Friday, July 4, 2014

Feasted On: Going Down In Flames/Shape-Shifting Dragon Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 1359 KB | Release Date: June 30, 2014 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Teen | Obtained: Entangled Publishing

"Going Down In Flames" [Going Down In Flames/Shape-Shifting Dragon Series, Book 1] by Chris Cannon

Author's Book Description : If her love life is going down in flames, she might as well spark a revolution.

Finding out on your sixteenth birthday you're a shape-shifting dragon is tough to swallow. Being hauled off to an elite boarding school is enough to choke on.

Since Bryn is the only crossbreed at the Institute for Excellence, all eyes are on her, but it's a particular black dragon, Zavien, who catches her attention.

Zavien is tired of the Directorate's rules. Segregated clans, being told who to love, and close-minded leaders make freedom of choice almost impossible. The new girl with the striped hair is a breath of fresh air, and with Bryn's help, they may be able to change the rules.

At the Institute, old grudges, new crushes, and death threats are all part of a normal day for Bryn. She'll need to learn to control her dragon powers if she wants to make it through her first year at school. But even focusing on staying alive is difficult when you're falling for someone you can't have.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! This thrilling comedic paranormal romance was one I couldn’t put down! With it’s constant one-liners, hilarious bantering characters, and suspenseful intrigue makes it hard not to get wrapped up in the dramedy of it all, and still want more!

The beginning reminded me of Ms. Cast’s House of Night Series. Only because of how Bryn (the heroine) comes into her “powers” when she is a teen than is told that she now has to leave her family to fulfill a life she doesn’t want to lead. I did like how, throughout this novel, Bryn sticks to her guns and stays true to who she really is (except possibly in the very last scene) no matter what is thrown her way. This novel is listed as a YA novel yet with the way Bryn handles her life, and everything else, once she turns sixteen without informing her parents once I thought it was more of an NA novel.

In regards, to Bryn’s “men,” in truth I liked them all in different ways. So ...
About the Bryn’s Men:
• Zavien: Black dragon. A “rebel” with a good heart. Yet, even though he wants to change the rules, he still follows them (which kind of baffles me). He’s the one who Bryn falls for first and he seems to return her feelings. But is he willing to completely defy the rules to be with her or will he just keep doing the “peaceful protest” and wait it out?

• Jaxon: Blue dragon. The son of Bryn’s worse enemy. Arrogant and obnoxious. However, he seems to have a good heart. Bryn and him get on each others nerves so much that I can see them sparking with lust too, so we’ll see if anything will happen between them.

• Valmont: A human knight. Comes to Bryn’s defense during a time when she was arguing with Zavien and in turn becomes her personal knight. With the different secondary stories being told of legends where knight’s and their dragons fell in love, I can definitely see something happening between Bryn and him. I’d really like to learn more about him, as he seems nice and hot! =0)

• Merrick: Blue dragon. A lawyer for Directorate. Is interested in Bryn but is quite older then her and already married. Assists Bryn when she comes into trouble and kind of becomes her friend.

Suspenseful enough to keep you entertained while curious to see where this series will lead us next. I just hope no one I like dies as this series progresses since this seems to be the type of novel to have that happen.

The only thing that ruined it for me was the very last scene as I felt that Bryn was being a bit of a sellout.

Nevertheless, I recommend this novel and series to anyone who likes YA/NA suspenseful paranormal romances!

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My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Spreading the Word for Entangled Teen with 2 Novels by Karri Thompson & Chris Cannon

Author's Novel Extras : Pinterest: Going Down In Flames | Brain Candy | Highlight Reel for 2013 | Check out UtopYA 2014 | Going Down In Flames Dragon Decor | Why I Listen to the Voices in My Head: My Writing Process Blog Tour | Fun Food Fantasies | Going Down In Flames -Official Release Date June 30th-Rafflecopter | Release Day Excerpt and Rafflecopter

Author's Series Extras : Sharing the Writing Process Blog Hop.

