Beach Read By Emily Henry

Rate:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

"If you think the story has a sad ending, it's because it's not over yet"

✨This book is such heart-warmingly beautiful book. I love everything about this book, the character, the rare plotline,our flawed characters. January and Gus are so great with each other. The have an amazing connection from the moment they met.

✨When January, a romance writer crosses paths with literary wunderkind Augustus, sparks are bound to fly.They have a rivalry from college time. So when they started to live next door to each other, they called a truce and swap their own genre.January is a deeply likeable and funny heroine. She is so wholesome and witty. I laugh out loud so many times with her humor.And Gus who is as deep and brooding as we might imagine. January and Gus are so perfect for each other. I don't think i ever liked a protagonist as much as like January. I absolutely loved how they communicate with each other through notes and their friday and satuday date nights, their bickering with any trivial matters.

But If you are expecting a lovely neighbour beach read to escape from the real world, this book is not for you. They have more issues than a magazine.

✨It's not your typical romance the one's that are over the top , it's so realistically beautiful .The best part of this novel for me was the bond January share with her parents and how sometimes we think everything is perfect and we know people around us ,that our life is so great until it's not and it's okay if it's not perfect because we are loved by imperfect people with all their perfection. It's really a beautiful and good read.

The Villain By LJ Shen

Rate:4.5/5🌟🌟🌟🌟💫

Sypnosis

Cruel. Coldblooded. Hades in a Brioni suit.
Cillian Fitzpatrick has been dubbed every wicked thing on planet earth.
To the media, he is The Villain.
To me, he is the man who (reluctantly) saved my life.
Now I need him to do me another, small solid.
Bail me out of the mess my husband got me into.
What’s a hundred grand to one of the wealthiest men in America, anyway?
Only Cillian doesn’t hand out free favors.
The price for the money, it turns out, is my freedom.
Now I’m the eldest Fitzpatrick brother’s little toy.
To play, to mold, to break.
Too bad Cillian forgot one, tiny detail.
Persephone wasn’t only the goddess of spring; she was also the queen of death.
He thinks I’ll buckle under the weight of his mind games.
He is about to find out the most lethal poison is also the sweetest

My Review:

“I used to think of you as a villain, but you're not my villain. You're your own villain.”

I'd been eagerly waiting for this book after I finished 'The Hunter' in July. It was so worth it. I always wanted it to be Persephone so badly and god just grant my wish.

Cillian And Persephone these two individual ran me through so many emotion. Their story glued me in from the very first page. Cillian is a dusky,cold, jaded, heady smoke of a man I could feel and see,also has a ruthless and alluring vibe that you can't turn back from.‌He is the CEO Of Royal Pipeline. Persephone Penrose is very Wholesome, idealistic, and angelic to the bone.She is who eveyone called an ideal girl, pure.But I doubt from the first encounter with Persy that she had her work cut out for him. Persy is about to crash your world down. Persephone is his unexpected perfect match, and their story got me hooked from the first lines.The pairing of this couple was nothing less than perfection! There’s so much heat between them . Their chemistry and connection were palpable and oozed from each page. I Just drawn to them, their characteristics and some of Cillians tactic to stay far away from Persy when he can't do that without losing his mind. He has that ability to make me want to punch him and also melt my heart.

"There’s a fine line between being a romantic and a moron. I think I’ve straddled it about four years too long.”

What I most liked about this book is the love and patience Persy shown to Cillian. When He clearly made himself not to feel anything. Cillian hard built walls within his heart just chipping away with Persy's every move. It was so great to see Cillian the villain feel something for once. And Personally I love Cillian so much, yeah He maybe Rude, dark, but he is also the man who saves Persy many times. The side character, Emmabelle, Aishling,Sam,Sailor and Hunter really make my day. I loved their interaction with each other. Persy and Cillian Is my New fav couple from @authorljshen book. I take great pleasure in their love and complex characters. The build up is excruciating yet sheer perfection. We get all kinds of variety and the kind of alpha talk that’ll make you swoon. This book is rollercoaster with Persy from infatuated with Cillian to the girl who Now stand up for herself and Cillian who, unknowingly, unwittingly fallen for her.I am so in love with them. I hope LJ make an extended epilogue for Persy and Cillian, can't wait for the next book.

