The Wedding Girl

The Wedding Girl by Madeleine Wickham

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


What an interesting tale. Especially to one who is in the process of getting married. I was kind of disappointed that it didn't deal with Millie really doing much work for the planning. Maybe because I envied her?
I found her a character that really is a genuinely nice person at heart and I was excited to learn that her fiance, Simon, was too. I would have loved Madeline to delve more into Simon's issues with his father, but maybe that would be something for another book.
All in all I really enjoyed this. The more into the story the more I felt for what Millie and Rupert went through. The same goes for Isabelle. I loved her character and truely was surprised on how her story concluded and would love to find out what happens with her...although I don't know if there are any continuing stories for this book.
It's amazing how one event when you're 18 can shape so much of your life without you even realizing it.



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Demon from the Dark

Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Wow, like always, Kresley doesn't disappoint.
This story was like an adult version of Beauty and the Beast...and no "damsel in distress." Carrow can really kick but with her magical powers. Actually, the only real part of Beauty and the Beast was that he was A beast..it all differs from there.

It was not hard to side with Malkom after first meeting him..although he made it really hard by being such a bad@$$ in his lair.

So often it was torture to tear my eyes away from the pages. This is definitly a good read and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves dark romance and adventure.



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Pleasure of a Dark Prince

Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


It had been awhile waiting to find out what happened to these characters. Boy but I was totally happy with the results!

At first, Lucia was really driving me crazy! The stuff she did to Garreth was just unfair. But boy did he take it in stride.

I loved the journey through the Amazon and as scary as it was for them, I still wanted to be there to experience the adventure. However, being safe in my home was plenty exciting for me!

All in all a Great book!



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The Darkest Passion

The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


So, I decided to give this 4 stars instead of 5 only because I was kind of annoyed at the characters in the beginning. It wasn't til I got through the first 150 or so pages that I felt better about Olivia and Legion.



Definitely shows the love of and forgiveness of an Angel. I really didn't like being around Lysander since I liked his own story but was frustrated with his inability to understand Olivia's love for Aeron.



Was really surprised and happy how it ended!!! And it makes me even more excited to start The Darkest Lie. I've been anxiously awaiting Gideon's story, and was pleasantly teased in this book. Gena foreshadows some of Paris's story so I'm waiting for that also!



All in all, the love and sacrifice of the characters kept me moved and makes me want to be apart of their group, even though doom is lurking there in the future.



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Acheron

Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


My oh MY!!



I guess it's harder for me to appreciate Acheron's story only because his was the second Sherrilyn Kenyon book I've been exposed to. So far, I have only listened to her story's, never read them. This one may have been easier to take reading since it is so BRUTAL in the beginning...but I still found it fascinating.



I gave this book 4 stars because it was just so brutal. I mean it was hours of listening to him being beaten, tortured, abused, killed. I mean, anything possibly horrible that could happen to a person/immortal happened to him.



I can't even imagine, living for 10,000 years and EVER forgiving anyone from his past, but Acheron does and I admire him for that. I have to say thought, the story became much more interesting when Tori came into the picture. She is perfect for Ach. There were so many times I wanted to jump up and cheer for her and how she handled herself. Mostly because I don't think I could ever do what she does, but then again, for love...maybe I could too.



Even so, I wouldn't say this was an "enjoyable" read, but was definitely interesting from start to finish. I even find myself wondering how Acheron is doing today as if he's a real character in the world.



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Changeling

Changeling by Roger Zelazny

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This one took me longer to read than I planned to, mostly only to time constraints with my Bookclub. However, it still took me a few chapters to get the feel of the story and try to understand what was going on in addition to the main characters.

I was glad that the "main" character was the one that grew up in our reality. The mixture of Fantasy and Science Fiction into one book was really well done, especially by still keeping it grounded in reality.

I love that the weapon and important instrument of the story was the guitar, in that it wasn't used as a specific weapon, but by it's natural purpose being it's strengths. Was also happy that the dragons and creatures were so much a part of the world not just as animals. But other cultures. That includes the dragons.

Only thing I didn't like was the abruptness of the ending. I guess that it's part of a series but as someone who has read other series books, I tend to enjoy them better when they each have their own ending and an epilogue.

In conclusion, don't mess with the guitar.

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Devil May Cry

Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this story!! It was the earliest book available online to check out from my library so I got confused with some of the characters since I was unfamiliar with the universe. Sin is a great character. I am not sure how someone that has gone what he has to have any sanity left. Kat was a also great character. She was so understanding but willing to fight for herself. All in all, I'm anxious to listen to or read the next ones. Oh, on a side note though, the Brother of Sin and the leader of the Gallo (sp?) Demons names was WAYYYY to similar.

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Not that anyone cares, but...

Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I thought this was a nice little tale. I was really happy there was a mystery to the death of his ex-girlfriend. I was so happy the way the story started out and ended. Am anxious to listen to the next one.

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Breaking Dawn (Audio)

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book is just as awesome to listen to as it is to read. I just can't get enough of this vampire tale. Most everyone has read this book already so I really don't think my review is necessary...but even so I will say this:I felt Bella finally grew up as a character in this book. I loved her determination and her willpower, not everyone could go through all that she has and still remain sane...even though that is questionable. This book is really the only one where I like Jacob. I was sooooo very annoyed having his POV when I first read it since I wanted to know what was going on with Bella. However, having read it already and this being the second time with the story...knowing it was coming up and what happens made me appreciate Jacob's POV waaaaay more than the first time.All in all, an unique and enjoyable story. I really didn't know how she was going to conclude it. And although she ended it, I still feel that one day she could go back to the characters and not ruin the first stories.

