REVIEW: The Ex Games Pt. 2 & 3 – J.S. Cooper & Helen Cooper

The Ex Games Pt. 2

Released: December 30th, 2013

The Ex Games, Part II

Seven years ago, Brandon Hastings and Katie Raymond had a relationship that other couples envied. They loved each other more than anything, but one lie ruined their relationship forever.

Now, Brandon is the CEO of the company that Katie works for and she is finding it hard to be around him without wanting to touch him and be touched by him. Katie gives in to one moment of weakness with Brandon, and he reveals a secret that breaks her heart once again.

Katie is determined that she will not let Brandon break her again and they go back in forth in a mouse and cat game that has them both wondering what's really going on. Just when Katie thinks she can take no more, one more secret is revealed that will make her question everything she ever thought she knew about Brandon Hastings.

This is Part II in a three part serial. Mature content. Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.

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The Ex Games Pt. 3

Released: December 25th, 2013

The stunning conclusion to The Ex Games novella serial is here!

What other secret is Brandon hiding?

Seven years ago, Katie Raymond made a mistake that cost her the love of her life. Now, Brandon Hastings is back in her life and it seems like he is determined to make her pay for her previous mistakes.

When Katie overhears a private conversation, she has no idea just how deep the secrets go. She gives, Brandon one last chance to prove his love to her, but when he violates her trust one last time, she doesn't think she can ever forgive him.

But then, Brandon tells her the one thing that is guaranteed to turn her world upside down and she's not sure if her life will ever be the same again.

"And our relationship was perfect. You were perfect for me. I was perfect for you. We were perfect for each other. I knew that in my heart."

Since these two are super short novellas, I'm combining the reviews for the last two.

Pt. II

This part was slightly more disappointing than the first one. I was definitely excited about finding out more on their past but then it wasn't the memorable kind of story. 

The hero was still kind of a douchebag and the heroine more annoying here. But their connection was undeniable and that was what probably saved the story.

"Katie, I know something is wrong. I can see it in your eyes. Tell me what's wrong?"

But Brandon also has his sweet moments ;)

Pt. III

Now this part was just frustrating as hell. I was so disappointed with the ending despite it being most suspenseful towards the end but GOOOOD. The heroine, can you just not. Brandon was more okay in this book even though of course, he was practically bipolar. But Katie, oh my God.

"I'm done, you hear? I'm done. I can't take this anymore, Brandon."

Oh sure. That's what you said for the last 230482304th time when you left him. She keeps saying that she's done but yet she keeps getting yanked back to him. Sure, it's because they have a strong chemistry bla bla bla but come on, woman, don't you have some dignity? Get a fucking grip.

Brandon probably was the one that saved this book.

MY RATING:

3 APPLES!!!!!

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♕ The Ex Games (The Ex Games #1) ♕

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♕ The Ex Games 2 (The Ex Games #2) ♕

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♕ The Ex Games 3 (The Ex Games #3) ♕

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J.S. Cooper

J. S. Cooper was born in London, England and moved to Florida her last year of high school. After completing law school at the University of Iowa (from the sunshine to cold) she moved to Los Angeles to work for a Literacy non profit as an Americorp Vista. She then moved to New York to study the History of Education at Columbia University and took a job at a workers rights non profit upon graduation.

She enjoys long walks on the beach (or short), hot musicians, dogs, reading (duh) and lots of drama filled TV Shows.

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Helen Cooper

Helen Cooper is a writer who her early 30's who enjoys reading, writing, trashy TV shows and tennis.

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REVIEW: The Ex Games (The Ex Games #1) – J.S. Cooper & Helen Cooper

Released: December 25th, 2013

This is part one of a three part erotic romance novella series.

***Warning Sexual Content***
Handsome billionaire, Brandon Hastings was Katie Raymond's first love. They had a whirlwind romance that captivated her heart and took her on a sexual journey she never wanted to end. Their future together looked bright until Brandon found out that Katie was keeping a huge secret from him. Once he realized the truth, he broke her heart and she never saw him again.

Seven years later, Katie has finally moved on and accepts the position of her dreams at Marathon Corporation as an executive manager. The only problem is, Brandon Hastings bought the business a month after she started working there.

Now Katie has to fly to San Francisco to attend a company-wide orientation and she is scared that Brandon is going to fire her on sight. Little does she know that Brandon has lot more planned for her and this time he's the one keeping a secret.

This is part one of a three part erotic romance novella series. Part two will be released on January 2nd and part three will be released on January 9th.

"I did love you and you were supposed to love me. You were supposed to forgive me."

A super short novella that's super steamy. I loved the sex. I loved the chemistry. I loved that little cliffy that left us hanging in the end. I loved the structure of the book. The perfect start to a series! I can't wait for more.

