Made the Grade: Kdrama Chronicles, Book 1

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"The Runaway Roommate" [Kdrama Chronicles, Book 1] by C. S. Mae

My Book Summary : Over a year ago, Casey's life completely changed when her boyfriend at the time left her and their apartment with just a note saying he was moving and it was over between them. Since then she has come to realize that her life wasn't as grand as it seemed before her ex left her, yet she still finds she hasn't completely recovered from that devastation. Recently, her latest roommate (who is also one of her best friends) decided to move out, so Casey is currently looking for a new roommate.

A co-worker tells her about his cousin, David, who would be a great roommate for her and he's right. David is smart, funny, sweet, and one hot half-Korean hottie! From one big change to the next Casey's life is looking more and more like her favorite Kdramas. What will happen next?

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! This exciting, hilarious, and sweet novel keeps you on your toes while you follow Casey throughout the antics she gets into! David and Casey were similar in so many ways that it was easy to want to root for them to finally get together.

I really liked David and how he handled everything Casey through at him, even though I am curious as to what really happened between him and his own "ex." Plus, I loved his mother and Casey's friends; they were all funny in there own unique ways. It'll be interesting to see what happens to this group next.

I recommend this novel to anyone who likes Kdramas and/or whoever is a fan of romantic comedies!

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Book Teaser(s) :

"What are we playing today?" asked David, coming in to sit on the couch next to me. There I was again, in my Sunday best---sweats, messy ponytail, glasses.
"We? There is no we, my friend," I said, hunching over my controller.
He leaned in front of me, pouting and blocking my way.
"Didn't your parents teach you to share?"
"I hatched straight from an egg," I said, refusing to hand it over.
"Ha, ha. Hand it over," David said, holding out his hand.
"Mine!"
"Fine then," he said and stood up in front of the television, blocking me from seeing my little monkey friends. He crossed his arms, standing in front of my flat screen like a big hunk of man candy as my character got eaten by a crocodile.
"Move, move!" I waved a hand at him to get out of the way.
He sighed and shook his head. I heard the tell-tale sound of the "game over".
"Dang it! You made Diddy die! That level is super hard, too!" ~ within Chapter 6 - titled 'The Sudden U-turn'

"Why does he always bring her here when he wants to dump on her?"
"The Koreans believe that nothing good ever happens by the River Han."
"So, it's like symbolic then?"
"Apparently. Or he's just an asshat."
"I vote for the latter." ~ within Chapter 17 - titled 'The River Han'

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Made the Grade: Say Yes by Lyla Luray

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 279 KB | Release Date: July 9, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com | Originally Found Out About @ Smashwords

"Say Yes" by Lyla Luray

Author's Book Description : Julie believes in chastity — that’s why she’s getting married at the tender age of nineteen. But when she tries on her dream wedding dress for her stepfather Larry, Julie realizes there are other things she wants for her life, her body and her heart!

"SAY YES" is a 10,000 word erotic romance story about an unconventional love and passion between two unlikely people.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! As the author states it's definitely an "erotic romance story about an unconventional love and passion between two unlikely people." One that I could not put down and enjoyed reading immensely even though it was so short. I liked how the plot didn't really deal with any adultery, just an unusual match up and seems to lead to more.

I didn't like what I thought to be Julie's babyish talk but she is nineteen so I guess that's understandable in some instances. Also, I'm curious how they'll deal with the new setup in their lives because he's a Senator and this really wouldn't look good for him publicly.

Yet it you over look all of that it's an intense erotic romance about a older man and young woman showing their love to each other in a whole new way.

I recommend this short story to anyone who likes hot, steamy, erotic romances, especially ones dealing with unusual circumstances.

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Author's Novel Extras : Say Yes - Overview & Excerpt

Book Teaser(s) :

She tilted her lips up for a kiss, and Larry shook his head in warning, but it was like before: some instinctual part of her wanted the physical comfort. She leaned up on her tiptoes and planted one on him before he could stop her.
"Mmm," she breathed.
His lips were firm and warm, but inviting. She opened her mouth the way she sometimes did with Tim and stroked her father's lips with her tongue.
Whatever last bit of control he had left completely broke. With a deep groan he tightened his arms around her and slanted his mouth over hers. His tongue thrust between her lips and one of his hands slid down to grasp her bottom.
It was like no other kiss she'd ever had! ~ within Part One

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Feasted On: The Wolvers Series, Book 3

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 602 KB | Release Date: July 1, 2013 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"The Alpha's Daughter" [The Wolvers Series, Book 3] by Jacqueline Rhoades

My Book Summary : Jasmine (Jazz/Hellcat) is a wolver (like a werewolf only slightly different) who is more important then most because she is an Alpha's daughter. However, that title brings it's own set of complications especially when her father (who never wanted anything to do with her before) takes a special interest in finding a mate of his choosing for her. Therefore, Jazz makes a pact with herself, she will never mate with an Alpha male, and makes plans to escape her pack.

