Protecting Her Daughter by Lynette Eason

Description

ANYTHING FOR HER CHILD

After someone attempts to abduct her daughter, single mom Zoe Collier flees to a remote ranch for safety. But when the would-be kidnappers follow them to Wrangler's Corner, Zoe must figure out why somebody wants Sophia. Local vet Aaron Starke is determined to help Zoe investigate—and to keep his intriguing new neighbors safe. Zoe's used to relying on her own wits to survive. But quick-witted, caring Aaron is just the type of man she needs in her corner. And he might be her partner for keeps…if they can find the truth without losing their lives.

Wrangler's Corner: Family comes first

My Thoughts:
This one got to me.  Zoe tries to take her daughter disappear after someone tries to kidnap her daughter.  She lands on this little farm and thinks it is the perfect setup.  She even has a vet that comes out every day to help her with the animals.  Aaron is intrigued by Zoe and attracted to her but she isn't too receptive.  He comes to her aid when she and her daughter need it most and now he is the one she trusts to help her keep her daughter safe.  But will she trust him with her heart?
I loved Zoe and how protective and strong she is.  Though their attraction is mutual, both Zoe and Aaron each have reasons to fight it.  Their faith is tested.  Sophia is a sweetheart and I fell in love with her.  I loved how good Aaron was with her without even trying.  The rest of the characters in the book were well developed and I did figure out who the bad guy was before the end but it wasn't a let down!
I rate this a 5/5.  I plan to read the rest in this series!

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book.  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

Mary Ting Double Cover Reveal!!!

Title: The Angel Knights & The Chosen Knights

Author: Mary Ting

Genre: YA Fantasy/Paranormal

Cover Designer: Regina Wamba at MaeIDesign & Photography

Expected Release Date: March 8^th & 22^nd, 2016

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb: (Spin-Off to Crossroads Saga - Prequel to The Chosen Knights) can be read as stand-alone Michael and Claudia’s decision to move back to Crossroads was to keep their children safe, but they can’t escape who they are. Their children, Zachary and Lucia, were destined to be demon hunters—Venators. From the age they were able to hold a sword, they were trained to become the best and to ensure they would become leaders one day. All is peaceful throughout the land until the Fallen and demons’ presences were felt in the between and on Earth. As the Venators investigate these locations, they will quickly learn how dangerous their lives are. Hearts will be broken. Teammates will lose their lives. And they will face obstacles which will test their faith. As danger grows, the fear of fallen angels and demons regrouping has the Divine Elders on pins and needles. Now, Zachary and Lucia, along with Uncle Davin, must prepare themselves—mentally and physically—to live on Earth to investigate where the focal point of evil resides before it’s too late.

Blurb:

(Spin-off to Crossroads Saga) - Read Prequel - The Angel Knights - first **Can be read as stand-alone When teens go missing in Hawaii, a group of demon-hunters—half human and half angel—disguised as high school students, must leave Crossroads, the place where they reside. In a race against time, they uncover the mystery connecting the missing teens, which dates back to the era of the Knights Templar. However, when they discover one of the Templars passed down a book containing all the secrets and codes to finding a particular treasure, they soon realize this forbidden treasure needs to be found before Cyrus, the lord of the possessor demons, acquires it—a treasure which been safeguarded and hidden from him. There is only one problem: the pages containing the clues leading to the treasure is missing. When the first page is found, Cyrus threatens to kill more descendants of the Knights Templar if it is not given to him by Friday the thirteenth. In the midst of threats and discovery, the demon-hunting angels find they are not alone when supernatural beings begin to reveal themselves. Can they put their differences aside and work together to solve the Knights Templars’ cipher? As they astral travel to the past, they witness a lot more than they have bargained for. And some things are better left unseen. 

Mary Ting resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children’s chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.

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His to Keep by Terri L. Austin

Book Description

Iain wasn’t just rough around the edges—he was uncivilized, despite all the elegant trappings and expensive suits. And Brynn wanted more of it. She wanted Iain in full-on barbarian mode.

She wanted to be taken.

