Possession (Sons of Odin MC, #2)
By Violetta Rand
SUMMARY
Ambitious young attorney Tina Bethel doesn’t have time for commitment, but she wouldn’t pass up some hot, no-strings sex with the right guy—like Sons of Odin officer Vincent Ramos. Six feet, five inches of solid muscle and biker masculinity, he revs Tina up like no man ever has. The trouble is, every time they get physical, Tina’s cravings are never quenched—because Vincent always pumps the brakes before the point of no return.
With her sexy body packaged in a short skirt, Tina’s enough to drive any man crazy. Vincent isn’t sure how he’s resisted her shameless come-ons. He just knows that if he gives in, he won’t be able to stop—and after two failed marriages, he can’t afford any more broken promises. But when a disgruntled client of Tina’s starts stalking her, Vincent has to make up his mind about his true feelings—fast. Because if he’s willing to put his body in the line of fire, he should be able to risk his heart in the name of love.
REVIEW
Another kick butt book from Ms. Rand! I loved it from start to finish. It had everything bad boy, tough girl, hot sex, drama, and love!
I loved Vincent! He truly evolved into the man the reader could see in him. It took him a minute or two, but he did. He is super hot in looks and his big heart. When he loves he loves... As he said "live hard, die hard, and finally love hard." He definitely does that. He has had some hard times and was able to take that and turn it into something special with Tina. He is a darn good lover too! Shower inducing scenes, be prepared!
I loved Tina too. She is an independent strong woman! She isn't wishy washy or drama filled. It was refreshing to read a female lead like her. Tina didn't hide from her feelings to hard and she fought for what she wanted...Vincent! I liked her real thoughts about introducing Vincent to her family. She never thought she was better than him and loves him for the man he is.
Great great read! I really really loved it! I can't wait to read the next installment of the Sons of Odin!
Received an advanced copy from the publisher through NetGalley for a honest review.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Monday, March 7, 2016
Captured (Devil's Blaze, #1)
Captured (Devil's Blaze, #1)
By Jordan Marie
SUMMARY
Beth:
My life is not my own. I belong to the family. Every step I make is dictated.
Until him. Skull.
The only man I’ve ever loved. The only man I will ever love.
His touch inflames me.
I can’t stay away—even if I should.
I gave him my body and my heart.
To keep him safe, I will sell my soul to the devil.
The lies began with our hello.
Now, I’m captured by them.
Skull:
There’s an animal in me that I keep hidden.
Beth calls to him. She tempts the monster and lures him to the surface.
I’m obsessed with her. I can’t stay away, even when doing so puts my entire club in danger.
Her blood is on my hands.
I formed her to fit only me.
I was her first and if I have to kill everyone in our way. So be it.
I will be her last.
She is mine.
REVIEW
I am indecisive about my star rating 31/2 or 4, not quite sure.
This book is hot lots of chemistry between the characters. Hot hot dirty mouth sex! The story line is good too, but I get ticked off when the main characters say they love each other and they won't keep secrets from each other....then BAM they do. Because of this they spend and will be spending all this miserable time away with broken hearts and guilt. I know it is drama for a reason, but I hate it when it is the characters dumb faults for it! Thus the star rating difficulty.
Skull is an interesting guy. Dirty mouth sex god president of an MC. He wants what he wants end of story. No compromise. He usually gets it, but the results aren't always good.
Beth...oh Beth what can one say about you...You are a DUMB AS$!!!!!!! You don't talk when you should and talk when you shouldn't! She is infuriating!!!!! I can SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to see what is going to happen next even through my frustration. The books are only .99 so it is a good deal and helps calm the anger.
Dang I am such a drama queen diva about my books. But I guess the strong emotions means the writer sure knows how to write!
By Jordan Marie
SUMMARY
Beth:
My life is not my own. I belong to the family. Every step I make is dictated.
Until him. Skull.
The only man I’ve ever loved. The only man I will ever love.
