In Howling for You, Jeff Christopher is a shapeshifter and all of Chicago's Cadogan House of Vampires. For a long time, Jeff had eyes only for the beautiful Fallon Keene. Unfortunately, she is the only sister of the lethal North American Central Pack Apex Gabriel Keene. But fate takes a hand when the pack's totem is stolen, and Fallon enlists Jeff's help to retrieve it before the pack is thrown into chaos. Can she and Jeff find the totem and restore order before it's too late? And will Jeff finally be able to prove himself to the only person he truly loves?

     In Lucky Break, Merit and Ethan are in desperate need of some alone time, but their attempt at a romantic getaway is quickly interrupted when one of Ethan's vampire friends shows up at their door - covered in blood and accused of killing her shifter husband. Now, Merit and Ethan must put their passion on pause to figure out who's really responsible for the murder before all hell breaks loose...

     Jeff! I got me some sexy Jeff Christopher story!

     I have to say that Jeff is most definitively my favorite secondary character in these stories. He is cute, charming, and hella genius and funny. I was so happy when he got together with Fallon although there was something to their story that was hinted at but never mentioned as to why they weren't together. But then they were and I needed more on that story.

     Well, I got it and I have to say that I loved every second of their HEA.

     We also get a second part to this book in which Merit and Ethan want to go on a vacation away from the Chicago drama and are invited to the guest house of one of Ethan's longtime friends. But when they get there is not for a romantic getaway but to solve a mystery of murder.

     I liked the insight of what might have started the feud between the vampires and the werewolves (or at least a fraction of it) and what sacrifices these two races are willing to make to be happy with each other. It also gives me a look-see of what Eliza and Connor might go thru on the spin-off.

     Vampires generally aren’t afraid of things that go bump in the night, but Merit and Ethan are extra jumpy after a recent attack by a dark sorcerer. So when they learn that someone is messing with graves in Chicago’s cemeteries, stealing skulls and snatching souls, they fear that their powerful foe might be back for even more magical vengeance.

     But after a specter begins haunting Cadogan House—and targeting vampires—they realize that their being taunted by an altogether different sort of monster. A ghoulish villain straight out of the Windy City’s urban legends is on the prowl—and he won’t stop until he’s killed again...

     Merit, Sentinel of Chicago's Cadogan House, is pregnant. She's ready to meet her daughter, but also very excited about the possibility of seeing her feet again. But trouble always seems to find her...

     Ethan and Merit have been married for eight months, and they're preparing for life-with-baby. Ethan's battling his overprotectiveness, while Merit's hoping she can figure out how to be a loving parent given her family's chilliness.

     While out on an evening walk, Merit stops to help a human in need, only to find herself under attack. A sociopath with a debt figures pregnant Merit is an easy target--and Cadogan House would pay handsomely for her return...

     This is a nice view of some of Merit's pregnancy. But what I really liked about this book was the side story of Jonas and Cadogan's House cook (who I can't remember the name of at this moment).

     I was always rooting for the side characters to find someone to love or to end up with whomever they had a crush on. I am glad I got to see why Margery? Margaret? wasn't open to Jonas' interest and that she was able (with the help of the Cadogan House and all the vampires she loves) to get thru it and find her true love.

     I also was glad to see into that intimate moment in which Ethan and Merit decided on baby Eliza's name. It was very touching and I think it was about time that Ethan had something good happen to him.

Wild Hunger

by Chloe Neill

Series: Heirs of Chicagoland (#1)

Published by: Tantor Media Inc.

August 14th, 2018

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Format: Audiobook

Source: Library Loan

Rating: 4 Stars

     In the first thrilling installment of Chloe Neill's spinoff to the New York Times best-selling Chicagoland Vampires series, a new vampire will find out just how deep blood ties run. As the only vampire child ever born, some believed Elisa Sullivan had all the luck. But the magic that helped bring her into the world left her with a dark secret. Shifter Connor Keene, the only son of North American Central Pack Apex Gabriel Keene, is the only one she trusts with it. But she's a vampire and the daughter of a Master and a Sentinel, and he's prince of the Pack and its future king.

