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October 2, 2014September 28, 2014

Kelly reviews Mine To Have by Cynthia Eden

TITLE: Mine To Have
SERIES #: Mine #5
CHARACTERS: Saxon Black & Elizabeth Ward
AUTHOR: Cynthia Eden
PUBLICATION DATE: September 17, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden continues her sexy “Mine” romantic suspense series with…MINE TO HAVE.

Is he a hero…or the villain?

When Elizabeth Ward sees Saxon Black rushing into the backroom of The Blade—a low end bar in Miami—she isn’t sure if he’s there to save the day…or just to raise some hell. But she’s being held hostage, and he’s her best hope of survival. Within minutes, she’s away from the jerks with the guns and riding fast and hard on the back of Saxon’s motorcycle.

Death stalks them.

Saxon has been working undercover for far too long. When he finds sexy Elizabeth—with a gun to her head—he knows he will do anything to keep her safe. But once he gets her away from her abductors, the threat to her isn’t over. Someone has put a price on Elizabeth’s head, and if Saxon can’t keep her safe from the danger stalking her, then she’ll be dead.

Their lives are both on the line.

As their enemies close in, Elizabeth and Saxon must go on the run. And the longer they are together, the hotter their attraction for one another seems to burn. Saxon vows not to let anyone hurt her, no matter what he has to do, because he’s falling fast for Elizabeth. He’ll stop the killers on her trail, and then he’ll have her. Forever.

REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts In Mine to Have we follow Saxon Black and undercover operative that works for the FBI. He is not suppose to be working this case. He should be done with this life. Yet when Victor asks him for his help Saxon can’t say no to his brother. Just one last case. One last case and then he will be free. Free to be who ever he wants. Only problem: Elizabeth Ward.

Elizabeth is having a very bad day. First she is kidnapped by some psycho wielding a gun, now she is being threatened with death and oh there is a new player who wants an hour with her before said psycho kills her. Not a good day at all. Except that Saxon Black claims he is there to save her.

Mine to Have is the 5th book in Ms. Eden’s Mine series. This was a good quick read. I enjoyed Saxon and Elizabeth’s story. The twists and turns that Ms. Eden through in were really good. I do hope that we get to visit Saxon & Elizabeth in future books I would like to see how they are doing. I am looking forward to the next installment in this series.

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

October 1, 2014September 28, 2014

Kelly reviews Snow Falling On Bluegrass by Molly Harper

TITLE: Snow Falling on Bluegrass
SERIES #: Bluegrass #3
CHARACTERS: Kelsey, Charlie, Luke and the whole KTC crew
AUTHOR: Molly Harper
NARRATOR: Amanda Ronconi
PUBLICATION DATE: September 22, 2014
AUDIO RUN TIME: 6 Hours & 7 Minutes
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Parks & Recreation meets The Blue Collar Comedy Tour in this third ebook in Molly Harper’s Bluegrass series of contemporary romances: A love triangle of colleagues heats up the winter lodge where they get snowed in for a week.

Kentucky Tourism Commission employee and executive assistant extraordinaire Kelsey is known around the office for having everything under control. So it’s not surprising that she and her boss, Sadie, have everything planned to the second for the office winter retreat. But there are things even Kelsey can’t micromanage.

An unprecedented snowstorm smothers half of Kentucky and knocks out the power, closes the roads, and generally shuts down the state. Luckily, the lodge has working fireplaces and enough food to keep the staff from turning on each other like something out of The Shining. Kelsey wouldn’t mind being stuck inside if it wasn’t for the tension with her not-so-secret crush, Charlie, the office’s statistician. But handsome Ranger Luke, the lodge’s only employee on hand, is there to take Kelsey’s mind off her discomfort.

Even though this weekend is supposed to be a planning session for KTC, Kelsey can’t help her mind from wandering and finds herself conflicted over Luke and Charlie. Someone’s love will keep her warm, but whose will it be?

