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Wrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Wrapped Up In YouWrapped Up In You by Erin Bevan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

his story is just adorable! I love the holiday aspect with the twist. It’s lighthearted but has that “what is going to happen to these two” vibe that kept me reading. The characters are delightful and easy to love. All the elves have adorable names with great personality traits that make me smile. But life in the North Pole isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Jenny Claus has to marry before her twenty-first birthday or her family lose their Claus family rights. Duty and honor vs love and happiness..what’s a princess to do?

This is not my first story but this author but I think it’s my favorite. The story has a nice flow and has a perfect blend of dreamy fantasy. The characters (even the reindeer) are easy to like and made me smile at their antics. Overall it’s a fun, lighthearted make me feel good story. Perfect for a holiday read or really just anytime of the year.

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The Divided Twin (The Divided Series Book 2) by M. Billiter with Kyle Thomas – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Divided TwinThe Divided Twin by M. Billiter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one crazy story! It took me on a ride with some high highs and low lows. I was shocked and surprised more than once. In here we continue following the twins as they are almost done with college. The last book left me confused and this one took some of that away. I wasn’t a fan of the misdirection throughout because later in the book things change…which made me doubt what I had previously read. So cryptic yes..but I don’t want to give anything away. These characters are very well done and had me feeling for them and hoping they do well.

Anyway by the end I forgave the author and just sat dumbfounded and saddened. Mental health is no joke. This shows the stigma attached to certain monikers. Listening to those kids in the Depression group is enlightening. Even What the twins have gone through and how people act toward them. Over this is a good read. I would recommend reading book 1 first. It will help with understanding some aspects of this one.

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Love Comes In The Mourning by Erin Bevan – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Love Comes in the MourningLove Comes in the Mourning by Erin Bevan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The story started out with a bang! Interesting and sassy characters but then it fizzled. It became slow and it struggled holding my interest. I didn’t care for the secondary story about the aunt. I see why it was added at the end but at the time I thought it was filler.

The characters building was good but again it just went poof and they seemed to be stuck. Each of these characters had something to overcome. They did work on that a bit as well as try to come to terms with their feelings. I did enjoy the whole dove aspect. That was cute and a way to tie things to the story. The secondary characters were nice too.

Overall it is an ok book. There are elements that are endearing. I felt like it was supposed to be more than just a romance.

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Be One with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs Book 2) by CA Miconi – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Be One with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs, #2)Be One with Me by C.A. Miconi
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed book one in this series. This one seemed so different. I just didn’t really feel the connection and it seems more of a story about Sally’s life. Almost the romance is a secondary story. Sally and Nolan don’t really spend too much time together. She was sassy with him upon first meeting but after that it just went downhill.
The story by itself is nice. Chapters are relatively short but I did find myself drifting because I wanted to get back to the couple’s story. The characters just didn’t do anything for me. Secondary’s are better… we do get to see Meg and Drew again.

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Golden Void (Black Blade Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Golden VoidGolden Void by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third in the series. Megan gets her own story in this one. I enjoyed her in past stories so I was pleased she gets her time. It is easy to get lost among these pages. It is fast paced and the characters bring this story to life. Megan recently gets adopted thinking her life will be normal. She is in for a surprise and is taken upon a magical quest. We see some familiar secondary characters and others are new. But the question is who can Megan trust?

This is an intriguing YA story that can be read as a stand alone. I would recommend the other two if you want a fulfilling experience.

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5) by Seelie Kay – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Martimus (Feisty Lawyers Book 5)Martimus by Seelie Kay
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a story filled with danger and surprises. I love reading about this group. They are so smart and are able to pool their resources to finish their quests. This mostly is a bout Tillie whom we have met in past books. She is not a favorite of this group but she does get the job done.

My only problem was I was drawn to this because of the lab under the sea. There is a relative short time spent there then it’s not really mentioned again. So I was a bit saddened over this. I was looking forward to more.

Over all this is filled with nonstop action. It is still an enjoyable read. The character are fun, ruthless and intriguing.

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Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles, Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #3)Dead Magic by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is quite the story that took me on ups and downs with this couple. I really was looking forward to this book as I loved the fire and spice between this witch and vamp. We get taken on a journey with these two. One has been damaged and finding help is what spurs them. They are each thrown off kilter in their individual worlds as well as their joined world.

It is great seeing all the crew from previous stories again. Plus we get a bit more of Hunter the human. He really has become invaluable to these paranormals. I was also happy to see that Abrams the ghoul got a bit more of a part as well since he is intriguing.