While on her way to what she hopes will be a better future and her new pack, she makes a stop in Gilead--a small town with a nice werewolf pack living in it--to rest for the night and talk to Doc Goodman (Griz/Grizzly/Papa Bear)--a wolver and the towns Doctor--to find out about where she's going. Yet, not long after getting into town she gets into a fight, finds that her motorcycle and money were stolen, and finds that Doc is a very growly, stern wolver who she now needs to seek shelter with.

Soon Griz and Jazz's relationship goes from nonexistent to scorching but their pasts keep trying to keep them apart. Will they be able overcome the outside forces trying to separate them or will their pasts achieve their goal?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! Griz and Jazz push each other's buttons throughout this novel, while slowly learning to respect each other and fall for each other, but will other wolvers from surrounding packs and their pasts be okay with their knew found love?

I enjoyed this novel from the very beginning! It is fast-paced, witty, funny, and steamy. The twists and turns throughout were at times expected but it didn't make me like this novel any less, if anything, it made me enjoy it even more! Jazz is a can do type of girl who won't put up with anything that doesn't stand by her own moral code, but as she learns during her time living in Gilead the person she always thought and appeared to be isn't who she truly is and she enjoys who she turns out to be. Griz is dealing with his own personal heartache that happened a few years before Jazz gets into town. Jazz helps Griz, unknowingly, to overcome his past and be willing to accept his future, especially if Jazz agrees to be apart of it.

I recommend this novel to anyone who likes new takes on "werewolf" paranormal dramatic romances!

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Author's Novel Extras : The Alpha’s Daughter - Overview & Excerpt

Author's Series Extras : The Wolvers Series - Overview & Excerpt | The Alpha’s Mate - Overview & Excerpt | The Alpha’s Choice - Overview & Excerpt | Reading and Writing

Book Teaser(s) :

The grizzly bear eyed the table and its contents with a jaundiced eye. He only said one word. "No."
Jazz had a word of her own "Yes."
He folded his arms across his chest. "No."
She folded her arms across her chest. "Yes." She noted that he didn't walk away. She smiled inwardly and continued, "It has to be done, Griz. You frighten small children."
"I do not frighten children."
"You do! There were six of them in the clinic today and four were wolver. They may not be ready to go over the moon, but the wolf is in them and its instincts are screaming, "Run! Grizzly Bear!" She flapped her hands and ran in place in a parody of fear and then stopped. "The human kids were just scared shitless."
He didn't budge. "You're exaggerating. They were not scared shitless."
"Then what was that big brown spot on the back of Nicky Cominski's pants? And he stank to high heaven!" Jazz put her hands on her hips. "You can look as big and growly as you want to keep away as many adults as you want. I don't care, but I draw the line at the little guys. They should not have nightmares about going to the doctor's. You could damage them for life!"
She knew damn well that Nicky's mother brought him in because of his diarrhea, but it suited her case. Jazz tried not to laugh. It sputtered out between her lips anyway.
"Aw, come on, Griz. Nicky Cominski aside, you do look a little scary in an insane kind of way. It's time to mow away the overgrowth and let the real you shine through." ~ within Chapter 13

Griz laughed and ruffled her hair. "I realize, Hellcat, that you're a kick-down-the-door-and-shoot-whatever-moves kind of woman, but I prefer to knock softly and see if they'll come quietly. Saves money on doors and bullets."
"Smartass."
He did have a point. Without any real antagonism, he quietly made them all row in the same direction. It was another moment before she said, "I suppose you're right."
Griz stopped and cocked his head. "Did you feel that?" he asked.
"What?" She stopped and waited to feel whatever it was Griz had felt.
He stooped down and felt the ground with his hand. "Yep, Hell just froze over."
Jazz pushed him onto his ass. She heard him laughing behind her as she marched off home. ~ within Chapter 28

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Feasted On: The Sultan's Bride by Ariadne Wayne

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 345 KB | Release Date: February 3, 2013 | Publisher: Northnet Limited | Obtained: Smashwords

"The Sultan's Bride" by Ariadne Wayne

My Book Summary : This novel follows the life of Catherine from her birth to her early 20's. It shows how she was a delight to her parents as a little girl then on a family "trip" to the middle east how she was kidnapped and brought to a Sultan to be his son's playmate and her life completely changed...