His touch inflames me.
I can’t stay away—even if I should.
I gave him my body and my heart.
To keep him safe, I will sell my soul to the devil.
The lies began with our hello.
Now, I’m captured by them.
Skull:
There’s an animal in me that I keep hidden.
Beth calls to him. She tempts the monster and lures him to the surface.
I’m obsessed with her. I can’t stay away, even when doing so puts my entire club in danger.
Her blood is on my hands.
I formed her to fit only me.
I was her first and if I have to kill everyone in our way. So be it.
I will be her last.
She is mine.
REVIEW
I am indecisive about my star rating 31/2 or 4, not quite sure.
This book is hot lots of chemistry between the characters. Hot hot dirty mouth sex! The story line is good too, but I get ticked off when the main characters say they love each other and they won't keep secrets from each other....then BAM they do. Because of this they spend and will be spending all this miserable time away with broken hearts and guilt. I know it is drama for a reason, but I hate it when it is the characters dumb faults for it! Thus the star rating difficulty.
Skull is an interesting guy. Dirty mouth sex god president of an MC. He wants what he wants end of story. No compromise. He usually gets it, but the results aren't always good.
Beth...oh Beth what can one say about you...You are a DUMB AS$!!!!!!! You don't talk when you should and talk when you shouldn't! She is infuriating!!!!! I can SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to see what is going to happen next even through my frustration. The books are only .99 so it is a good deal and helps calm the anger.
Dang I am such a drama queen diva about my books. But I guess the strong emotions means the writer sure knows how to write!
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Ruthless (True Brothers MC, #1)
Ruthless (True Brothers MC, #1)
By Gillian Archer
SUMMARY
After dinner with the most arrogant man in the world, Jessica Miller is shocked when her blind date tries to maul her in the parking lot. Enter “Zag”: the brooding, bruising alpha male who jumps off his motorcycle and teaches the jerk a lesson he won’t forget. After getting one taste of a bad boy who lives on the edge, Jessica’s hooked. Zag’s willing to give her the ride of her life. But she needs to wrap her arms around his powerful chest and hold on—tight.
Zag knows firsthand that the True Brothers MC isn’t for the faint of heart. He only intends to show beautiful, innocent Jessica a few cheap thrills to satisfy her curiosity. But the more he lets her in, the more Zag comes to depend on her gentle touch to help heal the wounds that he’s been denying for so long. Now, a rival gang has set its sights on Jessica, and Zag must step up once again. He just hopes he can go the distance to protect the woman he loves.
REVIEW
Review to come. It's 2 am and I am going to sleep
Ok I am awake enough to write my review! As you can see I stayed up half the night to finish! I couldn't put it down. Very interesting read! The two characters have instant attraction and nothing like a female lead that takes what she wants. I really like this style because women are always considered sluts if they want sex and take it. Not the case needs are for everyone and we should be called studs just like men are who take what they want. Ok off soap box.
I liked Zag. He was very well developed and we got a great shot of his terrible childhood and why he is who he is. I also liked how he reached out to others to help them along as others helped him. He was a great lover. He did have faults, because he really couldn't deal with his feelings for Jessica at times. Other times he was too far into his head. He wasn't a "young" guy which made him more mature with his actions.
Jessica grew on me. She never gave off that I am better then you vibe, which the heroine sometimes has in these MC books. She was a tad flim-flammy about standing up for herself at first, but Zag brought out the best in her. Jessica always seemed to accept Zag, even when she was scared and if she overreacted she pulled back and adjusted. She always stood up for Zag. I thought her family's reactions were kinda not normal at the end, but it just showed how Jess reflected how she was raised.
No real hardcore MC stuff, so if you are looking for that it is not there. The family aspect and the we protect what is ours is there. There are no trashy females trying to sleep with the hero and thank goodness no cat fighting and cheating. Just a good all around book. I enjoyed it and hope you do too. I want to read the next one for sure!
