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February 18, 2014February 16, 2014

Kelly reviews Tempting Trouble by Savannah Stuart

TITLE: Tempting Trouble
CHARACTERS: Rafe Jackson & Madison/Randall Phillips & Lindsay Taylor
AUTHOR: Savannah Stuart
PUBLICATION DATE: May 31, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Tempting Trouble: two stories of erotic romance

Story 1: Tempting Witness

When Madison Dubois witnesses a terrible crime, she goes to the only place she knows she’ll be safe, Detective Rafe Jackson’s house. Rafe has been in love with Madison Dubois for longer than he cares to admit. Unfortunately for him, she views him as a big brother. Or so he thinks. When she shows up on his doorstep terrified for her life, he has no choice but to keep her safe. Undeniable sparks fly when they’re forced to share a roof but unless he can keep her alive, their relationship might not have a chance to even start.

*Novella length*

Story 2: Better Late Than Never (bonus short story)

For the past year Randall Phillips has kept his distance from sexy Lindsay Taylor. When she’s in a car accident, everything is put into perspective and he throws all his rules out the window. They share a heated kiss but for the weeks she’s on temporary leave she ignores his calls. Now that it’s her first day back at work, he plans to convince her they’re meant to be together. When he finally gets her alone he shows her all the physical pleasures she’s been missing out on. Can he convince her he’s playing for keeps?

Author Note: Please be advised that these are previously published works.

Total Word Count: 32,000
Ebook about 94 pages

REVIEW:
Tempting Witness:
Characters: Rafe Jackson & Madison Dubois
Rafe has been tip toeing around Madison for years. When her life is threatened after seeing something she should not have seen Rafe will do everything he can to keep her safe. Even if that means getting his heart broken.
This was a quick novella to read but packed with a lot of action. Both the dangerous kind and the sexy kind.

Better Late Than Never:
Characters: Randall Phillips & Lindsay Taylor This was a super super short story. I enjoyed this little quicky of a love story even if it left me wanting more.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Savannah Stuart in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 17, 2014February 16, 2014

Kelly reviews Hold On To Me by Elisabeth Naughton

TITLE: Hold on to Me
SERIES #: Against All Odd #2
CHARACTERS: Mitch Mathews & Simone Conners
AUTHOR: Elisabeth Naughton
PUBLICATION DATE: February 18, 2014
ORDER LINKS:Amazon | B&N {add link:}

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
He thinks he’s finally found the one.
Mitch Mathews never believed in love—at least not the happily ever after kind. Then he met Simone Conners. Just one night with the sexy lawyer made him reevaluate his priorities and look toward a future he never planned. The only hang up is making her see it too.

She’s almost ready for a second chance.
What started out as a casual hookup with a rugged geologist has turned into something a whole lot more. Simone’s on the verge of handing over her heart, but fear over what Mitch will say and do when he learns who she used to be holds her back.

The past could destroy their future…
Just when Simone is about to take a chance on forever with Mitch, the mistakes of her past catch up with her. Suddenly it’s not just her safety on the line anymore, it’s his too. Forced into hiding, Mitch demands answers, and Simone realizes the only way to protect everything she holds dear is to delve into a past she’s spent fourteen years trying to forget. As they search for the truth, they discover secrets, lies and a rekindled passion that burns hotter than before. But they also uncover a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of society. One that could cost them more than just their future…it could cost them their lives.

