Painting Kuwait Violet by Pamela Q. Fernandes is a brilliant thought provoking story of an age where money talks and the boys club was rife.
The book is set in the 90’s when the currency of the world was Oil and Kuwait had lots and the men who run them were royalty and nothing could hurt them. Violet is an educated woman who needs to support her family and decides to take a job as domestic help in Kuwait,where an unlikely friendship develops.
The author discuss some topics which were heart felt and shocking, with Violet trying to get to the bottom of the disappearances will this passion to seek justice put her in more danger. Will her mistress be pushed into a corner as a businesswoman and her reputation ruined just because of her gender.
I thought this book opened up topics that people have been debating for years, to be set in the 90’s when these questions and behaviours were just coming to the forefront was a refreshing twist also with it set in the Far East. I enjoyed the twists in the story and enjoyed the flow of this well written novel.
Give and Take by Lee Kilraine is the second book in the The Thorne Brothers series and follows the relationship of the youngest Thorne brother Wyatt and the colourful Rhia.
Wyatt is a quiet, orderly man, so when his work space is invaded by a young women who has been given a chance to have an office rent free for a year within the offices of the brothers construction company, the only problem is the office is in use and she will have to share with the quiet, serious brother.
Rhia has been always been the black sheep of her family, she has tried all sorts of jobs but now has started her own business as a event planner. She applied for the grant from the Thorne brothers to be able to have office space rent free for a year which would be a great help to her as she is short on funds at the moment but did not expect to be sharing an office with the bland, serious brother Wyatt.
As the story goes on you get to see the dynamic between Rhia and Wyatt grows throughout the story and it becomes a great chemistry. I loved the character of Wyatt as a main role, he was not a alpha male but a sensitive soul with a big heart and a loyalty to who he loves and respects. I loved the slightly scatty character of Rhia, especially as she had a poor relationship with her family and that Wyatt saves her in the end. The story was great and this story can be read as a stand alone, but as this is the first story I have read by this author I would love to read the first book relating to Beck and Sam’s story. I would also love to read the other books in the other series Lee has written also.
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The Catch by Phoebe Alexander is the second book in the Eastern Shore Swingers series and follows Paisley and Calvin’s relationship but will a blast from Paisley’s past be the downfall.
Paisley has moved from New York to be the Assistant Manager of “The Factory” in Ocean City but will her past stay there or will it follow her to this new start. Calvin is a 26 year old computer geek and is asked to create a website for “The Factory” but he is not prepared for the whirlwind that is Paisley Parker.
Paisley has had a not so great childhood, so she ran away to New York and ended up with a job as an Event Planner, she then interviewed for the job she now is in but her past has caught up with her but life has its own way of putting things in the way as she is looking for a person to set up the new website she runs into Calvin who is the total package and is handsome to boot.
Calvin falls for Paisley as soon as she walks into his office, the only thing is he has to try and convince her that he is the right person for her. After breaking through the will power he succeeds but something happens which has them afraid to go any further.
I loved the twist and turn of the story and the chemistry between the two main characters jumped off the page. I especially enjoyed the sassy nature of Paisley and felt that this character was so relate able that I fell in love with the character from the first couple of chapters. The story is well written and this is not the first book I have read by this author, Phoebe still keeps the stories fresh and real.
This book can be read as a stand alone but it would be good to read the other novels in this series to get to know there stories to. I can’t wait to read more books in this series.
Transformations: The Shifter Series by Cari Schaeffer is the first book in the series and is not your normal shifter novel.
Katherine Wolff is part of a shifter family which has a dark past and feud which was set generations ago, until a stranger appears on the door step providing answers and help to her but this stranger has his secrets. Christopher has arrived to help Kat by passing on a message that her family is in danger, will she believe him when she finds out he is from the rival family.
The story is dark, mysterious and has a great twist with cliffhanger, the book follows different peoples point of view and offers a great insight into the world of shifters. It did take a while to get into the story but once it got going I enjoyed the fast pace from there in, the characters where believable and the banter between the two main characters was great.
I would recommend this story and can’t wait to read the next instalment in this series.
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OMG, OMG, OMG that is all I say about this book, I am Kimberly Cole : A Journey into Terror by R G Miller is not to be turned down.
