The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor by Paula Quinn

April 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment

ABIGAIL
The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor by Paula Quinn
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (363 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

A LADY’S MISSION…

Known for her beauty and boldness, Abigail MacGregor must preserve her clan’s dangerous secret: that her mother is the true heir to the English Crown. If the wrong people find out, it will mean war for her beloved Scotland. To keep peace, she embarks for London, unprepared for the treachery that awaits—especially from her wickedly handsome escort. He is the enemy, but his slow, sensuous kisses entice her beyond reason…

A WARRIOR’S TEMPTATION

General Daniel Marlow, loyal knight and the kingdom’s most desirable hero, would rather be on the battlefield than transporting a spoiled Highland lass. But Abby MacGregor is unlike any woman he’s ever met, in a ballroom or in his bedroom. Captivated by her daring spirit and seduced by her lovely innocence, Daniel must choose between betraying his queen or giving up the woman who would steal his country—and his traitorous heart.

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Abigail MacGregor travels with an escort headed by Captain General Daniel Marlow, Earl of Darlington, and Knight of the Most Noble Oder of the Garter, favorite of Queen Anne of England AND killer of Jacobites, of which Abigail and her clan are listed. She is a startling beauty and no shrinking violet. Her longtime desire is to be chief of her clan when her father steps down. She is determined to take the place of her weak, convalescing mother, Davina, when the queen orders her to come to court.

Paula Quinn’s remarkable, beautiful writing style pulls the reader into the action, emotions, intrigues, cruelty, and machinations of ambitious, self-serving characters immediately. It seems as if one is traveling right along with the characters, caught up in the atmosphere of the Highlands, the fear, and a multitude of other emotions.

Abigail holds firm, as she experiences deep fear like she’d never known before. She doesn’t hold os firm when she, later, falls headlong into breathtaking, sensual love that seems hopeless. Passions run high as she and Daniel verbally spar with each other.

Secrets that could wreck havoc on the order of things lie just below the surface and threaten to erupt at anytime as passionate characters, both good and bad, press their own agendas—with killing, manipulating, and doing whatever is necessary to get what they want.

Ms. Quinn weaves rich, historical details into this spellbinding, sizzling romance that highlights responsible, honorable characters, while also weaving in antagonists that send the adrenaline pumping as Abigail and Daniel maneuver their way through vicious attacks from both rebel Scots and English power seekers.

Fiction and facts are seamlessly entwined in this memorable tale that takes the reader from the unique Scottish Highlands to the opulent courts of England during the reign of Queen Anne.

Most important of all The Scandalous Secret of Abigail MacGregor is a compelling love story. Excellent and a keeper!

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The Magician’s Daughter by Judith Janeway

April 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment

DAUGHTER
The Magician’s Daughter by Judith Janeway
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (227 pgs)
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

Magician Valentine Hill always introduces her act by announcing Reality is an illusion. Illusion is reality, and nothing is what it seems. When Valentine is reunited with her grifter mother, nothing is what it seems becomes true in real life. A wealthy socialite turns out to be a ruthless criminal, a car mechanic a psycho killer, and a cab driver a seductive gangster. When an FBI agent who’d befriended her is killed, Valentine takes on the hated role of a con artist to get evidence to put the criminals away. Will her skills as a magician prove enough to help her maintain the illusion?

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This is the first book in a new mystery series and it’s off to a nice start. I like the fact that Valentine knows magic. It means she’s good at observing, sleight of hand, and more. She’s a character that grows on you. She’s almost like a ghost: She has no ID, no social security card, and no birth certificate. She can’t work a traditional job. She’s following her mother to change that. But she’s not the only one following her.

I also liked Rico. He’s a bit strange, always seems to be there when she needs him, and he’s more than he seems. I hope he’ll be in future stories with Valentine.

This is a well thought story that has Valentine trying to run a con on her mother and the man she lives with. Her current flame is a scammer himself but on a much larger scale. He’s so big the FBI is after him. There were times when I wondered whether Valentine would even survive. She’s in danger from more sources than her hand has fingers, so author has to do a very careful balancing act here.