Within a few years, once she matured and turned 18-years-old, the Sultan decided to turn her into one of his many wives and bring her his harem. At first, Catherine is resistant but soon she accepts her new life and the Sultan, even though she still sneaks to have a monthly rendezvous with the Sultan's son--Arif--as he was her childhood love. Almost a year later, she finds some happy and terrifying news; from then on, her life drastically changes from one extreme to the next. Will she be able to handle all of the changes without getting her heart broken or is there a new love right around the corner?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars, a girl finds herself living in a Sultan's palace in a world completely different then the one she grew up in and over the years in living there she makes many friends and a few loves. However, has she already met her true love or is he still in her future?

About the Characters:
• Catherine: Born in England, only child of loving parents. Goes on a trip to the Middle East with her family when she's eight and by the end she is kidnapped by a Sultan her family met. Becomes a best friend and falls into a childhood love with the Sultan's only son, Arif. On her 18th Birthday the Sultan informs her that she'll become his wife and apart of the harem. She takes it all in stride and becomes one of the Sultan's most precious wives. Takes Arif as a lover even though she's married. When she's about 20-years-old her life changes again by something unexpected and being returned to England where she falls in love again.

• Peter: Catherine's father, who loves his wife and daughter more than anything. Wants to provide more for his family then he already is, so he takes a trip to the middle east (with them) to find better things to trade in England.

• Sarah: Catherine's mother, who loves her daughter more than anything and appreciates Peter (her husband) for everything he's done for them. Isn't happy about the trip. While on the trip she meets Omar who entices her more then anyone she's ever met.

• The Sultan: An arrogant, attractive, charming man (when he wants to be), and manipulative. Liked Catherine when she was a little girl and once she matured, he was intrigued with her enough to marry her. Cared for Catherine in his own way. Has a harem. Doesn't appreciate his Sultana--Irina--anymore. Arif's father.

• Irina: The Sultana, the Sultan's first wife. Arif's mother. After Catherine is kidnapped and comes to live with them, she takes her under her wing and protects her as much as she can.

• Arif: Spoiled. The never-ending child. Handsome. Believes he loves Catherine, and is going to make her his Sultana one day.

• Omar: Works for the Sultan. Falls for Sarah not long after meeting her. Makes a vow to protect Catherine after she is taken back to the palace. Finds a way to get Catherine back to England.

• Richard: Meets Catherine once back in England and instantly falls in love with her.

I recommend this novel to anyone who likes historical erotic romances!

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Author's Series Extras : Writing again! | A big, big thank you!! | It's been a beautiful day today...

Book Teaser(s) :

When Arif began to act strange around her, Catherine couldn’t guess why and decided to ask him about it. ‘Why are you behaving differently around me now?’ she asked one day as they sat in the garden, hidden from view of anyone else. It was their favourite spot to get some time alone even as children but now being alone with Arif was different.
‘You are nearly a woman,’ he said, ‘Soon you will be my wife and I will be able to bed you.’ She flushed with colour. ‘You are very beautiful,’ he continued, ‘I would like very much to kiss you.’
Catherine nodded. Arif was growing into a most handsome young man as well as being her best friend. Over the last few years he had also caught up to her in height and now was a head taller than her. He leaned over and softly, gently touched his lips to hers. It only lasted a few seconds but when he pulled away from her his cheeks were flushed too and his eyes were wide. She giggled. ‘I liked it too,’ she said and he leaned in for another.
It did not take much longer for the Sultan to notice too. ‘You’re looking lovely today,’ he would say to her whenever he saw her and watch for the blush to spread across her white skin, grinning at the affect he could have on a teenage girl.
He would laugh to himself, she was far too young for him to be interested in but as the years passed his attentions became more focussed and she would catch him sometimes gazing at her, his eyes roaming her body that made her as uncomfortable as she was
flattered. ~ within Chapter 9

