Friday, July 31, 2015

Her Stepbrothers Demands by Trinity Blacio

I really liked the premise of this book because it incorporated all of my "guilty pleasure" reads.  But, after reading the book, I felt like it was either the second or third in a series or somebody had taken the beginning and end off of a book that was deemed way too long and just left the middle.  I would like the rest of the book.

There were a long list of things that were introduced into the plot then just left hanging.  How about the nightmare man, her father and her business, and the numerous references to R.D.'s missing son.  And don't get me started on the how RD and Logan just snatch her off of the plane!  Was this supposed to be set prior to 9/11?  How to two guys get past security, onto the plane and remove a protesting woman?  And no passengers stood up to help?

There was a reference to "the car phone" and Logan threw Jasmine's phone out the window that cost her "close to a grand".  Again, when was this novel set?

Please, can we have the beginning and end to this novel?

It still was entertaining and a fun read and I will purchase it, but PLEASE, PLEASE give us the rest of the book!

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you.









Thursday, July 30, 2015

The Earl Claims a Bride by Amelia Grey

Harrison Thornwick was the youngest son and his brother the Earl had a young son.  The last thing he ever expected was to become the Eael of Thornwick.  And because of his cousin's support of the French, Harrison has drawn the attention of the Prince.  He is given the ultimatum to either marry Miss Angelina Rule or go to Newgate for five years for dueling.

Miss Angelina Rule is a beautiful debutant in her first Season.  She has dreamed of Captain Maxwell since he left for India when she was sixteen.  Now he has returned to England and she wants to make a match with him.  Unfortunately, her father has gambled away everything and has begged his cousin by marriage, the Prince for help.  If Angelina marries Harrison, Mr. Rule's debt is paid.  Harrison doesn't want to marry Angelina, but when he sees the fiery beauty, he changes his mind.

I loved the plot and the characters of this novel.  Harrison grew up, but still retained his spirit from his wild youth.  He is one of my favorite heroes I. The books I have read recently.  Angelina just wants to save her father and still marry Captain Maxwell.  I know the series is "Heir's Club", but I hope that Captain Maxwell gets his own novel or novella.  There is more to his character and I felt sorry for him when the woman that he has been dreaming of is lost to him.  The one thing I hate about a book like this is when it is over!


I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Best of Both Rogues by Samantha Grace

Two years ago, Eve Thorn was left at the alter by Benjamin Hillary.  Ben left England on one of his ships.  Now, he is back but Eve has a man that she is going to marry.  Ben will stop at nothing to have Eve back.

I always love reading a Samantha Grace novel because I know it will hold my attention from cover to cover.  The characters were so well written.  I was immediately rooting for Ben in his campaign to get Eve back.  There was something more to Sir Jonathan and when it was revealed, I was surprised.  I hope that he gets his own book.  I was rather irritated to the almost constant reference to Charlotte and after all the droning on, it was resolved quickly and with little fuss.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Relentless Lord by Amy Sandas

Hannah Walpole has been forced by her parents to return to England from the African continent she she can have a London Season.  She does not fit in with English Society nor her own cousins.  Her debuet was held back because her uncle didn't think she was ready.  At a house party, she is having a wardrobe malfunction - her garter clip has twisted and is pinching the back of her knee.  She attempts to find the WC, but finds Lord Miles Whitely.  Hannah can't reach the offending garter clip so Miles volunteers to help.  Hannah's cousins have warned her about Miles and she vows to stay away from her.  Something about Hannah intrigues Miles.  Could it be that she is the only lady not fanning herself in the extreme heat or isn't sweating?  It is odd the things that start a romance.

I was so sad when the novella came to an end.  Hannah was such strong, independent and unique character that I wish there had been more to the novel.  Miles was charming and seductive.  This is one of the best novellas that I have read.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!

Once Upon a Fairy Tale: A Collection of 11 Fairy Tale Inspired Romances by Danielle Monsch et. all

I was intrigued by the premise.  Take the fairy tales we have grown up with and change them into romances.  Well, the idea was great, but I stopped reading after the first two books.  This may be the novel for someone else, just not for me.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Den of Sin Series

Den of Sin is a multi-authored series that revolves around a fictional hotel called "The Beaudelaire".  This is the fourth "Season" of books.  This season revolves around the Beaudelaires, the family that owns and operates the hotel.  I received a bundle of three of the five books in this season to review.  I requested it because I was intrigued with the concept of the connecting books and their themes.


One in Waiting - Holley Trent

Emilie Beaudelaire hasn't been back to New Orleans since she left seventeen years ago.  Her parents and step-parents didn't want to deal with the secret that she was carrying  Now, she has returned to New Orleans because her uncle is in the hospital near death.  Emilie stays at her family hotel during one of the "Den of Sin" events.

