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November 17, 2014November 16, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review Rumor by Skye Jordan

TITLE: Rumor
SERIES #: Renegades #4
CHARACTERS: Grace & Josh
AUTHOR: Skye Jordan
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/04/14
ORDER LINKS:Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Former Navy SEAL Josh Marx thinks he has it all figured out. He’s living the bachelor lifestyle in southern California, running risk assessment for the Renegades, but most importantly, he’s finally gotten over the unrequited love he’s harbored for his former teammate’s ex wife. Then his buddy calls from overseas, worried because he hasn’t heard from his ex, and asks Josh to check in on her. Josh doesn’t want to get involved, but the same code that urged him to walk away in the first place is suddenly pushing him to change his Christmas plans.

Grace Ashby doesn’t appreciate the sexy SEAL trying to step in and take over. He thinks she’s hit rock bottom by working at a strip club, but she knows differently. She could set him straight, but he’s already rejected her once, and she doesn’t need one more man judging her.

She tells him to butt out of her business and her life. But Josh’s conscience won’t let him walk away this time.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts What a great short story from Ms. Jordan. I will say that I didn’t like Josh much in Ricochet. Mostly because of the hell that he gave Rachel and Nathan. But looking back Josh really was a good guy, but he was fixated on something that was never his. But that seems to be Josh’s MO. Falling for a girl he can or should never have.

I am so glad that Skye wrote this novella for him. Josh deserves happiness. And let me tell you all you Josh haters will fall head over heels in love with this ex-SEAL. Totally loved this story. I want more of Josh and Grace. I hope (hint, hint Skye) that we will get another novella for them.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts This is a Christmas novella about the Renegades… Ok well maybe not. This is about Josh. We have met him before and while in the beginning he seemed like a jerk the readers came to know him and think better of him. Well with his story you will fall in love with him. Josh has really only loved one woman who happened to be the wife, then ex-wife, of his SEAL buddy so she was off limits. And it that nearly broke them both. Now they meet up again and the sparks fly.

I enjoyed this short story of Josh. This is a perfect short story. Yes we wanted Josh’s story and wanted him to find his happily ever after but he isn’t a Renegade so having this novella is like a little extra Christmas gift from Skye Jordan and her Renegades.

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

November 14, 2014November 9, 2014

Kelly reviews Protecting His Witness by Katie Reus

TITLE: Protecting His Witness
SERIES #: Red Stone Security #7
CHARACTERS: Vincent Hansen & Jordan Alvarado
AUTHOR: Katie Reus
NARRATOR: Sophia Eastlake
RUN TIME: 4 Hours & 8 Minutes
AUDIO PUBLICATION DATE: October 29, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Seven years ago she broke his heart…

Leaving Vincent was the hardest thing Jordan Alvarado ever had to do, but she had no choice. Now she’s back and looking for forgiveness so she can move on with her life. She doesn’t expect the smoldering attraction between them to still be there, burning hotter than ever. After the way she hurt him she knows things will never be the same again and that in the end, she’s the one who will get her heart broken when he walks away.

He’s not letting her go again…

Former SEAL Vincent Hansen never got over Jordan and the way she up and left him without a trace. After she suddenly reappears and explains what happened, he’s even more furious. He doesn’t know what he wants from her, but when she’s targeted in a series of potentially deadly attacks, he realizes he can’t give her up again. He won’t. Now he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe and convince her that she was always meant to be his.

REVIEW:
This was my second time reading this book and I had the great pleasure of listening to Protecting His Witness on audio.

I will say that I enjoyed this book just as much the second time as I did the first time.I enjoyed Vincent & Jordan’s story. They both were so in love with each other. But when Jordan disappeared over night Vincent was left with a broken heart and no answers. When Jordan reappears out of nowhere Vincent has a hard time keeping his feelings in check. He can’t decide if he is mad and wants to push Jordan away or grab her and hold her tight so she can never leave again.

Sophia does a pretty good job narrating this book. I think that she told the story very well and she did great justice to Jordan’s voice. But when it came to Vincent’s voice it was a little off to me. I can’t quite put finger on it but there was just a little something off. It didn’t take away from the story, but was just something off.

I look forward to more of Katie’s Red Stone stories. I will be watching for them on audio too.