Letters To The Lost By Brigid Kemmerer

Rate:4.1/5🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sypnosis

Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope.

Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past.When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back.

When Declean reads a haunting letter left beside a grave he can't resist writing back.

Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart.

My Review

"When everything goes to hell around you, the only way to go is forward."

This book intrigued me from the moment i read the blurb. What i feel about this book is hard to describe.Brigid Kemmerer’s Letters to the Lost is one of those books that will stay with you long after you’ve read it and for so many different reasons.

This novel deals with grief and haunting family secrets. It’s one I quickly fell in love with because of the deeply scarred but wonderfully developed characters and the beautiful narrative which is told From Two main perspective. It was emotionally devastating at times, but nothing can beat how wonderful the book and the plot was.

I love reading a story where I feel equally connected to both of the characters . In this case, Declan and Juliet's stories are both very well developed and I really hope for their happy ending. Juliet and Declean communication with letters reminds me of old times love stories. I feel that we see a lot of Declan through Juliet's eyes.Declan and Juliet are both going through very separate and difficult personal lives and it was great that they had each other to rely on. I really loved getting to know both of these characters and thought that Kemmerer did a great job humanizing them.

"One day isn’t your whole life, Murph.” He waits until I look at him. “A day is just a day."

It also shows how the pain of loss can leave you feeling at a loss, alone and separate from the ones you really need support from. Its a beautiful coming of age story that gave me so many feels. I adored it.
Above all that though, Letters to the Lost is also a story about love – not necessarily the romantic kind, although romance certainly plays a role. This is the first Brigid Kemmerer novel I’ve read. It won’t be my last.

Bad Romeo By Leisa Reyven

Rate:4.2 ⭐‌⭐⭐⭐

My Review

"I never realized how much it hurt to not be with you until I saw you again, and the pain went away" 

When I started reading this I Couldn't put this book down. I have to know what happened to our starcrossed lovers Ethan And Cassie. While This book had few things i didn’t like but i still enjoyed this book and the mindblowing chemistry between these two character's.First I found Ethan a major asshole but the character development he go through made me liked him eventually.

This story alternates between last and present. In the past, You learn all about Ethan and Cassie turbulent relationship. what they go through, how Ethan Broke Cassie's heart twice. That seriously made me so sad for Cassie. I can't seriously blane Ethan. He has major Insecuritys cause of his past. But I really wanted Cassie to gave him a peace of her mind.

I love that this novel is almost like two stories entwined. One is the coming-of-age story where these two people meet and fall in love. Their time together is filled with heartache and strthe.The second part of the story is an emotional rollercoaster with regret and longing.

What I really liked about this book was the theater setting and the insane angst factor. Cassie and Ethan’s undeniable chemistry was so palpable and it made me want to keep reading. How Ethan Changed Because He wants Cassie in her life again. I also loved the witty, effortless dialogue. It was easy to read.

A second chance romance is good when they have enough reason to give him/her a chance. I also love romances where the couple have significant history and that is definitely the case in Bad Romeo. I was completely lost in their love story, enveloped in both the present and past storylines.

I Found You By Lisa Jewell

Rate: 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬?

This is that type of book. Lisa Jewell Never dissapoints me. Her writing has me intrigued from the very first page. It was certainly a book that kept me turning the pages.

'Where did you come from?'

'I have no idea.'

Lily  Moves to england when she got married with a man she just knew for few weeks. Untill one day he doesn’t return home.

  Alice a single mum to three kids, sees a man sat on the beach in the freezing rain without a jacket. Later that day she sees him still sat there soaked through. Her mothering instinct kicks in and she takes him an old jacket, and finds that he has lost his memory and is frightened and confused. Despite her instincts, she trusts him and invites him to spend the night in her converted shed at the end of her garden until they can contact the police. But does she really know she can trust him? Who is he? Where has he come from? And what dark secrets has he forgotten?

