When Cassie inadvertently agrees to a trip away with a family friend, she’s thrown into an adventure she wasn’t seeking.
Cassie has been trying to distance herself from Ronnie, her childhood friend, for years. In a moment of distraction, Cassie agrees to something she wasn’t
listening to, and ends up on a whirlwind adventure with Ronnie in the Australian Outback. Throw in a broken down car, cyclone and a sexy Jackaroo named
Brock, Cassie’s accidental yes turns into the trip of a lifetime.
Review
This book was really enjoyable. I hope that lifetime makes it into a movie someday. So, the book is told in the prospective of Cassie, a woman who is unsure of herself. That’s because her best friend Ronnie spends all of her time cutting Cassie down. In addition to being negative, Ronnie loves being the center of attention and talks a mile a minute. In truth, at times I found myself laughing out loud. Other characters’ reaction to Ronnie was just that amusing.
The two English women find themselves taking a gape year in Australia. While Cassie is hard working, Ronnie is lazy and spends most of her time doing her nails. Cassie’s best friend unfortunately has no common sense, and doesn’t think before she acts. That quality forces Cassie to protect her. Don’t worry, Cassie does meet a hot guy named Brock. He’s supportive and builds Cassie up. He also doesn’t hide his disdain for Ronnie. Cassie and Brock have magical chemistry and Ronny obviously get’s jealous of that fact. But don’t you worry, Brock and Cassie have plenty of alone time. The author does a wonderful time displaying both healthy and unhealthy relationships. And I love when Ronnie’s motives are finally revealed.
If you enjoy a heart felt romance with a kind hearted woman and the supportive guy that loves her, this is the book for you!
“I will get you someday,” the voice whispers its macabre promise, “Someday you will sleep too deep, some day you will dream too far…”
What if you grew up being haunted by a mean, vengeful spirit? But what if it isn’t a spirit? What if it is something more sinister, something ancient?
What if it’s an entity ordained by your bloodline?
Prisha’s past is but a memory and her teen years mark the beginning of her life’s intriguing journey. At seventeen, she meets the suave and sensuous Ajaz
Markos. His whiskey eyes and killer smile are enough to melt her heart and break it. Their desire for each other is mutual, as is their love until he casts
her aside.
Prisha leans on her best friend Nik to mend her broken heart. But neither know that she’s a danger to him and their future together. Then Ajaz is back
and it isn’t coincidence.
Prisha and Ajaz are older, wiser and thrown together as part of a larger, Machiavellian plan. Armed with mystical powers, they must fight indestructible
entities and face their legacies to save an innocent life. One thing Prisha knows for sure, her bloodline is both a boon and a curse.
But how will she defeat the most powerful force of them all? What price will she have to pay? Will Prisha and Ajaz come out of the ultimate battle of their
lives unscathed? Will she rise to protect what’s hers?
Review
I want more! This novel was written well. It had all the characteristics of what I love in a book. There was love, heartbreak, evil entities, action, and it was unpredictable.
Most of this novel takes place in India, though, the characters do live in America for a period of time. In the beginning, we learn about the main character Prisha’s early years and her first experiences with an Unknown spirit. Then, the novel brings us through her teen years and into adulthood. There are two love interests, Ajaz and Nick, who are both great men that are easy to fall in love with. Since the novel covers the span of Prisha’s live into late adult hood, you get to read about two romances. There are parts of the novel that made me cry, laugh, and exclaim and surprise. I would recommend this to anyone that loves romance that is interwoven with supernatural interferences.
The Complete Free Falling Series lets you experience the love between Sam and AJ at every phase—from the angst of newly discovered feelings, to full-fledged,
unquenchable romance. This set includes all three full-length novels, plus the novella, at a fraction of the cost.
Gravity:
A chance meeting reshapes the lives of two strangers who soon learn that we don’t always choose who we fall in love with; sometimes life chooses for us.
Samantha Kelley thinks she’s got it all figured out until she literally collides with
Anthony “AJ” Hahn one fateful day, forcing her to question whether she’s been
missing something all along… Him.
Secrets:
She’s never loved the way she loves him.
He’s consumed by an unquenchable need for her.
Sam and AJ have faced so much together, survived so much together, but when secrets and mistrust rock the very foundation of their relationship, they must
fight to keep it all from falling apart.
***THIS BOOK CONTAINS EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT AND SCENES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE WHICH SOME MAY FIND OFFENSIVE; THEREFORE, THIS NOVEL IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PERSONS
UNDER THE AGE OF 18 OR THOSE PARTICULARLY SENSITIVE TO VIOLENCE. ***
Exposed:
Walking away seemed like her only option.
Letting go was the one thing he couldn’t do.
