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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
BLOG TOUR STOP! TAKEN BY LOVE BY MELISSA FOSTER (@TastyBookTours)
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Monday, May 12, 2014
REVIEW BY CEECEE! MINE TO SPELL BY JANEAL FALOR
Cynthia has always hidden from her father’s hexes behind her older sister. When her family gains independence unheard of for women, she’s relieved that her days of harsh punishments are over. But as her seventeenth birthday approaches—the typical age to be sold to a new master—death threats endanger her sisters. She now faces two options: run or meet society’s expectations.
For once, Cynthia isn’t going to let her older sister shield her from the problem. She’s going to prove to herself, her sisters, and society that her family isn’t a threat to their traditions. She willingly chooses to be purchased by a new master. A bold step that takes her somewhere she never thought she would go and to a man she might possibly fall in love with. With his help, she may just find a way to save her sisters while discovering how to stand up for herself. If she lives long enough.
Another great read by Jeneal Falor!
Growing up in Chardonia has taught Cynthia to guard her heart, as well as her ability to cast spells. Although she wants to keep her family safe, she’s tired of servitude and oppression. The men from her country are relentlessly abusive towards women, and refuse to accept a changing world. This spirited young woman earns her title as the heroine in this novel! From releasing herself of a tyrannical husband, to battling in the tournament, she fought every step of the way for her freedom. She had a little help, of course.
Lucas is a foreigner in Cynthia’s land, but he may as well be from another world. Although she’s used to Zane’s behavior towards her sister, Serena, she never thought that finding another like him was possible. I love this sweet character, as he welcomes Cynthia’s zest for life and her curiosity. His determination to stand beside her, though it put him in grave danger, was a wonderful story in itself! I can’t wait to see what’s in store for these two!
I must say that I’m enchanted by this horrific, yet amazing world that Falor has created. The characters are strong, the story line is outstanding, and the romance is delivered through intricate details that melted my heart. This novel is mostly about Cynthia becoming a respected Warlock, which is a wonderfully creative way to express women’s suffrage. Bravo!
Saturday, March 15, 2014
REVIEWS BY VICTORIA AND CEECEE! ANGEL'S HERO AND ANGEL'S TRUTH BY LIZ BORINO
CIA Agent Aaron "Angel" Collins doesn't take many things on faith. He trusts his gut, his eyes, and his husband, Jordan, an Army Captain. When his commanding officers deliver news of Jordan's death, Aaron needs proof. The facts don't add up, and Aaron must decide if he can trust Major General Troy Hart to assist in his quest to discover the truth.
Captain Jordan Collins is battered and disheartened in an Afghanistan prison, but definitely not dead, though he learns his own government believes he is. His only mission now is to stay alive and make it home to Angel, if he can find an ally among the enemy. But someone in the US government will stop at nothing to make sure he never leaves that prison, And Jordan must reevaluate the lines between friend and foe if he is ever to return to his Angel.
Aaron Collins is a CIA agent who has worked in the government long enough that he does not take much on faith. Aaron has a nickname that only the love of his life calls him, Angel. Therefore, when the Army comes to him reporting the death of his husband Jordan, Aaron wants proof, like a body. Therefore, the CIA agent does what he does best and looks in it to find an answer.
Jordan Collins is captain in the Army. He has one last mission then he is out of the Army and looking to spend more time with his husband, Angel. What happens is he get taken prisoner and with his county not looking for him because they all think he is dead makes Jordan realize that he has to save himself if he wants to go home to Angel.
Angel’s Truth is the first book in the Angel series by Liz Borino. I found this book well written. The main and secondary characters were interesting and engaging. My only issue with this book is it was not long enough and not as flushed out as I would have liked. However, I enjoyed reading this story and I wanted to know what happens next. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
A wonderful love story involving a true test of faith that will melt your heart!