This is the third in the series and could be read as a stand alone. While I was eagerly awaiting their story I didn’t love it as much as I thought I would. I just didn’t feel their fire and spice like I expected. It’s still a great story that takes the reader to different places and touches on the dark side of things. Overall it was very enjoyable and I didn’t put it down until I found out what happened with these two.

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Heart of Malice (Alice Worth Book 1) by Lisa Edmonds – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Heart of Malice (Alice Worth, #1)Heart of Malice by Lisa Edmonds
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story! It really kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was happening next. I was surprised and hopeful all at the same time throughout this one. Then there are the characters. They breathe life into this story. Alice Worth is one to keep an eye on. She has a past that is sooo secret and a new life that she shields to keep her past quiet. Trust issues are one of her biggest hang-ups. Then we have the lovely secondary characters. Mal, Sean and Charles. I have to say Mal is pretty high on my list. He is an amazing and helpful sidekick. The other two are each paranormals high in society who covet Alice and hinder each other’s pursuits.

Overall this is a wonderful beginning to this series. It makes me want to read more and more. Next please!

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Summer’s Stolen (Seasons of Magic Book 2) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Summer's Stolen (A Seasons of Magic urban Fantasy Novel)Summer’s Stolen by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an exciting sequel. We get to see more of our favorite characters and add in some new ones. Plus there is some new magic that we get to learn about. Ezri and Jacquie are on a search for kidnappers. Once it hits close to home things really get serious. I enjoyed seeing these characters again and look forward to more.

The Matchmaker and The Marine: A Second Chance Small-Town Romance by Lucinda Race – Review by Lisa Helmick

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The Matchmaker and The MarineThe Matchmaker and The Marine by Lucinda Race
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This isn’t what I expected. It sounds great in the synopsis. It is very wordy and a slow romance. Melinda is a matchmaker. We learn all about her services and her friends. Adam is a former marine. He hires Melinda to find him a match. He goes out on dates then decides he likes Melinda as more than a friend. They become great friends and we get a front row seat to this slow sweet romance.

The story is nice and slow. I just felt it took a long time to get from point A to point B. The characters are finely developed. This just isn’t my cup of tea. A faster pace and less filler would have worked better for me.

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Another Yesterday (Seashells and Second Chances Collection Book 2) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Another Yesterday (Seashells and Second Chances Collection Book 2)Another Yesterday by Angela Christina Archer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t even put into words all of the emotions this story has put me through. Love, frustration, loss, sorrow, heartbreak, surprise and the sparkle of first love, even second love. At first I struggled with this. But at about 30% it really started coming together. There are plenty of date/year switches but as the story goes on I can see a reason for each and every one of them.

The writing in here is wonderful. The author made me care about the characters. Feel their joy and cry tears with them. There are certain parts in here that just really pulled on those old heartstrings. This is a definite journey that I went on that spans over time. Sometimes I felt it was a bit wordy and some areas could have been cut down but for the most part I really liked it.

The characters really just pulled me into their life. I felt the second love of James and Maggie as well as all the emotions of her first love, Charles. Then there is Rachel and her life with Paul and her regrets with Luke. This has secrets that are played out over the course of this story. Everyone has secrets but how damaging are they?

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are invited into the lives of Marcella, Hen and Tyler. A nice family dealing with normal family issues. But in this story they take a little different avenue. This becomes a mystery or a who did it. We meet other players and learn more and more about Tyler and Hen. Hen only wants to catch a hedgehog and keep the love and trust of his big brother. Tyler is just trying to get through each day. The author did a good job portraying these boys and this family. I came to came about them an hope against hope that they are all in the clear. I did wondered where the title came from when I picked this up. After reading it makes more sense.

The story moves along and easily kept my interest. I loved the characters and they story weaves together nicely.

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Blind Magic: The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles #2)Blind Magic by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is top notch! The author writes with a vividness that makes this hard to put down! It is filled with action, suspense and characters you can stand behind. The characters are lively and full of zest. Ian and Sera are great and full of depth. It was nice to watch them change and become more then possibly lose it all again. They drew me in and I couldn’t get to that last page fast enough. Just to find out what happens.
The secondary characters are fun! I really like Finn and Violet. They really have some great banter and I can’t wait for their story! All of the secondary characters are wonderful. They are full and give enough to make the reader wonder about them.
The author just surprises me at every turn. I did not read book 1 and I was hesitant to read this because I don’t believe in crossing species and witches aren’t my favorite characters. But I am so HAPPY I gave this one a shot! I might even go back and read book 1. But I am really looking for Finn’s story.

