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Harek Sigurdsson, is a Vangel, and due to certain acts that were against the rules for being a Vangel, he is to work on an online website to help promote goodness and faith in a very chilly location in Siberia. Not his first choice, but then Michael, the Archangel doesn't really give him a choice when it comes to punishment. Then unexpectedly he is summoned and instructed to help with a mission to help save some young innocent girls from nasty terrorists and in league with them are evil Lucipires. Harek doesn't mind killing these evil beings at all. So he joins up with the strike team, and he meets a WEAL, a young woman that is nicknamed "Camo". At first he smells a garden of roses whenever he gets near her, but she doesn't seem his type at all. But when he is warned she may be his "mate", he refuses to let her in. Until he volunteers to go to her brothers wedding with her. Harek has no idea why he would choose to go to a wedding with her...he despises weddings. But he can't back out now, and he soon sees the real woman beneath all the camouflage. Camille is devoted to the military and serving in the WEAL's, and she is very good at what she does. She will do anything to save young girls from torture and rape, even if its to work with a man that smells like the most decadent chocolate, talks strange but is sexy as sin...not that she would ever let him know that. Soon these two will have fight to survive and also believe in their mating and letting go of the past so they can have a future together.
Harek is a Viking...was born and raised and loved his life. He loved the drinking and the women and had an obsession with money and gold, and had a "Midas" touch when it came to achieving and accumulating wealth, even had slaves. Then Michael came to him, with a deal, and he was forced to become a Vangel. He has spent hundreds of years, doing good, slaying evil and protecting innocents but breaking plenty of "godly" rules in the process. He never can seem to get on Mike's good side. Harek is amusing and sexy and quite redeemable. He loves his gadgets and computers, is quite obsessed with them. What was most fun about his character, was his bluntness and he is true to himself. Doesn't hide who he is, and I loved that about Harek. Even though he tends to break so many rules all the time, he also admits when he is wrong and takes his punishment.
Camille grew up with a family that was wealthy but a bit dysfunctional. Both of her parents have successful careers, but not the healthiest of a marriage. Her father has a whole mistress along with the family he already has. Her parents may have once cared for each other, but now they merely tolerate each other. She is close to her brother, who is a rocket scientist. Unlike her family, she wanted to serve in the military and became A WEAL...which was pretty difficult and challenging. I loved Camille as the heroine because she is the best for Harek, she tends to make him think and balance him out a bit. Camille is dedicated and loyal, and has a weakness for anything chocolate. She is quite spirited and is quite the match for our hero in every way.
So Even Vampires Get The Blues is the sixth addition to this wild and hilarious series. Now for those of you who have never had the chance to read Sandra Hill...she is different. So different from any other author. I don't even know if I can explain it, even though I have been reading for years. Many books that she has written, just like this most latest release, may seem a bit serious but in all honesty--its not. It has a basic serious plot. We have some nasty terrorists dealing sexual slavery of young girls, then we mix in our Vangels, SEAL's and WEAL's....and even some other agents from the FBI, you don't have your typical paranormal type romance.
This book we see characters from Sandra Hill's other series. Which was fun, but honestly I realize I do need to get on her Cajun series since those are the only books from this author I have yet to read. But what this series is about a group of men, brothers who were born in the Viking times, and each committed one of the "deadly sins" and so the archangel Michael, offered them a choice and they all made the choice to work on redeeming themselves. They are Vikings, who are angels and vampires. Its a unique mix that is for sure. Now I will say that the writing is something you have to get used to. I would recommend to new readers to give the whole book a shot because when I first started reading Hill it took time for me to adjust to her writing style, since its so wildly different from any other author. Its one of the main reasons I keep reading her. Even though it doesn't engage me fully 100%...she always offers a wild and sensational story. In this book we have the Geeky Vangel, he is the one that loves his computers and his unique gadgets. But he is tough, a fighter, battles evil and protects innocents and loves sex (even though that is against the rules....but he and his brothers do it anyway) He is very rebellious, in fact, he tends to get sent to Siberia way too often for his rebellious nature.
What I found most endearing about this story was that both characters don't really like each other too much at first. Its not a full angst romance, but it could come close. However unlike those, they can't resist spending time together, even volunteering without meaning to. And it's partly due to the fact that they are mates. I quite loved the way they deny it, and its not until the get some alone time with each other that they start to accept what they have together. There are some stumbling blocks along the way, but we see how much they care for one another and really have a strong bond. Quite interesting seeing how this story turned out, and even though its not my favorite book of the series, quite entertaining and humorous.
HOT!! That is all I have to say because I just love it. All the covers in this series are pretty dang sexy. But what I love about this cover, is the half shirt open, with the muscled abs, and the dark background....adds an edge to it.
Even Vampires Get The Blue is a story to give you barrels of laughs put you at the edge of your seat with tense action and plenty of steamy scenes to keep you interested.
