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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
What’s your secret wish this Christmas?
*What will you wish for this Christmas?*
Last Christmas, when Livvy was knocked down in the supermarket car park she certainly wasn’t ready to actually be dead! For months now she’s floated on the edge of the afterlife, generally making a nuisance of herself.
And she’s not ready to go just yet! She’s furious about the new woman in her husband’s life and she’s worried about her beloved son who doesn’t seem to be adjusting to life without her at all.
This Christmas, Livvy is given one last magical chance to make everything right. Will she take the gift she’s been given to create the perfect family Christmas?

REVIEW:
This is a simple holiday ghost story of a woman who loves her family and wants to make sure they are taken care of before she moves on. But it’s not as simple as find a new love for her husband and drift away.

Her son sees her but nobody believes him since he has Aspergers and his dad doesn’t believe in ghosts. Then there is Adam who was already having an affair with Emily and of course Livvy can’t imagine Adam being with Emily since she was already coming between their marriage.

Then there is also Malaki, Livvy’s spirit guide, who shows her how her life really was and how much she drank that caused the separation with Adam. And she also has a chance to live again for 24 hours. She has to decide what is right and what is best for the man she once loved and her son.

This is a well written story with perspectives of different family members in different forms. To be honest I can imagine this making a great made for tv Christmas movie. Are you listening Hallmark Channel?

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

December 24, 2015December 20, 2015

Kimberly reviews Snowflake Wishes by Maggie McGinnis

TITLE: Snowflake Wishes
SERIES #: Echo Lake #1.5
CHARACTERS: Noah & Piper
AUTHOR: Maggie McGinnis
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/13/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Noah Drake was that guy–the one always on the lookout for his next adrenaline high, so it was no surprise when he took off across the world, seeking adventure as a travel writer. But one thing he could never escape was Piper Bellini, the girl who got away–the girl he let get away, a fact he’s never let himself forget. When he returns to Echo Lake to see if there’s any chance the flame between them can be rekindled, he never expects to spend the night holed up with Piper in a roadside diner while a blizzard rages outside. It’s exactly the kind of situation that sent Piper running years ago. But this time, Noah may have been handed a Christmas miracle, and he intends to make all of his and Piper’s wishes come true…

REVIEW:
This is a short 70 page story. I would say it is a holiday story but really there is not much holiday involved in the story. Now that being said it is a fine story. Not great but not bad either. I just never felt any connection between the two characters.

Weirdly enough this story felt way too long. There was too much drama that really just wasn’t all that interesting to me. But I will say that I liked the idea of the snowflake wishes. That is a really sweet idea that the reader included in the story.

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

December 23, 2015December 16, 2015

Gifts for the Book Lover #63

Viviana, Enchantress of Books presents “Gift Idea For The Book Lover”! Visit us every Wednesday for more awesome gift ideas that can be given in addition to a gift card! Scroll down below and check out this week’s items and let us know which is your favorite?

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There is no Friend as Loyal as a Book (nerd, bookworm, book lover)

By spunkyfluff

$45.00+ (plus S&H)

There is no friend as loyal as a book. This applies to just about any book and any friend. A great gift for any book lover.

Available in two sizes:

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Shown in powder, navy, grass green and purple.

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Drink tea. Read books. Be happy. Vintage hand stamped tea spoon created by The Paper Spoon – tea lover gift, book lovers gift, friendship

By ThePaperSpoon4U

$20.00 (plus S&H)

You will receive one silver plated tea spoon with the phrasing:

“Drink tea. Read books. Be happy.”

with a small heart design at bottom.

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Jeweled Star Bookmark

By Creations by Viviana

$12.00 (plus S&H)

The words come alive! Putting the book down gets harder with each page! This gorgeous book-marker will hold your spot until your return. Great idea for the book lover in your life or yourself!

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The shepherd’s hook book marker is 5″ (inches) long and sterling silver plated. Durable and lead-free steel base. Its slim profile fits conveniently into books.

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December 23, 2015December 20, 2015

Kimberly reviews Snowflakes On Silver Cove by Holly Martin

TITLE: Snowflakes On Silver Cove
SERIES #: White Cliff Bay #2
CHARACTERS: Libby & George
AUTHOR: Holly Martin
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/30/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Libby Joseph is famous for her romantic Christmas stories. Every December, readers devour her books of falling in love against the magical backdrop of the Christmas season. If only Libby believed in the magic herself…

Struggling to finish her current novel, Libby turns to her best friend and neighbour George Donaldson to cheer her up. But George also needs a bit of support himself. Nervous about getting back into the dating saddle after splitting from his wife, he and Libby strike a deal. She will teach George how to win over the ladies, and Libby will in turn be inspired to inject her novel with a good dose of romance.

As Libby and George explore the beautiful White Cliff Bay on a series of romantic Christmas-themed dates, Libby finds herself having more fun than she’s had in ages and…discovers feelings that she never knew she had for George.

But is it too late? Will George win someone else’s heart or can Libby act like the heroine in one of her stories and reach for her own love under the mistletoe this Christmas?

