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Angus Mackay has been instructed to stop a mortal vampire slayer from killing the malcontents, to prevent a war from breaking out. Emma Wallace, an CIA agent and also part of the vampire stake out team, Emma has been out for revenge ever since she witnessed her parents murdered by vampires. The more vampires she the better it is for her, however she is thrown back to the core when she comes across the one vampire that stirs up her senses and makes her heart beat faster. But knowing her strong attraction the the Scottish vampire, she knows she must kill him. But his kisses awakens a passion that cannot be quenched and she wonders if she could ever truly kill him when she is starting to fall head over heels for him....I thought that I would do a review on this one, since its one of the earlier books that I read from Kerrelyn Sparks, but that was before I started this blog, so I thought it was about tiime that I did. I have always loved Angus, and reading his story even though the second time was just as exhilirating and had a dangerous yet witty appeal to it. This is the book where we first see (Dr Phang) come and join their fighting team, and boy does that character make me laugh. I loved the characters throughout all the story, both main and sub, Angus is a true Scot that was born 500 years previous, and Emma is a modern woman, so things are bound to be a adjustment between the two. As the passion between them grows, we all see a strong love develop between them, and learn all about faith and trust. This story was filled with danger, sharp wit, and a powerful love story, that will captivate every heart, and have you cheering for this couple!!! Definitely a romance you don't want to miss out on!!
My Favorite Quote
"I told you mine was bigger."
What typical male arrogance. "I was referring to your sword. Not your wee willie"
"If ye're going to insult my size, I'll have to defend myself by offering ye proof." His mouth twitched "Tis a matter of honor, and I'm a verra honorable man"
My Favorite Quote
"I told you mine was bigger."
What typical male arrogance. "I was referring to your sword. Not your wee willie"
"If ye're going to insult my size, I'll have to defend myself by offering ye proof." His mouth twitched "Tis a matter of honor, and I'm a verra honorable man"
Be Were is the fifth installment in the Southern Shifter series. Be Were is a short novella, and from after reading it, is a erotic romance. I wouldn't say I adored this one, since I like more story in a romance, there was mostly just one sex scene after another. There was a bit of a suspenseful aspect to the story that kept me interested and involved in the story. When I started reading this story, I didn't expect it to be a erotica, so I was looking forward to a solid shifter romance. Now there was some romance, but not as much as I like. I think there could have been foundation in their relationship. Now it is a novella, so maybe I am being a bit strict, but I felt like there was something missing from the story. I didn't feel a strong connection between the two characters that much, although it was super heated, and plenty of skin to skin sex scenes. So if that is what you are looking for than this is perfect for you. For me personally, I felt like there could have been more work on the romantic/love story side of things. I do think I want to try out another book of this series, that is longer in length, and see if that makes a difference. Overall it was a sexy shifter romance to heat the temperature of the room to a near boil!!! Pure HEAT!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
After a mind blowing kiss, Teresa Hamilton realized her true feelings for her brothers best friend Jase Winstead. But this past year, he has practically ignored her. But with Teresa recovery from an injury. Teresa has dreamed of being a professional dancer, but with her injury, she has no idea if she will fully recover or not. But just in case she doesn't she will need a backup plan, so she decides to go to college with her brother. But after one meeting of running into Jase on his family's farm and meeting his younger brother, their relationship and friendship slowly becomes rekindled. But Teresa can't forget the power of that one kiss or the desire they feel for each other currently even though Jase is in denial. But when she learns the truth of Jase and his past, her love accepts him for who he is and everything that comes with him. But right when their relationship is going strong, Jase's fears and other complications may prevent them from holding onto the love they feel for each other.
