Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.61k reviews by:
loverofromance
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Loveswept in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Joanna's Highlander is the second book in the latest series by Maeve Greyson. This is Grant's book, who is big and gruff and sexy as sin. I have really enjoyed the set up of the story and the whole series. This story is focused soley on the couple although we do get a few fun times with the family, but I will be honest I kinda wanted a bit more interaction with the family, since book one I fell in love with them. However, I can't complain about a story that focuses solely on the romance.
The story starts off, with Grant, and see him go through a tragic loss, I will warn you the beginning of the story is EXTREMELY emotional. Then we see Grant in the present, seeing both him and his family brought forward to protect a "stone" that his family has protected. There is a woman he has been patiently waiting for....a woman that is independent and feisty and he wants to take his time with her. But as their relationship deepens, the truth about who he is and where he comes from, is a truth that he knows he needs to reveal to her, but he wonders if she will accept him and still love him after he reveals everything and if she will choose him and the love they have for each other...
This is a story I was really excited for, and I am not going to say I was super disappointed but I did feel a bit deflated, it wasn't a story I was expecting and I feel like the angst on this story was a bit more than I normally like to see. The bantering could be fun at times, but other times I found myself wanting to skim through these parts because it got to be a bit too much. Although I will say the old ladies attempt at matchmaking was HILARIOUS...I got such a kick out of them. I will say that the heroine annoyed me especially in the later half of the book, she makes a decision that I was reading it and I was like "really??!" and I could totally understand why Grant was so upset and hurt over it. Grant however, was simply a wonderful hero. He has suffered through a trauma, but I love how carefree and his teasing manner is and seeing more depth to his character in this book.
Overall I really liked the story, and the growth of inimacy between this pair was tangible and the reader will be pulled into a sexy fun romance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face..
[foogallery id="56787"]
Joanna's Highlander is the second book in the latest series by Maeve Greyson. This is Grant's book, who is big and gruff and sexy as sin. I have really enjoyed the set up of the story and the whole series. This story is focused soley on the couple although we do get a few fun times with the family, but I will be honest I kinda wanted a bit more interaction with the family, since book one I fell in love with them. However, I can't complain about a story that focuses solely on the romance.
The story starts off, with Grant, and see him go through a tragic loss, I will warn you the beginning of the story is EXTREMELY emotional. Then we see Grant in the present, seeing both him and his family brought forward to protect a "stone" that his family has protected. There is a woman he has been patiently waiting for....a woman that is independent and feisty and he wants to take his time with her. But as their relationship deepens, the truth about who he is and where he comes from, is a truth that he knows he needs to reveal to her, but he wonders if she will accept him and still love him after he reveals everything and if she will choose him and the love they have for each other...
This is a story I was really excited for, and I am not going to say I was super disappointed but I did feel a bit deflated, it wasn't a story I was expecting and I feel like the angst on this story was a bit more than I normally like to see. The bantering could be fun at times, but other times I found myself wanting to skim through these parts because it got to be a bit too much. Although I will say the old ladies attempt at matchmaking was HILARIOUS...I got such a kick out of them. I will say that the heroine annoyed me especially in the later half of the book, she makes a decision that I was reading it and I was like "really??!" and I could totally understand why Grant was so upset and hurt over it. Grant however, was simply a wonderful hero. He has suffered through a trauma, but I love how carefree and his teasing manner is and seeing more depth to his character in this book.
Overall I really liked the story, and the growth of inimacy between this pair was tangible and the reader will be pulled into a sexy fun romance guaranteed to bring a smile to your face..
[foogallery id="56787"]
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Sourcebooks Casablanca in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
To Catch a Texas Star is the third book in this lovely trilogy, and this story is Marley's story. Marley Rose is the daughter of Duel and Jessie. She lives with a huge family. Her parents take in every child that end up finding that are in need of a loving home. Marley has no clue about her past or about her birthright and who her birth parents really are. Marley has dreams of her own. She would love to have a family of her own but she also has a beautiful talent that she wishes to cultivate. Roan, has always been on his own and has tried to make a good life for himself. But when his closest friend is murdered and he is almost killed himself all he cares about is justice. When Marley finds Roan on the side of the road, barely alive, she brings him home and tends him and brings him back to health. And both Roan and Marley are taken on a dangerous journey that will only strengthen the close intimacy they have built and the love they share...
This was a powerhouse of a story, now I wouldn't say that this would be my favorite book from this author. I had, at times, had a difficult time getting fully into the story at times especially in the first up. However I was really into the later half of the story. I was thrilled to hear that the heroine would be Marley Rose. In book one, we see how Duel and Jessie have fared over the years. We see the close relationship that Marley Rose has with her parents. But her family has a enemy, an enemy that is Roan's enemy.
The plot of the story is what really was most intriguing and I loved the twists and turns that this story takes on. It is pretty interesting seeing this romance blossom and how much their relationship strengths as they face danger and the truth together. I loved the history and the realstic elements of the west and the dangers that many people lived in those times.
