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September 9, 2015September 7, 2015

Kelly reviews About That Fling by Tawna Fenske

TITLE: About That Fling
SERIES #: N/A
CHARACTERS: Adam Thomas & Jenna McArthur
AUTHOR: Tawna Fenske
PUBLICATION DATE: September 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
As the top PR person for the Belmont Health System, bright, beautiful Jenna McArthur knows how to spin bad news and make it sound good. But when her adorable Aunt Gertie—a secret romance writer—urges Jenna to embrace her wild side, Jenna tumbles into bed with Adam Thomas, a guy she’s just met, for a fun and fantastic one-night stand. Too bad Adam is the one guy who’s totally off-limits. There aren’t enough clever words in the world to spin the story in a way that won’t wreck Jenna’s closest friendship or destroy her job.
With the irresistible Adam always around her at work, wearing an aura of temptation like a fabulous cologne, Jenna has to hold tight to her senses to avoid falling for him. Will he take her to the heights of pleasure again—or will their attraction destroy everything she’s worked for?

REVIEW:
Jenna has been trying to find herself for the last two years, but never thought she would find her future in the green eyes of a man in a Wine bar. But after spending a few hours talking and much, much more Jenna realizes that there is a lot more to Adam then meets the eye. But boy-howdy does Fate have a nice little turn in the road of life in store for Jenna.
Adam is finally in a good place. After his failed marriage and a rough couple of years, he has worked hard on making himself a better person. He has a great job that happened to bring him to Portland, Oregon and face to face with his ex-wife and his most recent lover. Oh Fate is such a funny creature.
Awe this was such a sweet story. Tawna always does a great job of telling a sweet story that leaves you rooting for all the characters to have a Happily Ever After. I am always happy to read a book by Tawna!! I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next.

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

September 9, 2015September 6, 2015

Kelly reviews Stripped Down by Lorelei James

TITLE: Stripped Down (a 1001 Dark Nights Novella
SERIES #: BlackTop Cowboy #6.7
CHARACTERS: Wynton Grant & Melissa Lockhart
AUTHOR: Lorelei James
PUBLICATION DATE: September 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lorelei James, a new steamy story of the Blacktop Cowboys…
Never challenge a cowboy to a little naughty competition…
A flirty game of sexual truth or dare between best man, Wynton Grant, and maid of honor, Melissa Lockhart during their BFF’s wedding reception results in a steamy hookup.
But their plans for a one and done change when a family crisis leaves Wyn shorthanded at the Grant Ranch. Experienced horsewoman Mel volunteers to help out and gets way more than she bargained for living under the same roof as the sexy rancher. Playing house has never appealed to Wyn…until now.
But the feisty redhead is keeping secrets and Wyn’s not above stripping her bare—body and soul—to get to the bottom of it

KELLY’S REVIEW:
Wham, bam thank you ma’am!!!!
This was a quick read that started out dirty & naughty that turned into a sweet and loving story. Wyn and Melissa have wonderful little nicknames for each other that just cracked me up!!! These two are two peas in a pod and make a perfect couple. Ms. James packs a lot into a very short story all while making you feel like you are reading a full length novella.

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

September 8, 2015September 7, 2015

Cover reveal of Nalini Singh’s Rock Redemption!!!!

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For the cover reveal of ROCK REDEMPTION????

Book #3 in Nalini’s Rock Kiss Series???

Kit and Noah’s rock star romance is finally here in the newest addition to Nalini Singh’s Rock Kiss Series!!

PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Nook | iBooks | Kobo

Releasing: October 6th

From New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh comes the next contemporary romance in the Rock Kiss series…

Kit Devigny could have loved rock guitarist Noah St. John. Their friendship burned with the promise of intense passion and searing tenderness…until the night Noah deliberately shattered her heart.

