After all these years, I still seriously enjoyed this one. One of my old favs from the 80's, Night Magic features an almost washed up super spy and a...moreAfter all these years, I still seriously enjoyed this one. One of my old favs from the 80's, Night Magic features an almost washed up super spy and a plucky romance novelist thrust together because of the big bad Soviets- that's Russians for the youngin's. (Interesting how Russians still feature prominently as bad guys in many a romance novel, however now as drug dealer/mobsters rather than enemies of the States. These guys do bad good I guess.)
John "Jack" McClain is all but out of the spy business, forced into Desk Jockeydom after a deal gone bad antecedent to a breakdown. Yet, he somehow becomes embroiled in a game of cat and mouse to catch a major Soviet sleeper agent who is about to attempt to assassinate the Secretary of State.
The book opens with Jack daringly escaping the bad guys- with the help of dolphins oddly enough- and making his way to a hospital. At the hospital they catch up with Jack and blame the melee that ensues on him so that the cops believe he's a renegade psycho they need to bring in.
Meanwhile Clara Winston, romance novelist having just completed her latest book, is ready for some down time at her remote family home, having no idea the trouble about to rain down on her head.
They come together when the bad guys, believing that Jack is her boyfriend because of a dedication in one of her previous novels, break into her house and threaten her life. Jack, having followed the bad guys to her place assumes she's with them till she comes running out of her house and right into him. They escape, together with her mean old fat cat, Puff (as in The Magic Dragon)- who is as memorable as the H/h- now on the run from the bad guys AND the cops.
Considering herself stolid and stay at home, Clara wants no part of this madman who obviously gets high on danger but is now in it up to her neck. (Besides he infuriates the crap out of her!) Their willy nilly flight from danger will test her mettle- and she is just as surprised as Jack with the steel in her spine that results. Oh, they do discover who the man is pulling the trigger, thanks to some microfilm, (::snort:: microfilm), but not till after being chased by police dogs, going over a falls and sleeping in a hollowed out log in the woods- and capture, torture and escaping again!
Ok, this book is a tad over-the-top, but hey it was written in the 80's, everything was over-the-top in the 80's, from our hair to our clothes to our bad guys! It was a hoot reading it once again, thirty yrs later O_O, with the outdated references,and still it worked for me.
Clara and Jack are great together, as they mutually prejudge and bicker with each other, from the very beginning. They go toe to toe like the best of romantic/comedy couples, creating tons of sexual tension which the author relieves quite fittingly. ::srsly thought some hot stuff there for the age of this novel::
There is also a scene where the bad guys torture her to get Jack to talk that stuck with me as much as anything in this book because of the way the author "went there" which, believe me, NOBODY did in romance novels back then. (She wasn't raped, thank God, but how the authored played it was very effective, imo. His and her actions, I still feel, seem believable. Well, for a romance novel anyway...)
It's a great book, though I think I'm pretty much alone on thinking so. Don't know why it does it for me, but I'm glad it does. (I'm totally gonna go back to some of my other old favs and see if any of them still strike the same chord too!)
When a gunslinger arrives in place of someone else, at the ranch her father left her alone on, Cassie Stuart knew she had to run him off before he mad...moreWhen a gunslinger arrives in place of someone else, at the ranch her father left her alone on, Cassie Stuart knew she had to run him off before he made things worse for her. Having sent for a peacemaker to settle a neighboring feud- not someone who would stir up a hornet’s nest- the man known as the Angel of Death simply would not do.
Angel had never met a woman quite like the Stuart girl, not exactly a beauty- but definitely intriguing. At first thinking he didn’t even like her, he found himself surprised to want to stick around and help her out.
To exact their revenge on Cassie for her meddling ways, the townsfolk force her to marry Angel- which ends up being little hardship as Cassie sees to his lonely noble heart and he’s decided she’s gotten better looking with every passing day. It’s when her parents- who’ve only talked to each other thru Cassie for years- show up, that things get turned awry… and Cassie and Angel not telling each other their true fears about romantic relationships, doesn’t help either.
Angel takes off soon after, believing he’s not good enough for Cassie, and Cassie- though incredibly hurt- lets him leave. Still, being who she is, she cant let it completely go. She resolves to find Angel’s missing parents. Which of course she does.
sigh
Another sweet, quirky romance from the Dowager of Romance. These oldies by Lindsey read so easily and charm every time. Even on 100th re-read. (less)
Beginning soon after the close of the first book, Tara and Howard have taken up Sam’s offer of transportation and a place to stay on the isle of Puert...moreBeginning soon after the close of the first book, Tara and Howard have taken up Sam’s offer of transportation and a place to stay on the isle of Puerto Rico for some rest and recovery time from the doings of Revenge Gifts.
But it’s not so restful for Tara. First she’s mixing business with pleasure by picking up some material for her thriving online business- selling gifts of revenge at top dollar. Second, Sam’s hacienda is haunted…with sex perverts, of course. But that’s not her biggest problem, no, the bigger problem is being on the radar of smugglers and drug Lords and mystical lovers whom, by all appearance, want to consummate their love and come back from the dead to rule the world- through Tara.
Howard is Tara's grounding wire in this world- but will he be able to handle the chaos and stick around? Or bigger question, will she let him?
I loved Envy.exe, even more than the first. Containing the same characters and a setting that breathes Hemingway, I loved revisiting them. Mostly though, I loved getting to see this side of Sam. Why? Because, I wanted to tame that man from the time he tilted those shades down, and flashed his baby blues. I knew there was more to him- there just had to be. And, thankfully, we do get to plumb below the surface persona here, yesssssss!
Still. This is all about Tara and you gotta love her in all her insecurities. (Oh don’t think I don’t see behind your cruel indifference, Missy.) You got a lot of heart Girl, and that’s why I keep coming back for more.
Finally, Ms. Cruciger? You have a warped sense of revenge, you sicko, which makes me only wish I was half as clever. ;) I bow down before you. (less)
First- I watched the BBC miniseries for Gaskell’s North and South long before I read the novel and I have to say... I’m so glad I did! What an awesome...moreFirst- I watched the BBC miniseries for Gaskell’s North and South long before I read the novel and I have to say... I’m so glad I did! What an awesome thing to have the perfect cast that was BBC North and South running around in my head as I read this! Second- Richard Armitage portrayed Thornton perfectly- not a perfect match to the book- but perfectly how I would relate best to him. It was fun though, getting in his head a bit more- I actually believe all the feelings seen in the book were inside RA’s portrayal- he just expressed it through his eyes and silence. I’m serious- he spoke volumes when he said nothing at all- and Holy COW did it make the story all the richer.