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The Man who Loved Pride and Prejudice

The Man Who Loved Pride and Prejudice: A modern love story with a Jane Austen twist by Abigail Reynolds

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


I was really excited to read this book and was very happy up until the middle. I felt the author was on the right track, but once the characters found their place, it actually got boring. The characters seemed to easily figure out their relationship to easily after their rocky start.

I see the similarities to Pride and Prejudice, and most of them are not subtle since it obviously is the modern telling of the story. I'm glad I read it and would possibly read one of her other stories, but we'll see.

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The Choice

The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


Well, thanks to my sister I read this book, because otherwise I'd never have touched it since it's written by Nicholas Sparks and anyone who knows me knows that his stories take me beyond the point of emotional.

That being said, this book definitely opens your eyes about how short life is. However, in my life lately this reminder has been continually thrown in my face so I've not been a stranger to it.

I felt the book really didn't pick up til Part II. The whole Part I was dedicated to the two characters life as they met, fell in love, and made their choices in life from Both POV's. I really didn't start caring for Gabby until Part II.The POV's seemed to changed right in the middle of the chapter's paragraphs. Part II is where you only get one POV and I really started to feel for the characters. True to Sparks nature, he brings your emotions right there for all to see.

All in all, I'm glad I read it. Definitely showed me that Sparks can write somewhat of a good ending. Wouldn't say I'd read another of his but for now I'm content.

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Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, leave it to Michael Crichton to write another awesome tale!(so going to miss that author!!) I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. Was sad by the ending but sort of glad that it was more realistic. The crew's adventures were very suspenseful and exhilarating! I highly recommend this book!

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I didn't even remember much about Bree til I read this book, then the light bulb flashed and I remembered her part. (Also helped that I re/read/listened to Eclipse. I loved getting the POV from a newborn and the extra stuff I didn't realize was going on during Eclipse. Gave me a better appreciation for Edwards powers, even more appreciation than I already. I'm glad it gave Bree's existence meaning.

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Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog

Why My Third Husband Will Be A Dog: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman by Lisa Scottoline


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. There was so many things that she talked about that I could identify with, and many that I couldn't. I still feel like I learned something about another person's life that I allowed me to sit back and look at mine. Lisa's dedication to her daughter is really heartwarming to me. I identified most with her and her feeling towards dogs. I am almost the same way. She lost Lucy in about the same manner that I lost my dog and that really struck home.

This is a great book to just pick up and read a chapter or too at a time, as each one is it's own mini story. They eventually all add up to being a great autobiography in my opinion.

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The Devil who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey

The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What I thought was great about this book, is how much you can learn about someone when you walk in their shoes. Of course, that is kind of cliche, especially when these are fictional characters. But as much as you can't stand Ophelia in The Heir, she really shines through in this book, and you definitely can understand what and where she's coming from.

Rafe was a great character as well. He saw inside Ophelia where everyone else only saw her on the outside. All in all, I really enjoyed this book! :)


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The Heir by Johanna Lindsey

The Heir by Johanna Lindsey


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Well, listening to this story was a true joy! I loved that the story had so much of "miss communication" that just shows that honesty is the best way to help things NOT become a big drama.

I'd say my only problem is I didn't see much much of a character arc for the main characters. Their personalities and action were basically the same throughout the story, with exception of finding their love for each other. Ophelia is the one that had a drastic character arc and I am anxious to listen to her story next in The Devil Who Tamed Her. However, disliking her character so much in this story will be a true test for Johanna's storytelling abilities.

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Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I didn't actually read this book but listened too it, and I think for this storyline and this author, listening is the way to go! The person who performed the story did a great job and made me feel more for the characters than the first book, Vision in White, that I read.

Emma is a great character, I think her arc was addressed more to than Mac's in the last book. To me, Mac's book was all about her and the relationship with her mother. I liked that with Bed of Roses more is focused on the character herself and the hero with his shortcomings.

This one give me more hope for the next than the last book. Although it is predictable who each girl will end up with, and I'd rather it be more ambiguous.

PS. I hope they make this series into movies, I'd love to see it on Lifetime. :)

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Deep Kiss of Winter

Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole


My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What more can you ask for with TWO stories in one book? Well, make that one by Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole!!! It's the best of both worlds I tell ya!

Untouchable
I couldn't have been any happier with this book unless she had made it a full book rather than a short story. I adored Daniella. And Murdoch, for what he had to go through. I was really happy with how things ended up and would love to see more of these characters later on.

Tempt Me Eternally
Wow, Gena really knows how to knock one outta the park! I can't get enough of her stories!! Aleaha was amazing and I would love to see this as a movie! She would be so cool. And the Rakan!? Come on Gena, get your characters some screen time! I'm anxious to read another AIR book so I can actually "see" these characters again.


My biggest problem with these short stories is that I get so used to the authors writing full stories that the "falling in love" and the action in these books feels so rushed! But I'm content. I am glad that they do this so everyone in the series you care about get's their own tale.

Regardless, both stories were AWESOME and I can't wait to read the next!!!

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Review: A Bride for Jericho Bravo

A Bride for Jericho Bravo by Christine Rimmer


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this book was pretty good. It was an easy, fun story to read. I really admired Marnie for her journey through the breakup. I actually would have like to see a longer book. The problem with these quick short books is the character figures out their personal problems and finds the happily ever after WAY faster than a real person. But whatever, that's why I love fiction!! :)

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