REVIEW:
Oh this story had so much heart break!! But was so good. I think both Mitch and Simone learned that secrets, no matter the reason you are keeping them, will kill a relationship faster than anything else. This was a great story with lots of twists and turns. Mitch and Simone are feisty as always. It was great to see how Katie & Ryan are doing. But I have to say little Julia stole the show at the beginning of this book. This girl is going to be a terror when she gets older 🙂

If you read the first book in this series Wait for Me I think you will really love Hold on to Me.
If you have not never fear!! I think that you could read Hold on to Me and be okay. BUT, I think that you would enjoy it more, because you get to see how Mitch & Simone started, if you read them in order.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Elisabeth Naughton in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 17, 2014February 1, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review Once In A Lifetime by Jill Shalvis

TITLE: Once In A Lifetime
SERIES #: Lucky Harbor #9
CHARACTERS: Ben McDaniel & Aubrey Wellington
AUTHOR: Jill Shalvis
PUBLICATION DATE: February 11, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
SOMETIMES WRONG IS OH-SO-RIGHT

After a wrenching loss, Ben McDaniel tried to escape his grief by working in dangerous, war-torn places like Africa and the Middle East. Now he’s back in his hometown and face-to-face with Aubrey Wellington, the hot-as-hell woman who is trouble with a capital T. Family and friends insist she’s not the one to ease his pain, but Aubrey sparks an intense desire that gives Ben hope for the future.

Determined to right the wrongs of her past, Aubrey is working hard to make amends. But by far, the toughest challenge to her plan is sexy, brooding Ben – even though he has absolutely no idea what she’s done . . .

Can this unlikely couple defy the odds and win over the little town of Lucky Harbor?

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts I so love visiting Lucky Harbor but sadly my visits are never long enough. Ever Lucky Harbor book I pick up I devore and when it is all said and done I want to cry a little because I know I have to wait for the next book. I really wish I could move to this sweet little town full of awesome people who love to gossip. Well that is as long as I am not the one they are gossiping about. But then again that might be fun…..

If you are a fan of Jill’s Lucky Harbor series you will LOVE Ben & Aubrey’s book. These two go on a wild roller coaster ride of highs and lows to learn what is really important in life. And of those lessons that they learn forgiveness is number one.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts Another wonderful read from Jill Shalvis. She has been one of my favorite authors for a while now and this book changes nothing. We met the characters of Aubrey and Ben in recent books and it was great to see them get together in Once In A Lifetime.

Ben comes back to his hometown as the beloved son. Aubrey has been the troublemaker since she could walk. How these two get together is beyond me but they are perfect for each other. I love that Aubrey makes a list of those she has wronged and wants to right all the wrongs. And the thing is she does it for herself. Not to impress anyone, not to get something out of it. Just for herself to know that she is a better person as an adult then she was as a child. Ben is a great guy but honestly this story is about Aubrey and her journey and how Ben fits into it.

I love visiting Lucky Harbor and I can’t wait for the next in the series, It’s In His Kiss, which is Sam’s story. How in the world can Shalvis right a book about a man who barely speaks a word to anyone? Well if anyone can it is Shalvis!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Forever (Grand Central Publishing) in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 14, 2014February 13, 2014

Blog Tour & Giveaway: Butterman (Time) Travel, Inc. by PK Hrezo

Welcome to my tour stop for Butterman (Time) Travel, Inc by PK Hrezo. This is a New Adult Time Travel Adventure Romance and the tour runs Feb. 10-21 with reviews, author interviews and a few guest posts and top tens. It also includes a great giveaway. Be sure to stop by the tour page for all the additional information and list of tour stops.

Book Title: Butterman (Time) Travel, Inc

Author: PK Hrezo

Genre: NA Time Travel Adventure Romance
Recommended Age: 16 and up

Length: 267

Release date: November, 2013

Description:
It’s the year 2069 and even though eighteen-year-old Bianca Butterman is heir to the family biz, she may never see the day her time-craft license becomes official. When a government agent starts nosing around the operation, Butterman Travel, Inc. gets stuck with a full audit—part of a government take-over scheme to shut down all private time travel agencies. Enter former boy band superstar, Tristan Helms, desperate to retrieve a lost item from his past and willing to pay triple fare for a time-trip to get there, and Bianca has to find a way to complete the job and return home before the government gets wind and shuts down the family biz for good.

Welcome to Butterman Travel, Incorporated; a full service agency designed to meet all your exclusive time travel needs. We’re a family owned and operated business with one hundred years of experience. A place where you can rest assured, safety and reliability always come first.