REVIEW:
Snow Falling in Bluegrass takes us back into the world of the KCT (Kentucky Tourism Commission). But this time the crew is going on location, well a work retreat. What started out as a fun outing (well as much fun as spending the weekend with your co-workers) soon turns into the snow apocalypse (think Gillian’s Island covered in snow, no power, no heat, no phones, no internet, lots of ice, snow and ice. Oh and your co-workers). But it is not all bad. There is Auntie Nina’s rubbery bacon cheeseburger pizza cooked in a gourmet redneck oven, The Professor, Fort Kelsey, a very cranky marsupial, the lost of panties, and some sweet revenge that smells like popcorn.
Another awesomesauce story from Molly Harper. I love how Molly can bring together such a great story while delivering some of the funniest stuff I have ever read. I have never meet a Molly Harper book that didn’t leave me in tears, gasping for air, and loving every page of what I read. I am already preparing for my Molly Harper book withdrawals (trust me it is not pretty)
As always I listened to this book on audio, because one I love love love Amanda Ronconi reading to me. Two, I love listening to Molly’s stories because Amanda brings the character to life in a way that I am not my mind could do. And three because I am weird and I started Molly’s books on audio and plan to continue listening to them on audio. But I do still own them all on paper or in ebook form (Yes, I know I have a book hoarding issue. No, I don’t need help 😀 )
One of many of my favorite lines:
“I would gladly slap her with a salmon”
“With a salmon”
“I would follow with cream cheese” I told him “My vengeance is best served with bagels.”
“You’re an incredibly strange girl, and I mean that in the best possible way.”
If you have not picked up a Molly Harper *wiggles finger at you* shame on you. I demand you go grab one of Molly’s book and try it out.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Galley, Threshold, Pocket Books & Tantor Media in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

September 30, 2014September 28, 2014

Kelly, Jennifer & Kimberly review Chained By Night by Larissa Ione

TITLE: Chained by Nights
SERIES #: MoonBound Clan Vampires #2
CHARACTERS: Hunter & Aylin
AUTHOR: Larissa Ione
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
THE FUTURE OF HIS TRIBE
Leader of the vampire clan MoonBound, Hunter will do what he must to save his people from extinction—or worse, a torturous eternity as vampire slaves and subjects of human experimentation.To keep his enemies at bay, he has agreed to mate a rival clan leader’s daughter in return for peace between the clans and an ally in the looming war with the humans.

THE LOVER OF HIS SOUL
But survival comes at a price. First, Hunter must break an ancient curse by successfully negotiating three deadly tests. Then he must resist the searing passions of the gorgeous vampire warrior he despises but is bound to mate. Will Hunter stay true to his word? Or will he risk everything for the woman he really loves: the vampire seductress’s identical twin sister?

KELLY’S REVIEW:
5 Hearts In Chained by Night we pick up a few months after where we left off in Bound by Night (bk1), with Hunter waiting to be mated to a rival clan’s first daughter. But this is not a mating of love, but one of duty. Even so, Hunter is willing to do what needs to be done to protect his clan. So when Hunter’s intended mate is attacked outside his clan’s walls he runs to her rescue. Once she is safe Hunter is happy to see that she is more than he could have wished for.

Aylin is strong, feisty and determined. Unfortunately, she has been told all her life that she is nothing and noone. But in Chained by Night Aylin learns so much about herself and grows into an amazing person. One of the many things that Alyin learns is that she loves a man that can never be hers.
Rasah is Hunters intended mate. And let me tell you I hate this girl. I mean I wish there was a deep dark hole for her to fall into. Rasah, has no problem taking what she wants no matter who she hurt or what stands in her way. Not even her sister.
This book was Awesome sauce. I honestly don’t think that I have met a Larissa Ione book that I have not fallen in love with. And like all of Ms. Ione’s books, Chained by Night kept me up late at night and turning that next page to see what would happen. If you have not read Bound by Night you need to start there.
I am hoping that Myne’s story will be told next. Although there are many others that need a story too 🙂 Either way I will be very happy for the next book in this series.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
5 Hearts Let me think how to be describe this book… Wonderful? Sure. Maybe Amazing? Sure. Maybe Perfect? Yep that about covers it.