Leary Marshall is the first baseman for the minor league team, The Reedsville Roosters, is at the hotel because Emilie's brother Henri is one of the team sponsors.  He doesn't know he is about to run into his high school sweetheart that he last heard from via her family's lawyers after she ripped out his heart and stomped on it.  Leary has been in a committed relationship with the right fielder for the team, Ren Thompson, for the past year.  When Leary and Emilie meet again at the hotel, sparks fly.

After Leary and Ren receive a five game suspension, they turn to Emilie's ranch and the heat between the three intensifies.  "One in Waiting" was a hot book!  Emilie is strong on one hand and yet damaged on the other.  I loved the strength and confidence that Emilie has grown into thanks to the family that raised her after she left New Orleans.  Yet, she is still damaged due to her parents.

His Every Touch - Mel Blue

Lucian Beaudelaire is part of the hotel owning, sex party hosting New Orleans family.  He has been called home when his uncle is placed in a medically induced coma.  Lucian is a lawyer and in the middle of a big case so he brings his paralegal, Courtney Michaels with him.  Courtney has lusted after her boss for the past year and now that they are in New Orleans and at his family's hotel, the sparks fly!  But, what do they do when they have to return to the real world?

Oh my goodness, Lucian is a hunk in a business suit.  I loved the chemistry between Courtney and Lucian.  Lucian has been the star of Courtney's fantasies for the past year and he has been attracted to her as well.  I liked how it Courtney's divorce is just mentioned not beat into your head.  (Yea, she put her husband through school then he divorced her.)  I have read books that it was almost a secondary character.  It is just used to explain why she is reluctant to keep the romance going after they return home.  I loved the writing style and found the book hot.  My poor e-reader is melting from just the first two books!

Rekindling the Flame - L.V. Lewis

Sabine Beaudelaire has been estranged for six months from her fiance of eight years because he wants to get married and start a family immediately.  Due to her upbringing, Sabine has commitment issues.  She has flewn back to New Orleans when her uncle Sebastian was put into a medically induced coma.  Sabine is staying at her family hotel and needs to send a large file back to her start up in California.  She needs help from the hotel's Hot IT Guy.  Sabine is intrigued by him and asks him to come to her room later that evening.  When he arrives, she is just getting permanently dumped by her fiance.  And, Hot IT Guy is none other than her brother's best friend Xander "Fish" Fishbourne.  

There is nothing like a hot geek!  Xander has lusted after Sabine since they were younger and now he is getting his chance.  He also has to get past Sabine's commitment issues.  This novel was smoking hot.  I enjoyed reading it.  It was nice to see that Xander had a family side with his niece and nephews.  

I received a copy of all of these novels as one ARC.  Reviews are posted for each book

Rekindling the Flame by L.V. Lewis Part of The Den of Sin Series

Sabine Beaudelaire has been estranged for six months from her fiance of eight years because he wants to get married and start a family immediately.  Due to her upbringing, Sabine has commitment issues.  She has flewn back to New Orleans when her uncle Sebastian was put into a medically induced coma.  Sabine is staying at her family hotel and needs to send a large file back to her start up in California.  She needs help from the hotel's Hot IT Guy.  Sabine is intrigued by him and asks him to come to her room later that evening.  When he arrives, she is just getting permanently dumped by her fiance.  And, Hot IT Guy is none other than her brother's best friend Xander "Fish" Fishbourne.  

Den of Sin is a multi-authored series that revolves around a fictional hotel called "The Beaudelaire".  This is the fourth "Season" of books.  This season revolves around the Beaudelaires, the family that owns and operates the hotel.  I received a bundle of three of the five books in this season to review.  I requested it because I was intrigued with the concept of the connecting books and their themes.


There is nothing like a hot geek!  Xander has lusted after Sabine since they were younger and now he is getting his chance.  He also has to get past Sabine's commitment issues.  This novel was smoking hot.  I enjoyed reading it.  It was nice to see that Xander had a family side with his niece and nephews.  

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

His Every Touch by Mel Blue Part of the Den of Sin Series

Lucian Beaudelaire is part of the hotel owning, sex party hosting New Orleans family.  He has been called home when his uncle is placed in a medically induced coma.  Lucian is a lawyer and in the middle of a big case so he brings his paralegal, Courtney Michaels with him.  Courtney has lusted after her boss for the past year and now that they are in New Orleans and at his family's hotel, the sparks fly!  But, what do they do when they have to return to the real world?

