Review: Lover Unbound

Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

**Note, there are some spoilers here! I couldn't write the review without them.**

Lover Unbound had good and OK points. I was not "in love" with Vishous and Jane's story like I was with Rhage and Zsadist's books. Vishous's background was heart breaking and I definately hate his father. The dynamic between The Scribe Virgin and Vishous was surprising, enlightening and difficult at times. Then there was the conversation with Butch about their attraction and deep friendship. I enjoyed these parts of the book and felt they continued to create a more detailed world of the Brotherhood.

Now let's get to Jane. She was strong, smart, driven; all the things I craved in a book heroine. I liked her relationship with Vishous. They were obviously meant to be together and I was all for them getting a HEA. I shed big sloppy tears over her fate even though I read other reviews and knew what was going to happen. Having said that, how it ended was just OK. It was slightly odd, but this was a paranormal book so nothing was off the table. I wasn't shocked, just thought "well that is different". As long as Vishous and Jane were happy in the end, I was fine with whatever JR Ward wrote. But I am still stuck on how you have sex with a ghost!

JR Ward did an excellent job of keeping me engaged with bits and pieces of other main characters giving more insight into their lives. That helped me continue reading when I wasn't 100% into Vishous and Jane's story. Overall it was good read and integral part of the Black Dagger Brotherbook series.

Review: Aced

Aced by K. Bromberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aced was perfect. Just perfect. It was wonderful to see Colton and Rylee portrayed in a marriage and facing relationship struggles that married couples run into. Rylee's situation pulled at my heart strings. I understood her mind set, felt her fears and all to well understood the panic attacks she endured. The message behind the story spoke deeply to me since I had postpartum depression, too. Kristy did a superb job of portraying the struggles of a new mom as well as wove a typical "Driven" story that all of us fans crave. FIVE STARS for Aced!!!

Review: One with You

One with You by Sylvia Day
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I believe this was a fitting conclusion to the love story of Gideon and Eva. Following the pattern set in book four, keeping Gideon's POV was perfect and an asset to the story. There were a few times I was tired of the psycho-babble from their therapist, but it did not detract from the plot. Most of the questions lingering from the previous books were answered to my satisfaction; mainly the big questions, some minor ones were left hanging. Overall it was a grand end to the series.

Review: Lover Revealed

Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wasn't sure I would like Butch's book since he wasn't a vampire. Well, I was SOOOOO WRONG on so many levels with that assumption. Granted it took me awhile to get into the story, but once I did, it was great. Marissa and Butch were both lost souls feeling shunned by their families and lacking a sense of worth. The story truly was full of revelations for each of their lives, relationship and future. And Butch becomes a super bad-ass! And I should mention the sex scenes are HOT! Smoking hot! Plus there was more about V and his purpose to the Brotherhood. Overall, it turned out to be a great read.

Review: Lover Awakened

Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I rank this book next to Lover Eternal in the I FLOVED it category!!! Z and Bella's story was heart wrenching, sometimes frustrating and completely redeeming. I raced through it because I had to know what happened. It is a 5 star read!!!

Review: Lover Eternal

Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved, no FLOVED, this book! I couldn't put down Rhage and Mary's story. I read it in less than 24 hours and almost pulled an all-nighter. JR Ward put everything in this book that speaks to me as a reader.
Rhage, the cursed warrior, battling the beast inside him. Mary, a woman facing a life and death battle of her own that could tame the beast. And eternal love. I give it 5 Stars!!!

Review: Dark Lover

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
My rating: 4.5 stars

I started this book with some apprehension. Vampire and paranormal books are not my "go to" read. However I enjoyed the book and forgot along the way that it was paranormal. I also might be in love with Wrath and Beth. Hot alpha males, strong heroines and true love at first sight are my weaknesses. What is not to love about that combination?!?!

The one and only think I did not like about the book was how the author jumped from scene to scene without a paragraph separator, symbol, flourish or something. It was distracting and didn't help the flow of the story. It drove me crazy until I accepted that was just how the author wrote. I overlooked it once I was engrossed in the story.

Overall 4.5 stars for the book and I am starting the second book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series now.

Review: Off Base

Off Base by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was my first book from both authors and it was hot, sexy and a very enjoyable read. I can't wait to read more from Tessa and Sophie.

Review: Rock Chick

Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love, love, LOVE everything about Rock Chick, Indie, Lee, Tex, Ally, Chowlina and the whole gang! This was a funny, crazy, sexy book and I continually go back to re-read because it makes me feel good. I want to re-live my thirties and be Indie. She was carefree, head strong and independent. And Lee. Lord have mercy! How hot of an alpha male can KA create?! (Answer - whole hot gang! Swoon!) Their banter, history and chemistry were blazing, yet flirty and hilarious. Add in disco naps, rum & diet, kidnapping, tasers, drag queens, rescues, shootings, coffee-making-grizzly guy, the mob, hot cops, wacky family members and a whole lot more, just makes this book one of my Ultimate Faves! (Sigh. I really am a rock chick at heart.)

Review: Suddenly Dirty

Suddenly Dirty by J.A. Low
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great read from a new author!

