Review of Savor the Danger by Lori Foster
To Be Released: June 28, 2011
6 out of 5 smirks
Synopsis: “She may be aloof, and more pretty than gorgeous, but Alani Rivers is the kind of woman a hot-blooded mercenary can’t forget, no matter how hard he tries. So when Jackson Savor wakes up next to the naked, sleeping beauty—with no memory of what happened— he knows he’s been drugged…even if Alani doesn’t.
After she was kidnapped, Alani vowed never to trust another man again. Still, something about this strong, sexy hero with the tender touch makes her want to believe him. As Jackson hunts down a mysterious intruder, he swears he’ll move heaven and earth to keep Alani safe. But what really happened that night? And will the truth bring them closer than they ever thought possible—or put Alani squarely in harm’s way again?”
Savor the Danger by Lori Foster is my favorite book so far in this series. I love everything about it and don’t mind gushing about it. I give Savor the Danger by Lori Foster 6 smirks because it is hard not to fall in love with characters like Alani and Jackson; their personalities speak volumes to readers who are inexplicably drawn in. This is probably one of the best mystery, action-packed, romance stories I have ever read. I am so excited about this book I’m afraid to write a full review of it because I may unintentionally give something away. I will say this to all you readers out there Alani, Jackson, Trace, Dare, and the new edition Arizona will make you want to run out and buy not only a copy of Savor the Danger, but the other books in this series as well as one that proves to follow this book. Savor the Danger by Lori Foster is exciting, adrenaline inducing, action packed, heartwarming, surprisingly enticing story about overcoming battles within yourself and battles with others you didn’t realize you had.
Review of Should’ve Been A Cowboy by Vicki Lewis Thompson
To Be Released: May 31, 2011
4 out of 5 smirks
Synopsis: “Party organizer Tyler O’Connelli is on the fast track to her dream career. She’s so close she can almost taste it. But when she returns to her family and sees her one-night stand, Alex Keller, all done up in his cowboy gear, her self-control is stretched to the breaking point....
They’re worlds apart. She’s a busy career girl, and Alex is a cowboy. But while getting together might not bode well for anything long-term, it more than makes up for it in sheer hot chemistry! Problem is, this is one wrangler she might want to get tied down—and tied up—to...indefinitely!”
Should’ve Been A Cowboy by Vicki Lewis Thompson is chemistry jammed packed romance novel about finding what you didn’t even know you were searching for. Alex and Tyler are two characters so much alike it’s hard to believe their signals could ever be crossed. Should’ve Been A Cowboy is a romance story that will keep you not only on the edge of your seats, but rooting for both Alex and Tyler to find each other even through the Chance family chaos. I give Should’ve Been A Cowboy by Vicki Lewis Thompson 4 smirks because it is not only story readers won’t be able to put down, but it is a story readers will never want to end. A must read and a must own.
Review of Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond
To Be Released: May 31, 2011
5 out of 5 smirks
Synopsis: “The hardheaded Armstrong brothers are determined to rebuild their tornado-ravaged hometown in the Georgia mountains. They’ve got the means, they’ve got the manpower…what they need are women! So they place an ad in a northern newspaper and wait for the ladies to answer their call…
Porter, the youngest Armstrong, is all for importing women. Still, he’s so blown away by the sheer numbers; he falls off the water tower. Luckily there’s a doctor among the newcomers—sweet and sexy Dr. Nikki Salinger.
And Porter has every intention of checking out her bedside manner…”
Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond was an absolutely amazing story about courage and finding a home in the last place you expected to. I fell in love not only with this story, but with the characters as well. Baby, Drive South gripped me and reeled me in with Porter’s antics and Nikki’s cautious nature.
Things I Love About Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond
The ad
Sweetness itself
The Armstrong Brothers
Women caravan
Nikki and Porter’s first meeting
Porter always sticking his foot in his mouth
Nikki’s emotional sensitivity which makes her unique and at the same time relatable
Atlanta Trip
The water tower
Cupid
Molly
Porter’s determination to win Nikki back even as she is driving away
And Nikki and Porter, ending up right back where they started :)
Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond is one of those romance books you want to own because it is a story you will never get tired of reading. I give Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond 5 smirks because I am invested in the outcomes of not only the characters in this book, but in the characters in the other books of this series. I find Stephanie Bond’s writing to be inventive, dramatic, and heartwarming that pulls readers into wanting more.
Review of Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods
To Be Released: May 31, 2011
5 out of 5 smirks
Synopsis: "In the close-knit community of Chesapeake Shores,
Maryland, Susie O’Brien and Mack Franklin’s “not dating” claim befuddles everyone, especially since the two spend every spare minute together. Susie’s thrilled when their friendship finally heats up. Then, just when happily-everafter seems within reach, Mack loses the job he loves and Susie faces a devastating diagnosis.