Be With Me is the second novel of this wonderful series and I was thrilled to finally get a copy of Teresa and Jase's story. After reading all the other books so far, I have been waiting for this loan to become available from my library. I just adored these two together. It was interesting to see them finally accept what they feel for each other. From the first book, we sense the chemistry between them. Then in later books we see the type of connection they have together. So I was so interested in reading their story. I truly loved how they were together. It starts off with Teresa traveling with her brother to visit Jase's farm. At first, Teresa isn't super impressed with it hehe But she quickly falls in love with it, his parents and most especially his younger brother. What I loved seeing at this point, is the relationship between brothers. I almost wanted to cry in this scene, because it was so charming and its obvious how close these two are (and later in the book some truths are revealed to show the deeper reason behind it). But man Jase is in some serious denial at this point in the book. He thinks they can just go back to being platonic friends, even though he knows that they have powerful chemistry and you can't just sweep it under the rug. Teresa is pretty firm on her feelings for him and they get into quite an argument. Then we see Jase when he gets drunk and boy was he funny and honest too. Slowly these two start to rekindle their friendship, and Teresa is firm with Jase about her true feelings and can't just be his friend without more. Teresa was a fabulous character, and I admired her in many ways. She is strong willed, stubborn and isn't ashamed of what she feels for Jase. Jase on the other hand, took more time for me to fall in love with him. I never truly understood why he was so against a relationship with Teresa. Yes we have the whole forbidden love thing with Jase being Teresa's brothers best friend however it wasn't the real reason behind it. Eventually Jase does come to terms with what they have, but man I really had to be in a forgiving nature toward the end there because I wanted to strangle him in how he treats Teresa there. But he eventually comes to his senses and embraces what they have together. There are other aspects to the story that really built up to the climax and it was so well written. I did feel a bit dissatisfied about the end though, I felt like not all of it was tied up as I would have liked especially where it concerns Jase's brother. I would have liked to see more happen there. But a very enjoyable and hard to put down read that put a smile on my face.
oh boy...can I just say I have so much love for this author!! she is simply wonderful and I love her voice and the way she portrays the perfect tones of the story. She connects to the listener very well and I can't wait to find more books that she narrates.
Very similar to the other covers in the series, not my favorite though. But I like the almost kiss pose. :)
Be With Me is a stunning romance that takes the reader from overcoming forbidden boundaries, danger and a murder mystery with some spicy romance to make for a memorable read!!
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Summary
After a mind blowing kiss, Teresa Hamilton realized her true feelings for her brothers best friend Jase Winstead. But this past year, he has practically ignored her. But with Teresa recovery from an injury. Teresa has dreamed of being a professional dancer, but with her injury, she has no idea if she will fully recover or not. But just in case she doesn't she will need a backup plan, so she decides to go to college with her brother. But after one meeting of running into Jase on his family's farm and meeting his younger brother, their relationship and friendship slowly becomes rekindled. But Teresa can't forget the power of that one kiss or the desire they feel for each other currently even though Jase is in denial. But when she learns the truth of Jase and his past, her love accepts him for who he is and everything that comes with him. But right when their relationship is going strong, Jase's fears and other complications may prevent them from holding onto the love they feel for each other.
Plot and Story Line
Be With Me is the second novel of this wonderful series and I was thrilled to finally get a copy of Teresa and Jase's story. After reading all the other books so far, I have been waiting for this loan to become available from my library. I just adored these two together. It was interesting to see them finally accept what they feel for each other. From the first book, we sense the chemistry between them. Then in later books we see the type of connection they have together. So I was so interested in reading their story. I truly loved how they were together. It starts off with Teresa traveling with her brother to visit Jase's farm. At first, Teresa isn't super impressed with it hehe But she quickly falls in love with it, his parents and most especially his younger brother. What I loved seeing at this point, is the relationship between brothers. I almost wanted to cry in this scene, because it was so charming and its obvious how close these two are (and later in the book some truths are revealed to show the deeper reason behind it). But man Jase is in some serious denial at this point in the book. He thinks they can just go back to being platonic friends, even though he knows that they have powerful chemistry and you can't just sweep it under the rug. Teresa is pretty firm on her feelings for him and they get into quite an argument. Then we see Jase when he gets drunk and boy was he funny and honest too. Slowly these two start to rekindle their friendship, and Teresa is firm with Jase about her true feelings and can't just be his friend without more. Teresa was a fabulous character, and I admired her in many ways. She is strong willed, stubborn and isn't ashamed of what she feels for Jase. Jase on the other hand, took more time for me to fall in love with him. I never truly understood why he was so against a relationship with Teresa. Yes we have the whole forbidden love thing with Jase being Teresa's brothers best friend however it wasn't the real reason behind it. Eventually Jase does come to terms with what they have, but man I really had to be in a forgiving nature toward the end there because I wanted to strangle him in how he treats Teresa there. But he eventually comes to his senses and embraces what they have together. There are other aspects to the story that really built up to the climax and it was so well written. I did feel a bit dissatisfied about the end though, I felt like not all of it was tied up as I would have liked especially where it concerns Jase's brother. I would have liked to see more happen there. But a very enjoyable and hard to put down read that put a smile on my face.
The Narrator
oh boy...can I just say I have so much love for this author!! she is simply wonderful and I love her voice and the way she portrays the perfect tones of the story. She connects to the listener very well and I can't wait to find more books that she narrates.
