Pinay Bibliophile: July 2014

Title: Thoughtless

Author: S.C Stephens

Series: Thoughtless #1

Publication Date: June 11th 2011

Read: July 29th 2014

Copy: Ebook, Audiobook

Rating:

Synopsis

For almost two years now, Kiera's boyfriend, Denny, has been everything she's ever wanted: loving, tender and endlessly devoted to her. When they head off to a new city to start their lives together, Denny at his dream job and Kiera at a top-notch university, everything seems perfect. Then an unforeseen obligation forces the happy couple apart.

Feeling lonely, confused, and in need of comfort, Kiera turns to an unexpected source—a local rock star named Kellan Kyle. At first, he's purely a friend that she can lean on, but as her loneliness grows, so does their relationship. And then one night everything changes...and none of them will ever be the same.

My Review

First, I want to say I how unbelievably this book deserve its title. YES. It was thoughtless. I don’t hate the author and second I only write honest reviews so, bear with my whining.
I hate Kiera.

I have never hated a book character more than I hate her. I have nothing against love triangles since it give kicks to the story. But I don’t like the idea of the men being best friends. I mean, what was that? What were you trying to imply? What’s with the “I have the most perfect boyfriend, but I fell in love with his best friend and oh he f*cked me not once but twice and I liked it.”? Why do Kiera always blush? I blushed, I blushed here, I blushed there, and I blushed fucking everywhere. –Errr—Did I tell you that I’m blushing right now? OH! For the love of spaghetti! Shut the hell up!

Nearly getting my keyboard all wrecked!

Why did it take me 2 and half days to read it? It’s horribly wrong but all that was written was about Kiera’s double timing schemes. YES. I read it. Not because I liked the cheating part but because I wanna know why Kellan was included in the best boyfriend list. And YES, I knew why.

I love you Kellan. I was touched how you honestly loved Kiera.

What I loved about Kellan is that he was decided to leave Kiera and Denny for them to be happy. He doesn’t want to cheat on his bestfriend it was all Kiera’s idea. I promise! He asked Kiera to choose. Kiera said he loved him and the next time she chose Denny. See how her whoremones works? It’s completely disgusting. My heart felt heavier and heavier as the story steps forward. I felt the pain Kiera entrenched to Kellan’s heart. It was very horrible.

I was really mad when Kiera pretended to not know what really was going on with Kellan, whenever Denny kissed her, touched her, or whatever. I was glad when Kellan tried to hurt her in “Manwhore” chapt. She deserved it!

I loved Denny. My heart broke when he got to know the real deal between Kiera and Kellan. Oh my poor poor Aussie Hottie. Why did you have to make him look like an idiot? When all he did was dream big for himself and Kiera. All for their freaking future. How did you think hugging, kissing, and stroking wouldn't lead to sex? Why did you force me to be in that bitch’s mind? I mean come the hell on! Why did you write a completely selfish bitch of a heroine? Why didn’t you kill Kiera in the end?

WHY?! YOU MAKE ME SO MAAAAAAD!

I tried to understand Kiera. FOR REAL. But I really don’t get why she had to be in a relationship with Denny and fuck her roommate, Kellan. I think what I got from this story was its message.

CHEATING IS GOOD. – NOT.

Cheating with your bestfriend’s partner is okay. – HELL NO!

NO, NO, ABSOLUTELY NOT!

But because of how Kellan expressed his feelings and how goodhearted he and Denny were, 3 coffee cups. I might read Effortless because of you Kellan, but I cannot promise when for I really hated every inch of Kiera. FOR REAL!

Denny & Kellan,

Because of you two, I wouldn't demand my money and my precious time back. You guys deserved it.

Me.

Title: Megastar
Author: Eve Montelibano
Series: The Stars Trilogy
Publication Date: July 11th 2014
Copy: Ebook (ARC)
Read: July 25th 2014
Rating:

Synopsis

Celine is madly in love with Hollywood megastar, the painfully gorgeous Dare Montgomery. She is his self-proclaimed No. 1 fan in the world since grade school. He is her prince charming, knight in shining armor and soul mate rolled into one. In her dreams, at least. Now Dare is not exactly the epitome of chivalry, and definitely not the right role model for young, idealistic women like Celine. He is a jaded-to-the bone product of dog-eat-dog Hollywood, a consummate practitioner of casual sex. He has no use for women who write poems and songs in his honor, especially the ones who are dying to make an honest man out of him. Some tried but failed miserably. He is hard to the core and no woman can change or tame him.

But Celine believes otherwise. She has met Dare once, when she was still a little girl and he was just a teenager and they shared one unforgettable moment together, a moment so special that Celine is absolutely convinced that she and Dare are meant for each other. She is the right woman for him and all those starlets and supermodels are just temporary diversions until her second coming into his life. Proof? He is now thrice married and thrice divorced. Dare is waiting for her. She is his one true destiny.

