Saturday, January 30, 2016
Transcendent
Great story that kept me hooked from the first page to the last. I really enjoyed watching these two come together after trying to stay away from each other. Elise is an amazing character that is so strong and brave. She truly is a person that will sacrifice her own happiness for those she loves, taking on her burdens by herself. But sometimes you need someone to lean on. Jeff, who swears he is no good for Elise, tries to stay away but sometimes life puts you right where you need to be. Jeff steps up to the plate like only a true caring person would. Watching these two just be there for each other and have each others back is what caring and loving someone is all about and Ms. Delucia wrote it beautifully. All the characters in this book are amazing and I can't wait to hopefully read their stories also. The way Shevaun Delucia writes, what can I say, she puts you there, you are one of them and can feel everything right with the characters. A great book with amazing characters and wonderfully writing.
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Reviewed by Michelle Thompson
Monday, January 25, 2016
Worth the Wait
OMG where do I start?? Absolutely loved this book!!! Abby and Ethan are great and real. Both have their issues for not wanting relationships and have to find a way to move past that. I really enjoyed all the characters in this book. Every character is strong and you can see growth in not just the two main characters but in all of them. I loved watching the growth in Abby and Ethan so much, with everything they, particularly Abby, have gone through. I saw them not only move past their pasts but face their past as well. This story had an amazing flow. Everything from beginning to middle to end I couldn't help but love this book and this characters more and more. This is definitely a story that will pull you in and hold you there until the very end. I could not put this book down. This is one of those great stories with the writing that is so great that you literally picture everything in your mind and it becomes like watching a movie in your head. I am so glad I jumped at the chance to read this book when the author offered it to me. Thank you K.M. Neuhold!!! I don't think I could have loved this story and characters any more.
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At Any Price
OMG. I hardly know what to say. Of all the hair brained, crazy ideas the main character, Amelia could have!? Oh, what a disaster this could have been. But, wow! It was a suck you in, snatching your attention kind of read. It was like being a fly on the wall. And, while yes Amelia had some rather ...different ideas, she made sense. Her argument had substance. It almost made me think of how well a paper like that would do in a rhetoric class.
What to say without giving away anything? Ok, the characters were great. I liked all of them. Fully developed living, breathing, characters. Ms. Aubrey has a way with words. Loved Beauman as well. Totally know some of those all man gay guys. People stereotype them so much. But, there are plenty of Beaumans out there.
I just loved this book. It was unconventional, witty, well done. Great story. It was a concept that was masterfully crafted to deliver an amazing reading/listening experience.
And, let's not forget the narrator. Wow! Kirsten Leigh does an AMAZINGLY job of making these characters, their story, their anguish, thoughts, feelings just real. She strapped you in the front row and takes you for a ride.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
XODUS (The Astralis Series Book 1)
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I'm hooked! I took a chance on this book because usually I can't find books in this genre that, I believe it's listed in Fantasy, Paranormal, Magic. And, as most genre's are, those categories are so vague that it's often not something I want to read. However, this book looked interesting. I listened to the sample and my interest was immediately peaked!
Ms. McPike makes the unreal, believable. Her characters are interesting and well developed. Their reactions are believable. She takes the fantasy, magic, paranormal and adds it to real, normal life and the characters react to it. The storyline was smart and engaging. And, I can honestly say I lost sleep, having an extremely busy week that didn't allow for much listening or reading. I found myself having to force myself to put it down so I could go to sleep at night. I am a fan! Can't wait for book 2. This is also the first book I've listened to that was narrated by Natalie Hoyt. She did a fantastic job.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Love On The Horizon
Love On The Horizon by AM Madden
AWE!!!! This is such a sweet story of taking chances and finding love. I absolutely loved all the characters, well maybe except one or two lol. Marco and Rebecca are such a beautiful couple and they truly warm my heart.
I originally read this as a novella and now A.M. Madden has turned it into an amazing full length novel. What was a sweet story is now a full length novel that will suck you in and hold you there until the very end. You have an amazing and strong characters that will make you laugh and take you through a series of emotions. I loved watching these characters face their fear, grow, and follow their hearts. This book truly has it all - great leads, a great BFF, drama, suspense, and of course love. Rebecca and Marco completely pull you into their feelings from the beginning and have you wanting them together no matter what. Ricky is the best friend very one wants, he will make you laugh when you don't think you can and push you to follow your heart. I loved the families in this book - they are real! They are the type that when reading, you think this could so be my family lol. Love on the Horizon is definitely another amazing book from A.M. Madden. I just wish I could give it more stars, because it really does deserve more than 5.
I originally read this as a novella and now A.M. Madden has turned it into an amazing full length novel. What was a sweet story is now a full length novel that will suck you in and hold you there until the very end. You have an amazing and strong characters that will make you laugh and take you through a series of emotions. I loved watching these characters face their fear, grow, and follow their hearts. This book truly has it all - great leads, a great BFF, drama, suspense, and of course love. Rebecca and Marco completely pull you into their feelings from the beginning and have you wanting them together no matter what. Ricky is the best friend very one wants, he will make you laugh when you don't think you can and push you to follow your heart. I loved the families in this book - they are real! They are the type that when reading, you think this could so be my family lol. Love on the Horizon is definitely another amazing book from A.M. Madden. I just wish I could give it more stars, because it really does deserve more than 5.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Love on The Horizon
Loved it! This book actually captured me from the first page. I plowed through it not wanting to put it down. I loved the characters. They were so well developed. Marco was enticing and Ricky was just a riot. This is my first book by A.M. Madden. I signed up for the ARC because it sounded like an interesting concept. And, I'm so glad I did. Thoroughly enjoyed it and have added Ms. Madden to my watch list to look for other books of hers.
