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Kimberly reviews Best Of My Love by Susan Mallery

best of my loveTITLE: Best Of My Love
SERIES #: Fool’s Gold #20
CHARACTERS: Shelby & Aidan
AUTHOR: Susan Mallery
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/26/16
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
An irresistible new love story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fool’s Gold series, set in a town Library Journal calls “so appealing, readers will want to start scoping out real estate.”

To overcome her painful past, baker Shelby Gilmore goes on the hunt for a friend—a male friend—to convince her stubborn psyche that men can be trusted. But where in a town as small as Fool’s Gold will the petite blonde find a guy willing to not date her?

Dark, charming Aidan Mitchell puts the “adventure” in Mitchell Adventure Tours…and into the beds of his many willing female tourists. Until he realizes he’s inadvertently become that guy—the one-night Casanova—and worse, everyone in town knows it. Maybe Shelby’s boy/girl experiment will help him see women as more than just conquests so he can change his ways and win back his self-respect.

As Aidan and Shelby explore the secret lives of men and women, the heat between them fires up the Fool’s Gold rumor mill. If no one will believe they’re just friends, maybe they should give the gossips something to really talk about!

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Another wonderful visit to my favorite fictional town in the world, Fool’s Gold. I have visited Fool’s Gold 20 times now and never tire of the people, the history, or the romance. Thank you Susan Mallery for making this town my special place even if it is just in my mind… and heart.

This visit was all about watching Shelby and Aidan fall in love… but more than that we watched them grow. Shelby has seen and felt what no child ever should and her trust issues are nil but being the strong woman she is she decides its time to learn to trust men. And that is where Aidan comes in. He is a player. But he only plays with women who will leave town but when one comes back for a second round and he can’t remember her. Well he realizes just exactly what he has become. And in walks Shelby with a proposition he can’t say no to.

Most of the time I seem to fall in love with the men in Fool’s Gold but this time I think I might have a girl crush. Shelby is just perfect in her imperfection. She is so strong and yet as sweet as the desserts she makes. To find the courage to even walk to Aidan made me love her but to watch her grow so much and have so many light bulb moments during her experiment was amazing. Yes Aidan grew too. He learned about himself and, as they say, got in touch with his feminine side but Shelby is the one who made me fall in love with this story.

As a fan of Fool’s Gold I have watched the women of the town come to the house of each broken hearted woman and wish I could join them for margaritas but this story had a bit of a different ending that had me “awwwing” out loud and smiling ear to ear.

Susan Mallery, my message to you is never stop writing about Fool’s Gold. We would be heartbroken.

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

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Kimberly reviews Worth It All by Claudia Connor

worth it allTITLE: Worth It All
SERIES #: The McKinney Brothers #3
CHARACTERS: Paige & JT
AUTHOR: Claudia Connor
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/19/16
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
“Read Claudia Connor for a consistently raw and emotional love story,” recommends Carly Phillips. Now the swoon-worthy McKinney Brothers series from this bestselling author continues as JT, the youngest of the trio, discovers that only love can make him whole.

She’s fighting for control. . . . Paige Roberts learned to fend for herself growing up. Now she’s doing everything possible to give her daughter, Casey, the stability she never had. But when the vivacious five-year-old decides she’s done wearing her prosthesis, Paige faces her toughest challenge yet: trusting a handsome, brooding stranger who simply wants to help.

He’s struggling to connect. . . . JT McKinney lost more than his leg in a car accident that stole his dreams of pro football. Eight years later, he’s made a new life for himself far away from his old one. His business is developing cutting-edge prosthetics and he’s more than happy to turn his attention to machines instead of people. Still, he can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing.

Will they take a chance on love? . . . When JT gets the chance to help Paige’s daughter, he takes it. He never planned on the two of them tearing down his walls or teaching him to believe in himself again. Paige might not believe in happily ever afters, but JT wants more than anything to be her prince. They’ll both have to let go of the past if they want a future.

REVIEW:
So two or so years ago I fell in love with Matt (Worth The Fall). And now I have fallen in love with his baby brother, JT.

There is something about these McKinney boys that just steals your heart. Maybe it is the size of theirs and maybe it is the way they are with children but any reader would have a hard time not falling for one (or more) of these brothers. There is another brother, Stephen (Worth The Risk), but I have to say that Matt and JT are the two brothers that stole my heart.

