Wednesday, November 27, 2019

My book reviews


Hearts Afire
Tempting Billionaires
By Jennifer Hartley
          I have read several of Ms. Hartley’s books and have loved the attention about relationships, she puts in writing. Jennifer Hartley has done it again, Hearts Afire has the steam this author is known for; but, also brings us a book that is filled with a new beginning to a relationship, that deepens the characters relationship that has been lingering. 
         This will not be my normal review, just a fast-typed review for the release of her wonderful book; more to come later. I wanted to post my personal feelings in a review as soon as this book was posted, and help other readers find a wonderful book. I give this book, after a quick (first) read a rating of 4-stars. Well done.

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Fallen Angel 1: Ashes of Eden
by J. L. Myers
Fallen Angel 1: Ashes of Eden is a beautiful romance novel with an astonishing storyline that is filled with so much emotion and depth. An incredible storyline that vaguely follows along with biblical creations; yet it is so well written it manages to surprise the reader in ways that could never be thought possible with the many trials and hardships that the characters had to endure and those tender moments they shared. 
The characters are well-developed, that the readers can relate with through each emotion journey. With an amazing heroine that is an independent woman who stood on her own feet and is such a sweetheart; she saw the leading male for who he was, and she cared about the good and bad in him. Extraordinary characters that endure so many hardships and yet, they stick it out and love each other; regardless of their flaws and mistakes to get the HEA. 
J. L. Myers words are well written and flowed beautifully with tons of chemistry between her characters, and even created a unique take on an angel that is typically considered to be a villain, an anti-hero, showing both the good and bad. J. L. Myers has a writing skill that is so poetic; conveying the emotions of the characters so well that  the reader feels as if they are a part of the story. “Well done!”
Fallen Angel 1: Ashes of Eden is an amazing first installment to a beautiful and romantic, 5-book paranormal romance fantasy series, I am excited and cannot wait to read Fallen Angel book 2: Dawn of Reckoning. Then on to Fallen Angel book 3: Breaking Lucifer, which sounds amazing also. Continuing the series with Fallen Angel book 4:Cold-Blooded Fate and ending the series with Fallen Angel book 5: Falling Stars. I am a huge JL Myers fan, my obsession with her story began with her Blood Bond series and it has never stopped! J. l. Myers has created a start to her series that gets a 4.5-star rating and gifted me a copy of her first book and I am freely posting my thoughts and feeling on her book. Her books can also be found on Amazon.
Fallen Angel 1: Ashes of Eden - Kindle edition by Myers, J.L.. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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I am really loving the Prosperity series by David Berens, he has a very strong female character in this series. Gives a new look at not only the world of Forensic Science; but a woman's ability to be good in this field of work. Well done Mr. David Berens
                                                          Raising Prosperity
                              The Prosperity Spartanburg Files (Book 1)
                                               by David Berens
Humor flourishes in Raising Prosperity, a clever story; but not what you would think this book is about from the title. The plot of Raising Prosperity has it all; this is a page-turner filled with intrigue, twists and turns, suspense, action-packed, and a cozy little murder mystery; keeping the readers interest from page one. A book and series for those wanting to be entertained, intrigued; while their brain is tickled start reading and enjoying the Prosperity series by David Berens. The quirky comedy is a perfect stress-free read,  light and fluffy. 
The characters of the Prosperity series have a worldly wisdom and you cannot but love them. Really remarkable characters, interacting in ways that make them come alive. Our heroine is gutsy, smart and funny at the same time; has the role of a forensic service consultant with the PD, in forensic pathology and investigator and is assisting in solving a murder. One male a Detective Sargent of the Martha’s Vineyard Police Department, a source of extraneous information on life and more, coupled with a handsome Business Management student and volunteer fireman, make this book filled with testosterone.
    Raising Prosperity is a clever story written by a talented author, David Berens. The Author is a genius and has done a fantastic job at bringing the story and the characters to life. The authors writing styles and storytelling creates a book that begs to be read in one sitting, and when a book complete leaves the reader wanting to read the next in the series. I was attracted to this series by David Berens' name and to this book by the very cool cover. I have to say that I was interested in this second book in the very first chapter, I was grinning, and chuckling throughout the book.
    Raising Prosperity was a very fun read, had a fun time reading it and I am looking forward the next two books furthering the adventures of Prosperity. I enjoyed the interaction of the characters in this new series from the first book Finding Prosperity and I am sure that the feeling will continue throughout the rest of the series. I expect nothing less though from this author, this is a gem; I highly recommend this book and series are a must read. As a beta reader, I am willing to write reviews for the authors to help spread the news of their books. I rate this book and the author both with a 4.5-star rating.
