Saturday, July 2, 2016

Free Ebooks (7-2-16)

The Cage on Kindle

The Cage by Stephen Wade: Ex soldier and boxer Ed Galber finds employment as a PI after the war. When Lisa asks him to search for an army officer, he takes the case. The search leads him to a local businessman, and soon it seems Ed is in up to his neck. Will he find the missing officer before he meets his end?

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Charlie on Kindle

Charlie by Jacob Mesmer: Carson, who is applying to join the FBI, just started working at a hotel across the street from a hospital, a hospital running a shady drug testing program on homeless vets. When one vet winds up dead in his hotel room, Carson suspects a cover up. Carson is rejected from the FBI, falls in love with a pharmaceutical sales rep, and stumbles right into the middle of the government cover up he suspected.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Town Without Law on Kindle

Town Without Law by John Russell Fearn: A small town in the wild west has been taken over by local tyrant Sherman Hall and the local authorities are powerless to stop him. Can Rex M’Clyde bring peace to the town once more?

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Blue Fire on Kindle

Blue Fire by Joel Canfield: What does a long-lost cult comic book have to do with a massive plot to drug the minds of America? That’s the central mystery of BLUE FIRE, in which ex-CIA analyst Max Bowman must solve before his mind melts down from being dosed with a lethal new hallucinogenic.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Escanta: A James Thomas Novel on Kindle

Escanta: A James Thomas Novel by Brooke Sivendra: James Thomas is a hunted man with a secret past. Mak Ashwood is a criminal prosecutor taking on the mob. When Mak comes to James for protection, he knows he should stay away from her so that his past won’t put her life in danger. But, he can’t walk away, and now they’re both being hunted…

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

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Nine30 on Kindle

Nine30 by Melissa Lummis: Fiamette Jurato wants to fix her broken past. She’s teamed up with the world famous DJ, Maximillian, to find the ex-lover who can help her pieces things together. The problem? He’s been dead for over two centuries. As a healer to the supernatural, getting lost isn’t the problem; finding her way back home is.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

The Young Madonna on Kindle

The Young Madonna by Lynn Wood: A young American artist becomes the toast of Paris and stumbles into a reckless affair with a wealthy Parisian collector and a growing mystery surrounding the source of her newfound fame. Is it a miraculous gift or a deadly curse?

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Perception of Life on Kindle

Perception of Life by Shandi Boyes: Noah Taylor”s band is making it big. He’s worked hard and suffered much to get where he is. Throwing everything away for a relationship seems pointless. But life will soon show him what you think you want isn’t necessarily what you’ll get.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

McQueen: Las Vegas Bad Boys on Kindle

McQueen: Las Vegas Bad Boys by Frankie Love: What starts as a no-strings attached afternoon, quickly becomes something more.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Whispers of the Falls on Kindle

Whispers of the Falls by Teresa Greene: Needing money, Nina Reynolds, owner of Twelve Oaks Farm, rents out the room in her barn to Marine Grant Wilson. Handsome and virile, he was always offering his help on the farm. Problem is, Nina believes Grant is there to heal after being injured in a battle in Iran where he lost three of his comrades. The real reason he chooses Twelve Oaks Farm is more sinister…

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Kiss the Girl on Kindle

Kiss the Girl by Susan Sey: A funny, sexy contemporary romance featuring a plucky, principled 2nd generation celebrity and a brooding, do-gooder doctor, set in the oddball neighborhood he’s trying to save and she’s coming to love. Their family lives are complicated, their romantic intentions are nonexistent, but they both manage to fall face-first into love anyway.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Becoming Zara on Kindle

Becoming Zara by Lillianna Blake: Zara has fought an internal battle with her self esteem and come out on top. Her victory isn’t without hardship and it took a lot of heart to get her to accept her shape.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Supernatural Seductions on Kindle

Supernatural Seductions by Kiki Wellington: A woman buys an old house to turn it into a bed and breakfast. But she gets more than she bargained for when she realizes the house is haunted by a ghost that wants to fulfill all of her erotic desires.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

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The Bone Wall on Kindle

The Bone Wall by D. Wallace Peach: 300 Years in a post-apocalyptic future, twins Rimma and Angel share tales of a life unraveling and mending. Lines dividing good and evil blur, and beg the question: Can either make it on their own? What is the secret of their lives that even they can’t comprehend?

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

The Beginning at the End of the World, Survivor Diaries- Book II on Kindle

The Beginning at the End of the World, Survivor Diaries- Book II by Lynn Lamb: In the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust, she needed a hero, so that’s what she became! Are you prepared for life without government, electricity, and grocery stores? Laura Patton figured it out. Test your survival skills against hers in this riveting novel!

