Laura’s Review of When I’m With You (Hope Town, #3) By Harper Sloan

Synopsis

Nate:

It’s nearly impossible to be surrounded by love but not understand it. My parents, my sister, and just about everyone around us has no trouble accepting that love. To give your trust to someone else and believe they would die before hurting you. I’ve witnessed it—I’ve seen the power of it—but I’ve also seen the pain. Because for me, I’ve only loved someone I could never have, and my biggest fear is that by giving her my love, all I would do is ruin her. I should have tried harder, but I’m not sure I can because I only feel complete when I’m with her.

Emberlyn:

The only time I feel like I belong is when he’s near. His infectious smile warms me straight to my bones. Any insecurities I have vanish with just a wink from him. A sliver of his attention makes me feel invincible. But all it took was one drunken night of truths for me to lose everything I had begun to crave. Now, I’m not sure how to move on because I only feel complete when I’m with him.

He said I was too young. I said he was perfect. He said our families wouldn’t understand. I said we could weather any storm. He said he would ruin me. And he was right. 

What I Loved

          First of all, I’m pretty sure I fell madly in love with Nate from the previous two books; he was always kind of the goof ball but loving character that always put a smile on my face whenever he was on the scene.  So I was so excited to for him to get his own book and maybe discover a whole other side of Nate that has not been displayed before, and boy oh boy was I not disappointed in the least! 

          Not only was there was another side to Nate to discover there was a lot of other things that I found out about Nate that just made me love him more and more as the story went on.  Even if he was kind of an idiot in the beginning of this story.

From the very beginning of the book my heart went out to Emerblyn, her love for Nate burned so bright and to see that snuffed out was heart breaking.  I immediately latched on to this girl for many reasons but one of the most was her bravery in the beginning, she laid it all out on the line no matter the consequences.  Also, her parents were one of my favorite in the Corps Security series so it was great to see Maddox and Emersyn build this wonderful life and family together after all they’ve been through.  I loved Emerblyn’s spirit and her spunk, she gave just as much as she got throughout the entire story.  Nate is what caught my attention when I first started reading but it was Emberlyn that kept me addicted.

Not So Much

          My only real huge complaint is that this book followed the same formula that most Harper Sloan books follow which made the overall plot very predictable.  There were just no huge surprises for me at all even during the suspenseful moments.  I could see all this stuff coming a mile away and everything happened just as I thought it would.  For once I would love to see one of these stories kind of break the mold and step away from the traditional, but that’s just my opinion. I’m a sucker for suspense, I just love it more when I don’t see it coming.

To Sum It All Up!

           Overall I was super excited to jump into Nate’s story and see what this sexy man is all about!  There are so many layers to Nate I don’t even know where to begin with what I love mody.  He might’ve been the goofball in the other books, but he was the hardworking, business owner, alpha man in this one.  He stepped up in so many ways not only to be the man that Emberlyn needed in her life but stood up to his family as well when they didn’t believe in him.  I love that he kind of broke away from the group of security men in his family circle and went with his own passion no matter how much it cost him.  

           Also, I loved the passion between Nate and Emberlyn, even though it took them a little while for the both of them to get their acts together when they did it was pure fireworks!  The sex scenes were nothing less than scorching and it was wonderful to watch their relationship blossom.  I love that not only was Nate a successful business owner, Emberlyn was a successful artist and had her own goals and dreams separate from Nate.  Together they just clicked and the heat between them poured off the pages!  This story grabbed my heart till the very end and I loved every minute of it.

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Perfectly Imperfect

By Harper Sloan

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Synopsis

Mirror, mirror ... who's the fairest of them all?

I still cringe when I hear that line. A fairy tale that had girls pretending they were the fairest, the most beautiful, and the most entitled. A fairy tale most couldn't grow out of turned my haunted childhood memories into a living nightmare. Girls who grew up believing that pile of garbage became the meanest of all 'mean girls.'

And those mean girls were right - it was a line meant for all the beautiful people in the world - and I knew the answer would never be me.

The women with long legs, flat stomachs, and perfect chests.

The type of women Kane Masters gravitated toward.

Well, that's definitely not Willow Tate.

No. That will never be me.

Because I'm completely imperfect.

And ... I hate myself.

I have no idea what Kane could possibly see in someone like me when he could have them.

About the Author

Harper lives in small town Georgia just a short drive from her hometown of Peachtree City. She (and her 3 daughters) enjoy ruling the house they dubbed 'Estrogen Ocean', much to her husband’s chagrin. Harper has a borderline unhealthy obsession with books; you can almost ALWAYS find her with her eReader attached. She enjoys bad reality TV and cheesy romantic flicks. Her favorite kind of hero--the super alpha kind!