When you start reading, you don’t stop. The story moves fast, there are odd situations all through it, and Valentine keeps rolling with the punches. Magic even plays its part in this story. I found it to be a very good read and will be watching for the next one in the series.

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Rich Life, Skinny Wallet by Erin Frey

April 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment

RICH
Rich Life, Skinny Wallet by Erin Frey
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (36 pgs)
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

Who says you can’t have a fulfilling lifestyle without disposable income? That’s a myth! The secret to living well on very little is a combination of managing what you have wisely, cutting back in some places, and learning how to earn a few extra dollars or collecting rewards for things you already do. You’ll learn about free or inexpensive entertainment, the power of brand disloyalty, and a host of other things that are so obvious, you won’t believe you weren’t doing them before.

Who doesn’t want to live a rich lifestyle? This book is straight forward with the topic of ways to save. In the introduction the author stated the goal of the book and even broke the advised practices into degree levels from minimal, moderate and aggressive for those that are truly dedicated to stretching their dollars.

The disclaimer is stated that the author is not a professional financial advisor, and I like that because the book is written in a manner that is understandable for those that can benefit from the advice given.
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The book is well written and in a understandable format. The advice given are practices used by the author and it’s advice that is logical and practicable.

Suggestions were given that I already practice. To name a few would be using coupons on a small scale. After reading this book I look forward to upping my game on using the three ways stated in the book to find coupons so that I can possibly save more. I already take advantage of earn cash back rewards by buying groceries at certain stores to help save at the gas pump. I buy generic store brand pain relievers instead of the popular name brand but I wasn’t aware of the Food and Drug Administration guidelines for generic drugs so the tidbit of information was useful knowledge.

Suggestions that I never thought about were advice to consult with a licensed financial advisor, this could be no cost to a low cost for a consultant. I made notes of the useful apps that were suggested and especially one that I really like the feature that can help keep a running shopping list. There were even handy tips for a coffee lover like myself on ways to save.

The author thought of everything, for example when given the suggestion to take pack lunches it was also advises to use reusable Tupperware versus plastic disposable sandwich bags. I am one that normally purchase sandwich bags so this will be an additional saving tip that I will put into practice.

Have you ever read a book and while reading you could feel the authors personality? While reading I get the feeling the author is a vibrant and fun person or maybe it could be the advice during the summer months to do hair cuts outside made me think the author has a fun personality.

This is a book where my time was well spent, and now I’m well on my way to becoming an efficient organized shopper and saver.

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Secrets and Bow Ties by Lou Harper

April 22, 2015 By Leave a Comment

BOW
Secrets and Bow Ties by Lou Harper
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Mystery/Suspense, Action/Adventure, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (135 pages)
Other: M/M, Anal Sex
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Lilac

Who said nerdy can’t be sexy?

Self-confessed gold digger Dylan Price is cooling his heels as a waiter at a trendy West Hollywood restaurant, waiting for the sugar daddy of his dreams to walk through the doors. Someone rich, sophisticated. Preferably old.

Bookish Simon Wainwright couldn’t be further from Dylan’s ideal. Aside from his terrible fashion sense, Simon suffers from a glaring lack of a Beverly Hills mansion. And he’s barely over thirty!
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Dylan, however, isn’t made of stone. Coincidence, an obscene candle, even Simon’s dorky cardigan compel him to give the shy academic a very special birthday gift, which Dylan files away as a one-night stand. But when Dylan’s quest lands him in hot water, he runs to Simon to hide.

The two take off for Las Vegas, where Dylan takes upon himself to give Simon a complete makeover. For reasons he can’t comprehend, Dylan begins to reevaluate his life—and what he holds most dear. But with danger not far behind, he might be too late.

A young waiter, whose ambition in life is to become the kept boy toy of a rich older man, finds himself drawn to the complete opposite—and then he finds himself in the middle of a kind of an action movie. Only he’s the reluctant, unwitting star in danger.

The plot starts out awfully unassuming. I thought this tale would be about Dylan figuring out what he really wants: Simon. And not much more. But… there’s a lot happening here. And I mean a lot. Dylan’s pursuit of a rich, older sugar daddy lands him smack in the middle of criminal activities by at least three different parties. There’s guns, drugs, antiquities, you name it. Dylan’s got no idea what’s happening. By the time he does, he’s in mortal danger. Eventually—after almost getting knifed and shot, and actually getting kidnapped—he figures it all out. I also loved the fact that though Dylan claims to be a gold digger, he’s a charming person who I couldn’t help but fall for.