Sam and AJ have spent the last five years trying to get over their painful breakup. Both have moved on, but neither has fully healed from the wounds of
the past. When avoiding one another becomes impossible, fate may once again force them to confront their feelings – feelings they thought no longer existed.
Will they continue to fight against gravity’s pull? Or will their worlds once again collide in the third installment of the Free Falling Series?
Today. Tomorrow. Always.:
Events and decisions of the past almost cost her everything, but she was given a second chance.
He marvels at the beautiful life that almost slipped through his fingers, vowing never to let anything come between them again.
The memory of being apart lingers with both Sam and AJ, but those days are long gone. Now that the dust has settled, all that remains is their unwavering
love and an impenetrable bond many have tried and failed to break.
“Today. Tomorrow. Always.” is a glimpse into the life this couple has managed to build together and a chance to catch up with old friends you’ve grown
to love throughout the Free Falling series.
Review
This book series is so addicting that I couldn’t put it down! Where do I start? The story begins with Sam, a seventeen-year-old senior in high school who thinks that she has everything figured out. She has been dating Antonio, who is someone that she has been friends with for a while. He’s the kind of guy that every girl goes crazy for. Then, she meets AJ, a hunk who plays basketball. She’s drawn to him but doesn’t know how to handle her feelings. Sam’s choices often times are brow raising, but she does provide a somewhat logical reason for them. Sam, AJ, and Antonio practically jump off the page. Though I have to say that the author has a talent for character development. Everyone has good aspects and some traits that are undesirable. Some characters are evil in nature, while others have a moral compass.
I don’t want to give too much away, so I’m going to be as vague as possible. This book series does follow Sam and AJ into adult hood. Sam will be betrayed, suffer horrible tragedies, and will form both good and bad friendships. There is a triggering scene in book two. That particular scene does contain graphic violence. The author does describe the love scenes beginning in book two. The book series also has an eventual happy ending.
If you enjoy a book series that is filled with passion, laughter, heart break, and lasting love, this is the series for you!
Rose is the first book in a highly anticipated new series Suitors of Seattle, following the adventures of eight Western daughters ready to benefit from
the matchmaking skills of her new Aunt Harriett, whom readers will recognize from the best selling Brides of Beckham series.
Pampered socialite Rose is used to men falling at her feet. But her match with handsome Dr. Shawn Henry leaves her feeling less than adored. Has Rose fallen
in love with a man who can’t love her back?
Want more matchmaking madness? Check out the Brides of Beckham.
Review
I think I’ve read this book 20 times already! It’s one of those stories that you never get sick of. It’s an interesting spin of the “unrequited love” theme. Rose is not only pampered but a bit self-obsessed. She have had dozens of suitors, who has declared their undying love for her. So naturally, when she meats Doctor Shawn Henry, who’s also a bit full of himself, she is sure that he loves her.
What I find most entertaining about this read is that the author does a fabulous job switching between perspectives. On one hand, you have Rose, misinterpreting the gestures that Doctor Shawn, who acts as if the courting process is tedious. Rose, doesn’t find out that the dentist doesn’t love her until after they make love on their wedding night, which serves as a bucket of ice water dumped onto the character.
What I love about this book is that there is more to Rose. Through out the story, she shows a compassionate, that many are surprised to see. She volunteers in a battered women shelter and helps two of her siblings with their own love stories. She finally gets to know Doctor Shawn, who in turn sees that Rose is truly a gem. She doesn’t have to change as a person, though, I feel like Rose does mature through the book.
If you’re looking for a historical romance that has flawed but lovable characters, this is the book for you!
Zoey Kent has lived with that fact ever since she turned eighteen and learned that the man she loved could never be hers. He’s a born shifter, a wolf,
and she’s a mere human. Fate doesn’t care if on paper they’re a perfect pair. She isn’t his fated mate and she’s resigned herself to the knowledge that
someday, she’ll have to watch Michael mate with another. It’s never crossed her mind that there might be someone else out there for her, that she would
be the one to mate another, to choose another over everything she’s ever known or wanted.
Sometimes fate gets it all right.
Rafe Hudson left his pack behind years ago. Physically and mentally scarred from an attack that left his parents and twin dead, he walked away from his
responsibilities as Alpha. He never intended to return but lone wolf or not, he can’t leave Michael open to an attack he’s learned is coming for his only
brother. What he didn’t know was that going home would mean scenting his mate, the one person in the world that could make him whole again, that could
give him everything he thought he’d lost. His pack, his home and his family.
But fate always has a plan.
There’s no way Michael’s brother is her future, is there? Just like there’s no way that the girl his brother has loved since they were kids, was always
meant to be his, right?
Only fate knows why they were brought together but there is one thing for sure, the sparks between Zoey and Rafe are undeniable. The bond between them
is unbreakable. And together… they’ll change the face of the pack forever.