Three lives that will become entwined in this book two in a horrible way. Some very fine writing here. Its tells from three perspective.This outstanding and suspenseful novel that engrossed  me in this book still the end of the page. On some part I was holding my breath, cried even and hoping answers will be found, hold him accountable. My personal feelings was such a mess at that stage, I really wanted to reach out kill someone in this book.

This is a really clever mystery and psychological thriller, but, despite the dark events that unfold, make me so angry that I was mad at the whole world. I hated putting this one down when I ran out of time to read, and I couldn't wait to read it again. Each and every character is intriguing and well-developed, and my heart wrenched and feel a stabbing  pain for some of the characters a this point. I can't tell  all the details  but you have to find out. Don't be so sure there are so many twists and turns this novel have that will prove you wrong. This is my favourite novel by this author so far.A very likeable book that I recommend to anyone that enjoys women's fiction and finds the idea of the plot appealing. 

You deserve each other By Sarah Hogle

Rate: 3.9 🌟

Naomi and Nicholas is engaged. They were happy at first but when Nicholas meddling mother started taking over their wedding plans and Naomi have no say in it. She started to bottled up her feelings for Nicholas. Soon Both Naomi and Nicholas realise they both have been unhappy. Naomi want out of this marriage. But there's a catch if Naomi end their relationship she be held responsible for putting an end to the relationship. Especially if it means paying for the whole blasted wedding, no details of which she chose.

My thoughts:

At first when I started reading I didn't know what to expect. It has A rough start from the first chapter. Though It was hilarious and entertaining . I deeply love enemies to lovers romance books. I thought this book would be another version of 'The hating game' so I eagerly pick this out.And I can admit that. I didn't like either of Naomi and Nicholas characters at first. They drove both myself and each other insane. I easily get frustrated about this book. Found myself irritated by Naomi so much. But then i got to know where she is coming from. They fall out in love because of miscommunication. They didn’t have each other back at times. When the last straw falls, they realize  they both had been pretending to love each other in front of other people, but despise each other when they are alone. To get revenge on each other they started to prank each other and do terrible things.But luckily the story progressed  and I started laughing again.

My engagement to Nicholas Rose is a game of chicken.’

But there was also the underlying romance that grew throughout it all.

Naomi and Nicholas were great to read about. I loved their antics, but more than that I loved the complexity of their relationships. They love so much about each other and yet don't actually like who the other is, or rather, who the other has become over time. They are trying to figure themselves, and each other and that was the best part of the book. This whole ‘refalling back in love’ theme is get me very intrigued. I want to read more this trope book. My next favourite in this book is Nicholas .Nick’s emotional honesty and depth. It was amazing to have an MC in this book who not only understood what he needed from the relationship, but was able to clearly state it to his partner and talking about their issues. I am clearly fall in love with him in this book.

But you still haven't said you love me."

"That's not true.

"You haven't."

"I say it all the time, I just say it very, very quietly. I tell you when you're in another room, or right after we hang up the phone. I tell you when you've got headphones on. I say it after you shut the door behind you. I say it in my head every time you look at me. "

I love  how Naomi and Nicholas rekindled their friendship and saw what they had was worth sacrifice and fighting for.

All of that said, if you like great and hilarious, well written contemporary romances and  like Sophie kinsella book then this is the book for you.

I Let You Go By Claire Mackintosh

Rate 4.5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫

"You can tell a lot about people by the way they treat animals."

It was a really good thriller with a shocking mystery.I haven't been this caught off guard by a thriller in a while.it is full of incredibly well crafted twists.
A hit and run accident of a 5 year old boy named Jacob who lets go of his mother's hand for a brief moment and is killed. Jenna Gray's life is forever changed and runs away immediately following the accident to escape the talk of the town.

