Thimble Down by Pete Prown

February 19, 2014 By 2 Comments

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Thimble Down by Pete Prown
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery, YA
Length: Full Length (373 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 10+
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

THIMBLE DOWN is a country village where death and malice lurk the quiet lanes. When the vile, drunken Bing Rumple acquires a gem-laden treasure, violence begins to follow him everywhere. Where did Bing find such a precious jewel, and worse, is someone willing to kill to possess it? In this fast-paced adventure, the village bookmaster, Mr. Dorro, and his young companions Wyll Underfoot and Cheeryup Tunbridge are in a desperate race to find the answer—before death comes to Thimble Down.

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Author Prown is a journalist, magazine editor and plays a guitar. He must have heard this magical story in the music rising from his fingers. This is a very good fantasy with enjoyable characters. The story moves fluently. There is humor, greed, spite, and a bit of hatred as well as love in the story.

Mr. Dorro is the village bookmaster and he has helped solve a case or two before, so he takes an interest in the current murder. He has just acquired an apprentice named Wyll and he’s prepared to do a complete investigation. He doesn’t think an elf put that knife in Bing’s back; why leave it there if it was?

There’s lots of action. Wyll ends up in jail twice, Mr. Dorro meets the elves and finds they are reasonable people even if they want their jewel back. The sheriff almost dies trying to protect the village and find a killer. The Mayor is corrupt. I didn’t know for sure who was behind the killing until the author explained it.

This is a well-written busy book that will hold your attention and make you wish you were there to meet the elves and maybe share a mug of cider with the villagers. It’s written for young teens but this older reader enjoyed it a lot, too. It’s going in my personal library. I’d be happy to read another adventure with Mr. Dorro. He’s a good detective!

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The Creature Department by Robert Paul Weston

February 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment

CREATURE
The Creature Department by Robert Paul Weston
Published by Razorbill (Penguin Group)
Genre: YA, Action/Adventure
Length: Full Length (352 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 8+
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Snapdragon

A hidden laboratory…

A brilliant invention…

A team of quite unusual creatures…

But can they save the department?

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Beneath the glass towers and glittering skywalks, there’s a rambling old mansion from which all the company’s amazing inventions spring forth. And no one except Uncle Archie knows what’s behind the second-to-last door at the end of the hall.

Until Elliot and Leslie are invited to take a glimpse inside.

They find stooped, troll-like creatures with jutting jaws and broken teeth; tiny winged things that sparkle as they fly; and huge, hulking, hairy nonhumans (with horns). It is unlike anything they’ve ever seen!

But when Chuck Brickweather threatens to shut down the DENKi-3000 factory if a new product isn’t presented soon, the creatures know they are in danger. And when Uncle Archie vanishes, it’s up to Elliot, Leslie, and every one of the unusual, er, “employees” to create an invention so astonishing it will save The Creature Department.

Information has taste? Robert Paul Weston’s The Creature Department is one delightful and utterly unpredictable idea and event after the next. We should expect nothing less from a book with a glow-in-the-dark cover!

Elliot Von Doppler accepts an invitation from his (rather mysterious) uncle to visit a research and development department at a local factory and…all at once… the summer doldrums have ended. He and pal Leslie are confronted with the inexplicable, the somewhat disgusting but otherwise-quite-nice, and quite desperate group that are in charge of company inventions. Herein we are catapulted into a world that we can make sense of, but certainly cannot predict. It’s a fun romp with odd creatures (and a few great illustrations) odd inventions, and odder executives. Science and creativity meet and so much fun erupts! Loads of humor collide with some slimy descriptions, and manage to create a mild level of suspense from one scene to the next.

All age readers will enjoy the ideas about friendship, loyalty, and a sense of the ridiculous; and likely share a great desire to try out the famous dim sum recipes, too. Although this story is meant for Middle school readers – this adult reader was completely entertained from start to finish.

My Recommendation: buy this for the young reader on your list, but read it yourself before you pass it along!