But we’re talking about the book- so here goes.
Written in the 1850’s as a social novel on industrial class vs common worker- let’s face it, Gaskell is no D H Lawerance. And THANK GOD- (man I hated Lady Chatterly’s Lover). Unlike his work, I found North and South engaging AND it made a point- albeit better formed in the tv series. Sure it's no high brow novel, but I sometimes get tired of those stories that think itself rather important. So important it doesnt mind leaving behind the reader to make it's overblown point.
Set in Milton, a fictional town in the North of England, North and South opens with our heroine, Margaret Hale, living in the peaceful south of England, but soon forced to leave her home for the dirty, smoky Milton. It’s harsh in the industiral North and utterly foreign to the life she once lived- even down to how a northerner welcomes a lady vs a southern way. Because she’s no shinking violet, despite her upbringing, she quickly finds herself in the middle of a clash between employers and workers- with her having “friends” on both sides. On the one hand, her first real friends are the lower class Higgons’ whom welcome her despite their differences. On the other hand- the Thorntons, led by Mr. Thornton, not titled, but a captain of the Cotton trade. He helps Margaret’s father settle in even as Mr. Hale, an educated man who left the vicarage on some vague matter of conscious, tutors Mr. Thornton, whom obviously values education. Despite this, immediately Mr. Thornton and Margaret clash, for he’s instantly attracted to her and she’s startled by his forceful opinions and attitudes toward the workers who have now become her friends.
Misunderstandings ensue between them ala Darcy and Lizzie Bennet, even down to a rejected proposal, but, in the end, they soften each other and find a balance- both between their feelings for each other and differences between workers and employers around the time of the first organized strikes.
Seriously, I enjoyed this book. I think the author did a fantastic job of making the reader feel sympathetic to the working poor by couching a romance in the midst of the turmoil.
If you’re a romance lover but not into reading the classics, do yourself a favor and rent the dvd. You’ll thank me for it. (less)
Ty Walker is so shivery yummy- with his laconic talk, café au lait skin, and gorgeous eyes- I was hooked as soon as he shimmered onto the pages. He ha...moreTy Walker is so shivery yummy- with his laconic talk, café au lait skin, and gorgeous eyes- I was hooked as soon as he shimmered onto the pages. He has a inner nobility that gets me eveytime and can I just say, I want me a man like that. ::sigh::
Here's the lowdown:
Doing a “favor” for a drug dealer friend of her dead boyfriend- Lexie Berry would have checked out of Shift’s life long ago but sometimes its best to appease in what little ways you could to keep these type of characters off your back. Her first glimpse of Ty Walker strolling out of jail told her she was in a shitload of trouble, but carry on she did. And- he was beautiful.
Picking up an ex-con in prison and heading to Vegas with him was probably the stupidest thing she ever did, but see, she wanted to start a new life, and managing at Lowensteins doesn’t get all the “cake” you need to do that (as I paraphrase the author.) So Lexie agreed to do this job for Shift- besides the degenerate hadn’t pushed her beyond her boundaries yet. One more job- one more dollar- closer to her goal was just okay with her. And too- the man she just picked up was beautiful.
Alexa Anne Berry was everything he desired while wasting 5 yrs in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. And he needed her- for more reasons than one. He cant believe she was connected to Duane “Shift” Martinez- for she was all light and that POS was decidedly not, but he decided to trust her.
Lexie could hardly believe the proposal Ty was making- and by proposal she was speaking literally. He needed her to pretend to be his wife, loving wife, for a short time and after she’d be richer and free of Shift forever. Expressed in a way that wasn't exactly the proposal every gal dreams of to say the least, but how could she turn him down?
This is, of course, only the beginning of the roller coaster ride she just got on with Ty. The attraction is instant and therefor, it doesn’t take either of them long to figure out they want a shot at makin their marriage real.
Lexie follows Ty back to his hometown and the source of his wrongful imprisonment, and it’ll take feds, friends and the truth from an ex-girlfriend fiend to bring down the corrupt system that did him in. Meanwhile, the two find they cant live without each other, even when one believes the worst of another.
Anxst, heat, crazy loyal townsfolk, and the bringing down of a racist cop that had a chokehold on wealthy individuals through their dirty peccadillos, this book is a stand up on your chair and cheer for the good guys typa a story I always fall for. What makes it even better is the atypical hero and his I-don’t-give-a-shit straight forward talk. The steely-strengthed sweetness of the heroine whom, lets face it, had some fabulous shoes didnt hurt either. LOVED the whole story and nary a stupid dialogue stutter that populates most of Kristen Ashley's books are in it- could be my favorite one from this author.... (less)
Strong willed Georgina Anderson is determined to find the fiancé she lost four years earlier when he had been impressed into service by the British du...moreStrong willed Georgina Anderson is determined to find the fiancé she lost four years earlier when he had been impressed into service by the British during the war of 1812. Doing so meant leaving the five older brothers who raised her, as well as her home in America, but she’ll be damned if she’d let a little thing like war, time, and distance get in between her and her plans for the future.
And find him she does. However her ‘fiancé’ is married and settled down- to someone else!- and he is baffled that she actually is still clinging to the hope of marrying him. Hurt and more than a little red-faced, all Georgie wants to do now is get out of Jolly ol’ dreadful England- but the only immediate way back to America is to work her way home incognito as a cabin boy!
One problem. The Captain of the ship turns out to be the one man who knows exactly who she is.
James Mallory cant believe the impish girl dressed as a man he ran into weeks ago- and has never forgotten- has made her way onto his ship. Her "cabin boy" disguise isn’t fooling him… but he’s not telling her because this is the perfect opportunity to keep the feisty little darling nearby- and get her into his bed.
To keep the game afoot he must pretend to all that she is what she says she is. But the game of seduction he plans backfires, and he finds himself just as trapped into their respective roles as she is. Passion explodes and all is revealed rather quickly- because this temperamental woman fascinates him to no end- but he’s got an even bigger stumbling block looming unaware ahead of him… Her brothers.
Written back in the days of big hair and Fabio covers, Johanna Lindsey defined the historical romance genre. Why have I clung to the romance genre all these years? Because of this book…and ones like it. Yes the plot is cheesy as all get out- but the characters and dialogue are as fresh today as they ever were.
