Review: Blood Guard by Megan Erickson

Blood Guard by Megan Erickson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summary:

Enter a world of immortal danger and desire—and discover an incredible fate borne of blood.

Tendra:
One minute, I’m a bartender in gritty Mission City; the next, I’m whisked away by a vampire named Athan who tells me that I’m the lifeblood of his clan. It sounds unbelievable, but he’s got evidence I can’t deny. Turns out, Athan belongs to an underground society of vampires who feed only on humans with their consent. Their enemies have no such qualms, and they want me dead. The only thing standing in their way is strong, sexy Athan. And the closer we get, the more tempted I am to let Athan feed. . . .

Athan:
How could I have known when I snatched this snarky, beautiful human off the streets that she would change my destiny? As a loyal soldier, I must deliver Tendra to our future king—my brother. Empowered with the blood of ten generations of the Gregorie breed, she is fated to rule as our queen. But there’s something between us that’s so intoxicating, so carnal, I can’t help wanting Tendra for myself . . . even if it’s treason. (thank you GoodReads.com)

My Thoughts:

I enjoyed Blood Guard. The world building was done very well, not overly wordy or descriptive but the vision was clearly seen through the authors words. These two were just made for each other and had a hard time fighting their attraction...until they didn't. I thought this was an excellent version of the vampire world and enjoyed the uniqueness of it all. Great job to the author and I look forward to more for sure :)

review: Flawed by Tracy Wolff

Flawed by Tracy Wolff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summary: 

The bestselling Ethan Frost series introduces a tantalizing new hero—and the broken woman only he can save. Discover why Beth Kery once declared that readers of Tracy Wolff will “fall in love under the spell of a master.”

When Tori Reed loses everything, he sets her free.

I told myself I’d never trust Miles Girard, no matter how brilliant or sexy he may be. His sister, Chloe—Ethan Frost’s wife—is my best friend, but I know just how low Miles will stoop to get what he wants. Now he’s the last thing I want: my boss.

Growing up, I had it all—except for the sense that I belonged. And when a mistake from my past surfaces in the press, my parents don’t hesitate to cut me off.

But surprisingly, Miles offers me a helping hand.

Before I know it, our relationship turns unprofessional in the hottest ways. Of course, he still drives me crazy. But when I’m dealt the ultimate blow, Miles is there for me. And maybe he’s the one I’ve been looking for all along.  (thank you GoodReads.com)

My Thoughts:

Flawed is a funny, sexy, wicked good time. The story flows very smoothly and the dialogue (inner and outer) is done perfectly. The way the relationship evolves, from hate to tolerance to love is awesome. I enjoyed seeing how Miles and Tori grew, not only into themselves but into a sizzling couple. I, also, liked that when I read this I didn't feel lost at all, being book #4 in the Ethan Frost series. I enjoy Tracy Wolff's writing and you can bet I'll be reading more in the future.

Review: Hustler by Meghan Quinn & Jessica Prince

Hustler by 

Meghan Quinn & Jessica Prince

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Summary:
I make my living as a hustler, and I’m great at it.
I don’t have a single tell and I use that to my advantage to manipulate any situation.
I’ve always known what a person is about to do before they’ve even decided.

That is, until I met Penelope.
I can’t get a read on her, and what’s worse, she doesn’t want anything to do with me.
Which only makes me want her more.

Now I’m in for the hardest hustle of my life.
Somehow I have to convince her she belongs with me.
Good thing I’m always up for a challenge. (thank you GoodReads.com)

My Thoughts:

I enjoyed the love/hate tension Gavin and Penelope had. I thought the story flowed very well, the dialogue was extremely comical and the sex scenes were explosive. I jut needed a little more....something. Great read, I look forward to reading more from this duo of fantastic authors.

The Darkest Promise by Gena Showalter

The Darkest Promise by Gena Showalter

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summary:

Possessed by the demon of Misery, Cameo isn't allowed to experience joy. If she dares, her memory is wiped clean. With no other recourse, she sneaks into a land more fantastical than any fairy tale, determined to find the one man with the key to her redemption.

Lazarus the Cruel and Unusual rules his kingdom with a single unwavering focus: to build his army and annihilate his enemies. Nothing distracts him - until Cameo. He is relentless in his quest to make her smile and seduce her into his bed.