Anxious to attend some special event from the past? Or for a glimpse of what the future holds?

You’ve come to the right place. We’re a fully accredited operation, offering an array of services; including, but not limited to: customized travel plans, professionally piloted operations, and personal trip guides. *Terms and conditions do apply

Use our Web conferencing to contact our frontline reservation specialist, Bianca Butterman, who will handle all your inquiries in a professional and efficient manner, offering a tentative itinerary and free fare quote, so you can make the most of your time trip.

We look forward to serving you at Butterman Travel, Inc., where time is always in your hands.

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About the Author:

PK Hrezo is a native Floridian whose life could easily be a Jimmy Buffet song. She shares her home with her firefighter husband and their two children. When not creating characters and their worlds, PK can be found at her other job of rearranging passenger’s itineraries for a major international airline. The only hobbies she loves more than traveling, are reading, writing, and music, and when the four are combined she exists in total bliss.

She blogs regularly at PK HREZO: Fearless Fiction http://pk-hrezo.blogspot.com/

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Giveaway:

T-shirt from outofprintclothing.com (US)

$10 Amazon Gift Card (INT)

Bettie Bookpage Pixie ornament (US)

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Jennifer’s Review of Butterman (Time) Travel, Inc.

Review (4 Stars): This was a very interesting book for me and I loved the idea that in the future, time travel is readily available. It was no surprise that it is being federally mandated like everything else and we find that Butterman Travel is currently in the middle of a government audit. I liked Bianca because she was very smart and seemed much older than her eighteen years. She wasn’t impressed when Tristan Helms walked into Butterman Travel but thought it was a great opportunity to finally get her time-craft license. When things started going wrong on their journey, I loved how she was able to think quick on her feet and get them out of trouble.

Tristan seemed to be the typical guy who had too much money and was used to people treating him a certain way because he was a celebrity. He originally expected Bianca to be one of his many fans and seemed to be surprised when she didn’t really care about him or his music. I liked watching their personalities clash at times during their journey and I liked how Tristan seemed to become a more likeable character over the course of the book. I definitely enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

February 14, 2014February 4, 2014

Kelly reviews Dark Heat by Donna Grant

TITLE: Dark Heat
SERIES #: The Dark Knight Stories (Dark Kings 0.1-0.3)
CHARACTERS: Many, please see each story blurb
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: December 31, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Dark Kings are sworn to defend an ancient legacy of dragon magic. But their fiercest challenge lies in the modern world, where a woman’s love conquers all. These are their stories.

This book contains the first 3 Dark Kings prequels + a bonus story, “Passion’s Claim”:

“Dark Craving”

Fueled by ancient magic—and enflamed by human desire—the Dragon King known as Hal can transform himself at will into one of the legendary winged creatures he is sworn to protect. But one thing he can never do is fall in love…with a mortal woman.

“Night’s Awakening”

The dark immortal warriors were never meant to experience human desire. But when Guy, a member of an ancient order of shape-shifting warriors, meets Elena—a mere mortal whose beauty and blind ambition shakes him to his core—all bets are off…

“Dawn’s Desire”

For centuries, the Dragon Kings have hidden their shapeshifting powers from the world. But when a mortal enemy threatens to expose them, the warrior Banan must leave his secret lair in the Highlands to risk his life for the dragons within—and resist the temptations of human love.

“Passion’s Claim”

Banan has been waiting for centuries for someone like Jane. Guy knew it was love at first sight with Elena. Can two Dragon Kings commit to two immortal women for eternity? Or does fate have something else in store?

REVIEW:
Dark Heat is a set of novella’s from Donna Grant’s new Dragon King series. Each story follows one of the Dragon Kings and how a simple twist of fate will change everything for these Kings that are older than time.

Dark Craving: Characters: Dragon King Haldor Wilson & Cassandra Hunter
This was a good story, short and sweet and to the point. Not a whole lot of drama per se. But a great beginning to Donna’s Dragon King series.

