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Lady Tess desires to return to her home of Remington Castle, to return it back to the peaceful and safe haven it was supposed to be before her step father took control and in order to get it back she will have to marry a stranger...a man who is rumored to eat babies and women for breakfast...the fearful Kenric of Montague. At first Tess is highly resistant to the idea of marrying Kenric, she would prefer to be a nun over marriage to him but she knows that Kenric would be a far better option than the man her stepfather had in store for her. So she marries Kenric and their marriage isn't exactly a calm beginning. There is a powerful chemistry that builds between Kenric and Tess but neither trusts the other. Kenric and Tess discover a desire that is all consuming but will the love that erupts between them be enough to build upon....
Kenric of Montague has had to fight his way through every battle to earn every ounce of respect that is due him. Kenric was born a bastard, and as such most look down upon him even his own siblings don't try to understand him as they once did when they were children. He knows that marrying Tess, although not the best option, is the way for him to get what he needs for himself and those that are under his care. Kenric is a powerful warlord, who has seen many battles and has had to kill but isn't ashamed of his past. He is proud of all that he has accomplished and he knows that he must make this marriage, even if he doesn't trust his wife or her intentions. What is NOT to love about Kenric. He has quite the alpha personality.....conceited, arrogant and likes to take charge. I truly liked his character, he has his pride of course but there was something so real but not too harsh that made him so likable. He wasn't what I expected at all and he surprised me at times.
Lady Tess had a rough growing up. She lost her parents and her step father took over who was a brutal man who despises her and was always punishing her most of the time with his fists or his whip. Despite the abuse she was dealt out, she never lost sight of what was really important....to find a way to rid her people of her step father and his plans for her and to see that her people remained safe. Tess was a interesting heroine that I had a good time with. She is a character that is full of surprises and I never knew what she would do next. She definitely has some unique qualities to find in a heroine. She is spirited but not overly so either. She knows when to pick her battles, the ones to compromise with or the ones to let go. I like that she stands her ground when it's really important and when she makes mistakes...she is upfront and honest about it.
I think I have had this book on my TBR for quite a while now, since 2013 and when I saw it at HPB I knew I had to grab it up because yeah it was too much temptation to resist. Now to be honest, I wasn't sure what I was expecting with this book. I was hoping for a story that didn't have too much angst like some of these older novels tend to have, but boy this book blew my expectations away!! I fell in love with this book very quickly and I was swept away by this story within the first few pages and I didn't want to put it down. The chemistry between Kenric and Tess was powerful and they had no trouble heating up the pages but I liked that there was so much more to these story than just chemistry. The plot was well developed and the flow of the story was pretty smooth, I enjoyed seeing the way these two come together.
It isn't easy, because they both have trust issues and there are some misunderstandings that happen. But what was really wonderful was how real their story felt to me. Definitely a must read if you enjoy medieval era romances.
Its old school but I love it!! He certainly has some lovely muscles.
The Warlord is a sensual and vividly written romance that sweep you away to the 1200's, with rich detail, compelling characters and a love story endearing from beginning to end.
I chose this song because it was running through my mind while reading it. So beautiful and majestic feeling. One day I will watch the movie because the soundtrack rocks.
Summary
Lady Tess desires to return to her home of Remington Castle, to return it back to the peaceful and safe haven it was supposed to be before her step father took control and in order to get it back she will have to marry a stranger...a man who is rumored to eat babies and women for breakfast...the fearful Kenric of Montague. At first Tess is highly resistant to the idea of marrying Kenric, she would prefer to be a nun over marriage to him but she knows that Kenric would be a far better option than the man her stepfather had in store for her. So she marries Kenric and their marriage isn't exactly a calm beginning. There is a powerful chemistry that builds between Kenric and Tess but neither trusts the other. Kenric and Tess discover a desire that is all consuming but will the love that erupts between them be enough to build upon....
The Hero
Kenric of Montague has had to fight his way through every battle to earn every ounce of respect that is due him. Kenric was born a bastard, and as such most look down upon him even his own siblings don't try to understand him as they once did when they were children. He knows that marrying Tess, although not the best option, is the way for him to get what he needs for himself and those that are under his care. Kenric is a powerful warlord, who has seen many battles and has had to kill but isn't ashamed of his past. He is proud of all that he has accomplished and he knows that he must make this marriage, even if he doesn't trust his wife or her intentions. What is NOT to love about Kenric. He has quite the alpha personality.....conceited, arrogant and likes to take charge. I truly liked his character, he has his pride of course but there was something so real but not too harsh that made him so likable. He wasn't what I expected at all and he surprised me at times.
The Heroine
Lady Tess had a rough growing up. She lost her parents and her step father took over who was a brutal man who despises her and was always punishing her most of the time with his fists or his whip. Despite the abuse she was dealt out, she never lost sight of what was really important....to find a way to rid her people of her step father and his plans for her and to see that her people remained safe. Tess was a interesting heroine that I had a good time with. She is a character that is full of surprises and I never knew what she would do next. She definitely has some unique qualities to find in a heroine. She is spirited but not overly so either. She knows when to pick her battles, the ones to compromise with or the ones to let go. I like that she stands her ground when it's really important and when she makes mistakes...she is upfront and honest about it.
Plot and Story Line
I think I have had this book on my TBR for quite a while now, since 2013 and when I saw it at HPB I knew I had to grab it up because yeah it was too much temptation to resist. Now to be honest, I wasn't sure what I was expecting with this book. I was hoping for a story that didn't have too much angst like some of these older novels tend to have, but boy this book blew my expectations away!! I fell in love with this book very quickly and I was swept away by this story within the first few pages and I didn't want to put it down. The chemistry between Kenric and Tess was powerful and they had no trouble heating up the pages but I liked that there was so much more to these story than just chemistry. The plot was well developed and the flow of the story was pretty smooth, I enjoyed seeing the way these two come together.
“Please," she whispered, her tears flowing unchecked. "Tell me what to say and I will say it gladly. If I have hurt your pride then take mine. I have no use for it without you.”
It isn't easy, because they both have trust issues and there are some misunderstandings that happen. But what was really wonderful was how real their story felt to me. Definitely a must read if you enjoy medieval era romances.
The Cover
Its old school but I love it!! He certainly has some lovely muscles.
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The Warlord is a sensual and vividly written romance that sweep you away to the 1200's, with rich detail, compelling characters and a love story endearing from beginning to end.
Books N Tunes Pick
I chose this song because it was running through my mind while reading it. So beautiful and majestic feeling. One day I will watch the movie because the soundtrack rocks.
