Starry Night by Debbie Macomber

September 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

NIGHT
Starry Night by Debbie Macomber
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full length (226 pgs)
Heat Level: sweet
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

’Tis the season for romance, second chances, and Christmas cheer with this new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.

Carrie Slayton, a big-city society-page columnist, longs to write more serious news stories. So her editor hands her a challenge: She can cover any topic she wants, but only if she first scores the paper an interview with Finn Dalton, the notoriously reclusive author.

Living in the remote Alaskan wilderness, Finn has written a megabestselling memoir about surviving in the wild. But he stubbornly declines to speak to anyone in the press, and no one even knows exactly where he lives.

Digging deep into Finn’s past, Carrie develops a theory on his whereabouts. It is the holidays, but her career is at stake, so she forsakes her family celebrations and flies out to snowy Alaska. When she finally finds Finn, she discovers a man both more charismatic and more stubborn than she even expected. And soon she is torn between pursuing the story of a lifetime and following her heart.

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Finn Dalton has written a book about Alaska and how to survive in the wilds. No one has been able to find him to interview him. When Carrie says she’s going to quit the paper and the society page because this is not what she wants to do with her life, her editor offers her a new challenge. Find Dalton, interview him and he’ll give her a promotion and a new assignment. It won’t be easy to do but Thanksgiving is coming and she can use that time to hunt. She takes the challenge.

Finn doesn’t trust women; they lie and they leave. It happened with his mother and then with his girlfriend. He’s through with women. He likes living in his solitary cabin; he doesn’t need people in his life. But he has to use a pilot to get in and out of his cabin and that pilot decides he needs to meet Carrie.

Carrie tries to weasel his story out of him but he’s not talking. She makes friends with his dog and that makes him mad. Hennessey is supposed to protect him, not be mesmerized by the first woman that pets him. The only thing they have in common is a card game; they both can play cribbage.

I like the banter between the two, and how she has a conversation with the dog that somehow draws Finn out and makes him speak. Ms. Macomber makes you feel like you’re there.

This is a sweet romance with some misunderstandings and a clash of lifestyles. As always, everything ends up happily ever after. But that’s why we read Ms. Macomber’s work, isn’t it? She always delivers a good story with true love winning and that’s the way I want it, don’t you?

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Fractured by Teri Terry

September 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

FRACTURED
Fractured by Teri Terry
Book Two in the Slated trilogy
Publisher: The Penguin Group
Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery, YA
Length: Full Length (328 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 12+
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Peppermint

How do you know where to go when you don’t remember where you came from?

Kyla’s memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost for ever.

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Kyla shouldn’t be able to remember anything. But she can – and she’s beginning to realise that there are a lot of dark secrets locked away in her memories. When a mysterious man from her past comes back into her life, she thinks she’s on her way to finding the truth. But the more she learns about her history, the more confusing her future becomes…

Psychological thrillers have always captured my attention, and this book was one I can easily see being made into a movie due to its superb plotlines and interesting characters that seize my heart.

Kyla’s story is one of action, amazement, and mystery that I found riveting from beginning to end. The entire concept of her life and the being slated was one that I found refreshing, since it was so unique. This story is truly not comparable to anything I have ever experienced, thankfully. Kyla has lived a interesting life to say the least, and it doesn’t seem like the adventure will end for her any time soon.

While I found this story enchanting, I felt that there was a learning curve in the beginning. I had not read the previous story in the series. Therefore, it took me a few chapters to really get into the flow of the story, and understand the concept. I recommended the story to my daughter, and she too ran into the same concern when she started reading the story. I would not consider this a story that can be easily read as a standalone novel, since it seems to pick up right where the first installment ended. I can say however, that after read a few chapters and I began to understand the concept of the story, I was able to pick up on the story and enjoy it.

One aspect of this story that I appreciated was that the author was able to incorporate a dynamic romantic plot that was age appropriate. My child is around the target age for this book, and I have found in the past that sometimes a romantic plot just seems a bit too adult or complex. This is not the case in this book, it seems to be right on target. Even Kyla’s fascination with multiple guys depending on who she was with at that time was not only appropriate behavior for Kyla’s age, but also executed suitably for its audience. This is a story I gladly let my daughter read, as I knew she would love as much as I did.