Book Teaser(s) :
“Follow us.”
Both of her parents jumped off the building. No warning. No instructions. They just extended their wings and took off.
“Are you crazy?” All that was going through her mind was the “If your friend jumped off a bridge, would you?” speech. In her case, the answer was no.
Her mom circled back and landed. “What’s wrong?”
“You can’t expect me to ignore sixteen years of common sense.”
Her dad landed with a thump. “Once you’re airborne, your dragon instincts kick in.”
Should she bet on that? What if her instincts were messed up? “Can’t we start on the ground and flap? How do you fly if there isn’t a building to jump off?”
“When we’re on the ground, we can lift off. This is how your father and I learned to fly,” her mom said. “We thought it’d be easiest.”
Bryn gazed at the pavement three stories below. “If I die, I won’t have to go to dragon school.” ~ within Chapter 5
Vivian climbed into the water. “We come here to swim. The chlorinated water in the gym pool burns my nostrils.” She moved through the water with ease, undulating her body like a dolphin.
“Is that hard?” Bryn asked.
“You’ve never swam?”
“Not as a dragon.”
“You glide through the water the same way you glide through the air.”
Bryn stepped off the boulder, attempted to glide in the water, and slid beneath the surface. Flapping her wings, she gasped for air.
Octavius laughed.
“I’m making a great impression today.” She tread water with her wings. Once she mastered that, she tried to undulate like Vivian and ended up performing an awkward dragon dog paddle.
Octavius barked at her. ~ within Chapter 16
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Chris, then please check out her website.

Spreading the Word for Entangled Teen with 2 Novels by Karri Thompson & Chris Cannon

June may be over but that doesn’t mean the fun is over at Entangled Teen! We are excited to be announcing the release of two of our new titles, "Mirror X" by Karri Thompson and "Going Down in Flames" by Chris Cannon, which readers are already raving about! Plus you can pick up both "Mirror X" and "Going Down in Flames" on sale for just $.99 right now!



"Mirror X"
[The Van Winkle Project Series, Book 1] by Karri Thompson

Author's Book Description :
    I was born more than a thousand years ago.

    Put into a cryogenic tube at age seventeen, forgotten during a holocaust that decimated the world, I've finally been awakened to a more serene and peaceful future.

    But things at the hospital are new and strange. And it’s starting to scare me.

    Everyone is young. Everyone is banded and tracked. And everyone is keeping secrets.

    The cute geneticist Michael Bennett might be the only good thing in this crazy new world where “life is precious” but no one seems free to live it. The problem is, I don’t think he’s being totally honest with me, either.

    When I’m told only I can save the human race from extinction, it's clear my freeze didn’t avoid a dreadful fate. It only delayed the horror...

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About the Author :

Growing up in San Diego, California, Karri Thompson spent much of her years at the beach, reading novels, tanning, and listening to music. At SDSU, she earned a BA in English, MA in education, and her teaching credential. As a wife, mother, and high-school English teacher, she began writing novels, giving all of the compelling plots and unique characters in her head a home. Victorian literature rocks her socks, and when she’s not writing, jogging, going to concerts, or watching her son play football, she’s reading Dickens.

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"Going Down In Flames"
[Going Down In Flames/Shape-Shifting Dragon Series, Book 1] by Chris Cannon

Author's Book Description :
    If her love life is going down in flames, she might as well spark a revolution.

    Finding out on your sixteenth birthday you're a shape-shifting dragon is tough to swallow. Being hauled off to an elite boarding school is enough to choke on.

    Since Bryn is the only crossbreed at the Institute for Excellence, all eyes are on her, but it's a particular black dragon, Zavien, who catches her attention.

    Zavien is tired of the Directorate's rules. Segregated clans, being told who to love, and close-minded leaders make freedom of choice almost impossible. The new girl with the striped hair is a breath of fresh air, and with Bryn's help, they may be able to change the rules.

    At the Institute, old grudges, new crushes, and death threats are all part of a normal day for Bryn. She'll need to learn to control her dragon powers if she wants to make it through her first year at school. But even focusing on staying alive is difficult when you're falling for someone you can't have.

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About the Author :

Chris Cannon lives in Southern Illinois with her husband and her three dogs, Pete the shih tzu who sleeps on her desk while she writes, Molly the ever-shedding yellow lab, and Tyson the sandwich-stealing German Shepherd Beagle. She believes coffee is the Elixir of Life. Most evenings after work, you can find her sucking down caffeine and writing fire-breathing paranormal adventures. "Going Down in Flames" is the first book in Chris Cannon's shape-shifting dragon series.

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Idolizing In: Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 240 KB | Expected Release Date: August 4, 2014 | Publisher: Lyrical Press : Kensington Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley

Author's Book Description : What happens when monsters turn out to be real? One summer night while camping in the woods, Morgan Carter finds out in a big way. A tall mysterious stranger, Greyson Crawford, risks his life to try and save her sister from the vicious wolf attacking their camp, but when he’s bitten and disappears into the night, Morgan can only assume the worst.