Unfortunately Johanna Lindsey’s newer releases are decidedly lacking. Still, if you want to know why Lindsey’s name became legendary or why her books sold-and are still being sold- in the millions all over the world, read Gentle Rogue. (less)
Curran and Kate go on a date- which of course is doomed to be interpreted being the alphas they are. Solving the problem dropped into their lap in the...moreCurran and Kate go on a date- which of course is doomed to be interpreted being the alphas they are. Solving the problem dropped into their lap in the form of the sudden death of an otherwise innocent takes them deeper than they wanted to go. The results are nothing but pure Kate Daniels… ie.- magical cluster fluff + plus heart-of-gold Kate unable to deny aid when needed= tangled knot only Curran and Kate can untie together. The story ends with a Happily Ever After of course… and Kate adding co-running the Guild of Mercenaries who cleanup magical messes to her list of duties.
PS the Fight with undead Draugr? Epic.
Oh and something’s up with Andrea and Raphael. You might want to read this to whet your appetite for Gunmetal Magic (Andrea’s book) coming out in the summer. (less)
4.5. I want to give it 5 stars- because it was amazing, and there's little I would change, but some technical flaws won't let me, however minor they m...more4.5. I want to give it 5 stars- because it was amazing, and there's little I would change, but some technical flaws won't let me, however minor they may be.
I happened upon this author when her story,Dancing on Coals, hit everyone's fav list a little while back and everyone who read it raved over it. I, of course, had to try it for myself and, much to my delight, found it to be an incredible tale as well!
I actually think I like this story better...
As always with a one I truly love, I'm struggling to write a review on Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold. (Perhaps Ellen O'Connell's first historical romance novel? Have to confirm that one.)
The characters, :sigh:. the characters- I have not come across a couple in a romance novel in quite some time, where I fell so completely in love. Cord and Anne's deep affection for each other- with no struggle and no doubt- radiated from the pages from word one.
Perhaps it was because we joined their story when everything became "you and me (and thereby us) against the world" for them? My guess is yes, because I gotta tell ya, there is nothing that cements a couple together quite like that. (In real life and in fantasy.)
SO the story begins with the heroine, Anne, fleeing from her parents because her ignorant and cruel father for some reason thought it wise to lock her up until such time as she capitulated to an arranged marriage. Somehow she manages to escape and ends up cold and starving on the farm of Cord Bennett, a half white/half Native American whom she once called friend when they were both children. Cord warms her up and feeds her but is determined to send her on her way, because he knows if she stays with him, someone of mixed heritage, trouble will come down on her head like rain.
Only before he has time to send her off, her father rides in with a posse.
Things get out of hand quickly and both are brutally beaten and left for dead, after a bizarre twist of events leaves them married by the cowardly reverend who just happened to be in the posse.
But they survive- much to Anne's grit and determination.
Now all they want is to be left alone and a chance to make their marriage real, but narrow-minded townsfolk- including their own families- have other ideas, and her deranged father will not let it go until his daughter is back under his control- and Cord Bennett is dead.
I can't tell you how much I loved this book. Sure it's overly melodramatic at times and the ending is a tad deus ex machina- (view spoiler)[the major conflict is miraculously solved by the father committing suicide (hide spoiler)] and some scenes are indeed confusing due to referencing rather than showing, but because of the deeply empathetic characters it's fairly easy to gloss over. (Its a debut- some grace should be given, imo.)
But as a whole? Srsly- This is one author to watch. If you are a historical romance reader- you really need to try it! ;)(less)
I loved the heroine- so much strength, no shinking virgin this!- and intelligence? Wow, I so can get a female lead like this. And the hero, which the...moreI loved the heroine- so much strength, no shinking virgin this!- and intelligence? Wow, I so can get a female lead like this. And the hero, which the author did not compromise one iota, had me riveted.
I had tears in my eyes at one point and sat holding my breath at the next. I love a book that engages my emotions and rare are they that come around anymore.
Another thing- I thought the book was going one way until about 15% in and up till that point it was sorta meh for me, then a sudden turn left and I was hooked. If your a romance lover at heart- dont give up on this H/h, it takes them a bit to give in to their passion but I swear if you do, you'll get a HEA that'll make you heave a wistful sigh... just like I did. :)
One of those romances that will stick with ya!
Everyone's praising this story, as well they should. Read it and find out why!(less)
Reviews seemed all across the board on this one, so I wasnt sure what to think going in. I ended up really liking it. We finally see a softening of Za...moreReviews seemed all across the board on this one, so I wasnt sure what to think going in. I ended up really liking it. We finally see a softening of Zacharel- the warrior angel leading a fallen band of brothers, introduced in the author's Lords of the Underworld series- as well as his backstory.
Annabelle, his heroine, wow what a story she has and yet she remained strong through it. (I sensed a little of Whedonverse in her pathos- never a bad thing.)
Their story of finding each other over the source of all her trouble actually hooked me early on- yes me who is so jaded by overused plotlines and scenarios- and I actually ended being surprised by the ending. (Not sure why, when I should have seen it coming a mile awhile, but I missed it.)
This book begins Showalter's new series about a group of warrior angels, darkened by pain and fallen from grace whom, I suspect, are about to be redeemed by love.
So yes, an excellent first outing for a news series.(less)
Different for JG historical as it starts off briefly set in the English Ton then moves quickly to American Boston only to end up o...more(Re-read for review)
Different for JG historical as it starts off briefly set in the English Ton then moves quickly to American Boston only to end up on the Montana Frontier. But the essentials of character are still very much the same. Stoic but noble hero and clever, feisty heroine determined to be independent- even as she leans on her man. The plot is kinda archtypical, with a easily hated child molesting bad guy and other convenient dramatic points- like the hero disappearing to chase ANOTHER bad guy from HIS past only to find his lady love is not where he left her when he returns. (c'mon what was the point of that?? OH yeah. Added drama between H/h.)
Still.
I adore this story.
When Taylor Stapleton becomes the main heir to her Grandmother’s fortune, she agrees to her beloved Grandmother’s plan to protect it and her twin orphaned nieces- marry her off and quickly.
Not as foolish as it sounds as the man her Grandmother finds for her is none other than a honest to God American frontiersman ala Davey Crocket and Daniel Boone. Even though Taylor’s always romanticized the American frontier and even practiced living in a soddy built by her Scottish great uncle, she has no idea who her arranged husband actually is.
