Never Been Ready (Ready #2) by J.L. Berg

Never Been Ready

We met Leah and Declan in When You're Ready and I was looking forward to their story.

Leah Morgan is a Labor and Delivery nurse, she is also independent, funny and speaks up her mind.  She had a fling six months ago with Declan James, the famous actor and she can't seem to get him out of her head.

"There was one other person I could blame for my complete lack of interest in the male species —Declan James."

Declan is back in Virginia filming a movie but his number one priority is to see Leah, maybe get another night with her.  The last thing he expected is to crash and burn.

I'm glad I'm back into the Ready world. I'm happy to see how in love Logan and Clare still are.

Leah is a great character and her lines still make me laugh. I liked that despite her childhood she was super strong and didn't let this define her (too much). She has insecurities but not enough to make me mad at her.

Declan won me over pretty soon. Yes, he was kind of a douche at the beginning but this phase didn't last too long. He definitely steps up to the plate when he needs to and when life throws him for a loop he regained his footing pretty fast.

The end was so sweet. It left me with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. Hotshot goes in my book boyfriend pile.

Favorite Quotes:

"Hotshot?"

"Yep. Cocky attitude, arrogant disposition, and sexy as fuck —it's a good nickname."

"An addict can hold out for only so long before she needs another fix, especially when her fix is six plus feet of raw alpha male."

 "I'm not going anywhere. I'm going to be here while you cry, scream, and let it all out...because all of us, even you, need someone to hold us when we cry."

"Love? I didn't say I loved him," I deflected. "Besides, isn't it a bit early for that?"

"Someone very wise once told me that there's no time restriction on love," she said with a wink.

"Very slick, using my own words against me. That's kind of evil."

"Shit. I'm going to cry again. Why do I cry so much around you?"

"I don't know, but I'll hold you every time you do."

"I love you, Leah Morgan. Since the moment I got off that plane, everything I do has been for you. You are so much more than you think you are, and I see you —all of you. You can push all you want, but I'm not going anywhere. I want every piece of you."

"Wow, you were kind of a douche, Declan James."

"I'm a reformed douche," I amended.

"Decah Fan Club."

"Don't ever leave me. Please."

"How can you leave your own soul, Declan?"

"Marry me, Leah. Make me the happiest man alive. Take my name, be a mother for my children, and grow old with me."

4/5 Fangs
ML

 

 

More Than Her (More #2) by Jay McLean

Logan Matthews has never been in love but that is about to change.
Logan is smart (he will be studying pre-med), plays baseball, he is hot and he is a good friend.  He is loyal to a fault and you can count on him when you need him. He hasn't had the best life until he was eight. He can't forget what happened to him but he also doesn't broadcast it. When he meets Amanda, his universe tilts a little.  He is shaken by this new girl and he will do anything to go out with her. Of course, Amanda doesn't want anything to do with a player. Her life is too busy to add Logan to the mix.

"You're just saying that because you want to get layooked."

Fate keeps on placing them together at the right time and at the right place but Logan makes a huge mistake and they both will pay for it.
Fast forward a year and when they meet again. Logan knows exactly what he wants or more precisely whom he wants. He really tries to get to Amanda and get her forgiveness but Amanda is protecting herself from more heartache.  Can they overcome past mistakes? Can she be his More?

"what? That maybe your more than like her?"

In More Than This, we met Logan Matthews. Bestie of The Jake Andrews. Logan got my attention and I wanted to read his story. I just didn't think it was going to hurt me to read it. Logan is confused about his feelings for Amanda and he messes up big time. He knows there is a spark between them but by the time he realizes it, it's too late.
The story at the beginning of the book is told at times from the past then we are back to the present. It shows how Logan made the wrong choice and then we get to read how Cam fixes it. (I should point out that I LOVE Cam and I can't wait for Cam and Lucy's love story).

"To the best guy I know that I'm not screwing."

Amanda was a strong character and at times my heart broke for her. Her relationship with her brother is another thing I like.  (Jay, I'm begin you to write Ethan's story. Make sure Kellie with an I E is gone).
Jay makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you fall in love.
That's the thing about Jay Mclean, she makes these characters real for me. I want to be friends with them.  I want to help them when they need support. And let's not forget how awesome the parents are in her books. Logan's dad deserves happiness too. This awesome dad should not be alone through life.

"Logan: I need your help.
Dad: Anything."

Now, let's talk about cliffhangers. If you have read my reviews in the past, you know I hate them but I was forewarned about it so it didn't hit me too hard. I still feel bad because I want Logan and Amanda to be happy now.  Although spring is not too far.  SAD FACE EMOTICON.

Jay, this one is another winner.

"Because you and me we're going to be amazing."

No ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

5/5 Fangs

When You're Ready (The Ready Series #1) by J.L. Berg

When You're Ready

Clare Murray lost her husband 3 years ago. He died from brain cancer. Clare has been a single parent for the last few years. When her daughter Maddie gets a concussion and she rushes her to the emergency room, the last thing on her mind is finding a guy that stirs something she has given up on.

Logan Matthews has never fallen in love. This is the reason for why his marriage failed, but when he meets Clare and Maddie he immediately feels like he's found what he's been missing. Unfortunately, fate may have other plans.

Love their love story. I like stories about a second chance at love. Clare and Logan were believable, and great together. Maddie was super sweet. Leah, Clare's best friend was hilarious and I want to read her story, hopefully with Declan. I enjoyed this book and will recommend it for when you want a sweet story to take you away for a few hours.

4/5 Fangs