ARC Review of Two Roads (Gypsy Brothers #6)

Two Roads (Gypsy Brothers #6)

by Lili St. Germain

Reviewed by Shannon

I was gifted a copy of this book in return for my honest review. I honestly can not say enough good things about this series it is just that awesome!!!. Each installment gets better and I am almost sad to think we only have one more book left. There is so much to clear up and so little time. There has been so many climaxes in this series that I'm pretty sure I have permanent "O" face ;).

Surprises and secrets are revealed. Shocking and heartbreaking are too calm to even remotely describe what you will feel and that's just in the first few chapters. Two Roads did not disappoint and is another 5 star read for me. Grab it up it went live today.

Review of Temptation Series books 1-3

Temptation (Temptation #1), Satisfaction (Temptation #2), Fulfillment (Temptation #3)

by K.M. Golland

Reviewed by Shannon

I stumbled across this series in my recommendations list from amazon. Temptation Book 1 I was initially intrigued. I had a really hard time getting on board with the moral aspects of this book. I definitely think the lines of what is considered cheating and what isn't are seriously skewed. Satisfaction Book 2 left a lot to be desired for me. While I think the story was still interesting, I waivered on my interest and it took me a couple days to finish. I'm not a reader that normally takes longer than an evening to read a book, so when I lose interest and put it down that usually says something. After reading the first two installments, I decided to push forward and continued with Book 3 and what I thought was the conclusion in the series. Fulfillment Book 3, was a little more of an improvement over Satisfaction, but I still did not feel that need to hurry and finish. There seemed to be a lot of filler conversations and some of the dialogue was a little annoying. All in all I would give the entire series as a whole a 3 Star rating.

ARC Review of High Stakes Seduction (Book 1)

High Stakes Seduction (Book 1)

by Ami LeCoeur

Reviewed by Shannon

I was gifted a copy of this in exchange for my honest review. What do we have here?? I do believe we have a new great serial series. I finished this one up quick and I'm anxious to see where book 2 will lead us. Really good character development and a interesting plot line. High Stakes Seduction will be released in 5 parts. With the entire series scheduled to be out by late November. Another win when we don't have to wait too long for the conclusion. I give Book 1 4 Stars. Look for purchase links to be posted 9/26.

Synopsis:

After a horrific accident that killed her mother and left her sister in a wheelchair, Angela Tilson dropped out of college to care for her remaining family.

But her father wasn't faring well. Between his binge drinking and gambling, he didn't have much time or energy left for his daughters. When threats started coming in, demanding payment of the debts he'd racked up, he took off, leaving the two girls to fend for themselves.

Months later, Angela receives a call that changes their lives forever. The call closes the door on their father's disappearance, but sets in motion a new set of dangers and complications, including the powerful, and mysteriously connected fashion mogul, Antonio Mancini.

Antonio is attractive, remote, and very much in control. He quite literally holds the key to their security and wellbeing in his hands. He offers Angela a job, and the means to repay her father's debts... but the conditions require her to step way outside her normal boundaries.

In desperation, Angela accepts the new challenges before her. Now she must battle her growing attraction for Antonio, and conquer her own fears and secrets. The stakes are high - she and her sister could lose everything if she doesn't follow the rules to this game he's set up.

Review of Drive (Fire on Ice #4)

Drive (Fire on Ice #4)

by Brenda Rothert

Reviewed by Shannon

Another great sports romance by Brenda Rothert! Super fun and easy read that I zipped through in no time at all. We see a lot of our loveable characters from Fire on Ice books 1-3 along with the addition of our new couple Niko and Sadie. 4 Stars for this one. I love this series and this concept. Brenda has created another couple that you really fall in love with. This had some really funny back and forth between these two along with some really hot scenes. Check it out for sure and be looking for the next Fire on Ice book around Orion. (Side Note: I'm honored that I have the very first paperback copy of this book - from Brenda's mouth herself right after she signed it.. sqeeeee!! Thanks Brenda so glad we got to meet you!)

NikoVereshkova is an up and coming minor league hockey player. When his day finally comes to be called up to the NHL he finds himself on the team with his former teammate Luke (Fire on Ice #3). Niko is focused and determined to earn a permanent spot on the Chicago team to help out his family. Niko has an uncomfortable first meeting with Sadie at Luke and Dell's wedding, but something about the smart mouth maid of honor sticks with Niko. Having friends in common these two are drawn together by a chemistry that is undeniable and despite Sadie's first impression of the sexy hockey player she is finding she can't stay away from him.