JT lost his leg years ago and as the saying goes turned lemons into lemonade by designing better prosthetics for amputees but he has never forgotten or forgiven himself for how he lost his. Paige is a single mom who does everything she has to to make sure her daughter doesn’t have the life that she grew up in. When JT sees Paige something draws him in and then he meets her daughter, Casey, who is also an amputee and he can’t help but want to help mother and daughter. But he never imagines that he will lose his heart not only to Paige but to Casey as well. And that it will change his life so drastically.

JT is just beyond sweet. He has a heart of gold but forgot how to make it shine. Paige brings that back to him and I found myself enjoying her as much as I enjoyed him. And then of course Casey can steal any moms heart. She is such a typical five year old.

Claudia Connor quickly became one of my favorite authors after reading Matt’s story and I can’t tell you enough how she has remained high on my list as we have met the McKinney brothers. I worry that we are out of brothers (unless I counted wrong) but I know no matter what happens to the McKinney family Claudia Connor will deliver another story that will steal my heart…. But until then I will just have to split my heart between Matt and JT.

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

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#TBT The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter Review – Catch Up From The Beginning

The Darkest Night
by
Gena Showalter
Maddox has been cursed with the demon Violence.  Every day is a battle for control between the demon and himself and every night Maddox must face Pain and Death for the one time that he let Violence win their daily battle for control.  Just when Maddox thinks things can’t get any worse for him, the Hunters show up and threaten everything.
Ashlyn has never been normal.  Her own family didn’t even want her.  See Ashlyn hears voices, but not just voices, conversations that may have taken place at any time.  Ashlyn only needs to stand in one place and she can hear every conversation that has taken place in that spot.  All Ashlyn wants is for the voices to quiet.  So when she travels to Budapest for work and hears rumors of Angels that live on the mountain close by, Ashlyn knows she must seek them out.  For if the rumors hold any truth they may be able to help her.
Hunters have always searched for the Lords who house demons in their flesh and always wanted to destroy them. So it was no surprise to Maddox to see movement outside their home and he is forced to go out and defend it.  Maddox finds that there are five what he believes are Hunters in his territory, after taking out four of the Hunters only one remains.  But what Maddox finds is not a Hunter at all, it is a woman, a woman cold, alone and not afraid of him at all.  Knowing that she must be part of the Hunters’ plan to trap him, he is unsure of what to do with her, kill her on the spot or save her from the cold.  Maddox must make a decision quickly because his time is running out.
Ashlyn knows she must get to the mountain no matter what, but her travels seem in vain.  She is no closer to the fortress then when she started.  That is when she realizes that she is no longer alone in the forest.  Something or someone is coming for her.  A man appears, a very scary man, but Ashlyn is not afraid.  For the first time in her life there is only silence, no voice from the past are speaking to her.  Is it possible that she found the one of the Angels she was seeking? 
My thoughts:
I was sucked into the world of the Lords of the Underworld from the very beginning of the book.  We get to meet six of the Lords very early in the book (which I love).  Each has been possessed by a demon.  But these six don’t want to let their demons rule them, so they try to fight to control the demon at all times. But their daily struggles to tame the demons within are not always easily won. 
I really enjoyed the relationship between Maddox and Ashlyn.   They both have their own secrets that they don’t want to share for fear they will drive the other one away.  When in reality it is there secrets that might keep them together.  The journey that they go on is a dark, twisted and tear jerking (yes, I cried.  I know shocker) trip. But in the end it is so worth the trip. 
I am looking forward to reading more about the other Lords. I do have to say that most times the first book of a series is a little slow and drags on.  But I didn’t feel this way at all about The Darkest Night.   If you have not read these books I would recommend you go and pick up The Darkest Night, read it and tell me that you don’t want to learn more about the Lords… I dare you. J
If you want to learn more about Gena Showalter please find her here:
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http://members.genashowalter.com/
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#TBF Kimberly reviews A Highlanders Obsession by Vonnie Davis – Catch Up From The Beginning

a highlanders obsessionTITLE: A Highlander’s Obsession
CHARACTERS: Paisley & Creighton
AUTHOR: Vonnie Davis
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/19/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Two wandering souls discover that true love needs no words in this explosive, fantastical novel from Vonnie Davis.
Somehow able to telepathically communicate with animals, Paisley Munro has found meaning in her so-called gifts by working as a veterinary assistant. But while traveling to Scotland for a relative’s funeral, Paisley fears that she really has lost her mind. Out in the highlands, she hears distinctly human thoughts coming from a wild bear. Terrified and desperate, she returns to the lodge and collapses in the powerful arms of its owner, a mysterious man with whom she shares a simmering attraction.
Creighton Matheson and his fellow shape-shifters have been roaming this land freely for centuries. Now Paisley may inherit his home, putting his kind in grave danger. His mistrust only deepens when he realizes she can read his mind. Yet he cannot deny that this tantalizing woman makes him burn with desire—and hunger for the prospect of a tender love. Now Creighton must decide which would hurt more: revealing the truth or losing Paisley forever.

