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Kimberly reviews The Last Thing I Remember by Deborah Bee

last thingTITLE: The Last Thing I Remember
CHARACTERS: Sarah
AUTHOR: Deborah Bee
PUBLICATION DATE: 02/25/16
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
For fans of Rubbernecker and Before I Go To Sleep, a tense thriller with a clever and original premise – and a devilish twist

Sarah is in a coma.

Her memory is gone – she doesn’t know how she got there. And she doesn’t know how she might get out.

But then she discovers that her injury wasn’t an accident. And that the assailant hasn’t been caught.

Unable to speak, see or move, Sarah must use every clue that she overhears to piece together her own past.

And work out who it is that keeps coming into her room.

A novel that grips from the very beginning and that will live long in the memory, The Last Thing I Remember is Deborah Bee’s startling debut thriller.

REVIEW:
This is so different and so entrancing. This psychological thriller is exactly that. A thrill.

Sarah is in a coma and unable to do anything except think. She and her neighbors daughter piece together what happened to Sarah that put her into the coma.

Honestly if I say too much it gives a lot away. Let’s just say that if you are looking for a book that makes you think and keeps your attention and is something outside of the normal thriller than this is the book for you. I am so glad I picked it up.

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

4 Hearts
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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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Kimberly reviews Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply by Terry Spear

alpha wolf needTITLE: Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply
SERIES #: Heart Of The Wolf #19
CHARACTERS: Eric & Pepper
AUTHOR: Terry Spear
PUBLICATION DATE: 05/03/16
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Wolf shifter and park ranger Eric Silver is committed to his job policing spectacular San Isabel National Forest, and he’s hot on the scent of some mysterious wolves who are up to no good. When Eric’s investigation leads him to cross paths with forester Pepper Grayling, he’s fascinated to learn this she-wolf is her pack’s leader — strong, independent, and definitely not looking for a mate.

With unknown dangers on the prowl, Pepper is tempted to give in to her attraction to Eric and align her pack with his. But Pepper’s been pursued by many alpha males–all out to take over her pack and gain her hard-won territory–and Eric is a born leader. How does Eric earn the trust of a she-wolf who’s been betrayed so often in the past?

REVIEW:
This is the 19th in this series and I have to say that I have not even read half of them. This one was just ok to me.

They can be read as a stand alone and like I said sort of have been for me. The story had a bit of a slow start but then was fine. Pepper is a very strong female alpha and I just didn’t feel that Eric was alpha enough to be with her.

Don’t get me wrong. The romance is fine it is just not one of favorites from Terry Spear.

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

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#TBF Kimberly reviews Take My Breath Away by Christie Ridgway – Catch Up From The Beginning

take my breath awayTITLE: Take My Breath Away
SERIES #: Cabin Fever #1
CHARACTERS: Poppy & Ryan
AUTHOR: Christie Ridgway
PUBLICATION DATE: 05/27/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway comes a sparkling new series set in the California mountains, where Hollywood glamour meets rustic charm, and the sparks fly among the unlikeliest of couples…

Poppy Walker has a plan to restore the family resort, and she’s sticking to it. So when a good-looking guy with plenty of cash rents one of her half-repaired vacation cabins, she figures he’s just what the handyman ordered. But when a late-winter storm blows through, it takes down some trees, her roof and then…her self-control. Even though she’s been burned before by a wealthy passer-through, she can’t stay away from the brooding but gorgeous stranger in the bungalow next door.

Former teen idol turned Hollywood exec Ryan Hamilton wants a private place in which to endure his very personal heartbreak. Finally, at this rustic mountain cabin, he has all the seclusion one man could want—until sparks begin to fly with his sexy, formerly chilly landlady. By the time the weather dies down, they’re both hot, bothered and certain they’re still wrong for each other. But there’s no telling how they’ll face the new storm brewing on the horizon…

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts What a delightful story. I truly enjoyed every word of it. Ryan is just heartbreaking in his sadness and yet he can be so charming. Poppy is such an optimist that she claws are your heart. And Mason is adorable.

I really believe any single mom should read this story. It clearly shows how a single mom feels. How the child takes over her whole heart and makes her believe that no one can add to that space. And yet this story shows that a mom can be a sexual being not just a mom.

I really look forward to getting back to the resort and seeing how that works out in Shay’s story which is next. Each of the background characters of this story are great and make you want to hear their stories too. Ridgway has begun this series with a winner.

