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August 18, 2016August 14, 2016

#TBT Kelly reviews Maplecroft by Cherie Priest ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Maplecroft
SERIES #: The Borden Dispatches #1
CHARACTERS: Lizzie Borden
AUTHOR: Cherie Priest
NARRATOR: Johanna Parker, Roger Wayne
RUN TIME: 12 Hours & 18 Minutes
PUBLICATION DATE: September 2, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks; and when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one….

The people of Fall River, Massachusetts, fear me. Perhaps rightfully so. I remain a suspect in the brutal deaths of my father and his second wife despite the verdict of innocence at my trial. With our inheritance, my sister, Emma, and I have taken up residence in Maplecroft, a mansion near the sea and far from gossip and scrutiny.

But it is not far enough from the affliction that possessed my parents. Their characters, their very souls, were consumed from within by something that left malevolent entities in their place. It originates from the ocean’s depths, plaguing the populace with tides of nightmares and madness.

This evil cannot hide from me. No matter what guise it assumes, I will be waiting for it. With an axe.

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts “There it was. Yes! I grabbed my ax” Lizzie L Borden.
You thought you knew everything there was to know about Lizzie Borden and her ax…..
You were wrong.
Very very wrong!!
This was my first Cherie Priest novell and the first in her new Borden Dispatches series. There was so much going on in this story are just a few points.
How the story is written: The story is told by multiple points of view: Lizzie Borden, Emma Borden, Nance O’Neil, Dr. Owen Seabury, Professor Phillip Zollicoffer. Each point of view was told to us by their journal entries and the current events of the day, the hour, the minute. It was a very interesting way to write a story. I will say that listening to it was a tad bit confusing at first trying to figure out what was going on and to keep track of dates.
Lizzie Borden: Is not what she seems or maybe in a way she is. Lizzie knows something stirs in the dark, something dark, dangerous and very very deadly. An interesting note about Lizzie, she has a very unconventional relationship with Nance O’Neil (well unconventional for the time period). I loved Lizzie and Nance’s relationship.
Emma Borden: While a loyal sister did get on my nerves as the story went on.
The Evil: Here is where I was left with more questions then answers. I am so confused as to what it was. How it came to be. Is it gone? So many questions.
Listened on Audio: This book was narrated by two people. While the narrators were good, at time the voice tended to run together. Emma and Lizzie sounded a lot a like. Dr. Seabury & Professor Zollicoffer sounded similar. But all in all I enjoyed the narrators.
I can say that I am not normally a fan of non-HEA books but I found myself sucked into the world of Maplecroft. I was sucked into the mystery of Fall River. Sucked into Lizzie Borden’s turmoil in trying to keep everyone safe. I can not wait to see what is next for Lizzie and Fall River.
If you are a fan of Urban Fantasy/Mystery genre you really should pick up a copy of Maplecroft.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook from Tantor Media in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

August 16, 2016August 14, 2016

#TBT Kelly reviews Darkest Flame by Donna Grant ~ Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Darkest Flame
SERIES #: Dark Kings #1
CHARACTERS: Kellen & Denae Lacroix
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: April 29, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But one of the most powerful warriors of his kind will be put to the ultimate test. Is he strong enough to resist his greatest temptations? Or will he be forced to surrender – body and soul?

Her beauty is a weapon

Denae Lacroix is a beautiful MI5 agent on a deadly mission. Sent to the Scottish Highlands to spy on the mysterious Dreagan Industries, she discovers too late that she’s been set up – as human bait. She is an irresistible lure for a man who has not seen or touched a woman for centuries. He is a man with a destiny – and a desire – that could destroy them both…

His passion is a curse…

It’s been twelve hundred years since Kellan has walked among humans – and there’s no denying the erotically charged attraction he feels for Denae. But as a Dragon King, he is sworn to protect his secrets. Yet the closer he gets to this smart, ravishing woman, the more her life is in danger. All it takes is one reckless kiss to unleash a flood of desire, the fury of dragons…and the fiercest enemy of all.

