Let Me Be The One by Bella Andre {Review}

Let Me Be The One

{ The Sullivan's #6}

by Bella Andre

Kindle Edition

Published August 28th 2012 by Oak Press

When Vicki Bennett saved Ryan Sullivan’s life as a teenager, it was the beginning of a close friendship that never wavered despite her failed marriage to someone else and Ryan’s well-earned reputation as a ladies man. So when she suddenly needs a pretend boyfriend to protect herself and her career from a powerful man’s advances, he is the only person she can imagine asking.

Ryan will do anything to protect Vicki from harm, but when their “fake” kisses and caresses lead to an incredibly sensual night that neither of them can resist, will he have made the biggest mistake of all by irreparably jeopardizing their friendship? Or is it possible that what they’ve both been looking for has been right there the whole time…and the perfect combination of wicked and sweet, friendship and love, is finally within reach?

First Line(s): Victoria Bennett couldn't take her eyes off Ryan Sullivan, who was laughing with some of the guys on his baseball team as she headed through the high school parking lot toward the art store on University Avenue.

Favorite Quote(s): “Kindness is incredibly sexy.” 

My Review: Let Me Be The One was/is a sweet. endearing and extremely fast read! Ryan and Vicki have a story people dream about without being totally cheesy or over the top.

Ryan is a dreamboat. He knew what to say and came across as smooth and real! Sometimes when a guy tries to hard he comes across as a douche, not the case with Ryan.

I also loved how vulnerable Bella allowed herself to become and the road Bella Andre took us on to see Vicki get there was fun!

The Sullivan series has it all.... sexy, fun witty all based around a strong and tight family.

Kudos to Bella Andre

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I can't wait for book #7, Come a Little Bit Closer.

We finally get Smith's story... yay!!

Until next time... Happy Reading!

I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre { Review }

I Only Have Eyes for you 

(The Sullivans #4)

by Bella Andre 

Kindle Edition

Published February 21st 2012 by Oak Press LLC 

Get ready for another Sullivan to fall in love in Bella Andre's bestselling contemporary romance series!

Sophie Sullivan, a librarian in San Francisco, was five years old when she fell head over heels in love with Jake McCann. Twenty years later, she's convinced the notorious bad boy still sees her as the "nice" Sullivan twin. That is, when he bothers to look at her at all. But when they both get caught up in the magic of the first Sullivan wedding, she knows it's long past time to do whatever it takes to make him see her for who she truly is...the woman who will love him forever.

Jake has always been a magnet for women, especially since his Irish pubs made him extremely wealthy. But the only woman he really wants is the one he can never have. Not only is Sophie his best friend's off-limits younger sister...he can't risk letting her get close enough to discover his deeply hidden secret.

Only, when Sophie appears on his doorstep as Jake's every fantasy come to life-smart, beautiful, and shockingly sexy-he doesn't have a prayer of taking his eyes, or his hands, off her. And he can't stop craving more of her sweet smiles and sinful kisses. Because even though Jake knows loving Sophie isn't the right thing to do...how can he possibly resist?

First Line (s): Sophie Sullivan surveyed the final wedding preparations with satisfaction.

My Review: My favorite book so far in the Sullivan series. Bella Andre knocked this one out of the park!!

Wit woo!

It was so fun to finally read a book on one of the Sullivan girls since the previous 3 books were on a few of Sophie's brothers. 

I Only Have Eyes For You kept me on my toes and turning those pages the whole way through.

I can NOT wait to read the other books in this series. Bella Andre has fastly earned a place as one of my go to authors! She has not failed me yet.

My Rating:

Once again I am behind in a whole lot of my reviews. The books I chose to pick up on my own free will will have short and to the point reviews. By doing this I can give my full attention to the books I am reviewing for authors/publishers.
Thanks for your understanding!

Until next time... Happy Reading!

I Only Have Eyes For You by Bella Andre { Review}

I Only Have Eyes for You

{ The Sullivan's #4}

by Bella Andre

261 pages

Published February 21st 2012 by Oak Press, LLC 

(first published January 1st 2012)

Get ready for another Sullivan to fall in love in Bella Andre's bestselling contemporary romance series!

