August's BOTM: Favorite Books of the Month

So I skipped July's BOTM... But you know what's funny? I had it on a Draft and totally forgot to published it.... Silly Me!

Anyway, here's my Favorite read books of August, I read a lot more, as you can see on the bottom of my page, but here are my faves and the ones I thought deserve my mention:

Source: jilliandodd.net

1. That Baby by Jillian Dodd (That Series)
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was actually gonna go on July's FOTM because I read the first books of THAT SERIES that month, but since I forgot to post it I'm gonna leave it here now.

I thought these book were beautiful. Really cute story, with lots of funny moments, and a few tough ones too. I can honestly say that they made me laugh, made me sob (notice I say sob, not cry), and made me smile and fall in love with the characters in a really deep way. I think the leading female is wonderful, she has humour and wit and I just really love her. It was a perfect story to read at night before going to bed, on the beach or wherever, while wishing for better and happier things in life. The first book is That Boy where the female characters goes through life with two best friends, both male, we see how she grows up with them and then one of them turnes out to be THE ONE for her.Next in the series is That Wedding, it follows right where That Boy left off and shows how the characters go through the planning of the wedding, we see their doubt, their love, their fights, their frustrations, their insecurities and dealing with things that weren't dealt in the previous book. It's equally beautiful and leads to the last book released on August 10th called That Baby, here we see the process of pregnancy and how relationships change and develop now that they're married and expecting a child, the preparation and the fears that comes with that. Also there's the delivery of said child and there might be some drama that ends up beautifully. I really reccommend this book to you guys, it's a funny and pretty story about love, life and family :)

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2. The Fill-in Boyfriend by Kasie West


































My rating: 5 of 5 stars

That was such a great reading. I was done in one sitting, it just felt too short and I wish there was more, I want to know more about Bec and see how things progress between Gia and Hayden :) it was awesome! A young story, with lots of chemistry and some deep thoughts there too, a little bit of comedy and since it's a YA book there's not steamy or smut and when I read it I was in need of a break of the Adult books. I think this book left room to explore more of the characters since they were gonna head to college and stuff and it left open doors to explore the secondary characters too. I really recommend it if you're in need of something light, fun and good.

3. Better When He's Brave by Jay Crownover

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
See review Here










4. Devious Minds by K.F. Germaine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
See Review Here










Bonus:

With Me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby


This is a series of 8 books plus a novella. I rated them from 3 to 5 stars, there were things that annoyed me, there were things that I loved, there were characters that charmed me and others that I didn't care at all for them. However what it makes it worth of posting here is that I love the fact that one of the biggest aspects of the series besides love and romance is that is a series about friendship and family, and I not mean the type of family build because of blood ties, but because of bonds that are beyond genetics. This series shows a family built on trust, on friendship, on love and that makes it a hell of a strong one, one I hope I can have one day along with my biological one. So I recommend it to all of you who loves books about family and friendship and romance. Also there's smut and erotic scenes which makes it really hot. ;)

Book Review: BETTER WHEN HE'S BRAVE by Jay Crownover

Review:
***** 5 STARS - I loved it!

Wow, that was a good one!

Here's a little quote for you guys that really got to me:

"I think it's important to make most of what you have. Before you know it, all of it can be gone and then all you're left with is regret" - Reeve

The first thing that I loved about this book was the beginning. Great prologue, it hook me up immediately and it made me fear an crave, at the same time, what was about to come. It was mysterious and full of action and it gave hints about what was going to happen but it also left me in a cliffhanger that only made me want to skip the entire book so I could get some answers. (I didn't, of course)

The book was, in my opinion, very well written. There were lots of inner monologue and that usually bores me, but it was written so right that it didn't happen this time, the inner monologue told a story in itself beyond the interactions with other characters. This allowed me to get to know the leading characters very deeply and understand their complexity and boy do they were complex. Because this story, the story of The Point is not a simple story, it's not light and no fairy tale, it's tough stuff, there's no black and white here, and I think that it's what makes it so good for me.

