By: Victoria Scott
Series: Dante Walker #1
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Title: Carter Reed
By: Tijan
My Copy: Ebook for Review
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Emma decided to skip the gym and went home early. It was the last easy decision she made because she found her roommate being raped by the boyfriend. She had two choices. Call the cops and be killed by his family’s mafia connections or kill him first and hope to survive. There was no choice to her. She killed the bastard first and went to the one person who could protect her. Carter Reed. He’s a weapon for the rivaling mafia family, but he’s also Emma’s secret. Not only was he best friends with her brother, but she’s the reason he became that weapon in the first place.
CARTER REED!!! I have been chomping at the bit to get started on this book. I usually try to avoid reading reviews on most books that I am going to read, so that I don’t learn all the spoilers or misinterpretations, but this book I just couldn’t seem to stay away. Everyone was raving about this book, and I just had to read them. So, here is my interpretation! Can I have a Carter Reed, please!! This character was amazing. Perfectly dark and dangerous to peak interest, and wonderfully lovable and sexy to make every reader fall in love with him. The entire story surrounds the volatile nature of mob life. No peaches and sunshine here. Emma is the female lead, and I have to admit a certain distaste for her character. I hate to be the barer of bad news, but this is where I felt the reviews steer us wrong. I was quickly tiring of her fating and pity, and found her hard to relate. For someone that was so brave to immediately respond by killing a man I expected much more out of her when dropped into Carter’s world. I know that she eventually overcomes, but I have to say that I felt these traits lasted way to long for my liking. This story seemed very lengthy, and I felt for a moment about midway that we were wondering aimlessly without direction. This could be very much due to the pace transition. From page one this story is flying through the story, kicking butt and taking names, for lack of a better phrase. Then, all of a sudden it crawls through mid story. I think this leaves the impression of dragging through when in reality it is not all that long of a section. I do feel that this pulls away from the story a bit, because you are allowed time to get distracted and bored. All in all I have to say that this was a good; very intriguing and captivating, but some of that strength was lost with this small aspects of the story. I would be very interested in seeing other titles by this author before judging her style, but from what I see here I am eagerly anticipating some raw talent.
Title: Endless
By: Jessica Shirvington
Series: Violet Eden Chapters Book 4
My Copy: Ebook for Review
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Love will kill us all.
Angels are real. They aren't always kind. Violet Eden is certain of all this because she is Grigori - part angel, part human. She has felt the influence of both light and dark.
When Hell unleashes its worst, Violet must embrace every facet of her angel self to save the people she cares about and the world as she knows it. But death is not the worst thing that Violet will face. For her, the endless question 'Can love conquer all?' will finally be answered.
Violet’s trials continue in this fourth installment of the Violet Eden series. I have been a follower since book one. It has been quite a journey to follow this young girl through her gain knowledge of her heritage, to embracing it, to finally acceptance and the decisions that she must make as the danger grows nearer. This story would have to have been the best of them all. Finally seeing her embrace her abilities and progressing from the timid young girl she has been into a young woman that is ready to take on the world was exhilarating. Although, heart wrenching when she comes to decisions about protection for all those she loves. Endless took this story to a whole new level, and it is solely to prepare for what will be the last book of the series. Therefore, I am left with anticipation for what will be a lengthy wait for the finale. I look forward to seeing what will come in this series conclusion, and anticipate some intensity and vigor as she begins her solo mission, and hurdles obstacles of secluding herself from all those she loves.
Title: Silencing Joy
By: Amy Rachiele
My Copy: Ebook from Author
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I scream. I couldn’t help it. I jump up and whack my head on the bottom of a bleacher. My hand flies immediately to the lump forming. I start running while bent in half. I try to get out.
I don’t.
Suddenly, my hair is yanked back. I shriek as my hands automatically go to the back of my head. My heart races in terror. I bend backwards from the yank and then fall to my knees.
~Joy, Silencing Joy
Joy is the type of person that goes about her business, stays out of people’s way, and keeps to herself. Everything changes one night at a football game.
Have you ever been in the wrong place at the wrong time?
Follow Joy as she discovers what wrong place and wrong time actually mean.
Kara shifted in her seat and her foot slipped. Something pulled on it.
A hand came around her mouth and she was falling. Kara found herself flat on the ground in the dirt and trash under the bleachers.
A cloth was slipped over her mouth and tied behind her head. Someone flipped her over like a hog, tying and dressing it for a roast over a spit. Kara’s hands were yanked and bound behind her back with thick rope.
First off, I must mention that this description above was what had me hooked. After the Mobster’s Girl series by Amy Rachiele I knew that I wanted to keep my eyes open for new titles, but when I read the description for Silencing Joy I was instantly enthralled. Like curiosity with the Cat, I just had to find out where this would go. I was not disappointed as this story unfolds into romantic thriller that had me hanging on to the last page. After the style in her past novels I am comfortable with Rachiele’s ability to run two romances at the same time, and was excited to see this same display of talent in this new storyline. Joy and Kara stories run simultaneously. Also similar resemblances were noticed with the action packed swift pace of this journey. Overall, this was another entertaining read that further enforces my love for this author talented style. I look for more of these great stories and characters.
BABY SERIES LITE - BOOK 1-3.5
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Baby Series Lite is the anniversary edition of last summer’s
Baby Series. These Lite editions have been condensed from the originals to
accommodate those readers who prefer a shorter read.
Book 1-3: Trey and Tylar’s
story
When college student Tylar Preston goes to work
for the wealthy Sinclair family the summer of her senior year, she quickly
meets with unexpected events and the disturbing unraveling of her past.
Trey Sinclair, an arrogant high-powered attorney
makes it his mission to protect the innocent and unworldly young woman from
the dreams that haunt her. As their relationship blossoms they'll discover
there are those who want to destroy their relationship. Together their often
bumpy journey weaves itself mysteriously, comically, passionately and
erotically down a path that promises to engage and move the reader in this
emotionally stirring story.
Book 3.5: Tristan and Gina’s
story
This novella follows Trey’s brother Tristan and
Ty’s best friend Gina. It is written
from Gina's point of view, providing insight into her past and secrets that
she's shared with no one. The story overlaps with Book 2 and Book 3, mainly
focusing on the events of Gina and Tristan, but manages to shed light and
further clarify Trey and Ty’s story, wrapping up the series about the Sinclair’s.
These books are intended for
mature audiences.
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Favorite Quote:
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"You'll have to forgive me for
speaking my mind, but I happen to believe that's what it's for."
~Lauren
Bacall
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Favorite Author(s):
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Harper
Lee, Kathleen Woodiwiss, E.L. James, Daphne du Maurier, Emily Bronte, Betty
Smith, William Inge
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Favorite Classics:
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To
Kill a Mockingbird; A Tree Grows in Brooklyn; My Cousin Rachel; Wuthering
Heights, Splendor in the Grass
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Favorite Historical Romances:
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The
Flame and the Flower; The Wolf and the Dove; Shanna; Ashes in the Wind.
[Woodiwiss]
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Favorite Current Day Fiction:
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The
Twilight Series, Fifty Shades Trilogy, Wallbanger
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All Time Favorite HR Hero:
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Ruark
Beauchamp in 'Shanna' (Kathleen Woodiwiss)
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All Time Favorite Alpha Male:
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Wulfgar
of Normandy in 'The Wolf and the Dove' (Kathleen Woodiwiss)
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Favorite Books without a 'HEA':
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Gone
with the Wind; The Way we Were; Splendor in the Grass
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