Filthy rich British bad boy Iain Chapman made a name for himself as a ruthless businessman, but if he can secure an investment from Vegas powerhouse Trevor Blake, Iain could take his business to the next level. Solution? Hire beautifully timid corporate trainer—and Trevor’s sister-in-law—Brynn Campbell and seduce his way to success.

Brynn’s everything Iain is not: kind, delicate, decent. But she’s also got a taste for something a little beastly, and it doesn’t take long for Iain to break through her every inhibition. Brynn was supposed to be his pawn, but as Iain gets closer to his goal, he begins to realize he’s not ready to let her go, not now, not ever—even if it costs him everything.

My Thoughts:

Interesting book.  Brynn is a wallflower and is quite content to be one.  Her job is in her office and working on a computer.  What it is NOT is teaching someone else how to interact with their employees.  Iain is a businessman of his own making.  He wasn't born rich but made himself and his best friend millions.  Now he needs an investor and Brynn is just what he needs....in more ways than one!

I liked watching Brynn grow and change as a character.  She went from wallflower to assertive female.  Loved Iain's accent.  It came through loud and clear through the book.  Brynn's sexual issues mortify her but Iain takes them in stride, even as a challenge.  They did have their issues as a couple, but I just had problems with their relationship in general.  It was just unrealistic for me.

It was a 3/5 for me.  I just didn't get into the story like I wanted.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book (via netgalley).  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

**adult content**

Her Fierce Warrior by Paige Tyler

Book Description

The woman tensed. As anger and fear ricocheted across her face, her eyes changed from red to green to brown in a dizzying display like nothing he'd ever seen.

Every instinct in Angelo's body screamed at him to lunge for his weapon. Instead he set his feet for impact, blocking her slashing claws. Unbelievably, after a few moments of struggling, she went still, all the fight gone...

Minka isn't sure she should trust the sexy Special Forces soldier who found her. Subjected to horrors, on the run from scientists set on locking her in a cage, Minka is terrified of the monster she's becoming...and somehow, Angelo is the only one who can calm the beast inside her and make her feel safe.

But can she trust the way he makes her feel when she's not even sure she can trust herself?

My Thoughts:
Good book.  Angelo is used to seeing the weird things of the world but he wasn't prepared for Minka.  She is dangerous, but wonderful.  He should be afraid of her, but he is drawn to her and wants to protect her.  Minka doesn't know why Angelo makes her feel safe, but it is a wonderful feeling after all that she has been through.  Now Angelo has to deal with the facility and doctors he is forced to bring her to and also his blooming feelings for her.
I had read previous books in this series so I already knew most of the characters here.  It was fun getting to know Angelo and Minka and how their relationship grew.  I felt so sorry for Minka and the other hybrids.  The experiments done to them were terrible.  Angelo was great with her and I enjoyed watching him fight his feelings for her (though he didn't try too hard).  I can't wait to see what happens next with these characters.
It was a 4/5 for me.  I really liked seeing some answers to questions from previous books in the series.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book (via netgalley).  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

Countryside The Tears of Adina by J.T. Cope IV

Book Description:
Luke Rayburn has spent summer vacation running up and down sandy beaches with his family. He’s explored hidden coves, learned how to write invisible letters, and even met an ocean nymph. But his friends write to tell him of strange happenings in Countryside and he’s anxious to get back.
When Luke returns, he finds that much has changed. Mischievous gnomes are spreading chaos across the valley, a lone wolf haunts the forests, and Mayeem, one of Luke’s new teachers, just happens to be a mermaid. And then there’s the hunter, a man with golden eyes, only part of a soul and the belief that Luke has hidden something he wants—something he’s willing to destroy Countryside in order to get.
Hounded by blackhearted men and soulless creatures and with darkness luring him in, Luke must gather his wits and ferret out his true friends. But as he draws close to finding what it is the hunter seeks, he will learn that there is more at stake than he understands. He’ll learn that it’s not the hunter he should be afraid of and that, once done, some things cannot be undone.

