Just One Year by Penelope Ward

I love me some Penelope Ward. I'm usually the first in line when a book drops, but this one for me, just lacked in keeping me engaged. I wanted to love Caleb and Teagan but it seemed like by the time I started getting into and them they went their separate ways.

I can say I did enjoy them both separately. I thought Teagan in the beginning was cold and untouchable, but as she warmed up and opened up I found she was actually strong and had the potential to love beyond measure. I loved that she found herself and was able to be strong for the people she considered family. I would've loved to get to dive into Caleb's life and head just a little bit more. The time when he was away, it just seemed like so much happened and we didn't get to be part of that journey. I think if we had the opportunity to watch him learn and grow and figure out his issues I would have felt a lot closer.

I think we all go through this as reader. I love Ms. Ward and her writing will always be at the top of my list. She has this way to make you laugh with her words and to make you feel like you are taking the journey with her characters.

Only Love by Melanie Harlow

If you are looking for a cutesy, sweet read with little drama then this is the book for you. When looking for love in all the wrong places meets not looking for any love you know you will be into some back and forth and when one is going to push the other will surely pull.  Although, I liked the story line I just couldn't feel a connection between Stella or Ryan. I felt more of connection to granny and thoroughly enjoyed her antics and meddling. 

Ryan was aloof and seemed very shy with an obsession for sweets. Stella is the chatty therapist. The sweet girl with her heart on her sleeve. Although, I would loved a little more banter between the couple to help me feel more connected I thought they rounded out the story well. 

Richer Than Sin by Meaghan March

I usually love me some Meghan March. Her writing when paired with the characters she writes usually ends up exploding on the pages. As much as I want to sit here and type that I loved this one just as much...I cant. I struggled through this one trying to find the connection between Lincoln and Whitney. I think I almost wanted more from the past version. I wanted to get that feeling that there was nothing stronger than their love,  but I felt like it was just a repeat of what I was already reading.

With that said there were moments in this book that I did enjoy. I loved the back characters. I felt their fire and love of their family. Cricket seemed so carefree and fun and balls to the wall kinda girl we all love to read about. I also loved the grandfathers role in this book. I loved how Lincoln tried to make everything right, but in the end I just felt like I was continually wanting more. Ms. March will continue to be one of favorite authors though and I cant wait to see if the next book gives me more of that emotional connection.

Until Harmony by Aurora Rose Reynolds

Let me start this review with the fact that Aurora Rose Reynolds is one of my favorite authors. She may write the book, but her characters tell the story. She has this ability to make me want to be there and be involved in the making of finding love. As much as I would like to say that Harmony and Harlen won me over I struggled to find a connection. I just didn't feel that energy and connection that I usually do in her books.

I felt like the first 20% of the book was way to descriptive. I wanted to get to know Harmony and Harlen and fall in love with them.  I just seemed to find myself confused about who was who and when I wanted to just read about Harlen and Harmony it seemed everyone else took over.

I will always have mad love for this author and nothing will ever make me not drop everything to read her books when they come out. I cant wait to see and read something new from her.

Gentleman Nine by Penelope Ward

It's hard not to get excited when a new Penelope Ward book comes out. She has something special about her writing that makes you want more...need more of her words. As much as I would love to sit here and type all the words that has me loving this book I just can't do it. I wanted to. I wanted to remember these two. I wanted them to stand out among all the rest.

Unfortunately, I just couldn't connect with these two. The conversations just didn't seem sincere for me. I wanted to feel the chemistry and that love from all the years ago, but it just fell short and I couldn't seem to find the connection between Channing and Amber.

I'm not saying I didn't enjoy their characters- just as a couple I didn't connect with the story they were telling. I think my favorite most connecting part of this book was when Rory told his side of the story.  I felt all the feels and emotions I wanted to feel as Amber and Channing were finding their way.

Unlawful Justice

Rating this book just about killed me. I wanted so much to fall in love with it. We just can’t love them all. Although, I appreciate the message that they were delivering I just struggled finding my reading groove. I guess as a reader I’m just greedy and want more romance and more focus on my main characters. I wanted that connection and unbreakable bond with them. 

Grayson hit the mark right away for me. He was strong and never wavered in any of his decisions. He loved beyond doubt and always seemed to have just the right thing to say. My connection with Olivia was a little bit harder for me. I wanted to feel more as well as  experience her pain of what she went through. I would have loved to have went on the journey of her picking up the pieces. Even though she didn’t remember- I just wanted to watch her break from it as most would and then build back up even stronger from the experience. 

 This book will definitely take you on a journey and at times have you feeling love and hate and even a little both all at once.  Even though it might have not been for me I know other people will enjoy reading this story about justice and truth.