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This was a pretty good book and by pure luck I started with the first in the series. The sex scenes were super steamy and while they were good, they did take over, putting a pretty decent storyline on the back burner. I liked the old lady Uma works for and she has a past I would love to read. I will probably read more in this series.

Uma runs away from an abusive relationship to a small Virginian town where a doctor has advertised free tattoo fixes for people who have been marked by abusive partners. She takes a job working for an old, grumpy, woman who just happens to live next door to blacksmith hunk, Ivan. The only part I really liked is what some people go through to show they care, how sensitive they can be towards someone who is damaged. Other than that it was alright.

It was intense enough that I read it in two days and bought the second one while only halfway through this one. It was not intense enough to make me cry, you're just not with the characters enough for that. But if you want a well written woman takes her life back from abuser story, it's a damn good one.

Writing too uneven. Byyye!

Made it to chapter three and then glazed over a couple paragraphs of Six of Crows...focus has been BAD this week. The fact that I'm struggling even with podcasts at least tells me it's Scumbag Brain acting up and not laziness. I heated the same water for cocoa FIVE TIMES because I forgot it and it got cold.

rrrromance!
I am not typically a romance reader, but I accidentally fell in love with Kari Lynn Dell's Texas Rodeo, so I'm poking my nose around the genre.

I know I was talking to someone about this series not too long ago. I don‘t remember who but if anyone‘s interested the whole set (so far—I think there should be more) is on kindle for just over $4. #romantsy

I think some others mentioned in their reviews that the first half of this book is good but the second half not as much. I found the first three quarters to be pretty damn good, but then something I won't spoil threw me right out of the narrative, and I proceeded to trudge the rest of the way through the story. It's something I found problematic but other readers may not. I give the book 3 ✴✴✴ because I did really like the MCs. TW for abuse.

I'm loving this book. Loving Ivan and Uma.

This has been another edition of tea and good book and time to enjoy both. #romantsy

I love quiet Saturday mornings. I get to enjoy my cup of tea and read for as long as I want. #romantsy

Honestly not sure how to review this #LitsyAtoZ pick of mine. It's dark, it involves past abuse, but I enjoyed it and its hardfought HEA. Proceed with caution?

Trigger warning for abuse (past abuse is an integral plot point and fundamental to a character).

A story about a woman fleeing from her past and working to rebuild her life in a small town. A story about making connections with her ornery employer and the rough, sexy neighbor. A story about some steamy sex and how to build trust when someone's had that trust completely violated.

I found the first half to be stronger than the second, but overall it's really good! A bit intense (she's on the run from a particularly traumatic experience with an abusive ex) so if light, fluffy romance is what you're in the mood for, this isn't it. But if messier, more gritty romance (with plenty of steam) is your jam, this'll do it!

And as of this post the e-book is still FREE on Kindle and Nook (shoutout to @Jokila for the rec!) #romantsy

Under Her Skin is FREE today across Amazon, B&N, Kobo & Google Play! Do yourself a favor and one-click!!! It‘s possibly my fav romance novel of all time, and if you don‘t trust my weird taste (😅) it made some Best of 2017 lists, including Publishers Weekly! It‘s PHENOMENAL ❤️ #romantsy

This was actually between a pick and a so-so for me. Not my usual type. Involved some intense subjugation of the protagonist (though thankfully not recounted countless times). The hero is the prerequisite gentle, understanding giant of a man who helps her heal emotionally and face her demons. Also some steamy encounters. 🔥 Not sure why I wasn't bowled over by it. Will try next one. #romantsy #osrbc

Ivan the contemporary blacksmith lol. I have a new book husband #romantsy

He kissed her--a slow, sweet press of lips, a luxurious stroke of tongues, punctuated by the scrape of his jaw, the movements between them so tiny, so intimate, their sighs a secret shared. Her breath expelled hard, emitting something noxious she hadn't even realized had been blocking her throat, and he took it in. #romantsy

Day 22 of #riotgrams: Current read. I'm loving this dark romance so much. I'm not even finished with it and I bought the next book today.

Raw and edgy , dark and devastatingly beautiful 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Struggled with the rating on this. I liked the premise and was intrigued by the characters enough that I'll continue with the series but I felt that the timing of the romance between Ivan and Uma was too fast. I'd say 3.5 out of 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ and also, yay I've finished 2 books today! #boutofbooks #readathon

This one is free as a kindle ebook today and tomorrow. Not sure if true on other platforms? Loved this start to a new series. It's a little dark, but also sweet. I enjoyed the 2nd book just as much.

Loved this book! Dark and sexy with bonus bearded blacksmith.

Uma was a sympathetic heroine, and she was paired perfectly with a fiercely protective gentle grizzly type. http://bambi-unbridled.blogspot.com/2017/02/arc-review-under-her-skin-by-adriana...

#bookbloggers #romance #contemporary #romantsy

#currentlyreading an ARC of Under Her Skin by Adriana Anders. About half way through and I'm hooked. Slightly dark contemporary romance. I'm enjoying both characters in this one very much. #romantsy