Summary
Harek Sigurdsson, is a Vangel, and due to certain acts that were against the rules for being a Vangel, he is to work on an online website to help promote goodness and faith in a very chilly location in Siberia. Not his first choice, but then Michael, the Archangel doesn't really give him a choice when it comes to punishment. Then unexpectedly he is summoned and instructed to help with a mission to help save some young innocent girls from nasty terrorists and in league with them are evil Lucipires. Harek doesn't mind killing these evil beings at all. So he joins up with the strike team, and he meets a WEAL, a young woman that is nicknamed "Camo". At first he smells a garden of roses whenever he gets near her, but she doesn't seem his type at all. But when he is warned she may be his "mate", he refuses to let her in. Until he volunteers to go to her brothers wedding with her. Harek has no idea why he would choose to go to a wedding with her...he despises weddings. But he can't back out now, and he soon sees the real woman beneath all the camouflage. Camille is devoted to the military and serving in the WEAL's, and she is very good at what she does. She will do anything to save young girls from torture and rape, even if its to work with a man that smells like the most decadent chocolate, talks strange but is sexy as sin...not that she would ever let him know that. Soon these two will have fight to survive and also believe in their mating and letting go of the past so they can have a future together.
The Hero
Harek is a Viking...was born and raised and loved his life. He loved the drinking and the women and had an obsession with money and gold, and had a "Midas" touch when it came to achieving and accumulating wealth, even had slaves. Then Michael came to him, with a deal, and he was forced to become a Vangel. He has spent hundreds of years, doing good, slaying evil and protecting innocents but breaking plenty of "godly" rules in the process. He never can seem to get on Mike's good side. Harek is amusing and sexy and quite redeemable. He loves his gadgets and computers, is quite obsessed with them. What was most fun about his character, was his bluntness and he is true to himself. Doesn't hide who he is, and I loved that about Harek. Even though he tends to break so many rules all the time, he also admits when he is wrong and takes his punishment.
The Heroine
Camille grew up with a family that was wealthy but a bit dysfunctional. Both of her parents have successful careers, but not the healthiest of a marriage. Her father has a whole mistress along with the family he already has. Her parents may have once cared for each other, but now they merely tolerate each other. She is close to her brother, who is a rocket scientist. Unlike her family, she wanted to serve in the military and became A WEAL...which was pretty difficult and challenging. I loved Camille as the heroine because she is the best for Harek, she tends to make him think and balance him out a bit. Camille is dedicated and loyal, and has a weakness for anything chocolate. She is quite spirited and is quite the match for our hero in every way.
Plot and Story Line
So Even Vampires Get The Blues is the sixth addition to this wild and hilarious series. Now for those of you who have never had the chance to read Sandra Hill...she is different. So different from any other author. I don't even know if I can explain it, even though I have been reading for years. Many books that she has written, just like this most latest release, may seem a bit serious but in all honesty--its not. It has a basic serious plot. We have some nasty terrorists dealing sexual slavery of young girls, then we mix in our Vangels, SEAL's and WEAL's....and even some other agents from the FBI, you don't have your typical paranormal type romance.
This book we see characters from Sandra Hill's other series. Which was fun, but honestly I realize I do need to get on her Cajun series since those are the only books from this author I have yet to read. But what this series is about a group of men, brothers who were born in the Viking times, and each committed one of the "deadly sins" and so the archangel Michael, offered them a choice and they all made the choice to work on redeeming themselves. They are Vikings, who are angels and vampires. Its a unique mix that is for sure. Now I will say that the writing is something you have to get used to. I would recommend to new readers to give the whole book a shot because when I first started reading Hill it took time for me to adjust to her writing style, since its so wildly different from any other author. Its one of the main reasons I keep reading her. Even though it doesn't engage me fully 100%...she always offers a wild and sensational story. In this book we have the Geeky Vangel, he is the one that loves his computers and his unique gadgets. But he is tough, a fighter, battles evil and protects innocents and loves sex (even though that is against the rules....but he and his brothers do it anyway) He is very rebellious, in fact, he tends to get sent to Siberia way too often for his rebellious nature.
What I found most endearing about this story was that both characters don't really like each other too much at first. Its not a full angst romance, but it could come close. However unlike those, they can't resist spending time together, even volunteering without meaning to. And it's partly due to the fact that they are mates. I quite loved the way they deny it, and its not until the get some alone time with each other that they start to accept what they have together. There are some stumbling blocks along the way, but we see how much they care for one another and really have a strong bond. Quite interesting seeing how this story turned out, and even though its not my favorite book of the series, quite entertaining and humorous.
The Cover
HOT!! That is all I have to say because I just love it. All the covers in this series are pretty dang sexy. But what I love about this cover, is the half shirt open, with the muscled abs, and the dark background....adds an edge to it.
Overall View
Even Vampires Get The Blue is a story to give you barrels of laughs put you at the edge of your seat with tense action and plenty of steamy scenes to keep you interested.
