t the ramblings of some drunk dick. It had been the universe telling me everything was going to turn out ok. I was, after all, truly Lucky.” -Lucky

My Rating: 5/5 Shells

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About the Author: Carina Adams has been writing and creating characters for as long as she can remember, allowing her to fall in love with the next man of her dreams with every new story.

Thankfully, fate stepped in and granted her the ultimate wish – a life full of men. Carina lives in a picturesque New England town with her husband, the man who ruined the thought of all others, and two amazing sons who always keep her on her toes.

Carina received her MBA in May, but would much rather play with her imaginary friends (the voices in her head) than work her 8 to 5. When she isn’t trying to juggle being a working mom with karate and football practices, surprising her children with her sci-fi movie knowledge, or writing, you can find her with her nose pressed against her kindle, laughing with friends, or living life vicariously as her Derby Girl persona, Writers Block.

Carina is the author the of Bastards MC series and best selling Forever Red. She is currently writing Out of The Blue, the follow up to Forever Red. She loves to hear feedback from her readers, no matter what type. You can email her at: carinaadamswrites@gmail.com

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How To Relax with Reading!

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 amorettesreviews3 Comments

Hello friends! Happy Weekend and Happy Saturday! So I wanted to write a blog post talking about how several things: the main focus on reading routines and how to relax before or while you’re reading but I also wanted to discuss the importance of self care and taking a break. I’m very open about this and I’ve discussed it before on my blog but I have suffered from anxiety and depression my entire life and five years ago I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) I lost my Dad at twenty years old in August 2017 and I have struggled with balancing my mental heath issues ever since. Most days I am fine and then there are others that completely just knock the life out of me. I don’t want to move, I don’t want to do anything and it’s just a horrible, horrible thing to deal with on a daily basis…mental illness.

Although I have to live with these struggles every day, I know the good days outweigh the bad and like I have for all my life, I will continue to fight against the bad days. One of the things I do when I’m having a bad day is read! So I got to thinking and came up with this blog post! I thought it would be fun to ask other readers what their reading routines and rituals were and what they did to relax before they sat down to read. In this blog post I’m going to share my relaxing reading routine along with other readers! After you read this post I hope you take some of these suggestions and tips to heart and take some time out to relax and exercise some self care for yourself! Enjoy! Xo!

My ideal reading routine would be somewhere quiet, either on my bed or a big comfy chair but DEFINITELY somewhere quiet. I wish I could be one of those people who could read anywhere especially with noise, but I am not. Before I settle in I usually pick several of my favorite essential oils and pop them in the diffuser! I use Young Living Essential oils and my favorites are peace and calming, joy and orange! Those scents calm me and just make me feel immediately relaxed. Once I am settled I love cuddling up with blankets and I LOVE blankets especially big, fuzzy ones! And cozy socks are a must too! Usually I have a small stack of books next to me (even if I’m reading from my kindle) and I have some sort of stone nearby. My go to feel good stones are Opal and Himalayan salt. Then I start reading!

That’s my reading routine and I want to hear yours! Your habits, tips or suggestions! Please comment and tell me your thoughts! Below are other reading routines and rituals from fellow readers and bloggers, each username is tagged so you could follow them on twitter! Enjoy!

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Get comfy on the sofa or bed (usually the bed), turn off the tv, play some instrumental music (for a few minutes only! I like the background noise), then I’m ready to not get up EVER lol – @sniffin_hoardin

I read at bedtime, so I take a bath (always with lavender body wash to relax), put on comfy pajamas, and crawl into my cozy bed. Then I’m ready to read all night. @forthereading

I like the quiet, turn off the tv, grab a cup of coffee and cover up with a blanket @Bookandablanket

Definitely a blanket, drink and snack also my baby monitor! @BooksforCompany

Blankets blankets blankets! @Cat_book_tea

Definitely a blanket.. settle down in my recliner and put my feet up.. and probably will have some old favorite tv show on because I don’t like Silence..@sahitya0506

Run a bath – a nice hot one and soak for a couple of hours while reading 🙂 @DeLuiswrites

I make sure I have everything I need to sit for a while: a nice blanket, a comfy pillow, something to drink nearby. 🙂 @lit_reads

Cushions and a nice cuppa does it for me x –@val_siliya

Beverage: hot or cold depending on weather/time/mood Pillows &/or blankets = snuggly pup Front door locked. I’m not home, as far as you know. Electronics on DND Pee. (me & the snuggly pup) Not getting up in 5 minutes, thanks. @bykimberlylynne