My Thoughts:
I was so excited to get back to Countryside.  This book starts a little bit after the first book ends.  Luke and his family have been on vacation but unexpectedly decide to end it early and return to Countryside.  When they get back, Luke finds out that all sorts of strange things have been going on.  There are gnomes acting crazy, wolves, and then a hunter who wants something from Luke himself!  Luke has no clue what he wants but he has to find out before all of Countryside is destroyed!
I really do adore Luke!  He has changed so much since the start of the first book.  I also love how the different friends and family are all written into the book and have their own special roles to play.  The place itself, Countryside, seems very much like a place I would love to visit, even with its issues.  I can picture it as I read the pages of the story.  I thought since this is a young adult book, I would be able to guess/figure it out quickly and easily but not so much!  The author did a good job with the story line and kept me guessing.  I cannot wait to see what happens next.
This is a 5/5 for me.  It is second in the series so read the first one first but once you do, you will have to read this!
Thank you to the author for the review copy of this book.  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

Always Watching by Lynette Eason

Book Description:
The bodyguards of Elite Guardians Agency have more than just skill and prowess in common--they're also all women. When it becomes clear that popular psychiatrist and radio personality Wade Savage has a stalker, his father secretly hires Elite Guardians in order to protect his son.

But when Wade's bodyguard is attacked and nearly killed, agency owner Olivia Edwards must step in and fill the gap. Olivia's skills are about to be tested to the limit as Wade's stalker moves from leaving innocent gifts at his door to threatening those closest to him. Olivia has the feeling that she's next on the list. And to complicate things even further, she realizes that her heart may be in as much danger as her client.

My Thoughts:
Great start to a fascinating new series by a very talented author.  Elite Guards is an uncommon bodyguard agency, most especially because all the bodyguards are women.  When Wade Savage, a radio personality, has a stalker, Olivia must protect him.  The stalker evolves quickly and Olivia becomes a target too!  The danger gets closer and so do Wade and Olivia.
I thought this concept was original, the guards being all women.  The man wasn't weak, in fact Wade is a good character.  He needs Olivia's expertise but she needs him as well.  I think my favorite character was Wade's daughter.  She has her issues but I really enjoyed the way Olivia related to her.  The action was there, suspense, and romance all mixed together to make a good story.
It was a 5/5 for me.  I thought it was a great book.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book.  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

The Prophetess by Jill Eileen Smith

Book Description:
Outspoken and fearless, Deborah has faith in God but struggles to see the potential her own life holds. As an Israelite woman, she'll marry, have a family, and seek to teach her children about Adonai--and those tasks seem to be more than enough to occupy her time. But God has another plan for her. Israel has been under the near constant terror of Canaan's armies for twenty years, and now God has called Deborah to deliver her people from this oppression. Will her family understand? Will her people even believe God's calling on her life? And can the menace of Canaan be stopped? 

My Thoughts:
I liked this elaboration on Deborah's story.  The author tells a story about how Deborah could have been.  She was a 'typical' Israelite woman, except she wasn't.  God had plans for her and she follows His calling.  With all the threats of war and the battles going on, it is difficult, especially as a woman.
I honestly wasn't certain I would like this book at the beginning.  I was wondering where the author was taking parts, but I have to say, she pulled it all together and answered my questions.  Deborah was a strong and wonderfully Godly woman.  I wish I had her strength.  The war going on was absolutely terrifying and God still used her.  The secondary story lines were as good as the overall story to me.
It was a 4/5.  I will absolutely read the next book by this author.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book.  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

Soul Meaning by A.D. Starrling

Book Description:

From the award-winning series Seventeen comes a high-octane, action-packed twist on immortality.

"My name is Lucas Soul. Today, I died again. This is my 15th death in the last 450 years."

Soul is an outcast of the immortal societies. Born of a Bastian mother and a Crovir father, a half breed whose very existence is abhorred by the two races, he spends the first 350 years of his life being chased and killed by the Hunters.

One fall night in Boston, the Hunt starts again, resulting in Soul's 15th death and triggering a chain of events that sends him on the run with Reid Hasley, a former US Marine and his human business partner of 10 years.

From Paris to Prague, their search for answers will lead them deep into the immortal societies and bring them face to face with someone from Soul's past. Shocking secrets are uncovered and fresh allies come to the fore as they attempt to put a stop to a new and terrifying threat to both immortals and humans.

Time is running out for Soul. Can he get to the truth before his 17th death, protect the ones he loves and prevent another immortal war?