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Kellen has been asleep for a very long time. So when he is woken up by a pair of humans fighting to say that he is not happy would be a major understatement. But when he sees the female take down the male even being hurt he is intrigued. But his hatred for humans makes the choice of saving or not saving the female hard. But once his choice is made he knows that his life will never be the same.

Being used as bait was not in the cards on this mission. But that is exactly what happened when Denea was assigned to this mission. But had she known the lengths & deeps of what this mission was or the trouble that would find her she may have refused to go on this mission.

Kellen & Denae are great together. I loved them. I am convinced that there is not much better then a Dragon shifter. Darkest Flame is an amazing start to Donna Grant’s new series, now granted there are 4 novella’s that can be found in Dark Heat. But Darkest Flame is the first book in the Dark King’s series. I so can’t wait to learn more about Tristan and the rest of the Dragon Kings!!! Oh and Rhi!!! I can’t wait to learn all of her secrets 🙂

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

August 12, 2016August 7, 2016

Kelly reviews Bound Beneath His Pain by Stacey Kennedy

TITLE: Bound Beneath His Pain
SERIES #: (Dirty Little Secrets #1)
CHARACTERS: Micah Holt & Allie Bennett
AUTHOR: Stacey Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE: July 5, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The USA Today bestselling author of the Club Sin novels kicks off a deeply sensual new series by introducing readers to Micah, a man who takes what he wants—until he meets the one woman he needs.

Real estate mogul Micah Holt exerts absolute control over all aspects of his life. He keeps his dark side hidden away from the press, who will chase down any hint of scandal. He’s always in command of his world, careful to expose his closely guarded secrets only to those he knows he can trust. Then Allie Bennett shakes his legendary discipline. She’s beautiful, pure, untainted. But is Micah willing to sacrifice her innocence for his own selfish obsessions?

When that sexy smile makes her body burn, Allie tries with all her might to ignore it. For one thing, Micah’s her new boss. For another, he’s as complicated as he is devastatingly handsome. Still, Allie can only fight so much before she gives in to his dangerous games. She knows he’s got dark secrets. But when she discovers the true depth of his pain, Allie must decide how far she’s willing to go to light the way for love.

Bound Beneath His Pain is intended for mature audiences.

REVIEW:
2.5 Hearts I enjoyed how Stacey wrote this story from both Micah and Allie’s points of view. It was really nice to get the story from both of them. Bound Beneath His Pain was a good story, but there was something missing for me. I didn’t really connect with the characters. I am not sure what it was maybe it was just my mood or time. But I struggled with this story.
I hope that the next book in this series will grab my attention more.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this 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.

August 10, 2016August 7, 2016

Kelly reviews The Curse Of Tenth Grave by Darynda Jones

TITLE: The Curse of Tenth Grave
SERIES #: Charley Davidson #10
CHARACTERS: Charley, Reyes and the whole crew
AUTHOR: Darynda Jones
NARRATOR: Lorelei King
PUBLICATION DATE: June, 2016
RUN TIME: 10 Hours & 40 Minutes
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | Audible | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
As a Part-time PI and full time grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: Why can I see dead people? Who is the hot supernatural entity following me? How do I get gum out of my sister’s hair before she wakes up? But, “How do I trap not one malevolent god, but three?” was never among them. Until now. And since those gods are on earth to kill her daughter, she has little choice but to track them down, trap them, and cast them from this dimension.

There’s just one problem. One of the three stole her heart a very long time ago. Can the Razer, a god of absolute death and destruction, change his omniscient spots, or will his allegiances lie with his brothers?