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Friday, January 15, 2016
The Domville 7
The Domville 7 by C.J Fallowfield HOT HOT HOT!!!! I really think I need a night at The Domville because nights there are absolutely sizzling!! CJ Fallowfield has written another amazing story. Without giving too much away I have to say be careful what you wish for, because how would you feel to wish something doesn't happen just to wish it had when it doesn't. As always, I loved this book and it is definitely one that can keep you warm and cozy on a cold winter's night.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
The Duke of Scandal
I love the characters in this novel, not just Felicity and Jason but the supporting characters as well, who I am hoping will feature in other episodes of this intoxicating series. I had already met them in the prequel novella One Moonlit Night and I am so absorbed in the setting of Moonlight Square in the fashionable heart of London Regency days that I wish I lived in that time. But instead I have the next best thing – Ms. Foley accurately describing this colorful era, from their attire and transport, to the ‘Square’ itself.
My favorite part of Duke of Scandal was Jason’s secret. Without giving anything away, I can say that it’s an explosive secret and a scenario that most authors of this genre tend to steer away from. I applaud Ms. Foley for having the courage and expertise to include it and make the story (and Jason’s character) much more believable.
I am now hanging out waiting for book 2. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Lorriane LoveitLorriane Loveit's Author Facebook page
Reviewed by Lorriane LoveitLorriane Loveit's Author Facebook page
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Twisted Up In You
Okay, I'm still trying to get my thoughts together on this!! Mostly because this book and characters were absolutely amazing. I mean if I could give it 100 stars I would!!! Five just is not enough for this. This is a fast paced story that kept me on the edge of my seat and turning pages. From the very first page I could not put it down. I mean I actually read this at work, well about 75% of it, and it took everything I had not to kill anyone who interrupted me while reading. As soon as I got home, I made it clear I was finishing this book and if anyone needed anything they better get it themselves. I have to say (and being honest) this is the first book by Dawn Martens I have read. I have heard great things about her book and have been wanting to read them so bad, but due to other reading obligations, I just haven't had the chance - but let me tell you after reading this ALL of her books have become HIGH priority!!!
Saturday, January 9, 2016
31 Days of Winter
Wow! C.J. Fallowfield doesn't disappoint. I really enjoyed this story. At times I wanted to smack the characters and at others I wanted them to be patient and give each other a chance. Ms. Fallowfield has written a book that does a push and pull, or back and forth that is hard to do successfully. However, she succeeds. And, I think this is due to her really showing the anguish, caring, and real feelings of the characters. We don't always know why they feel the way they feel, but you get a sense that they really do care. And, she draws you in and keeps you wanting to find out more. I stayed up late to finish this and immediately wanted the next book. I also have to say, her characters are very different. They are uniquely quirky within common archetypes. Can't wait to read the next one.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2016
From The Fields
By Richard Paolinelli
This was a very insightful read. I have a love for Australian Rules football and hence found this documentary informative and enlightening. It is clear that Mr Paolinelli’s days as a Sports Writer have helped him with his research which will no doubt become a legacy to the Bulldogs and indeed the town of Turlock itself.
The Holiday Couple: A Sky Watcher Romance: Gavin's Story
The Holiday Couple: A Sky Watcher Romance: Gavin's Story
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Oh, I loved this quick holiday read!! I have become a huge fan of Ella Emerson and was so excited to read this. It takes place a couple of years after Sky Watcher, and now we get to see Gavin get his own love, plus we get to see what Allison and Luke have been up to. I loved that these two characters never even knew what they could have been even with living so close to each other. They came together because of their own selfish reasons and well you will have to read to find out what happens. :) This was a great holiday read that will warm your heart.
Beautiful Beast
Beautiful Beast
by Georgia Le Carre
Holy Moly!!!! Another Eden brother has claimed me!!!!!! Georgia Le Carre writes another amazing book that just pulls you into the characters world. Ms. Le Carre takes you on a journey of suspense, drama, family, and love. I won't lie - I desperately wait for each of Georgia's books, I can't help it, I stalk and count down the days until I can have the next beauty on my kindle and as always Georgia Le Carre delivers beautifully with another story that you just can't put down. If you haven't read any of her books - you really need to start because you will not be able to stop at one!!
I received this copy from the author for an honest review.
I received this copy from the author for an honest review.
On Solid Ground
On Solid Ground
by K.L. Grayson
I was so excited to get this little book. I have missed Harley and Ty!! I have to say I absolutely loved this book. If you read the first book - YOU HAVE TO READ THIS!!!! For a short story, there were NO shortage of feelings and emotions and I felt them all! This book made me tear up and filled my heart with joy and love.
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White Waves
White Waves
by Shannon O'Conner
This picks up right where Red Waves left us hanging and the suspense is doubled! Question is can Audrey and Chad handle what is to come. They seem to never catch a break with everything being planned and set up so that Audrey can finally move on from her past. Again, this book has it all - suspense, drama, laughs, great characters, and the writing will completely draw you in on page one. These characters are real and have truly grown from the first book. Ms. O'Conner's writing really puts you there and you can feel what the Audrey and Chad are feeling and really feel as though you are there. I really need the next book now as I can't wait to see what happens.
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