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                                                          It's a Trust Thing
                                              Dot Com Girls (Book 2)
                                                    by Peggy Jaeger
      It's a Trust Thing is fast pace, sweet story with several obstacles with some unexpected trials along the way. It is the second book of the series, (Dirty Damsels, the first book); a great book and series. The characters are real and extravagant, their motives clear and rational. A sassy heroine; big city wise, and business savvy, is focused on her business; but struggles with many personal issues. Our hero, Professor Hot body, is so hot (worthy of the reader becoming a bit warm); is just the guy she needs to help her start trusting again. The readers cannot help but to feel some of the steam between the characters.
Ms. Peggy Jaeger’s writing talents; paints a picture in her storyline that makes it impossible for the reader to put down the book, until seeing the whole thing. Drawing the reader in from the start and keeps them on the edge of the seat through; the laughter and the tears. Ms. Peggy Jaeger is one of my new authors, and I like the depth of emotion she packs in her books; surpassing other authors, with the use of the first-person POV. Ms. Peggy Jaeger can quickly become, a must-read author for many readers of this genre; she does not disappoint. 
Not having read book one in the series, did not matter (I will be soon!), it was easy to pick up on the storyline. I really enjoyed the book with the ups and down, like most romance books; but this book has some dark family secrets. I could not put this book down, once I started reading; scrolling through the pages so fast. I recommend everyone to read, It’s a Trust Thing and readers set some uninterrupted reading time aside; readers will not be able to put this book down. I am looking forward to the next story from Ms. Jaeger. 5-stars, well done! 
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        Dangerous Currents
by Kathryn Knight
     Dangerous Currents is set in a small town on Cape Cod, and is a good second chance romance, filled with resentment, insecurities, secrets, danger and mystery; a perfect for a cold, winter night. Attracting the read from the first chapter, with a story line that is quite unique and characters that are kindly damaged and well developed and the chemistry between her characters; the reader can connect to the character’s internal mayhem, as if they were real people.
    Author Kathryn Knight writes romantic suspense stories with dark twisty plots, fascinating the readers and keeping the readers turning the pages, until they have finished the whole book. Ms. Kathryn Knight has a wonderful writing talent; she writes the setting of the stories where it virtually becomes like another character. The reader feels as though they are there with the characters; walking along the sandy beach or the forest along the shoreline. And bringing in the danger in an imaginative way; so, the readers will not forget it is still a part of the storyline. Readers both exciting and satisfied; while on the edge of their seat all at the same time.
   I recommend Dangerous Currents, a summertime beach read, to any reader looking for a suspenseful read. Also, the reader should read some of Ms. Kathryn Knight's other books with titles like: Haunted Souls, Gull Harbor, Silver Lake and Divine Fall; the reader will not be disappointed with any of Ms. Kathryn Knight’s stories. Both books I have read (Divine Fall and Dangerous Currents) are 5-star reads! Thank you, Ms. Kathryn, for sharing your stories and your writing talents, I feel in love with the characters and the storyline; definitely a book to re-read.
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The List: Alyssa’s Revenge    
(Deep State Mysteries Book 2) 
Casi McLean
The List is the second in the Deep State Mystery series, with a flair of the supernatural mixed with a bit of suspense; will have the readers coming back for more. An engaging story with hard-hitting suspense and astonishing evens; grabs the readers from page one. The readers will be moved by the storyline; which is filled with political intrigue, crime, ghost, and romance; hits this one out of the park. 
Be prepared to go on an emotional ride, that totally sucks the reader in and has the pages turning in this amazing book where; intrigue and suspense, romance and strong friendships are pulled together in a well written story by an amazing author. Ms. Casi McLean has a great writing talent for spinning a tale and creating awesome characters with undeniable chemistry, that work well together. It is suggested to read Reign of Fire, book 1 of the Deep State Mysteries series, first; but it is not necessary. 
            I really loved and enjoyed this book; I was not able to put the book down all day, the best page-turner. I appreciate it, when the good guys cause chaos and misery for the bad guys! I cannot wait for the next one. I now have, another new author to be proud of reading. Thank you, Ms. McLean for sharing this excellent work with us; deserving of a 5-star rating. Well Done!!
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                                                                    Wild, Wild Rake
                                                            The Cavensham Heiresses
by Janna MacGregor