Those are just a few of the questions Charley must answer, and quick. Add to that a homeless girl running for her life, an innocent man who’s been charged with murder, and a pendant made from god glass that has the entire supernatural world in an uproar, and Charley has her hands full. If she can manage to take care of the whole world-destroying-gods thing, we’re saved. If not, well…

REVIEW:
Another grand adventure with Charley and Reyes. There is a lot that happens in this book and I don’t want to give anything away. But there were some sad tears and a lot of happy tears in this story. I will give you one little tid bit….. There is a Beep sighting.
In The Curse of Tenth Grave we get a few questions about both who and what Charley and Reyes are. But we also end up with a lot more questions about how in the world Charley is going get them out of trouble this time. I can’t wait to see what happens next!!!!
As always Lorelei does and amazing, amazing job of narrating another wonderful story! I am truly in awe of how talented she is. I mean just let her talk to you in Reyes and then come back and tell me that she is not a wonderfully talented narrator!!! Until next time Ms. King!!

Disclaimer:
I purchased this book from Audible.com and this review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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August 8, 2016August 7, 2016

Kelly reviews Big Vamp On Campus by Molly Harper

TITLE: Big Vamp on Campus
SERIES #: Half-Moon Hollow #5.5
CHARACTERS: Jamie & Ophelia
AUTHOR: Molly Harper
NARRATOR: Amanda Ronconi
RUN TIME: 2 Hours & 36 Minutes
PUBLICATION DATE: June 6, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
You’ve asked for years when Ophelia and Jamie would get their own story and now it’s here! How will Ophelia adjust to living in a dorm room now that she has been banished from the Council and forced to matriculate at college with Jamie? Communal showers! Horrible, pretentious roommates! Humans who try to be FRIENDS! The horror!

REVIEW:
YAY!!!!!! Finally we get to see what makes Ophelia tick. And let me tell you it is very scary and involves duct tape.
I don’t want to give you too much. But this short Half-Moon Hollow story follows the on and only Ophelia and Jamie to college. There is a lot of growing up, human interaction, parties, tears and yes duct tape.
It just amazes me that everytime I pick up one of Molly’s books I fall more in love with her writing, the worlds she creates and her characters. I am always left wanting more. MORE, I tell you!!!
And of course I had to have the uber talented Amanda Ronconi read this book to me (just as she has all the other books). I love that Amanda has lent her amazing talent to Molly’s books. Again, Amanda did an amazing job narrating.

I so can’t wait for the next installment in this series.

Disclaimer:
I purchased this book from Audible.com and this review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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August 4, 2016August 1, 2016

Kelly reviews Don’t Let Go by Jaci Burton

TITLE: Don’t Let Go
SERIES #: Hope #6
CHARACTERS: Brady Conners & Megan Lee
AUTHOR: Jaci Burton
PUBLICATION DATE: July 26, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
In the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Love After All and the Play-By-Play novels, running from the past isn’t nearly as satisfying as facing the future…

Brady Conners is hardly the settling type, but when tragedy strikes in his family, he has no choice but to return home to Hope, Oklahoma. Setting up shop to work on custom motorcycles and pass the time, Brady has no intention of letting anyone get close—until he meets Megan.

Pastry shop owner Megan Lee is drawn to quiet, brooding Brady. Their connection is undeniable, and it quickly develops from physical attraction into something much stronger. But with Brady putting up barriers, Megan is afraid to truly open her heart—unless she can convince him to let go of the past…

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts As always Ms. Burton gives us an amazing story from Hope, Oklahoma. I have really enjoyed all of my visits to Hope. But I thinking that Don’t Let Go might be one of my top favorites in this series. I absolutely love Brady.
Brady has one goal and only one goal to open his own custom paint shop. He doesn’t really want anything to do with the people of Hope. But the sweet pastry shop owner Megan makes it very hard for him to do that. Throw in a cute little puppy and you have a fun story.
I can’t wait to see what happens next in Hope.

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

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August 1, 2016July 31, 2016

Kelly reviews Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

TITLE: Dark Matter, A Novel
CHARACTERS: Jason Dessen
AUTHOR: Blake Crouch
PUBLICATION DATE: August 2, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From the author of the bestselling WAYWARD PINES trilogy, a brilliantly mind-bending science-fiction thriller in which an ordinary man is kidnapped, knocked unconscious—and awakens in a world inexplicably different from the reality he thought he knew.

