Butterface

by Avery Flynn

Series: The Hartigans (#1)

Published by: Entangled: Amara

July 30th, 2018

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Format: eBook

Source: Free on Amazon

Rating: 5 Stars

     It’s true. I’m not what most people would call “pretty” and, well, high school was rough. Fast forward ten years and life is good…

     Until a bunch of jerks think it’s hilarious to put the “butterface” (AKA me) on a wedding Kiss Cam with the hottest guy ever—and that old humiliation hits hard.

     I recognize him immediately. The sexiest cop in Waterbury and totally out of my league.

     But then he kisses me.

     And we totally forget the room, the crowd, everything.

     Then he tells everyone we’ve been dating for months.

     Soon everything starts to feel too real, from adorable fights over “necessary” tools to fix my broken porch to surviving a free-for-all dinner with his six siblings to picking up where our last kiss left off.

     But there’s something he’s not telling me about why he’s really hanging around, and I’m pretty sure it has to do with my mob-connected brothers.

     Because this is not a make-over story, and Cinderella is only a fairy tale…

     I'm doing the romance-opoly challenge and one of the categories we have to read a book that was recommended by one of the hosts of the game. I chose to read the second book in this series. After rolling my dice I thought I had landed on this spot so I started reading that book only to realize at about 2% that I had landed on the wrong spot.

     What I read from that second book I really loved and I can't wait to read it. Then I saw that this first book was free for a few days so I decided to read this one until I can start again with the second book.

     I have to say that I am not disappointed. I loved this book from beginning to end. I mean, talk about plain Jane.

     Gina is a wedding planner who all her life has been called a butterface. She has come to terms with her being a plain Jane but every once in awhile she is reminded of it. One such occasion is the wedding that she has been planning for a cop.

     At the wedding reception, there is a kiss cam and she ends up in it with one of the guests who is another cop. This specimen of a man being detective Ford Hartigan.

     From there on it is a mix of funny, exasperated moments where I didn't know if I wanted to clobber these characters or sigh in contentment. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series or more from this author.

Midnight Marked

by Chloe Neill

Series: Chicagoland Vampires (#12)

Published by: Tantor Media Inc.

March 1st, 2016

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Format: Audiobook

Source: Library Loan

Rating: 5 Stars

     As the Chicagoland Vampires series continues, Merit and Ethan find themselves in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, where winning may require the ultimate sacrifice... 

     A vampire’s grudges don’t stay dead long...

     Merit is one of Chicago's most skilled vampire warriors; these days, she doesn't scare easily. But she and Master vampire Ethan have made a new and powerful enemy, and he won't give up until he owns the Windy City.

     With his last plan thwarted, he's more determined than ever to watch Cadogan burn. Ethan has put the House's vampires on high alert, but their enemy will stop at nothing, including pitting vampire against vampire...

     In this deadly game of cat-and-mouse, the stakes are life or death—and winning might mean sacrificing everything...

     Again one of the things I like about this series is that once they deal with an enemy that enemy not just disappear. It is an enemy that spans a couple of books.

     In the previous book Merit, Ethan and all of their friends deal with a powerful man on Chicago and thwart his plan. Now he is back and more dangerous than ever.

     Another thing that I like about this series is that although it has been a year since Merit was turned into a vampire it feels like so much more time has gone by.

     The end of this series is coming and although I am sad about it I feel like it is time to end it. Not because it is a bad series but because I feel like if it is extended much more than it is at this point people will start to hate it.

Dark Debt

by Chloe Neill

Series: Chicagoland Vampires (#11)

Published by: Tantor Media Inc.

March 3rd, 2015

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Format: Audiobook

Source: Library Loan

Rating: 5 Stars

     A vampire never gets old. But neither do his enemies. When a figure from Ethan's dark past makes a splashy debut in Chicago, Merit and her Master don't know whether he's friend or foe. But they'll have to figure out soon, because trouble is brewing in the Windy City. 

     At an exclusive society soiree attended by the upper echelons of the human and supernatural worlds, Merit and Ethan barely stop the assassination of a guest. When the target turns out to be a shady businessman with a criminal edge, Merit suspects a human vendetta. But the assassins have fangs...

     The connections to Chicago's Houses go deeper than Merit knows, and even one wrong move could be her last...

     Again some time has passed since the ending of the last book in which Ethan and Merit found a letter in their room signed by Ethan's maker.

     In this book we find out who Balthazar is and what happened to him after he was attack and presumed dead.

     Again it is Merit's job as Sentinel of house Cadogan to make sure that the master is safe. Which is why she needs to find out what is going on and why Balthazar is still alive.

