OCOTBER REVIEWS
Bound by Fate
Synopsis:
After her husband is mysteriously killed, Jessie embarks on a fact finding adventure from clues he left for her before he died.
With the crime unsettled, she sets out to solve the pieces of the puzzle with the help of an unlikely hero.
Will Jessie find more than she bargained for?
While questioning the pregnant widow during her emergency room visit, Dr. Drake Michaels realizes her husband’s death is more than it seems. With her life threatened, he makes it his responsibility to see his patient to safety.
Will he receive more than he bargained for?
Trying to guard his heart with a vow he made to God, Drake realizes he can’t fight fate.
Jessie coming from a troubled marriage, fights the guilt she feels for Drake while searching for the clues to her husband’s death.
While Jessie hides from her future, Drake is hiding from his past. Can God intervene on their behalf, or will the results of the scavenger hunt ruin their fate-bound journey?
Follow Jessie and Drake as they struggle with feelings and fight off enemies while keeping God the center of their lives.
REVIEW
I received this book through Goodreads giveaway! I'm so happy I won this book! I loved it! I love a good romantic suspense and this is exactly what Bound by Fate is! I can't wait for the second book in the Chandler series! This is my first book by Jill Twiggs and it won't be the last.
I really liked the characters, I think they each held their own in the story. I love how Drake was so protective of Jessie as soon as he saw her! Like he a connection to her instantly. I love how Drake & Jessies relationship starts out.. from a meeting in the hospital to a close friendship, etc.
Lots of twists & turns! Definitely recommend this book!
Fire of the Sea
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review.
Synopsis:
Sharp, sleek, and golden. Like the dagger she has worn since childhood, eighteen-year-old Aeva is all three of these things. But there is something else that this mermaid and her prized weapon share – they are both hunted.
Hidden within the caves off Iceland’s dark shore, Aeva waits to take her place as the next ruler of the Mermaids. But when Aeva uses her potent and alluring song to save a drowning human, she disrupts a delicate balance. Realizing she has unexpectedly bound herself to Gunnar, Aeva is torn between duty and love.
Aeva severs one life to begin another, and soon finds herself not only rejected by the sea, but also stalked by an old enemy. As the worlds of myth and man intertwine, Aeva will challenge fate to protect her own sacred relic and the man she loves.
But legend and lies cast an intricate net. With time and safety quickly unraveling for Aeva and Gunnar, there is only one clear course: Find and defeat Delphine before she can shift again.
Review:
I just want to start off with saying I love mermaids & when I saw the cover of this book I was super excited!
This is the first book I've read from Lyndsay Johnson, and from now on I'll be keeping an eye out for her books.
From the very beginning of Fire of the Sea you definitely start out with some action as you follow 8 year old Aeva in a battle in which she loses both of her parents.
The book takes place in the fjords & shores of Iceland and the ice caves of Greenland. It follows eighteen year old Aeva through so many challenges! I love the way Lyndsay paints the world around Aeva, it sounds beautiful. The descriptions were wonderful.
I love Aeva and I love how she grew so much within the book.. she starts out a young girl and turns into a strong independent woman.
I love the chemistry between her & Gunnar!
Definitely recommend this to anyone who loves mythology, some action, and a little romance!
The Guardians
Book One
SYNOPSIS
I thought I had life all figured out. We live. We suffer pain. We die. Death never bothered me much. It is love that scares the hell out of me, because love makes you weak, and in my line of work there is no room for that. My name is Gianna Botticelli. I am the daughter and only female employee of a Los Angeles mafia boss. Today was supposed to be like any other day, and then Caleb walked into my life.
He is sexy and mysterious and knows things he shouldn’t. I don’t like it at all, but I can’t help the way he makes me feel inside. There is something different about him. What is he? All I know is that after meeting Caleb, things will never be the same as he introduces me into his world, an unknown world where the battle of good versus evil rages on.
Sacrifices will be made, hearts will break and lives will be taken. How far am I willing to take this journey, I keep asking myself? If I have to sacrifice myself to save everyone and everything then the answer is easy. All the way.
Review
Great book! I loved the characters! Usually it takes me a little while to "get into" paranormal books but not this one! I got through it fairly quickly.. I wish I could've read straight through but that wasn't an option. I can't wait to start on book #2!
I think it was a fast paced book with a new storyline. I love the strong female characters. This book is definitely a fresh breath of air compared to whats out there today.
I love the chemistry between Gianna & Caleb!
The ending was amazing! Definitely caught me off guard!
Starting the next book tonight!
The Revelation
The Guardians II
SYNOPSIS
It's been three years since I have turned, and I am not sure who I am anymore. I don't even know if I want to be what I have become. Is love enough to keep me alive inside even if I am dead? How can I find peace within myself when everything around me screams war and death? How will things end when one man holds my eternal love and another wants me dead? There is no end as far as I can see. It’s just the beginning because I can feel the darkness approaching. It wants me. It calls for me by name. I will keep on fighting until it arrives. The problem is, if I don’t learn to shut off my emotions I may just become my own worst enemy. Is it all too much, or not enough? These are the things a vampire queen, new mother and woman fighting with her past human morals must ask herself. I have one more important question to answer that could change everything.
IS THIS REALLY WHAT I WANT?