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Miranda McDonnell is forced to flee and go on the run with her mother's precious relic with her and the curse that comes along with it, horrible visions of the future. She stows away on a privateer's ship "Black Hawk" and poses as a boy. But when a terrible storm hits the ship and Rob Hawkins, the Captain also known as the Black Hawk is thrown overboard, she goes after him. They both end up on a deserted island and Miranda knows that she needs to keep up the pretense of her disguise, because if he discovers the truth than she might not be able to save him in the future. Rob Hawkins, has lived his life at his own pleasure, doing what needs to be done to get out of his fathers thumb and carve his own path in life. What he never expected was a boy saving his life multiple times, or that he would discover the "boy" true secret and fall in love with her
Tempest of the Highlands continues off from where book 2 ended. Our two couples are on the search for the missing piece, the relic that will tie everything and all of them together. It starts off with the attack on Miranda's home, and being forced to flee. Miranda has always had special "gifts" and has felt fear and sacrifice all of her life. She is being hunted and so she disguises herself. This was a short and quick read, you could easily read it in one sitting. I really like that all three books are tied together, and in Tempest Of The Highlands, it brings it all together and the pieces just fall into place. I did feel like the romance felt a bit too rushed at times. Which makes sense since it didn't feel the length of a full novel. But everything else was simply fantastic. We have a plot that is exciting, keeps you on edge, and has plenty of mystery and magical tones that keeps the reader in suspense. The way that Miranda and Rob join forces together was fantastic, and this story was a whirlwind of adventure, mystery and danger. This couple writing pair certainly knows how to write a story to entertain.
I really like the white roses at the center...so classically pretty and looks well with the blue plaid behind them.
Tempest In The Highlands is a romance that has twists of adventure, magic and love....keep you thrilled till the end!!
Summary
Miranda McDonnell is forced to flee and go on the run with her mother's precious relic with her and the curse that comes along with it, horrible visions of the future. She stows away on a privateer's ship "Black Hawk" and poses as a boy. But when a terrible storm hits the ship and Rob Hawkins, the Captain also known as the Black Hawk is thrown overboard, she goes after him. They both end up on a deserted island and Miranda knows that she needs to keep up the pretense of her disguise, because if he discovers the truth than she might not be able to save him in the future. Rob Hawkins, has lived his life at his own pleasure, doing what needs to be done to get out of his fathers thumb and carve his own path in life. What he never expected was a boy saving his life multiple times, or that he would discover the "boy" true secret and fall in love with her
Plot and Story Line
Tempest of the Highlands continues off from where book 2 ended. Our two couples are on the search for the missing piece, the relic that will tie everything and all of them together. It starts off with the attack on Miranda's home, and being forced to flee. Miranda has always had special "gifts" and has felt fear and sacrifice all of her life. She is being hunted and so she disguises herself. This was a short and quick read, you could easily read it in one sitting. I really like that all three books are tied together, and in Tempest Of The Highlands, it brings it all together and the pieces just fall into place. I did feel like the romance felt a bit too rushed at times. Which makes sense since it didn't feel the length of a full novel. But everything else was simply fantastic. We have a plot that is exciting, keeps you on edge, and has plenty of mystery and magical tones that keeps the reader in suspense. The way that Miranda and Rob join forces together was fantastic, and this story was a whirlwind of adventure, mystery and danger. This couple writing pair certainly knows how to write a story to entertain.
I love you more than it's imaginable to love any person
The Cover
I really like the white roses at the center...so classically pretty and looks well with the blue plaid behind them.
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Tempest In The Highlands is a romance that has twists of adventure, magic and love....keep you thrilled till the end!!
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When Caroline first moves into her new apartment, she is kept away by a constant moaning and groaning and banging against her bedroom wall. And it continues and Caroline learns the nocturnal habits of her neighbor. She learns that he has a "harem" of women, and for the fun of it she nicknames them since she can't get any sleep. But then one night she has had enough, and bangs on his door demanding he quiet it down so late at night, dressed in a baby doll nightgown, she doesn't appear to be the prim neighbor that Simon believes her to be.
At first the tension is thick between them, and slowly they turn from neighbors who can barely speak to one another without becoming angry, to friends and then something changes between them. Their relationship turns into something more, can Simon and Caroline get past the hurdles and stumbling blocks and find a happy ending....
Simon, lost his parents when he was just a teenager and at first his world came crashing down. But then he developed strong friendships and found a talent he was good at and one that he loved. He travels the world being a professional photographer only stayed at home for short periods of time. He knows that no woman would tolerate him being gone so often. So he doesn't feel bad sharing his bed with friends who share "benefits" and he didn't think anything of it until a passionate woman comes banging on his door. Simon is a hero that was quite fun and entertaining. He is quite the hound dog though, he likes his variety and has a great sense of humor. He doesn't take things too seriously, and can be very spontaneous and loves his bread.
I really gravitated toward his personality, I loved how loyal and playful he is.
Caroline is more serious minded, and very goal and career oriented. She is working her ways toward building a career in interior design and is really good at what she does. She struggles with finding the O (Orgasm) and her past relationship have not had good endings. Caroline doesn't know what to make of her banging neighbor who is enthusiastic enough in the bed to knock off her framed pictures off the wall. She lives vicariously through his sex life. She feels like a peeping tom because quite frankly she doesn't have a sex life so why not. Caroline is a character that is funny with a dry sense of humor but isn't afraid of going after what she wants. I think what I really liked the most about her is how well you could relate with her in various ways. She seems realistic and you could definitely see yourself being her friend any day of the week.
Now I have heard of this book for quite a long time, and honestly the name of the book I think is what drew me away from it for so long. I don't know why, but I avoided it but the past year especially I have heard so many wonderful things about this author, and I just knew that I HAD to try her out and I am so glad that this title was available through my local library. I read this in one sitting....it was so dang good and freakin' hilarious. I had a ball of fun and laughter with this book. I don't think I have laughed so much in a very long time in reading a book. My goodness, I got hooked pretty quickly on Clayton engaging writing that pulls you write in. The first sentence just drew me in and I was hooked and couldn't put it down. It definitely was not what I expected and I had a fun time seeing these two turn from not liking each other, to becoming friends and falling in love. Clayton handles their dynamics very well and even though the last part of the book was a bit too much sex than I would like, the rest of the book makes up for it. The romance that develops between them is so endearing. I really enjoyed seeing how comfortable they become with each other as friends and how that relationship turns into something more grounding for both of them. It isn't the most "realistic" of romances I have read, but its one of those books you can jump into and escape reality and seeing two people who seem to have everything together and see a sweet and playful relationship develop. It was the perfect distraction that I needed. I am eager to see how this couple grows in future books of the series.
Sexy and Hot!!! And I like the colors used and how the covers for the whole series match up.
Wallbanger was a romance that is charming, hilarious enough to knock your socks off....and guaranteed to give you an escape from reality and a love that mixes things up....LIVELY AND HEARTWARMING!
Summary
When Caroline first moves into her new apartment, she is kept away by a constant moaning and groaning and banging against her bedroom wall. And it continues and Caroline learns the nocturnal habits of her neighbor. She learns that he has a "harem" of women, and for the fun of it she nicknames them since she can't get any sleep. But then one night she has had enough, and bangs on his door demanding he quiet it down so late at night, dressed in a baby doll nightgown, she doesn't appear to be the prim neighbor that Simon believes her to be.
“Now you listen here, mister,” I said, trying for a more adult tone. “I’m not going to spend every night listening to you try to crash you girl’s head through my wall with the force of your dick alone!”
At first the tension is thick between them, and slowly they turn from neighbors who can barely speak to one another without becoming angry, to friends and then something changes between them. Their relationship turns into something more, can Simon and Caroline get past the hurdles and stumbling blocks and find a happy ending....