Jason Dessen is walking home through the chilly Chicago streets one night, looking forward to a quiet evening in front of the fireplace with his wife, Daniela, and their son, Charlie—when his reality shatters.

It starts with a man in a mask kidnapping him at gunpoint, for reasons Jason can’t begin to fathom—what would anyone want with an ordinary physics professor?—and grows even more terrifying from there, as Jason’s abductor injects him with some unknown drug and watches while he loses consciousness.

When Jason awakes, he’s in a lab, strapped to a gurney—and a man he’s never seen before is cheerily telling him “welcome back!”

Jason soon learns that in this world he’s woken up to, his house is not his house. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born.

And someone is hunting him.

Is the life Jason remembers just some crazed dream? And can he survive long enough to discover the answers he needs?

REVIEW:
Mr. Crouch knows how to write a story that keeps you thinking, keeps you guess, keeps you wondering what will happen next and keep you turning the pages even when you get to the end you want more.
Dark Matter takes us on an epic life altering journey with Jason Dessen. Jason finds himself in a life and death struggle to find out who and where he is. I don’t want to give too much away with my review. Because it would be really easy for me to tell you what happens.
So I will leave you with this. Dark Matter was not like anything I had read before. It is twisted and totally messed up and I totally loved this story. If you are Blake Crouch fan you will love this story. If you are new and looking for something that may be a little outside your wheelhouse I would suggest picking up a copy of Dark Matter and find out what happens when you world is turned upside down.

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

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July 28, 2016July 24, 2016

#TBT Kelly reviews Served Cold by Marie Harte – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Served Cold
SERIES #: Best Revenge
CHARACTERS: Jackson Bloom & Ann Weaver
AUTHOR: Marie Harte
PUBLICATION DATE: September 15, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon |B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A little white lie has the power to bring a reformed bad boy to his knees.

Back in high school, Ann Weaver told herself getting ditched by Jack Bloom was for the best. At twenty-nine, she’s way over him. He was her first, but definitely not her last.

On weekly wine night with her friends, the talk turns to regrets—and Ann finds herself pledging to fix her past, starting with confronting those who treated her like dirt. Her first target: Jack, who’s recently moved back to town to stay.

But something’s different. He’s funny, kind, and amazing in bed. He acts like he really likes her, might even love her. Soon Ann is having a hard time remembering she’s only in it for revenge. Especially when she learns the real reason he dumped her.

Jack is older, wiser, and has a hell of a lot of experience behind him. For a chance at a future with this grown-up, gorgeous Ann, he’s ready to do whatever it takes. Until her true motive for rekindling their romance comes to light, and Jack must decide if forgiveness is enough to let love push through the lie.

Warning: A woman who’s out for revenge and encouraging friends rooting her on. May include sex in the outdoors, fun with salad, kissing in class, and a school teacher swearing like a sailor—not necessarily in that order.

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts The best revenge is served cold or is it served scorching hot??
Well if you ask Ann Weaver the idea of revenge is ice cold and full of getting even against those who hurt her. But when the plan of revenge is put into place, cold is the very last thing that she experiences. To say that Jack Bloom will melt the block of ice that has encased Ann’s broken heart would be a huge understatement.
After finishing another one of Ms. Harte’s series (The McCauley Brothers ) I was super excited when I saw her new Best Revenge series. Served Cold is the first book in this trilogy (I am assuming it is a trilogy because of Terrible Trio). I am so glad that I did pick up this book. Jack and Ann are just great!!! I mean amazing. They are so great together and boy howdy the sexy time is wowza!!!
I loved this book. Loved the cover. This was one sit read for me. I just could not tear myself away from the story. I loved the side characters too!! I so can not wait for the next book in this series. If you are looking a great, quick and hot read you really need to pick up a copy of Served Cold.

