Wings of Fire is the third book in the Guardians of Ascension and man I am having such a BLAST with these books. I always love some yummy angel lovin' but these angels aren't your average and boy they are badass in so many forms. And it always shocks me in that these books aren't more read than they are. And with each book we get hints to the next couple so it makes you want to read the next book so quickly. And I really love that this author does that with this series, it just has you eager for more and wanting to that pairings' story and immediately.
Wings of Fire is a story that features Antony and Parisa. And in the beginning of the story, we know that they have a connection to each other. Parisa is a human ascended to angel and has been kidnapped by their enemies and been in their hands for three months. Antony is literally going insane at the thought of his mate in the hands of his enemy, not knowing if she is truly safe until they bond in such a way that stretches time and space and what we call "psychic voyerism" Parisa is surprise that she has been harmed...yet. She is practically kept in a golden cage, and to dress and look pretty, but no harm upon her. But toward one of her final days in captivity, a woman runs to her and claims she is also being held prisoner there. And after Parisa is rescued by Antony and the other guardians, she is determined to save Fiona and the other women being used as "blood slaves". As Parisa and Antony connect with each other, they are also adapting to a relationship that will have its own unique elements and will have to overcome hidden reservations to embrace their true love for each other...
Wings of Fire is a unique story and I really enjoyed it for the most part. I struggled with these two so caught up on their "pasts" like lets just have hot sex and then we will move on because they couldn't let go of past fears. It was a bit frustrating because the first half I was just loving the flow of their relationship and then they get caught up in their memories of past relationships and just didn't want to really be together anymore? But yes lets continue to have sex like bunnies to get it out of our systems even though we are fated to be together and we know there is more to our bond than just sex. Eventually they figured things out, but it was so annoying to see them just put their relationship constantly on hold.
I did find myself loving these two even if they wanted me to shake some common sense into them at times. Parisa is a strong heroine, and I love how Antony is so protective but also equally supportive of her even though some elements scares him to pieces. But as Parisa grows within herself, she discovers what she is capable of, and Antony is able to discover his own strengths in time. I especially adored her friendships with the other women and stood up to the head lady of the group. And hidden or future relationship hinted at??!! Please let it be so.
Overall I found Wings of Fire to be a tender, kick ass romance that has you on edge of suspense alongside our pair, cheering them on in their adventures, thrills, and joys!
In The Princess Plan, which is the first book in this authors latest series "A Royal Wedding" is quite a unique story and one that I have to be honest I was so on the shelf about whether I would be reading this book. Not because I don't admire or appreciate the author, quite the opposite. BUT sometimes her books are so SLOW for me and I am already struggling picking up historical romances of late and I had NO idea what this book would deliver or if I would have to DNF because I couldn't get into it but I can safely and confidently pronounce this book was such a solid read *whew* thank goodness because I was holding my breath there but definitely worked for me in many ways.
Our story begins with Prince Sebastian of Alucia who is visiting England to build trade agreements with England and might be looking for a wife that would fit his fathers criteria. During a masqued ball Sebastian finds a woman in the hallway, drunk and the attraction is instantaneous between them but Sebastian remains a gentleman. Eliza Tricklebank is the daughter of a judge and when she ends up at a masqued ball she meets the infamous prince everyone seems to be raving about. But when his secretary and best friend is murdered, Eliza is drawn into the investigation and soon Eliza and Sebastian will work together and as they dig their way to discovering who is behind it all, their relationship builds into something vibrant and tender but Eliza has no place in Sebastian's future...or does she?
The Princess Plan was such a fabulous beginning to a series I am definitely looking forward to picking up more. I was so drawn to the heroine especially in this book. Eliza is dealing with a new venture of a running a gossip gazette and her father is blind and dealing with the lashback of that especially in how society views her and her father. I really loved her spirit and her attitude, she takes things in gently and perseveres and doesn't let much get her down. She has such vibrancy within her character you are instantly drawn into it. Sebastian is a delightful hero. He does come off as a "playboy" or rake at times, especially in the beginning. But he is true to his friends and bound by his duty and tries to do right by his expectations. Seeing him drawn to Eliza was beautiful in many ways, we see a new energy breathed within him and seeing Eliza and Sebastian figure their way our towards their happy ever after was breathtaking in the journey of it. And that ENDING...*sight* swoonworthy fairy tale type ending that will curl your toes and leave you aching for more of it.