Wild, Wild Rake is a fun read with a rollercoaster ride of the feelings, a heart-rending pursuit as the characters face their fears and uncertainties. A story that has a bit of everything: hearsay, manipulation, misjudging, lingering scars, doubts, hostility, trust issues and a bit of romance. A page turner that keeps the readers interest from the first chapter, setting the pace of the book and defines the future of the stories characters.
The characters are well-developed and are perfect for one another; a greedy social climber and a victim of circumstance. Our heroin is strong and brave woman, and Our hero is sent to spy on her. The strength of hero was spot on, and he challenges her and provokes her, just to see the sparkle in her eyes and she unsettles him at every turn. They realized the goodness in each other, which helps build on this story and they have found their happily ever after.
Ms. Janna MacGregor has a talent for writing wonderful characters that are far more complex than what they appear, they are multi-faceted. Janna MacGregor speaks to her readers with her writing and pulls them in with her creative words, finding that love truly can win at the end of the day and redeem those who thought never thought to have it. Her writing is perfect, the characters are amazing, and their interaction make for a delicious read. I expected nothing less from this talented author. I am a new Janna McGregor fan and love how she wrote this book, and this is the most amazing book.
Readers should be prepared to be swept of their feet while reading Wild, Wild Rake, which is more a tale of healing than one of hostility. They will be thoroughly captivated by the love/hate battle between the two main characters then developing into a teasing/sensual banter as the sparks began to fly. I read it in one setting and I highly recommend reading this book. I was gifted an ARC of Wild, Wild Rake, which deserves a 5-star rating.
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                                                                  The Shattered Throne 
The Kronicals of Korthilundia (Book 3)
by Jamie Marchant
The Shattered Throne is book 3 of The Kronicals of Korthilundia series and is an enchanting story right from the start with a life in ancient times of lords and ladies. A story filled with love and sorrow, of fierce loyalty and obscenest betrayal that brings the reader to tears, of tenderness and of brutality leaving the readers shocked, of what they have just read! Characters are very well-developed and deep, with such a connection and deep love; that is truly amazing. The Shattered Throne shows that a Queens position must stay strong and rising even higher, even when things go terribly wrong and an honor system of those who remain loyal to their Kingdom and Queen. 
Ms. Jamie Marchant writing style, springs from her pages of this novel, and the development of a complex world is methodically thought out the story. Ms. Marchant weaves a series with a  magical world that does not stop growing, it has everything readers could ever want in a long and beautiful series. The Shattered Throne such an amazing book and I am hoping to read epic reunion in book four.  
A very well written book, an unexpected pleasure to read I was pleasantly surprised with the well-developed characters and interesting plot twists. I feel like everyone should read every single book in this series; it does not disappoint the readers. Another triumph in this series with crazy plots, fantastic world building and astonishing cast of characters; quite possibly the best story in the series. Credit to the author for making a book within a series that stands on its own, receives 5-stars.
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Smoke and Fire
Surrender to Them (Book 1)
by Kelli Callahan
Smoke and Fire starts this series out, whit an interesting story about coping the past and moving on, with a happy-ever-after ending, and a twist. This book has a great lineup of characters with real life issues that readers can relate with and the backstory of the characters will hit the readers in the heart.                 Our heroin is healing a broken heart with trust issues and has escaped from traumatic events. Our heroes: two sexy hot and steamy firemen, one is sweet and caring, while the other is completely the opposite self-assured and self-central. These two-different heroes not only work they live together and make everything work.     
A fantastic story, dealing with a steamy MFM romance and a making for a great read, before the reader realizes it, they are close to the end of the story. I enjoyed reading this book as there is interesting insights into the world of MFM romance and relationships. 5-stars
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Temptations and Trouble
Surrender to Them (Book 2)
by Kelli Callahan
Temptations and Trouble is book 2 in the wonderful Surrender to Them book set, this book is a fast paced and an entertaining read, dealing with revealing truth, trust and is a great world building story. The characters in this story are well-developed and end up building an intense relationship, the other side of the MFM relationships, kind of on the hard-core side.
While, Temptations and Trouble is a good story and can be read as a standalone and the story has the ability to keep the readers turning the pages, it is not suitable for all ages and not to every reader’s liking and taste for a book. Ms. Kelli Callahan has done a terrific job writing this book, even though it was on the hard-core side. I did finish reading to give an honest review. 5-stars
Temptation & Trouble: A MFM Romance (Surrender to Them Book 2) - Kindle edition by Callahan, Kelli, Letterz, Cosmic. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 
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Secrets and Sin 
Surrender to Them (Book 3)
by Kelli Callahan