Ione has brought us back into her world of the MoonBound Vampires. The world where everyone knows that vampires exist and are something to be hunted. At the end of the first in the series we told that Hunter was being forced to mate with Rasha for the good of the clan but Hunter had one problem he can’t stand the vampire. But when Hunter meets her identical sister, Aylin, now that is a vampire he could sink his teeth into to (did I just say that?). This world is a bit different then most of the worlds that are written in vampire lore. She also takes some liberties with what we have learned about the “norm” of vampires but those liberties make this story special and she mixes a bit of Native American lore which is a fun twist.

I couldn’t put this book down. I am a huge fan of Ione’s books and love this series. If you have not read any of Ione’s books then you are missing out. Ione is one of the best in the paranormal genre and should not be missed. While this story could (mostly) be read as a stand alone I would not suggest it. Read the first in the series first. It explains why Hunter is being forced to mate with Rasha.

Enjoy… I did!

JENNIFER’S REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts Hunter was a character that had always intrigued me and I definitely wanted to learn more about him when he made his appearance in Bound by Night. In Chained by Night, we learn that Hunter has agreed to mate with the daughter of his mortal enemy to help pacify the volatile relationship between the two clans. What he never expected was that his future mate, Rasha, was a nightmare to be around and that he unexpectedly finds himself attracted to Rasha’s twin sister, Aylin.

A man of his word, Hunter prepares for the mating ceremony, but first, he and his future mate must take part in three deadly trials to save their future first born child. Each born vampire must participate in these trials before the mating ceremony or be destined to lose their future child to a deadly enemy. Rasha declines to participate in these trials but Aylin agrees to take her place, to assist the man that is like no other that she has ever known before. As Hunter’s feelings for Aylin deepen, will he be able to say goodbye to the one woman who has his heart in order to protect the people that he has been his family for so long?

I loved Hunter and Aylin together as a couple in Chained by Night and I was praying that they would find a way to stay together in the end after everything they went through. Hunter had spent most of his life trying to be good man for his clan and even though he didn’t want to be around Rasha, he was willing to make the sacrifice. Meeting Aylin wasn’t what he planned but she was the perfect partner for him. She was smart, humble and was always looking out to help other people. After the horrors that she had been through growing up had made her not only a strong person but a good one as well and she’s become one of my favorite heroines to date. Personally, I would love to smack Rasha with a shovel just because of her attitude and the way she treated Aylin during the course of this book. She made me hate her and because of that, I loved Aylin all the more because she was still able to love her sister even after the things Rasha had done to her.

Chained by Night was an amazing paranormal tale of forbidden love and adventure that will definitely strike a chord with readers. I was swept right along with Hunter and Aylin during their dangerous trials and tribulations to protect the people they loved or die trying. Ms. Ione has always been one of my favorite authors and with each new book, she continues to captivate with her stories of hot, sexy romance and heart-stopping action.

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

September 29, 2014September 21, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins

TITLE: In Your Dreams
SERIES #: Blue Heron #4
CHARACTERS: Jack Holland & Emmaline Neal
AUTHOR: Kristan Higgins
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Emmaline Neal needs a date. Just a date—someone to help her get through her ex-fiancé’s wedding without losing her mind. But pickings are slim in Manningsport, New York, population 715. In fact, there’s really only one option: local heartthrob Jack Holland. Everyone loves Jack, and he won’t get the wrong idea…. After all, Jack Holland would never actually be interested in a woman like Em. Especially not with his beautiful ex-wife creeping around, angling to reunite ever since he rescued a group of teens and became a local hero.

