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Rule (The Larussio Legacy Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Rule The Larussio Legacy (#1)Rule The Larussio Legacy by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rule (The Larussio Legacy) by author Via Mari begins a new chapter for the Prestian characters Chase and Katarina. Katarina is now in charge of building her father’s dream since he was injured and in recuperation. While doing this she is introduced to family she never knew existed until recently. Enter Gio, her cousin, who isn’t sure what to make of this new family member. In true Via Mari fashion there are twists, turns, romance and steam. Who is after the family? Will Gio and his lady love find a happy ending? What will happen next in the Larussio/Prestian family? It’s a thrill a minute that you won’t be able to put down until the very last sentence!

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Summer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Summer Break: A Joe Football NovellaSummer Break: A Joe Football Novella by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Summer Break (A Joe Football Novella) by author Autumn Sand follows the events of Joe Football showing what the group is up to during their summer break. Brice, Favor, Wayne, Jana and Cal are on their way to NYC to spend the summer with their friend Egon and his band. While there they will question relationships, love and life. Choices will be made, secrets found out and friendships tested before the end of the summer. What will become of this group of friends?
It has been a while since I read Joe Football and you really need to read that before taking on Summer Break. Once I started Summer Break though, it all started coming back to me and I enjoyed seeing what happens with this core group of friends. I can’t wait to see what comes next for Brice and Favor as well as Jana and Wayne!

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Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Love & Omens (Crescent City Ghost Tours, #2)Love & Omens by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a huge fan of ghost hunting shows so I couldn’t wait to read Love & Omens, book 2 in the Crescent City Ghost Tours series by author Carrie Pulkinen. I was not disappointed at all, this book was right up my alley. I did not read the first book in this series and I had absolutely no problem following along as each book is about a different couple.
Sydney Park is a tour guide with Crescent City tours who gets premonitions making her the perfect guide. She considers her gift a curse, so when she has a vision of a funeral she automatically fears the worst especially when her college sweetheart enters the picture after 8 years with his own agenda. Who does Sydney’s vision concern? Is her former flame the one she is meant to be with? Read the book and find out! You won’t regret it!

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Loving Jake (Almost Perfect Series Book 1) by Lisa Lanay – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Loving JakeLoving Jake by Lisa Lanay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Loving Jake, the first book in the Almost Perfect series, by author Lisa Lanay we meet Jake Taylor, a journalist who returns home to take care of his grandfather. While attending a party at his old friend’s house, he runs into his best friends’ little sister, Kimberly. Kim has been in love with Jake for twenty years but was always too shy to do anything about it. When Jake turns up at Kim’s house looking to rent her extra bedroom Kim decides to take the bull by the horns and make him fall, I love with her. Unfortunately, Jake is hiding a secret from Kim that keeps him from returning her affection, will Jake let his secret hold him back from what he truly desires?
This was the first time I have read anything by this author and I don’t think it will be the last. At times the story was choppy but it was entertaining if you can look past that. I did find Jake to be a little whiny at times but I enjoyed the character of Kim. I felt sorry for Kim at times but she didn’t let her situation and unrequited love keep her down. I look forward to reading more in this series and from this author.

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Ricochet by Kathryn Berla – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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RicochetRicochet by Kathryn Berla
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ricochet by Kathryn Berla is a YA science fiction story that centers on Tati, a 17-year-old high school girl who, after taking a DNA test gets the surprise of her life when the results come back. When she begins having seizures and seeing different versions of herself, she is even more confused.
I can’t say that I am a big fan of science fiction but this story had an interesting concept, I mean haven’t we all, at one time or another, thought there may be alternate universes out there? What bothered me and kept me from giving this book 5 stars is the amount of back and forth. It confused me at times and I found myself going back pages to see if I missed something. Other than that, a little more world building and the author would have a solid story that will be enjoyed by many.

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Falling For His Badass by Jessika Klide – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Falling For His BadassFalling For His Badass by Jessika Klide
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Falling for His Badass by author Jessika Klide is a cute, easy to read story that introduces us to Lizzy. Lizzy has absolutely no luck with men, love or relationships so she decides to take a sabbatical after her latest relationship ends badly. A weekend on her own at a nice hotel, a comedy dinner show she has wanted to see and no ex to bring her down sounds just like what the doctor orders. Imagine Lizzy’s surprise when she runs into, literally, B.A. hot guy who couldn’t possibly want anything to do with little old her!!
This was such a cute, quick read and I truly enjoyed these two characters. I wish the story was longer though. Although this wasn’t my first book by this author it was definitely my favorite.