Lucas Ross agreed to the crazy marriage for one reason alone, to get enough money to buy off his wretched elder half-brother into releasing guardianship of his youngest half-brother. His younger brother’s life secure (and disappearing completely from the novel after this), he’s ready to get home, ditch a wife he doesn’t need, and get back to his secluded mountain and blessed peace. But along the voyage home he realizes his little wife is more than she seems and that he’s helplessly attracted to her.
Doing the opposite of his orginal intentions, he follows her across America, picking up stragglers along the way who quickly become the family he never knew he wanted.
As for Taylor, some might think Lucas Ross gruff and imposing, but to her, he quickly becomes her one and only Prince Charming.(less)
Old bookie friend reminded me I never reviewed this one even though I've re-read it often so here goes after a recent re-read...
One of the best of Gar...moreOld bookie friend reminded me I never reviewed this one even though I've re-read it often so here goes after a recent re-read...
One of the best of Garwood’s old historicals- it features a heroine who bravely finds a way out of an abusive situation- and, fortunately, into a lovematch. A hero who is gruff, but noble. And an intrigue plot featuring kings and conspiracies.
Okay, okay, it’s a romance novel plot, solved with a perfect Happily Ever After ending, accompanied by men too amazing to be believed and women who every woman wants to believe they can be, but whatever, that’s what I love about JG old historicals.
Johanna has been beaten and told she’s less than dull-witted cattle in God’s grand scheme of things- but she’s never believed it in her heart. When her husband is lost and thought dead- she ensures her release from her enslavement- for that’s what her marriage was- by blackmailing an annulment out of devious King John. Thinking her independence secure, she’s less than pleased to say the least when her beloved brother secures another husband for her- mostly she’s scared witless. But she moves ahead determined to be courageous.
Garbriel Macbain is the Laird of a renegade Scottish clan formed from the merging of two. His new wife- and the land that comes with her- will help with the merging but she needs more than a husband, she needs a protector- for she has a secret that will change the destiny of kings and countries.
The Macbain is a strong leader, but his little wife is stronger and when they come together- as partners in life as well as love- they become a force to be reckoned with. She may have started off as a means to an end, but she actually becomes his saving grace.
This is one that sticks with you- sometimes between re-reads I'll forget a plot point or two but certain aspects will remain. Saving Grace I always remember as- "The one where the heroine sews two plaids together". (If you read it, you'll understand why it stuck with me.)
Bounty Hunter Sam Mckade can hardly believe his good fortune when he spots a sexy Miami showgirl headed threw the airport- one he knows for certain ha...moreBounty Hunter Sam Mckade can hardly believe his good fortune when he spots a sexy Miami showgirl headed threw the airport- one he knows for certain has a bond on her head. Thinking this could be the catch that could put him where he needs to be financially to fulfill a long held dream he follows her to her destination and grabs her before she slips away again.
Only the showgirl claims she isnt who he thinks she is, that she is in fact the guilty party's exact twin! But he's not falling for that one even if she seems a bit more clever than he first assumed as she does her best to slip his guard on their long trip back to Miami.
Catherine McPherson cannot believe she is once again embroiled in one of her twin sisters screwups, and the lunkheaded Bounty Hunter dragging her across the country- by Greyhound no less- refuses to believe he's got the wrong woman.
Still, there's something about the man that draws her and despite the fact he believes her to be hardened dim-witted liar, she finds herself wanting to protect him as much as her sister.
Somehow she's got to find a way to get away from Sam Mackade and help her sister out, before her sister's trouble catches up to them and kills them both.
I love Susan Andersen, she writes endearing likable characters whose interactions feel genuine and original. I loved Catherine's sweetness as well as her witty ways of frustrating Sam's plans to keep them on schedule. Sam is one hot ticket but it was his kindness to the old lady on the bus that won me over- as well as the heroine= altho I felt she left him off the hook to easy when he came to the realization he was wrong all along!
Andersen's one of my favorite contemporary romance writers and if you havent tried her yet, this is where you should begin.
I love Morsi's old historical romances. They're so homespun, yet so very real, filled with quirky characters you immediately fall in love with.
Wild Oa...moreI love Morsi's old historical romances. They're so homespun, yet so very real, filled with quirky characters you immediately fall in love with.
Wild Oats is no exception. The story starts out with the local mortician desirous to sew some wild oats with the notorious Mrs. Cora Briggs who lives on the outskirts of town, ostracized from society for being a divorcee.
Jedwin gets more than he bargained for when Cora actually takes him up on his odious offer- just to get back at Jedwin's harridan of a mother for spreading all kinds of rumors about her. However with one condition- he has to romance her of all things.
Of course- he agrees, because Jedwin's been in love with Mrs. Briggs since the moment he saw her. In the process they fall in genuine love and Jedwin eventually decides he means to marry her... allowing long held secrets in Dead Dog, Oklahoma come to light.
I loved this book- I always say that Morsi writes a great Beta hero, but really they are not. Jedwin, (short for James Edwin-love that name!) knew what he wanted, her, and he got it, no matter what society thought. He also, from the very beginning, knew who he wanted to be, and he didn't give in to his mother's pushing the opposite direction one iota. (Unlike Cora's first husband- but that's a secret for the reader to discover!) And he gently wooed the quirky divorcee to his side- despite his lack of experience. That is a hero who knows what he wants and goes after it with integrity and that is my definition of worthy alpha male.(less)
I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It's a suspense thriller and though it's got a psycho killer baddie, (just tired of that old plot line), I consider it...moreI thoroughly enjoyed this one. It's a suspense thriller and though it's got a psycho killer baddie, (just tired of that old plot line), I consider it a good read. If Law and Order SVU's BD Wong character is played by a woman (the heroine) and her "love interest" would be Hartigay's character- only a man( the hero cop)- you would have this book. It's told mostly in first person, from the heroine's pov but when the psycho is on the scene it's third person. I liked this one because Morgan Snow, the heroine, is a consuler/therepist/psychologist specializing in the sexual arena. I love getting into the nitty gritty of why people do things the way they do, which is why I didn't mind the info. dumping. (Next time Show, don't tell, M J.)
There's also an entire send up on high-powered women involved in a secret club that caters to their "dominance" desires. Not out right S&M, but women who treat men like men have been treating women through the ages- in other words, women as the dominate gender-especially where sex is involved! Difficult to explain but i'm totally digging the author delving into this area of the human psyche! The pyscho killer part comes in when the male members of their club- the men who enjoy being "dominated", are being killed off. The scenes from the "club" were highly erotic, though not necessarily plentiful or explicit. I also enjoyed the romance between Morgan and her cop- although it certainly took a back seat to everything else going on.
