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Thursday, November 24, 2016

The Books I'm Thankful For (so far) in 2016

In tradition (well mine at least) of today being Thanksgiving Day (the USA version of it at least ... opps I must be on repeat 🙃), here is a list of ALL the books I've read thus far this year that I've given my highest ratings to, which means I'm VERY Thankful for finding/reading them!! So, here you go (listed in the order of when I read them this year):
  1. "Crashed Out" [MADE IN JERSEY Series, Book 1] by Tessa Bailey: 5 out of 5 stars!! Ever since he was young, his older sister’s best friend, Jasmine (Jas), has fascinated Sarge. Over the years, that fascination has turned into a big crush and a bit of an obsession. Therefore, when he was eighteen and realized Jasmine wasn't noticing him he took off for LA to make a name for himself as a musician, which he did. Now, four years later, he's back home in Hook, NJ to catch up with his sister and to find a way to overcome his obsession with Jasmine once and for all. Yet Sarge soon finds out that getting over Jasmine is easier said than done...

    This tantalizing erotic romance is not only steamy it has a great plotline too! Extremely hot because of Sarge's domineering ways, made me just want to read more about Jasmine and him. [Read more of Jess' Review and TWO TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  2. "The Good, the Bad, and the Vampire" [Dead in the City Series, Book 4] by Sara Humphreys: 5 out of 5 stars!! Trixie (Trix) loves being a vampire, being one has changed her life for the better but even after thirty years without her humanity, she still struggles with leaving her daughter behind. Therefore, at least once a week, she watches over her daughter in hopes of making sure she is okay and protecting her from anything bad that might come her way. Nevertheless, Trixie isn’t prepared for the gargoyles that force themselves into her daughter’s life and she’ll do anything it takes to protect her, even if that means transforming her daughter into a vampire as well, something she never wanted to happen. With a slow drawling cowboy vampire (Dakota) to help her keep her family together and hunt down the ones who destroyed her daughter’s life everything might be okay, that is until lies from their pasts are revealed. Now both Dakota & Trixie’s futures are the line … will they be able to right old wrongs before it’s all too late?

    This fast-paced suspenseful paranormal romance is one that kept me wanting to read more! Ms. Humphreys’ writes a spectacular tale full of heart and heroism. [Read more of Jess' Review and TWO TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  3. "Bite at First Sight" [Scandals With Bite Series, Book 3] by Brooklyn Ann: 5 out of 5 stars! All of her life Cassandra has strived to become a Doctor. However, because of her being a woman she has had to learn everything she knows on her own, which is why she finds herself in a cemetery with plans on getting some cadavers so she could start studying the human anatomy. What she never expected was to have Don Villar (Rafael/Rafe) find her there and to have him turn out to be anything but human. Now with Cassandra embroiled into the vampire world Rafael has a month to find a way to change her into a vampire too or there will be drastic consequences. But with a rebellion on the horizon will they be able to accomplish everything in time or will it be all for not?

    A wonderfully dramatic tale set in a historical paranormal world where you’ll find a sweet love story between a progressive woman and a stubborn scarred man. Now that I think of it this novel reminds me a little bit of “Beauty & the Beast.” [Read more of Jess' Review and THREE TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  4. "Hawk's Revenge" [Lone Pine Pride Series, Book 3] by Vivi Andrews: 5 out of 5 stars! The Lone Pine Pride Series, with all of its novels including "Hawk's Revenge," are a spin-off from Ms. Andrews’ Serengeti Shifters Series and while each of the novels are all connected very closely, because of the way the background plot of the series runs, readers can expect them to be stand-alone-ish novels.

    For the past four years, Rachel has been a fertility scientist working for the Organization and during that time, she has secretly organized shifters to escape. Six months ago, the Organization became suspicious of her and her relationship with Adrian (Noah/Hawk), a hawk shifter who she was sort of dating and helping her get the shifter escapees further away than they could by themselves. So, for the sake of all her plans and the escapees she allows the Organization to capture Adrian, and in the end herself too. Recently she has gotten Adrian released from the compound but will that personal betrayal between them be easy to overcome? Will Adrian understand why she did what she did to him and go back to save her too? Was what they shared together even real or just a lot of pent up lust? So many questions and lies between them, with so little time will they be able to get the closure they need or will everything fall apart?

    OH MY GOD!! [Read more of Jess' Review and FOUR TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  5. "The Virgin Cowboy Billionaire’s Secret Baby" by Lauren Gallagher: 5 out of 5 stars!! About a decade ago, Matthew (Matt) and Dara--two best friends--were there for one another during the worst time of Dara's life when she was dealing with cancer treatments and deciding to freeze some of her eggs/embryos with the help of Matt. After that, they both grew apart first because of a stupid fight, then life just swept them onto different paths. Now both are living back in their hometown and even though Dara is in the middle of a divorce she has news for Matt, she's pregnant from the embryos they created years ago and is curious if he would be willing to actually be a father to the life he created now that her ex-husband is out of the picture. Matt agrees and so their friendship begins again like they were never apart. Yet, if it was only them, everything would be fine but with both their families hating one-another over a generational feud and with a gossipy town contend with, it's them against the world .... but will it bring them closer together or further apart?