Kiss of Pride (1)
Kiss of Surrender (2)
Kiss Of Temptation (3)
Kiss of Wrath (4)
Christmas in Transylvania (4.5)
Vampire in Paradise (5)
Even Vampires Get The Blues (6)
This was such a lovely story and I really loved getting another addition to this series into the Mystic Bayou. This is probably one of my favorite settings I have read in romance. I just love it so much and this was a charming addition. Now I will be honest in that this book might not be for everyone. It is much shorter and the heroine is a bit off putting at times and I really struggled with her attitude towards our hero. Once you get the full story in her past, you find more understanding but at the same time she pretty much punishes the hero for a crime that someone else committed against her and it just seemed like she hadn't really come to terms with her past. I truly loved the hero he is so kind, thoughtful and stubborn in his pursuit of her. I really admired his tenacity in not giving up on her even when she can get pretty mean at times. Quite frankly I feel like he deserved someone that treated him better. But I did love seeing their interactions once certain aspects get resolved here. Very sweet and had a certain charm to it.
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Everlasting Desire is the second book in this duo series of Amanda Ashley's. But What a story. Even though I am super curious about the first book, I didn't feel lost or out of placed. But there is some connection to it. And since the main characters from the first book, do play a pivotal role in this book, I do want to read the first book I was very intrigued by Daisy and Erik. It has been ages since I have read this author, so when I saw this title available through my library, I decided to try it out. And lately I have been in the mood for vampire-themed romances. And knowing how much I enjoyed this author before I figured it would be fun to try her out in audio format and boy was it fun. I couldn't put this one down. I listened to it at work, working on the blog and even cleaning the apartment. Just couldn't get enough. It was a mix of narration and the story. Both were superb and I loved the way this story develops.
I didn't have many issues with the story, but there is one factor I tended to get a bit annoyed with, the heroine. When she learns the truth about Rhys, I really didn't care for how she treated him for a little while. She was very self-righteous and judgemental about him being a vampire. I could understand the shock, of course, because who runs into a vampire every day right? But when you really love someone, you accept them for whatever or whoever they are. So I just couldn't get a handle on her attitude. Megan goes into denial for a bit until Rhys makes her face the truth and her real feelings about him, and not all of them are disgust and fear. She still loves and care for him and I like that Rhys doesn't just slink away, he fights for her to accept him. Rhys is the reason I feel they found a happily ever after in the end because he didn't give up on Megan eventually accepting who he really is. Rhys is a character you just instantly love because he hasn't had life since becoming a vampire. Rhys isn't perfect, but he is honorable and lives by his conscience and even though he makes mistakes, he owns up to them and accepts the consequences.
The romance between these two is full of mountains of issues they have to work out, but they battle through the tough issues and emotions and find their way to loving each other fully. They have instant chemistry, and the sparks between them are what ties them together in the beginning. But we see how much their relationship is tested, especially once the "villain" of the story come to light and threatens them. They stand together and firm. There was an interesting twist with Megan's roommate and best friend, that really twists up the emotions of the reader. My heart just went out to Megan, because this is the part of the story that was really difficult to read at times. I don't want to spoil anything too much, but I want to say that this is a pivotal moment for Megan and Rhys. Because Megan realizes the difference between the good vampires and the not so good ones.
This is a story that really was a phenomenal story, and the type of book I was in the mood for. It fought with my emotions, brought me to the edge of my seat with passion and danger and some intrigue. I see I need to be reading this author more and more if her other books are anything like this one.
The narration is just fantastic and even though at first it took a little while to get used to the voice, I soon got hooked and she is now one of my favorites to listen to. She wasn't too dramatic, but she employed the right blend of emotion and inflections to hook me. Now I want to see what else she has narrated.
I love the older style cover, its just classic. With the purple background, the bright full moon and the couple pose here.
Everlasting Desire is a stimulating and passionate love story that delves deep into the wide range of emotion, brings the reader stimulating desire, and crafts a story mixed with dangerous villains, treachery, suspense, and mystery. A SPICY ROMANCE TO CRAVE!!
Summary
Megan DeLacey works at a department store for men called "Shores", and most of her clientele are L.A. sexiest bachelors. Ranging from singers, actors and businessmen. Megan loves working with people and she loves her job. Her roommate is a model and men take one look at her and Megan is always overlooked. One evening, a handsome and a dangerous stranger walks into Shores, a man she is fascinated by but also fears him but doesn't understand why. He comes in every day for a week before he admits his reason for coming is to see her. Megan at first, is unsure what to make of Rhys Costain. She knows he has money, owns a "goth" like club and is mysterious and full of secrets. Rhys is a vampire lord over the western U.S. Rhys is also one of the oldest of his kind, experienced and powerful. But he is drawn to Megan in ways he doesn't completely understand. He knows that she is human, and could never accept what he is, but he just wants to have a small taste with her. Soon Rhys and Megan begin to fall in love, but then Megan learns who Rhys really is and what he is. Megan at first can't understand him and is confused over her mixed feelings for Rhys. But Rhys and Megan are drawn back together through a series of events and Megan sees the true Rhys, the vampire and the lover who has always held her heart. But Rhys has an enemy and will use anything in his power to destroy Rhys and Megan. Only their love can stand the tide...or will the most powerful vampire alive destroy them and everything they hold dear?
