Friday, October 9, 2015

Searing Ecstasy (The Gaurdians of the Realms #7)

Searing Ecstasy (The Gaurdians of the Realms #7)
By Setta Jay

SUMMARY
Drake, the powerful dragon and leader of the Guardians, has spent his long life protecting all inhabitants of the four Realms, but fails to save the one who matters most. His mate. In the month since finding her feral, he’s been slowly losing control of his beast and soon he fears the dragon will reign free unleashing it’s fury upon the Realms.

Delia has changed. No longer a carefree young woman, she is now a nightmare in the making. After her abduction and torture she unwillingly houses two beasts and more power than she can ever contain on her own. She can never be released. Nor can she have the male who gives her any semblance of sanity in her new world, the one she craves more than her own freedom.

With unknown enemies on the horizon and yet another God awakened will they lose themselves in the madness of an impossible mating? Or will they come together in searing ecstasy, bonding them in a way that sets them both free?

REVIEW

Received an advanced copy from the author for a honest review.

Wow another great read from Setta! It started off a tad slow, but took off quite well and never looked back..even at the end! Wow!! My head is still reeling after the last chapter! The chemistry of the guardians and their mates is out of this world sexy and hot and their interactions are shower inducing! I didn't think it could get any hotter, but it did. I am glad there were happy endings to the main conflicts of mates from the last edition. Drake is the Gaurdian for me. His dragon is sexy as hell! He is such a caring loyal friend who will fight till the end for you! I can't wait for the next installment! As I said before it keeps getting better and better. The plot thickens and is more intense. Loved it! Read it!

Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Memory Weaver

Review copy provided via NetGallery in exchange for an honest review

Summary: The Memory Weaver

Eliza Spalding Warren was just a child when she was taken hostage by the Cayuse Indians during a massacre in 1847. Now a mother of two, Eliza faces a new kind of dislocation; her impulsive husband wants to make a new start in another territory, which will mean leaving her beloved home and her mother's grave--and returning to the land of her captivity.

Haunted by memories and hounded by struggle, Eliza longs to know how her mother dealt with the trauma of their ordeal. As she searches the pages of her mother's diary, Eliza is stunned to find that her own recollections tell only part of the story.

Based on true events, The Memory Weaver is New York Times bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick's latest literary journey into the past, where threads of western landscapes, family, and faith weave a tapestry of hope inside every pioneering woman's heart. Get swept up in this emotional story of the memories that entangle us and the healing that awaits us when we bravely unravel the threads of the past.
Review:
I picked this book, because I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and history has always been my biggest love besides reading, and this covered both of my loves. I have heard of the Spalding’s before, and it was fun to read about Eliza; she was such a strong woman never giving up, when many women would have given up.

I loved how the romance was built up slowly and that even when Eliza knew her father didn’t approve of Andrew Warren, she still followed her heart.  Andrew was like so many young men in that time frame, who wanted to do things their way and not follow their fathers’ wishes and dreams.  When doing that it’s so easy to get caught up in the drinking and gambling. God uses people in so many ways, and you can see just what God had planned when he brought Eliza and Andrew together.

Flow, developments of characters were all spot on, I didn’t find any grammatical or punctuation errors, which is always a plus in my mind. The only reason I don’t feel this is a five-star read is for the fact it was easy to walk away and come back to it later.

Summary:

Would I recommend this book to others?   YES

Would I read other books by this author?   YES

Was this a Novel or Novella?  Novel


Is the book priced correctly?  For me no as I’m a budget reader I don’t buy any e-book over 5 dollars, so to me the e-book is over priced, but I’d gladly pay the paperback price, but won’t spend the money on the library binding.  I think publishers should price more for the budget readers and not the high end people as everyone I know is a budget reader like myself as we are all on the low end of the middle class and don’t have much room in our month budgets for the more expensive books. 

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Crystal(Follow That Dress Book 1)

Crystal(Follow a That Dress Book 1)
By Cherrie Mack

SUMMARY
Insta-passion and insta-love collide in Cherrie Mack's new sizzling pretty woman tale. When an independent, snarky girl from Queens crosses paths with an older uptight CEO, she tells him where to shove his attitude. Unbeknownst to Crystal, she just called her employer a dick. But Mr. Salinger needs to find a girlfriend fast. And Crystal, with her colorful vocabulary and brazen personality, fits the bill. Would she agree to his crazy scheme and play his girlfriend for two weeks?
As they delve into an arrangement based on give and take, Robert and Crystal find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Sexual attraction supersedes their age difference, and they agree on a two-week affair. The result is somewhat unexpected. She doesn’t believe in love; he doesn’t want love. But now that they’re in love, whatever will they do?
 

REVIEW

Sweet sexy quick read. I liked this book. Crystal was something else! I loved her snarky self! She was a real character though and she has her weaknesses too. The story was slightly predictable, but sweet as hell! The chemistry between her and Robert was hot. I laughed out loud when she asked him if he had a nickname and he said no, and the she asked..what do your lovers call you in bed and he responds Robert. The humor and the current trending topics of the day made the story even more real and possible. Crystal really turned Robert's world upside down. If you are in the mood for a light sexy read this will work nicely! Enjoy!