Recieved an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.
By Gillian Archer
SUMMARY
After dinner with the most arrogant man in the world, Jessica Miller is shocked when her blind date tries to maul her in the parking lot. Enter “Zag”: the brooding, bruising alpha male who jumps off his motorcycle and teaches the jerk a lesson he won’t forget. After getting one taste of a bad boy who lives on the edge, Jessica’s hooked. Zag’s willing to give her the ride of her life. But she needs to wrap her arms around his powerful chest and hold on—tight.
Zag knows firsthand that the True Brothers MC isn’t for the faint of heart. He only intends to show beautiful, innocent Jessica a few cheap thrills to satisfy her curiosity. But the more he lets her in, the more Zag comes to depend on her gentle touch to help heal the wounds that he’s been denying for so long. Now, a rival gang has set its sights on Jessica, and Zag must step up once again. He just hopes he can go the distance to protect the woman he loves.
REVIEW
Review to come. It's 2 am and I am going to sleep
Ok I am awake enough to write my review! As you can see I stayed up half the night to finish! I couldn't put it down. Very interesting read! The two characters have instant attraction and nothing like a female lead that takes what she wants. I really like this style because women are always considered sluts if they want sex and take it. Not the case needs are for everyone and we should be called studs just like men are who take what they want. Ok off soap box.
I liked Zag. He was very well developed and we got a great shot of his terrible childhood and why he is who he is. I also liked how he reached out to others to help them along as others helped him. He was a great lover. He did have faults, because he really couldn't deal with his feelings for Jessica at times. Other times he was too far into his head. He wasn't a "young" guy which made him more mature with his actions.
Jessica grew on me. She never gave off that I am better then you vibe, which the heroine sometimes has in these MC books. She was a tad flim-flammy about standing up for herself at first, but Zag brought out the best in her. Jessica always seemed to accept Zag, even when she was scared and if she overreacted she pulled back and adjusted. She always stood up for Zag. I thought her family's reactions were kinda not normal at the end, but it just showed how Jess reflected how she was raised.
No real hardcore MC stuff, so if you are looking for that it is not there. The family aspect and the we protect what is ours is there. There are no trashy females trying to sleep with the hero and thank goodness no cat fighting and cheating. Just a good all around book. I enjoyed it and hope you do too. I want to read the next one for sure!
Recieved an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Wild Aces
Wild Aces
By Marni Mann
SUMMARY
Trapper Montgomery
His darkness drew me in.
A mystery with a past I wanted to solve.
He was cold, like ice, but set me on fire.
A heat I hadn't felt in ages.
But when I saw his face, I burned...
In mourning
Again.
Brea Bradley
She melted from my voice--shuddered from my touch.
But trembled from the memories
That my face brought back.
She wanted more...
Maybe even him.
I wasn't the hand she counted on.
But I was what she was dealt...
A Wild Ace with no way to win.
REVIEW
Wow just wow! I actually read a "real" book with a well developed story, and fully developed characters! It was so good I cried at the end.
This story touched my heart in so many ways. Yeah it was kinda instant love/lust between them, but I think that it iss possible between people. It is true sometimes you just know! I like Brea a great deal. A strong woman who knows what she likes and isn't afraid to say or go after it. I had tremendous emotion for Trapper. He touched my heart with all the pain and agony he went through and then in his own way tried to help others. On top of that he was a hot dirty talking sexy guy!
The chemistry between the two was hot...steaming hot. The self love kinda was too much, but I got over that. The characters had that hotness but also a deep tramatic story behind them. Very twisty! I did appreciate how the initial shock reactions didn't go too far and the characters didn't self destruct. They listened to themselves and the friends in their lives to really get a true heartfelt response to the drama.
Great read it does have triggers for abuse in all forms so be aware! I think I want to read more from this author! Wonderful wonderful story!
Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
By Marni Mann
SUMMARY
Trapper Montgomery
His darkness drew me in.
