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Kimberly reviews Running Wild by Susan Andersen

running wildTITLE: 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.

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Kelly reviews On The Hunt by Alexandra Ivy, Rebecca Zanetti, Dianne Duvall & & Hannah Jayne

on the huntTITLE: On The Hunt
SERIES #: The Sentinels #2.5, The Scorpion Syndrome #0.5, Immortal Guardians #5.5, Underworld Detection Agency #6.5
CHARACTERS: Multi
AUTHOR: Alexandra Ivy, Rebecca Zanetti, Dianne Duvall & & Hannah Jayne
PUBLICATION DATE: August 25. 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Four of today’s most intriguing paranormal authors entice readers deep into the shadows, where vampires, immortals, and other supernatural creatures heat up the night…
ON THE HUNT by Alexandra Ivy: Mika Tanner has loved Bailey Morrell, a beautiful Healer, since childhood. But his duty as a Sentinel, a supernatural guardian of an ancient race, clashed with her rebellious spirit. Now a dangerous new anarchist group not only threatens life as they know it—but any chance of their being together again…
SCORPIUS RISING by Rebecca Zanetti: While searching for a meteorite, Nora Mendina is arrested by her sheriff ex-husband—who’s only gotten hotter than the Nevada desert since she last saw him. When the meteorite breaks open, the few survivors gain extraordinary powers, unleashing a crazed super genius killer. Can Nora and her ex stop the murders…while igniting a new love affair?
PHANTOM EMBRACE by Dianne Duvall: Immortal Yuri Sokolov was born with the ability to see spirits, yet he’s never seen one as lovely as Cat Seddon, the woman who haunts his home and his dreams. But amid their star-crossed love, a new danger may have Yuri facing a different kind of eternity.
STAKE OUT by Hannah Jayne: Vampire fashion designer Nina LaShay has a lot on her plate—just two days until fashion week and the model who was flirting with her photographer boyfriend is now a corpse in her studio. But when dead turns into undead and dangerous, Nina must find out who’s responsible…before the beautiful baby vamp takes too many bites out of the Big Apple.

REVIEW:
ON THE HUNT by Alexandra Ivy- This was a great story in Ms. Ivy’s Sentinels series. In “On the Hunt” we get to see in to the mind of Mika. One of the scariest Sentinels on staff. But in On the Hunt we not only get to see his softer side, but we get to meet the woman who has won and broke his heart.
I enjoyed this quick novella and hope that we will get to see these two again in future books.

SCORPIUS RISING by Rebecca Zanetti- Scorpius Rising is the start of Ms. Zanetti’s The Scorpius Syndrome series. The novella is not stop from the from paragraph one. We get to meet Deacan McDougall and Nora Mendina. Both are brought in to help fight a new enemy. An enemy that kills almost everyone one it comes into contact with. I am very much looking forward to this series. I can’t wait to see all the trials and tribulations that the world will go through in the fight against Scorpius.

PHANTOM EMBRACE by Dianne Duvall-Oh my gosh Yuri’s story. If you are a fan of Ms. Duvall’s series you have an insight to Yuri’s life already. If not, never fear this novella will not ruin the series. I don’t want to say too much, but it was so great to read Yuri’s story and learn more about the Russian Immortal and his best friend Stanislav.
STAKE OUT by Hannah Jayne- I had a hard time with this story. It just didn’t click for me.

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

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Dianne Duvall’s Top 5 Reasons to Love Ethan + a tour wide giveaway

Thank you for joining us for this stop of Dianne Duvall’s SHADOWS STRIKE tour.   Dianne is here to tell us the Top 5 reasons we should love Ethan.

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Top 5 Reasons to Love Ethan

Thank you so much for joining me today!  I’m happy to be here at Books-n-Kisses, celebrating the release of SHADOWS STRIKE, the sixth book in my Immortal Guardians series.  (If you’re new to the series, don’t worry.  The books can be read as stand alones.  You’ll just be more familiar with the secondary characters if you read them in order.)  Today I thought I would help you get to know Ethan, the hero, by giving you five reasons Heather fell in love with him.

1

He loves strong women.

“You’re beautiful, you’re smart, you think quickly in a crisis, and you kick ass.  Do you have any idea what a desirous combination that is?”

—Ethan, Shadows Strike

2

He has a sense of humor.