The Hero
Simon, lost his parents when he was just a teenager and at first his world came crashing down. But then he developed strong friendships and found a talent he was good at and one that he loved. He travels the world being a professional photographer only stayed at home for short periods of time. He knows that no woman would tolerate him being gone so often. So he doesn't feel bad sharing his bed with friends who share "benefits" and he didn't think anything of it until a passionate woman comes banging on his door. Simon is a hero that was quite fun and entertaining. He is quite the hound dog though, he likes his variety and has a great sense of humor. He doesn't take things too seriously, and can be very spontaneous and loves his bread.
“You done with work?
Yep, at home waiting for you.
Now that's a nice visual...
Prepare yourself, I'm taking bread out of the oven.
Don't tease me woman...zucchini?
Cranberry orange. Mmmm...
No woman has ever done breakfast bread foreplay the way you do.
Ha! When you coming?
Can't. Drive. Straight.
Can we have one conversation when you're not twelve?
Sorry, I'll be there in 30
Perfect, that will give me time to frost my buns.
Pardon me?
Oh, didn't I tell you? I also made cinnamon rolls.
Be there in 25.”
I really gravitated toward his personality, I loved how loyal and playful he is.
The Heroine
Caroline is more serious minded, and very goal and career oriented. She is working her ways toward building a career in interior design and is really good at what she does. She struggles with finding the O (Orgasm) and her past relationship have not had good endings. Caroline doesn't know what to make of her banging neighbor who is enthusiastic enough in the bed to knock off her framed pictures off the wall. She lives vicariously through his sex life. She feels like a peeping tom because quite frankly she doesn't have a sex life so why not. Caroline is a character that is funny with a dry sense of humor but isn't afraid of going after what she wants. I think what I really liked the most about her is how well you could relate with her in various ways. She seems realistic and you could definitely see yourself being her friend any day of the week.
Plot and Story Line
Now I have heard of this book for quite a long time, and honestly the name of the book I think is what drew me away from it for so long. I don't know why, but I avoided it but the past year especially I have heard so many wonderful things about this author, and I just knew that I HAD to try her out and I am so glad that this title was available through my local library. I read this in one sitting....it was so dang good and freakin' hilarious. I had a ball of fun and laughter with this book. I don't think I have laughed so much in a very long time in reading a book. My goodness, I got hooked pretty quickly on Clayton engaging writing that pulls you write in. The first sentence just drew me in and I was hooked and couldn't put it down. It definitely was not what I expected and I had a fun time seeing these two turn from not liking each other, to becoming friends and falling in love. Clayton handles their dynamics very well and even though the last part of the book was a bit too much sex than I would like, the rest of the book makes up for it. The romance that develops between them is so endearing. I really enjoyed seeing how comfortable they become with each other as friends and how that relationship turns into something more grounding for both of them. It isn't the most "realistic" of romances I have read, but its one of those books you can jump into and escape reality and seeing two people who seem to have everything together and see a sweet and playful relationship develop. It was the perfect distraction that I needed. I am eager to see how this couple grows in future books of the series.
“You really have no idea, do you?”
“No idea about what?” I murmured, allowing him to
press me against the wall.
“How thoroughly you own me, Nightie
Girl,” he said, leaning in to whisper this part
in my ear. “And I know I love you enough to
want you to have your happy ending.”
The Cover
Sexy and Hot!!! And I like the colors used and how the covers for the whole series match up.
Overall View
Wallbanger was a romance that is charming, hilarious enough to knock your socks off....and guaranteed to give you an escape from reality and a love that mixes things up....LIVELY AND HEARTWARMING!
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Anthony and Claudia have worked together running a bar for five years. But then the bar gets burned down Now Claudia is out of a job, and even though she has a degree, she feels a connection to Anthony. But there are certain lines that seperate them from being together. Anthony is a vampire and a love match with a human is forbidden and is ex girlfriend is out for her blood out of jealousy. But Claudia is having to face some difficult choices, and the last thing she needs is to enter a relationship with a man she has been in love with for years but hasn't touched her because of a crazy girlfriend. Anthony doesn't know if he can let Claudia go, but there are other dangers to Anthony and Claudia. As they start to connect and build on the chemistry they feel, there are paranormal hunters and a "mother nature" that seek to keep them apart, but can they find a way to beat the odds?
Anthony, may be a vampire but it is not something he would ever choose for himself. Anthony Cross has lived a life in the darkness, and makes an effort to not act upon his urges. Anthony created the bar, so there could be a haven for any paranormal being and come together in a safe environment. Even though he did have some humans work for him like Claudia, he was quite the unusual paranormal hero. He felt more like a beta hero to me, which if you read PNR that is very rare since most of the time they are alpha. Now he had some of those qualities, but he didn't need to be domineering or in control. He just wanted to help others any way he could. Anthony was charming, intelligent and a protector but kind and considerate as well.
Claudia is a human woman, with a degree and has worked in management for Anthony for five years. Claudia may work in a bar, but she has a addicted to alchol. An addicted she knows is dangerous and is more out of guilt from her sisters death and blames herself. And when the bar burns down, she has a life altering decision to give up alcohol and attend AA meetings. Claudia is a heroine that grows quite a bit in this story. We see her go from being a alcoholic to making a total life change and start a relationship. Claudia is a heroine most readers could relate with. She is far from perfect, she has her own struggles and I liked that you could see her challenges and how she felt much more real and easy to relate with.
Kissing With Fangs is the final book in the trilogy here, and my first book of this author. There were some aspects of this book I liked and others I had a bit of a issue with. But for the most part, Kissing With Fangs is enjoyable and a likable romance. This is a romance where we see two people that have been in love with each other for five years but haven't acted out on it. So we see some challenges for their relationship at the very beginning of the story. Anthony is torn because his ex girlfriend is acting crazy and jealous and their relationship is forbidden. Claudia is making some life altering changes which adds some twists to their relationship. But we do see how much they genuinely care for each other. But Claudia has no idea what Anthony truly is. I did feel that the romance felt a bit flat, I just wasn't able to fully connect with the story. The flow was a bit static at best, didn't flow as smoothly as I would have liked. There were some side characters I had some giggles over. The humor was lighthearted and charming but not quite what I expected. I did like the building of the plot which involves crazy ex girlfriend and some paranormal hunters. This story kept me intrigued by the events that unravel and I am curious about the previous two books.
SEXY as all get out....I love the tat and the soft defined muscles
Kissing With Fangs is a fun and lighthearted romance that will give you laughs, keep you intrigued by the world building and endearing characters you can relate with. CHARMING!!
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Summary
Anthony and Claudia have worked together running a bar for five years. But then the bar gets burned down Now Claudia is out of a job, and even though she has a degree, she feels a connection to Anthony. But there are certain lines that seperate them from being together. Anthony is a vampire and a love match with a human is forbidden and is ex girlfriend is out for her blood out of jealousy. But Claudia is having to face some difficult choices, and the last thing she needs is to enter a relationship with a man she has been in love with for years but hasn't touched her because of a crazy girlfriend. Anthony doesn't know if he can let Claudia go, but there are other dangers to Anthony and Claudia. As they start to connect and build on the chemistry they feel, there are paranormal hunters and a "mother nature" that seek to keep them apart, but can they find a way to beat the odds?
