Oh my gosh! I mentioned on my Instagram awhile back that I have been on a bit of a hiatus. I have had a ridiculously hard time getting into my reading lately. I can’t decide what to read and then when I finally do, I don’t finish. I feel antsy, and it is driving me nuts! Have I fallen into the notorious ‘book slump?’ Am I sick? Who knows!

I actually think Game of Thrones is to blame as a culprit in my mystery illness! Honestly, I never watch shows like this. I’m not a huge fan of this era, and that’s probably why it took me so long to give it a chance. Everyone has told me that I have to watch it, and I finally broke down and did… and I couldn’t stop! Episode after episode, after episode of binge-watching! It totally consumed me, and I think it just sucked the creativity straight out of my brain! It’s like being at a crawfish boil with 5 pounds of those stinky little critters laid out and not being able to stop eating until the very last one. The show is brutal – full of sex and gore – but so damn good! The new season starts this Sunday, July 16th, and I am a bit nervous about my problematic ‘state’ it could leave me in. Since I’ll have to wait a week in between episodes maybe it won’t be so bad!

Am I excited for it this new season? Hells yeah! Do you watch Game of Thrones? Does it have this effect on you?

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Although my reading has slowed down a bit, here are some of my 5 Star Reviews as of late if you’re looking for a good read! 

 

Royally Matched by Emma Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘Royally Matched’ is a light-hearted and fun read that takes place in the dreamy lifestyle of royalty and elegance. Topped off with a lusty Prince, charming characters, and a reality T.V. show… seriously, who could ask for more? Continue Reading

 

Jake Undone by Penelope Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘Jake Undone’ has been sitting on my shelf for quite some time, and in my quest for finding some new authors to read decided to give Jake a chance. My goodness, I couldn’t be more excited that I did! There is so much heart and slow building passion in this romance combined with of so many things that I truly enjoy in a good book. Continue Reading

 

Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every now and again I just need a change of pace from my normal and sweet storylines, want to turn it up a notch, and let’s be honest here, Laurelin Paige is certainly a Queen of dark and angsty romance! Her creativity offers such unique and page-turning escapes from the mundane. Her characters are flawed, sometimes with even angry and twisted souls, but she somehow transforms them to be the ones that I root for and adore. Her new Dirty Filthy Rich World is captivating, and ‘Dirty Filthy Rich Men,’ the first book her Dirty Duet Series, is wickedly sexy, thrilling, and totally consuming! Continue Reading

 

Bombshell by C.D. Reiss

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really surprised me! Not that I would ever really doubt CD Reiss’s incredible writing, but in the way that I didn’t expect the characters and story to have as much depth to them as they did. You know what I mean, light-hearted story… bad boy movie star realizes he has a child…falls for the nanny…seems pretty simple right? Color me so-over-the-top-happy-that-I-was-wrong surprised, there is so much more to both these characters and this story! Continue Reading

 

Duke of Manhattan by Louise Bay

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Louse Bay’s Duke of Manhattan is a story of determination, taking risks, and finding success, and this charming and sexy romance also reminds you that fairytales and happily ever after’s do exist and sometimes you can find love even when you least expect it! Continue Reading

 

All I Am: Drew’s Story by Jodi Ellen Malpas

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jodi Ellen Malpas has created yet another captivating and seductive romance with this follow up novella from her This Man Trilogy. All I Am features Jessie’s friend, the very dominant and totally swoonworthy Drew Davies, and his super steamy story is sure to keep you glued to the pages! Continue Reading

Tell me some good reads that you’ve come across lately in the comments below!

 

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