We only get the story from Dylan’s third person POV. But Simon comes across as a fully fleshed nerdy professor with a propensity for bow ties, bad glasses, and old-fashioned clothes. Dylan sets out to give the guy a total make-over in Vegas of all places, and along the way Simon comes out of his shell, revealing the funny, gorgeous guy underneath the geeky facade. The two men suit each other to a tee.

What I liked about the characters was that, despite the crazy plot, they felt real and true to themselves. Their dialogue was a hoot to follow, made easy by Harper’s smooth-flowing writing. Both Dylan and Simon are smart, but in different ways, as one is a professor and the other a former go-go boy. I appreciated that though Dylan knew less than Simon, it was portrayed as a normal character trait, not something to be snickered at or made fun of. He’s got street smarts and a wonderfully open personality despite his bad past.

This is one crazy tale and the characters complete that circle of madness. I loved this, easily one of the best I’ve read lately. While the plot twists boggle your mind and these guys seem ill-suited for one another at first, Harper’s manner of writing, captivating and immersive, keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Her men have an inexplicable allure to them, and I read this in one sitting. You might do the same. Recommended.

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Ghost Killer by Robin D. Owens

April 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment

GHOST
Ghost Killer by Robin D. Owens
Publisher: Berkley Sensation
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (269 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Something wicked this way comes…

When her aunt died, level-headed accountant Clare Cermak inherited a fortune—as well as a phantom dog and the power to help ghosts move on. Her new gift led her to Zach Slade, a sexy private investigator with a unique psychic gift of his own, and the man who’s slowly opening her heart. But as they work toward building a future together, a sinister threat emerges.

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Ghost Killer wastes no time in making chills run up and down a reader’s spine. The being called “The Other” not only creeps out the heroine, Clare, and the hero, Zach, but me too. In the first book it seemed omnipotent and wise. In this novel, Zach stood up to ‘it’ and wow, was that a revelation. The results of that confrontation added another layer of depth and intrigue to an already stunning and fantastical premise by the amazing Ms. Owens.

One thing I like about the Ghost Seer series is that each novel seems to have a complete resolved mystery even while the romance between Zach and Clare grows and blooms and strengthens. And, unlike regular murder mysteries, these books solve the deaths of people in the past whose ghosts want closure. Some ghosts go crazy, which is a unique concept, and become evil. Such is the case with Ghost Killer. What a reader will discover is that the title of the book is wonderfully clever and I did enjoy the insight.

Their romance goes through some growing pains in this novel. It was passionate, eye-opening and romantic. I like that the hero isn’t perfect and neither is the heroine. I liked how they both wanted to sacrifice for the other and how they handled the realization that they went about it the wrong way. Even though everything turned out alright, they couldn’t know that it would, so it was especially poignant.

I was fascinated as to how Clare doggedly pursued trying to identify the evil entity. There was a lot of drama and suspense because not only were they running out of time, the heroine was at risk of losing one of her very dear friends if she failed. Talk about pressure!

The dialogue, the descriptions of the environment, the interaction between Clare and Zach and even between Zach and Enzo were strong and well written elements throughout the entire book. In fact, I learned a bit more about Zach’s crows and I saw Zach come closer to accepting his own possible gifts and a relationship with Enzo, such as it is. There was so much going on, time passed by in a blur and I couldn’t stop reading until I got to the final wonderful, beautiful and oh, so romantic final page. My eyes got a teeny bit watery at the final paragraph.

Ghost Killer is a powerful story and a must read for fans of the series. Of the three so far, this one is the most intense because so much more was riding on Clare’s success. I’m thrilled that Zach is with her every step of the way. They are so good together and I enjoy watching them seduce each other in tiny, subtle and not so subtle ways. The plot is excellent and the romance delightful. I’m a very happy reader.

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Naturally Yours by Adele Downs

April 10, 2015 By 1 Comment

YOURS
Naturally Yours by Adele Downs
Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (98 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Orchid

Who will save a man who saves the world?