As dark forces conspire against them, threatening to destroy the fragile bond they've forged, the once-calm Lazarus grows crazed. Every heart-stopping kiss and wicked touch causes Cameo to teeter on the brink of happiness. But if she falls, she risks forgetting him forever. (thank you to Goodreads.com for the summary)

My Review:

As with every addition to the LOTU saga, I loved it!

Finally Cameo gets her story and it does not disappoint. Lazarus and Cameo fit together so perfectly. They’re weird, slightly demented and fierce. I enjoyed their adventures together in the various levels of hell fighting off minions, demons and so many others. The humor and dialogue was, as always, so funny I could barely breathe at times. The chemistry and tension between these two, you could cut it with a knife. Never a dull smexy scene by Ms. Showalter, eavh!! I absolutely love this series and cannot wait for more of it 😎

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review: Lost and Found by Elle Casey

Lost and Found by Elle Casey

My rating:  4/5

Love in New York #1

Published: 2014

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Summary – 

Sometimes engagement rings can get lost and then found. Sometimes people can too. All it takes is a heavy-duty dose of karma and the magic of Manhattan to make it all come together.

Leah is a financially destitute new age hippy. James is a wealthy surgeon with a trust fund. She's awkward, he's poised. She's completely crazy, he's way too sane. People might say they have nothing in common, but they'd be wrong. They both live in Manhattan, they both have no idea how to change a baby diaper, and they're both lost … until they find one another. (Thanks to GoodReads.com for the summary)

My Thoughts – 

I loved Lost and Found.  I laughed and laughed and laughed some more.  This book has it all: comedy, drama, romance and more!  Leah pulls some hilarious shenanigans…and the exploding diaper scene is pee you pants funny!  The chemistry/snark between Leah and James is intense…super intense.  I love these two.  He doesn’t want it and she just wants to return it and neither of them will give in

Great job to the author!  It flowed well, had great dialogue and was not overly descriptive…I loved this.  I look forward to reading more in this series and more from you in general. 

review: The Last Seeker by Fleur Camacho

The Last Seeker by Fleur Camacho

My rating:  3/5

Tristen #1

Published: 10/16/16

Genre:  YA Paranormal/UF

Summary – 

Tristen wakes to find a man watching him from the mirror.  A chill runs through Tristen’s body as the familiar robed priest stares at him longingly. The priest struggles to open his mouth; the stitches that lace his lips together slowly rip apart and jut raggedly from his mouth. His bloody lips stretch wide as he leans towards Tristen, trying to suck him into a deep black hole.

Ever since Tristen, a sixteen year old teenager, is assigned to work with Ailey on a school project, his life takes a thrilling and alarming turn. Tristen can’t stop the inexorable pull he feels toward Ailey; just being around her draws him in completely, blindly and with disastrous consequences. At the same time, an evil priest invades Tristen’s dreams and threatens to kill his mom.

Soon, Tristen and his friends find themselves magically transported to Fifteenth Century France and Tristen discovers that he is the last-born Seeker - destined to save the past and the influential figures who shape it. When someone tries to kill him, Tristen must make a choice: embrace his destined purpose and risk losing everything or be stuck in the past running for his life forever.

This is not a novel about vampires, werewolves or ghosts. This is not your regular romantic, time traveling, coming-of-age story. This is the first book in a magical, paranormal, fantasy series about a regular kid who finds out he is destined to become the new Seeker to save the world from a bloody ending. If Tristen had known that pairing up with Ailey would trigger a magical ancient prophecy ushering in the beginning of the end of the world, he might have stayed in bed that day.  (Thanks to GoodReads.com for the summary)

My Thoughts – 

I enjoyed The Last Seeker.  It’ out of my usual genre (I don’t usually read YA or historicals), but I kept wanting to find out what would happen next.  The writing was great, editing was good and the characters/situations were well planned but overly descriptive.  The story flowed smoothly and did not disappoint.

The bond between Ailey and Tristen is unique and something where you just know there has to be more too it.  I’m still kind of up in the air about Isolda…first Tristen, then Greg and then what the heck?  Too wishy washy for my liking.  Find a new girl, just sayin’. 

Overall – great story.  I look forward to reading not only more in this series, but more by this author.