Plot and Story Line
Everlasting Desire is the second book in this duo series of Amanda Ashley's. But What a story. Even though I am super curious about the first book, I didn't feel lost or out of placed. But there is some connection to it. And since the main characters from the first book, do play a pivotal role in this book, I do want to read the first book I was very intrigued by Daisy and Erik. It has been ages since I have read this author, so when I saw this title available through my library, I decided to try it out. And lately I have been in the mood for vampire-themed romances. And knowing how much I enjoyed this author before I figured it would be fun to try her out in audio format and boy was it fun. I couldn't put this one down. I listened to it at work, working on the blog and even cleaning the apartment. Just couldn't get enough. It was a mix of narration and the story. Both were superb and I loved the way this story develops.
I didn't have many issues with the story, but there is one factor I tended to get a bit annoyed with, the heroine. When she learns the truth about Rhys, I really didn't care for how she treated him for a little while. She was very self-righteous and judgemental about him being a vampire. I could understand the shock, of course, because who runs into a vampire every day right? But when you really love someone, you accept them for whatever or whoever they are. So I just couldn't get a handle on her attitude. Megan goes into denial for a bit until Rhys makes her face the truth and her real feelings about him, and not all of them are disgust and fear. She still loves and care for him and I like that Rhys doesn't just slink away, he fights for her to accept him. Rhys is the reason I feel they found a happily ever after in the end because he didn't give up on Megan eventually accepting who he really is. Rhys is a character you just instantly love because he hasn't had life since becoming a vampire. Rhys isn't perfect, but he is honorable and lives by his conscience and even though he makes mistakes, he owns up to them and accepts the consequences.
The romance between these two is full of mountains of issues they have to work out, but they battle through the tough issues and emotions and find their way to loving each other fully. They have instant chemistry, and the sparks between them are what ties them together in the beginning. But we see how much their relationship is tested, especially once the "villain" of the story come to light and threatens them. They stand together and firm. There was an interesting twist with Megan's roommate and best friend, that really twists up the emotions of the reader. My heart just went out to Megan, because this is the part of the story that was really difficult to read at times. I don't want to spoil anything too much, but I want to say that this is a pivotal moment for Megan and Rhys. Because Megan realizes the difference between the good vampires and the not so good ones.
This is a story that really was a phenomenal story, and the type of book I was in the mood for. It fought with my emotions, brought me to the edge of my seat with passion and danger and some intrigue. I see I need to be reading this author more and more if her other books are anything like this one.
Narration
The narration is just fantastic and even though at first it took a little while to get used to the voice, I soon got hooked and she is now one of my favorites to listen to. She wasn't too dramatic, but she employed the right blend of emotion and inflections to hook me. Now I want to see what else she has narrated.
Cover
I love the older style cover, its just classic. With the purple background, the bright full moon and the couple pose here.
Overall View
Everlasting Desire is a stimulating and passionate love story that delves deep into the wide range of emotion, brings the reader stimulating desire, and crafts a story mixed with dangerous villains, treachery, suspense, and mystery. A SPICY ROMANCE TO CRAVE!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Daisy O'Donell is part of a family of vampire hunters and blood thieves. Daisy has never been comfortable with the idea of killing, so she sticks with taking the blood of vampires and selling it on the internet and gives her good money. While at a club, she meets a dark and mysterious man that she is drawn to. Before Daisy realizes it she is entering into a relationship with him. Erik is a vampire, and even though he has never really taken a chance on dating a mortal, Daisy is a bit different. The more he spends time with her, the more he wants to. But as they spend time together, there are certain things about Daisy that don't exactly fit and he is determined to find out her secrets. But there is a danger building to their kind and the master of the vampires in the west, and his closest friend is hunting down the blood thief and vampire killer. When the truth comes out, that Daisy and Erik are enemies, things couldn't get worse for them. But eventually they resolve issues, but, unfortunately, the danger to Daisy is only going to escalate. And soon Erik is put in a terrible position of choosing his best friend and his loyalty or his love for Daisy.
Everlasting Kiss is the first of the duo Everlasting series. Now after reading these two books, I have really enjoyed the way that Amanda Ashley has developed her vampire-themed books and they are a ball to read. Everlasting Kiss is a story I have been waiting to listen to ,ever since I read the second book "Rhys" and really couldn't wait to read Erik and Daisy's story. I knew it would be kick ass, because in the second book we learn of Daisy's background and her unconventional family. I really love the enemies to lovers trope, and this one series rocked the house in every way. I just couldn't get enough of it.