[foogallery id="48082"]
To Catch a Texas Star is the third book in this lovely trilogy, and this story is Marley's story. Marley Rose is the daughter of Duel and Jessie. She lives with a huge family. Her parents take in every child that end up finding that are in need of a loving home. Marley has no clue about her past or about her birthright and who her birth parents really are. Marley has dreams of her own. She would love to have a family of her own but she also has a beautiful talent that she wishes to cultivate. Roan, has always been on his own and has tried to make a good life for himself. But when his closest friend is murdered and he is almost killed himself all he cares about is justice. When Marley finds Roan on the side of the road, barely alive, she brings him home and tends him and brings him back to health. And both Roan and Marley are taken on a dangerous journey that will only strengthen the close intimacy they have built and the love they share...
This was a powerhouse of a story, now I wouldn't say that this would be my favorite book from this author. I had, at times, had a difficult time getting fully into the story at times especially in the first up. However I was really into the later half of the story. I was thrilled to hear that the heroine would be Marley Rose. In book one, we see how Duel and Jessie have fared over the years. We see the close relationship that Marley Rose has with her parents. But her family has a enemy, an enemy that is Roan's enemy.
The plot of the story is what really was most intriguing and I loved the twists and turns that this story takes on. It is pretty interesting seeing this romance blossom and how much their relationship strengths as they face danger and the truth together. I loved the history and the realstic elements of the west and the dangers that many people lived in those times.
[foogallery id="48082"]
Ian's Rose pretty much takes off where book one ended. Frederick and Aggie have just given birth to a son, Aggie meets her birth father and the man that loved her mother for the first time (and yes so sweet). Ian and Rose have known each other for over a year and love each other and Ian proposes and Rose accepts. But then Rose reveals a secret that she is unable to carry a child to term, and Ian is a younger son and is worried that he isn't good enough for Rose and breaks their engagement.
Rose is a young woman that is a widow, she was married to a wonderful man but she had three miscarriages and doesn't know if she could go through with losing another child. She knows that Ian has quite the reputation with the ladies, but when he convinces her that he loves her and wants to marry her she takes a risk to trust him and then he breaks her heart. But when he ends up being drunk and they "almost" marry, meaning Ian collapses from drink right before he says his vows but later realizes his mistake and Rose forces him to see that he needs to fight for them just like he is fights in battles...with all his strength and with his heart and soul. And now once they are married for good, Frederick and Aggie ask that they rebuild the McLaren keep and the clan so that one day their son can take over when he is ready.
But things aren't as easy as they expected to rebuild the keep, the old one having been burned by Aggie's father in the book one. But they have funds that Ian and Rose found to rebuild the keep to its former glory and strengthen the clan. And just when Rose and Ian have their life in order, keeping order in the clan, building a new keep and having a united clan, and Rose is pregnant with their child and is past her third month giving them hope that they may have a child. But they have an enemy, an enemy they thought was dead, that seeks the money they found. And while Ian was gone out hunting, their clan was betrayed by one of their own, some of their people slaughtered and Ian's Rose has been kidnapped for ransom by the Bowie Clan.
This wasn't quite as good as book one, however I fell in love with this story. Now this is where I recommend reading "Frederick's Queen" first, because this book takes off right after Frederick and Aggie's story. Where we have already seen Ian and Rose's romance blossom a bit, but this is the story where their love is truly tested. I actually loved the way that this story flowed. The events that follow are engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Its a normal length story, so not quite as long as book one. But I found it to be so wonderful to read for sure. We also see these two work through their differences and become united even when they are seperated and they gain a new ally, one they don't expect. And we get some more fun times with Frederick and Aggie and their 9 year old son (who honestly is my favorite secondary character other than Frederick and Ian's father who is a hoot)
Also currently this book is free on Amazon, so go GRAB it!!Ian's Rose pretty much takes off where book one ended. Frederick and Aggie have just given birth to a son, Aggie meets her birth father and the man that loved her mother for the first time (and yes so sweet). Ian and Rose have known each other for over a year and love each other and Ian proposes and Rose accepts. But then Rose reveals a secret that she is unable to carry a child to term, and Ian is a younger son and is worried that he isn't good enough for Rose and breaks their engagement.
Rose is a young woman that is a widow, she was married to a wonderful man but she had three miscarriages and doesn't know if she could go through with losing another child. She knows that Ian has quite the reputation with the ladies, but when he convinces her that he loves her and wants to marry her she takes a risk to trust him and then he breaks her heart. But when he ends up being drunk and they "almost" marry, meaning Ian collapses from drink right before he says his vows but later realizes his mistake and Rose forces him to see that he needs to fight for them just like he is fights in battles...with all his strength and with his heart and soul. And now once they are married for good, Frederick and Aggie ask that they rebuild the McLaren keep and the clan so that one day their son can take over when he is ready.
