Sunburn
Apollo has opened a resort(Helios). His sister Artemis is there to check it out. Apollo is nervous because he is expecting the Travel Chic (a blogger on resorts) to arrive at anytime. He is also troubled that his visions have been of a young woman who has her heart riped out of her chest. He never sees her face but because he can't see visions of people close to him he is worried. Patience (the Travel Chic), has arrived at Helios with her two best friends. They trying to get her mind of a ex-lover and some R&R in the sun. When they arrive a bartender approaches and offers a drink. Patience sees the hunky bartender and fights any attraction she has to him. She has no idea he is the owner let alone the god of the sun and healing.
Rosanna, this one made me cry. I love Apollo! Patience tried my patience a little. She has been through a lot but she gives Apollo a run for his money. Their story is very touching and loving. You really get sucked into their story. Loved the story and even though it was short was well worth the read. Adults only, some extremely HOT scenes!!
1/14/13
Interview Rosanna Leo
Lets welcome Rosanna Leo to Julie's Book Review. Rosanna is giving
away a copy of her new paranormal romance Sunburn, so don't forget to
check out the rafflecopter to the right of the pg.
Welcome to Julies Book Review. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
I'm a married mom of two boys who's been writing about 10 years or so. The last year of my life has been extremely exciting as my publisher Liquid Silver Books picked up 5 of my books: For the Love of a God, Up In Flames, Sweet Hell, The Selkie and my newest Sunburn. I'm from Toronto, Canada and still live nearby. Nutella is my obsession, and I've been known to wax poetic about the stuff for hours.
What kind of books do you write? Newest release?
I write primarily about paranormal creatures finding love with normal, often geeky, women, and enjoy the fireworks that occur in those situations. Sunburn, my newest, is my take on the Greek god of the sun, music and healing, Apollo. I just knew I had to write a tale with Apollo as my hero. With that brawn, that heat and that fabulous head of blond hair, how could I resist?
What should we expect in your book? How HOT? Action? Adventure?
Well, my editor believes it's a romantic comedy, and I do insert many comedic elements into my books. However, it's a paranormal, so there are dark sides and life-threatening situations. I'm told it's pretty hot! LOL. If you read one of my books, you will find explicit descriptions of sex. I tend to call it like I see it! And hey, after 20 odd years of happy marriage to the same man, it's fun to write sex scenes!
How do you get ideas for your books?
Many of my books have been based of stories from various mythologies. For the Love of a God, Sweet Hell and Sunburn are based on Greek myth, and all my heroes in those cases are Greek gods. And why not? Is there any man so perfect as a Greek god?? I think not. The Selkie, however, is based on Scottish selkie lore, which is just as sexy. However, sometimes my ideas come from real life. My firefighter romance Up In Flames was sparked by conversations with a friend who adored firemen. It made me wonder if I could write a story about a woman who did NOT want firefighters in her life, because of past betrayals. You never know where plot bunnies will attack you!
Anything in your stories based on real experiences?
Well, Sunburn, although the story of Greek god Apollo, is actually set on a fictional Mexican resort. I've made Apollo the resort owner there. And the resort in the book is based on a lovely Mexican resort I once visited. It was so gorgeous, I had to include it in a book. Other than that, little kernels from my life sometimes pop into the books, but they're not blatantly based on anyone I know. My heroines, of course, all have a little bit of geeky me in them! LOL
Toughest criticism? Best compliment?
The toughest criticism I ever had was from another author who didn't like how I ended one novel, but in my mind, it could only end that way. Sometimes you have to agree to disagree, and remember to write the story you want, rather than what you think others want. The best compliment I ever got was from a co-worker who read For the Love of a God, and who said it not only turned her on, but her husband too!
Any advice for aspiring authors?
Stay true to yourself, but open to new ideas. Even after 5 books, I learn new things every day, and suspect there's even more to learn.
How about some fun stuff?
Dogs or cats?
Love 'em both, but I have a cat. So, cats!
1 Fav book? why?
Diana Gabaldon's Outlander, because of its sweeping, epic story and time-traveling romance. Plus, Jamie Fraser is so hot.
Favorite place to travel?
London, England. I'm a total nerdy Anglophile.
1 fav author? Why?
So hard to choose. I picked Diana Gabaldon's book, so I'll choose another author. Syrie James blew me away with her Nocturne.
Is this your full time job? if yes, anything else you want to do? if no what else do you do?
Nope. Until writing supports me fully, I have to work as well. I have a lovely job at my local library, where I get to frown at people who have late fees! LOL
Where can we find you and your books?
All my books are available at my publisher Liquid Silver's site: www.lsbooks.com
I am also on Amazon, ARE, and Barnes and Noble.
My blog is www.rosannaleo.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rleoauthor1
Twitter: www.twitter.com/LeoRosanna
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5826852.Rosanna_Leo
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/rosannaleo/
Thanks for coming to Julies Book Review. Don't forget to do the rafflecopter giveaway to the right of this post! I hope yeah have even more success in the future!!
