Upcoming Release #3 - Be With Me (J. Lynn)

Title: Be With Me (Wait For You #2)

Author: J.Lynn
Publication date: 4 February 2014

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

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Synopsis:

Teresa Hamilton is having a rough year—she’s in love with her big brother’s best friend, but he hasn’t spoken to her since they shared a truly amazing, mind-blowing, change-your-life kiss. She got out of a terrible relationship. And now an injury is threatening to end her dance career for good. It’s time for Plan B – college. And maybe a chance to convince Jase that what they have together is real.

Jase Winstead has a huge secret that he’s not telling anyone. Especially not his best friend’s incredibly beautiful sister. Even though he and Teresa shared the hottest kiss of his life, he knows that his responsibilities must take priority. He certainly doesn’t have time for a relationship. But it doesn’t help that all he can think about kissing the one girl who could ruin everything for him.

As they’re thrown together more and more, Jase and Tess can’t keep denying their feelings for each other. But a familiar danger looms and tragedy strikes. As the campus recovers, the star-crossed couple must decide what they’re willing to risk to be together, and what they’re willing to lose if they’re not…

Teasers:

*Images are taken from J. Lynn's blog.

Initial thoughts:

Jase is a mystery to me. I don't know much about him but I suspected something going on that has to do with his brother. I may be wrong but I'll have to read the book to find out more. He's the total opposite of Cam. At least, that's the vibe I got from him from the multiple appearances that he made in the previous two books.

As for Tess, I already love her from reading Wait for You and Trust in Me. Cam is very protective of her and I wonder how he'll react to his best friend and his beloved sister being in a relationship. It would be fun. 

J. Lynn has that style of writing that mostly comprises of dialogues and monologues. I love a descriptive writing but somehow, after two books, I am still interested in reading more of her work. Cam was confident without being obnoxious, Avery sweet without being tacky.

From the excerpt included in Trust in Me, I knew that it would be a good read. I am excited for the release and yeah, pre-order a copy now!

Read and Review #1 - Switched (Cassie Mae)

Title: Switched

Author: Cassie Mae

Publication date: 2 December 2013

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group - Flirt

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Synopsis:

Ever since high school, Kayla has been crazy for gorgeous football player Talon. But before she could muster the courage to tell him, he became a hot item with her beautiful BFF, Reagan. The only person who knows Kayla’s secret is Wesley, Talon’s best bud—and he’s got it bad for Reagan. Now they’re all in college together, hanging out 24/7. For Kayla, seeing the two lovebirds together is absolutely unbearable. So Kayla and Wesley hatch a plot to drive them apart before Talon has a chance to give Reagan the Christmas gift she’s been waiting for.

Soon enough, the once happy couple is fighting. Reagan suddenly can’t get enough of Wesley’s goofy sense of humor, and Talon seems to be paying more attention to Kayla than a guy who’s “only a friend” ever should. But just when everything seems to be falling into place, Kayla and Wesley accidentally spend a night together and discover a hitch in their plan they never considered: that switching partners may not lead to a perfect ending after all.

My rating:

2.5 / 5

My review:

*ARC generously given by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

Okay, from my lips to God's ears (yes, I am speaking as I type this) I don't like Kayla as much as everyone else. Why? This whole thing that made up the plot of the book was based on one thing, Kayla's selfishness. Maybe a little of Wesley's. But mostly Kayla because this was in her point of view. The plan was to break up their best friends, Reagan and Talon because they were not right for each other. The thing is, there was nothing wrong in Reagan and Talon's relationship to begin with! 

"I love my best friend's boyfriend. But I swear, I saw him first."

Reagan didn't even steal Talon away from Kayla. And Kayla, sweet, shallow Kayla, never told her best friend about it. It's not Reagan's fault that Kayla didn't have the balls to make a move on Talon.

Furthermore, I don't see how Kayla and Talon are "soulmates". They didn't even share intimate conversations. She's in college but her head was still stuck in middle school! Or rather, elementary school. Sounds familiar?

I can't help but just skimmed past her parts, which is difficult given that this book was written entirely in her POV. Maybe writing in her journal was one way to erase the guilt. Breaking up a good relationship was bad, but at least Kayla did her own rationalize thinking on the matter.

"A girl who wants to steal her best friend's boyfriend because he's hot? Yeah...I'm a bitch."

HOWEVER! All boyfriend-stealing talk aside, the book was quite nice. It's predictable and sweet and I can't help but liking Wesley the most. Is it supposed to be this way? Anyways, it's nice to read about the jealousy brewing between Kayla and Wesley once they finally realized who they're supposed to end up with. And kudos to Reagan and Talon for concocting a plan of their own to help these two miserable souls.

It was more of an okay read for me in the beginning but things started to perk up when they (I mean Wesley because Kayla is determined to see this thing till the end!) realized that they were falling for each other instead. Don't say I didn't warn you about Kayla. Well, in the beginning anyways.