Cover Reveal | 'Making Up' by Helena Hunting

Title: 

Making Up

Author: 

Helena Hunting

Genres: 

Adult, Fiction, Romance

Publication Date: 

July 16th, 2019

Publisher: 

St. Martin's Press 

Summary from Goodreads: 

A new standalone, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author

Helena Hunting.



Cosy Felton is great at her job—she knows just how to handle the awkwardness that comes with

working at an adult toy store. So when the hottest guy she’s ever seen walks into the shop

looking completely overwhelmed, she’s more than happy to turn on the charm and help him

purchase all of the items on his list.



Griffin Mills is using his business trip in Las Vegas as a chance to escape the broken pieces of

his life in New York City. The last thing he wants is to be put in charge of buying gag gifts for

his friend’s bachelor party. Despite being totally out of his element, and mortified by the whole

experience, Griffin is pleasantly surprised when he finds himself attracted to the sales girl that

helped him.



As skeptical as Cosy may be of Griffin’s motivations, there’s something about him that intrigues

her. But sometimes what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas and when real life gets

in the way, all bets are off. Filled with hilariously awkward situations and enough sexual

chemistry to power Sin City, Making Up is the next standalone in the Shacking Up world.

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About the Author: 

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the outskirts of

Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately intolerant cats. She's writes

contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst to romantic sports comedy.

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Review | 'The Queen's Rising' by Rebecca Ross

       THE QUEEN'S RESISTANCE

                      by Rebecca Ross

Published by HarperTeen on March 5th, 2019

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance 

Pages: 432

Format: Hardcover

Source: Indigo

Summary from Goodreads: 

The highly anticipated sequel to The Queen’s Rising!



Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as the daughter of Davin MacQuinn, a disgraced lord who returned to Maevana to reclaim his house. Though she’d just survived a revolution, one that will finally return a queen to the throne, she faces another difficult challenge. She must prove herself trustworthy to the MacQuinns. But as Queen Isolde Kavanagh’s closest confidant, she’ll have to balance serving her father’s house as well as her country. And then there’s Cartier, a wholly separate but desirable factor in her new life.



Aodhan Morgane, formerly known as Cartier Évariste, is adjusting to the stark contrast between his pre-rebellion life in Valenia as a master of knowledge and his current one as the lord of a fallen house. During his castle’s restoration, he discovers a ten-year-old boy named Tomas, whose past and parentage are a complete mystery. So when Cartier’s former pupil Brienna is as taken with Tomas as he is, he lets his mind wander—what if he doesn’t have to raise him or his house alone?



As the Lannon trial rapidly approaches, Brienna and Cartier must put their feelings aside to concentrate on forging alliances, executing justice, and ensuring that no one interferes with the queen’s coronation. But resistance is rumbling among the old regime’s supporters, who are desperate to find a weakness in the rebels’ forces. And nothing makes a person more vulnerable than deep-seated love.

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Review:



I had such high hopes for The Queen's Resistance. 

The first book in the duology, The Queen's Rising, was so intricately written and beautifully woven together to create such a unique world and captivating characters. It was because of my high hopes for this book that I was greatly let down in the end. I didn't feel the same spark (of interest) in this book like I did with TQR. Honestly, the characters felt in a way bland and disinteresting. They failed to capture my attention long enough to generally care about the overall scheme that was supposed to be unfolding within the plot. There was also a lack of mystery and suspense of what will occur next. 

With all that being said, it was still an overall okay book to read. I just couldn't find myself getting into the story. Who knows, maybe this is the perfect book for you.





Rating:

★★★

About the Author:



Rebecca Ross grew up in Georgia, where she continues to reside with her husband, lively dog and endless piles of books. She received her bachelor's degree in English from UGA. In the past she has worked at a Colorado dude ranch, as a school librarian, and as a live-time captionist for a college. 

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