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Easy Melody is a story that takes us back to New Orleans and this sexy family and a sizzling story where music is the heart....

I truly had a blast with Easy Melody and it was a bit different than the previous books which I really had a blast with. I truly liked how compatible these key players are with each other so without further ado...let's talk!!

• Callie Mills, our lovely heroine, has just lost her father and has come from Washington State to New Orleans to decided what to do what the bar he ran and whether she wants to stay in New Orleans and the man that makes her feel alive


• Declan Boudreaux is musically talented in every real way, his heart is music, and very successful in everything he does. Declan is a bit of a playboy, never does serious relationships until now.

Easy Melody was one of those stories that started out a bit slow I will be honest. I did take a little while for me to get fully into it but once I was into it I just didn't want to put this story away!! NOPE, I just wanted to keep listening all day to this off the charts sensual romance that made me laugh out loud and grin like some silly person. And seriously once this book was done I just wanted to do a dance in the streets. That is how good it was.

Your love is like a song, and our song is an easy melody that plays, over and over, in my heart. Some days it's slow and sweet, and other days it's fast and loud, but it's always love. It’s my favorite song

What made the biggest impression on me for this book, was the relationship that develops between Declan and Callie. Both of them are so in tune with each other they just don't fully realize it at the beginning of their "courtship". At first, they just have great chemistry and once they get to the bedroom, there is enough heat it will fog up your winter windows. But they also just constantly have the easiest time together just having "fun". They truly just enjoy keeping each other company and their relationship may be pretty high off the charts sexually, but they also form a wonderful friendship that is so endearing. I just wished that these two were real because they are "friend" material. I love how dedicated they are and true to themselves in the simple moments.

She’s still sleeping. She’s warm and sweet, and snores like a lumberjack. Bless her heart.

And boy does this hero know how to date a woman. Once he decides that he wants to pursue Callie for REAL....he goes all out and so creative too. From Netflix and Cereal dates to a Saints football game (and yes our heroine LOVES football) and even more treating her to a Seahawks game in Seattle and meeting up with his musical friends in Seattle. Which also meets we get introduced to some kick ass and simply lively characters from her other series. And boy I love it when an author does crossovers in series and oh my...I just want to pick this series up NOW because they were so fun. :)

What was so refreshing about this story was the "romance". There is such a strong focus on their relationship, seeing them being so "normal". Going on dates, laughing and being quirky together and having such warm moments build between them and a bit of drama but truly I loved the drama at the end. I had no issues with it because it's so REAL. You could totally see this "misunderstanding" happening in real life for us mortals and I truly love this about Kristen Proby's writing. Is that these circumstances that build, are so realistic and as a reader, you can relate so easily.

“I want to talk with you, learn you, lose myself in you. All of those things. And I don’t have any experience in that shit, but damn it, I want it with you. Because those little things, Callie? The talking as I walk you to your car, or laughing with you as we demo my house? Eating pizza on the porch? They aren’t little things to me. I’ve never done that with any other woman that I’m not related to by blood. I never wanted to.
“Until you, and it’s confused the hell out of me. All I want is a chance to start this over with you. We did it all backwards, and that’s on me. I get it. But damn it, let me try it again, because if you don’t, it’ll be the biggest regret of my life.”

We see some real moments with the family and boy the more I read this series the more I am falling in love with this family even more, from the bantering, to the ways they support each other no matter what happens and I love the way that just accepted Callie as a part of their lives. So keep your hats because this book will make you want to learn to "adjust your sails"


The narration for this book is STELLAR AWESOME!! Like honestly there is something about this pair that just wants to keep you listening all day. Sebastian York is one of the most talented male narrators you could ever listen to. His voice is beyond sexy and gives you the tingles. And Rachel Fulginiti is simply so easy to listen to, her voice is so pretty and real does the character's inner voice so well and how she displays emotion and humor is wonderful. You will get a kick out this pair doing this narration together.