Harper started using writing as a way to unwind when the house went to sleep at night; and with a house full of crazy it was the perfect way to just relax. It didn't take long before a head full of very demanding alphas would stop at nothing to have their story told.

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Laura’s Review of Bleeding Love (Hope Town, #2) by Harper Sloan

Synopsis

I've loved once. I gave everything that I had to that love. Blindly believing that nothing could ever take that feeling away from me. Away from us. And when my little world of happiness was ripped from my fingers, I felt a loss that still haunts me to this day.

Now I use that lingering grief as a shield to keep my heart from loving again. It's that fear that keeps me from letting anyone, except my daughter, get close enough to make it hurt. To make my heart bleed when I inevitably lose again.

Until the day I met Liam Beckett and everything I thought I had protected myself from was shoved back in my face.

He's on a mission to prove to me that a love worth having is a love worth fighting for.

What I Loved

          I think what I loved most about this book is that Megan finally got her happy ending.  We meet Megan in Unexpected Fate learning that her husband was killed overseas leaving her heartbroken and a single mother.  From the very beginning I fell for both Megan and Liam and my love for them grew as the story went on.  Megan’s daughter Molly added so much to the overall plot she’s so freaking cute and I loved how she had Axel and the rest of the dudes wrapped around her little fingers. 

          This story starts with a very sexy love scene that immediately draws you in, and makes you want more.  I’m a sucker for hot strong alpha men and Liam was totally that and so much more.  I loved how he fought to break down Megan’s walls she built up around her heart knowing how sweet the reward was going to be when he finally did.  Also, I loved how he just fit so easily into Molly and Megan’s lives and protected and supported them every step of the way.  Liam is one hot cop who knows what he wants and goes after it!

Not So Much

         I’m really glad this story broke the mold from the more common plot line that Harper Sloan follows but at the same time the story was kind of boring at times.  I’m so happy it wasn’t the typical, woman in trouble man saving her story but there should’ve been a little bit more action.  There was one suspenseful moment in the beginning but not much else.  I know that sounds hypocritical after saying I’m glad it broke the mold but there were other ways this plot could have gone rather than just the same old story.  Maybe just a little bit more action or suspense would’ve kept my interest more.

To Sum It All Up!

          I loved how Liam’s story mirrored his father and mother’s because it brings you back to their love and how they met.  I always admired Beck’s determination when it came to Dee, which it made it all the more special to experience that again with Liam.  Megan was an easy character to love and my heart just went out to her and Molly for losing so much and then picking up the pieces.  Liam and Megan had amazing chemistry and sizzled off the pages the entire time.  It was so great to watch the love between them grow and see them begin a new life together and form a new family with Molly.  Liam stepped into that father role so seamlessly and it was heartwarming to watch. I do wish there was a little bit more action or suspense, something to keep my attention more.  But Liam is definitely sexy enough to keep me captivated with his hotness from beginning to end.  I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and see who falls in love next!

Laura’s Review of Unexpected Fate (Hope Town, #1) by Harper Sloan

Synopsis

Have you ever felt like you were living your life for a future that was predetermined? Like there was some bigger picture you just prayed you would someday see clearly? That picture has been crystal clear to me since I was old enough to recognize it for just what it was.

Or I should say recognize him for who he was.

I’ve loved Cohen Cage since I was a small child. He’s been my everything for the last twenty-two years. I’ve loved him through every girlfriend he’s ever brought home. Through his college years and then mine. I’ve loved him through two deployments. And ever since the day I told him how I felt, he’s acted like I’m a stranger.

My name is Danielle Reid, and it’s time for me to get my man.

Our future is an unexpected fate, and no matter what our parents, siblings, and friends say…it’s going to be worth every second of the fight to make it happen. 

What I Loved

          First off, Yay!! I’ve missed the wonderful people from the Corps Security series and it was so wonderful not only getting to see all of them again but to experience the next generation all grown up and falling in love.  If you have read the Corps Security then you know Cohen Cage very well, and will be very happy to see how much he’s grown up and the upstanding man he has become.  Danielle Reid was a baby in the previous series, so it was great to see all grown up and make a life for herself and what kind of father Axel Reid has turned out to be. 