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

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

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#TBW Kimberly reviews Dangerous Curves Ahead by Sugar Jamison – Catch Up From The Beginning

Dangerous Curves AheadTITLE: Dangerous Curves Ahead
SERIES #: Perfect Fit #1
CHARACTERS: Elllis & Mike
AUTHOR: Sugar Jamison
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/27/13
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Ellis Garrett is dumping her critical boyfriend, opening a plus-size clothing store, and starting a blog—all to spread the word that fashion shouldn’t require a size-two body, and happiness should allow for the occasional cupcake. Or two. But is indulging fantasies about her sister’s long-ago ex, the still-hunky Michael Edwards, biting off more than she can chew?

Mike must be losing his detective’s touch. He doesn’t recognize Ellis when he bumps into her at Size Me Up, and he certainly doesn’t remember his ex-girlfriend’s outspoken sister being so irresistible. Her curves are indeed dangerous—and so is her wit. Could it be that Ellis is his Perfect Fit? One thing’s for sure: Mike will make it his sworn duty to find out…

REVIEW:
This book is adorable. I did have some problems with it (see below) but mostly I devoured it (no pun intended). Ellis is a plus size girl who has changed her whole life lately and the last thing she expects is Mike to come back into her life. They had only met a couple times before but a crush is a crush after all. I loved Ellis. She is so snarky and snippy and has a quick sense of humor. She is the kind that can laugh at herself and can make others laugh with her. The problem is she is tired of being laughed AT. Mike is a sweet guy and I really enjoyed him most of the time. Yes I said most.

So here comes the parts that I didn’t like. The couple yo-yos too much.. together, not together, together, etc. While I understand the reason for the not-togethers it went on too many times. I didn’t enjoy the fact that Ellis was always saying she is “fat”. She has a lot of confidence in herself (most of the time) so I would have thought she would use more confident words like plus size or rubenesque, etc. But I can get past that. And non-story related the story has tons (and I mean tons) of errors. I am not sure if the author did not have a editor (if not I will volunteer since I have done it for many books) but sometimes there were so many little errors I had to re-read the sentence to understand it. **NOTE: I went back and looked and I received a uncorrected copy from NetGalley so it was probably fixed by the time the book went live**

NOW… that being said I still adored this book. I think every plus-size girl in the world should pick it up. I think every skinny girl should too… Why? Because it shows how big girls really feel. It shows how what we hear affects our confident, it show show we don’t understand why a gorgeous guy likes a big girl and it shows that big girls deserve love too. I can’t wait for the next in the series. I know this series will be a BIG hit. (Get it?)

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

4 Hearts
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#TBM Kimberly reviews The Pleasures Of Winter by Evie Hunter – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: The Pleasures Of Winter
AUTHOR: Evie Hunter
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/01/12
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | (No link for B&N)

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Pleasures of Winter is a steamy erotic story of romantic obsession and explosive sexual chemistry for fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You.

When reporter Abbie Marshall needs to escape Honduras, a private jet carrying a Hollywood A-lister is her only way out. She has a ride home with Irish actor Jack Winter – notorious womanizer and all round bad boy. Abbie is shaken to the core by Winter’s blazing beauty and provocative mind.

After the plane’s nose-dive into the remote rainforest forces them to fight for survival, Abbie catches tantalizing glimpses of the complicated man behind the image. And the more she sees of him, the more he touches some primal part of her that she is determined to suppress. But after a devastating encounter with Winter’s shadow side, Abbie’s detachment is shattered.

On returning to normal life, Abbie cannot forget what happened, nor ignore the shocking rumours about the star’s private life. Her struggle to make sense of her torment leads straight back to Winter, who is just as obsessed by her. But if they are to have a relationship, Abbie knows she must embrace his hidden desires … and accept her own.

No longer caring about anything but their intoxicating love affair, Abbie is drawn deeper into the dark heart of Winter – and the secret that threatens to destroy everything …

REVIEW:
I enjoyed this story. The characters jumped out to me right away and I felt they had a connection on the pages. I am not sure I would compare it to Fifty Shades of Grey as the synopsis (sorta) does because yes it does have D/s BDSM but there is completely different feel to this book then Shades.

The characters are very real and while Jack has money he is not portrayed as the millionaire CEO like most of the BDSM books seem to do. Yes he is rich but he is an actor. I imagine him as a George Clooney type. There is nothing haunting about Jack but there is something charismatic about him. I also liked that Abbie was not a pushover. She is strong-willed and curious but she is a reporter not afraid to go after the hard stories.