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Virgin Territory by Marilyn Todd

September 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

VIRGIN
Virgin Territory by Marilyn Todd
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Historical
Length: Full Length (190 pages)
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

It just wasn’t fair. When you marry a man for his money, you expect him to leave you a shining pile of gold pieces. Not a crummy old wine business. How was the new young widow Claudia going to pay off her gambling debts now?

So when Eugenius Collatinus asks Claudia to chaperone his granddaughter to Sicily she jumps at the chance to escape Rome. It should be easy–Sabina Collatinus, she is told, has recently completed thirty years’ service as a Vestal Virgin.

Or has she…?

Claudia suspects she is escorting an impostor. And then a woman’s brutalized body is discovered…

Making promises is so much easier than following through with them. If only Claudia had known exactly what she was getting into when she first agreed to be Sabina’s chaperone.
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The vivid descriptions of the food, clothing, homes, and social customs in Claudia’s world made me feel as if I was living in ancient Sicily. Some of the socially acceptable customs at this time and place are considered extremely immoral in the twenty-first century. Including these scenes in this piece without imposing modern day values on them adds authenticity to the plot.

Once again Claudia is portrayed as a woman who is an intense object of desire to almost every man she meets. In the future I would be quite curious to see if Ms. Todd intends this to be another sign of Claudia’s narcissism or if she is actually that irresistible to such a wide selection of men. There are a few scenes in this story that make me think some of Claudia’s interpretation of other people’s thoughts and reactions are meant to show her self-centered tendencies. I hope future Claudia mysteries explore this possible plot twist in further detail.

Virgin Territory can easily be a standalone novel, but as someone who has read the first book in the series, I, Claudia, I was pleasantly surprised by how the main character has changed in the interim. Claudia’s lack of character development was one of the criticisms I mentioned in my first review. While she doesn’t show as much personal growth in her second adventure as I would have preferred to see, there were a few key scenes in this plot that demonstrate that she is aware of her environment and is slowly changing as a result of her experiences.

The mystery in this tale was well paced and thrilling, though. Every time I thought I’d pinned down the killer or figured out Sabina’s true identity Ms. Todd introduced new clues that upended all of my theories. Her ability to slowly dole out the truth to the reader in such a way that one never knows what to expect next makes me want to read everything this author has ever written.

Virgin Territory kept me guessing until the very end. I look forward to reading more installments of this series, and I recommend this book to anyone who loves a mystery that is full of surprises.

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Unspoken by Jen Frederick

September 24, 2013 By 2 Comments

UNSPOKEN
Unspoken by Jen Frederick
Publisher: Pear Tree LLC
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (260 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Gardenia

Whore. Slut. Typhoid Mary.

I’ve been called all these at Central College. One drunken night, one act of irresponsible behavior, and my reputation was ruined. Guys labeled me as easy and girls shied away. To cope, I stayed away from Central social life and away from Central men, so why is it that my new biology lab partner is so irresistible to me?

He’s everything I shouldn’t want. A former Marine involved in illegal fighting with a quick trigger temper and an easy smile for all the women. His fists aren’t the danger to me, though, it’s his charm. He’s sliding his way into my heart and I’m afraid that he’s going to be the one to break me.

Impulsive. Unthinking. Hot tempered.

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She’s everything I didn’t realize I wanted and the more time I spend with her, the more I want her. But she’s been hurt too much in the past and I don’t want to be the one to break her. I know I should walk away, but I just can’t.

Bullying can exists in types of environments. In the halls of higher education, where people should already be considered adults, it is unforgivable. A woman’s reputation can be destroyed when bullies do not get their way. This is the case in this all-consuming story.

AnneMarie (AM for short) is a determined young woman. She will graduate and begin her life regardless of the bullying perpetrated upon her by the Lacrosse team. One mistake during her freshman year has had a devastating effect on her college years. She is a strong character, though her flaw is to avoid confrontation.

Beauregard (Bo for short) is all an ex-Marine should be… except for his infamous temper. Now in college, Bo uses illegal fights as a means to release all the pent up anger he feels. AM is the perfect opposite to Bo. I love that by being such opposites, they balance each other. Bo can learn patience from AM, and AM can learn to stand up for herself from Bo.

