Silent No More - ARC

 

Silent No More

By: N.E. Henderson

I received this arc in exchange for my honest opinion! 

I give this book a 4 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️rating!

At the beginning, I felt this book was a little all over the place! I question why some parts are in the story but over all, I think the author may have been trying to get a mixed audience! I'm sure that has been achieved!

This book has enough romance, sexual tension and violence to keep people interested! I personally am left wondering what will happen next, if Nick actually killed his father, if his father returned sometime in the night, if Jase ended up killing the dad or what?? I also am left wondering if Nick will return and be there for her and the baby? 

I must question why tell us the whole gruesome story of this girls rape and end the book without more closure? I'm thankful the author made it so this girl finally tells the truth to nick about what really happened, but extremely frustrated that this whole thing was so wordy and left more questions than answers! 

Here's to hoping the continuation of this story answers all these questions and it doesn't take years to find out! Here's also to hoping the author decides to relate some of Nicks pov in future books and also hoping the lead girl gets her act together and doesn't run to another's safe arms! Sorry if that was harsh, but who really leaves a 5 year relationship and shows up in a hotel and falls madly in love with a stranger? And also, am I the only person who was not totally creeped out by some,most or all of big parts of this book? There is no fricking way in hell I would ever be able to sit down and have dinner with my rapist!!!! 

Away - B.A. Wolfe - ARC

Away

By: B.A. Wolfe

5 HUGE STARS!!!

I received this book as an advanced readers copy in exchange for my review and honest opinion, and I pray I do this amazing book justice in the words to follow! 

The very first thing I want it say is, if you have not read this book as of this second, then go buy it NOW! This story is a breathe of fresh air! It is overwhelming and heart breaking! It is so real and devastatingly painful! I have never ever wanted to call an author and beg them, yes beg them to please tell me what happens next! I do not need or want to do this because this story has a terrible cliffhanger that makes you nuts, but because it has closure and you just want more. You as a reader will have an insane need to know how it continues! 

I have read stories that have made me cry, that have broken my heart, but never ever have I read one that I could actually feel pain, breaking my heart piece by piece. This story is that one piece that will change you as a reader! Away, will build you up and let you see happiness in its purest form, it will show you unconditional love from small towns and give you the desire to get in your car and go find one for yourself. It will give you a new perspective on how you should cherish every single day and every single moment and will solidify your knowledge of following your heart, no matter what else is happening, be where your heart tells you to be! 

Green Light Readers!! Green Light!!!! 

Away- Release Day - This is a must read!!!

Away

By: B.A. Wolfe

http://www.amazon.com/Away-B-Wolfe-ebook/dp/B00GS6JSEY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1384907499&sr=1-1

This book is A MUST READ!!!!!

Please watch for my official review of this book on December 2, 2013!!! I am inviting and welcoming others to please read this book & be ready to tell me your comments on this wonderful story! 

~ Becky~

Something's Come Up -ARC

Something's Come Up
By: Andrea Randall & Michelle Pace
Product Link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GQOZ496/ref=as_li_ss_sm_fb_us_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=213733&creative=399837&creativeASIN=B00GQOZ496&linkCode=shr&tag=findblis-20

I was given this book in exchange for a review on my thoughts...

I give this book a 3.5 star rating... And here is why...

I found this book to be pretty saucy & a little smokin....  I generally am not a huge fan on straight up Erotica! I usually feel as if I am stuck in a bad porn movie & just cant wait to get out.. Thankfully our author friends added enough information about the characters to make it a little more of a story then just a full out sex-scapade! I am truly thankful for that!

With that being said... I guess once I have more of their story, I may understand this a little better, but I was a little lost & I honestly felt as if our lead girl was a little bit of a slut! HA! I mean come on, who randomly shows up at someone's house they have not seen in years & is ready to get it on without a little catching up?!?! This is just my opinion.... & Mr. Man Slut wasn't much better in this area... Kicking one chic out for another is just WRONG!!!

