Review: Officially Over It by Lani Lynn Vale

Officially Over It by Lani Lynn Vale
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Reggie Morton and Nathan Cox grew up together, at one time they were best friends but once they started growing up everything shifted and they fought like cats and dogs. Years later Nathan is perplexed by Reggie, he wants her but he believes she hates him. The same could be same for Reggie, she believes Nathan can barely tolerate her. Things change though and the story of Reggie and Nathan begins.

I couldn’t put this one down, this was not what I expected at all, it was better. Reggie and Nathan are wonderful together you think you know where this book is going and bam!, it takes a shift constantly keeping you guessing. I also liked the fact that it delves into their history together, you get a sense of why things played out the way they did when they were younger. Intense and one of my favorites in the SWAT 2.0 series.

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Review: The Lost King by Frazier Alexander

The Lost King by Frazier Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Princess Thalos and Princess Thara are left behind when their father King Athan disappears at sea. Thalos doesn’t plan to be gone as long as he was but when he comes back a new queen has stepped into power and has no plans to let go of the throne. Thalos ends up exiled while Thara begins to see the truth behind what is really happening within the kingdom. Can they find a way to get the throne back even when it seems all is lost?


This reminded me a bit of Clash of the Titans, had the feel of an adventure that was visual in every aspect. I thought this was a refreshing read, was surprised by the way the story played out and all of the surprises along the way. Great story.

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Review: Bittersweet by Jessica Prince

Bittersweet by Jessica Prince
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shane Hendrix had kept herself close to herself, rarely would she let someone in. When she meets Jensen Rose she believes he is the bane to her existence. Jensen is everything she is not, rich, spoiled and arrogant and he has made it perfectly clear he is interested in her. It takes but Jensen wins her heart until one day he walks away without a word.

Five years later he is back in Redemption Tennessee and wanting to be a part of his sons life. He also wants Shane back but he shattered Shane’s heart and she is not so willing to forgive and forget, can she learn to trust Jensen again?

This story goes back to the beginning and vacillates between the past and the current situation. I was stunned how the story unfolded, it was not at all what I expected and I go back to the first book Bad Alibi when it’s announced that Jensen is back. Shane is such a strong heroine, she broke my heart at times and yet her strength makes her one of the strongest characters in this authors story. Amazing story that you will need your tissue for. Look forward to more in this series.

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Review: Rise Above by L.G. Campbell

Rise Above by L.G. Campbell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lily Rocke is extremely close with her family after an incident that left her shattered when she was young. Being told she has to be sent to Texas for an article for her paper she is a bit dismayed but knows her job depends on it. What she doesn’t expect is to be stranded and hanging out a biker bar full of hunks only to be swept away by Blake Stone who is helping the family she is supposed to be staying with.

Lily doesn’t know what to think of Blake, one minute he is sweet to her and then the next he acts like he can barely tolerate her. Mixed messages and a man who seems intent on causing her harm, Lily finds herself under Blake’s protection but is it just a holiday fling or are they building something more?

This was exceptional in fact I could not put it down and picked up the next book the same day. I thought Lily was a hoot and loved the angle of her being from England and trying to fit into Texas life. The side characters are so much fun and Blake is pure alpha male. Throw in the bikers who help Blake out and you are in for an entertaining ride.

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Review: Murder Bytes by Gayle Carline

Murder Bytes by Gayle Carline
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Peri Minneopa is on the verge of moving into a new house with her soon to be husband Skip, when she gets a call from her long lost brother Dev. Dev wakes up in a room with a dead woman and cannot recall why. Peri is struggling with the aftermath of her last case and has hung up her PI business but she soon finds herself trying to prove her brother is innocent.

I thought this was quite entertaining, I liked all the side characters and thought the way Peri goes about investigating was fascinating. I had not read the others in the series but would definitely check them out. Intriguing story.

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Review: Safe Rider by Jessica Ames

Safe Rider by Jessica Ames
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Liv new that if she didn’t get out of her marriage it would end up killing her, her husband had become increasingly more unstable and her family was of no help. When a woman makes her an offer to get her safely located elsewhere, she takes her up on it and begins a new life in Kingsley. Liv doesn’t expect to ever get another relationship but her biker neighbor Dean interests her, but it blows up in her face initially when he thinks she is repulsed by him. It changes quickly though when Dean figures out he had pegged her wrong and Dean and Liv strike up a friendship of sorts. Dean though wants more but he knows she is holding some secrets and vows to be patient and let her set the pace. Can Liv find love and what happens when her past comes back?