Night Awakening: Characters: Dragon King Guy & Elena Griffin
Another Dragon King falls. 🙂 But in a good way. Guy and Elena’s story is a bit of a whirlwind story starting with a death and end with one of them going under cover. Night Awakening sets up perfectly for the next novella Dawn’s Desire.

Dawn’s Desire: Dragon King Brana & Jane
Brana & Jane are just too sweet together. How can you not love a story where the Plain Jane girl is the ultimate prize for the very handsome, yet dangerous King of the blues? In Dawn’s Desire we finally get to meet up the the Dragon Kings enemy and get a little insight into the why.

Passion’s Claim:
This was a bonus story about two Dragon Kings who don’t have any clue on how to woo their women. These to very short stories made me laugh, cry and want to slap some Dragon Kings around.

I loved that Donna put all these stories together into one book so that there was no waiting to read the next story. I am very much looking forward to the first full length book in the Dragon King series. Darkest Flame will be out in April 2014.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 13, 2014February 1, 2014

Kelly reviews Ink Reunited by Carrie Ann Ryan

TITLE: Ink Reunited
SERIES #: Montgomery Ink Novella #0.6
CHARACTERS: Sassy Bordeaux, Rafe Chavez & Ian Steele
AUTHOR: Carrie Ann Ryan
PUBLICATION DATE: February 11, 2014
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From the streets of New Orleans and the heat of Midnight Ink, comes the happy ever after for a character whose story was begged to be told.

Sassy Bordeaux is the Midnight Ink receptionist, honorary godmother, best friend to many, and matchmaker expert. In the past two months, she’s watched eight couples fall in love, make mistakes, and find their happy endings. Though she might have had hand in each of those, she’s yet to find the peace she’s desired. When the men from her past come into Midnight Ink, she’s forced to face what she left behind and what could happen if she lets go of her pain and finds a future she deserves.

Rafe Chavez and Ian Steele remember their time with Sassy like it was yesterday, yet have worked hard to move on. Or at least try to. Now they’re both back in New Orleans for the woman they loved and for the connection they shared with each other. It will take more than the usual groveling, pleading and begging for these three to overcome their history, but once they take that step, the streets of New Orleans will never be the same.

***The Print Version will also contain the bonus novella INK INSPIRED***

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts We fell in love with Sassy in Midnight Ink. But what did we really know about her other then she was the feisty, ever changing her hair color, tattooed receptionist of the Midnight Ink tattoo parlor. She makes a mean pot of coffee. Well in Ink Reunited we get a little glimpse into who Sassy is and what has happened in her past to mold her into the woman she is today.

Sassy has a few skeletons in her closet that just happen to have walked back into her life. She has two choice stand & fight or turn & run.

This was a very quick and spicy read. I really enjoyed reading about Sassy, Rafe & Ian. I really hope there will be more of these three in the future. There were a few unresolved problems at the end of this book 🙂

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Fated Designs in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 12, 2014February 4, 2014

Kimberly reviews What Goes On Tour by Claire Boston

TITLE: What Goes On Tour
CHARACTERS: Libby & Adrian
AUTHOR: Claire Boston
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/11/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N (coming soon)

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
What goes on tour, stays on tour … or does it?

Few people know that socially awkward Adrian Hart is actually rock god Kent Downer, and that’s the way Adrian likes it. His privacy is essential, especially now that he has guardianship of his orphaned, ten-year-old niece, Kate. But when the nanny quits in the middle of his tour Adrian finds himself in a bind.

Until Libby Myles walks into his life.

Libby has only ever wanted to become a full-time author and prove to her parents that she can make it on her own. On the surface, the temporary job as the nanny for Kent Downer’s niece looks perfect—the pay is fabulous, the hours are short and Kate is a big fan—it’s the rock star that’s the issue.