The inevitable love affair between these two is both heart wrenching and sensitive. Bo has learned to respect and adore AM… it made me sigh when he fell for her completely.

This is a lovely story of two damaged but strong individuals. Their union is an example of opposites attracting and at the same time, perfecting the other.

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Glass Frost by Liz DeJesus

September 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Dragon Drop
Glass Frost by Liz DeJesus
Publisher: Musa Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure, YA
Length: Full Length (220 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 5 stars
Review by: Poinsettia

When joined together, Cinderella’s slippers grant the wearer her heart’s desire. But whose wish will be granted?

When Cinderella’s glass slipper is stolen, Queen Felicia sends her faithful steward Terrance to the real world to retrieve his love and witch-in-training, Bianca Frost. The power of the glass slipper in the wrong hands could ruin peace in Everafter. Bianca must gather every bit of magic she has learned in the past few weeks to find the slipper and protect her new love. Together, Bianca, Ming, Prince Ferdinand, and Terrance venture deep into the heart of Everafter to seek clues as to who has stolen the slipper and why. Along the way, they uncover what happened to the Seven Dwarves after Snow White married the prince, but also learn the awful risk of tampering with black magic and the high price that must be paid for magical aid, even when used for good.

Bianca and Terrance’s relationship is put to the test. Through the pain of suffering and loss, Bianca must determine if following her gallant boyfriend into his faraway world is in fact her heart’s desire.

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I grew to care about Bianca in First Frost, so reading Glass Frost was like spending time with an old friend. I strongly recommend reading First Frost before this book in order to have a better understanding of Bianca, her family, friends, and the land of Everafter. Bianca definitely begins to realize just how strong she is in this tale. She faces some very difficult choices and I’m pleased to say that she handles them extremely well. Bianca is only seventeen, but she can’t afford to simply live in the moment. She has to consider the future and what sort of witch she wants to become because magic, even good magic, comes with a price. Her maturity, strength, and desire to protect those she loves and put their needs before her own are very admirable, but what makes Bianca an even more realistic character is her fear. There is no shame in being afraid, and Bianca has the good sense to be more than a little apprehensive of what she might encounter in Everafter. She perfectly demonstrates the meaning of courage by doing what she needs to do even though she is frightened.

I enjoyed watching Bianca and Terrance grow even closer in this romance. Their relationship is more than a little complicated since they literally live in two different worlds, giving the term “long distance” a whole new meaning. Bianca again faces a tough choice. Is she willing to leave everything she knows behind and join Terrance in Everafter?

Bianca isn’t the only character growing and changing in Glass Frost. Prince Ferdinand is back and more entertaining than ever. In First Frost, Ferdinand struck me as a slightly self-absorbed, but good humored young man always up for an adventure. In this installment of the series, Ms. DeJesus reveals some different sides of Ferdinand. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that he can be serious and thoughtful. He even puts his charismatic nature to good use in some delicate negotiations with some bad tempered fairies. I think Ferdinand has what it takes to be a great king someday.

There are so many things to love about Glass Frost. The characters are compelling and unique and the land of Everafter is absolutely breathtaking. I sincerely hope Ms. DeJesus continues Bianca’s saga because I’d love to visit Everafter again.

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Ennara and the Fallen Druid by Angela Myron

September 23, 2013 By 4 Comments

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Ennara and the Fallen Druid by Angela Myron
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Fantasy
Length: Full (176 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 12+
Rated: 4 Stars
Review by Rose

Eleven year-old Ennara Gaern has a serious grudge against the dragon on her right hand.

Born with a mask that foretold magical powers, she was immediately inked with the fiendish, fire-breathing tattoo that forces her to study boring texts, cover her hand continuously, and worst of all, keeps her from visiting the beautiful capital city, Dordonne. But her quiet life changes when one night she is attacked by a shadowy demon.

Tork, an old friend and wizard, is enlisted to help. But when he arrives, he informs Ennara’s parents that she is her world’s only hope of finding the legendary Sword of Gisilfrid, which is needed to destroy the curse that is creating the demons. Ennara doesn’t want to leave on the dangerous quest, but when she learns the curse threatens her world, she reluctantly agrees.
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Angela Myron has created a magical land — and a caul-born girl who has been trained in the technical aspects of magic by her aunt, but has never actually used her magic. It’s also the law that she is tattooed with a mark showing her magical status.