Noah knows he destroyed something precious the night he chose to betray Kit, but he’d rather she hate him than learn his darkest secret. All he has left is his music. It’s his saving grace, but it doesn’t silence the voices that keep him up at night. Chasing oblivion through endless one-night-stands, he earns a few hours’ sleep and his bad boy reputation.

When a media error sees Noah and Kit dubbed the new “it” couple, Kit discovers her chance at the role of a lifetime hinges on riding the media wave. Wanting–needing–to give Kit this, even if he can’t give her everything, Noah agrees to play the adoring boyfriend. Only the illusion is suddenly too real, too painful, too beautiful…and it may be too late for the redemption of Noah St. John.

Series Reading Order:

Rock Addiction (Book One) Rock Kiss Series

Amazon US | Amazon UK | Nook | iTunes | Kobo

*****

Rock Courtship (bk 1.5) A Rock Kiss Novel

Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks | Nook | Kobo

*****

Rock Hard (Book Two) Rock Kiss Series

Amazon US | Amazon UK | iBooks | Nook | Kobo

NEW YORK TIMES AND USA Today bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series Nalini Singh usually writes about hot shapeshifters and dangerous angels. This time around, she decided to write about hot and wickedly tempting rock stars – and one sinfully sexy rugby god turned brilliant CEO. If you’re seeing a theme here, you’re not wrong.

Nalini lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing. If you’d like to explore her other books, you can find lots of excerpts on her website. Slave to Sensation is the first book in the Psy-Changeling series, while Angels’ Blood is the first book in the Guild Hunter series. Also, don’t forget to swing by the site to check out the special behind-the-scenes page for the Rock Kiss series, complete with photos of many of the locations used in the books.
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September 7, 2015September 6, 2015

Kelly reviews Pure Wicked by Shayla Black

TITLE: Pure Wicked (a 1001 Dark Nights Novella)
SERIES #: Wicked Lovers #6.5
CHARACTERS: Jesse McCall & Bristol Reese
AUTHOR: Shayla Black
PUBLICATION DATE: September 8, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
During his decade as an international pop star, Jesse McCall has lived every day in the fast lane. A committed hedonist reveling in amazing highs, globetrotting, and nameless encounters, he refuses to think about his loneliness or empty future. Then tragedy strikes.
Shocked and grieving, he sheds his identity and walks away, searching for peace. Instead, he finds Bristol Reese, a no-nonsense beauty scraping to keep her family’s business afloat while struggling with her own demons. He’s intent on seducing her, but other than a pleasure-filled night, she’s not interested in a player, especially after her boyfriend recently proposed to her sister. In order to claim Bristol, Jesse has to prove he’s not the kind of man he’s always been. But when she learns his identity and his past comes back to haunt him, how will he convince her that he’s a changed man who wants nothing more than to make her his forever?

KELLY’S REVIEW:
This was a very quick read. I liked Jesse & Bristol both. Jesse is world famous who is needing to lay low and get his head back in the game. Bristol is trying to recover from the betrayal of her boyfriend. Both are looking for something that they never thought they would find. But Fate works in mysterious ways and brings people together when they need it the most.

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

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015

Kelly’s review of Shadows Strike by Dianne Duvall

TITLE: Shadows Strike

SERIES #: Immortal Guardians #6

CHARACTERS: Ethan & Heather Lane

AUTHOR: Dianne Duvall

NARRATOR: Kirsten Potter

PUBLICATION DATE: August 25, 2015

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

The Immortal Guardians protect the innocent in secret. Sometimes the secret gets out…

U.S. law enforcement agent Heather Lane can read minds. But not the future. The dream of battle and blood that recurs every night must be a fluke, some obscure terror from her own mind. What its significance might be, she can’t guess: an attack from seven psychotic vampires at once, only separated from nightmare by an eighth very different immortal. A handsome, brave man fighting at her side, a man she misses when she wakes.