But when the wedding festivities take an unexpectedly passionate turn, Em figures it was just one crazy night. Jack is too gorgeous, too popular, to ever end up with her. So why is she the one he can talk to about his deep, dark feelings? If Em is going to get her dream man, she’ll have to start by believing in him

KELLY’S REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts Everyone loves Jack Holland. Well everyone, but me. Jack is sweet, yes. Jack is uber hot, yes. Jack is the town hero, yes. But Jack as a serious I can say no to anyone problem. I liked Jack a lot in the beginning then he kinda got on my nerves. By the end of the book I liked him again. But I think he had it too easy. There should have been a lot more I need to kiss your ass for screwing up so badly.
Emmaline on the other hand I liked all the way through the book. Oh she had her moments I wanted to shake her and tell her to get over it. But, I knew she would be okay. She is one tough chick. And really should have made Jack work harder.
But all in all this was a great story. So much going and so many sensitive issues were addressed. I am looking forward to the next novel in the Blue Heron series.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts Ok so here is the thing… Everyone in town just adores Jack but 95% of the time I really didn’t like him at all. He is so sad and stuck in his own head and waiting for bad things to happen and then he can be mean and thinks that an “I’m sorry” will fix everything and that is the second problem. With Em it does. Why that girls falls for him I have no idea. I get that when he is sweet he really is cute and funny but those times are so rare that it really shouldn’t matter. And Em has had her heart broken before and in such a big way that why she lets Jack walk all over and use her I just do not get.

I really enjoyed the Jack we met when he was a background character but the writing was different with him in this book and I didn’t like that very much. The book is very wordy with a bunch of the same things over and over. And the amount of time we spend reading about the ex’s is just too much. I liked Em most of the time. She is comfortable in her own skin and sassy and just plain likeable but she can also be such a doormat.

I have enjoyed the others in the series and look forward to reading the next one but this one just didn’t do anything for me at all.

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

September 24, 2014September 21, 2014

Kelly reviews Hope Burns by Jaci Burton

TITLE: Hope Burns
SERIES #: Hope #3
CHARACTERS: Carter Richards & Molly Burnett
AUTHOR: Jaci Burton
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Molly Burnett and Carter Richards share a painful past, one that sent Molly running out of town, vowing never to return. The only thing bringing her back is her sister’s wedding, and she doesn’t intend to stay long. But circumstances force her to remain in town, and within close distance of the one man who hurt her more than she’d ever been hurt before. Can the two of them face down the past and work together toward the possibility of love and happiness in Hope?

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts With Emma & Luke’s wedding on the horizon Molly has no choice but to return home for her sister’s wedding. You see Molly left Hope 12 years ago and never looked back. Never visited. Never seemed to care about what and who she left behind. But being back will change all that. The only question is will Molly let it change or will she run again?
It was so nice to get back to the lovely little town of Hope, Oklahoma. I am totally in love with Carter. He is just so sweet and thoughtful. Yet, he knows what he wants and is willing to take that leap of faith to get it. Even if that means using a sledgehammer to knock it into Molly’s head. Molly on the other hand is so catch up in the past that she can’t see what an amazing future she could have. I loved both of these characters so much. There is hurt that they both have to get over. But if they can do that they future could be so amazingly bright.

If you have not stepped foot into Hope yet you need to pack your bags and take a trip down here and see what can happen in Hope, Oklahoma.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

September 23, 2014September 21, 2014

Kelly reviews Burning Desire IV by Donna Grant

TITLE: Burning Desire IV
SERIES #: Dark Kings #3
CHARACTERS: Kiril & Shara
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But can one warrior resist the greatest temptation of all. . .?