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts I can not even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this story. It has me smiling more times than I can count. All I can say is if this does not become a series and I get to be with more of these Highlander Bears I will be one upset woman.
Paisley is pretty great. Some times she is a bit… whats a good word?… soft maybe. She faints a couple of times and runs away a few times when she doesn’t like how something is said but then she suddenly hardens up and I really enjoy her. She is able to handle a lot more once she gets a backbone. I didn’t like at first that she was engaged but once it played out I understood why it was in the story. I actually would have liked a little bit more of when the ex comes to Scotland.
Now Creighton is just in a word YUMMY. Oh my goodness. He is not afraid to put his heart on his sleeve and is so possessive and protective how can you not love him? I enjoyed that he was a bear and not the alpha wolf that is in so many shape shifter books these days. I love the connection he has with his brothers and his mum and mostly how sweet he is with his niece. I was saddened that once we got to know her she kind of left the story but I am hoping we get Bryce’s story which will include more of Colleen.
And what a great character Effie/Gram is. What a hoot. She made me smile so often and even laugh out loud a time or two. I so enjoyed this story and think every fan of shape shifter romances will love it too.

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

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#TBM Kimberly reviews Worth The Fall by Claudia Connor – Catch Up From The Beginning

Worth The FallTITLE: Worth The Fall
SERIES #: McKinney Brothers #1
CHARACTERS: Abby & Matt
AUTHOR: Claudia Connor
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/09/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

See Claudia’s interview with BnK that is featured here!

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
They meet on a beach. . . . Abby Davis isn’t wearing a skimpy bikini or sipping umbrella drinks, not when she’s busy chasing around four little ones. And Matt McKinney isn’t looking for fun—he’s a Navy SEAL, a grown man with a long list of missions . . . and fallen brothers.

They only have a week. . . . Abby has brought her children to this beach to start over, to give them the enjoyable memories they deserve. Matt’s been sidelined by a combat injury, and haunted by the best friend he lost and the promise he made: to remain a SEAL—focused and dedicated. This leaves no time for what he’s always wanted: a family.

But a week is all it takes. . . . Matt opens her heart while Abby soothes his soul. And though they plan to say good-bye when the week is over, something magical happens on that beach, something neither can forget. Something utterly, completely worth falling for.

REVIEW:
5+++ Hearts Let me say first off that no matter how many wonderful things I say about this book it will not be enough. I am beyond in love with this book. There is absolutely nothing, and I mean nothing, I can say bad about this book. Usually even when I love a book there is something, however small it might be, that I would change but there is nothing in this one. It is PERFECT!

First the characters are great. Matt and Abby are perfect together. Matt is a wonderful man and Abby is strong and loving. She is broken but somehow such a strong woman. She is raising 4 (and a ½) kids on her own and she is doing a great job. Matt is blown away by her and it really is love and first site. But what makes this book is the kids and the way Matt is with them. The scene at the end of the week and him saying goodbye had me crying. I mean crying… full tears and all. And that wasn’t the last time. I laughed too. And how many times I caught myself smiling at something was too many to count. This is a family that was meant to be.

Now the writing. What a great book Conner has written. She pulled out every emotion there is. She showed true love with humor and heartache. This was a book written from the heart and it must have used every ounce of hers. I am so thrilled this is a series but I can’t imagine any book she writes could possibly live up to this one but goodness I hope it does and I will have my eyes open every moment waiting for the release. I could go on and on but why do that when you can pick up the book and read it yourself and fall in love with the book, Matt, Abby and the kids.

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

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Kelly reviews Little Red Writing by Lila DiPasqua

little red writingTITLE: Little Red Writing
SERIES #: Fiery Tales #6
CHARACTERS: Nicolas de Savignac & Anne
AUTHOR: Lila DiPasqua
PUBLICATION DATE: April 4, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
**NOTE: Originally published in the AWAKENED BY A KISS anthology.