He grimaced.  “Hell.  I probably shouldn’t have mentioned my age, should I?”

“Relax.  You don’t look a day over sixty.”

Sixty!

Heather burst into laughter and patted his knee.  “I’m just kidding.  You know you’re hot.”

Ethan groaned.  “You’re evil.”

“And you’re tired.  Why don’t you sleep for a bit.  I signed the confidentiality agreement, so you don’t have to worry about me trying to sneak pictures of your fangs and calling all the news outlets while you rest.”

Smiling, he shook his head.  “And what will you do while I sleep?”

“Find a permanent marker and draw a mustache and bushy eyebrows on your face.”

He laughed.  “I really like you, Heather.”

3

He’s a romantic.

 

Bending, he retrieved what he hoped she would see as a romantic gesture. When he straightened, he held a newspaper in one hand and a stainless steel coffeepot in the other. He offered her a sheepish smile. “It seemed like a good idea at the time.”

Heather bit her lip. And he did think he saw a little Aww, how sweet enter her pretty brown eyes.

Stepping closer, he leaned against the doorframe opposite her. “I’m afraid I don’t really know how to do this.”

He heard her heartbeat pick up. “Do what?”

“Date. I haven’t tried to court a woman in about a century. I don’t know how to get things going and can’t ask Ed or he’ll never let me live it down.” Damned if he didn’t feel like a teenager with his first crush.

Her throat moved in a swallow. “You want to date me?”

“If dating you means spending lots of time with you, getting to know you, and exploring every inch of your delectable body as soon as you’re ready to take things further, then yes. I really want to date you.” He held up his goodies. “I remembered your neighbor with the newspaper analogy and . . .” He released a rueful chuckle. “As I said, I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t even like coffee. I just liked the idea of it and wanted to see you again.”

“Oh, Ethan. It’s perfect.”

4

He’s honest.

“You can learn a lot about a person from the way he or she faces death.”

A groan escaped her. “I don’t even want to know what you learned about me.” She had shaken in her boots during every skirmish.

“Are you kidding? I learned that you’re brave as hell. A true warrior who—”

She snorted. “I babbled like a maniac the night we met and tried to convince myself I was still asleep.”

“Hell, that’s better than screaming and running away or crapping your pants.”

Another burst of laughter escaped her.

5

He’s tall, dark, and handsome.

Ethan’s skin no longer bore ruby stains. His short black hair was wet and slicked back from a face Heather found even more handsome than she had anticipated. Heavy stubble dusted a strong jaw. His straight nose fit his face perfectly. Dark brows hovered above pretty brown eyes that no longer glowed with that peculiar iridescence.

The clothing that adorned his large form was fresh and clean, if a little rumpled. A tight black T-shirt clung to broad shoulders, a muscular chest, and biceps the size of freaking bowling balls. The man worked out. His black cargo pants hugged a narrow waist and thighs that also bulged with muscle.

When she finally managed to drag her gaze back up to his face, Heather felt her heart turn over at the boyish grin he sent her.

 

*****

Shadow Strike

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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…

 

 

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 AuthorPic_DianneDuvallhave 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.

You can also find Dianne online . . .

Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Tsū | YouTube | Pinterest | Goodreads | Google Plus

 

Giveaway Details:

One winner – $50 Amazon Gift Card*

One winner – $20 Amazon Gift Card*

One winner – Signed book (winner’s choice) from author’s back list

 

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Gift Idea’s for the Book Lover #46

Viviana, Enchantress of Books has searched high and low for unquie and interesting gifts ideas for this week’s “Gift Idea For The Book Lover”!  
Scroll down below and let us know which is your favorite? 



Hand Stamped Book Mark, custom personalized metal bookmark with beads
$18.00 (plus S&H)
 
Custom and completely personal gift for your special book lover!!
This 5 x 1 inch aluminum bookmark can be stamped with a special quote from your favourite book, bible verse, names, words….all up to your imagination.
Further personal touches can be added with tiny heart initial and beads in the colour of your choosing.
 
Please provide me with your bookmark text in “notes to seller” at checkout.
If you have questions about what will fit etc please send me a note through etsy.
 
Due to the personalization aspect of my pieces, buyers are responsible for the correct spelling of any names etc. Please make sure you review your order and each name, date, etc to make sure it’s perfect. Please see my shop policies for more information.
 