A DESIRE THIS POWERFUL

In his quest to destroy the Dark Fae—his nemesis—the Dragon King known as Kiril goes to Ireland as a spy. When a gorgeous, mysterious woman tries to seduce him, Kiril instantly sees through her glamour to the Dark Fae beneath. Shara isn’t just any Dark; she’s from one of the most powerful bloodlines—and despite the dangers, Kiril can’t stay away from her. He’s enthralled by her smile, enslaved by the undeniable passion…

IS A WAR WORTH FIGHTING FOR

Shara has one chance to make things right with her family—and to prove her worth. It seemed like such an easy mission…until she actually meets Kiril. His charm, his sexual magnetism is too much for her to ignore. Shara knows that falling into Kiril’s arms can bring her nothing but trouble. Yet she discovers an inner strength she didn’t know she had…and an attraction that knows no bounds. But is her desire for Kiril worth the risk of eternal doom for them both?

REVIEW: Read this in four parts but here is the overview of all for

Part IV
Sometimes it has to get worst before it get’s better. Pretty much sums up this 4th and final part of Burning Desire.
Overall review of Burning Desire:
Love these Dragon Kings, but I really wish they would just take out the Dark’s already. I was kinda hoping that things would be just a tad bit different in this book. And while they were to an extent the story line did follow a very similar path as the first two books. I did love the twists that Ms. Grant through in to this book. I loved the ending and what happens (I know I am not any help 😉 you will just have to read to find out). I can’t wait to see what happens with Rhys and I want to know all of Rhi’s secrets. Bring on book 4!!!

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

September 19, 2014September 14, 2014

Kelly reviews Burning Desire Part 3 by Donna Grant

TITLE: Burning Desire
SERIES #: Dark Kings #3
CHARACTERS: Kiril & Shara
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But can one warrior resist the greatest temptation of all. . .?

A DESIRE THIS POWERFUL

IS A WAR WORTH FIGHTING FOR

REVIEW:
Read this in four parts but here is the overview of all for Part III
Part III let my anxiety level fall just a little bit. But Shara is really trying my nervous. I have yet to decide who she really is and what her end game is.
Krili on the other hand is about as clear as muddy water. I know his purpose but what he will do to get there that is another story. How much and how far will he go.
On to Part IV…

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

September 19, 2014September 16, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review He’s So Fine by Jill Shalvis

TITLE: He’s So Fine
SERIES #: Lucky Harbor #11
CHARACTERS: Cole Donovan & Olivia Bentley
AUTHOR: Jill Shalvis
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
For Olivia Bentley, Lucky Harbor is more than the town where she runs her new vintage shop. It’s the place where folks are friendly to strangers-and nobody knows her real name. Olivia does a good job of keeping her past buried, not getting too cozy with anyone . . . until she sees a man drowning. Suddenly she’s rushing into the surf, getting up close and personal with the hottest guy she’s ever laid hands on.

Charter boat captain Cole Donovan has no problem with a gorgeous woman throwing her arms around his neck in an effort to “save” him. In fact, he’d like to spend a lot more time skin-to-skin with Olivia. He’s just not expecting that real trouble is about to come her way. Will it bring her deeper into Cole’s heart, or will it be the end of Olivia’s days in little Lucky Harbor?

KELLY’S REVIEW:
He’s So Fine is Cole & Olivia’s story. We met both of them in It’s In His Kiss (bk 10). Cole & Olivia’s story starts with a big bang and a splash that leaves them in a bit of an interesting situation. And the story just keeps getting better from there. Gosh, I want to tell you so much. But I am really big on no spoilers. So let’s say Cole is a man who is always ready to jump in to fix everyone and everything. And always has some very interesting things in his pants. Olivia is a woman who just wants a new start and wants to live as herself for the first time in her life.

I totally adore Jill Shalvis and her books!! I am totally in love with Lucky Harbor and am on a journey to find this town. I absolutely loved Cole & Olivia’s story. My only fault with this book is that it ended way too soon. Want wanted more of these two. I wanted to see what happened after….. well I can’t tell you that. So you need to pick up a copy of He’s So Fine and find out yourself.

