Review of Stroke of Midnight by: Kelli Scott

Stroke of Midnight

by: Kelli Scott

Marley Arbuckle is looking for a little payback, closure, and a boost to her confidence after being cheated on by her fiancé—not necessarily in that order. Choosing a 1Night Stand date in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve to exact her revenge, she’s planned the affair down to her perfectly styled hair and every last manicured fingernail and pedicured toenail. But what she didn’t count on was meeting Ian O’Keefe. 

Ian has his own dark reasons for contacting Madame Evangeline for a no-strings-attached night of desire with a beautiful stranger. He’s got something to prove to himself and a long road to recovery after losing his wife. His redemption may begin with Marley, but can she teach him to love again?

loved everything about this book from the cover to very end. was amazing written. two last people finding each other and falling for each other. it was funny,cute and few sad parts by telling their story how they got hurt.I hope hear more about Marley and Ian. this book way to short needed more.. 

Olivia

5 stars

Review of Passion, Power, and Privilege by Cara Addison

 Passion, Power, and Privilege

by Cara Addison

When her tumultuous marriage ends suddenly, Katharine "Kate" Callahan is forced to decide if she should return to her job as a corporate lawyer, or proceed with the campaign to become the Mayor of the City of Lowden. Difficult decisions become a lot easier when Kate meets Brad Taylor, a handsome and successful business owner. Brad's attraction to Kate is instant, and life finally starts falling into place as Kate realizes that the right man can bring out a passion that she had forgotten existed. Can Kate and Brad overcome their stormy and complicated pasts to find each other, love each other, and use their power and privilege to change the city they call home?

 This book was awesome!I really enjoyed it. it was well written. Kate was amazing woman she was running for office and living in loveless marriage then finding out day of her husband death that he was nothing but user and cheater still keep her chin up after that and stayed in race. then she found man of her dreams her soul mate. great book cara!!

Olivia

5 star's

Review of The Return (second coming book 1) by Carter Vance

The Return (second coming book 1)
Carter Vance

While Geoff was on vacation in South France, he stumbled upon a secret bookcase door. What Geoff does not know his host, Jacques is a Templar. The one book he picks up is very powerful and full of secrets, The Order of the Knights Templar.  He is about to discover a secret society of The Templar's. Geoff soon flies back to London to do some research and see just what secrets this book holds. Geoff will soon realize the secrets it holds are dangerous and his life is in jeopardy.

Geoff will turn to his friend Peter, hoping for help. As Geoff zips across much traveled lands uncovering more information, others are aware of what he has uncovered and not happy. What secrets Geoff could reveal could ruin plans and the future of the world as we know it. . . . . A dark force is amongst them . . . .

Peter will soon see how quickly his life will change as Geoff brings him into this secret world. Peter will meet and fall in love with Sarah. Peter does not realize how special Sarah is, but will soon realize. They both will have their life changed in the blink of an eye.

The Return is so full of history and thrilling, exciting details. I found myself asking is there really such a group ?? The Templar's are powerful and ones that you would not want to mess with. The group of characters are well rounded and down to earth. I did find myself fascinated with how much these characters just jump in a plane and fly where ever and when ever they wanted  ! ! ! Its a great read and one that still left you asking WHAT ???

Review of The Funeral (The Waiting #1.5) by: Elizabeth Burgess

The Funeral (The Waiting #1.5)

by: Elizabeth Burgess

Struggling with the death of their son, Andrew and Arianne Douglas cling to one another, and the support of their family.
Torn between duty to the woman pregnant with his child and his one true love, Gregory Adams steps away from Arianne, knowing her husband is the only one who can bring her back from this despair. 
While wrestling with the consequences of her actions, Millie Douglas reaches out in a most unexpected way with an unforeseen outcome.
Sol O'Malley returns to South Louisiana to help his father, Bob, regroup the "Operation," but ignites a firestorm between his wife and mistress instead.

Loved it what amazing book. warning before reading this you need to read book 1 to understand whats going on.
This book had me all over the place yet again. very emotional, twisted friendships as also can't be any better. I need book 2 I need to know whats going to with Arianne she still my favorite out of all of them and so is Gregory.

Olivia

Review of The Muse by: Nancy Fraser

 The Muse

by: Nancy Fraser

Decadence, freedom and illegal activities…

Everything a sheltered debutante in the mid-1920s could want. When Hyde Park socialite Susan Leland meets up with Evan Forrester for the second time, she makes no excuses for their first meeting—an auto accident in which she broke the young artist’s wrist. She finds the handsome Evan both infuriating and intriguing, yet not quite as intriguing as sultry torch singer Holly Winters, a performer at Susan’s favorite supper club.

A chance to make amends…

By posing nude for Evan to paint. When Susan balks, Evan, not wanting to deal with an innocent, sends her away but not before the arrival of his next model, Holly Winters. As Susan’s preparing to leave, the beautiful and talented singer convinces her to come back the next day—so they can pose together.

Will Susan find happiness in the arms of Evan Forrester—or another?

*reviewer for JBR* I RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A HONEST REVIEW.