Overall, I feel if you are looking for a story with a lot of sex scenes, this is the book for you... But call me old fashion, I like to have a little more of a story line & a whole lot more romance! I guess this is because I could never imagine EVER me doing something like this! Which leads me to put this title with my other collection of Science Fiction - Although I guess I would really put it in my EROTICA Fiction... Just something I cant possibly imagine happening...

Enough Rambling though.. The story was written by two ladies who at least have a head on their shoulders & know how to spell, so that puts them way out in front of other erotica writers already! I will keep following this story, just because I am interested in seeing what else develops... So ladies, you have at least got me curious!
~Beck~

Replace Me - Jenn Foor - Spoiler ALERT

Replace Me

By: Jenn Foor

http://www.amazon.com/Replace-Me-Book-Kin-Series-ebook/dp/B00GL6FUMU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1384350355&sr=8-3&keywords=replace+me+jennifer+foor

I give this book a 3.5 star rating... & Here is why...

Ok so everyone knows I am a die hard Jenn Foor fan! I think I have purchased every book she has ever published, the second it was released... so for me to have only given a 3.5 star rating is not only a shocker to me, but it breaks my heart! :(

I thought this book was a good (not great, not fantastic) second in the series! After reading book 1 - Repair me, I was super eager to see where this would go! I LOVED BOOK 1!! Although, for me, this book did not meet my expectations.... 

I thought Lacey was a big time whiner, the girl really needed to grow up. Reading her parts was sometimes painful & I felt like I was reading the same thing over & over again! I feel she put Joey through unnecessary crap! If the truth be told, I really felt he should have walked away from her childish, cheating ass! I mean really, who has closure sex?  I guess that is the good part about being a writer, you can make these characters do whatever you want! 

As for Shayne, I am glad he realized he could never be more than just friends with Lacey, she did not deserve him anyway! Although mentioning Shayne, since this book was suppose to be Lacey & Shayne's story, why not let him realize he fell in love with Ashley earlier in the story? Why not expand on Shayne & Ashley in this book? What about Megan? What is the point of bringing her into the story? I can only assume later we will find out... But I am still trying to figure out the point of her in all of this.

I guess instead of this book being Lacey & Shayne's story, it should be thought of as just Lacey's.. I mean it bounces back & forth between the two of them, so I would have thought it would have given us some closure on both! Yeah, it kinda does since she fell hard for Joey & he fell hard for Ashley, but, I did not see it happening this way! 

Next issue with this book would be - the sex scenes... I love a good erotica novel, don't get my wrong, but there were parts of this story I felt went beyond erotica and fell straight into grotesque. It was almost as bad as watching a terrible porn! 

Lastly, at times I was totally lost due to the missing words, shortened sentences and grammatical errors. I felt the author was just in a hurry to release this book! After some revisions, I think this book could be amazing! 

Note to Jenn Foor... - If you would like a beta reader or editor, who is dedicated to helping you grow and not hinder you, let me know! I will gladly make notations and help with spelling errors, grammar checks and make sure that the readers getting your book will not be able to complain about these items! I Love Your Work & am truly disappointed in this one! This will not stop me from getting EVERY book you release, but I pray this is not a downward spiral! 

Either way - If you have read the first book in this series and have any interest in continuing to follow "Kin Series", my suggestion is to read this & be patient! 

If you have not read the first book in this series and have interest, here is the link in order to get it! This book is well worth the time to read and it will suck you in and leaving you desperate for more! 

Book 1 - Repair Me: By Jenn Foor

http://www.amazon.com/Repair-Me-Kin-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00FIWMEU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384350355&sr=8-1&keywords=replace+me+jennifer+foor

Pretty little lies - ARC

Pretty Little Lies

By: Jennifer Miller 

http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Little-Lies-Jennifer-Miller-ebook/dp/B00DAPHSXE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384352358&sr=8-1&keywords=Pretty+little+lies

I received this book in exchange for my opinion and as always, here goes!! 