But things aren't as easy as they expected to rebuild the keep, the old one having been burned by Aggie's father in the book one. But they have funds that Ian and Rose found to rebuild the keep to its former glory and strengthen the clan. And just when Rose and Ian have their life in order, keeping order in the clan, building a new keep and having a united clan, and Rose is pregnant with their child and is past her third month giving them hope that they may have a child. But they have an enemy, an enemy they thought was dead, that seeks the money they found. And while Ian was gone out hunting, their clan was betrayed by one of their own, some of their people slaughtered and Ian's Rose has been kidnapped for ransom by the Bowie Clan.
This wasn't quite as good as book one, however I fell in love with this story. Now this is where I recommend reading "Frederick's Queen" first, because this book takes off right after Frederick and Aggie's story. Where we have already seen Ian and Rose's romance blossom a bit, but this is the story where their love is truly tested. I actually loved the way that this story flowed. The events that follow are engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Its a normal length story, so not quite as long as book one. But I found it to be so wonderful to read for sure. We also see these two work through their differences and become united even when they are seperated and they gain a new ally, one they don't expect. And we get some more fun times with Frederick and Aggie and their 9 year old son (who honestly is my favorite secondary character other than Frederick and Ian's father who is a hoot)
Also currently this book is free on Amazon, so go GRAB it!!
Rose is a young woman that is a widow, she was married to a wonderful man but she had three miscarriages and doesn't know if she could go through with losing another child. She knows that Ian has quite the reputation with the ladies, but when he convinces her that he loves her and wants to marry her she takes a risk to trust him and then he breaks her heart. But when he ends up being drunk and they "almost" marry, meaning Ian collapses from drink right before he says his vows but later realizes his mistake and Rose forces him to see that he needs to fight for them just like he is fights in battles...with all his strength and with his heart and soul. And now once they are married for good, Frederick and Aggie ask that they rebuild the McLaren keep and the clan so that one day their son can take over when he is ready.
But things aren't as easy as they expected to rebuild the keep, the old one having been burned by Aggie's father in the book one. But they have funds that Ian and Rose found to rebuild the keep to its former glory and strengthen the clan. And just when Rose and Ian have their life in order, keeping order in the clan, building a new keep and having a united clan, and Rose is pregnant with their child and is past her third month giving them hope that they may have a child. But they have an enemy, an enemy they thought was dead, that seeks the money they found. And while Ian was gone out hunting, their clan was betrayed by one of their own, some of their people slaughtered and Ian's Rose has been kidnapped for ransom by the Bowie Clan.
This wasn't quite as good as book one, however I fell in love with this story. Now this is where I recommend reading "Frederick's Queen" first, because this book takes off right after Frederick and Aggie's story. Where we have already seen Ian and Rose's romance blossom a bit, but this is the story where their love is truly tested. I actually loved the way that this story flowed. The events that follow are engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Its a normal length story, so not quite as long as book one. But I found it to be so wonderful to read for sure. We also see these two work through their differences and become united even when they are seperated and they gain a new ally, one they don't expect. And we get some more fun times with Frederick and Aggie and their 9 year old son (who honestly is my favorite secondary character other than Frederick and Ian's father who is a hoot)
Also currently this book is free on Amazon, so go GRAB it!!Ian's Rose pretty much takes off where book one ended. Frederick and Aggie have just given birth to a son, Aggie meets her birth father and the man that loved her mother for the first time (and yes so sweet). Ian and Rose have known each other for over a year and love each other and Ian proposes and Rose accepts. But then Rose reveals a secret that she is unable to carry a child to term, and Ian is a younger son and is worried that he isn't good enough for Rose and breaks their engagement.
Rose is a young woman that is a widow, she was married to a wonderful man but she had three miscarriages and doesn't know if she could go through with losing another child. She knows that Ian has quite the reputation with the ladies, but when he convinces her that he loves her and wants to marry her she takes a risk to trust him and then he breaks her heart. But when he ends up being drunk and they "almost" marry, meaning Ian collapses from drink right before he says his vows but later realizes his mistake and Rose forces him to see that he needs to fight for them just like he is fights in battles...with all his strength and with his heart and soul. And now once they are married for good, Frederick and Aggie ask that they rebuild the McLaren keep and the clan so that one day their son can take over when he is ready.
But things aren't as easy as they expected to rebuild the keep, the old one having been burned by Aggie's father in the book one. But they have funds that Ian and Rose found to rebuild the keep to its former glory and strengthen the clan. And just when Rose and Ian have their life in order, keeping order in the clan, building a new keep and having a united clan, and Rose is pregnant with their child and is past her third month giving them hope that they may have a child. But they have an enemy, an enemy they thought was dead, that seeks the money they found. And while Ian was gone out hunting, their clan was betrayed by one of their own, some of their people slaughtered and Ian's Rose has been kidnapped for ransom by the Bowie Clan.