Julie Ramsey
Adminstrator of Julie Book Review
Welcome to Julies Book Review. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
I'm a married mom of two boys who's been writing about 10 years or so. The last year of my life has been extremely exciting as my publisher Liquid Silver Books picked up 5 of my books: For the Love of a God, Up In Flames, Sweet Hell, The Selkie and my newest Sunburn. I'm from Toronto, Canada and still live nearby. Nutella is my obsession, and I've been known to wax poetic about the stuff for hours.
What kind of books do you write? Newest release?
I write primarily about paranormal creatures finding love with normal, often geeky, women, and enjoy the fireworks that occur in those situations. Sunburn, my newest, is my take on the Greek god of the sun, music and healing, Apollo. I just knew I had to write a tale with Apollo as my hero. With that brawn, that heat and that fabulous head of blond hair, how could I resist?
What should we expect in your book? How HOT? Action? Adventure?
Well, my editor believes it's a romantic comedy, and I do insert many comedic elements into my books. However, it's a paranormal, so there are dark sides and life-threatening situations. I'm told it's pretty hot! LOL. If you read one of my books, you will find explicit descriptions of sex. I tend to call it like I see it! And hey, after 20 odd years of happy marriage to the same man, it's fun to write sex scenes!
How do you get ideas for your books?
Many of my books have been based of stories from various mythologies. For the Love of a God, Sweet Hell and Sunburn are based on Greek myth, and all my heroes in those cases are Greek gods. And why not? Is there any man so perfect as a Greek god?? I think not. The Selkie, however, is based on Scottish selkie lore, which is just as sexy. However, sometimes my ideas come from real life. My firefighter romance Up In Flames was sparked by conversations with a friend who adored firemen. It made me wonder if I could write a story about a woman who did NOT want firefighters in her life, because of past betrayals. You never know where plot bunnies will attack you!
Anything in your stories based on real experiences?
Well, Sunburn, although the story of Greek god Apollo, is actually set on a fictional Mexican resort. I've made Apollo the resort owner there. And the resort in the book is based on a lovely Mexican resort I once visited. It was so gorgeous, I had to include it in a book. Other than that, little kernels from my life sometimes pop into the books, but they're not blatantly based on anyone I know. My heroines, of course, all have a little bit of geeky me in them! LOL
Toughest criticism? Best compliment?
The toughest criticism I ever had was from another author who didn't like how I ended one novel, but in my mind, it could only end that way. Sometimes you have to agree to disagree, and remember to write the story you want, rather than what you think others want. The best compliment I ever got was from a co-worker who read For the Love of a God, and who said it not only turned her on, but her husband too!
Any advice for aspiring authors?
Stay true to yourself, but open to new ideas. Even after 5 books, I learn new things every day, and suspect there's even more to learn.
How about some fun stuff?
Dogs or cats?
Love 'em both, but I have a cat. So, cats!
1 Fav book? why?
Diana Gabaldon's Outlander, because of its sweeping, epic story and time-traveling romance. Plus, Jamie Fraser is so hot.
Favorite place to travel?
London, England. I'm a total nerdy Anglophile.
1 fav author? Why?
So hard to choose. I picked Diana Gabaldon's book, so I'll choose another author. Syrie James blew me away with her Nocturne.
Is this your full time job? if yes, anything else you want to do? if no what else do you do?
Nope. Until writing supports me fully, I have to work as well. I have a lovely job at my local library, where I get to frown at people who have late fees! LOL
Where can we find you and your books?
All my books are available at my publisher Liquid Silver's site: www.lsbooks.com
I am also on Amazon, ARE, and Barnes and Noble.
My blog is www.rosannaleo.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rleoauthor1
Twitter: www.twitter.com/LeoRosanna
Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5826852.Rosanna_Leo
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/rosannaleo/
Thanks for coming to Julies Book Review. Don't forget to do the rafflecopter giveaway to the right of this post! I hope yeah have even more success in the future!!
Julie Ramsey
Adminstrator of Julie Book Review
1/13/13
Review of Moon Wreck by Author : Raymond l. Well
Moon Wreck
The story is about a lander sent to the moon and crashes. The two astronauts have to overcome many obstacles in their fight to survive. It has a surprising way of looking at their problems, that you must read to figure out.
It's a good little story about the resourceful human spirit. With puzzles that can't be solved, humans don't give up. What if you were stuck in a box, could you get out? The story, is written so any age can read it. Evan with limited science background, it is well written and worth getting a hold of. Great sci-fi read!
Rated: 4 1/5 stars
Cookie/ Nathan
The story is about a lander sent to the moon and crashes. The two astronauts have to overcome many obstacles in their fight to survive. It has a surprising way of looking at their problems, that you must read to figure out.
It's a good little story about the resourceful human spirit. With puzzles that can't be solved, humans don't give up. What if you were stuck in a box, could you get out? The story, is written so any age can read it. Evan with limited science background, it is well written and worth getting a hold of. Great sci-fi read!
Rated: 4 1/5 stars
Cookie/ Nathan
1/12/13
review Malevolent Gateway (S.P.I.R.I.T. Series, Volume 2) Dawn Gray
Malevolent Gateway
Burke Flats in the Green Mountains of Vermont has secrets that it is willing to kill to keep. Between the Evil Spirits and Secrets of Men Long ago, more and more people are dying on a road next to a marsh. Anna and Blake have grown up in this town both have Gifts that are sometimes a bit scary.