This book has all the characteristics of a R G Miller book, thrilling story lines, characters you either want to look after or are repulsed against but it is like a horror movie although it is scaring the crap out of you, you have to read on.
I feel if I tell you anything about the story I will just ruin the read for you as this is a short novel but still packs the punch. The story involves a homeless single family and what happens to them when they meet Kimberly Cole.
I have been a fan of R G Miller ever since The Twins was loaded onto my e-reader and have soaked up everything he as written going forward. I would recommend all his books to anybody who love a suspense thriller with a twist of the evil thrown in. I can’t wait for the next book to come along.
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Plot Twist by K L Montgomery is the third book in the Rehoboth series and follows the story of Lindy and Merc and how something happens when you least expect it.
There is a new production coming to town and Lindy is normally backstage but her friends are determined to help her and get her to audition for the main show, the only thing is being a plus size girl she would rather just blend into the background.
Merc is just getting over his divorce and is now the lead in this production he is trying not to get involved with anyone in the production because that’s never really worked well for him in the past but there is just something about Lindy that just want leave him alone.
The story goes through the twists and turns of the relationship and the chemistry of these two characters just jumps off the page. I love the witty, sassy comebacks from these two will have you laughing out loud. I love the books by this author and with the well written story and brilliant developed characters will have you downloading the rest of the series.
Lillie by Mya O’Malley is the last instalment in the Maggie Trilogy series and does not disappoint, it is full of the mystery and suspense of the other books but concludes this great series.
The story continues on with Bryce, Naomi and Holly,where Naomi has sold her house and moved in with Bryce but his houses holds secrets too.
Naomi hears a strange crying and goes to investigate but uncovers secrets from her past which she needs to uncover to move on.
I have loved theses stories and great characters, the riches of the story draws you into the book where you are so involved you need feel you have to finish just the page, then chapter and before you know it you have read the book. The story is well written and you will enjoy all the characters not just the living.
I am sad that this is the last book within this series but what a great book to finish on, I can’t wait to see what new series or other books this author writes because as they are on my list of must read authors.
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Wine Thief by Mary Billiter is the fifth book in the Resort Romance series and follows the life choices of Chloe and what reasons has caused to her to rethink her life and move to the Napa Valley with her sister.
Chloe has had a hard year, but she decided to leave what she knew behind in Southern California and moved to the Napa Valley to work in the Wine Industry as a Wine Educator. Her sister decided they need a trip on the wine train to get Chloe into role before she starts her job for real, but all that changes when they arrive at the train and are welcomed by Tony and his group for his friends Bachelor party. Chloe realises she has a instant attraction to Tony and as they go forward on the train she becomes more attracted to him, but she royally embarrasses herself.
Tony is using the trip with his college brothers as a cover for the real job in hand, as Tony works in the world of Corporate Intelligence he needs to find the mother vine to be able to go back to his employer, but Chloe has thrown a curve ball into the mix as he is having strong feelings towards her and is feeling guilty dragging her into this mess.
I have read all the books in this series and I have to say this was my favourite book out of the series, the character of Chloe reminds me so much of myself, clumsy and awkward in certain conversations and situations. I always love the dual point of views which the story follows and the internal struggles both characters had with the relationship and partnership in the task ahead. The story is well written and is always a page turner, the characters are rich and you feel like you are part of the story which I always love to escape.
I can’t wait for the next book in this great series and I love that each book within this series is a different story with a different twist. Thank you Mary for these great stories.
World Tree Girl is the second book in the Shadow Valley Manor series and follows the adventures of Maureen and her team in the investigation of the Paranormal.
Maureen is no stranger to the unknown as she was on a team within the FBI regarding the strange and unknown after an accident she is now working out of a residential home that was be-quested to her from a former colleague. There is something not quite right within the county and they are twists with ghosts and unexplained phenomena that the team will how to find out what is going sown.
The story is full of the weird and wonderful and the fast pace of the book has you hanging on the til the very end. I enjoyed the story line and though it was well written with the twists and turns as you turn every page. This is the first book I have read by this author and although I could follow the story with not having read the first book, but I will definitely be looking to download it and start reading it straight away.