The Cover
Very similar to the other covers in the series, not my favorite though. But I like the almost kiss pose. :)
Overall View
Be With Me is a stunning romance that takes the reader from overcoming forbidden boundaries, danger and a murder mystery with some spicy romance to make for a memorable read!!
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I joined with "Angie Elle" to buddy read this book and quite frankly only this buddy reader could have gotten me to read this book because this is definitely not a book I would have read on my own. One its super hyped up, two-many mixed reviews on here, three--cover (animated covers are a big turn off for me) but I figured it was good to read something new and different that I normally wouldn't and I was also able to listen to this as an audiobook with Julie Whelan which made the world of a difference.
Beach Read is a cute story, its different, and I wouldn't necessarily call this a romance romance...closer to a women's fiction over a romance novel. Even though it has one sex scene but the ending didn't have its HEA feel...more of an HFN ending which isn't my favorite to be honest. It does deal with some difficult issues such as marital affairs and the complex emotions and difficulties causes by all parties involved. (The marital affair does not include either of the main protagonists) I liked how human it made that feel and that matters are never black and white as we all seem to think. While its not my favorite concept to see in a story, I liked the complexity that it offered. I will mention this is NOT a Rom Com. I don't think I laughed once. It didn't have the humor I was expecting to have, in fact it does deal with some darker issues.
I found this one to be a solid story though and enjoyed seeing this slow burn romance build as it did and was a quick listen for me. And it sounds great even at 2.00 speed of listening.
Beach Read is a cute story, its different, and I wouldn't necessarily call this a romance romance...closer to a women's fiction over a romance novel. Even though it has one sex scene but the ending didn't have its HEA feel...more of an HFN ending which isn't my favorite to be honest. It does deal with some difficult issues such as marital affairs and the complex emotions and difficulties causes by all parties involved. (The marital affair does not include either of the main protagonists) I liked how human it made that feel and that matters are never black and white as we all seem to think. While its not my favorite concept to see in a story, I liked the complexity that it offered. I will mention this is NOT a Rom Com. I don't think I laughed once. It didn't have the humor I was expecting to have, in fact it does deal with some darker issues.
I found this one to be a solid story though and enjoyed seeing this slow burn romance build as it did and was a quick listen for me. And it sounds great even at 2.00 speed of listening.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Nikolina is the only one left in her bear clan that is unmated. She was born and raised in a small and strict bear clan, where rules and obedience are everything. Nikolina is coming into her heat phase, and since the one man she was supposed to end up mated to left and mated a wolf, she has hardly any choices. When she overhears the council talking about her mating with one of the mated couples, she is appalled. She wants love and a true relationship. But there is one bear she can mate with, a bear that left years ago because of a trauma when his mate died. Leif left the bear clan behind, and has been living in Antarctica as a lone bear, only in his shifter form, feasting on penguins. Nikolina goes in search for him, because he is her last hope. Nikolina finds Leif, and she helps Leif come back to his human form and when Nikolina's mating heat comes upon her, Leif is there strong and willing, and they begin to learn each other. When the council discovers her whereabouts, Nikolina and Leif will be forced to make a difficult choice...stay within the clan or be together and live alone?
This is another great installment into the Midnight Liaisons' series, it is a novella, but boy did I have a ball of fun with it. I only wish it had lasted long since I fell for Nikolina and Leif quite immediately. Nikolina and Leif are both from the same clan but have had different circumstances. I love bear shifters and I was so thrilled when I saw that this one included both of the characters as bears. Nikolina is a heroine I fell in love with because she was willing to defy the council (which no one ever did unless they wanted to be exiled), and find a mate to love instead of being a 'concubine' just to have a child. She wanted more for herself and her child. I loved how she stuck to her guns and stood up to the council and her father when it really mattered most. Leif was a hero you can admire and appreciate. He is gorgeous and built, with long hair and despite appearing to be tough was sweet as a teddy bear on the inside. I love the way he is with Nikolina and trusts what they have together. The writing is amazing, if you have read Pamela Clare, and love her writing, then you will adore Jessica Sims (since it's the same author). The story was very engaging and had an endearing and passionate romance. Loved every moment and I just couldn't get enough.
I actually really love the covers for the series, what I like about this one is the golden colors and I love the relaxed and cozy posture this pair have.
Bear Naked is a brilliant addition to this paranormal series. It's a tale of searching and finding love and fighting for it no matter the cost!! HOT, SEXY AND SWEET!!