This wasn't quite as good as book one, however I fell in love with this story. Now this is where I recommend reading "Frederick's Queen" first, because this book takes off right after Frederick and Aggie's story. Where we have already seen Ian and Rose's romance blossom a bit, but this is the story where their love is truly tested. I actually loved the way that this story flowed. The events that follow are engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Its a normal length story, so not quite as long as book one. But I found it to be so wonderful to read for sure. We also see these two work through their differences and become united even when they are seperated and they gain a new ally, one they don't expect. And we get some more fun times with Frederick and Aggie and their 9 year old son (who honestly is my favorite secondary character other than Frederick and Ian's father who is a hoot)
Also currently this book is free on Amazon, so go GRAB it!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Rowan's Lady is the first book in the duo series of Clan Graham. I was first introduced to Rowan in "Frederick's Queen" which was my first book to read from this author and we see this pair after they find their HEA, and I just fell hard for them both. And of course we have the delightful narration that Brad Wills always tends to delivers for us. And he did a superb job in telling this beautiful love tale.
This wonderful love story, starts with out hero, Rowan. The black death has been sweeping through the country, and it has swept through his clan killing more than 30 of his people including his wife. They have a baby daughter, and he makes a promise to her as she is dying, that he will open his heart to another one day. Now it is four years later, and Rowan hasn't been able to forget his wife and the love he had for her until he meets a strong willed woman full of courage. Lady Arline, has entered another arranged marriage. This is her third arranged marriage and she still has a hope that it could be a love match one day. But on her wedding day, she learns the true nature of her husband. Who only wants a year, and then will anul their marriage so he can marry another. So for the past year, Arline has been kept locked in her room, with only herself for company. But then when her husband kidnaps a young child for ransom, she risks her life to go below and protect the child. Her husband informs her that she will take care of the child until her father gives him the ransom. And soon Arline falls in love with this precious four year old, who is precocious and endearing. She plans very carefully, because she knows that as soon her her marriage is anulled in less than two weeks, that her life will be at risk from her husband who is cruel. But on the night that her marriage is anulled, her husband beats her horribly when she tries to see to the care of the child, Lilly, and as she is sent to her room to pack her things, she runs into three highlanders, one of them....Lilly's father...Rowan. What shocks them all is that they know each other. Years previous we learn that Arline saved the lives of two of their closest friends who had been framed for treason and turned in her own stepson and grandson who were the real traitors. We also get a hint of the Shadow walkers who were a secret team that followed the orders of Robert the Bruce. Which was an interesting twist for sure.
As Rowan, Arline and Lily and the men with them travel back to Rowan's keep and home, it gives Rowan and Arline a chance to reconnect slowly. Arline is finally free to live her life and free her sisters of their father who has only used her as a pawn all of her life. But when she gets an invitation to live at Rowan's home for a time and work as Lily's governess, she leaps at the opportunity, not wanting to say goodbye to either Rowan or Lily. But when they return, there comes into the story a complication of a jealous woman, Beatrice. Beatrice, wants Rowan for herself, so she gets the servants to help her and deceived both Rowan and Arline in an effort to drive a wedge between them. But they both learn the truth when Arline confronts Rowan about his "treatment" when it was really Beatrice. Arline at this moment, only wants to leave. She doesn't feel wanted or needed but Rowan is falling in love with Arline and wants a chance to win her heart.
I found this book to be a whirlwind of emotion in only the way that Suzan Tisdale can write a story. I was swept away by this story, especially upon meeting Lily. I know not everyone likes seeing children in romance, but I do like it especially when they are written well into the story. I did find this book to be heartbreaking at times. Especially with seeing how Arline's father has used her for his own purposes and using the love and affection she holds for her sisters against her. We also get some true villains in the story that add some intensity to the plot. The romance is sweet and warm and very light in the steam. Most books I have found from this author are, but I love them. I loved seeing the focus being the emotional intimacy and there is still some great sexual tension but the actual "love scenes" are hot or steamy at all...super light just as a warning for those that prefer more steam in their romances.
I found this to be another delightful romance that Tisdale has written, and I couldn't put this one down, its a romance that is packed with emotion, great variety in characters, a perfect narration, and a love story that sweeps you off your feet!!! PURE DELIGHT!
[foogallery id="57643"]
Rowan's Lady is the first book in the duo series of Clan Graham. I was first introduced to Rowan in "Frederick's Queen" which was my first book to read from this author and we see this pair after they find their HEA, and I just fell hard for them both. And of course we have the delightful narration that Brad Wills always tends to delivers for us. And he did a superb job in telling this beautiful love tale.