S.P.I.R.I.T. Team is called in when the deaths reach a high in just a few months. They are trained in dealing with Ghost , Spirits, Demons. But this is beyond anything they have ever seen or not seen. The evil that is surrounding the Marsh and all the dead and living doesn't want to go anywhere. It will take everything anyone could have imagined and than some to fight this and stay alive.
This book was sent to me for an honest review. I have never read this Author before. WELL I WILL BE IN THE FUTURE!! The writing style is awesome. The visualization writing was Fantastic. I felt drawn into the scenes not as if I was just reading them, this say's a lot about this Authors writing style.
I was so drawn into this book I felt like I was right there throughout this whole book. This whole premise seems real as if it all really happened. I really liked that. I am not to much into reading this type of book tho I do watch those Guys on Sci/Fi lololol!!
I highly Recommend this book. I can not wait to read more from this Author and will be telling everyone I know about her!
5 Stars
Patches
Burke Flats in the Green Mountains of Vermont has secrets that it is willing to kill to keep. Between the Evil Spirits and Secrets of Men Long ago, more and more people are dying on a road next to a marsh. Anna and Blake have grown up in this town both have Gifts that are sometimes a bit scary.
S.P.I.R.I.T. Team is called in when the deaths reach a high in just a few months. They are trained in dealing with Ghost , Spirits, Demons. But this is beyond anything they have ever seen or not seen. The evil that is surrounding the Marsh and all the dead and living doesn't want to go anywhere. It will take everything anyone could have imagined and than some to fight this and stay alive.
This book was sent to me for an honest review. I have never read this Author before. WELL I WILL BE IN THE FUTURE!! The writing style is awesome. The visualization writing was Fantastic. I felt drawn into the scenes not as if I was just reading them, this say's a lot about this Authors writing style.
I was so drawn into this book I felt like I was right there throughout this whole book. This whole premise seems real as if it all really happened. I really liked that. I am not to much into reading this type of book tho I do watch those Guys on Sci/Fi lololol!!
I highly Recommend this book. I can not wait to read more from this Author and will be telling everyone I know about her!
5 Stars
Patches
Review of the Hollow Curse by Stephan B Pearl
The Hollow CurseBen and Alysia are the current incarnations of soul mates cursed in a previous life. Their curse was that they were to be separated by a gulf of years and social norms until they fully accept their love, share a lifetime, and raise a child together.
This book follows them through some of their incarnations and shows how the spirit that now inhabits Dorry, Alysia's college girlfriend, who was the originator of the curse in a previous incarnation, has hounded them through life after life. The story plays out in the current day with the characters experiencing their past lives starting at the beginning of the curse as Albert, Bernidine and Darius in the fifteen hundreds.
Duke Darius forces Bernidine, a woman half his age who is already pledged to wed her true love, Sir Albert, to marry him. When Albert infiltrates Darius' court, and has an affair with his beloved Bernadine, Darius forces a reluctant witch to cast the curse that he feels will keep the young lovers apart forever. Unable to directly oppose Darius, because of what he will do to her coven mates if she does, the witch works a clause into the spell that if Albert and Bernadine live a life and raise a child together, the curse will be broken.
This story
had me intrigued from the beginning.
I loved the story & how each character became the next. Most of the
characters are easy to love. The story-line kept me fascinated til the
very end, even if it wasn't a "quick read". Well worth reading..Can't
wait to read more by this author
I rate this book 4 stars
Jennifer Wadkins
Review of His to Control by Sam Cresent
His to Control
The town of Cape Falls, is a little backwards. Women have a place in the kitchen and men went to college and brought in money. Along with these old school values they also turn there heads with abuse and are in a up roar to anything out of the norm. SO when William shows up and opens a BDSM club, he is not the most loved man. Daisy has just found out she is the result of a affair between one of the Steer brothers dad's and her mom. Her mom is abusive to Daisy and the town, being how it is turns there head. Daisy is at a breaking point. She is broken and feels she has no control. So when she gets drunk at Williams new club, he sees a girl on the brink. Daisy is beautiful and William knows she just needs some TLC. Will Daisy be able to handle what William has to offer? More importantly can William help heal a trouble young woman?
I personally am not into BDSM(like to read it though) but I can see how it works for Daisy. She needed something and William provides it. The feelings that grow from it are just beneficial to the two main characters. It was nice to revisit the character I have read about in previous books. The series is one I would love to follow. I am really looking forward to Peters story and seeing what unfolds with Laura and Dean. Very good love story with some major twists and turns. Not really a read alone book. You can read it alone but you will understand the town and personal dynamics of everything much better if you read these in order!