Cushions, tea/coffee, snack, phone within reach (so I don’t have to get up) – or better still, switched off. This scenario is perfected when the cat turns up to sit on me, which she invariably does thirty seconds before I have to move. @writeleighso

A nice tasty drink and a comfy seat. –@BookwormBoo33

I can read anywhere, no matter the noise, location tv on or kids running around. Writing is a totally different animal since people and noise are a major inconvenience. –@Blue_librarian

Take off my shoes, grab a blanket and a snack, and shut the bedroom door so the cat can’t come in and sit on my book. –@LillianBlaire

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Book Blogger Hop: Do you like to finish one book before starting the next or do you read several at once?

September 28, 2018September 27, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

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The Book Blogger Hop was originally created by Jennifer from Crazy-For-Books in March 2010 and ended on December 31, 2012. With Jennifer’s permission, I relaunched the meme on February 15, 2013. Each week the hop will start on a Friday and end on Thursday. There will be a weekly prompt featuring a book related question. The hop’s purpose is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog. All credits & info go to this page <—

21st – 27th – Do you like to finish one book before starting the next or do you read several at once? (submitted by Cathy @ What Cathy Read Next)

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This was a question that ended yesterday but I’m not interested in answering the 9/28-10/4 question so I’m doing a bit of back pedaling 🙂

I am a bit strange when it comes to reading orders of books. I am not a patient woman, especially when it comes to waiting for books. So in regards to the question, I like to wait for a book series to finish and then I will read all the books in a row. I am definitely the kind of reader that will binge a series all at once if I really like it. For example, I started reading the A Court of Thorns & Roses series July 2017. I picked up the first one and read it without realizing the trilogy just finished. Usually I NEVER do that and instead look up book series to see if it’s completed or not and that will sway my decision when it comes to reading a book because again, I DO NOT like to wait.

Are you the kind of reader that likes to finish a book and take a break or do you finish a book then continue to next book in the series? Let me know!

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Review: Rush by Brooke Paige

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

The Cover: I love the cover for Rush! Covers that feature the couple from the book make me very happy because personally I think they are kinda rare and this cover is gorgeous. It fits Vance and Lauren perfectly and embodies Rush perfectly.

Basics: Rush was released on September 25th 2018 and is 286 pages long. Genre wise Rush belongs to contemporary romance, mafia/crime and suspense.

Description: Bait. That’s all she is. Nothing more. Nothing else.And that’s why she’s wanted, and in danger.

Lauren Owens is so much more. She’s everything. Falling for her was never my intention. But, I couldn’t resist, her charm, her vulnerability, her spirit and drive, and her unimaginable innocence.

And that’s exactly why my father wants her, for his own gain. Now, it’s up to me to take him down, stop him once and for all, protecting her every step of the way. Saving her would mean only one thing: I won’t get to love her.
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Overall thoughts: What a crazy whirlwind Rush was! Oh my goodness! I was completely floored by this book and Brooke Paige blew me away! I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I first started reading Rush because I’m not that big of a fan of mafia/crime type romances but I couldn’t put it down! From start to finish! My only issue with Rush was the fact that it ended on a cliff hanger!!

Vance is out to avenge his mother and unfortunately for him, that means working with his father, the reason he needs to avenge his mother in the first place. Lauren is just trying to figure out how to get her life together and when you need to figure out your life, going to the beach is one of the best solutions. But Vance and Lauren meet at the right time but the wrong place; Vance is trying to take his Father down and keep Lauren out of it. But when his Father takes a sudden interest in Lauren, things come crashing down and Vance is left scrambling to figure out a plan to save her. Literally.

This was my first Brooke Paige book and I definitely hooked on The Riptide series and Brooke Paige. I can’t wait for the next book!

Couple Chemistry Rating: 5/5 Shells

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My Rating: 5/5 Shells

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Review & Blog Tour: Strong by Kylie Scott

September 26, 2018September 25, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

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The Cover: I love Strong‘s cover! I love the colors, the bodyguard and the guitar. I also like the snowflake like designs in the background because they remind me of Martha and how icy she is. I definitely want to add Strong to my bookshelf because the cover is gorgeous.

