Boys Like You by Juliana Stone

May 7, 2014 By 1 Comment

BOYS
Boys Like You by Juliana Stone
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary, YA
Length: Full Length (288 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 16+
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Lupine

One mistake.

And everything changes.

For Monroe Blackwell, one small mistake has torn her family apart –leaving her empty and broken. There’s a hole in her heart that nothing can fill. That no one can fill. And a summer in Louisiana with her Grandma isn’t going to change that…
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Nathan Everets knows heartache first-hand when a car accident leaves his best friend in a coma. And it’s his fault. He should be the one lying in the hospital. The one who will never play guitar again. He doesn’t deserve forgiveness, and a court-appointed job at the Blackwell B&B isn’t going to change that…

Captivating and hopeful, this achingly poignant novel brings together two lost souls struggling with grief and guilt – looking for acceptance, so they can find forgiveness.

Though both of the main characters have suffered through great losses in their life, both are struggling to tough through it…together.

Meet Monroe Blackwell, city girl, who, in the midst of a breakdown of sorts, goes to Louisiana to spend time with her grandmother. She might appear angry and distant at first, but her heart bears a heavy weight that she believes no one will be able to lift. Guilt crushes her everyday, and she never lets it show. At least, not until she’s alone…but when her walls come down, she is a shell of her former self. I admired the fact that she wasn’t being a trouble to her family, no matter what she had done.

Nathan Everets might have caused his best friend to be hospitalized, and yes, he may never wake up, but Nathan doesn’t deal with the pain as well as Monroe does. His scorn and the obvious amount of guilt he carries is much more noticeable. He’s blind to what people see in him, and won’t accept their offers of forgiveness. I thought his growth of character was the most interesting, because he seemed to have the farthest to go, and was able to pick up on old habits again without feeling badly about it.

I liked the plot itself; I found it to be touching and sweet. However…the use of profanity and crude words did not go unnoticed; plus, I found the pastimes of Nathan’s friends to be disturbing and the sexual content is most definitely not for younger readers, despite the publisher’s age recommendation (with which I disagree — and I think it’s important to note that I am in the targeted age range).

Overall, though, I liked what Monroe and Nathan went through together. The growth of character was interesting to read about and certainly kept me turning pages. And one more note? The cover is awesome. 🙂

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Stealing Justice by Misty Evans and Adrienne Giordano

May 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment

JUSTICE
Stealing Justice by Misty Evans and Adrienne Giordano
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (251 pgs)
Heat: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poppy

In this first book in a thrilling new romantic suspense series…

Justice “Grey” Greystone was fired from the FBI for insubordination. Now the FBI wants him to use his renegade skills to take down a serial killer who’s above the law. To trap the Lion, Grey will need to send the perfect woman undercover.

Sydney Banfield runs a women’s shelter and bends the law daily to help victims of abuse escape their painful lives. Three of the women she’s recruited for government jobs have become victims of the Lion. If Syd has her way, the vicious killer will never touch another woman again.

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Definitely exciting and steamy, Stealing Justice was a heart-poundingly good read.

Justice “Grey” Greystone, formerly of the FBI, is on the trail of a serial killer and finds a connection to Sydney Banfield and her women’s shelter. Three of the women killed came from there and that can’t be a coincidence.

Sydney is a good person. She’s doing everything she can to protect women (and their kids) who’ve escaped a violent environment, and she’s seriously angry when it looks like some of those women have been turned into escorts and then murdered.

I enjoyed this book – it had an engaging plot and was exciting and intriguing. I liked that I wasn’t able to figure it all at right off, but kept following clues, just like the protagonists did. The authors did a great job with the actual writing, as well, making it effortless to read. There weren’t any odd turns of phrase or overt errors that pulled me out of the story.

The hero and heroine were well drawn, too, with powerful and mostly believable backstory. Both wounded, but strong and loyal. Despite Sydney’s reticence to become emotionally involved with anyone, Grey gets under her skin. I do think she was a little too aggressive early on with their physical relationship, and I found that a bit off-putting, but once they got to know each other better, the steamy side of this novel was thoroughly engaging. I honestly had some trouble with Sydney in the beginning overall – she’s pushy and sometimes irritating. I was a little surprised Grey was attracted to her in any way but physically (they’re forced into a kiss immediately after they meet, so the physical was evident from the start) because she’s pretty rude and obnoxious.

