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stacymk84's review
2.0
13 short stories total..
a few left us hanging.. others I had no interest in
- might go back and reread
a few left us hanging.. others I had no interest in
- might go back and reread
jaimejustreadsromance's review
4.0
This was a great way to introduce me to authors that I haven't read before. A lot of these short stories had me craving more. The two that stood out for me where Bunsen Burner Bingo by Penny Reid and Spider On A Plane by Ilsa Madden-Mills.
Spider On A Plane pissed me off and intrigued me at the same time and when the story ended right when things got interesting I immediately wanted more. I hope that there will be more of this story to come because I will be reading it. This was my first read by Ilsa Madden-Mills but it won't be my last.
Penny Reid happens to be one of my all time favorite authors so I couldn't wait to see her venture into the New Adult category. She did not disappoint. Keeping with her smart and witty female characters and strong male characters that like them, this story had me running to Penny's page to see if there would be more. Thankfully it looks like we will get more Martin and Katy next year.
Some of the stories were almost too short to capture my interest but for the most part I'd be willing to read more from each of these authors. Like I said, I think this is a perfect way for authors to introduce their writing to more readers who may be flocking to read the stories from authors they already know and love.
I recommend this to anyone whose looking for a new author to read but maybe doesn't want to spend the money on full novels from each of them to start.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
Spider On A Plane pissed me off and intrigued me at the same time and when the story ended right when things got interesting I immediately wanted more. I hope that there will be more of this story to come because I will be reading it. This was my first read by Ilsa Madden-Mills but it won't be my last.
Penny Reid happens to be one of my all time favorite authors so I couldn't wait to see her venture into the New Adult category. She did not disappoint. Keeping with her smart and witty female characters and strong male characters that like them, this story had me running to Penny's page to see if there would be more. Thankfully it looks like we will get more Martin and Katy next year.
Some of the stories were almost too short to capture my interest but for the most part I'd be willing to read more from each of these authors. Like I said, I think this is a perfect way for authors to introduce their writing to more readers who may be flocking to read the stories from authors they already know and love.
I recommend this to anyone whose looking for a new author to read but maybe doesn't want to spend the money on full novels from each of them to start.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
wchappus's review against another edition
3.0
"Spider on a Plane" by Ilsa Madden-Mills
"Confessions" by Jay McLean
"Confessions" by Jay McLean
vane_loves_2_read's review
5.0
Even though I picked this one up to initially only read Invaluable, I did enjoy the other novellas I read.
I still have to say, Kyle is my absolute favorite SEAL! I need more ;)
I still have to say, Kyle is my absolute favorite SEAL! I need more ;)
babblingchatterreads's review
3.0
I am a huge fan of Jay McLean's books and read her super quick short story Confessions. This happened to be an 3.5 stars read for me. It had its quick moments and was ok overall. If this was ever written into a novel or even a novella I would probably get more feels from it like I know she is amazing at writing at.
measurelesstoman's review
5.0
This book is one giant tease…. every story I read I wanted to know more. Such incredible stories, filled with characters and themes that really just whet your appetite.
jaimereadsromance's review
4.0
This was a great way to introduce me to authors that I haven't read before. A lot of these short stories had me craving more. The two that stood out for me where Bunsen Burner Bingo by Penny Reid and Spider On A Plane by Ilsa Madden-Mills.
Spider On A Plane pissed me off and intrigued me at the same time and when the story ended right when things got interesting I immediately wanted more. I hope that there will be more of this story to come because I will be reading it. This was my first read by Ilsa Madden-Mills but it won't be my last.
Penny Reid happens to be one of my all time favorite authors so I couldn't wait to see her venture into the New Adult category. She did not disappoint. Keeping with her smart and witty female characters and strong male characters that like them, this story had me running to Penny's page to see if there would be more. Thankfully it looks like we will get more Martin and Katy next year.
Some of the stories were almost too short to capture my interest but for the most part I'd be willing to read more from each of these authors. Like I said, I think this is a perfect way for authors to introduce their writing to more readers who may be flocking to read the stories from authors they already know and love.
I recommend this to anyone whose looking for a new author to read but maybe doesn't want to spend the money on full novels from each of them to start.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
Spider On A Plane pissed me off and intrigued me at the same time and when the story ended right when things got interesting I immediately wanted more. I hope that there will be more of this story to come because I will be reading it. This was my first read by Ilsa Madden-Mills but it won't be my last.
Penny Reid happens to be one of my all time favorite authors so I couldn't wait to see her venture into the New Adult category. She did not disappoint. Keeping with her smart and witty female characters and strong male characters that like them, this story had me running to Penny's page to see if there would be more. Thankfully it looks like we will get more Martin and Katy next year.
Some of the stories were almost too short to capture my interest but for the most part I'd be willing to read more from each of these authors. Like I said, I think this is a perfect way for authors to introduce their writing to more readers who may be flocking to read the stories from authors they already know and love.