     When the assassination of a diplomat brings old feuds to the fore again, Elisa and Connor must choose between love and family, between honor and obligation, before Chicago disappears forever.

     What I love about this book is that even though it's set in the Chicagoland Vampires world it has a completely different tone from that series.

     Elisa, who is Merit and Ethan's daughter, has been struggling with a secret that only Connor "stupid" Keene knows about.

     On top of that there has been a murder and the only suspect doesn't remember killing. Now it's up to her to find the killer before an innocent man pays the price.

     I really like this story as it is different from Merit's adventures. There are also some "futuristic" details that kind of threw me but then it is set in like 2030 or so. Still, in Chloe Neill's fashion, I enjoy the heck out of this book.

     I cannot wait for the next one and see how Connor and Elise's relationship evolves.

     Since the night of her brutal attack and unwilling transformation into a vampire, Merit has stood as Sentinel and protector of Chicago's Cadogan House. She's saved the Windy City from the forces of darkness time and again with her liege and lover, Ethan Sullivan, by her side.

     When the House is infiltrated and Merit is attacked by a vampire who seems to be under the sway of dark magic, Merit and Ethan realize the danger is closer than they could have imagined. As malign sorcery spreads throughout the city, Merit must go to war against supernatural powers beyond her comprehension. It is her last chance to save everything - and everyone - she loves.


     And so we get to the final chapter for this vampire warrior and her amazing adventures.

     In this book again Merit has to fight the evil alchemist although in this one the lady is way crazier.

     After many years trying to convince humans to work together and have peace between the two races, human and supernaturals, they are finally able to at least work with them.

     I love every moment of action in this book and the entire series and I think it was the perfect ending even when I wanted to have something more happen. I don't know what but something.

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.

The Virgin and the Viscount

by Charis Michaels

Series: The Bachelor Lords of London (#2)

Published by: Avon Impulse

July 5th, 2016

Genre: Historical Romance

Format: Mass-Market Paperback

Source: Purchased

Rating: 4 Stars

The Virgin 

     Lady Elisabeth Hamilton-Baythes has a painful secret. At fifteen, she was abducted by highwaymen and sold to a brothel. But two days later, she was rescued by a young lord, a man she’s never forgotten. Now, she’s devoted herself to save other innocents from a similar fate. 

The Viscount 

     Bryson Courtland, Viscount Rainsleigh, never breaks the rules. Well, once, but that was a long time ago. He’s finally escaped his unhappy past to become one of the wealthiest noblemen in Britain. The last thing he needs to complete his ideal life? A perfectly proper wife. 

The Unraveling 

     When Bryson and Elisabeth meet, he sees only a flawless candidate for his future wife. But a distant memory calls to him every time he’s with her. Elisabeth knows she’s not the wife Bryson needs, and he is the only person who has the power to reveal her secret. But neither can resist the devastating pull of attraction, and as the truth comes to light, they must discover that an improper love is the truest of all.

     Lord Rainsleigh and Lady Elizabeth met when they were young and Elizabeth virginity was going to be sold to Brayson's father. Before Bryson and his dad, uncle, and cousin make it to the brothel one of the other whores helps Elizabeth switch rooms. Bryson didn't want to be there and so he escapes and takes Elizabeth with him. Years later they meet again but Rainsleigh doesn't remember her.

     From the very beginning, I was hooked with what was happening with Elizabeth and Brayson. I found it very nerve-wracking and later on exiting both times they "met for the first time".

     I found myself cheering both of these characters on and wanting them to be together. I also got mad at Rainsleigh for his attitude and him wanting to always be in control. I felt so much hurt for the pasts of both Elizabeth and Bryson that I couldn't wait for them to be happy.

     There were some things that annoyed me and some things I could have done without (especially towards the end) but I enjoyed the story and recommend it to anyone that like historical romance.