This wonderful love story, starts with out hero, Rowan. The black death has been sweeping through the country, and it has swept through his clan killing more than 30 of his people including his wife. They have a baby daughter, and he makes a promise to her as she is dying, that he will open his heart to another one day. Now it is four years later, and Rowan hasn't been able to forget his wife and the love he had for her until he meets a strong willed woman full of courage. Lady Arline, has entered another arranged marriage. This is her third arranged marriage and she still has a hope that it could be a love match one day. But on her wedding day, she learns the true nature of her husband. Who only wants a year, and then will anul their marriage so he can marry another. So for the past year, Arline has been kept locked in her room, with only herself for company. But then when her husband kidnaps a young child for ransom, she risks her life to go below and protect the child. Her husband informs her that she will take care of the child until her father gives him the ransom. And soon Arline falls in love with this precious four year old, who is precocious and endearing. She plans very carefully, because she knows that as soon her her marriage is anulled in less than two weeks, that her life will be at risk from her husband who is cruel. But on the night that her marriage is anulled, her husband beats her horribly when she tries to see to the care of the child, Lilly, and as she is sent to her room to pack her things, she runs into three highlanders, one of them....Lilly's father...Rowan. What shocks them all is that they know each other. Years previous we learn that Arline saved the lives of two of their closest friends who had been framed for treason and turned in her own stepson and grandson who were the real traitors. We also get a hint of the Shadow walkers who were a secret team that followed the orders of Robert the Bruce. Which was an interesting twist for sure.
As Rowan, Arline and Lily and the men with them travel back to Rowan's keep and home, it gives Rowan and Arline a chance to reconnect slowly. Arline is finally free to live her life and free her sisters of their father who has only used her as a pawn all of her life. But when she gets an invitation to live at Rowan's home for a time and work as Lily's governess, she leaps at the opportunity, not wanting to say goodbye to either Rowan or Lily. But when they return, there comes into the story a complication of a jealous woman, Beatrice. Beatrice, wants Rowan for herself, so she gets the servants to help her and deceived both Rowan and Arline in an effort to drive a wedge between them. But they both learn the truth when Arline confronts Rowan about his "treatment" when it was really Beatrice. Arline at this moment, only wants to leave. She doesn't feel wanted or needed but Rowan is falling in love with Arline and wants a chance to win her heart.
I found this book to be a whirlwind of emotion in only the way that Suzan Tisdale can write a story. I was swept away by this story, especially upon meeting Lily. I know not everyone likes seeing children in romance, but I do like it especially when they are written well into the story. I did find this book to be heartbreaking at times. Especially with seeing how Arline's father has used her for his own purposes and using the love and affection she holds for her sisters against her. We also get some true villains in the story that add some intensity to the plot. The romance is sweet and warm and very light in the steam. Most books I have found from this author are, but I love them. I loved seeing the focus being the emotional intimacy and there is still some great sexual tension but the actual "love scenes" are hot or steamy at all...super light just as a warning for those that prefer more steam in their romances.
I found this to be another delightful romance that Tisdale has written, and I couldn't put this one down, its a romance that is packed with emotion, great variety in characters, a perfect narration, and a love story that sweeps you off your feet!!! PURE DELIGHT!
[foogallery id="57643"]
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Forever in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I am always a fan of Katee Robert, but I will admit that I was a bit nervous to pick up this book here. But I can say that I FELL in love with this book. I honestly couldn't put it down after the first couple of chapter and the story was written so well. I loved the forbidden theme and the angst between the couple. I am not always a fan of angsty romances...but this one was penned perfectly in just the right way. So even if you don't like angsty romances, you will come to adore this book...I guarantee it.
In this story it begins with our hero and heroine....Beckett and Samara. Beckett is the heir to the King domain....an empire he was raised for and is just what is needed to carry on after his father's death. Samara works for Beckett's aunt who has a vendetta against Beckett's father. But Samara is loyal to a fault until one night she finds herself having a one night stand with Beckett. Both Samara and Beckett know they had a connection that night, but they both have dividing loyalties.
But as events start to escalate, the connection between Beckett and Samara build as does the love they have for each other and soon they start to uncover facts about Beckett's aunt.....facts that could destroy them both.
What a wild ride of a romance, this had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to the end. I just adored everything about this book and the chemistry between Beckett and Samara was simply "curl your toes" and a story you never want to end. I really adored the mystery and danger aspects of the story. The more you read, the more you uncover dangerous truths about the King family, including how dangerous Beckett's aunt really is and what she will do for power and revenge.
But what really pulls you in is the love story between Beckett and Samara and seeing them fight for what they have together. Their relationship isn't an easy one that is for sure, but Beckett is a fighter and he will stop at nothing for the safety of the woman that he loves and Samara will learn the love she has for Beckett is worth everything she has and seeing these two work together to bring down a deranged and evil villain was PERFECTION!! They make such a great team, they have both strong personalities but they really are so good for each other and really balance each other out just right.