Greyson shows up a year later, and he’s a different animal altogether. The color of his eyes shifts constantly and the rumble in his throat sounds more animal than man. She hasn’t any idea where he’s been all this time, but has a good guess as to what he’s become.

Grey is determined not to let the darkness of his new existence affect the girl he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about. He should stay away and let her live a normal life. That’s easier said than done, though. A new danger pulls him from the shadows to keep her safe, and he’s no wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Can she accept what lurks just below his surface? More importantly, can she survive him?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! Oh my goodness, I LOVED this novel!! In truth, I liked the Author’s Book Description and the name of the title, yet neither really applied to what this novel is about since I was thrown for a loop finding out it’s a whole lot more!!

Grey gets Changed when defending a woman who is trying to save her sister and niece against a monster in the forest. His first six months were hell then he found a local pack and spent six months with them learning to control himself better while learning about pack comradely even though he outranked all of them in dominance and didn’t want/couldn’t join the pack permanently. Then about a year after the attack he sees his mate again, the woman he defended in the woods (Morgan), his world changes for the better in a whole lot of ways. However, can he convince her that he is the “one” for her?

I thoroughly liked that this novel has a beginning and end, with only a few secondary cliffhangers, therefore the reader will never feel disappointed that this novel has to end when it does. Yet, it leaves the reader really excited to see where this series will take us next with a hope that more good things will happen!

Together Grey and Morgan are like a matched set, even before he Changed. Given that when they met in the woods they were both camping in opposite directions in the same park, he hears her screaming and came running to protect her even before they ever meet. Then when they do truly meet for the first time they feel a draw to each other that is hard for to resist. In addition, I liked that even though Grey was lonely, before he sees Morgan again, he never betrays his feelings for her by going with another woman. Then to top that off, I really liked their easy banter and how they created their relationship together in the midst of their lives irrevocably changing.

I HIGHLY recommend this novel and series to anyone who likes paranormal romances!

-- On a side note --
I think my favorite "character" was Wolf or at least reading his commentary. *hahaa* Most of it was gruesome but reading it around Grey's personal thoughts was hilarious!

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Author's Novel Extras : ...Sneak Peek Sunday... | ...Another Book Born... | ...Silver Wolf Clan... | ...Sneak Peek Sunday...

Author's Series Extras : ...all work and no play...wait, work is play... | ...4 Contracts and a Little Series... | ...Back in the Game... | ...Clawing My Way Out of the Editing Cave...

Book Teaser(s) :
We'll kill them and leave nothing but bone, Wolf spouted. Weak weak weak. You're weak if you allow them to live after they've stepped foot in our home. Our territory. Turn. Let me out and I'll kill them for us. I'll rip their throats out and bleed them, let them go slowly staring at the ceiling of a room they should've known better than to enter. I'll smile at their pathetic breaths as they run rivers of red across my floor.
As mean and dominant as Grey was quiet and submissive, no doubt, Wolf would do it. What a cruel twist of fate that had thrown their two personalities into the same being. ~ within Chapter 2

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Tera, then please check out her website.

Monday, June 30, 2014

2014 100+ Reading Challenge

Check out my previous challenges:
2013 100+ Reading Challenge
2012 100+ Reading Challenge
2011 100+ Reading Challenge
2010 100+ Reading Challenge


Alrighty ... here's my personal challenge .. or more of a record of how many books I have read in 2014. Anyway ... here we go:

