Ready for Love by Marie Force

It's sad how the further I get into this series, the more irritating the characters become to me. Don't get me wrong, I liked this latest installment of the McCarthys of Gansett Island series... but Luke and Sydney just lacked the special spark to me. Sure, they had plenty of scenes together and if you add in their past relationship that they had, it would seem like a good romance right? Well, I think my problem with Sydney was because of the fact that she left Luke heartbroken all those years ago and married someone else without telling him, WHILE he believed that their relationship was still going on. I mean, what the heck was up with that? And I guess my problem with Luke is that he didn't do anything to stop that. He just... left it hanging, I guess? Pining away for her for years until she came back to the island to "start a new life" after her husband and kids died in a car crash.

I don't think I even truly got to know Luke or Sydney's character throughout the entire book. The minute that she arrived on the island, Luke started "stalking" her for a couple of months until she finally blew his cover. And throughout the entire novel, she was often reluctant to even admit her relationship with Luke. Always stating that she was not ready for a relationship. I mean I get the fact that she felt guilty for having a relationship ever since her family died but... she sort of lead Luke on? Oh well. Overall, I liked this one but it wasn't my favorite. I looked forward to Grant's book in the next installment of this series! His story actually seems very... interesting. 4/5 stars!

Rating: ★★★★☆

Fool for Love by Marie Force

I have always enjoyed every one of Ms. Marie Force's books but this one... oddly, was not my favorite. Don't get me wrong, I adored the hero but the heroine gave me some serious twitches in my eye. I mean I liked the story but I'm not exactly a fan of falling in love at first sight. I still have a hard time believing how Janey can just fall in love with Joe in a matter of days. Well, we all know that Joe has always loved Janey since forever. If she's in any trouble in any kind of way, he will be there for her. He's just that kind of guy. Things start going into his favor when Janey catches her fiance in the act of having sex with another gal. Uh oh! Busted. Janey calls Joe in a state of distress and because he was the only person available... and they end up making love. Bad move, guys.

Oh, I am not a fan of that scenario. I mean, Joe repeatedly told Janey that they shouldn't do it... but that woman is damn stubborn and Joe is helpless against her. He believes that if they do this, then at least he will be able to keep this memory of them having gone this far forever. Aww! I truly think that Janey was very undeserving of Joe because she kept hurting him over and over without even realizing it. She kept asking questions like, am I really in love with him or is this because I just got out of a really long relationship and I need someone. Ugh, make up your mind already woman! Anyway, at least I enjoyed this book right? It was pretty steamy and Janey... was insatiable. 4/5 stars for this one!

Rating: ★★★★☆

Everyone Loves A Hero by Marie Force

There is something about this book that catches my heart in the right way. I absolutely loved the hero in this book because even though he may seem like a 'player,' he quickly changes his act when he meets Olivia! Usually, I'm not a fan of love at first sight... but I was definitely okay with this one because it was such a sweet story! I've read a book from Marie Force before and was also very heartwarming. I would recommend this book to any person who enjoys contemporaries with plenty of steam.

Olivia happens to be an incredible artist but instead of pursuing her dream, she decides to take business classes instead. Another thing I liked about it book was that it also teaches you to go for your dreams. Her meeting with Cole was rather unique because instead of going the typical route, he tries to "save" her from an unruly customer and ends up being knocked out with a concussion for two weeks! Hilarious. They end up having little meetings in the airport and it was rather sweet to see their love for one another grow. An interesting aspect that I don't often see in romance novels is that these two characters are undergoing what they call a long distance relationship. Rather heartbreaking because they don't get to see each other often because one, he's always busy and two, she still has school.

Cole is probably the most sweetest and sexiest guy that I've ever read about. Okay, maybe not but you get the point. He does everything to make Olivia happy and there was one part where I just wanted to bitch slap her for her mistrust towards him. When I guy tells you he loves you, DO NOT DOUBT! Throughout the entire book, she kept on thinking that their relationship was going to break at any time because how can a guy as great Cole love her? Yes, lots of doubt and mistrust. I don't want to get into much detail... but towards the end, her doubt and mistrust for Cole almost breaks their relationship. Thankfully, everything worked out in the end! Anyway, I do have to admit that I teared up at some parts because guys like Cole can break a readers' heart. There was plenty of sexy steam in this book so I was quite surprised. So to sum it up, loved it and I wouldn't mind reading it again. 4 stars from me!

Rating: ★★★★☆