Sophie Sullivan, a librarian in San Francisco, was five years old when she fell head over heels in love with Jake McCann. Twenty years later, she's convinced the notorious bad boy still sees her as the "nice" Sullivan twin. That is, when he bothers to look at her at all. But when they both get caught up in the magic of the first Sullivan wedding, she knows it's long past time to do whatever it takes to make him see her for who she truly is...the woman who will love him forever.

Jake has always been a magnet for women, especially since his Irish pubs made him extremely wealthy. But the only woman he really wants is the one he can never have. Not only is Sophie his best friend's off-limits younger sister...he can't risk letting her get close enough to discover his deeply hidden secret.

Only, when Sophie appears on his doorstep as Jake's every fantasy come to life-smart, beautiful, and shockingly sexy-he doesn't have a prayer of taking his eyes, or his hands, off her. And he can't stop craving more of her sweet smiles and sinful kisses. Because even though Jake knows loving Sophie isn't the right thing to do...how can he possibly resist?

First Line(s): Sophie Sullivan surveyed the final wedding preparations with satisfaction.

My Review:  I loved this book pretty much from the beginning. I couldn't wait to hear Sophie's story. The pull Sophie and Jake share and have shared for the better part of their lives is what great stories are made of. This book had the two of them sharing in each other's highs and lows. I felt like I became their own little cheerleader for their relationship. Rah- Rah- Rah!

Bella Andre has hit it big with The Sullivan series. I look forward to reading If You Were Mine in the upcoming weeks.

My Rating: 

How long have I gone without giving a book a 5... I was starting to think I would never find a 5 star book again ( okay maybe not that dramatic). 

Until next time... Happy Reading!

From This Moment On by Bella Andre {Review}

From This Moment On 

(The Sullivans #2)

by Bella Andre 

Kindle Edition

Published August 30th 2011

With FROM THIS MOMENT ON, bestselling author Bella Andre introduces you to Marcus, the second Sullivan bad boy, whose life will never be the same from the moment he meets Nicola….

For thirty-six years, Marcus Sullivan has been the responsible older brother, stepping in to take care of his seven siblings after their father died when they were children. But when the perfectly ordered future he's planned for himself turns out to be nothing but a lie, Marcus needs one reckless night to shake free from it all.

Nicola Harding is known throughout the world by only one name - Nico - for her catchy, sensual pop songs. Only, what no one knows about the twenty-five year old singer is that her sex-kitten image is totally false. After a terrible betrayal by a man who loved fame far more than he ever loved her, she vows not to let anyone else get close enough to find out who she really is...or hurt her again. Especially not the gorgeous stranger she meets at a nightclub, even though the hunger - and the sinful promises - in his dark eyes make her want to spill all her secrets.

One night is all Nicola and Marcus agree to share with each other. But nothing goes as they plan when instead of simply tangling limbs, they find a deeper connection than either of them could have anticipated. And even though they both try to fight it, growing emotions - and sizzling attraction - keep drawing them closer together.

Close enough for them to wonder if stealing one more secret moment together can ever be enough?

First Line(s): Marcus Sullivan was a man on a mission.

Favorite Line(s): “I've hoped for this for so many years, waited for someone to come along whom you could finally love more than your family, someone who would turn you inside-out and toss you off your path,' His mother looked positively gleeful in the face of his misery. 'Someone just like Nicola for you to blow it with.” 

My Review: I loved that Marcus was down earth enough to say he was willing to give it a go with a famous singer and mean it! I think down right heroes are hard to come by in romance novels. Seems the "norm" is to have them have a sense of entitlement or to be cocky. I didn't feel any of this with Marcus. He comes off as a caring and loyal person.

I enjoyed seeing Nicola battle with who she was betrayed to be in the public eye and who she wanted to be, who she was on the inside. This battle made her real and vulnerable which made it really easy to connect with her.


I thought the heat was there but it wasn't going to make you need a shower. More than heat it had romance.


