review: Along Came a Spider by Kate SeRine

Along Came a Spider by Kate SeRine

 4 of 5 stars

Expected publication date: 8.1.2013

DRC provided by NetGalley

Along came a spider…

When Trish Muffet is attacked at a grisly crime scene, the last person she expects to come to her rescue is Nicky “Little Boy” Blue. But since walking away from everything two years before, Nicky’s been doling out vigilante justice as “The Spider,” taking on the vicious predators of the night in hopes it’ll lead him to his ultimate target – Vlad Dracula. And he needs Trish’s help.

Although Nicky’s renegade style goes against everything Trish stands for, she’ll do what she must to bring Dracula down. With danger stalking her, Trish knows the only person she can count on is the one man who has the power to leave her breathless. There’s no way she’s letting this spider frighten her away… (thanks GoodReads.com for the summary)

My Thoughts -

Different. Interesting. Great read! I thought it was great. I really like the unique idea of taking the old fairy tales and twisting them into something new and intriguing. I love fractured fairytales:)

Who ever though little Miss Muffet and little Boy Blue would have so much chemistry? Trish and Nicky were hot - they had great chemistry and really should have been together all along. I enjoyed the expansion of the lives of these characters and more. I thought the idea was super original and executed very well.

The mystery/suspense/danger aspect of the story is drawing and pulls you in almost immediately. Vlad, vamps, ghosts and the covert human agency. I loved it.

I wish I would have read the other books in the story. Although this is book 3 in the series, I didn't really ever feel like I was missing a chunk of the story like I've experienced in others. I thought it was well written, easy to read/comprehend and fast paced. All around great!!

review: A Night To Forget by Jessica Wood

A Night To Forget ~ Jessica Wood

4 of 5 stars

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A Night to Forget is the first book in the two-book series, Emma's Story. The second book in this series, The Day to Remember is scheduled to be released in August 2013.

What happens in Cancun doesn’t always stay in Cancun.

When Emma Anderson and her friends decided to spend their senior year Spring Break in Cancun, she expected some crazy memories to end their final college days. What Emma didn’t expect was to meet Brandon Fisher. Tall and sexy, with dimples that would make any girl swoon, Brandon Fisher was literally the man of Emma’s dreams. She couldn't quite believe that this stranger, who seduced her every night in her dreams, actually existed.

After serendipitously bumping into each other, Emma could not resist Brandon’s pull and spent an unforgettable night with him. Passing it off as a spring break fling, Emma never expected to see Brandon again. But when she started her first day at her new job a few months later, there he was. The only problem was, Brandon didn’t even remember her. (thanks Good Reads for the summary)

My Thoughts -

I thought this story was great. Emma and Brandon's instant chemistry was just destined to be. Emma was a cool chick and she deserved to be happy. She was kind of clueless that she didn't make the connection when she knew what Brandon did for a living and where her future job was. Brandon was a pretty awesome guy. He wanted to call her, but knew it would be a bad idea after he found out that she'd be working with him. This story made me laugh, jealously sigh and mad a few times. Good book when pull those emotions from me. I read it fast and can't really complain about anything. LOVED IT!! I'd love more from this couple/series.

review: Super Bad by Vivi Andrews

Super Bad by Vivi Andrews

3 of 5 stars

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When your mind is a prison, love can set you free.

Ever since her supervillain father experimented on her as a child, Mirabelle “Mirage” Wroth has been able to project unbreakable illusions into the minds of those around her. But when a run-in with an evil Mind Bender snaps a delicate thread in her psyche, she loses control of her gift and can no longer tell where reality ends and illusion begins. Only sanctimonious superhero Captain Justice is immune to her gift and can help her find the truth again — if Mirage can trust another man to define her reality.

Justice is sick of saving damsels in distress – he just wants someone to look beyond the cape to see him — but he can’t turn away from the hauntingly vulnerable Mirage. Suddenly Justice is helping her hide from the police, willing to be downright villainous to be her hero. But as they work to save Mirage from herself, other forces are circling to threaten them both. Tangled in illusions and mind games, can love be real? (thanks Goodreads for the summary)

My Thoughts -

This was a different kind of story for me and I wasn't sure at first, but I thought it was great. It was quick, sexy and easy to read/follow. I was happy to not be lost in this 2nd book of the series.

Mirabelle was broken and wasn't sure if she could be put back together. She'd been mind controlled almost all of her life and could only rely on her brother for clarity and stability. She was betwixt - didn't want to be a hero but also wasn't really a baddie. Justice was a burnt out hero who had just been dumped and wanted to be alone. He'd been the hero for so long and wanted to be loved for being himself.

They have almost and instant connection. He doesn't want to help her, her being a villain and all, but the moment he sees her - he's hers. I like how their powers almost counteract one another's abilities - like he can see through her crap and she can't easily be controlled by him. I liked it - a lot. I want the next one:)

review: Not Your Average Joe by Nell Carson

Not Your Average Joe ~ Nell Carson

3 of 5 stars

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Reality TV just got real in this Cinderella story about a factory worker and a CEO’s son…

Jennifer Wright is finishing a long shift on the assembly line at Brickman Foods when she meets her newest trainee, Jason Baxter — only that’s not his name and she knows it. She recognises him instantly as Jared Brickman, internationally renowned playboy and son of the CEO of Brickman Foods, working undercover to film the reality show, Joe Average.

Jared is also the father of Jennifer’s son, Chris, although he doesn’t know it. The six years since they dated have been momentous for Jennifer, but it’s clear when they meet again that Jared doesn’t even remember her. Jennifer knew Jared the boy — irresponsible and reckless. Now she has the opportunity to discover Jared the man. She’d like to tell him about his son, but fears his reputation as depicted in celebrity magazines.

Is Jared an infamous heartbreaker, or is he the man she sees now: sweet, shy, and dependable — someone who can be trusted in her son’s life…and maybe even her own? (summary thanks to GoodReads)

My Thoughts -

How could he not remember her? OMG I wanted to deck them both.

I thought this was a cute, quick, steamy read. Jennifer is a character with a great sense of direction. She was kicked out at a young age, pregnant on top of that and all by her self. She overcame her circumstances and showed the world that your situation doesn't define you, your actions do. Jared is still a but reckless, but a bit arrogant as well when the story starts - it's nice when that goes away a bit. The connection between Jennifer's son and Jared is special and perfect. The chemistry between Jared and Jennifer is almost instant and sizzlin'.

I really liked this story. I liked how Jared and his sister fought for the Colorado factory workers didn't think moving jobs out of country was a good solution to making more money. I liked Jen and Jared together, they were a sweet couple. Like I said earlier -I thought this was a cute, quick, steamy read. Try it, you'll like it:)