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The Cowboy’s Socialite by Carmen Falcone is a the first book I have read this author and I enjoyed every word. The interaction between the two main characters is fiery and explosive at times with the hints of will they won’t they.
Lola has not had the best luck in LA, so she decides to convert the ranch her father has left her into a bed and breakfast, but there is one flaw in the plan her estrange husband also owns half of the ranch so this will become interesting.
So Lola rocks up in the ranch and Jack is appalled that she is even considering this option and bets that she could not be a Texan Cowgirl, so Lola rocks up in her designer cowboy boots to try and prove him wrong.
As the story builds the interaction between the two characters becomes more and more intense as they start feeling all the old lust come back. I enjoyed the style of the writing and the quick pace of the story. I read this book in a night and was griped with what would happen to these characters in the end. At first I did not think I would bond with the character of Lola but in the end I warmed to her. I recommend this book and it is a great holiday read.
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Because of you by Megan Nugen Isbell is a great happily ever after story with great characters and a beautiful story.
I have read the majority of the novels written by Megan and I have to say they never disappoint, I love the writing style and the way that they just flow through with fast pace. The characters which are written so well which makes you feel like you know them as your friends and following the lives in real life.
This story follows some strong subject matter and the character of Sam comes under a lot of pressure in the beginning of the story to stay in a relationship which is not really health for her, but with the help of her family she becomes a strong character to leave the destructive relationship but falls into a depression after a accident.
I comes her knight in shining armour in Gabe a Boston cop who in the beginning is there for her but as they go on, Gabe starts to develop feels and wants to get to know Sam better.
As the story continues you get to see both these characters grow through the story and you just wishing them to get together.
I loved this story and it can be read as a stand alone story and cannot wait to read more from this author.
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Pressing Adalyn is the first book I read by Jenn Hype and it was a great story. At first I did not quite know my feelings towards Adalyn as she seemed quite a bitter person, but as I got into the book you kind of understand why this women has become so hard and you also admire the strength which you feel from the character within the writing.
I loved the way the author wrote the book in both POV’s and how the writing seamlessly meanders from his story to hers with out repeating too much of the story. Also loving the character of Ian as the love interest was a great contrast between the main characters.
I think my best part of the reading was the no holes barred, straight talking room mate and great secondary character in Stacy, this character to me seemed like the voice of reason when this went a little pear shape for Adalyn.
I would love too read more by this author and am very excited for the next book in this series as it involves Stacy my favourite character.
Breaking away is the third book in the Rocking Racers series as follows the relationship of Maverick “Mav” Ryan and Aubrey James.
Mav is the extreme bike gold medal winner but his heart just is not in it and has not been in it for a longtime. He has only really told Knley about his real passion so one night after the Rocking Races Gala dinner he decides to leave the family business behind and go out on his own.
While finding himself he meets Josh who is on his computer program lecture and they become best buddies, while completing a project Mav goes around to Josh’s house where he meets her, Aubrey James, Josh’s twin sister.
I love the way Megan Lowe has created this world of alpha males but where the core of the story is family and loyalty. I love that Mav is frustrated within the family structure and he makes the tough decision to leave the comfort of the family business and go on his own. I feel he has always been a sensitive character in the other novels and glad you get to see his story.
The story is fast paced and the relationship between Mav and Aubrey is a great love story, especially as Aubrey is dead against letting the hunky Mav in at the beginning but slowly her walls come down and she begins to trust him to treat her right.
I cannot wait for the next instalment in this great series and although this book can be read as a standalone, I bet you will be reading the other books shortly after.
Wild : A Small Town Romance is the second book in the series and follows the story of Thatcher and Abby who’s history with each other is linked together but they have never been the right time until now to pursue the chemistry that shoots between them.
Abby is trying to overcome a divorce but a chance meeting in the store of her school boy crush is more than Abby can handle. This meeting with Thatcher brings all the old feelings to the surface but no-one knows that Abby’s son is actual Thatcher’s.
Thatcher has been thinking about the girl that got away and although he had his reasons for not sticking by Abbey when she got pregnant he still lusts after her, until a chance meeting in his store when he comes face to face with his son, Thayer. All of a sudden both worlds get turned upside down and Thatcher then has a chance to prove to Abby that he is the man for her.