I loved Grey from the start, though, so stuck with the story even when I wasn’t in love with the heroine. I’m so glad I did, since things eventually smoothed out a bit with her as she became more trusting. And by the end, I was utterly on her side.

Overall, Stealing Justice was a solid start to what appears to be a new series. I enjoyed it, loved the authors’ voices and would gladly pick up another book.

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The Bull Rider’s Family by Leigh Duncan

May 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment

BULL
The Bull Rider’s Family by Leigh Duncan
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (219 pgs)
Heat: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poppy

RECIPE FOR DISASTER?

Four generations of Judds have made the Circle P one of the most successful ranches in southern Florida. And even though he’s only taking the reins as ranch manager temporarily, Colt Judd isn’t about to let the new chef challenge their traditions! Emma Shane may be running the kitchen, but the petite widow and her irresistible four-year-old daughter answer to him.

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Emma Shane, single mom, needs a job and a home somewhere she can happily raise her daughter. She thinks she’s found it when she’s asked to cook on a ranch … until she arrives and discovers that the person who actually hired her has passed away. And his son is none too happy to have her there.

Colt Judd doesn’t want to run the ranch. He wants to go back working for the PBR, but he doesn’t have a choice. And he likes things just the way they are – they don’t need some fancy chef running their kitchen.

From the moment they meet, sparks fly between Emma and Colt. At first they can’t stand being in the same room together, but that slowly starts to change when they’re forced together to try to reconstruct the family recipe book. When they actually talk and discover each is human, those sparks light a fire.

I liked Emma. She was a strong, smart and determined woman, not to mention a good mom. I liked that she did whatever it took to get what she needed, even when she was worried or afraid.

For all his gruff exterior, Colt was a good man. You had to dig a little if you weren’t part of his circle of family and friends, and there were times he frustrated me at how quickly he jumped to conclusions or made decisions without having the full story, but he wasn’t trying to be mean or cruel. And I could certainly see why Emma was attracted.

I really enjoyed the story. The plot was interesting and frequently fun, and the secondary characters often stole the show. Considering the size of Colt’s family, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing these folks again. The only things that made me drop the rating of this review is what caused the “dark moment” near the end, when it appears the couple will go their separate ways – I really had a hard time believing Colt would behave as he did. And then after he did, I struggled to believe Emma could be so forgiving so quickly. Even so, The Bull Riders Family was a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I hope this is part of a series so I can revisit the Circle P Ranch again soon.

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Blinded By Grace by Becky Lower

May 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Blinded By Grace by Becky Lower
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (199 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Bluet

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Grace Wagner needs a husband by July in order to inherit the trust her father has left for her. Her stepfather, though, has plans for the money that don’t include Grace, and the last thing he wants is for her to find a husband before she turns twenty-one, thereby fulfilling the terms of the trust. She’s been in love with Halwyn since she was thirteen, but he hasn’t noticed her at any of the balls they’ve been at over the years. With the aid of his new glasses, he spies Grace from across the room and they share a dance. Grace decides to present him with a business proposition that will satisfy them both. But can a clueless knight in shining armor and a desperate damsel in distress find a way to turn this marriage of convenience into something more?

Grace Wagner needs a husband, and she needs one now! She is approaching her twenty-first birthday, and because of a fluke in the way her father’s will was written, her fortune will revert to her villain of a stepfather if she is not married. As Grace is pondering her fate at a ball, she is spotted by an old friend, Halwyn Fitzpatrick, who asks her to dance. Grace is shocked, because for years, whenever they would meet, Halwyn would look right through her. It turns out, he literally could not see her because of his poor vision. Now he’s sporting a brand new pair of spectacles, and notices how beautifully Grace has grown up.

Simon, Grace’s stepfather, is so evil, he’s almost unbelievable. He bulldozed Grace’s mother into marriage shortly after she was widowed, and she allowed it because she was afraid of being alone. Immediately it became clear that he was after Grace’s fortune. He has kept her out of society as much as possible, forcing her to wear old clothes, and doing his best to ensure no one will want to marry her. Grace slips away to talk to Halwyn, explains her situation, and proposes a marriage of convenience. Halwyn agrees, and they decide to remain married for a year, then divorce. I found this surprising, because the time period is 1858, and divorce still carried a stigma. Of course, the more time they spend together, the fonder they become of each other. They both want to make it a real marriage, but each thinks the other still wants a temporary arrangement.