Daisy and her family are quite unique. They have always been vampire hunters and blood thiefs. But it is very high risk for them. What was quite entertaining, was seeing Daisy and her family members interact, but most especially her brother (whom I totally think should fall in love with some vampire chick....he would deserve it). He is the worst of the three kids, he loves killing vampires. But Alex learns quite a few lessons in this book as well. He goes from being arrogant and conceited in thinking he will get no consequences for his actions, but he soon realizes that not all vampires are evil; just like not all humans are good. What was very amusing about these siblings, is their belief in thinking its okay to just randomly go into vampire homes and kill them at their weakest. I will admit that I found this part of the story a bit difficult to be alright with. They tend to live a double standard on this issue though. The whole family really does until Erik comes into the picture and after some painful lessons, they begin to understand what vampires are really. It was pretty fun to see them get a bit humbled.
The romance between Daisy and Erik is actually a fun one. Erik is a trooper in the relationship, though. I loved him way more than I liked Daisy. Mostly because he is so understanding and forgiving. I mean, her family is killing off his kind. And quite frankly, there is a moment in the relationship, where it takes a turn through a course of events, and Daisy is made to realize what she really has with Erik. This is where we see Daisy come to terms with certain aspects, and fight for the man she loves even if that means she is going against her family. Such an enjoyable read and definitely won me over.
I am really loving this narrator and recently discovered her this year. But she does a great job with the story, and with her inflections and the way she portrays the story is simply well done!!
I love how dramatic it is. I love the white moon in the background with the red vivid colors in the front.
Everlasting Kiss is a sensational vampire romance that will keep you on your toes and give you shivers of delight. mystery and adventure!!!
Summary
Daisy O'Donell is part of a family of vampire hunters and blood thieves. Daisy has never been comfortable with the idea of killing, so she sticks with taking the blood of vampires and selling it on the internet and gives her good money. While at a club, she meets a dark and mysterious man that she is drawn to. Before Daisy realizes it she is entering into a relationship with him. Erik is a vampire, and even though he has never really taken a chance on dating a mortal, Daisy is a bit different. The more he spends time with her, the more he wants to. But as they spend time together, there are certain things about Daisy that don't exactly fit and he is determined to find out her secrets. But there is a danger building to their kind and the master of the vampires in the west, and his closest friend is hunting down the blood thief and vampire killer. When the truth comes out, that Daisy and Erik are enemies, things couldn't get worse for them. But eventually they resolve issues, but, unfortunately, the danger to Daisy is only going to escalate. And soon Erik is put in a terrible position of choosing his best friend and his loyalty or his love for Daisy.
Plot and Story Line
Everlasting Kiss is the first of the duo Everlasting series. Now after reading these two books, I have really enjoyed the way that Amanda Ashley has developed her vampire-themed books and they are a ball to read. Everlasting Kiss is a story I have been waiting to listen to ,ever since I read the second book "Rhys" and really couldn't wait to read Erik and Daisy's story. I knew it would be kick ass, because in the second book we learn of Daisy's background and her unconventional family. I really love the enemies to lovers trope, and this one series rocked the house in every way. I just couldn't get enough of it.
Daisy and her family are quite unique. They have always been vampire hunters and blood thiefs. But it is very high risk for them. What was quite entertaining, was seeing Daisy and her family members interact, but most especially her brother (whom I totally think should fall in love with some vampire chick....he would deserve it). He is the worst of the three kids, he loves killing vampires. But Alex learns quite a few lessons in this book as well. He goes from being arrogant and conceited in thinking he will get no consequences for his actions, but he soon realizes that not all vampires are evil; just like not all humans are good. What was very amusing about these siblings, is their belief in thinking its okay to just randomly go into vampire homes and kill them at their weakest. I will admit that I found this part of the story a bit difficult to be alright with. They tend to live a double standard on this issue though. The whole family really does until Erik comes into the picture and after some painful lessons, they begin to understand what vampires are really. It was pretty fun to see them get a bit humbled.
The romance between Daisy and Erik is actually a fun one. Erik is a trooper in the relationship, though. I loved him way more than I liked Daisy. Mostly because he is so understanding and forgiving. I mean, her family is killing off his kind. And quite frankly, there is a moment in the relationship, where it takes a turn through a course of events, and Daisy is made to realize what she really has with Erik. This is where we see Daisy come to terms with certain aspects, and fight for the man she loves even if that means she is going against her family. Such an enjoyable read and definitely won me over.
The Narrator
I am really loving this narrator and recently discovered her this year. But she does a great job with the story, and with her inflections and the way she portrays the story is simply well done!!
The Cover
I love how dramatic it is. I love the white moon in the background with the red vivid colors in the front.
Overall View
Everlasting Kiss is a sensational vampire romance that will keep you on your toes and give you shivers of delight. mystery and adventure!!!
