Blog Tour + Review: Ruckus (Sinners of Saint #2) by L.J. Shen --> 4 Stars!
TITLE: Ruckus
SERIES: Sinners of Saint #2 AUTHORS: L.J. Shen GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: May 26th, 2017
Rosie
They say that life is a beautiful lie and death a painful truth. They're right.
No one has ever made me feel more alive than the guy who serves as a constant reminder that my clock is ticking.
He is my forbidden, shiny apple.
The striking fallacy to my blunt, raw, truth.
He is also my sister's ex-boyfriend.
One thing you should know before you judge me;
I saw him first. I craved him first. I loved him first.
Eleven years later, he waltzed into my life, demanding a second chance.
Dean Cole wants to be my bronze horseman. My white knight has finally arrived. Hopefully, he isn’t too late.
Dean
They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest. They’re right.
She sets my mind on fire.
All smart mouth, snarky attitude and a huge heart.
In a world where everything is dull, she shines like fucking Sirius.
Eleven years ago, fate tore us apart.
This time, I fucking dare it to try.
Getting to her is a battlefield, but man, that’s why they call me Ruckus.
Rosie LeBlanc is about to find out how hard I can fight.
And conquering her will be the sweetest victory.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
"This series is one of the best I've read all year" - Angie, Angie's Dreamy Reads.
"LJ Shen delivers and then some. I am loving this series." - Kylie Scott New York Times Bestseller.
"It's unpredictable, raw, emotional, and edgy- pure chaos contained in a beautiful package." - TJ Loves Books.
"LJ Shen just wrote her best love story ever!" - DD's Boom Room
I loved Vicious and Defy and was so thrilled to finally have the chance to read another story about a Hothole. These guys are just something special and you can’t help but want to uncover their secrets. I was on the fence about how many stars to rate Ruckus, because I struggled through almost all the first half of the story, but I adored the second half. I was pretty busy when I started this book and could only read a couple chapters at a time, making it difficult to get immersed in the story at first. I think it might be the reason it took me so long to really feel the impact of this novel.
Dean Cole and Rosie LeBlanc have an heartbreaking story to say the least. Both as individuals, they had to fight with life situations outside of their control, but they also had to fight for their forbidden love. They met while teenagers, leaving a permanent mark on each other, but Dean ended up dating Emilia, Rosie’s sister. Dean has so many secrets he hides behind his funny side and drinking, but Rosie sees the real him. By respect for her sister she tries to stay away from Dean, but the powerful connection they share is too hard to fight and it brings steamy moments.
An aspect of this book I appreciated was the relationship between the LeBlanc’s sisters. With their different personalities and obstacles that could have tear them apart, they just hold on to each other more than ever. Their bond is just unbreakable. The stormy brotherhood between Dean and Vicious was incredible too. These two Hotholes have always been in a kind of rivalry over the LeBlanc sisters bringing tension in their friendship, but they try to salvage it. The broody Vicious has pretty spectacular moments in this book.
The last quarter of Ruckus was absolutely remarkable. I was hooked by every line I read. L.J. Shen knows how to make you feel every single emotion fiercely. I shed a load of tears, laughed at Dean’s cocky attitude, smiled at Rosie’s fragile yet strong personality and melted under their passionate love. I’m definitely glad to have persevered through my read, because Ruckus was truly moving with some unexpected twists. I loved the epilogue and can’t wait for Trent’s story now!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
THE SINNERS OF SAINT SERIES
Book #0.5
Defy
Book #1
Vicious
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L.J. SHEN
L.J. Shen resides in sunny California with her husband, son, chubby cat and wild, wild dreams.
Her passion is to write badass stories, sushi, UFC and her awesome family and friends (not in this order, though. Obviously, sushi comes before writing. Oh, and also the family part.)
She spend the first half of her twenties traveling the world and is now paying all the fun with extra shifts in front of her MacBook. Feel free to contact her on her Facebook page. She loves to hear from her readers.
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