But O’Briens always unite in a crisis. Even her cousin Jess, Susie’s rival for most of their lives, becomes her staunchest supporter—especially when Mack’s former lover comes to town. The stakes are higher than ever before, but Susie’s definitely up to the challenge…as long as Mack’s right there by her side."
Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods is a very heart breaking, heartwarming story about finally giving into your hearts desires. Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods is not a typical romance story; it delves into the lives of a couple caught in the limbo between wanting to save a friendship and giving into the evitable spark of a serious relationship.
Things I Love About Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods:
Susie and Jess finally getting out of the competitive funk
Mack finally owning up to his feelings
Mack in general, because he’s gorgeous and witty
Susie and Mack’s inability to communicate in the transition from friendship to something serious
Mack’s unexpected but romantic proposal
Laila and Matthew
Mack and Susie’s dream home
Nell and her faith
Kristen turning out to be exactly what everyone knew she was
The local paper being such a success
Susie taking charge of her life as well as her future with Mack
I give Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods 5 smirks because it is a unique story about letting go of fear and insecurities. Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods puts into perspective how each day we live our lives counts and we have to make the best of it.
Review of The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
To Be Released: April 26, 2011
5 out of 5 smirks
Synopsis: “EVERY GIRL who has taken the test has DIED.
Not it's KATE'S TURN.
It’s always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate’s going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear her mother won’t live past the fall.
Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld—and if she accepts his bargain, he’ll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests.
Kate is sure he’s crazy—until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she succeeds, she’ll become Henry’s future bride, and a goddess.
If she fails...”
The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter is a mythological dreamland of hunky Gods and Beautiful Goddess. While I do not want to ruin anything about this book because the magical aspect of it is experiencing everything for yourself, here are the things I loved.
The 7 Tests which make total sense
Eden Manor
Henry and his broodiness
Kate and her determination not to give up
Ava (no need to say more)
The mystery behind the deaths of eleven
James and his unrequited love
The mythology
The fourteen
I give The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter 5 smirks because it is a fun-loving, sometimes heart wrenching, revenge seeking book that it will have readers everywhere on the edge of their seats until the final decision is made.
Review of When You Dare by Lori Foster
To Be Released: April 26, 2011
5 out of 5 smirks
Synopsis: “Professional mercenary Dare Macintosh lives by one hard and fast rule: ROMANCE business should never be personal. If a cause appeals to him and the price is right, he’ll take the mission he’s offered. But then the lovely Molly Alexander asks him to help her track down the men who’d had her kidnapped—and for the first time, Dare’s tempted to combine work with pleasure.
Fiercely independent, Molly vows to trust no one until she’s uncovered the truth. Could the enemy be her powerful estranged father? The ex-fiancé who still holds a grudge? Or the not-so-shy fan of her bestselling novels? As the danger heats up around them, the only anchor Molly has is Dare himself. But what she feels for him just might be the most frightening thing of all.…”
When You Dare by Lori Foster is an absolute thrilling, mysterious ride of sensual desire and real action. I enjoyed reading When You Dare by Lori Foster so much that it was impossible not to finish in one sitting. I give 5 smirks to When You Dare by Lori Foster because the characters are relatable, as readers we see different points of view, and the plot does not leave any lingering questions. I highly recommend picking up a copy to have on your bookshelves.
Review of The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
To Be Released: January 25, 2011
5 out of 5 smirks
Synopsis: “In less than twenty-four hours I’ll be seventeen.
Although, technically, I won’t actually be turning seventeen. I’ve been in the Nevernever too long. When you’re in Faery, you don’t age. So while a year has passed in the real world, agewise I’m probably only a few days older than when I went in.
In real life, I’ve changed so much I don’t even recognize myself.
MY NAME IS MEGHAN CHASE.
I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who’s sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I’m not sure anyone can survive it.
THIS TIME,
THERE WILL BE NO TURNING BACK.”
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa is magnificent. I am a huge fan of this series, and The Iron Queen only adds to the suspense and drama that is The Iron Fey Series.
Things I Loved About The Iron Queen:
Ash! I adore him
Puck being Puck
Meghan finally understanding her destiny
Gremlins
Meghan and Ash being together
IRONHORSE’s back up plan
The Iron Rebels
Technology’s version of flying monkeys
The witty, funny, and smart ass dialogue (love it, Puck and Ash are brilliant)
Basically all the events leading up to the end of the book (I don’t want to give anything away so that is all I will say)
I gave 5 smirks to The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa because it is an amazingly wonderful book that pulls you into The Nevernever and shows you a world beyond reality. I was also thrilled to learn that this series will continue with Ash’s story called The Iron Knight, which is the best news ever! I cannot wait to see where this series leads! So do yourself a favor and go buy The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, and The Iron Queen (released in January), you will not regret it!