A truly heartwarming romance that will make you laugh, cry and everything between!! I can't wait for more.





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Easy Magic brings together a magical psychic and a multi-billionaire together in the French Quarter of New Orleans where magic and romance mix to new heights...

I have to say that I am getting a kick out of this Boudreaux family and even though I have had a blast I am also kinda sad that this series is close to being fully read because I just don't want to let this family go!! So in Easy Magic, we get Beau as our hero and I will be honest, he is one of my favorite siblings. Even though he is the oldest, I have always found him to be the most easy going and laid back despite his driven need to succeed and take care of his family after his father passed away. You see how devoted he is to his family and that they are his top priority. And boy I love LOVE that about him, seeing that his mother and siblings always come first until now and he meets the owner of the herbal shop.

Mallory Adams, is the owner of a herbal shop in the French Quarter, she is sassy and sweet. Mallory also has psychic talents that she has tried to ignore ALL of her life. She can see dead people and many times she tries to push them out. But when her grandmother passed away from being murdered by an evil psychic trying to stop her grandmother from helping people, Mallory pushed her talent out of her mind. But the same killer that went after her grandmother is also after her and Mallory may not survive.

When Mallory asks Beau Boudreaux for help when her apartment floods, he comes down instantly to help her out and the chemistry between them is too much for either of them to resist. They both realize how vital it is for them to act on what they feel for each other because it's powerful. But Mallory is scared too because what she feels for Beau is more than she has ever felt for anyone else, and she worries that he won't accept her and her gifts.But Beau isn't about to let the woman he adores more than life to slip away and will fight for her.

What an incredible emotionally driven romance that Kristen Proby has written for us and I just got a kick out of this book. I don't know why I waited so long to read this one, I get I was a bit nervous about how Proby would handle the magical and the paranormal elements for a very obvious contemporary setting. But let me just say that she handled it so well and with the New Orleans setting...it works perfectly. My heart reached out to Mallory though, she hasn't really had much luck in the love department. She fears her gifts and worries that she will never find anyone that will accept her unconditionally and when she begins her fling with Beau she also worries that she will lose her friends in the Boudreaux clan.

We see some fun elements in this book, and some moments were so heartfelt that I almost was tearing up. Yes this book worked my emotions like all the previous books have, but this book was a bit different. We get to meet with her grandmother, a ghost that haunts her shop who has no clue she is dead, a seance where the Boudreaux gals seek to reunite two lost souls and we get to meet the father of the Boudreaux and he was a HOOT and honestly there were quite a few poignant moments that pull you instantly into this riveting romance.

“You’re moving awfully slowly,” she grumbles.
“I’m savoring this,” I whisper and kiss her collarbone. “I’ll only ever get to see you naked for the first time once. I don’t want to rush it.”

“That’s lovely,” she says. I move my hips slowly, pulling out and then pushing back inside, and she sighs.
“Is this lovely?”
“No, it’s fucking amazing,” she says. “It’s like you were made just for me.”
“Because I was, sugar.”

I will say that what impacted me the most in this story was the love story and the way that these characters connect with each other. I ADORED Beau in this book, he is so steady and sure of his love with Mallory and even though he has his doubts at times with her gift because he just doesn't believe in the psychic stuff, however, he can't deny certain things that Mallory says. I do love how devoted he is to Mallory though and what a hard worker he is. He may be a billionaire and have tons of money but he works so hard to be successful and that is so impressive.

I do want to mention the narration of the book and the whole series. Its in dual POV so we get two narrators for each book and its the same narrators and they are AWESOME!! I just love the way they make the characters come alive, the southern drawls are just right for the setting and the inflections fit the emotion in the moments that matter. So well done!!

I will say that even though I don't think Easy Magic is my favorite of the story....its the most unique of the books. There was something unconventional about this installment and probably the most emotionally riveting of them all....definitely a story that will charm its readers and leave you happy as a lark in the end!! I can't wait to read the finale of the family....so bring it on, Kristen Proby.