Arrogant and way too attractive for anyone’s good, Kent Downer has enough swagger to power a small city. But when he’s out of costume he’s different—shy and uncertain. For Libby it’s a far harder combination to resist. She needs to find a balance between work, writing and ignoring her attraction to the rock star, because if she falls for him, it could mean the end of her dream.

But when a horrible scandal is unleashed—putting young Kate in danger—there’s more heat between Libby and Adrian than just sexual attraction. Libby must figure out if Adrian ever cared for her, or if it was all just part of the show …

REVIEW:
I really enjoyed this book. It’s story is different than what I imagined it would be from the synopsis. The characters are very well formed and enjoyable to read about. The different sides of Adrian/Kent were interesting but the side of Adrian is the one that the reader will fall for. He is sweet and shy and yet has a heart of gold.

Libby has a maternal side that is so adorable. She has also been hurt before so she is a little gun-shy. Kate is a great character too (even though she is written as much holder than 10) she steals every scene she is in.

I look forward to more stories by this author. Maybe a second in the series about George?

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

February 12, 2014February 12, 2014

Kelly reviews Wild Fever by Donna Grant

TITLE: Wild Fever
SERIES #: Chiasson #1
CHARACTERS: Vincent Chiasson & Olivia Breaux
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: February 10, 2014

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Bound by darkness. Freed by love.

A WOMAN’S PASSION
Olivia Breaux left the small Cajun town the day of her high school graduation and never looked back. Until an unfortunate event sends her home ten years later. Returning to her hometown brings back memories and long held desires for the impossibly gorgeous – and aloof – Vincent.

A HUNTER’S DESIRE
Handsome, resilient Vincent Chiasson takes his job as hunter to supernatural beings in the bayous seriously. When an unknown creature begins killing women the Chiasson family has contact with, Vincent knows this has something to do with his parents’ deaths years earlier. To make matters worse, the one woman he’s yearned to call his own has returned – and is targeted by the beast. He’ll have to face his past – and confront his future – to save Olivia

REVIEW:
Ahhh just like any good novella Wild Fever was short and sweet and left me wanting more. This was a good start to Donna Grants’ new novella series. In Wild Fever we meet 4 brothers who are carrying on the family tradition of hunting the monsters that kill humans. Vincent is the oldest and has seen more of what these monsters can do than his brothers, which is part of the reason for sending his sister away. Vincent’s job is to keep everyone he loves safe.

But when the monsters they hunt start going after people the Chaisson’s care about Vincent is convinced that someone is out to get them. It is not until Olivia comes home that he truly understands the depth of the monsters that they hunt.

I really enjoyed this story, even if it left me wanting more. Donna did an excellent job of making this novella feel like a full length story. Nothing felt overly rushed and gave us a good idea of the history of the Chiasson family. I am very much looking forward to the next 4 books in this series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Donna Grant in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 10, 2014February 9, 2014

Book Spotlight & Giveaway: A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner

A beautiful scarf, passed down through the generations, connects two women who learn that the weight of the world is made bearable by the love we give away….

September 1911. On Ellis Island in New York Harbor, nurse Clara Wood cannot face returning to Manhattan, where the man she loved fell to his death in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. Then, while caring for a fevered immigrant whose own loss mirrors hers, she becomes intrigued by a name embroidered onto the scarf he carries…and finds herself caught in a dilemma that compels her to confront the truth about the assumptions she’s made. Will what she learns devastate her or free her?

September 2011. On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, widow Taryn Michaels has convinced herself that she is living fully, working in a charming specialty fabric store and raising her daughter alone. Then a long-lost photograph appears in a national magazine, and she is forced to relive the terrible day her husband died in the collapse of the World Trade Towers…the same day a stranger reached out and saved her. Will a chance reconnection and a century-old scarf open Taryn’s eyes to the larger forces at work in her life?

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About the Author:

I cannot remember a time when I wasn’t driven to write. I attribute this passion to a creative God and to parents who love books and more particularly to a dad who majored in English and passed on a passion for writing.