[foogallery id="58083"]
I am always a fan of Katee Robert, but I will admit that I was a bit nervous to pick up this book here. But I can say that I FELL in love with this book. I honestly couldn't put it down after the first couple of chapter and the story was written so well. I loved the forbidden theme and the angst between the couple. I am not always a fan of angsty romances...but this one was penned perfectly in just the right way. So even if you don't like angsty romances, you will come to adore this book...I guarantee it.
In this story it begins with our hero and heroine....Beckett and Samara. Beckett is the heir to the King domain....an empire he was raised for and is just what is needed to carry on after his father's death. Samara works for Beckett's aunt who has a vendetta against Beckett's father. But Samara is loyal to a fault until one night she finds herself having a one night stand with Beckett. Both Samara and Beckett know they had a connection that night, but they both have dividing loyalties.
I'm not trying to seduce you out of your pants. I'm trying to seduce you out of your heart"
But as events start to escalate, the connection between Beckett and Samara build as does the love they have for each other and soon they start to uncover facts about Beckett's aunt.....facts that could destroy them both.
Trust me to protect you Samara. Take a leap of faith...with me.
What a wild ride of a romance, this had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to the end. I just adored everything about this book and the chemistry between Beckett and Samara was simply "curl your toes" and a story you never want to end. I really adored the mystery and danger aspects of the story. The more you read, the more you uncover dangerous truths about the King family, including how dangerous Beckett's aunt really is and what she will do for power and revenge.
But what really pulls you in is the love story between Beckett and Samara and seeing them fight for what they have together. Their relationship isn't an easy one that is for sure, but Beckett is a fighter and he will stop at nothing for the safety of the woman that he loves and Samara will learn the love she has for Beckett is worth everything she has and seeing these two work together to bring down a deranged and evil villain was PERFECTION!! They make such a great team, they have both strong personalities but they really are so good for each other and really balance each other out just right.
God, her heart ached for him. He’d lost so much, and he just kept moving forward, barely missing a step.
[foogallery id="58083"]
I adore these little snippets of the changelings....and these twins crack me up!! I just can't get enough.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Berkley Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I have been anxiously waiting for this book and I have to say I had a blast with this story, I won't say that its my favorite of the Psy Changelings (think book one of the trinity series I liked a bit more...but I will explain further below) however this was so unique because unlike "Silver Silence" where we interacted with the Bear clan...in this book we dealt with the Black Sea changeling which is very diverse in their changelings. There isn't just one species we have Octopus, Sharks, Orca's, Dolphins, Whales and more. And it was fun seeing the various species being revealed. Black Sea changelings are super secretive, so if you are a stranger it takes a while before trust builds enough to trust that person with your other form and it was sweet seeing these moments of revealing and so many fun characters you fall in love with. The Black Sea changelings have been really secretive through the series so I was beyond excited to see more of them.
The story begins with a human named "Bo" who is also part of the leadership of the Human Alliance. He has integreated a chip in his brain to help aid in Psy attacks against humans, is not working right and he only has a few weeks to live and then he meets the chef of the underwater compound....Kaia Luna. Now Bo doesn't trust Psy or Changelings since he has seen some evil acts by both but I felt like Bowen understand that not all of them are bad especially when he meets Kaia Luna. Kaia lost her parents when she was young and doesn't trust humans at all. I did feel like she was very strong in her dislike of Bowen and obviously doesn't trust him at all and makes it clear to him. What I didn't really like especially at first, is the racism that these two characters have. Its the strongest I have ever seen in a Singh novel before and it did take a bit longer to read this story because of it.
However there were so many other fun aspects to the story and once Bowen and Kaia get over the prejudice they have...then the story really picks up and I loved the mystery and the intrigue and how protective the changelings are of each other. We see a mystery solving who is the betrayer of the clan here and also why their people are disappearing. I was intrigued to see some of old characters we just love such as Hawke and Kaleb. We also see some fantastic pack dynamics. It was interesting because the Black Sea changelings don't have the Dominant/Submissive straight up roles that other changeling packs and clans seem to have. They don't put a name to it, it just seems to flow and balance out their clan.
The romance that builds between Bowen and Kaia was unique, and really gives you all the feels here. Its pretty intense at times, and we see them overcome some difficult struggles so that they can be together including Bowen having a ticking time bomb in his brain. But it goes further than just the fact that Bowen has a low chance of survival. But Bowen is the one leader in the Alliance that keeps them on the straight and narrow line and too many other seek power and to take Alliance to different levels that are pretty evil. And Kaia can't be on land, her fear and panic consumes her and has to be medicated. Its a whole "bird and fish" falling in love with each other and we see how these two face great odds to find their HEA and the ending was so beautifully done and simply right for these two!!! I can't wait to see what will come next.