Basics: Strong was released on September 24th 2018, is 120 pages long and was published by Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated. Genre wise Strong belongs to standalone, and contemporary romance

Description: From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series…

When the girl of your dreams is kind of a nightmare. As head of security to Stage Dive, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Sam Knowles has plenty of experience dealing with trouble. But spoilt brat Martha Nicholson just might be the worst thing he’s ever encountered. The beautiful troublemaker claims to have reformed, but Sam knows better than to think with what’s in his pants. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy to make his heart fall into line.

Martha’s had her sights on the seriously built bodyguard for years. Quiet and conservative, he’s not even remotely her type. So why the hell can’t she get him out of her mind? There’s more to her than the Louboutin wearing party-girl of previous years, however. Maybe it’s time to let him in on that fact and deal with this thing between them.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Overall thoughts: I love the Stage Dive series and I am huge fan of Kylie Scott. She’s a great writer and the Stage Dive series is a complete blast. I have always been interested in Sam (the band’s body guard) and Martha (the cold sister of Ben and ex of David) and their relationship! So when I found out that Kylie was teaming up 1001 Dark Nights to write a novella for Martha and Sam I was completely ecstatic and she DID NOT disappoint!

I loved Strong! The dynamic between Martha and Sam is adorable and they just make me smile honestly. I was smiling the entire time I read Strong and although I am super thankful they got book, I am bummed it was just a novella because it was so short! Martha left her past and messy, awkward and not so good relationship with Stage Dive behind and went to New York to start over. Meanwhile Sam continued his job protecting and guarding Stage Dive waiting. Years later the band mates of Stage Dive are happily when Martha suddenly shows up…with a bruise on her face.

Suddenly everything changes and Sam isn’t going to wait for her anymore. He’s waited and wanted Martha for years and he’s done with all of that. Martha isn’t so sure what she wants to do: stay or leave. But the one thing she is sure of (but doesn’t quite accept) is her attraction to Sam. Good things come to those who wait! Throughout the series Martha has been looked at the mean, cold-hearted, selfish home-wrecking sister of Ben and honestly? I’m really glad Kylie gave her a chance to tell her story and show how strong her and Sam love is. They are an electric toe curling, laugh out funny couple that I’m so glad and thankful we all finally have the chance to read about. Strong is a wonderful addition to the Stage Dive series and my only complaint was it wasn’t long enough!

Couple Chemistry Rating: 5/5 Shells

Favorite Quotes: “It wasn’t that I valued the handbag more than my life, you know. It’s just that it was mine. You have to protect what’s yours in this world, or people will walk all over you.” -Martha

My Rating: 5/5 Shells

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About the Author: Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013 & 2014, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet. You can learn more about Kylie from http://www.kylie-scott.com/

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Release Blitz & Review: The Evolution Of Man by Skye Warren

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

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The Cover: I think the cover for The Evolution of Man is elegant and is spot on for what the book is. However since the cover for Survival of the Richest focused on Harper it would’ve been nice if the second cover for the duet focused on the men. It does in a way but not the way I imagined it to be? It’s still pretty though!

Basics: The Evolution of Man was released on September 24th 2018 and is 260 pages long. Genre wise The Evolution of Man belongs to contemporary romance, new adult and love triangle.

Description: I never wanted to fall for man. And definitely not two men.

They tear me apart until I don’t know how I’ll ever be whole again. Until I’m not sure I want to be. How can I choose between two halves of myself?
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Overall thoughts: I want to start off by saying I love and adore Skye Warren. I think she is one of the best and move creative romance writers out there; however that being said…I did not like The Evolution of Man and I am so bummed out about it! The first part of the book I was really into and couldn’t put down, but then something just happened and things changed.

I just didn’t like how the story went honestly! I thought it was rushed and a bit messy in places. The characters were great, their chemistry was on point but just the way the story was going….I was honestly sitting here reading it and I just felt so confused! I really don’t know how to explain it! Maybe it was because Survival of the Richest was 354 pages long and The Evolution of Man was only 260 pages long? I don’t know but I finished the book and just felt SO disappointed and confused! Plus the ending was rushed and really didn’t explain everything. I know that there will be a bonus epilogue Skye said she plans on releasing so maybe that will clear things up?

I didn’t like The Evolution of Man, it had great qualities but overall it was just disappointing to me. THAT BEING SAID, I love Skye Warren and will continue to read and review her books. I also think you should still grab The Trust Fund duet because just because I didn’t like it, doesn’t me that you won’t! And I loved Survival of the Richest! I just didn’t like the second one in this duet, but again I still think you should read it!

