Review Trust Me by K.E. Osborn

Blurb-
*This book is for mature audiences 18+ It contains explicit language and sexual content.

In the first book of The Trust Me? Trilogy, Jeni Taylor finds the love of her life, but as the second book begins, she finds herself lost without Aiden O’Connell, who’s been wrongly convicted of embezzlement charges and incarcerated. She must find the strength within to help prove he’s innocent while dealing with other issues. Aiden’s father, Alistair, still taunts her, making life between Jeni and Aiden more difficult, and an unexpected visitor enters their lives, creating havoc and turning it upside down. Jeni’s trust issues return in a major way after an incident leaves her fragile and broken. Aiden and Jeni find themselves going through more trials and tribulations than ever before in this second installment of the Trust Me? Trilogy. In the end, Jeni will be asked the ultimate question: Do you still love me?


Review-
You MUST read this! I was recently introduced to Osborn's writing and I have to say... every one NEEDS to try one of her books. The connection between Jeni and Aiden? One of a kind. The twists in this 'can't put down until you have read every word' story... you have to read to understand.

Osborn creates a wonderful story with her words. I absolutely love to be brought into a story whole-heartedly and Osborn definitely accomplished this for me.

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Review ~ Santa, Maybe by Sarah Cass

Blurb~
Alan Richards returns to Lake Point for the holidays, counting the minutes until he can accomplish the dreaded goal of dealing with his aging parents and get back to the city.  Finding his former soul mate living in the town they left together and swore they’d never return to tosses his ordered plans right on their head.

Ivy Nowell has never looked back since she left the city and her ballet career to raise her daughter in Lake Point. Alan’s homecoming dredges up old hurts and the love she never quite let go, but he hasn’t changed, with his relentless commitment to goals that differ completely from hers.

The attraction and instant understanding between them lingers, but neither are who they used to be. Alan wants to give it a chance, but Ivy is worried he’ll change his mind and won’t risk hurting her daughter.


It’ll take Santa and all his magic to keep them from walking away from each other again, maybe for forever this time.

Review~
What a beautifully crafted story. From the very beginning, I kept telling  myself... sequel. No spolier here but keep your eyes open Mikey (Michaela).
Back to the holiday treat by Ms Cass.

I absolutely loved the character development, the connection between Alan and Ivy and even the non-chalant sarcasm from Eve. The written word for Justina wasn't your typical 'baby-talk' either, which I applaud Ms Cass for! I tend to get irritated with baby babble in holiday romance stories.

The holiday season is full of love, romance and magic and Ms Cass delivers all three.

If you're looking for a quick holiday read with a HEA, I highly recommend Santa, Maybe. I'm also looking forward to 'future releases' by Ms. Cass.

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Review ~ Darkness of Love By Catherine Green

Blurb:
Lord Gregory Stockton is a powerful and respected businessman embracing the modern era of the Victorian industrial revolution. He has a grand and beautiful manor house complete with a repertoire of servants, and his young wife is charming, attractive, and the perfect lady to his gentleman. The only thing they lack is an heir to the family estate.

Lord Gregory knows he can never produce a child, for he is a vampire, although his wife and servants know nothing of his secrets.

There are other ways to provide heirs for his estate, however, and Lord Gregory has noticed the romantic attraction between his wife and the young stable hand Marcus Scott. He hatches a plan to bring the would-be lovers together, and then cruelly tear them apart as he continues to build his empire and secure his power base in the south of England.

The humans are pawns in the vampire’s game of lust, love and control.





Review:
I was torn.
Believing the deception of Gregory made me cringe in the beginning. I don't normally read or tolerate such an act in a book, or in real life... but Ms Green saves the day later and renewed my faith in morals.

The villain personality of Gregory does show. But then again... so did it with Marcus. Decisions, decisions. Who to believe is the antagonist and who is not. Mixed emotions here. But the intrigue and drama that unfolds does balance out the deception.

I wish the story had been longer for one reason. That being the development of Gregory and Sarah's life together prior to this and then again after. I can foresee a second book, whether being played off Gregory and Sarah's lives, or perhaps with them being secondary characters.

All this being said, and considering I am not normally a 'vampire', paranormal fan/reader, I did enjoy Ms Green's weaving of a story. Her writing style is wonderful and clear nad I would recommend this book to readers.


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Review ~ Waking Up Dead by Margo Bond Collins

Blurb:
When Callie Taylor died, she expected to go to heaven—or maybe hell. Instead, when she was murdered in Dallas by some jerk with a knife and a bad-mommy complex, she went to Alabama. Now she’s seen another murder, and she can’t just let it go; she must find a way to make sure the police figure out who really killed Molly McClatchy before an innocent man goes to prison, all the while trying to determine how and why she woke up dead in Alabama.