You think she’s crazy? Think again. Never underestimate the power of naïve delusions. It makes people do the things they don’t normally do. Even the impossible. And in these moments of impossibility, magic happens.

My Review

Okay so this is my first Eve Montelibano review and I don’t wanna screw this up. I am such a BIG fan. I totally own every book she wrote like really!
Three words:

AMIABLE.

BADASS.

WORDSMITH.

Who wouldn't love her? The Uuuhhs, the aahhs, and the oohhhs.
She introduced my innocent mind to smuts,
and I…
I embraced her way of writing…
And…
Became addicted…
And…
Constantly wetting my pants… Kidding!

So Megastar is basically Dare to Love also written by Miss Eve but the enhanced edition.

IT IS WRITTEN IN FULL ENGLISH—BY A FILIPINA.

Take that!

Makes me wanna sing the Philippine National anthem over and over again! I am so looking forward for Drew’s story though but hey, DARE is my BOYFRIEND TOO! So lemme start my PLEASE-LET-ME-NOT-WRITE-A-SPOILER review.

Megastar did it to me again. I was emotionally invested in the characters and as the story progress my heart recalls the reasons why I really fell in love with Dare. The first few pages will introduce you to the characters and their natures. Their past lives, what they've become, what they plan to do. It was all laid on the table.

Celine Lavega.

She fancied Dare from the first and last moment she met him. She made him her motivation to become a successful, well-educated person. Far from the Celine that Dare once taught how to fly. Far from the scared little girl that Dare met in Coney Island. She’s not scared anymore and she’s going to get what she thought she deserve, what she aimed for…

Dare Montgomery.

The All-American look, the I-CAN-FUCK-THE-SHIT-OUT-OF-YOU arrive and the NO-I’M-NOT-CHRISTIAN—FUCKING-GREY-BUT-I-CAN-PUT-YOUR-BED-IN-FIRE personality. YES. That’s –eherm- my Dare. He does not believe in love ever after. He was twice divorced and third in the works. His aphorism when it comes to women is: “I’m all open all season but closed on special occasions.” No anniversaries and that entire Hallmark crap.

What I loved most about the characters was not only their individual characteristics but the moments and the relationship they form between each other, connections that relates each character. What can I say? Miss Eve’s works talks the talk and walks the walk.

There wasn't a bunch of profound tragedy that would make you sob in anguish. I thought the plot was great, the phasing of the book was well-done, the little moments that these characters have, this book was full of ‘em and I appreciated all the understated, subtle moment we may take advantage of. There were obsession, hope, guilt, love, and witty funny lines. Romantic comedy junkies will enjoy this book overall.

Yeah, I looked like this.

At the beginning of every chapter you will find one of the letters Celine sent to Dare. You should take notes of those for the realization part. I was a taken off guard about the end (of the first book of the trilogy) because I thought I had more 10 or 5 more pages to go but it kinda ended abruptly for me. You know what they say when you read a good book; it makes you wanna wish it wouldn't end.

I DARE to fall in love again with the story and the characters.

And I can’t wait for the two thirds of the story to come out. One thing I’m sure of…

I WILL BE WAITING.

AND I AM SO READING DARE TO LOVE AGAIN! RIGHT.NOW!

Reading order and purchase link.

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Author: Kat Madrid

Title: Lonzo

Series: Tycoon Series 1

Genre: New Adult, Romance

Publication Date: July 8th 2014

Copy: Ebook (ARC)

Read: July 20th 2014

Rating:

Blurb

A SUPERMODEL

After candidly admitting her virginal state, Jordana Almueda, the world's top supermodel, finds herself in the crosshairs of the tabloid media. Worse, she becomes a challenge for men - receiving a record number of proposals (most of them indecent) since her faux pas. Needing a break, she goes off to Italy to play maid of honor to her best friend. Finally, some downtime at last. Or so she thinks.

A BILLIONAIRE

Lonzo Vitale's name exudes power. A billionaire by his early thirties, his undeniable good looks and dynamism inspire awe and grabs headlines. The European business sector follows his boardroom moves, usually a step or two behind, while his bedroom conquests provide fodder for gossip pages. He is a man who vows never to settle - a true serial monogamist. When his best friend suddenly decides to tie the knot, Lonzo agrees to be his best man, in hopes of changing the groom's mind about the pitfalls of matrimony.

A STORY MADE IN TABLOID HEAVEN.

On the eve of the wedding, they find themselves entwined on a bed, naked and with no recollection of how they ended there in the first place.

My Review

HOLY.FREAKING.AMAZEBALL!
Or that their naked pictures will be selling tabloids weeks later.

THIS.NOVEL.IS.BEYOND.AMAZING!

