Review: One Wild Night by Magan Vernon

Hello everyone!

I know I've been more than MIA (no excuses for that besides life itself...) but I promise to stay close this time. I'm so sorry I lost so many of you in the way :(

Here is a review I haven't posted yet from a book I've read a while ago.

ONE WILD NIGHT

by Magan Vernon

Genre: New Adult Romance/ Adult Romance/ Erotica

Blurb:

One Wild Night- EPISODE 1 in the first season of the Forever Wild Serial. (This is a six part series with one book releasing every 3 weeks)

One Wild Night Can Change Everything

Valerie Wilder doesn’t do serious relationships. She also doesn’t usually wake up in Vegas next to a male stripper…

A male stripper who happens to be her new husband.

A quickie divorce seems like the answer, but the Nevada legal system doesn’t think so. When her new husband suggests flying back to Chicago with Valerie she accepts, wondering if one night in Vegas could turn into something much more.

MY THOUGHTS:

When I first grabbed this short story, I thought it was going to be about a silly girl that had a complex about being fat. 

And then... the last line of the first chapter surprised me completely and made me think my first impression was wrong. 

Maybe my issue with this book was the fact I don't find strippers sexy at all!

Also another detail is that the story kept going from one topic to another in a random way.  And of course... another tiny piece of information: my first instinct was right: the girl is absolutely traumatized and has a moon size complex with her body... pages and pages of self criticism. At the same time, and to make the story even more "interesting", she is unsufferable. 

Why?

Well... if you are silly enough to get drunk and get married with a stripper  you just met (no spoilers, this is revealed in the blurb), there is simply no need whatsoever to act as an innocent and naive person and attempt to cover yourself with the sheets in the morning... right? Not to mention that she "is aghast"...

Anyway... if I'd got paid for everytime she complained about being fat or the fact that every guy used her only for one night stands (because nobody would dare to be seen with the chubby girl... *eye roll*) , I would be a millonaire.

What else? The day after, he wants to do something nice for her... and he decides that sending her clothes to the laundy is a great idea (yeah! because there is nothing sexier than a guy getting our laundy ready... and I'm not going to even comment about what I would do if someone I don't know goes through my stuff)

After that, there was some sort of approach between them that was very good, I liked it and there is a shower scene that honestly saved the book, but just when I was getting comfy with the book I read phrases like this one:

"If I could have fucked his voice right there, I would have".

To sum up, this book had potential (a lot) but the main character was in serious need of a self help book and she kinda ruined it for me. 

The writing style, although a little messy, was nice so I will give the author another chance. 

I hope you liked it!

Review: Deadly Crush by Ashley Stoyanoff

Deadly Crush (Deadly Trilogy #1)

by Ashley Stoyanoff

Genre: YA PNR

Published: August 23rd 2013

Synopsis:

Dog Mountain is just like any other small town — peaceful and uneventful. Well, that is if peaceful means wolves howling all night, and uneventful means it’s overrun by pesky werewolves, then yes, Dog Mountain is just your average small town.

Jade Shaw has spent the last two years avoiding the pack. But when Aidan Collins moves to town, avoiding the dogs doesn’t seem possible. The pack wants him just as much as she does.

Determined to keep him out of the pack’s grasp, Jade does everything she can to gain his attention. Little does she know, Aidan is in deeper with the pack than she could have imagined, and competing for his attention is a deadly game, one she may not want to win.

The e-book is FREE both on Amazon and B&N at the moment

My Thoughts:

5 super stars!

WOW!

This isn't news: I absolutely love Ashley Stoyanoff's books and I venture to say that this one is my favorite so far. Almost unbelievable considering it's about werewolves but yes, I loved it.

I believe that Ashley's writing got even better. As I said, I loved her previous books but in this one the writing simply flows, I advanced in the book effortlessly because the pace is fast so you can't get bored. But at the same time there is a very good scene description, thorough.

The take on werewolves is original, not only for werewolves being known and treated almost like royalty in Dog Mountain but also I enjoyed the dynamics of the pack. 

At first I thought it was just a regular pnr but no no no!

There is an intriguing plot behind it. I couldn't stop reading because I wanted to discover the truth behind that carefully crafted web of lies.

Moreover, I felt that this time all the characters were well defined and there personalities, nicely built.

Regarding our MC Jade... First of all, I found her name hard to pronounce lol. (maybe is my Argentinian tongue that get twisted but try to say Jade Shaw a few times in a row). Anyway... at first I thought she was awesome: strong, determined, self-confident and somewhat wild but as I kept turning the pages I realized she is plain annoying. She contradicts herself all the time, she is childish and I don't really get what's up with Dom. (yeah, yeah, there was an explanation but I feel like there is more to it)

Dom is great. I wasn't expecting that 'bomb' after Aidan confronted him regarding Jade but that added more to his mystery. I believe he is faithful, a great friend (even after some mishaps) and I want to read more about him.

Marcy is cheerful, energetic and she creates a bright side into a story that is to some extent dark. 