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Pretty in Kink by Titania Ladley

February 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment

KINK
Pretty in Kink by Titania Ladley
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (190 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, mild F/F, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Tampa biker Diego Mansini is tortured by his past—until the photo shop gives him the wrong pictures. His heart and soul awaken at first sight of the stunning woman in bondage, blindfolded, handcuffed, spread-eagled, getting off on sex toys. He has to have her just like in the snapshots.

Straitlaced model Britt Malone agrees to her friend’s kinky photo shoot for one reason—the BDSM magazine’s fifty-thousand-dollar contest prize. But the hot shots go missing and emerge in the magazine after she backs out on entering the contest. Her life spins out of control as she searches for the culprit who stole the pictures.

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Baby, it’s cold outside but if you’re ready to suspend disbelief have I got one hot story to drive the cold away.

Britt isn’t exactly innocent but she’s certainly never been attracted to the blue collar, biker type, until she literally runs into Tampa biker bad boy Diego Mansini. There’s just something about the way he carries himself, the way he talks to her and that ‘he’s no good girl’ look he lays on her that has her agreeing to a first date with only mild hesitation. Who can truly resist a scoundrel? This is where the suspending disbelief comes into play. He screams bad news and she (seems reasonably intelligent) goes places and does things that don’t quite go along with her character. But maybe this is the real Britt, the girl who wants to experience a trip on the wild side. I can imagine it would be difficult to turn down a hot inked alpha male, so maybe it isn’t a completely unbelievable scenario.

Diego Mansisi is in lust with Britt at first sight. He sees what she hasn’t had the courage to act on until he opens a whole new world to her. Britt is beautifully submissive and he’s just the Dom to allow her to find the strength to give over control. In return, she makes him want to be a better person. He knows he’s not what she needs but he wants to be what she can’t live without. There’s a problem though, he’s keeping a secret that has all the potential to destroy their new found attraction.

Also, there was obviously something about Britt’s friend Lexi that kept me reading to see what her deal was. Is she a true friend, concerned that Britt is making a mistake, or is there something else going on? Little hints along the way kept me intrigued.

Readers who want their books filled with tension and seriously hot sex are going to eat this one up. The author has some very descriptive language that didn’t always work for me but it didn’t keep me from enjoying the overall story. There’s a back story for Diego that only comes out towards the end and it’s pretty heart wrenching. The title leaves little doubt that this novella has lots and lots of kink. There isn’t much these two don’t try. If it’s a sexy no holds barred kink fest with a tumultuous love story that you’re looking for, check out Pretty in Kink.

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Kissing with Fangs by Ashlyn Chase

February 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

FANGS
Kissing with Fangs by Ashlyn Chase
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (339 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Peppermint

Claudia Fletcher has her MBA and a stellar resume, so when the bar she manages burns down, she could easily move on to bigger and better things. But something about the bar owner, Anthony Cross makes it impossible to leave.
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Anthony has never let on to the general public that he’s a vampire, and most of his staff members have no idea Boston Uncommon was a safe gathering place for supernaturals of all kinds. Now that it’s nothing but ash, the tentative peace among warring factions is starting to crumble. The last thing he wants to do is put Claudia in danger, but he also knows there’s no way he can let her go…

Anthony and Claudia’s story is one that merges the paranormal and real world seamlessly. At times I felt as if vampires, shifters and wizards could really exist, because the story just seemed so natural.

Anthony may not be human any longer, but his still seems to have may human traits. Compassion and kinship are two of the strongest traits he seems to exhibit in this story. It is also what drives him to pursue Claudia, as well as try to bring the paranormal world together. There was one thing I did find contradictory about his life, and that is bits of his past. They mention his killing of humans in the past and allude to the fact that it was in some cases a choice and not out of necessity. This seems to go against everything Anthony is in modern day. Other than that I absolutely enjoyed him.

Claudia is a great character and person. I love the personality flaws she has such as alcoholism because it made her that much more real to me. She seems to struggle with herself, but not her need to help others and care for them. It is what helps me understand why Anthony wants her so badly and makes me want to best for her.