A mystery with a past I wanted to solve.
He was cold, like ice, but set me on fire.
A heat I hadn't felt in ages.
But when I saw his face, I burned...
In mourning
Again.
Brea Bradley
She melted from my voice--shuddered from my touch.
But trembled from the memories
That my face brought back.
She wanted more...
Maybe even him.
I wasn't the hand she counted on.
But I was what she was dealt...
A Wild Ace with no way to win.
REVIEW
Wow just wow! I actually read a "real" book with a well developed story, and fully developed characters! It was so good I cried at the end.
This story touched my heart in so many ways. Yeah it was kinda instant love/lust between them, but I think that it iss possible between people. It is true sometimes you just know! I like Brea a great deal. A strong woman who knows what she likes and isn't afraid to say or go after it. I had tremendous emotion for Trapper. He touched my heart with all the pain and agony he went through and then in his own way tried to help others. On top of that he was a hot dirty talking sexy guy!
The chemistry between the two was hot...steaming hot. The self love kinda was too much, but I got over that. The characters had that hotness but also a deep tramatic story behind them. Very twisty! I did appreciate how the initial shock reactions didn't go too far and the characters didn't self destruct. They listened to themselves and the friends in their lives to really get a true heartfelt response to the drama.
Great read it does have triggers for abuse in all forms so be aware! I think I want to read more from this author! Wonderful wonderful story!
Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.com.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Raw and Dirty (Bad Boys MC Trilogy #1)
Raw and Dirty (Bad Boys MC Trilogy #1)
By Violet Blaze
SUMMARY
RAW AND DIRTY (BOOK 1 of 3 in the BAD BOYS MC TRILOGY) - a full-length novel, no cliff hanger
Make nice with the President of the Alpha Wolves Motorcycle Club.
Yeah right.
It was what my job description called for—I just never realized exactly how nice I needed to be.
I certainly never expected to find myself twisted up and tangled in the raw, dirty world of an outlaw motorcycle club … or in the sexy, tattooed hands of the man in charge.
Royal McBride is a jerk—but a jerk with a swoon worthy accent, a big bike, and big … well, other things.
I didn't think falling in love with him would threaten my life. His life.
That we'd both risk losing everything we hold dear.
The mayor's daughter … an outlaw MC president.
It's a match made in heaven … a match tested in hell.
REVIEW
Well what to say what to say....there is stuff I really liked and stuff that made me mad....but I think overall I really like this book and I want to read more on Royal and Lyric.
At first I did not like Lyric and I am not sure I really like her now. She is a very opportunistic person and she really doesn't care who gets on her way as long as she gets her way. She went on and on about the woman she replaced and then apparently does exactly what she thinks the replacement does and bags Royal at the first meeting. I didn't like how she judged averyone and felt she was so much better when she really wasn't. Her family is messed up and so is she. Lyric thinks she is so savvy, but there is a crap load of crap going on behind the scenes. She seems to be changing her tune at the end so I hope she can redeem herself in the next book.
Now Royal he is another subject....he is the reason for the 4 stars. He is what he is and doesn't make excuses. He has remorse and his own code of right and wrong. I don't particularly like how he treated Lyric at times but he always seems to realize what he has done and tries to make up. He has lots of depth and you almost can sense he wants to live his own life and may step down as the Prez one day. I also like how he watches and listens before truly acting. Sexy Alpha with tatoos!
The sex is hot and dirty. Dirty talking and spontaneous. HOT! It is not slow and sweet and I don't think every will be between them so don't expect it or be disappointed by it.
Good read had to finish quick and can't wait for the next one. There are lots of unanswered questions and a plot to find out!
Received a ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.com for an honest review.
By Violet Blaze
SUMMARY
RAW AND DIRTY (BOOK 1 of 3 in the BAD BOYS MC TRILOGY) - a full-length novel, no cliff hanger
Make nice with the President of the Alpha Wolves Motorcycle Club.
Yeah right.