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Bailey Hartwell's life seems to be going so smoothly. She has her business, great friends, loving parents and a wonderful boyfriend she hopes to be tying the knot with. But then her life goes upside down when she finds her boyfriend of ten years cheating on her, and her one time enemy Vaughn Tremaine ends up being her rock that she needs in this uneasy time. But then her life gets threatened trying to force her to sell which she refuses to do. At first she doesn't what to make of this fragile new relationship she has with Vaughn, only that him in bed is the hottest thing she has ever experience....off the charts chemistry. But Vaughn has his own issues, and doesn't know if he could ever do the "forever" thing at all and ends up hurting Bailey again the process. Vaughn will need to overcome his painful past and reservations, and Bailey will need to learn to trust again, can they make it back together?
Every Little Thing is the second book in this new series from Samantha Young and man I am just hooked. Although I am wishing I had re read book one a bit or at least skimmed it before picking this one up. I had forgotten a few things. But boy did I enjoy this second book. Now in the first book we see both Bailey and Vaughn at each other's throats. They don't like each other, or it just appears that way. We do see some hints of sparks that they have, neither wants to admit it though. But when Bailey's gets betrayed and ends up attacked, she sees a whole new side to Vaughn. I did love seeing the way these two enemies become lovers and Young handled this aspect pretty well. Then we get a delightful appearance of her sisters (say this very sarcastically) man her sister is her complete opposite. Selfish, greedy, uses people for her own uses. And yeah at first I was concerned with how Bailey would handle her, but man she really shows that despite the fact she is her sister, she won't let her take advantage of her and the people in this town that she would give her life for. And we have some side characters I really loved, we have Vaughn's father who was so wonderful and pushes Vaughn when he needs an emotional push toward Bailey. I did love how close Vaughn and his father are with each other. And we also get more mixed signals from Jack. Jack we saw in book one and I have a feeling he and Emery will be one of the next couples. He is the son of the enemy of everyone on the boardwalk, but I get the feeling he is much more than what he appears to be. The romance between Bailey and Vaughn is full of drama, feeling their way through a new kind of relationship and seeing how learning to trust isn't easy especially when your heart is involved. Truly another win for this author.
This is so gorgeous, I love the mix of colors with the pink and gold with the coastal scene. Makes me wish I lived there.
Every Little Thing is a angsty and drama filled romance, which is packed with a hint of danger, powerful chemistry and a heart warming romance.
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Summary
Bailey Hartwell's life seems to be going so smoothly. She has her business, great friends, loving parents and a wonderful boyfriend she hopes to be tying the knot with. But then her life goes upside down when she finds her boyfriend of ten years cheating on her, and her one time enemy Vaughn Tremaine ends up being her rock that she needs in this uneasy time. But then her life gets threatened trying to force her to sell which she refuses to do. At first she doesn't what to make of this fragile new relationship she has with Vaughn, only that him in bed is the hottest thing she has ever experience....off the charts chemistry. But Vaughn has his own issues, and doesn't know if he could ever do the "forever" thing at all and ends up hurting Bailey again the process. Vaughn will need to overcome his painful past and reservations, and Bailey will need to learn to trust again, can they make it back together?
Plot and Story Line
Every Little Thing is the second book in this new series from Samantha Young and man I am just hooked. Although I am wishing I had re read book one a bit or at least skimmed it before picking this one up. I had forgotten a few things. But boy did I enjoy this second book. Now in the first book we see both Bailey and Vaughn at each other's throats. They don't like each other, or it just appears that way. We do see some hints of sparks that they have, neither wants to admit it though. But when Bailey's gets betrayed and ends up attacked, she sees a whole new side to Vaughn. I did love seeing the way these two enemies become lovers and Young handled this aspect pretty well. Then we get a delightful appearance of her sisters (say this very sarcastically) man her sister is her complete opposite. Selfish, greedy, uses people for her own uses. And yeah at first I was concerned with how Bailey would handle her, but man she really shows that despite the fact she is her sister, she won't let her take advantage of her and the people in this town that she would give her life for. And we have some side characters I really loved, we have Vaughn's father who was so wonderful and pushes Vaughn when he needs an emotional push toward Bailey. I did love how close Vaughn and his father are with each other. And we also get more mixed signals from Jack. Jack we saw in book one and I have a feeling he and Emery will be one of the next couples. He is the son of the enemy of everyone on the boardwalk, but I get the feeling he is much more than what he appears to be. The romance between Bailey and Vaughn is full of drama, feeling their way through a new kind of relationship and seeing how learning to trust isn't easy especially when your heart is involved. Truly another win for this author.
I love you, Bailey Hartwell, because you frustrate me, you annoy me, you bother me, you bewilder me, you make me laugh, you get under my skin, you take my breath away. I love you because I admire your strength, I admire how hard you work, how much you love the inn, this town, the people in it. I love how you care so much, too much, and so much that it scares me. I love your fire. I love that you stand up to me. I love how you force me to remove the stick up my ass.
The Cover
This is so gorgeous, I love the mix of colors with the pink and gold with the coastal scene. Makes me wish I lived there.