This book was my favourite in this series, I loved the character of Thatcher in the first book when he was a secondary character and you just could tell there was a great story behind the man in the feed store. The softer side of this Alpha male was brilliant, even when they had a date night and he decided to read the book with a very famous tie was brilliant.
Also the character of Abby being so brave and strong with first the history of her and Thatcher, then having to admit that her marriage was over and she had to let Adrian go was heart wrenching but she overcomes it all to look after the sweet little boy, Thayer.
The writing style is fast pace and the way the two characters interact is beautiful, I can’t wait to read the next story in this series and am secretly hoping it will be Grace’s story with a certain biker as her love interest.
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A Scottish Wedding is the next instalment in the love story regarding Sam and Hugh, the book picks up from when Hugh has proposed to Sam in the cottage he has brought for them and will they have a happily ever after in glorious Scotland. I believe you would enjoy this book as a standalone story but you will be checking book one out to see how these two lovable characters started this journey.
I love the way the author creates the story and twists in the secondary characters which made reading this book a pleasure. I love the character of CeCe and she does not disappoint with her antics in this story and the shock announcement makes you love her even more.
I like the way the author draws you into Scotland and that you feel that this beautiful country is a big part of the character of the book, this back drop makes a perfect frame to a beautiful love story. I think the writing in this novel was fast pace and a page turner which will have you OMG at the end.
I can’t wait to read the next book hoping we get to read Amira’s story or Declan’s story next. I would recommend this my friends to read as a good holiday book.
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Better Together is the fourth book in the Cederville Series and revolves around Ryan and Addison, will Ryan turning his world upside down to live in Cedarville be a mistake or will he find the kick start to his life he has been looking for.
Ryan had his life turned upside down finding out his brother and his wife had had a car accident but the shocking thing is that they had a six year old son which now was an orphan and if Ryan did not rock up to the plate he would spend time in the foster care system.
So Ryan accepts to become the guardian but with his job in Baltimore he needs help adjusting to this new lifestyle, so Ryan decides to look up his brother’s ex-girlfriend but is not sure how this will go down as his brother cheater on her with her mother. As he expected she had no hard feelings towards the instant baby boy in the mix and agreed to help Ryan raise Reed.
There’s one thing Ryan has fell in love with Reed and Cedarville and ends up packing his job in, moving to the sleepy town but was this all become of Reed or is there a stunning brunette mixed in with this decision.
Addison is a smart and pretty, she has always been looked at for her beauty rather than her brains, her friends were always scared that their husbands would have an affair with her, until the moment Ryan Ball entered Cedarville her world spinned on it axis, there was an instant attraction which she could not explain. So once Ryan moved to the sleepy town they decide to act on the attraction the only thing is Ryan has never been good at dating.
I really loved these two characters and the interaction between them and was willing them to succeed in the relationship. I also was invested within the second characters also and enjoyed that they loved and cherished each relationship with in the family they created. This book can be read as a stand-alone but the other books in the series are just as good so I would recommend you read them also.
Dream me is a story about a girl called Babe who dreams at night of a boy called Zat, but each dream she has feels like they are becoming real.
Babe is a girl who is constantly the new girl, he father is a golf pro and travels around the country finding jobs in Country Clubs to support his family. Babe has never real seen the outside world other that through the eyes of the Country Clubs she has been a part of. She is a strong character and makes friends easily.
Zat is none is his world as a dreamer, instead of wanting to space travel like the majority of people on his planet, he has always been fascinated with the world of time travel. His Uncle with his family are all set to space travel but Zat is awaiting his date.
This story is written in quite a few per of the main characters which sometimes becomes a bit confusing. You will have a chapter where Babe is writing her blog, then you get a point of view of them together in the dream state, then you get Zat’s point of view. I really like the idea of the time traveller and him being attracted to Babe and her experiences but I thought it did not gel together very well. Although this was a distraction from the book I enjoyed the premise of the book and that the idea was intriguing which made me read on through the book.
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Warranted Pleasures is the story of two people who are instantly attracted to each other at first site but can the rules of their job keep them apart or is the love they have for each other strong enough to break the rules they have sworn to up hold.
Raleigh has seen the devastation war can create as a serving officer he has been in hell, but now his job is State side and less danger until one job threatens to take away the one thing he loves more than anything.