I loved the determination and strength Aaron exhibited, as everyone around him lost hope. What seems to be an act of lunacy to others is simply an act of true love. Of course, Jordan’s struggles amplified my compassion for such an amazingly loyal and courageous couple. Jordan’s need to get back to his husband alive was inspiring. The willpower to survive his horrible circumstances was matched by the bravery of a young woman risking her life to save him. Unfortunately, with powerful enemies running the show from both sides, the outcome for all involved may not be a happy one.
Please note: This is the sequel to Angel's Hero and these books must be read in order.
"Freeze or I'll shoot!" Aaron yelled and aimed the gun at Jordan's chest.
"Angel, no, please." Hacking fluid-filled coughs broke up Jordan's words.
"Jordan?" Aaron whispered his name as recognition painted a mural of memories of their life together on his face.
"Yes." He coughed red into his dirty hand. "Please help."
So begins Angel's Truth, the sequel to Angel's Hero. Army Captain Jordan Collins arrives home, only to find the man responsible for his imprisonment, torture, and near-execution with his husband. Had his Angel moved on without him?
Aaron "Angel" Collins has driven his family and friends away in his quest to learn the truth of Jordan's fate, leaving only Major General Troy Hart willing to help him. When Jordan miraculously returns, with a spirit more broken than his body, Aaron realizes Hart was really a liar with an agenda of his own. Aaron is unable to take time to heal his own emotional wounds, because he and Jordan learn Hart's betrayal is even greater than they originally believed, threatening the entire nation. Now the reunited couple must race against time to keep a promise to Jordan's savior and prevent Hart from bringing terrorism once again to American soil.
Aaron “Angel” Collins has driven his family and friends away because he has not accepted the death of his husband. The only person that has stuck by him is Major General Troy Hart. Troy is attracted to Aaron and seems to use everything he can to get Aaron to fall for him.
Aaron is surprised by the re-appearance of Jordan. He is also taken back by how broken inside and out Jordan is especially with the Court Marshall upcoming as to how he arrived home. Aaron figures out who is to blame and set off to protect not just himself but Jordan as well.
Angel’s Truth is the second book in the Angel series by Liz Borino. This book is part of a series and is best read in order to best understand the plot and characters. I found this book well written. The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic. Overall, I loved this story. I wonder if there will be another story about these characters in the future. I hope so.
This quick read was a satisfying end to an intriguing military thriller.
Although he’s home, Jordan’s nightmares are still haunting him. As the PTSD and physical recovery takes its toll on him and Aaron, their betrayer continues his treacherous ways. They race against time, while looking over their shoulder, to stop a killer before he strikes again.
Once again, this couple displays an amazing amount of love and support for one another. I learned a few things during the erotic scenes that I was completely unaware of, and Aaron’s “sassy” side came out a little more in this installment. The story line wraps up both novels in a tragic, but wonderful manner.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
BLOG TOUR STOP! THE OPPOSITE OF WILD BY KYLIE GILMORE (@TastyBookTours)
Unleash the wild woman…?
Ex-cop Ryan O'Hare takes one look at buttoned-up control freak Liz Garner and just itches to loosen the woman up. Not that he’s into her. Because a woman like that comes with way too many expectations. Not to mention, she practically works for him, and he didn’t hire Liz to watch after his beloved Harley-stealing Gran so he could turn Liz loose in his bed. Still, there’s something about her, a hidden wild side, that makes him wonder what it would take.
Liz must be crazy to work for the insensitive, arrogant, horribly…hot man she's avoided for years. Unfortunately, she needs the money and Ryan's grandmother needs a keeper. (Midnight tango lessons and ziplines with Gran, anyone?) Ryan's rare smile and swaggering confidence have Liz torn between throwing her favorite pinot grigio at his head or throwing herself at him. Can this control freak find a way to let loose with the tough, no-strings guy who once broke her heart?