Overall I found The Princess Plan to be a outstanding addition to Julia London's works, its a story of drive, mystery, and never giving up on love
Immortal In Death is the third book in the In Death series and I am slowly but surely working my way through the series but BOY do I have a long way to go. I am definitely starting to see why so many romance readers are such a fan of this series because even though the romance takes a back seat at times to the primary plot line, the depths of emotion that is evoked between Roarke and Eve is splendid and captivating in every way and I am loving the journey that they are on. Immortal is quite an interesting one and I will be honest I was NOT expecting the tear jerking emotions that this book evoked in me. It actually quite shocked me the intimate revelations that we see unveil in this book.
Immortal In Death starts out with a illegal spy of sorts, that works both sides is murdered and was a confidant of Eve. And she is determined to be the head honcho of the case but then something else turns up and will really push her in ways she doesn't quite expect. One of her closest friends and her boyfriend are the prime suspects of another murder, a famous model who got into the dangerous business of lethal addictive drugs. And now Eve will be forced to put her best friend through a murder investigation and have to appear neutral even though she is far from it. But through this investigation, she is faced with her past and a painful memory that will haunt her and only with Roarke at her side, will she reconcile and work her way through it.
Immortal In Death is a story that kept me up reading and I had such a blast delving into this one. It is continually to shock me how much these books are working for me. But most especially these special moments that we see build between Roarke and Eve. No more two opposites could be in love. Eve is reconciling with the fact that she will be married within the month, nothing she imagined would happen to her or the love that she would find with Roarke. And Eve will go through a really rough time as she faces up to a painful part of her past her sub-concious part of her brain hid from her because of the trauma of it but now that memory will resurface and will have to face up to it and deal with the emotions that will overload her. But Roarke...*sigh* he is so sturdy and reliable. I love how fiercely protective he is of her especially on a emotional and mental level. The depths of the romance is satisfying and packed with deep levels of intimacy I couldn't seem to get enough.
Overall I found Immortal in Death to be a fantastic addition to the series, a build up of intimacy, compounding mysteries and writing to compel you to pick up the next one up.....
Southern Storms is a story that I probably wouldn't have been drawn to if I hadn't gotten a recommendation by a romance tuber I follow. I had never heard of this author before now, and while the cover is HOT as sin, its generic in some respects to many other books especially in the KU subscription if you have it. But I can safely say that I adored this book and I found I couldn't get enough of it. Its a romance that sweeps you up pretty instantly into the story and the beginning is so heart breaking in some ways you just want to cuddle and comfort these characters involved.
Mama said the best people are the imperfect ones because the best adventures in life don’t come from perfect things
Southern Storms is a story that begins with our heroine, Kennedy. Kennedy has suffered losing her daughter and a husband who is not comforting, sympathetic and only married her because they got pregnant. And his disdain and disrespect even in front of others, is obvious and cuts at her deeply but when he gives her divorce papers and practically kicks her out of their home, she is broken inside. And goes to the only person she knows ....her sister whom she hasn't talked to in years. But her sister welcomes her with open arms, and after some time gives her a little cottage in a small town and while her sister and her husband goes on a well deserved honeymoon ....Kennedy looks to settle in her new home. But then she comes across a beautiful serene field of daisies and a beast of a man...Jax. Jax doesn't like people at all, he is a major introvert and even though he runs a plumbing business, he just wants to be left alone most of the time. But Jax knows someething that Kennedy hasn't realized....they were childhood friends and lost touch through a third party....and as they reconnect ---a love and desire is sparked....
I kissed her as if time was running out. I kissed her for our yesterdays, and I kissed her for tomorrow. And then I kissed her again. If she was a dream, I planned to sleep forever.
Southern Storms was simply a beautiful and heart filled story that I was drawn to in so many ways. I honestly was captivated by these two. First off there are a multiple of tropes that come into play here.
Fairy Tale Retelling-Beauty and the Beast
Childhood Sweethearts
Friends To Lovers
Second Chance Romance
So just by seeing the tropes you just know that the author really packs in so much into this relationship but this author definitely makes it work so brilliantly. I found that for my first take on this author, she is definitely one I will be reading again in the future. I just had a blast with this story and it gave me all the feels I am always on the hunt for. And it put a focus on a type of male we don't see too often or don't really know the term of that much "Sigma" males which are similar to Alpha Males--just the introverted kind of alpha. I simply had a blast with Jax to be honest. He is broody, likes to be alone, but is protective and supportive, a leader even though he doesn't realize it and dedicated and hardworking and a fighter for the family. For me he is the epitome of a healthy introverted alpha male. And I was down for it ALL!