     One of the things that I like about these books is that the same enemy keeps coming back again and again until they have completely defeated it. I also like that all the books are connected. There is always something happening that takes you back to previous books.

     I love all the characters and how they get together when the need arises to protect their family and friends. I cannot wait to read the next book and see what else is in store for this vampires.

Blood Games

by Chloe Neill

Series: Chicagoland Vampires (#10)

Published by: Tantor Media Inc.

August 5th, 2014

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Format: Audiobook

Source: Library Loan

Rating: 5 Stars

     While Merit didn’t choose to become a vampire or Sentinel of Cadogan House, she vowed to fight for her House and its Master, and she’s managed to forge strong alliances with powerful supernaturals across Chicago. But even though Merit has had wild adventures, this may be her deadliest yet... 

     A killer is stalking Chicago, preying on humans and leaving his victims with magical souvenirs. The CPD hasn’t been able to track the assailant, and as the body count rises, the city is running out of options. Vampires and humans aren’t on great terms, but murder makes for strange bedfellows. Can Merit find the killer before she becomes a target?

     So confession time, I completely forgot that I had read this book so this review is quite late. I have forgotten a couple of things that happened in the book.

     I know that it is a couple of weeks after the events of the previous book and Darius is being manipulated into stealing money from the GP. Merit and Ethan kind of figure out what is going on and they have to go deeper into what is going on to see how Darius is being manipulated.

     There is obviously a lot of investigating and I do remember something like an opal or some kind of round black stone being used.

     The only thing that I do remember about the book is that there's a lot of action like every other book in this series. And I do remember enjoying listening to the audiobook.

     I really cannot recommend this series enough. Either because of Chloe Neill's writing style or Sophie Eastlake's narration, you can't go wrong either way.

Since Merit was turned into a vampire, and the protector of Chicago’s Cadogan House, it’s been a wild ride. She and Master vampire Ethan Sullivan have helped make Cadogan’s vampires the strongest in North America, and forged ties with paranormal folk of all breeds and creeds, living or dead…or both.

But now those alliances are about to be tested. A strange and twisted magic has ripped through the North American Central Pack, and Merit’s closest friends are caught in the crosshairs. Gabriel Keene, the Pack Apex, looks to Merit and Ethan for help. But who—or what—could possibly be powerful enough to out-magic a shifter?

Merit is about to go toe to toe, and cold steel to cold heart, to find out.

Merit has been a vampire for only a short while, but she's already seen a lifetime's worth of trouble. She and her Master, centuries-old Ethan Sullivan, have risked their lives time and again to save the city they love. But not all of Chicago is loving them back. 

Anti-vampire riots are erupting all over town, striking vampires where it hurts the most. A splinter group armed with Molotov cocktails and deep-seated hate is intent on clearing the fanged from the Windy City come hell or high water. 

Merit and her allies rush to figure out who's behind the attacks, who will be targeted next, and whether there's any way to stop the wanton destruction. The battle for Chicago is just beginning, and Merit is running out of time.

     In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps. 

     At the tender age of twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal—tested like never before. 

     It started with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is targeting Chicago’s vampires, and anyone could be next. With their house in peril, Merit and her Master, the centuries-old Ethan Sullivan, must race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar, and more powerful, than they could have ever imagined.

     I swear, this series keeps getting better and better with every book I read.

     In this installment, the Cadogan house vampires start getting everything ready for the ceremony that will cut their ties to the vampires governing body and trying to form an alliance with the Rogue vampires since the house is going to be rogue themselves after leaving the GP.

     While at the party, the de facto leader of the Rogues lets Merit and Ethan know that two of their vampires are missing. In the midst of it all is a new evil that is killing off vampires. It is in the best interest for all vampires, that Merit along with others like her; guardians and soldiers of the houses; put a stop to this new threat.

     Merit and Jonah her RG partner along with Ethan and others (umbodies?) race against time and the disappearance of many other vampires to find out who is behind these murders.

     I cannot express how much I love this series. This books are packed with action and the mystery behind every act against the supernaturals. The writing of these books is superb and every single detail connects at the end or it is explained so that you don’t wonder at why that particular thing happened. I love the angst that Neill creates and how even as this books concentrate mostly on Merit she is not this super vampire that doesn’t need others to help her solve the problems.

     Every time you think you have the bad guy pin down there is a twist and a surprise around the corner.

     I especially love the camaraderie between Merit and her fellow Cadogan house guards. I also love that even though they argue a lot and have big fights; like every couple; Merit and Ethan always find a way to each other.

     I don't like books that are told in first-person point of view but I don't mind being just in Merit's head. She is constantly trying to figure out what is going on at the same time that she is trying to figure out who is behind all.

     I can’t wait to read the next book in the series and see what else is in store for the supernaturals of Chicago.