Paramedic Mickey Kendall hasn’t slept a full night since his return from Iraq. He rescues victims by day and protects the innocent after dark. Mickey doesn’t do it for glory; he wants absolution, not admiration. He lives by the rule: No personal contact after a rescue. That code meets the ultimate test when Mickey saves a child’s life on a roadside and declines the parents’ invitation to dinner at their upscale restaurant.

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In Amanda’s arms, Mickey finds relief from the stressors that haunt him, but resists falling in love. When Amanda challenges him to face his demons and accept the love she offers, Mickey arrives at a crossroad. The war-weary paramedic must first save himself to claim the woman who reignites his passion for living and revives his wounded heart.

Mickey is a trained paramedic and stops to help a distressed woman with a child who is choking. Little does he know this will lead to his meeting the woman of his dreams.

Both Mickey and Amanda have trauma in their recent past. When the son of Amanda’s business partner is saved by Mickey he agrees to come to their restaurant for a “thank you” meal and the attraction between them is instant.

I found the interaction between Mickey and Amanda so believable I could see them in the various situations. Mickey, so uncertain of himself that he wouldn’t cross the line and tell Amanda his real feelings and why he was afraid to take the next step. Amanda, thinking Mickey hadn’t found her as attractive as she’d found him. Usual non-communication but done in a way that I could see and believe the thoughts going through their heads.

When at last Mickey gets ready to address his feelings he gets it wrong again. Poor innocent male!

Loved this book. Short but full of emotions and confusion. It brings in the anguish of the past to be smoothed by the romance of the here and now. I found it very enjoyable to read. A book that stands on its own without being rushed or shortened to make it fit.

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Chaysing Destiny by Jalpa Williby

April 10, 2015 By 2 Comments

 

DESTINY
Chaysing Destiny by Jalpa Williby
Chaysing Trilogy Book 3
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (342 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

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First of all, I would very much recommend readers to start this series from the first book, Chaysing Dreams. Yes, the first book may not be what you expect but patience pays off. In this case, the second and the third books are very good in every way. I completely devoured them.

The third starts two years after where the second book ends. A lot has happened but to explain it here would spoil the second book’s ending. It’s exciting and shouldn’t be missed.

Tess is in a place in her life where she has to strengthen her resolve and herself for the protection of those she loves. She has great motivation for becoming stronger and more independent.

More than a year later she goes on a mission. A whirlwind of a mission that would give more questions than answers. There’s so much action, so much that happens in this final chapter of the trilogy but it brings the story to satisfying end.

For a lot of readers, this book would probably only be classified as a Contemporary Romance and Mystery. However, in my opinion there is a little bit of Sci-fi in it.

Chaysing Destiny is full of twists and turns and mystery that any reader with a love for the genre will be glad to read.

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Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley

April 7, 2015 By 4 Comments

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Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley
Publisher: The Berkley Publishing Group (Penguin)
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (276 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

To Kiss A Thief…

Scottish barrister Sinclair McBride can face the most sinister criminals in London – but the widower’s two unruly children are a different matter. Little Caitlin and Andrew go through a governess a week, sending the ladies fleeing in tears.

Roberta “Bertie” Frasier enters Sinclair’s life by stealing his watch – and then stealing a kiss. Intrigued by the handsome highlander, Bertie winds up saving his children from a dangerous situation and returns them to their father. Impressed with how they listen to her, Sinclair asks the lively beauty to be their governess, never guessing that the unconventional lady will teach him a lesson or two in love

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Bertie was a treat. I think her charm came from her being willing to go for what she wanted, say what needed to be said and how she just loved everyone around her. She gave everyone a chance and each and every person was a gateway to a new adventure for her. It was delightful watching her grow to love Sinclair and his children.

Sinclair was a tough nut to crack. He was suffering the loss of his first wife and he was acting like an automaton. He loved his kids – he just didn’t LIVE anymore – until Bertie stole his watch and set in motion an amazing series of events that led the hero to rediscover passion, laughter and the determination to fight for the woman he eventually came to love. His journey is one of the reasons this book was such a page-turner.