Den of Sin is a multi-authored series that revolves around a fictional hotel called "The Beaudelaire".  This is the fourth "Season" of books.  This season revolves around the Beaudelaires, the family that owns and operates the hotel.  I received a bundle of three of the five books in this season to review.  I requested it because I was intrigued with the concept of the connecting books and their themes.


Oh my goodness, Lucian is a hunk in a business suit.  I loved the chemistry between Courtney and Lucian.  Lucian has been the star of Courtney's fantasies for the past year and he has been attracted to her as well.  I liked how it Courtney's divorce is just mentioned not beat into your head.  (Yea, she put her husband through school then he divorced her.)  I have read books that it was almost a secondary character.  It is just used to explain why she is reluctant to keep the romance going after they return home.  I loved the writing style and found the book hot.  My poor e-reader is melting from just the first two books!

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!

One in Waiting by Holly Trent Part of the Den of Sin Series

Emilie Beaudelaire hasn't been back to New Orleans since she left seventeen years ago.  Her parents and step-parents didn't want to deal with the secret that she was carrying  Now, she has returned to New Orleans because her uncle is in the hospital near death.  Emilie stays at her family hotel during one of the "Den of Sin" events.

Leary Marshall is the first baseman for the minor league team, The Reedsville Roosters, is at the hotel because Emilie's brother Henri is one of the team sponsors.  He doesn't know he is about to run into his high school sweetheart that he last heard from via her family's lawyers after she ripped out his heart and stomped on it.  Leary has been in a committed relationship with the right fielder for the team, Ren Thompson, for the past year.  When Leary and Emilie meet again at the hotel, sparks fly.

After Leary and Ren receive a five game suspension, they turn to Emilie's ranch and the heat between the three intensifies.

Den of Sin is a multi-authored series that revolves around a fictional hotel called "The Beaudelaire".  This is the fourth "Season" of books.  This season revolves around the Beaudelaires, the family that owns and operates the hotel.  I received a bundle of three of the five books in this season to review.  I requested it because I was intrigued with the concept of the connecting books and their themes.

"One in Waiting" was a hot book!  Emilie is strong on one hand and yet damaged on the other.  I loved the strength and confidence that Emilie has grown into thanks to the family that raised her after she left New Orleans.  Yet, she is still damaged due to her parents.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!




Monday, July 13, 2015

Lady Beresford's Lover by Ella Quinn

Vivian, Countess of Beresford has been emotionally damaged by her marriage.  After her husband's death she is finally free to live.  Invited to London for the Little Season by her cousin Clara, Vivian meets the dashing Rupert, Earl of Stanstead.  Rupert wants to find his true love and was pursuing a young lady when the lady's father told him he was too young.  Hurt, Rupert wants to give up on love until he meets Vivian.

This book is going on my "to read again" shelf!  Rupert is such a wonderful hero.  He is so patient with Vivian who goes through a majority of the novel thinking she is deformed thanks to her jerk of a dead husband.  The sub-plot of Nick and Silvia's romance just added to the novel.  I wish they had gotten their own book.  But, it was nice to have a character that I thought was going to be a villain be a good guy.  The characters from previous novels are woven in so seamlessly.  I truly enjoyed reading this novel and didn't want it to end.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you!


Danger Wears White by Lynne Connolly

While this isn't normally a period of history that I read about, I found that the book was well written with political intrigue as well as romance between Imogen and Tony.  It was enthralling from beginning to end.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.









Saturday, July 11, 2015

Deception (The Demon Hunters #2) by A.S. Fenichel

Lillian Dellacourt has come a long way from the girl sold to the highest bidder.  Fate made her a demon hunter and member of The Company.  Dorian Lambert is the son of an exiled French nobleman that has been sent to keep track of Lillian after a semi-disastrous outcome of a battle with the demons.  Lily needs to learn to trust Dorian because her partner is injured and the demon master has returned to Edinburgh.

This novel isn't what I normally read.  However, the historical romance part grabbed my attention.  After the first chapter, I was hooked and didn't stop reading until I was done.  What I thought I would not like, I ended up being blown away.

Lillian was a big part of why I liked the book.  It is nice to see a heroine that has emotional scars that keep her from trusting and developing a relationship with a man.   Lillian has so much baggage she has a full set of Amelia Earhart luggage (including train case).  She also can kick some serious demon butt!  I thought she was an amazing heroine.   Dorian is the type of man that any sensible girl would fall for except for Lillian.   Slowly, Dorian becomes a part of her trust zone and seduces her.  There are some twists that I did not see coming and one that especially left me screaming in frustration.  But, it added to the quality of the novel.  It is the second in the series, but read very well as a stand alone.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you very much!

