Saturday, December 26, 2015

The Aftermath (The Hurricane, #2) By R.J. Prescott

The Aftermath (The Hurricane, #2)The Aftermath by R.J. Prescott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I feel like I've been waiting for this book like forever, since the prequel The Hurricane is one of my top most favorite books I was looking forward to this

- First I was like is it a stand alone or will there be a series A: Series! XD Second I was like will it be about the other characters A: turned out to be No and it's another book about our main couple.

Not that I mind, mind you I love Con and Em ^^

- I was afraid to read it at the beginning since when I finish a book I don't want to read anything later reafo find the same couple since I know in this books too they were face more hardships that they previously did and that's exactly what happened here too but I loved them in the first book and I knew I would love them in this too.

- The first book was mostly in the heroines POV with glimpse of the hero's POV but in this it was all Con's not that I mid that either it was nice reading the story from a guys perspective since most book they choose the heroine's view and what made this more lovely was that Con's version was full of devotion to his sunshine

- The mom was a bitch here too, no surprise there but I loved Danny more and more in here he was their parent not just to the heroine who was absolutely his favorite but the Con too and the rest of the gang, makes me want my own cranky smoking badmouth Danny

- I loved the evident love and devotion between Em and Con and the fact they never hesitated in showing it, especially Con and he wasn't stupid like the rest of the male population that exist in Romance Novels whether they know it or not they would never admit their love to the heroines XD

- I loved that the author showed us the prospective couples for the hopefully rest do the series, since now we know Ker's girl and Tommy's and that Liam is already with some guy in just dying to know who XD

- The scene when Con discovered Liam's sexuality was so funny that I kinda looked crazy in the elevator which was the unfortunate location where I read that particular scene XD my guesses of the guy that Liam is dating is that it's either Earnshaw or Albie, the first one since we haven't seen him with anyone since he made his appearance in this book except his sister and the second because I kinda have a suspicion XD

- I honestly don't know what to say or choose to declare as something I liked or didn't in the book since I liked the whole thing from the word Prologue till The End XD

Overall, *thumps up*

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In the Arms of the Dragon: Paranormal Romance By Olivia Myers

In the Arms of the Dragon: Paranormal RomanceIn the Arms of the Dragon: Paranormal Romance by Olivia Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked this brief short story ^^

I loved the predatory type of guy with a shy kinda mousy heroine XD

- I liked the fact even before he saw her he was pulled and attracted to her, yet he was dumb enough to want to keep things professional XD

- Ok they kept at the professional act for a while till one lovely incident happened XD

- I loved the part after that he wanted to stay all business like and she was ok with and totally went with the idea yet he didn't like it even thought it was his idea XD and I loved watching him get all cranky and stuff

- The ending was fast yet cute like after one word which seemed to flip his smart switch and he was all caveman with u are gonna be mine thing for ever and ever XD

Overall, *thumps up*



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How to Tame Your Duke (A Princess In Hiding, #1) By Juliana Gray

How to Tame Your Duke (A Princess In Hiding, #1)How to Tame Your Duke by Juliana Gray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was lovely it had two of my favorites sub-genre's of all times:

- Beauty and the beast theme
- Single parent aspect

And that was a huge motivation for me to start reading this book

- I loved the whole back story about the princess and the kidnapping the uncle and the disguises

- I loved the heroine's duke and his son they were cute and entertaining

- I liked her interest and intrigue regarding the hero, even when she was dressed as a guy XD

- I even liked her time as his mistress, it was intriguing and kinda heart wrenching at first in a way, like when people thought he would be doing the business but all he did was have them read to him but without them looking at him, and I liked that she changed the whole thing.

- In the love area the development was a bit slow, certainly they both loved each other but they were too stubborn to admit it to each other or even themselves.

- I kinda didn't like the fact that he didn't realize her identity until his son had kinda showed him since she's been living with him for months as a guy and then for couple of times was with him as a woman yet he didn't discover her disguise.

- I liked the last quarter after she announced her identity to the world and that they were engaged, him constantly being with her and his son and newly appointed daughter obviously loved her and she them, and how at the end all of them would do anything to ensure the safety of the rest ^^

- I loved her brief reunion with her little sister and how the men felt kinda awkward with the scene since both sister were disguised as men while hugging and holding hands XD

Overall, *thumps up*

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Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane, #9) By Elizabeth Hoyt

Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane, #9)Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wanted to wait a bit till the next book is out so that I can calm myself and know that the next book is already out so I won't die of intense anticipation XD

I was intrigued since I learned the identity of the couple, of course we saw pieces of them in the previous books but never together and the differences intrigued me.