This book actually started out pretty well. Katie is this strong, independent woman who made a huge mistake back in her freshmen years. Well, now she's paying the price.

I was caught by surprise when I found out about the "secret" and how big an impact it left on them. And wow, I was just… wow. 

Anyways, so it's a pretty short book so I don't have much to say about it.

But I really did enjoy it for the most part! ;)

MY RATING:

4 APPLES!!!!!

✭ BOOK LINKS ✭

   

(Click book cover for Goodreads link)

♕ The Ex Games (The Ex Games #1) ♕

Amazon | Barnes&Noble

♕ The Ex Games 2 (The Ex Games #2) ♕

Amazon | Barnes&Noble

♕ The Ex Games 3 (The Ex Games #3) ♕

Amazon | Barnes&Noble

J.S. Cooper

J. S. Cooper was born in London, England and moved to Florida her last year of high school. After completing law school at the University of Iowa (from the sunshine to cold) she moved to Los Angeles to work for a Literacy non profit as an Americorp Vista. She then moved to New York to study the History of Education at Columbia University and took a job at a workers rights non profit upon graduation.

She enjoys long walks on the beach (or short), hot musicians, dogs, reading (duh) and lots of drama filled TV Shows.

Check her out in these sites:

Website | Twitter | Facebook

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Helen Cooper

Helen Cooper is a writer who her early 30's who enjoys reading, writing, trashy TV shows and tennis.

Check her out in these sites:

Website | Twitter | Facebook

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[Review] The Last Boyfriend - J.S. Cooper

Released: July 9th, 2013

Lucky Morgan has had her share of heartbreak. She is devastated that her boyfriend dumps her after sleeping with him and she vows to herself that she won't be used again. She decides that the next guy she dates and sleeps with, will be her one true love.

Zane Beaumont is the mysterious and snooty guy that comes into her diner every Friday night with a different girl. He's the type of guy she's learned to avoid: carefree, fast, handsome, rich, and sarcastic. Unfortunately, she can't stop thinking about the devilish gleam in his eyes.

When Lucky's car breaks down one night after a party, it is Zane who comes to her rescue. As Zane attempts to sweep Lucky off her feet, she soon realizes that nothing is as it seems and that Zane may very well be the guy whom she changes the rules. That is until she meets Braydon.

"Sometimes you just have to grab life by the horns and ride it wherever it takes you."

I was really disappointed by this book. I mean, you read a blurb like that and you just end up expecting so much from it. I like how some stories have those mysterious vibes that just makes it even more thrilling, but this one was just such a bust.

Really though, I liked Lucky's character. She's smart and pretty responsible. She's a hard-worker. But she is so damn naïve. She falls for Zane and Braydon's charms so easily. Sometimes I get so frustrated with how innocent she is. Zane keeps giving her mixed signals. If I was her, I'd just be:

On the other hand, Zane and Braydon are such asses that they make it so fucking obvious. Let's start with Braydon, shall we? He keeps telling her to stay away from Zane. If a guy did that to me, I'd tell him to fuck off and to stop bossing me around. He is so damn annoying. I really liked him at first since he was pretty sweet. I thought that he genuinely liked Lucky. 

And then he opened his fucking big mouth.

He keeps telling her to stay away. That Zane's bad news. Why doesn't he just focus on Lucky?! She's right there! She's with you so why the hell are you worried about him? 

"Please don't tell me that Zane Beaumont is in any way involved with this documentary […] He is isn't he? That asshole."

"He did this because of me you know. He must have heard me telling Evan how nice I thought you were and how I was interested in you."

He is so full of himself! So freaking selfish, obnoxious, conceited, obsessive.

And then there's Zane, what an assbutt. He tells Lucky that he can't be with her but then invites her to stay with him? Like. what. the. hell. 

But I guess it was because of his family. He's been hurt too many times that he thinks that relationships are just not for him.

"It doesn't have to be on purpose, it will still break your heart. Love will tear you apart from limb to limb." - Zane

I kind of liked how they explained what happened to Noah and it wasn't too cliché. 

But overall, the story was really overused. It was the typical plot. So predictable. The characters weren't that good. 

OH! And I like how the author mentioned Jamie McGuire ;)

"I also love books like Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire."

But the book overall wasn't that good. It was kind of a disappointment for me since I was expecting a lot from the characters.

Minor Faults:

• The characters. Just the characters.
• The plot was too cliché.

MY RATING:

2 AND A HALF APPLES!!!!!

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About The Author:

J.S. Cooper was born in London, England and moved to Florida her last year of high school. After completing law school at the University of Iowa, she moved to Los Angeles to work for a Literacy non profit as an Americorp Vista. She then moved to New York to study the History of Education at Columbia University. She enjoys long walks on the beach, hot musicians, dogs, reading, and lots of drama filled TV Shows.

Check her out in these sites:

Website | Twitter | Facebook