I love your broken pieces, because it shows that you’ve lived. It shows that you are brave enough to give yourself to the world, no matter how hard it can be at times
The heroine I fell in love with as with and she was such a great match for Jax in all the ways that truly matter. I truly was captivated by her journey and seeing her grow and learn to heal from her loss. I like that this trauma of losing her daughter wasn't swept under the rug but was focused more primarily on. I know many women could relate so well to what Kennedy struggles with. And seeing her stand up to Jax before she even realizes who he is was fantastic. We see that her ex didn't break her spirit, just bruised it and seeing her make a strong comeback in her own process was so rejuvenating to the story.
I love your sunny days and your moon shadows, and I am going to keep loving you and your broken pieces until you feel my love so strongly you forget your heart has any damaged cracks. Then, I’m going to love you more
The romance that builds between these two is beautiful especially as we see the little flashbacks to their childhood and seeing their friendship form and even though they were so different, they fit together in such a harmonious way. They see the beauty that resides in each other even if others don't see it. Their relationship is one of rediscovery, learning of their own value, and healing together and shaping their own lives with a vibrancy of emotion and love...
Riding The Storm is the first book of the ACRO series and I have seen this author around for quite a while but I have to admit that I steered cleared of it because quite honestly of the sexual content. Until the past year or so I haven't really delved into erotic romance that much, its just not my normal cup of tea but I have become hooked more into the genre and so I added this title into my "Romance-opoly"Reading challenge and I have read so many MIXED reviews on these books so I was really on the fence about whether or not to pick it up and it has been sitting on my kindle for quite a while. But I figured I really needed to grab this one up. And I have to say this was one WILD SEXY ROMP of a ride but I had a fun time with it.
Riding The Storm is a story of a ACRO agent, Haley Holmes. She worked for a division that is secret, but quite a large organization where different agents have pschic/paranormal abilities of some kind. Haley is sent to recruit Remy Begnaud who lives in Louisiana. Remy has been cursed by his gift most of his life. He never felt loved or appreciated growing up and unfortunately "mother nature" haunts him on a regular basis. He can work storms of any kind with just a though but whenever a storm happens, he needs sexual release during it. And it isn't until Haley invades his home that he is able to connect with another human being in a way he hasn't before. But their lives are in danger with an enemy of the ACRO wants Remy's abilities and will do anything to get access to them.
Riding The Storm was quite a unique storyline and I admit I had a blast with the set up of the story. Now first off the book starts off slow!! I wasn't sure what to expect with this novel, but I think I was expecting something more fast paced but it did pick up speed for sure. I do want to give fair warning there is a LOT of sex in this book. Now, granted, its well written sex scenes, some of the best I have read, BUT it probably covers almost half of the book so readers do need to be prepared for it. However, despite the amount of sex that is played out in the story, there is an emotional depth I wasn't expecting to find. I found it quite amazing actually to see how this duo writing team was able to make a book so HOT yet have quite a bit of depth and paranormal fun to it.
The relationship that builds between Remy and Haley was unique in that Haley is there on a secret mission of sorts and wants no emotional connection to anyone and Remy has desired a emotional connection more than anything in his life even though on the surface it seems he is consumed by sex. So they are definite opposites in that. Remy is pure alpha male while Haley is pure feminist in many ways (although thankfully she isn't the toxic kind I see too much in romance) but she does view relationships differently and she gets a wake up call in finding that loving someone doesn't weaken you....only adds more to you not less and it makes one stronger.
Overall I found Riding The Storm to be a powerful yet inviting and highly sensual read that will keep you up late at night reading till the conclusion....gravitating and sensifying.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Avon in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Immortal Angel is the newest book in the infamous Argeneau series and this author just NEVER disappoints. I will say that I really loved how this story sets off ....how it develops and how it definitely ends. This author did something a bit different I never expected to see in one of her books especially this series and it was really interesting to see how it all pans out in the end. And there is a bit of a love triangle....which happens later in the book but is still pretty monumental to the story. Its an element that you never expect from the beginning.