     There’s no such thing as safe in a city at war, a city overrun with monsters. In this dark urban fantasy from acclaimed author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villains—and friends or enemies—with the future of their home at stake. The first of two books, This Savage Song is a must-have for fans of Holly Black, Maggie Stiefvater, and Laini Taylor. 

     Kate Harker and August Flynn are the heirs to a divided city—a city where the violence has begun to breed actual monsters. All Kate wants is to be as ruthless as her father, who lets the monsters roam free and makes the humans pay for his protection. All August wants is to be human, as good-hearted as his own father, to play a bigger role in protecting the innocent—but he’s one of the monsters. One who can steal a soul with a simple strain of music. When the chance arises to keep an eye on Kate, who’s just been kicked out of her sixth boarding school and returned home, August jumps at it. But Kate discovers August’s secret, and after a failed assassination attempt the pair must flee for their lives. In This Savage Song, Victoria Schwab creates a gritty, seething metropolis, one worthy of being compared to Gotham and to the four versions of London in her critically acclaimed fantasy for adults, A Darker Shade of Magic. Her heroes will face monsters intent on destroying them from every side—including the monsters within.

     I got this by a recommendation of my friend. Since you start this book, you get involved in the story of monsters, avengers and sinners. I loved it, from the beginning of story, to how it develops. I started it until I finished it, I couldn't drop it, I had to come with the excuse one last chapter and I am going to sleep. You don't know which is good and which is bad, until you read it entirely. Avengers Angels or monsters is what lurks in the city V? That it is what you need to discover with this book.

     This story is based on Kate and August one wanting to imitate the monster that has as an example and another wanting to be what never will be able to be: a human being.

     This is a story with a lot of action and a lot adventure. If you are a mega fan of twilight and Romeo and Juliet, because there is no doubt that the author was inspired by these stories, this is without a doubt your history and if you are not you will have to read this story you will be surprised because it will be one of your favorites this year, have you already read it? leave us your comments on your opinions for this book.

     There is no doubt that this book has became one of my favorites for this year: because the story, drama, characters and about the magnificent world that the author has created. This book is develops around a world where monsters are the protagonists and where living and keeping you safe is the main theme in this story. You really will love it! I already bought the second book.

Love Letters to the Dead

by Ava Dellaira

Published by: Brilliance Audio

April 1, 2014

Genre: Young Adult

Format: Audiobook

Source: Purchased

Rating: 5 Stars

     It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. 

     Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May. Soon, Laurel has a notebook full of letters to the dead - to people like Janis Joplin, Heath Ledger, Amelia Earhart, and Amy Winehouse - though she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She writes about starting high school, navigating the choppy waters of new friendships, learning to live with her splintering family, falling in love for the first time, and, most important, trying to grieve for May. But how do you mourn for someone you haven't forgiven? 

     It's not until Laurel has written the truth about what happened to herself that she can finally accept what happened to May. And only when Laurel has begun to see her sister as the person she was - lovely and amazing and deeply flawed - can she truly start to discover her own path. 

     In a voice that's as lyrical and as true as a favorite song, Ava Dellaira writes about one girl's journey through life's challenges with a haunting and often heartbreaking beauty.

     First of all, I would like to apologize for not putting it in the review of a book last week. But I was dealing with some news story from Puerto Rico, which had me very worried and a little sad. The news was that my mother found another mass that might or might not be cancer. Never in my life have I felt so powerless. I, who reside in the United States, receive news as this one falls apart. She is a survivor of breast cancer and liver cancer for more than 20 years. The good news is that later this week she received more results from the biopsy, and it is not cancer. However she still needs surgery, but despite all for me this is great news.

     Returning to the subject of books, this book has been published for several years, more precisely in 2014, and as always was in my TBR. As my mood took me to the point that I was a little melancholy for the news that I received. This book, what can I say about this book ... It is not something that is used to. The point from which it is counted is through letters. Not as always we see that it is a person we are used to. I love him in that aspect to begin with. It is a sad story but at the same time of courage and of many willpower.

     It is not easy to be at a point where you just follow by inertia. Where everything seems to be wrong and you have to put a smile on your face even if everything is wrong in your life. Where you have to smile so as not to worry other people. This book is great, it's very emotional. I cried like I did not cry with a book. I highly recommend it and not only because it makes you depressed because you believe me will make you cry, but because it has a story to tell and which we have to learn.

     With this been said I want to thank the people who care and show interest in these things. And some last words from the bottom of my heart fuck cancer, my prayers to all that families which are going through this. And for those families that passed and are going through as the story of this book. You can get it for free when you subscribe to audible.

     Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas's number-one New York Times best-selling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius's journey from slave to king's assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world....

     Aelin has risked everything to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day....

     With Aelin captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defense to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save them. Scattered across the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian are forced to forge their own paths to meet their fates. Hanging in the balance is any hope of salvation - and a better world.

     And across the sea, his companions unwavering beside him, Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen - before she is lost to him forever. 

     As the threads of fate weave together at last, all must fight, if they are to have a chance at a future. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever in the explosive final chapter of the Throne of Glass series.

     I was expecting this book so much, so I put away my TBR list. Is not like I haven’t done it before. Since I started this audiobook, I was very addicted to him. Seriously, even in my car, I can now "read" and drive. I felt so multitasking. Ahem, because you already know how to drive and read. But continuing with the review. *sigh*

     This novel, is a novel. I super love it! It was the perfect final fucking !! This author is a fricking genius. That final!!! Ok, ok let stopped with love, but is because I really LOVE IT!

     The novel is from the point of view of many characters. Mainly from Aeilin, Rowan, Chaol, Yrene, Manon, Dorian, Nesryn, Aedion and Lysandra. I really love him. This is one of the stories that give another context to fantasy novels. It's a perfect ending, just perfect.

     This story is one of those stories that deserve to be taken to the big screen. And if so, please do not edit it as you always do with good things. Once again my slow applause and my ovations for this author. * Here I come again quoting Grey's Anatomy *. Here is the link so you can hear this beautiful story.

Today we have the blog tour for Melissa Foster’s Wicked Whiskey Love! Check out this fantastic new contemporary romance and be sure to grab your copy today!

     Fall in love with Bones Whiskey in WICKED WHISKEY LOVE, an emotionally riveting, sexy new standalone romance by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster. A magnificent love story for those who enjoy fiercely loyal and insanely sexy alpha heroes, smart, sassy heroines, families, bikers, babies, and more!
     In WICKED WHISKEY LOVE...
     After escaping abusive parents and, later, an abusive relationship, Sarah Beckley has spent a lifetime watching snakes shed their skin. With two small children to care for and another on the way, she's finally found a home in Peaceful Harbor with the brother she hasn't seen in more than a decade. She's still searching for her sister, but life is good. If only she could stop thinking about the sinfully sexy doctor/biker who has taken to her children like a loving uncle--and to her like a hungry man.
     Trust doesn't come easily for Sarah, but Bones Whiskey is patient and protective, amazing with her children, and he looks at her like she is the only woman he could ever want--and more. With two little ones underfoot, Sarah expects him to move on quickly, yet with every tender kiss and each trying moment with the children, Bones surprises her. But will the fiercely loyal biker stick around when Sarah's worst secret is revealed, or will he shed his skin, too?
     For more hot Whiskey love, check out Melissa's other Whiskey novels.
     TRU BLUE
     TRULY MADLY WHISKEY
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     And don't miss RIVER OF LOVE, the first story in which the Whiskeys were introduced!
     The Whiskeys are perfect beach reads with depth of story, strong family ties, and a wealth of emotions. Small town love stories with happily ever afters guaranteed.

     Oh My God, what did just happened?

     Wicked Whiskey Love is the story of Bones Whiskey, a doctor/biker, who overanalyzes everything before taking any action; and Sarah Beckley a mother of two and pregnant with a third, who is wary of anyone who shows kindness to her and her children.

     Sarah has gone thru some difficult times and she expects at any moment for people to show her their true face and disappoint her again. But while she resists her attraction to Bones, the once cool and level-headed doc is taking a chance on this attraction without overthinking it.

     Slowly but surely this two break down the walls surrounding Sarah's heart and falling in love not just with each other but with the kids too.

     The only thing I have to say is that I am mad at myself for not trying Melissa Foster before now. I have seen her books on several sites and stores and I've not grabbed one for one reason or other but no more, if I see it I buy it!

     This book had me in such a roller coaster of emotions. Not even 30% into the story and I'd already cried on 4 different scenes. But not just that. I loved that even as I was crying one moment the next I would be laughing the next bawling then smiling then teary-eyed and so on. I really cannot recomend this book enough, you guys just stop reding this and go buy it now. Now! NOW!

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     Quinn and Graham’s perfect love is threatened by their imperfect marriage. The memories, mistakes, and secrets that they have built up over the years are now tearing them apart. The one thing that could save them might also be the very thing that pushes their marriage beyond the point of repair.
     All Your Perfects is a profound novel about a damaged couple whose potential future hinges on promises made in the past. This is a heartbreaking page-turner that asks: Can a resounding love with a perfect beginning survive a lifetime between two imperfect people?