O-KAY! I can finish one novel in less than a day, but there was this one point that no matter how good the book is, I was nothing but a book downer. It’s not relatively serious though, I just haven’t had my normal book mojo – but Lonzo fixed all that, with all the anticipation and dirty thoughts.

*SIGH*

This book was well-written, pure, un-put-down-able, decadent, perfect mix of all. It was supreme perfection for me! It had me drooling, swooning and panting over Lonzo Vitale. It was the perfect blend of HOTNESS, and seriously grief-stricken hero and heroine. YES. TORMENTED. READ THE WHOLE THING!

What I liked more about this novel was Kat Madrid’s realistic approach with regards to the characters. I mean, who would have written anything about a heroine who put tissues in her armpits? Really? And supermodels do experience stage frights too, they just muster themselves quite well. LOL

Second, it was star-studded, J.LO, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Angie, and Brad. Brand-studded too, Burberry , Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Dior, Calvin Klein, Estee Lauder, Loius Vuitton Victoria and Michael Kors.

Let me introduce you to Jordana Almueda, a bonafide glamazon, hailed as the queen in modeling world. A very down to earth person, self-sufficient, gorgeous—NO—GLAMOROUS, 5’10 tall with a sexy and curvy bud. And--- a virgin. From a plain life of an orphan girl, Jordana has certainly reached the stars. From being a waitress to a supermodel. DUH? She’s the queen bee of the runway. Half or rather more than the male population wants her in their beds—NAKED. For her, men are a bunch of overgrown kids. Firmly believes that sex should be done after marriage.

Everything about LONZO VITALE screams ALPHA. Hot, cold, warm, Christ, if there are in betweens I swear Lonzo will let you feel ‘em. His eyes were olive green with ridiculously thick lashes, chiseled jaw line, a strong masculine, nose and a sensual mouth that lived to its promise, Physically he was ten. He had the instincts of a Great White shark once he smells blood. He wins a battle even before it began. He was a womanizing bastard, and he doesn’t give a shit for pedigrees. Marriage? BULLCRAP!

IT’S A PERFECT 5. You guys should read this. I love you Lonzo! You are now added to my book boyfriend List! YAY!

*SIGH*

My kind of guy!

The second part will be released on the 8th of August 2014. Watch out!

Buy Link

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Title: Hopeless

Author: Colleen Hover

Series: Hopeless #1

Genre: Romance, New Adult

Published: December 19th 2012

Copy: Ebook, Audiobook

Read: June 16th 2014

Rating:

5 Coffee Cups

Blurb

Sometimes discovering the truth can leave you more hopeless than believing the lies…

That’s what seventeen-year-old Sky realizes after she meets Dean Holder. A guy with a reputation that rivals her own and an uncanny ability to invoke feelings in her she’s never had before. He terrifies her and captivates her all in the span of just one encounter, and something about the way he makes her feel sparks buried memories from a past that she wishes could just stay buried.

Sky struggles to keep him at a distance knowing he’s nothing but trouble, but Holder insists on learning everything about her. After finally caving to his unwavering pursuit, Sky soon finds that Holder isn’t at all who he’s been claiming to be. When the secrets he’s been keeping are finally revealed, every single facet of Sky’s life will change forever.

My Review

Coleen Hoover is a GENIUS. GENIUS I tell you. I just hate the feeling of leaving my past book boyfriends behind (which some of them are the ones she also made in her mind) after reading her next book. I mean come on! Who writes novel after novel that just keeps getting better?

HER.

I don’t know how she does it.

I didn't perceive the big reveal coming. I had my reservations about one part of the story, but the other part took me a very long time to get over the surprise. I was flabbergasted to see that the way she deliberated the book actually augmented the emotional brunt of the story.

THIS.BOOK.MADE.ME.CRY!

No freaking book had made me cry for crying out loud! Well, not until Hopeless. I felt the connection of the characters. In fact, I felt all in sync with them. I cried, I was hurt, I got my heart torn apart, I laughed and then cried again, and at one time my heart sank with Dean. It was amazeball.

The first few pages made me think that the heroine, LINDEN SKY, was a slut. With all the made outs and all but…she wasn't. She was trying to get away from a bad experience when she was younger. The reason behind her rebellion was a little vague at first but as the story unfolds, you’ll understand it like I do.

And the best part was when Sky first saw Dean Holder.

“I've never been swept off my feet. I don’t get butterflies. In fact the whole idea of being swooned by anyone is foreign to me… Somehow, in the course of sixty seconds, this guy has managed to swoon me, then terrify the hell out of me.”

...and that was the best description of being struck by cupid and being petrified all in one roll.

“Sometimes you have to choose between a bunch of wrong choices and no right ones. You just have to choose which wrong choice feels the least wrong.”

All the bits of the story just build and build, cover upon cover of things you didn't even figure are vital until the secrets surface and the gush of emotions from them just smash into you and take your breath away.