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

 

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The Wolves Among Us on Kindle

The Wolves Among Us by Shawn Winstone: Federal Agent is hunting down the killer in the supposed “werewolf” murders. With power outages timed neatly with each attack, Burns works hard to make sure he’s ready for the next full moon. But as his search progresses, he realizes he may be suspect number one.

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

Mechaniclism on Kindle

Mechaniclism by Lynn Lamb: In the 17th century, one man wants to end the world. In the 21st century, one woman will risk everything to stop him! As two worlds—two time periods—collide, will Ireland Barton unravel the mystery of the dolls before the clock winds down on humanity?

This book is Free on July 2, 2016

Kindle

 

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From Kiss to Queen by Janet Chapman

Review:

From Kiss to Queen - Janet Chapman

Jane Abbott knows that she's nobody special, so instead of looking for romance she's hunting partridge in the Maine woods when a plane crashes into a nearby pond. Diving in to save the pilot, Jane instinctively gives him air by way of a lifesaving kiss, and leads him to safety through a barrage of gunfire. 

The handsome stranger returns the favor by kidnapping her.

Clearly no ordinary man, and insisting Jane's life is in danger, Mark spirits his stubborn guardian angel to an aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean. Only then does she discover that the mysterious Mark is actually Prince Markov Lakeland. 

Soon to be crowned king of the young country of Shelikova, can Mark persuade Jane that she has what it takes to be his queen?

 

 

 

My Review:

 

I thought From Kiss to Queen was a cute romance but I felt the relationship was a little forced way too soon and Jane's desperation to be a mother kind of felt off but it provided for some interesting and amusing conversations. I thought Mark and Jane were fantastic and I really liked them as a couple but I also felt something was missing in their emotional bond. However that did not take away from how great this book really is. I just need a more deeper bond to pull me into a romance like this. To other readers From Kiss to Queen is a five star read - pick it up and savor it.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Summer Bride (Chance Sisters #4) by Anne Gracie

Review:

The Summer Bride (A Chance Sisters Romance) - Anne Gracie

Fiercely independent Daisy Chance has a dream—and it doesn’t involve marriage or babies (or being under any man’s thumb). Raised in poverty, she has a passion—and a talent—for making beautiful clothes. Daisy aims to become the finest dressmaker in London.
 
Dashing Irishman Patrick Flynn is wealthy and ambitious, and has entered society to find an aristocratic bride. Instead, he finds himself growing increasingly attracted to the headstrong, clever and outspoken Daisy. She’s wrong in every way—except the way she sets his heart racing.
 
However, when Flynn proposes marriage, Daisy refuses. She won't give up her hard-won independence. Besides, she doesn't want to join the fine ladies of society—she wants to dress them. She might, however, consider becoming Flynn's secret mistress. . .
 
But Flynn wants a wife, not a mistress, and when Flynn sets his heart on something, nothing can stand in his way.

 

 

 

My Review:

Its so cute seeing the man doing all the chasing. Mister runaway bride kind of romance captures readers between seduction and conflict. Anne Gracies finale for the Chance Sisters is fun, its exciting, and its cast captures its readers for a fantastic win all can be all bet the house kind of romance. I really enjoyed the Summer Bride, don't forget to bring a box of chocolates with you!

 

 

 

 

 

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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast (2016)

Review:

Beauty and the Beast (2016)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beautiful detective falls in love with an ex-soldier who goes into hiding from the secret government organization that turned him into a mechanically charged beast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interesting concept but a lot of plot holes / available plots for possible follow up season that's been rumored to be coming despite the fact that the writers wrapped the show up at the end of its third season. Which I am so glad they tried to conclude the right way for a HEA ending because I'm tired of shows ending with complete cliffhangers and no way to solve them.

The shows creators left plenty of possibilities by not answering several questions that mostly randomly came in toward the end of the second season.

Its mostly angsty in the mid point of season two and rather over done by season three in which the cast are mostly tooting their own horns over all the relationship/fate stuff. The first season was great then veers dramatically off for the next two into a whole new space of strange/ ridiculous and mostly unbelievable or silly but it has its dramatic pull you in moments and some cuteness to take the edge off.

I really liked the cast and the pairings even though I didn't really care for JT and Tess being paired. Didn't really mesh for me but it was a toss up because Heather lost all her possible romances so they needed to do something to keep relationship tensions going between the stalls of Catherine and Vincents drama.

In the end Beauty and the Beast was okay and entertaining and I have to admit I mostly stuck with it just for Jay Ryan because ... well, that doesn't need explaining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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50 Questions Tag

50 Questions Tag
 
 I wasn't tagged but it looked fun anyway. :)
 
 
 
 

1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

Closed. Closets scare me.

2. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?

Neither. I tend to kick them off.