The plotline of this story was truly entertaining. I have to admit that I have not read a book so quickly in a long time because I just could not put it down. This story offered the complete package, from internal conflicts, antagonist, intriguing subplots, and a remarkable supporting character list. Ruxandra, Anthony’s psycho ex-girlfriend and Gaia a.k.a. mother earth are only a few of the characters who stole my heart. Hands down this was an entertaining read and one I would highly recommend.

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A SEAL’s Kiss by Tawny Weber

February 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

KISS
A SEAL’s Kiss by Tawny Weber
Publisher: Harlequin Blaze
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (218 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Subject: Navy SEAL Petty Officer Aiden Masters

Current Status: On leave

Obstacle: Deploy “Mission: (Fake) Engagement”…without actually falling for his fiancée!

The goal of Mission: Engagement is simple—a fake engagement concocted to bring happiness to Sage Taylor’s ailing father.

The Rules:

1) Treat it like a military mission
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3) The “engagement” lasts as long as the professor’s health depends on it; and

4) No sex…especially with each other!

But the incredibly spirited (and a touch quirky) Sage has never been one for rules. Especially when they involve Aiden’s rock-hard navy bod and a ton of smokin’-hot sexual attraction. Which means in order to seduce this sexy SEAL, she’ll have to completely outmaneuver him….

Romance fans of the “friends turned lovers” theme are in for a treat when they pick up a copy of A SEAL’s Kiss. The whole book is a long, wet, slow slide into seduction and a very fun read.

Sage and Aiden are good together. What I liked was getting the goods on their feelings and Ms. Weber made that possible by telling the story in each the protagonists’ point of view. I enjoyed seeing how the seeds of love are there, but life, the characters’ choices and their assumptions got in the way. The author used a well-known technique of peer pressure and family crisis to set the stage for the inevitable. The machinations were believable because she crafted two characters whose actions made sense because of the way they were written – personable, responsible and fighting their natural inclinations. It’s the internal conflict between them that lit the fires of passion, and like a runaway fire, took on a life of its own, consuming them to the point they thought of nothing else except wanting to touch and be touched. Pure seduction.

There are fluffy secondary characters that helped set the tone and stage for Sage and Aiden getting together. What I mean by fluffy doesn’t refer to animals but characters that don’t have a lot of depth or screen time, but the author made the most of them to get Aiden and Sage on the right path. I got the impression they were loving and supportive of the hero and heroine which means the protagonists were well thought of. It was necessary to provide a sense of community and it worked.

Dialogue was oftentimes witty, insightful or downright delicious, especially when Sage sets out to flirt, taunt and seduce Aiden. The results were dynamic and steamy. My favorite ploy that Aiden used was “What would Sage do?” and I loved the results.

I really enjoyed getting to meet Sage. She’s a fun heroine with a sunny disposition but she’s not as shallow as she lets on. She proves it time and again throughout the book. I liked Aiden; of course Ms. Weber described him in such sensual detail, how could I not? ::grin::

Curling up with a A SEAL’s Kiss in a comfy chair is a perfect way to spend some quality downtime. It’s amusing, hot and engaging, and for me, a one sitting read. I didn’t want to put the book down; I was having fun and didn’t want it to end until I reached the happy ever after. The HEA was worth the wait. Try it and see for yourself.

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Thawing Ava by Selena Illyria

February 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

AVA
Thawing Ava by Selena Illyria
Publisher: Loose Id
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (173 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistletoe

Hockey player Brice Douglas has never gotten over the Christmas he spent with Ava Johnson back in college. Now, years later, he’s in trouble with his team, the Witch Fields Prowlers. Desperate to keep their rabble-rousing player’s head in the game, they hire a babysitter to keep his ass out of a sling and home in his bed at night: Ava. He’s determined to make up for lost time, while convincing her he’s not the man the team made him out to be, using every dirty, sexy trick he can.

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Will she be putting Brice on ice, or will he end up thawing Ava?

