The Unlikely Lady (Playful Brides, #3)

The Unlikely Lady by Valerie Bowman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely Lady was an easy book to pick up ever since I read Valerie Bowman’s short story in Christmas Brides, It Happened Under the Mistletoe.

So Garrett and Jane have this fun playful banter. The teasing and quips fly with easy between these two one would l think that they really couldn’t stand each other. Jane the know-it-all always has a sharp barb to throw his way. While Garrett does enjoy ruffling her feathers. This is how it has been for years. It seems the weeks spent at their dearest friends wedding will certainly turn all they perceived of one another inside out.

Nothing is more liberating than a Masquerade hiding your identity become another version of yourself. Everything they know stands still after a mind-blowing interlude they have under the guise of their dominos. The pleasure that erupts from the mind shattering petting makes Jane second guess all her carefully attained knowledge. Nothing beats firsthand experience.

This historical romance is playful and funny just as it is romantic. I loved Jane, she was intellectual and daring in the end she turned out to be so dynamic. Her counterpart Garrett he too was more than meets the eye; nothing beats a strong supportive man. The comradery that Jane and her friends have not to mention their crazy plans makes me want to read all of their stories. It isn’t everyday you are either laughin-your-ass-off or swooning from page to page. The plot twists and turns and with each you really see how well developed all the characters are. There was some reference to the Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing, this book has similar attributes. If you love to laugh and enjoy a truly diverse romance than look no further.

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Wolf Bride

Wolf Bride by Elizabeth Moss
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Historical romance is what stirred my love of reading. Wolf Bride first sparked my interest on Amazon while I perused books. The cover was inviting and for a hot minute I thought it was about a shifter Wolf in a historical setting…lol.

The book is set in the time of King Henry and Anne Boleyn and their failed marriage which lead to her death. The historic point of the book was really good I feel I had somewhat of a history lesson these past 2 days reading.

Eloise is doing her duty to her family in marrying Lord Wolf. Lord Wolf was enamored with her as a young adult and now that he is done doing the kings bidding he wants a family and an heir. That is pretty much the story all the way through. These two trying to come to terms and find their pleasure. I say that due to at least 70% of the book is them screwing. Over and Over. At first I thought something more of the relationship would surface. Eloise is a whiney woman who is written out to sound like a teenager. Her sister is of the age to marry around 18… so she has to be older yet she sounds like a teenage girl uncertain about having sex and I don’t feel that she is ever comfortable in her sexuality. Eloise has this strong passionate calling to her husband but plays coy and wanton at the same time. It was the same thing page after page. Should we have sex? Her body is on fire for him but she is ashamed. Lord Wolf seems like a dick but really he is acting in her best interest!? Confusion. Repetitive. I understand that this is just my opinion but by the gods I would like that time back. I held out thinking some books have a rough start and a smooth finish. Nope. Then the snippet of what is to come, the story of her sister and I felt as though here we go again. The same storyline the same character yet the names have changed. This review is not meant to be harsh I received this ARC for an honest review. I felt it lacked creativity and depth.


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Stolen Fate (The Mythean Arcana, #4)

Stolen Fate by Linsey Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Imagine if you failed your fate and to make matters worse your future is insanity.

Talk about pressure, well that is exactly what happened to Fiona. Several fates predicted she alone would find the Book of Worlds. This Book is a magical pact that safe guards people of Earth from malicious gods. Something like a treaty. Only problem being after 10 years of futile searching she is empty handed! Now she is terrified to end up much like her father since he too was a Failte, One who failed their fate. Now everything rides on Ian MacKenzie. First stop Immortal Prison for Magical Deviants to bust said long shot out of prison.

Ian has been in a hellish prison for 100 years. His days consist of brutal and backbreaking labor followed by a lonesome nights in too close of quarters. He was startled to say the least when Fiona proposed this half crazed idea in breaking into a mortal Museum and stealing back this book. So it begins the cat and mouse game. But the rules get blurry when embers of like smolder into love. Ian would do and say anything to escape and Fiona needs this too bad to be concerned.

I was initially drawn to this book for the same reason I have read the other Linsey Hall books. I just love the way she articulates. She has a lyrical descriptive edge to her writing that forces me to read more of her books. Well played. Each book even though they are in the same series is dynamic in their own rite. Sure you see cameos of past characters but other than that she is a deep well of creativity and it shows in the uniqueness of each book.

Ian and Fiona have this desperation that is fueling them. They have a tragic need to help each other and at first you think well if that is the foundation so be it. Their situation is not as Black and White as it may seem. Lines get crossed, feelings get in the way and all of a sudden the self-sacrifices’ made are ones from the heart. Did I mention that these Mythean books are also some of the sweetest hottest reads I have read this year? I do like the tie me up type of adult books, yet the message is clearly laid down here just in the most divinely way possible. The sex is like a decadent chocolate you cannot have just one….NO they all must be sampled!