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

October 22, 2014October 17, 2014

Winter Romance Wednesday! Kimberly reviews Christmas With A SEAL by Tawny Weber

TITLE: Christmas With A SEAL
CHARACTERS: Frankie & Phillip
AUTHOR: Tawny Weber
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/21/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Subject: Navy SEAL Lieutenant Phillip Banks

Mission: Resist one saucy redhead’s attempts to de-Scrooge himand seduce him!

Silversmith Frankie Silvera has lost her creative mojo. And she knows how to get it back—by getting her sexy on with a certain hot sailor. Just the thought of Phillip’s hard, Navy-trained body against her, and everything goes molten. He’s the “inspiration” Frankie needs for the holidays!

Navy SEAL Phillip Banks is the prince of protocol. But after his last mission went horribly off-course, all of that control has dissipated. Now he’s at the mercy of one very determined female who is pulling out all the stops on Operation Christmas—including red-hot lingerie and the promise of oh-so-wicked delights But does giving in mean giving up everything he’s worked for?

REVIEW:
I’m sorry to say that I really just didn’t feel it with this story. The characters didn’t seem to have much chemistry and it felt more like Frankie was using Phillip at first.The idea of the story is a bit cliche which could be fine since a lot of Harlequin romances can be but I just never got into this story.

There was a lot of potential with this book but it just never got off the ground.

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

May 23, 2014May 15, 2014

Kimberly reviews Explosive Passion by Marissa Dobson

TITLE: Explosive Passion
SERIES #: SEALed For You #2
CHARACTERS: Wynn & Jared
AUTHOR: Marissa Dobson
PUBLICATION DATE: 05/12/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Navy SEAL Jared “Boom” Taylor is supposed to chaperone his best friend’s sister home, but with a car malfunction and an impending storm, the plan goes out the window. Finding shelter in an abandoned cabin, with the one woman he can’t get off his mind, is his chance to prove to her that military men are worth the added effort.

Boutique owner Wynn Diamond is on the verge of some exciting opportunities and with each new door opening things become more unnerving. Deciding to take refuge in a one-night stand to let off some steam, she never thought it would turn into more.

Could a one-night stand with a man in uniform actually be the forever she had been looking for?

REVIEW:
Another great read in the SEALed for You series. Marissa has written a SEAL that any woman would love. He has a great sense of humor and loves with his whole heart. Wynn feels like how most women must feel when they get involved with a military man.. scared but willing to love.

While a short story I still couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed catching up with Ace and Gwen as well from Ace In The Hole. Can’t wait for the next in the series. If you are looking for a short read with a hot SEAL and a strong woman this is the read for you.

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

April 23, 2014April 12, 2014

Kimberly reviews Navy Seal Surrender by Angi Morgan

TITLE: Navy SEAL Surrender
SERIES #: Texas Family Reckoning #1
CHARACTERS: Alicia & John
AUTHOR: Angi Morgan
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/15/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A NAVY SEAL RETURNS TO TEXAS TO FIND HIS FAMILY IN TROUBLE AND HIS HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST

Navy SEAL John Sloane thought he’d come home to Texas to save the family ranch and reconnect with his estranged twin brother. He never expected to reunite with the girl whose heart he broke. But when Alicia Adams’s daughter is kidnapped, the fearless SEAL jumps into action.

However, the off-book op poses unfamiliar dangers to John, none more risky than his feelings for Alicia. To regain her trust and protect her from the kidnappers, he’ll risk his career and even his life. It all hinges on one daring scheme that could prove he’s the hero she needs or break her heart all over again.

REVIEW:
I don’t know… Something about this book is just off. Not sure what it is. The characters didn’t have a lot of connection and the writing wasn’t all that great but it was ok. The story is interesting and keeps your attention but something is just off.

John really didn’t have the SEAL feel to him. He messed up more often than not. He seemed over his head a lot of times in the story and then all of a sudden he would have this amazing thought that everyone ohhh’ed over. Alicia seems worthless if you ask me. She lets everyone just take advantage of her. I actually liked the twin brother Brian better than anyone so I will probably read the next in the series to see what happens with him.

