In Ashes Of Midnight….we get the exciting continuation of the series and yummy we get Andreas Story. I have truly admired this character for the majority of the series and I love seeing how he has helped the order. This book was quite heartbreaking for me at times because Andreas is going through hell. He lost his coven….they were murdered and not just his men….but women and their children were all slaughtered. He is out for vengeance, and he has a burning hatred building inside him….a burning that may destroy him if not for the good woman he has always loved and stands by him. Claire is going through her own hell, when her mate betrays her and doesn’t seem to care if she is in danger or not. She has always loved Andreas, but he left her and never returned. Now circumstances have changed for both of them, and we see these two and their courage and love they have for each other. These two are split in moments of the book, which is understandable given the circumstances, and I loved the way they protect and stand for each other. It was quite remarkable to see and I just craved more of these two and my heart was so saddened when the book was over. This story was thrilling, passionate and full of adventure and suspense…..gimme more!!!
So I liked this more than I thought I would. It was very different from what I was expecting, and even though the ending wasn't exactly what I was looking for, it wasn't a bad cliffhanger...there is one, but you see that there will definitely be more for these two. Another aspect I liked, was seeing how various people react to rape differently. That it affects your mind in ways you don't like but have to find a way to accept it in your life. We see some revealing truths especially for the heroine and she faces certain facets of herself she has kept away hidden until the hero (Jonas) comes onto the scene. This is definitely a erotic romance, but what shocked me was the level of emotion that was displayed (definitely not used to see that in erotic romance), I was drawn into this story, and even though this is not my type of story I like, it had certain qualities that kept me drawn into it. I am really excited for the sequel "Begging For It" and I hope we see these two find a balance in their relationship.
When a young couple is found murdered, by the lake, Daniele Harper is brought in as the head police detective to discover what really happened. She is determined to find the answers to a double homicide, that doesn't quite make sense. There are clues in random places and when her brothers best friend, the Chief firearms examiner is implicated in it, Daniele has just realized how much harder it is going to be. Because she has emotional ties to Scott Black. She knows that any interest in him is forbidden and not just professionally. He could easily break her heart if she lets him. Scott Black is a ex Navy SEAL, and now works as a Firearms Examiner, and he is being framed for a double murder he had no involvement in and must find a way to clear his name or all he has worked for will go down the drain including finding the real murderer. But as Daniele and Scott get closer to finding the real murderer, their lives are in danger and are in the hunt of their lives.
The Hero
Scott Black is a Ex Navy SEAL, and is still adjusting to civilian life. He was never ready to leave his team or the crazy and intense life he became accustomed to. And this new life that he has to get used to which is not easy. Scott has always found himself attraction to Dani, but she is forbidden because she is the sister to his best friend. He respects those boundaries, and keeps his distance from her even though there is a part of him that doesn't want to.
Her courage humbled him. It was a different kind from what he had. He had courage in combat, yeah, but emotional courage always had been in short supply.
Scott is quite the sexy alpha ex SEAL that you would want in a story like this. I love how he just goes and does what needs to be done, and the consequences can go out the window. It fits with him being ex military and as a SEAL he knows how to get things done.
The Heroine
Daniele Harper, is shocked when she learns that she will be the head detective on this case and there are quite a few eyes on this double homicide. At first she is uneasy, because she isn't sure she is ready, but she fits into her role quite nicely and adjusts pretty quickly. I love how quickly she adapts to the situations she is dealt with. Dani has probably been in love with Scott for quite some time, but hasn't fully realized it. She knows he is not for her, she knows that he only has one night stands and it wouldn't do her any good to get involved with him. I loved her strong and take control personality. But you see how torn she is emotionally and that really draws you in.