     This week I had a very busy one in my work, besides that, I was in a training in Seattle that took two days. I wanted to focus on unique books. If you have been following my post I had read a saga recently with way too many books. However, I could not continue, I do not know why, as something stops me.

     The problem with this is that I did not have an idea to read. I went TBR list and nothing attracted me,  I do not know, then I went to the list of my favorite authors. That's how I found this book. I have already mentioned that this author deserves ovations for her past books - at least what I read - and this was not the exception.

     This book quickly attracted my attention with the introduction. What can I say absolutely, I went and I downloaded it in my kindle -ahem and I ordered it on paper too, remember my dream library- and I could not let go.

     This book talks about a marriage that has had problems of conception. They face them as many couple can do -ignoring the big elephant in the room- when he mentions the years they have together, it was my perdition.

     For those who know I live with the father of my children -please don’t judge me, I am one of those who believe that a marriage vs domestic partnership its just a paper-. I say it's my husband because we've been together for 13 years. However, when we were 7 years, among the routine -We’ve been ignoring the great elephant in the room- we destroyed it and not only as a couple but as people. I cry with this book - I know I always cry but ignore my weeping part for a moment - since as our Colleen describes our protagonist she feels, that's how I felt. We did not have the same conception problems, but if I could understand it, I would identify with it.

     The protagonist is called Quinn, who is a girl who comes with a mother who wants to live on appearances. However, she has his feet firmly on the ground. She also has his unconditional sister.

     Graham who is our protagonist, is sexy confident and super loves Quinn. Who seems very normal guy. What I love too that he is not a cliche -other word he is not rich-.

     They do not know each other in the best circumstances , and I tell them that I'm going to tell them some spoilers. And since they are warned I tell them that they are the couples who deceived them - now I explain myself. They went out with someone else, even Quinn was getting married in a month, but she finds her fiancé with Graham's girlfriend. See what I am saying?

     This novel maybe they were not the best way to introduce our protagonist, but the plot was so great, fabulous, impressive -if I can continue describing it- that we can forgive this.

     As I said, I identified a lot how the protagonist felt, because that's how I felt every day. Until one day breaking my heart in the process separates me. The routine took something very essential in a marriage. I did know that I loved my husband, but I did not know if I loved him too much to stay by his side and lose myself in the process. Also in the part -spoiler alert- he deceives her. My husband did not fool me per se, because technically we were not together, but I swear he felt that way when he told me the person he was with. I have not said this to many people, so deep was this book.

     But my story, like that of the protagonists, has a happy ending. In my case I had another baby, I moved country and we are more united than ever. In the case of our protagonists, WHAT? Do you really thought I was going to tell you? because I do refuse to tell you. READ IT!! I just going to tell you, I did not expect it at all because I expected a miracle or something, but it was an ending that could happen to anyone, it was quite realistic.

     I'm also looking for new books to read, so I want to ask you a huge favor. Could you leave in the comments section book recommendations to read that you liked it? or books that want to read the review?

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     He’s a genetic experiment. The merging of human and lion DNA his creators call a Breed. And they have no idea just what kind of the creature they brought into being.     Callan Lyons wanted only to be left in peace to protect the small group of Breeds he rescued from a New Mexico lab, but those that created them refuse to stop their continued attempts to re-capture them. And the owner of a small, reputable paper, once a friend of his birth mother’s, now has proof of his existence. Proof that has caught his daughter, Merinus Tyler’s’s fascination and ensured her determination to find him. But once they touch, they’ll become far more than either ever imagined possible.     Man created them, but nature has made them her own. Beginning with Callan, she’ll show the world the folly of playing with the very building blocks of all she protects. And Merinus will learn the folly of tempting the beast…

     This novel was recommended by one of my friends who also loves to read. As always I was a bit bored because I did not know what to read. This week was a little busy for me in my work. So I told her that I was looking for something refreshing and did not leave this world. She told me that this series had some 32 books, so I told her to let me start with the first one and then we'll see if I continue with the rest. Hey, I'm not a millionaire to buy many books. The good news is that this book is free for those who have the Kindle Unlimited subscription that I am part of.

     I'll leave the link down below for those who are interested in being part of the Kindle Unlimited program. I only pay 9.99 monthly which amounts to 10.84 with taxes but I imagine that this will depend on the area where you are. You have a wide selection of books to choose from and thus do not affect your pocket.

     Returning to the book I got off in my kindle and I swear I read it like in 4 hours. Now, you will say how I got 4 hours without children and without a husband because it was my birthday, so that was my gift. Not only I love the story is that it was refreshing. I don't know this series seems a bit like this series by author Laura Dohner called New Species, which I recommend a lot. Well, this series or at least this book I liked a lot. I think that this series was recommended by Mineliz in one of my boredom.