    -- January 2014 --
  1. "Heart of Stone" [Gargoyles Series, Book 1] by Christine Warren
  2. "Love Songs for the Road" by Farrah Taylor
  3. "Tamed By The Fire" [The Academy Series, Book 4] by Maxine Mansfield
  4. "Night's Promise" [Children of The Night Series, Book 6] by Amanda Ashley (aka Madeline Baker)
  5. "Spiraling" by Rachel Cross
  6. "Planet Mail" [Valhalla/Mail Call Series, Book 1] by Kate Pearce (aka Catherine Lloyd)
  7. "When a Lord Needs a Lady" by Jane Goodger (aka Jane Blackwood)
  8. "Midnight's Surrender" [Dark Warriors Series, Book 8.5] by Donna Grant
  9. "The Headmistress of Rosemere" [Whispers on the Moors Series, Book 2] by Sarah E. Ladd
  10. "Rockstar Daddy" [Decoy Series, Book 1] by K. T. Fisher
  11. "Love at Stake" [Fated Match Series, Book 1] by Victoria Davies
  12. -- February 2014 --
  13. "No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It" [Grayslake Series, Book 1] by Celia Kyle
  14. "Nightmaster" [Nightsiders Series, Book 2] by Susan Krinard
  15. "A Kiss of Lies" [The Disgraced Lords Series, Book 1] by Bronwen Evans
  16. "In Bloom" [Brightside Series, Book 1] by Katie Delahanty
  17. "Croc and the Fox" [Furry United Coalition (F.U.C.) Series, Book 3] by Eve Langlais
  18. "Safe in the Tycoon's Arms" by Jennifer Faye
  19. "The Summer I Found You" by Jolene Perry
  20. "Playing To Win" by Shelley Munro
  21. -- March 2014 --
  22. "Princess Ever After" [The Royal Wedding Series, Book 2] by Rachel Hauck
  23. "Catching Heat" [Feeling the Heat Series, Book 3] by Alison Packard
  24. "His Ring Is Not Enough" by Maisey Yates
  25. "More Than She Expected" [Jersey Boys Series, Book 2] by Karen Templeton
  26. "Unraveled" [The Woodlands Series, Book 3] by Jen Frederick
  27. "An Heir of Uncertainty" by Alyssa Everett
  28. "Kissing with Fangs" [Flirting with Fangs Trilogy, Book 3] by Ashlyn Chase
  29. "An Accidental Affair" by Heather Boyd
  30. "The Virgin Witch and The Vampire King: Weddings Bells Times Four" [The Virgin Witch and The Vampire King Series, Book 1] by Trinity Blacio (aka Maria MoonStar)
  31. "Hajar's Hidden Legacy" by Maisey Yates
  32. "Be Were" [Southern Shifter Series & The Black Cougar Trilogy, Book 5] by Eliza Gayle
  33. "The Prince's Cinderella Bride" by Christine Rimmer
  34. "School Spirits" [School Spirits Series, Book 1] by Rachel Hawkins
  35. -- April 2014 --
  36. "A Season for Sin" [The Sinful Scoundrels Series, Book 0.5] by Vicky Dreiling
  37. "That Thing Called Love" [Razor Bay Series, Book 1] by Susan Andersen
  38. "Dragons Don't Cry" [Fire Chronicles, Book 1] by D'Elen McClain
  39. "Lady's Destiny" [Destiny Series, Book 1] by A. R. Von
  40. "A Baby for Easter" [Willow Park Series, Book 2] by Noelle Adams
  41. "The Alpha’s Heart" [Wilde Creek Series, Book 2] by R. E. Butler
  42. "Tangled Innocence" [Dante’s Circle Series, Book 4] by Carrie Ann Ryan
  43. "Stolen Kiss From a Prince" by Teresa Carpenter
  44. "Tweethearts" by Nicole Haddow
  45. "Bearing Up In Wolf Rock" [Wolf Rock Shifters Series, Book 2] by Carina Wilder
  46. "Unmasking Juliet" by Teri Wilson
  47. "Charming The Duke" by Holly Bush
  48. "Royally Lost" by Angie Stanton
  49. -- May 2014 --
  50. "Forged" [The World of Nightwalkers Series, Book 4] by Jacquelyn Frank (aka Jax)
  51. "Covet" [Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance, Book 1] by Felicity Heaton
  52. "The Guardian" [TALES OF THE DJINN Series, Book 1] by Emma Holly
  53. "Three Ways to Wicked" by Melinda Barron (aka Maura McMann)
  54. "Not His Mate" by M. L. Briers
  55. "Baby, Oh Baby!" by Robin Wells
  56. "Kissed by a Dark Prince" [Eternal Mates Series, Book 1] by Felicity Heaton
  57. "Play" [Stage Dive Series, Book 2] by Kylie Scott
  58. "Matched to a Billionaire" [Happily Ever After, Inc. Series, Book 1] by Kat Cantrell
  59. "Music of the Heart" [Runaway Train Series, Book 1] by Katie Ashley
  60. "Last Second Chance" [Second Chance Series, Book 1] by Caisey Quinn
  61. "Night Games" by Collette West
  62. "Before He Was Famous" [HotFlush/Starstruck Series, Book 1] by Becky Wicks