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

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July 21, 2016July 16, 2016

Kelly reviews Allegiance Of Honor by Nalini Singh

TITLE: Allegiance of Honor
SERIES #: Psy-Changeling #15
CHARACTERS: Naya
AUTHOR: Nalini Singh
NARRATOR: Angela Dawe
RUN TIME: 15 Hours & 13 Minutes
PUBLICATION DATE: June 14, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | Audible | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The “unparalleled romantic adventure”* of Nalini Singh’s New York Times bestselling series continues as a new dawn begins for the Psy-Changeling world…
The Psy-Changeling world has undergone a staggering transformation and now stands at a crossroads. The Trinity Accord promises a new era of cooperation between disparate races and groups. It is a beacon of hope held together by many hands: Old enemies. New allies. Wary loners.
But a century of distrust and suspicion can’t be so easily forgotten and threatens to shatter Trinity from within at any moment. As rival members vie for dominance, chaos and evil gather in the shadows and a kidnapped woman’s cry for help washes up in San Francisco, while the Consortium turns its murderous gaze toward a child who is the embodiment of change, of love, of piercing hope: A child who is both Psy…and changeling.
To find the lost, protect the vulnerable—and save Trinity—no one can stand alone. This is a time of loyalty across divisions, of bonds woven into the heart and the soul, of heroes known and unknown standing back to back and holding the line. But is an allegiance of honor even possible with traitors lurking in their midst?

REVIEW:
I loved this book!!!! Allegiance of Honor was not at all what I expected from Ms. Singh. Normally, we have a new budding romance. Allegiance of Honor doesn’t have that but it has so much more. We get to catch up many of the couples we have grown to love. I personally love all the Judd (he is my all time favorite) time. It was great to see the kids growing. To see Naya finally shift. To get to see how much Dark River and Snow Dance have truly become a family. To get to finally find out what the Pupcubs are going to be!!!
Some people are going not like this book because of all the facts I just named. There was not a lot of new action in Allegiance of Honor, but it laid the foundation for another major change that is going to be coming to the world.
As I said, I loved this story. Love this whole series!!!! And I can not wait for the next installment in this series.
As always I let the amazingly talented Angela Dawe read this story to me. I love that she is so beyond talented with the range of voices she is able to produce. When you combine a great storyteller with an excellent narrator you get amazing results!!!!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley, Berkley Publishing Group
and Tantor Media in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

July 19, 2016July 16, 2016

Kelly reviews How Nina Got Her Fangs Back by Dakota Cassidy

TITLE: How Nina Got Her Fangs Back
SERIES #: Accidentals #13
CHARACTERS: Nina, Marty, Wanda and the whole OOPS crew and a few newbies
AUTHOR: Dakota Cassidy
PUBLICATION DATE: July 7, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
It’s been awhile since Nina Statleon—ex-coffin lover, current chicken wing lover—lost her vampire mojo during a particularly brutal OOPS case. Her friends Wanda and Marty are worried. Nina clearly hasn’t dealt with the emotional fallout caused by losing one’s immortality. She’s got issues. Big issues.

And it’s time to call in the Big Gun—Paranormal Psychologist January Malone. Her friends will get Nina to the therapist’s office, even if they have to lure her with last bag of Cheetos in Manhattan.

Of course, the girls couldn’t possibly know that Doctor Malone has an agenda. A forced agenda involving blackmail, which may just save one life…while ending another. It goes against everything January, a white witch, has ever believed in, personally and professionally.

But the alternative means putting her trust in a foul-mouthed ex-vampire, her werewolf and halfsie friends, a demon, a zombie, a bear and their assorted mates…

Yikes!

***Author Note: This is an Accidental Quickie and shorter in length than prior novels in the series.***

REVIEW:
Another great installment in Ms. Cassidy’s Accidental series. As always Nina tries so hard to act tough (but deep down she is a marshmallow). It was great to get to revisit with all of the OOPS members. But this was Nina’s redemption story or her accidentally getting forced to face her demons (aka reality).
I loved the new characters we met too. I did feel really bad that January had to deal with a crabby Nina during their appointments. But January is great!! She understands Nina in a way that even Nina doesn’t understand. See Nina doesn’t like to face reality or her new mortality. The reality that she is not the same person she was before, that she is not as helpful as before and that as a human she will someday die and leave everyone behind.
Ms. Cassidy did a great job of bring back the very loveable vampire Nina. I won’t tell you how it happens. But I did die laughing when I learned how indeed Nina got her fangs back.
Can’t wait for the next installment in this series.