Sam has just taken over the role as new supply sergeant but has a hard time as she has missing supplies, the general has requested the service of Chief Warrant officer Raleigh Fitzgerald. She has been requested to help him in the investigation but first she needs to collect him from the airport. As she is awaiting his flight she sees the man in all his hunky glory and has an instant attraction to him. He is all southern gentleman and seems like a real ladies man but although he seems like this character you learn throughout the story in the end he only has eyes for Sam and this is sometime new to him he feels he has finally found love.
Raleigh has been ordered to investigate the theft of military stock and as he arrives and meet his liaison he is floored how beautiful she is but there in one problem there are rules that they cannot start anything or they will both be in trouble. But as the investigation goes on the attraction between the two is on fire and can the feeling that they both feel be enough to defy the rules. But as they investigate some shocking truths come out which shatter Raleigh’s world apart and who he thought he could trust his brother in arms becomes the enemy he and his fellow men are trying to stop.
This is the first book I have read by this author and really enjoyed the thrilling twist and turn of the story. The sizzling attraction between these two people, also factor in the rules they have to enforce by the military it was a great story. There is hard truths that Raleigh and Sam uncover regarding his past and I love the way that they have the same spunk in them to bring the case to a close. I can’t wait to read the next instalment in this series.
Hart Broken: A wounded hero Romance by Annie Arcane is a love story following the relationship of Cale and Mickey, showing the ups and downs of their love story.
Mickey is a strong independent woman but she finds herself waking up one day in a strange room, a strange bed and finding a rather handsome stranger the scary thing is she does not remember how she got there. As she slowly gets to know this man and she trusts he is not a serial killer, she is unprepared how to deal with the instant chemistry between the two of them. But will her past be too much for her to get over and deal with this alpha male.
Cale has always been a man of honour but there is one thing which is holding him back, he had an injury which has left him paralysed from the waist down. He has his demons from his past which also will impact on his future but from the first time he spotted Mickey he knew he had to have her as his own.
As the story continues you get to understand that these two characters have been hurt in the past and are reluctant to give their hearts over to be broken again, but as they get to know each other on a deeper level they are prepared to put their heart on the line. I loved the vulnerability of the characters although they have strong opinions to show this vulnerable side is refreshing.
This is the first book I have read by Annie Arcane and I enjoyed the style and fast pace of the story, I am looking forward to reading more books in this series and by this author.
Pipe dreams: spanked by her dirty plumber by Haley Monroe is a book regarding two people whose circumstances are worlds apart but can Holden recuse Poppy from the awkward life at home.
Poppy’s life has not always as great as it is now, he father was abusive and when he finally got sent to prison so when Poppy’s mom found her step father everything changed. He was a doctor and was rich so poppy and her mother went from nothing to an affluent lifestyle.
But unfortunately although her step father shows her how a really man looks after his family she has some reserves about his son, her so called step brother who decides to over step that boundary and start having feeling for her. Although Poppy does not reciprocate them, but he will not take no for an answer so Poppy has to get a little economical with the truth and say that she has a boyfriend who is a plumber. This is then made more real as she has called a plumber to try and recuse her “toys” from the dishwasher. Now if you’ve lost your “toys” in the dishwasher, let’s not pretend it hasn’t happened, you might want to view service areas of nearby plumbers and see if they can help you – although I’m afraid it’ll just be with retrieval we can’t guarantee other “services”.
Holden is trying to keep the family plumbing business going, his father is a drunk and has nearly bankrupt the business but Holden is trying to hold on. So when he receives a phone call from Poppy he is not too happy that it’s another rich girl demanding his time. Holden can’t help but try to help Poppy especially when he finds her uncomfortable regarding her step brother’s advances. So he agrees to play along with Poppy and become her pretend boyfriend.
This story flows and is a quick pace read, this is the second book I have read by Haley and she never disappoints. The BDSM theme running through the story is a great page turner and the relationship which flames between the two of them is great, you are willing and cheering these two characters along. I recommend this short read as a summer holiday book and you will be downloading the other books Haley has written.
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Inevitably yours is a story of Augusta and John, will their friendship develop into more or will the fact Augusta is pregnant with another man’s child will this stop John from pursuing her.