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Every Little Thing is a angsty and drama filled romance, which is packed with a hint of danger, powerful chemistry and a heart warming romance.
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I had high hopes for this story, and after seeing these two interact with each other, I was super excited. However, I almost didn't finish it, it drove me nuts (just a little bit). The first part of the story, I really liked. I loved Brenna, with her crazy hair, tattoos and bubbly personality and her insistence for all sex relationship...no strings!! Then we have our yummy hero, who is uptight, controlling and possessive. (I really loved him). Then Brenna got too strange, she tended to be so blase about any real feelings in their relationship and got mad whenever Grant wanted more in their relationship. In some ways I hated the way she treats Grant. Then Grant kinda got weak in his character, when he just let her do whatever. It didn't fit with who he was in the beginning. I really wanted to enjoy it more, but the heroine really had me struggling with it, she was annoying and over the top on certain issues that didn't make sense. Also, I didn't feel the connection between these two other than lust. There was no emotional intimacy at all. It was more erotica than a romance. Which was sad because this book had so much potential. But at least the first half of the story was good and I really loved seeing the first meeting between Elise and Rome.
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Eyes of Silver Eyes of Gold is a story I have had on my wishlist on Goodreads for YEARS and I have no idea why I waited so long for this book. Its been on many lists on the Listopia and many readers rave about this book so I just knew that it was time to grab this book and READ it. So it was sitting on my kindle for a while, and after listening to a podcast review from "Not Your Mother's Romance Book Club" I knew I had to try this book out especially since they really enjoyed it. I want to mention first that this book was heart wrenching and very emotional and deals with some tough topics that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Not fluffy lighthearted read is Eyes of Silvers Eyes Of Gold.
Our story sets off with our heroine, Anne Wells who is a huge disappointment to her family. She is a failure after breaking off her engagement to her fiancée in Boston, and her father drags her home in disgrace. He keeps her captive with little food, and she manages to escape, seeking a new life somewhere far from her family, and she finds herself sleeping in the barn of an outcast, the youngest of the Bennett family, Cord. She pleads for his help and before anything can happen, her family comes upon them and before they realize it they are both being beaten and forced into a marriage by her father and left for dead.
Anne is much better off than Cord, but still in pretty bad shape and still traumatized. But she knows that Cord is a good man and she must save his life is she can. He has been shot and beaten within an inch of his life but somehow with Anne's tender care, survives his injuries and his road to recovery is slow. Anne has to learn what she is capable of including defending herself and Cord from her father's men and even Cord's brothers who are cruel to him. At first, their marriage is one of convenience and trying to make the best of a bad situation but soon Anne wants more than that....she wants to be with Cord for good. But there is one problem....their families are trying to break them apart. But Cord and Anne are stronger together and they learn what they have together and they are willing to fight for it, no matter what the cost may be.
In this delightful story, we have a pairing of two people who are as different as night and day in some ways, but in other ways they are perfection. They have known each other since they were children, having grown up in the same town together. Anne has only met Cord a few times before marrying him, but she always found an attraction and friendship towards him despite what everyone said about Cord behind his back. I love that Anne has always treated Cord with an open heart. She has never judged him for being half native american decent and seeing him for the good man that he is.
There is a TON of country type of talk in this book so if you love the country lifestyle and talking about chores (morning, afternoon and evening) and horses and farm animals...this book is a must read for you for sure. You will just delight in all the details that are discussed in this book. Those that grew up in small towns or on a farm or ranch will greatly appreciate this book. I actually appreciated that this author went so detailed with the life of being on a farm/ranch like this because some authors gloss over those details, but not Ellen O'Connell so I am really grateful for that for sure.
We also have some conflicts in this story that was really heartbreaking and yet drove me nuts at times. Their families are BOTH horrible, although Anne's family is way worse than Cord's family is. I mean, Anne's father is so mean and cruel and I hate how he treats his daughter and Cord. And Cord's family is so not good to him, believing in rumors over their own brother that they practically raised themselves. I loved his brothers' wives though, they really set their heads straight when they get out of line and that doesn't include our kick ass heroine who literally fights them with a gun. Yep loved her gumption and courage.
The romance that builds between Cord and Anne is simply so SWEET!! Its full of complications of course. Cord doesn't believe that Anne is in for the long haul. He has some personal emotional problems that he is trying to work through, he has never had someone fight for him in the way that Anne fights for him. So you see them have to work through some serious issues before their relationship can get to where it needs to be for them. But they work through it together and seeing them doing this really develops the romance so well and I loved seeing them slowly fall in love and fight to be together and the ending was so satisfying and sweet and heartfelt.
Eyes of Silver Eyes of Gold is a story I have had on my wishlist on Goodreads for YEARS and I have no idea why I waited so long for this book. Its been on many lists on the Listopia and many readers rave about this book so I just knew that it was time to grab this book and READ it. So it was sitting on my kindle for a while, and after listening to a podcast review from "Not Your Mother's Romance Book Club" I knew I had to try this book out especially since they really enjoyed it. I want to mention first that this book was heart wrenching and very emotional and deals with some tough topics that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Not fluffy lighthearted read is Eyes of Silvers Eyes Of Gold.