Review
This book is so awesome that I had to read it twice! I’m sure that everyone has that “feel good” read. It’s a book you can reread when you’re in a particular mood. I know that in my case, it helped me escape the monotony of staying home. I love this book for several reasons. The first one is the lack of bone chilling horror. It isn’t a dark fantasy with heads being boiled, but there are a few fight scenes that are enough to keep a fantasy fan like me excited. It also has a romance that is unexpected by both characters.
You have Zoey, who is a human that was adopted by a shifter couple. She spends the beginning of the book thinking about Michael, her best friend, and alpha of the pack. Despite longing for one another, the pair still manages to be friends. A relationship between them is hopeless, since they are not fated mates. Rafe on the other hand is broken for a good reason. Rafe was the rightful alpha of his brother Michael’s pack, who vanished after the death of his twin brother and his parents. He holds on to guilt that kept him away from the pack for years.
Naturally, Michael tries to prevent Rafe from claiming his soulmate, but Zoey fights for the man that belongs to her. Thank goodness, she’s a female lead with a back bone. This is a shifter romance, so there is instalove, steam, dialogue, and testosterone. The side characters are interesting. The threat to the pack does reveal himself, and he is handled in the second novel, which I have also read and enjoyed.
If you’re looking for a new adult novel that has steam, love, and hot werewolves, this is the book for you!
Eliza left her life of prostitution to become something she could never be back in Omaha: a lady. Her plan is to remain single for the rest of her life,
but when she arrives in South Dakota, she runs into John Evans. And he’s not about to let her remain single if he has anything to do about it.
As soon as John sees Eliza, he falls in love with her. Not only is Eliza the most beautiful young lady he’s ever seen, but she isn’t put off by the fact
that he’s mute. Since his mail-order bride didn’t come, then he sees no reason why he can’t marry Eliza and make a home with her.
Eliza, however, knows very well why they can’t be together. She used to be a prostitute. John is a sweet man who’s never even kissed a woman. He deserves
a virgin who can give him her innocence and a future with children. Eliza can do neither one for him. But while she insists he waits to see if his mail-order
bride is coming after all, she is taken in with his sweetness and charm until she’s torn between doing what is best for him and what her selfish heart
wants.
*This is the first book in the South Dakota Series.
Book 1: Loving Eliza
Book 2: Bid for a Bride
Book 3: Bride of Second Chances
Review
What a read! The book begins with the arrival of Eliza, a former prostitute who is looking for a fresh start. She arrives in town to clean houses for a middle-aged woman, but is intercepted by John, a mute man who mistakes Eliza for his mail order bride. He sticks to Eliza like glue, because he already knows that Eliza’s employer had suffered a deadly fall down the stairs. In a typical historical romance, the heroine would then be forced to marry someone. Nope, Eliza is under the impression that her sorted past makes her unfit to be a bride. So, she agrees to work for John instead of being his bride.
Although the story is romantic, sensitive subjects are touched upon, but are not enacted in scenes. John also deals with a disability that is misunderstood by many. Because he is mute, many of the towns people, including his brother Troy, think that it translates into him being stupid. The fact that Eliza is able to see John for who he really is, makes this story have a special place in my heart. It’s nice that in return, John is able to love Eliza for the wonderful person that she is.
There are twists, turns, and moments that made me laugh out loud. I’d recommend this read to anyone looking for a story that has love, spice, and interesting side characters.
Ava Swan’s life had always been simple – until she fell in love. Big love. Epic love. Epic sex… Love; a common, yet utterly complicated emotion that
brought her a happiness that she never thought possible – until it ripped her world apart.
Turning to the sanctuary of her parents at their home in the idyllic village of Clovelly; Ava starts to put the pieces of her life back together. Her life,
and that of the baby that she keeps hidden from her past.
New love arrives and Ava believes that she has truly moved on. Only, the past always has a way of catching up with you.
When Mark returns to Ava’s life, so to do the feelings that she buried deep inside, and when the new love she found, and the new life she created, is revealed
to have been built on lies; danger follows, along with a whole new level of pain and despair.
It’s enough to break you, but sometimes it can make you – and all of this, because of Hattie.
Review
This novel may be fiction, but it reads like a captivating memoir that is jammed packed with emotions. I know you’re thinking, who is Haddie? Simply put, she is a toxic best friend in sheep’s clothing. She is the kind of person that sneakily sucks the joy out of her friends lives. Ava is kind but too loyal in the beginning. She is sent running from the love of her life because Haddie and her accomplices manage to take everything from her. She has her baby Jacob in secret, and builds a relationship with someone else. I won’t tell you the outcome, but I’ll just say that the author has a talent for character development. Ava starts of as a kind person with little backbone and turns into a strong woman who knows how to take care of herself. Though, most of the story is told from Ava’s point of view, the author does include the point of view of a few of the supporting characters. I promise, there is steam, passion, heart break, loss, friendship, supportive family, and so much more in this novel. If you enjoy a romance that is filled with drama, love, and the highs and lows of a mother trying to put her heart back together, this is the book for you!