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The Opposite of Wild is the first book in the Clover Park series by Kylie Gilmore. Liz is the younger sister to Daisy who she is always bailing out of situations her sister finds herself in. Liz thinks and acts much more responsible than Daisy. Liz is ready for children but without a man in her life, she is at a loss until her sister turns up pregnant.
Liz starts planning for a way to help Daisy. Liz’s second job turns out watching Maggie O’Hare. Maggie is a seventy two year old grandmother of three who after a near death experience is hell bent on living life to its fullest. Maggie is an amusing and fabulous character.
Ryan O’Hare is Maggie’s grandson and an ex-cop who is a hot and sexy man. Ryan takes one look at Liz and itches to loosen her up. His biggest issue is that Liz is the woman a man marries. And he is not looking for that or is he? As Ryan and Maggie take Liz out of her comfort zone, he is drawn to her.
The chemistry between Ryan and Liz is blazing. There biggest issue is that they have history that Ryan and Liz both remember completely different. The sex scenes were hot. I loved that they did not get too descriptive.
I found this book to be well written. The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic. Ms. Gilmore’s writing style draws the reader in and does not let go until the very end of the story and leaves you wanting more. Overall, I can’t wait for the next book in the series. This book was marvelous.
After this start, I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
This series starts off with an introduction to the Garner’s and the O’Hare’s, in the sleepy little town of Clover Park, Connecticut.
Liz Garner has a lot on her plate, but she thrives under pressure. From taking care of her inconsiderate sister, to Ryan’s saucy grandmother, she tends to forget about her own needs. She’s a little on the O.C.D side, but she’s also a nurturer with a heart of gold. A teacher in a small town, she never steps outside of her comfort zone, and always plans ahead. Her lack of spontaneity soon becomes a thing of the past as Maggie, or Ryan’s Gran, starts to rub off on her.
Although Ryan O’Hare’s worried about his grandmother, he soon becomes haunted by intimate visions of the uptight woman he hired to watch after her. Liz, once a sweet and chubby little girl, has blossomed into a beautiful woman that’s very guarded and tense. The thrill of the chase soon becomes too much for him to handle, as he finds himself scolding Gran’s caretaker more than Gran.
There’s a lot going on in this novel, but nothing is in excess and simply adds to the story. The setting is a quaint little town that reminds me of home, and some of the characters resemble people I know personally. The challenges faced by the hero and heroine were very realistic, as were their personalities. I came from the days when Tab was king and Jane Fonda was the Goddess of Fitness, so I was completely amazed by some of the advances dieters have made since then. The ending was fabulous, and I’m excited for the next edition. Great read!
Kylie Gilmore was lucky enough to discover romance novels at a young age as they were strewn all over the house (thanks, Mom!). She writes quirky, tender romance with a solid dose of humor. Her first book in the Clover Park series, The Opposite of Wild, will launch in January 2014 featuring the oldest of three brothers and his lady love. The next two books in the series give each brother his dream girl (eventually).
Kylie lives in New York with her family, two cats, and a nutso dog. When she's not writing, wrangling kids, or dutifully taking notes at writing conferences, you can find her flexing her muscles all the way to the high cabinet for her secret chocolate stash.
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Ryan just stood there, his sharp eyes studying her. "You're a puzzle, Liz."
"I am?"
He reached out and smoothed a lock of hair behind her ear, and her heart caught in her throat at the gentle gesture. "You seem so…uptight," he said. She stiffened and took a step back. "But I know you were checking me out when I was mowing."
She flushed, but rallied quickly. "I was only bringing you water." She crossed her arms and said primly, "You surprised me when you dumped the water on your head. I was merely looking to see if you were going to do any other…surprising things."
His lips twitched. "You're like a librarian just waiting to let loose."
"Is that supposed to be a compliment?" she bristled, hands on her hips.
"There it is." He smiled and stepped close, crowding her space. She drew in a quick breath, but held her ground. "The puzzle—fire and ice."
She put both hands on his solid chest and pushed him out the door. "Next time, mail the check." She shut the door in his face, turned and leaned against it. "Urgh!"