Inspired by the tale of Little Red Riding Hood—an erotically charged historical romance novella from the acclaimed Fiery Tales series.

Nicolas de Savignac, Count of Lambelle, is on a mission. A member of the King’s elite private Guard, Nicolas has been assigned by the Crown to uncover the secret identity of the author writing scandalous stories about powerful courtiers.

He never expected his investigation would lead to his grandmother’s house, or to a ravishing woman who would ignite an untamable desire…

WARNING: This tale may scandalize you. Keep the smelling salts nearby.

**Can be enjoyed as a standalone story.

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts Another great Fiery Tale story by Ms. DiPasqua. I love Ms. DiPasqua’s ability to take a story that we all know and love and twist it, turn it and turn up the heat. I really enjoyed Nicolas and Anne’s story. I loved that the Wolf in this story is fierce, determined and will do anything to complete his mission. Red is equally as fierce, yet she is witty, kind and able to out fox the Wolf.
I don’t want to tell too much or give too much away. But if you like your stories hawt, you hero hotter and your heroines strong and brave you need to pick up this story and find out why they are called Fiery Tales.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Lila DiPasqua in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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#TBT Kelly & Kimberly review Reckless by Skye Jordan – Catch Up From The Beginning

RecklessTITLE: Reckless
SERIES #: Renegades #1
CHARACTERS: Jax Chamberlin & Lexi LaCroix
AUTHOR: Skye Jordan
PUBLICATION DATE: August 23, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A couture wedding dress designer to the rich and famous, Lexi LaCroix’s image means everything. But crossing paths with a sexier-than-sin, bad-boy biker makes Lexi realize how much living she’s sacrificed for her success and one touch is all it takes to threaten her carefully choreographed life. When that touch fills far more than just Lexi’s physical needs, she finds herself torn between the career she needs and the bad-boy she craves.

Jax Chamberlin gave up the superficial life of acting for the thrill of running his own stunt company years ago. But a recent betrayal proves he’s still too close to the limelight to find a woman who doesn’t plan to use him as a stepping-stone to success. When the charming and mysterious Lexi offers him a totally anonymous hook-up during an out of town trip, Jax accepts. Only Lexi is more sextacular than charming, and Jax wants more.

But Lexi’s got a major hang-up over his renegade lifestyle, and Jax isn’t willing to change his ways. Especially not when he discovers who she really is. Because if she finds out his connections could catapult her to the top of her career, he’s afraid the fantasy woman he’s falling for might just end up like all the other gold-diggers. And this time, it’s not just his bad-boy reputation at risk, but his heart, too.

 

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Stars Lexi has always been wanted by people. Wanted for her looks, wanted for her designs, but never wanted for who she is deep down. After spotting a very attractive man, Lexi uses her best friends newest security app to find his phone number. Lexi uses this app to send him a couple flirty text. Just a little something to break her out of her shell. Just a little harmless fun.

Jax has been burned one too many times. Everyone always wants something from him. But when Jax gets an anonymous text joking with him about his spilled coffee he finds himself drawn to this stranger and truly enjoyed the flirting back with them. But when he asks to meet her he may have gone to far.

Can Jax & Lexi put the pain of past relationships behind them long enough to trust? Or is this rendezvous in the dark to Reckless?

Guess you will need to pick up a copy to find out.

You know you just read a good book when you finish the book, look over at the clock and realize that it is 2 am. Loved this first book in the Renegades series by Skye Jordan. This story was smoking hot and yet sweet all at the same time.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
5 Stars I loved this story. I didn’t want to miss one word of it. I loved the connection the characters had right off the bat. I loved the whole first texting scene (oh so much). I loved the angst both characters have. And I love the morale of the story (yes it sorta has a morale). I really just loved this story!

I received this book from NetGalley and for probably the first time I am thinking I need to get this book in print so I can read it again sometime. The writing is very well done. There is such fun in so many of the scenes and even some sadness but it wraps up so well. The writing of the sex scenes was done so well. While sexy it was not over the top. This author is not trying to prove herself by the sex but by the words. Bring on the next Renegade! I am waiting breathlessly!

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

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#TBT Kimberly reviews When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy – Catch Up From The Beginning

when darkness comesTITLE: When Darkness Comes
SERIES #: Guardians Of Eternity #1
CHARACTERS: Abby & Dante
AUTHOR: Alexandra Ivy
PUBLICATION DATE: 01/15/07
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
It’s been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she’s survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a vampire she both desires and fears.

