Twisted Games (#2 Twisted Series)

 Twisted Games is the second book in the Twisted Series by Ana Huang

RATINGS: 5/5

SYNOPSIS:

She can never be his...but he's taking her anyway.

Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen has two rules: 1) Protect his clients at all costs 2) Do not become emotionally involved. Ever.

He has never once been tempted to break those rules…until her.

Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak that matches his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash. She’s nothing he expected and everything he never knew he needed.

Day by day, inch by inch, she breaks down his defenses until he’s faced with a truth he can no longer deny: he swore an oath to protect her, but all he wants is to ruin her. Take her.

Because she’s his.

His princess.

His forbidden fruit.

His every depraved fantasy.

***

Regal, strong-willed, and bound by the chains of duty, Princess Bridget dreams of the freedom to live and love as she chooses.

But when her brother abdicates, she’s suddenly faced with the prospect of a loveless, politically expedient marriage and a throne she never wanted.

And as she navigates the intricacies—and treacheries—of her new role, she must also hide her desire for a man she can’t have.

Her bodyguard.

Her protector.

Her ultimate ruin.

Unexpected and forbidden, theirs is a love that could destroy a kingdom…and doom them both.

Twisted Games is a slow to medium burn contemporary royal bodyguard romance. It’s book two of the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

REVIEW:

This book topped Twisted Love for me, I really don't know why but i loved this book more and Ryhs and Bridget were just intreguing and entertaining.

The evoluation of their relationship takes years and yet I was invested from the get go. The initial stages where they can't stand each other and their banter was just *chefs kiss*.

We are always in for a nice bodyguard romance but Rhys.....oh Rhys......and Bridget the princess who is supposed to act poised at all times, they just took it to another level.

The spice in this book though....phewwwwww......it was soooo hot and damn it was perfect. Rhys and Bridget ....their relationship ....everything was so wonderfully writtern.

I was a bit pissed at Bridget's brother for choosing love over the kingdom and by doing so making Bridget to fill a space which she never wanted but come to think of it...isn't choosing love over a kingdom is what we all swoon over but here because Bridget has to face hardship we don't approve that....i mean in the end its all about perspective.

Alex makes a little cameo and i was just wooping over that scene. Overall loved this book a lot and had a wonderful time reading about Rhys and Bridget.

Thanks for reading!

Dear Ava - Ilsa Madden-Mills

 Dear Ava is a book by Ilsa Madden-Mills 

RATINGS:5/5

SYNOPSIS:

The rich and popular Sharks rule at prestigious, ivy-covered Camden Prep. Once upon a time, I wanted to be part of their world--until they destroyed me.

The last thing I expected was an anonymous love letter from one of them.

Please. I hate every one of those rich jerks for what they did to me. The question is, which Shark is my secret admirer?

Knox, the scarred quarterback.

Dane, his twin brother.

Or Chance, the ex who dumped me. . .

Dear Ava,

Your eyes are the color of the Caribbean Sea.

Wait. That's stupid.

What I really mean is, you look at me and I feel something REAL.

It's been ten months since you were here, but I can't forget you.

I've missed seeing you walk down the hall.

I've missed you cheering at my football games.

I've missed the smell of your hair.

And then everything fell apart the night of the kegger.

Don't hate me because I'm a Shark.

I just want to make you mine.

Still.

Mature Content. Recommended for 18+.

REVIEW:

Okayyyyyyy.... This book was just perfect, i loved every aspect and it just ticked each and every check box that i didn't even know i needed. I loved this book overall for the characters and the way the story progresses and the way it ended was just beautiful.

There are sensitive stuffs that take place in the book but there  is no direct description about the assault but the first chapter says the details about how Ava is right after that incident, which might not be some peoples cup of tea, so thats a warning.

I just loved Knox sooo much......he is just the right amount of everything. He is not overly obsessive or anything but he want her and his character just balances his attraction for Ava is a perfectly healthy way which is something i adored about him.

And Ava was the kind of main character we need, she is just being her trying to be strong after everything that happened and doing everything that she has to do to live on.I just love her and the combination of Ava and Knox is just perfect.

What i loved the most about this book was how close this was to reality, the drama that took place and how stuffs were handled were right on dot.