[foogallery id="58090"]
I have been anxiously waiting for this book and I have to say I had a blast with this story, I won't say that its my favorite of the Psy Changelings (think book one of the trinity series I liked a bit more...but I will explain further below) however this was so unique because unlike "Silver Silence" where we interacted with the Bear clan...in this book we dealt with the Black Sea changeling which is very diverse in their changelings. There isn't just one species we have Octopus, Sharks, Orca's, Dolphins, Whales and more. And it was fun seeing the various species being revealed. Black Sea changelings are super secretive, so if you are a stranger it takes a while before trust builds enough to trust that person with your other form and it was sweet seeing these moments of revealing and so many fun characters you fall in love with. The Black Sea changelings have been really secretive through the series so I was beyond excited to see more of them.
The story begins with a human named "Bo" who is also part of the leadership of the Human Alliance. He has integreated a chip in his brain to help aid in Psy attacks against humans, is not working right and he only has a few weeks to live and then he meets the chef of the underwater compound....Kaia Luna. Now Bo doesn't trust Psy or Changelings since he has seen some evil acts by both but I felt like Bowen understand that not all of them are bad especially when he meets Kaia Luna. Kaia lost her parents when she was young and doesn't trust humans at all. I did feel like she was very strong in her dislike of Bowen and obviously doesn't trust him at all and makes it clear to him. What I didn't really like especially at first, is the racism that these two characters have. Its the strongest I have ever seen in a Singh novel before and it did take a bit longer to read this story because of it.
However there were so many other fun aspects to the story and once Bowen and Kaia get over the prejudice they have...then the story really picks up and I loved the mystery and the intrigue and how protective the changelings are of each other. We see a mystery solving who is the betrayer of the clan here and also why their people are disappearing. I was intrigued to see some of old characters we just love such as Hawke and Kaleb. We also see some fantastic pack dynamics. It was interesting because the Black Sea changelings don't have the Dominant/Submissive straight up roles that other changeling packs and clans seem to have. They don't put a name to it, it just seems to flow and balance out their clan.
“I love you, Kaia Luna.” Never had he spoken those three words to a lover. “With all of the man I am, the good and the bad, the mistakes and the glories. I love you to the depths of my being."
The romance that builds between Bowen and Kaia was unique, and really gives you all the feels here. Its pretty intense at times, and we see them overcome some difficult struggles so that they can be together including Bowen having a ticking time bomb in his brain. But it goes further than just the fact that Bowen has a low chance of survival. But Bowen is the one leader in the Alliance that keeps them on the straight and narrow line and too many other seek power and to take Alliance to different levels that are pretty evil. And Kaia can't be on land, her fear and panic consumes her and has to be medicated. Its a whole "bird and fish" falling in love with each other and we see how these two face great odds to find their HEA and the ending was so beautifully done and simply right for these two!!! I can't wait to see what will come next.
[foogallery id="58090"]
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Hometown Cowboy is such a wonderful book, and I was BLOWN away by how much that I actually enjoyed this book here. It really REALLY shocked me. I don't even know why I haven't even checked out this author before. I blame picking this one up on my library, because it was on one of their feature shelves down their romance section, and boy I decided to just take a chance and grab it up since I have seen so many positive thoughts on this author.
Within the first two pages I was completely hooked on this story, and I couldn't put it down. I started it on my break at work....worked through half the book and finished the rest once I got home. So I read this book in less than a couple of hours, which really only happens if its a PAGE TURNER!! And boy this authors writing is super engaging for the reader.
The heroine is the local vet and trying to carry on her father's legacy and she is looking for love one day. She is just coming out of a bad relationship and not really looking for a relationship but she has the hots for this cowboy and yeah all of her plans to enjoy being single goes out the window pretty quickly. Our hero, is the oldest of the three brothers. He is pretty famous for carrying on his father's tradition of riding bulls and he is a natural at it. But now he mostly just trains his bulls for the job. But he wants one last ride at a competition. We see how at first these two try to avoid the attraction they feel for each other, but soon they realize why deny what they feel. We also have a heroine that has a close relationship to the heroe's father and does so much to bring these brothers back together when they were seperated in a sad way.
I truly adored both of these characters, their personalities just fit right. The heroine is just wonderful, kind and is very giving. Lance, our hero, can be a bit stubborn at times, but I love that Jessa can get through his tough skin and make him see reason. The romance that develops between these two is sexy yet has a sweet tone to it. I really enjoyed this author's writing style, and seeing these two fall for each other in the way that they do. I can hardly wait to try out the rest of the series and seeing more of the brothers.
[foogallery id="58119"]
Hometown Cowboy is such a wonderful book, and I was BLOWN away by how much that I actually enjoyed this book here. It really REALLY shocked me. I don't even know why I haven't even checked out this author before. I blame picking this one up on my library, because it was on one of their feature shelves down their romance section, and boy I decided to just take a chance and grab it up since I have seen so many positive thoughts on this author.
Within the first two pages I was completely hooked on this story, and I couldn't put it down. I started it on my break at work....worked through half the book and finished the rest once I got home. So I read this book in less than a couple of hours, which really only happens if its a PAGE TURNER!! And boy this authors writing is super engaging for the reader.
