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Review: Black Dagger Brotherhood Series

6/28/2017

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Dark Lover
​by J.R. Ward

Synopsis

The only purebred vampire left on the planet and the leader of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who killed his parents centuries ago. But when his most trusted fighter is killed—orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate—Wrath must put down his dagger and usher the beautiful female into another world.


Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn’t there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of the Brotherhood and blood frighten her. Yet his touch ignites a dawning new hunger—one that threatens to consume them both...

Review

I am a sucker for series books. I am a sucker for vampires. So, of course, J.R. Ward's The Black Dagger Brotherhood series was just the thing for me. I don't like to give away spoilers, but I do like to give enough information so that you, the reader, will be encouraged to read the book in question. So, here it goes. 

Dark Lover is the first book in Brotherhood series, and it concerns Beth who is your average woman who happens to come in contact with the neighborhood master (purebred) vampire, Wrath. There is a whole...background to these books so hopefully I do it justice without telling you everything (that's part of the fun!). 


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Okay, so - what I love about this series so far (I have only read the first three books in the series) is that each book is about a different vampire in the Brotherhood. The first book Dark Lover is about Wrath, the head of the Brotherhood and the only purebred vampire left, and Beth, the human woman he ends up falling in love with. The second book Lover Eternal is about Rhage, the member with the, um, biggest appetite. It's also about Mary, the human woman who also happens to be used to being on her own, and has no interest in looking for love. The third book Lover Awakened is about Zsadist, the most terrifying member of the Brotherhood, and the fellow vampire, Bella.

As far as I understand, the series continues this way. As someone who absolutely loves learning about characters, their backgrounds, fears, loves, etc., I LOVED this arrangement. I've heard people give Ward flack for the names of each member, and I was also surprised at how simple each name came to be. However, Ward does not skimp on each member's backgrounds. They are often horrible and excruciatingly sad. What's lovely, however, is how the women of these stories also have their backgrounds that helped shaped them, and their joining is one of two individuals. This isn't one where the female disappears and it's all about the male. I appreciated that.

There is a lot of information about the Brotherhood, and characters from previous books show up (another major plus!) in later stories. It was easy for me to keep up with the characters, and personal stories because I grew to love each of these vampires and the women who help them. Well, as much as one can love a fictional vampire. Ha.

Also, just learned that Lover Awakened is, at least in some ways, based on Beauty and the Beast (Bella, anyone?) - and I love Beauty and the Beast :D

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Review

2/24/2017

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​Dreamslippers Series Boxed Set
By Lisa Brunette
Genre: Mystery, Female Sleuths, Romantic Suspense


5-STAR REVIEWS FOR BOOKS IN THE SERIES…

“This might possibly be a ‘great book.’” - Sharon E. Leighton, a reader in Canada, on CAT IN THE FLOCK

“Lisa Brunette’s FRAMED AND BURNING is a brilliant, suspenseful whodunit…” - Anthony Award-winning writer of the Inspector Chen series, Qui Xiaolong

“The plot runs deep, and the characters are both quirky and interesting. This is a total whodunit mystery that will keep you on edge until the very end!” - Sage Adderley, on BOUND TO THE TRUTH

SERIES OVERVIEW

What if you could ‘slip’ into the dreams of a killer? This family of PIs can. They use their psychic dream ability to solve crimes, and that isn’t easy. 

In Cat in the Flock…
Following a mother and girl on the run, apprentice dreamslipper Cat McCormick goes undercover inside a fundamentalist church. Is its enigmatic leader guilty of domestic violence? Did his right-hand man really commit suicide?

In Framed and Burning…
It was supposed to be a much-needed vacation in Miami, meant to snap Cat out of a persistent depression. But when her great uncle’s studio goes up in flames, killing his assistant, Cat must find out who’s really to blame.

In Bound to the Truth…
The dreamslippers don’t quite trust their client. Did Nina Howell really fall under the spell of a domineering, conservative talk show host—as her wife claims?

PLUS explore Amazing Grace’s back story in the bonus story found ONLY in this boxed set!

For readers who enjoy strong female leads, quirky, well-developed characters, and a dash of dating drama with their mystery. Fans of J.A. Jance, Mary Daheim, and Jayne Ann Krentz will love Cat and “Amazing” Grace!