"That's what I'm talking about," he said through the door.
She ripped open the door. "Go away."
His head cocked to the side while he bit back a smile. "Is that any way to talk to your employer?"
"Gah!" She slammed the door and locked it. She heard his low laugh as he walked away.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
BLOG TOUR STOP! MULTIPLE REVIEWS! BIG GIRL PANTIES BY STEPHANIE EVANOVICH (@TastyBookTours)
In BIG GIRL PANTIES, Evanovich introduces readers to Holly Brennan—a 32-year old grieving widow in need of a change. Having spent too much time mired in sadness and grief-eating, Holly heads out of town to settle her husband’s estate and try to move on. Enter Logan Montgomery—a personal trainer to the country’s most famous professional athletes who also happens to be sitting next to her on the flight home.
Holly’s mortified by the way she’s squeezed into the airplane seat, but as they chat, Logan quickly realizes she has a sharp wit and keen insight—a welcome change from the sexy but superficial women he usually dates. When he impulsively offers to train her at his private gym, Holly surprises even herself and agrees.
Holly discovers she’s a natural athlete, and as her fitness level increases, so does a new found confidence. When Logan finally introduces Holly to his best friends, baseball superstar Chase Walker and his wife Amanda (a feisty curvy woman herself), they instantly see what Logan doesn’t; Holly is knockout. As their smoldering attraction starts to spark in earnest, Holly and Logan will have to decide if their love is for real…or just about looks.
BIG GIRL PANTIES is a fun, sexy, smart, and exceptionally saucy romp—a must-have book for the summer and a debut not to be missed.
Holly Brennan is a young widow. After the death of her husband, she became more comfortable with food and gained a lot of weight. She is drowning in feelings of being lost and alone. Holly has a great attitude toward life and things around her. Holly’s battle with weight was very accurate as she came to terms with food and her eating habits. I also loved that she made mistakes along the way. It make the battle more realistic.
Logan Montgomery is a hot and sexy man who is a personal trainer. In the beginning of the story, Logan comes across like a close-minded tool. He does not even seen beyond the exterior of Holly. I did enjoy that he offered to train her because with his help she does beginning to loss the weight. I was on the fence with Logan as to whether I liked him or hated him right up to the end.
The chemistry between Logan and Holly is blistering. However, Logan has trouble seeing Holly and anything other than how he first saw her on the plane. Logan’s friends keep pushing both Logan and Holly together and I wonder even now if that did not happen if anything would have come of the chemistry?
Ms. Evanovich did a great job writing this story. She embraced a tough subject and the attitudes that come with it and a magnificent book is the result. I found this book to be very realistic. The main and secondary characters are interesting. Overall, I hope to see these characters again in the future to see how they are in a few years.
I really enjoyed this book. I am a plus size girl so even though I would never have contemplated a relationship with Logan, (I think he is a douche who is obsessed with numbers) I thought the book itself was fun. Guys like Logan are so blinded by the things that are on the outside, they miss the incredible person that is on the inside. Logan was into Holly in a sexual way but he seemed to almost resent the fact that lust was there.
Holly was an amazing person and I give credit where credit is due. I am hoping that we see more from these characters in Stephanie Evanovich's future works.
This is a novel that all women should read!
Evanovich has such an amusing, and down to earth way of depicting her characters, I fell in love with them immediately! The mantra of “be the best you that you can be” translates beautifully throughout the entire story. There were times that I laughed so hard, I cried!
I was in an accident a few years back that completely debilitated me and caused me to gain around a hundred pounds, in less than a year. I know how hard it is to get back into a healthy routine, and quite frankly, back to life after you’ve mastered the downward spiral. This author has taken a serious situation and turned it into one of the most comical and romantic stories I’ve read in a long time. Holly is my hero, and I adore Logan! Their story is not unusual, but it is unique. She’s found the courage to live life to its fullest again, and he’s found beauty beyond the surface. Filled with scenes that will make you lose composure for a moment, I highly recommend this wonderfully written novel! Bravo Stephanie Evanovich!
