Saturday, October 31, 2015

Second Sentence Saturday: Falling for Her Enemy


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 or previously read
  • 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



MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"Falling for Her Enemy" [Still Harbor Series, Book 2] by Victoria James

He stared and stared, trying to figure out why she was supposed to be significant to him.



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Monday, October 26, 2015

Feasted On: Santa's Secret by Serenity Woods

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 417 KB | Expected Release Date: December 1, 2014 | Publisher: Kensington Books : Lyrical Press | Obtained: NetGalley

"Santa's Secret" by Serenity Woods (aka Freya Robertson)

Author's Book Description : Will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?

Having long since lost his Christmas spirit, Rudi comes to Santa’s Secret Village looking to sell the resort. His seven-year-old daughter already knows the truth about Santa, and neither of them is particularly in the mood for the festive season.

Practically a recluse since the death of her husband, Eva’s not looking for romance. Her trip to Santa’s Village is for the sole purpose of making Christmas more festive this year for her young son. But Eva brings an unexpected sparkle to Rudi and Isabel’s lives that renews their belief in the spirit of Christmas.

As the weather grows colder, things heat up between Rudi and Eva. But will the magic still be there when they wake on Christmas morning?

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! In the middle of Santa’s Secret Village, located in Finland it’s a getaway vacation location for families, Eva meets Rudolph (Rudi) and together they cast a magical Christmas tale that brings their families together for the holiday in more ways than one.

This charmingly erotic novel makes the reader wish they could be in Eva’s shoes. From the magic of the village to the bond that grows between Eva, Rudi, Isabel, and Oscar, you’ll become hooked too! Plus, the sparks between Eva and Rudi are hot and heavy from the very beginning, yet the way they handled their relationship during their time together that I loved more.

I definitely recommend this novel to those looking for a magically fun (and erotic) contemporary Christmas romance!


Purchase This Book Here :

Kobo (e-Book) : Santa's Secret

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Second Sentence Saturday: Santa's Secret

Author's Novel Extras : Santa's Secret - Overview & Excerpt

Out now from Lyrical Press, Inc. :-) Merry Christmas!
Posted by Serenity Woods on Monday, December 1, 2014

Book Teaser(s) :

SANTA'S SECRET by Serenity Woods -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, October 26, 2015

SANTA'S SECRET by Serenity Woods -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Monday, October 26, 2015

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

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Second Sentence Saturday: Santa's Secret


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 or previously read
  • 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



MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"Santa's Secret" by Serenity Woods

He stood hanging a holly wreath on the door of the cabin next to hers.



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Friday, October 23, 2015

Made the Grade: O'Connor Family Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 247 KB | Expected Release Date: July 14, 2015 | Publisher: Evernight Publishing | Obtained: NetGalley

"King Stud" [O'Connor Family Series, Book 1] by Liv Rancourt

Author's Book Description : Danielle’s got three months to make her grandmother’s rundown Craftsman house livable. Her game plan is to get in, get grubby, and get back home to L.A. She needs a carpenter, and her best friend’s younger brother is a good one. It’s hard to ignore the buffed body under Ryan’s paint-splattered sweatshirts, but her friend declares he’s off-limits so Danielle reluctantly agrees.

Ryan doesn’t have the cleanest record, anyway. His recently ex-ed girlfriend wants him back, and he has a reputation for brawling. He’s also had a crush on Danielle since he was a kid. Despite their nine-year age difference, he knows she’s worth pursuing.

Soon the paint under Danielle’s fingernails starts feeling more natural than the L.A. sunshine. She’ll have to navigate plumbing disasters, money problems, and one seriously cranky best friend to find something she hasn’t had before: a real home, and a man who loves her.

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! Not long after an unexpected breakup Danielle (Dani) is informed that her grandmother left her childhood home to her in the will so, with hopes to get some space, she takes off a couple of months from work and goes home. Dani’s plans are to upgrade the house and put it on the market during the time that she’s there but that is before she realizes that the house is in need of a whole lot more TLC than she can give on her own. Therefore, she enlists the help of her “best friend,” Maeve’s, younger brother Ryan to help. During their time together, their relationship goes from platonic to friends to lovers very quickly. Yet with the cards fate has stacked against them, will they be able to work through their issues so they can have something good together? Or will it be only a brief affair for them after all?

This compelling novel reels you in with all of its drama. It was hard not to be hooked! Dani is a sweet 33-year-old, who is dealing with a lot of issues and not sure how to fit back into the town she grew up. Though Ryan is nine years younger than Dani, he has had a crush on since he was a little boy and their time together has just matured those feelings. Yet, both are dealing with recent breakups from people who have emotionally scarred them, so they both have a hard time coming to terms with trusting one another throughout this novel. It was interesting how they dealt with all of the chaos in their lives while they leaned on each other for support. And it was because of that support that made this novel and their relationship so sweet to read. Add in a few sex scenes and this novel definitely keeps a reader entertained in many ways.

Simply, I liked Dani and Ryan together. Even though this novel throws many curveballs their way I’m glad it all works out for them.

In truth, what made me not give this novel a higher rating was because I didn’t like some of the secondary characters and I thought some of the storylines (like the one about Dani’s mother and her job) was left a bit incomplete.

Nevertheless, I definitely recommend this novel for those looking for a dramatically erotic contemporary romance.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here :

Kobo (e-Book) : King Stud (Book 1)

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Second Sentence Saturday: King Stud

Author's Novel Extras : Hot for Friday: First Kiss | KING STUD LIVES! | Coming Soon: King Stud! | King Stud | Because it's a LABOR OF LOVE #LOLHop #Prizes | Evernight's 5th Anniversary!! (#giveaway - @evernightpub)

This will likely...most possibly...maybe...be my last promo post today...(Props to Irene, btw, for the tagline. ;) )
Posted by Liv Rancourt on Thursday, July 16, 2015

Quote of the day...
Posted by Liv Rancourt on Thursday, July 23, 2015

Quote of the day...happy Friday!
Posted by Liv Rancourt on Friday, July 31, 2015

Author's Series Extras : Beefcake: Then and Now

Book Teaser(s) :
She hated being the grown-up. ~ within Chapter 6

KING STUD by Liv Rancourt -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Friday, October 23, 2015
She couldn't have screwed things up any more if she'd belly-flopped naked into the Christmas tree, taking a herd of angels with her. ~ within Chapter 12

KING STUD by Liv Rancourt -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Friday, October 23, 2015
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