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Hidden Tracks by Zoe Lee – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Hidden TracksHidden Tracks by Zoe Lee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hidden Tracks by author Zoe Lee is the story of Astrid Sinclair and Seth Riveau. Astrid is a music journalist that is doing an article on the band Downbeat and Seth is the former bandmate who has been asked to join Downbeat for old times sake. When the two meet sparks fly and the story that Astrid has been asked to write now becomes the mystery behind Seth and the feelings, she has for him. Astrid has been burned once by her ex and isn’t ready for another relationship. Seth is a mystery that Astrid finds herself wanting to solve but is she ready for what she might find? Is Seth ready to give up his solitary lifestyle and learn to live again?
This was the first book I have read by this author. The story was a little slow moving in the beginning but soon I found myself intrigued with Seth and couldn’t wait to hear his entire story and what made him tick. I never really felt any connection to Astrid, I actually found her kind of annoying to tell the truth. After the first few chapters I found myself reading for Seth’s story alone. I can honestly say that if the author writes more about Seth’s bandmates, I would definitely read what is put out.

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Devil’s Dilemma: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter #4) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Devil's Dilemma (Satan's Devils MC Colorado Chapter #4)Devil’s Dilemma by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Dilemma is the fourth book in the Satan’s Devils MC – Colorado Chapter by author Manda Mellett. After Melissa’s boyfriend pulls a disappearing act, she is left with no choice but to lean on his brothers with the Satan’s Devil MC and especially Pyro who has become a good friend to Melissa. From the start Melissa thinks she is less than, her boyfriend leaving doesn’t help this and Pyro and the guys of the club band together to make Melissa feel better about herself. But nothing is what it seems and the club must once again deal with problems they never saw coming.
I think this series just keeps getting better and better! I think Melissa and Pyro are now my favorite characters. I loved the way Pyro supported Melissa with everything and couldn’t love her enough when she needed him. There were points in the story that I would have loved to have reached into the book and shook people but never Melissa and Pyro they were awesome. I look forward to seeing what will happen next…hopefully back to Las Vegas!!

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Devil’s Due: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter #3) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Devil's Due: Satan's Devils MC Colorado Chapter #3Devil’s Due: Satan’s Devils MC Colorado Chapter #3 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Devil’s Due is the third book in the Satan’s Devils: Colorado Chapter series by author Manda Mellett. This series just keeps getting better and better. It sucks you in and will not let go until the very end. The characters give you all the feels. From the hero becoming a Nomad to the heroine and her trials and tribulations Ms. Mellett drags the reader from the highest highs to the lowest lows. You can’t help falling in love with them. The secondary characters just add to the story. I love how the brothers band together to help the innocent and I can’t deny that I may have fallen in love with this hero. I can’t wait to see who is next for the Colorado saga. Bravo Ms. Mellett and keep the stories coming!

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Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter Book 2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Demon's Angel: Satan's Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2Demon’s Angel: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #2 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Demon’s Angel is the second installment in author Manda Mellett’s Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) series. And boy was it good!!!
When Demon sees Violet for the first time in many years he is surprised to see a full grown woman who just so happens to be a single mother and not just his best friend Nathan’s little sister. Not having his friend anymore Demon promises that he will do whatever it takes to protect Violet and become her stand-in big brother. What Demon doesn’t bargain on are the feelings he possess toward this woman who makes him feel things that aren’t very brotherly!
I really enjoyed this book, I liked the connection between Demon and Violet and I really enjoyed their interactions with the club. I enjoyed the storyline and the war between the factions and I cannot wait to see what is coming next!

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Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter Book 1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Paladin's Hell: Satan's Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Paladin’s Hell: Satan’s Devils MC (Colorado Chapter) #1 by author Manda Mellett tells the story of Paladin and Jayden and is the first book I have read by this author. I can honestly say that I was a little lost at the beginning of this book that is said to be a standalone novel. The backstory of Paladin and Jayden was told quickly to give some insight into what came before. Once that was done, I found the story to be enjoyable and now I feel like I need to go to the author’s back list and read what I missed. I will continue on with the series since now I am looking forward to seeing what comes next!