Aidan is a hottie, like every male character that Ashley creates. He is cryptic but I like it. I know there is a lot more to learn about him, specially about his past. He is the Colton Hayes kind of sexy. 

Jade's father and mother... wackos... I want to unfold that mystery ASAP.

That being said... I'll be getting my paws on book 2 really soon.

A cat, a phrase, a comic and a reading spot

A cat, a phrase, a comic and a reading spot. 

This section is an idea I borrowed from Migue and Caro, awesome bloggers of La abadía literaria.
First time on blog here.


A CAT:

This little fellow here is not reading... but this post is for him: my restless Apolo. Because he appeared in my life one morning and even though he was my neighbour's, he chose us day after day and made us his family. It was my pleasure to have you in my life. 
You left us too soon but you will be in our hearts for ever. Take care of us from above. 

A PHRASE:

Ok... he missed the "books and coffee" part obviously but the rest...he got it right

“The only escape from the miseries of life are music and cats...”  

― Albert Schweitzer

A COMIC:

Except for the toothbrush part, that's Apollo :D

A READING SPOT: 

Because my reading spot is never complete without at least one of my cats

I know this was a little on the sad side... but I'm feeling a bit down. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it and I hope all of you who have cats go give them a nice squeeze and make them purr. 

A cat, a phrase, a comic and a reading spot

A cat, a phrase, a comic and a reading spot. 

This section is an idea I borrowed from Migue and Caro, awesome bloggers of La abadía literaria.
First time on blog here.



A CAT:

Aww... cutest thing ever! I wonder what he is reading...

A PHRASE:

And here goes one by Ed Sheeran... not that I'm a fan... honestly I think I know only 2 or 3 songs by him... but I liked his words. 

“I can't tell you the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.” 

― Ed Sheeran

A COMIC:

Haha, I always loved Garfield

A READING SPOT: 

Dreamy spot. Comfy reading couch, tons of books... I can picture myself with a mug of coffee... PER - FEC - TION!

What's your favorite reading spot?

I hope you enjoyed...

Books to read when...

BOOKS TO READ…

  If you want books that have been recently published: 

Personally I read anything but  sometimes 

I yearn to read newly published books, don't you?

 

          

Blue by H.J Bellus (2015) NA/ Contemporary Romance

Nowhere but Here by Katie McGarry (2015) Contemporary Romance

The Leveller by Julia Durango (2015) YA/ Sci-Fi/ Dystopia

The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes (2015)  YA/Mystery

Velvet by Temple West (2015) YA/ PNR

The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh (2015) YA/Fantasy

    When you are feeling romantic:
If you want your heart to melt you must read these stories

   

   

Easy by Tammara Webber (2012) NA/ Romance

The Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (2001) Adult Romance/Time Travel

Barbie Girl by Heidi Acosta (2012) YA/ Romance

Something Like Normal by  Trish Doller (2012)  NA/ Romance    

Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson (2010) YA Romance

The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler(2015) YA/ Romance

 If you like clean romances:

   

   

The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson (2013) Retellings

Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren (2011) Time Travel

Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George (2009) Fantasy

There you’ll find Me by Jenny B. Jones (2011) Chick Lit

Entwined by Heather Dixon (2011) Fairy Tales

Smart Girls get what they Want by Sarah Strohmeyer (2012) YA/ Contemporary 

 If you like steamy romances:
Want to let your imagination fly?

   

  

Tempting the Best Man by J.Lynn (2012) Contemporary

Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan (2014) Contemporary

Echoes of Scotland Street by Samantha Young (2014) Contemporary
Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall (2012) Fantasy

Quarterback Draw by Jaci Burton (2015) Contemporary

Manwhore + 1 by Katy Evans (2015) Contemporary

If you want to get out of your comfort zone:

If you are ready to have an open mind, you can check the following stories

   

The Education of Sebastian by Jane Harvey - Berrick (2012)
Love’s Forbidden Flower by Diane Rinella (2012)

Painted Faces by L.H Cosway (2012)

While on vacation
(or relaxing next to the pool or the sofa, or wherever your 
favorite reading spot is)

   

   

When you’re Back by Abbi Glines (2015) Contemporary Romance
On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves (2012) Contemporary Romance

Finding Home by Lauren Baker (2006) Contemporary Romance
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier (2012) Time Travel

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (2010) Mystery

Two Truths and a Lie by Ashley Stoyanoff (2015) Romantic Suspense

  If you like a good mystery:
Wake up the detective in you and start unfolding the truth

  

In the Woods by Tana French (2007)
A Perfect Husband by Douglas Wixkard (2012)

The Stranger by Harlan Coben (2015)

If you like sci-fi:
Have you check these titles?

   

   

Children of Time by ADrian Tchaikovsky ( 2015) Space Opera
Nil by Lynne Matson (2014) Dystopia
Cash Crash Jubilee by Eli K.P William (2015) Cyberpunk
Rush by Eve Silver (2013) Dystopia/ Aliens
A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray (2014) Time Travel
The Girl with all the Gifts by M. R. Carey (2014) Horror/ Post Apocalyptic