     First, we meet Merinus. She is a journalist and the only woman among 7 brothers. Those who have been only daughters with more than two brothers know what the testosterone can do. How about you are overprotected. I remembered my brothers with this story. She is captivated by our hero.

     Callan is an experiment - come back to tell you that it looks like Laura's New Species - but I like it because it is a leader and super protects our heroine. Not just me the escape of the installation but could grab and protect some of his people.

     Another thing that I like is that they were introducing another story. Which means I have to keep reading the books. They were betrayed by someone close to them, which was a surprise to me. I can not avoid comparing them with Laura's new species, but there are many similarities. I love that this author put this betrayal, other beginnings of other stories and also know they can have babies.

     As I said I loved these stories so I'll be a little busy with them, hey they are 32 but I could be wrong and could be more. Definitely will recommend this one. Good job Lora! You will love it as I did.

     In the heart of the Rockies

     In the arms of a cowboy

     One white Christmas can change everything.

     When firefighter and single dad Steve Springfield moved his four kids to a Colorado Christmas tree ranch, he intended for it to be a safe haven. But he never expected danger to follow them to his childhood home...

     Or that he would come face-to-face with the one girl he could never forget.

     Folk artist Camille Brandt lives a quiet life. As the town's resident eccentric, she's used to being lonely--until Steve freaking Springfield changes everything. Brave and kind, he's always had a piece of her heart, and it doesn't take long before she's in danger of falling for him and his rambunctious kids. But as mysterious fires break out across the sleepy Colorado town, Steve and Camille will have to fight if they want their happy family to survive until Christmas...

Den of Sorrows

by Quinn Loftis

Series: The Grey Wolves (#9)

Published by: Quinn Loftis LLC

March 25th, 2016

Genre: Fantasy

Format: ePub

Source: Purchase

Rating: 5 Stars

     The Romanian and Serbian Canis lupus rest in an uneasy peace. One of their own, Sally Miklos, the young and powerful gypsy healer, aids Perizada in her quest to defeat Volcan, a long forgotten nightmare returned to our world. These two packs watch as their brothers across the world, wolves from Spain, Ireland, and America, join their own forces in the battle against the evil dark fae. At the same time, the packs hope against hope that their presence might reveal a mate bond between a pack member and one of the five recently discovered gypsy healers.
     While Jacque and Jen miss Sally, their longtime best friend, they have bided their time dealing with their own domestic issues. Jacque and Fane are anticipating the birth of their first child and Jen and Decebel face the challenges of caring for an infant. Both girls are eagerly awaiting Sally’s return, and have Perizada’s word that she will be back in time for the birth of Jacque’s baby.
     Vasile and Alina, the Alpha pair of the Romanian pack, are enjoying this time of peace. But Vasile did not become the most powerful Alpha in centuries by being a fool. He has lived long enough to know that there is always another battle on the horizon. As long as evil exists in this world, his race must step forward and stand in the gap, shielding those who cannot protect themselves. But the battle he is anticipating is bigger than he could have ever imagined.
     As Perizada has recently discovered, creatures of the night that have for so long remained hidden from the human realm, have slithered from their underground lairs and begun preying on the young and innocent. The high fae has declared war, and she expects Vasile and his wolves to be the ones to carry out the attack. The Alpha is more than happy to oblige. But with his first grandchild on the way, and the gift of five vulnerable healers coming under the wolves’ protection, he understands that he must be very careful not to place any of them in harm’s way.
     Such is the job of the Alpha, protector, and provider. He and those he leads must stand as sentinels and warriors to safeguard those they love, and the humans who know nothing of the supernatural world. It will be their job to destroy the creatures that threaten to expose them all. And if they fail, the world as they know it, both human and supernatural, will never be the same.

     It has been several years since this series came out and recently I was navigating through another of the blogs I visit and I found out that a new book had come out. When I said new is because I found out recently (hey, don’t judge me for being so clueless) as you probably read that this was released in 2016.

     I tell you that this series is about sexy and hot werewolves. I personally love the story of Jen and Decebel. Make no mistake here I love everyone but Jenifer cracks me up with her occurrences. I also love the dynamic that the three friends have among them.

     This book did not disappoint me either. It is not dedicated to any of the specific couples but encompasses each and every one of them. This series has a spin-off as well. The name of this spin-off is Gypsy Healers. I strongly recommend reading all of them. Quinn Loftis has become one of my favorite authors - I have a very limited list, like a hundred only - jokes aside, you know that an author knows what he is doing and when the author knows what he is doing.

     I could not stop reading the story since I bought it. My husband got up at about 3 am and he tells me “What, you don't plan on going to sleep?”. Guess what I said, I think we've all used this lie again and again, "I'll finish this chapter and go to bed" LIES - I could not until I finished it.