Couple Chemistry Rating: 5/5 Shells

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My Rating: 3/5 Shells
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About the Author: Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.

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Release Blitz: Best Served Cold by Emma Hart

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

Revenge is a dish best served cold. Which is a real problem when the attraction runs red-hot. Best Served Cold, an all-new standalone romantic comedy from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Emma Hart is LIVE!

Blurb: Trust me. I know. The only reason I decided to renovate my family’s ice-cream store was to serve up a sundae full of revenge for my a-hole ex who opened an ice-cream store right next to mine.

It was supposed to be simple. Renovate. Reopen. Put his peachy butt out of business. Until he decided to get under my skin—and broke my toe.

Now, I’m stuck with Chase in my store every day, helping me renovate. But he’s also in my head, and I’m spending a little too much time up against his abs.

Not that it’s the worst place to be. But it doesn’t change anything. I still hate him, and I’m still going to get my revenge. Right?
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About the Author: Emma Hart is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty novels and has been translated into several different languages.

She is a mother, wife, lover of wine, Pink Goddess, and valiant rescuer of wild baby hedgehogs. Emma prides herself on her realistic, snarky smut, with comebacks that would make a PMS-ing teenage girl proud. Yes, really. She’s that sarcastic.

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Release Blitz & Excerpt: Strong by Kylie Scott

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series…
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Blurb: When the girl of your dreams is kind of a nightmare.

As head of security to Stage Dive, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Sam Knowles has plenty of experience dealing with trouble. But spoilt brat Martha Nicholson just might be the worst thing he’s ever encountered. The beautiful troublemaker claims to have reformed, but Sam knows better than to think with what’s in his pants. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy to make his heart fall into line.

Martha’s had her sights on the seriously built bodyguard for years. Quiet and conservative, he’s not even remotely her type. So why the hell can’t she get him out of her mind? There’s more to her than the Louboutin wearing party-girl of previous years, however. Maybe it’s time to let him in on that fact and deal with this thing between them.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you’ll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

Excerpt: “I don’t believe this,” I bitched. “My Valentino boots are actually sticking to the floor. That’s how gross this place is.”

Lizzy just smiled. “Told you to dress casual.”

“I am.”

The smile widened.

“Jeans and a tee is casual.”

“A tee? It’s velvet, Martha.” She held a bottle of beer up to her lips, taking a sip. “I said we were going to a dive bar. You have only yourself to blame for the fashion faux pas.”

“But velvet is in!”

“Would you two quit talking? I’m trying to listen,” said my brother, Ben. The big hairy idiot was slouched back in his chair, bopping his head in time to the music.

Lizzy shuffled closer all conspiratorial-like. “I know why you’re all dressed up.”

I said nothing. There was nothing to be said.

Next her gaze went to the man standing at the end of the bar across from us. No, no, I would not turn my head. I would not fall prey to her bullshit. After all, I’d managed to successfully avoid him for the forty-eight or so hours since my not so triumphant surprise return to the West Coast. Even with us both being in the same house. A very big sprawling house, but still.

On the other hand, it should probably be mentioned that he looked awfully good tonight in jeans and a white T-shirt with a leather jacket. Samuel Rhodes, otherwise known as Sam. Not a pretty man with his harsh features and bull-like neck, but something about him appealed to me. As always, his head was shaved and his body was built and my idiot fingers itched to explore.

Okay. So I guess at some point I must have turned my head. And shit, he caught me looking.

The corner of his lips rose just a little, just enough to mess with me, before he returned to doing his job by casually surveying the packed room. My heart did not speed up due to anything done by him. Clearly, I hadn’t totally caught my breath from when we’d walked in half an hour ago or something. That was all. Interesting to note, he did none of the checking me out typical of a heterosexual male who might have been into me. In fact, he didn’t really give me any signals at all. Ever.

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Release Blitz & Review: A Nordic King by Karina Halle

September 21, 2018 amorettesreviewsLeave a comment

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The Cover: I love this cover. The male model is EXACTLY how I picture Aksel to look like and the model’s eyes definitely giving you a king/royal vibe. I want this book on my bookshelf ASAP.

Basics: A Nordic King was released on September 21st 2018, is 376 pages long and is part of the Kindle Unlimited program. Genre wise A Nordic King belongs to romance, contemporary romance, new adult and royal romance.