The town of Cape Falls, is a little backwards. Women have a place in the kitchen and men went to college and brought in money. Along with these old school values they also turn there heads with abuse and are in a up roar to anything out of the norm. SO when William shows up and opens a BDSM club, he is not the most loved man. Daisy has just found out she is the result of a affair between one of the Steer brothers dad's and her mom. Her mom is abusive to Daisy and the town, being how it is turns there head. Daisy is at a breaking point. She is broken and feels she has no control. So when she gets drunk at Williams new club, he sees a girl on the brink. Daisy is beautiful and William knows she just needs some TLC. Will Daisy be able to handle what William has to offer? More importantly can William help heal a trouble young woman?
I personally am not into BDSM(like to read it though) but I can see how it works for Daisy. She needed something and William provides it. The feelings that grow from it are just beneficial to the two main characters. It was nice to revisit the character I have read about in previous books. The series is one I would love to follow. I am really looking forward to Peters story and seeing what unfolds with Laura and Dean. Very good love story with some major twists and turns. Not really a read alone book. You can read it alone but you will understand the town and personal dynamics of everything much better if you read these in order!
Review of Mine to Keep by Sam Cresent
Mine to Keep
Amy, mid twenties, a beautiful little boy and girl and a husband who physically and mentally abuses. Gabriel sees the danger Amy is in. He sees the bruises and burn marks she tries to hide and knows her husband is going to kill her or try at some point. Over the wks Gabriel becomes closer with the kids and waits. When he gets a phone call from the little boy, he comes running and gets there just in time to save Amy. He was going to kill her and had already beaten her to with in a inch of her life. With the husband in jail, Amy trying to heal physically and emotionally, the little town of Cape Falls doesn't help Amy at all. The rumors of Amy, how could she do that to her husband, and he was such a good guy and now the rumors of her and Gabriel the town sheriff. Gabriel, doesn't care what the town thinks her just want to protect and cherish this beautiful woman that has been so hurt. He already loves her two little ones. But can he convince Amy to risk her heart?
Very touching love story. Gabriel is truly the white night in shining armor! He is the guy we all dream of and hope to find. Amy is in the worst situation. A loveless marriage with a guy who beats the crap out of her. As the story unfolds and wounds heal, it heats up between Gabriel and Amy. It is pretty intense and very touching. Great story but not for people with abuse issues!
Amy, mid twenties, a beautiful little boy and girl and a husband who physically and mentally abuses. Gabriel sees the danger Amy is in. He sees the bruises and burn marks she tries to hide and knows her husband is going to kill her or try at some point. Over the wks Gabriel becomes closer with the kids and waits. When he gets a phone call from the little boy, he comes running and gets there just in time to save Amy. He was going to kill her and had already beaten her to with in a inch of her life. With the husband in jail, Amy trying to heal physically and emotionally, the little town of Cape Falls doesn't help Amy at all. The rumors of Amy, how could she do that to her husband, and he was such a good guy and now the rumors of her and Gabriel the town sheriff. Gabriel, doesn't care what the town thinks her just want to protect and cherish this beautiful woman that has been so hurt. He already loves her two little ones. But can he convince Amy to risk her heart?
Very touching love story. Gabriel is truly the white night in shining armor! He is the guy we all dream of and hope to find. Amy is in the worst situation. A loveless marriage with a guy who beats the crap out of her. As the story unfolds and wounds heal, it heats up between Gabriel and Amy. It is pretty intense and very touching. Great story but not for people with abuse issues!
1/11/13
Wendy Ely 2nd wk in Jan Special Chew the Fat!! Blog Post
Writing a Series…
I’m currently in the middle of books 3 and 4 of my Desert Secrets Series has recently been released. Books 1 and 2 have already been released.
When I started the first book (Confessions) in the series I had no idea that I would have four books planned out within a month of the contract for Confessions being offered. Actually, I never wanted to do a series at all, so how did this all come about?
I started writing Confessions with only one sentence of an idea. The characters in the book seemed to bloom rapidly and I became absorbed in every part of the story. I had recently moved to Arizona when I had started writing Confessions so everything was so new and wonderful. I had decided that Confessions needed to take place in a small town for it to ring true and then came the fictional town Wilson, Arizona. I had a blast researching the small desert towns around here and even more fun making up the shops in Wilson. I was hooked on the location from the start. I’v recently found an actual town that reminds me of what I picture Wilson being like, which excited me to no end.
Anyway, back to the series… While writing Confessions, Chelsea’s sister ended up being such a strong character that I had a hard time keeping her in the background while Chelsea was living out her story. As soon as I started editing Confessions, I knew Allison had to have her own book. Instead of doing only a sequel, I decided at that point that I wanted to base a series around Wilson, Arizona. Readers would have the chance to watch the lives unfold of the beloved characters around the town.
I knew that Allison’s story would be next and Miguel made a wonderful hero for her. His confidence provided an excellent balance to her self-doubt. I had a great time mixing Allison’s larger-than-life attitude with Miguel’s respectful personality. The combination made for some steamy scenes and awesome chemistry between the couple.
The next two books planned in the series is Lost and Found with the best friend, Lisa Palmer. The series wraps up with the Montgomery sister’s enemy, Bailey Roan.