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

April 18, 2014April 12, 2014

Kimberly reviews Ace In The Hole by Marissa Dobson

TITLE: Ace In The Hole
SERIES #: SEALed For You #1
CHARACTERS: Gwen & Ace
AUTHOR: Marissa Dobson
PUBLICATION DATE: 04/01/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Ace Diamond left behind the woman he loved when he joined the Navy SEALs. For years he focused on his career, working his way up, risking life and limb on missions for his country. Now home on leave, he must face his past and ask himself if leaving her was a mistake.
At seventeen, Gwyneth London gave her heart away only to have it broken. More than a dozen years later, she decides to embrace her single life and have a child on her own. Ready to start over in her hometown, she doesn’t expect to see the man who still has her heart, but when he walks into her life she’s unable to push him away.
Can Gwyneth and Ace claim the life they were supposed to have, or will they let love pass them by?

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Such a charming story. I couldn’t stop reading. This is about a second chance at love and making the future right after messing up the past. The connection is immediate between Gwen and Ace, probably because they never stopped loving each other. And while you can understand that he had good intentions you wonder how he could have walked away so many years ago. This couple is just so sweet together. I would have loved more pages and wish there had been more to this story. I could have kept on reading for another 100 pages. While complete as it is I wanted more time with them. I hope we are given the chance to see more of them as the rest of the series unfolds.

This is a great story to have ready between novels. To take an hour to yourself and sink into their lives. Great job by Marissa. Bring on the next in the series. I can’t wait.

Disclaimer:
The following review is my opinion and not a paid review. I received this book free from the author..

March 31, 2014October 2, 2014

Kelly review Cole’s Redemption by J.D. Tyler

TITLE: Cole’s Redemption
SERIES #: Alpha Pack #5
CHARACTERS: Zander Cole & Selene Westfall
AUTHOR: J.D. Tyler
NARRATOR: Kristen Potter
PUBLICATION DATE: March 4, 2014
AUDIO RELEASE DATE: March 4, 2014
RUN TIME: 7 hours & 32 minutes
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Audible | Tantor

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Once, they were Navy SEALS. Now they are the Alpha Pack: a top secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers who take on the darkest dangers on Earth. But sometimes the greatest danger lies within their own hearts….

Healer and black wolf shifter Zander Cole has survived horrors that would have broken a weaker man. But when a battle leaves him deaf and his powers dimmed, Zan is devastated. Believing himself to be a burden to his team, he sees only one option: leave the Pack forever.

White wolf shifter Selene Westfall knows pain—she is certain her father was responsible for her mother’s death. And she lives to exact revenge. So when she is challenged by a savage black wolf, she puts up a vicious fight—only to become the black wolf’s Bondmate as a result of his bite.

Two damaged souls—one filled with hatred and one who’s lost his reason for living—are forced together as they come to terms with their unlikely, turbulent bond. A love neither expected may be all that stands between them and a killer trying desperately to keep the past dead and buried.

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Warning: You will need a tissue or 20 for this book. I have not cried this hard in a book for such a long time. Now that I have warned you on to the review.

In Cole’s redemption we pick up where we left off in Hunter’s Heart. Zander is still recovering from his injuries and is debating his worth to the pack. On his first mission since he was injured and almost getting one of his brothers killed has sealed the deal for Zan. When he finally makes up mind to leave, Zan finds himself fighting for his leaders life. But in the process to protecting Nick, Zan find himself a mate.

This was a good story full of a lot of emotion, demon’s from the past and future that we could have never seen coming. There were a few surprises in this book that I was not ready for (hence the crying). The team gets a new member. And Nick poor, poor Nick.

I think my only issue with this book was the whole the half shift thing. Kinda creeps me out a little bit.

I had the honor listened this book. While I have loved Kristin Potter’s work in the past there was just something off on the reading of this book. Not by much but a little. But something that made it take a little longer for me to get into the book.

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

November 11, 2013November 3, 2013

Kelly reviews Protecting His Witness by Katie Reus

TITLE: Protecting His Witness
SERIES #: Red Stone Security #7
CHARACTERS: Vincent Hansen & Jordan Alvarado
AUTHOR: Katie Reus
PUBLICATION DATE: August 26, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Seven years ago she broke his heart…

He’s not letting her go again…

REVIEW:
I enjoyed Vincent & Jordan’s story. They both were so in love with each other. But when Jordan disappeared over night Vincent was left with a broken heart and no answers. When Jordan reappears out of nowhere Vincent has a hard time keeping his feelings in check. He can’t decide if he is mad and wants to push Jordan away or grab her and hold her tight so she can never leave again.