I don’t love you despite your gifts, Mallory. I love you, period. In the end, isn’t that what we all want? Someone to choose us, to love us, no matter the circumstances?

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In Easy Love we have the starting story of the Boudreaux family, a mysterious Eli and Kate who come together to solve a mystery of thievery only to stumble across love instead....

Easy Love was a story that I was unsure if I would like it or not. But I have to say that the narrators of this story were brilliant. They both did such a fantastic job. Of course, we have Sebastian York as the male lead and Rachel Fulginiti as the female lead that we have here. I was really impressed, first off, with the accents. Especially in how Sebastian York shows the hero to be an authentic New Orleans raised man. We see some great culture that we are introduced to, a culture that, will make you want to book a flight to this diverse city and explore.

The story has two key players that you are bound to love:

• Eli Boudreaux, our sexy billionaire hero, who took over the family company when his father passed and consumes himself with work.


• Kate O’Shaughnessy, our lovely and strong heroine, is passionate about her work, driven and intelligent.
  

 

In Easy Love, we have a wonderfully written story that I couldn't help but become immersed in. This is also the first time I have been lucky enough to try out Kristen Proby and I have to say that I was impressed with how this story turned out. Even though it was a bit predictable at times, especially with the plot of the crime going on, what really had me cheering for this story here was the actual romance that develops between Eli and Kate. Eli's company is losing money, not a lot by Boudreaux standards, however, there are some important funds that they are short on, enough to raise an eyebrow. So Eli's sister and brother have a good friend from college, that is an expert at finding the culprit without suspicion. It's her job, so they bring on Kate to solve the riddle. She starts on as an assistant, and Eli is eager to show her around the city, and wanting to know about this "friend" of his siblings that is so highly regarded. Soon Eli starts to see why his family adores Kate because he is starting to feel "more" for her. But will Eli be brave enough to go after what he wants or let the only woman he loves go?

This was a fantastic romance and I was just cheering these two on. I loved seeing this strong alpha type personality of our hero, be swept away by strong and independent Kate. Their interactions were so heartwarming, and even though it does start as friends it grows into more very quickly. I liked that they aren't afraid of jumping into a relationship even though their time together is short. I especially enjoyed the changes in Eli and adjusting to being in a relationship and not letting work take too much control over his life.

"You're in love with her?"
"I love her so much I can't breathe."

I found the bantering between the siblings simply fascinating, they definitely love each other but they love to tease each other without mercy and boy that was fun to see. I especially had a fun time seeing their interactions with Kate and how this family will love and support each other no matter what. The mystery solving crime portion of the story was intriguing. Even though I was pretty sure who the culprit was the whole time, the characters don't see it so I definitely was engaged in this part of the book, seeing when they would actually figure out the truth. I honestly can't wait for more of this fun family that has me hooked!!

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Easy Kisses is a sweet and deeply emotionally riveting romance that takes its readers back to New Orleans with a sexy brit and a southern gal who discover what true love is really all about...

Easy Kisses was such a fantastic addition to this wonderful series and a bit different. What I have really admired about this series is how unique each book is to the sibling of the Boudreaux family. And this story takes some unique elements and implements a warm endearing love story.

• Simon Danbury, an English Brit, has become famous for his inspirational retreats for women especially in his talent of building of women's self-esteem and learning to rise above challenges. Simon is hardworking, driven, and loves people. He understands what it means to be hurt by others and strives to help others rise above abusive relationships. He has a great sense of humor and is thoughtful and romantic. SUPER SWOONY!!!


• Charly Boudreaux is one of the infamous Boudreaux family, she wanted her own place and set up a shop of shoes and dreams of expansion. But she has her own struggles and is emotionally in a tough spot. Charly is spunky, outspoken, but loving and supportive. She is driven and determined but craves love and commitment like her siblings have discovered and what her parents had together.