Immortal Angel sets off with Ildaria Garcia who keeps getting into trouble. She has only been an immortal for a couple hundred years but she isn't like many other immortals. She is working on her college degree but when she keeps getting caught saving people on camera in front of witnesses....Lucien isn't thrilled and pulls her away from school and sends her to a place where he can have a tighter leash on her. She ends up working at a immortal bar and working for a mortal man who has immortal ties with both of his parents being immortal. But he is haunted in seeing his mother's turn and refuses to ever go through that. But when Ildaria finds out that he is her lifemate, she is shocked but delighted but also aware she will get little time with him. But she is being hunted, by a immortal in South America who has never stopped searching for her. But when truths about who he really is ....she might end up with two lifemates
I simply loved Immortal Angel, it was such a fantastic book and so so different from anything we have really encountered in this series. A bit of a love triangle, now this love triangle builds toward the later end of the book. I really felt for Juan though. To be honest I hope he gets a story and soon. Because at first we see him as the villain, but then as truths become revealed we see how tormented he is. Ildaria has suffered much and unlike many immortals doesn't have wealth or money. But is working on bettering herself. She can kick ass though and can fight and defend herself if necessary. I really adored her character because she has such a core of strength.
Joshua, really struggles with seeing her as his lifemate. He knows about lifemates but for a bit upon meeting her when they have shared sex dreams he views himself as a sick man because Ildaria works for him and refuses to take advantage and is willing to move to another country before he dishonors her. But I love how Ildaria who has little experience in the bedroom, has to find a way to seduce him and its pretty fun to see their "courting" happen.
Lynsay Sands does such an incredible job in delivering such a beautiful story that wraps you up in warmth and laughter. Immortal Angel was such a fun book and this might be the first book in romance I have read with a hero who has a mohawk.....a green one but he makes it work. And seeing how he caves in becoming immortal....well lets just say his mother is conniving and I LOVED it how she worked his jealousy to make him accept being turned. It was pretty funny how it worked out in the end and seeing how Ildaria and Joshua find their way together.
Overall I found Immortal Angel to be a thrilling, laugh your socks off romance that fills the soul with light and attention.
The Promise is a story that I just had to read and I am so glad that I was able to immerse myself into this book over the weekend. There is something so unique in the books that KA delivers, her voice that is portrayed in the writing is delectable in every way. And I was completely ready for the story of “The Promise” we were introduced to this wonderful family in Cal and Vi’s book and I have to say I was tempted to skip over “Games of the Heart” to read this one because I adore ITALIAN families, there is something so entertaining and energetic about their connections to each other. One that if you love family bonds, is definitely something that you NEED in your life.
The Promise is a story that you NEED to read previous books in the series or there is a certain detail you will be so confused on. But the story starts off with a gunshot wound that our heroine has suffered while trying to save her friend. And now she has the Bianchi family all over her for it and she thought they were done with her. Seven years previous she lost her boyfriend, a man she loved that turned into a man she barely recognized and is the brother of Benny Bianchi and there were some hard feelings blasted toward her and she left the family but now they are back in her life, wanting to make amends and start anew. Frankie has always loved the Bianchi family, but she is still hurt over their rejection but especially from one man….Benny. He wants to redeem himself towards her, but Frankie is closed off for more than just the rejection and pain—and Benny is determined to dig deeper and find the genuine soul that resides in Frankie’s heart–but it will take patience, love and fighting to do so–but the promise of it will be worth the work for it.
The Promise is quite different but the GROVELING is epic, so if you love a good groveling/redeemable story, than you definitely need to check out this book for sure. I love seeing the determination in our hero to find his way to Frankie’s heart no matter the work he needs to put into it, because he sees her as “worth” it, no matter the cost. But I also love how he doesn’t just let her run over him either, he sets the boundaries and gives his all to the relationship. Frankie has her own growing to do in the story. She has to find her path and her way to the Bianchi family and into Benny’s heart. She has many unresolved issues from her past, and never had what Benny had growing up. So she has to learn how to build a healthy relationship with no experience of it except her interactions with friends and the Bianchi family. But we see such growth in her character in coming to this realization.
Overall I found The Promise to be a gratifying read that had me in tears from the depths of emotion that we feel within this story here….definitely worth its weight in gold!