The heroine is the local vet and trying to carry on her father's legacy and she is looking for love one day. She is just coming out of a bad relationship and not really looking for a relationship but she has the hots for this cowboy and yeah all of her plans to enjoy being single goes out the window pretty quickly. Our hero, is the oldest of the three brothers. He is pretty famous for carrying on his father's tradition of riding bulls and he is a natural at it. But now he mostly just trains his bulls for the job. But he wants one last ride at a competition. We see how at first these two try to avoid the attraction they feel for each other, but soon they realize why deny what they feel. We also have a heroine that has a close relationship to the heroe's father and does so much to bring these brothers back together when they were seperated in a sad way.
I truly adored both of these characters, their personalities just fit right. The heroine is just wonderful, kind and is very giving. Lance, our hero, can be a bit stubborn at times, but I love that Jessa can get through his tough skin and make him see reason. The romance that develops between these two is sexy yet has a sweet tone to it. I really enjoyed this author's writing style, and seeing these two fall for each other in the way that they do. I can hardly wait to try out the rest of the series and seeing more of the brothers.
[foogallery id="58119"]
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Shameless is a story that I was looking forward to especially after having such a fun time with the connection book Reckless. This book features the other sister, Kat. Kat was such a fun character in Reckless, that I was eager to read her and Brody's book. Especially since they play such an active role in Reckless and we see how they are after finding their HEA.
The story starts off with a sad beginning, so its not for the faint of heart. Katherine had come to work for her closest friend and her husband who ran a lavendar farm and helped take care of their 18 month old daughter. But then one evening they died in an accident when their car got stuck in a river bed during a rainstorm. Katherine has blamed herself. Brody has come to settle her affairs with losing his brother Cal, the brother he once was close to but when Cal fell in love and married his wife with only knowing her for a short time and moving to texas to start a farm...Brody thought his brother made a mistake. But getting to know Katherine, and his niece and seeing how much Cal devoted to the farm and to his family humbles him including the fact that Cal wanted Brody to have guardianship over his daughter if anything happened to him or his wife. Both Brody and Katherine suffer pain and guilt and connect on both an emotional and sexual levels. But Brody plans on returning to Boston where his life is. And Katherine has only known a humble life in Texas.
I admired this book so much, and I loved the mix of diversity that we find here. The hero is your typical boston working class man but is a bit unconventional working his father's business but also works in a tattoo parlor. Our heroine, Katherine, is hispanic, she has sass and a fun personality. But Katherine has been burned badly and has never really been treated right by men in the past until she meets Brody. Who is protective, fun, sexy, and kind to her and treats her with respect which she hasn't known much of growing up. We see more depth to Katherine and her family and I admired both of these characters and their strength especially in seeing them struggle through the grief and loss they feel. The romance between them is slow burning but sweet and sexy too. Its a romance that will make you cry at times but also fill you up in those unsuspecting moments and the ending was magnifique and brilliant. I can't wait to see what else this author delivers.
[foogallery id="58104"]
Shameless is a story that I was looking forward to especially after having such a fun time with the connection book Reckless. This book features the other sister, Kat. Kat was such a fun character in Reckless, that I was eager to read her and Brody's book. Especially since they play such an active role in Reckless and we see how they are after finding their HEA.
The story starts off with a sad beginning, so its not for the faint of heart. Katherine had come to work for her closest friend and her husband who ran a lavendar farm and helped take care of their 18 month old daughter. But then one evening they died in an accident when their car got stuck in a river bed during a rainstorm. Katherine has blamed herself. Brody has come to settle her affairs with losing his brother Cal, the brother he once was close to but when Cal fell in love and married his wife with only knowing her for a short time and moving to texas to start a farm...Brody thought his brother made a mistake. But getting to know Katherine, and his niece and seeing how much Cal devoted to the farm and to his family humbles him including the fact that Cal wanted Brody to have guardianship over his daughter if anything happened to him or his wife. Both Brody and Katherine suffer pain and guilt and connect on both an emotional and sexual levels. But Brody plans on returning to Boston where his life is. And Katherine has only known a humble life in Texas.
I admired this book so much, and I loved the mix of diversity that we find here. The hero is your typical boston working class man but is a bit unconventional working his father's business but also works in a tattoo parlor. Our heroine, Katherine, is hispanic, she has sass and a fun personality. But Katherine has been burned badly and has never really been treated right by men in the past until she meets Brody. Who is protective, fun, sexy, and kind to her and treats her with respect which she hasn't known much of growing up. We see more depth to Katherine and her family and I admired both of these characters and their strength especially in seeing them struggle through the grief and loss they feel. The romance between them is slow burning but sweet and sexy too. Its a romance that will make you cry at times but also fill you up in those unsuspecting moments and the ending was magnifique and brilliant. I can't wait to see what else this author delivers.
[foogallery id="58104"]