For a debut novel, JA Low did a great job! Dirty talking rocker Evan and soon-to-be divorced Sienna meet under surprising, rather intimate conditions and the book takes off from there. It was out-of-the-gate hot, hot, HOT!!! The main characters had an intense chemistry and couldn’t keep away from each other, no matter how hard they tried or the fact that Evan was Sienna’s boss. But do they end up together? You better get Suddenly Dirty and find out!

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Suddenly Dirty. It was a fun book. I mean, who doesn’t like a hot rocker, right?! I look forward to reading the rest of this series.
(This ARC was kindly provided in return for an honest review.)

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Review: Unseen Messages

Unseen Messages by Pepper Winters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An Outstanding Read! FIVE STARS!!!!!

First, YOU NEED THIS BOOK!!!! Period. Don't hesitate. Just one-click it and dive in.

Second, this book blew me away. Completely. Pepper snatched my heart from my chest, played with it, stomped on it a bit, shoved it back in and nursed it back to health. In other words, I felt it. Every. Single. Word.

It was not the typical dark read from Pepper. It was a beautiful, moving, angst-filled, powerful roller coaster of a ride. Pepper created soul-mates, bound together through every cursed and hopeful situation imaginable. At one point, I was a blubbering, crying mess because I was deeply invested in the characters of Estelle and Galloway. My couch was littered with tissues and my eyes were blurry as I raced to the end of their story. And it was worth every single tear I shed for them.

Having said that, it WAS a typical Pepper Winters book. The story was full of vivid emotions, slowly revealed secrets, passionate physical attractions, loving intimacy, dark foreboding, uncontrollable destiny and an all-consuming love between a man and woman. It was a phenomenal love story that stayed with me long after I finished the book.

Unseen Messages now sits on my Ultimate Book List reserved only for books that evoke the deepest of feelings. If I could give it SIX STARS, I would!

(This ARC was kindly provided in return for an honest review.)

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Trouble Maker by Liliana Hart

Released 2/16!!!

Marnie Whitlock has never known what it’s like to be normal. Her ability to see the future and people’s innermost thoughts makes her an outcast—feared—loathed. Even by her own parents. And her father is determined to beat the curse out of her. Her only chance for survival is to escape Surrender.

Beckett Hamilton has loved Marnie since they were kids, but one horrible night destroyed any future he’d hoped for. Now Marnie was back in Surrender, and picking up where they left off is the only thing on his mind. He finds out quickly that some hearts take longer to heal, and not everyone that’s broken can be fixed. But loving Marnie isn’t an option—it’s his destiny.

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See my review! 5 STARS!!! 

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The Valentine by Denise Grover Swank

Live today!!

*A Short Story from the Wedding Pact series*****

Blair Hansen-Lowry never thought that marriage would be enough to ensure a happily ever after—her career as a divorce attorney made sure of that. But she never expected her old insecurities to resurface only a few short months after she and Garrett said “I do.” When Garrett receives an irresistible offer that could pull them apart, Blair becomes convinced it’s only a matter of time before Garrett realizes he’s made a terrible mistake.

Garrett Lowry knew what he was getting into when he married a strong, stubborn woman with a tendency to keep people at arm’s length—even him. He’s fully committed to her nonetheless, and will do what it takes to build a life together. But the harder Garrett tries to prove himself, the more distant Blair seems to grow. When, in the midst of an argument, she issues a particularly deep-stinging barb, he begins to wonder if Blair might actually be happier without him.

It all comes to a head on Valentine’s Day when Blair and Garrett must confront their fear that love may not be enough. These two have never celebrated Valentine’s Day the traditional way, but this year it could be the holiday that will determine their future. Will they fight for Cupid’s arrows or get mired in lovers’ quarrels?

The Substitute (The Wedding Pact #1) Megan's story
The Player (The Wedding Pact #2) Blair's story
The Gambler (The Wedding Pact #3) Libby's story
The Valentine (The Wedding Pact #4) Blair short story

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The Valentine by Denise Grover Swank

5 STARS

The Valentine was such a great treat from Denise Grover Swank! It was a quick read yet fast paced like the full length books. Visiting Blair, Garrett and a few other familiar characters reminded me how much I loved The Wedding Pact series. I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you Denise for this surprise short story and creating such wonderful stories!

Releasing Feb. 8th!!!

Review: Sin & Suffer

Sin & Suffer by Pepper Winters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruin & Rule left me dying to know what happened with Kill and Cleo. It seemed like a lifetime waiting on Sin & Suffer! But the wait was worth it. In true Pepper Winters fashion she sprinkled in the mystery, upped the torment on the souls of the characters and left me gripping the sides of my iPad while reading furiously to reach the end. I found Kill to be much more mentally tortured in this book than the first which only attracted me more to his character. With Cleo's memory restored, she was stronger, more powerful and more determined to bring to justice those that turned her life and Kill's into a nightmare. They were a fierce pair and I LOVED that! I enjoyed every minute of both books. Great job Pepper!

**I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

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Review of Monster in the Dark (box set) by Pepper Winters

On my ULTIMATE FAVE series list!!!!!

