Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Summary:

When old friends become new lovers...anything can happen.

Sexy, gifted, and loyal, PI Jacob Decker is a tall, cool drink of perfection who had Emmanuelle Holmes at "hello." His relationship with Emme's best friend kept them apart for years, but things have changed. Now that a case has brought him to Gnaw Bone, Colorado, the road is wide open for Emme and Deck to explore something hotter and deeper than Emme dreamed possible. So why is she sabotaging the best thing that's ever happened to her? 

It isn't easy to catch Deck off guard, but Emme does just that when she walks back into his life after nine long years. The curvy brunette had her charms back in the day, but now she's a bona fide knockout . . . and she wants to rekindle their friendship. Deck, however, wants more. Emme's always been the one; she excites Deck's body and mind like no other woman can. But a dark chapter from Emme's past overshadows their future together. Now only Deck can help her turn the page-if she'll let him . . .


My Review:

I got my copy of Kaleidoscope via Netgalley which is awesome and unexpected gift last december..merry christmas to me! lols


It's no secret that I'm in love with Kristen Ashley's book and reading Kaleidoscope reminds me exactly why...


Jacob Decker *dreamysigh is an ALPHA male, protective and well very male..and uhm did I already say SEXY? ..(of course! that's why I loved KA's hero..they are all HOT, badass, sexy and very well..male :)) and if I'm Emma ..he'll surely have me at "Hello" too.

Emma.. is a sweet and loyal girl, although sweet, she's definitely not timid or shy..she's an independent and strong woman.. a very good match for our uhm.. my Jacob.

Aside from the fact that their story is hot and sweet and cute.. I won't go and summarize the story..it'll just spoil the fun, go ahead and READ.THIS.NOW! you will surely enjoy this..whenever I do finish reading a KA's book it never fails to leave me in a dreamy state and badly wanting to meet my own badass guy..this book rocks and so is the author...awesomeness level 6/5

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Book Review Sworn to Conflict by Terah Edun

Sworn to Conflict by Terah Edun
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Book Summary:

The latest release in the high fantasy series which has drawn comparisons to Kushiel's Dart, Graceling, and the epic world of Tamora Pierce.

Ciardis Weathervane fought for the living dead and won. But worse than taking on a mass murderer, was her discovery that she had been deceived by her friends. Now she needs to not only fight a war in the North and survive, but also decide where she stands in the midst of competing sides.

A threat to all she holds dear lies in the North and her heart is not the only thing she might lose. A massive army awaits in the mountain pass, surging closer to the gates of the southern lands. Nothing the Algardis army has done so far has dissuaded their march forward and Ciardis finds out that her powers to enhance are needed now more than ever.

As she faces her greatest fears on the battlefields and her heart is torn between her love of Sebastian and loyalty to her family, Ciardis must choose her fate carefully. For in her path, lies the destiny of the empire.

This third novel continues the story of Ciardis Weathervane from Sworn To Transfer.

Review:

This is a wonderful continuation of the Courtlight Series, the third but not the final book..but I wasn't disappointed, definitely not! because half way through the book secrets are being revealed and unexpected wonderful things are happening which causes me to panic because..nOooo! I won't survive a rush ending so I was happy to learn that there would be a forth book and mmm maybe a fifth book? no news yet..anyway I'm happy with how the story progresses and how Ciardis keeps on meeting and becoming friends with unique uhm creatures and people. Sebastian growing into a dependable leader and a partner to Ciardis..Gosh!! I'm loving the ever growing chemistry between Sebastian and Ciardis, oh! how I love their blossoming relationship and I can't wait to read and know what happens next?! The intrigue, the secrets and conflicts equals to a great and exciting read..I want the 4th book NOW!

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Bone Deep by Bonnie Dee

Bone Deep by Bonnie Dee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Summary:
In the fall of 1946, grieving war widow Sarah goes to the carnival with her friends and is riveted by the tattooed man in the freak show, sporting head to toe body art. Later she discovers him hiding in her hayloft, escaped from virtual imprisonment since childhood by the carnival's evil owner. She shelters him on her farm, fighting a powerful sexual attraction while learning about his mysterious past and gentle nature. When a local child goes missing, Tom uses his psychic gifts to locate her, but his assistance in the case doesn't allay the town's mistrust of such an exotic stranger in their midst. Small-town prejudice tears the lovers apart and a very real threat from carnival owner Art Reed endangers them. Can they rise above obstacles of fear and hate to create the family both have always craved?



My Review:

"Skin is skin, Grace. The tattoos are only on the surface, you know. He's a man." A sexy, vulnerable, intense, attractive, sweet, gentle and loving man."

This a story about understanding, accepting, and loving someone despite of his/her imperfections..

Sara, our girl here..is a lovely woman, inside and out..I cannot express how awesome she is, not minding what other people think ..she did what she wants..and that's to love a broken , abhorred for how he looks.. but is a sweet and gentle man inside. I adore her for not being judgemental and doing what she think is right in-spite of the people telling her to do the opposite and risking her own reputation.

Tom, an abused, broken and tattooed-covered man against his will..is a sweet and gentle man once you get to know him, it pains me to know that he himself thinks that he doesn't deserve any good in his life and no one can truly accept him for how he looks.

I did enjoy reading this story, and it reminded me that..a beauty from within is what truly matters and that in order to be happy one must be strong enough to ignore what other people might think and say..it's those people who care that understands you.

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Leo: Leo 1 by Mia Sheridan

Leo: Leo 1 by Mia Sheridan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Summary:
Evie and Leo met in foster care as children and formed a bond of friendship. As they grew, their bond turned to love, and they vowed to make a life together when they turned 18 and were no longer a part of the system.