The Hero
Anthony, may be a vampire but it is not something he would ever choose for himself. Anthony Cross has lived a life in the darkness, and makes an effort to not act upon his urges. Anthony created the bar, so there could be a haven for any paranormal being and come together in a safe environment. Even though he did have some humans work for him like Claudia, he was quite the unusual paranormal hero. He felt more like a beta hero to me, which if you read PNR that is very rare since most of the time they are alpha. Now he had some of those qualities, but he didn't need to be domineering or in control. He just wanted to help others any way he could. Anthony was charming, intelligent and a protector but kind and considerate as well.
The Heroine
Claudia is a human woman, with a degree and has worked in management for Anthony for five years. Claudia may work in a bar, but she has a addicted to alchol. An addicted she knows is dangerous and is more out of guilt from her sisters death and blames herself. And when the bar burns down, she has a life altering decision to give up alcohol and attend AA meetings. Claudia is a heroine that grows quite a bit in this story. We see her go from being a alcoholic to making a total life change and start a relationship. Claudia is a heroine most readers could relate with. She is far from perfect, she has her own struggles and I liked that you could see her challenges and how she felt much more real and easy to relate with.
Plot and Story Line
Kissing With Fangs is the final book in the trilogy here, and my first book of this author. There were some aspects of this book I liked and others I had a bit of a issue with. But for the most part, Kissing With Fangs is enjoyable and a likable romance. This is a romance where we see two people that have been in love with each other for five years but haven't acted out on it. So we see some challenges for their relationship at the very beginning of the story. Anthony is torn because his ex girlfriend is acting crazy and jealous and their relationship is forbidden. Claudia is making some life altering changes which adds some twists to their relationship. But we do see how much they genuinely care for each other. But Claudia has no idea what Anthony truly is. I did feel that the romance felt a bit flat, I just wasn't able to fully connect with the story. The flow was a bit static at best, didn't flow as smoothly as I would have liked. There were some side characters I had some giggles over. The humor was lighthearted and charming but not quite what I expected. I did like the building of the plot which involves crazy ex girlfriend and some paranormal hunters. This story kept me intrigued by the events that unravel and I am curious about the previous two books.
The Cover
SEXY as all get out....I love the tat and the soft defined muscles
Overall View
Kissing With Fangs is a fun and lighthearted romance that will give you laughs, keep you intrigued by the world building and endearing characters you can relate with. CHARMING!!
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Nina Reyes is in big....mountain heaps of trouble when her brother needs to be saved AGAIN!! Ever since Nina was twelve years old, she has had to save her brother time and again. And getting into trouble with the pack he had no choice in being with, means Nina has to pick up the pieces including dealing with dark and dangerous Lex Warden. But when her brother's enemies come after her and destroying everything that she has build, it will be that dangerous Lex Warden that will save her. Lex has all the luck, his mate could be a nice passive wolf....it had to be a human and a fierce stand on her own and be super independent human. He is in a world of fighting and passion and never ending stress with Nina as his mate. But as Lex and Nina work together to bring down the rogues and the one wolf that has betrayed the whole pack, their bond will be tested in ways that Nina couldn't have ever imagined but in the end they both learn the strength of the love they share...
This was my first Lauren Dane book and it certainly won't be my last that is for sure!! I can not believe that this is the first time reading her. And yes I kinda gambled on picking out this book from NG....but I couldn't resist. The cover (I have a weakness for backs), and I knew I had had Dane on my TBR for quite some time so I thought why not and even though there were a couple of things I wasn't a fan of....the writing was SUPERB!!! I was so engrossed in this book I read it all this morning and very quickly too. I would recommend making sure you have plenty of quiet time so there are no distractions.
The story sets off with Nina very pissed at her foolish brother who has run off with her money AGAIN. But Nina is so loyal to him, he is the only family she has. And she keeps Lex on his toes really from beginning to end. Now Lex on the other hand is a alpha male he isn't used to being challenged by some human...even if she is pretty and tempting and his destined mate. These two clash constantly and at times it was quite amusing, but I did feel like it got to be a bit too much. I did get a bit frustrated because it felt like all they did was fight about everything it seemed like. So the angst level of the book made me want to strangle these two because I just wanted to shake some sense into them. My other issue with the story was the whole "tri bond" thing. I am not a menage fan at all, and even though its just one scene its just not something that I am into. And there was a fighting scene, where you just want to just cheer for Nina and what she does and how incredibly brave and creative she is. I loved her personality, very refreshing. She has quite a few facets in her personality. She is a hacker, but also a florist, she can sweet or hot tempered and lash out at the worst of times. Yeah she is different and fun and I LOVED her. She definitely makes Lex work for it. Another aspect I truly liked was the pack dynamics, very interesting. I liked the various dimensions of it, the whole expressions "Needs of the many" comes into play. But Dane handled it quite well and even though it could be heartbreaking, it added depth to the building of the plot. The chemistry between Nina and Lex was powerful and I loved seeing how strong and compatible they are together (when they stop fighting and being ridiculous and work together).
I am very curious about the rest of the series and can't wait to pick these up as they come out.
Side Note: If you have read this series before, the author has redone part of the books and the covers are changing too)
I really like it. Personally I am a fan of the black and white set up here. And the whole muscled male back....yeah its my weak point for sure.
Pack Enforcer was a delectable and angsty romance that takes you to new heights and sensations....definitely a Win!!
Summary
Nina Reyes is in big....mountain heaps of trouble when her brother needs to be saved AGAIN!! Ever since Nina was twelve years old, she has had to save her brother time and again. And getting into trouble with the pack he had no choice in being with, means Nina has to pick up the pieces including dealing with dark and dangerous Lex Warden. But when her brother's enemies come after her and destroying everything that she has build, it will be that dangerous Lex Warden that will save her. Lex has all the luck, his mate could be a nice passive wolf....it had to be a human and a fierce stand on her own and be super independent human. He is in a world of fighting and passion and never ending stress with Nina as his mate. But as Lex and Nina work together to bring down the rogues and the one wolf that has betrayed the whole pack, their bond will be tested in ways that Nina couldn't have ever imagined but in the end they both learn the strength of the love they share...
Plot and Story Line
This was my first Lauren Dane book and it certainly won't be my last that is for sure!! I can not believe that this is the first time reading her. And yes I kinda gambled on picking out this book from NG....but I couldn't resist. The cover (I have a weakness for backs), and I knew I had had Dane on my TBR for quite some time so I thought why not and even though there were a couple of things I wasn't a fan of....the writing was SUPERB!!! I was so engrossed in this book I read it all this morning and very quickly too. I would recommend making sure you have plenty of quiet time so there are no distractions.