For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago. Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death.

A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil – and a desperate race to save their love…

REVIEW:
Review featured at www.books-n-kisses.com

This is the book that started my love affair with paranormal and Alexandra Ivy… The vampire Dante is sex personified… hot!!! There is so much to this story and so many characters that it will keep your turning the page and never wanting the story to end.

I could tell you everything about this story and not stop talking but then I would say too much and trust me you want to read this one for yourself.

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

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#TBT Kimberly reviews Beyond The Misty Shore by Vicki Hinze – Catch Up From The Beginning

beyondTITLE: Beyond The Misty Shore
SERIES #: Seascape Trilogy #1
CHARACTERS: Main Characters
AUTHOR: Vicki Hinze
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/14/11
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Whimsy. Serenity. And a Touch of Magic. The Seascape Inn.

Marketing executive Maggie Wright and artist T.J. MacGregor are linked by a mysterious car accident that killed Maggie’s cousin, Carolyn, T.J.’s fiancée. When Maggie arrives on the Maine coast determined to get answers from T.J., she discovers a tortured man who is bound to the Seascape Inn by supernatural forces. Despite the tragedy that stands between them, Maggie and T.J. begin to fall in love, seeking answers and a healing spirit they may never achieve.

REVIEW:
This is a re-release from 2011.
I want so badly to tell you about this book and why you should read it but there are not enough words to tell you how wonderful this book is. It is rare I give a book 5 stars but this book is most deserving. There is something magical about this book. It feels like a romance novel from years gone by even though it is set in the present. It makes you believe you are there and watching the love unfold instead of turning pages. Seascape Inn is a place you want to visit.

This book reads like a movie. Have you seen the movies “Somewhere In Time” or “The Two Worlds of Jenny Logan”? OK this is dating myself but then if you have not seen them you should. Anyway, this book has the feel of these timeless movies. The softness of love as it grows between the characters and the mystical spirit that is there to guide not haunt make this book worth the read. More than worth the read it is worth owning the book and never letting it go. Luckily this is the 1st in a trilogy and I can not wait to enjoy the other two books.

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

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#TBT Kimberly reviews Fated By Rebecca Zanetti – Catch up from the beginning!

Fated CoverTITLE: Fated
SERIES: Dark Predator
AUTHOR: Rebecca Zanetti
RELEASE DATE: 03/01/2011
Barnes and Noble |Amazon

SYNOPSIS:
Marry Me! Cara Paulsen does not give up easily. A scientist and a single mother, she’s used to fighting for what she wants, keeping a cool head, and doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter Janie. But “whatever it takes” has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous-looking stranger with an attitude problem.

Or Else! Sure, the mysterious Talen says that he’s there to protect Cara and Janie. He also says that he’s a three-hundred-year-old vampire. Of course, the way he touches her, Cara might actually believe he’s had that long to practice. . .

REVIEW:
I won this book from GoodReads.com and started it the day I got it. I enjoy some vampire books but I would not say they are my top choice(no I have never read Twilight) but I have read Larissa Ione and Alexandra Ivy and maybe another here or there but I have to say this book had me immediately. I would certainly say this book matched or came close to Ione and Ivy. At least to their beginning books. This is the 1st of a series by Zanetti.
Cara is a single mom. Both she and her daughter Janie have physic ability. Talen in a vampire who has been in a truce with the Kurjan’s and has known for centuries that Cara is his mate. These vampires are different then the ones we are used to they can do things others we read about can not. The Kurjan’s are hard to imagine for me. The are a species that has not been portrayed on tv/movies so I have a hard time imagining them. Talen is a dominate vamp (but what vamp isn’t?) but he has a heart of gold and I love the sweetness he feels about Cara even if he doesn’t realize it. If you are not into strong men Talen could get on your nerves but I found him wonderful and sexy and you can feel the love that radiates from Cara and Talen even though neither wants to admit it. Cara is a scientist that feels more comfortable around plants then people. I enjoyed Janie and the vamps interaction with her but there is not enough of her, there is too much time with Cara leaving Janie to be “protected”.
I can’t wait to get the next book that just came out. If you like vampires you will like this. It is one heck of a sexy book!