  63. "Three Weeks With A Bull Rider" [Oklahoma Nights Series, Book 3] by Cat Johnson
  64. "More Than Music" [Chasing the Dream Series, Book 1] by Elizabeth Briggs
  65. "The Mean Girl Apologies" by Stephanie Monahan
  66. -- June 2014 --
  67. "A Season of Change" [Seasons of Pinecraft Series, Book 1] by Lynette Sowell
  68. "Ransom" [Ransom Brothers Series, Book 1] by Rachel Schurig
  69. "Three Nights with a Rock Star" [Half-Life Series, Book 1] by Amber Lin & Shari Slade
  70. "The Harvester" [Girls Night Out Series, Book 1] by Lynn Crain
  71. "Coulda Been A Cowboy" [Dundee, Idaho Series, Book 8] by Brenda Novak
  72. "Hunk for the Holidays" by Katie Lane
  73. "Picture This" [A Marsden Novel, Book 2] by Jayne Denker
  74. "Stone Embrace" [Entwined Realms Series, Book 1.1] by Danielle Monsch
  75. "Taming the Country Star" [Hometown Heroes Series, Book 1] by Margo Bond Collins
  76. "The Fae Ring" [Highland Secrets Trilogy, Book 2] by C. A. Szarek
  77. "Unintentional Virgin" by A. J. Bennett
  78. "The Amish Nanny" [Brides of Amish Country Series, Book 11] by Patricia Davids
  79. "Rebel" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 10] by Cheryl Brooks (aka Samantha R. Michaels)
  80. "Forever Mine" [A Blood Ties Novel] by Kalalea George
  81. "The Amish Blacksmith" [The Men of Lancaster County Series, Book 2] by Mindy Starns Clark & Susan Meissner
  82. "Only with You" [The Best Mistake Series, Book 1] by Lauren Layne
  83. "The Mating Game" by Melissa Snark
  84. "Crimson Heart" [The Highland Hearts Series, Book 3] by Heather McCollum
  85. "Baby for Keeps" [Billionaires and Babies Series & The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen Series, Book 2] by Janice Maynard
  86. -- July 2014 --
  87. "Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley
  88. "Going Down In Flames" [Going Down In Flames/Shape-Shifting Dragon Series, Book 1] by Chris Cannon
  89. "Payoff Pitch" [Philadelphia Patriots Series, Book 5] by V. K. Sykes (aka Vanessa Kelly & Randy Sykes)
  90. "How to Handle a Heartbreaker" [The McCauley Brothers Series, Book 2] by Marie Harte
  91. "The Healer's Touch" by Lori Copeland
  92. "Pleasing the Pirate" by Sharon Cullen
  93. "How to Marry a Cowboy" [Cowboys & Bride's Series, Book 4] by Carolyn Brown
  94. "Since You've Been Gone" by Anouska Knight
  95. "One Night with an Earl" [The House of Trent Series, Book 2.5 & The Donovan Sisters Series, Book 3.5] by Jennifer Haymore
  96. "Accidentally Married on Purpose" [Love & Games Series, Book 3] by Rachel Harris
  97. "Handled By Officer" [Women Behind the Badge Series, Book 1] by Kym Roberts
  98. "Resisting the Musician" [Head Over Heels Series, Book 1] by Ally Blake
  99. "So I Married a Werewolf" [Seattle Wolf Pack Series, Book 3] by Kristin Miller
  100. "Crown Prince, Pregnant Bride" by Kate Hardy
  101. "A Demon and His Witch" [Welcome to Hell Series, Book 1] by Eve Langlais
  102. "My Fake Summer Boyfriend" by Ann Herrick
  103. -- August 2014 --
  104. "Taming the Lion" [Lone Pine Pride Series, Book 2] by Vivi Andrews
  105. "Ravenous" [Lake City Stories Series, Prequel] by Annie Nicholas
  106. "Rock Addiction" [Rock Kiss Series, Book 1] by Nalini Singh
  107. "Ménage with the Muse" [Demon Rock Series, Book 3] by Nico Rosso
  108. "The Texan's Surprise Son" [Texas Rodeo Barons Series, Book 5] by Cathy McDavid
  109. "It Girl" by Nic Tatano
  110. "Wolf Slayer" [Order of the Wolf Series, Book 2] by Angela Addams
  111. "Better Than Perfect" [More Than A Game Series, Book 1] by Kristina Mathews
  112. "Homecoming" [Love Michaelson Series, Book 1] by Jackie Sexton
  113. "Born In Secret" [The Braddacks Series, Book 1] by Susan Kearney
  114. "The Texan's Christmas" [Texas Rodeo Barons Series, Book 6] by Tanya Michaels
  115. "Huckleberry Christmas" [The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series, Book 3] by Jennifer Beckstrand
  116. "The Duke of Snow and Apples" by Elizabeth Vail
  117. "A Mother for His Children" by Jan Drexler
  118. "The Sheikh's Son" [Arabian Heat Series & Billionaires and Babies Series, Book 3] by Kristi Gold