Augusta is a woman with a heart of gold, so when she offers to become a surrogate for her friends who were finding it hard to find someone will this decision threaten her relationship with her best friend. So as the pregnancy goes on she becomes more agitated that she has to give up her beloved coffee and that she is now unable to see her feet.
John has always had feelings for his best friend Gus, now that she pregnant it brings back memories for John who has tried to bury his past. He has carefully built up walls around his heart but will his attraction win out.
As the story goes through you get to meet the rest of the characters in the story who you feel the emotion that they are all a family and are loyal to each other. Augusta is a great character and I would her to be in my corner, she is so kind hearted and is not at all privileged. John is the alpha but get to see his softer side when it comes to Augusta and the attraction he has for her, although he is not bothered with the age gap but his history may be the blocker.
I enjoyed the story of these two people and I loved the family feel of the book. This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved the story telling and the characters are rich and full of life. I would recommend this book to others and although it’s the fourth book in a series I read this book as a stand-alone.
Summer Solstice is a story of Carmen a witch who needs to get away and Aiden is shocked when he becomes bonded to the woman he is supposed to protect.
Carmen is looking for a reason to leave her current coven so when an opportunity comes to supervise a new coven on the south she jumps at the chance to leave. So as she gets involved in the new coven she tries to convince them that she should be become a permanent of the new coven.
Aiden is a free spirited wolf, until one day he runs into a woman who he imprints on, the only thing she is a witch and he needs to bond with this woman soon or he loses his power to become a wolf. Although Aiden tries to convince Carman that this is fate she is still not happy this has happened to her. Carmen is against bonding with the wolf and especially when she is within a new coven, so she tries to push Aiden away.
As the story continues the story becomes steamy and the sexual scenes are quite hot and had to cool down my e-reader. You get to see the interaction between these two characters and when Carmen is kidnapped, will Aiden be able to recuse her.
This is the first book I have read from this author and enjoyed it greatly. I loved the way the two characters interacted and that the story had its twists and turns, I will definitely be reading more books by this author in the future.
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The Possibility of Perfect is the friends to lover story involving Dane and Josie best friends for so long that one night may change the dynamic of the friendship forever.
Dane, Josie and her twin brother Leo have been friends since they were young but as the friendship between Dane and Josie grew into best friends Dane has always since his teenage years had a crush on her. Until in their adult life they indulge in one night of passion but will the friendship survive.
Josie has always had a thing for Dane even as teenagers she has wanted to be more than friends. Until one night when they were just having a movie night the lust over took both of them and she has one night of passion which rocks her world. Although the weeks after the act there friendship becomes awkward and comes to a point at a friend’s wedding. Dane corners her at the wedding and wants to talk through the awkwardness but unfortunately Dane makes things worst by suggesting options other than the one Josie is really looking for which a relationship with this sexy man.
Josie starts to feel nauseous and is discussing this with her brothers girlfriend Harper who suggests she may need to take a test, when Josie givens in a takes the test her world is thrown into turmoil. So Josie tries to escape to the family cabin to get her feels in check but Dane followers her their where she tells him the news.
The story goes through the ups and downs of the relationship between these characters, I love the vulnerability for Dane’s character and the added factor of his family history and somehow this being the reason why he did not want children and also the fact that if he starts relations with his best friend will they be able to sustain the relationship with the added pressures of a family. I have not read the other three books in this series and I followed the story in this book as a stand-alone. As this is the first book I have read by this author I will definitely read the others in this series.
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No Place to Hide is the second book in the Rocking Racers series and entwines the lives of Cole and McKinley as kids they were best friends until something happened and overnight they both lost each other at the age of five. Will a chance meeting again have the sparks flying again.
Cole and McKinley have known each other since they were five years old living across the road from each other. They went everywhere together and was the best of friends, he was her escape when her parents were arguing until one day he vanishes and she feels abandoned.
Kinley lost her best friend overnight and her mother has always blames Cole and his father for the break of her family. Although at such a young age she has believed the bitterness which her mother has forced upon her so when a chance meeting at a gala, can Mcknley missing the I forgive him enough to get to know the man he is now.