The story sets off with Nina very pissed at her foolish brother who has run off with her money AGAIN. But Nina is so loyal to him, he is the only family she has. And she keeps Lex on his toes really from beginning to end. Now Lex on the other hand is a alpha male he isn't used to being challenged by some human...even if she is pretty and tempting and his destined mate. These two clash constantly and at times it was quite amusing, but I did feel like it got to be a bit too much. I did get a bit frustrated because it felt like all they did was fight about everything it seemed like. So the angst level of the book made me want to strangle these two because I just wanted to shake some sense into them. My other issue with the story was the whole "tri bond" thing. I am not a menage fan at all, and even though its just one scene its just not something that I am into. And there was a fighting scene, where you just want to just cheer for Nina and what she does and how incredibly brave and creative she is. I loved her personality, very refreshing. She has quite a few facets in her personality. She is a hacker, but also a florist, she can sweet or hot tempered and lash out at the worst of times. Yeah she is different and fun and I LOVED her. She definitely makes Lex work for it. Another aspect I truly liked was the pack dynamics, very interesting. I liked the various dimensions of it, the whole expressions "Needs of the many" comes into play. But Dane handled it quite well and even though it could be heartbreaking, it added depth to the building of the plot. The chemistry between Nina and Lex was powerful and I loved seeing how strong and compatible they are together (when they stop fighting and being ridiculous and work together).
You are everything. Body, soul, heart to my body, soul and heart. You're it. We're it.
I am very curious about the rest of the series and can't wait to pick these up as they come out.
Side Note: If you have read this series before, the author has redone part of the books and the covers are changing too)
The Cover
I really like it. Personally I am a fan of the black and white set up here. And the whole muscled male back....yeah its my weak point for sure.
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Pack Enforcer was a delectable and angsty romance that takes you to new heights and sensations....definitely a Win!!
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Tyler and Brianna have been friends over the years, having grown up in the same small town and attended the same schools, and with Bri being a close friend to Tyler's sister, they are comfortable and at ease with each other. Until Brianna went to New York where Tyler was living, and being drunk had a one night stand with him. But when Tyler comes home to help out with rebuilding the orchard to its former glory, and taking a break from his acting career. At first its awkward between Tyler and Brianna but the chemistry between them is powerful and they know it can only be temporary. Brianna is helping running her fathers business since he has recently been suffering from Alzheimers. At first Tyler and Brianna act upon their feelings and the chemistry that has been building between them and soon their secret fling turns into a battle of trust and love.
A Spiced Apple Winter is a wonderful sweet and romantic winter love story that only Emma Cane is capable of. I found I fell in love with this book way more than the first book. I really liked seeing these two people stumble their way thorugh to their happy ever after which wasn't easy. At first we see how awkward their relationship is considering the unplanned one night stand. Tyler is a famous actor, and Brianna is just a small town girl that is content with her life. What I liked seeing was the flirting and sneaking these two do in their relationship. Even though they both feel a connection, its Brianna that acts upon it first. I liked that even though she knows there are risks involved with being with Tyler, she wants to live in the moment and take a chance. It was quite fun seeing other members of the family come into play and maybe some hints for future books *grins*. I think what I loved most about this book was the building of chemistry and the charm of the setting this author describes. I felt that she balances it just right, doesn't give out too much detail but just enough to make you want to live at Fairfield Orchard and had me craving for some spicy apple cider.
What a gorgeous cover, I just love the scenic setting here and the way that the winter scene sets a nice tone and I love the cool white and lavender colors that are used.
A Spiced Apple Winter is a warm and cheery romance that is an endearing love story that leaves you with a smile on your face.
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Summary
Tyler and Brianna have been friends over the years, having grown up in the same small town and attended the same schools, and with Bri being a close friend to Tyler's sister, they are comfortable and at ease with each other. Until Brianna went to New York where Tyler was living, and being drunk had a one night stand with him. But when Tyler comes home to help out with rebuilding the orchard to its former glory, and taking a break from his acting career. At first its awkward between Tyler and Brianna but the chemistry between them is powerful and they know it can only be temporary. Brianna is helping running her fathers business since he has recently been suffering from Alzheimers. At first Tyler and Brianna act upon their feelings and the chemistry that has been building between them and soon their secret fling turns into a battle of trust and love.
Plot and Story Line
A Spiced Apple Winter is a wonderful sweet and romantic winter love story that only Emma Cane is capable of. I found I fell in love with this book way more than the first book. I really liked seeing these two people stumble their way thorugh to their happy ever after which wasn't easy. At first we see how awkward their relationship is considering the unplanned one night stand. Tyler is a famous actor, and Brianna is just a small town girl that is content with her life. What I liked seeing was the flirting and sneaking these two do in their relationship. Even though they both feel a connection, its Brianna that acts upon it first. I liked that even though she knows there are risks involved with being with Tyler, she wants to live in the moment and take a chance. It was quite fun seeing other members of the family come into play and maybe some hints for future books *grins*. I think what I loved most about this book was the building of chemistry and the charm of the setting this author describes. I felt that she balances it just right, doesn't give out too much detail but just enough to make you want to live at Fairfield Orchard and had me craving for some spicy apple cider.
The Cover
What a gorgeous cover, I just love the scenic setting here and the way that the winter scene sets a nice tone and I love the cool white and lavender colors that are used.
Overall View
A Spiced Apple Winter is a warm and cheery romance that is an endearing love story that leaves you with a smile on your face.
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Marcus MacPherson is one of the most feared highlanders, and the chief and none defy him except for one feisty female who refuses to bend to his will. So taking her own fate in her hands she flees him after being capture and practically made a fool of but Helen Grant only runs into trouble by someone must worst than Marcus. Marcus has always wanted a passive woman to marry, someone that won't fight him but there is one woman that fires up his blood in ways that he never imagined. Even if she makes him crazy, he wants her for himself. But both Marcus and Helen are put in a bad position when Marcus comes looking for her and ends up imprisoned but Helen may not like Marcus most of the time, but she knows what needs to be done to save a teenage girl. And even though Marcus and Helen marry out of convenience, Marcus doesn't intend on letting her go and just needs to prove how great they are together...
I can't tell you how super excited I was for Marcus and Helen's book especially after seeing how well they interacted with each other in the first book I couldn't wait to open this one up and boy these two give us a wild fun ride. It does follow up right after book 1, so I would recommend reading that one first or you might be confused on a few details. The story sets off with our heroine Helen, running away and heading toward Court. However when she arrives, it isn't pleasant. Marcus goes after her pretty quickly and I did like seeing how crazy she makes him even in the beginning. But what happens next is quite interesting. Because its not Marcus that saves the "damsel in distress" here....its the other way around. When Marcus finds himself imprisoned, Helen saves him by marrying him because the head of the court, hates Highlanders and wants to make an example out of Marcus by forcing him to wed and bed a fifteen year old girl which Marcus refuses. I like that Helen takes action even if the last thing she wants is to marry such an alpha male like Marcus. It was interesting to see how they deal with each other with these change of events. They are still snarky with each other for sure, but they slowly stop fighting the chemistry they feel for each other. Now my only complaint was how long the angst was in this book. Normally this author doesn't extend it for such a long period of time, and while I do like angst in my romances I felt like it went a bit longer than I normally prefer. And we get some barells of laughs with Marcus' family especially his father and brother. Yeah they definitely add some fun humor and play to the story.
Oh what a cover....I really like that it matches the colors of the series here and I adore the use of the bright red. And isn't her dress so pretty.
Highland Vixen is a dramatic and angst filled romance to curl your toes, give you laughs and pull all the stops with all the feels you expect from a romance....DELICIOUSLY FUN!!