Summary
Nikolina is the only one left in her bear clan that is unmated. She was born and raised in a small and strict bear clan, where rules and obedience are everything. Nikolina is coming into her heat phase, and since the one man she was supposed to end up mated to left and mated a wolf, she has hardly any choices. When she overhears the council talking about her mating with one of the mated couples, she is appalled. She wants love and a true relationship. But there is one bear she can mate with, a bear that left years ago because of a trauma when his mate died. Leif left the bear clan behind, and has been living in Antarctica as a lone bear, only in his shifter form, feasting on penguins. Nikolina goes in search for him, because he is her last hope. Nikolina finds Leif, and she helps Leif come back to his human form and when Nikolina's mating heat comes upon her, Leif is there strong and willing, and they begin to learn each other. When the council discovers her whereabouts, Nikolina and Leif will be forced to make a difficult choice...stay within the clan or be together and live alone?
Plot and Story Line
This is another great installment into the Midnight Liaisons' series, it is a novella, but boy did I have a ball of fun with it. I only wish it had lasted long since I fell for Nikolina and Leif quite immediately. Nikolina and Leif are both from the same clan but have had different circumstances. I love bear shifters and I was so thrilled when I saw that this one included both of the characters as bears. Nikolina is a heroine I fell in love with because she was willing to defy the council (which no one ever did unless they wanted to be exiled), and find a mate to love instead of being a 'concubine' just to have a child. She wanted more for herself and her child. I loved how she stuck to her guns and stood up to the council and her father when it really mattered most. Leif was a hero you can admire and appreciate. He is gorgeous and built, with long hair and despite appearing to be tough was sweet as a teddy bear on the inside. I love the way he is with Nikolina and trusts what they have together. The writing is amazing, if you have read Pamela Clare, and love her writing, then you will adore Jessica Sims (since it's the same author). The story was very engaging and had an endearing and passionate romance. Loved every moment and I just couldn't get enough.
The Cover
I actually really love the covers for the series, what I like about this one is the golden colors and I love the relaxed and cozy posture this pair have.
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Bear Naked is a brilliant addition to this paranormal series. It's a tale of searching and finding love and fighting for it no matter the cost!! HOT, SEXY AND SWEET!!
Beauty Dates The Beast (1)
Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter (2)
Vixen (2.1)
Single Wolf Female (2.6)
Must Love Fang(3)
Bear Naked (3.5)
Claw & Effect (3.6)
Wanted: Wild Thing (4)
Between A Vamp and a Hard Place (5)
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Becca Weitz has been raising her nephew since he was a baby, a expert at decorating cakes and knows her life isn't perfect but its right and normal. But when her teenage nephew ends up missing, her life changes because she learns that her nephew wasn't a normal average boy, he is a were bear. Carl Carman, is the alpha of the were bear clan, and he has Becca brought to him At first Becca is outraged that she has been practically kidnapped, but she also knows that she is entering a world that has a whole new rule book and she is only a mere human. But when it becomes evident that her nephew has been taken forcefully, she will do anything to find him because she has raised him and he is like a son to her and she can be just as protective as a mama she bear protecting her young. Carl has had to make the best decisions for his clan, trying to make them see a better way of doing things. He knows he should probably mate with a powerful she bear, but he feels a connection to Becca, she calms him and excites him and he wants more. He just needs to convince her to give them a chance
The Bear Who Loved Me was a fun and cute paranormal romance that was exciting and sensual. This was the first time that I picked her up and I was very intrigued by this book and the world that she introduces here. I will admit I do love a good bear shifter romance, and even though this one was a bit more different than I was used to I truly liked what I read here. The bear clan here, well its more primal in ways and more violent. The hero I was really drawn to. He is such a good guy but he also fears his bear in some ways. He suffered abuse from his grandfather and uncle who practically terrorized the clan. But then he took over for his father, and is trying to introduce a more logical way of doing things and not letting the beast have control. Now Becca she was different. She has many strengths but she does struggle with certain aspects. But what I liked about is that she doesn't frighten easily and stands up to Carl when no one else does. I really liked the mystery and suspese of the missing boys. It added some unique elements that only made the book even more exciting to read. I was very intrigued by the set up of the next book in line.
I like the bear and the purple!!!
The Bear Who Loved Me is a thrilling PNR romance that is engaging and tugs at your emotions!! EXHILARATING!