It's hard for me to write reviews especially on my favorite books because I don't think I can do them justice. 

This series is one of my ULTIMATE faves. The series consists of Tears of Tess, Quintessentially Q and Twisted Together. Right now Pepper is writing a fourth book, Je Suis a Toi, for the series which is supposed to be a novella, but I have a feeling it will be full length. I can't wait!

How can I describe these books. Dark, erotic, haunting, captivating, AMAZING!!!! They pushed my boundaries on what I considered erotic. Yes, they are hot, but there is a love story there that sucked me in. I am so in love with Q, Tess and Pepper! I FLOVE everything this woman writes!

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Dark-Pepper-Winters-ebook/dp/B00UIPVOMK/ref=la_B00EWT0DJ8_1_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1442409151&sr=1-10

Review of Grayson's Vow by Mia Sheridan - LIVE NOW!!!!!

FIVE STARS!!! 
Another stunning story from Mia Sheridan!!!!

Grayson and Kira. Two desperate, isolated and passionate people that had everything to lose. An impulsive business venture with the potential to solve their immediate problems bound them together in ways they never expected. And emotions, secrets and external players forced them to fight for the something unexpected….each other.

Their story pulled emotions out of me at every turn. I was either smiling or tearing up and sometimes not even knowing why! Mia wrote a beautiful story full loss and hope with vivid details that squeezed my heart to the point of breaking then mended it back together. Grayson’s Vow was another stunning book from Mia Sheridan. Her written word was magical and I could not put the book down!

**I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

Goodreads Summary

Kira Dallaire is desperate.

Some challenges in life seem too hard to overcome. With little money, and even fewer options, the quick-witted and vibrant twenty-two-year-old needs to reinvent herself. Known for her generous heart and impulsive personality, she devises a survival plan, possibly her most outrageous idea yet.

Grayson Hawthorn is losing hope.

Some obstacles in life seem too hard to overcome. Betrayal definitely being one of them. With limited capital, and dwindling resources, he is attempting to resurrect his failing family vineyard, a self-imposed vow seemingly destined to fail. That is until a young woman enters his office with an outlandish, unexpected proposition impossible to refuse.

What begins as a temporary business arrangement, soon evolves into more as vivacious, spirited Kira challenges detached, arrogant Grayson to want more from life. To want more for himself. But as their wills clash and fiery passion ignites, they'll realize that sometimes the past creates walls too difficult to climb, and that lies and deception rarely precede a happily every after.

As Kira and Grayson race toward their destiny, they will discover that some vows are meant to be broken, and others are worth risking everything for . . . even your very own heart.

THIS IS A STANDALONE SIGN OF LOVE NOVEL, INSPIRED BY LIBRA. New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Graysons-Vow-Mia-Sheridan-ebook/dp/B0155Q0LWA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1441847875&sr=1-1

Review of The Rewards of Letting Go by L.E. Chamberlin

Smoking Hot Read!

FIVE STARS!!!!

The Rewards of Letting Go was the second book I have read by L. E. Chamberlin. It did not disappoint! In fact, it was even better! It was a short story, but delivered characters that I could relate to. L. E. grabbed me from the very first paragraph and kept me engaged to the point I could not put the story down until I finished it. And it was erotic and hot. Not just your normal hot. It was SMOKING HOT!!!! Fantastic job L.E.!!!

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Review of Find Me by Laurelin Paige

iPad throwing Five Star Book!!! ✶✶✶✶✶

Completely. Blown. Away. 

Find Me was hotter and more angst filled than I ever expected. I wanted to throw my iPad about 75% into the book and curse Laurelin’s name. She shredded my heart and emotions, pieced them back together then ripped them out again! In the next breath I was crying over her awesome story, the intense love between the characters and the twists and turns that made this book amazing.

Gwen became a much stronger woman throughout the chapters. I enjoyed watching her character mature, encounter difficult situations and handle them in ways that made her grow as a person. And JC. Swoon! I fell more in love with him. He changed his life for her and worshipped the ground she walked on. He was the perfect book boyfriend (except for the moment I wanted to strangle him, but I forgave him by the end of the book). And the added bonus of more Hudson and Laynie was the best!

What a ride! Find Me was just firmly placed on my favorite book list!

Find Me
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Review of The Gambler by Denise Grover Swank

The Perfect Conclusion to The Wedding Pact Series!

I loved all the books in this series by Denise Grover Swank, but The Gambler was by far my favorite. Who can resist carefree, spirited Libby and hunky Noah?! They fit so well together and I couldn’t help smile at their friendship and romantic chemistry. Their banter was hysterical! And the sexual tension was so thick a chainsaw was needed to cut it! Whew! I needed a fan and a cool drink! Throw in an off-the-wall wedding, a road trip full of odd-ball tourist attractions, two meddling grandmas, a whole bucket load of self discovery and it was the perfect story. I was sad to see the series come to a close, but the outcome was superb! It was a FIVE STAR awesome book!!!

**I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

You can read the first two chapters on Denise's website!
http://denisegroverswank.com/the-gambler-chapters-one-and-two/