Lethal Pursuit by Kaylea Cross

(Bagram Special Ops, #3)

Have I ever mentioned that Kaylea Cross is one of my top favorite authors? Well I'm shouting it out again!! You don't want to miss out on any of her stories, but *especially* this one! I had a feeling before I even started reading this book that my heart would break and be beautifully put back together - and I was not wrong! Jackson and Maya's story is definitely my favorite of this whole series, and one of my top favorite of Kaylea's couples.

This book touched on some scary hard issues that while I know are a reality, I think we all kinda try not to think about it. This book PUT ME IN THE MIDDLE of the terror (more than just one kind!) and very gently led me through. Jackson and Maya's story is beautiful to watch unfold throughout every nightmare and every triumph.

I cannot express clearly enough my love for Jackson and Maya. You just need to experience their story for yourself and feel the intensity and beauty for yourself!

Wallflowers: Double Trouble by CP Smith

(Wallflowers Series #2)

These Wallflowers!! My goodness - they do need heroes in their lives to help balance out their fearlessness and protect/save them from the trouble they seem to have fallen into in their lives. It's crazy to think about how between book 1 and 2 there's only been a few weeks time gone by, and these girls some how manage to find themselves stumbling into some pretty intense situations one right after the other and still manage to get swept off their feet and fall in love. I'm almost nervous about what the next week (book) will find Poppy leading the Wallflowers into -- these heroes of theirs need some sleep and recovery time! (he he he! okay, maybe not Devin. Or Bo. ;) )

Anyways -- I absolutely LOVE Double Trouble and getting to really dive into Bo and Sienna's relationship, see them begin to really heal from their pasts, and find a connection that they both have been craving and needing desperately. Love how the sparks fly between them, heating up the pages, and not just between the sheets. I have pages of convos between them, and between the Wallflowers highlighted simply because of the beauty and love and connection that's shown in all the relationships. These themes of loyalty, friendship, healing, laughter, and love continue to be weaved through the series and it keeps getting deeper and better as we go. Oh, and the plot twists!? haha! They keep you guessing up to the very end!

You don't want to miss out on Bo and Sienna's story, however you'll want to be sure to read Wallflowers: Three of a Kind first because Double Trouble picks up right where Three of a Kind leaves off and the story arc continues.

I'm lovin' the set up for Poppy and Nate's story and am patiently (but also excitedly anxious) for the remaining Wallflower to find her HEA.

Wallflowers: Three of a Kind by CP Smith

(Wallflowers Series #1)

This book.... oh, this book! :) It's good. Extraordinarily good.

Very few authors can pull off what CP Smith does for me in each and every book: believable insta-love, swoony alpha heroes, and relatable and loveable heroines.

I loved seeing Cali and Devin fall for each other and overcome the obstacles thrown in their way. I laughed and cried, rejoiced and hurt with them through it all. I was so drawn into the story that I really felt like I became Cali (being a wallflower myself, she and I have similar hearts) and loved being pursued by Devin and finding an inner strength and courage. All the words of wisdom provided from multiple sources touched my heart and encouraged me, too. I was fully lost in the story and so did not want to leave Savanah and Cali and Devin's presence.


Another love for this story: the trio of women who built a friendship to last! There's more than just a love story between Cali and Devin, there's also a friendship love story being built with the 3 women that has a strength and beauty all it's own!

If you're looking for a story that delivers all the feels, gives you depth, and sweeps you off your feet, look no further!

A Reason to Live by CP Smith

(Reason, #3)

CP Smith has done it again! She's written a heroine I can't help but bond with and a hero I can't help but swoon over!!

I enjoyed how in this one there's a bit of a different feel to it - Sage pursues Shane more at the beginning while he works through his thing, but once his eyes are opened to what's in front of him, OH MY, watch out!! There's also a little bit more of a serious under-tone to this story as compared to the others in the series (which totally works for this couple), but it's balanced out nicely with the appearances of Maxine (GOD, I love that woman! I so want to be her when I grow up!), Max, Mia, and (squee!!) Jack and Jenn. But this story nicely finishes out the series and leaves a satisfied feeling in my heart.

There's a couple of sweet twists I wasn't expecting that made my heart burst with happiness. There was also a few scary-wasn't-quite-expecting-that moments too. Shane and Sage delivered on all the feels: I giggled, cried, swooned, freaked, shivered, lost my breath, got it back, and lost it again.

CP has a habit of providing some nuggets of truth in her stories and she didn't fail to include them in here - what's important in life, how you see yourself, among a few others. It's those deeper things that help made a d*** good story all the better!

This is definitely not a book to be missed!! It was a wonderful escape and a journey I'll willingly take over and over again. Beautiful way to tie everyone and everything together!!