Brice never thought he would get his chance with Ava. That Christmas so long ago was never forgotten and when he gets another chance, he wants to grab the only other thing in his life that he ever loved as much as hockey: Ava. Brice will not back down. Missed chances and misunderstandings have kept these two apart for so many years but now that she is back Ava finds that things may not be what she always thought they were. Does time really heal all wounds or are Ava’s too deep to heal?

I found myself falling into Brice and Ava’s story right from the beginning. I loved Ava, she is a strong woman who does not let anyone bring her down. She will not let what they think or say bother her. The only thing that she truly ever longed for was love and Brice might be the man to give it to her if she can get passed the one painful spot in her life.

Underneath everything Brice is a good man. He has always loved Ava but missed his chance with her as a young man. Brice is all grown up now and is not going to let this chance go by. The two make a wonderful couple. Ava and Brice go through so much and fight hard for their happy ever after. Each one gives the other just what they need. Watching the two fight for their love make for a great read. Ava and Brice go through so much and fight hard for their happy ever after. I loved seeing Ava’s family play such a supportive role for her in this story. It was also nice to see a woman who wasn’t stick thin as the love interest. Ava is proud of herself and not embarrassed about her size or anything else for that matter and Brice loves her all the more for it. It was nice to see these two finally reach for their happy ever after.

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Vampire Most Wanted by Lynsay Sands

February 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

VAMPIRE
Vampire Most Wanted by Lynsay Sands
Publisher: Avon Books
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (234 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

For Basha Argeneau, anything is better than facing her estranged family. Even hiding out in sweltering southern California. But when a sexy immortal in black shows up determined to bring her back to the clan, she’ll do anything to keep far, far away from the past she can’t outrun.

Marcus Notte isn’t here to play games—especially not with someone as crazy as the infamous blonde. Asked by Lucian Argeneau to bring her back for questioning, Marcus is determined to carry out Lucian’s request—no matter how the seductive little mind-reading vamp feels about it.

Basha doesn’t mind fighting fire with fire, especially with a hot immortal involved. But if he wants to take her away, he’ll have to catch her first . . .

A mystery is finally solved but is it? It depends on your point of view. As far as the Argeneau family is concerned, someone rescued a villain and must be brought to justice. But what if that person isn’t who they thought they were? What happens when the truth is even more bizarre than anyone could have imagined? Get ready to be amazed by reading Vampire Most Wanted.
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I suspected one truth but that was only the tip of the iceberg and why I found this novel so intriguing. It all revolves around a woman. She’s mysterious, she’s talented and she’s in danger – or is she? Her name is Divine and she is a very independent woman and is the heroine. She’s also nurturing, helpful, even loving, but it’s balanced with a healthy dose of fear, mistrust and confusion. The heroine has a lot of components to her personality that made me like her, feel sad for her, and cheer for her. There were other times where I was a bit irritated because I thought she was slow on the uptake. Ultimately, I found there was an actual reason for that failing – and it wasn’t necessarily her fault.

I discovered so much about Divine until the light bulb went off in my head, ‘Aha’! When Ms. Sands decides to tie all the loose ends, she does a good job of it, Thing is, it took me a bit to realize that this dangling thread occurred in books past and I was wowed. At no time did I ever expect it to turn out as it did in Vampire Most Wanted. Also amazing is, after reading this book, the title can be interpreted two different ways. I found that very cool.

Marcus, the hero, is in a fix. He has to be himself but pretend to be someone he’s not. Not the way to make a good first impression on one’s future life mate. I always enjoy how the author has her characters figure out who their life mate is because of their ‘symptoms’. Marcus has some serious strategizing to do in this book because Divine isn’t going to be easy to woo. Of course that means I had a fun time reading about all the fun they get into in the process.

It wasn’t all amusement and games however. There is a very serious aspect of this story that alternated between disgusting me, horrifying me or down right making me sad enough to sniffle. Once the truth comes out, ALL the truths, it’s heartbreaking. What it comes down to is Divine having to make choices and some of them are going to be extremely tough to do. The author’s writing in this was powerful, dramatic and very emotional. I can’t imagine any reader remaining unaffected by the some of the revelations.