This was great, I thought the pacing was perfect in this one and I liked the fact that Dean although intense was so sweet with Liv. Dean is intense but quickly fell for him and his club. Need to go back and read the first book and the rest of this series.

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Audiobook Review: Listen, Pitch by Lani Lynn Vale

I have read this book a few times but was wanting to listen to a book that was familiar and the narration on this is spot on. 5 Stars. It is the third book in the series but can be heard/read in any order.

Listen, Pitch by Lani Lynn Vale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rhys Rivera is living his dream of being a professional baseball player, but his past has his ties with the mafia always threatening to take hold. It isn’t that Rhys wants any part of it, he has made it clear he wants his life in Texas. Threats are always coming though and that is why Rhys knows he should stay away from Henley Cree, his neighbor but she may just be the solution he has been looking for.

Henley is attracted to Rhys and as they get close he makes her a proposition she isn’t sure she can refuse. Can Henley have a life with Rhys or should she just walk away?

This was great and a bit of a surprise. Liked Henley a lot, she is down to earth and Rhys with her is a perfect compliment. Another terrific read in the series.

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Review: Crazy Over You by Wendy Sparrow

Crazy Over You by Wendy Sparrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sheriff Travis Flynn has seen a lot of things but waking up to naked woman holding a knife to his throat is not one of him. Travis had been thinking of taking a mate but when he sees the beauty threatening him he knows he found his scent-match mate. She is crazy but Travis figures it will keep their lives entertaining, the only problem is she is the brother of a traitor to his pack.

LeAnn Willcox had received a strange call from her brother and shows up in town to investigate, only to be told he had done terrible things and was killed because of it. LeAnn though doesn’t believe it and decides to investigate herself. Throw in a man who thinks she is his mate and a lifetime of living as a bit of a grifter, LeAnn doesn’t know what she wants even if Travis insists it’s him.

This was an entertaining paranormal story. A bit angsty with LeAnn and if she will accept Travis as her mate or not. You get why though as you learn her backstory. Plenty of twists and turns in the story that had me turning the page to see what happened next.

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Review: Burning Ash by N.J. Walters

Burning Ash by N.J. Walters
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Asher doesn’t know why the email sent to him about a vampire attack put him in the pathway of Jo Radcliffe. The fascinating beauty is clearly a vampire hunter and is used to fending for herself, but Asher believes it is too coincidental that they both received emails to go to the same place. Deciding he needs more information he makes a deal with Jo to figure out who is behind the mysterious email but Jo has plans of her own which do not include Asher. Asher though fro the first time in centuries feels a pull to Jo that has him wanting to stay by her side. Could there be an enemy out there that he can’t see and will Jo be a weakness he can’t afford?

This was wonderful, Asher radiates alpha male but he is also a bit aloof which makes him very charismatic. Jo gives as good as she gets from Asher and while she is not sure of what Asher is she is intrigued. Trust is a difficult thing for Jo and having Asher in her life she wonders if she is making the best decisions. Action packed vampire story.

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New To Me Author Review: Storm by Carian Cole

Storm by Carian Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Evelyn is on her way to a retreat for work when she finds herself crashing her car int he middle of a snow storm. She doesn’t expect to find Storm Valentine knocking on her window and trying to help her out. She has no idea who he is or if he is a serial killer but needing to get out of the snow she gets in his truck and after another disaster ends up in his home.

Storm can’t help but chuckle at the tightly wound Evelyn, nor the fact she doesn’t realize who he is. Spending time with her though Storm finds himself enjoying just being himself without the frenzy of fans, groupies, band members. Storm wants Evelyn, but Evelyn is with a man who she has spent the last twelve years with. A friendship emerges but Storm can’t stay away and Evelyn begins to question her relationship and if she is even happy anymore.

Storm lets Evelyn set the pace but who will she choose?

See below for spoiler trigger. Overall I liked this book, the writing is terrific and the chemistry is intense between Storm and Evelyn. Storm is a dirty talking rock star who has a soft side to him that I was fascinated by. Great snowed in story.

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This has emotional cheating and while they never sleep together while she is in the relationship they fool around. (hide spoiler)]

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