Review

You know - I'm a fan of mysteries. Actually, I need to review more mysteries. 

But I digress (in the first sentence, already!).

Mysteries are best when they are complex and slowly unraveled. Well, taking it a step further is the first of the Dreamslippers series where Cat goes into people's dreams to unravel the mysteries. Cat is an apprentice, so it's a great way to start a series to have a protagonist the reader can at least semi-identify with. Unless, of course, you ARE a dreamslipper (and if you are, message me!). 

This particular book involves going in to do detective work in a fundamentalist church. Now, maybe it's just my psychology-cult-knowledge-loving mind, but this was particularly intriguing for me. Maybe it will be for you too?

Through some fantastic storytelling, we are plunged into this world of dreams and curiosity. Cat is wonderful and real in that she makes mistakes, but keeps moving forward. Also, the idea of detective work including psychic abilities is just plain awesome. I definitely recommend this book (and series) for fans of Kelley Armstrong, Patricia Brigs, and Karen Marie Moning. 

About the Author

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Lisa was born in Santa Rosa, California, but that was only home for a year. A so-called "military brat," she lived in nine different houses and attended nine different schools by the time she was 14. Through all of the moves, her one constant was books. She read everything, from the entire Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden mystery series to her mother's books by Daphne du Maurier and Taylor Caldwell. 
 
A widely published author, game writer, and journalist, Lisa has interviewed homeless women, the designer of the Batmobile, and a sex expert, to name just a few colorful characters. This experience, not to mention her own large, quirky family, led her to create some truly memorable characters in her Dreamslippers Series and other works, whether books or games.
 
Always a vivid dreamer, not to mention a wannabe psychic, Lisa feels perfectly at home slipping into suspects’ dreams, at least in her imagination. Her husband isn’t so sure she can’t pick up his dreams in real life, though.
 
With a hefty list of awards and publications to her name, Lisa now lives in a small town in Washington State, but who knows how long that will last…
 
Follow Lisa online:
Twitter: @lisa_brunette
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LisaBrunettePage1
www.lisa-brunette.com 
On Amzon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7EKJB8
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Review: Hardwired

10/13/2016

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Hardwired
Hacker Series: One
​by Meredith Wild

Synopsis

​Determined to overcome a difficult past, Erica Hathaway learns early on how to make it on her own. Days after her college graduation she finds herself face to face with a panel of investors who will make or break her fledgling startup. The only thing she didn't prepare for was going weak in the knees over an arrogant and gorgeous investor who's seemingly determined to derail her presentation. 


Billionaire and rumored hacker Blake Landon has already made his fortune in software, and he's used to getting what he wants with very little resistance. Captivated by Erica's drive and unassuming beauty, he's wanted nothing more since she stepped into his boardroom. Determined to win her over, he breaks down her defenses and fights for her trust, even if that means sacrificing a level of control he's grown accustomed to.


But when Blake uncovers a dark secret from Erica's past, he threatens not just her trust, but the life she's fought so hard to create.

Review

I know a lot of romance readers get tired of the billionaire bad boy falling/lusting/obsessing after a woman trying to make something for herself. I don't like every billionaire romance I read, but I think that it's all about 1) the chemistry, and 2) external "interesting" factors. Hardwired ​is one of those books. Erica is a strong woman whose goal is to make sure her startup succeeds. She's success oriented and is looking for an investor for said start up. Enter Blake, a billionaire and rumored hacker who drives Erica insane and ultimately becomes determined to have her fall for him. 

The chemistry between Blake and Erica is white hot and part of that is because it stems from the anger Erica feels toward Blake. They say there's a thin line between love and hate for a reason of course, and this duo straddles that line just right (no pun intended, I promise). 

Now, the "interesting" factors are part of my trope-love: geeky, nerdy goodness. First of all, Erica has an appreciation for things technology and the only way this could be so much better is if she, herself, was a hacker. But alas, I wasn't blessed with that bit. Blake, however, is a super-hacker, something made more attractive by the fact that he doesn't constantly flaunt his skills. They simply are an asset. 

If you have a penchant for billionaire romances (because what is more fictional than a super rich, intelligent man with a streak of sweetness and all the time in the world to pay attention to one woman?), take a look at this series. I am looking forward to the rest of it myself!