Snuggle up with a piece of Christmas cake and mulled wine, and spend the festive season at White Cliff Bay. You won’t want to leave! Christmas at Lilac Cottage also out now.

REVIEW:
This is a wonderfully written sweet holiday story that will put you in the Christmas mood.

Libby and George are friends who both need a bit of help. Libby needs some inspiration for the book she is writing and George needs to learn how to romance again after his divorce. The dates are a humorous time. I enjoyed reading them very much and yet they are still romantic and sweet. George is a little insecure for me but a good guy. I wish he had been more alpha than he was but he is still a guy you would want your best friend to date.

I enjoyed the secondary romance of Amy and Seb as well.

Grab a cup of cocoa, a warm blanket and curl up and read. You won’t want to stop.

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

December 22, 2015December 20, 2015

Kimberly reviews A Cold Creek Christmas Story by RaeAnne Thayne

TITLE: A Cold Creek Christmas Story
SERIES #: Cowboys of Cold Creek #14
CHARACTERS: Celeste, Flynn & Olivia
AUTHOR: RaeAnne Thayne
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/17/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Sparkle In The Snow Leads To So Much More

Celeste Nichols has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho…until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, she’s suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy…but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer?

Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. Yet all the millionaire’s resources can’t help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support—can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?

REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts This was a sweet perfect get you in the holiday type story with all emotions that can possibly be felt.

In the last book Celeste wrote a book about Sparkle the reindeer and in this story the book has hit the bestsellers list and is even up for a movie deal. As a quiet small town librarian and with the history she has she just wants to be out of the limelight. And then Flynn comes in with his adorable daughter who has been through her own traumatic experience. And Celeste doesn’t think she can stop her heart from loving either of them.

I really liked Celeste even though she is very quiet and not one for big adventures but she has a heart of gold and wants nothing more than to please her family and the children who patron the library and The Christmas Ranch. Even though she is quiet something about her really calls to the book lover in all of us. Flynn is a father who is trying to get the little girl back to herself after her experience that caused her physical and emotional scars. And then there is Olivia who was written wonderfully. So many times children are written either too old or too young for the age the book claims they are but Olivia really sounded like a 7 year old.

This story is really more about Celeste and Olivia than about Celeste and Flynn even though the romance is there and sweet between them this is more about the relationship two children have with the past both recent and a decade before. It is very touching. It is a read any fan of romance will enjoy.

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

December 21, 2015December 13, 2015

Kelly reviews Ravaged by Elisabeth Naughton

TITLE: Ravaged (A 1001 Dark Nights Story)
SERIES #: Eternal Guardians #7.5
CHARACTERS: Aristokler & Daphne
AUTHOR: Elisabeth Naughton
PUBLICATION DATE: June 9, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Ari—Once an Eternal Guardian, now he’s nothing but a rogue mercenary with one singular focus: revenge.

His guardian brothers all think he’s dead, but Ari is very much alive in the human realm, chipping away at Zeus’s Sirens every chance he can, reveling in his brutality and anonymity. Until, that is, he abducts the wrong female and his identity is finally exposed. It will take more than the Eternal Guardians, more even than the gods to rein Ari in after everything he’s done. It may just take the courage of one woman willing to stand up to a warrior who’s become a savage.

REVIEW:
Aristokle “Ari” has been living a lie for 50 years. He has let everyone he loves think he was dead. He has justified it to himself over and over again. But what Ari doesn’t know is that the Fates have a plan for him. A plan that is going to be hard, heartbreaking and worth more than he could ever imagine or wish for. If only he can open his eyes and see what is right in front of him.

I really enjoyed this novella in the Eternal Guardians series. I think I went through every emotion in this story. I am looking forward to seeing what is next and I really hope someone fries Zeus’s butt!!!

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.

December 20, 2015December 16, 2015

Kissin’ the week of Dec 14th-Dec 19th

12.14.15

Kimberly reviews Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz

Kelly reviews The Fix Up by Tawna Fenske

12.15.15

Natasha reviews Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole

Kelly reviews To Catch His Mate by Savannah Stewart

12.16.15

Winter Romance Wednesday! Kelly reviews All He Wants for Christmas by Elisabeth Naughton, Alexandra Ivy, Cynthia Eden, Katie Reus, Laura Wright, and Skye Jordan

Kelly reviews Malibu Secrets by MK Meredith

Gifts for the Book Lover #62

12.17.15

Kimberly reviews Give It Up by Lori Foster

Kimberly reviews Cold Blooded by Lisa Regan

12.18.15

Kelly reviews Teased by Rebecca Zanetti

Kelly reviews Sleeping Beau by Lila DiPasqua

12.19.15

December 18, 2015December 13, 2015

Kelly reviews Teased by Rebecca Zanetti

TITLE: Teased- A 1001 Dark Nights Novella
SERIES #: Dark Protectors #7.5
CHARACTERS: Chalton Reese & Olivia Roberts
AUTHOR: Rebecca Zanetti
PUBLICATION DATE: December 8, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Hunter
For almost a century, the Realm’s most deadly assassin, Chalton Reese, has left war and death in the past, turning instead to strategy, reason, and technology. His fingers, still stained with blood, now protect with a keyboard instead of a weapon. Until the vampire king sends him on one more mission; to hunt down a human female with the knowledge to destroy the Realm. A woman with eyes like emeralds, a brain to match his own, and a passion that might destroy them both—if the enemy on their heels doesn’t do so first.