Books in the series:
Confessions
Midnight Secrets
Lost and Found (watch for a future release date)
Untitled
Confession blurb:
Can Chelsea and Jordan find their child, and rediscover each other? When Chelsea Montgomery vanished eleven years ago, her hometown thought she’d been abducted. In truth, she'd given up the daughter she'd secretly had with Jordan Case.
Now he confronts her to help find the child. With a little girl's fate hanging in the balance, will the uneasy partnership -- stained by the past -- transform into something else?
Find Wendy here: Amazon author page: http://amzn.com/e/B008SA6TJK
Twitter: @wendyelyauthor Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wendy-Ely/159969607422152?ref=hl
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I’m currently in the middle of books 3 and 4 of my Desert Secrets Series has recently been released. Books 1 and 2 have already been released.
When I started the first book (Confessions) in the series I had no idea that I would have four books planned out within a month of the contract for Confessions being offered. Actually, I never wanted to do a series at all, so how did this all come about?
I started writing Confessions with only one sentence of an idea. The characters in the book seemed to bloom rapidly and I became absorbed in every part of the story. I had recently moved to Arizona when I had started writing Confessions so everything was so new and wonderful. I had decided that Confessions needed to take place in a small town for it to ring true and then came the fictional town Wilson, Arizona. I had a blast researching the small desert towns around here and even more fun making up the shops in Wilson. I was hooked on the location from the start. I’v recently found an actual town that reminds me of what I picture Wilson being like, which excited me to no end.
Anyway, back to the series… While writing Confessions, Chelsea’s sister ended up being such a strong character that I had a hard time keeping her in the background while Chelsea was living out her story. As soon as I started editing Confessions, I knew Allison had to have her own book. Instead of doing only a sequel, I decided at that point that I wanted to base a series around Wilson, Arizona. Readers would have the chance to watch the lives unfold of the beloved characters around the town.
I knew that Allison’s story would be next and Miguel made a wonderful hero for her. His confidence provided an excellent balance to her self-doubt. I had a great time mixing Allison’s larger-than-life attitude with Miguel’s respectful personality. The combination made for some steamy scenes and awesome chemistry between the couple.
The next two books planned in the series is Lost and Found with the best friend, Lisa Palmer. The series wraps up with the Montgomery sister’s enemy, Bailey Roan.
Books in the series:
Confessions
Midnight Secrets
Lost and Found (watch for a future release date)
Untitled
Confession blurb:
Can Chelsea and Jordan find their child, and rediscover each other? When Chelsea Montgomery vanished eleven years ago, her hometown thought she’d been abducted. In truth, she'd given up the daughter she'd secretly had with Jordan Case.
Now he confronts her to help find the child. With a little girl's fate hanging in the balance, will the uneasy partnership -- stained by the past -- transform into something else?
Find Wendy here: Amazon author page: http://amzn.com/e/B008SA6TJK
Twitter: @wendyelyauthor Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wendy-Ely/159969607422152?ref=hl
Rafflecopter to the rt of the page!! Good Luck!!
1/10/13
Review of Death Angel by Heather Killough-Walden
Since the beginning of time, the archangels have longed to know true
love. When four female angels were created for the four archangels,
Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Azrael, ,However before they could claim their mates (Archesses) they were scattered to the wind beyond their realm and out of their reach. The THE FOUR FAVOURED Archangels made the choice to leave their realm and journey to earth in search. They were not the only ones looking tho. The stuff of Legends started here bad and good.
Azrael was one of The 4 who went to earth, he was The Death Angel, yet when he was being coming to earth he changed into A Vampire. The first of his kind and no one could help guide him. He felt even more distance from his brothers due to this fact. He wonders if there really is an Archesses out there for him. For 2,000 years he has searched. The air is changing and more and more stuff of legends are crawling out of their holes and bringing so much death and destruction with them. He and his Made Vampires as well as his Brothers are fighting for more then their own lives.
Sophie has had a horrendous childhood and still has mental scars to prove it. Her Best Friend Juliette is getting married in Scotland and she is the Maid of Honor. But first Juliette has somethings to tell Sophie. Juliette is 1 of the 4 Archesses. Talk about blown out of the water and thrown for a loop. With all the wings and healing abilities etc... She is coming to terms with all this when she sees Azrael.
He is the Lead Singer for the band VALLEY OF THE SHADOW. She has had a crush on him forever and the daydreams are very x-rated.
He recognizes Sophie as his Archesses. Azrael reads her mind somewhat and realizes that he must take this whole thing slow. Until he must do what he needs to do or lose her forever.
I loved the Love Story that this book gives out. The fight scenes are awesome! The scenes were so well written that I could picture everything as if I was a bystander in the book. I was so drawn to this story line it was the most awesome feel.
I will never look at a Sand Dollar the same way again!
Q-Who is the woman that Juliette and Sophie are chatting with??
I Highly recommend this book.
Patches
5 Stars
Azrael was one of The 4 who went to earth, he was The Death Angel, yet when he was being coming to earth he changed into A Vampire. The first of his kind and no one could help guide him. He felt even more distance from his brothers due to this fact. He wonders if there really is an Archesses out there for him. For 2,000 years he has searched. The air is changing and more and more stuff of legends are crawling out of their holes and bringing so much death and destruction with them. He and his Made Vampires as well as his Brothers are fighting for more then their own lives.