Was very well written and fast read.I did enjoyed characters. It need more details of her family and  it felt rushed and I believe it needed be longer. and I'm not that into F/F/M at all. but If others are this book for you just not me. 

Olivia

3 stars

Review of Sidelined Afterlife (Hauntings at Inner Harbor Book 3) by Joya Fields

Sidelined Afterlife (Hauntings at Inner Harbor Book 3)

by Joya Fields

Victoria Matthews developed psychic abilities after being almost drown.  Since then, she has helped the police find victims of violent crimes, but the job is getting her down because she is almost always too late to help the person they are looking for.

Doctor Hunter Anderson lost his wife in a tragic accident two years ago.  Since then, he has been being haunted by a ghost who is getting more violent every day.  One day he meets Victoria in the lobby of the apartment building where they both live and Hunter realizes Victoria can see who is haunting him.

Can Victoria help her neighbor with his ghost?  Is it his dead wife who is haunting him, or someone else.  Time is ticking away to find out how to get his ghost’s unfinished business done so the crossing over can be done before the ghost turns dark and violent forever.

This was a very good book.  I cried for the ghost when they found out why the crossing over wasn’t happening.  I really want to read more from this author now.  I could have done without the swearing, though there really wasn't that much of it.  It just seemed to not fit in with the story well to have swearing in it, like it was pushing the thoughts too hard.    5 stars overall.

Love-N-Stuff,

-Donna-

Review of BIRTH OF THE VAMPIRE by GAYLA TWIST

BIRTH OF THE VAMPIRE - GAYLA TWIST

Haley Scott is a seventeen and who lives with her uncle in the little town of Tiburon, OH. She has no friends and is just miserable. Haley has her goals set, graduate from High school and make enough money to move far away . . . .

Dorian Vanderlind is coming home to visit his cousin and family for Christmas. He is part of a long family line of vampires. Christmas will be held at the Vanderlind Castle, it was first built by his grandfather in the first century in Budapest. His grandfather had it shipped over stone by stone to Ohio where it now stands proudly.

Dorian and Haley meet at a friends annual Christmas Eve Party. All the girls instantly feel head over heels for the charming, handsome looking Dorian, except Haley. Haley had no interest. . . . .  When Haley's so called boyfriend humiliates her at the party Haley leaves. Her car collides with a tree and Dorian will give her a Christmas gift that she will never forget . . . . . One that will bind them both together FOREVER. . . .

I can not say enough of how much I loved this novel !  ! ! ! I will for sure be reading the rest of the series !  ! ! Its not a typical vampire falls in love with girl turned vampire. There is a love/hate relationship going on which only makes the story more exciting  ! ! ! I was sucked into Haley's world from the get go. I felt her pain and heard her cries. The vampire world is so fascinating and the stories of their past secrets are so inviting. Haley is strong willed and a survivor.  Can't wait to read book 2! ! !

5 mind blowing stars
Wende

Review of Seed of Evil by Robert Friedrich

Seed of Evil
Robert Friedrich

The question is . . . Is there life on Mars ?? Was there ever ??  Was it good or evil ????

Corey wakes in the hospital . . . . why is he here is only the beginning.  Mars and the moon are both being colonized. Mars is being mined and while doing so they uncovered a structure that resembles a temple. As top scientist and archeological minds went to investigate something goes wrong. There has been no contact from Mars in 5 days. . . . Cory and his crew are sent to figure out what happened. They are headed on to this planet not knowing what they will encounter. Nothing prepared them for what awaited them on Mars. . . . .

Fire, smoke and desolate no visible life remained.  What should be a easy search and rescue ends up being a fight for their life. As Cory's crew is picked up one by one, Cory keeps fighting with all he has. He will encounter a something so full of great and powerful evil that Cory himself will have to become much stronger with every move he makes. . . . . .

Friedrich knows how to grab a reader and keep him on the edge of your seat. I was blown away by how fast pace this read was. It started out fantastic and never let go. At times you could visually see the fight Cory had to endure. Cory was a very strong character and very brave ! !  ! Again what a wonderful read and still makes you wonder . . . . Was there life on mars ??

5 Shiny Stars
Wende

Review of Out of the Darkness: Taken by the Panther #1by V. M. Black

Out of the Darkness: Taken by the Panther #1by V. M. Black

I received this book for an Honest Review.
Tara a college student in her twenty's shifts for the very first time in a college class and kills the proff.

The government locks her up and Chay “Beane” Bane comes to her rescue. He will do what he can to teach her about shifters and how to control her shifter or she will end up dead.

This is my first book by V. M. Black and enjoyed the book.

While I am not a fan of cliffhangers, this book was good up till than.

4 Stars

Patches

Review of 'Birth of a Vampire' for Gayla Twist

 'Birth of a Vampire' for Gayla Twist.

 

5 stars

The book opens up in a way that leaves me wanting more and I have to go on - I started this book earlier today and I couldn't stop until it was finished. There are very well-developed characters who seem realistic both in nature and in their conversations, something I'm not finding enough of lately. Early on I made several predictions thinking I'd made how the whole book would play out but  - nope. It took a very different turn and I will not know if ANY of my predictions are correct as the end left me very much hanging. Very well written with good grammar and from a believable standard. The POV switches around a bit and it is done well with great continuity and  is very easy to follow. 