Book Release & REVIEW: WHERE WE BELONG by J. Daniels

Title: Where We Belong

Series: Alabama Summer #4

Author: J. Daniels

 Release Date: August 21, 2015

Blurb

From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, J. Daniels, an Alabama Summer series novella.

Ben and Mia Kelly can’t seem to catch a break.

Grueling night shift and opposing schedules have left the passionate couple geared up and ready for some much needed alone time. There’s only one thing standing in their way.

Parenthood.

With two curious boys who have mastered the art of cock-blocking roaming the house, Ben and Mia, sexually frustrated beyond reason, quickly resort to surprise sexcapades and naughty little trysts whenever and however they can get them.

Who said anything about keeping things legal?

Assume the position. Things are about to heat up in the south.

Warning: This book is recommended for readers over the age of 18 due to strong language and explicit sexual content.


MY REVIEW:
**** 4 STARS

I can actually say I liked this book much more than the first one, maybe because I had already fell in love with the characters and I got to explore much more of them. Here we get to see their married life and how they deal with parenthood and also with being a couple. I think the events played in the book were pretty real and they're something that happens to a lot of married couples with children and everything was described with humour and also with love and urgency too. 
My favourite thing about this series, and specially about Where I Belong and Where We Belong is Nolan, I love that kid so freaking much. I adore Nolan's relationship with Mia, since their first moment together. And this is personal, but I love that Mia is a real mom to him, 'cause I would have love that my mom's ex-husband would have been a real dad to me and put me first before his needs and not compete with me for my mom's love. Mia is not like that at all and I love how giving she is. 
Also, I really liked that sex here was presented as an issue. That they struggle to have a healthy sexual life now that they have kids and are married. It's very real and somehow at the same time it's not all about the sex just for the sake of it, but it's because they love and miss each other and sex is their way of connecting in the most deep way and show each other that love. 
I still think I would have like more character development, specially in Mia's case, I don't know about her dreams as an individual and not only just as a mom and married woman,  but I guess it's what it is. I still liked the book a lot! :)

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Author Bio

J. Daniels is the NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sweet Addiction series, and the Alabama Summer series. She loves curling up with a good book, drinking a ridiculous amount of coffee, and writing stories her children will never read.

J grew up in Baltimore and resides in Maryland with her family. 

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REVIEW: Truth or Beard by Penny Reid

Truth or Beard ***** 4.8 stars.

Primero, tengo que decir que este libro tiene un significado especial para mí, por la forma en que lo conseguí. Penny Reid, la autora, escribio en su facebook un estado contando el ranking de ventas del libro en amazon y preguntando si nos molestaba sus actualizaciones. Yo respondí que no molestaba para nada y la felicitaba, pero le decía que me daba un poco de envidia porque lamentablemente por problemas económicos no había podido comprar el libro, como muchos lo estaban haciendo. En eso, una persona me respondio y me dijo que estaría feliz de regalarme una copia virtual del libro para que la leyera. Fue emocionante y le agradezco infinitamente, lo necesitaba, pues estoy pasando por un momento difícil emocialmente y este regalo no pudo haber llegado en un mejor momento.

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First, I have to say that this book has an special meaning to me, for the way I got it. Penny Reid, the author, wrote updates of the sells of this books on his facebook page, and asking if it was annoying that she was stalking herself. I answer it congratulating her and telling her it was awesome but I was just envious 'cause I couldn't buy it due to my money issues. A person reply to me telling me she would be happy to give myself a copy of the book. It was overwhelming and I was so thankful, I wrote her telling her my story, telling her that I needed it specially because I'm going through a lot, emotionally, and this gift couldn't have arrived at a better time. 

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En este libro, el primero de la serie de los hermanos Winston, podemos concer la historia de Duane Winstong y Jessica James.  No me molestaré en hacer un resumen del libro, para eso puden revisar en gooodreads o en amazon o la página de la autora de qué se trata. Sólo diré que lo mejor que pueden hacer es primero leer la serie 'Knitting the City' para saber de qué trata todo esto y conocer un poco más de Duane, que ya conocimos en el libro Beauty and the Mustache. 