Sophie has had a horrendous childhood and still has mental scars to prove it. Her Best Friend Juliette is getting married in Scotland and she is the Maid of Honor. But first Juliette has somethings to tell Sophie. Juliette is 1 of the 4 Archesses. Talk about blown out of the water and thrown for a loop. With all the wings and healing abilities etc... She is coming to terms with all this when she sees Azrael.
He is the Lead Singer for the band VALLEY OF THE SHADOW. She has had a crush on him forever and the daydreams are very x-rated.
He recognizes Sophie as his Archesses. Azrael reads her mind somewhat and realizes that he must take this whole thing slow. Until he must do what he needs to do or lose her forever.
I loved the Love Story that this book gives out. The fight scenes are awesome! The scenes were so well written that I could picture everything as if I was a bystander in the book. I was so drawn to this story line it was the most awesome feel.
I will never look at a Sand Dollar the same way again!
Q-Who is the woman that Juliette and Sophie are chatting with??
I Highly recommend this book.
Patches
5 Stars
Review of the Bad Boys Reluctant Woman By Sam Cresent
The Reluctant Woman
Zoe works in the local bar. She is a waitress, with a bad reputation for being unfriendly and distant. No one knows her past and she isn't willing to tell anyone either. She plans on leaving soon anyway, so why make friends! Jake, Brent and Connor, closer than brothers, know they will share a women between them. They want one women they can call their own, and share a life with. They are all attracted to the new waitress Zoe but she won't give them the time of day, and they don't understand why. Menage relationships are a norm in this town. They keep working on her and eventually she will not be able to resist the men's advances, or they hope!
Zoe has a past of hardship and heart ache. Going from foster home to foster home, never having someone to really love or a place to call home. She is independent and strong. The guys are determined. But with trouble brewing in the small city, will it destroy any chances they have. Adults only ...menage. Great read...Liked this one even better that book 1. Zoe is a strong female character and the guys are sexy with there own issues as well. Wonderful read!
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Zoe works in the local bar. She is a waitress, with a bad reputation for being unfriendly and distant. No one knows her past and she isn't willing to tell anyone either. She plans on leaving soon anyway, so why make friends! Jake, Brent and Connor, closer than brothers, know they will share a women between them. They want one women they can call their own, and share a life with. They are all attracted to the new waitress Zoe but she won't give them the time of day, and they don't understand why. Menage relationships are a norm in this town. They keep working on her and eventually she will not be able to resist the men's advances, or they hope!
Zoe has a past of hardship and heart ache. Going from foster home to foster home, never having someone to really love or a place to call home. She is independent and strong. The guys are determined. But with trouble brewing in the small city, will it destroy any chances they have. Adults only ...menage. Great read...Liked this one even better that book 1. Zoe is a strong female character and the guys are sexy with there own issues as well. Wonderful read!
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1/9/13
Interview Wendy Ely 2nd wk in Jan Special
Lets welcome Wendy Ely to Julie's Book Review. Wendy
is giving away a $5 Starbucks gift card and 3 ebooks, so don't forget to
check out the rafflecopter to the right of the pg.
Welcome to Julies Book Review. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Thank you for letting me visit, Julie! I’m so glad to be here. Well, let
me introduce myself. I’m Wendy, a contemporary romance and romantic suspense
author, who lives in Arizona. I have my own real-life hero and three teenagers
that keep me really busy.
What kind of books do you write? Newest release?
I
usually stick to contemporary romance or romantic suspense, but I do
have a light paranormal romance out. My newest release is actually a
re-release. Confessions is the first book in the Desert Secrets Series.
In the
story, Chelsea must return to her hometown to confess to Jordan why she
left so
many years ago. He already knows that she’d been pregnant, but where is
the
child now? They must come together to find the daughter Jordan wants.
You can find Confessions here: http://amzn.com/B00A3FVT84
What should we expect in your book? action,adventure, drama etc.
Confessions
is a romantic suspense. Chelsea is forced to help her high school
sweetheart find the daughter she'd given up so long ago. There is plenty
of family drama, tension between the Chelsea and Jordan, and some
steamy moments!
How do you get ideas for your books?
I get ideas from everywhere... from a real story off the news, a
conversation taking place at the table next to mind, from an interesting
picture, or song lyrics. I take the snippet of the idea, mesh it with
fictional characters, and start writing. I don't plot ahead of time, so
I'll usually only have a very basic idea. Sometimes the idea might be
just one sentence.
Anything in your stories based on real experiences?
No. Confessions is the closest to having anything to do with my
experiences. Chelsea sold her daughter when she was 17. My mother was
actually sold when she was 2. I did not get the idea for Confessions
from my mom though. I started writing about Chelsea and asked "what if".
After the "what if's" were finished, I asked, "why?". The plot came
from that process.
Toughest criticism? Best compliment?
The toughest criticism are reviews from the readers. I always have mixed
feelings about them. They are hard to read at times, but if the
comments have any valid points to them, I try to work through the
weakness in my next book. The best compliment would be a fan email that
told me to keep writing so she could keep reading. Authors love fan
email. Feel free to write any time. Smile.
any advice for aspiring authors?
