Review: A Reason to Stay by June Stevens

Title: A Reason to Stay (Oak Hollow#1)
Author: June Stevens
Publisher:  Classy Scribe Publications
Page Count: 116
Genre: Contemporary Romance



Book Blurb:

A Reason to Stay is a stand alone novella in the Oak Hollow Series. 

Ellie loves her hometown, job, and her best friend Jake. But Jake is a ladies man that will never settle down. Ellie can’t stand to see him with other women anymore, so she is packing up and leaving Oak Hollow and everything she loves to start over. A night of unexpected passion makes her start to think maybe things can work out between them, until she happens upon a secret Jake has been keeping for more than a year. Will their friendship be forever torn apart? Or will Ellie find A Reason to Stay? 

If you are looking for a quick romantic read, then A Reason to Say is for you. In this fast paced read, we meet Ellie and Jake. They are two best friends who secretly love each other but the other doesn't know. Since the characters have known each other for a while, we do not have to establish a relationship it's already there. 

One of the things I love about June Stevens' writing is that she isn't afraid to go outside the normal standard. She doesn't write her heroines to depict the outward stereotypes, she writes them as the everyday woman. I love knowing that there is a series out there that shows fuller figured women can find love.

The only thing I wish I could change is the length of the book. I want more Jake. 

Overall thoughts, I love, love love, Mrs. Stevens work. I can't wait for more Oak Hollow books. Recommended for readers 18+ due to some steamy Jake and Ellie scenes. 

Favorite quotes:

"We’ve never been on a date, so how can I ask you to marry me? But we’ve been together nearly every waking moment, and a lot of sleeping ones, since we were 14. We’ve even lived together. How can the lack of official dating stand in comparison to that? I want to spend the rest of my life with you"

"I love you, but I don’t want to hold you back"  

My Rating:

5 out of 5 eReaders!!

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Review: Romancing Lorelei by June Stevens

Title: Romancing Lorelei (Oak Hallow #2)

Author: June Stevens

Publisher: Classy Scribe Publications

Page Count: 96

Genre: Romance/Contemporary

My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

I received this book from the author in exchange  for an honest review.

 

Blurb:

She doesn't believe in love...He fell in love at first sight. 

The moment he laid eyes on her, Kaden McAllister knew there was something special about Lorelei. After spending one incredible night with her, he knew he wanted her in his life. But the next morning she was gone, without even giving him her last name. When he finally finds her can he convince her there can be much more between them than sex? 

Lorelei Graham isn't interested in falling in love with anyone, ever. Yet, she can't deny that something deeper lurks beneath the intense sexual attraction that sizzles between her and Kaden, She agrees to get to know him, but can she put her past behind her and open herself up to the possibilities of love?

 

My Review

When I started reading Romancing Lorelei, I was worried that it would be one of those romances. You know, the ones where they fall in love immediately, but I was pleasantly surprised. You get to watch Lorelei and Kaden fall in love over time.

I loved that the author took the time to develop the characters, even though it is a novella. You are able to really get to know them and you don't get that rushed feeling.

This is the second book in the series but it is a standalone. I like the fact that I can read this one and not feel as if I have to read the first book too.

Kaden is a great character and such a gentleman. At many times his character could have went a different way. He stuck to his gentlemanly charms and that's why we love him. =)

Favorite Quote:

" I can live without you. But I don't want to. If the day comes where there is no other choice than to go on each day without you it, then I will do it. But until that day comes, I will fight with every fiber of my being to keep you by my side."


I did wish that there was more from Kaden's mom, Tildy. She seems like she would be a great character. I wish she had more story time.

Overall the story was great. It is a fast read but one that is worth the time. It was full of romance and will leave you swooning. I recommend this read to any romance lover. =)

 

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Review: Miles By H.J. Bellus

Title: Miles (My Way #3)

Author: H. J. Bellus

Publisher: Limitless Publishing LLC

Page Count: 273

Genre: Adult Contemporary

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

 

Blurb:

I lost it all...

My hope, my happiness, and my will to live. My heart was tattered and torn from the promise of real love.

Until him...

His profound love for living, fortune cookies and collection of rusty matchbox cars made me smile again. It is a simple love story. I found my rainbow, my pot of gold, my piece of beautiful all in one simple man. Miles.

Not every happy ending is perfect...

A hidden secret forces me to reveal my hand and choose between my Prince Charming and my family.

My choice. My consequences. My story. My Mistake.

 

My Review:

Miles, Miles, Miles. What can I say about this man that can not be said by looking at the cover? Me. Bellus knows how to write an alpha male and make him sensitive at the right times.
This had to be my favorite book because it rocks the stable relationship that the main characters have had. It brings to light the question, which side would you choose? Is there really a side at all.
Miles shows up in town with more secrets, other than where he gets his fortune cookies. His meets Willow, who is trying to find her way after Greyson. They are opposites, yin and yang. At the same time they are the same. They fall in love. They are able to be each others rock.  End of story right. No.
Miles' secret comes out and lines are drawn. Willow is thrown in the middle. Before she would have cracked under the pressure. With the love and guidance of Miles she makes it through.
The story is a heartbreaking one. When you read what Willow went through with Greyson, you feel for her. Then with Miles. Such a strong gentle giant has had a hard life. Reading his start was hard also.
Ms. Bellus never disappoints her readers. Her books are always excellent and entertaining. I enjoy reading them.
This is a definite recommend read. I do suggest that the books be read in order though.

My Way Series Order:

Cree (My Way #1)

Tripp (My Way #2)

Miles (My Way #3)

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