Received a copy from NetGalley for a honest review. 

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Healing Montana Sky

Healing Montana Sky
By Debra Holland

SUMMARY
After a grizzly bear kills Antonia Valleau’s trapper husband, she packs her few worldly possessions, leaves her home in the mountains of Montana, and treks to nearby Sweetwater Springs, seeking work to provide for her two young sons.

Reeling from the loss of his wife during childbirth, Erik Muth must find a nursing mother for his newborn daughter to survive. For their children’s sake, Erik and Antonia wed, starting a new life together on his farm on the prairie. But it’s no easy union. Antonia misunderstands Erik’s quiet personality. He finds her independence disconcerting. Both hide secrets that challenge their growing intimacy.

When Indians steal livestock from farms around Sweetwater Springs to feed their starving tribe, the outraged townsfolk demand retaliation. Erik and Antonia must work together to prevent a massacre. Will a marriage forged in loss blossom into love?
 

REVIEW

Great little read. The author brought on all the emotions: happy, sad, anger, and love. The characters felt real and you could really feel their emotions. Their story was real and wasn't unrealistic. All I can say is that was a hard life. Antonia was a super strong woman always fighting for her children to make them happy and whole even when she was sad and trying to deal with a new life. The only point I got upset with is when she revealed she was illiterate. His reaction to me was unfair and uncalled for. He didn't see her side. Good read!

Received a copy from NetGalley for an honest review.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Childstar 1 (Chilstar, #1)

Childstar 1 (Childstar, #1)
By J.J. McAvoy

SUMMARY
Amelia London is America's sweetheart.

Noah Sloan is America's bad boy. 

Both are former child stars and once were lovers. When they are cast as the leads in the upcoming erotic suspense blockbuster—Sinners Like Us—they are forced to come to terms with the issues that tore them apart to begin with. 

As the whole world watches, can they keep their secrets hidden? After all, everybody is a sinner… 

***Read all three parts of J.J. McAvoy’s extraordinary new adult romantic suspense novel – CHILD STAR – and look for the full book, which will be released as an ebook and a paperback***

REVIEW
I really loved this book!  The characters were so in depth and complicated.  I was a little confused at the end though.  He has slept with her mom and still is?  She blackmails him to sleep with her?  Not sure about that.  I want to see what happens to these tortured souls.  The sex is hot! They have great chemistry.  The author captured the rabid fans and how critical they are about the book turning into the movie.

I would give 5 stars!  But I don't like serial books just give me the whole thing.  I know the author is going to put out the whole book and I know she said straight up she was trying this so I shouldn't complain.  I love this author have read since her fan fiction days!  She is wonderful and she keeps raising the bar. I will buy whatever she puts out!

Received a ARC from the author for a honest review



Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Conqueror's Kiss

Conqueror's Kiss
By Hannah Howell

SUMMARY
Jennet Graeme has witnessed terrible tragedy during the many years of strife between the Scots and the English. As Scottish invaders plunder her convent sanctuary, she defiantly resists the blond warrior who claims her as his prize. But his brute strength is overpowering and Jennet is forced to ride with him through the lawless lands, tending to the wounded, protected and desired by a man she wants to hate ... but cannot ...

Sir Hacon Gillard is moved by Jenner's compassion and mercy. As a loyal knight, he's pledged fealty to his king's command, even as he loses his heart to this remarkable woman. Merciless in combat ... yet there burns within him a spark for something far beyond the heat of battle ...
 

REVIEW
liked this book, but then it dragged on and on and on.....then I just got frustrated. I liked the characters and the author did a great job in bringing them to life, the heroine was strong and stayed that way throughout. Hacon was interesting a a real good hearted man. They story just dragged and you just wanted the end to get fhere. The bad guys were truly bad, but as always they got what they deserved. A good read, but not a great one.

Received a copy from NetGalley for a honest review.


Thursday, September 24, 2015

Wild Whispers

Wild Whispers
By Cassie Edwards

SUMMARY
Kaylene Shelton's home had always been wherever her father's carnival pitched its tents across the wild frontier. It was a lonely upbringing save for the companionship of Midnight, the black panther she had raised from a cub. But she always knew in her heart that somewhere, someone was waiting to end her deep, unspoken longing--if she could only find the dark-haired warrior she had seen in her dreams. . .

Nothing could stop Chief Fire Thunder from freeing his sister from the carnival owner who had abducted her for his sideshow. But when he laid eyes on the beautiful Kaylene, he felt it only right to steal her back to his people's hideaway. Soon, the fierce warrior knew that he was the one who had been caught--by an irresistible passion. . .
 

REVIEW

This was an alright read. The plot was ok, but I had so difficulty with parts of the story. The chief was always right no matter what and he made many mistakes in judgement and deed. Kaylene was a tad ridiculous. She felt instant chemistry with him, but he did odd things like put her in a cage to prove a point and she just forgave him and it made her fall in love with him? Not! The Indian part of the story was interesting. It wasn't a bad read but wasn't a great read either. I would not pay $6 for this book though and would not have if given the chance. I was glad I received the book for free for a honest review.