As their upcoming marriage gets closer, Simon gets more desperate, and one of his schemes causes a serious injury to Halwyn. Simon was one of the most odious characters I’ve read about, and for a while, I wondered if he would be defeated. But Halwyn turns out to be true hero material, and he finally realizes that he loves Grace. As for Grace, she has loved Halwyn since she was thirteen. These two made a wonderful couple, who were a perfect match for each other. They had to work very hard for their well deserved happy ever after. I very much enjoyed this well written book, with its very clever title.

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Tales of the Djinn: The Guardian by Emma Holly

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GUARDIAN
Tales of the Djinn: The Guardian by Emma Holly
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (275 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Elyse Solomon hasn’t had it easy. She lost her dad and her husband under suspicious circumstances, and her relatives know more than they’re admitting about both deaths. Then a mysterious stranger with a briefcase full of cash moves into the basement of her New York brownstone. Arcadius is gorgeous and sophisticated, but nothing about him adds up—that is, until Elyse discovers her sexy tenant is a genie desperate to save his people from a deadly curse. With so much heartache behind her, can Elyse find the courage to help the man who might be her true soul mate?

Ready for something a little different? Then settle in with this latest fascinating adventure from the talented Ms. Holly that even includes flying carpets and things that like bling.

The one constant in this story that repeats itself in numerous ways is the phrase, ‘things are not always as they appear’. No less than four times did I find my jaw hitting the floor with stunned amazement. One of my kids walked in within seconds of one diabolical event occurring and he laughed at me. He said I looked silly with my mouth hanging open. I couldn’t help it. I never expected what happened to happen, especially so early in the book. So yes, this novel can surprise a reader.
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The world building for this tale must have been a challenge for the author. There are at least three conflicts dogging the hero and heroine on a couple of fronts. There is their growing relationship, which was nice; Elyse’s horrid family, very sad and twisted; the curse, with a unique and sick way of creating it, and something else I never expected – split personalities. Some of the action takes place in the heroine’s plain and the rest in Arcadius’. Both are fraught with peril and it was fascinating to watch them navigate their challenges.

One aspect of the story was theology – djinni style. Ms. Holly fabricated a unique blend of the fantastical with pragmatic but basic Christianity and merged it with magic. The result was a mishmash that played well into the story and the world she created. It makes more of the impossible, possible.

Another unique element of the telling of this tale was its delivery. Ms. Holly chose to tell the history of some of the secondary characters through storytelling within the story and Joseph, Arcadius’ friend and servant, acted as bard. Even though I was 100% invested in Arcadius and Elyse’s relationship, the lengthy breaks in between, although quite informative and interesting in and of themselves, didn’t do it for me. They are important to what will happen in the future so it was worth including, and I understood their value, but I was much more interested in the main protagonists and things that happened to them than I was about anyone else. Call me shallow.

What worked for me and never missed a beat was the romance between Arcadius and Elyse. I liked how their attraction grew and the things they said and did to make it grow. They are a wonderful couple but they have a lot more to get through than just what I was presented in this book. That was made crystal clear by the time I got to the last three chapters in the book. There is more good stuff in the offing and the next adventure with the djinn promises to be even more exciting than this one.

Tales of the Djinn: The Guardian is a bold start to a new series. There are enough tantalizing and captivating ideas, plots and promises presented in this first book that it has guaranteed my commitment to buying the next adventure. The epilogue alone stunned me and left me with many more questions than answers. If I were a fish, I’d already be in the pan; that’s how hooked I am. Ms. Holly has a reputation for delivering stories that make an impression, that entertain and makes a reader hot under the collar. The tradition remains unbroken. But remember, things are not always as they seem. Be ready to be pleasantly surprised.

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The Bad Wife by Jacqueline Seewald

May 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment

WIFE
The Bad Wife by Jacqueline Seewald
A Kim Reynolds Mystery
Publisher: Perfect Crime Books
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (207 pgs)
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

Psychic Kim Reynolds, is a reluctant sleuth. She just wants to live a “normal” life as an academic reference librarian. But fate has other plans for her. When she discovers the dead body of her former boyfriend’s supposed ex-wife, her life turns upside down. It is up to Kim and police detective Bert St. Croix to prove that Mike Gardner did not murder his wife before Mike also ends up dead. Part mystery, part romantic suspense thriller, this novel is a page-turner.