3. Have you ever stolen a street sign before?

 

Never had the urge to.

4. Do you cut out coupons and never use them?

Sometimes

5. Would you rather be attacked by bears or bees?

 

Neither answer is better than the other

6. Do you have freckles?

Nope

7. Do you always smile for pictures?

 

No smiling for photos feels fake to me

8. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

Only once I realize I'm actually doing it

9. Have you ever peed in the woods?


No but I've peed on the side of a street

10. What about pooped in the woods?

Nope

11. Do you chew your pens and pencils?

 

Yes

12. What’s your song of the week?

Whitaker - My Own

13. Is it okay for guys to wear pink?


Depends on the guy

14. Do you still watch Cartoons?

 

Does Anime Count?

15. What do you drink with dinner?

 
Whatever I feel like


16. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

 

Ranch


17. What’s your favorite food?

 

Shrimp Alfredo

18. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?

 

For one day

19. Would you ever strip or pose naked for a magazine?

Pay up first.

20. Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?

No

21. Favorite kind of sandwich?

Uh? Not a big sandwich fan but I like club subs.

22. Best thing to eat for breakfast?

 

Whatever is handy when I'm on the go

23. What’s your usual bedtime?

 

Depends on my sleeping schedule but I'm a night person so it typically winds up day time.

24. Are you lazy?

 

Sometimes

25. What is your Chinese astrology sign?

Rat

26. How many languages can you speak?

A Couple

27. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?

Several

28. Are you stubborn?

Yes

29. Are you afraid of heights?

 

Yes

30. Do you sing in the car?

 

Sometimes

31. Do you ever dance in the car?

No

32. Ever used a gun?

Yes

33. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?

Yeah, right...

34. Do you think muscles are cheesy?

I don't even understand this question.

35. Favorite type of fruit pie?

 
Strawberry


36. Occupation you wanted to be when you were a kid?

Don't remember

37. Do you believe in ghosts?

 

Yes

38. Ever had a deja-vu feeling?

Every day

39. First concert?

Moody Blues

40. Nike or Adidas?

Adidas

41. Ever take dance lessons?

 

Gymnastics, Belly Dancing, Pole Dancing

42. Regularly burn incense?

Incense, candles, oils, sage .... etc

43. Who would you like to see in concert?

Don't really like concerts so don't plan on going to more

44. Hot tea or cold tea?

Depends on my mood

45. Tea or Coffee?

Both

46. Can you swim well?

No

47. Are you patient?

No

48. DJ or band at a wedding?

No idea

49. Which are better, black or green olives?

Black

50. Would you rather live in a fictional world or the real world?

Fictional

 

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A New Month A New Background

Its that time again. Krissys Bookshelf has a new background :)

This months theme... Pink.

 

 

 

 

 

Happy 4th of July everyone!

 

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Awakened (Intimate Relations #3) by Kate Douglas

Review:

Awakened - Kate Douglas

Small-town barista Mandy Monroe will never forget the first time she saw the man of her dreams. Every morning, this impossibly gorgeous hunk would ride his bike past her coffee shop, fueling her wildest romantic fantasies. But when she learns that her crush is none other than vineyard owner Marc Reed, one of America’s hottest young entrepreneurs, Mandy knows her fantasy will never become a reality. That is, until Marc’s home burns down and he moves in with her…

As a roommate, Marc is as warm, friendly, and down-to-earth as he is rich, famous, and heartstoppingly handsome. But beneath his laidback exterior beats the heart of a red-blooded man with an uncontrollable urge to take Mandy in his arms and make mad, passionate love to her. Mandy is everything he’s ever wanted; she’s sweet, smart, funny, and irresistibly sexy. But how he can tell her the truth about his past? How can he explain the nightmares that haunt him every night? And how can he tell Mandy he loves her…without putting her heart, and her life, in danger?

 

 

 

 

 

My Review:

I have never read a Kate Douglas book that I did not like. Awakened is the third book in the Intimate Relations series and rounding up all the previous plots which took place and were resolved a little too quickly for me. If you haven't read the previous books in this series I suggest reading those first just for the background information.

I still mostly loved this edition simply because of the relationship. Sometimes I love books for their plots and I want more of that instead of our cast and other times I want more cast than plot. This was one such case where our h/h carried the weight of the story and kept me invested.

Side note: I think this is the first time I've seen an underlining pregnancy fetish mentioned in a story and so quickly but hey whatever turns you on, eh? Some guys like the thought of knocking up a chick during sex, some simply tease about it out of amusement but its the first time Ive seen it in a romance like this. Heh.

 

 

 

 

 

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Life's Too Frantic

So I haven't been around to blog since late November early December, I hope you all are doing well. I am keeping busy wi...