Lo que sí puedo contarles es que me pareció un libro muy entretnida, liviano e ideal para distraerse, pasar unas buenas vacaciones o despejarse un rato de los problemas de la vida real. Es un libro que tiene harto de comedia pero que no es sólo risas, tiene algo de acción, pequeño, pero algo. Y además, lo que más me gusta de Penny Reid y sus libros que su tipo de escritura no es simple, no es algo fácil o superficial, es de un humor inteligente y adulto. Ideal para chicas en sus 20 y tantos. Sus personajes son siempre sofisticados, en el sentido que tienen una profesión, pero a la vez hay algo más profundo en ellos. No son personajes simples, hay algo más en ellos y las historias son divertidas, pero realistas y muy romántincas. En definitiva, me encantó! Y no puedo esperar para leer los próximos libros de esta entretenida e interesante serie. Además a quién no le gusta un chico con barba, inteligente, con buen humor y muy sexy?

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This is the first book of the Winston's brothers series. Here we can see the story about Duane Winston and Jessica James. I won't bother writing you a resume or teaser about the book, for that you can visit goodreads, amazon, or the author's page. I'm just gonna say that the best you can do before reading this series is reading the 'Knitting the City' series, to know about all of this and meet Dueane, who we meet on the book Beauty and the Mustache.

What I tell you is that I think this was a very fun book to read. a great choice for distracting yourself this summer or just relax and forget about your real life problems. It's a book that it has a lot comedy in it, but it's not just laugh, it has a bit of action, even if it's just a little. Besides, what I like the most about Penny Reid's books is her writing, it's not full of easy words or grammar or plot, it's full of intelligence and humour, special for adult's and girls in her 20's. The characters on their books were smart, they were professionals, they were fun, but not quite simple, there was something more, some deep in them. Well, I just loved it! I can't wait to read more books of this series. Besides, who doesn't like a guy with a beard, smart, and sexy as hell?

P.S: BTW, so happy to read that to Jessica's eyes Billy and Ashley looked like twins, I guess their relationship keeps getting better and growing.

P.S. 2: This reading was the best that could happened to me all week. Thanks to the author for this awesome reading. 

REVIEW: Perfectly Damaged - E.L. Montes

***** 5 STARS

“The sadness will last forever” Vincent Van Gogh

“How can you fix me when I can’t even fix myself?”

“Live for today, push for tomorrow”

What a book. I’m just wiping my nose and drying my face from all the tears, my head hurts from all the sobbing, and my heart swells with emotion. The good and the not so good.

This books talks about mental disease, schizophrenia and depression to be exact. The first one is really hard to get and I can’t even begin to comprehend what it means to have to live with it. And my heart, thoughts, good vibes and the little strength I have, goes to those who suffer from this condition. However, I do know about depression, I’d live on and off with it for the last, give or take, 7 years of my life, not in big levels, but this past few years it’s been harder with all the grown up stuff that we have to deal with. Anyway, this book, touch me deeply and like very few. In no way I’ve had it as bad as Jenna, the leading female of this book, but still somehow I could relate in some levels.

In no way is a light book, it wasn’t for me, I started crying in page 11 I think, but don’t distress, I laugh and smile and even feel some butterflies throughout the book as well. But if I’m being honest, some of the scenes were really hard to read, they were harsh, but unfortunately they were real.

It reflects with such reality, still having in consideration that is a work of fiction, the struggle of people who suffers from mental illness or conditions. In both ways, internally and socially, it goes through the relationships between a patient and its family, friends and lovers and it makes you realize how hard we are with those who we think aren’t normal only because we think or see them as different from us and from what is the socially accepted as normal. But it’s also a book that shows that however we are, there’s always a light to reach, there’s always the possibility of getting better still having at account that life is not perfect and that some days are much better than others. It shows that we can still found love however we are, on family, friends, and even in hot boys, or just good (for us) boys for that matter. But that all of this is especially true if we first learn to accept ourselves the way we are and to love ourselves with the good, the bad and the gray. Nothing is truly fine until we realize that, and especially when we agree to ourselves more than to anyone that with our wills and some help (medicine, psychotherapy, art, friends, family, meditation, sports, etc.), that we can be better and live step by step, day by day.