REVIEW
It's been three years since I have turned, and I am not sure who I am anymore. I don't even know if I want to be what I have become. Is love enough to keep me alive inside even if I am dead? How can I find peace within myself when everything around me screams war and death? How will things end when one man holds my eternal love and another wants me dead? There is no end as far as I can see. It’s just the beginning because I can feel the darkness approaching. It wants me. It calls for me by name. I will keep on fighting until it arrives. The problem is, if I don’t learn to shut off my emotions I may just become my own worst enemy. Is it all too much, or not enough? These are the things a vampire queen, new mother and woman fighting with her past human morals must ask herself. I have one more important question to answer that could change everything. IS THIS REALLY WHAT I WANT?
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review!
The Revelation (book 2) is an action packed ride! The story moves along very smoothly and its pretty fast paced which I love in books! I love all the twists & turns Jennifer throws into this series, you never know whats going to happen! I loved the first book but I think I might like this one a little more! I really love the characters in this series!
Blood Vengeance
The Guardians III
SYNOPSIS
My name is Gianna Weston. I am Vampire. I was thrust into a world I didn’t know. Given a life I didn’t think I wanted. I have had my world turned upside down and my life shredded before me. All this time holding onto the love of a man who breathes life into me and I into him. His very existence sets fire to my cold skin. He is my maker, my husband and the father to my children. But even love can no longer fight the demons inside of me. Not after all the tragedies. The death, the pain, and the heartache are haunting me with a relentless vengeance. This darkness has me by its nails scraping sinfully at my core. It’s time to stop running and hiding from the darkness. These demons I speak of won’t let me rest until I accept what I am. A nightmare. A killer. A blood thirsty animal.
Are you afraid? You should be. I. AM. A. MONSTER.
REVIEW
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review
First off I want to say that I am absolutely in love with this cover! It's beautiful!
Blood Vengeance had the perfect ending I think! It even left an opening for a spin off! I have loved this trilogy! Its so sexy and at the same time action packed! Usually you get one or the other in books but not with Jennifer Raygoza! She knows how to intwine the two to make a perfect story! The characters are raw and I love them. Blood Vengeance has a little bit of everything you want in a story!
The Everyday Mom's Guide to Being Fit & Fabulous
SYNOPSIS
Once you embark on the world of motherhood, life as you know it changes completely! Your world becomes extremely busy and it is no longer about just you! You have this (these) wonderful life (lives) that you are now responsible for. As moms, we become so consumed with taking care of everyone that it's easy to turn our back on ourselves and forget how important and necessary it is to set some time aside to take care of us. We also fail to remember that in order to keep our family healthy and strong, we must first be healthy and strong. Make a commitment to yourself to live a healthy lifestyle and join the 60 day healthy living challenge. Here are the ingredients: Start with healthy eating habits, add a dose of sweat, mix a little bit of determination, dedication and commitment - and there you have it!
FAD DIETS CHANGE YOUR WEIGHT BUT WORKING OUT CHANGES YOUR BODY
REVIEW
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
After seeing the title of this book I thought I'm not a mom that book isn't for me.. but I was so wrong!
This book is pure motivation! I like the fact that it had examples of meals that weren't meals that would break the bank! Simple things that I would actually eat .. nothing fancy which you see a lot now.
I love how it starts out with beginner exercises and goes from there.. again simple exercises nothing that you couldn't do!
The Everyday Mom's Guide to Being Fit & Fabulous is very practical! I'm glad that I was able to read this book, will definitely be putting it to use!
The Duchess Quest
JORDINIA BOOK 1
SYNOPSIS
Love is destined to find her...
Dainy doesn't know that she is the lost Duchess of Jordinia, believed to have been assassinated fifteen years ago. Nor does she know that her uncle has implemented an illegal contest to seek her, offering her marriage hand as the reward!
Though at odds, three clashing rivals - including a noble giant, a forest dweller and a thieving rake - voyage together by woodland, prairie and sea to recover the lost royal, notwithstanding the assassins and spies at their tail. Soon, young Dainy is swept into a comically complex romantic quadrangle as each suitor competes to capture her heart.
Charmingly romantic and bursting with political intrigue, startling twists and vivid characters, readers of romance and fantasy alike will adore this original yet timeless tale of swashbuckling adventure and unlikely love.
REVIEW
I really loved this book! It had romance, action and adventure! I love the world C.K. Brooke created in The Duchess Quest. Once I started this book it was hard to put it down. I loved the characters especially Dainy! The way this book was written made me feel like I was right there with all of Dainy's suitors.
Definitely recommend this book! Great read!
The Bread Exchange
SYNOPSIS
An ode to a life warmly lived, The Bread Exchange tells the story of one woman's hunger for greater meaning in her life and how it has been enriched by the sharing of her handmade bread. From her cozy kitchen in Berlin to a flat in London, from a deck in New York City to huddling around a tandoor in Kabul, the author shares discoveries, stories, and recipes from her inspiring travels. A busy fashion-industry professional with a bread-baking obsession, Malin Elmlid started offering her loaves to others in return for recipes, handmade goods, and, above all, special experiences that come from giving generously of yourself. Here is a book of tales and reflections, of wanderlust connections, and more than 50 recipes for Malin's naturally leavened breads and other delicious things collected on a journey honoring the staff and the stuff of life.
REVIEW
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
I fell in love with this book as soon as I took it out of the package! I loved the stories as she traveled the world exchanging her homemade breads for handmade goods, recipes and once in a lifetime experiences. Although The Bread Exchange is a big book I found myself getting through it pretty quick. I just wanted to keep reading!
I love the recipes throughout the book and the photographs are absolutely amazing! I think they add so much to the book!
I can't wait to try out some of the recipes! The Bread Exchange is a beautiful memoir that will leave you wanting more, after reading this book I'd love to travel and meet some of the wonderful people she met!
I can't say this enough I love love love this book!