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Miami Days, Havana Nights by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Miami Days Havana NightsMiami Days Havana Nights by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Miami Days, Havana Nights by author Linda Bennett Pennell we find Professor Liz Reams trying to build on the success she found early in her career. Liz literally stumbles onto the story of Sam, a 17 year old boy who is in the wrong place at the wrong time, witnessing a mob hit. Sam finds himself indebted to mobster, Moshe Toblinsky. Sam’s life further changes when he finds himself in a new place far away from family and everything he has ever known. As Liz follows the bread crumbs to Sam’s mafia connections she begins to question her life and priorities. Is her work worth it? Why can’t she commit to her boyfriend? What in her life actually matters most?
I enjoyed this book, but I had a hard time connecting with Sam and his story. Since I enjoy the author’s writing I continued to the end and am glad I did. This was quite a journey and I look forward to what the author brings about next.

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The Fisher Men X-ing Lines (Fisher Men Book II) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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The Fisher Men X-ing Lines (Book #2)The Fisher Men X-ing Lines by Rebel Nicks O’Dey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fisher Men: Xing Lines by author Rebel Nicks O’Dey is the second book in the Fisher Men series, and while it is said to be a standalone it really should be read after The Fisher Men X my Heart.
This book is about Connor and Rika who we met in the first book. Connor is one of the Fisher brothers and Rika is the journalist friend of Samantha. The main characters are roommates that have yet to meet in person but this makes for interesting reading. If the story would have continued in this vein, I would have given 5 stars. But there was another story, within the story, and that left me feeling lost. At one point I began thinking I was missing something and had to look at the author’s backlist. Here I found another series with information that I missed. I think I need to read that series before I go on to the rest of the Fisher men books. I think, at times, the author threw out too much information, confusing the reader. The She thread is extremely interesting but really garbled the story lines but that’s just my opinion as a reader.
There were a lot of twists and turns in this story some of which probably weren’t necessary but all in all this was an enjoyable read.

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Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Shameless (The Orphan Train Saga Book 2)Shameless by Sherry A. Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From time to time there is a book that makes me have to gather my thoughts and feelings before I can even venture to write a review that explains the depth of what I have spent so many hours reading and imagining. Sherry Burton has done it again with the second book in her Orphan Train Saga, Shameless. If you are like me you never heard of the Orphan trains in school and how they were used to take homeless or unwanted children from the cities out west to families that wanted children.
I strongly recommend reading this series in order as this is Tobias’s (aka Mouse) story and answers questions from the first book, Discovery. I can honestly say that after reading Mileta’s story in the first book I wasn’t really looking forward to Tobias, but I am glad now that I picked it up, and probably should mention that I liked this book more than the first!! It shows the reader the reasons behind Mouse’s actions from the scared six year old to the adult Mouse just trying to protect what was his. This is a hard book to read at points, because, come on, who could see a child suffering and not want to help? There were many times my eyes teared up and just as many times I cheered for Mouse.
If you are looking for a different storyline I recommend the Orphan Train Saga. The only problem is waiting for the next installment, which is Anastasia’s story, can’t wait for that one!

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Not So Wrong (Love Grows Book 2) by Renee Regent – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Not So Wrong (Love Grows series, Book 2)Not So Wrong by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Spencer Colebank meets Melanie Parker at a party sparks fly and the billionaire is hooked. In book 2 of the Love Grows series, Not So Wrong, by author Renee Regent these two special characters are hiding behind masks and are afraid what would happen if others knew their real selves. Melanie is a singer who may have to give up her dream and Spencer is hiding his dreams in order to make his family happy.
This was an interesting story and I truly felt for the characters. Both were hiding and you had to root for them to achieve their dreams, no matter what. I look forward to seeing what is going to happen next in this series.