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I loved the premise of this book; cop and his new love are hindered by his ex-wife who just happens to turn up dead. It had all the makings of a great whodunit and had I read the previous books I think I could have enjoyed this book a lot more than I did.

The characters of Kim and Mike were never really well drawn enough for me to connect with them. There are lots of references to what’s happened in the past and most of it’s done through dialogue. I wanted to know more about Kim because she has mild psychic powers. The only real reference I got to that was a scene in the university library where she warns a boy to be careful about his room-mate. I would have loved to have seen this psychic vision played out some more and maybe more background at that point as to when she first realized her psychic ability and how it’s changed her life.

Many of the scenes I felt could have been longer and played out more to add some layers and depth to the story, but once again I think maybe this is the fourth book in the series and Ms. Seewald didn’t want to seem repetitious to readers who have enjoyed the previous stories.

It’s definitely fast-paced and so ideal if you like a mystery but you’re short on time. I liked the ending and the way everything was concluded in this story. And, I’m intrigued enough to check out earlier Kim Reynolds mysteries to see how Kim and Mike’s story began and then I’d like to re-read The Bad Wife.

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Inn at Last Chance by Hope Ramsay

May 5, 2014 By 2 Comments

INN
Inn at Last Chance by Hope Ramsay
Publisher: Forever (Hachette Book Group)
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (328 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Peppermint

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Jenny Carpenter is the unrivaled pie-baking champion of Last Chance, South Carolina’s annual Watermelon Festival and the town’s unofficial spinster. With her dream of marriage and children on hold, she focuses on another dream, turning the local haunted house into a charming bed-and-breakfast. But her plans go off course when the home’s former owner shows up on her doorstep on a dark and stormy night . . .
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Jenny is a practical woman who is satisfied living her life as a single inn keeper, even if everyone around her tries to force her to find a husband. Until Gabriel enters her world, and flips her world upside down.

One thing I immediately noticed in this story is while it is based in modern day it has a historical feeling to it. Both Jenny and Gabe seem to be trying to get back something from their childhood by filling their surroundings with items that remind them if their childhood. I actually enjoyed this concept because the author was able to reflect the characters emotional issues by what they surrounded themselves with. At times I pictured the inn as my grandmother’s home, since it remained the same no matter how much the world around it changed.

Jenny is truly a woman I can relate to. She knows what she wants in life, and she is going to get it for herself. She enjoys the company of others, but does not rely on them to provide for her emotionally, physically, or financially. I see myself a lot in this and it immediately made me grow fond of her.

Gabe on the other hand is a pushy man who seems to always want is own way. He may not realize it, but he is very much like the grandfather whose expectations he can never seem to meet. While at times, I questioned if he was capable of growing into the man I knew Jenny deserved, I did see a lot of growth in him, and enjoyed every bit of it. He was a changed man at the end of the story, and showed me that everything is not always what it seems.

The main plot in this story was really the mystery behind the ghost of The Jonquil House, as well as the mysterious happenings around the characters. The suspense and mystery behind it all keep me on the edge of my seat. I just could not put this book down, and while I have not read the other stories by author Hope Ramsey I would love to learn more about Last Chance and its residence.

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Alpha’s Flame by Antoinette Turner

May 5, 2014 By Leave a Comment


Alpha’s Flame by Antoinette Turner
Council of Wolves
Publisher: Solstice Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (244 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

Mackenzie Frazer has been in love with Tala Daciana for as long as he can remember. When he finally declares his love something strange occurs, causing her to disappear from his life. Mac is left with headaches and a strange tattoo from the outcome of that night, only he can’t remember what happened. Four years later, she reappears in his life, and for two weeks makes all his dreams and hottest fantasies come true only to disappear again.
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As good as the wild sex is, after five years of the exact same visits, Mac has had enough. He’s determined the next time Tala knocks on his door he’ll get the answers to all his questions. Only he isn’t sure he’ll survive finding out.

If you like lots of fantasy elements rolled into your paranormal story, then Alpha’s Flame is your sort of book.

The opening had me turning the pages because I wasn’t quite sure what was going on but then a whole world of shape shifting wolves and danger emerged.

The hero, Mackenzie (or Mac), is very likeable from the beginning. In fact, you’re pulling for him rather than Tala, the heroine, when they first come together in this story. They have a history and that’s what drives the first third of this book. . There’s lots of passion, sexual tension, and yes, hot sex scenes in Alpha’s Flame.