4.5 stars!!!

Wow! From the beginning, I thought this book was going to be like any other romance! Boy was I wrong! This book sucked me in and kept me! It has enough romance to keep people of that genre happy, then you add in the fashion tips, which is totally amazing and you have now gotten yourself another crowd, the fashion guru's, add on top of that the suspense, and yet another group adds to the plate! 

This story has a perfect balance of darkness and light! There are parts that will make you laugh until tears begin to pour (Falling off the desk!! OMG, I almost pee'd myself) and enough fear to have you gripping the edge of your seat! (The ending)! Which leads to my missing half star! I hate cliffhangers! Therefore books with them always lose .5! Sorry! I totally get this is a good way to suck fans in and know they will come back for more, but they suck! 

Anyway! I loved this first book and recommend it highly! 

Keep an eye on my blog, for the upcoming release and my review for Pretty Little Dreams

By: Jennifer Miller

Forever

Forever - A Seaside Novella - (Book 4)
By: Rachel Van Dyken
http://www.amazon.com/Forever-Seaside-Novella-The-Series-ebook/dp/B00GGUZP3A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1383953321&sr=8-2&keywords=forever+by+rachel+van+dyken - Only $0.99

I totally rate this with 5 of the biggest stars I have ever given!!!

First let me say if you have not read the other books in the "Seaside Series" then I must ask, WHY THE HECK NOT? Go BUY ONE NOW!!! Please... At the bottom you will find links to the other books in this series!

Ok so onto my review now! 

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! Totally romantic & every girls dream of her happily ever after! This book is upbeat, totally amazing, funny, and makes me feel as though I have a ginormous pocket full of sunshine! Of course it also leaves me asking the question, where in the heck do I sign up for one? One of what you are asking, an amazing rock star to sweep me off of my feet! Someone who totally pours their heart & soul into us and makes me feel as if I am the only thing in life that matters?!?! Please let me know where to go in order to find this kind of happiness! I want it!

Anyway... This story is a continuation in the series and yes it is based around Nat & Alec, with guest stars Demetri & Alyssa... & of course mentioning Jaymeson! (I am not sure I can wait until the spring for his story, ugh!)

I also have to say that I absolutely love that parts of this story are based in Canon Beach! I've actually been there & other than the fact that even in July you will freeze your butt off on the beach, I'm not sure there is any place I would rather be! So I could totally picture the beach scene's!

As with all of the books in this series, I did not put my IPad down until the last words & I loved every part of it! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us Rachel & I pray to the book God's that you keep releasing books in a fast forward fashion for your faithful loving fans! (Not trying to be stalker obsessed, I swear!) hahaha!


Now, here are the links for the other books in this series! & Please NOTE: I award each & every one of these books with there own set of 5 stars!




1. Tear (Book 1) - http://www.amazon.com/Tear-Seaside-Novel-Rachel-Dyken-ebook/dp/B00AB85R54/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1383953538&sr=8-7&keywords=rachel+van+dyken - currently $0.99 - there is no reason not to get this, it under a buck!
My Amazon Review: At the beginning of this book, you would believe things are going to be a certain way, just to be tripped up and learn you were wrong! The author keeps you guessing until the very end!! 5 extra large stars for suspense, romance, friendship and family!!

2. Pull (Book 2)- http://www.amazon.com/Pull-Seaside-Novel-Book-2-ebook/dp/B00BMHF1WC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1383953538&sr=8-9&keywords=rachel+van+dyken - currently $0.99 - Again, under a buck!
My Amazon Review: This was an amazing story from Demetri's point of view and his new story! I enjoyed this book tremendously! I enjoyed the introductions of new characters and the old characters still being a part of it! The author has introduced enough new people to be able to write tons of books around them! I am eager to keep going!