I can’t wait for the next Lucky Harbor story.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Another wonderful visit to Lucky Harbor. We met both Olivia and Cole in the last book but this time around we got to spend some real quality time with them and it was a great visit. Cole is a stand up, can count on him, good as they come guy but he has had his heart broken and trust broken it has caused him to be leary of liars. Olivia has grown up in a world very few get to experience and now wants to be “normal” but her past doesn’t even let her know what normal is anymore. But together they manage to work it out because come on it’s a Jill Shalvis story. Love conquers all.

I enjoyed this couple together. As soon as Olivia jumps in the water to save a stranger I knew we would see a different side to the quiet and reclusive Olivia then who we met in “It’s In His Kiss” (#10). And Cole… well who would want Cole to change? He was wonderful in the last book. I did miss that there was not as much of the three guys (Cole, Sam and Tanner) interacting as there was last time. They have a chemistry all their own which makes them incredible but there was some and for that I am happy. Olivia, well, sometimes I just wanted to slap her and say “hello just tell him already” but then the story would have ended too soon.

Shalvis has a way of drawing you in right off the bat and starting with a line like “for a guy balancing his weight.. on a boat, sex was a bonehead move” pulls you in especially when you know that guy is Cole. I can’t wait to read Tanner and Callie’s story “One In A Million” and hope the rumors aren’t true that it will be my last visit to one of my favorite towns.

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.

September 18, 2014September 14, 2014

Kelly reviews Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

TITLE: Heroes Are My Weakness
CHARACTERS: Theo Harp & Annie Hewitt
AUTHOR: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
NARRATOR: Erin Bennett
RUN TIME: 12 Hours & 51 Minutes
PUBLICATION DATE: August 24, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips is back with a delightful novel of a killer love that is filled with her sassy wit and dazzling charm

The dead of winter.
An isolated island off the coast of Maine.
A man.
A woman.
A sinister house looming over the sea . . .

He’s a reclusive writer whose macabre imagination creates chilling horror novels. She’s a down-on-her-luck actress reduced to staging kids’ puppet shows. He knows a dozen ways to kill with his bare hands. She knows a dozen ways to kill with laughs.

But she’s not laughing now. When she was a teenager, he terrified her. Now they’re trapped together on a snowy island off the coast of Maine. Is he the villain she remembers or has he changed? Her head says no. Her heart says yes. It’s going to be a long, hot winter

REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts How Annie Hewitt got her groove back.
It started with the death of her mother and a required trip to Peregrine Island. A trip she is making under duress, not only fulfill the terms of her mothers agreement with Mr. Harp but also to find what her mother called “her legacy”. To say that Annie is thrilled would be an understatement. But a girl has to do what she has to do to survive. And that means facing the demons of her past.

Blood and gore are Theo Harps lime light.
Theo is back on Peregrine Island to write a follow up book to his wildly popular horror novel. But nothing is going right for him. Exceptionally now that Annie Hewitt is back on the island. But as hard as he tries Theo can’t stay away from her.

I am ashamed to say that this was my first Susan Elizabeth Phillips book and the first book that I listened to that was narrated by Erin Bennett. I was fortunate enough to get a copy of Hero’s are my Weakness from the publisher and started reading. Then I found it on audible. Since I had a long drive in front of me I picked up the audio version too. So I got to read and listen to this book. I will say that on the audio version the puppets were just a tad bit freaky in the beginning. But I grow to love them just as much as I loved Theo & Annie. But I think at times the puppets took over a little too much. But it worked. I am very happy that I read/listened to this book. I look forward to more of Susan’s books and I will be watching for more books narrated by Erin.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from Harbor Collins along with the audio version I purchased from Audible in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

September 16, 2014September 14, 2014

Kelly reviews Burning Desire Part II by Donna Grant

TITLE: Burning Desire, Part II
SERIES #: Dark Kings #3
CHARACTERS: Kiril & Shara
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Dark Kings have fought for centuries to preserve their dragon magic. But can one warrior resist the greatest temptation of all. . .?