Then the dream comes true. Heather is flung into a war between predators and protectors of humanity, the man from her dreams beside her again. Except now that she’s awake, she isn’t sure she can trust Ethan, or the shadow organization he represents. The U.S. military doesn’t trust either of them. But against an onslaught of evil like the one that’s coming, it will take everything they have just to survive…

REVIEW PROVIDED BY: Kelly

NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4 1/2

Oh man, I am so sad to be done with this book. I just love love love the Immortal Guardians world. Ethan and Heather are so sweet together. There is so much that happens in Shadows Strike I am not sure where to begin. But here is goes.

The Immortal Guardians face an old foe that will test them like never before. A new ally comes into the picture, but is this person truly trustworthy? or just a distraction to harm the Immortals more? Ethan and Heather’s relationship will be tested at every turn. Seth, David and Zach all learn that they may not be enough to save the world. Zach will get a few revengeshots. Of course is his sweet totally loveable self in this book 🙂 (I love this Immortal). We get a glimpse at some of the other Immortals and their seconds and learn that they are all willing to do anything to save Seth, David and the world as a whole. And that is good because it might just come down to that.

As I said before I am really sad to be done with this book. I love this series and never want the story to end. I do hope that Aidan’s book is next this poor 3000+ year old Immortal is willing to do anything to find his lady love. Please let Aidan be next!!!!!

As always I let the wonderfully talented Kirsten Potter read this story to me. I am amazed and awed every time I pick up this series. The talent that Kirsten has blows my mind!! I don’t think I would need Dianne to tell me who is speaking because Kirsten is just that good and making each and every character stand out and be totally different than the others. And of course I am totally in love with Zach (sigh), Kirsten does an amazing job!!!! If you are not an audio lover yet, I would suggest listening to a sample of this series!! I think that you will love it!! For my audio lovers if you have not started this series I would HIGHLY suggest doing so on audio!!!

Until next time we meet my wonderful Immortals, keep calm, keep your ears open, your blade sharp and kiss the ones you love.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley, Kensington Books & an Audio version from Tantor Media in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

Here is a sample of Shadows Strike by Dianne Duvall, narrated by Kirsten Potter

Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians paranormal romance series and The Gifted Ones series. Her books have twice been nominated for the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Vampire Romance and are routinely deemed Top Picks by RT Book Reviews, The Romance Reviews, and/or Night Owl Reviews. Reviewers have called Dianne’s books “utterly addictive” (RT Book Reviews), “fast-paced and humorous” (Publishers Weekly), “extraordinary” (Long and Short Reviews), and “wonderfully imaginative” (The Romance Reviews).

Dianne loves all things creative. When she isn’t writing, Dianne is active in the independent film industry and has even appeared on-screen, crawling out of a moonlit grave and wielding a machete like some of the vampires she has created in her books.

For the latest news on upcoming releases, contests, and more, please visit www.DianneDuvall.com.

September 3, 2015August 30, 2015

Kelly reviews Too Hard To Handle by Julie Ann Walker

TITLE: Too Hard To Handle
SERIES #: Black Knight Inc #8
CHARACTERS: Dan “The Man” Currington & Penelope DePaul
AUTHOR: Julie Ann Walker
PUBLICATION DATE:
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Ann Walker continues her red-hot Black Knights Inc. series in rough-and-tumble Peru

“The Man” is back
Dan “The Man” Currington is back in fighting form with a mission that takes him four thousand miles south of BKI headquarters, high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. He’s hot on the trail of a rogue CIA agent selling classified government secrets to the highest bidder, when Penni DePaul arrives on the scene. Suddenly the stakes are higher, and keeping Penni safe becomes Dan’s number one priority.

And this time she’s ready
A lot has changed since former Secret Service Agent Penni DePaul last saw Dan. Now a civilian, she’s excited about what the future might hold. But before she can grab onto that future with both hands, she has to tie up some loose ends-namely, Dan Currington, the man she just can’t forget. And a secret that’s going to change both their lives-if they can stay alive, that is.

