ARC Review – The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley

August 14, 2019 karenjo46Leave a comment

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Publication Date: August 13, 2019

Publisher: Wattpad Books

Genre(s): Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Realistic Fiction

Format: Paperback, 416 pages

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AMAZON – BARNES AND NOBLE – INDIGO – BOOK DEPOSITORY

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Everything changed the day Drayton Lahey crashed into Dallas’s life…

Dallas Bryan is a no-nonsense cheerleader who has her sights set on a dance scholarship to CalArts. Drayton Lahey is the bad-boy quarterback from football royalty who’s completely wrong for her—at least, that’s what she tells herself. The longer Dallas tells herself she doesn’t need Dray, the quicker she realizes it might be time to forget what she needs and go after what she wants.

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Irresistibly Charming, Hilarious and Heartwarming

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The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley is an adorable, funny, and heartwarming YA contemporary romance. I loved every moment until the very end and cannot stop swooning over Drayton and Dallas.

So absolutely smitten with this book! It’s such a cute teen romance perfect for anyone looking for that wonderfully sweet make your heart skip a beat feeling of being young and in love for the first time. The plot is simple and quite predictable – a popular quarterback and sassy cheerleader falling for each other in their last year of high school as they both deal with choosing a college, family drama, and new experiences. I’ve read many books with similar storylines, but this honestly caught me off guard. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do and become so addicted to the story and characters that I never wanted it to end. I enjoyed the humor, the friendships, the family dynamics, the serious parts, the endearing moments, and every single scene that managed to touch my heart. Marley penned a fantastic love story that’s not only charming and fun, but also effortlessly believable, relatable, and affecting. This book had me enthralled from start to finish and I loved it all.

I love the characters in this book. They’re likable, interesting, and just wonderful on their own ways. Gabby and Josh are so precious together and such great friends to Dallas and Drayton. I liked their romance too. It’s cute and swoony. I love that Gabby is a hopeless romantic. Definitely saw a little bit of myself in her. I’m not too fond of Nathan, but I don’t dislike him.

Dallas and Drayton are made for each other and I wholeheartedly cheered them on! They’re both such strong, independent and quite stubborn individuals, but I love that deep down, they’re actually very sweet, caring, and loving people. Dallas is my kind of girl – she’s fierce, determined, and not afraid to say what’s on her mind. Drayton is such a softie at heart. I love how protective he can be… even though he is a bit too much sometimes, his intentions are good. I love them as they are and totally adore them as a couple. Their chemistry is absolutely delicious and filled with moments that have all the FEELS. The sexual tension between them is wild and undeniably palpable. I loved their playful bantering, their flirting, their sarcasm, and their sense of humor. Their relationship is just so amazing and had me swooning the entire time. It’s realistic, relatable and feels genuine. I definitely have a new favorite OTP and Drayton and Dallas are just so darn perfect and cute together.

This story is irresistibly charming, well-written, and refreshing. There are quite a few cheesy moments and some that are a bit cliched, but I’m not complaining. I smiled, laughed, swooned, and even cried a little. The characters are likable, the plot is engaging and emotional, and the romance is utterly swoon-worthy and adorable. I really love this book and if I could change anything at all, I wouldn’t… well, except maybe doing a dual POV. I just really want to get into Drayton’s head and know everything he’s thinking and feeling.

This book is so good and I’m definitely excited to read more from Tay Marley. I wasn’t familiar with this story when it was on Wattpad, but The QB Bad Boy and Me has stolen a piece of my heart. It’s truly a delightful, entertaining, and touching read and I cannot recommend it enough.

I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All thoughts, feels and swoons are my own.

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(Mini bio and photo taken from author’s goodreads)

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Tay Marley wears many hats: bibliophile, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and featured Wattpad author. Her whirlwind journey on Wattpad began in 2017 and led to one hundred thousand dedicated followers, a five-part series, and three stand-alone books, including her breakout story, The QB Bad Boy and Me, which have amassed over forty-one million reads. She resides in New Zealand with her husband. When she isn’t writing about confident women and their love interests, she’s teaching her three small children how to be the leads in their own epic tales.

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WEBSITE – GOODREADS – INSTAGRAM

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Hope you enjoyed reading my review and get the chance to swoon and fall in love with Drayton and Dallas.