Description: When I first applied for the job I thought it would be like all the others: working as a nanny for an aristocratic family.

Then I got the job and found out how wrong I was. Now I’m the new nanny for two adorable little girls who happen to be princesses. Their father is the widowed King of Denmark. And my new home? The royal palace in Copenhagen.

Adjusting to my new life isn’t easy but the hardest part hasn’t been the girls who still grieve over the loss of their mother.

It’s their father. Cold, mysterious and moody, with an icy stare that seems to penetrate your soul, King Aksel may have hired me to take care of his daughters but he wants as little to do with me as possible.

Yet the longer I share these palace walls with this man, the more that I’m drawn to him. His chiseled face and sexual swagger are only part of the package. It’s in the long, intense glances at the dinner table, the way we’ll brush up against each other in the halls, the rare glimpses of the man deep inside, like the sun passing through clouds.

But no matter how I feel about him, we can never be together. You think it’s bad enough being in love with your boss? Try falling in love with a king.
A Nordic King.jpg Overall thoughts: Karina Halle is an amazing writer and storyteller and A Nordic King is some of her best work yet. From the moment I read the first page I was memorized with the way she talked about love and I was hooked and couldn’t put the book down. There were moments in the beginning where I wasn’t sure if I was going to continue liking the direction A Nordic King was going, but I am seriously head over heels for this book!

After King Aksel suffers a horrible tragedy, he is trying to figure out how to live his life, father his two young daughters, run his country and deal with the death of his Queen. Enter Aurora, the bright, sassy, fun loving nanny; the goddess (the nickname the two young princesses give her) just wants to do the best she can, help the young princesses be happy again and overall just be successful.

She wasn’t expecting to feel attracted to the grumpy King and Aksel certainly didn’t want to fall for the nanny of his children but that’s exactly what happens. The chemistry that builds between Aurora and Aksel is both frustrating and wonderful. Dislike turns into like, like turns into respect, respect turns into attraction and attraction turns into love. But a nanny and a King of a country falling for one another and trying to make it into a relationship? Of course there are roadblocks in the way.

A Nordic King was a wonderful contemporary, royal romance read and it will definitely be on my list for the top reads of 2018. I loved this book, the story, the characters, the love that is so well written throughout it all…definitely highly recommended read!

Couple Chemistry Rating: 5/5 Shells

Favorite Quotes: “There is no one way to fall in love. It may scar you, make its mark, but that fall, that impact, is different for everyone.” -Aksel

“Bloody hell. I think I’m in love with my boss. A king.” -Aurora

“You love me. You love me. I am home.” -Aksel

My Rating: 5/5 Shells

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About the Author: Karina Halle is a former travel writer and music journalist and The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author of The Pact, Love, in English, The Artists Trilogy, Dirty Angels and over 20 other wild and romantic reads. She lives on an island off the coast of British Columbia with her husband and her rescue pup, where she drinks a lot of wine, hikes a lot of trails and devours a lot of books.

Halle is represented by the Root Literary and is both self-published and published by Simon & Schuster and Hachette in North America and in the UK.

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Book Blogger Hop: What Author Do You Not Read & Why?

September 20, 2018September 19, 2018 amorettesreviews2 Comments

My Post (58).jpg The Book Blogger Hop was originally created by Jennifer from Crazy-For-Books in March 2010 and ended on December 31, 2012. With Jennifer’s permission, I relaunched the meme on February 15, 2013. Each week the hop will start on a Friday and end on Thursday. There will be a weekly prompt featuring a book related question. The hop’s purpose is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog. All credits & info go to this page <—

September 14th-20th – What author do you not read and why? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Reviews)
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What an interesting question! Honestly I’m not that picky when it comes to reading or book genres. My favorites and main focus of Amorette’s Reviews is definitely Romance, Young Adult and Fantasy/Fiction but again I’m not picky. HOWEVER there is one book genre that I flat out refuse to read and that is horror. Don’t get me wrong, Stephen King is an amazing author and person, but I just can’t read his stuff.

I don’t understand why people like feeling scared and for me reading is such a getaway where I like to escape and relax; so feeling scared and reading about scary things is the complete opposite for me. So I can’t read Stephen King because one I don’t like horror and two being scared makes me anxious so I definitely want to avoid any book or author that focuses on that.

What are some books/authors you can’t read and why? I would love to hear your answers! XO

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