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Summary
Marcus MacPherson is one of the most feared highlanders, and the chief and none defy him except for one feisty female who refuses to bend to his will. So taking her own fate in her hands she flees him after being capture and practically made a fool of but Helen Grant only runs into trouble by someone must worst than Marcus. Marcus has always wanted a passive woman to marry, someone that won't fight him but there is one woman that fires up his blood in ways that he never imagined. Even if she makes him crazy, he wants her for himself. But both Marcus and Helen are put in a bad position when Marcus comes looking for her and ends up imprisoned but Helen may not like Marcus most of the time, but she knows what needs to be done to save a teenage girl. And even though Marcus and Helen marry out of convenience, Marcus doesn't intend on letting her go and just needs to prove how great they are together...
Plot and Story Line
I can't tell you how super excited I was for Marcus and Helen's book especially after seeing how well they interacted with each other in the first book I couldn't wait to open this one up and boy these two give us a wild fun ride. It does follow up right after book 1, so I would recommend reading that one first or you might be confused on a few details. The story sets off with our heroine Helen, running away and heading toward Court. However when she arrives, it isn't pleasant. Marcus goes after her pretty quickly and I did like seeing how crazy she makes him even in the beginning. But what happens next is quite interesting. Because its not Marcus that saves the "damsel in distress" here....its the other way around. When Marcus finds himself imprisoned, Helen saves him by marrying him because the head of the court, hates Highlanders and wants to make an example out of Marcus by forcing him to wed and bed a fifteen year old girl which Marcus refuses. I like that Helen takes action even if the last thing she wants is to marry such an alpha male like Marcus. It was interesting to see how they deal with each other with these change of events. They are still snarky with each other for sure, but they slowly stop fighting the chemistry they feel for each other. Now my only complaint was how long the angst was in this book. Normally this author doesn't extend it for such a long period of time, and while I do like angst in my romances I felt like it went a bit longer than I normally prefer. And we get some barells of laughs with Marcus' family especially his father and brother. Yeah they definitely add some fun humor and play to the story.
The Cover
Oh what a cover....I really like that it matches the colors of the series here and I adore the use of the bright red. And isn't her dress so pretty.
Overall View
Highland Vixen is a dramatic and angst filled romance to curl your toes, give you laughs and pull all the stops with all the feels you expect from a romance....DELICIOUSLY FUN!!
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Jaxson, an ex navy seal and shifter, is the only one of the three brothers that is looked at as the alpha of the pack. Jaxson knows that he will need to take a mate, but Jaxson is keeping a deadly secret, one that could cost his future mate. But with the dangers to his pack, in an attempt to go undercover to discover the reason behind wolves going missing he is "rescued" by a woman with only a phone. So he ends up saving her and revealing himself and his true strength to the enemy. Olivia has just lost her job, refusing to go beneath her morals for a job. And even though she is struggling financially, she has to be true to herself. She never knew shifters until she met Jaxson who was sexy and so above her in looks and figure. But when he offers her a job, she can't refuse. But will her background ruin any chance she has with him?
Jaxson, as a ex navy SEAL has his own demons that he deals with including a ex witch girlfriend who put a curse on him and ruined any chance he had of finding his true mate. But when Jaxson meets Olivia and rescues her his wolf is screaming at him to mate her. He knows that he will have to go with three woman who would bring a strong alliance to his pack despite what his wolf and his heart says. But Jaxson knows that his brothers won't be able to take over as alpha due to certain circumstances and that he will do what is necessary. Jaxson is a hero that I truly loved, definite book boyfriend material. He has a heart of pure gold, devoted and protective of his brothers and loyal to his pack.
Olivia is a half witch and left her heritage behind when she accidently killed her parents when she was a little girl and lost control over her gifts. She has blamed herself ever since and refuses to go near a coven or anything that would bring her back to that horrible time. Olivia is a journalist, but when her boss wants her to lossen her morals she quits. Olivia is a heroine you can stand behind. She is courageous and takes up Jaxson's offer to work for him. Her character is lively and caring, and I did like that even though she feels something for Jaxson, she wants what is best for him even if it means giving him up in the end.
Jaxson, was a story I have been wanting to read for quite some time, and after reading some fabulous reviews I knew that I needed to pick this up. So when I saw that it was a freebie, I wanted to grab it up and I am so glad that I took a chance on this one. It was a fun and sexy shifter romance. It is in dual POV format, so we get to see both sides to the story which was lovely. I was very curious about the three brothers and the story does leave us with teasers about the two brothers here. Both are very mysterious and I can't wait to pick up their books because I love tortured brooding males.
So I was really impressed with how this author handled the romance. It takes on a bit of forbidden theme here, with our hero having to find a mate from other packs and our heroine being half witch. Now from what we gather the witch covens and wolf packs HATE each other. So there is definitely a conflict of interest here. The chemistry they have is powerful and it just sizzles off the pages but I liked that it doesn't overpower the actual love story here. We do some deep emotional development in their relationship and it was very curious to see the way their bond develops. I liked that as they start to build trust with each other, and communicate then that is where where their connection really gets good. I did find it curious the way our heroine deals with her being witch toward the end. Some surprises, thrilling excitement and sexy times to keep you wanting more.
Oh I like this cover....the gold and brown colors are such a nice touch and I do like a nice male specimen that is pretty to look at. And the lettering fade effect is a nice touch.
Jaxson is a exciting and mysterious romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.....THRILLING!
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Summary
Jaxson, an ex navy seal and shifter, is the only one of the three brothers that is looked at as the alpha of the pack. Jaxson knows that he will need to take a mate, but Jaxson is keeping a deadly secret, one that could cost his future mate. But with the dangers to his pack, in an attempt to go undercover to discover the reason behind wolves going missing he is "rescued" by a woman with only a phone. So he ends up saving her and revealing himself and his true strength to the enemy. Olivia has just lost her job, refusing to go beneath her morals for a job. And even though she is struggling financially, she has to be true to herself. She never knew shifters until she met Jaxson who was sexy and so above her in looks and figure. But when he offers her a job, she can't refuse. But will her background ruin any chance she has with him?
The Hero
Jaxson, as a ex navy SEAL has his own demons that he deals with including a ex witch girlfriend who put a curse on him and ruined any chance he had of finding his true mate. But when Jaxson meets Olivia and rescues her his wolf is screaming at him to mate her. He knows that he will have to go with three woman who would bring a strong alliance to his pack despite what his wolf and his heart says. But Jaxson knows that his brothers won't be able to take over as alpha due to certain circumstances and that he will do what is necessary. Jaxson is a hero that I truly loved, definite book boyfriend material. He has a heart of pure gold, devoted and protective of his brothers and loyal to his pack.
The Heroine
Olivia is a half witch and left her heritage behind when she accidently killed her parents when she was a little girl and lost control over her gifts. She has blamed herself ever since and refuses to go near a coven or anything that would bring her back to that horrible time. Olivia is a journalist, but when her boss wants her to lossen her morals she quits. Olivia is a heroine you can stand behind. She is courageous and takes up Jaxson's offer to work for him. Her character is lively and caring, and I did like that even though she feels something for Jaxson, she wants what is best for him even if it means giving him up in the end.