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice, #1)Boundaries by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This started out great then got a bit slow so I struggled with this one. The story is different. I haven’t read one like this before. I liked the idea of her job and her being positioned by the morgue. The story doesn’t really elaborate on it. It takes more of an evil turn. The characters are ok. They just didn’t seem to jump off the pages at me. Not sure why but I couldn’t connect with the story or the characters. Overall It just left me with an unsettled feeling.

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Deleted by Ruth Mitchell – Review by Lisa Helmick

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DeletedDeleted by Ruth Mitchell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is outstanding! It’s a suspenseful thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat and Turing pages late into the night. The flow and way the story was told made it easy to follow along. The story is so different that it intrigued me. Futuristic and not all at the same time. The ending was a shock! Not what I expected to happen at all. But in a way so perfect. The characters are realistic and I cared and wondered about each of them. Nick, Marco and Lucy are smart. Like impressively smart. Each of the secondary characters were excellent. They each played their parts perfectly. Not too much or too little.

I was a little confused at first getting the story set up. BUT HANG IN THERE! Your socks will be blown off! This is a first time author for me. I loved this and will be recommending to others as well as keeping any eye on this author.

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Spring’s Calling: A Seasons of Magic Urban Fantasy Novel by Sarah Biglow – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Spring's Calling (Seasons of Magic, #1)Spring’s Calling by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a good story. At times I did have a hard time connecting with the main character but others I really enjoyed her. I enjoyed following her around on her job and how she is trying to figure out the scenes. I like the characters she works with and those that she meets along her journey. Granted they are not all good some are evil. But they all serve a purpose.

The writing is good and the story engaging. There is a lot of action and magic mixed together. This is a good urban fantasy read.

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Stepbrother (Step Dilemma Series Book 1) by Stacy McWilliams – Review by Lisa Helmick

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StepbrotherStepbrother by Stacy McWilliams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

So this isn’t what I expected by a long shot. I was looking for romance and this doesn’t really have that. The story was difficult to read because the characters irritated me. Many times i just wanted to put the book down. These family dynamics in here are tough and I lean towards stronger characters with a little backbone. The writing was good and easily drew me in (like a car crash) and kept my interest. The characters are a nightmare. Too many times I just wanted to smack some sense into them. There isn’t one to like and Just when I thought I did find one, that person did something horrible and I am back to square one.

I have VERY strong feelings towards this book. I have a dislike/hate relationship with the characters. I almost wish Cooper was written as little stronger (overall) and maybe softer towards Bailey. That might make him more palatable. Then maybe I could root for him. I just didn’t understand his whole hate/love demeanor all the time towards Bailey.

This is kind of a soft ending. Meaning if the reader is happy with the ending. Great But if not there is more in the next book.

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Bottomed Out (Moto X Series Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Bottomed OutBottomed Out by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this story for a few different reasons. First off he is/was a motor cross racer. That is something not seen too often in romance books. Secondly he is wheelchair bound. I loved seeing and getting his take on things now that he is unable to be so popular. He has new struggles and challenges just in daily functions. It’s great to read how he as adapted. I won’t even mention the ladies. Lastly it’s weird how this accident affected his family. it is frustrating and in parts endearing. Then there is Lennox Austin. She is not what I expected but It turns out she is perfect for Jax.

I love the relationship between Jax and his roomie and Levi. They speak to each other only as friends can. Which includes arguments, poking fun at each other and serious talks. Then I feel Michelle deserves a nod of recognition as well. While a small character she did so much for Jax.

I enjoyed reading this and finished it at a quick pace. I loved getting to know these characters. The author wrote them so well they feel real…I loved that! I have not read any other books in this series. I did not feel like I was missing anything and this is easily a stand alone with trailers to others in the series.

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Not So Far (Love Grows Series Book 3) by Renee Regent – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Not So Far (Love Grows series, Book 3)Not So Far by Renee Regent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a nice story of a second chance romance. The story moves along and the characters are interesting. There are family obligations and expectations that come into play with these two. My one issue is I would think the other two kids would/should be involved in or at least get to know him and make sure they are all compatible.

Audrey and Silas have a history. They spent a wonderful summer together. Then he left and now eighteen years later they meet back up. Each one has lived a lifetime, each one has secrets. While they reconnect once the past and present intersect who will be standing once the dust settles.

