The Mine

The Mine by John A. Heldt

Time travel and romance. What’s not to love about those two in a story, especially together? John A. Heldt took both to a new level in this extraordinary read, “The Mine”. This author really let his creativity show while writing this amazing story. It’s well thought out and written with pure talent.

I have to admit when I read this books description my interest was already peaked, but as I dove into the story it sucked me in completely. I enjoyed the time periods and the details put into it. The characters themselves are very enjoyable. If I could only use one word to describe myself while I was reading this book I would chose, absorbed. 

It’s a must read for everyone who enjoys reading. Disappointment is the only emotion you won’t feel while reading this one. 

I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

                                                       ***** 5 Star Review
                                                      Reviewed by Keishan
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Cop On Her Doorstep

Cop On Her Doorstep by Karen Docter

 

This book warmed my heart with such a moving and sweet story. This was truly an amazing story of facing fear, facing the past, and moving forward. Jake stands for everything Carrie fears and blames her past on, but can she  resist the feeling he provokes? Jake lives and breathes for his job and is not looking for a relationship, until he finds himself on the doorstep of his neighbor. But, can he get her to see past his job and see him?

Karen Docter has written a great story with characters you can't help but love, cheer on, and take on their emotions. This is the first book I have read from this author and it WILL NOT be the last. Her writing just pulls you in and makes you feel. I can't wait to read more.

I was gifted a copy through The Next Great Read Book Review blog for an honest review.

***** 5 Stars
                                                      Reviewed by Michelle Thompson
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The Christmas Catalog

The Christmas Catalog by Barbara Morgenroth
Narrated by Kristyl Dawn Tift
Unabridged Audio 1hr 24min

I must say, I really enjoyed this story. It was a novella, which usually feel rushed to me. But, so wasn't. I loved the character development, throughout. It had a sensual quality throughout, but left you wanting to find out more about what was going on between Emily and Devlin. This was the first book I read by this author, but will not be the last. She grabbed me from the beginning and I was pulled into the story.

The narrator, Kristyl, was a pleasure to listen to. Her voice is rich and her flow is on point, as was the different character voices. Very talented. You don't feel like you are listening to someone read, but rather are able to visualize the story in your mind. She has a nice, rich tone. Just a pleasure all the way around.

**** 4 Star
Reviewed by Marla Josephs
author/reader/reviewer
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Mystery, audiobookshttp://www.marlajosephs.com/
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Domville

Domville 5 by CJ Fallowfield
*Release day October 16, 2015*

HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT
Okay, now that that's out of the way I can say that this is one HOT read!! When life gets mundane, routine, ordinary.....What do you do? Spice it up!!! But, be careful what you wish for...

This is a great quick sexy read that will have you grabbing a fan, turning down the AC, or maybe just have to change your panties. You never know what will happen at the Domville and things are definitely heating up. **ARC provided for an honest review**

 

***** 5 Star Review

Reviewed by Michelle Thompson

Reader/reviewer
Genres: Suspense,Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Erotica
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The Alpha's Daughter: The Wolvers, Book 3

 The Alpha's Daughter: The Wolvers, Book 3
• Written by Jacqueline Rhoades,  Narrated by Holly Adams
• Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins, Unabridged Audiobook
o Series: The Wolvers, Book 3  Publisher: Jacqueline Rhoades 

 This book is my favorite of the series with one smart mouth sassy lady who can kick some tail with her hands behind her back. This is full of action as Jazz is put to the test to find her strength and her place in the world. There is nothing better or stronger than a father’s love but when that father is evil and thinks you are good for nothing but matting to better his pack as he puts you up for sale to the highest bidder is so wrong. Jazz will not stand for it as she goes on the run for her life she is sure if her father finds her he will kill her before he lets her walk away.

Jazz has so much going for her from her sassy mouth to her fighting skills she has learn from the best and will not back down. Jazz is not your run of the mill women with her blue hair and a very foul-mouthed which adds so much to this wonderful character. I fell in love with her as soon as she opened her mouth and took on the bikers in a fight when they thought she was a little bit of nothing. Oh the plans they had for her but she had some of her own. She was sent to the town Gilead to contact a man who will help her get to a safe pack. What she finds is a small run down town, bikers who attack her and one mean looking man that she finds is her contact. When she is attacked he comes to her rescue little does he know she needs no help. Oh the words they have, she is ready to move on which isn’t going to be easy as she finds out she has lost everything to her name. She is left with little to do but to go with Doc Goodman who looks more bear than wolf. They are at each other’s throats from the start along with the pull of attraction. She is shocked to find that men do not treat women cruel but love and protect them. Things happen that leaves her with little choice but to stay in this small town in a house that is ready to fall down. She and Doc just do not get along at all which makes this an outstanding read as they come head to head on a few issues locking horns which leaves you wondering who will come out the winner.

