A few things that had me skimming: There was an excessive use of adverbs. The narrative often involved telling us how the characters felt, which made...moreA few things that had me skimming: There was an excessive use of adverbs. The narrative often involved telling us how the characters felt, which made the reactions and emotions of the characters unreal and difficult to connect with. And no DP. Sad day. If I hadn't been reading this with some friends, I would have put it down and left it unfinished.(less)
I read this because I wanted some erotica and, honestly, can you really pass up that title? No. Not if you're as easily amused as I am. So, I got my e...moreI read this because I wanted some erotica and, honestly, can you really pass up that title? No. Not if you're as easily amused as I am. So, I got my erotica. Well, mostly. Honestly, I would have liked less romance in this; it was okay, but rushed given the short length (the length of the book, mind you, not the length of Cooper; if Kyla is to be believed, he was quite a satisfactory length). And, really romance is not why I read erotica. (If you know what I mean. *smarmy wink*) More sex, less romance. Still a good time if you need some down and dirty to cleanse your reading palate. Erm... you know what I mean.
Sporting Wood was a free Kindle book I downloaded on October 18, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
Oh my glob, I loved being in Dex's pervy mind. This really fills in the blanks of what we didn't know about Dex and gives us perspective on why he...more4.5
Oh my glob, I loved being in Dex's pervy mind. This really fills in the blanks of what we didn't know about Dex and gives us perspective on why he did the things he did.
And I think I love him a little more now. Errr. Not because of what he did. But, you know. Because now we know why. We learn just how twisted and fucked up he is... and just how much he cares for Perry. The Dex-Files was everything I wanted it to be.(less)
Old Blood satisfies my inner (or not so inner?) information whore. Though this story is about Pippa, it sheds a lot of light on what happened/is happe...moreOld Blood satisfies my inner (or not so inner?) information whore. Though this story is about Pippa, it sheds a lot of light on what happened/is happening/will likely happen to Perry. And Dex! We get a little information on Dex--information that he would probably not willingly share otherwise. This novella ties up some remaining threads in both Lying Season and On Demon Wings. Which was good. I like the tying of threads and this answered some questions I've had rolling around in my head about Perry and her abilities throughout the entire series thus far. *thumbs up*(less)
I find myself having all these FEELINGS for WARNER. WHAT IS GOING ON? He is an oddly fascinating study, with his obsessive thoughts and very particula...moreI find myself having all these FEELINGS for WARNER. WHAT IS GOING ON? He is an oddly fascinating study, with his obsessive thoughts and very particular routine. I liked Warner's internal monologue. As much as he tells us (and yes, there was telling us how he feels), we see these things reflected in his narration, so that the narration strengthens what he tells us. Still, I find myself wanting more of Warner.
As a short novella designed to give an introduction and back story to Greta and Rip, All the Time in the World serves its purpose well. I like that Gr...moreAs a short novella designed to give an introduction and back story to Greta and Rip, All the Time in the World serves its purpose well. I like that Greta and Rip are the main characters in the first book; a novella isn't really enough to tell the complete story of a couple. What All the Time in the World does is whet your appetite for more--more of the world, and more of Greta and Rip. I've already added the first book in the series on my wishlist.
All the Time in the World was a free Kindle book I downloaded on October 3rd, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
Well, that was fun. And I'm always a fan of Navy SEALs. Some aspects of the story were wound up pretty quickly (not *that* surprising given the short...moreWell, that was fun. And I'm always a fan of Navy SEALs. Some aspects of the story were wound up pretty quickly (not *that* surprising given the short length of the story) and sometimes the dialogue struck me as awkward. But Carson and Holly were hot. And that was the point. (Supply closet sex, FTW!)
Heat of Passion was a free Kindle book I downloaded on October 3rd, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
This was fun in the sense that it was told from the perspective of the man and there was a lot of sword/sheathing/scabbard talk during sex. (win, win,...moreThis was fun in the sense that it was told from the perspective of the man and there was a lot of sword/sheathing/scabbard talk during sex. (win, win, win.) That said... I want more. More sex. More detail. More development of the characters and the world.
The Knife's Edge was a free Kindle book I downloaded on October 2nd, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
The biggest issue I had with this book was the 3rd person present tense. It was like being suspended in the moment, with no way of escaping. It was ac...moreThe biggest issue I had with this book was the 3rd person present tense. It was like being suspended in the moment, with no way of escaping. It was actually very uncomfortable for me as a reader, and I ended up skimming quite a bit because I couldn't handle it. Other than the tense and the mall scene (which I found confusing because I didn't know how it fit into the overall story), I think I likely would have enjoyed this book a lot more.
