Feasted On: The Chosen Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 958 KB | Expected Release Date: April 13, 2015 | Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing | Obtained: Secret Cravings Publishing

"NiKoh’s Chosen: Family Matters" [The Chosen Series, Book 2] by Kenzie Michaels (aka Molly Daniels)

Authors' Book Description : Still mourning the tragic death of his beautiful mate, could another Chosen one already be waiting for NiKoh SiLah? To avoid what he’s not ready to accept, he throws himself into his work at Planet Security.

Leaving the Academy behind to follow her dream of working with animals, GiNae SoJae returns home. Preoccupied with work and not ready to take a mate, she’s horrified when her body enters Maturity. GiNae fights the changes occurring within her. But during nightly dreams she cannot control, an unknown man teaches her the secrets of her body.

Will NiKoh and GiNae succumb to the paths they think have been chosen for them or will they discover the true Chosen life that awaits them?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars. Two people who are going through major life changes believe that fate is pushing them together, but is what they believe true?

Okay. I knew that this was part of a series when I picked it to read and I had never read "Heart’s Last Chance" (book 1 from this series) previously. Therefore, with nothing to base this novel off of before starting it, I will say I found myself confused by some of the secondary storylines as they tie into plots that happen throughout the series that I was not familiar with. Nevertheless, because I stuck with this novel, I know it deserves the four star rating I’m giving it since the ending pleasantly surprised me!! The twist that I was HOPING for HAPPENED!

Unintentionally, everyone that lives under NiKoh’s roof, which includes GiNae and her mother ViShe who is Nikoh’s housekeeper, are like family. Even when ViShe tries to stick to propriety, they all have lived at the same location for sixteen years so it’s hard not think of one another after the changes around them begin. In addition, I really liked OkVei (NiKoh’s son) and GiNae’s friendship. It gave this novel another dynamic viewpoint that you had to admire.

I recommend this novel to those who are fans of Ms. Michaels and/or this series!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Smashwords (e-Book) : Heart’s Last Chance (Book 1)


Author's Novel Extras : Happy Anniversary SCP! | I Have Cover Art!!!!

Author's Series Extras : The Chosen Series - Overview | Ready For Sexy Aliens? | New Cover! | Release Date Revealed! | Sound The Trumpets! There's An Alien On Earth:) | Stuff Your Kindle Blog Hop

Book Teaser(s) :

What is it with me, that I am drawn to spirited women? BeSai was determined to start a conservatory in the Council of Elders, and to humor her, RiKar persuaded the rest of the council. GiNae is determined to rescue every animal on the planet, large or small, and I’ve even allowed one in the house. What have I done? ~ within Chapter 4

“I’ve created a monster.” OkVei slapped his hands over his face in mock horror.
GiNae laughed, then leaned forward to pry his hands away. “Not quite.” ~ within Chapter 7

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

Made the Grade: Married to a Perfect Stranger by Jane Ashford

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 386; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1066 KB | Expected Release Date: March 3, 2015 | Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca | Obtained: NetGalley

"Married to a Perfect Stranger" by Jane Ashford (aka Jane LeCompte)

Authors' Book Description : Quiet and obliging, John Bexley and Mary Fleming married to please their families. A month later, John was sent off on a two-year diplomatic mission. Now he's back, and they find that everything they thought they knew about each other is wrong. It's disconcerting, irritating and...somehow very exciting.

Reviews

...the perfect blend of interesting, emotionally complex and open-hearted protagonists...marvelous... Publishers Weekly starred review

...a touching, heart-warming story. RT Book Reviews 4 stars

Ashford's flawlessly written love story is a quietly compelling tale about what it takes to make a marriage really work. Booklist

An absorbing romance. For all collections. Library Journal

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, at the urging of their Mothers’ two years ago, John and Mary married each other than John left for a two-year voyage to China for his job at the Foreign Office. Once John returns to England they find that their two years apart has changed them both and as they slowly come to terms with the new changes, they try to figure out how to work as a married couple once and for all. However, are all their personal changes for the better? In addition, with John trying to get advancements at work will they be able to help each other out or will their help turn into more personal blunders?

This is an intensely sweet novel about two supposedly similar individuals, who changed while they were apart, trying to make their marriage work as they navigate the difficulties of English society. I really liked how Mary was able to handle all the changes in her life without ending up being walked on by John or anyone else. Mary’s ability to draw, and what comes out of her drawings, is pretty amazing and makes the reader wish for that ability too. In addition, I liked John and Mary together! They are very sweet as a couple and I liked how John defended Mary, no matter the cost.

I recommend this novel to those looking for an easy flowing, historical romance that is a thrilling read too.

Purchase This Book Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : Married to a Perfect Stranger | Kobo (e-Book) : Married to a Perfect Stranger | Alibris (Paperback) : Married to a Perfect Stranger


Book Teaser(s) :

"Both our ideas will work," Mary insisted. "And things will go back to the way they were. Or...they will be even better. Your brothers will treat you with respect..."
"Don't ask for the moon," John laughed.
"Why not?" she demanded. She wanted so much, more than she could say just now.
"Never give up?"
"Never!"
Still laughing, he kissed her. ~ within Chapter 15

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

Second Sentence Saturday: The Sheikh's Sinful Seduction

SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab the novel/novella your currently reading
• Open to the first page of Chapter 1 or its Prologue
• Share the SECOND sentence from that page
• Share the novel/novella's title & its author, so that other participants can add that novel to their TBR Lists if they want

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MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"The Sheikh's Sinful Seduction" [Seven Sexy Sins Series, Book 2] by Dani Collins

The two-day camel trek through the dunes that she had anticipated with such excitement had been exactly what her employer and friend, Amineh, had warned it would be: a test of endurance.

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