So pick up the book and prepare to have your days stolen away.

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Lover, Divine (Mythos: Gods & Lovers #1)

Lover, Divine by A. Star
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Love is about accepting one another, trusting that each will act out of love and having faith that whatever will be will be.

What if you were in love with a God? What if he loves you and can give you now but not forever?

Your heart wants what it wants.

Siobhan and Apollo's story is really complex I felt as if they would have forever, yet he is a God and she is not. He is always honest yet I felt she gives all of herself and he can only give so much. The book was poetic and very sensual. Yet there was a sad undertone. To me at least.This will not inhibit me from reading the rest of the series, it actually intrigues me. Makes the story more... in a way. I found the writing and the plot to be well developed. The romance was define and tasteful. I enjoyed A.Star's book and look forward to reading more from this author.

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Rogue Soul (The Mythean Arcana, #3)

Rogue Soul by Linsey Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linsey Hall's Mythean Arcana series has officially filled my book void.
I stumbled upon Lindsey Hall last month. Having read the first in this series I was compelled to follow up! Good Stuff right here!!

Lets just say that when loves excruciating caress does find you the future that unfolds just maybe less happy ever after and more...regret?

Rogue Soul is a rollercoaster of a read. With stolen fates and Gods on the run. you could not ask for a more eventful book.

Andrasta's story is one of death and renewal. 2 thousand years after she haphazardly switched places with Camulos in order to take his place as a Celtic god she wants a refund! Life as a Celtic god is unfeeling and Andrasta didn't know feelings would be something she would miss until it was too late. She just needed another skilled archer to take her place and she can live the good life on Earth.

Camulos the freed Celtic god shot down by Andrasta's aim, was living quite the dream in the amazon. He would be the perfect replacement for her! Little did she know she wasn't seeing the picture quite as clear. Andrasta had no idea that other Celtic gods played important roles in pushing Camulos out and they don't want him back.

Their journey is one of old and new. I loved the back story of Camulos and Andrasta the way back story... (wink) you'll know it when you get there. The fact that they have been dancing around one another for longer than Andrasta's lifetime was a fantastic spin I didn't see coming. The way Linsey Hall built this story up was just a work of art. With this story comes a spark of love that changes the Gods twice... First without knowledge then again with purpose.

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Claiming His Mate (Crescent Moon, #2)

Claiming His Mate by Savannah Stuart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Picking up this book was no hardship especially since I read Tempting His Mate..So this being said and the fact the Alpha Werewolf stories really do it for me this book was hard to put down!

If you are like me and love the animalistic behavior of a man that only a woman can surface then you will be thrilled by this book!

Max McCray's wolf has been strung-out and feisty and maybe a tad bit horny ever since he encountered Lauren 6 months ago. Lauren Hayes happens to be a sexy jaguar and equally putout since meeting Max...this unexplainable restlessness has her inner cat surfacing. Now put these two in a situation that involves breaking and entering some stolen jewelry then sit back and watch the shit hit the fan...lol

With sex on the mind and nothing but time these two are destine for some rough and tumble. I enjoyed the twists and turns that sprouted throughout the book. Just when I thought I have read it all then the Crazy surfaces (you'll see) and I thought what a great spin!!! Which is yet another great example of why you should read this book.

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Delirium (Reveler, #6)

Delirium by Erin Kellison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

#6 in the Reveler series picks up with our favorite man in a duster Harlen.
Harlen and Sera are balancing their affiliation with Chimera and their friendships with the rouge Revelers. You need operatives on the inside of Chimera to help ferret out the Oneiros hiding with in the system.

In this segment of the journey you see how far the Oneiros are willing to go. What the risks are being on the good side and without a doubt the loyalty shown between the Revelers on the run. As usual you have some heated passion. The love and devotion Harlen and Sera have is so pure I cringed every time I thought their number was up... I was like oh shit please don't let anything happen to either of them. The suspense in this book eats at you...you have no idea who the enemy is.

As this story comes to an end you get more info on how deadly a threat the sandman will be and more important the wait is over.... almost!

I personally love the build up and cliffhangers in each book. The series seems to be unfolding quickly each book rapidly follows the other and I wouldn't have the structure any other way.

I think the unique way the story picks up with a different couple and their trials and tribulations is a fun exciting way to get so much more for your $$ when it comes to series and books. The creative wholeness this series represents makes me feel like the author knew right where she wanted to take us and the ride has been a desirable one. Each book is crafted to perfection with rounded characters that are all different yet have qualities in common that you would want any hero to have: Determination.


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