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Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1)Discovery by Sherry A. Burton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When Cindy starts to go through her deceased grandmother’s storage unit all she wants is to empty it and sell some of the items to hopefully recoup the cost from the past few years. She gets so much more than she bargained for in Discovery (The Orphan Train Saga Book 1) by Sherry A. Burton. Grandmother Mildred was never a warm person to her family so Cindy is stunned to learn there were so many secrets about her grandmother’s life nobody was ever aware of.
I had never heard of the Orphan Train prior to reading this book, and I think that it is a shame that not more people are aware of this movement. This book shed a bright light on living conditions for these unwanted children and what they had to go through at such young ages. I ran through a gamut of emotions reading Mileta’s story from sadness, to joy this young girl’s life was far from easy and I don’t think I could have gone through half of what she did at such a young age. This story tugs at the heartstrings and I for one can’t wait to read the next story in this series. I’d like to thank the author for writing this story and bringing to life the trials and tribulations of these characters.

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Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Al Capone at the Blanche HotelAl Capone at the Blanche Hotel by Linda Bennett Pennell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two young boys, Zeke and Jack, see a body dumped into a sinkhole in Lake City, Florida in the summer of 1930. Thus starts the book Al Capone at the Blanche Hotel by author Linda Bennett Pennell. Liz Reams is a teacher, writer and researcher, in 2011, with a penchant for bad boys, especially depression era gangsters like Al Capone. When she transfers to Gainesville, Florida to follow her boyfriend she stumbles upon the fact that Al Capone spent some time in Lake City in 1930 so she decides to do a little research and find out why old “Scarface” was in the area for an unusual amount of time. Liz gets drawn into the small town’s history and begins to unravel decades of hidden secrets centered on a violent summer where the KKK, lynching’s, prohibition, and deceit are in excess and where innocence is lost too soon.
This was an excellent book, which for all intents and purposes, is made up of two separate stories: the story of Jack and Zeke and the world they inhabit in the 1930’s South as well as Liz’s story centered in 2011 where her interest in the bad boy leads her to question just how she has been living her life. The author does a great job tying the two stories together and coming to a satisfying conclusion. My only issue is that it wasn’t longer. Thank you Ms. Pennell for a great story!

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Love Me, Dreamy (Love Me Series) by Laura Burton – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Love Me, DreamyLove Me, Dreamy by Laura Burton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love Me, Dreamy by author Laura Burton is a young adult romance set in the paranormal genre. When we meet Amelia, she is on a park bench and she is questioning how she got there when she is approached by a younger man, Toby. This is where the adventure begins for these two and what a roller coaster ride it is. Will they end up together? Who are the strange people in black following them?
This was my first book by Laura Burton and it was intriguing, a little confusing in the beginning, but worth it by the final page. While not normally a fan of sci-fi/paranormal this was different enough of a story to keep my attention.

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Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2) by Via Mari – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Undercover (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 2)Undercover by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It’s Matt Benagert’s turn to find his lady love in Undercover, book 2 in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by author Via Mari. While Matt is working undercover in the Chicago mafia world he comes into contact with Marenah Koslov and the sparks fly. Marenah is beautiful, blonde, and Russian with an ocean’s worth of secrets. Matt is taken by this beauty right from the beginning but once some of Marenah’s secrets come to light he has to decide if Marenah is worth all of the danger that comes with her.
This was a great addition to this series, I’ve been a fan of Matt’s since the Prestian and Torzial books by this author and have been looking forward to Matt getting his HEA. Marenah was the perfect foil for Matt. She was tough, strong willed and independent while having a heart of gold and an integral need to help the underdog. I can’t wait to see who is up next in this series.

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Proper Impulse (Jaded Lily Book 4) by Zeia Jameson – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Proper ImpulseProper Impulse by Zeia Jameson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Proper Impulse is the fourth book in the Jaded Lily series by author Zeia Jameson and my only complaint about this story is that it was too short. I’ve read each book in the series and I can honestly say that Milo and Juni are my favorite couple yet. While I enjoyed each character these two just had something the others missed. I loved Milo and his strait-laced approach to life. Milo definitely benefitted from having a little Juni in his life with her “hippy”esque look at life. Even though she comes off as a bleeding heart you just can’t help loving Juniper Jensen. It was fun seeing the other characters from the previous books, especially Luca and Padraig. I, for one, can’t wait to see what Ms. Jameson has in store for her readers next.

