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Review: The Lady Julia Grey Bundle by Deanna Raybourn

May 222013

I am a big Deanna Raybourn fan (see my review of A Spear of Summer Grass) and have really enjoyed her Julia Grey novels. They are historical mysteries with just a hint of paranormal and Amazon is currently packaging the first three books as a bundle for only $9.99. This is a steal for three terrific books so I thought I would share this deal with you, lovely readers, and give you my take on each of the books. Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn Book #1 in the Lady Julia Grey Mysteries Genre: Historical Mystery Publication Date: [ Read More of this Review ]

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New Release: Chasing Mrs. Right by Katee Robert

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Apr 062013

New Release: Chasing Mrs. Right by Katee Robert

New Release Review: Chasing Mrs. Right by Katee Robert Book 2 in Come Undone series Book provided by NetGalley and Entangled Publishing Release date: March 25, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: It was only supposed to last one night… Ian had no idea the sexy woman he took to his bed was his little sister’s best friend–or that she’d refuse to give him more than one night. Good thing this soldier likes a challenge… AH’s Review – 4 Skulls – A- I first discovered Katee Robert earlier this year when I had the chance to read Wrong Bed, Right Guy. Right [ Read More of this Review ]

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Early Review: A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn

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Mar 212013

Early Review: A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn

A Spear of Summer Grass by Deanna Raybourn Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: 30 April 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Harlequin MIRA Synopsis from Goodreads: Paris, 1923 The daughter of a scandalous mother, Delilah Drummond is already notorious, even amongst Paris society. But her latest scandal is big enough to make even her oft-married mother blanch. Delilah is exiled to Kenya and her favorite stepfather’s savannah manor house until gossip subsides. Fairlight is the crumbling, sun-bleached skeleton of a faded African dream, a world where dissolute expats are bolstered by gin and jazz records, cigarettes and safaris. As mistress of [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: The Prince by Tiffany Reisz

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Nov 142012

ARC Review: The Prince by Tiffany Reisz Book 3 of The Original Sinners Series Book provided by NetGalley and Harlequin MIRA Release Date: November 20, 2012 Synopsis from Goodreads: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer…preferably in bed. That’s always been Kingsley Edge’s strategy with his associate, the notorious New York dominatrix Nora Sutherlin. But with Nora away in Kentucky, now it’s Kingsley’s chance to take her place at the feet of the only man he’s ever wanted — Søren, Nora’s on-again, off-again lover — until a new threat from an old enemy forces him to confront his past. [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice

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Nov 082012

ARC Review: Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice Book 1 of Ghost Ops Release Date: November 6, 2012 Book provided by Edelweiss and Harper Collins Synopsis from Goodreads: They are Ghosts. They do not exist. Their birth certificates have been destroyed, all traces of their civilian and military pasts wiped out. They have no official military rank and wear no uniforms or insignia, save a tiny steel pin of a striking hawk forged from the rifle that killed Osama Bin Laden. Once again Lisa Marie Rice delivers a sizzling, heart-stopping new series as only she can tell it Ghost [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

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Oct 202012

Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling *audio book purchased from audible.com* Regina’s Rating: 5 Stars/Grade A+ Blurb: When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war. Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils…Pagford is not what it first seems. And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review and Giveaway: The Angel by Tiffany Reisz

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Sep 172012

ARC Review: The Angel by Tiffany Reisz Book 2 in The Original Sinners Book provided by NetGalley and Harlequin Release Date: September 25, 2012 AH’s Review – 5 Skulls – A There’s something to be said about a book that can take a reader right out of their comfort zone and yet leave that same reader with a sense of exhilaration and the desire to read more. This is Tiffany Reisz’s The Angel, the second book in her Original Sinners series. This is not the book for the faint of heart, or for those under the age of majority. [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert

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Aug 292012

Review: Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert

Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert Book 1 – Come Undone Book provided by Entangled Publishing AH’s Review – 3.5 Skulls – B+ Wrong Bed, Right Guy by Katee Robert is a nice little diversion. It’s cute, sweet, and has some hot and steamy moments. Sick of being single, Elle comes up with a plan to seduce her boss Nathan. She enters his apartment dressed in frilly lingerie and slips into bed with who she thought was Nathan and proceeds to seduce the sleeping man. When she realizes that the man in the bed was not Nathan, she is [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Defiance by C. J. Redwine