This book gave me a little bit of 13 reasons why vibe. This book just connected all the dots really well, also the side characters were really likable and supportive. I would very much recommend reading this book.

Thank you for reading!

Twisted Love (#1 Twisted Series)

 Twisted Love by Ana Huang is the first book in the Twisted Series

SYNOPSIS:

He has a heart of ice...but for her, he'd burn the world.

Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape.

Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.

But when he’s forced to look after his best friend’s sister, he starts to feel something in his chest:

A crack.

A melt.

A fire that could end his world as he knew it.

***

Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can’t remember.

But despite her broken past, she’s never stopped seeing the beauty in the world…including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn’t want.

Her brother’s best friend.

Her neighbor.

Her savior and her downfall.

Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen—but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both…and everything they hold dear.

Twisted Love is a brother’s best friend/opposites attract romance with a hint of suspense. It's book one in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

WARNING: This book contains a possessive, morally gray alphahole; explicit sexual content, and profanity. No cheating or menage, but if you're looking for a traditionally sweet, loveable hero, this is not the book for you. Recommended for 18+

RATINGS:★★★★/★★★★★

REVIEW:

So this book as the title suggests is twisted and i like it, it wasnt the life changing book kind but i enjoyed reading it and i didnt find any faults in either the plot points or the characters or anything. The book was perfect maybe i am giving it only 4 stars because i am writing this review after reading the second book Twisted Games which i loved a little more i guess.

So Ava is the sunshine who though had some trauma in the past sees the beauty in life and the people around her while Alex on the other hand is still fixed on his trauma and requires retrubution and views life the exact opposite of how Ava does. 

Also Alex is Ava's brother's best friend so we know how things goes from here. 

I loved the way both of them face the similar issue which is betrayal which makes both of them understand what the other is feeling. More than anything i love the time jumps because it feels more real that way ....the way their relationship progresses and all.

The one thing i normally feel a bit not satisfied about books would be while the main character is forgiven too soon but in this book i was totally contended with how things played out.

Overall i throughly enjoyed this book and feel like Alex and Ava are just perfect for each other.

Thanks for reading!!

Dear Love, I Hate You (Easton High #1)

 Dear Love, I Hate You is the first book in the Easton High Series by Eliah Greenwood.

SYNOPSIS:

It all started with an anonymous letter. 

 He wasn’t supposed to find it—no one was. And he definitely wasn’t supposed to answer it.

 We end up talking through letters and sticky notes in a book. One sticky note. Two sticky notes. Ten sticky notes. All baring our darkest, deepest secrets.

 It’s all fun and games until I find out who my pen pal is...

 Xavier Emery. King of my basketball-obsessed town, my childhood bully, and the guy I am in grave danger of falling in love with.

 But the rules were clear: we can never know who we’re talking to, and the confessions can never, ever get out. Seriously. It would destroy lives. 

 Fine by me. Even if Mr. Popular does find out his confidant is little old me, it’s not like he’d ever love me back…

Right? 

RATING: ★★★★/★★★★★

REVIEW:

This was a really great book, I enjoyed it a lot and the thing i loved the most about this book was the situations the characters were put in and how they handle them, i totally loved one fourth of this book but towards the end, the final few chapters i would say i liked it and not loved it because i still find it a bit hard to wrap whatever happened around my brain.

The characters have dark secrets and while conveying those secrets to someone who is a stranger is a great risk but both of them found a place with each other where there were no judjements no matter how dirty their secrets were. I loved how both of their relationship was built betweeen confessions and texts.....it felt wonderful witnessing the journey but ofcourse everything went downhill at a point and i'm still annoyed with Xavier for what he did but sure it is a happy ending.

I loved Xavier and Aveena as a couple, and their interactions behind letters and texts were entertaining also the sexual tension between them was just lit. I just love both of them a lott.

When it comes to the oher characters Dia who is Aveena's bestfriend .....I don't know...I didn't like the way she treated Aveena for a while and i don't like her that much though she seemed to realise that she was at wrong. Hate Aveena's mom though there was some kind of redemption to her character and her sister was alight, after learning how Aveena felt i liked the bond between Aveena and Ashley.

I love this book mainly beacuse some situations felt really relatable and the drama that took place was just right, there was no unnecessary drama at certain places which i really appreciate a lot.

I enjoyed this book, hope you enjoy it too, thanks for reading!!!