     Super recommend that you read these books. Quinn Loftis, you booties as always! Slow clap -I'm coming again quoting Grey's Anatomy-. Tell me what you think about them on the comments below.

Hopeless

by Colleen Hoover

Series: Hopeless (#1)

Published by: Author

December 18th, 2012

Genre: New Adult

Format: ePub

Source: Purchased

Rating: 5 Stars

     Sometimes discovering the truth can leave you more hopeless than believing the lies…
     That’s what seventeen-year-old Sky realizes after she meets Dean Holder. A guy with a reputation that rivals her own and an uncanny ability to invoke feelings in her she’s never had before. He terrifies her and captivates her all in the span of one encounter, and something about the way he makes her feel sparks buried memories from a past she wishes could just stay buried.
     Sky struggles to keep him at a distance knowing he’s nothing but trouble, but Holder insists on learning everything about her. After finally caving to his unwavering pursuit, Sky soon finds that Holder isn’t at all who he’s been claiming to be. When the secrets he’s been keeping are finally revealed, every single facet of Sky’s life will change forever.

     It has been many years since I read this author who I fell in love with. The other books were the Slammed series. If you haven’t read those I highly recommend that you do.

     I went to my TBR list -here I come again with the list-, but I feel it doesn't end. If I tell you that this story it's an old release (as you noticed from the published date), please don’t be surprised. I have more old releases that I haven’t read yet. Sometimes I get distracted by other stuff or with other recommendation that I forget the list.

     Lets stop talking about the list and more about the book. If I can rate this book 10k stars I will do it. I loved the book. Once I started reading it I couldn’t stop. This story will drive you on a very emotional rollercoaster. I cried like a baby. And yet you will think that it's just fiction and doesn’t happen in real life, but sadly how its sound happened and happens to many girls.

     Sky, after she went to unspeakable, horrible, heartbreaking, terrible -yes, I can continue- things she manages to go through life. She is now one of my favorite heroines.

     The male role is Holder. He is a wonderful, strong, prince charming that all girls need. He deserves a gold start just for being there for Sky. He went for so much on the story.

     Colleen Hoover deserved standing ovations for the Slammed books, but with this one, she deserves a movie and nominations to Oscar's, Emmy's and all the nominations to ever exist. I have a daughter and a son and if something like this ever happens to them, I will blogging from prison because I'll kill in the blink of an eye and with a smile on my face (I have been watching so many horror movies) to whoever does this kind of atrocity to my babies. Makes me open my eyes and don’t be so confident because we never know a person. Colleen thanks so much and my respects to you. Let me know guys what do you think? Please leave your comments below!

Branded Captive

by Addison Cain

Series: Wren’s Song Book (#1)

Published by: Author

July 16th, 2018

Genre: Fantasy

Format: eARC

Source: Publisher (via Hidden Gems Books)

Rating: 5 Stars

     Wren can't sing like a bird. She can't speak at all.
     The Alpha kingpin and his pack didn't buy the Omega to hear it talk.

Disclaimer:

This copy was provided by the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of it or the content of my review.

     OMG! I couldn't stop reading this book and sadly for me, it ended to fast. Left me wanting more and more. This story is a perfect naughty story -if you can read between lines- you will understand. It’s about Wren and no one, not two but 3 alphas. But here is the interesting part, dear Ms. Cain you just spin completely the concept about Omega for me. Wren is an Omega! This review has spoilers, now you are warned it’s up to you if you want to continue reading otherwise you can jump right away to the last paragraph for my opinion -Don’t say later I didn't give enough and fair warnings.

     Wren was sold to an Alpha by her father and then he rejected her, marking her as defective, and she was cast to Warrens, a wasteland where death and despair exist. She is a scavenger and trades for what she needs for herself and the two boys, Alec and Mikael. But when the boys are missing, she knew she has to go into the tunnels and find them. Wren will sell herself to protect Alec and Mikael, but in the process, she will discover more about herself too, and in spite of it all, she finds pleasure in submission.

     About this 3 sexy, hot and steamy Alphas. There is Caspian the leader, the second Kieran and their third in command Toby -Maintenance please come clean my keyboard for drool all over it-. Like good brothers they share everything including their taste for woman -I am talking about Wren here-. Can I ask Santa this 3 for me, please? *more drool*

     For those who don't like to read spoilers but can't resist and can't help themselves on reading them anyhow, please raise your hand *I have mine up*; What are your thoughts? Wants to read it?. For those who follow my warning and jump to this paragraph this story is a darkest sexual fantasy that you will be enjoying. This author was a genius!! She get's a slow clap from me -I think I've been watching too much of Grey's Anatomy-  Very well develop and everything fit perfectly. This book is a must read and will not disappoint you! That is a promise from me. I can't wait to read the second book!