She is forced to go on a journey to retrieve the means to protect her land from the shadespawn, shadowy demons that threaten to destroy anything.

Let me just say that I love Ennara. She’s thrust into a situation she’s not sure she can handle, but she does what she needs to do and along the way learns some very important lessons, as do the friends who travel with her. After the wizard who accompanies them is stricken, the children are left on their own to complete the mission.

The world building is well done and there are some very funny moments as Ennara begins to learn how to control her magical skills (love the Zombie Chickens!). I’m very glad that this is only the first book of the series and I’m looking forward to reading the following books.

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The Lemon Orchard by Luanne Rice

September 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

LEMON
The Lemon Orchard by Luanne Rice
Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books / Penguin Group
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (304 pgs)
Heat: Spicy
Rated: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Rose

In the five years since Julia last visited her aunt and uncle’s home in Malibu, her life has been turned upside down by her daughter’s death. She expects to find nothing more than peace and solitude as she house-sits with only her dog, Bonnie, for company. But she finds herself drawn to the handsome man who oversees the lemon orchard. Roberto expertly tends the trees, using the money to support his extended Mexican family. What connection could these two people share? The answer comes as Roberto reveals the heartbreaking story of his own loss—a pain Julia knows all too well, but for one striking difference: Roberto’s daughter was lost but never found. And despite the odds he cannot bear to give up hope.

Set in the sea and citrus-scented air of the breathtaking Santa Monica Mountains, The Lemon Orchard is an affirming story about the redemptive power of compassion and the kind of love that seems to find us when we need it most.

The Lemon Orchard is a beautifully written book with a touch of mystery and a touch of romance.

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The romance bloomed due to Roberto and Julia both losing their daughters five years before–Julia’s daughter, Jenny, to death–a possible suicide–and Roberto’s daughter, Rosa, being literally lost in the desert as they tried to reach the US. This creates a bond that surpasses the differences in their backgrounds. Julia is the niece of Roberto’s boss and she’s housesitting while her aunt and uncle are in Ireland.

The strongest part of the story is the mystery about what happened to Rosa. The detail Ms. Rice goes into and the research she has done on illegal border crossing is evident.

The character development is beautifully done– not only the main characters but the secondary characters as well–even the ones that are not present such as Julia’s aunt and uncle. I would love to read their story. I would also like to see more of Jack Leary, the retired border control officer who plays such a large role in solving the mystery of Rosa’s disappearance.

Told in first person from Julia’s perspective and in third person from other characters’ perspectives, The Lemon Orchard is an easy book to read and get involved in.

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The Rogue Steals a Bride by Amelia Grey

September 23, 2013 By 1 Comment

ROGUE
The Rogue Steals a Bride by Amelia Grey
Publisher: Sourcebook Casablanca
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (338 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Plumeria

A Promise Can Be a Terrible Thing

All heiress Sophia Hart’s father wanted was for her to marry a gentleman with a title. She promised him on his deathbed she would do just that. But the only man Sophia wants to spend time with is Matson Brentwood, who makes up for the lack of a title by being dashing and decidedly dangerous. Since Matson crashed his way into her life and her heart, that vow to her father has become an awful burden.

Can a promise to a dying man and life long hatred for another keep true love apart?
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Mr. Matson Brentwood is the epitome of tall, dark and handsome. I instantly was drawn to him and was empathic to his family drama. When he and his twin, Iverson, return to England after making their fortune, they are faced with scandal. After a chance meeting with the beautiful Sophie, Matson is smitten. Knowing she must marry for a title, and he not wanting to marry at all, we see their struggle to fight their attraction that sizzles the page. A few stolen moments shows them that sometimes there are more important things than pride and honor and that love and conquer all.

This is the sixth and final installment in the Rogue’s Dynasty series by Amelia Grey. I really loved this historical. The couple were well suited, and were surrounded by a cast of characters that helped paint this tale of love and family. I wish we could have seen more of Iverson, but we were able to see the end of his story as well. I had not read the previous books in this series, but I didn’t feel as though I was missing anything as I read. However, I will be going back to the beginning to start the adventure that so many fans have loved.