 

All personalizations, additions (font, crystal colour, special request, etc) should be included in the “Notes to Seller” when you check out.










The Fault in Our Stars Handbag, John Green, Okay Okay, Fault in Our Stars purse, Book Handbag, Bag made from a book, Okay… Okay 🙂
$88.42 (plus S&H)


Instantly recognisable, John Green’s novel has become internationally loved since it was published in 2012. Now you can carry your favourite book as your handbag 🙂
 
This is a brand new edition with the dust jacket protected and secured to the boards with film. The brilliant cyan-coloured cover with its black and white clouds illustration is simplistic and striking. Teamed with new black resin handles, shiny chrome feet and the prettiest star-studded lining fabric that reflects the book title perfectly.
 
The book measures a small but useful 140mm x 216mm x 30mm (5.5″ x 8.5″ x 1″) so it’s a sweet size for a bag. There’s an internal pocket trimmed with ribbon for a mobile phone and a pocket for tickets with a ‘made with love’ charm sewn on it. It all closes with a fabric loop and a lovely one-off handmade ceramic button.
 
“Okay” 

 

“Okay”












Book Ring ~ Brass Jewelry ~ Novelty Ring ~ Librarian ~ Book Lover ~ Adjustable Ring ~ Book Jewelry ~ Teacher Gift
$14.00 (plus S&H)
 
Book Ring ~ Brass Jewelry ~ Novelty Ring ~ Librarian ~ Book Lover ~ Adjustable Ring ~ Book Jewelry ~ Teacher Gift
 
Due to an increase in demand, processing time is 3-5 business days. 
 
A brass book is backed with an antiqued brass ring as an ode to your love of books! This raw brass piece measures about 16mm x 19.5mm (5/8″ x 3/4″)and the ring has a wide band that tapers slightly and fits sizes approximately 7 to 10. 
 

 

➢Please note that due to the nature of unplated raw brass, slight surface wear/patina may vary from piece to piece.




Library Books iPhone Case, Cell Phone Case, Books, Reading, Library, For the Reader, Book Lover, Pastel Colors, Librarian, Accessory iPhone
$28.00 (plus S&H)


I am such a book hoarder!! I love the texture, feel, and smell of the pages, the internet is great but it just can’t replace a hard copy. This image was photographed in the children’s section of a local library, one of my favorite hangouts! A perfect iPhone case for a reader or librarian!
 








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Kimberly reviews Ever After by Rachel Lacey

ever afterTITLE: 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.

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Happy Release Day x2 to Dianne Duvall!!!!!

Bestselling author of the gripping and unique paranormal romance series, Immortal Guardians, is back with two new release!

Shadows Strike 

(Immortal Guardians #6)

by Dianne Duvall

Paperback/eBook, 320 pages

Expected publication: August 25th 2015 by Zebra

ISBN 1420129821

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…

Amazon | iTunes | Kobo | BAM! | Barnes & Noble

On the Hunt 

(Immortal Guardians, #5.5)

by Alexandra Ivy, Rebecca Zanetti, Dianne Duvall, Hannah Jayne

Paperback, 384 pages

Expected publication: August 25th 2015 by Zebra

ISBN 1420125133

Four of today’s most intriguing paranormal authors entice readers deep into the shadows, where vampires, immortals, and other supernatural creatures heat up the night…

ON THE HUNT by Alexandra Ivy
Mika Tanner has loved Bailey Morrell, a beautiful Healer, since childhood. But his duty as a Sentinel, a supernatural guardian of an ancient race, clashed with her rebellious spirit. Now a dangerous new anarchist group not only threatens life as they know it—but any chance of their being together again…

SCORPIUS RISING by Rebecca Zanetti
While searching for a meteorite, Nora Mendina is arrested by her sheriff ex-husband—who’s only gotten hotter than the Nevada desert since she last saw him. When the meteorite breaks open, the few survivors gain extraordinary powers, unleashing a crazed super genius killer. Can Nora and her ex stop the murders…while igniting a new love affair?

PHANTOM EMBRACE by Dianne Duvall
Immortal Yuri Sokolov was born with the ability to see spirits, yet he’s never seen one as lovely as Cat Seddon, the woman who haunts his home and his dreams. But amid their star-crossed love, a new danger may have Yuri facing a different kind of eternity.