I recommend this to anyone whose looking for a new author to read but maybe doesn't want to spend the money on full novels from each of them to start.
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
bookbriefs's review
4.0
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Breakaway will have a story or two in it for everyone. Whether you like light and fluffy, dark and gritty, cute, sexy, or smokin' hot, there are stories that will satisfy any romantic craving. I absolutely loved Breakaway. It was perfect for getting my quick romantic fixes. The stories were varying lengths and had completely different feels to them. I gravitated towards the longer stories and the cute and fun ones. But some of the darker ones were really interesting. I thought it was a really eclectic mix of Spring Break tales, but all of them had a very new adult vibe to them. Some of them were downright hot hot hot.
I liked a few of the stories so much that I had to drop everything, look the author up and write to them about their other books and buy them. I was also pleasantly surprised at how many stories there were in the book. It seemed like a pretty good length book, and there were 13 different stories for you to drink up and enjoy.
My favorite story in the book was Bunsen Burner Bingo by Penny Reid. And a few of my other top picks were Spider on a Plane by Ilsa Madden-Mills, Color Me Bad by Linda Barlow, Bling Ring in Mexico by Carly Carson, and Contacts by Farrah Farside.
Bunsen Burner Bingo was just beyond adorable. I want to see a full length book with the story of Katy and Martin. I loved that Martin was both this super smart science geek and a hot frat guy. Katy was someone who was burned in the past and hides behind her clothes and her science. This short story was laugh out loud funny and I want more!
Spider on a Plane was really cute too. It left me wanting more because of how everything ended. It is just begging for another scene once they get back to the house. Color Me Bad was awesome because of how long it was. It felt like the most completed story in the whole bunch. I felt like I got to know the characters the best, and the story was so full of twists and turns. Linda Barlow is someone I need to watch out for. If she could do that much in a novella, I must see what she can do with a full length.
Bling Ring in Mexico was a really sweet romance between two classmates that never got to know each other in school. Plus there is swimming with dolphins, how can you resist that? Contacts was a really great story about some girl who was getting used big time by a guy and gets swept off her feet by a much much nicer guy. Just the kind of thing to make me swoon. This is another one that I really want to see a full length book made out of.
I really enjoyed Breakaway. It put me right in the mood for summer. Fans of spring break, of new adult or of romance should check this book out. Read them one at a time when you are looking for a quick romance fix or read it all in one setting because you can't get enough of the fun, either way, Breakaway is sure to please.
Breakaway will have a story or two in it for everyone. Whether you like light and fluffy, dark and gritty, cute, sexy, or smokin' hot, there are stories that will satisfy any romantic craving. I absolutely loved Breakaway. It was perfect for getting my quick romantic fixes. The stories were varying lengths and had completely different feels to them. I gravitated towards the longer stories and the cute and fun ones. But some of the darker ones were really interesting. I thought it was a really eclectic mix of Spring Break tales, but all of them had a very new adult vibe to them. Some of them were downright hot hot hot.
I liked a few of the stories so much that I had to drop everything, look the author up and write to them about their other books and buy them. I was also pleasantly surprised at how many stories there were in the book. It seemed like a pretty good length book, and there were 13 different stories for you to drink up and enjoy.
My favorite story in the book was Bunsen Burner Bingo by Penny Reid. And a few of my other top picks were Spider on a Plane by Ilsa Madden-Mills, Color Me Bad by Linda Barlow, Bling Ring in Mexico by Carly Carson, and Contacts by Farrah Farside.
Bunsen Burner Bingo was just beyond adorable. I want to see a full length book with the story of Katy and Martin. I loved that Martin was both this super smart science geek and a hot frat guy. Katy was someone who was burned in the past and hides behind her clothes and her science. This short story was laugh out loud funny and I want more!
Spider on a Plane was really cute too. It left me wanting more because of how everything ended. It is just begging for another scene once they get back to the house. Color Me Bad was awesome because of how long it was. It felt like the most completed story in the whole bunch. I felt like I got to know the characters the best, and the story was so full of twists and turns. Linda Barlow is someone I need to watch out for. If she could do that much in a novella, I must see what she can do with a full length.
Bling Ring in Mexico was a really sweet romance between two classmates that never got to know each other in school. Plus there is swimming with dolphins, how can you resist that? Contacts was a really great story about some girl who was getting used big time by a guy and gets swept off her feet by a much much nicer guy. Just the kind of thing to make me swoon. This is another one that I really want to see a full length book made out of.
I really enjoyed Breakaway. It put me right in the mood for summer. Fans of spring break, of new adult or of romance should check this book out. Read them one at a time when you are looking for a quick romance fix or read it all in one setting because you can't get enough of the fun, either way, Breakaway is sure to please.
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