     Four Kingdoms. No Heir. An Uncertain Future. 
     After an evil curse is cast upon the four corners of Syracuse, a vast country ruled by the Rothhaven family, maidens across the land suddenly become barren. 
Years pass, and the future of Family Rothhaven looks bleak, until eighteen-year-old Mariselle Langer wakes up one morning with cramps, a craving for chocolate, and a highly unexpected visit from Aunt Flow. 
     Upon realizing that his daughter is different from the other maidens, Mariselle’s father approaches the leaders of the four kingdoms with the wonderful news. This sets off a chain of events which threaten to divide the Rothhaven brothers, who all desire her for themselves, and not just because she can give them an heir. 
     Meanwhile, Mariselle has her own ideas about whom she wishes to wed, which not only shocks the nation, but ultimately… saves it.

     I picked up this book because it sounded interesting. What I didn't know was that more than half the book was going to be the story of how the curse came to be. This book is advertised as reverse harem but we don't get anything harem related at all.

     The first and only sex scene comes at about 90% of the book and it's only with one of the brothers. I know this is a trilogy and the story will continue in the next two books but if you are advertising a book having some elements then for Christ's sake put those elements in the book.

     Aside from that this is supposedly a re-edited version of a previous book but this book too needed a lot of editing. There were a lot of grammar issues. And now I need to read the other two books to find out how this ends? Insert eye roll here!

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.

Cowboy Honor

by Carolyn Brown

Series: Longhorn Canyon (#2)

Published by: Forever

September 2018

Genre: Western Romance

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Source: Publisher

Rating: 4.5 Stars

     This knight in shining armor wears cowboy boots.

     Patience was never one of her virtues. After her SUV runs off the road in the middle of a Texas blizzard and her cell stops working, Claire Mason is about to snap. Getting back home to Oklahoma with her four-year-old niece is top priority. And lucky for her, help comes in the form of a true Texas cowboy...

     Levi Jackson has always been a sucker for strays. So he can't help getting involved when he comes across Claire and her little niece shivering in the cold. By offering them a place to stay until her car is fixed, he can make sure the two are taken care of - and get to know the sassy Claire better.

     What starts as something awkward and temporary starts feeling cozier by the minute. And soon Levi is hoping he can convince Claire she has a permanent place in his heart.

     It's been quite a while since I've read a cowboy romance and I can't think of a reason why I've waited so long to read more on this genre.

   This book is about this woman named Claire Mason who after taking a detour from her way home had an accident and was able to find this cabin and hide in there out of a snowstorm with her niece Zayley. While there the foreman of the ranch that owns the cabin had to take shelter in the cabin too because his four-wheeler was out of gas.

     Levi Jackson has lived his whole life at the Longhorn Canyon Ranch but he feels like something is missing in his life and when he finds this two "damsels" he feels a connection to them. He especially feels it with Claire and he wants to see where things go for them but at the same time, he feels like he might not be enough for her because he is a simple rancher with nothing on his name.

     From the beginning, I fell in love with this characters, especially Zayley, and I think this is a heartwarming small town/ranch read that is for anyone looking for a light read. I really felt the connection between the main couple and their connection to the rest of the characters.

     The addition of this four-almost-five-year-old cutie gave the story a connection that would have otherwise been missing. It gave it charm and a dash of innocence that was a perfect blend to make this story touch deep in the heart of the reader.

     This is my first Carolyn Brown book and I will definitively be getting more from her, starting with book one on this series. I highly recommend you read this series if you like cowboys and heartening reads.

Disclaimer:

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

     Turned into a vampire against her will, twenty-eight-year-old Merit found her way into the dark circle of Chicago’s vampire underground, where she learned there was more to supernaturals than met the eye—and more supernaturals than the public ever imagined.

     And not all the secrets she learned were for sharing—among humans or inhumans.

     Now Merit is on the hunt, charging across the stark American Midwest, tailing a rogue supernatural intent on stealing an ancient artifact that could unleash catastrophic evil on the world. But Merit is also the prey. An enemy of Chicagoland is hunting her, and he’ll stop at nothing to get the book for himself. No mercy allowed. 

     No rules apply. No lives spared. The race is on.