This is a follow-up to The Halo Effect, but you can read it as a stand alone just fine. (less)
Armageddon has happened and with the death of Gabriel, The Archangel- apparently at the hands of humans- the earth plunges into a prolonged war with t...moreArmageddon has happened and with the death of Gabriel, The Archangel- apparently at the hands of humans- the earth plunges into a prolonged war with the Angels. In a post-apocalypse world, a girl and an angel with his wings torn off make their way through decidely uncivilization, meeting a resistance movement and gangs of roving thugs- and some rather creepy creatures we don’t fully grasp until the end. Through it all, remains Raffe, the fallen angel (or is he??), and Penryn on their determined mission to find her kidnapped little sister (for her)- and an Angel surgeon (for him). When she finds her sister in the abode of Angels turned slave masters- it's the very place Raffe will get his wings back. Suddenly, Penryn’s destiny transforms from just trying to survive, to warrior goddess and angel slayer- and I suspect, future demon hunter.
Altho not crazy about the 1st person present narration, this author is hell on wheels in setting. Not overboard, as a lot of fantasy authors are want to do, her world is so crisp and clear, I followed it like a movie. *Heart* Penryn- strong but not bitchy and OMG RAFFE! Already in love, I want more of these two.
Fantastic Urban Fantasy- and apparently there is STILL a long wait for the next entry? ::pout:: (less)
Very well done! Shana Abe opens her world with a myth about dragons and brings it into the Georgian period. The story revolves around the alpha of the...moreVery well done! Shana Abe opens her world with a myth about dragons and brings it into the Georgian period. The story revolves around the alpha of the dragon shifting pack known as the Drakon and the woman who would become his mate.
It starts off with them as children. Clarissa is an intense, shy child born of a lower class mother. She is picked on by the supposed alpha female and her pack of meangirls until the day of her eighteenth birthday when she fakes her death and escapes the land of her ancestors for the anonymity of London England.
When it comes to the attention of the Drakon council that one of their own is on the loose and using their shifting powers to steal from the rich, they are shocked. Not so much by the thievery but moreso for the fact that a Drakon has escaped their level eye. Fewer and fewer Drakons are making the transition to shifter and everyone is accounted for- accept for this one. So they send their alpha to bring the rogue shifter home.
When Christoff, Earl and alpha of the Drakons, susses out the even more shocking news- that the defiant shifter is female- he's determined to bring her in and will stop at nothing to get her by his side- now more than ever, it's personal- for this headstrong girl is meant to be his bride.
A historical romance novel,(yes there is sex in this book!), but with a paranormal/fantasy romance heavy hand- I of course couldnt resist it. Cristoff pretty much wants Clarissa from the very beginning altho it took her growing up to finally realize that- and the heroine of course always loved him. What she couldnt handle however, was the pack that comes along with him- which of course sets up the major conflict in the story. It takes them working together to catch another thief to work it all out.
Fantastic heroine and I love the dragon shifter theme, so yes I do recommend The Smoke Thief for those who like shifters and magic mixed with their romance. I've read so many mixed reviews on the sequels I'm a little wary about moving on to the next but I will try it for sure!(less)
One wild night- brainy, but slightly off kilter Molly Sommerville does the unthinkable- she sneaks into Chicago Star’s Quaterback Kevin Tucker’s bedro...moreOne wild night- brainy, but slightly off kilter Molly Sommerville does the unthinkable- she sneaks into Chicago Star’s Quaterback Kevin Tucker’s bedroom… and sleeps with him. Prone to random acts of rebellion, this was the ultimate. Unfortunately the consequences of that one act reaches passed that time and place, and she finds herself pregnant. Kevin’s background forces him to propose marriage though he wants nothing to do with the frankly unattractive, manipulative heiress, but marry they do. However, it’s the tragic circumstances of their wedding day that begin to truly bring these two together.
To move on with their lives, Kevin must sell an old campground he inherited, but it’s that very campground that helps Molly to heal and move on herself. Forced together until it sells, Kevin begins to see the beauty that was hidden in Molly and Molly learns to trust a man with her heart- perhaps for the first time in her life.
Love love LOVE these two characters- as well as the setting. I love also that the characters from the heroine’s children’s story books also are big part of this book. With trademark wit, SEP makes me laugh and cry and fall in love right along with her characters- every time I read it, and this is probably my favorite re-reads by this author. (less)
I'm so diggin this author! She writes relateable heroines and hunky men with an easy sense of humor that few can pull off!
In Just The Sexiest Man Aliv...moreI'm so diggin this author! She writes relateable heroines and hunky men with an easy sense of humor that few can pull off!
In Just The Sexiest Man Alive determined Taylor Donovan, a lawyer on loan from Chicago so she can defend a sexual harassment case in L.A., meets her match when she's forced to take on The Sexiest Man Alive and A-List actor Jason Andrews as a "ride along" while researching his next big part. She wants nothing to do with babysitting an overprilveged star, seeing it as distraction from her life long goal of becoming partner in a prestigious law firm, but what can you do when the boss says do it or leave.
Jason Andrews has never had a woman show so much indifference- and determination to keep things professional- at least not since he'd become Hollywood's hottest star. But something about Taylor makes him want her above all others and he's determined to get her.
When another actor gets in the way of his plans and his own bungled attempts to reel her in get in the way- he's not sure that he's gonna get what he wants, and that's something that hasn't happpend in a long time either. Can he convince the sexy lawyer that his feelings for her are genuine- before she has to leave for Chicago and move out of his life forever?
Although there were several convenient plot devices in this novel- the bad guy a jealous actor? really?- I truly enjoyed this book. If you read romance and you're not reading Julie James- you simply must!
(One note of warning for regular romance readers- these two dont hop into bed until the end, and when they do it's pretty much glossed over. But I feel the chemistry between these two, the witty dialogue and thoroughly likable characters makes it worth the read. I dont read much contemp. romance anymore, but Julie James is def. going on autobuy!)(less)
Hard to grade this one- where as most of it was totally amazing, there is the beginning and the end that pulls it down for me because really, the best...moreHard to grade this one- where as most of it was totally amazing, there is the beginning and the end that pulls it down for me because really, the best part of the story is when the protags were chasing down a killer- which only happens in the middle of the story, oddly enough. (The beginning and ending is almost another story all together!)
Bestselling The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo begins with investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist being hung out to dry for a piece he wrote that went horribly wrong. Through much of the beginning and to a lesser extent, the ending when Blomkvist gets his revenge for the happenings in the beginning, my eyes began to cross at the seemingly pointless blahdy blah blah of Larrson explaining how Blomkvist got into his current predicament.
