An Ode To Colleen Hoover

May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 ~ elocko ~ Leave a comment

An ode to Colleen Hoover 💕 just a mini pile since I’ve loaned out a few of my others. I still have Maybe Now and November 9th on my TBR, but I’ve yet to read a Hoover book I didn’t like! What’s your favourite Hoover novel? 💕

My One and Only by Kristan Higgins

May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 ~ elocko ~ Leave a comment

My One and Only by Kristan Higgans 💕💍

Divorce attorney Harper is a realist. After her first marriage ended at 20 years old she became a lawyer and began guiding people through heartbreak. Now years later Harper is forced to see Nick again and she soon realizes the feelings she’s been burying never really went away, but will they get it right the second time around?

This one was interesting, at first I thought the writing style wasn’t my favourite but I really liked the actual story. It was just a little scattered at the start with random transitions. I either got used to it or just got into it because once they go on their road trip the story really takes off. I liked Harper’s emotional journey and Nick’s understanding of her. For a romance novel this one really emphasizes the work that goes into making a marriage last which was refreshing. Finally a book that shows it’s not all rainbows and unicorns! I give this one 7/10 💕💍

Pucked by Helena Hunting

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 ~ elocko ~ Leave a comment

PUCKED by Helena Hunting 🏒🇨🇦

Violet isn’t interested in her brother’s world of NHL hockey players, where puck bunnies and partying are at every turn. Until the famous Alex Waters disproves the dumb jock stereotype with his humour and intelligence. After a scandalous night together, which Violet believes to be their one and only, Alex starts sending flowers on a daily basis and is relentless in trying to date her, but is his playboy status a thing of the past?

Finally a “sexy” book that actually has a storyline and amazing characters, thank you Helena Hunting!!

STEAM FACTOR🔥100🔥 this book is as hilarious as it is sexy. I was seriously laughing out loud through the entire thing, while drooling over Alex right alongside Violet. Violet is the weirdest, most awkward and vulgar person ever and it’s fantastic. But I gotta say I’ve never read the word “beaver” so many times in my life😹 still I give this one 9/10

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Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

May 13, 2019May 16, 2019 ~ elocko ~ Leave a comment

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover 🎵

REREAD: it might seem crazy when I have a massive TBR pile right now, but I really wanted to reread one of my favourites, Maybe Someday to get ready for Maybe Now the last in this series. This was my first Colleen Hoover book years ago and it was the perfect start to a now undying obsession. In my opinion she is one of the greatest romance authors of all time (the GOAT).

Sydney’s boyfriend has been cheating on her with her best friend. Devastated, her neighbour Ridge helps her out with a place to stay. Soon Sydney is captivated by Ridge’s musical talent, as a deaf guitar player he’s a musical genius. Sydney and Ridge share a musical connection which slowly turns into something more.

I know there is a bit of questionable behaviour with Ridge being in a relationship and all, but you easily find yourself rooting for him and Sydney to get together. 8.5/10 🎵

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Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins 👑

May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 ~ elocko ~ 1 Comment

Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

Daisy is totally normal, it’s her sister who went and got engaged to the future king of Scotland. Now Daisy is the one forced into the spotlight and the tabloids. With the upcoming wedding, Daisy spends the summer in Scotland with her psychotic royal in laws and getting royal etiquette lessons from a handsome and unwealthy jerk, while being chased by another handsome but scandalous prince. Decisions decisions…

I liked this book SO much! Sometimes I like YA books better than adult romances, because they’re especially quirky and fun. I like when the slang and references are modern and I actually get them, Daisy literally says “spill the tea”. I’m sure I only have a couple years left of being up with the times so I appreciate it while it lasts. Daisy is such a cool character, I would definitely be her friend IRL. There were a lot of laugh out loud moments and you gotta love a book about The Royals!! 8.5/10 💕

UPDATE: Apparently there is a second book in this series?!?! It’s about Flora the gay princess falling in love with her boarding school roommate! ‘Her Royal Highness’ sounds so awesome!

A Bend In The Road by Nicholas Sparks ⭐️

May 5, 2019May 7, 2019 ~ elocko ~ 1 Comment

A Bend In The Road by Nicholas Sparks ⭐️

Miles is a grieving young widower with a 7-year old son in small town North Carolina. As the town sheriff, his wife’s death is still unsolved. Suddenly he meets Sarah and his life brightens. As they fall in love, Miles begins to learn new information about his wife’s case…

I realize Nicholas Sparks is like the Nirvana of “I listen to rock music” but his stories are awesome and bestselling for a reason. This one I’d never heard of and it was no exception, such a quick read, I had to keep reading just to find out who did it (though I had a suspicion from the start 😏). 7/10 ⭐️

Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 ~ elocko ~ 1 Comment

Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch 💜☘️

After a brutal breakup Addie finds herself thrust into a road trip through Ireland. Now she’s stuck in a car with her older brother, that she used to be besties with, and his Irish friend Rowan. After finding a guidebook that claims Ireland can heal a broken heart she decides to follow its instructions. Soon the magic of Ireland, and the adorable Rowan, lead Addie back to herself.

This YA was a fun light read that really paints a picture of the romanticism of Ireland. Addie, Rowan and Ian are interesting, lovable characters each going through their own troubles, and the strange but wonderful secondary characters they meet along the way really add colour to the story. My favourite parts were the excerpts from the fictional “Ireland for the Heartbroken: An Unconventional Guide to the Emerald Isle, third edition” I found myself googling to see if it really existed (it doesn’t), I would one hundred percent read it if I could.

☘️💜 7/10. This was a great story but it was a bit limited on the romance front which is what I’m here for. I would still definitely recommend and I am officially super excited for my trip to Ireland later this year!

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Secret Things and Highland Flings by Tracy Corbett

April 28, 2019 ~ elocko ~ Leave a comment

Secret Things and Highland Flings by Tracy Corbett 💜

Lexi is destroyed when her ex husband runs off with his assistant and leaves her with crippling debts to pay. All she has left is her beloved art gallery she’s struggling to keep afloat.

Olly is a fun loving world traveller who has returned home after the death of his father makes him the Earl of Horsley, a Lord to the Scottish castle.

When Lexi and Olly’s worlds collide they instantly feel a connection but they each have secrets that could tear them apart.

Review: I really enjoyed this sweet story! I love when the setting of a book takes you to new places and the Scottish Highlands was a perfect backdrop. Who can resist a hot Scotsman? This starts off straight away with the right amount of drama and an awful ex husband you just want to punch in the face. Quite a lot of the story revolves around the art world, auctions, renaissance paintings and more, while interesting it seemed like more of the focus could have been on the romantic scenes between the two characters. The rest of the story is a dreamy romance in a castle and shows Lexi slowly learning to trust people again. I give this one an 8/10 💜

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Happy World Book Day! 📚

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 ~ elocko ~ Leave a comment

Happy World Book Day bookstafam! 📚To celebrate I put together a short stack of some of my favourite books (minus a few that I’ve lent out at the moment). Most of these are my favourites from when I was a kid but I still re-read them now and then. Do you re-read your books?

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Easter Reading

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 ~ elocko ~ Leave a comment

Secret Things and Highland Flings by Tracy Corbett.

Happy Easter! I’m currently reading and loving this adorable romance and eating my weight in mini eggs 💕🌷 Thank you @netgalley @avon_books and @tracyacorbett for this ARC I’m enjoying every minute of it.

What are you reading this long weekend?📖📚

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