- At first I kinda pitied them since I know they would end up together it's an HEA after all because they first met they were like nemesis's but I liked how they developed their relationship to friendship then more

- The thing about Elizabeth Hoyt is that there aren't two books the same, and that's what pulled me toward her Maiden Lane series, there might be similar characteristics in the the characters of different books but that's it, I liked how each story is different and never cliche or predictable, and all this is just so I can say I kinda loved the parts when Asa was teaching and showing her about carnality and the like XD

- I loved Jean-Marie and his devotion to Eve

- Her father was a sick bastard and all his "club" members, truly sick f**s and I don't ever blame her of her trauma of dogs and men, like really who wouldn't, but u also loved that she conquered her fear and now she has a huge pet dog who worships her and entirely devoted to her (which was so cute XD)

- Since her brother was introduced in Apollos book I hated him, but knowing how he protected his sister earned him some points of respect in my book, and I bet all my positions that he was the one who hired or told someone to kill that guy in prison and in this thing I'm totally backing him up.

- I liked how his family instantly welcomed her and how she mended the bridges between them

- At first the relationship between MacLeish and Vogal seemed to radiate rivalry or something but then we saw them having takes and discussions then MacLeish's reaction when Vogal was disappointed in him over the blackmailing from the duke and that was the biggest evidence till we finally saw in the last changer ... Mawahaha (I'm a big supporter of free love so I really enjoyed reading the development XD )

Overall, *thumps up*

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Friday, December 18, 2015

A MacKenzie Clan Gathering (MacKenzies & McBrides, #8.5) By Jennifer Ashley

A MacKenzie Clan Gathering (MacKenzies & McBrides, #8.5)A MacKenzie Clan Gathering by Jennifer Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

To read something from Ian's point of view was such a lovely experience that I missed terribly. I've read his book and reread it like 3 times now but to have a new scene is exciting.

I loved when Ian was depicted in the others books, there through their eyes we saw how they thought and felt about him, how he showered Beth with his love and it was lovely too, especially since he's adored by all the family females which makes the men jealous XD

- The thing I loved most of all here it showed us how all of them are even after 10 yrs all of the Mackenzies with their wives and children and the MacBrides as well.

- I love Ian's inner thought and how his minds work and his deep deep feelings for Beth his love for her truly to me surpasses any legends or love stories because it shows how deep and real they are.

- I also love how Beth is so sweet and gentle but if anyone dares even for a millisecond to do or insult her husband she turns into a fierce avenging angel that will slaughter anyone if they so dares to cause him discomfort and I love that very much, because here too it shows that Ian's deep feelings aren't one sided because Beth's are as deep as his.

- I love reading about this couple and I think Jennifer Ashely did great by choosing them as an opening to her series

- I loved the scenes when Ian was with his children, and he's the cutest when he's with his youngest Megan because he always hugs her, and as a reader and huge fan of Ian's I've known how deeply Ingrained his disliked to be touched yet he always hugs her XD

- Many scenes in this book caused me to tear up, the part when Ian was distressed, when he disappeared I intensely felt Beth's fear, when their son got kidnapped I started truly crying because of Ian's deep anguish.

- I disliked Beth's previous brother in law when he came to visit on sight, not because of anything just of the principle of Ian disliking him as well XD I continued to dislike him even when Ian began to like him because he made Ian remember because he in a way used Ian as a lab rat. But alter on especially when he was in England with Ian Then I started to like him XD

- I liked when scenes and parts about Malcolm and Mary were mentioned in this book, especially when they informed us about their happy life with their so. And grandson XD it's always an enjoyment to me to read about previous couples

Overall, *thumps up*

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The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (MacKenzies & McBrides, #8) By Jennifer Ashley

The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (MacKenzies & McBrides, #8)The Stolen Mackenzie Bride by Jennifer Ashley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Since it was kinda like a standalone I thought of ignoring this book but with time I got curious about their unruly great great grandfather

At times I couldn't keep it down at others it was hard to continue cause unlike all the previous books this one was intense since the timeline of the events were during a rebellion, after intense efforts to hold back the tears and taking some minutes of break so I can not cry I still couldn't help myself (at least no one noticed at work)

- I loved the hero not just from the beginning or since the middle of the book or in certain scenes he was phenomenal throughout the whole thing and so so reliable and heart wrenching.