Sex Magick was a free Kindle book I downloaded on September 15, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
Oh my word, Polly and Max were fun. I actually kind of wish this book was longer so that I could experience all the shenanigans between the two of the...moreOh my word, Polly and Max were fun. I actually kind of wish this book was longer so that I could experience all the shenanigans between the two of them. That said, this was still a fun romp (in the closet and in the bed) and Max thinking with his cock and getting into trouble just makes me laugh.
That Old Black Magic was a free download I found on Moira Rogers' website on September 8th, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
Moira Rogers knows how to bring teh sex. There's not much of a HEA (or even a hint of one) but it ends on a good note. Plus, these books aren't really...moreMoira Rogers knows how to bring teh sex. There's not much of a HEA (or even a hint of one) but it ends on a good note. Plus, these books aren't really about the romance anyway. I pretty much like whatever Moira Rogers throw my way.
The Thirteenth Step was a free download I found on Moira Rogers' website on September 8th, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
This was everything I love about the Experiment in Terror series condensed into a novella. The Benson was a short, fun peek into how Dex and Perry are...moreThis was everything I love about the Experiment in Terror series condensed into a novella. The Benson was a short, fun peek into how Dex and Perry are coming together as a team--and how Perry seems to attract the supernatural in a big way. I'm crying a little inside that I don't have Dead Sky Morning on my Kindle right this very moment.
The Benson was a free Kindle book I downloaded on September 8, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge(less)
This book reminds me a bit of Moira Rogers' Last Call series (which I like) so it was a win for me. This was a very short story about that revolves...more3.5
This book reminds me a bit of Moira Rogers' Last Call series (which I like) so it was a win for me. This was a very short story about that revolves around one night of sex...and the implications that brings. I'd happily keep reading this series.
Moonshine was a free ARE download I picked up on September 6th, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
I liked Her Dark Angel. I kind of expected to see more conflict to pull Apollyon and Serenity apart, but not having my expectations met in this instan...moreI liked Her Dark Angel. I kind of expected to see more conflict to pull Apollyon and Serenity apart, but not having my expectations met in this instance wasn't a bad thing--at all. This book was short, so there wasn't a lot of time for world building, but that's okay. There was enough. And the sex was fun.
Her Dark Angel was a free Kindle book I downloaded on September 5, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
This was another book that Kelly suggested I download (and did). It was so, so worth it. I think it was the "cunt whisperer" mention that truly sold m...moreThis was another book that Kelly suggested I download (and did). It was so, so worth it. I think it was the "cunt whisperer" mention that truly sold me. Beyond the sex (it was nice!), I liked the relationship between Bailey and her roommates. I could have spent plenty of drunken evenings with them. And no, not like that. Maybe. The humor was a bit off the wall, and completely perfect.
Beautiful Mess was a free Kindle book I downloaded on September 5, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? challenge.(less)
Well, that was interesting. I can see how this short story goes toward setting up the stories of the three witches. It did make me curious enough to s...moreWell, that was interesting. I can see how this short story goes toward setting up the stories of the three witches. It did make me curious enough to see what happens with the first book in the series.
Legacy of the Witch was a free Kindle ebook I downloaded for the Why Buy the Cow? challenge on September 3, 2012.(less)
This was a fun paranormal cozy mystery. Nothing too mind-blowing with the mystery, but it was definitely an enjoyable read. Stacy was a likable charac...moreThis was a fun paranormal cozy mystery. Nothing too mind-blowing with the mystery, but it was definitely an enjoyable read. Stacy was a likable character and the touch of paranormal (being part of a family of witches) made the book just a bit more intriguing.
Opal Fire was a free Kindle book I downloaded on August 31, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge(less)
As a fan of Gemma Halliday's YA Deadly Cool series, I knew that I needed to read this book. And Gemma Halliday didn't let me down. Maddie did get o...more3.5
As a fan of Gemma Halliday's YA Deadly Cool series, I knew that I needed to read this book. And Gemma Halliday didn't let me down. Maddie did get on my nerves occasionally, but the mystery was fun (I FIGURED IT OUT!), Ramirez was HOT, and I found myself chuckling out loud more than once. Definite win for me.
Spying in High Heels was a free Kindle book I downloaded on August 31, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
This book was fun, short, and just a little naughty, all of which I liked. Of course. What's not to love about erotic historical fiction? Definite win...moreThis book was fun, short, and just a little naughty, all of which I liked. Of course. What's not to love about erotic historical fiction? Definite win for me.