The Art of Sinning - Sabrina Jeffries

This book is the first novel in the Sinful Suitors novel.  I was thrilled when I received the ARC because Sabrina Jeffries is one of my all time favorite authors.  I was excited that she has a new series.  However, when I started reading, I felt like I was given the middle of a book.  

I was extremely disappointed and got frustrated with the book because the first several chapters are rehash from a previous book.  I needed to put this book down an re-read the other book to understand what was happening.  Not how you start a new series.  Because of how frustrated with attempting to remember parts of a plot from a book that I had read months ago, when I read so many books, I stopped reading about chapter seven.

I did like the characters of Yvette and Jeremy.  When I have more time, I will read the other book, then read this one.  

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Mistress of Pleasure by Delilah Marvelle

Maybelle Maitenon is the granddaughter of the renowned French courtesan, Madame Therese.  She was raised by her grandmother since her father died when she was twelve.  While other girls had to sneak obscene books, Maybelle was forced to sneak Voltaire.  While Maybelle was a virgin at twenty-one, she was not innocent. 

Maybelle dreams of seeing the pyramids, but hr grandmother convinces Maybelle to delay her trip and help her with the opening of her "School of Gallantry".  Maybelle and her grandmother are attending one of the few society events they are invited to when Maybelle meets and seduces the Duke of Rutherford.  Maybelle and Rutherford are unable to fight their attraction despite they are totally inappropriate for each other, or so they think.  When her grandmother faints at a soiree, Maybelle has to open and run the School by herself. 

 When I was browsing NetGalley and saw that Delilah Marvelle had revamped the opening novel of "The School of Gallantry" series, I immediately requested it.  Then, I stopped reading what I was in the middle of to read this book.  Delilah Marvelle never disappoints.  This novel is tastefully sexy and witty.  

I absolutely love the historical erotica with strong characters.  Maybelle is a strong woman that has had to deal with heartbreak at a young age.  She doesn't want to marry and realizes that she will never be accepted by the ton because of who her grandmother is.  Rutherford wants to be seen by the ton as a gentleman after the scandal his father created.  As the story develops, Maybell and Rutherford discover more about each other and themselves. Madame Therese is a great secondary character.    

Another of my favorite authors, Jenn LeBlanc, is the photographer for the new edition. 


 I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you very much!


How to Marry a Royal Highlander by Vanessa Kelly

Eden Whitney has been involved in a scandal that has caused her to be snubbed by the ton.  It wasn't bad enough that she was caught kissing an aging rake with limited fortune, but at at one of the most popular balls, she got into an argument with her nemesis from school.   Edie is now being sent to the Scottish wilderness in the middle of winter.  Escorting Edie and her mother is Alasdair Gilbride, the heir to a Scottish earldom.  Alec had left Scotland years ago to escape an arranged betrothal.  Now, he has to return with Edie.  

I always love reading a novel by Vanessa Kelly.  They simply do not disappoint.  I loved Alec an Edie and how their relationship developed from dislike to love and the challenges they faced.  There was plenty of bantering that added humor to the novel.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Never Loved by Charlotte Stein

I am not a big fan of first person POV and this book is why. I hate when I read a synopsis that makes the book sound like five stars then I open the book and wish that the person that wrote the synopsis was the one writing the dang book. Give me a clue that the book is written in first person POV.
Sorry, Bea that your life sucked and your brother didn't have his stuff together. I am just sad because there could have been so much done with Serge if Bea had just kept her inner monologues quiet!
While the cover is hot, Serge has TATTOOS. What is missing from the cover photo?! How hard is it to photoshop some?
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.



In the Spinster's Bed by Sally MacKenzie

"In the Spinster's Bed" is a romantic start to the "Spinster House" series.  Twenty years ago, Lord William Wattles encountered Bell Frost in a Grecian folly on his father's estate reading "Fanny Hill" by candlelight.   That started their brief yet torrid affair that lasted until William's father got him re-admitted to school.  Bell was left pregnant and that wasn't the thing to do for a vicar's daughter.

Now, twenty years later, Bell is known as Annabelle Frost and is living in Spinster House in village of Loves Bridge as the librarian.  William is attempting to escape London and the scandal his wife is causing.

After twenty years, will they finally find happiness?

I am a huge fan of Sally MacKenzie.  I was not disappointed with "In the Spinster's Bed."  The characters were well drawn.  I felt so bad for William and how empty his life was.  Bell was a character the you would want to be friends with.  The animals, in this case, Poppy the cat, always add comic relief to the novels.  I just wish there was some sort of confrontation scene between Bell and her father after she got her HEA.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you very much!!!