    This novel is so erotically sweet that I could not get enough and was wishing for a Matt of my own. I loved how Dara and Matt dealt with their relationship before and after they had sex. [Read more of Jess' Review and THREE TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  6. "Rock Me Two Times" [Rock Band Series, Book 1] by Dawn Ryder: 5 out of 5 stars!! This plot was a typical one for a rockstar romance…
    Rockstar meets woman who excites and challenges him. Said rockstar hooks woman to go on tour with him. They fall into a relationship that neither expected. Yet, the Band’s manager doesn’t like their relationship and sets out to destroy it at all costs.
    …Like I said, it’s a typical plot. However, the all the characters were mesmerizing from the first page and enticed me to see how everything would turn out and I am SOOO HAPPY that I did! This novel is well worth reading!

    InTENse! So intense that every time I had to stop reading the novel to get back to reality I was revved up there too. [Read more of Jess' Review and THREE TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  7. "Bear's Secret Baby" [Emerald City Shifters Series, Book 3] by Kit Fawkes: 5 out of 5 stars! Shayla is looking for a way to save her (few week old) niece, Aislinn, and she’s at her wits end. The doctors have all basically given up on her, so now Shayla decides to take Aislinn to Aislinn’s father in hopes he’ll have an idea in how to help. Yet in doing so opens up more questions than answers. Will they be able to trust each other enough to overcome Aislinn’s problem and become a family of sorts? Or will outside forces tear their family apart even more?

    With this being a short story/novella, I really liked how its setup and flow was written. It has an intriguing premise too that made me feel that for it being a paranormal romance it was plausible in its execution. [Read more of Jess' Review and TWO TEASERS for this novel HERE]


  8. "Bad Kitty" [Chronicles of the Malcolm Series, Book 2] by Teresa Noelle Roberts: 5 out of 5 stars! On the run from a few assassins, Xia and her Malcolm crew “family” take refuge on a crime-ridden planet with its warlord Rahal. While Xia’s instant attraction to Rahal is undeniable, what really surprises her is their chemistry and how she is willing to do spend more than one night with him. Yet it’s not only Rahal that has stolen her attention, an arms dealer called Karn “the Viking” Anders has too.

    Karn’s actual name is Cal and whose job is private law enforcement is going after Xia because of a job to reunite her with her relatives. However, as Cal gets more involved with Xia and Rahal he comes to realize that he can’t fulfill his contract but even so how will he be able to tell the truth to the two people who are starting to mean more to him than anything or anyone else?

    As the three of them deal with their unexpected relationship and the threats against them, they find that they’ll need to overcome the lies that unintentionally brought them together. Or will everything fall apart on them?

    This novel is Soo FUN … it would be hot and erotic one minute than have me laughing at Xia, Cal, & Rahal’s quirky antics the next. A thrilling read in more than one ways, I didn’t want to stop reading about this wonderful character match up! [Read more of Jess' Review and FOUR TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  9. "Once Upon a Power Play" [Risky Business Series, Book 2] by Jennifer Bonds: 5 out of 5 stars!! On the night that Chloe decides on giving up on dating and men, she meets Ryan (a pro-hockey player) at a grocery store and gets into a fight with him over a lime. What starts as arrogance on both their parts leads to protection when they get into an unexpected situation, than they find themselves fueled by more lust for one another then they ever expected. Yet as their lives unintentionally become thrown together, they get into a relationship where they’ll have to decide if they are willing to overcome their preconceived notions and fall for one another for good, or if they’ll have their past relationship hurts dictate what their future will hold.

    I know the words I’m about to use do not really sound right together BUT they describe this novel to a T … as it was Erotically Adorable! *hehee* [Read more of Jess' Review and THREE TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  10. "Dream Singer" [The Dream Chronicles, Book 1] by J. A. Ferguson: 5 out of 5 stars!! One woman struggles to uphold her responsibilities in the face of her world crumbling around her while one man seeks vengeance for all he has lost. Together they become unlikely allies against those who plan to give them equal harm. Yet, can they do so without losing themselves and their hearts to one another in the process?