All I will say is that the plot is cleverly written, with twists that is unimaginable and plenty more surprise moments along the way. It has many tense, thrilling,terrible moments,you'll never see coming. Some parts really made me sick to my stomach. It has vivid description of domestic violence. I couldn't fathom all of that coming. If i knew that in this book there was big part would be domestic violence I wouldn't have picked this book. That was totally unnecessary how Jenna get beaten by his husband but still not leave him.It made me judge her negatively. Why is she still there? And when he just punched her in the stomach while she was pregnant and lost the baby.God, That really took the cake. You'll think she learned her lesson? No she still with him and I found the female protagonist very weak just for that. Yes, she had her lesson but not strong enough to still stay with her abusive husband. I found myself not totally engrossed untill 'part two'. But once I hit that mark i couldn't put it down.I would have preferred the ending to be a little different but overall this book is very thrilling,shocking and with many twists and turns. I can't wait to read more of her books.

Home Before Dark By Riley Sagar

Rate: 4.1 ⭐

'Every house has a story to tell and a secret to share.'

This book is all over the book community. So despite my reservation  about it, I was in the mood for some Spooky horror stories. Well, It was good but  not great.

Maggie Holt has just been called to her father’s will reading. Maggie’s dad is infamous because he wrote a book  called House of Horrors about him and his family in Baneberry hall. The family only last 20 days as they were haunted by ghost. Maggie has asked her father and mother many times through her life what was real. Even on her father’s death bed when asked all he could say was he’s sorry. Maggie is shocked when goes to the will reading and the Baneberry house is in the will to her. So She goes to this  house to find out what really went down.

' I do believe that things happen. Things we can’t explain away, no matter how much we try. The uncanny '

The twist was so good. I have many theories of what going to happened throughout the book. But I've proven false.The Snake scene in the 'House of Horror' freaked me out royally.The horror part of this book do not live up to the hype. And Sometimes I find the female protagonist very annoying. The narrative of bouncing back from Maggie to her dad’s pov from House of horrors but I really enjoyed it as we would learn more about what was true. It’s a good mix of horror and mystery. The twist are good and through out, which makes for an easy fast paced read.

It was a thriller with some ghost story. I Look forward to read more of Riley Sagar books 💫. Now i know Why He's book is so hyped. He has a way with his words. I'm really enjoyed this book.Hope find other book good as well.

What You Wish For By Katherine Center

Rate 3.9 ⭐

"We didn’t fix everything for each other—but we didn’t have to.
We just made a choice to be there."

This is heartbreaking , hopeful,full of grief and definitely heat your heart type of book. Everything about this book is slow ride going into town. This book was finding courage and hope when you have none. It will give you the strength to motivate yourself and go through tough times.

This novel starts very slowly as we get to know Sam, Samantha Casey, just at the time that the principal of her beloved elementary school passes away. He wasn’t just the principal, he was a hero in their rural hometown.So When Sam learns who the new principal is, she is frantic.unrequited crush, Duncan Carpenter, is back in her life and is now her boss, or that this new Duncan is nothing like the man she remembers. Gone is the sweet, goofy man with an infectious joy. New Duncan is an authoritarian killjoy who is obsessed with safety and intent on transforming Kempner into a glorified prison.
She has a long history with Duncan Carpenter as she worked with him for two years at a previous school. she had a major “crush” on him but never acted on it. But Now He is rigid,no smile in his face.

The story is common trope where a girl has a history with someone and then he shows up in her new life. Sam is changed from the mousy girl to a colourful bright happy girl and So is Duncan. He had to go through so many things that changed him completely. Now Sam intent on Duncan to help him remember who he used to be. If she happens to lose her heart to him all over again in the process—well, that’s a risk she’ll have to take.

But for me the novel is quite predictable and they are both hiding secrets. Turns out they both have a problem with telling the people they love how they really feel and opening up to them, including any physical or emotional trauma. If you want a light beach read this would be just the ticket. It was light read, motivational and hopeful at the time.

"Never miss a chance to celebrate."

What you wish for is compassionate story of grief and resilience. It is also a vital reminder that joy is not just something that happens to us but also something we have the power to choose.