I was born in 1961 in San Diego, California, and am the second of three daughters. I spent my very average childhood in just two houses. I attended Point Loma College in San Diego, majoring in education, but I would have been smarter to major in English with a concentration in writing. The advice I give now to anyone wondering what to major in is follow your heart and choose a career you are passionate about.

I didn’t do a lot of writing in the years my husband was on active duty in the Air Force, when we were living overseas, or when we were having children. When my little heirs were finally all in school, though, I became aware of a deep, gnawing desire to write a novel; a desire I managed to ignore for several years.

Finally when I could disregard it no longer, I resigned in 2002 as editor of a small town newspaper, and set out to write my first book, “Why the Sky is Blue.” It took four months to write and ten months to be accepted by a publisher. But I was absolutely thrilled to sign with Harvest House Publishers in 2003. I am now working on my sixth novel for Harvest House and it’s been a wonderful, thrilling ride.

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Jennifer’s Review of A Fall of Marigolds

Review (4.5 Stars): This was such a beautiful yet haunting novel about two women who each experience a devastating loss and are connected through time by a vibrant scarf of marigolds. I instantly connected with both characters, Clara and Taryn, and I felt their heart-wrenching experience of loss right along with them. This book goes back and forth between the stories of these two amazing women, which adds to the complexity of this moving novel.

For me, I remember 9/11 as though it was yesterday, as many of us in the medical profession sat horrified by the images that were being played over and over again by various news programs. This book brought back those emotions which brought me to tears at times and I know that this book will stay with me for quite a while. Ms. Meissner did an amazing job creating such well-written characters and an emotionally engaging tale that will strike a chord with many readers.

Giveaway

I’m excited to give away a copy of A Fall of Marigolds. This giveaway is for US Residents only. To be entered in the drawing by February 15th, answer me this question in the comments:

Do you have an item of clothing that brings back strong memories for you? If so, what?

February 10, 2014February 10, 2014

Kelly reviews His Untamed Desire by Katie Reus

TITLE: His Untamed Desire
SERIES #: Moon Shifter #3.5 (a novella)
CHARACTERS: Hector & Daphne
AUTHOR: Katie Reus
PUBLICATION DATE: January 7, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From the author of Mating Instinct comes a sexy and thrilling novella about primal desires.

Lupine shifter Daphne’s recent move back home gives her a chance at the fierce and sexy male she’s always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. Daphne plans to show him she’s all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. Unfortunately, a certain vampire has been harassing her and won’t take no for an answer.

Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her. He’s lusted after the sweet and sensual woman for years. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector’s not hiding his attraction toward her any longer.

But Daphne’s not the only shifter with vampire problems: tensions between the two groups are rising all over New Orleans. Pregnant shifters are being kidnapped and Hector’s sister could be the next victim. When Daphne underestimates her stalker’s persistence, it might be too late for Hector to keep both of the women he loves safe.

His Untamed Desire includes a preview from the next Moon Shifter novel, Avenger’s Heat.

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Hot dog!!! So the hardest thing about reviewing a novella is to not give away what happens. So I will keep this short and sweet just like this book. Daphne and Hector are hawt together. I just love these two. I am so glad that Katie wrote their story. I would suggest reading His Untamed Desire before Avengers Heat only because it helps set up the book. But it is not a requirement.
So that is all you get. Moon Shifter fans will love this novella. Although I would like more of Hector & Daphne in the future.

Disclaimer:
This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 10, 2014February 1, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review Bared by Stacey Kennedy

TITLE: Bared
SERIES #: Club Sin #2
CHARACTERS: Aidan Knight & Cora Adams
AUTHOR: Stacey Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE:
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
At Las Vegas’s exclusive Club Sin, Aidan Knight is the Master, unleashing the erotic yearnings of his submissive lovers. But his dominant façade conceals a devastating loss—something he instantly recognizes in his personally trained submissive Cora Adams. Sworn to unearth her secrets, Aidan uses his seductive skills to ignite her wildest desires until Cora yields to the pleasure she can find only with him.