    This epic journey begins with this enticing novel! Intense and spell binding, I was riveted from the very beginning when Durgan is plotting his “escape.” [Read more of Jess' Review and FOUR TEASERS for this novel HERE]




  11. "The Sheikh's Baby Scandal" [One Night With Consequences Series, Book 23] by Carol Marinelli: 5 out of 5 stars! Ever since Kedah was a young boy, he has been aware of his family’s rigid standards and the precarious nature of him becoming the Crown Prince he is supposed to be. Over the years, he grew into a man who cares deeply for his country but turned into a self-made billionaire playboy to ensure he was in control of his future. Now with his grandfather finally passed, he is the official Crown Prince, and he knows that soon the Accession Council will probably meet to overthrow him to his younger brother. Therefore, he brings in Felicia (a renowned PR representative) to become his London PA. During their time together, they grow closer than they typically do to others and soon the lines are blurring between their personal lives and business relationship. Then just when the Accession Council decides to go forward with their plans to thwart Kedah, Felicia gets a curve ball of her own … will they be able to deal with all the issues being thrown their way and still manage a “working relationship” or will everything come to a head and ruin their best laid plans.

    Endearing. Spicy. [Read more of Jess' Review and THREE TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  12. "The Natural History of Us" [The Fine Art of Pretending Series, Book 2] by Rachel Harris: 5 out of 5 stars!! It had always been Peyton’s plan to attend Fairfield Academy (instead of being homeschooled) once she reached her Freshman year of high school. However, coming down with an unexpected illness not long before she began the school year definitely was not in her plan. Therefore, she begins at Fairfield Academy once she is in recovery during the middle of her Freshman year, which is the same day she meets Justin (all-round Fairfield Academy hottie, player, and baseball player). They come from completely different worlds but they are drawn together and fall into a sort-of relationship quickly. Yet, when things get tough, Justin makes a plan to brake them up. Yet, though Justin’s plan works and he goes back to his player ways, he regrets it more than anything else. So, during the last month, or so, of their Senior year when Peyton and Justin get thrown together for a school project Justin plans on laying it all on the line to win Peyton back for good. But will he be too late?

    This touching sweet YA romance, will leave you reeling one moment and then contentedly rooting for Justin and Peyton the next. Unexpectedly charming. [Read more of Jess' Review and FOUR TEASERS for this novel HERE]

  13. "Under Her Skin" [Shifter Shield Series, Book 1] by Margo Bond Collins: 5 out of 5 stars!! Even though she grew up in a loving home, being a weresnake with adoptive human parents, Lindi has always felt like she was missing something. Nevertheless, she grows up to develop her natural abilities to help out children suffering from violent crimes to be their councilor. During one of her on the job outings, she meets a little girl who is a shifter too who realizes what Lindi truly is, which brings Lindi to find out that there are more shifters out there than just her. Yet, when she gets more involved in the “shifter world” Lindi realizes that who she is, a weresnake, is something that most shifters fear and feel they should be killed immediately. Instead though Lindi travels a rocky path between learning about her new life, assisting the shifter world to find an actual child killer who has access to her own case files, and falling into an unintentional relationship with someone who is suppose to be her “sworn enemy.” Will she be able to embrace a life she may not be ready for? And if she can, will she be able to “win over” the shifter world in order to stay alive for good or at least long enough to help out?

    It’s been a long time since I read a novel written entirely in the first person POV, and I liked it. I was enraptured with this novel from the beginning from learning about how Lindi grew up with her adoptive family to how she copes with learning her new skills about her snake-half after finding out about the shifter world. [Read more of Jess' Review and THREE TEASERS for this novel HERE]


I hope you'll find a novel or more that you'd like to read as much as I did!! As usual it's an eclectic mix of Erotic, Paranormal, Historical, Contemporary, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Young Adult ROMANCES! =0)

Anyway ....

I hope you will have a FUN, DELICIOUS, and ENJOYABLE Thanksgiving! Wish you a wonderful day and some exciting days ahead!

Best regards, Jess

🦃 HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!! 🦃

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Happy Birthday to Me ... Book Deals/Specials for YOU! #BookSales

Today is my Birthday today ... YAY! So, to celebrate I am showing you some silly cards I found (one I actually gave to my Mom who's Birthday is the day before mine) AND sharing some fun book deals/specials that I found on Amazon!! ENJOY!! I'm wishing you a great day and hoping you'll find a novel or two that interests you!


