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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Novel Review: Finding Their Balance (Neighborly Affection, #5) by M.Q.Barber



Rating (Out of 5): ~4.5
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance, Erotica, BDSM, M/M/F
Publisher: Kensington
Release Date: March 1, 2016
Spoilers?: Light.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Three’s the naughtiest kind of crowd.

Getting to the one-year mark is hard enough in a relationship between two lovers. For three, just getting through the day can be half the battle. Between Alice’s headstrong insistence on pushing her sexual limits and Jay’s need to confront an abusive former lover, Henry has his hands full keeping both his partners safe and happy. But despite all the challenges—and unexpected dangers that lurk in their hedonistic world—the three have formed a union that brings each of them to the edge of something new—something they may not be able to hold onto...

The Cover:

I actually really like this cover. I think that the positioning of the three looks pretty and more natural than normal, and that their poses work for the character they're supposed to be. I like the coloring and the fonts. I think it's pretty.

Review:

Another fantastic book in this series. I have eaten up each book so far, and still re-read them. This one will be added to the list.
We continue where the third book left off, and the group confronts quite a few issues.
The main one is Cal, thankfully. The threat of him has hurt Jay to a large extent, and invaded their relationship in the previous book. He’s a major hazard, and now that the three are going to the club again, he’s starting to be dealt with for real. I definitely like the way that that plot line gets handled in this book.
Now that the three of them are going to the club again, we see a new side of Jay. We meet a few new subs and Doms, and it’s nice to see them making new friends, to see Jay opening up and growing. He’s needed this for a while. It’s also clear that Henry likes teaching, and the scenes where he’s teaching at the club are fun and helpful to a lot of people.
Jay’s family causes a big distraction in the middle, and that’s hard. I’m still waiting for him to stand up to his sister, but we haven’t officially met her yet. I’m hoping we’ll get more of that soon, especially since Alice is made aware what his relationship really is with his family. How he hides from them, and how it hurts both Alice and Henry. I just feel sad and frustrated with Jay’s family here, and am waiting for something big to happen there. Alice’s sister, on the other hand, should be showing up in the next book, and I’m excited for that. Alice also makes friends, mostly, with Emma, which is nice and should lead to good things.
I loved this book. I honestly can’t get enough of Barber’s writing and characters, especially these three. I want to see more of Leah and her Master, and I really want to see Santa Will get his happy ending. And I just want more of the threesome. They make me happy.


A review copy was provided by the publisher, Kensington, through Netgalley. Thank you!

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Wishlist Thursday[147]: Finding Their Balance (Neighborly Affections, #5) by M.Q. Barber



Finding Their Balance (Neighborly Affections, #5) by M.Q. Barber

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance, Erotica, M/M/F

Publisher: Kensington

Release Date: March 1, 2016


                                    

Goodreads Synopsis:



Three’s the naughtiest kind of crowd.

Getting to the one-year mark is hard enough in a relationship between two lovers. For three, just getting through the day can be half the battle. Between Alice’s headstrong insistence on pushing her sexual limits and Jay’s need to confront an abusive former lover, Henry has his hands full keeping both his partners safe and happy. But despite all the challenges—and unexpected dangers that lurk in their hedonistic world—the three have formed a union that brings each of them to the edge of something new—something they may not be able to hold onto...



Why?:

I have so far read everything by Barber, and this series is one of my absolute favorites. I’ve re-read the previous books several times, and am in love with the writing and the characters. This is a threesome erotic romance, but it’s beautiful and so sweet, and very hot. If you like this kind of thing, I would definitely recommend giving it a try. And I cannot wait for more.

What’s on your list?

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Wishlist Thursday[138]: Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer



Thicker Than Water by Brigid Kemmerer

Genre: YA Mystery

Publisher: Kensington Teen

Release Date: December 29, 2015


                        

Goodreads Synopsis:



On his own

Thomas Bellweather hasn’t been in town long. Just long enough for his newlywed mother to be murdered, and for his new stepdad’s cop colleagues to decide Thomas is the primary suspect.

Not that there’s any evidence. But before Thomas got to Garretts Mill there had just been one other murder in twenty years.

The only person who believes him is Charlotte Rooker, little sister to three cops and, with her soft hands and sweet curves, straight-up dangerous to Thomas. Her best friend was the other murder vic. And she’d like a couple answers.

Answers that could get them both killed, and reveal a truth Thomas would die to keep hidden…



Why?:

Even if I have fallen behind on her Elemental series, I have really enjoyed them. Her writing is good and her characters complex. This is a new stand-alone of hers I believe, which makes me intrigued. I’m looking forward to picking it up.

What’s on your list?

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Teaser Tuesday[165]: Secret (Elemental, #4) by Brigid Kemmerer



Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

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Secret (Elemental, #4) by Brigid Kemmerer

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Kensington Teen

Release Date: January 2014




Goodreads Synopsis:



EARTH. FIRE. AIR. WATER.

Nick Merrick is stretched to breaking point. He's trying to keep his grades sky-high or he won't get in to college. He's trying to keep his brother's business afloat or the Merricks will be out on the street. He's trying to keep the secret of where he's going in the evenings from his twin brother Gabriel - or he fears he'll lose his family. And he's trying to keep his mind off the hot, self-assured dancer who is his 'girlfriend's' partner.

And then Quinn takes to hanging around his sworn enemy, and an Elemental Guide is counting the hours until he can try again to kill the Merrick brothers. Storms are brewing. On all sides.

SECRETS IN THE WIND. DANGER IN THE AIR.



Excerpt:

“‘Why?’ she fired back. ‘Because I’m only good for guys to use me? That’s working out really great for you, isn’t it, Nick?’” (Kindle e-book, pg. 112)

What are you reading right now?