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Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? (Tricking the Scoundrels #1) by Laura A. Barnes – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Whom Shall I Kiss... An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? (Tricking the Scoundrels #1)Whom Shall I Kiss… An Earl, A Marquess, or A Duke? by Laura A. Barnes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whom Shall I Kiss…An Earl, A Marquess, or a Duke? (Tricking the Scoundrels Book 1) by author Laura A. Barnes tells the story of Sidney Hartridge, a bluestocking, living in Regency London, after watching her acquaintances get ruined by scoundrels Sidney decides to run a little experiment herself to see whom she can expose to the Ton as a scoundrel. As we all know, in the fictional world, nothing ever goes as planned. She doesn’t count on one of her targets being the man of her dreams.
This was a cute premise for a story, unfortunately the author lost my attention a time or two and while I liked the heroine she was at times, annoying. I enjoyed her best friend Sophia the most and I really want a Sophia of my own. This was an interesting story and I am looking forward to reading Sophia’s book to see who she ends up with.

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The Fisher Men X My Heart (The Fisher Men Book 1) by Rebel Nicks O’Dey – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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The Fisher Men X My HeartThe Fisher Men X My Heart by Rebel Nicks O’Dey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Fisher Men X My Heart is the first book in the Fisher Men Series by author Rebel Nicks O’Dey and is about four brothers and the girl next door and about the love they have for on another. After an incident occurs during their youth all the Fisher brothers make a pact to take care of Samantha in a brotherly fashion making am unavailable to each one. But the heart wants what the heart wants and Samantha falls in love with one of them. When she comes home from college she must decide if she loves him enough to possibly end relationships with the rest of the Fisher family. Which Fisher man has she chosen? Read the story to find out!
This was a story that was cute at times and sad at others with a good story line. Unfortunately for me something was missing. The back and forth with the diary entries and interviews kept throwing me off, so maybe that was it. Plus at times, Sam came off a little whiny but I did love the Fisher men and they were the characters that I fell in love with and they were the characters I finished the book for. Will I continue this series? Absolutely! I’m too invested now with the guys and I can’t wait to see who they end up with as their love interests.

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Moves by John Michaels – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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MovesMoves by John Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Moves by John Michaels tells the story of Robert Jake, Disc Jockey and former military man. Having survived an attack that killed 18 of his men in a war zone all Jake is trying to do is live a normal life, doing his job and taking care of his teenaged daughter. Unfortunately, the death of a District Attorney and two women change the course of his life. Is the killer trying to pin the murders on Jake or is the killer trying to protect Jake using a sadistic game of chess?
Moves is the first book I have read by this author and while I was confused in the beginning this story dragged me in to it in no time flat. I’m glad I took a chance and now I have one more author to add to my one click buy list.

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Furbidden Attraction: A Cursed Romance (Raven Falls Cursed Romances Book 1) by R. O’Leary – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Furbidden Attraction: A Cursed RomanceFurbidden Attraction: A Cursed Romance by R. O’Leary
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t been a reader of paranormal, especially shifter, romance for a very long time but I will happily admit to really enjoying Furbidden Attraction: A Cursed Romance (Raven Falls Cursed Romances Book 1) by author R. O’Leary. This book had me from the first page with the intense introduction to Jack leading up to the inevitable first meeting between him and Louisa.
The author did a very good job building the world around the den, Raven Falls, the shifters, Louisa’s backstory and Jack. The main characters were funny, intense and realistic not to mention well fleshed out and easy to get involved with. The secondary characters were a hoot! They lent a little more depth to the story and were fun to read to the point I can’t wait to see what happens in the next installment of this series. If you are looking for an intense, at times funny, roller coaster of a ride then by all means pick up this book…you can thank me later!

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1) by Via Mari – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Wayward (Billionaire Bodyguards Book 1)Wayward by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Wayward, the first book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series by author Via Mari we are taken back into the world built in the Prestian series and the Torzial Affair. This time around it’s Jay, the head of security for Chase and Brian, and Russian ballerina, Sasha, whom we met in the earlier Torzial books. Once again, the main characters find themselves in situations that are both gripping and suspenseful and lend to the page turning action of situations that may not always be as they initially seem.
While this can be read as a standalone, I believe that it would be better to be read after the other two series. I really enjoyed this story, I liked Jay and how he was so in awe of Sasha from the beginning. I admired Sasha for her strength and determination throughout the story and that’s saying a lot since I really didn’t like her in the Torzial books. I look forward to the next book to see what is going to happen next to these intriguing characters.

