Tuesday, April 15, 2014

My Thoughts On... His Obsession Next Door by Cathryn Fox


His Obsession Next Door

(In the Line of Duty)


Book Description

 February 18, 2014
Once the fuse is lit, there’s only one way to extinguish the flames.

In the Line of Duty, Book 1

Years ago, Cole Sullivan made a battlefield promise sealed in a dying man’s blood—to take care of his best friend’s little sister. Now he’s forced to live with the fact that Gemma Matthews is completely off limits.
Though Gemma’s always had a crush on the darkly handsome, far-too-serious explosives expert, she can’t forget the sting of his rejection. Now here they are, ten years later, with Cole still stubbornly in the role of protector. But when she catches him watching her from his house next door, she jumps at the opportunity to show him everything he’s been missing.
Cole can barely keep his cool at Gemma’s bedroom window performance. He’s never been a risk taker, but her all-out campaign of seduction ignites a fuse that can only blow up in his face.
All thoughts of backing off are swept away in the heat of reckless passion. Leaving him wondering how he will live with himself amid the razor-sharp shards of his broken promise.


Warning: Contains a smoking-hot explosives expert and enough heat to set an ammunition depot ablaze.




I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The sexual tension between Gemma & Cole, was hot enough to have my Kindle smokin! When they finally do get together it's inferno hot!! I'd give it a 10 out of 10 on my Steamy Scale ;-) Although Gemma's been in love with Cole since she was 17, she didn't think he felt the same because he turned down her advance at that time. Cole has always cared for Gemma but thought he wasn't good enough for her because of his upbringing & she's his best friend Brandon sister.

 Fast forward to years later Brandon has died in combat, and his dying wish to Cole is to always protect Gemma. Cole takes his promise to Brandon seriously. When he's no longer able to deny his feelings for Gemma, suffers double with Survivor's Guilt and feelings of betrayal to Brandon. It's now up to Gemma to show Cole that they belong together & that Brandon would be happy for them. If there is anything negative to say about His Obsession Next Door, would be that I wish there was an epilogue at the end of the story. One showing where Gemma & Cole with their dogs Charlie & Stallone a few months later. Or about their wedding, giving the book a perfect HEA ending.

I'm looking forward to reading other books from the In the Line of Duty series!  I recommend His Obsession Next Door to lovers of romance, this is the book for you!








I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.

My Thoughts on... Come Home To Me by Brenda Novak


Come Home To Me 

(Whiskey Creek)




Book Description

 April 1, 2014
www.BrendaNovak.com

Home is where her heart is
When Presley Christensen returns to Whiskey Creek with her little boy after two years away, she has completely changed her life. She's made peace with her past and overcome the negative behavior that resulted from her difficult childhood. Now she's back in the small town that was the closest thing to "home" she ever knew—the town where she can be with the sister who's her only family.
There's just one catch. Aaron Amos still lives in Whiskey Creek, at least until he moves to Reno to open a branch of the Amos brothers' auto body shop. And no matter how hard she's tried, Presley hasn't been able to get over him. Seeing him again makes the longing so much worse. But she hopes she can get through the next few months, because she can't fall back into his arms…or his bed. She's come too far to backslide now. And there's a secret she's been guarding—a secret she'll do anything to protect.





Let me start this review off by saying that this is the 2nd book that I’ve read by Brenda Novak, so you may just take this with a grain of salt. I’ve experienced mixed emotions with Come Home To Me. Meaning that although Presley and Aaron got there HEA, the ending left a lot to be desired. If there was a epilogue at the end showing them down the road 6 months later, or during/after their wedding would have wrapped it up nicely for me.

Both characters overcame a lot in the 2 years they were apart, and I recognize and appreciate that, but the back and forth of how Presley sees herself became exhausting. As well as how everyone was determine not to see how Aaron has changed and to keep him away from Presley. I don’t agree with how Presley and her sister handled the big secret that she is keeping from Aaron, and he was very justified in his anger when he found out. Presley’s reason were purely based on her selfishness and insecurities. Then the scheme that her sister got both Aaron and Presley involved in will most definitely blow up in their faces later. 

Other than those points Come Home To Me was a good story, and very well written. It was a very touching love story about seizing your second chance when it’s given to you. I recommend this book for readers who enjoy love stories.