Silly Birthday Card #1 Silly Birthday Card #2


Contemporary Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Until There Was You" by Kristan Higgins - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "My Stubborn Heart" by Becky Wade - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "All Summer Long" [Fool’s Gold Series, Book 9] by Susan Mallery - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Swept Away" [Trouble in Texas Series, Book 1] by Mary Connealy - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Drive Me Crazy" [Holland Springs Series, Book 1] by Marquita Valentine - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Blame The Mistletoe" [A Marietta Christmas Novel & Montana Born Christmas Series, Book 1] by Dani Collins - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "In Your Dreams" [The Blue Heron Series, Book 4] by Kristan Higgins - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Cowboy's Forever Family" [Cowboy Country Series, Book 2] by Deb Kastner - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Huckleberry Spring" [The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill Series, Book 4] by Jennifer Beckstrand - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "This Heart of Mine" [Whiskey Creek Series, Book 8] by Brenda Novak - [My Book Review]



Paranormal Romance (Adult) : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Twilight Guardian" [Children of the Goddess Series, Book 3] by R. G. Alexander - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Alpha" [The Vanguards Series, Book 2] by Annie Nicholas - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Lord of the Abyss" [Royal House of Shadows Series, Book 4] by Nalini Singh - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Bound In Darkness" by Cynthia Eden - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Forbidden" [The World of Nightwalkers Series, Book 1] by Jacquelyn Frank - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Every Night Forever" [Hyena Heat Series, Book 1] by R. E. Butler - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Wildcat" [The Cat Star Chronicles, Book 9] by Cheryl Brooks - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "How Beauty Saved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 2] by Jax Garren - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "How Beauty Loved the Beast" [Tales of the Underlight Series, Book 3] by Jax Garren - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Silver Wolf Clan" [Silver Wolf Clan Series, Book 1] by Tera Shanley - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Taming the Lion" [Lone Pine Pride Series, Book 2] by Vivi Andrews - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Love Me To Death" [The Underveil Series, Book 1] by Marissa Clarke - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Touching Paradise" [Shark Shifter Series, Book 1] by Cleo Peitsche - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Caller of Light" by T. J. Shaw - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "In The Air Tonight" [Sisters of the Craft Series, Book 1] by Lori Handeland - [My Book Review]



Young Adult / New Adult Romance : ** At time of post these were all on sale. **

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Rules of Attraction" [Perfect Chemistry Novel, Book 2] by Simone Elkeles - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Iron Knight" [The Iron Fey Series, Book 4] by Julie Kagawa - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Unofficial Zack Warren Fan Club" by J. C. Isabella - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Valor" [Greystone Series, Book 1] by Taylor Longford - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Hooked" [Hooked Series, Book 1] by Liz Fichera - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Boys of Summer" [Summer Series, Book 1] by C. J. Duggan - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "The Summer I Found You" by Jolene Perry - [My Book Review]

Amazon (Kindle) USD : "Unmasking Juliet" by Teri Wilson - [My Book Review]



HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!

Monday, October 31, 2016

Friday, February 19, 2016

2016 Ultimate Best Book Couple

I would like to take a moment to CONGRATULATE

Sunny & Michael

as the FAN's Choice as our

2016 Ultimate Best Book Couple!!

Find out more about this fun couple in their Cinderella-esque novel "Just the Way You Aren't" by Lynda Simmons along with the rest of the 2016 Best Book Couples HERE!!

Purchase "Just the Way You Aren't" Here :

Amazon (Kindle) USD : Just the Way You Aren't

Amazon (Mass Market Paperback) USD : Just the Way You Aren't

CONGRATS TO SUNNY, MICHAEL, & Lynda Simmons, Author!! See our Congratulations Post here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-ultimate-best-book-couple.html

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2016

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!

Time to spread the love!! In honor of it being Valentine's Day ... here is a list (in no particular order) of book couples that I thoroughly enjoyed reading about this past year (from February 2015 - January 2016):

means that I gave the couple's novel a 5 star rating
-- Read more about the novel (and a teaser or two) that each couple is in by clicking their title links --
ALSO -- Be sure to check out the Giveaway at the bottom of this post!! [Giveaway will run from February 14 - 17, 2016]


-- Click here to check out my best couple list for 2015. --

CONGRATS TO SUNNY, MICHAEL, & Lynda Simmons, Author!! See our Congratulations Post here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2016/02/2016-ultimate-best-book-couple.html

Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Friday, February 19, 2016



Giveaway!! : -- Now closed. Thank you to those who participated!! --


How to Enter * :
  • Comment/vote up to 3 times either on our blog post and/or on the FB post above with the name of a couple (if you like more than one list them too) that you like FROM OUR 2016 BEST BOOK COUPLES LIST
  • When commenting on our blog post BE SURE to LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDY so I can contact you

* Click the "see more" on the above FB Post to find out more details about this giveaway.
This site is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs through Amazon.com, Rakuten Marketing, Commission Junction, IndieBound, Smashwords, Book Depository, and more that are designed to provide a means for Jess to earn minimal advertising fees by showcasing the areas you can purchase the corresponding products that Jess discusses within her blog posts. Basically Jess earns from qualifying purchases.
More specifically Jess partners those websites' programs and you should be aware that they may collect personal information when you interact with their sites. The collection and use of this information is subject to their own privacy policies.
You can check out Rakuten Marketing's privacy policy here: https://rakutenmarketing.com/legal-notices/services-privacy-policy/