A DESIRE THIS POWERFUL

IS A WAR WORTH FIGHTING FOR

REVIEW: Read this in four parts but here is the overview of all for
Part II
The second part of Burning Desire left me with a bit of anxiety. Shara really likes to know how to tempt fate.
The worst part about reading this in sections is the waiting for the next part.. Oh the anxiety of it all. Ok, on to Part III

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

September 11, 2014September 11, 2014

Kelly reviews Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh

TITLE: Rock Addiction
SERIES #: Rock Kiss #1
CHARACTERS: Zachary Fox & Molly Webster
AUTHOR: Nalini Singh
PUBLICATION DATE: September 9, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A bad boy wrapped in a sexy, muscled, grown-up package might be worth a little risk…

Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like whiskey and sin, and a touch that could become an addiction.

A one-night stand with the hottest rock star on the planet, that’s all it was meant to be…

Fox promises scorching heat and dangerous pleasure, coaxing Molly to extend their one-night stand into a one-month fling. After that, he’ll be gone forever, his life never again intersecting with her own. Sex and sin and sensual indulgence, all with an expiration date. No ties, no regrets. Too late, Molly realizes it isn’t only her body that’s become addicted to Fox, but her heart

REVIEW:
I have to start by giving you full disclosure. I don’t really care for New Adult books. I know, I know some of you love them. But normally they just leave me feeling like I am watching a bad high school drama. But when I saw that Ms. Singh was starting a new series which was labeled as new adult I almost didn’t pick up this book. But I love love love Ms. Singh (love all her Psy-Changeling & Archangel books). So I took a chance and picked up Rock Addiction.
In Rock Addiction we get to meet bad boy rock star Zachary Fox, or just Fox to his friends. We also get to meet the sweet, shy librarian Molly Webster. A chance meeting at a party will change everything for these two. I will say that there was a lot and I mean a lot of sexy time in this book. Fox & Molly don’t waste anytime getting down to busy. While at times I would have liked then to not be spending so much sexy time and maybe talk more, there were moments that Fox & Molly were just sweet. I enjoyed the story that these two shared and hope to see them grow in future books.
Speaking of future books the whole cast of characters in the Schoolboy Choir interest me. I really want to see what happens with David & Thea.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & TKA Distribution in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

September 11, 2014August 31, 2014

Kelly reviews How To Handle A Heartbreaker by Marie Harte

TITLE: How to Handle a Heartbreaker
SERIES #: The McCauley Brothers #2
CHARACTERS: Brody Singer & Abby Dunn
AUTHOR: Marie Harte
PUBLICATION DATE: August 5, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
It’s lust-at-first-sight when Brody Singer first sees Abby Dunn. Abby looks a lot like a woman he once knew, one who died years ago. But Abby’s definitely different—shyer but sexier.

Abby’s still trying to put her last disastrous relationship behind her and overcome the flaws her ex wouldn’t let her forget. But somehow Brody isn’t getting the hint. It doesn’t help that when writing her steamy novels, she keeps casting Brody as the hero.

Only Abby can write her own ending—will she choose her own happily-ever-after, or stay safe in her shell?

REVIEW:
Book two in Marie Harte’s The McCauley Brothers series was just as good as book one. This time we get to learn about the unofficially adopted McCauley brother Brody. Brody is fun loving, carefree and totally head over heels for Ms. Abby Dunn. Although he would tell anyone or anything like that. Brody had a tough upbringing that left him very leary of love and trust. Yet he know that the McCauley’s and exceptionally Flynn have his back and always will. The demons of his past keep popping up and ruining everything.
Abby Dunn is a tough little firecracker who has some secrets of her own. One she doesn’t want anyone to know what she does for a living (you will have to read to find out). Two her last boyfriend did a number on her confidence level. And three she is in total lust with Brody Singer (not the she will do anything about it, but dang!!!!!).

These two were great fun to read about. And Abby you naughty little goddess (yes you will have to read to find out why). I just loved reading about Abby & Brody. And of course the peeks into what and who may be coming next was great fun. Plus it is always fun to see a tough alpha male be brought to his knees by something a simple as love.

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