It was what my job description called for—I just never realized exactly how nice I needed to be.
I certainly never expected to find myself twisted up and tangled in the raw, dirty world of an outlaw motorcycle club … or in the sexy, tattooed hands of the man in charge.
Royal McBride is a jerk—but a jerk with a swoon worthy accent, a big bike, and big … well, other things.
I didn't think falling in love with him would threaten my life. His life.
That we'd both risk losing everything we hold dear.
The mayor's daughter … an outlaw MC president.
It's a match made in heaven … a match tested in hell.
REVIEW
Well what to say what to say....there is stuff I really liked and stuff that made me mad....but I think overall I really like this book and I want to read more on Royal and Lyric.
At first I did not like Lyric and I am not sure I really like her now. She is a very opportunistic person and she really doesn't care who gets on her way as long as she gets her way. She went on and on about the woman she replaced and then apparently does exactly what she thinks the replacement does and bags Royal at the first meeting. I didn't like how she judged averyone and felt she was so much better when she really wasn't. Her family is messed up and so is she. Lyric thinks she is so savvy, but there is a crap load of crap going on behind the scenes. She seems to be changing her tune at the end so I hope she can redeem herself in the next book.
Now Royal he is another subject....he is the reason for the 4 stars. He is what he is and doesn't make excuses. He has remorse and his own code of right and wrong. I don't particularly like how he treated Lyric at times but he always seems to realize what he has done and tries to make up. He has lots of depth and you almost can sense he wants to live his own life and may step down as the Prez one day. I also like how he watches and listens before truly acting. Sexy Alpha with tatoos!
The sex is hot and dirty. Dirty talking and spontaneous. HOT! It is not slow and sweet and I don't think every will be between them so don't expect it or be disappointed by it.
Good read had to finish quick and can't wait for the next one. There are lots of unanswered questions and a plot to find out!
Received a ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.com for an honest review.
Jackson's Trust
Review copy
provided via NetGallery in exchange for an honest review
Summary:
New York Times bestselling author Violet Duke kicks off her
sizzling-hot new Fourth Down series with a friends-to-lovers romance between a
no-strings-attached sports analyst and the hottest damn tomboy he's ever met.
It's no secret that sports analyst Jackson Gray doesn't do relationships. What is a secret, however, is the reason why. Jackson's life is . . . complicated. And it doesn't help that his current hands-off “friendship” is with the cute-as-hell new sideline reporter he's assigned to train. Turns out, not only is the woman damn sweet, she also knows as much about football as he does. Like it or not though, Jackson has to remind himself that sex is the only thing he has to offer . . . until now.
Leila Hart's fast-growing friendship with Jackson is something she'd never risk, no matter how unbelievably seductive the reward. Becoming an NFL sportscaster has always been the goal, and thanks to Jackson's fierce support and mentoring, it all finally seems within reach. Problem is, a girl can only take so much of that sexy-as-sin voice whispering dirty, filthy football stats in her ear before she loses all self-control. A workplace romance with Jackson is a disaster waiting to happen, especially for someone with big dreams . . . and secrets of her own.
It's no secret that sports analyst Jackson Gray doesn't do relationships. What is a secret, however, is the reason why. Jackson's life is . . . complicated. And it doesn't help that his current hands-off “friendship” is with the cute-as-hell new sideline reporter he's assigned to train. Turns out, not only is the woman damn sweet, she also knows as much about football as he does. Like it or not though, Jackson has to remind himself that sex is the only thing he has to offer . . . until now.
Leila Hart's fast-growing friendship with Jackson is something she'd never risk, no matter how unbelievably seductive the reward. Becoming an NFL sportscaster has always been the goal, and thanks to Jackson's fierce support and mentoring, it all finally seems within reach. Problem is, a girl can only take so much of that sexy-as-sin voice whispering dirty, filthy football stats in her ear before she loses all self-control. A workplace romance with Jackson is a disaster waiting to happen, especially for someone with big dreams . . . and secrets of her own.