Review:
While paranormal are not my usual cup o' tea... I have to say that Ms Bond Collins had me rethinking my stance on this genre. The plot, the characters' three-dimensional aspects had me reading and turning the pages faster than I can ever remember.

Yes, it was a fast paced read but the thought and intricate details added to the story line were superb. I commend Bond Collins for such a great read. She had me contemplating the society we live in and what would happen if... oh wait! I don't want to give any spoilers here. All I can say is give this book a try... you will NOT regret it.

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Review ~ The Tearings by V.C. Repetto

Blurb:
From the moment the black vans appear to take the sick away, Maya knows there is something wrong. She seems to be the only one to question the sudden disappearances at school and the masks everyone is forced to wear to keep from catching the new disease spreading through the entire United States. Even when word of the new “healing centers” reaches the public, no one dares to ask what is happening. But when Maya catches the disease, the one they call The Tearings, and is taken to one of these centers along with her mother, the truth becomes all too clear. She is separated from her family and forced to work, becoming one of the more fortunate ones who is not sent to the testing wings. Bullied by the guards to the point of death, she meets David Summers, the enigmatic young Captain who appears to loathe his position of power in the camp and who seems as drawn to Maya as she is to him. When Maya suddenly becomes the disease’s only survivor, she must put her trust on David to find a way to escape the camp and get the truth, and the cure coursing through her veins, out to the world.

Review:
What a fabulous debut novel by V.C. Repetto!

The mystery, the unknown, the fear... all these add up to a great story. The character development was right on spot and the way V.C. gave a look into Maya's fear and how she watched the advancement of the 'disease' made for an exciting plot.

I enjoyed the story from beginning to end and reveled in the YA/NA dramatics that Repetto added to the story. Maya was on 'death's doorstop' shall we say and, enter, David. This addition made quite a nice twist, especially as Maya becomes healthy again.


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Review ~ A Season for Romance by Amy Blizzard

Blurb:
This holiday season take a moment to escape the chaos of crowded stores and the cold winter chill outside.
From a gingerbread contest to a fireman at a Christmas Ball... From a possible devastating disease to a rock star who’s a sucker for animals to a soloist with the voice of an angel...
'A Season for Romance,' a collection of holiday novelettes by Amy
Blizzard, shares five tender love stories that will warm the heart.






Review:
Gingerbread and Mistletoe
Opposites attract? Most definitely in this short, but very lovable, holiday read. Matt, the baker and 'normal' neighbor versus eccentric, pink Christmas tree toting Riley... what's a man to do but fall in love with her.
Fast paced but holds a powerful punch for any lover of holiday magic and love.

The Snowflake Ball
Heartwarming and full of innocent love. Ms Blizzard hits the target with this short holiday read. Chloe has a previous bad memory of the holidays while Woody attempts to help her accept and face the problem. The love at first sight between the two almost falters as Chloe (Dr. Miller) uses the "doctor-patient" connection as a reason for not dating. In reality, she's attracted, but still hiding behind her previous life altering moment that has ruined the holiday season for many years.
Fast paced  yet very entertaining and warms the soul read.

Make a Joyful Noise

I highly recommend this collection of holiday reads from Amy Blizzard. If you are in the mood for quick reads that will warm your heart and make you smile, this is the book for you.

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The other two books in this collection are Christmas Wishes and Second Chances and
A Season for Puppy Love, both are wonderful reads also. I will leave these reviews alone to allow new fans to check out Ms Blizzard's work.

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Review ~ Mistletoe Magic By Melissa McClone

Blurb:
Spending a quiet Christmas house-sitting and reading novels about hot cowboys sounds perfect to Caitlin. Until a stray kitten brings her face-to-face with Noah, her crush from college. Watching the handsome vet in action melts Caitlin's heart and brings back long forgotten emotion. She would be safer back at the house lost in the pages of a book. But a toe-curling mistletoe kiss tempts her to stay. Maybe she won't be spending this Christmas… alone.

Veterinarian Noah Sullivan isn't a Scrooge, but the Christmas Eve tradition of hanging mistletoe in the clinic's waiting room annoys him. Kissing doesn't belong at the Copper Mountain Animal Hospital. Noah rethinks his position when Caitlin Butler arrives with a stray kitten she found freezing in the snow. All he wants now is to maneuver the pretty preschool teacher under the mistletoe. If he's not careful, he'll wind up on Santa's naughty list.

Mistletoe Magic is a short story companion to the Copper Mountain Christmas series.

Review:
What a sweet, sweet, sweet way to introduce this series.

I appreciated the way Melissa McClone wove the story, back story and possibility of a future between past 'lovers' Noah and Caitlin.

With this being a series (and not having read the other books after this prequel), I have to say I would love to see how Noah and Caitlin's relationship would blossom more. I will definitely search out the other books in this Copper Mountain Christmas series, as well as other work by Ms McClone.

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