 (I was given a copy of this book via the Author in return for an honest review)

Friday, March 28, 2014

Happy Birthday Josh!!

Thirteen years ago I was blessed with a most precious gift, honor, and privilege, to become a sister to an amazing little baby boy! He has accomplished so much in his thirteen years, and I'm looking forward to seeing him achieve more!
I love you Joshua!! :-D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Enjoy your day and wishing you many, many, many more!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

My Thoughts On... Spring Fling: A New Adult Anthology

Spring Fling: A New Adult Anthology

 

Book Description

March 11, 2014


Four tales of hot New Adult romance in New Orleans …
Party Spring Break–style with four bestselling romance authors, including Julia Kent and Sara Fawkes, as they dish out sexy tales of romance in the Big Easy!

Share Me by Julia Kent
Emma Barton has just been dumped—for being boring. Now she's letting loose and reclaiming her inner bad girl with not one, but two sexy strangers! Double the pleasure means double the fun, right?

My Thoughts on "Share Me"...

Share Me was a wonderful story about Emma setting herself free after a bad breakup with her fiancé Ryan. After being together since high school. Baby when Emma moves on, she moves on! Starting on the plane to get to New Orleans for Spring Break. Where she meets the very sect Miki, yummy! The story gets hot from there, the temperature rises when Emma is introduced to Miki's friend David! These three burn up the pages with all the heat they make when they're together! This story gets a 10 out of 10 on my Steamy Scale. A definite "Must Read "!!!

Shake Me by Sara Fawkes
Determined to forget her cheating boyfriend, Cassidy Dupre agrees to a night out with playboy Travis Dean. But when she finds herself wanting more than she bargained for, this evening could spell desire … or disaster!

My Thoughts On "Shake Me"...

Shake Me was a tear jerkingly beautiful! Travis & Cassidy are absolutely perfect for each other. It's a wonderful story about a wild weekend in New Orleans that brings two childhood best friends back together, were they were meant to be. I would give this story an 8 out of 10 on my Steamy Scale. I also loved that the fortune teller "Share Me" was Travis' grandmother. Even though the stories in this book are about Spring break flings, I'm abundantly happy Travis & Cassidy got their HEA (Happy Ever After).


Show Me by Cathryn Fox
Eva Parker wants a lesson in seduction … from her brother's best friend. When teaching becomes tension, will they be able to keep it professional? Or will friends forever become something much hotter?


My Thoughts On "Show Me"...

I absolutely adored Eva & Luke's story! Eva was the classic nerd girl who isn't aware of her natural sex appeal, but Luke most certainly is. Eva has been in love with Luke since she was a kid, but accepted that her brother's best friend who never see her in the same light. So fast forward to spring break of her sophomore year of college and she is determined to lose her v-card. Eva comes up with the plan to ask Luke to help transform her into a sex kitten, by showing her how to dress, talk, and act with a guy she's interested in. Luke finally agrees, but the more he helps her, the he wants Eva for himself. The only thing keeping him in check is his loyalty to Eva's brother. When Eva discovers that Luke wants her, she uses everything he's taught her to get him in her bed! I give this story a 10 out of 10 on my Steamy Scale. When those two finally get together they set the pages ablaze! I'm so happy they get their HEA as well. This is another "Must Read" for anyone who loves a good love story.

Shock Me by Lauren Hawkeye
Callie Gilmore is determined to break out of the friend zone with Ryder Hawkins. Donning a mask and making her move seems easy, but when fate throws a curveball, Callie must choose: turn and run … or embrace the night.


My Thoughts On "Shock Me"...

I thoroughly enjoyed this story! It gets a 10 out of 10 on my Steamy Scale! Callie gets the shock of her life when she realizes that the man she seduces is not her best friend Ryder, but his brother Liam! Now she's embarrassed & confused, because in all the time that she's known Ryder, he's never made her fill the way Liam does in just a few minutes. When Liam gets a taste of Callie he can't resist going back for more. No matter what his brother has to say. Callie & Liam set the pages on fire when the passion they share explodes once they're together. I would love to know where life takes Callie & Liam, after this Spring Break neither one of them would ever forget. 
  



I received this a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.