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The Arrangement Duet Box Set by Madison Quinn – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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The Arrangement Duet Box SetThe Arrangement Duet Box Set by Madison Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Arrangement Duet Box Set by Madison Quinn tells the intriguing, interesting and at times complicated love story between Kenzie Rose and Nicholas Parker. Both characters are flawed and intense making this a roller coaster of a ride that all begins with a chance meeting one rainy afternoon.
I was drawn into this story from the very first page. I felt for Kenzie Rose and couldn’t wait to delve more into her backstory, she was just one of those characters you read and feel as if they are a real person and you become invested in them. Then comes Nicholas, who is just tragic! As a reader you can’t help feeling his pain. You want these two to overcome and succeed. I flew through the first book it was just that good and I couldn’t wait to continue on to the second. While good also, I felt like the second part dragged, maybe it was a bit drawn out and too descriptive and I found myself skimming at times to get to the good stuff.
I would definitely recommend this duet and just say to hang in there during the second installment it will all be worth it in the end.

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Tracking Numbers (Lost Boys MC BOOK 1) by Janice M. Whiteaker – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Tracking NumbersTracking Numbers by Janice M. Whiteaker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tracking Numbers is the first book in the Lost Boys MC series by author Janice M. Whiteaker and lucky for us readers this is only the tip of the iceberg, there are so many hot alpha bikers to look forward to. Kerosene Danger Wallace is an independent woman who happened to be raised in an MC until she decided she had enough and wanted a different kind of life. For years she has built her own world free and clear of her father’s MC until Tracker walks into her life. The last thing Tracker wants is to protect a princess, unfortunately he has no choice since he’s been tasked by his club prez and pseudo father to protect the runaway princess. Not everything or everyone is what they seem, will Kerri and Tracker be able to save themselves from danger? Or will their romance end even before it begins?
This is my first book by Ms. Whiteaker and I know it won’t be the last. As long as the stories are written along the same caliber as Tracking Numbers then Ms. Whiteaker has a reader for life.

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Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Say SomethingSay Something by Jennifer L. Allen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Say Something by Jennifer L. Allen is a touching love story dealing with tough issues. Jessie and Danny have known each other since childhood, have been high school and college sweethearts as well as man and wife. Things didn’t work out as planned and now they are divorced and on separate paths. Jessie is headed home to start fresh and rebuild the strained relationships she has with her family. Will she be able to start anew or will the past continue to hold onto her?
This was the first book I have read by this author and I don’t see it as being the last one. I’m hoping there will be more stories for Jessie’s siblings and possibly Danny’s brother. The secondary characters were exemplary and really fleshed out the story. I loved this book from the first page to the very end and would recommend it to anyone.

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Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Past Storm and FirePast Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Past Storm and Fire by Christy Nicholas is the story of Val Masterson. Val is a woman who is dealing with many issues, hurricane Andrew and its destruction of the life she once knew, a husband who leaves a lot to be desired. Val has an “active” imagination which she uses to her best ability in order to get through the rough days she is experiencing. What happens when her imagined story starts to become based in reality?
This was the first book I have read by this author, I liked it but I did find it to be a little confusing at times. Will I read something else by Ms. Nichols, I probably will since I was going through her back library, I found some that interest me. So, if you are looking for an interesting concept in a story pick up Past Storm and Fire.

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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant Series Book 1) by Deborah Garland – Review by Lisa Brydalski

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Drawing BloodlinesDrawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Drawing Bloodlines by Deborah Garland is the first book in the Princeton Allegiant series and is a fresh perspective on vampires in my opinion. This story is about Alexander Manning and Elizabeth Lockspier, these characters meet at Elizabeth’s doctor appointment when Alex draws then drinks Elizabeth’s blood. She definitely handled that little scenario better than I EVER could! The story just progresses from there and is a page turner to say the least. I was drawn in from the very beginning. Alex was a strong character who I felt bad for at points throughout the story. As for Elizabeth, she’s an independent, single divorced mom, who is a math teacher that is enamored of the handsome vampire from the beginning.
I liked the fresh take on the vampire culture and the world Ms. Garland has built. Between the hierarchy of the vampires and their “powers” I spent a lot of time on the edge of my seat. I loved the main characters and the secondary characters left me wanting to know what is going to come next and I look forward to the next book in this series. This is the first book I have read by this author but it definitely won’t be the last.

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