3. Shatter (Book 3) - http://www.amazon.com/Shatter-Seaside-Novel-Rachel-Dyken-ebook/dp/B00CVG6DRA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1383953538&sr=8-8&keywords=rachel+van+dyken -currently - $0.99 -  I feel as if I am repeating myself, this book is also under a buck!
My Amazon Review: Ok let me begin by saying some of the characters in this book I would really rather not hear anything else about!

Now with that being said, I totally freaking loved this book, minus a couple not so nice, vicious individuals! I'm not a fan of back stabbing deceitful people, and I'm glad that the characters and I agree they should all be hit with a huge wave in the ocean!

Mafia Girl - ARC

Mafia Girl
By: Deborah Blumenthal
http://www.amazon.com/Mafia-Girl-Deborah-Blumenthal/dp/0807549118/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1383938738&sr=1-8&keywords=Mafia+Girl

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review, as you have seen in the past, here goes...

I give this book 4.5 stars...

I found the life of this young lady very interesting. I actually ended up feeling sorry for her for everything she had to go through. It is unfortunate when a life of crime catches up to you and your family suffers because of it!

Who would have thought that she would ultimately fall in love with her arresting officer? Who would have thought that it took her father being locked away for life, for her to realize that although love helps us to hide all the bad in people, it still remains?

I found myself being extremely nervous for Gia. She was blind to see faults in her close loved ones, leaving her vulnerable, but strong in defending herself against "haters".

The missing 1/2 star would be based on the rambling I felt the author did a lot of the time. It seemed as if words were spit onto the page in spots and I had trouble keeping up with what was going on. But the story was wonderful! I enjoyed its fast pace I am a sucker for books that have a happy ending!

The Summer I found you - ARC - Spoil Alert

The Summer I Found You
By: Jolene Perry
http://www.amazon.com/The-Summer-I-Found-You/dp/0807583693/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383933069&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Summer+I+found+you

This is the hard cover link, as this is the only one available at this point.

I received a copy of this from Netgalley, in exchange for my honest opinion!

I give 5 Stars!!!!The Summer I found you is A MUST READ!

This story is amazing, captivating, heart breaking and fulfilling. It walks you through the life of a young girl who was recently diagnosed with Type I diabetes and a damaged soldier. It makes you explore decisions you have made to withhold the truth from people you like/love for your own selfish reasons, and shows you that honesty will always win in the end!

Jolene Perry has an amazing style about her writing that grips you and refuses to release you until the very end! She not only has the ability to make you feel as if you know the characters of the story, but also as if you are living the story right along side them!

There are no words to describe the connection that happens between these two characters. There are also no words to describe how torn apart I felt when she passes out and he struggles to get her medical help, or when he is finally able to go visit his Sargent's wife.

Although, this story made me cry uncontrollably at times it also made me feel overwhelming joy that in the end, they were both able to work through their "lists" and find their way back to one another with a new sense of purpose and determination.

Congrats Jolene Perry for an amazing book about sickness and honesty, and how being truthful and facing fears always wins in the end!

Fire Dance - ARC

The Fire Dance

By: Helene Tursten

http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Dance-Detective-Inspector-Huss-ebook/dp/B00DXKJ8FM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1383852984&sr=8-5&keywords=Fire+Dance

I was given this book by Netgalley for my honest opinion! 

I give this book 3.5 stars..

 I did enjoy this book, although I constantly felt as though I was missing something. I feel as if parts of the story were all over the place and I was not completely sure why certain things were even mentioned. 

If you are looking for a mystery to solve and one that will keep you guessing throughout the entire book, this is the book for you. I would say this story is probably going to be liked by more females than males, and appreciated more by people who enjoy and understand dance. Also, the scene was set in Sweden, which made some references extremely difficult for me to comprehend.  Unfortunately, I don't know a whole lot about ballerina's or the art of creating a show that involves music and dance, nor am I familiar with Sweden, so I feel my rating on this book is not completely fair. I would suggest having interest in one or more of these area's to get the most out of this book! 