The Lesson Plan was a free Kindle book I downloaded on August 31, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? challenge.(less)
Huh. So, while I didn't exactly understand the relationship between Cain and Noelle (I usually like a little more back story), it was still a pleasant...moreHuh. So, while I didn't exactly understand the relationship between Cain and Noelle (I usually like a little more back story), it was still a pleasant way to spend the evening. And no review would be complete without my saying: the sex was nice.
Christmas Cash was a free Kindle book I downloaded from Amazon on 8/31/2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
This was mainly a character and romance driven book, so the lack of suspense never bothered me (at least until the very end and I realized virtuall...more3.5
This was mainly a character and romance driven book, so the lack of suspense never bothered me (at least until the very end and I realized virtually nothing in the case had progressed until IT happened).
I liked the developing relationship with Royce and Lauren, and I liked that we got an introduction to the Walker brothers. I was definitely right to pick up the second book when I had the chance.
Hot Secrets was a free Kindle book I downloaded on August 24, 2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? challenge.(less)
More like a 2.5. This was a fun diversion, and, while I enjoyed it, there was an edge of disbelief I couldn't quite shake. Without more explanation ab...moreMore like a 2.5. This was a fun diversion, and, while I enjoyed it, there was an edge of disbelief I couldn't quite shake. Without more explanation about the "blood-drinkers" and how they function (they're not quite like vampires), I could never quite fully appreciate the world. The sex was fun, though.
Handsome Bastard was a free Kindle book I downloaded on 8/23/2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
Lionheart was a decent way to spend part of my morning. While not earth-shattering, it was entertaining. I wasn't really a fan of the romance (the sex...moreLionheart was a decent way to spend part of my morning. While not earth-shattering, it was entertaining. I wasn't really a fan of the romance (the sex was more fun) and it was a tad predictable, but the world was intriguing. Probably more like a 2.5 rating for me.
Lionheart was a free Kindle book I downloaded on 8/23/2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? reading challenge.(less)
I admit: I read this book for the title alone. It's one of those that had me laughing hard enough that I couldn't pass up the opportunity. And at an e...moreI admit: I read this book for the title alone. It's one of those that had me laughing hard enough that I couldn't pass up the opportunity. And at an estimated 18 pages, there isn't a lot of time to lose.
I'm not really sure what to say other than this book is exactly as the title promises: a man who comes too much. His tales were humorous--absurd even--but oddly entertaining, in a perverse kind of way.
And there may even be a HEA for our man who comes too much.
This book was a free Kindle download I picked up on 8/11/2012 for the Why Buy the Cow? challenge.(less)
I originally downloaded this book at the request of Kelly. And by request, of course, I mean that she gave me a link and said, "This is free, download...moreI originally downloaded this book at the request of Kelly. And by request, of course, I mean that she gave me a link and said, "This is free, download it and read it." And because I always do what Kelly tells me to, that's exactly what I did.
As I'm not familiar with the Graveyard Queen series (nor Amanda Stevens), I can't speak to how well this sets up the series, especially since the MC briefly makes an appearance in The Abandoned. However, I think it was an interesting look into the Graveyard Queen world, and I would definitely pick up the first book in the series.
I downloaded The Abandoned as a free Kindle download on 2/24/12 for the Why Buy the Cow? challenge.(less)
Legend may not be a dystopian that breaks any new grounds, but that doesn't stop it from being enjoyable. The world is both intriguing and mysterious-...moreLegend may not be a dystopian that breaks any new grounds, but that doesn't stop it from being enjoyable. The world is both intriguing and mysterious--there is so much we don't know, even at the end of the book, though there is also the promise of more.
Though fairly predictable plot-wise, Legend was still fun to follow the characters as they unraveled secrets and nefarious plots. The ending was very Divergent-esque, but I do like that it opens the world up a bit and gives us great possibilities for the next book in the series.(less)
I think I might have a thing for Bloodhounds. I find this world to be completely fascinating, and I might need another romp or two or three in it befo...moreI think I might have a thing for Bloodhounds. I find this world to be completely fascinating, and I might need another romp or two or three in it before I'm completely satisfied. I have a lot of questions (as I always do) and I feel teased with an appropriate number of answers, while still needing more information.
I like that this was a quick read, yet hit all the right buttons. It's probably safe to say that Moira Rogers is one of my new favorite authors.(less)
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