Cole is now a riding sensation, he is the champion at SuperMoto and is now signed with Ryan Racing. He is at the gala for Ryan racing sponsors and his eyes are instantly drawn to her, the girl he has not seen in years but still has feelings for. But will they be able to be more than friends, him the hot racer and her the rock star.
The story continues with how the two of them resolve the past history and become an item, although they have elements against them with a mother/manager who is determined to break them up but once Cole takes her to Booker to meet his adoptive family they become stronger within the relationship. I loved the characters within this book, you are willing these two characters to love each other and I was screaming at the ereader with some of the schemes they have to fight against. This is the second book I have read by this author and enjoy the style of writing, you feel like these characters become your friends and can’t wait for the next book in this series.
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Only is the third book in the Alex Connor chronicles and follows on from book two where Alex was kidnapped by the Fae King. Can Alex escape the clutches of the King and not given in to the demands he has forced on her or will she not have a choice?
Alex is a newly discovered Hybrid Earthen Protector who is just trying to process the new powers she has, but before she knows what has happened to her she is kidnapped and slung in a cage in the Fae kingdom. While Alex is locked up the Fae king wants something from Alex but she is determined to hold out and not give in. But it is becoming harder for her to keep her resolve as each time she is give the drug concoction she is losing her memories of her loyal friends and her life as she knows it.
As time goes on the dream world starts to become the reality and that the Fae king is slowly wearing her down until Alex sees some of her friends who give her an incentive to carry on and resist the king and his advances. As the story continues poor Alex is put into various situations where she sees new and old friends fight to risk their lives to help.
I will echo the other reviews you really can’t read this as a stand-alone book as the other two books give a lot of the back story and brings you into the world of Avalon and Alex’s struggle so far. Parker Sinclair has brought us back into the world of fantasy and it is also a pleasure reading the adventures of this strong, loving young woman. All her characters including the secondary characters has guts and fire and you feel part of the story as you read. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
The Caretaker is a love story following the lives of Freddie and Tiane, with the ups and downs that their relationship has over the cause of the story.
Freddie is a fun loving guy who has a tough job in being a nurse who deals with the terminally ill patients. He has have a tough life being bullied due to the fact he had two fathers, although he had love in his life from those two strong men, their family pushed against convention and that is what his peers could not stand.
While making a stand against his overbearing fathers he moved to Cardiff where he has the same bullying by every time it seems he has some unmentionable disgusting vile words written over his car or his front door, this morning was no different. Plastered on his Mini was the vile words relation to his sexuality, Freddie reports the act to the police but is under no illusion that they will be caught. So Freddie goes along with his job and drives to his patient Graham in Cornwall, he enjoyed visiting Graham as he could stop in on the way to visit his parents.
Tiane is a rather large retired rugby player who enjoys his life and his hamster, yes you read right a Hamster called Speedy. Tiane has decided to take a journey to see his team mate BC and his partner in Cornwall. So as Tiane gets comfortable in the bed and breakfast along come a bright green mini. As Freddie gets out of his car he is bombard by these hunky man who are causing regarding the state of the car and wondering if Freddie has reported the shameful words plastered on the side of it.
Freddie assures the guys that he has reported it to the police and that he will get the repairs done when he gets back to Cardiff, while Freddie is looking after BC’s partner Graham he feels eyes following him and when he turns around Tiane is starring at him with lust in his eyes.
Tiane has always be Bio curious and has enjoyed relationships with both sexes, but he has never had such draw to one person so Freddie is special to him and he does not want to scare him off. Although Tiane feels these feelings his is fully aware of the age difference, so he treads carefully.
As the story continues you understand that within Freddie’s life he has wanting to live life but has not found the right partner to do this with and with the constant overbearing parent he has never had a relationship which lasts. Tiane is a little worried about the age difference but he has never let what other people think put him off getting what he wants. So when he decides to follow Freddie on holiday there whole world turns upside down.
This is the second book in the Sin Bin series and also the second book I have read by this author, I enjoy the way the author creates great characters who you can relate too. I enjoy the way she writes these macho alpha men who have these soft loving side. I can not wait to read more stories in this series and more books by this author.