Write every day. Don't get scared by that advice either. Sit down at
your computer and write for 5 minutes. Sometimes those few minutes will
be torture while other times they'll fly by. I always allow myself to
write longer than that if I hit my zone.
How about some fun stuff?
Ballet is beautiful and I wish I had the talent
for that form of dance. I just don’t have the grace that it takes. My daughter
does though, so I get to watch her dance on stage. I love every second of it.
Dogs or cats?
We
have two cats. One is named Kujo (yep, like the Stephen King dog) and
the other is Adorabelle. I share Kujo with my boyfriend. Adorabelle
started out as my daughter's cat, but Adorabelle adopted my son instead.
He loves her so much.
1 Fav book? why?
I have so many favorite books but the first one I can think of is
Tangled Up in You by Rachel Gibson. I love her writing style and this
was the first book of hers that I read. I laughed and loved through the
entire novel.
Favorite place to travel?
I love the ocean but haven't been there in awhile. I'd love to visit
there. My boyfriend loves to travel, so I'm thinking we'll have some
trips in our near future.
1 fav author? Why?
I
kind of already answered this one. Rachel Gibson is my favorite author.
I love her style and how she keeps me engaged in each of her stories.
Where can we find you and your books?
I have 5 current releases and the best place to find them is my Amazon author page. You can check it out here: http://amzn.com/e/B008SA6TJK
Thanks for coming on Julie Book Review. Don't forget to check out the rafflecopter to the right of this post. Wendy it has been a please and we wish you lots of success.
Julie Ramsey
Administrator of Julies Book Review
1/8/13
Review of Crossing Boundaries by Sam Cresent
Crossing Boundaries
Laura a 20 yr old just starting life. Peter has watched her from afar and has had a secret crush on her since high school. Peter, the popular jock and her the nerd. Dean, a writer and widower, has lost a lot. A wife, a son and a life he so desperately misses. When he discovers Laura and her love of writing, he offers his help. Peter also wanting to be in Laura's life slowly gets her attention by pretending to need help in history. Both men wanting her attention. Peter wants to change his rakish ways and become a man she can love. Dean has a attraction to her but had promised his wife to love no other. Laura grows to love both men but in different ways, one as a good friend and the other with all her heart.
This was a very touching love story. Laura a young and impressionable girl, who has a attraction to the new man in town. Most women can relate to having a crush on the new or older man they have met. This is about a crush/lust/devotion and eventually love. Wonderful story of how age is just a number and we can't always control who we love. Dean loved his wife with all his heart and is very conflicted about his feelings for Laura. Both main characters are relate able and I feel very real. I could see a friend or someone telling this story. It is believable and actually very hot! Adults only! Thanks for the great read Sam. Will have the other 2 up soon!
Laura a 20 yr old just starting life. Peter has watched her from afar and has had a secret crush on her since high school. Peter, the popular jock and her the nerd. Dean, a writer and widower, has lost a lot. A wife, a son and a life he so desperately misses. When he discovers Laura and her love of writing, he offers his help. Peter also wanting to be in Laura's life slowly gets her attention by pretending to need help in history. Both men wanting her attention. Peter wants to change his rakish ways and become a man she can love. Dean has a attraction to her but had promised his wife to love no other. Laura grows to love both men but in different ways, one as a good friend and the other with all her heart.
This was a very touching love story. Laura a young and impressionable girl, who has a attraction to the new man in town. Most women can relate to having a crush on the new or older man they have met. This is about a crush/lust/devotion and eventually love. Wonderful story of how age is just a number and we can't always control who we love. Dean loved his wife with all his heart and is very conflicted about his feelings for Laura. Both main characters are relate able and I feel very real. I could see a friend or someone telling this story. It is believable and actually very hot! Adults only! Thanks for the great read Sam. Will have the other 2 up soon!
Review of the Bad Boy's Virgin Temptress by Sam Cresent
The Bad Boy's Virgin Temptress
Cheryl has had a bad few years. Her mom, who has been sick of the last several years, has now has died. On her own, with her mom's words in her head, she wants to start to live and enjoy life. The first thing she wants to do is lose her virginity and she has someone in mind or 2 someones anyway. Noah and Drew, best friends who run the local car repair shop and members of the Bad Boy's club, have been watching and waiting for Cheryl. She would come in and just talk or get her mom's car repaired and they have both wanted her for a long time now. Now, how to convince her that they want to ditch their bad boy reputation for a more permanent place in their hearts and home.
This was an awesome menage book. Cheryl, after being care giver to her mom and not having much a teenager life, now wants to make up for lost time. Her mom had, had a loveless marriage and she knows she will not go the same route her mother had gone. She will have romance, love, lust and everything she dreams about. She doesn't know it yet but she is already in the sights of 2 gorgeous men. Adults only please...a menage!! Good read, love Cheryl. Can't wait to read more.
Remember there is a giveaway going on! The rafflecopter is to the right of this pg! Don't pass up the gift cards and ebooks up for grabs!