He looked at her. ‘You are thinking that I am behaving oddly are you not?’ he asked.
She nodded. ‘I have not seen you so quiet and introspective.’
Laughing he kissed her again. ‘You know me to be authoritative and demanding, I know what I am. I also know that the women who come to my bed are not always willing bed partners as you were not the first night we were together, you had no choice.’
She said nothing, so he continued. ‘When you came to my bed the night Alena was here for the first time I felt your sincerity at wanting to be there. It made me love you all the more. For the first time in my life Catherine, I feel like I’m in love.’ ~ within Chapter 18

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Made the Grade: Scandals of San Sebastian Series, Book 1

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 480 KB | Release Date: June 10, 2013 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Bliss | Obtained: Amazon.com

"The Switched Baby Scandal" [Scandals of San Sebastian Series, Book 1] [Previously published as "The Baby Mistake"] by Theresa Meyers

My Book Summary : Five years ago, Taylor gave birth to her little girl, Emily, now she is in the middle of a court battle to prove that Emily's father should pay for child support even though he doesn't want anything to do with the girl. To prove her case she pays for a DNA test and gets the shock of her life .... Emily isn't her ex's child ... and she isn't her daughter either!!!

Therefore, to find out what actually happened Taylor goes to the hospital where Emily was born to find out her life keeps going from bad to worse. Not only did her daughter get switched while in the hospital after her birth, her birth daughter died in a car accident over a year ago, and now Emily's birth father--Reece--wants to be apart of Emily's life by any means possible ... even if it means filing for joint custody.

Will Reece and Taylor be able to find a way to make it work out between them all? Can they become an unconventional family and make it work out for them all, especially with the added stress and interference of the media circling them like vultures.

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! An unconventional family comes together during unusual circumstances but together they make it all work. I liked how Taylor and Reece put Emily's needs above all else throughout this novel and how Reece went about dealing with his past grief. Also, I found that Reece and Taylor's electrifying passion that turns into a sweet relationship was well thought out and well written. They made quite a pair and Emily was a sweet little "pistol" that kept her parents in line.

I recommend this novel to those who like contemporary romances!

- On a side note -
I'm curious as to how Reece's family and Rebecca's (Reece's dead wife) family took the news about Emily and Taylor ... then Reece and Taylor getting together, since we hear about Taylor's family but not the other ones.

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My Previous Review(s) for this Author : The Half-Breed Vampire

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Best Book Couples -- Happy Valentine's Day 2013

Author's Novel Extras : The Switched Baby Scandal Blog Tour

Book Teaser(s) :

Taylor felt the reporters pressing in closer, but she couldn’t move, her muscles rigid and refusing to cooperate. It was getting hard to breathe as the crush moved in, and her vision faded to black at the edges.
Behind her the door opened. A light touch at her back sent electric sparks shooting down her spine. Without even looking, she knew it was Reece. She could smell his cologne and feel the warmth of him close to her.
He bent his head so his breath was warm at her ear and said in a low voice, “Just start moving through them. You don’t have to say anything. We’ll head for the elevator. I’m right here with you.”
His presence launched a war of sensation within her. She wanted to withdraw, but her knees were softening like warm wax. She wanted to shut him out, but at the moment he was the salvation she needed to cling to in this awkward situation. He was both enemy and white knight, and she couldn’t process it. ~ within Chapter 7

“I think we’re going out for brunch.”
“I’ll second that.”
“I three it!” chirped Emily.
Reece threw the blackened towel in the sink. “Where shall we go?”
“Pancake House!” Emily sang.
Taylor shrugged. “She’ll order pancakes no matter where we go, so wherever you want to eat is fine with me. I think you need a break after your morning flame-throwing.”
Reece grumbled. “It wasn’t on purpose.”
“Sure, you say that now, but I know the truth. Those sunflowers made you do it, didn’t they?”
He smiled at her. “They weren’t my idea.”
“I know, I know, the wife made you do it.”
Reece tilted his head to one side. “You could say that.”
“I’m hungry!” Emily wailed.
“Okay, okay, keep your shirt on, we’re going,” Taylor said as she scooped Emily up and settled her on her hip. ~ within Chapter 15

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