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Stephanie Evanovich is a full-fledged Jersey girl from Asbury Park who began writing fiction while waiting for her cues during countless community theater projects. She attended New York Conservatory for the Dramatic Arts and acted in several improvisational troupes and a few small-budget movies, all in preparation for the greatest job she ever had, raising her two sons. Now a full-time writer, she’s an avid sports fan who holds a black belt in tae kwon do.
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
BLOG TOUR STOP! LOVE WATER MEMORY BY JENNIE SHORTRIDGE
Title: Love Water Memory
Author: Jennie Shortridge
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Publication Date: January 14, 2014
Publisher: Gallery Books
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If you could do it all over again, would you still choose him?
At age thirty-nine, Lucie Walker has no choice but to start her life over when she comes to, up to her knees in the chilly San Francisco Bay, with no idea how she got there or who she is. Her memory loss is caused by an emotional trauma she knows nothing about, and only when handsome, quiet Grady Goodall arrives at the hospital does she learn she has a home, a career, and a wedding just two months away. What went wrong? Grady seems to care for her, but Lucie is no more sure of him than she is of anything. As she collects the clues of her past self, she unlocks the mystery of what happened to her. The painful secrets she uncovers could hold the key to her future—if she trusts her heart enough to guide her.
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Lucie Walker wakes up in the San Francisco Bay and does not have any memories of anything prior to waking up. At the hospital they cannot find a physical cause for the memory loss and determine its emotional trauma. There she meets her fiancé Grady again. Lucie is a strong and determined woman who is determined to uncover the past that she hid from everyone around her. The Lucie that woke up in the San Francisco Bay is a much different than she was before.
Grady Goodall goes to San Francisco to bring his fiancé home now that she has been found. While he was warned about the fact that she has no memory prior to waking up in the bay he is still stunned by the difference. Grady falls for the new Lucie and wonders what he saw in the old Lucie. He is also wary that the old Lucie will return to the point that he walks on egg shells.
This book really makes you think about how much we reveal to those around us. Poor Grady realized as the new Lucie asked questions that he did not really know the old Lucie as much as he thought he did. I loved that he supported her as she searched for answers. I also loved the fact that he did not pressure her to go back to work. In fact it did not even come up to discuss.
When I first started reading this book I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. It was different from what I expected to find. I had a very hard time putting this book down as I read it. I found the story to be very well written and interesting. The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic. I do hope for a sequel to see how Lucie and Grady do as more of her memories return. Overall, this was a magnificent book.
This was an amazing novel that I simply could not put down!
I love it when an author captures my attention to the point that nothing else exists in this world, and everything around me fades. Shortridge has taken an unusual disorder and expressed the agony with such genuineness, I felt as if I knew the characters personally.
I loved the suspense in this novel, and suspected everyone of wrong-doing at some point, by the end. Pieces of the puzzle are slowly put into place, making your imagination work to see the full picture, but it’s worth the time invested. The characters are well written, well developed, and unique. I know there are similar stories out there, but the author has found a rare combination that makes this book stand out.
The romance is on a deeper level than physical contact. My heart ached for Julie and Grady as each fought their inner demons and faced the reality of what stood before them. The suffering, confusion, anger, and change in personalities are depicted as if they’re from actual events. Each time the narration changed throughout the book, it was done so flawlessly, never disrupting the flow. The ending was beautiful, but leaves room for you to come up with your own ideas.
I loved it!
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Jennie Shortridge has published five novels: Love Water Memory,When She Flew, Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe,Eating Heaven, and Riding with the Queen. When not writing, teaching writing workshops, or volunteering with kids, Jennie stays busy as a founding member of Seattle7Writers.org, a collective of Northwest authors devoted both to raising funds for community literacy projects and to raising awareness of Northwest literature.
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