Bella Andre wrote another solid book in The Sullivan series and with so many Sullivan siblings this series could have a very good run.

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Until next time... Happy Reading!

The Look of Love by Bella Andre {Review}

The Look of Love 

(The Sullivans #1)

by Bella Andre 

Kindle Edition, 201 pages
Published June 13th 2011

 With THE LOOK OF LOVE, bestselling author Bella Andre introduces you the Sullivan family. In this fun and emotional contemporary romance series, when a Sullivan bad boy falls...he falls hard. And it's forever. 

Chloe Peterson is having a bad night. A really bad night. The large bruise on her cheek can attest to that. And when her car skids off the side of a wet country road straight into a ditch, she’s convinced even the gorgeous guy who rescues her in the middle of the rain storm must be too good to be true. Or is he?

As a successful photographer who frequently travels around the world, Chase Sullivan has his pick of beautiful women, and whenever he’s home in San Francisco, one of his seven siblings is usually up for causing a little fun trouble. Chase thinks his life is great just as it is—until the night he finds Chloe and her totaled car on the side of the road in Napa Valley. Not only has he never met anyone so lovely, both inside and out, but he quickly realizes she has much bigger problems than her damaged car. Soon, he is willing to move mountains to love—and protect—her, but will she let him?

Chloe vows never to make the mistake of trusting a man again. Only, with every loving look Chase gives her—and every sinfully sweet caress—as the attraction between them sparks and sizzles, she can’t help but wonder if she’s met the only exception. And although Chase didn’t realize his life was going to change forever in an instant, amazingly, he isn’t the least bit interested in fighting that change. Instead, he’s gearing up for a different fight altogether…for Chloe’s heart.

First Line(s): It was good to get out on the open road.

My Review: The Look of Love is a good solid start to the Sullivan Series, a series that tells the story of 8 siblings.

I adored reading about Chase ( main male character) and how he was a true gentleman. Mama Sullivan raised him well. Chase is sweet, protective and head over heels for Chloe from the moment he pulls to the side of the road to help her.

Chloe took a little longer to warm to Chase and her whole lot in life but it made for a good read. They worked well together without making the relationship too easy ( and all together predictable). 

You find yourself cheering Chase on from the first few lines and wondering where you can find your own Chase for yourself.

If Chase is setting the bar for the other Sullivan siblings I think we are in for a real treat. Great job Bella Andre, your wrote yourself a shining star!

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Until next time... Happy Reading!

The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton {Review}

The Perfect Play

(Play by Play #1)
by Jaci Burton

Trade Paperback, 336 pages
Published February 1st 2011 by Berkley Heat

From the national bestselling author of Riding the Night comes an erotic story about love and the games people play.

The last thing event planner Tara Lincoln needs is the jet-set lifestyle of a football pro like Mick Riley; even though their steamy and passionate one-night stand proved that Mick is an all-star-both on the field and in the bedroom.

Tara played the game of love once and lost big, and she doesn't intend to put herself out there again, especially with a certified heartbreaker. But when Mick sets his mind to win, nothing will stop him. And he has the perfect play in mind to catch this sultry vixen.

First Line(s): Sweat dripped down Mick Riley's face and arms. The field workout he'd just endured had kicked his ever-lovin' ass.

Favorite Line(s): "When you love someone, it's your job to protect them. And I didn't do my job."Page 279

My Review: This is my first book by Jaci Burton ( please don't throw stuff at me) but it won't be my last. Yummy yummy! I mean the cover alone should get you to read this book, you did see it, right? RIGHT??!!!

With Mick and Tara you get an intense, erotic and an emotional ( very raw and real) relationship. J. Burton was able to make Mick so down to earth even with his celebrity status, it was refreshing. I loved how J. Burton was able to write about everyday challenges one would find in a relationship, including Nathan, Tara's teenage son. I was thankful that there was just enough Nathan in the story without taking away from the steam factor of the novel.

I can not wait to read the next book in the series, Changing the Game.

So nice to be able to finally check this book off my TBR list and after reading it I am ashamed it sat there for so long.

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Until next time...Happy Reading!