Have you read this book? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you.

sincerelykjologo

Book Review – Silken Scales by Alex Hayes

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019 karenjo461 Comment

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Hi Loves! I have my review for Silken Scales by Alex Hayes from The Chameleon Effect series. So, I’m doing this a little backwards since I already posted my review for Perfect Pitch, which is the second book in the series. BUT, better a little late than completely forgotten right?!? divider3

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Published: March 4th 2019

Publisher: Shaking the Trees Press

Genre(s): Young Adult, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Paranormal

Format: Kindle Edition, 330 Pages

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AMAZON – BARNES AND NOBLE – APPLE

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Idris Williams’ life may seem perfect…

Sure, Idris has confidence and great looks, a famous father and a beautiful girlfriend. Life would be perfect if he could dodge the bullet his father has aimed at his head — following dear old Dad into motivational-speaking stardom. But there doesn’t seem to be a way out…

— Until Idris morphs into something green and scaly.

Cadi has finally found a safe and loving home. Then a malicious boy turns her whole world upside down. The next thing she knows, she’s wandering the streets on New Year’s Eve, alone.

— Until a crystal leads her to this lizard boy with a smart mouth and massive ego.

To change Idris back into his sexy human self, Cadi must reveal a secret she’s been holding close to her heart for as long as she can remember. A secret that will send them racing to close a wormhole ahead of a deadly army.

A secret that could change their worlds forever…

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A fun, unique and gripping paranormal sci-fi tale

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Perfect for sci-fi, fantasy and paranormal fans, The Silken Scales by Alex Hayes is a wonderfully unique and gripping tale that kept me engrossed until the end.

Idris has a seemingly perfect life – he’s handsome and popular, he has a gorgeous girlfriend, and his father is famous. However, Idris is quite unhappy because his adopted father has been grooming him to become a motivational speaker and doesn’t understand or care about what he really wants. But that’s the least of his problems cause when his skin begins to turn green and scaly, Idris has no choice but to run away and hide.

Cadi has had a very difficult life — she’s been hiding a secret and has moved from one foster home to another. When she finally finds a safe home with caring foster parents, a good friend who accepts her, and a boy who seems romantically interested in her, Cadi’s world is suddenly turned upside down and she has no choice but to leave and hide.

Both hiding, alone, and confused, Idris and Cadi question who they really are and where they come from. When a crystal leads Cadi to Idris, they slowly discover that they have plenty in common and have a special connection that will change their lives forever. As they search for answers about their pasts and what’s happening to them, Idris and Cadi can’t ignore the intense attraction between them. But with danger lurking in the darkness, will Idris and Cadi find out who they really are and what they mean to each other?

I’m not completely in love with this book, but it’s definitely an amusing and delightfully weird story. I also think it’s incredibly imaginative and I was intrigued by the paranormal aspects and the world-building. The writing is captivating and I really enjoyed the flow of the story. I like Idris and Cadi’s POVs and getting to know them as they both learn new things about themselves. They have amazing chemistry together and their playful bantering is super adorable. The side characters are interesting too and I like them well enough. With some action, a little suspense, and a few twists and turns, I found myself on edge and holding my breath especially during the last few chapters of the book. I honestly wasn’t so sure about this book at first, but the overall storyline had me satisfyingly captivated until the end. I’m really excited to see what happens next and to explore more of this fun sci-fi series.

With fascinating and likable characters, lighthearted humor, an adorable romance, and plenty of thrills, Silken Scales is a fantastically fun read. Even though there are a few things that seemed a bit confusing to me, I think Hayes has created a delightful and riveting story that many readers will enjoy.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley for participating in a Blog Tour hosted by Xpresso Book Tours. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Alex Hayes wrote her first fiction story when she was twelve. Inspired by her mother’s storytelling, she began work on her first novel, Ice Cracks, at eighteen.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Creative Writing from San Francisco State University. In her twenties, she moved from Marin County, California to Boston, Massachusetts, where she built a career as an IT professional in database engineering. In 2004, she self-published Ice Cracks, which became a semi-finalist in the 2005 IPPY Awards.

Alex splits her time between Grand Junction, Colorado and Guanajuato, Mexico. When she isn’t writing, she’s helping her partner, Lee, renovate a 450 year old hacienda. She is mother to one beautiful daughter and many wonderful cats.

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