But really it was Blomkvist's desire to hide away from his circumstances that made him accept a job offer from eccentric former captain of industry, Henrik Vanger- a frail old man haunted by the disappearance of a long gone relative- that brings us to the exciting part. So I guess I can make the bridge as to why it began the way it did.
Meanwhile we get to meet Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but socially awkward researcher for a private investigator, who just happens to be assigned the task of investigating Blomkvist for the Vanger family. She’s secretive, sullen, punked out, and- of course- tatooed , but she does a helluva job. However, she finds herself distracted from her assignment when her guardianship is changed and taken over by a loathsome individual. (An individual on whom she exacts some spectacular revenge! At this point in the novel, I literally sat up, bug-eyed then dug in and didn’t look up till my eyelids refused to stay open late into the night!)
Indeed it was this insight into her character the ignites the novel and doesn’t let up until the ending, especially when she eventually joins Blomkvist covertly re-investigating the mystery surrounding Vanger's beloved niece's death under the guise of writing his familys’ checkered history.
Murder, intrigue, sex and violence- what more can you ask for in a mystery-thriller? It’s no surprise this little beauty been hitting the must read/bestseller lists for forever now. (Btw, this part of the story totally reminded me of a Criminal Minds episode, one of my favorite shows!)
Through his body of work, Larsson brutally exposes obvious purveying attitudes of violence toward women and antisemitism... attitudes being swept under the carpet of Swedish society. I love how he boldly empowers Lisabeth in a way few women would have the intelligence and courage to pull off, yet wraps her in a vulnerability that many woman can relate to. The second protag, Blomkvist, is a man-ho to be sure, but something about his innate nobility makes him extremely likeable too.
If it wasn’t for the slooooooow beginning I would have totally given this a 5 star. But I more than really liked it- so lets split the difference with 4.5 out of 5! :) (less)
Waited for Connor’s story for a long long time. Then, after it hit the shelves, I waited some more because I wanted it to be the right time.
The time...moreWaited for Connor’s story for a long long time. Then, after it hit the shelves, I waited some more because I wanted it to be the right time.
The time came and now it’s gone, read in one day, of course. I’m a little sad about that.
But whoooweee, it did not disappoint and was so worth the wait.
Set just before the American Revolutionary war, the story revolves around Connor MacKinnon the youngest brother of the infamous MacKinnon's Rangers, a unit formed when a crafty Lord from England effectively pressed three Scottish brothers into service in the American colonies.
Connor doesn’t like Lord Wentworth so much but has made peace with his service to him and England. When Wentworth orders him to rescue his niece from the hands of an Indian war party, he's not adverse, although he’s sure she’s a spoiled brat who’ll never survive the harsh treatment awaiting her anyway.
Lady Sarah Woodville is certain death would be on her at any moment as she is dragged across the wilderness, at the hands of a merciless savage. But she knows her uncle would at least try and send someone to help. So she secretly leaves a trail for those following them- until she's found out.
When Connor discovers the trail and that the Lady is far more courageous then he ever dreamed, he does something foolhardy. He goes into the heart of the Indian camp and agrees to do whatever it takes to get her out. Fight to the death for the right to take her? No problem. Forced marriage? Okay. Wedding night? yep- because he’s already a little bit in love with her anyway.
Circumstances only a historical romance novel could contrive aside, I loved watching these two fall in love as they made their way back to civilization- because rescue her he does. Epic baby. And, sigh, SO romantic. :::hearts::
Of course, she being in the bloodline of King throws a bit of a kink in their happily ever after with him being a relative commoner. But, never fear, theirs is a love that will not be denied, and MAN, their furtive desperate love making is some of the best written out there.
If you love historical romance, you need to read this series. Seriously. Epic.
(Btw, this series leans heavily on the most romantic movie ever, aka: Daniel Day Lewis’s “Last of the Mohicans”, especially this last book. Come into it knowing it and enjoy the ride.) (less)
Initially this story starts off with a bit of Pride and Prejudice, in that Grant Sulliavn, ex-military who’s specialty was jungle warfare, is prejudic...moreInitially this story starts off with a bit of Pride and Prejudice, in that Grant Sulliavn, ex-military who’s specialty was jungle warfare, is prejudiced against Pricilla Jane Hamilton Greer from the facade of a spoiled selfish society girl she’s wrapped around her life. But Jane, is not who she portrays and she knows exactly what she’s doing- ie getting the hidden secret microfilm (microfilm- yeah that’s how old this book is) and getting the hell out of Costa Rica ASAP. If her pride keeps her from telling the truth to the cagey junglecat her father hired to rescue her, so be it.
But that changes quickly enough when they head out into to the jungle to make their escape together. Even though she has learned she can only depend on herself to make her way in the world, she’s letting down her guard and allowing this stranger to get her out of this mess. But can she trust him?
Through danger both from the jungle and those hunting them down, they learn to lean on each other all the while discovering that neither is what first impressions led them to believe. But old habits die hard and it’s easier to believe the worst of someone, after all. Can Jane find the strength to let him go so that he can finally learn to believe what is true?
Though written in the 80’s this book holds up damn well. A forerunner to all the military hero romance novels out there, Midnight Rainbow sure doesn’t disappoint, both in edge of your seat action and heart melting romance.
The book really gets started when Grant sneaks into her room to get her out and… she racks him with well placed knee! Jane is my favorite kind of heroine, smart and vulnerable but determined. Courage is her middle name, plowing passed very real fears to do what she’s gotta do.
Grant is of course the quintessential alpha hero, protective and in control and once he discovers she can match him in inner strength and nobility he’s a gonner- which makes you love him all the more.
Still, it takes a bit till he’s ready to accept their love, hardnose that he is, but the emotional payoff at the end of their story- as quirky as Jane herself- makes this former category romance a treasured romance novel in the best of traditions.
4 out 5 from me! (I still like Kell’s book best! :)) (less)
Sad to say this one was not a 5 star for me as many of her other's in this series were. In fact, I vacillate between just thinking it was okay to liki...moreSad to say this one was not a 5 star for me as many of her other's in this series were. In fact, I vacillate between just thinking it was okay to liking it to really liking it because the parts I liked? I really liked!
Let me synop it a bit then give you my reasons why.