REVIEW:
I am so very glad that Dan got this story. Dan has been through a lot over the last few books. It was so good to see him be happy and himself again.
Penni is great too and I am so thankful that Dan found her. Now if he can only convince her that they have a chance for a future. But that is sometimes hard to do when you’re trying to catch a rat and people keep trying to beat you up and shoot you.
There was a lot of action that keep this story line going. It was good see a few of the original BKI teammates too. And I have to say Dagan and Chelsea are going to be super fun to watch. Ozzie put it best when he said “That woman is a tornado and you, my friend are a trailer park.” Can’t wait for the next installment of the Black Knight Inc. series!!!!

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

September 2, 2015August 30, 2015

Kimberly reviews Texas Thunder by Kimberly Raye

TITLE: Texas Thunder
SERIES #: Rebel Moonshine #1
CHARACTERS: Callie & Brett
AUTHOR: Kimberly Raye
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/01/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Set deep in the heart of Texas, bestselling author Kimberly Raye’s sizzling new series proves that men, women, and moonshine make one dangerous combination…

RECIPE FOR DISASTER
The most infamous moonshiners in Lone Star history, the Tuckers and the Sawyers have been feuding for over a hundred years. Sure, the days of buckshot and bloodshed are long gone, but it’s not over yet. To save the family business, Callie Tucker has to find the recipe for the legendary Texas Thunder moonshine. But first she’ll need to make a devil’s bargain—with a red-hot hellraiser named Brett Sawyer.

ROMANCE WITH A KICK
A Sawyer through and through, Brett was raised to never trust a Tucker—especially one as pretty as Callie. But desperate times call for desperate measures. With his ranch going bankrupt, Brett agrees to help Callie find the recipe, sell the rights, and split the profits. Of course, it won’t be easy for these two enemies to work together. But it’s even harder to ignore the sparks of attraction—when just one kiss delivers a kick stronger than any swig of moonshine…

REVIEW:
I had a hard time with this story. Yes it is cute and the premise is good. It is kind of a current version of Hatfield’s and McCoy’s. But the hard thing was the writing. So many repeats of the same things over and over. I was so tired of hearing about about how the grandfather of Callie didn’t care about anything but his moonshine. And Brett thinking his pappy would get better when the ranch was taken care of.

The chemistry is there for the couple and the background characters are interesting. It just seemed really slow to me. And a bit depressing to tell the truth. But again the romance part is good and of course works out in the end.

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

September 1, 2015August 30, 2015

Kelly reviews Bonded by Laura Wright

TITLE: Bonded
SERIES #: The Cavanaugh Brothers #4
CHARACTERS: Blue Perez Cavanaugh & Emily Shivers
AUTHOR: Laura Wright
PUBLICATION DATE: September 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The New York Times bestselling author of Brash returns to the Triple C Ranch in River Black, Texas, for more cowboys, romance, and danger…

Ranch hand Blue Perez’s once simple life is spinning out of control. He’s discovered he has three half-brothers, and they’re not ready to accept his claim on the ranch. Also, Blue’s girlfriend may have betrayed him in the worst way possible. And after one evening of drowning his sorrows at the bar, there’s someone he can’t get out of his mind, a woman who says she’s carrying his child.

Following a night of breathtaking passion in the arms of the man she’s longed for all her life, waitress Emily Shiver is contemplating her next step. With everything that’s going on in Blue’s life, she doesn’t want to force him into fatherhood. Yet as hard hearted as he may seem, Blue can’t turn his back on her, particularly when she becomes the target of someone’s dark obsession

REVIEW:
Bonded is the final book in the Cavanaugh Brother’s series. Bonded wrapped up the series nicely. We learn more about Blue and his mom. We finally get to see Blue come to grips with his past and future. We also finally get to know who is behind Cass’ kidnapping and murder.
I really liked Blue and Emily together. Their relationship was a bit of a whirlwind. But every relationship is different. I don’t mind the fast pact of the love story. My only issue is that I wish we would have gotten more about Cass’ killer. I know it is sick and twisted. But I felt that the story was lacking just a little in this aspect ( I think I have been reading too many straight suspense books of late. Not enough anxiety for me I guess).
But even with that this was a good series and happy that it was wrapped up nicely.