I personally think a lot of us feel ashamed when we try so hard to help someone, only to have that help thrown back in our face or ignored altogether, and we are doing ourselves such a disservice in feeling that way. It’s important to speak up, and to talk to those closest to you so they can help you. No one who loves you will stand for you being manipulated or hurt, and you should not be ashamed to talk about it.

THIS is the BEST book of the series or what I have read from Kristen Proby so far....HOT DANG,,, this book was beyond dreamy and I just wanted to sigh in so many moments because this book is the epitome of why I read a romance. There is hardly any angst, which I really liked. Of course, Proby has to put in some kind of conflict toward the end because no relationship is perfect right? But what I loved about this book is how easy this book starts off and the relationship between Simon and Charly.

Charly has been coerced by her sister, to join this women's retreat in Montana. A completely different atmosphere, with mountains and hiking and bears. At first, she hates that she agreed to do this retreat but she soon realizes how good it is for her and how she needs some emotional and mental TLC. Charly works so hard with her business and needs this break and even though it forces her to face up to her past and what she really wants in life especially in the future with a man, she also comes to terms with who she is and where she wants to go on an emotional level. Then she meets Simon Danbury.  Simon is a British motivational speaker for women (AWESOME!!) Truly, this man is beyond sexy because I love how kind and thoughtful he is. There is truly nothing wrong with Simon, except for the fact that he has some unresolved issues with his ex who really really hurt him. But I love how he is with women and how he views them and really he practically worships women and so cool. I love how respectful he is of them. Now he has a strong chemistry with Charly but knows that there is no future for them, and he refuses to give into temptation and compromise his values of these "women retreats" because he wants women to feel safe. But Charly is more than eager to get into his bed and the chemistry between them is off the charts. They seriously love being together physically and Charly starts to realize that Simon gives her what she has craved for years.

The fact that I haven’t been with a man in forever is of no consequence. I want this man. Right now.

But then they go their separate ways until Simon realizes how happy he was with the short time that he and Charly were together and wants more because he knows that what they have is real and wants to explore it. So while working on his projects, he settles in New Orleans for a short time. Charly and Simon begin to "date" and really court each other. And of course, we have the Boudreaux brothers go all "protective" and make sure that Simon really cares for Charly. Which is pretty hilarious, because in some ways, men have not changed over the centuries hehe

There was such a normalcy to this story like honestly, you could see this book happening in real life....that is how real this story felt. Because the way they connect and date each other is so endearing and you can relate so well to it. But we also have two characters that are a bit flawed at times, and make mistakes. There is great personal growth for both these two individually and it was great to see them work though their own mistakes and become stronger together.

You’re stuck with me, love

Overall I found Easy Kisses a truly endearing and profound story that will make you grin like a Cheshire kitty.....Kristen Proby has outdone herself with this treasure!!





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Easy Charm is the second in the wonderful Bordeaux family in the spicy area of New Orleans, our story takes a different setting in a refurbished hotel that features an olden day Southern mansion and slave cottages that brings new life to this romance....

What a whopper of a story, and I just didn't want to put this one down in any way. Easy Charm takes us to a different setting than the city of New Orleans. The setting is close to the city but out a ways to offer a different feel to the story. I truly adored this book, especially in having quite a bit of love for all three characters.

So drumroll while I introduce these lovely people:

• Gabrielle Boudreaux, our heroine of the story, she runs an inn that features a refurbished plantation house that has been in their family for generations. She has a young son that she has had to raise on her own.


• Sam, son to Gabrielle, a charmer, adores baseball and is always on the lookout for a new adventure


• Rhys O’Shaughnessy, our gorgeous and fun hero, carefree and laid back, a famous pro baseball player, injured and looking to recover and Gabby's inn seems perfect.