Doc Goodman he is a little rough around the edge but cleans up well. He has had a hard time of it as he moved to Gilead to hide out from his past. He isn’t looking for a mate he is just helping the good wolves there putting in time until he dies. That is until the spitfire hell cat comes to town and turns his world upside down with her fowl mouth and sassy ways. What did he ever do to have to put up with the likes of her? I really adored Doc he is a very caring man with many years of hurt and pain deep inside of him. He always puts the pack first and doctors for free or food. You are so going to love the mess he gets his self in as he just tries his best to put one foot in front of the other. The is so much of a pull between him and Jazz he is running as fast as he can running the other way. What he would really like to do is pick her up shake her and then throw the lip lock on her. What he does do is push her away as he tries to out run his past.

Holly Adams brings so much this story as she gives a wonderful voice to this outstanding read. She hits each tone as she makes you feel the sadness, pain, joy, humor and love of this pack. Her wonderful many voices gives so much. You have no trouble understanding who is talking and what their emotion is. There are a few places when she goes into a new chapter that the volume is a little higher but it doesn’t take away from the listen. This is a story I will be listening to again with the wonderful humor she gives each character just pulls you in. I found things around the house to do just so I could listen to this audio a little longer. Listening to Holly tell this story there were parts I wanted to cry it is so heartbreaking and other times I found myself laughing. Holly did a wonderful outstanding job with the narration I doubt you could go wrong listening to anything she narrators.

The author gives you two characters that have so much to learn each are trying to get by out running their past but together they make a complete pair if only they would see it. Neither want to mate but they won’t say no to a little action. Sometimes the heart gets in the way it just isn’t that easy to walk away from something you find you want more than anything. As in all the books in this series the author gives you wonderful characters you can relate to as she gives you tales filled with humor that will keep you laughing saying you go girl or oh yes tell it like it is. She covers some series issues such as abuse, she does it well as her characters help others and give back to the pack. I adore the alpha male and his mate as they go through trying times there are times my heart breaks for them as well as many other of the characters in this book. I have never really enjoyed this genres but this author makes me wish I could be part of this pack. She gives you wonderful characters and OHHHHH so much action as each member will have to fight to keep this pack together. Things are not always as they seem as the author puts some major twist to give you a one of a kind outstanding read. You are going to love this book as well as this series. If this isn’t your type of read I would still recommend you give it a try she just might turn you as she did me. I cannot wait to see where the author takes the rest of this series as she gives you a tale of lost, pain, hurt, finding yourself with a well written wonderful story of love of the best kind.

***** 5 Star
Cynthia Keagy, (Cyn's Reviews)
reader/reviewer/blogger
Genres: Romance, Erotica, audiobooks
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Beneath Montana's Sky

Beneath Montana's Sky: A Montana Sky Novella
Written by Debra Holland, Narrated by: Lara Asmundson
Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins  Unabridged Audiobook

This was a delightful prequel to the Montana’s series. I fell in love with this series and the mail-order brides series from the first audio I listened to. The early years of our country have always been a time frame I would liked to have visit. Ms. Holland always brings it back to light and gives me a wonderful tale of how it could have been. John has decided he needs help raising his godson with few women in Montana he decides to go to Boston to see if he can find a woman to marry that he might come to love. There are two women that catch his eye but only one really stands out. Pamela might be plain timid, but she is just what he needs to bring his life back in order. Through some misunderstanding it looks like he might be going home alone. With that worked out and a rushed courtship they are on their way to start their new life. Once they get to Montana and Pamela sees the cowboys as they scare the crap out of her she is ready to rush to the train before it takes off. This is when the story gets interesting as they deal with the issues of living together, helping Nick the godson find his way and a lot of unruly cowboys who need a few lesson in manners.