The Hunted
Olivia Roberts has foregone relationships with wimpy metro-sexuals in favor of pursuing a good story, bound and determined to uncover the truth, any truth. When her instincts start humming about missing proprietary information, she has no idea her search for a story will lead her to a ripped, sexy, and dangerous male beyond any human man. Setting aside the unbelievable fact that he’s a vampire and she’s his prey, she discovers that trusting him is the only chance they have to survive the danger stalking them both.

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts EEKKKK!!!! Another Dark Protectors story? Yes, please and thank you very much!!!!
I just love this series and was super excited to see that Ms. Zanetti wrote another story for us. It was great to finally get to see Chalton in action. Poor guy has had to wait a very long time to get his story. But boy was it worth it. Chalton found his match in the feisty journalist that is about to expose the Realms dark secrets.
I don’t want to tell you to much, but there is a lot of sass, shooting, punching, a few incidence of being thrown over a shoulder or two and some very yummy smexy time.
If you are new to the Dark Protector series never fear!!!! Teased can easily be read as a standalone novella. Fan’s get this book!!!!
I for one am super excited for Jared’s book!!!

Favorite line:
“You shot at me” he said mildly, pressing into the booth.
“I didn’t hit you,” Jared returned, pushing a shot of vodka from the home world his way. “I almost hit you in the leg just for fun, but I thought it might freak out the woman to much.”

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

December 18, 2015December 14, 2015

Kelly reviews Sleeping Beau by Lila DiPasqua

TITLE: Sleeping Beau
SERIES #: Fiery Tales #4
CHARACTERS: Adrien d’Aspe & Catherine de Villecourt
AUTHOR: Lila DiPasqua
PUBLICATION DATE: Release December 14, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N-Coming soon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by the tale of Sleeping Beauty—an erotically charged historical romance novella from the acclaimed Fiery Tales series. One sleeping rake, one scorching kiss, one night of unforgettable passion…

Five years ago, the notorious rake, Adrien d’Aspe, Marquis de Beaulain, was awakened by a sensuous kiss–and experienced a night of raw ecstasy that was branded into his memory.

Years later, he spots his mysterious seductress–and this time, he has no intention of letting her go…

**NOTE: Originally published in the AWAKENED BY A KISS anthology.

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts
***Sleeping Beau is the re-release of Awakened by A Kiss***

Sleeping Beau was a sweet twist on Sleeping Beauty!! Ms. DiPasqua always does an amazing job of taking a classic fairy tale and turns and twists it into a Fiery Tale with a great historical twist and a little bit of truth.
I really loved the journey of Adrien & Catherine. Adrien is out to prove to everyone that he needs and cares about no one. Catherine on the other hand only want someone to love her. Adrien and Catherine’s banter is a lot of fun. Adrien is not a man who is use to woman turning him down, but Catherine does everything in her power to resist him. But unfortunately for Catherine and fortunately for Adrien resists is futile.
If you are looking for a fun Fiery Tale about a rakish bad boy and a sweet, feisty female you need to pick up a copy of Sleeping Beau and find out why waking up to true loves morning kiss is the only way to go.

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

December 17, 2015December 13, 2015

Kimberly reviews Cold Blooded by Lisa Regan

TITLE: Cold-Blooded
CHARACTERS: Augustus & Jocelyn
AUTHOR: Lisa Regan
PUBLICATION DATE: 12/10/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Fourteen years ago, high school track star Sydney Adams was gunned down in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The investigation yielded useless clues, and the case went cold. But homicide detective Augustus Knox never gave up on finding Sydney’s killer. Now, retired from the police force and with only months to live, he enlists the help of private investigator Jocelyn Rush to clear the case once and for all.

Armed with little more than a theory as to who murdered Sydney, Jocelyn tries to lure a killer into the open. But unraveling the mystery means facing off against a cunning psychopath whose ruthlessness knows no bounds. When more bodies start to pile up, Jocelyn has to decide just how far she’s willing to go to catch a cold-blooded killer.

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts WOW! What a great story. This story kept me on the edge of my seat. I haven’t read any of the other books by Regan and my understanding is Joelyn was introduced in an earlier story but this story was read as a stand alone and was fine.

I enjoyed the characters very much. They are real down-to-earth people. They aren’t written to be the people the reader wants to become. They are written to let the reader know there are real people in this world that all have stories. I know that sounds weird but it is the way I felt about these fascinating characters.

The thriller part of this story was just that… a thrill. It was a ride that I didn’t want to stop. And while I couldn’t wait to read more I didn’t want it to end. I highly recommend this book and I am assuming the whole series to anyone who enjoys a good suspense with a bit of romance thrown in.

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

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