Plot and Story Line
Jaxson, was a story I have been wanting to read for quite some time, and after reading some fabulous reviews I knew that I needed to pick this up. So when I saw that it was a freebie, I wanted to grab it up and I am so glad that I took a chance on this one. It was a fun and sexy shifter romance. It is in dual POV format, so we get to see both sides to the story which was lovely. I was very curious about the three brothers and the story does leave us with teasers about the two brothers here. Both are very mysterious and I can't wait to pick up their books because I love tortured brooding males.
So I was really impressed with how this author handled the romance. It takes on a bit of forbidden theme here, with our hero having to find a mate from other packs and our heroine being half witch. Now from what we gather the witch covens and wolf packs HATE each other. So there is definitely a conflict of interest here. The chemistry they have is powerful and it just sizzles off the pages but I liked that it doesn't overpower the actual love story here. We do some deep emotional development in their relationship and it was very curious to see the way their bond develops. I liked that as they start to build trust with each other, and communicate then that is where where their connection really gets good. I did find it curious the way our heroine deals with her being witch toward the end. Some surprises, thrilling excitement and sexy times to keep you wanting more.
The Cover
Oh I like this cover....the gold and brown colors are such a nice touch and I do like a nice male specimen that is pretty to look at. And the lettering fade effect is a nice touch.
Overall View
Jaxson is a exciting and mysterious romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat.....THRILLING!
Click To Buy On Amazon
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This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Eliza Hayward came to Haven Point to start fresh and with a new job, and Christmas coming up she never thought that anything could go wrong, but she was mistaken. The hotel she was going to manage burned down, so she is out of a job. And then with her daughter while crossing the street, she gets run over by a truck sliding on black ice and she meets the infamous Aidan Caine. She knows of him and his reputation as being cold and a successful businessman and never expected to find him in Haven Point. But when he offers her a job she can't refuse especially with her being out of a job she knows she doesn't have a choice. Aidan is charmed by Eliza and her daughter Maggie. But he learns that he needs her, and with his family joining them for Christmas, love is in the season for Aidan and Eliza...
Aidan Caine, is a hero that has set himself apart from everyone else. Aidan is a nerd, he likes computers and running a business and solving problems and can forget about his surroundings when becoming immersed in his work. Aidan has recently suffered from a medical trauma and keeps it from his family. He doesn't confide in many people but Eliza is one of those select few he does confide in. I truly gravitated toward Aidan, he was simply a wonderful yet flawed hero. He likes things his own way, he is stubborn and prideful but he is also great with kids, kind and considerate.
Eliza Hayward, is a widow and had to pick up the pieces of her life to be the kind of mother her daughter Maddie deserved. Eliza needs to be able to keep positive, even when life seems to go crazy she never gives up hope that something good is right around the corner. Eliza may be an optimist but she is also a realist. With her daughters heart condition, she knows how important it is to keep a job even if she has to work for a man she doesn't trust. Eliza is a heroine that I admired from the beginning. She has this inner strength and the type of character you could see yourself being best friends with. I love how devoted she is to her daughter, how she can be positive even when life goes bad and has a personality that is sweet.
Snow Angel Cove is the first book in Thayne's latest series of Haven Point. And I was completely blown away by this one. This was my first time reading this author and I can tell you all right now, it won't be my last. I fell in love with this book in every way and honestly I don't think there was anything I didn't like about it. Snow Angel Cove is a story and the series is based on a small quaint charming town with a close knit community. But Haven Point is struggling as a town, and some of them aren't very happy with the new owner of the major properties. And Our lovely hero Aidan has to deal with the fall out that his friend Ben created (who is the hero of book 2). I found the way this author set the story up with this town and the people quite perfect and set the right tone for a charming Christmas romance. The side characters of the story just added the right touch, I especially liked Maddie (oh my goodness, she was the sweetest little girl and I liked how she could make everyone smile). Then we have the caretakers of Aidan's home. Then we have Aidan's family, and they were a hoot and accepted Eliza and Maddie instantly into their family. The romance that builds between Aidan and Eliza is slow but steady. They have a couple of misunderstandings, but I found the way they connected quite enchanting. The chemistry is tender yet powerful between them. And the author handled the various aspects of their relationship quite well. I was drawn to this couple from the beginning and the easy way they are with each other. This is by far one of the best Christmas romances I have ever read and it will have you baking sugar cookies and wanting to sing Christmas songs all day long.
What a cover....I love how picturesque and some gorgeous scenery here. I love the wintery scene with the tree and the barn.
Snow Angel Cove is a witty and Christmas themed romance that will melt your heart....WELL WRITTEN AND CAPTIVATING!
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Summary
Eliza Hayward came to Haven Point to start fresh and with a new job, and Christmas coming up she never thought that anything could go wrong, but she was mistaken. The hotel she was going to manage burned down, so she is out of a job. And then with her daughter while crossing the street, she gets run over by a truck sliding on black ice and she meets the infamous Aidan Caine. She knows of him and his reputation as being cold and a successful businessman and never expected to find him in Haven Point. But when he offers her a job she can't refuse especially with her being out of a job she knows she doesn't have a choice. Aidan is charmed by Eliza and her daughter Maggie. But he learns that he needs her, and with his family joining them for Christmas, love is in the season for Aidan and Eliza...
The Hero
Aidan Caine, is a hero that has set himself apart from everyone else. Aidan is a nerd, he likes computers and running a business and solving problems and can forget about his surroundings when becoming immersed in his work. Aidan has recently suffered from a medical trauma and keeps it from his family. He doesn't confide in many people but Eliza is one of those select few he does confide in. I truly gravitated toward Aidan, he was simply a wonderful yet flawed hero. He likes things his own way, he is stubborn and prideful but he is also great with kids, kind and considerate.
The Heroine
Eliza Hayward, is a widow and had to pick up the pieces of her life to be the kind of mother her daughter Maddie deserved. Eliza needs to be able to keep positive, even when life seems to go crazy she never gives up hope that something good is right around the corner. Eliza may be an optimist but she is also a realist. With her daughters heart condition, she knows how important it is to keep a job even if she has to work for a man she doesn't trust. Eliza is a heroine that I admired from the beginning. She has this inner strength and the type of character you could see yourself being best friends with. I love how devoted she is to her daughter, how she can be positive even when life goes bad and has a personality that is sweet.
Plot and Story Line
Snow Angel Cove is the first book in Thayne's latest series of Haven Point. And I was completely blown away by this one. This was my first time reading this author and I can tell you all right now, it won't be my last. I fell in love with this book in every way and honestly I don't think there was anything I didn't like about it. Snow Angel Cove is a story and the series is based on a small quaint charming town with a close knit community. But Haven Point is struggling as a town, and some of them aren't very happy with the new owner of the major properties. And Our lovely hero Aidan has to deal with the fall out that his friend Ben created (who is the hero of book 2). I found the way this author set the story up with this town and the people quite perfect and set the right tone for a charming Christmas romance. The side characters of the story just added the right touch, I especially liked Maddie (oh my goodness, she was the sweetest little girl and I liked how she could make everyone smile). Then we have the caretakers of Aidan's home. Then we have Aidan's family, and they were a hoot and accepted Eliza and Maddie instantly into their family. The romance that builds between Aidan and Eliza is slow but steady. They have a couple of misunderstandings, but I found the way they connected quite enchanting. The chemistry is tender yet powerful between them. And the author handled the various aspects of their relationship quite well. I was drawn to this couple from the beginning and the easy way they are with each other. This is by far one of the best Christmas romances I have ever read and it will have you baking sugar cookies and wanting to sing Christmas songs all day long.