  119. "Must Love Breeches" [Must Love Series, Book 1] by Angela Quarles
  120. "Dirty Laundry" by Belle Chastain
  121. "Breaking the Tension" by Anna Love
  122. "Man of the House" by Anita Faulk
  123. -- September 2014 --
  124. "Home is Where the Heat Is" by Amelia James
  125. "Joyful" [Return to Sugarcreek Series, Book 3] by Shelley Shepard Gray
  126. "Pie Girls" by Lauren Clark
  127. "Cinderella & Prince Dom" [Once Upon A Dom Series, Book 1] by Sydney St. Claire (aka Susan Edwards)
  128. "Love Is..." by 40+ authors from the Romance Divas writing community
    1. "Picture Her Loved" [Bayou Bound Series, Book 2.5] by Sidney Bristol
    2. "Once Upon a SEAL" [Sugar Falls Series, Book 0.5] by S. M. Butler (aka Suzan Butler)
    3. "The Invention of Marriage" by Kat Cantrell
    4. "When Eva Gets Even" by Cass Curtis (aka Cassandra Curtis)
    5. "Her Unforgettable Romance" by Keri Ford
    6. "A Capella" [Dominant Cord Series, Book 1.5] by Sadie Haller
    7. "Hello Treasure" by Faye Hunter
    8. "Hidden Attraction" [Wilde Cove Series, Prequel] by Crystal Jordan
    9. "Gibran: Return of the Rebel Sheikh" [The Desert Kings Series, Book 2.5] by Jennifer Lewis
    10. "Falling Hard" [River Bend Series, Prequel to Book 4] by Molly McLain
    11. "First Date" by Mima
    12. "Her Royal Rendezvous" [Her Royal Romance Series, Book 2.5] by Natasha Moore
    13. "Thunder and Loving" by A. Catherine Noon & Rachel Wilder
    14. "The Hollywood Gambit" [Hollywood to Olympus Series, Book 2.5] by Elle Rush
    15. "Shanghai Nights" by Jessica Stone
    16. "Love on Delivery" [Storafalt, Wyoming Series, Book 4] by Holley Trent
    17. "Compromising Positions" [Dangerous To Love Series, Book 1 or Prequel?] by A. J. Vale
    18. "Loving Serenity" [Bad Boys of River City Series, Book 3.5] by Elle Wylder (aka Loribelle Hunt)
    19. "A Taste of Love" [Spring River Valley Series, Book 12.5] by Clarice Wynter
    20. "Perfect No Matter What" [The Wardham Series] by Zoe York
    21. "Flickering Light" [Return to Avalore Series, Prequel] by Élianne Adams
    22. "Bridal Faire" [Wizards of Woodland Academy Series, Part of Book 1] by Melisse Aires
    23. "On Target" by Mahlee Ashwynne
    24. "Blind Briar" [The Briar Saga, Book 0.5] by Sophie Avett
    25. "The Pirate and the Earth Witch" by Jennifer Blackstream
    26. "A Wolf to Watch Over Me" by Sela Carsen
    27. "Tempted Heart" [The Blackbourne Legacy Series, Prequel] by Cate Dean
    28. "The Lightning God’s Wife" [Master of Crows Series] by Grace Draven
    29. "A Heart of Ice" [Araneae Nation Series, Book 0.5] by Hailey Edwards
    30. "Hatter’s Treasure" [Kingdom Series] by Marie Hall
    31. "Lessons Learned" [HOOD Series, Book 0.5] by Dayna Hart
    32. "Two in Hand" [The Tlin Series, Book 1.5] by Elise Logan
    33. "A Pack to Call My Own" by Lyra Marlowe
    34. "Embracing Darkness" [Key Series, Book 1.5] by Yelena Casale & Tina Moss
    35. "Lirael’s Candle" by Cate Rowan
    36. "A Mistress by Design" by Sabrina Darby
    37. "The Eyes of a Soldier" by Bonnie Dee
    38. "A Highlander’s Seduction" [Highland Knights Series] by Jennifer Haymore
    39. "A Right And Proper Apology" by Kate Pearce
    40. "The Lady’s Wicked Proposition" [Wicked Liaisons Series, Book 1.5] by Vivienne Westlake
  129. "Nobody's Cowboy" [Big Sky Mavericks Series, Book 1] by Debra Salonen
  130. "Sunsinger" [Cy’ren Rising Series, Book 3] by Robyn Bachar
  131. "The Day He Kissed Her" [Bad Boys of Crystal Lake Series, Book 3] by Juliana Stone (aka Julie Bale)
  132. "Temptation in Shadows" by Gena Showalter
  133. "Prince Hafiz's Only Vice" [Royal and Ruthless Series, Book 8] by Susanna Carr
  134. "Witches' Waves" [Duals and Donovans: The Different Series, Book 4] by Teresa Noelle Roberts (aka Sophie Mouette)
  135. -- October 2014 --
  136. "No Weddings" [No Weddings Series, Book 1] by Kat Bastion & Stone Bastion
  137. "When Lightning Strikes" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 1] by Brenda Novak
  138. "When Summer Comes" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 3] by Brenda Novak
  139. "A Little Christmas Jingle" by Michele Dunaway