Lothaire, the ancient vampire known as The Enemy of Old, has an endgame-vengeance upon his paternity who so betrayed his mother a thousand yrs ago. He’ll use any piece on the chessboard his mastermind can get his hands on to achieve it- including the woman fated to be his “Bride”- his mate for immortal life who will only make him stronger. One catch- his mate, a Goddess of death and destruction, is trapped inside the nubile body of hillbilly from the Appalachian mountains of America.
The nubile young body, a very much sentient Elizabeth Peirce, knows she’s possessed by something unutterably evil, she’s awoken too many times in the midst of too many broken bloody bodies strewn about to doubt that and she’s determined to rid the world of this malicious creature- by destroying herself.
Only a wicked blond haired, red-eyed devil wants otherwise- and he’s holding her captive till he can rid the world of her rather than the evil goddess Saroya, the being he thinks is his mate.
But, as people have all her life, Lothaire The Enemy of Old has underestimated this seeming backward girl from the poorest of the poor and when he finally realizes the truth, there’s a good possibility he’ll lose everything- even his much desired throne.
Lothaire's story became a disappointment to me for reasons other than the characters- which is usually the biggest downfall for me when grading a book... If I don’t “get” the characters- you’ve lost me.
For the most part, I felt the book plotted with a heavy hand, (“I’ve been betrayed all my life, gee I hope she doesn’t betray me.” hmmm wonder if she’ll betray him?) and was decidedly lacking in her trademark wit. In fact, she borrowed from Dreams of a Dark Warrior to bring in some humor over Lothaire, having Thadd recount some of Lothaire's funnier lines from that book! (I did get a kick out of Elizabeth snorting beer out her nose over one of them, because that's something my brother has made me do all his life- from milk to beer! For the record, beer hurts more.)
Don’t get me wrong there were some damn funny bits- Lothaire dealing with Thadd, the young Vamp he escaped from imprisonment with in the last book- and later when the Valkyries enter the scene.
Admittedly some of Elizabeth's comments to the enemy of old were clever- which is why I ended up liking her more than Lothaire- but as whole compared to some of Cole's other books? Lacking.
Another issue for me? The scene jumping. I had a difficult time figuring out why we were suddenly in another scene, several times. (Not seamless at all!) It made me wonder if K. Cole had written more to this story and then hacked it up later? Maybe. Probably. Whatever. It just didn’t feel right.
Ultimately, I kept waiting to fully immerse myself in the story but ended up merely going along for the ride, which became my biggest disappointment.
What I did like? Hot damn were these two the sexiest couple in the bedroom I’ve come across in a long time in romance. (One word. Well you know what that word is if you read it.)
And I gotta say, they were perfect for each other- even though his prejudice against her upbringing nearly ended it. She was empathetic, smart and determined and she didn’t back down- exactly what Bitter Bossypants needed. And I just LOVED watching him want her. The fact that he figured out she's way more attractive then the stupid bitch goddess inside her because she was kind made me finally fall in love with him.
Number 2: ‘Nix- we get her full name, which we might have before but I couldn’t remember, and a little more insight into the burden she carries. She’s the biggest manipulator of them all and nobody knows how long she’s been playing at it- except for perhaps Lothaire, her once boon companion. Now-after seeing her here- I’m seriously curious as to who will mate her… and how this apocalypse is gonna play out. She’s gotta a lot of things to manipulate to make it work out fine for her pals- but I think she just may do it. ;)
Finally- c’mon he’s a prince and heir to two thrones and she’s a modern day peasant, and, he ends up a sad sack without her- what romance reading gal doesn’t fall for a couple like that??
So, okay, yes I was disappointed- not because I anticipated Lothaire’s story so much, because honestly I didn’t, but because I anticipate any story from K. Cole.
Still I’m giving it a grudging 3.5 stars-for all the reasons above... as well as the fact I read it in one sitting! Lothaire and his downfall, Lizvetta- who becomes his means to an end- are worth the read!
(and yes, I'm still very excited I bought the signed, limited edition copy of this story- because I still think this is the best Paranormal Romance series out there right now!!)(less)
Once again a great edition to Ilona Andrew’s Kate Daniels series!
Kate Daniels world is almost post apocalyptic- okay it is post-apocalyptic but not be...moreOnce again a great edition to Ilona Andrew’s Kate Daniels series!
Kate Daniels world is almost post apocalyptic- okay it is post-apocalyptic but not because two enemies dropped bombs and ravaged the planet. Nope, for thousands of years magic was repressed and technology ruled. Then magic came back- with a vengeance and now it hits in waves taking out tech with it. So when a wave of magic hits, cars stop running, buildings crumble, and forests take over. Along with the first wave of magic supernatural beings came to the forefront- Hence we have vamps (but different then we're used to) wizards and shifters running all over the place. (Think of it like the time of the world of Merlin suddenly taking over - violently.)
Now that Kate has quit her job with the ambiguously good Order of the Merciful Aid she’s having a difficult time acquiring clients for her new investigative agency, Cutting Edge. So when Master of the Dead (one who can control vampires), Ghastik, asks her assistance in capturing a rogue vamp- she jumps on it.
Bad enough a vamp is running around out of control- even worse the reason behind it. A new order is behind it and its fanatical about its mission. If Kate cant stop them now, many lives will be at stake- those of complete strangers, but also of every one she’s come to care about, including her mate. It will take the combined effort of magic and beast and an uneasy alliance to pull it off. But is this battle the signal of an even bigger war?
Although not my favorite in the series- I loved Magic Slays, because finally this world is starting to make sense! What’s carried the Kate Daniels Series thus far has been the fantastic characters and now that they are established, the world building can coalesce. As I’ve mentioned before on discussion threads, it took awhile to grasp what all was happening because the first book was so vague about its world- building. (However, I sense that it had more to do with word count than any fault of the writers’ craft. My guess is publishers idea of how big the book should be to make more sales caused some excising at the expense of explaining what all was going on.)
Yep, I get it now and it’s making the series even more enjoyable! (less)
Lord Matthew Wallingford is known as a scandalizing wastrel and womanizer and he’s fine with that for he knows he’s a broken man. He needs the appeara...moreLord Matthew Wallingford is known as a scandalizing wastrel and womanizer and he’s fine with that for he knows he’s a broken man. He needs the appearance he’s carefully erected to shield himself and keep everyone at bay because he’s been used too many times before. Then one night, he’s attacked on the eve of realizing his fondest goal- to own his own art Gallery.