Our story sets off with our heroine, Anne Wells who is a huge disappointment to her family. She is a failure after breaking off her engagement to her fiancée in Boston, and her father drags her home in disgrace. He keeps her captive with little food, and she manages to escape, seeking a new life somewhere far from her family, and she finds herself sleeping in the barn of an outcast, the youngest of the Bennett family, Cord. She pleads for his help and before anything can happen, her family comes upon them and before they realize it they are both being beaten and forced into a marriage by her father and left for dead.
Anne is much better off than Cord, but still in pretty bad shape and still traumatized. But she knows that Cord is a good man and she must save his life is she can. He has been shot and beaten within an inch of his life but somehow with Anne's tender care, survives his injuries and his road to recovery is slow. Anne has to learn what she is capable of including defending herself and Cord from her father's men and even Cord's brothers who are cruel to him. At first, their marriage is one of convenience and trying to make the best of a bad situation but soon Anne wants more than that....she wants to be with Cord for good. But there is one problem....their families are trying to break them apart. But Cord and Anne are stronger together and they learn what they have together and they are willing to fight for it, no matter what the cost may be.
..he wondered if maybe just occasionally the gods designed a woman fit for a king or a prince and then gave her to an ordinary man. Maybe they did such a thing once in a while, knowing an ordinary man would treasure her more, love her better. Maybe they even let him keep her - for a while.
In this delightful story, we have a pairing of two people who are as different as night and day in some ways, but in other ways they are perfection. They have known each other since they were children, having grown up in the same town together. Anne has only met Cord a few times before marrying him, but she always found an attraction and friendship towards him despite what everyone said about Cord behind his back. I love that Anne has always treated Cord with an open heart. She has never judged him for being half native american decent and seeing him for the good man that he is.
You know, Annie, a long time ago an old man told me beauty doesn't mean much in a woman. It disappears with age. But he said some women have something better. They have a special glow that lasts all their life and just gets richer. You're like that. You really shine.
There is a TON of country type of talk in this book so if you love the country lifestyle and talking about chores (morning, afternoon and evening) and horses and farm animals...this book is a must read for you for sure. You will just delight in all the details that are discussed in this book. Those that grew up in small towns or on a farm or ranch will greatly appreciate this book. I actually appreciated that this author went so detailed with the life of being on a farm/ranch like this because some authors gloss over those details, but not Ellen O'Connell so I am really grateful for that for sure.
We also have some conflicts in this story that was really heartbreaking and yet drove me nuts at times. Their families are BOTH horrible, although Anne's family is way worse than Cord's family is. I mean, Anne's father is so mean and cruel and I hate how he treats his daughter and Cord. And Cord's family is so not good to him, believing in rumors over their own brother that they practically raised themselves. I loved his brothers' wives though, they really set their heads straight when they get out of line and that doesn't include our kick ass heroine who literally fights them with a gun. Yep loved her gumption and courage.
Anne believed she would in the end hear the words she, like all women, longed to hear, but if he never spoke of it, she would be content with this. He loved her, and she knew it, and he was capable of such tenderness it left her trembling, overwhelmed by her own love for him
The romance that builds between Cord and Anne is simply so SWEET!! Its full of complications of course. Cord doesn't believe that Anne is in for the long haul. He has some personal emotional problems that he is trying to work through, he has never had someone fight for him in the way that Anne fights for him. So you see them have to work through some serious issues before their relationship can get to where it needs to be for them. But they work through it together and seeing them doing this really develops the romance so well and I loved seeing them slowly fall in love and fight to be together and the ending was so satisfying and sweet and heartfelt.
Fair Is The Rose is a story that is the second in the series and it continues the series —four years after “Lions and Lace” takes place. This is Christal’s book. In the first book we see where she escapes from the mental facility she was being held in and is now on the run from her uncle who seeks to kill her. But then she finds herself in a situation she never imagined….she is being kidnapped but her captor is none like any other man she has ever met. Despite the circumstances there is a deep connection between them. Christal see’s that there is much more to Cain than meets the eye. I will admit in reading this story that this is a very close tie to the first book, in fact I probably like it a bit more in some respects. I did like seeing that there isn’t a “whole book length” of angst between the two characters. There is a beautiful building of trust that has to happen between them. Christal is wary of trusting anyone but once she discovers who Cain truly is, she is even more distrustful of him and she doesn’t know where to turn. But Cain is a alpha masculine male who never gives up fighting for the woman he loves and boy I adored that. That even though he fears their connection and what it might mean for the future, he doesn’t hold back. And man this book was so addictive, it started out a bit slow but once it got going, I just couldn’t put it down and its been a while since a historical has held my attention so much.