There’s nefarious side of the tale that dogs the hero’s footsteps. He keeps getting letters that are very disturbing and so far, there’s no clue as to whom it could be. During the telling of the tale, I had an Aha! moment that ended up being right. I enjoy figuring out a mystery, but meanwhile, as Sinclair slowly gets closer and closer to confronting the villains, the suspense and not knowing was delightful as it kept me on the edge of my seat. The scuffle and chase was exciting, well written and quite dramatic. In fact all of the action scenes were well written and effective.

Beware of the seduction. Ms. Ashley has written a very detailed, romantic and extremely sensual love scene when Sinclair introduces Bertie to the passion she has hidden inside. It’s so well done and beautiful that I was moved. Of course Bertie, irreverent as she is, laughs, is delighted and simply embraces the joy and heightened passions as she falls in love for the first time. Bertie’s character makes me smile.

There are quite a few characters that pop in from books past but for me, any time Ian Mackenzie is on scene, I melt. I adore his cryptic comments because anyone who’s read The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie will understand why his saying anything is momentous and special. Ms. Ashley has kept his character true whenever he pops in during any of the novels in this series. His story will always have a special place in my heart so his briefly being in Rules for a Proper Governess was a major treat. True, this book can standalone just fine, but that feeling of family and continuity comes from having read the previous books.

Rules for a Proper Governess is another gem and a must read from the talented Ms. Ashley. I loved it, I enjoyed myself and I heartily recommend it to any romance reader who loves a story about a man who finds love after believing he’d never love again. It’s got it all: adventure, drama, suspense, love, laughter and characters that touch the heart. It’s a keeper.

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The Duke’s Disaster by Grace Burrowes

March 27, 2015 By 2 Comments

DUKES
The Duke’s Disaster by Grace Burrowes
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (384 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Bluet

Noah Winters, Earl of Anselm, spent months sorting and courting the year’s crop of debutantes in search of an ideal bride. When the sweet, biddable young thing he selected accepts another’s proposal, Noah decides to court her companion instead.

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Noah Winters, the Duke of Anselm, needs a wife. It’s time to fulfill his ducal duty and produce the required heir. Being the sensible gentleman that he is, he prepares a list of candidates, then culls the list down to one, and proceeds to court her.

After a few weeks, Noah learns that his potential bride is about to become engaged to a mere baron. Rather than being heartbroken, Noah is just annoyed at the time he’s wasted. Her companion, Araminthea (Thea) Collins should fill the bill nicely. She’s an earl’s daughter, sensible, attractive, and surely will jump at the chance to be a duchess. NOT!

Thea is content with her life as a paid companion. While she must give serious consideration to the duke’s proposal, she can’t see any great advantage in accepting. That is, until the duke agrees to let Thea’s younger sister live with them, and be launched into society. This proves too much of an inducement, so Thea accepts. But, still, there is something she needs to tell Noah before the marriage, a secret that he has to know. Fate seems to be plotting against her, and Thea can’t find an opportunity to talk to Noah alone. Before she knows it, she is married, and she’s facing her new husband on their wedding night. The circumstances that Thea wanted Noah to know about before the wedding are now revealed, and Noah feels betrayed. He makes the decision that they will have to wait for any sexual intimacy, and he will decide whether to put Thea aside or stay married.

I felt for Thea, as we learn later that she was truly a victim. She’s a kind person, who took her job seriously and didn’t bemoan her fate. I do think she should have insisted on finding a moment alone with Noah before their marriage, but can’t we all relate to putting off an uncomfortable situation? After the marriage, she did her best to be the kind of duchess Noah needed, while she waited to see what her fate would be. Noah describes himself as not a nice person, but I have to disagree. While he did make a few cutting remarks at first, he came around to treating Thea as his wife, giving her every courtesy. Soon, the two are growing closer, and coming to like each other very much. They begin touching each other, even sleeping together, but not sexually. Before the issue of the marriage is resolved, it turns out that Noah has a secret of his own, something major that he should have told Thea before the wedding. As Thea steps up, and takes this in stride, my admiration for her only grew.