The Cover
What a cover....I love how picturesque and some gorgeous scenery here. I love the wintery scene with the tree and the barn.
Overall View
Snow Angel Cove is a witty and Christmas themed romance that will melt your heart....WELL WRITTEN AND CAPTIVATING!
Click To Buy On Amazon
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McKenzie Shaw is the mayor of Haven Point and she would do anything for her hometown and the people who live there. But when Ben Kilpatrick comes back to town, her blood runs cold. McKenzie once found herself infatuated with Ben, but when he turned his back on the town and let it go downhill she knew she couldn't just let that go. But when she learns that Ben is here doing some scouting for a new facility that could bring jobs and prosperity to Haven Point, she knows that she will have to be "nice" to him to show him that Haven Point deserves it. Ben has a war of feelings going on inside him, and the last thing he wants to do is be in Haven Point again, it brings back bad memories for him. At first McKenzie and Ben spend time together, and trying to ignore the chemistry they feel for each other, and even though the past comes back to haunt them, they will need to learn to let go of the past when love gets in the way....
Ben Kilpatrick has some horrible memories of Haven Point. He grew up in Haven Point, but when his younger sister was diagnosed with a deadly disease, his father turned on him in a very brutal way. He went from a loving father overnight to a man who belittled his son for the tiniest infraction. Even though Ben became a stronger person because of it, it ruined his childhood and teen years. His relationship with his mother is strained even though she suffered just as much as he did. Ben was a character that at first I didn't know if I would learn to like him. From the first book, we get some powerful negative emotions about him. But we see that not everything is black and white and Ben has had to deal with his own demons. I found Ben to be quite the hero, a man still trying to get over emotional baggage from his past and not trying to let it affect him too much. Even though he feels quite a bit of animosity from the town and especially McKenzie, I did like that he didn't let it get him down. I grew to really like his character throughout the book though, and I was impressed with how Thayne handles his flawed character to love.
McKenzie is not a passive woman to just let her town go downhill. She is a fighter and she has to deal every little thing concerning the town. She has a strong backbone and is quite stubborn and determined. McKenzie loves Haven Point and would do anything for the people who lived there and to make it a better place to live. What I was most impressed with was how selfless her character was in this one. She always puts the needs of others above her own. Now I loved McKenzie, her character was fun and spineless. I liked how bulldozed over problems and gets things done even if she is new at the job. I like how happy her character was despite what she went through growing up. She took the best of what she has in life and makes lemonade out of sour grapes.
Redemption Bay follows shortly after book one, and we get Ben and McKenzie's book. And these two were simply fantastic together and I loved the fireworks that they put out. Now this I don't think was quite as good as book one...but it was still dang good!!! I had a blast with Ben and McKenzie and some of the secrets that become revealed were unique and unexpected. The story is just as well written and I like how this author had me falling in love with a character I wasn't sure that I would like and boy did I end up cheering for him. We get to see more enchantment of the small town of Haven Point. And I think I fell in love with it even more. I was quite enchanted by the community of Haven Point. I love how they stand together and do what is best for the town as a whole. The romance between Ben and McKenzie develops slowly and gradually, even though have some great chemistry it takes a while for them to act on it (considering they aren't the best of friends) it makes sense. But what Thayne does with these two is brilliant, their relationship became so real for me. These characters Thayne writes are very compelling and feel so human and people you could be friends with in real life. I love how this author just pulls you into a story that is endearing and full of emotion.
Such a pretty night scene by the lake!!! I just love the lights and candles, with the mountains in the backdrop.
Redemption Bay is a story you could never regret reading....it is simply magical with a quaint small town culture, characters that win your heart and a story that you don't want to end. A DELIGHT!
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Summary
McKenzie Shaw is the mayor of Haven Point and she would do anything for her hometown and the people who live there. But when Ben Kilpatrick comes back to town, her blood runs cold. McKenzie once found herself infatuated with Ben, but when he turned his back on the town and let it go downhill she knew she couldn't just let that go. But when she learns that Ben is here doing some scouting for a new facility that could bring jobs and prosperity to Haven Point, she knows that she will have to be "nice" to him to show him that Haven Point deserves it. Ben has a war of feelings going on inside him, and the last thing he wants to do is be in Haven Point again, it brings back bad memories for him. At first McKenzie and Ben spend time together, and trying to ignore the chemistry they feel for each other, and even though the past comes back to haunt them, they will need to learn to let go of the past when love gets in the way....
The Hero
Ben Kilpatrick has some horrible memories of Haven Point. He grew up in Haven Point, but when his younger sister was diagnosed with a deadly disease, his father turned on him in a very brutal way. He went from a loving father overnight to a man who belittled his son for the tiniest infraction. Even though Ben became a stronger person because of it, it ruined his childhood and teen years. His relationship with his mother is strained even though she suffered just as much as he did. Ben was a character that at first I didn't know if I would learn to like him. From the first book, we get some powerful negative emotions about him. But we see that not everything is black and white and Ben has had to deal with his own demons. I found Ben to be quite the hero, a man still trying to get over emotional baggage from his past and not trying to let it affect him too much. Even though he feels quite a bit of animosity from the town and especially McKenzie, I did like that he didn't let it get him down. I grew to really like his character throughout the book though, and I was impressed with how Thayne handles his flawed character to love.
The Heroine
McKenzie is not a passive woman to just let her town go downhill. She is a fighter and she has to deal every little thing concerning the town. She has a strong backbone and is quite stubborn and determined. McKenzie loves Haven Point and would do anything for the people who lived there and to make it a better place to live. What I was most impressed with was how selfless her character was in this one. She always puts the needs of others above her own. Now I loved McKenzie, her character was fun and spineless. I liked how bulldozed over problems and gets things done even if she is new at the job. I like how happy her character was despite what she went through growing up. She took the best of what she has in life and makes lemonade out of sour grapes.
Plot and Story Line
Redemption Bay follows shortly after book one, and we get Ben and McKenzie's book. And these two were simply fantastic together and I loved the fireworks that they put out. Now this I don't think was quite as good as book one...but it was still dang good!!! I had a blast with Ben and McKenzie and some of the secrets that become revealed were unique and unexpected. The story is just as well written and I like how this author had me falling in love with a character I wasn't sure that I would like and boy did I end up cheering for him. We get to see more enchantment of the small town of Haven Point. And I think I fell in love with it even more. I was quite enchanted by the community of Haven Point. I love how they stand together and do what is best for the town as a whole. The romance between Ben and McKenzie develops slowly and gradually, even though have some great chemistry it takes a while for them to act on it (considering they aren't the best of friends) it makes sense. But what Thayne does with these two is brilliant, their relationship became so real for me. These characters Thayne writes are very compelling and feel so human and people you could be friends with in real life. I love how this author just pulls you into a story that is endearing and full of emotion.
The Cover
Such a pretty night scene by the lake!!! I just love the lights and candles, with the mountains in the backdrop.
Overall View
Redemption Bay is a story you could never regret reading....it is simply magical with a quaint small town culture, characters that win your heart and a story that you don't want to end. A DELIGHT!
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