Sarah Robinson (3)

I listened to this book in audio format. OMG! I could not stop listening. Yasmeen is my spirit animal. The things that would come out of her mouth. She has no filter. I was cracking up laughing with the things she said.

Tyler and Yasmeen could not be more different but as the saying goes "Opposites attract." I did feel the chemistry between these two right away. While they moved fast their relationship was built on emotions. Yasmeen already was accepted and comfortable in her own skin but show more Tyler, she was still trying to step out of the box.

I liked seeing how their relationship progressed. When I learned about Tyler's mom, my heart cried. No stereotypes in this book. So forget the "YA" vibes of first love and settle into this hilarious, spicy, and emotional read. I recommend grabbing the audiobook. show less

Breaking a Legend is quite possibly my favorite book of 2015. I don't say that lightly either because I have read some amazing books this year. Here is why this one beats them all:
1. The book doesn't focus on Rory's rise to fame in the MMA. It doesn't focus on his superstardom in the MMA world. The book starts after he has lost all that due to an injury. And to say he isn't handling the loss well is an understatement. I love that the book isn't about becoming great or being great in the show more cage. Its about what happens when you can't be that any more. It isn't about rehabbing an injury so he can get back in the ring. His fighting days are done and it brings a level of depth to the story that is amazing and engaging.
2. Clare's story is one we have heard before but better written. Yes she is on the run from a terrible, abusive ex. However, you learn things about her that add a different spin on this trope. It really is perfect because its so real. It was one of those moments when I thought "Oh, gosh! Why hasn't anyone mentioned something like this before?". I won't tell you what it was, but it will be a moment for you too. Suddenly, every other book with the broken girl on the run trope will fail woefully short now.
3. The Kavanagh's are this amazing Irish family. Are the perfect? Heck no! One brother is in jail, one is a drug addict, and they are all dealing with some personal demons. But they love each other in a very real way. They fight but they apologize. The argue but they forgive. Its all so believable.

So, I initially thought this was just another MMA fighter book. Hot fighter falls for a girl who needs saving. Don't get me wrong-I love that trope. However, I don't think I can read another book about an MMA fighter or a girl on the run again because it will never be as good as this book. Sarah Robinson has ruined all other books for me. Honestly, I couldn't be happier about it. This is a book I will gladly read over and over again just to experience it! This is a book that when people ask you for your favorite book, I will tell them "Breaking a Legend" and I won't hesitate. I am now a HUGE Sarah Robinson fan girl! show less

Sarah Robinson's second book in the At the Mall series, Mall You Need is Love, is a super cute enemies to lovers novella.

Amara Hart owns a retro gaming arcade next to Valentino Rossi's jewelry store. They never met except for disagreements between their stores. When Valentino's store gets robbed they finally meet in person. Amara is the tough hates love and Valentine's Day and Valentino loves love and Valentine's Day. Valentino is determined to change Amara's view on the holiday.

This is a show more fun quick read with no spice. If you are looking for a short light romance this novella is for you. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. show less

This book was a cute read, I really loved Holly she is hardworking, kind, takes no crap, and has been through so much tragedy. She lost so much in an accident she had with her family and she owns her own event coordinating business, but she is struggling because her sister is in an expensive hospital under a coma. Sam comes from old money; his family is the richest in town, yet he doesn’t have much to do with many of his family members due to an event that ricked his world. The Wylde show more family came off as seriously dysfunctional because one second they would be laughing and tolerating each other then the next Sam would mention how much he hated his brothers (still not sure why he hated Sterling so much, Grady I understood why he hated him though). I hated how his family took the side of others than Sam's and just ignored his feelings about why he would be mad and not reconcile with his brother. I honestly couldn’t understand how any of his family could sit by and watch what was happening go on and then tell Sam with pity in their eyes to pretty much get over it. When Sam and Holly reunite it’s under the pretense that they are helping each other but as time moves on, they are falling for each other. This was a cute read but some places would have repeat sentences in the same paragraph or a page over, I thought the ending felt a tiny bit rushed with all the events that were happening, and some places it skimmed over things instead of showing us what was happening behind the scenes, but overall it was a cute and easy read. I definitely would like to see Noah, Ruby, and Caleb get their own stories I really enjoyed their characters especially Noah. show less