Finally, they come together as husband and wife. Their amazing chemistry draws them closer together, not only in the bedroom, but in all facets of their life. As it looks like their happy ever after is assured, the past intrudes, and it hits close to home. Noah and Thea are going to have to be strong and remain united in facing new threats and past demons. Grace Burrowes excels in her character development, and her ability to turn the ordinary into something intimate and special. Sharing a cup of tea, or a meal becomes so much more. One scene in particular had the tears flowing. This book is warm, touching, emotional, sexy, and had me staying up reading into the wee hours. Most highly recommended

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Becoming Alpha by Aileen Erin

March 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment

ALPHA
Becoming Alpha by Aileen Erin
Publisher: Ink Monster, LLC
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (276 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Tessa McCaide has a unique talent for getting into trouble. Then again, it isn’t easy for a girl with visions to ignore what she sees. Luckily Tessa and her family are leaving California and moving halfway across the country, giving her the perfect opportunity to leave her reputation as “Freaky Tessa” behind.

But Tessa doesn’t realize that kissing the wrong guy in her new Texas town could land her in far more trouble than she ever imagined. Like being forced to attend St. Ailbe’s Academy, a secret boarding school for werewolves.

Even if the wrong guy did accidentally turn her into one of “them” and doom her to attending the weirdest high school ever, Tessa can’t help her growing attraction to the mysterious Dastien Laurent.

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Team Jacob, move on over. There’s a better werewolf in town, Dastien, and he’s an alpha with a capital A. Tessa is the heroine who makes a lot of sense and I enjoyed watching her come to grips with the new crazy that has become her life.

The best thing I liked about Tessa is her personality. She’s always been an outsider because of her gifts and she’s been shunned, bullied and ignored. There’s a saying, “that which doesn’t kills us, makes us stronger” and it’s appropriate for Tessa. I totally understood her character. When a kid has to deal with bullies, and survives, there can be a strength that is born, a maturity that is beyond their chronological age because they survived adversity. They end up being able to handle the trash that life throws at them much better than their peers who have had it easy or were the “popular” crowd. When things don’t go their way, prima donnas lose their cool but survivors, like Tessa, shine and can handle crisis much better. That’s how I saw the heroine. Her tough life prepared her for not only the wild adversity and craziness of the world she was thrust into, but in the middle of all that insane change, she found her stride, friends and her first boyfriend. Good things can and do happen, but for Tessa, well, there’s a huge price to pay. She’s not the only one who pays it either.

For the first book in the series, it does a wonderful job of setting the stage, introducing the main characters and antagonists and the emotional hoops Tessa is going to face. The story is told in first person point of view which usually bugs me. Not this time. It’s perfect for the story and the author never slipped once. I loved the author’s voice, Tessa’s attitude, and the descriptions throughout the story were spot on. Once the heroine got bit and all the weird stuff started happening – the revelations, the action, the twists and turns she has to navigate as she is introduced to a new school and new classmates, the snide and jealous girls and the snarky comments – I could not stop reading. It was like a compulsion; I had to turn the pages, keep reading, find out what happens next, and what happened after that. It’s a very busy, action filled book mixed with realistic dialogue, secrets, intrigue and tension from the simmering violence. And through it all, I liked Tessa’s character more and more.

Dastien, he’s a different matter. I liked him and the author’s description of him was yummy. But he sure came across as a waffle – he couldn’t make up his mind. Thank goodness the author had him explaining why he was that way. The reason made me like him all the more. I liked when he growled and when he calmed Tessa down. He has a lot of wonderful characteristics that appealed to me.

As for kissing, well, there certainly was some and it briefly got a bit steamy–they are wolves after all. But that was as far as it went. I’d call it sweet, but with a hint of hot sauce.

The small core group of friends that Tessa gathers around her throughout the course of the story were awesome and a great supporting cast I liked them all. As for the bad guys, if I wasn’t supposed to like them, the author made sure I didn’t – but there is a twist at the end. Another reason why I liked Tessa so much.

Becoming Alpha is awesome. It’s way better than the book with the sparkly vampire guy and this heroine is spunky, extremely likable and has a good head on her shoulders. What’s even better, this is a series with a couple more books already out and a brand new one coming out later this year. I’m going to be budgeting to buy all of them. And, if they all are written as good as this one? Wow, am I going to be in for a treat. I can’t wait!!!

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