- The heroine was brave since she she helped her sister and from then on oh that girl was made of such strong metal that I'm envying so bad.

- I "almost" cried on the most emotional moments of the books which sadly had a lot like when they learned about his brother and especially how each of them grieved, specially the twin and the father. Then when it was time for the other brother it was so sad.

- I liked everytime the hero came to the heroine those two had went through a lot together and they deserved to be happy.

- The reunion in Paris was a good scene it brought happiness and love and I was glad of the ending, and for a time I wondered if their son is the father of the Mackenzies we know since he was a horrible man and a father I bet he was a terrible son so I didn't wish him upon those two and then I remembered that her was the great great grandfather so thankfully he wasn't and I don't think their time coincides either XD

Overall, *thumps up*

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Dragon on Top (Dragon Kin, #0.4) By G.A. Aiken

Dragon on Top (Dragon Kin, #0.4)Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Since finishing the book Light my Fire which was about their son I've been dying to read this book. And that they are so opposites always intrigued me especially since a he's and intellectual man/dragon and she a warrior woman/she-dragon XD

I liked Bram since the beginning and was curious about his mate since their family values fighters and all that XD

- Seeing them together was funny, I was feeling so for Bram at first since she always doesn't remember that he was there in he life previously which was really sad for Bram since he had a crush on her since forever.

- I liked how she appreciates what he's doing and doesn't like him disturbed by anyone even her family.

- I liked his reaction to anything she suggests or does like when she said they would be sleeping together or sitting on his lap, he's just so cute and I kinda feels happy for him since he wanted her for forever

Overall, "thumps up"

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Scandal And The Duchess (MacKenzies & McBrides, #6.5) By Jennifer Ashley

Scandal And The Duchess (MacKenzies & McBrides, #6.5)Scandal And The Duchess by Jennifer Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I delayed reading this book for months if not a year, since from the discribtion I didn't think it was ecourageable.

I honestly thought that since in the discribtion it said the she was a young widow and they were seen in a scandalous moment, that she wouldn't get along with him at first because he would ruin her reputation or something. And how wrong I was.

- The heroine was very sweet and kind, personally I wouldn't be ok with a drunken guy stumbling across me and landing on me in the night and be ok with it when he hugs me, personally I will be freaking out since he's a stranger, he's a guy, and he's a drunk. But no the heroine was very calm and kind to him and even took him with her in the carriage to take care of him and even brought him breakfast in the morning.

- Steven our hero, since the beginning was very infatuated with the heroine, and all what was happening gave him to excuse to stick close to her XD

- I liked the parts where the other members of the family were included especially Ian, since even here his love for Beth was very evident, I really like their appearances in other books because it gives us a glimpse of how others view Ian and even to them it shows how he loves Beth and his family and how smart he is XD

- I liked how steven took care of Rose and stuck with her throughout the whole thing.

Overall, *thumps up*

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A Tale Of Two Dragons (Dragon Kin 0.2) By G.A. Aiken

A Tale Of Two Dragons (Dragon Kin, #0.2)A Tale Of Two Dragons by G.A. Aiken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At first I didn't want to read these novella's because I didn't know the characters or they weren't the main ones we got introduced to in this series but now after couple of books and getting more and more familiar with the characters I changed my mind.

I liked the novella's because these talked about the previous generation of the dragons and their mates, like the parents or the uncles and aunts of our main dragon family ^^

- I liked both the hero and the heroine, sometimes I forget they are dragons XD because the inner thoughts or actions of the main couple were just a typical behaviour, the guy is always cheerful and kind and everyone likes him, the girl is shy because of her looks and has a crush on the guy, the guy is after pretty girls, the girl feels sorry for herself and still pines, then the guy start noticing ... and it goes on XD

- I liked the heroine especially when she was in his parents house, when she started beating all his family and no one could stop her, when she broke the shackles she was in XD it was hilarious seeing everyones reactions to her strength.

- I liked when the heroine was reunited with her family, and it was funny how they interacted with the hero, especially the part when she wouldn't do what he wanted he would complain to her aunt XD "she wouldn't get in bed with me! she wouldn't get naked!" it was so funny XD

- The hero was lovable if a bit slow XD like in some few moments he would be so clueless XD

- I liked his interactions with his siblings and I liked reading about his parents again.

