Someone to Love by Addison Moore and Come See About Me by C.K. Kelly Martin Mini-Reviews

Someone to Love by Addison Moore-NA Contemporary Romance

Kindle format given by author for review

What happens when two people who don’t believe in love, happen to fall madly into the most beautiful relationship they could ever imagine? A train wreck.
When twenty-year-old Kendall Jordan transfers clear across country to Garrison University, the last thing she’s looking for is a one-night stand. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what, gorgeous, Cruise Elton offers.

Kendall has long since come to realize that love is an illusion that never lasts, and Cruise couldn’t agree more—but something deep inside her wants him all for herself. So, Kendall devises a seat of the pants plan to “play the player” and proposes that Cruise tutor her in becoming a female version of himself, Garrison University’s own playboy.

Real feelings begin to emerge, and neither Kendall nor Cruise know how to classify them. Everything they once thought they knew is redefined as they discover, in one another, Someone to Love.

My Take:

Let me start by saying that I am an Addison Moore fan, so I was really excited about this book. And while I liked it, for me....it was missing something. I can't even pin point what exactly. I mean, I liked the characters and I liked the overall story, but I didn't fall in love with it. That said, I would recommend it, because it certainly has appeal and there are people that have fallen in love with it. The synopsis is pretty clear about what the story was about, so check it out if you are a fan of NA Contemporary Romances. 

Quotes:

~"There's always room for someone to love, Cruise. It's just about finding that special person. It's all about time and place."-Loc 3298

Come See About Me by C.K. Kelly Martin-NA Contemporary Romance

Kindle format given by author for review

Twenty-year-old Leah Fischer's been in a state of collapse since the moment police arrived on her Toronto doorstep to inform her that boyfriend Bastien was killed in a car accident. After flunking out of university and cutting herself off from nearly everyone she knows, Leah's saved by Bastien's aunt who offers her a rent-free place to stay in a nearby town. Initially Leah keeps to herself, with no energy for anyone or anything else, but it's not long before her nurturing neighbors begin to become fixtures in Leah's life and a much needed part-time job forces her to interact with other members of the community. And when Leah is faced with another earth-shattering event, her perspective on life begins to shift again. Soon Leah's falling into a casual sexual relationship with Irish actor Liam Kellehan, who has troubles of his own, even as she continues to yearn for her dead boyfriend. Clearly she's not the person she thought she was—and maybe Liam isn't either.

My Take:

Wow...this was an emotional story. My heart broke for Leah. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose someone you love in such a devastating way. She was lost without Bastian. Then she meets Liam and she starts to allow herself to heal. While their relationship certainly had it's obstacles, I really liked them as a couple. I also love that the author made it clear that while Leah was moving on, she never lost her memories of Bastian. 

I'd definitely recommend this one. It is a bit sad, but the story is about healing, love, and self discovery. This was the first book I've read by this author and I will definitely check out her other books. 

Quotes:

~In two years you can love somebody with all your heart and lose them. You can become the very best of friends with someone and them neglect them to the point that they don't expect anything different from you anymore.-Loc 2858

~The physical part was easy, because I always wanted him so much, but I wanted to keep the rest of my feelings safely contained.-Loc 4004