  140. "Call Of The Dragon" [Return to Avalore Series, Book 1] by Elianne Adams
  141. "The Mistletoe Effect" by Melissa Cutler
  142. "The Prince Who Loved Me" [The Princes of Oxenburg Series, Book 1] by Karen Hawkins
  143. "Violca's Dragon" [The Dragon Ruby Series, Book 1] by Leilani Love
  144. "Mistletoe Magic" [Bar V5 Dude Ranch Series, Copper Mountain Series, A Copper Mountain Christmas Series, Book 3, & Montana Born Brides Series] by Melissa McClone
  145. "Kiss Me, Cowboy" [Bar V5 Dude Ranch Series, Copper Mountain Series, & Montana Born Rodeo Series, Book 3] by Melissa McClone
  146. "The Brickmaker’s Bride" [Refined by Love Series, Book 1] by Judith Miller
  147. "Mistletoe Wedding" [Bar V5 Dude Ranch Series, Copper Mountain Series, A Marietta Christmas Novel, & Montana Born Christmas Series, Book 2] by Melissa McClone
  148. "Love Me To Death" [The Underveil Series, Book 1] by Marissa Clarke (aka Mary Lindsey)
  149. "The Parchment Scroll" [Highland Secrets Trilogy, Book 3] by C. A. Szarek
  150. "The Heart of Christmas" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 7] by Brenda Novak
  151. "Blame The Mistletoe" [A Marietta Christmas Novel & Montana Born Christmas Series, Book 1] by Dani Collins
  152. -- November 2014 --
  153. "A Rancher for Christmas" [Martin's Crossing Series, Book 1] by Brenda Minton
  154. "Loving The Prince" [The Jorda Series, Book 1] by Nicole Murphy (aka Elizabeth Dunk)
  155. "A Yorkshire Christmas" [Christmas Around the World Series, Book 2] by Kate Hewitt
  156. "Coming Home to Love" [Lakeside Porches Series, Book 2] by Katie O'Boyle
  157. "Christmas Brides" by Suzanne Enoch, Alexandra Hawkins, Elizabeth Essex, & Valerie Bowman
    1. "One Hot Scot" [Scandalous Highlanders Series, Book 0.5] by Suzanne Enoch
    2. "Once Upon a Christmas Scandal" [Lords of Vice Series, Book 7.5] by Alexandra Hawkins
    3. "The Scandal Before Christmas" [The Reckless Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Elizabeth Essex
    4. "It Happened Under the Mistletoe" [The Secret Brides Series, Book 3.5] by Valerie Bowman
  158. "This Weakness for You" [Taming the Pack Series, Book 2] by Wendy Sparrow
  159. "Wolves' Bane" [The Order of the Wolf Series, Book 3] by Angela Addams
  160. "Flirting on Ice" [Atlantic City Hustlers Series, Novella 1] by Veronica Forand & Susan Scott Shelley
  161. "Touching Paradise" [Shark Shifter Series, Book 1] by Cleo Peitsche
  162. "Her Mistletoe Cowboy" [The Wildflower Ranch Series, Book 2] by Alissa Callen
  163. "All He Wants for Christmas" [Kismet, Michigan Series, Book 4] by Lisa Plumley
  164. "In Your Dreams" [The Blue Heron Series, Book 4] by Kristan Higgins
  165. "Tempting the Governess" by Vivienne Westlake
  166. "The Movie Star's Red Hot Holiday Fling" [Sweetbriar Springs Series, Book 2] by Christine Glover
  167. "Ivan" [Fang Chronicles Series, Book 6] by D’Elen McClain (aka Holly S. Roberts & Suzie Ivy)
  168. -- December 2014 --
  169. "New Year's Resolution: Romance!" by Christie Ridgway, Leslie Kelly, & Tanya Michaels
    1. "Say Yes" by Christie Ridgway
    2. "No More Bad Girls" by Leslie Kelly (aka Leslie A. Kelly)
    3. "Just a Fling" by Tanya Michaels
  170. "Kiss My Ash" by Reneé George
  171. "How to Beguile a Duke" by Ally Broadfield
  172. "Winter Fire" by Kathy Fischer-Brown
  173. "Bedroom Games" [Games Series, Book 4] by Jessica Clare
  174. "The Baby Arrangement" [Life, Love & Babies Series, Book 1] by Samantha Chase
  175. "Commanding the Tides" [Lords of the Abyss Series, Book 2] by Michelle M. Pillow (aka Madelyn Porter & Naomi Kalling)
  176. "Snowbound Surprise for the Billionaire" by Michelle Douglas
  177. "Delicate Freakn’ Flower" [Freakn’ Shifters Series, Book 1] by Eve Langlais
  178. "The Cowboy's Forever Family" [Cowboy Country Series, Book 2] by Deb Kastner
  179. "Royal Heirs Required" [Billionaires and Babies Series & Sherdana Royalty Series, Book 1] by Cat Schield
  180. "Dark Wolf Enterprises" [Dark Wolf Enterprises Series, Book 1] by A. M. Griffin
  181. "A Taste of Merlot" [The Napa Wine Heiresses Series, Book 2] by Heather Heyford