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Satan’s Devils MC Boxset Books 1-5 (Satans Devils MC Series) by Manda Mellett – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Satan's Devils MC Boxset Books 1-5Satan’s Devils MC Boxset Books 1-5 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great set of books! You really get what you pay for. Each one is an individual story usually with a background story that takes off in the next book. I loved getting to know these characters better. This is the first time I have read books 1-5. Each one impressed me more and more. My favorite might be Dart’s, Slick’s or Wraiths…wait I should add Drum’s because that one is filled with deep feelings and surprises. I have never felt a connection to Slick or Dart while reading the rest of this series. So now it’s funny that those are a couple of my favs now. (Rock Bottom is still my all time fav). I enjoyed the writing style and imagination of this author. These characters seems so *real I almost wish they were. These books are filled with highs and some very lows as well as a few surprises of two. I laughed, cried and hoped along with Them all.

I highly recommend this box set….heck the whole series! You won’t regret it!

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Night Justice (A Chicago Vigilantes Novel Book 1) by India Kells – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Night JusticeNight Justice by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy Smokes! This is another thrilling ride told perfectly by India Kells! There is friendship and camaraderie. Action, Suspense and some hot sexy scenes. I loved it all! I couldn’t put this down always wondering how it would end and would they ever really know each other. Orla is exactly what she portrays herself as. A hot shot journalist. The way she pieces things together…she is a great puzzler. She is strong mentally and isn’t afraid to always take that next step toward her success. Crazy steps at times but she still takes them.

I love this introduction to the Noctem group. It’s a break away from Purgatory, if you have read previous books by this author. This is a wonderful crew. Bad and yet good all at the same time. There is great interaction between them all. I almost like the hacker the best so far but the thief is no slouch. He is so stoic but yet seems to have a charming side.

This is an action filled start to a new series. I can’t wait to learn more about this crew and the men and women who will take them down a notch. I look forward to the next!

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How (Stalker Series Book 3) by Megan Mitcham – Review by Lisa Helmick

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How (Stalker Series, 3)How by Megan Mitcham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can easily say this one is my FAVORITE of the series! The author nailed it! Strong female and a Silent male. Haha. Just kidding. (Silent male..) Libby is the FBI agent of this group of girls. She is a no nonsense woman who has had to make her way in a male dominated job. She pushes harder and works faster which make her a strong female lead. We have heard about her sexy neighbor whom she won’t make contact with in past books. Well she finally gets her chance! But he doesn’t talk…oh he speaks well enough…with his silence and stares. As more encounters happen I find I really REALLY like him. He has secrets he isn’t ready to share, he is super duper sexy and he loves animals. Need I say more? He is a great book boyfriend.

I love getting to see all the girls from the previous stories as well as their menfolk. Seeing them all hanging out is a treat.

Overall I LOVED this story! It’s fast paced and I could hardly put it down because I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. Would she survive her stalker, would her neighbor finally talk to her or would her cat ever like her? The suspense killed me!

I highly recommend this as it’s going on my favorites list!

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Hero High: Figure In The Flames by Mina Chara – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Figure in the Flames (Hero High, #1-3)Figure in the Flames by Mina Chara
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a nice series that drew me in from the first book! I mean who doesn’t want to be a superhero?! The story really gets better and better as it goes through the books. You will learn to love some characters and dislike others. But for YA this is a delightful group of books that will engage their imagination. I highly recommend it for the person who loves to engage their brain matter and dream of new places.

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HIT AND RUN by Diane Hester – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Hit and RunHit and Run by Diane Hester
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

LOVE THIS ONE! This is one wild ride from start to finish! This is my second book by this author. I am impressed. She easily pulls me in with her writing skills and doesn’t let go until that last page. I LOVE reading that type of story! It has a fast pace and action/intrigue at almost every turn of the page. The characters are ones you come to care about and then root for them. I want to write more but don’t want to give any surprises away. So I highly recommend this and I will be keeping my eye peeled for more from this author!

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New Jerk in Town: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy (Carolina Kisses Book 2) by Sylvie Stewart – Review by Lisa Helmick

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New Jerk in Town (Carolina Kisses, #2)New Jerk in Town by Sylvie Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved the idea of this book. Two people going at each other like oil and water! I loved their quick witty banter and well actually all interactions. They have an amazing first kiss! What really got me though was that line drive Milo made for her when he backed her against the wall and seared her with his look and lips. Whoa!

There are many cute ideas in here that make it a treasure. The hate-hate relationship. The restaurant….SWiN. I loved the owner and the Bavarian style. I liked that the main character is a diver. That’s different and not highly used. I enjoyed the intricate relationship between Milo and his parents. Well done on weaving that! As well as his friendship with Bran. Lastly but not least are the crossover characters from her other series.