Tower of Down

by Sarah J. Maas

Series: Throne of Glass (#6)

Published by: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

September 5th, 2017

Genre: Fantasy

Format: ePub

Source: Purchased

Rating: 5 Stars

     Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed since the glass castle shattered, since his men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow, but left his body broken.
     His only shot at recovery lies with the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme in Antica—the stronghold of the southern continent's mighty empire. And with war looming over Dorian and Aelin back home, their survival might lie with Chaol and Nesryn convincing its rulers to ally with them.
     But what they discover in Antica will change them both—and be more vital to saving Erilea than they could have imagined.

     What can I said about this book -just read the author- come on is Sarah-freaking-J-fabulous-Maas. You can tell just by the author how the story's going to be. It's funny I specifically chose this story because I was the Maid of Honor at my friend wedding. So, I thought this is a big book so I can split it into several days since I will not have much time. I did not know weddings can be so hard and being the maid of honor harder. Wedding aside, as I mentioned I got so engaged that I could not put it aside. OMG!

     Whoever has been following these series know about Chaol. I had a hate-love relationship with him, still, have it. I said through the series when I was reading that he was a total jerk, even though he wants to protect Aelin, he still couldn't accept her. Thank God Aelin pass the page and now is with *spoiler alert* the magnificent, hot, fabulous, sexy fae Rowan (maintenance needs a mop for all the slobber I'm dropping around me). Coming back to Chaol, well he plays an important part in the life of Aelin and Dorian. I feel bad for what happened to him but we'll see more of him in this book.

     What can I said about Nesryn, I haven't heard much about her, or maybe I really hadn't pay much attention until now.  I am so glad that she is the first captain of the royal guard, even though is by name. Those who have been follow the books will understand. I will not tell since I have been saying a lot of spoilers. She is a kick-ass woman, I love that. I love to read more about her in this book.

     Is a great book! Guess what? I already order it on Hardcover for my future library!

     Kit Jernigan despairs of ever fitting in with her new tight-knit K9 unit. They've been through too much to open their arms to a stranger―and as mysterious fires begin raging across Monroe, she can't convince them to trust her long enough to catch the woman she knows is responsible.

     Wesley March, local fire spotter, knows Kit is right, and he's willing to help her prove it. But the more time they spend together, the closer they get...and the more danger they're in. A member of the K9 unit's inner circle is determined to get revenge―no matter who gets burned in the process. 

     This time, it's personal.

     When the alpha's love for his fated mate is forbidden, he'll risk everything to hold her.

     Detective Macey Carpenter has been on the trail of a vicious attacker for weeks, with nothing more than a vague description of a red-eyed man to go on. She has no clue she's hunting demons, and if the evidence doesn't stop disappearing, she'll never solve the case.

     Before Luke Mason becomes alpha of the Crescent City Wolf Pack, he has to end the French Quarter's demon infestation and keep the police from discovering the truth. But when he falls head over tail for the feisty detective investigating the crimes, supernatural secrets aren't the only things at stake.

     Luke has to mate with another werewolf or he'll sacrifice his position as alpha. But as heat builds between the pair, he discovers Macey has a few secrets of her own. She may hold the key to ridding New Orleans of its demons, but his feelings for her could tear the pack apart.

     This book...Dear Lord! I loved this book. I had the pleasure of receiving this book from Hidden Gems Books. Thank God I was selected. I loved EVERYTHING! This book is the type of book where you notice that the author put a lot of time and dedication into it. When you are going through the book you feel like you are on the scene. That's how well described it is. I had the pleasure to be on New Orleans and loved it. This city is very rich in culture and good people. So the author was pretty accurate describing it. This book totally reminds me of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs which I loved.

     Luke, I love him *deep sigh*, come on who doesn't love a sexy, hot, spicy werewolf (yes, I can continue). Macey, she is a kickass woman, my kind of girl. They're very well developed and complex characters. Makes you sigh just imagining these two. This book is so well developed and has everything. It has suspense, humor, secrets, etc. There is a “secret" -again, come on what book doesn't have one- I could imagine because I saw that coming but I wasn't 100% sure. You probably will say well that happens but trust when I tell you this I can predict finals of books just reading the intro. That how good I am * self-clap on my shoulder*. Really have mystery, romance, etc.

     I totally recommended this book. I noticed this book will be out tomorrow August 21st, 2018, but you can pre-order it and enjoy it on time.

    Well done Carrie! My slow claps to you. I'm so ready to follow this stories...