          The very beginning of the book had me cracking up so much that people were looking at me like a crazy lady because I couldn’t stop laughing, at the same time sucking me into the story.  Danielle has grown up with an overprotective father, an awesome mom and great group of friends.  All of this mixed in together made for one hell of a book that I couldn’t put down and captivated me immediately.  Although there was funny parts, thanks to her brother Nate, there are also heart touching scenes along with pretty steamy love scenes.  Danielle has loved Cohen Cage her entire life, and just knows down to her bones that they are soul mates.  I loved how she never gave up, even when Cohen would push her away she always still loved him.  Cohen Cage finally pulls his head out of his ass, and the sexual tension between them builds from there until one fateful unexpected night that defined how their relationship would go from there. 

Not So Much

          My only main complaint is that this plot followed too closely to the Corps Security plots.  In almost all the books in that series the woman is being stalked or attacked and her new love is there to pick up the pieces and try to protect her.  I kind of wish this story broke away from that mold especially since this is a brand new series the overall plot should be completely different than other series.  It came off as unoriginal and predictable because of it.

To Sum It All Up!

          I was so happy to find out a new series was being made that circled around the kids from Corps Security.  Cohen cracked me up as a 4 year old constantly talking about penis jewelry and because I loved him so much as a kid I just knew I would love him as an adult.  It was heartwarming to see Cohen follow in his father’s footsteps and join the armed forces.  It shows how much Greg Cage meant to Cohen, and how their love and respect for each other grew over the years.  Danielle’s family leads to some hilarious scenes throughout the story, especially Nate!  The chemistry between Dani and Cohen was boiling and their sex scenes were freaking awesome!

This group of characters has always had a special place in my heart and because I knew most of them it was easy to become engrossed with this story.  I think the foundation of the plot was right on point, even if you haven’t read the Corps Security series I don’t think you would be completely lost because everything is laid out well. The development of the characters was pretty good too, watching Dani fall into her new role and watch Cohen finally man up was great.  I’m so excited for this new series and I can’t wait to jump into Bleeding Love.

Laura’s Review of Locke (Corps Security, #4) by Harper Sloan

If you have read and enjoyed Deacon (Unfinished Hero, #4) by Kristen Ashley, Can’t Shake You (River Bend, #1) Molly McLain, and Her Forbidden Hero (The Hero, #1) by Laura Kaye, then you are going to LOVE this book!

Synopsis

Darkness is the only thing I see. Ever since the day my life changed. The day that everything and everyone I held close to me ceased to exist. The day I lost it all and the demons of my past consumed my every waking moment.

I tried to keep others at arm’s length. Tried not to let my darkness taint them. Ruin them. Harm them. And whether I want to admit it or not, as much as I wish I could keep them locked out, they refuse to leave. Refuse to let me suffer alone.

If I hadn’t been so focused on keeping those demons from flying free, I wouldn’t have missed how one perfect angel was able to sneak her way under my skin—refusing to let go. Making me want things I don’t deserve.

She consumes me. Her beauty knows no end. The love she promises tempts me every time she’s near. But that pure heart that makes her MY Emmy is the one thing I’m convinced I’ll destroy if I ever let her close.

I’m a broken man. A broken man with too much darkness in his soul to ever let her light shine upon me. But even that doesn’t stop me from craving her with every single breath in my body.

What I Loved

           

         For me, this was the most anticipated book in this series.  From the very beginning Maddox grabbed my attention; he intrigued me, scared me, made me smile and broke my heart.  And this was all before his story was even out!  Locke was everything I knew it would be; lots of drama, lots of darkness, and some pretty hot sex.  What I absolutely loved about this book was that not only did the darkness live inside of Locke; it lived inside of Emersyn as well.  Emersyn never really peaked my interests so much, I loved how much she loved Locke but I never really questioned her character or past, but my oh my what a life she has lead! 

            Once again Harper Sloan kept me on my toes the entire time I was reading, and left me with tears in my eyes.  We follow Maddox and Emersyn through their journey of find their happiness and finding each other, and watching that all unfold before our eyes.   This story gripped my heart from the very beginning, and didn’t get go till the very end.  I love every second of this story, there were times I blushed, times I smiled and of course plenty of times I cried.  I love books filled with drama, darkness, and love and Locke did not disappoint.

Not So Much

                I really don’t have tons of negative things to say about this book, which is why I gave it five stars, DUH!  But I will say which is my main complaint when it comes to this series, is that I wish there was more background details in the story.  I wish I got to see more of what Locke’s apartment looked like before Emersyn, and what it looked like after Emersyn.  I would’ve liked to have seen how they had made him apartment a home and how it reflected on their relationship. 