Plot and Story Line
At Close Range is the first book that I have read from this author and I am so glad that I took a chance on this book. This book is pretty wonderful, I haven't read a suspense in a little while and was really craving a book like this. Now this book isn't going to be for everyone especially if you are looking for a strong romantic elements. There is a romance and a happy ending, but its not the main aspect of the story. The mystery and the suspense filled plot is what takes control in this book but I really liked that. I think there was a part of me that wished there was a bit more focus on the romance. There is so much that goes on in this book and it was a intense filled ride. I loved the way this author wrote this book because the surprises never stopped coming and I never knew which way was up, or who the real villain was until the end. It does get pretty action packed and I felt like I was on a roller coaster at times. The author really works the reader so well in this book. I think the real downside to this book was the ending, it had a more happy for now feel than that they would really end up together. I would have liked to have felt more satisfied about Dani and Scott as a couple. But other than that, this story was fantastic and can't wait to read more from this author.
The Cover
I like white covers on books, and I like the window effect of the forest there....quite leads to a mysterious effect.
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At Close Range is a action filled story that is intense, wraps around your senses and is fast moving and mysterious enough to keep you on the edge of your seat....watch out for this one folks!!
For Amy Fairfield, coming back to the Orchard isn't her dream come true. She has just come back from a painful breakup, and with her parents retiring, taking over with her siblings to make the Orchard prosper again is a way to give back energy and happiness she lost over the years with being with a man who was abusive in different ways. She is hoping that it will renew and revitalize herself. Just as she gets back in the swing of happenings at the Orchard, a handsome professor comes calling hoping to do research. Jonathan Gebhard is determined to make his book a success but he needs the cooperation of Amy and her family in order to get the research that he needs. Jonathan lost his fiancee to his best friend a year before, but feels an attraction to Amy that he wants to pursue but he knows that there is something that is holding Amy back. As Jonathan and Amy work together and discover a desire they want to explore, they will also have to come to terms with the past in order to have a future together...
Plot and Story Line
At Fairfield Orchard, we get a beginning start to a new series by one of my favorite authors. Emma Cane is quite brilliant and I did love seeing a new setting where we have a apple orchard farm. It had quite a bit of charm and I think the setting is what really intrigued me the most about the book. I just loved seeing the members of this family come together. I really liked Amy and her twin Tyler the most. Of course the other siblings we don't hardly see, I am hoping we see plenty more of them as we see more books come out. Now what really got to me was the hero. I truly adored him and he was so cute in so many ways. Now he is a NERD---loves books and history but he is a sexy nerd. Now the romance doesn't really develop until about halfway through the story and then things really heat up between these two. The story slowly builds up the attraction that these two have. It is slowly built and I liked to see a gradual attraction grow through the whole story. The heroine I wasn't always a fan of, it wasn't necessarily one specific reason, but I wasn't a fan in how she treated the hero all the time. It wasn't super mean or anything, she just tended to be so disconnected and now truly there not in the same way that he was. The only other issue I had with this one is I had a hard time being fully into the book. I have never had a problem with the author before, but my attention was so unfocused and couldn't be fully engaged with the story. Its probably the major factor I would change about this one, is finding more engagement. But I did many aspects of the story and I am curious to see what happens next.
The Cover
JUST beautiful!!! I love the charm and beauty of the apple blossoms and the beautiful farm house in the middle!!
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At Fairfield Orchard is a sweet and charming romance of love and healing... a story to put a smile on your face and put dreams of running a orchard of your own!!
It seems like to Cat that everything is falling into place...finally. Bones is strong as ever by her side, but as she continues with her job and hunting down vampires, her cover keeps getting blown and now she and Bones may be in more danger than ever. When it is apparent that someone is hunting them, with quite a few instances that threaten them, they are resolved to find who is after them. What Cat never expects is that it would be a ex lover of Bones. It seems that Bone's past is coming back to torture them both. Cat learns that sometimes you have to choose a side, and she knows that she will have to embrace certain vampire traits and her vampire side to survive. With Bones fighting at her side, she knows that they can defeat this new enemy that threatens their life and their love and everyone that they care about. At Grave's End is the third installment in the series and what a wonderful addition it is to the series. I have been wanting for quite some time, to get this series reviewed, since I have read it already once and fell in love with Cat and Bones. In the third one, the tension only escalates and we see a newer relationship form between this couple. A bond stronger than they have ever had before and I will admit as I was reading it, there were a couple times that my vision got blurried with my tears, and it definitely was powerfully emotionally provoking. It takes a bit to get me to shed tears, but this author has a way of portraying certain emotions from her stories to her readers. Definitely action packed, intensely paced and full enough paranormal drama to make you want to laugh and cry and jump into the book and join in the action along with Cat and Bones and their friends. A Delight to read!!!