Cora came to the BDSM club to act out her sub-and-dom fantasies without ever revealing the heartbreak that haunts her. But Aidan’s masterful touch is bringing her closer to the edge . . . and deeper into a world of control and surrender. He refuses to allow her to submit to any other man—nor does she want to. It’s a dangerous game they’re playing. For as they give in to passion, they must lay bare their souls for a love that could heal—and free—them both.

Bared is an erotic romance intended for mature audiences

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4 Hearts What a way to start a book. Chapter one was a bit intense and something you would find in the middle of any other book. But Stacey throw us into the deep in of the pool in this story.

I really did enjoy Aidan & Cora’s story. But these two tried my nerves. Both love and care for the other but the last two years has been a personal kind of hell for both of them. Cora is afraid to tell Aidan about her feelings fearing that he will run from her. Aidan just tries to not feel anything at all. So when Aidan sees that Cora is hurting he wants to know why. Just that one small questions could wreck everything that they have had the last two years.

Really love the way that Stacey writes a story. It tugs at your heart strings, makes you want to slap the characters and jump for joy when they finally figure it all out. If you love book one of the Club Sin series you will love Bared.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts So I am a big fan of Stacey Kennedy’s but something was just off with this book. That is not to say I didn’t like it because I did. I enjoyed it very much just not as much as I usually do. The character of Cora seemed to change from book one to this book. This book seemed a little dark. The sex was steamy but the connection just didn’t seem to be there.

Cora is in love with Aidan and has been but he doesn’t know it. She seems like a schoolgirl with a crush and Aidan seems almost naive for lack of a better word. They are both dealing with his past in different ways. I am just not sure it is worth it myself. And the ending seemed to be like Aidan had a lightbulb moment and changes his whole life. It is a bit weird.

Now again I enjoyed the book. I am not sure I could ever say I didn’t enjoy a book by Kennedy because her writing is great and her sex scenes are done great too. But I just hope the next in the series isn’t so unrequited.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Random House Publishing Group – Loveswept in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

February 7, 2014February 2, 2014

Kelly reviews Scream For Me by Cynthia Eden

TITLE: Scream For Me: A Novel of the Night Hunter
SERIES #: Montlake Suspense #3
CHARACTERS: Kyle McKenzie & Cadence Hollow
AUTHOR: Cynthia Eden
PUBLICATION DATE: February 4, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Nothing is deeper than the desire they can’t fight—or deadlier than the evil they can’t escape.

They were only supposed to have a professional relationship, but FBI agent Kyle McKenzie has been fantasizing about his sexy partner, Cadence Hollow, from the moment they first moment. It takes the darkest case of their careers to finally bring their hidden desire bubbling to the surface. Once they’re in each other’s arms, though, they swear that nothing short of death will part them. The Night Hunter—a cunning stalker whose four-state, fifteen-year abduction spree began in Paradox, Alabama, with Kyle’s sister—may be only too happy to oblige.

In the small town, Kyle must confront the painful past he’s been hiding from Cadence. Kyle vows to put the Hunter behind bars…or in the ground. But the one thing that obsesses Kyle more than his sister’s grim fate—his furious love for Cadence—is the weapon the Hunter will use to lure his pursuers into the mouth of a murderous trap.

REVIEW:
In Scream for Me, we catch up with Kyle McKenzie & Cadence Hollow who are called in to help track a killer, but this case is a little too close to home. Another young woman has vanished in the dead of the night. In the same town and the same way that Kyle’s little sister vanished 15 years ago. As the agents get closer the killer gets more bold. But the question is how many are still alive and is Maria, Kyle’s sister, one of them?

I am honestly not sure what is more scary the mind of a killer or the mind of a suspense author. Both are very very scary places to be. This book had me guessing who the killer was the whole time. I thought it was one person and then realized no it can’t be it has to be this other person. In the end…… Well I won’t tell you that. You need to pick up your own copy of Scream for Me and find out for yourself.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Montlake Romance in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.