Review:
This
is my first look at a book written by Violet Duke. This was a fun read, as it
had me laughing, crying, and getting mad. You connect with both Leila and
Jackson. The story has a seamless flow, as well as capturing the emotions making
us feel each one. From the start, you feel the pull between Leila and Jackson
and are pulling for them to get their heads on correctly and see what use
readers already see, which is that these two people belong together.
The
plot line is a complex and highly developed; the character development is complete,
and you don’t feel as if anything is left out. The dialogue is very realistic and
is easily pictured in the mind as if you’re listening to it and not reading it.
For
an ARC, you don’t find any grammatical errors, and can tell the editing team as
well as the Author is through in catching the errors, which always make books
harder to read.
Conclusion:
Would
I recommend this book to others? YES
Would
I read other books written by this Author? YES
Is
this book a Novel or Novella? Novel
Is
this book priced correctly? YES
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Gifted Thief (Highland Magic, #1)
Gifted Theif (Highland Magic, #1)
By Helen Harper
SUMMARY
Orphan. Runaway. Thief.
Since the moment I was ripped from my mother's womb, I've been an outcast amongst my own kind. The Sidhe might possess magical Gifts, unbelievable wealth and unfathomable power but I don't want a thing to do with them. I ran away from their lands in the Highlands of Scotland when I was eleven years old and I've never looked back. I don't need a Clan. I've got my own family of highly skilled thieves who mean more to me than any Sidhe ever could.
Unfortunately for me, the playboy heir to the Moncrieffe Clan has something I desperately need. To get it back, I'm going to have to plunge myself back into that world, no matter what the consequences may be. I suppose it's just as well I have sense of humour. I think I'm going to need it.
REVIEW
Wow I really liked this story! If you like your heroine snarky and smart she is the one for you good old Integrity! I know totally ironic name especially when she is a thief! The action is never ending right from the initial bank robbery. Everything is up for grabs and no one can be trusted! Integrity tells odd ball jokes and doesn't take anyone's crap! I am not sure how I like the "hero" though. There is something fishy about him even though everyone says he is a good man. We also have a prophecy out there and we don't know what it is.
This one ended with the quest being over, but the story just beginning. Ended with a LOTS of unanswered questions that I can't wait to be revealed! I am so waiting for the next installment. This is not really a romance book so don't think that is what you are getting...pure action and adventure with snarkiness! Enjoy!
Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.com. for an honest review!
By Helen Harper
SUMMARY
Orphan. Runaway. Thief.
Since the moment I was ripped from my mother's womb, I've been an outcast amongst my own kind. The Sidhe might possess magical Gifts, unbelievable wealth and unfathomable power but I don't want a thing to do with them. I ran away from their lands in the Highlands of Scotland when I was eleven years old and I've never looked back. I don't need a Clan. I've got my own family of highly skilled thieves who mean more to me than any Sidhe ever could.
Unfortunately for me, the playboy heir to the Moncrieffe Clan has something I desperately need. To get it back, I'm going to have to plunge myself back into that world, no matter what the consequences may be. I suppose it's just as well I have sense of humour. I think I'm going to need it.
REVIEW
Wow I really liked this story! If you like your heroine snarky and smart she is the one for you good old Integrity! I know totally ironic name especially when she is a thief! The action is never ending right from the initial bank robbery. Everything is up for grabs and no one can be trusted! Integrity tells odd ball jokes and doesn't take anyone's crap! I am not sure how I like the "hero" though. There is something fishy about him even though everyone says he is a good man. We also have a prophecy out there and we don't know what it is.
This one ended with the quest being over, but the story just beginning. Ended with a LOTS of unanswered questions that I can't wait to be revealed! I am so waiting for the next installment. This is not really a romance book so don't think that is what you are getting...pure action and adventure with snarkiness! Enjoy!
Received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley.com. for an honest review!
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