REVIEW: "Worth Any Cost" by Brenna Aubrey (Contemporary Romance)

WORTH ANY COST by Brenna Aubrey
	Publisher: Brenna Aubrey Genre: Contemporary Romance Publication Date: February 28th 2017 Series: Gaming the System, #6 Standalone: No, read #1-3 first
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Other Books in the GAMING THE SYSTEM series
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Description from Publisher:
You are cordially invited to the wedding of the decade. Adam Drake and Emilia Kimberly Strong have chosen a date to solidify their love in the bonds of matrimony. Join them on their exotic destination wedding. Visit with their friends and loved ones. But hold the champagne toast. Fate has a few last tests for our couple on their way to the altar. Natural 20 or natural disaster?
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This was cute and I appreciated the overall lack of drama and crisis. These two have had enough of that, so it was really nice to get to enjoy them as simply a fun couple. Something near and dear to my heart is workaholicism in the games industry (married into it, haha). I really thought it was handled well here, especially as the only real "issue." This was really just a sweet (but sexy!) wedding book for some beloved characters, and a wonderful "chapter" (figuratively) for beloved characters, Mia and Adam. Be warned, though, this has a little bit more kink to their sexytimes (Mia has come a long way from book one ;)). Not at all so much that it affects the book much, but it is there!
My Source: I purchased this from Amazon to voluntarily review. This in no way influenced my review. My opinion is unbiased and 100% my own.

About the Author: Brenna Aubrey
Brenna Aubrey is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author of contemporary romance stories that center on geek culture. Her debut novel, At Any Price, is currently free on all platforms. She has always sought comfort in good books and the long, involved stories she weaves in her head. Brenna is a city girl with a nature-lover’s heart. She therefore finds herself out in green open spaces any chance she can get. She's also a mom, teacher, geek girl, Francophile, unabashed video-game addict & eBook hoarder. She currently resides on the west coast with her husband, two children, two adorable golden retriever pups, a bird and some fish.

REVIEW: "More Than Water" by Renee Ericson (Contemporary Romance)

MORE THAN WATER by Renee Ericson
	Publisher: Renee Ericson Genre: New Adult, Romance Publication Date: June 22nd 2015 Series: More Than Water, #1 Standalone: Yes
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Friends with Benefits, Opposites Attract, Creatives, Nice Guy, Secret Lovers
Other Books by Renee Ericson
#1.1 #1.2 These Days #1
Description from Publisher:
It doesn’t feel right. It doesn’t feel wrong. It just...feels. EJ Cunning, an art history major, dates musicians. Foster Blake, a chemical engineering major, can’t sing a tune. They’re not each other’s type. They’re coworkers. Then, one night leads to sex—sex between friends—which leads to an agreement. It all seems so simple—but nothing ever is. Many layers build a person’s facade. Look into the depths for what’s hidden within. It’s more than water. It’s a story—a living and breathing substance beyond the reflective surface.
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This was sweet and sexy, and their chemistry (ha!) was solid. I really loved their slow build up as their friendship formed and deepened, alongside their passion for one another. The distinct difference in EJ's personality when she was herself with him and not with her family was done well, I think. Their banter was fun, and the amount of science and puns felt right. I also appreciated how the reason they started out as just friends, their exes, wasn't actually a big deal and there was actually something else that threw a wrench in things.
My Source: I purchased this from Amazon to voluntarily review. This in no way influenced my review. My opinion is unbiased and 100% my own.

About the Author: Renee Ericson
Renee Ericson is the author of More Than Water and the These Days series--After Tuesday, Forgotten Yesterday, and Deciding Tomorrow. Originally from the Midwest, she now resides in a small town just outside of Boston with her husband and three children. Most winters, Renee can be found skiing with her family on the slopes of the White Mountains. During the summer months, she likes to spend every spare minute soaking up the sea air at the beach. All those moments in between, she is talking to imaginary characters and caring for her children.