The Family Upstairs By Lisa Jewell

Rate 4.5 ⭐

Henry and Lucy grew up in the gorgeous mansion that is The Chelsea Mansion with their rich, socialite parents.. That is until New families begin to move in and their entire lives are flipped upside down. One day everyone disappears, everyone except their parents, an unidentified man found dead after a suspected suicide pact and a baby. When they are found they notice the baby is well looked after.. But there is nobody there to do so. That baby is Libby and she's now turning 25 meaning that the lavish Chelsea Mansion is now hers and she's curious to find out all about it, the house AND the families who lived there..What did happened behind closed doors?

"It all happened so slowly, yet so extraordinarily quickly, the change to our parents, to our home, to our lives after they arrived. But that first night, when Birdie appeared on our front step with two large suitcases and a cat in a wicker box, we could never have guessed the impact she would have, the other people she would bring into our lives, that it would all end the way it did.

We thought she had just come to stay for the weekend."

This story is wonderful with many dark aspects,depth to all the characters. The story told by Henry who grew up in this house point of view. 

 Lucy her younger sister perspective  who live in france lead an miserable life and had two childern .

Lisa did a fantastic job developing all the characters and putting layer after layer of motivation of what ultimately happens.The book start slow paced but in the middle of the book it really takes off. The story told alternation between past and present. I loved trying to figure out the mystery of who was who and what their motives were. I also really enjoyed how dark the book was, especially from Henry's perspective, even if he did weird me out and has a evil soul.I finally understand why he did or what he did it. His obsession over Phin is eerie but I also feel bad for him. How weak he was for Phin.The ending where the book ends I really hoped Lisa gave us an another epilogue for Henry and Phin.

'All my father’s opinions were either black or white; things were either right or wrong, good or bad: there was no nuance to his world view.'

This has the most twisted and darkest of books, depth in all the characters, as revelation after revelation unfolds which makes for an uncomfortable and never less than a compelling reading experience. also liked the fact that it was told from multiple perspective.
All in all I liked the family upstairs, it was a good read. I will for sure be picking up more by Lisa Jewell.

Verity By Colleen Hoover

Rate 4.2 ⭐

"Find what you love and Let it kill you"

My First thought after reading fifty percent of this book, It made me disgusted, horrified, sick to my stomach. There are so many dark thoughts involved in this book. I couldn’t take it. I was so horrified by the event that took place in this book. It really gutted me.

This book involves Lowen A struggling author who get a offer of a lifetime by co-author with Verity Crawford in her famous series.In Verity Office she discover an unfinished autobiography of Verity she never intended anyone to read. Page after page of bone chilling admission and involving what happened when her daughter died that day . Lowen's feeling for Jeremy intensifying day by day.

'If an attraction is present between two people, those two people can only be one of two things, involved or not involved. There's no in-between'

This book shook me to my core. It contents is not for everyone . There is some fucked up shit happening here. This book is an emotional rollercoaster.I could not put down this book. I have to finish it as soon as possible. I am not easily triggered by many things but this book got to me. I want to spoil it but I can't do this without giving further details. It's not easy to fathom all that shit happening by a mother to her daughter. So sickening

'Its clear thar verity was a master at manipulating the truth. The only question that remains is which truth is she manipulating?'

This is a amazing romantic psychological thriller. CoHo made this book wonderful with thriller and some romance into it. Not for everyone obviously. The darkness that pore out of these characters are hard to describe. There are some wild things happening here that I loved it. The story unexpected cause no one ever written something like this. It not easy but CoHo made the creepiness in this book intesnifying. The writing, the character, the plotline is so beautifully written. This book made my mind blown. The ending Oh my god! The ending made me shook again.I didn't expect that to happen.

I don't really felt good about this book but also love the characters, emotionally charged actions.I think this book should come with a warning for weak minded people. This book is can be described by maddening, horrifying, creepy, bold and unputdownable. This story will crawl over your mind and had the power of take over and demand your attention.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41957126-verity