Tag: Contemporary

Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fielding

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Title: Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fieldingbridget.jpg

Genre: Contemporary Humour, Romance

Synopsis

Meet Bridget Jones—a 30-something Singleton who is certain she would have all the answers if she could:

a. lose 7 pounds
b. stop smoking
c. develop Inner Poise

“123 lbs. (how is it possible to put on 4 pounds in the middle of the night? Could flesh have somehow solidified becoming denser and heavier? Repulsive, horrifying notion), alcohol units 4 (excellent), cigarettes 21 (poor but will give up totally tomorrow), number of correct lottery numbers 2 (better, but nevertheless useless)…”

Bridget Jones’ Diary is the devastatingly self-aware, laugh-out-loud daily chronicle of Bridget’s permanent, doomed quest for self-improvement — a year in which she resolves to: reduce the circumference of each thigh by 1.5 inches, visit the gym three times a week not just to buy a sandwich, form a functional relationship with a responsible adult, and learn to program the VCR.

Over the course of the year, Bridget loses a total of 72 pounds but gains a total of 74. She remains, however, optimistic. Through it all, Bridget will have you helpless with laughter, and — like millions of readers the world round — you’ll find yourself shouting, “Bridget Jones is me!”

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The Strongest Steel by Scarlett Cole Review

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Title: The Strongest Steel by Scarlett Colethe strongest steel.png

Genre: New Adult Romance

Publisher: St. Martins Press

**E-ARC received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

Synopsis

2016 RITA Finalist for Best First Book and Best Romantic Suspense!

Harper Connelly never expected to find herself outside of a tattoo parlor at one in the morning, summoning the nerve to take back her past. She’s determined to forget her old life and is looking for an artist who can tattoo over the scars on her back.

Trent Andrews, local legend and owner of the Second Circle tattoo studio, has his own reasons for specializing in inking over scars. And in spite of her mysterious past and the difficult road ahead, he quickly realizes that Harper is funny, smart, and-under her ridiculously oversized clothing and SPF 100 sunscreen-totally hot. He’s happy to take on the challenge of designing a meaningful and deadly full-back tattoo for her.

But when cryptic messages start appearing on Harper’s phone, strange deliveries arrive at her door, and Second Circle is vandalized, Harper is convinced that her ex-boyfriend has tracked her down, and worse, that he knows about Trent. Running was the only thing that saved her last time, but now that she’s started to put down roots in Miami, she’ll have to decide if she can finally fight back instead.

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Happy Book Birthday D.R GRAHAM!

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Happy July 1st everybody, today is an exciting day because it is D.R Graham’s book publication day for Put It Out There!

As you know, I really enjoyed this book and deemed it the ‘next best summer read’. If you missed out on my review click here to check that out. 

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Synopsis

The first book in the Britannia Beach series, perfect for fans of Katie McGarry.

‘Did you miss me?’

Returning home to Britannia Beach a year after her life was shattered is bittersweet for Derian Lafleur. Although some things settle back into place, others don’t click like they used to…especially her friendship with Trevor Maverty.

Derian suddenly wishes the boy next door would see her as more than just a kid sister type. She tries to be everything she thinks he’s looking for— bolder, more experienced – but is that who she wants to be?

With the fate of her family’s historic inn on the line and Trevor making life more complicated by the day, Derian struggles to manage her unexpected feelings, and deal with a past she’s not quite ready to leave behind.

Congratulations D.R Graham on the release of your fabulous book, you truly had me hooked and emotional connected with the characters. Your book is more than just a contemporary romance with it’s incorporation of premonitions and your writing style is perfect for fans of both Young Adult and New Adult contemporaries.

I can’t wait to see where this story goes.

 To purchase a copy for yourself check out the following links:

Amazon UK – Only 99p!    |   Amazon US   |   Harper Collins | www.drgrahambooks.com

 

Idol by Kristen Callihan

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Title: Idol by Kristen Callihan Kristen Idol.jpg

Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Summary:

Libby
I found Killian drunk and sprawled out on my lawn like some lost prince. With the face of a god and the arrogance to match, the pest won’t leave. Sexy, charming, and just a little bit dirty, he’s slowly wearing me down, making me crave more.
He could be mine if I dare to claim him. Problem is, the world thinks he’s theirs. How do you keep an idol when everyone is intent on taking him away?

Killian
As lead singer for the biggest rock band in the world, I lived a life of dreams. It all fell apart with one fateful decision. Now everything is in shambles.
Until Liberty. She’s grouchy, a recluse—and kind of cute. Scratch that. When I get my hands on her, she is scorching hot and more addictive than all the fans who’ve screamed my name.
The world is clamoring for me to get back on stage, but I’m not willing to leave her. I’ve got to find a way to coax the hermit from her shell and keep her with me. Because, with Libby, everything has changed. Everything. Continue reading “Idol by Kristen Callihan” →