While he doesn’t like the sound of the experimental drug trial his girlfriend Amy Veksler found a flyer for on campus, George Ormond still lets himself be persuaded to join it. He, Amy, and three other students go to a warehouse where Doctor Adam Carnesby, the biology professor who’s running the study, has everything set up for the month long trial. Everything seems to be going well even though all five of the students become sick for a week after their first injections. At the start of the second week, they all recover, feeling better than ever. Then, they start to discover that there were more side effects to the drug than just a cold.
Review
Attention to all of the super hero lovers in the world, this is the read for you! During this pandemic, I’ve tried to find books that can bring me to another location. This author does a great job of making the reader feel like the characters are all real people. Everyone has their clear traits, and friendships have been made. George is what a guy would call “whipped.” But I feel that he would do anything to keep his hot girlfriend. Amy is outgoing, but through no fault of her own, becomes annoying after the trials begin. Then, we have my favorite character, Billy, who is smart, quiet, and powerful in his own way. Sandra is ambitious, while Michael is the party boy. The plot is that kind of plot that is safe enough that you don’t need tissues, but unpredictable in the way that digging into a box of chocolates is. I did not see the end coming. I mean, I thought that this would be like most super hero books. But guys be warned, this book doesn’t follow all of the same plot lines as every other book. I think anyone looking for a fast pace read will enjoy it.
While he doesn’t like the sound of the experimental drug trial his girlfriend Amy Veksler found a flyer for on campus, George Ormond still lets himself be persuaded to join it. He, Amy, and three other students go to a warehouse where Doctor Adam Carnesby, the biology professor who’s running the study, has everything set up for the month long trial. Everything seems to be going well even though all five of the students become sick for a week after their first injections. At the start of the second week, they all recover, feeling better than ever. Then, they start to discover that there were more side effects to the drug than just a cold.
Review
Attention to all of the super hero lovers in the world, this is the read for you! During this pandemic, I’ve tried to find books that can bring me to another location. This author does a great job of making the reader feel like the characters are all real people. Everyone has their clear traits, and friendships have been made. George is what a guy would call “whipped.” But I feel that he would do anything to keep his hot girlfriend. Amy is outgoing, but through no fault of her own, becomes annoying after the trials begin. Then, we have my favorite character, Billy, who is smart, quiet, and powerful in his own way. Sandra is ambitious, while Michael is the party boy. The plot is that kind of plot that is safe enough that you don’t need tissues, but unpredictable in the way that digging into a box of chocolates is. I did not see the end coming. I mean, I thought that this would be like most super hero books. But guys be warned, this book doesn’t follow all of the same plot lines as every other book. I think anyone looking for a fast pace read will enjoy it.
Her whole life, it had just been the two of them. Before her mother’s last breath, she gave Camille the information she had craved her entire life: the identity of her father. Daring to contact him, Camille was welcomed by an entire family she never knew existed. But nothing comes without a price, as she discovers when her family claims a legendary heritage tracing back to a Centaur touched by Zeus.
As she learns the secrets of her Centaur bloodline, she is drawn into a forbidden love with Drake. Her family acknowledges her life may be the blood debt required to pay for her mother’s transgressions. The same person who once held her mother captive, and forced her into decades of hiding, now controls Camille. Her only chance is to seek a piece of her mother’s past that will win her freedom and the life she desperately desires.
Review
Let me start off by saying, wow! I will happily give this book five stars. It was so intriguing that I was compelled to read the next book. So, the main character Camille, isn’t a docile wimpy person, which I’m grateful for. I’m glad that there is no shrinking violet in a mythological romance novel. She’s relatable and refreshing. Drake comes off as stiff and odd in the beginning, but he grows on the reader. Some of the side characters are likable, and after a while, I began hoping for the best. But Camile’s best friend Daniel was irritating at first. But he does get better.
I’ll try not to spoil too much. But let me just tell you that Camille’s grandmother is nuts. Her meddling was reminiscent of how parents
back in the Victorian days would impose their will on their disobedient daughters. Camille’s newly discovered family aren’t as over baring, and her step mother actually doesn’t hate her. But the world of the centaurs desperately needs reform. Women are scarce in their world, and Camille has to pay a debt to a man that her mother jilted. Camille will either have to marry the man’s son, or pay with her life. And because it is a romance, Camille falls in love with a man that she isn’t supposed to want.
All of the characters are over eighteen, but the vibe hovers between new and young adult. There are no graphic love scenes, and no strong profanity. The chemistry between Camille and Drake jump s off the page.
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