Lara Asmundson did a great job with the narration her voice was very clear. It was a delight to hear her many voices you always know who is saying what. She does a great job from going to male to female as she brings this story to life. She made me chuckle and at times laugh. Her cute meow for the kitten put a smile on my face. The only issue I had with this audio was some kind of background hum it wasn’t an echo but more of a buzz. I even tried to lower the volume but it didn’t make a difference. As the audio went along I didn’t notice it not sure if it went away or if I was so much into the story. I did enjoy it so much that I am so looking forward to listening to more of her work.

Pamela is a wonderful character someone you can relate to as she goes through the trials of moving to a new place so different than what she is use to. She is strong and sweet takes things as they come and gives her all. Her heart goes out to Nick as she brings him around and helps him get over the loss of his family. I really had to laugh when she saw the cowboys and grabbed John’s hand trying to pull him back on the train before it took off and left them with these wild cowboys who are showing off. She makes the most of it even bring those wild cowboys into hand getting them to do what she wants without bulling them. She is just a delightful woman that has class.

John is a wonderful giving man falls fast and hard for Pamela he is heart broken when he thinks he will have to leave her behind. He does the best he can for everyone on his ranch giving so much. He is so happy with his new bride as she takes over making every one’s life on the ranch a better place. He has some things he must overcome but things are working out wonderful for him and his ranch. You have to love a man who is so caring and loving along with so giving. Yep he is a keeper for sure.

You know when you see Ms. Holland name it is going to be a wonderful story. She brings so much to the pages giving you a very believable wonderful story. She is an outstanding author that always gives you a compelling read. I forget I am reading a book as I get lost in one of her stories. I love how she bring life to Montana bring the past to the future giving you a story you can get lost in. I am always sad for the book to end. Her audio’s are outstanding I try very hard never to miss one. Her words flows easy as I listen to the audios I get a lot of things done that I put off. Listening to this story makes things easy to get done you forget you are working as they author and narrator take you away to another place and time. I have to look at all the things I got done and think wow I did all that, doesn’t it look good. I could never give enough prays to the pleasure I get out of one of her stories. If you haven’t read or listen to any of this author’s book you really should. I can promise you there is always a few laughs and smiles waiting for you. 

 

***** 5 Star

Cynthia Keagy, (Cyn's Reviews)
reader/reviewer/blogger
Genres: Romance, Erotica, audiobooks
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Fall for Him

 

Fall for Him by J.C. Valentine

*Release day August 25, 2015*

 

As with the first two books in this series, I was totally engrossed by the first page. Completely felt for Joe. For me there is no denying the Rebel's feeling and what he wants, but other people have other plans and do all they can to keep Joe and Rebel apart. This book and series is completely full of anticipation of what is going to come next. J.C. Valentine out did herself with this one. I had the constant thought of what was going to happen next to the point it I could not put it down. I had to know.

I absolutely love Joe and Rebel together. They have to go through some ups and downs with a twist or two along the way, but the question is can they make it to the other side?

 

***** 5 Star

Michelle Thompson
 https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/28786017-michelle-chelle-thompson

 

**ARC provided for an honest review**

Reluctant

                                      Reluctant by Marla Josephs

First and foremost, I must say that I absolutely loved this book. It’s a wonderfully well written contemporary romance. I have to say at first when I began reading it started out a little sad, but then it quickly picked up and took the story to new heights. I fell in love with Marla Josephs characters, Fallon and Reid. The title Reluctant fits the book so well. As in the story I felt as though Fallon could be reluctant at times, and then as well with Reid. Although Reid, at first, didn’t seem very reluctant. Actually, at first he seemed the opposite and I had him pegged for an egotistical womanizer, but my mind was quickly changed. It left the saying “appearance aren’t always as they seem” as the real deal.

As a reader and reviewer I have to recommend this book. I would be crazy if I didn’t and I’m not crazy. The story flowed well and left no gaps, or questions to be asked. Everything was covered and covered well. Marla Josephs is a wordsmith that will have you eating out of her hand as she leads through the book.

If I had to choose one thing I didn’t like about this book it would be that I hated it to end. The characters are realistic and the story completely down to earth. It was as though I was following the characters through their events of every day life. If your a romantic at heart you have to get your copy of this book.

 

***** 5 stars

Reviewed by Kristin Hinkle 

https://afterdarkreadingnook.wordpress.com/

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