     Clouds are brewing over Cadogan House, and recently turned vampire Merit can’t tell if this is the darkness before the dawn or the calm before the storm. With the city iself in turmoil over paranormals and the state threatening to pass a paranormal registration act, times haven’t been this precarious for vampires since they came out of the closet. If only they could lay low for a bit, and let the mortals calm down.

     That’s when the waters of Lake Michigan suddenly turn pitch black-and things really start getting ugly.

     Chicago’s mayor insists it’s nothing to worry about, but Merit knows only the darkest magic could have woven a spell powerful enough to change the very fabric of nature. She’ll have to turn to friends old and new to find out who’s behind this, and stop them before it’s too late for vampires and humans alike.

     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?

     For those who want to buy it, just click on the image down below and take it where I buy it.

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     Times are hard for newly minted vampire Merit. Ever since shapeshifters announced their presence to the world, humans have been rallying against supernaturals—and they're camping outside of Cadogan House with protest signs that could turn to pitchforks at any moment. Inside its doors, things between Merit and her Master, green-eyed heartbreaker Ethan Sullivan, are tense. But then the mayor of Chicago calls Merit and Ethan to a clandestine meeting and tells them about a violent vamp attack that has left three women missing. His message is simple: get your House in order. Or else. 

     Merit needs to get to the bottom of this crime, but it doesn't help that she can't tell who's on her side. So she secretly calls in a favor from someone who's tall, dark, and part of an underground vamp group that may have some deep intel on the attack. Merit soon finds herself in the heady, dark heart of Chicago's supernatural society—a world full of vampires who seem to be ready to fulfill the protesting human's worst fears, and a place where she'll learn that you can't be a vampire without getting a little blood on your hands.

     This book was one surprise after the other. I couldn’t believe how it ended!

     But I’m getting ahead of myself. First, let’s talk about the book. Merit is now tasked with investigating what is going on with a supposed rave gone wrong where vampires attacked people and killed three humans. At the same time, the house has to deal with one of the head honchos that is making all the more difficult because whatever has happened is not the vampire’s problem. And so Merit is working by herself to avoid Ethan getting into more trouble. You know possible deniability and all that chticks.

     I loved how Merit dealt with the situation and how she was always true and loyal to Ethan and the house. But I also liked the fact that she had help from others, not just from her own house but from others including the houseless vamps.

     Now let’s talk about that ending, don’t worry no spoilers. I did not see that coming! But it does make for an interesting story when you get a twist like that. I am just happy that this series is finished and I don’t have to wait long to see how Chloe Neill fixed that one.

     If you have not started this series I highly recommend that you do. Just a warning, be ready to face anything.

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!

Maverick

by Cheryl Brooks

Series: Cat Star Legacy (#1)

Published by: Sourcebooks Casablanca

September 4th, 2018

Genre: Sci-Fi Romance

Format: eARC

Source: Publisher (via NetGalley)

Rating: 3 Stars

     Zetithians are back. And they're hotter than ever... 

     Having the Zetithian feline gene gives Larry Tshevnoe awesome beauty, fearsome strength, sensuality and sexual prowess unmatched by any other males in the universe. But it can make the quest for true love...complicated. 

     Enter childhood friend and fellow Zetithian Althea Banadänsk. Her empathic powers make her the only one who can show Larry what he truly desires, and she'll do anything to help...even if that means hiding her desperate craving for him. 

     But when a distress call sends them off course—and into danger—they find more than their hearts are at stake. Now it's up to them to become the champions of truth and justice throughout the galaxy...or risk losing it all.

Disclaimer:

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

   This book started ion an interesting note and I liked the concept of it. We have this race of aliens that are cat-like and this insect race and all the makings of a great story. And it would have been if I had read the series that this one spins off.

     About half the book the characters mention many things that happened in the other series and I was a bit lost. If you are interested in this series I recommend you read the other series CAT STAR CHRONICLES.

     That said I liked what little I understood of this book and although I know there are people mad because of a supposed cheating I think it was done correctly in this instance since Larry was never intimate with this other person. Their relationship was superficial on both their sides it seems.

     I loved Brak and I found him hilarious at times. I loved the mission they went on and I just wish that I could have read the other series first so I could appreciate this book more.

     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...