Jane Rankin is a plain Jane with no family and no connections- except for the self-made oddity Lady Blackwell. By day a companion to Lady B and by evening a nurse working off her debt to the hospital, Jane is quite satisfied with her life. The last thing she will ever be is whore or just as worse- kept woman- like her mother and she’s grateful to the kind old woman for giving her a sense of independence she never dreamed possible.
When a mysterious stranger is brought into the hospital, everyone quickly realizes he’s an aristocrat and determine to give him the best care possible- Jane included. But something about the man pulls her like no other. On the other end, is Matthew who previously could not stand the suffocating touches he’s treated to while in the hospital. But Jane is different and somehow she makes it past the wall he’s erected around his emotions to touch the man- the real man.
Making a powerful connection in the short time together while he convalesces, Matthew and Jane make plans to meet once he’s released from the hospital- one problem, he hasn’t really seen her yet as his eyesight was harmed during his attack- and when he coldly dismisses her as a plane Jane nobody while on the street the day of their assignation, Jane turns away hurt beyond belief.
But fate has other plans and when they find themselves Best Man and Maid of Honor in a mutual friend’s wedding- tempers and sparks fly- until they both realize the truth of who each other are. It will take Jane’s nursing skills once again to finally bring them together for good- and this time it will mean the destruction of both the facades they’ve erected to protect their hearts… but will it destroy their lives in the process?
This novel is so old school, I bet many will have issues with it. Matthew is the epitome of tortured hero and he’s determined to believe the worst of the heroine. But Jane is just as stubborn, broken from her own past experiences and they have a difficult time trusting what’s between them. But that’s the beauty of this book- it’s all about the depth of each character and the struggle to get them together. To me, that’s what a romance novel should be about- not being chased by a bad guy. (Oh there’s some very bad people in this book, but really they were just the framework for these two.)
I loved Jane- she was noble and though strong minded, vulnerable. But it was her apparent weakness- lack of faith in her looks and her fear of rejection- that made her determined to set a different coarse for herself. Gotta respect that.
Matthew was so difficult but, BUT he did love Jane and eventually comes to realize he cant live without her- but because of his own hidden nobility he must face doing just that! (I dont want to give away too much, but whew- this guy is layered.)
From the moment I started Sinful I was enthralled. The atypicallness of this book- from the hero’s unapologetic jackassedness and need to be in control because of the abuse he suffered in the past to an ending that goes against what most people come to expect from a romance novel- will definitely turn some people off. There is an HEA in a way, never fear, but it's not what we've come to expect. I personally loved the fact that it had an atypical ending, but- for those who dont- there is an epilogue posted on the author’s website- you will get the ending any Happily Ever After fan would adore!
And. Be assured, as with any good romance, love does change the characters- for the good. :)
4.5 out of 5. Srsly, if you’re bored with same old, same old hist-rom? This book is the right fit!
PS Sinful is more what I call Romantica- romance with a heavy dose of erotica. Steamy hot and you will read some coarser language! :P(less)
I did a reread of Linda Howard's White Lies the other night because I needed a sure thing- i.e. the book you KNOW will make you fall in love with both...moreI did a reread of Linda Howard's White Lies the other night because I needed a sure thing- i.e. the book you KNOW will make you fall in love with both the hero AND the heroine, as well as their HEA- also something engaging yet one I didn't have to think too much over! Linda Howard's oldies are all that for me... but mostly I read it because I needed a sure thing.
White Lies begins with the heroine, Jay, losing her job- a job she's worked her tail off for. Things go from bad to worse when the FBI show up at her door informing her that her ex-husband was involved in an explosion- one that involved a very important agent...and one of them is dead. (It is Jay's job to discover which.)
Shaken, she accepts- it's the least she can do for the man she once called husband and friend, even if she let him go long ago. But immediately upon entering the hospital room, her heart goes out to him- only he's so broken and bruised she has no idea if he really IS her ex-husband.
The man in the bed is just as drawn to Jay- even in a coma- but when he comes to quicker than expected, they are still at square one. He has amnesia.
Altho Jay comes to accept the convalescing man as her ex-husband, something is still very different- he's more intense, dangerous even, and there's one thing she knows for certain- she's falling in love and she'll stop at nothing to keep him safe.
Originally published as category romance in the 80's, The Kell Sabin Series by LH are some of all time favorite re-reads and they hold up even today!. I rec' all of them!(less)
Harkening back to what made SEP the darling of witty contemporary romance for oh so many years- Call Me Irresistible starts with a bride to be running...moreHarkening back to what made SEP the darling of witty contemporary romance for oh so many years- Call Me Irresistible starts with a bride to be running out on Wynette, Texas's favorite son, Ted Beaudine, and her best friend Meg Koranda stuck taking the brunt of the town's venom over the whole ordeal.
See Meg comes from money, being the daughter of The Glitter Baby - one of America's original Super Models- and famous actor and Pulitzer winning play-write Jack Koranda, she shouldnt have a care in the world. Only she's let her overachieving family down with her apparent purposeless wanderings and they've cut her off for her own good.
Now, unable to leave Wynette, it's sink or swim time, and Meg's determined to show her parents- and herself- she doesnt need anyone to prop her up anymore... especially not the sexy Ted Beaudine who carries the whole town's future on his shoulders and has made it his mission to make her pay for his recent humiliation- even if she may have been the only person to see the truth about him from the very beginning!
I loved Meg and the fact she knew her best friend so well she saw that the man she was about to marry was so not for her and she was willing to sacrifice her own reputation to see her friend live in happiness.
Ted is a great character but you have to get passed his layers and stick with him to get it-literally LOL'd at the frickin hallelujah choruses and halo's that just seemed to appear over him whenever he entered a room- altho I got him pretty much right away... and loved him! (I loved the fact that Meg did too- altho it took her a bit longer to fall in love with him!)
I read this in one day, hated when I had to put it down and thought about it till I could get back to it. Non-suspense, contemporary romance like these are rare for me anymore. So yeah 4.5 out of 5. :P(less)
Mercy and Adam are married and its time for the honeymoon- only the lake where they planned to spend it, quiet and alone, has a monster in it and it w...moreMercy and Adam are married and its time for the honeymoon- only the lake where they planned to spend it, quiet and alone, has a monster in it and it will take Adam and Mercy to defeat it... along with some help from the spirit world.
This was a great story- short, imo, but one of my favorites in the series. In it more of Mercy's native american roots are explored and we get a glimpse of who her father really was.
But the best part was Mercy and Adam time, their deepening bond and watching their very real love for each other unfold. Fantastic little interlude.(less)
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