This was a very quick read, just a few short hours and I read slow. But it was a good read. I have not read the previous Red Stone Security book, but Protecting His Witness was easily read as a stand alone story. There was some cameos of characters from past books and now I want to go back and read the first 6 books.

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.

November 6, 2013November 3, 2013

Kelly reviews Bad Nights by Rebecca York

TITLE: Bad Nights
SERIES #: Rockfort Security #1
CHARACTERS: Jack Brandt & Morgan Rains
AUTHOR: Rebecca York
NARRATOR: Tara Sands
PUBLICATION DATE: Sept. 9, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Private operative and former Navy SEAL Jack Brandt barely escaped a disastrous undercover assignment, thanks to the most intriguing woman he’s ever met. When his enemies track him to her doorstep, he’ll do anything to protect Morgan from the danger closing in on them both . . . Since her husband’s death, Morgan Rains has only been going through the motions. She didn’t think anything could shock her-until she finds a gorgeous man stumbling naked and injured through the woods behind her house. He’s mysterious, intimidating-and undeniably compelling.Thrown together into a pressure cooker of danger and intrigue, Jack and Morgan are finding in each other a reason to live-if they can survive.

REVIEW:
I had the honor of listening to this book on audio. I love audiobooks. But the narrator can make or break a good book. If you don’t have a great narrator it really doesn’t matter how good the book is. I do have my favorite narrators. So let me say that I really enjoyed the story of Bad Nights Rebecca York is an amazing story teller. And this was my first Rebecca York books. But I was not in love with the narrator for this book Tara Sands does a fine job in the dialog part, although some of the guys sounds very similar. But the storytelling part felt like she was just reading the book not telling the story. I prefer to have my narrators tell me the story. But overall I really did like this story. But I think the next book in this series I will be reading. I am not sure. I might give Tara another shot.
I loved Jack & Morgan. Oh and Shane & Max!! I can’t wait for these two’s story. But back to Jack & Morgan. Jack is a man on the run and Morgan is the unfortunate person who finds him naked, hurt and out cool. This chance meeting puts them both in grave danger. The only trusting each other and a little lucky will keep them safe.
This was a really good story. It keep my attention the whole time. I wanted Jack & Morgan to get out safe. I wanted them to realize what they could have together. I wanted to slap Jack for telling Morgan he was not the man for her. But in the end…..
Well you need to read the book to find out.

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.

September 25, 2013September 22, 2013

Winter Romance Wednesday (Part 2)! Kelly reviews A SEAL Wolf Christmas by Terry Spears

TITLE: A SEAL Wolf Christmas
SERIES #: Heart of the Wolf #12
CHARACTERS: Bjornolf Jorgenson & Anna Johnson
AUTHOR: Terry Spears
PUBLICATION DATE: Sept 24, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Navy SEAL Bjornolf Jorgenson and undercover operative Anna Johnson have a rocky beginning at their first meeting all to do with pantyhose and tying her to a bed after some heavy-duty sparring, and him declaring she has mighty fine killer knees. Christmas is coming but thoughts of sugar plum fairies and kissing under the mistletoe isn’t something these two gray werewolves have in mind when they’re tasked to be the newlyweds preparing for Christmas while investigating a SEAL’s murder at a Christmas Tree farm.

Neither care about Christmas, sharing gifts, and all the traditions that go along with the season since neither enjoyed the holiday while growing up. But as they battle each other as to what makes for the perfect newly married couple’s first Christmas, they learn that a little Christmas cheer can become so much more, especially if they can take down a SEAL’s killer before they become his next target.

REVIEW:
Bjornolf & Anna have a history that not many know about. Well not much of a history as a fleeting moment of time. But that was enough time for both to realize that there was something more between them. But the job always comes first right?

I enjoyed this book very much even if I could not figure out how to pronounce Bjornolf’s name. Why do authors have to pick the most complicated names on the planet. Anyways. I really enjoyed B & Anna’s story. This was my first trip to the Heart of the Wolf series and I do plan on returning and reading the complete series in the very near future. While part of a series A SEAL Wolf Christmas easily reads as a stand alone book. Although I would have like to see the initial interaction between B & Anna. *wink, wink*

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.