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Stripped by H.M. Ward

September 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

STRIPPED
Stripped by H.M. Ward
The FERRO Family
Publisher: Laree Bailey Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (355 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Gardenia

The V Card. Virgin. Most of us want to punch that sucker ASAP, and hide the fact until then, but not Cassie Hale. Three years ago she frickin’ covered hers in glitter and laminated the thing, proudly telling me that she’s waiting for the perfect guy.

So when I see her half naked, tangled together, rolling around on the floor with another stripper, I’m kind of shocked. Okay, that’s an understatement. I’m enthralled. I have to know what cracked her picture perfect world and landed her here, and I hope it’s something horrible-an event that broke her the way she broke me. Because, that’s who Cassie Hale is–the woman who stole my heart and crushed it in her hand.

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Enter Cassie Hale into his life – nothing will ever be the same. Cassie is young, innocent and still a virgin when they first meet. She is a strong female character. She has set her goals in life and you cannot but hope she will achieve them. I love how she respects herself and sets boundaries that Jon must respect.

The story later picks up these characters three years after they first meet. Circumstances are very different now for both Cassie and Jon. Cassie is hiding and working as a stripper to elude her deadbeat husband. She has been forced to this type of work and is doing the best she can with it.

Once Jon is back in Cassie’s life, nothing will be the same. I love how the author presents Jon’s character with a conscience but a streak of recklessness.

As with other H. M. Ward’s novels, this is a page-turner. This is book #1 of the Stripped series. I am anxiously awaiting book #2.

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Black Amaranth by Sasha Hibbs

September 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BLACK
Black Amaranth by Sasha Hibbs
Publisher: Evernight Teen
Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, YA
Length: Full Length (216 Pages)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

Eighteen-year-old Ally Watson arrives home from high school graduation, more than a little annoyed that her Uncle Argyle—Ally’s legal guardian and only surviving relative—didn’t even bother showing up. But instead of berating him for his forgetfulness, Ally finds him in a life-or-death battle with a monster. Argyle manages to kill the creature, and gives Ally a parcel containing a destiny she never knew existed.

Ally, along with her best friends Michael, Jessica, and David, hurry to Georgia to uncover the truth of Uncle Argyle’s secrets, and the meaning of the mysterious marks that Ally bears. Are the marks related to the blacksmith mythology of her ancestors? Who are these heavenly warriors who show up in the oddest of places? And will an ancient gypsy curse destroy the very things Ally fights to save?

Black Amaranth: a simple flower, a symbol with an ancient legacy, a conduit for prophecy…while faith and hope are essential to the journey, Ally soon discovers that love is the most powerful force of all.

Ally Watson’s high school graduation proves to be more of a turning point in her life than she could ever have imagined. She is upset because her only living family member, her Uncle Argyle, didn’t show up, but she soon learns that he had a very good reason. He was in a life-or-death battle with a monster, and in killing the monster, her uncle opens up a destiny for Ally that she never could have imagined.

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The novel is Ally’s coming of age story, and her decisions will affect all of humankind. Hibbs has developed Ally’s character fully making her easy to identify with. The other supporting characters are also fleshed out in great detail. In addition, Hibbs has created an entire mythology involving the descendants of Vulcan, and the details of the mythology are well presented and clearly defined.

In addition, the plot is complex, action-packed, and exciting. There are twists and turns which cause the suspense to build to a terrifying conclusion. Ally learns of her family history and she is forced to confront the reality of who she really is. She discovers secrets upon secrets, and she has to make the most important decision of her life before she can fully assimilate all that she has learned. She has guides along the way, but the path is unclear and she is uncertain. She has to decide if coming into her true identity means abandoning those closest to her.

I really enjoyed following Ally through her adventures and it wasn’t until the end that I even began to see where I thought she should go. The ending is really just the beginning as this is the first in The Vulcan Legacies series. I certainly hope that the second novel is published soon!

Readers of fantasy with a mythological twist will certainly enjoy Black Amaranth. Just be sure that when you begin reading it that you have a free schedule, as it is a hard book to put down.

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