Overall, *thumps up*

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Light My Fire (Dragon Kin, #7) By G.A. Aiken

Light My Fire (Dragon Kin, #7)Light My Fire by G.A. Aiken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just love this series, it was one of the first series's I have read since I started reading Romantic Novels, and I'm sill obssessed with it, cause it just keeps getting better and better.

Even though I have read other series's that have escalated into wars with each book, I still think this is the best I have ever read. This series is both amazing, sexy, funny and adorable, and I can't stay away from it.

To prove my love for it, I don't read the latest released book until the next book is already out cause I can't just finish all the released ones and just wait and wail. I just sit back and relax since I know even if I can't wait but the I still have another book of the seres in my grasp Mwahahaha XD

- At first I doubted Elina dn Clyne will ever get together since the animosity was evident XD ok animosity is a bit harsh lets say dislike.

- I didn't like Elina for a while since I liked Clyne, he was kind and sweet and personaly I didn't think he talked too much but the people around him does and they still shut HIM up XD and I didn't like her at first was how she kept putting herself down, how she just wanted to use Clyne and never think of him again..at first.

- I liked the rest of the chracters as usual, who wouldn't I've been with them now for 7 books, my favorite is ofcourse Annwyl, she's just amazing and most of the time misunderstood, and whats wondersul about her is that she doesn't care what people think, and she extremely loyal to those she loves and cares about. I liked how she drastically changes from cute bookworm to a bloodthirsty raging vengeful beheader XD but also I feel so sad and sorry for her because when I think of her like I keep thinking that she never got a break since birth, first her dad then her brother after that becoming a queen, then her children, then the wars with other people, and now those dispicable fake religious cults and now she's the center of attention of Brigida The Foul which I'm 100% sure that it doesn't bode well. she's just went through too much and still they road is still long ahead.

ook I talked too much about another character other than the main ones but can't help it she's my favorite

- I didn't like how those tribes thought even though I'm a female as well, for some moments the sisters interactions with the others were funny but for some reason I found other moments annoying XD

Anyway, this is another great book in this wonderful series I can't help but look forward to all the future books (since I already have book 8 but waiting for the announcement for 9 XD).

Overall, *thumps up*

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My Brother's Keeper (Bewitched and Bewildered #5) By Alanea Alder

My Brother's Keeper (Bewitched and Bewildered #5)My Brother's Keeper by Alanea Alder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing book, I'm literally falling in love with Alanea Alder, she just naturally brings everything I love into her books.

At first I was hesitating to read this book because from the previous book we know that it involves Keelan having his soul taken and then his older brother falling in love with the same woman who is supposed to be his mate.
I thought it would have a lot of angst, I'm not saying there wasn't cause there was but thankfully it wasn't through the whole series.

- I liked all the characters new and old, Kendrick was unexpectadly funny and witty, and Anne was just like me which literally was a first.

- I liked that the author increased the percentage of geekiness and nerdness in her books, not just refrencing movies and The Doctor but now anime which other books is my other obsession.

- The writing was so much influencial that I started chocking up from page 5 and holdingback my tears was a huuuuuuge effort.

- I loved how both Kendrick and Anne instantly fit in with the rest of the crazy crew, making me wish I could join in as well.

- I loved how Kendrick was convinced about the others devotion tohis brother and how he became one of the family to them as well, and the moments he had flashbacks about his brother made me want to cry so bad.

- I was shocked at the Ryuu part I honostly didn't expect that someone would come to take him back to japan and he would go, I also cried at that part as well, but thankfully Merlyn and Kendrick were there to the rescue, and what I liked more was how the others expressed their love for Ryuu that made him speechless and nearly wanting to cry.

- Plus more shocking things kept coming, like who helped Kendrick at the end, none other than our famous douchebag vampire elder Rene, I was so shocked that he helped, and I wonder how the others would react when they know of his assistance.

- I was happy about the news of Keelan's soul since it turns out that he wasn't in the hands of the enemy.

Overall, *thumps up*

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Fire Rising (Dark Kings, #2) By Donna Grant

Fire Rising (Dark Kings, #2)Fire Rising by Donna Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok it took me a while to get the courage to start this book, not because I was afraid or anything, it's just that the mood and theme I'm in is calling for something happy and Fairy tale like, and I know this sereis is getting tenser and heading into war with each book.