I am still left with the questions of why the "Hell's Angels" was brought into the story, why the mentioning of the drug dealer shooting, why the lost memory of the lead detectives husband for a day? What connection did these items have to "The Fire Dance"? Also, a partner was mentioned in the beginning of this book & although briefly mentioned later that there was an accident, I am not sure really what happened to this partner, was the lead investigator ever given a new partner? Why was the partner even mentioned if he was not going to continue being in the story? 

As you all can see, I am left with more questions than answers, so my suggestion would be to just focus on Sophie's story, which will keep you guessing completely! I did not see the truth behind what happened until it was literally on the page before me!

** Ok so I went on Amazon looking to see if I could post my review on there & as I was looking around the page for this book, I realized that this is in fact the 6th book in this series! So I must say I MAY  go and get the first to see if some of the missing parts or questions that I have can be answered! If so, I may end up creating a new entry for this book! **

Elect - ARC- Mini Spoiler Alert -

Elect
By: Rachel Van Dyken
http://www.amazon.com/Elect-Eagle-Elite-Rachel-Dyken-ebook/dp/B00FKAD59I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383769157&sr=8-1&keywords=Elect

I received a copy of this book as an ARC in exchange for my thoughts...

HOLY MOLY... Sweet mother of hot mafia God's!!! I want one or two of them please!

Hands down this book was amazing..very well thought out & very well put together! I love the amazing bonds between friends and family. I enjoyed the truthfulness behind the deep seeded love connection in Nixon & Tracy, my heart broke for Chase more times than it should have..

Overall, I feel this book is spectacular and I believe Rachel Van Dyken has a gift to be cherished!

Ok so that was initial thought! Here goes a little more in detail of that statement!

I give this second book in the Eagle Elite Series - 5 - wonderfully beautiful stars. Rachel had the ability to keep me swooning throughout the entire book! There were parts of this book that broke my heart and moments that I was so super happy I could scream (and for the record, I did!), I felt betrayed, shocked, hurt and disappointment right along with the characters and there were even moments I wish I was apart of the story so I could send my guns blazing with the rest of them! There were happy moments that filled me with joy & I would have done just about anything to be able to see the faces of these characters when these happy moments took place! I am so very thankful that in the end everything worked out as a true romance novel should (For Nixon & Tracy)! I am thankful that Rachel Van Dyken had all of us readers in mind and did not truly kill off our amazing main squeeze(Nixon)!

In a nut shell, I thought this book was well written, I feel as though this series would make a pretty intense movie and I would eagerly be waiting in line to see it! I will patiently await the next installment of this series because I honestly can not wait to hear Chase's answers to Mil's question!

Addicted to you - ARC

Addicted To You

By: Krista & Becca Ritchie

http://www.amazon.com/Addicted-You-Series-1-ebook/dp/B00DE5EBZ8/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_i

5 stars for this wonderfully written book on addiction and codependency. I am truly at a loss for words when I think of what these childhood friends went through together and the strength and determination between the two to better themselves in the end. This is a truly amazing beginning story that leaves me wanting to know what happens next with Loren and Lily. Addicted to you, has a great balance of family, friends, alcohol, sex, addiction at its finest, codependency at its purest and finally the ability to realize when what they are trying is just not working.

I have never read anything quiet like this book! In reading the description, I was wondering if I would be reading an erotica with a lot of alcohol but that was not the case. Although there were some sexually explicit scenes and some awkward situations, this book really focuses on what I would believe a true sex addict would go through and face on a daily bases. The shocker for me was that Lily (main female character - sex addict) actually went through physical withdraws from lack of sex. I couldn't believe that an addiction minus substance would cause this type of reaction. Her best friend - turned boyfriend - turned inhibitor (main male character - Lo - Loren - alcoholic) would use her addiction to be able to get more of his. This book and a lot of the things that happened in the book was truly twisted. Not in a way that made me think that these things just couldn't happen in real life, actually just the opposite, I believed it with more conviction because of the twists and turns.