August 28, 2015August 23, 2015

Kimberly reviews Running Wild by Susan Andersen

TITLE: Running Wild
SERIES #: Sisterhood Diaries #4
CHARACTERS: Magdalene & Finn
AUTHOR: Susan Andersen
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/25/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
They can’t escape the heat…

Magdalene Deluca isn’t the damsel-in-distress type. But if she has to involve a stranger in a dangerous chase through South America, she’s glad Finn Kavanagh’s the guy she sucked into her problems. Very glad. The man oozes sex and magnetic confidence. And since their connection is steamier than the sultry rain forest, why waste time resisting him?

Finn’s peaceful vacation is blown to bits the second Mags strides into view. For years he’s ignored his family’s pleas to settle down. Now he’s falling hard for a blonde force of nature who’s allergic to commitment. First he has to keep Mags safe as they search for her missing parents. Then they can determine if it’s time to stop running—and take a chance on the wildest thrill he’s ever known…

REVIEW:
This is the 4th in a series but the first I have read. It can certainly be a stand alone.

I had a hard time with this story. It was cheesy for lack of a better word. I never felt a connection between Mags and Finn. There was too much of the same information repeated and it got old. I was so tired of hearing how Mags parents cared more about “other kids” than her own.

Just not my cup of tea. Sorry.

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

August 26, 2015August 23, 2015

Kimberly reviews Ever After by Rachel Lacey

TITLE: Ever After
SERIES #: Love To The Rescue #3
CHARACTERS: Olivia & Pete
AUTHOR: Rachel Lacey
PUBLICATION DATE: 01/01/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Olivia Bennett is not having a happy birthday. Instead of blowing out her twenty-nine candles, she’s stuck in jail, caught red-handed in a graffiti incident that (perhaps) involved one too many strawberry margaritas. Worst idea ever. The only bright side is that she ended up in the strong arms of the most gorgeous lawman she’s ever seen.

Pete Sampson (aka Deputy Hot Stuff) faces intense pressure from the sheriff to find out who’s behind a string of vandalisms. And after her spray-painting spree, Olivia is suspect number one. Still, Pete can’t stop thinking about her. Wanting her. Now he’s torn between his duty and his overpowering desire for the vivacious waitress. But he may have to bend the rules because true love is more important than the letter of the law …

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts All in all I enjoyed this story. The characters are well written. You get a true feel for who they are and their beliefs. Pete is a good guy but I wouldn’t say he is an alpha man. He is just a all around good guy. Olivia is a bit of a goody-two shoes to me. She is not one of my favorite characters but I liked her.

I am sure that the author didn’t plan for Olivia to be so hoity toity but she is. Yes she doesn’t have a fit when someone eats non-vegetarian in from of her but the rest of the time she is written kind of pompous.

This story is very preachy in some parts. Don’t get me wrong I understand that the farm factories are having the issues written in this story. I watch the news but I don’t read romance’s to be preached at. I want to be taken out of reality and this story certainly doesn’t allow that. Having the issue brought up a handful of times throughout the book would have done just fine but this book hits you with it every chance it gets.

Now that all being said again I enjoyed the book. The romance is fine. The characters are fine. It doesn’t really leave much question as to the “who-dun-it” but it is still ok.