STAKE OUT by Hannah Jayne
Vampire fashion designer Nina LaShay has a lot on her plate—just two days until fashion week and the model who was flirting with her photographer boyfriend is now a corpse in her studio. But when dead turns into undead and dangerous, Nina must find out who’s responsible…before the beautiful baby vamp takes too many bites out of the Big Apple.

Amazon | iTunes | Kobo | BAM! | Barnes & Noble

 

Previous Books in the Series:

 

Stop by the SHADOWS STRIKE Blog Tour for fun posts from the author, interviews, exclusive excerpts from the book, interviews with the characters, and more! You won’t want to miss the gift card and signed book giveaway either! 
Click on the image above for the tour schedule. 

About the Author:

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. You can also find Dianne online . . .

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

dragon kingTITLE: 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.

4 Hearts
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Kimberly reviews Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr

wildest dreamsTITLE: 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.

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Kelly reviews Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones

eighth graveTITLE: Eighth Grave After Dark
SERIES #: Charley Davidson #8
CHARACTERS: Charley, Reyes, Beep and the whole crew
AUTHOR: Darynda Jones
NARRATOR: Lorelei King
PUBLICATION DATE: May 19, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
With twelve hellhounds after her, pregnant Charley Davidson takes refuge at the only place she thinks they can’t get to her: the grounds of an abandoned convent. But after months of being cooped up there, Charley is ready to pop. Both metaphorically and literally since she is now roughly the size of a beached whale. Fortunately, a new case has captured her attention, one that involves a murder on the very grounds the team has taken shelter upon. A decades-old murder of the newly-vowed nun she keeps seeing in the shadows is almost enough to pull her out of her doldrums.
Charley’s been forbidden to step foot off the sacred grounds. While the angry hellhounds can’t traverse the consecrated soil, they can lurk just beyond its borders. They have the entire team on edge, especially Reyes. And if Charley didn’t know better, she would swear Reyes is getting sick. He grows hotter with every moment that passes, his heat scorching across her skin every time he’s near, but naturally he swears he’s fine.
While the team searches for clues on the Twelve, Charley just wants answers and is powerless to get them. But the mass of friends they’ve accrued helps. They convince her even more that everyone in her recent life has somehow been drawn to her, as though they were a part of a bigger picture all along. But the good feelings don’t last for long because Charley is about to get the surprise of her crazy, mixed-up, supernatural life.

REVIEW:
As always it is so much fun to be back with Charley, Reyes and the crew. This was my first time listening to a Charley Davidson book on audible. I know crazy right?? But I had started this series reading and normally I stick with the format I started with. But I am so glad that I listened to Eighth Grave. Lorelei King does an amazing job. I am already looking forward to Ms. King reading Ninth Grave to me. Now back to Charley and crew.
Eighth Grave started out a bit slow for me. We pick up a few months after Seventh Grave (so if you have not read stop here) and Charley, Reyes and Beep are still living in hiding. The first part was slow. But there was information that came in handing in the second half. The ending… OMG there was tears, which is bad when you are driving down the highway. So many tears. No I can’t tell you. You have to read and find out. But know that we finally get to meet Beep. And of course her birth could be simple. OH NO!!! Not for Beep!! We get to learn more about Charley and Reyes. We thought we knew everything but we don’t. We also get a look into the future. A very uncertain future that could change everything for planet earth or be the end of mankind.

Can’t wait to see what trouble…. I mean what adventure… no I mean trouble that Charley can get herself into next. I keep hoping for a “and they lived happily ever after”, but that would mean the end of this series. So here is to hoping for a “and they all lived” ending in Ninth Grave.

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

4 Hearts
4 Hearts

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Kimberly reviews Solitude Creek by Jeffery Deaver

solitude creekTITLE: Solitude Creek
SERIES #: Kathryn Dance #4
CHARACTERS: Kathryn Dance
AUTHOR: Jeffery Deaver
PUBLICATION DATE: 01/01/15
ORDER LINKS:Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Jeffery Deaver, “the master of manipulation” (Associated Press) and “the most creative, skilled and intriguing thriller writer in the world.” (Daily Telegraph, UK) returns with the new, long-awaited, Kathryn Dance thriller.

A tragedy occurs at a small concert venue on the Monterey Peninsula. Cries of “fire” are raised and, panicked, people run for the doors, only to find them blocked. A half dozen people die and others are seriously injured. But it’s the panic and the stampede that killed; there was no fire.