    Secrets and Sin is book 3 of the Surrender to Them book set, dealing with truths being revealed and unique desires being explored. A very was sexy and hot story to read for readers with an open mind, the attraction between two hot, as hell men knowing what a woman wants even if she does not know it herself, in this MFM story is sizzling. 

Ms. Kelli Callahan did another fantastic job on this story to keep her readers captivated. I was apprehensive at first, as I was not as excited with the second book, half expecting the same kind of storyline. This is an amazing and riveting story, that keeps the readers captivated from first chapter to last; learning things about their own desires and not expecting to find it so striking to read.

Secrets & Sin: A Halloween MFM Romance (Surrender to Them Book 3) - Kindle edition by Callahan, Kelli, Letterz, Cosmic. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 

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Heat and Desire 
Surrender to Them (Book 4)
by Kelli Callahan
            Heat and Desire is the final book of the Surrender to Them book set, and  is a fast-paced and standalone book, that will keep the readers engaged from start to finish. A book has a touch of it all: action, adventure, drama, danger, suspense, twist/turns, intrigue, humor, secrets, surprises, tension, friends, family, romance, passion/lust, and love; will keep the readers riveted to the pages. A stimulating, super-hot story dealing with a true partnership and sharing a real MFM relationship that is beneficial to all of them.
 Ms. Kelli Callahan did another fantastic job on this story to keep her readers captivated from the very first page, Heat and Desire is a wonderful story to complete this intriguing book set. Well done. 5-stars
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                                                            Surrender to Them
                                                                    (Book set)
by Kelli Callahan
Surrender To Them is a four-book set of what some might call an erotic fantasy. Each of these four books, has a mixture of action, comedy, and super-hot steamy sex with powerful details that many readers will enjoy, including the dynamics of a caring and sharing relationship. All the character in these stories have happy endings, but the last one has the happiest.
Ms. Kelli Callahan has done a terrific job writing these books, each can be read as a standalone; but they work together in a book set, a great binge read!!! The 2 alpha males and a virgin, exploring different aspects of the submissive/dominant relationships.
Surrender To Them is intended for readers with an open-minded, mature readers as these books are dealing with a steamy MFM romance and is not intended for all ages. These four books are filled with intense sexual acts, spankings, love, and yes, dominance. I was offered this book set as an ARC, for my honest review and granting this book set 5-stars.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary pre-published copy of Surrender to Them Book Set from the author Kelli Callahan; thank you. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”  

Surrender to Them: A MFM Romance Anthology - Kindle edition by Callahan, Kelli. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 

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Hidden Redemption

Redemption Bluff (Book 14)

by Lynda Cox

            Hidden Redemption is the 14th book in the wonderful Redemption Bluff series; a series that places the readers in the heart of the American West, with an old-fashioned western feel.  Filled with the struggles of the life, possibility of redemption and second chances, and a new life to come. Each of the books in this incredible series can be read as standalone.

The characters are very well-written and descriptive; from the way they look, how they talk, the hardships they have endured and are easy to like. Readers will develop a love for the characters, will respect them and find encouragement.

Ms. Lynda Cox has a way with words, as she writes, she gives her characters life. Her characters can teach us something; when it comes to strength, forgiveness and making changes in our lives. Thank you, Ms. Lynda Cox, normally I do not read westerns; but this book changed my mind, now I really do love a good western story and I am unquestionably going to be reading this whole series.

Hidden Redemption is my third book to have read in this series (not in order), I have enjoyed each of them. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!! I recommend those that enjoy reading Western Romance stories read the Redemption Bluff series or for anyone that is looking for a different genre of book to read. A fun read the is receiving a 4.5-star rating. 

Hidden Redemption: Redemption Bluff Book 14 - Kindle edition by Cox, Lynda J. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. 
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Thursday, November 21, 2019

           Writing is an art form, that many of have used in various forms for the viewing public. Not just in books that we can read and enjoy. I have loved reading my whole life, as a young girl I was introduced to Nancy Drew books. Then as I grew, so did the types of books in which I took refuge in from the world. Now as a grown woman, I enjoy a wide variety of genre. And it is here that I will share with those who chose to read this blog, my thoughts and feelings about the books that I read.


Many time what reviewers write in their posts, is just a condensed version of the authors story. That does not help readers to find new authors to read. Some that they may even enjoy reading. Not everyone wants to buy a book, only to find out that it is not what they had been looking for. I have done that many times, the blurb sounded good; but once I started to read the story... 


That is where book reviewers come in to play, we help readers find new authors by sharing what we think about the book and the authors writing skills. Just as it should be. The authors spend so much of their time creating their works of art (books), that they deserve more than to have someone come along and repeat their own words.  It is frustrating for me, and I am sure that it is equally frustrating for authors to find this happening. I have had several authors email me, thanking me for taking the time to write the types of reviewers that I do. And it makes me feel very good that I have touched the authors lives in that way. And I will continue to do what I feel is the right thing to do for the authors out there.
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