Gabby is such a loving mother and is completely devoted to her son. When she was just a teenager, she found out she was pregnant and her boyfriend wanted her to abort it. But Gabby could never do that and was shocked that a boy she loved would be so cruel to her. So Gabby decides to raise her son all on her own and with the loving support of her family, she does so. She knows that it will be a hard road, but so worth it. Now her son is seven years old, always getting into mischief, but Gabby and Sam adore each other. When Rhys comes to stay with them for a few weeks, sparks fly between the three. Sam adores Rhys and seeing these two together is so wonderful, they will just make you smile so MUCH!!! Then we have the chemistry between Gabby and Rhys, which is pretty powerful. Now Gabby is pretty lonely and has been for years, but we see what a strong bond they have together. Rhys is such an honorable hero as well. I just adored him so much especially in his manners toward Gabby and Sam. I like that he isn't your typical playboy/manwhore sports player. He isn't afraid of commitment or hard work when it comes to making a relationship work and he does that for Gabby and Sam.

I love you, Gabby. You’re every hope, every dream I’ve ever had, and I didn’t even know it until I met you. No matter what happens in our life, every day I get to be with you is the greatest day of my life.

The only downside to this story is a portion of the last part of the book (I won't spoil, I promise) but I didn't care for how Gabby reacts and how she doesn't trust Rhys more. It really broke my heart to see them struggle through this hurdle, that didn't need to be such a hurdle if only open and honest communication had been involved. However despite my issue with this, and even though I understood why she would have an issue, it was a bit too over the top for my liking. But I will say that this book ROCKS despite my issues, so pick this series up, you will have fun I promise!! A truly heartfelt journey of sacrifice, love and a determination that conquers all!!





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Echoes of Fire is the most recent addition to the Mercury Pack series, this pack features Nick and Shaya's pack who are aligned with the Phoenix Pack---which were the first books in this world that Suzanne Wright has written. I have been addicted to these books and the spice filled characters that are packed within these books.

In Echoes of Fire, Madisyn Drake, works with the loner shifter shelter and is a loner herself. Madisyn is a rare form of feline that many shifters are wary of because they are unpredictable and feisty. She might be in trouble though, because she helped a bear shifter female escape her evil alpha of a bear pack and they want to know her location or she is going to pay the price including those that really care about her. Bracken Slater is a member of the Mercury Pack, and is a alpha male in his own right. But Bracken is struggling emotionally and mentally and he is starting to find his pack to be suffocating him. He is grieving over the loss of his family and the trauma of being the only surivivor. His pack are being supporting and patient but too stifling for Bracken with their affection and attention.

But when Bracken and Madisyn join forces and help each other, they soon discover what a strong connection that they have to each other. Madisyn doesn't suffer fools and she is very bold and daring and doesn't molly coddle Bracken like his pack does and it proves to be beneficial and helps Bracken in ways that other methods never did. Bracken still lives with the horrible memories that are haunting him but he is able to overcome the trauama with realizing that Madisyn is his rock. The romance that builds between Bracken and Madisyn is fiery hot and kick ass and bound to give the readers laughs and giggles. They were such a fun pairing with some terrible pasts of their own and they are able to really understand one another in ways that even those they consider family don't understand them. They offer the balance that the other needs so flawlessly.

Overall I found Echoes of Fire to be stimulating and kick ass and a story that packs a punch in every way that matters....Suzanne Wright has won my heart once again!! SPECTACULAR READ!







 