-L.

Review of Phoenix Rising by Cara Carnes

Phoenix Rising by Cara Carnes

Riletta didn’t know where she came from originally.  She only knew she didn’t belong with the shifter clan who raised her.  They weren’t nice to her when they learned that she couldn’t shift,  and when the Alpha of that clan dropped her off at college with a handful of money and a warning that she had to make her own way, she was determined to figure out her independence.  Macen was the Alpha of the wolf clan at the college and was in line to become Alpha of his clan back home.  He sensed something in Riletta, who he called Riles, and was determined to protect her at all cost.

What happens when the past comes back into her life?  Can Macen protect the girl who he knows to be his mate from things that could tear apart other couples?

Reading about what happens to shape shifters between childhood and adult hood gave me a lot to think about.  It was interesting getting this author’s take on the situation.  I liked the book a lot and look forward to reading more from this author.

Love-N-Stuff,

-Donna-
5 stars

Review of Hunter's Mark (Beyond Fairytales) by: V.S. Morgan

 Hunter's Mark (Beyond Fairytales)

by: V.S. Morgan

Artist Casey Smith lives a quiet life, under the radar of his enemies, until one fateful night he loses control and the astonishing image of a wolf racing down a suburban street splashes all over social media.

Hunter’s bullet never misses its target. The assassin seeks out and kills his prey with a clear conscience by following two simple rules: 1) Don’t kill innocents 2) Don’t kill shifters.

Realizing his latest assignment violates those rules, the hunter activates Princess Protocol and the assassin becomes the protector. Red hot attraction flares between the hit man and his former target. Can Hunter resist the sweet shifter in his care?

like cover. this book was okay not into m/m at all but still read it. this book would of been better if it was longer and more to the plot. it started out great then nothing it felt rushed. but I did like hunter and others in the pack. 

Olivia

3 stars

Review of Starlight Cowboy by Stephanie Beck

Starlight Cowboy

by Stephanie Beck

Annalina is excited to take on this new adventurous mission to the moons of Jupiter.  She is ready for the advancement that should have her captaining her own ship, but instead finds herself crewing for Shields Albright. Sheilds loves to fly.  A love that he got from his father.  So this groundbreaking mission is the kind that he has been waiting for. When he and Annalina begin their journey there is a mutual attraction that is undeniable but Sheilds knows that his social skillsare a bit lacking, something Annalina isn't shy about reminding him of.  But they come to a mutual arrangement that satisfies them both without breaking annalina's rules of professional distance.  Of course they can't keep their distance long and soon it's about how 

they can each protect the other as attacks begin.

Review:  I enjoyed this book. The story flowed well and the characters were easy to like and root for as they are faced with challenges throughout the book.  I especially enjoyed Shields since his changes seem to be hardest to make.  Yes, he seems rude at times but the author writes him as socially awkward in such a waythat I feel bad for him sometimes.  But with Annalina's help and eventual caring his rough edges get smoothed out.   The story has adventure and romance with twists and turns to keep you reading.

4 stars

 

Theresa

Review of GRIEVOUS ANGELS by BRIAN C. POOLE

GRIEVOUS ANGELS - BRIAN C. POOLE

Stella Moretti whole mission in life is to keep her 7 year son, James in hiding. When she feels no longer safe she steps out of hiding on her own.

James father, Ben Callahans has been searching for answers along with James for two long years. Once he is reunited with James, Ben's life as he knows it turns into a roller coster ride. Now Ben must protect James from two cult groups. In the next two days James will be kidnapped. Why is James so special that he would be wanted by not one but two groups ????

Then you have the St. Anna's group who is trying to keep James safe. Ben is so confused and just wants James safe, that he will soon ask "who can I trust?" The St. Anna's group mission to protect those children special that GOD has chosen to bear special gifts. Will they protect James and his family without blood being shed. Will James ever get to live a normal 7 year life ??

Grievous Angels is an awesome read !  ! ! ! I loved every word from the first to the very last. Poole does not disapoint and does not leave any stone unturned. It was honestly hard to do a review without letting to many "cats" out of the bag. This is for sure one book you will not want to put down. What you would do for the love a child and your very own child is no surprise or secret.

5 Heavenly Stars

Wende

Review of Shadow Cursed by N.L. Hoffmann

Shadow Cursed by N.L. Hoffmann
U.S. Marshal Jacey Noble has no idea that Supernatural Beings Exist.

Pulled into a world she has no clue how to navigate. She finds that she has a sister who half Demon/Vampire and is mated with an Ancient Vampire. With 2 males a Warlock King and a Wolfe Shifter wanting her , she becomes immersed in the Supernatural World. Finding out she is more than she seems her new family and friends will help her all they can.

This book was fast paced and had me laughing at Jacey and her sense of humor was over the top! I highly recommend this series and am waiting for book 3 to come out!!!

5 Stars

Patches