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Summary
Becca Weitz has been raising her nephew since he was a baby, a expert at decorating cakes and knows her life isn't perfect but its right and normal. But when her teenage nephew ends up missing, her life changes because she learns that her nephew wasn't a normal average boy, he is a were bear. Carl Carman, is the alpha of the were bear clan, and he has Becca brought to him At first Becca is outraged that she has been practically kidnapped, but she also knows that she is entering a world that has a whole new rule book and she is only a mere human. But when it becomes evident that her nephew has been taken forcefully, she will do anything to find him because she has raised him and he is like a son to her and she can be just as protective as a mama she bear protecting her young. Carl has had to make the best decisions for his clan, trying to make them see a better way of doing things. He knows he should probably mate with a powerful she bear, but he feels a connection to Becca, she calms him and excites him and he wants more. He just needs to convince her to give them a chance
Plot and Story Line
The Bear Who Loved Me was a fun and cute paranormal romance that was exciting and sensual. This was the first time that I picked her up and I was very intrigued by this book and the world that she introduces here. I will admit I do love a good bear shifter romance, and even though this one was a bit more different than I was used to I truly liked what I read here. The bear clan here, well its more primal in ways and more violent. The hero I was really drawn to. He is such a good guy but he also fears his bear in some ways. He suffered abuse from his grandfather and uncle who practically terrorized the clan. But then he took over for his father, and is trying to introduce a more logical way of doing things and not letting the beast have control. Now Becca she was different. She has many strengths but she does struggle with certain aspects. But what I liked about is that she doesn't frighten easily and stands up to Carl when no one else does. I really liked the mystery and suspese of the missing boys. It added some unique elements that only made the book even more exciting to read. I was very intrigued by the set up of the next book in line.
The Cover
I like the bear and the purple!!!
Overall View
The Bear Who Loved Me is a thrilling PNR romance that is engaging and tugs at your emotions!! EXHILARATING!
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This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Bearing It All is the third book in the series by Vonnie Davis and what a story this was. We get the moody and grumpy brother, one who doesn't need a woman or cubs, just his solitude and his bear. Ronan in some ways is still grieving for the death of his father and closes himself off from everyone. When Effie, a witch and an American claims that his mate will fall from the sky and land on him, he scoffs at her. But one winter night, Ronan is in his bear form and a woman lands on him from jumping out of a plane. A spirited lass with a heart of gold and a fighter, Ronan is captivated and he knows Anids. He met her when he stayed in France for a while, and he realizes this is the same woman, a woman that is quite a bind. She works for the French Intelligence and is a spy, but has been framed as the mole, and is innocent and now she has every Intelligence in the western world gunning for her. But Anisa and Ronan are stuck in a cabin together during a storm, and reconnect and fall in love with each other along the way.
This is a story that I really liked for the most part. It was intriguing, passionate, and full of fun and adventure with some danger and intrigue thrown into the mix. I only had one issue, the romance I felt was a bit rushed in the beginning. I felt they said "I love you" way too quickly. The story does build up slowly too, so it took me a little while to get into it, but whew once I was into it I couldn't put this book down. I have loved this series so much. It combines two of my favorite genres. We have some sexy bear shifters, who have kept up their highlander traditions. And I mean kept up with it. Kilts, brogue, clan, laird----everything and its set in a contemporary setting which is interesting to see all of this mixed together in a wonderful way. So overall this story is sexy and delciiously fun and sensual. I seem to not get enough of Vonnie Davis and is looking forward to her next book.
Bearing It All is the third book in the series by Vonnie Davis and what a story this was. We get the moody and grumpy brother, one who doesn't need a woman or cubs, just his solitude and his bear. Ronan in some ways is still grieving for the death of his father and closes himself off from everyone. When Effie, a witch and an American claims that his mate will fall from the sky and land on him, he scoffs at her. But one winter night, Ronan is in his bear form and a woman lands on him from jumping out of a plane. A spirited lass with a heart of gold and a fighter, Ronan is captivated and he knows Anids. He met her when he stayed in France for a while, and he realizes this is the same woman, a woman that is quite a bind. She works for the French Intelligence and is a spy, but has been framed as the mole, and is innocent and now she has every Intelligence in the western world gunning for her. But Anisa and Ronan are stuck in a cabin together during a storm, and reconnect and fall in love with each other along the way.
This is a story that I really liked for the most part. It was intriguing, passionate, and full of fun and adventure with some danger and intrigue thrown into the mix. I only had one issue, the romance I felt was a bit rushed in the beginning. I felt they said "I love you" way too quickly. The story does build up slowly too, so it took me a little while to get into it, but whew once I was into it I couldn't put this book down. I have loved this series so much. It combines two of my favorite genres. We have some sexy bear shifters, who have kept up their highlander traditions. And I mean kept up with it. Kilts, brogue, clan, laird----everything and its set in a contemporary setting which is interesting to see all of this mixed together in a wonderful way. So overall this story is sexy and delciiously fun and sensual. I seem to not get enough of Vonnie Davis and is looking forward to her next book.