Cheryl has had a bad few years. Her mom, who has been sick of the last several years, has now has died. On her own, with her mom's words in her head, she wants to start to live and enjoy life. The first thing she wants to do is lose her virginity and she has someone in mind or 2 someones anyway. Noah and Drew, best friends who run the local car repair shop and members of the Bad Boy's club, have been watching and waiting for Cheryl. She would come in and just talk or get her mom's car repaired and they have both wanted her for a long time now. Now, how to convince her that they want to ditch their bad boy reputation for a more permanent place in their hearts and home.
This was an awesome menage book. Cheryl, after being care giver to her mom and not having much a teenager life, now wants to make up for lost time. Her mom had, had a loveless marriage and she knows she will not go the same route her mother had gone. She will have romance, love, lust and everything she dreams about. She doesn't know it yet but she is already in the sights of 2 gorgeous men. Adults only please...a menage!! Good read, love Cheryl. Can't wait to read more.
Remember there is a giveaway going on! The rafflecopter is to the right of this pg! Don't pass up the gift cards and ebooks up for grabs!
1/7/13
Review of Cowboy Heat by Sable Hunter
Cowboy Heat. Book 1
Aron McCoy is the oldest of the All Male Family. He has held them together through the death of their parents. Aron's horrendous marriage and divorce. Since he has made a vow no women , no sex. He has his hands full running a Huge Ranch and taking care of all his brothers
Libby has spent the better part of her life in Love with Aron McCoy. She reads Erotica and visualizes it is Aron and her! All this while battling Leukemia. She knows hers is the aggressive kind and full remission would be a miracle. Yet when her friend Bess needs a replacement at the Tebow Ranch, Libby is up for the challenge. Of course with Aron being there she hopes that maybe she will put to work all that she has learned reading Erotica!
This was a heartwarming story. Neither looking for anything permanent! Yet they Heat up the house ohhh and I need a horse now!!! The first LOVE Scene is full blown Erotic and things just keep heating up . I like Love Scenes as long as fits in storyline, MS. Hunter must also! Erotic all the way Great Story Line.
4 Stars
Patches
Aron McCoy is the oldest of the All Male Family. He has held them together through the death of their parents. Aron's horrendous marriage and divorce. Since he has made a vow no women , no sex. He has his hands full running a Huge Ranch and taking care of all his brothers
Libby has spent the better part of her life in Love with Aron McCoy. She reads Erotica and visualizes it is Aron and her! All this while battling Leukemia. She knows hers is the aggressive kind and full remission would be a miracle. Yet when her friend Bess needs a replacement at the Tebow Ranch, Libby is up for the challenge. Of course with Aron being there she hopes that maybe she will put to work all that she has learned reading Erotica!
This was a heartwarming story. Neither looking for anything permanent! Yet they Heat up the house ohhh and I need a horse now!!! The first LOVE Scene is full blown Erotic and things just keep heating up . I like Love Scenes as long as fits in storyline, MS. Hunter must also! Erotic all the way Great Story Line.
4 Stars
Patches
Review of Bubbles and Troubles by Bebe Balocca
Bubbles and Troubles
Carmen has moved to the small town of Charade, Kentucky bordering Prescott Woods. After a failed marriage and leaving a life she had built, she wanted the simple life. Now she has a place to call her own, chickens, a garden and even a dog. She also continues working in the town as a lawyer, side lines as a belly dancer and even part of a co-op. Her life was prefect, except she was lonely. Her dreams of late have been erotic and so life like. Lately there has been a grey cat showing up. Watching her in the morning after her erotic dreams. Brock, one of the fair folk who live in Prescott Woods watches Carmen. Drawn to Carmen as he is, he knows he can not be with her. But when the owner decides to sell Prescott Woods to a housing company, trouble brews and Brock decides to introduce himself.
This was a cute easy read. I loved the world Bebe created. The people and the area have the potential for some more great stories. Carmen and Brock both have issues to deal with and the way they come together in this story was sweet and HOT! Easy read with a take care of the environment and each other message! Can all the people get along and survive long enough to save the Woods? Thanks for the great read....Bebe.
Carmen has moved to the small town of Charade, Kentucky bordering Prescott Woods. After a failed marriage and leaving a life she had built, she wanted the simple life. Now she has a place to call her own, chickens, a garden and even a dog. She also continues working in the town as a lawyer, side lines as a belly dancer and even part of a co-op. Her life was prefect, except she was lonely. Her dreams of late have been erotic and so life like. Lately there has been a grey cat showing up. Watching her in the morning after her erotic dreams. Brock, one of the fair folk who live in Prescott Woods watches Carmen. Drawn to Carmen as he is, he knows he can not be with her. But when the owner decides to sell Prescott Woods to a housing company, trouble brews and Brock decides to introduce himself.
This was a cute easy read. I loved the world Bebe created. The people and the area have the potential for some more great stories. Carmen and Brock both have issues to deal with and the way they come together in this story was sweet and HOT! Easy read with a take care of the environment and each other message! Can all the people get along and survive long enough to save the Woods? Thanks for the great read....Bebe.
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