When Marcus and Divine succumb to the mating frenzy, once again, Ms. Sands finds ways to keep it fresh, fascinating and at times, even funny. I expect readers to find themselves smiling here and there throughout the tale just because a few of the instances were hilarious, like the broom incident – oh my gosh did I get a giggle out of that. Not Marcus though, but Vincent did. Then again, Vincent recounted an incident with Jackie that totally had me snickering and giggling. So, yes, Ms. Sands continues with her tradition of humor even when the suspense is thick. However, when the passion is hot, the writing is smoking.

Secondary characters are key in helping the plot move along at a nice clip. Mind reading is a clever trick. Dialogue is entertaining as usual and the location, the carnival, was unique and fun.

Vampire Most Wanted has a lot of surprises in store for fans of the series. It’s a well-rounded, engrossing and engaging story with many charming interactions between the characters. It was interesting figuring Divine out and fascinating watching her and Marcus fall in love. This is a great addition to the long running series and a definite recommend. Even new fans can enjoy this book with the only caveat being that they might end up being curious to find and read all the books that came before. If this book accomplishes that, they’re going to be in for a treat because some are even better than this one, but all are worth reading.

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Haunting Blackie by Laurann Dohner

February 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

BLACKIE
Haunting Blackie by Laurann Dohner
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (195 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Tulip

Eve’s mission is to rescue cyborgs from termination centers on Earth. She is blindsided by the overwhelming attraction that draws her to one of them. He’s handsome, sexy, and she wants him, craves his touch as she has no other. She must send him to freedom but she makes him promise to wait for her.

Blackie cannot forget the courageous woman who saved him. He never learned whether she died during the rebellion or just changed her mind about leaving with him but he holds her within his lonely heart. He exists to serve the Cyborg Council and protect the new world cyborgs have created. This changes when he discovers the woman who haunts his dreams is alive and the cyborg leaders left her behind to die. He’ll never lose her again and he’ll fight his own kind to avenge and keep her.

Ms. Dohner is one of my go to authors when I’m looking for a book that will completely capture my interest. This one was romantic; true love reunited. The plot was exciting with some great suspense. As usual, Ms. Dohner created strong and vibrant characters that pulled me right into the story. Last but not least …. the writing was exceptional. Haunting Blackie is another fantastic book.
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As we all know, Blackie has been a bit of a villain in some previous books. Enough so that I wondered how Dohner would redeem him when it came his turn. Yet redeem him she did. Not only did he fall hard and fast for his lady, but he was wonderful in his support of her. We also see another side of him that explains a few things, gives some validation to his actions, so to speak. He has some regrets, and wants to make things right for everybody. So really, we see an honor in Blackie this time around. Of course, I liked that Dohner gave him a softer side here.

I think it’s safe to say that I loved Eve. She was an awesome mate for Blackie; fierce, passionate and loyal. I liked what she brought to the series. Dohner opened up a world of possibilities with this newest revelation. I for one, am hoping for more stories along this line. I think this may be in the cards with Danica, Eve’s sister.

Dohner is keeping the series fresh and creative. She seems to be taking it in an exciting new direction with the things that were revealed in this one. The story telling was strong. It flowed seamlessly, with a conflict that was intense. I liked the glimpse into the internal dynamics of the Cyborg society, as well. Most of all, I loved the romantic relationship between Blackie and Eve. It was hard for me to embrace Blackie as a hero I could love. But the author pulled this off brilliantly. Bravo ! I loved it.

I think that Haunting Blackie is a great story. It continues the series in an innovative way, and it opens up even more creative opportunities for lucky readers. The Cyborg series took some new and interesting turns with this latest book. I liked the new element that was introduced to the series. We discover that the Cyborgs have more than a few secrets to hide. Some not so honorable deeds and that some will do anything to bury the truth. So there was some great conflict here.

Overall, this was a great book for Dohner fans. Even if you are one of the unfortunate few who haven’t discovered this awesome author …. you will still love this book. Just beware that you will be hooked. So get it and enjoy it like I did. I loved it and I am recommending it to everyone.