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

August 25, 2015August 24, 2015

Kelly reviews Dragon King (A 1001 Dark Nights Novella) by Donna Grant

TITLE: Dragon King (A 1001 Dark Nights Novella)
SERIES #: Dark Kings #6.25
CHARACTERS: Arian & Grace Clark
AUTHOR: Donna Grant
PUBLICATION DATE: August 25, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A Woman on a Mission

Grace Clark has always done things safe. She’s never colored outside of the law, but she has a book due and has found the perfect spot to break through her writer’s block. Or so she thinks. Right up until Arian suddenly appears and tries to force her away from the mountain. Unaware of the war she just stumbled into, Grace doesn’t just discover the perfect place to write, she finds Arian—the most gorgeous, enticing, mysterious man she’s ever met.

A King with a Purpose

Arian is a Dragon King who has slept away centuries in his cave. Recently woken, he’s about to leave his mountain to join his brethren in a war when he’s alerted that someone has crossed onto Dreagan. He’s ready to fight . . . until he sees the woman. She’s innocent and mortal—and she sets his blood aflame. He recognizes the danger approaching her just as the dragon within him demands he claim her for his own.

REVIEW:
In Dragon King, a 1001 Dark Nights novella we get to meet a newly awoken King Arian. He is not so happy about being awake and even more unhappy about his unwelcome visitor. Grace on the other hand is looking for her muse by any means necessary. So what if she is afraid of storms and finds herself catch in one? She will be save in this nice cozy cave.

As always Ms. Grant sucks me into the world of her Dragon Kings. Every time I read one of these stories I never want the story to end. I want to know more about the Kings. I want to know more about Con (the dirt bag, yes he is on my hit list). I want to know more about what makes Ulrik tick and what will happen to him. I just want more!!!! I can’t wait to see what is next.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Donna Grant & Evil Eye Concepts in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

August 24, 2015August 23, 2015

Kimberly reviews Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr

TITLE: Wildest Dreams
SERIES #: Thunder Point #9
CHARACTERS: Lin Su, Blake & Charlie
AUTHOR: Robyn Carr
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/25/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Blake Smiley searched the country for just the right place to call home. The professional triathlete has traveled the world, but Thunder Point has what he needs to put down the roots he’s never had. In the quiet coastal town he can focus on his training without distractions. Until he meets his new neighbors and everything changes.

Lin Su Simmons and her teenage son, Charlie, are fixtures at Winnie Banks’ house as Lin Su nurses Winnie through the realities of ALS. A single mother, Lin Su is proud of taking charge and never showing weakness. But she has her hands full coping with a job, debt and Charlie’s health issues. And Charlie is asking questions about his family history—questions she doesn’t want to answer.

When Charlie enlists Blake’s help to escape his overprotective mother, Lin Su resents the interference in her life. But Blake is certain he can break through her barriers and be the man she and Charlie need. When faced with a terrible situation, Blake comes to the rescue, and Lin Su realizes he just might be the man of her dreams. Together, they recognize that family is who you choose it to be.

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts So I will start by saying I liked this story… mostly. I do not want anyone to get the wrong impression. I liked it. It was just not one of my favorites from Robyn Carr. I have more unlikable things than likable when it comes to this book but all in all I liked it… Can you tell I am making it clear upfront that I liked it so when you read the rest of the review you will know .

I am used to something a little different from Carr. The writing is a little choppy. It is almost like she wrote the lines in short sentences to remind her what she wanted to say and then cut and paste it into the story. I know that sounds mean and I do not mean it to be but that is how I read the story.

I also didn’t think Blake and Lin Su connected well. Blake is sweet but there was no passion between them. I really didn’t like how to steps into this family and starts making decisions and telling Lin Su what she needs to do (“stop smothering him” “he needs some freedom”, etc). While the sentiment might be true he has no right. As a single mom this might get to me more than others but it was aggravating when I read those parts. But that being said I really never connected with Lin Su as a mom either. She IS overprotective and just not very friendly. Charlie is great. He is a really smart and sensible kid and her demands are really unfounded.

I usually enjoy the Thunder Point series and really anything by Carr so I will not hold this book against her but it won’t be one that I jump to tell people about.

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