ARC Review of Blue Shoes Volume 2

Blue Shoes 2

by JJ Knight

Reviewed by Shannon

I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. So if you read volume one or the review I posted a few days ago, you know we were left on a bit of a cliffy with Jess and Dylan's relationship. Well let me tell you in Volume 2 everything really hits the fan and again we are left on yet another, not quite as stomach churning but close, cliffy. The only downside to volume 2 in my opinion was Dylan and Jess are pretty much never together the entire story apart from a few chapters. I understand that the separation builds to the story but I felt really disconnected to them and their chemistry on this one. I give this one a 3.5 star. I still love the story and of course I will be hanging on to see how this all clears up in volume 3. It's a roller coaster so prepare. Check this out for sure it went live today so 1-click away!!!

Jess is in Rome working and is feeling the separation from Dylan. Trying not to feed into the tabloid lies is becoming harder and Jess can't help to check every alert that has Dylan's name attached to it. Insecurities are forming and the need for Dylan to visit is weighing hard on Jess. Jess is determined to figure out who the girl Dylan was seen with is and how she is tied to Morris Music. Is there someone behind these obstacles that are driving Dylan and Jess apart, or are they just from two different worlds that will never be one?

Review of Extreme Close-Up (Perspectives #1)

Extreme Close-Up (Perspectives #1)

by Julie Jaret

Reviewed by Shannon

I was gifted a copy of this in exchange for my honest review. This was a cute read and I zipped right through it. My favorite thing about Extreme Close-Up was the fact that her husband had left her for another woman and she starts a relationship with said women's 23 year old son. IN THEIR FACES!!Fist Pump for her!!  haha!. I love a good revenge or girl got her groove back book!. I give this one 4 Stars. Book #2 in the Perspectives series releases this fall as well so I will be watching for that.

At 41 Lisa Taylor is starting her life over. When her marriage falls apart she finds herself in unchartered territory. She's starting a new life and supporting her teenaged son, Jake. Bills are pilling up and her hobby turned career is not making ends meet. While her son Jake is away at baseball camp for the summer he asks his old neighbor / babysitter Braden to look out for his mom. Lisa gets the shock of a lifetime when she realizes the gardener she's been ogling through the kitchen window is none other the Braden "Brady", the same teenaged boy that used to babysit her son. The instant chemistry and pull these two share heats up quickly and a teenaged crush Braden has dreamed about finally becomes a reality. Braden also happens to be the son of the woman Lisa's husband left her for.  After years of feeling like she's not good enough Braden just may be what changes her opinion of herself.

Review of Promised (One Night #1)

Promised (One Night #1)

by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Reviewed by Shannon

I was under the impression that there was no way Jodi Ellen Malpas could come up with a character as awesome as our beloved Jesse Ward, boy was wrong. She's done it again and our next BBF is....... Miller Hart. I finally got a chance to start this one last night and I could not stop. I got to the end and was like "NOOOOOOO I need more". That's right... another amazing book by JEM!!! 5 Big stars from this girl!!! With his demanding attitude and OCD mannerism there isn't a thing you wont love about Miller "M" Hart. Get ready for a good ride when you start this one because it goes every which way. Luckily we only have to wait a few short months for book 2 because we are left hanging at the end. I am counting down the days. Grab this one up quick.

Synopsis:

Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she's almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, she thinks she'll never see him again. Then she finds the note he left on his napkin . . . signed M.

All he wants is one night to worship her. No feelings, no commitment, nothing but pleasure. Every defense mechanism Livy has adopted during her solitary life is at risk of being obliterated by this confounding man. He's obnoxious but well-mannered. He's a gentleman but aloof. He's passionate but emotionless. Yet the fascination is so powerful, Livy can't deny him... or herself.

M awakens something in Livy, something deep and addictive that she never knew existed -- and that she fears only he can satisfy. But she senses that behind the fast cars, fancy suits, and posh apartment, he's aching inside. To have him, body and soul, she'll have to brave his dark secrets. Delving into his world and breaking down his defenses become her obsession - an obsession that could shatter her heart beyond repair..