Kathryn Dance–a brilliant California Bureau of Investigation agent and body language expert–discovers that the stampede was caused intentionally and that the perpetrator, a man obsessed with turning people’s own fears and greed into weapons, has more attacks planned. She and her team must race against the clock to find where he will strike next before more innocents die.

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts This is the fourth in the Kathryn Dance series. Kathryn is a CBI agent with special talents. Well that is what it is supposed to be but to be truthful I really don’t see that she figures out anything that any Joe Shmoe would figure out.

There is a lot going on in this story. I almost feel like it should have been two different novels but it is wrapped into one so it is what it is. Deaver is an interesting storyteller but one that you either like or don’t like to be truthful.

There is a lot of action going on so it does keep your attention even if you don’t enjoy the characters. And I have to say while I figured out a lot of the book I didn’t figure out the who-dun-it.

I would say give it a try I doubt it would something you regret if you enjoy the genre.

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

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Gift Idea’s for the Book Lover #45

Ohhh Viviana has some nice goodies for us this week!

Today we have a variety of items and one in particular that reviewers will like!! Check out this week’s “Gift Idea For The Book Lover”!  Scroll down below and check out this week’s items and let me know which is your favorite? 




Reading Diary for book lover, Dog lover Present, Journal, Organizer, Graduation, Literary gift idea, Reader Gift Idea, Blue, Book tracker

$10.00 (plus S&H)
 
This little dog loves books as much as you do, and wants to help you keep track of what you read throughout the year. This little pocket diary, just the right size for a purse or next to your bed, lets you record the date, title and author of books you read, as well as add a rating and some notes. 
 
The cover is letterpress printed, in orange on yellow or green on green. The interior paper is white.
 
 
DETAILS:
Dimensions: 3-1/4″x5″
Number of pages: 60. 
Enough room to list and rate 118 books.

 

You pick cover color — yellow/orange or green/green












Book Club Wine Charm Set, Classic Book Cover Wine Charms, Jane Austen Wine Charms, Book Club Party Favor, Hostess Gift, Book Lover Gift
$18.00 (plus S&H)


A wine charm set featuring classic book covers. The perfect gift for a book club hostess or a great party favor. Jane Austen, a couple of Brontes – they’re all here! There is even a charm for the designated driver (Sense and Sensibility).
 
The charms are made from laser cut acrylic and measure 1.25″ square. Each charm attaches to the glass with a sterling silver loop. Easy to clean with a damp cloth.
 

 

This is a made-to-order item and fabrication time is approximately five business days.
















Though She Be But Little She Is Fierce Keychain – Shakespeare Quote Keychain -Personalized Hand Stamped Keyring -Motivational Gift for Her –
$35.00 (plus S&H)
 
Though she be but little, she is fierce, or the hand stamped quote of your choice, on our signature pewter pebble keychain. The larger pebble can be stamped as shown, or with the text of your choice (send me a convo if you’re not sure if it will fit) and measures approximately 1″ (25mm) The smaller pebble measures 5/8″ (16mm) and has been hand set with a sparkling, Swarovski Crystal Elements birthstone of your choice. Please select your stone choice from the drop down menu, choices are in photo #5. Both pieces are hung from a split ring keyring. 
 
Your keychain will come in our signature gift box.












Arrow Ear Cuff Bronze Quiver And Arrows Ear Cuff Hunger Games Inspired Jewelry Arrow Jewelry Non-Pierced Earring Valentines Day Gift
$22.00 (plus S&H)
This antique bronze, Quiver and Arrow Ear Cuff is inspired by the Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins, this fanciful ear cuff is 1 1/4″ long. Shoot straight and “May the odds be ever in your favor!” This Ear Cuff is available for the left or the right ear. Please let us know which ear you want to wear it on. If you do not specify your ear preference, we will ship the version pictured. (Diamond not included.)
 
Our ear cuffs require no piercings. Starting near the top of the ear, slide the ear cuff down along the edge of the ear’s cartilage. You may gently open or close the opening of the ear cuff to accommodate the thickness of your ear. 
 
Our bronze ear cuffs are antiqued lightly, and bronze will tarnish, or patina over time. To maintain the golden color, clean with Mrs. Wright’s Silver Cream and rinse with water. Do not dip in liquid anti tarnish cleaners.




If items are no longer available, please contact the seller to request further information. 

 




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