Caitlyn Whelan, is the daughter of the head of the CIA agency bent on destroying the undead and has kept her from her sister, Shanna. Caityln, decides to accept the invite to her nephews birthday( a nephew she just found out existed) and seeing her sister for the first time since their childhood. The reunion with her sister was bittersweet, but during this party, she meets Carlos Panterra who draws her unlike any other, and starts to realize that this is the man for her. Caitlyn knows that it won't be easy, having Carlos but knows he is well worth the effort. Carlos, a shapeshifter, a were panther, is determined to save his kind, and knows he must mate with a were panther, but must go about to finding one, and despite the magnetism between himself and Caitlyn he knows he must not partake of the forbidden fruit, and do what is best for his kind. Because even though there is one way for her to become like him, more than likely the turning would kill her, and he wouldn't want to harm a hair on her head. But his feelings for Caityln have only increased, and wonders if he could bear to let her go?Eat Prey Love is the most recent release of the Love At Stake Series, and I have just loved Carlos and was captivated by this passionate story of where two people that love each other but circumstances prevent them from being together. Carlos, must separate himself from her even though it seems like she is thrown at him at every turn he makes to avoid her. But sometimes destiny gets in the way of best laid plans, and knows he must keep her safe at all costs, even from his and his animal instincts. Eat Prey Love is a powerful and passionate story about two people that are each other's destiny, but its all about their discovery of a love that will fortify them when danger comes headlong at them. I just loved Eat Prey Love, and from the first page, I was drawn into this compelling story!!! A DELIGHTFUL READ!!!

My Favorite Quote
He leaned forward, his amber eyes blazing into hers. "You have no idea how much I want you," Her lips opened with a small gasp, and his mouth was suddenly there. His lips were softly moving against hers. He planned to lure her with tenderness. And it was working.

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Easy Nights is a story of two people that have loved each other since they were kids, two people that haven't been able to be together...until now and their story is heartfelt and vividly emotional and endearing.

Easy Nights is the final installment in the Boudreaux series and I have to say that when starting this book, it was quite painful for me because I have fallen in love with this family and I just don't want to let them go but I also have been on tinder hooks waiting on this story and I was so excited that Savannah and Ben finally get their happy ending when we have seen these two dancing around each other the WHOLE series.

Savannah and Ben have known each other since they were kids. Ben is the best friend of the boudreaux boys, so he is a few years older than Savannah, but they have been best friends for ages. Savannah, has been in love with Ben since she was a teenager. But then she married another man, Lance, who had been abusing and terrorizing her and when her family found her barely alive two years ago, Van found the courage to face up to who she had become and fight for what she deserved. We see the outcome of this attack in book one, so we see her become stronger over the couple of years that the series has progressed. So when we come into this story, Van is finally emotionally healty again. Ben has been waiting for Van to be healthy and strong again before making his "move" because he loves Savannah and wants her in his life and he already has her brothers pushing him in her direction anyway, so no problems there. Even though Savannah is worried about something going wrong in their relationship once they take it to a new level, she also comes to the realization that she deserves happiness and that she needs to take that leap of faith and claim that man she has loved for as long as she can remember.

This, right here, is everything I’ve ever wanted in my life. She fits perfectly in every way. Her body is absolutely every fantasy I’ve had, but more than that, we fit together like this, curled up together, like two pieces of a puzzle.

I honestly adored this book because we see them finalizing their love story, and there isn't too much drama because they already know that they love each other and have for the longest time. But due to Van's abuse she suffered (which was pretty horrible), Ben is so patient with Van. I really adored Ben though, because he may be a bit alpha male at times, but more in the protective sense. He runs a gym that offers fitness classes and once he learned about Van, he started women defense classes.  I loved his well balanced character though, he has such a kind heart and is so sweet at times. He just "gets" Savannah, and understands her and loves her so sweetly.

But there is a plot to the story other than the romance between Ben and Savannah. There are things happening that just don't add up and it seems that there is someone out to get them and destroy what they have.

You didn't just survive, Van. You thrived.
You're the strongest person I know, and I'm damn proud of you.

We learn that Savannah's past is coming back to haunt her again but what I adored was seeing her face up to her past and FIGHT and even though the way she does it wasn't what I would have done because of how she hurts her brothers and Ben in the process, I did love seeing this woman who has suffered so much overcome the fear and pain and become such a fighter and never loses her own self worth and confidence.

You are the beginning and the end of me, Savannah. I don’t work without you.

Such a perfect and heartwarming end to a delightful series that is beyond charming and witty!!! I can't wait to explore other books by this author, because Kristen Proby has me addicted now!!





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