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

July 15, 2016July 10, 2016

Kelly reviews Awakened by Kate Douglas

TITLE: Awakened
SERIES #: Intimate Relations #3
CHARACTERS: Marc Reed & Mandy Monroe
AUTHOR: Kate Douglas
PUBLICATION DATE: June 28, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
PASSION NEVER SLEEPS.

Small-town barista Mandy Monroe will never forget the first time she saw the man of her dreams. Every morning, this impossibly gorgeous hunk would ride his bike past her coffee shop, fueling her wildest romantic fantasies. But when she learns that her crush is none other than vineyard owner Marc Reed, one of America’s hottest young entrepreneurs, Mandy knows her fantasy will never become a reality. That is, until Marc’s home burns down and he moves in with her…

As a roommate, Marc is as warm, friendly, and down-to-earth as he is rich, famous, and heart stoppingly handsome. But beneath his laidback exterior beats the heart of a red-blooded man with an uncontrollable urge to take Mandy in his arms and make mad, passionate love to her. Mandy is everything he’s ever wanted; she’s sweet, smart, funny, and irresistibly sexy. But how he can tell her the truth about his past? How can he explain the nightmares that haunt him every night? And how can he tell Mandy he loves her…without putting her heart, and her life, in danger?

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts Awakened was the final installment in the Intimate Relations trilogy. This was a good ending to a good series. It has been fun to watch Marc and Mandy dance around each other over the last two books. It was good to finally see them act on their lust. It was also so great to see how strong Mandy is. Marc couldn’t have asked for a better partner.
If you haven’t read this series and you enjoy romance suspense. You will enjoy this series.
I really can’t wait to see what Kate has in store for us next.

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

July 13, 2016July 10, 2016

Kelly reviews Luck, Love and Lemon Pie by Amy E Reichert

TITLE: Luck, Love & Lemon Pie
CHARACTERS: Chris & MJ
AUTHOR: Amy E. Reichert
PUBLICATION DATE:
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From the author of the “clever, creative, and sweetly delicious” (Kirkus Reviews) The Coincidence of Coconut Cake comes a novel about a frustrated wife and mother who hatches a scheme to reignite her marriage—and risks everything in a gamble she hopes is a sure bet.

When Milwaukee-area wife and mother MJ Boudreaux notices her husband Chris seems more interested in the casino than her, she’s more bothered that she isn’t upset than by her husband’s absence. She picks up poker as a way for them to spend more time together—and reignite their marital flame.

Although the game doesn’t give her the quality time with Chris that she’d hoped, MJ finds she has a knack for it. Increasingly unhappy at home, she turns to the felt top of the poker table for comfort. Intoxicated with newfound freedom, MJ begins spending more time at the gambling tables and less with her family, finally carving out for herself a place outside her role of wife and mother.

After a string of great wins, MJ finds herself in Vegas, attracting the attention of a certain magnetic poker star. But when she’s forced to choose between her family and her new exciting lifestyle, the stakes may be higher than she thought and MJ will have to play her hand carefully…or risk losing it all.

REVIEW:
I really enjoyed Lust, Love & Lemon Pie. Which is Amy E. Reichert second book. I really liked the her first books The Coincidence of Coconut Cake. In Luck, Love & Lemon Pie we follow Chris & MJ. A couple that has been married for 20 years who has found themselves in a bit of a funk of late. MJ tries to find a common thread with her husband in the form of Poker. But MJ finds herself getting more wrapped up in playing poker then fixing her marriage problems.
It was really nice to read a story about a couple that is going through something that almost every couple will go through at some point in time. I liked the MJ tired to find common ground with Chris (even if it backfired a bit). Chris kinda made me mad that he didn’t even try talking it out with MJ. But I loved the ending!!
I can’t wait to see what Amy has in store for us next!!!

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