What I didn’t care for were the flashbacks. Some are useful but mostly not. I am NOT a fan of flashbacks at all so I am partially biased here. Sometimes they can be used artfully and smoothly to tell certain aspects or a reason for some problem in the present. Also there seemed to be an large amount thinking in their heads and berating themselves time and again. Too much of that also gets repetitive and old. Just my opinion.

Overall it’s a wonderful story that I enjoyed. I chuckled at their reactions to each other multiple times. Woot woot on the epilogue and the introduction of a certain crossover character the next book(who likes motorcycles and girls) from the Carolina Connections. Looking forward to that!

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Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Series Book 3) by Victoria Grant – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Designing Love (The Calderone Family Romance Book 3)Designing Love by Victoria Grant
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These two are so intertwined I can’t help but see them get together or not. The friend connection, the relative connection and their jobs all make them an easy mark. But what’s not so easy are their personalities…they are like oil and water at times then others..PBJ. I just never knew what I was getting from page to page. Happy couple or fighting couple. I will say that her nastiness at the job did get old when she should be in the happy happy stage of love. I struggled with Caroline more than once and it was both her attitude and actions that caused me to question her. It kinda turned Charles into a begging man which I didn’t really think fit him at all. He is a kind romantic guy. These two have many highs and lows between them.
Overall it’s a nice story. I did read it fairly quickly. The secondary characters (his family and Casey) added some much fun to this story.

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Be Brave with Me (Finding Love in Green Springs Book 1) by CA Miconi – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Be Brave With Me (Finding Love In Green Springs Book 1)Be Brave With Me by J.B. Havens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute enjoyable story! It made me chuckle at times but usually I had a smile on my face. Each of the MC had a devastation in their life. Maybe not recent but there are still repercussions as a result. I liked them both together and it’s clear they need each other. They have nice sweet, sexy, potty mouth filled times together. She is smart mouthed and he is kind. She is a take no prisoners lover…oh and so is he. They each adore Nana and the townsfolk of Green Springs.
This is an enjoyable quick read and I look forward to the next one.

PS. I love the title and how it is worked into the story.

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Turn up the Tempo (Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star Series Book 4) by Charli B Rose – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Turn up the Tempo (Lyrical Odyssey Rock Star series, #4)Turn up the Tempo by Charli B. Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

O MG! I SO enjoyed this story!! I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to read this author. The story was deep and fulfilling. The characters are simply wonderful. I love Britt and Brooks. They are uncomfortable with relationships but are all about the one night stand. They have met up in previous stories and I have not read those books. I had no problem following along. Anyway each of these characters are unsure about going forward. I loved following along with their story..each fighting against themselves for their ultimate happiness.

The boys in the band?!? Those guys are like family but have all that sexiness. They seem to have a wonderful dynamic. I can’t wait for Maddox!!

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Torch (Lovelock Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Lisa Helmick

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TorchTorch by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a continuation from the last book. Troy and Jema are living off the grid, trying to survive. I loved that part of the book. Seeing what they did at their location to survive. The story surprised me at times and others it seemed in limbo. The characters are intriguing. I mean Troy and Jema are very smart and ingenious. They impress me with their maturity. When other people are added to the mix they take Troy and Jema at age value. They are always surprised when they realize what Troy and Jema can and will do to survive. I do enjoy all the coded messages, whistles and sign language among others that they use for communication. That was very cool!

Overall I didn’t love this (I really wanted to because book 1 impressed me so much). Among the action and drama there were too many lull times. I know some are expected but I was almost to the point of flipping pages during that time. The character building is good although I didn’t see much growth in the two main characters (secondary characters-yes). The world created was still great. Very different to think of the US that way. That ending??? It just blew me away! I was surprised and shocked!

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Arrows Tipped with Honey (Natural Forces Book 2) by Jean Gill – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Arrows Tipped with Honey (Natural Forces #2)Arrows Tipped with Honey by Jean Gill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book 2 in the series and it picks up after the last book. We get to see the aftermath of the war in the Citidel as well as how the Queen if the Bees and her partners handle it. It’s nice to get back and see what’s going on. How is Mielitta, Jannlou and Drianna handling their lives now? What about Kermon? Spying to make sure the promises from the war are handled correctly. My frustration is that this is a middle story. Not much happens other than a power struggle in the Citidel. The three friends get some enlightenment in the Forest too. It seemed to be some filler. Granted some of the information I’m sure will be used later.

The characters are interesting and have many levels. I still enjoy the whole bee part. It nice seeing this crew coming into their own.

Overall it’s a nice book. There is adventure and politic in the amazing world this author created. It is very inventive and different from other books.

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