This Book Was…

                Very moving and amazing all at once.  I couldn’t wait to finally get my hands on Locke, he was the one character from the very beginning that held my attention and I just wanted so badly for him to have a happy ending.  I didn’t know what his past was about, what kind of person he was or anything else about him but I was his number one fan anyway.  I thought I loved Locke before this book began, but I am so absolutely head over heels in love with him after reading it.  This book travels somewhat into his dark past, and you finally see all the demons that have haunted him for so long, and why.  We also get to travel into Emersyn’s past and see what kind of world she was raised in, and just where she gets all her amazing strength from.  Not only do you get to experience Locke and Emmy’s love for each other, but you get to see Locke’s raw sexual power and boy oh boy does he know how to use it!  Although each one of these men in this series is truly a hero, and Locke probably embodies that most of all.  To me though, Emmy was the hero in this story, she pulled Locke out of the hell he was living in and shined a light on him that no one else was able to do.  She made him face his demons and you get to see how she never took no for answer from him, I love everything about her.  What a great way to end such an amazing series, I will never forget these people and I can’t wait to see what other creations Harper Sloan produces.

Laura’s Review of Uncaged (Corps Security, #3.5) by Harper Sloan

Uncaged is not a standalone.  It is a continuation of Cage.  It is recommended that you read the first 3 books in the series before Uncaged.

Basic Summary

            Greg Cage’s life is more fulfilling than he ever could have imagined.  He’s married to the love of his life, has an amazing son, and him in a few short months, his family will grow again with the birth of his twin girls.

                The past year has been a tough one for the Cage family, but they are now on the road to healing by learning to let go of the past and looking forward to their future.

                When situations beyond his control threaten to take away so much of what Greg holds close to his heart, he has to learn that he doesn’t always have the control he tries to maintain in their lives.  Will he be able to handle the stress of knowing his wife and newborn daughters are beyond his protection?

                Join the Cage family as they embark on yet another one of life’s journeys with a rambunctious four-year-old, pregnancy complications, and the fear of the unknown.

                Will the love that Greg and Melissa share hold true as they fight to overcome the obstacles that face them?

                Uncaged is not a standalone.  It is a continuation of Cage.  It is recommended that you read the first 3 books in the series before Uncaged.

What I Loved

                Well first of all I can’t say enough about how much I love Greg Cage!  He’s freaking awesome, and it wouldn’t be a proper Cage story without hot sex scenes, crazy kids, and wiener rings!  There is plenty of sex in this short story and lots of talk about Greg’s lower appendage that just happens to be pierced in three places.  I’ve always wanted to meet a man with a piercing down there, but now I want to meet a man with three piercings down there!!!

                Not only does this story have lots of hotness and sex but it also throws you for a HUGE loop and there were a couple times where I had tears in my eyes.  Lots of funny scenes countered with tons of tender scenes that had me saying “awwwww” while some scenes had my heart racing and NEEDING to know what was going to happen next like I needed air!

 

Not So Much

                There were times in the beginning that I felt like it was just too much lovey dovey crap.  Don’t get me wrong I adore romances (obviously) but I can’t stand it when every other sentence is about how much you love this person and how lucky you are to have found them.  I get that you’re trying to lay the ground work for where they are in their relationship, but this is a short story that is supposed to a supplementary read so the foundation doesn’t need to be laid out just that much.   Other than that I really enjoyed reading this short story and getting to spend more time with Greg and Melissa, and of course Cohen.

Overall

             I loved that this book not only switched point of views between Greg and Melissa but switched to Cohen a couple times.  I just totally love him and I have since the first time I met him so to have his point of view included was awesome. 

                This story totally had my crying by the end of it, and of course laughing as well.  I love when Cohen talks about Greg’s Weiner rings; it has me cracking up each and every time!  This story has totally got me stoked to dive into Asher and Chelcie’s story and making me even more impatient for the story I have been waiting for since book one, which is Maddox’s story!!!!   It was bittersweet having Cooper in the beginning of the book it’s still raw for me sometimes remembering that he’s gone it just rips my heart out all over again.  The story definitely puts you on edge at certain points and I loved the little treat at the end involving Cohen.  Thank you so much for that Harper Sloan and bringing all these people to life so I get to read all about their wonderful lives!  

Locke Cover Revealed Today!!!!

Cover Reveal

            Today the wonderful Harper Sloan revealed the cover for Locke!!!  Locke is the 5^th installment in her Corps Security series and truly this is the book I have been waiting for, for a very very long time!!!!  LOOK AT THIS COVER!!! Give me some of that please!!!!!!  There is no specific publishing date and Cooper (Corps Security, #4) isn’t out yet either but it is some time this

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