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Vicious by Debra Webb

February 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment

VICIOUS
Vicious by Debra Webb
Publisher: Pink House Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (326 pgs)
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Cholla

Serial killer Eric Spears is far from done. He has chosen his next victim and Deputy Chief Jess Harris knows it’s only a matter of time until he comes for her.
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The murders are vicious, the killer relentless. Has Birmingham’s major crimes team run into its most baffling and deadly case yet?

Eric Spears isn’t done with Deputy Chief Jess Harris just yet, and he’s not being shy about it either. Knee-deep in the investigation of three missing women, he continues to mess with her mind and toy with her safety. Will The Player finally capture the object of his obsession or will she escape him yet again?

Jess Harris is a mess. As long as Eric Spears is in the wind, neither she nor her team is safe. When you add in the secret she’s keeping from everyone, well, she’s a ticking time bomb waiting to have a meltdown. While she doesn’t quite have a meltdown, she is much more vulnerable in this installment which was a nice change of pace. I love a good, strong heroine, especially one like Jess who doesn’t take anything off of anybody, but it’s good to see that they’re human as well.

It’s probably very wrong of me, but I’m a bit obsessed with Eric Spears myself. I’m not sure just what it is about him, if it’s that on the surface, he seems to be such a normal guy with a disturbing pastime, or if it’s his outright audacity in how he approaches Jess time and again. He’s a brilliant villain, that much is certain. The way he works events and places from her past into his current killing spree was absolutely cunning and wicked.

Debra Webb does it again with Vicious. I don’t know how she keeps bringing the intensity and depravity so consistently, but I am not complaining one bit. The only downside to this series is that each and every novel ends on a nail-biter of a cliffhanger, forcing you to wait in agony for the next installment. Which, in reality, is very good thing. What’s life without a little anticipation, right? I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a powerful mystery or an exceedingly suspenseful romance. The Faces of Evil series has moved to the top of my favorites list!

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Flight Risk by Nicole Helm

February 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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Flight Risk by Nicole Helm
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (236 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Sunflower

Flying too close to love could get her heart burned.

Antiques in Flight, Book 1

After losing his mother to cancer, Trevor Steele has taken a leave of absence from the FBI to get his little sister through her last months of high school. But once she’s settled in college next fall, he’s leaving Pilot’s Point and heading back to Seattle.

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Once the town bad girl, Callie has had to get her act together to keep Antiques in Flight airport from falling apart. Swallowing her pride to ask for Trevor’s help is the hardest thing she’s ever done—next to trying to forget the sizzling kiss they shared two years ago.

Working side by side leads to a complicated dance of almost-moments, until their repressed urges finally break free. But just as Trevor begins to think staying for good might be the right path, Callie closes herself off, afraid to believe in promises…even Trevor’s.

Friends. They get you through times of need. They make you laugh. Sometimes, they make you cry, or angry. What happens when friends have feelings that cross that “friendly” boundary and neither is sure what to do about it?

Trevor has had enough heartache to last a long time, but the hits keep coming. Now, it’s just Trevor and his high school aged sister, learning how to survive without their parents. They are confused, grieving, lost, and even a little angry. I could feel Trevor’s pain right away. The beginning of this story has a big emotional punch that sucked me in right away. I wanted to know how time would heal their wounds, and how love makes its play.

That waiting time doesn’t take long. Enter Callie. Once the bad girl, she’s now working to save her business, and Trevor re-enters her life at a perfect time. He needs a little distraction, and she could use the help. Could it be the friendship is going to be tested by other feelings neither of them expect? I like Callie. I can connect with her on various levels. She’s got a lot to get through because she’s got feelings for Trevor and his sister isn’t too fond of her. She’s already dealing with enough, so this could get interesting….Oh and it does.

Flight Risk is a sweet story about two friends that have lost so much, but they could gain so much more if they open their hearts to love. Full of emotion, a little heat and some great banter, this made for a great read. The characters were developed well, the pacing quick and I found myself cheering them on as they struggled their way through life, love, and heartache.

If you’re looking for a contemporary romance with a friends to lovers theme, I suggest picking up a copy of Flight Risk.

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