Ms. Turner slowly reveals the character of Tala,  who she is and why she’s been visiting Mac over the years. Suddenly you start cheering her on too. This story is part adventure, part fantasy with lots of well-drawn characters thrown into the mix. Mac’s transformation into wolf is one of the best parts and well described. The dialogue is very natural sounding and the make believe world is one that I could picture in my mind.

There are also some other paranormal creatures in the story too, and I assume by the ending and the sub-title Council of Wolves, Ms. Turner intends to continue with the story line. I hope so because I’d like to see where she takes some of this story threads next.

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Riders in the Sunlight by Kent S. Brown

May 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment

RIDER
Riders in the Sunlight by Kent S. Brown
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Genre: Action/Adventure, Historical
Length: Full Length (178 pgs)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

When the door was opened, Coach looked into the bloodshot eyes of a scruffy face he remembered from years ago, Isaac Marlow.

“Justice is justice , depending on who’s dishing it out,” Isaac said, “You dished it out your way ten years ago. Now, I’m ready to serve some justice of my own. Different ways of hurting a man. Maybe through others, like his woman-folk, or children-folk.”

The reaction was sudden and unexpected; Coach brought his knee up into Isaac’s groin like a catapult.

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Mr. Brown writes a pretty good western, showing how hard it is to survive and build a home in the wild lands. The biggest problem the Dodge family is this gang bent on revenge. They finally got out of jail and want Coach dead, just like their brother he killed.

The characters are bigger than life and have flaws just like all people do. One daughter has married a boy from back east and Moses is having a time trying to fit in. He works hard but he can’t do what those born to a ranch life can. It’s even worse when he has some hidden problems he can’t talk about.

The author puts this family through a trial by fire. First their ranch and outbuildings all burn down from a grass fire that has been set and then the gang starts tormenting them. It comes down to final showdown.

The author examines the philosophy of western life. Coach is ready to kill them to save his family. Moses would rather not kill. Coach’s son is like his father. It was like watching two cultures clash and I like how he pointed that out.

If you like westerns, you’ll like this story. Life is raw here, people fight and die to survive, and those still standing move on. There’s no sugar and sweetness here. Western life was a hard life and you’ll see that in this story. The author talks about working on a dairy farm and working with horses. That knowledge bleeds over into the book and makes it more interesting. Give it a try.

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Poisoned Ground by Sandra Parshall

May 1, 2014 By 1 Comment

GROUND
Poisoned Ground by Sandra Parshall
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (287 pgs)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

When a powerful development company sets its sights on Mason Country, Virginia, as the location for a sprawling resort for the rich, the locals begin taking sides. Many residents see the resort as economic salvation for the small Blue Ridge Mountains community, while others fear the county will become financially dependent on a predatory company.

Few oppose the development more vocally than veterinarian Rachel Goddard. She sides with locals reluctant to sell their land and, in the process, complicates the life of her new husband, Sheriff Tom Bridger.

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Can she bring the truth to light before her community tears itself apart?

A big developer wants to set up a sprawling resort for the rich. The community is split between those who don’t want the development and the loss of their land and those in the community who are anticipating new jobs and a better economic situation. Just the arguing is bad enough, but then an older couple is shot to death on their land. Where they going to sell or not? And who would have killed those good people?

Ms. Parshall has written other books in this series, but this is the first I have read. She writes a fluid story with some mystery, plenty of conflict and even a bit of a difference between Rachel and her husband Tom. It’s realistic, quirky, and the actual murderer surprised me. There’s no way I would have expected that. It made the story even more real although it’s fiction.

When Rachel speaks out against the development at a public meeting, the politician supporting it subtly threatens her husband and tells him to keep her quiet. Nobody is going to tell Rachel what to do, but he does mention the problems she causing him. They are both a little standoffish with each other after that discussion.

The search for the killer is getting nowhere and now there are fires and more people getting killed. The more Rachel finds out about the town and the people in it, the more depressed she gets. This quiet little community isn’t really quiet. Who could have imagined all the undercurrents?

The author does a very nice of job of tying all the little pieces together to explain the killer’s motive. This is a complex, sad story that that kept my attention and sounded altogether too true. Actions from the past often haunt the present. Do you have anything you need to be worried about?

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