My Thoughts:

This book has plenty of action!  Lucas is a half-breed.  He constantly has people trying to kill him and has actually had them succeed on several occasions! As an immortal, he comes back each time...so far.  He and his business partner, Reid are best friends, and in a race to find answers to questions.  After years of leaving him alone, why are the hunters after him again.  Each answer leads to more questions and terrifying possibilities.

The author did a great job with this book and I also really liked the narrator's voice.  The fact that immortals weren't completely immortal, intrigued me and I loved that idea.  The action in this book is non-stop.  If I were an immortal trying to escape another death, I would want someone like Reid to have my back!  There is a little of everything in this book.  Besides the action, there is scifi, romance, history, and much more.  

This was a 4/5 for me and I think a very promising start to a new series!

Thank you to the author/publisher for the review copy of this audio book (via Kate Tilton).  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

Kynan by Desirae Grove

Book Description:
This is the second book from The Regiville Tales, a series of full-length novels by Desirae Grove. Each book in this series can be read as a stand-alone, with its own HEA and no cliffhangers! 
Elysa Jordan is a feisty and adventurous college student. She’s curvy and never shy about it, and no man has ever been able to resist her charms. Except for one: Kynan Gattesky. He insists they can't be together, yet he seems crazy about her. 
Their on and off romance has been driving her nuts, and even Elysa is no longer sure if Kye is the right man for her. She sets out to seduce him one last time, but what happens on that fateful night unravels a whole sequence of events entirely out of her control...and puts her life in grave danger. 
Kynan Gattesky has never thought he would fall for a human woman. His family has warned him - werepanthers and other creatures do not mix well. But Elysa is not someone he can get out of his mind easily. Every time he's around her, his common sense flies out the window. And when her life is jeopardized by a series of unfortunate poor decisions, he must rescue her, at all costs. 
Will Kye and Elysa manage to get away from the dangers of Regiville paranormal world? And will their growing love survive it all?

My Thoughts:
Here kitty, kitty, kitty!  Kynan was raised to stay away from humans and definitely never fall for one.  He is a panther and they are solitary animals who only get together to...well, ya know.  Elysa wants Kye so bad that she can't even stand it.  Maybe she could make him jealous or lure him back with her feminine whiles.  When she is beyond frustrated with him, she does something insanely serious and her life is put in danger.
I'm so glad that we got to go back to Regiville to see what happens between Elysa and Kye!  I thought for sure they were doomed at the end of the last book but was happy to see that wasn't the case.  Kye  is a good, bad boy.  I love how he is determined to be one way because of what he is, but doesn't really feel that way.  Elysa is going to get her man, even if it kills her.  Sometimes I guess it really does take something drastic to get two people together.
4/5 for me, I was so happy to see this book.  It didn't disappoint.
Thank you to the author/publisher for the review copy of this book.  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine. 

The Fire Inside by Michelle Bellon

Book Description:
Aiden, a doting husband and father, had the perfect life - a job he loved, a beautiful son, and a loving wife. In an instant, everything is taken from him and Aiden believes his life is over. Falling into a deep depression Aiden all but gives up on his job, his friends and himself. But when a mysterious force grants him the power to heal those around him, Aiden is forced to pull himself out of his misery in favor of the greater good. When he meets Ryan, a hardened, pessimistic teenager living on the streets, and Norma, a woman whose marriage is crumbling around her, Aiden acknowledges that maybe life still has a purpose and this ability to heal may be more powerful than he ever imagined.

My Thoughts:
This was a intriguing read.  Aiden's life is over in his mind.  He lost his wife and son so he has given up.  Ryan has to hide that her mother left.  Norma is a lady who wants children desperately and is fixated on that.  Three strangers who all need healing.
I like that the book is unique.  I felt so terrible about Aiden's family and how life spiraled from there.  I was drawn to Norma wanting children so bad.  Ryan's story was heartbreaking as well.  All three of these people so hurt and broken with there different problems was so sad.  Then it turned into a heartwarming story and I really enjoyed the characters and how the story went.
It was a 3/5 for me.  It was a good, quick read but completely predictable.

Thank you to the author/publisher for the review copy of this book (via PUYB).  I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.