Archive for March, 2014


BONES SPEAKETH THE TRUTH

Kendra Elliot writes some mean thrillers and suspense!!!! I came across her quite by accident (am very accident prone leading to new authors ;)) and I am hooked line, sinker and anchor!

Her “Bone Series” is a “Chilling” ride of “Buried” secrets, “Hidden” twists and being “Alone” with cold blooded murderers with a mother of all twisted minds. Her villains make you wonder in sheer amazement of how perverted, warped or disturbed they can be. As much as we shake our heads in disbelief, the world sure has its share of sick people like her villains. Image

My personal favorite was “Buried”. Loved the way Michael and Jamie connected and worked together. And the main twist in the story was so well written and revealed – I just loved it! Although my gut hinted at the possibility, the certainty of the truth was still a total surprise that ends up giving you goosebumps.

If “Buried” was my favorite book, Dr. Victoria Peres and Seth Rutledge in “Alone”, were my favorite characters. Victoria got my attention from her first appearance in “Hidden”. She’s strong, courageous and utterly feminine, that had Seth Rutledge staying close to her. I liked their history as much as the maturity with which they handled their past and settled into the present.

ImageKendra’s books can be read stand alone, but you will not be able to resist going back to reading the complete series. Set against the backdrop of Oregon, get to know Lacy and Jack Harper and Brynn and Alex in the midst of spine tingling chills, fiery passion and dark nights. 

And can’t wait to “Vanish” into another world of romantic suspense with her next book.

 

Check her out: http://www.kendraelliot.com/

First time writers, seasoned writers or master writers – any kind of work from them, I believe is a product of their hard work, imagination and endless research. And they are all so amazing!!!

J.L Berg is one fabulous lady with her charm and wit, always fun to chat with and just a riot!!! Want to get to know her a little bit more? Well…read onImage

A full time Mom of two adorable kids, how do you manage being a mom, wife, writer and of course a fun person on social forums:

Jennifer: I don’t sleep!  No, I’m kidding.  Kind of ……

It’s definitely a lot and there are times when I feel like I am failing in one or more of my duties.  Sometimes I have to shut down and pay attention to my kids and leave writing alone for a while.  There are also times when Mommy has a deadline and they have to watch a movie by themselves.  It’s a balancing act, but I’m lucky enough to have a very patient and supportive husband, who help me stay sane.  Mostly…

When readers read your books, what do you want them to feel?

Jennifer: I want my readers to feel everything!  I am known for making readers cry, but I also have quite a number of funny and sexy moments in my novels that balance out the heavy.  I like knowing my readers finish one of my novels feeling an array of emotions, rather than just one or two.  That is life—we feel everything.  

How do you balance the relation of editor, publisher and writer?

Jennifer: I am self-published (except for my audio) so I am my own boss!  But I do work with two editors.  Yes, two! I am anal when it comes to editing so I have two, to make sure that everything is perfect by the time a book is released.  Both are women I love and trust them with my work.

ImageWho do you brainstorm the scenes with in your books:

Jennifer: I come up with scenes for books randomly.  There’s no rhyme or rhythm to the way my brain works.  Sometimes I’ll come up with an epic scene as I’m floating off to sleep.  Other times, something will come to me when I am grocery shopping or taking a shower.  A writer’s mind is weird.  I think we only live in the real world half the time. 

What was the most difficult part of writing ‘Never Been Ready’:

Jennifer: I hated writing Leah’s father.  He was a necessary character to her development and to the book, but I seriously hated him.  I don’t think I’ve ever disliked one of my characters – it was a definite first for me. 

Now here’s my “Curious George” question –

How much of the erotic scenes are inspired by personal experience (tongue in cheek) 😉 😉 😉 –

Jennifer: Hahahahaha, you could publish this.  I’m not shy.

Jennifer: I’d say about half.  But the other half, my husband likes to re-enact, just to make sure they are authentic.  J

She is such a sweetheart!

Check her out at http://jlberg.com/   (Site on a revamp)

Check her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorjlberg

 

Pics courtesy: J.L Berg FB page

 

Up for some racy, heart stopping, blood pounding books? Try Reece’s “Last Chance Series”. She and her LCR operatives have become one of my top favorites! I read some of these books out of sequence, and that still worked out great for me and each one of them is good as a standalone. But let me tell you, if you read them out of sequence, you will be an “Adam in the garden of LCR”, craving to have a bite of the previous story J

ImageI divide the series into three parts for my own personal satisfaction – Four books in “Chances” – ‘Last Chance’, ‘Second Chance’, ‘No Chance’ and ‘Chances Are’. Then comes the “Me” series of ‘Return To Me’, ‘Run To Me’ and ‘Rescue Me’. The last part is the “Sweet Series” of ‘Sweet Revenge’, ‘Sweet Reward’ and ‘Sweet Justice’.

My favorite of the series is McKenna and Luke’s story “Last Chance”. Maybe because that was my first book and was so enthralled by Christy’s writing, her cliff hanging narration, and her attention to detail. A Paris agency “Last Chance Rescue” founded by Noah McCall for the purpose of finding missing people, helping high-profile government and private missions, is the backdrop for this series. And I absolutely adore Noah from his tough exterior to his super soft heart, always filled with concern and love for his alpha agents.Image

And the agents!! By God!!! Sinfully delicious!!!! They are a breed apart!!!!! Each one of them have endured ghosts of tortured pasts, have lost and gained both personally and professionally, are inter-connected to each other either through their past or present. Each one of them had a story to tell, and each one of those stories is filled with pain, betrayal, loss and love.