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Review: The Book Club Murders

10/7/2016

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The Book Club Murders
The Oakwood Mystery Series
by Leslie Nagel

Synopsis

In a charming cozy mystery series debut, Leslie Nagel’s irrepressible small-town heroine finds that her fellow book club members may be taking their Agatha Christie a bit too literally—and murder a bit too lightly.

 
Charley Carpenter has poured heart and soul into her clothing store, Old Hat Vintage Fashions. She’ll do anything to make it a success—even join the stuffy Agathas Book Club in order to cultivate customers among the wealthy elite of Oakwood, Ohio.
 
Although mixing with the most influential women in town has its advantages, Charley finds the endless gossip a high price to pay. But after two women with close ties to the Agathas are brutally murdered, everyone falls under threat—and suspicion. When key evidence indicates that both murders are the work of the same hand, Charley realizes that the killer has arranged each corpse in perfect imitation of crime scenes from the Club’s murder mystery reading list. She uses her membership in the Club to convince Detective Marcus Trenault to use her as an inside informant. Not that he could stop her anyway.
 

Intelligent, fearless, and every bit as stubborn as Marc is, Charley soon learns the Agathas aren’t the only ones with secrets to protect. Passions explode as she and Marc must race against time to prevent another murder. And if Charley’s not careful, she may find herself becoming the killer’s next plot twist.

Review

I'm still a newbie when it comes to cozy mysteries, but this mystery is in a league of it's own! I'm also very hesitant to call it a cozy (more about that later).   Charley is an owner of an vintage clothing store and is a part of the networking Agathas group - a mystery-reading book club. After women associated with the Agathas are being found dead, one by one, Charley starts seeing some connections. On the flip side, Marc is a detective using Charley as an informant - even though they have a rocky history. 

As I said before - I hesitate to call this book a cozy mystery even though the cover of it very much screams COZY! What makes this story different is the added layer of romance. Sure, cozies have love stories, but this one has a steamy kind of love story. It was truly welcomed by THIS reader since I am a huge fan of both genres. I was happily surprised to find that both of these styles fit so well together.

Also, Charley has such a fantastic personality in that she is intelligent and clever as well as warm and caring. She makes for such a wonderful protagonist. I will definitely look into more titles from this series!
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Review: Written in Red

9/16/2016

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​Written in Red

by Anne Bishop

Synopsis

No one creates realms like New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop. Now in a thrilling new fantasy series, enter a world inhabited by the Others, unearthly entities—vampires and shape-shifters among them—who rule the Earth and whose prey are humans. 


As a cassandra sangue, or blood prophet, Meg Corbyn can see the future when her skin is cut—a gift that feels more like a curse. Meg’s Controller keeps her enslaved so he can have full access to her visions. But when she escapes, the only safe place Meg can hide is at the Lakeside Courtyard—a business district operated by the Others. 


Shape-shifter Simon Wolfgard is reluctant to hire the stranger who inquires about the Human Liaison job. First, he senses she’s keeping a secret, and second, she doesn’t smell like human prey. Yet a stronger instinct propels him to give Meg the job. And when he learns the truth about Meg and that she’s wanted by the government, he’ll have to decide if she’s worth the fight between humans and the Others that will surely follow.

10 Reasons Why You Should Read Written in Red

1. Anne Bishop pretty much rules in creating this world. 

2. There are shape-shifting wolves, vampires, crows, and...a little something extra. 

3. The "little something extra" owns the coffee place!

4. One of the shape-shifting wolves owns a book store next to the coffee place. A BOOK STORE OWNED BY A WOLF. 

5. Meg Corbyn is simultaneously adorable as she is strong. This is one bad-ass woman here folks. 

6. There's a wolf puppy and he's also adorable in a more puppy sense of the word.

7. Simon is a wolf and he is grumpy which can be very amusing. 

8. There is more than one story/plot line going on here. Who exactly is Meg? What is up with living at the Lakeside Courtyard? Who is after The Others?

9. There is definitely an underlying tone of interest between our two main characters. *eyebrow wiggle*

10. Did I mention Simon, THE SHAPE SHIFTING WOLF, owns a BOOK STORE and it's called HOWLING GOOD READS? You're welcome. 
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