When Leo unexpectedly gets adopted as a teen and he moves to another city, he promises Evie that he will contact her as soon as he gets there and come back for her in a few short years. She never hears from him again.

Now eight years later, in spite of the odds, Evie has made a life for herself. She has a job. She has friends. She's content. Then a man shows up out of the blue, claiming that her long lost love, Leo, sent him to check up on her. The attraction between them is undeniable. But, should she trust this sexy stranger? Or is he keeping a secret about what his connection to Leo is really all about and why Leo disappeared all those years ago?

New Adult Contemporary Romance: Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.

My Thoughts:

I'm grateful that I've seen this book in my goodreads updates and decided to read it asap, this book is wonderful not only because it does have a good story but because it teaches life values that we do know but most of the time forget or take for granted.

Evie, I do love her..and honestly ..wishes to somehow adapt her point of view in life, she experience lots of painful things in life but instead of being bitter and mean..it made her stronger and appreciate simple joys in life. Most of us here have a decent job, a nice home and a bed where we can sleep but we're still sad and feel that life doesn't go our way and we deserve more (dramatics aren't we?) but our Evie here feels blessed with just having a bed to sleep and a job that will feed her.

Jake, our poor hunky jake did what he did in order to get the girl he truly wanted and I couldn't blame him..me wants my own jake *blush

Relationship between Evie and Jake started a little too fast for me but I can't blame them..why waste time? :P SO anyways what I'm trying to say is if you haven't read this yet..READ.THIS.NOW.

I'm excited to read more books by this author.

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Cobweb Empire by Vera Nazarian

Cobweb Empire by Vera Nazarian
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Summary:

In a world where no one can die, she alone can kill... 

Cobweb Empire (Cobweb Bride Trilogy #2) is the second book of the intricate epic fantasy flavored by Renaissance history and the romantic myth of Persephone, about death's ultimatum to the world.

Now that she's Death's Champion, what will Percy do?

In a world where all death and dying has ceased, and only one person can kill, everyone can only expect a miracle. But what if it's just the tip of the iceberg?

Percy Ayren must make her way south, despite all odds, to the place where the death shadow of the Cobweb Bride calls her. With the help of her companions and the invincible black knight, Lord Beltain Chidairwhose enigmatic presence disturbs her in a way she cannot explain, Percy must continue her quest, while the mortal world falls apart around them….

Meanwhile, the Marquis Vlau Fiomarre faces the truth of his impossible feelings for Claere Liguon, the Emperor’s daughter. He had cruelly taken her life, and now he must serve her until his last dying breath—it is no longer a matter of honor but secret passion.

And now, the world itself is changing…. A new dark witch rises, and she will make your heart freeze with her beauty and power….

Empires clash, kings and emperors and gods vie for supremacy, the living and the dead are at war, while love stories play out in amazing directions, and new mind-blowing mysteries are born.

Experience the stunning continuation of the epic story in Cobweb Empire.

My Thoughts:

After reading this..saying that I'm excited for the third book will be a huge understatement because I'm freaking dying to read it!!!

The ending is no cliffhanger but the story keeps on getting awesomer (lol is this even a word? :P)

So anyways.. COBWEB EMPIRE did and totally hit my expectations..no actually it exceeded my EXPECTATIONS and that is saying a lot..I love how it continues to surprise me, the author never fails to leave me in awe.

I wanted everyone to read this ..and know this awesome feeling.. I'm feeling lol seriously..I think a friend of mine is getting tired hearing me my non-stop praise and stories about this book! So please everyone ..read this..YOU.WILL.NOT.REGRET.IT!

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Courage (Mark of Nexus, #2)

Courage by Carrie Butler

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm really grateful for having the opportunity to read this one asap, I did really love the first and I'm seriously excited to know what happens next with one of my favorite couple.


So here it is, unlike the first book which is Strength, Courage is far more serious, we get to learn a lot of crazy stuff..Wallace's family history and ERA's cray cray plans ..etc. Our couple here, Rena and Wallace-baby is dealing with lots of things at the same time..I was kind of scared that the problems will tear them apart but hey it's Rena and Wallace right? need I say more?

Even though Courage is action-packed..

I'm glad that we still get to experience the funny dialogues that I fell in love with in the first book. I also loved the fact that the problems Rena and Wallace encounter doesn't turn them into whinny-dramatic-I'm-so-poor type of characters instead it made them stronger.

All in all ...I loved it! and I'm freaking excited to read the 3rd book, aside from the story itself I can't wait to see the 3rd book's cover..the cover keeps on getting better!!! So yeah to the fantasy-paranormal loving readers out there..please check Carrie Butler's Mark of Nexus series.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQRW7FS

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/courage-carrie-butler/1117074690

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/364060

Wind and Shadow

Wind and Shadow by Tori L. Ridgewood
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Fantasy books will always have a special place in my heart, I always love to imagine a different world from what we have ...a magical world ..where magical creatures exist so when I was ask to read and review Wind and Shadow, I was excited! and maybe my expectations was a little too high.

I did love that most of may favorite paranormal elements are present here.. MAGIC, VAMPIRES and WITCHCRAFT!!..how awesome is that?

I did love the sizzling chemistry between the two main characters, and that our girl..Rayvin is a strong-willed woman who fought hard in able to withstand all the difficulties that goes her way ..but in the last few chapters I was like WTF?! with her..decisions are hastily made which made me gave this 3 stars instead of 4..but then this is just the beginning of a very promising book so I still do recommend this for all fantasy loving book worms out there.

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