Some things that I had a hard time with: first the author is obviously foreign so some of the wording or phrasing did not transfer to read fluently but that was something that is noticed but can be looked over. Second the character of Abbie while in the jungle she is strong willed and independent I had a problem when she was first learning about her submissive side. The first email conversation with the “Disciplinarian” she told him everything about herself including her name, her families names, job, etc… No reporter (or anyone I would hope) would give all that information away to a stranger online. It really made it hard for me to enjoy that portion of the book. Plus for a reporter Abbie seems so dense about the emails. I mean really the emails use the same wording that Jack did in the jungle but she doesn’t think anything of it?

But that is the only parts I had a hard time with. I believe anyone who enjoys this genre will truly enjoy this book. It has everything a D/s story could want.

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

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#TBW Kimberly reviews Love Potions by Michelle M Pillow – Catch Up From The Beginning

Love PotionsTITLE: Love Potions
SERIES #: Warlocks MacGregor #1
CHARACTERS: Lydia & Erik
AUTHOR: Michelle M Pillow
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/02/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Erik MacGregor, from a clan of ancient Scottish warlocks, isn’t looking for love. After centuries, it’s not even a consideration…until he moves in next door to Lydia Barratt. It’s clear that the shy beauty wants nothing to do with him, but he’s drawn to her nonetheless and determined to win her over.

Lydia Barratt just wants to be left alone to grow flowers and make lotions in her small cottage. The last thing she needs is a demanding Scottish man meddling in her private life. Just because he’s gorgeous and totally rocks a kilt doesn’t mean she’s going to fall for his seductive manner.

But Erik won’t give up and just as Lydia let’s her guard down, his sister decides to get involved. Her little love potion prank goes terribly wrong, making Lydia the target of his sudden embarrassingly obsessive behavior. They’ll have to find a way to pull Erik out of the spell fast when it becomes clear that Lydia has more than a lovesick warlock to worry about. Evil lurks within the shadows and it plans to use Lydia, alive or dead, to take out Erik and his clan for good.

REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts I can not even tell you how much I enjoyed this story. It was mostly lighthearted and actually had me chuckle a number of times. Erik is so funny and sweet sometimes that you have to smile. Lydia is a great character as well. Both are perfect for each other. So enjoyable!

There is a little bit of everything in this paranormal romance. Warlocks, Ghosts, Liderc and so much more. But there is also a sweet romance, a sweet best friend and a clan of Scot’s in kilts. What is not to love?

I can’t wait for the next in the series. I am assuming it is Charlotte’s story but honestly I am not even sure which Warlock she will be with but then any of the MacGregors would be great. Well done to the author Michelle M Pillow. While I have not read her before I will be looking for her from now on.

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

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

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#TBT Kimberly reviews How To Seduce A Fireman by Vonnie Davis – Catch Up From The Beginning

how to seduce a firemanTITLE: How To Seduce A Fireman
SERIES #: Wild Heat #1
CHARACTERS: Cassie & Quinn
AUTHOR: Vonnie Davis
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/02/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The heat is on…
Book 1 in the ‘Wild Heat’ series – the hottest new fireman trilogy of the fall!
Cassie Wolford has crushed on fireman Quinn Gallagher ever since he moved to Clearwater three years ago. There’s just one problem: he’s always made it clear dating is out of the question. But once a Wolford sets their sights on someone, that person doesn’t stand a chance! Cassie decides it’s time for Quinn to get a dose of his own medicine… and sets out to show him what he’s missing!
Quinn knows only too well what Cassie’s up to but he can’t give her what she wants. He isn’t good for anyone, much less someone as sweet as his angel. Fighting her off hurts like hell, but giving her false hope of a happy ever after would be damn cruel. That’s why he has to leave Clearwater.
Unfortunately, someone from his past has different ideas and when Cassie’s life is threatened this former CIA operative is staying put, prepared to crawl through hell and back to keep her safe. And it looks like he might just have to.

REVIEW:
So I really enjoyed this story. There is a wonderful amount of angst between the characters who so clearly love each other from moment one and they compliment each other really well. However there is a lot of anger between them. Thankfully the author put that they were in counseling because if a couple ever need counseling it is this couple. I enjoyed Quinn mostly. When he gets mad or in his own head too much he can be a bit of an a$$ so that gets old pretty quick. And Cassie is a bit of a lovestruck teenager even though she is an adult. But that being said they somehow work well together.