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Aug 282012

Defiance by C. J. Redwine Book 1 in Defiance series Book provided by Edelweiss and the publisher Release date: August 28,2012 Genre: Young Adult/Dystopian AH’s Review – 4 skulls – A- Dystopian books fascinate me. Just how horrible can society become? In Defiance, the population cowers in their walled city of Baalboden. Outside the walls, there is only barren wastelands populated by The Cursed One a cross between a big giant worm and a fire breathing dragon. (Think Tremors). Life in the city is not that much safer. The citizens of Baalboden are ruled by the ruthless Commander Chase, a [ Read More of this Review ]

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Seven Day Loan by Tiffany Reisz

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Jul 142012

Seven Day Loan by Tiffany Riesz Prequel to The Original Sinners Series (*see note below) Book provided by NetGalley and the Publisher AH’s Review – 4 Skulls – A- Ever wonder about Nora from The Siren’s early days? This short story (33 pages) is a week in young Eleanor’s life. Tiffany Reisz is fast becoming a favorite author for me. Her books are not for everyone – if you are squeamish or uncomfortable with the unconventional – maybe go look for another book to read. If you are the curious sort, like me, you will be rewarded with an excellent [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: The Siren by Tiffany Reisz

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Jul 032012

ARC Review: The Siren by Tiffany Reisz Book 1 in The Original Sinners series Book provided by NetGalley and the publisher Release date: July 24, 2012 AH’s Review 4 Skulls – A I adored The Siren by Tiffany Reisz. The Siren was an emotional ride: I laughed, I cried, I was shocked and surprised. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I want more! The Siren is the story of Nora Sutherlin. Nora is a successful erotica writer and she is ready to write her next book. She has enlisted the services of a new editor [ Read More of this Review ]

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Quick Review: Who likes Menage? If not, look away!

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Feb 232012

Quick Review: Who likes Menage? If not, look away!

Booty Call by Benjamin T. Russell and Michelle Chatton I bought this book from All Romance Mrs. Badass says: I’m not sure where to start this post. There are many layers. I’m not the largest Menage story fan. Yea, yea. I know right? What the fuck is wrong with me. Sorry folks, this happily married woman has a hard time with more than one partner in a story. So saying, I’ve made some friends in my (new) writing career. (Side note, is it considered a career? My book publishes soon, so I guess? But not technically…anyway) Whatever, [ Read More of this Review ]

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E-Book ARC Giveaway ~ Demon Bait by Moira Rogers

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Nov 102011

So, you like to read paranormal books right? Otherwise, why would you be here. Do you like Cyber-Punk? How about Demons? How about Cyber-Punk Demons with virtual reality and hot smexing? Yea? Then enter the giveaway to win a copy of the Novella Demon Bait, which is the intro to the world of Children of the Undying by Moira Rogers. Because they love me… Okay, who am I kidding, they love you–the readers, they are offering up an advanced reader copy of their ebook Demon Bait, which goes up for sale on November 29th. It was a really [ Read More of this Review ]

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ARC Review: Demon Bait by Moira Rogers

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Oct 232011

Demon Bait by Moira Rogers, Children of the Undying #1 I received this ARC from Moira Rogers…thanks you two awesome peeps! Erika’s Review: Grade: B Novella’s are always hard for me to review. On one hand they can have some cool elements, but on the other hand, it’s hard to fully explore a world, or romance. Usually one or the other suffers. Demon Bait by Moira Rogers is a cool introduction to their demon world. I saw they are calling the series “Children of the Undying”. I have to admit, that I am clueless about that [ Read More of this Review ]

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Review: New York to Dallas by J.D Robb

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Sep 142011

My Review Grade A I’m giving it a fan girl 5 star rating, even though it’s more of a 4 star book for me. But It’s Roarke people…Eve and Roarke. So 5 stars or Grade A New York to Dallas is a fitting title for this latest installment of the in death series, and fans can tell the series is winding down, and coming to an end. Story ARC’s are being closed, Loose ends tied down, and memories put to bed. LT Eve Dallas is taking on a serial pedophile back from her rookie days who escaped [ Read More of this Review ]

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