I think the author accurately described the fears of an addict and had the ability to make parts of it humorous while still keeping the meanings real. I enjoyed the extra bumps in the road with surprise things popping up constantly, the excuses for why things were the way they were & ultimately in the end, love being strong enough to shine a new light on what needed to be done.

I look forward to reading more on Lily and Loren! I pray these two are able to get the help they need and be able to find their way back to each other!

Side note: I feel we all have an addiction to something or someone.. Some of us are addicted to caffeine, nicotine, sex, alcohol, prescription drugs, READING (ha ha, look at the name of this blog).. & in some ways, some of us are blind to our addictions, some of us know we have them but don't know how to change them, some of us don't want to change anything, whatever the case may be, we all suffer from some type, large or small, but please know, there is help out there if you want it. There is someone else going through the same types of things, reach out and ask for help if you need it or want it. If someone that truly loves you mentions to you that they feel your addiction is harming yourself or they fear it could harm you, I ask you to please listen and truly access their words. People on the outside looking in, or the people who bring the topic up, they really are not doing this just to be mean, or to take away your fun, they do this because they love you and for some reason you have given them reason to worry. Don't take their concerns as jokes or cruelty. Reach out for help, start a journal documenting what they feel is a concern and see what feedback you give yourself. Attempt to do something to help ease their concerns. It could ultimately save your life, their life, or the lives of strangers! Just please don't brush it off and pretend that you know everything and can handle whatever it is!

Thanks for reading my blog posts! I hope that some day the messages I post reach someone and helps them! Please feel free to comment, or invite others to read my posts on books! Soon I will be starting another blog rambling with all the good advice I share with the people close to me... some straight up non sense and some so serious I cant believe it comes out of my mouth! HA! 

Broken Beauty - ARC

Broken Beauty:
By: Lizzy Ford writing as Chloe Adams
http://www.amazon.com/Broken-Beauty-Novellas-ebook/dp/B00FCY77DC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1383664836&sr=1-1&keywords=broken+beauty


I received a copy of this book, in exchange for my honest opinion, thoughts and feelings. So, here goes...

Broken Beauty is an emotionally difficult book to read. It deals with a teenage girl who was drugged, then raped and it begins telling her story. In this introductory novella, you get enough information that you feel you may know this young lady and her family. You will be able to start forming your opinion of this young girl and you will probably have every desire to find her and protect her. You will also want to hunt down the political father and choke him! As a parent, I am beyond angry with the neglect from this young ladies parents and other family members.

I give this book a 4.5 star rating.

I feel the author done an amazing job describing the emotional and mental turmoil a rape victim goes through. I believe she accurately states the battle one faces in trying to decide what to do next. The author also accurately describes how law enforcement and the judicial system work to get compliance.

My neglecting 1/2 star, would be based upon the shortness of this story (I realize it is a novella), the over use of the term "daddy" and the fact that it ended abruptly. This would be hands down a 5 star book if it was the complete story of Mia. I would not discredit the author's over use of the word "daddy" if it were complete.

I personally am not a huge fan of "novellas" as I do not feel we as readers get the whole point in most cases that the author is trying to make and in some cases I feel the author ends up hurting themselves overall, because readers forget parts of the stories, forget release dates, are in the middle of other things, etc.

I will keep a close eye on this particular short story series because I am very eager to know what happens next. I will recommend this book to others with the warning of "It's not complete." Meaning there are more parts to be released. Once the remaining novellas are released and the story is complete, I believe it will have great potential in helping other victims. I think they will see they are not the only ones feeling the way they do, and they will understand that it is normal for victims to be confused and afraid. I think this book may help non victims to understand what victims go through.

Overall, I feel the author is amazing for having the ability to write this book and for giving others knowledge that so many other people can benefit from.