At Peace is the second book in the 'Burg' series and this review I have a feeling will be difficult to write. Its a story I enjoyed and as always it has the charm of Kristen Ashley's style of writing, but I am still on the fence on this series. It just hasn't drawn me in like the other series have but maybe it will get better with each book. And I think I had a hard time with this one because of how this one starts. I am not big on the "fling" beginnings, they just aren't my cup of tea and one of my least favorite tropes so I think that put me off for a while but I did enjoy it overall and eager to delver more into this world.
At Peace starts off with Violet and Joe coming together in a most unconventional way. Violet wakes up to loud music and goes over to her next door neighbor's home, to get it turned off and ends up being caught in the middle of a tense situation where she meets Joe who throws a woman out of his home who isn't wanted there. And at first Violet is scared of Joe, unsure what the real situation actually was but there is intense chemistry between the two and her fear turns into desire for this mysterious dark man. Joe has some demons in his past, and will only settle for causal hook ups, its the only way to live for him until Violet. He sees something deeper in her than ever before but there is a man that is hunting Violet and Joe will protect her at all costs...
At Peace was a very interesting read. We see lots of conflict and pain inflicted on these two in the beginning. They have both suffered trauma's and loss of their own. But they also are strong independent souls. Violet is a single mother, her husband being murdered by a mafia boss and now is on her own with her two teenage daughters. Joe runs a security business but has deep scars of his own and has been burned in the worst way. He is slow to trust and much of his treatment of Violet in the beginning is fear of what he has to face in himself and his past if he ever wants the future he invisions having with her and her girl who have stolen his heart.
We’re talkin hearts, here. You don’t play games with the hearts.You’re wrong. Only games worth playin’ are games of the heart.
I really found this is a great story and I breezed through these 600 pages (and yes this book is THAT long) and once we get to the point where Joe is willing to fight for Violet and her girls boy the romance really picks up and steals your attention and heart with every single page. I became so captivated by everything surrounding the events of this story and most especially the villain. Its not a big focus to be honest, the suspense and mystery surrounding him isn't super focused as the romance is at the heart of the story bu loved seeing it come to conclusion and seeing Joe and Violet find their HEA in such a beautiful spellbinding way.
What did I love about this one? Well everything. This was just be a quickie thought...I enjoyed the plot and the characters had some fun chemistry and I enjoyed their bantering with each other. They face some challenges, and I enjoyed the unique "Mona Lisa" theme to the story. A exciting sci fi romance. Looking forward to read the rest of the series and soon.
Claire, has been in love with Edward, the Duke of Clybourne, since she was sixteen years old, but then he broke her heart, and even though they have long been betrothed, she has no desire to marry him now. Claire refuses to enter into a loveless marriage, because she has seen what a one sided loveless marriage is like, and has no desire to go through that. Edward, knows that it is his duty to wed, and knows that with her pedigree and manner, she would be an acceptable wife, but little did he know that he would have to fight to win her hand and affections, and that he could awaken her deep passions and desires with his kiss. Despite her resistance of him, he is ever the more determined to claim her as his wife...no matter what it takes to win his bride....At The Dukes Pleasure is the third in this series by Tracy Anne Warren. I just recently started reading books from this author, and just adore them. At The Duke's Pleasure was such a witty and fun love story, yet the story line still had a serious tone to it as well, but I just loved how the author woven the characters and the story all together, such brilliance in her writing, I was so entranced from the very beginning and I could hardly put this book down. The characters were so vivid throughout the story, both have vulnerabilities that I felt I could relate to. A WONDERFUL STORY!!!
My Favorite Quote "No, I told you before, you're the only woman that I want." His lips brushed across her forehead, then over her cheek with a gentle touch that was almost reverent. " The only woman I'll ever want"
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