There is quite a bit of suspense too. Well maybe that is not the right word but it will have to do. The writing is good and certainly keeps you glued to the story. The little bit of a problem with the writing is it seems like we have missed a few books in the series but we haven’t. The older brothers have their women already and the background that is given seems like we should have met them already so I went back and looked and this is the first in the series and I do not see a series prior to this one that would have us meet them (if I am wrong I hope someone lets me know). But there are more coming in the series and I am glad. The other little thing is we really didn’t get to see to much “fireman” in the book but that is ok the story was good enough to let that slide.

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

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

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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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#TBT Kelly & Kimberly review Claimed by Stacey Kennedy – Catch Up From The Beginning

ClaimedTITLE: Claimed
SERIES #: Club Sin #1
CHARACTERS: Dmitri Pratt & Presley Flynn
AUTHOR: Stacey Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE: Aug 5, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Presley Flynn is ripe to experience her secret fantasies . . . and Dmitri Pratt wants nothing more than to fulfill them. Once inside the elite Club Sin in Las Vegas, Presley is nervous but excited—and determined to surrender to her every desire. Dmitri is her Master, and his touch is like fire. With each careful, calculated caress, he unleashes her wildest inhibitions, giving her unimagined pleasure.

Presley is different than the other submissives Dimitri has mastered. The BDSM lifestyle is new to her, and so are the games they play at Club Sin. From the start, Presley stirs emotions in him far beyond the raw purity between a dom and the perfect sub. For the ecstasy they share goes beyond the dungeon igniting a passion that claims the very depths of the heart.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
Just when I think I might be done with the BDSM genre Stacey has to write a story that tugs at my heartstrings.
I really enjoyed this book. Stacey does a really good job of not going over the top with the BDSM factor and focus more on the relationship. I really felt more connected with the characters because of this. It was not just about the sex.
I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book in this series.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
I enjoyed this story. It is a short story of less than 200 pages but it captures the reader from the beginning and doesn’t let go. I will say you have to be a fan or BDSM erotica to read, if not then this is not the book for you at all. But if you are a fan you will not want to miss it.

The erotic storyline is not over the top for the genre and you can feel the affection of the characters right away so you know there is a love story to follow the sex which was entertaining. There was one part that I really did not enjoy (no spoilers) but I guess it was needed for the story but I still didn’t enjoy those couple of pages. But that was all it was, a couple of pages, and helped the story to continue.

As I said if you are a fan of the genre then do not miss this story.

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’s Review of An Alpha Path by Carrie Ann Ryan – Catch Up From The Beginning

 

TITLE: An Alpha’s Path
AUTHOR: Carrie Ann Ryan
PUBLICATION DATE:   12/01/11
ORDER LINKS:  Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Melanie is a twenty-five year old chemist who has spent all of her adult life slaving at school. With her PhD in hand, she’s to start her dream job, but before she does, her friend persuades her to relax and try to live again. A blind date set up through her friends seems like the perfect solution. Melanie can take one night away from the lab and let her inner vixen out on a fixed blind date – a chance to get crazy with a perfect stranger. The gorgeous hunk she’s to meet exceeds her wildest dreams – but he is more than what he appears and Melanie’s analytical mind goes into overdrive.

Kade, a slightly older werewolf (at over one hundred years), needs a night away from the Pack. Too many responsibilities and one near miss with a potential mate made Kade hide in his work, the only peace he can find. His brother convinces him to meet the sexy woman for a one night of fun. What could it hurt? But when he finds this woman could be his mate, can he convince her to leave her orderly, sane world and be with him and his wolf-half, for life?

REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kimberly Wise            
NUMBER OF STARS: 4 Stars

REVIEW:
Kade and Melanie meet on a blind date. It is meant to be a one night stand but when Kade sees and smells her he knows Melanie is his mate. But how do you convince a human she is meant to be the mate of a werewolf?

This is the first in the Redwood Pack series. It is a short story of about 50 pages. And it is a great short read. It will only take about an hour or two to read it but if you like man/wolf stories then you will want this book to add to your stories.

It was hard for me to get passed the werewolf terminology. Lovers of paranormal books have come to call them shape-shifters and honestly it reads better. Werewolves make you think of a hairy man walking around but Kade does actually become a wolf. And once you realize he is not going to look like “Frankenstein meets the Wolf Man” version of a werewolf it is better. **Possible spoiler – but I doubt it ** The book could have been a little longer so it did not feel so rushed for answers and we could have met Kade’s opponent in Melanie’s love and it would have read a little better but that being said I enjoyed it and I have the next two books in my hands (FYI: which are longer) and I think they will be just as enjoyable.

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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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