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Kelly reviews The Passenger by Lisa Lutz

passengerTITLE: The Passenger
CHARACTERS: Tanya Dubois
AUTHOR: Lisa Lutz
PUBLICATION DATE: March 1, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Spellman Files series, Lisa Lutz’s latest blistering thriller is about a woman who creates and sheds new identities as she crisscrosses the country to escape her past: you’ll want to buckle up for the ride!

In case you were wondering, I didn’t do it. I didn’t have anything to do with Frank’s death. I don’t have an alibi, so you’ll have to take my word for it…

Forty-eight hours after leaving her husband’s body at the base of the stairs, Tanya Dubois cashes in her credit cards, dyes her hair brown, demands a new name from a shadowy voice over the phone, and flees town. It’s not the first time.

She meets Blue, a female bartender who recognizes the hunted look in a fugitive’s eyes and offers her a place to stay. With dwindling choices, Tanya-now-Amelia accepts. An uneasy―and dangerous―alliance is born.

It’s almost impossible to live off the grid today, but Amelia-now-Debra and Blue have the courage, the ingenuity, and the desperation, to try. Hopscotching from city to city, Debra especially is chased by a very dark secret…can she outrun her past?

With heart-stopping escapes and devious deceptions, The Passenger is an amazing psychological thriller about defining yourself while you pursue your path to survival. One thing is certain: the ride will leave you breathless.

REVIEW:
Can I just say WOW? Okay then, WOW!!!! What a crazy and wild story. This was my first Lisa Lutz story and it was amazing. The journey that we go on with Tanya Dubois is a one filled with so many twists and turns. As I kept turning the pages I was not sure what was going to be next for Tanya. I was shocked by many things in this story. Blue for example was amazing, a little scary (okay a lot scary) but I loved this character. And of Dominic, loved him!!! I wanted more of him, but this was Tanya’s journey. I don’t want to tell you to much because that would ruin the journey for you. But know this, this was a great story of a girl trying to figure out just who she really is. And the ending left my jaw on the ground.
Seriously, You need to pick up this book!!!!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Simon & Schuster in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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Kelly reviews A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua

a midnight danceTITLE: A Midnight Dance
SERIES #: Fiery Tales #3
CHARACTERS: Jules deMoutier & Sabine Laurent
AUTHOR: Lila DiPasqua
PUBLICATION DATE: August 2, 2011
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by the tale of Cinderella, Lila DiPasqua weaves a steamy historical romance that offers a glass slipper, a dangerous deception, and an impoverished beauty determined to find her handsome prince…and make him pay.

Born into wealth, Sabine Laurent and her twin sister lived a life of luxury, their father’s prestigious theater frequented by royalty and aristocracy alike. And Sabine dreamed of her own prince charming—the devastatingly handsome Jules de Moutier.

That was before the loss of her sister and her family’s fall from grace—a disaster Sabine blames on the Moutier family. Now, with her father’s death, she’s inherited his sizable debt and the responsibility of caring for his spoiled long-time mistress and her two wastrel daughters. But with the help of Sabine’s eccentric friends—the balance of her father’s acting troupe—she plans to get very close to her old infatuation, seduce the rake—and make away with a fortune.

Resisting Jules’s skillful mouth and tantalizing touch is not as easy as Sabine supposed. And soon she must decide whether her desire for vengeance is greater than her desire for her one and only prince

REVIEW:
In A Midnight Dance we meet Sabine Laurent, who is in dire straits. Sabine is a woman on a mission to save her family. But in order to do that she must be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to gain the trust of those she plans to deceive. But as with all good plans not all goes right. The last person Sabine ever expected to find in this camp is the one man she blames for the fall of her family. Jules deMoutier.

Jules deMoutier has been stripped of everything, his money, his title, and his pride. But after 5 long years he is so close to getting everything back. Back to the way his life should be. But Jules never planned for one small blond woman to come into his camp and steal his treasure out from under his nose.

Sabine is a great heroine. She is smart, funny, determined and really doesn’t take people’s crap very well. Her only weakness seems to be her heart. Sabine cares too much sometimes.
Jules, aahhh, sweet, handsome, suborn, wouldn’t know when a woman is lying to him Jules.. Jules is HOT… He his Dream…. He really is a prince charming under all that holier than thou attitude.
OH, Lila is wicked good. There was not one moment that I didn’t love this story. Lila doesn’t wait very long for there to be a very hot forest sex scene *wiggle eyebrows* Lila does a great job of taking the Cinderella story and telling it in a way I would have never thought about. This is truly a riches to rags to riches story.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Lila DiPasqua in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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