* If you would like to know what I think about the books I didn't share my ratings or reviews with you about, than leave a comment about which one you want info on and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Disappointmentville: Billionaires and Babies Series & The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 192; Kindle Edition - File Size: 339 KB | Expected Release Date: June 1, 2014 | Publisher: Harlequin : Desire | Obtained: NetGalley

"Baby for Keeps" [Billionaires and Babies Series & The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen Series, Book 2] by Janice Maynard

Author's Book Description : A woman and baby walk into a bar...

It might sound like a joke, but saloon owner Dylan Kavanagh knows it's all too serious. Struggling single mom Mia Larin needs him. She helped him when they were young, and the bachelor means to do everything in his power to protect Mia and her child. Giving her a job, a room under his own roof, is easy. Keeping it all about business isn't....

Dylan is a successful, eligible catch, but are Mia's feelings just a case of hero worship? Or will she still need him, still want him, once her circumstances change?

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars. Time to overlook the opinion Dylan has of himself, “man up,” and fight for what he’s always wanted ... a family to call his own. Now if Dylan can do just that he may be able to turn his life around for the better.

Together Dylan & Mia made a nice pair because of their shared past and their mutual attraction/respect for each other. Nevertheless, for me this novel had a good plot, yet it’s execution had a flaw that was hard for me to overlook. The flaw being:
  • Mia as a mother who was nursing her daughter.
    • It’s not the problem that she was nursing by itself. It was that in the descriptions of her having sex with Dylan or her dressing up in that fancy gown, etc., it was always explained in a way that yes she fed her daughter on a schedule but otherwise she didn’t need any of the typical “boob pads” or anything to help cover up leakage or the like. I understand it was probably written this way as to not gross out the readers. Yet, the way Mia is described and wearing in the day-to-day style of a nursing mother is just unrealistic. I know this because I am a mother of two children (the youngest being 6 months old right now) and it wasn’t that easy/non-messy for me to nurse my kids as it’s portrayed in this novel.
In addition, I didn’t like Dylan’s mother Maeve. Either it wasn’t a good representation of Maeve, in this novel, or she really is just a domineering steamrolling-type of person, which ended up rubbing me the wrong way. Then there is the ending. I kind of had an idea of where it was going before it happened, yet I didn’t see Dylan’s complete shutdown. It was unexpected and made me disrespect the character a bit.

Overall, I tried to like this novel yet because of the above reasons it didn’t turn out as good for me as I had hoped. Therefore, I don’t recommend it. However, if you’re still interested in checking out this novel you might be interested if you're fans of Ms. Maynard and/or like contemporary romances.

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Author's Series Extras : The Kavanaghs of Silver Glen Series - Overview

Book Teaser(s) :
"You're a heartless tease," he accused.
"All the better to seduce you, my dear." ~ within Chapter 13
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