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All tyed up is a novel by Julia Harlow and follow the rollercoaster romance of Ty and Isabel. Will the Financial wiz by able to capture the heart of Isabel or will his position within the company stop her from truly loving him.
The book opens with Isabel selling her antiques as she has recently lost her job and is having to move from the Victorian house she is renting and move in with her step sister in her apartment. As she answers the door to meet the guy who has shown interest in her Carmel table she is struck by how handsome this man is, as the conversation goes on he offers her what she wanted for the table but he only has $500.00 and she has no change to give him. Being the gentleman he is he tells her to keep the change but being the stubborn woman she is she arranges to give him the $50.00 change the next day.
Ty is blown away by how beautiful this woman is, she is not his usual type of woman which makes this all the more intriguing. After he gave her his business card to drop his change off the next day he was thinking and wishing to meet this woman again. But Isabel has her own problems when she read the card she realises that the man is only the CEO of the company who has brought her original work out and has sacked her under the stupid rule last in first out.
As the story goes on you get to see this hunk of a man full for the beautiful, sassy and strong woman in Isabel. You get to understand the doubts which Isabel faces and that she has body confidence issues but Ty is slowly breaking them down. The only down side I had with the book is the story flits from story to sub story and at some parts I was wondering if I was reading a different book.
I loved the characters of Ty and Isabel and enjoyed them happily ever after, this is the second book I have read by this author and would love to read more in the future.
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Love in Carson Falls is the first book in the Falls series and follows the story of River and Arianna. Arianna has had her fair share of heartbreak and is looking to start a fresh in a new town until one of her student’s father pushes her boundaries and wants more but will Arianna be able to take that giant step.
Arianna has had a life up till now of pain and hurt she never would have thought the person she devoted her whole world to would hurt her the most, all she want to do now is escape that life and create a new world in a new town. So Arianna calls an old college friend who invites her to stay with her in Carson Falls. Arianna instantly falls in love with this sleepy little town and feels comfortable as the town welcomes her and she makes some close friends. Until one day Penny encourages her to give piano lessons to a beautiful little girl, Cady. She agrees and starts tutoring her but when her father drops her off for their first lesson Arianna has a feeling that there may have been an ulterior motive to Penny’s suggestion.
River has had his ups and downs, having lived his whole life in Carson Falls. He loves his daughter and is the only parent figure in her life after her mother left them both when Cady was just a baby, but he adores the vibrant five year old who is obsessed with Frozen. So when she is not watching Frozen she is sending her father insane with the contestant pressure for her to learn to play the piano. River is finally convinced and arranges to send Cady to piano lesson with Arianna.
As the story continues you get to see the fiery character of Arianna and that she is trying hard to protect her heart but River is working his way through the layers of her hurt that has built up over the years. River is also an alpha male who shows her his dominated side and in the end breaks down her walls to see how a real man treats a lady but I also love the way the author writes this character with his daughter you really get to see the love he has for her.
This is the first book I have read by this author and thought it was well written and provoked a great amount of emotion towards these characters and you willed them to live happily ever after. I will definitely be reading the next instalment in the series.
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Wet: a small town romance follows the development of the relationship between Ryan and Miranda, will her past be the obstacle that stops her having the man of her dreams or is will his reputation more precious than Miranda.
Miranda has lived in Lone Star for all of her life but her reputation from her wild days has always been a weight around her neck, will the town ever see her anything more than that child. She has tried to get her life into shape and with help from Golda who owned the local paper who saw something in Miranda to put her through college. So now being the sole journalist for the local paper Miranda just wants to be normal.
Ryan John is a well respect pillar of the community, local councillor and sole guardian of his twin siblings when their parents died in a tragic car accident. So when at a wedding Miranda literally throws herself at him he can’t deny the attraction between them but unfortunately he believes he can not pursue this relationship as he cannot be tainted by the reputation of Miranda’s past. Although she is forbidden fruit he can’t get her out of his mind and until his sister Brianna offers words of wisdom to him, he then realises that he is just to blame for judging her than the other people in the town.
So as the story goes through the ups and down in the relationship, with also the revelations of Ryan’s family the story twists and turns into a mystery as well as a love story. I enjoyed the way the author writes on the point of view of both main characters with the struggles of both of them in their pursuit of happiness. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will definitely be reading more in the future.
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