A Reason to Kill by CP Smith

(Reason, #2)

This is the first book I read by CP Smith - and it won't be my last!!! I loved everything about this book: from the alpha male-ness in Max, to the girly sassy-ness and strength in Mia, and the amount of drama and tension was the perfect amount - just enough to make the story enjoyable! Max and Mia have earned a place on my favorites book shelf and I look forward to getting to know more of CP's characters (especially Jack from book 1) soon!!

A Reason to Breathe by CP Smith

(Reason, #1)

I absolutely loved Jack and Jenn's story! There were so many twist and turns and surprises in this story that once I got started I really struggled to put it down! Watching how Jack and Jenn fell for each other, how Jack pursued Jenn, and getting such a full look into their lives (loved how the epilogue tied things up so sweetly) - this book melted my heart and they've earned a spot on my favorites shelf!!

Property Of by CP Smith

Sigh.
Breathless.
Heartbreaking moments.
Overwhelming beauty.
Fully soul satisfying.

That's how I felt as I turned the last page of Property Of.

Ever since I heard that CP Smith was coming out with a new book, I've been on pins and needles waiting on it -- and she completely exceeded my expectations with this. Dallas constantly kept sweeping me off my feet. Nichola endeared herself to me as I identified with her in so many ways. Watching their dance around each other and how their relationship grew and overcame the challenges faced satisfied almost every fav thing I look for in a book.

Loved getting to know the BFFs and the siblings - and laughing at all their antics. The twist and turns with the suspense kept me nervous and guessing -- and full of shivers when seeing things from the villian's pov.

Dallas and Nichola have totally dug in deep into my heart and will have a permanent spot on my favorites list. Definitely recommend this book!!! If you're looking for some fun, some scary, some swooning - look no farther!

Restoring Hope by CP Smith

January 2017 reread - fell in love all over again with Hope and Nic!!!

Original review:

I loved everything this book! It's got such a heart-breakingly beautiful, deep meaning behind the story and it all comes out wonderfully! From the AWE-I-wanna-soak-it-up moments between Nic and Hope, to the UGH-I-wanna-shake-somebody moments with Kat, from the angst-y moments to the suspenseful moments, from the hot and steamy to the melting-so-sweet! C.P. Smith nailed this story and I can't wait for the next ride she takes me on!

C.P. Smith definitely has her own voice and way to tell a story, but if you're a fan of Kristen Ashley - you're going to love any/all of C.P. Smith's books! Their men are kick-@$$ alphas. Their women are tough and sweet. They know how to tell a story and keep you enthralled.

I definitely highly recommend this book!

FRAMED by CP Smith

CP Smith again delivers a book packed with all the feels! I was totally on board for a great story to escape into by the blurb, but by the end of the first paragraph I was completely hooked! I had to know what happened and see how Kade makes it through the challenge set before him. Throughout the story Kade continually made my heart twist - whether from hurting along with him or swooning from his intensity. I think Kade is one of my favorite Alpha males. His connection to Harley and the lengths he went to to protect his woman - you can't get much better than that!

Harley quickly won me over as a favorite heroine. Her strength and stubbornness and willingness to do whatever it took to help Kade made me want to have just a bit of her personality in me. Her heart is huge and her head was (usually) on straight. The depth of her feelings for Kade and how she showed it was beautiful.

I really cannot say enough for Kade and Harley's connection. There was just something there that drew me in and made me believe that they were perfectly meant to be.

CP Smith took me on a journey through this story that I just couldn't get enough of -- I so didn't want it to end. The excitement and nail biting from the suspense part of the story, the swoons from the romance part of the story, the laughter from the different story threads (secondary characters and a favorite movie theme -- trust me, you read it, you'll understand better what I'm meaning): she delivered on them all!!

So, saying all that.... what are you waiting for? Quit reading the reviews and go get your book and experience it for yourself! This is definitely a story not to be missed!!!

Luke: A Scrooged Christmas by CP Smith

Are you looking for a short, swoony, easy-to-read Christmas story that's heartwarming and fun and has a positive message? Then you want to get Luke!!!

Luke has a very good (heartbreaking) reason for being a Scrooge. But when he collides with Anna, his walls start to crumble... and quickly! Anna is definitely his angel and helps light the path he needs to let go of the past and lead them to a treasured future together.

For this being a short story, so much beauty was packed inside that by the end it felt like a full length book. I can't wait till it's time to revisit Luke and Anna's story again and be swept away.

Targeted by Kaylea Cross

 

(Hostage Rescue Team #2)

Kaylea never fails to write a story that for me hits all my buttons - just the right amount of adventure, romance, drama, and heart. In Targeted she also brought me to tears with a couple particular scenes Tuck's dad that just made the story all that more full and beautiful. I love how Tuck pursued Celida and how Celida finally allowed herself to fall into Tuck. I also enjoyed getting a glimpse into Bauer and Zoe's story - which thankfully comes next!