Christy penned each story with great passion and love. She really sketched each character so different with much depth and understanding. As much as I say McKenna and Lucas are my favorites, the rest of the LCRs, Noah and Samara, Skylar and Gabe, Jordan and Eden, Keeley and Cole, Dylan and Jamie, Jared and Mia, Ethan and Shea, Honor and Seth, and let’s not forget Angela and Jack, easily mesmerize you and take over your heart. Every story brought a lump to my throat and a twist to my gut. And every story took me through the emotions and actions of their lives literally and figuratively longing for them to have their very own happily ever after.

ImageChristy Reece sure knows how to keep her readers on the edge of a cliff and she is one writer whose stories ooze fire, lust, vigor and a frenzy of emotions and action salivating for more. 

One of my super special top favorite authors!!!

She’s got new adrenaline pumping stories coming out…

Check her out at  – http://www.christyreece.com/ or visit her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorChristyReece

 

 

Imagine this – waking up in your car, feeling icy water under your feet, sight foggy through your windshield, brain hazy with thoughts and a big black hole for your memory.

This is the opening scene in Melinda Leigh’s latest novel, “She Can Hide”. Now how can I put this book down with such a resounding opening, as I was imagining myself in that drowning car!

Abby Foster finds herself fighting for her life in the chilling waters of a Pennsylvania winter. Everyone has a past. But some have a past that chases them to a far off land to start fresh and make a semblance of a decent life. Working as a high school teacher, Abby just wants to live a quite life and forget her traumatic past – a past that had her locked down in a dry well for days before she was rescued.

ImageA past that she is not willing to share even with Officer Ethan Hale. As Ethan struggles to put together Abby’s past amidst their rising passion and love, the killer is very busy assimilating dead bodies. With trust on precarious grounds, Ethan and Abby support each other to piece the mystery behind Abby’s attempt on life.

The connecting story between Abby’s past and her present, a background of betrayals and secrets, shady and dark dealings trying to get on legitimate grounds, jealousy and rage riding the subplot, “She Can Hide” is a roller-coaster of thrills and surprises. 

Melinda Leigh has a knack for writing racy thrillers and chilling suspense, and I love the way she works subplots, and the connection to the main story is never dull, keeping the element of surprise. From her first book, “She Can Run”, every story was as different as chalk and cheese, with equal elements of excitement, shivers, obsession, lust and an adrenaline rush to the finish line.

Never a dull moment!

Visit her website for her other works….

http://melindaleighauthor.com/

“I Wanna Shelter You…But With The Beast Inside, There’s Nowhere To Hide, When You Feel My Heat, Look Into My Eyes…It’s Where My Demons Hide…..”  

“Don’t Get Too Close…..It’s Where My Demons Hide…”Imagine Dragons”

That is what Drake represents! And the cover of Cynthia’s fourth book in the “Mine Series”, is an amazing blend of passion, despair and possessiveness. I‘ve always had a soft spot for Drake…the quite and the mysterious one, but with deadly execution…whether he was protecting Skye or thinking that Noah has gone bonkers falling in love with Claire.

Despite Noah, Logan and Drake being friends in mercenary, Drake had a history more deep than the other two. He was the one too close to his nightmare aka Anna Jean. He was more emotionally connected to Anna Jean and the betrayal is more vested and painful. His possessiveness, total disregard for his life over Jasmine’s breath, and his sacrifice – loved Drake to the soul. The bad with the good, the demon with a heart to do the right thing and stand by unconditionally, one of the best characters I had the pleasure of reading.Image

Jasmine was a total surprise package of vulnerability and courage. Her background and what she had become was totally kick-ass and I was so charmed by her – thanks Cynthia for etching Jasmine’s character so well. I’ve always being a sucker for any woman who rises beyond trauma, with sheer determination and positivity to create a niche in this world.  Overcoming her traumatic childhood, with a hope of finding the missing pieces of her family, Jasmine was just perfect.

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“Your Eyes Shine So Bright, I Wanna Save That Light, I Can’t Escape This Now, Unless You Show Me How….” Imagine Dragons

The common background that connected Jasmine and Noah was an emotional read. The history between Jasmine, Victor and Saxon pulls at your heartstrings as much as Victor’s despair that Jasmine loves the dangerous Drake than a plain safe accountant or a doctor tickles your funny bone. The bond between them is something that you’d wish you had it too.

My recommendation is to read the first three – ‘Mine To Take’, ‘Mine To Keep’, ‘Mine To Hold’, and before long you would ‘CRAVE’ for Drake and the flow of the stories would be easy to love and enjoy. I hope Cynthia Eden gives Victor some much needed sleepless nights and company to chase those nightmares away 😉Image

You can check Cynthia Eden’s other amazing works on her website: http://www.cynthiaeden.com/

https://www.facebook.com/cynthiaedenfanpage

 

 

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