- I liked this book because it was about the new Dragon King Tristan, to the other kings he's like an infant, since he became a dragon king only two years ago and they lived for millions of years. And Tristan had many uncovered secrets and truths that we were dying to know about.

- from the first novella his mysteries started first becoming a dragon king without knowing the reasn, then his amnesia, then discovering he had a twin brother, they just kept on coming that's why it only left him in the defensive and scared though he didn't show it.

- I liked Sammi she was responsible and assertive she gives off the vibe of a person you can depend on like the heroine of the previous book.

- For the first time this heroine isn't American XD only related to one XD

- I liked her relationship with Tristan and that the book wasn't that long XD

Overall, *thumps up*

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Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast By Robin McKinley

Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the BeastBeauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Since forever Beauty and the Beast was my favorite Fairy Tale from Disney that's why I'm always looking for retell stories or any other indication that it has a hint of beauty and the beast.

I liked this Retelling, because it kinda like the original but sheds a new view in to things or showing us another way that the story can be as it is but in a different storyline.

- I liked the Beast so much, he was so gentlemanly and kind.

- I liked Beauty and her family, especially the father, beauty as a character was a typical bluestocking who has an inferior complex because of her two beautiful sisters, but after her entering the beasts castle there were some changes, well she started off as being a bit girly XD and sometimes she was enjoying herself and the next she was having a panic attack.

- I liked the wind nursemaids XD especially when they fought with her over dresses.

- I would have prefered that we could have he story through both Beauty and the Beast point of view since I wanted to know how he reacted to her or his thoughts of her actions and such. (view spoiler)

- I would have loved an epilogou especially after the ending we got, like knowing how her family will react to the real man under the beast's skin...or fur.

Overall, *thumps up*

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Darkest Flame (Dark Kings, #1) By Donna Grant

Darkest Flame (Dark Kings, #1)Darkest Flame by Donna Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok I don't know why I took forever to write a review for this one since I finished it couple of weeks ago XD

I have to say I liked this couple very much but they aren't my favorite since I favor the cute ones more XD this couple however was very reliable and resourceful since he's the recorder of history and she an MI5 agent XD

- At first I thought this book will have very misunderstandings and distrustfulness since she came to spy on them then turned to them for help but surprisingly not much, since some trusted her from early on.

- I have to say I liked the hero, he follows his leader but not by the letter since he knows everything and die at take shit from anyone. And since everyone always fights with Con and later on the bad guy with try to makes them doubt him but I will trust whatever this hero decides since he knows whatever happens so he won't be mislead

- I really felt bad for the hero and heroine when they were captured by the dark cause those guys were seriously are assholes

- I'm really curious about Rhy's Dragon King lover since at first I thought it was Con but when their animosity seemed real not misunderstandings I started to wonder but I don't think he was ever mentioned so far

- I liked the entrance of the Warriors here and it seemed that in the Warriors series the Dragon Kings made an appearance since some scenes indicate previous actions with their United efforts

Overall, *thumps up*

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Only a Promise (The Survivors' Club, #5) By Mary Balogh

Only a Promise (The Survivors' Club, #5)Only a Promise by Mary Balogh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm kinda embarressed cause I've read the next book which is the 6th before this one hehehe .. he ..XD

I actually liked this one, it kinda reminded me of Flavian's story, especially when the hero didn't think that the heroine has much of an impact of a first impression, thinking that she might be insignificant and how wrong both men were XD

- I think the heroine is very brave, because for me I can't imagine ever suggesting for a guy to get married, I avoided saying propose of purpose because it wasn't a proposal it was a deal, at first.

- I liked how they started to get more comfortable with each other, like how it felt like friends with benefits in the middle then they realized that it went deeper. (view spoiler)

- The deal with the hero and his detachment theme still didn't reach me well

- I liked the grandma and her sister XD

- it was kinda sad with the grandfather

- I liked how he recounciled with his dead friends family and how he was the heroine's pillar of strength and likewise she was his pillar.

- I liked how the hero and his friends handled the asshole guy at the end and how he ended up confessing to his wife and dancing under with her under the moonlight XD

- Since I have finished all six I hope there is a seventh for George

Overall, *thumps up*



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