Tag Archive: Romancing Life


From “The Raines Of Wind Canyon” to “The Brodies” to “Boss Inc.”, Kat Martin has created amazing characters fighting for justice and protecting the loved ones in their lives. As each series progressed into the next one, I enjoyed every page of these brothers in arms to their extended cousins and friends.

“Into The Fury” is the first book in the “BOSS INC” (Brodie Operations Security Services Inc.) series pitching Ethan Brodie against a stalker hell bent on creating havoc among the lingerie models touring cross-country. And one of the models happens to be Valentine Hart, best friend of Ethan’s sister-in-law then all bets are off. Now when extended family is concerned, the Brodie’s protectiveness comes out in spades.

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Being a lingerie model is for Valentine Hart is just a means to a goal of becoming a veterinarian. Being stalked by a killer was never a part of her plan, and neither is falling for the hot and protective Ethan. I loved Valentine for her independence, endurance and just her nature to help others. She’s just perfect with her imperfections and a perfect partner for Brodie.

Another fast paced, thrilling ride from Kat Martin as she weaves pages of romance and danger. Incorporating and setting up the relationship between Megan O’Brien and Dirk Reynolds to take us into their story was brilliant and jelled well with this book.

Received an ARC from Kensington Books via NetGalley for an honest review.

Brenda Novak is one brilliant writer/author I have the pleasure of reading. She’s a maestro at weaving heartfelt romances with tasteful flavor and with equal vigor she churns some amazing mysteries that grips her readers from page one to the very last line.

“The Secret Sister”, book one of her Fairham Island series brings Maisey Lazarow back to her hometown of Fairham, SC. Reeling from a bitter divorce, Maisey comes back to build her shattered life back and rebuild her relationship with her troubled brother Keith. Coming back also brings back memories of pain and a mother that she wants to avoid. Coming back also puts her in front of Rafe Romero, her first love.

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Rafe Romero comes back to the island to heal and raise his blind daughter. He’s built his life back, albeit a few scars and pain. Coming face to face with Maisey brings up a whole bucket load of emotions that he’s not ready to face. But with him renovating the cottage and living next door to Maisey only makes so much more difficult to stay away from her.

With Rafe and Maisey thrown together, rekindles feelings long buried and the possibility of love and forgiveness. As they try to deal with their feelings, Brenda surprises us with a twist in the story as old pictures bring back memories of a sister that Maisey vaguely seem to remember.

And now with mystery added into the equation, “The Secret Sister” takes the readers on a roller coaster ride of pain, love and forgiveness.

I can’t wait for Brenda Novak to give Keith his closure on pain and a chance at love.

Received and ARC from Harelquin via NetGalley for an honest review.

 

One final hero remains standing in the town of Sterling waiting for the love of his life to show up. The final book in her Unexpected Heroes Series, Melody Anne gives the charming and kind Camden Whitman his happily ever after, with the woman of his dreams Grace, “Her Forever Hero”

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His adoptive family had given Cam a support structure and a family he deserves. Raised with morals, ethics and humbleness, he would do anything to help the underdog and a few more beyond the call of duty. And when his client is his Grace, he pulls everything to protect her and keep her at his side.

Coming back to Sterling brings back memories that Grace would have liked to forget. But circumstances push Grace right into a major muddle with the IRS with a non-profit she is associated with and Cam ends up being her knight in shining armor.

Yet they have much unfinished business between them. But there are emotions that defy their hearts, pain that needs closure, and questions that need some answers before these two can have their very own happily ever after. With a stubborn and headstrong Grace heading the chase, Cam with tenacity and charm makes sure Grace can never leave his embrace of home forever.

Melody Anne does what she’s super good; write some super nice romances with ultra savvy heroines and alpha heroes. Good for the soul and warmth for the heart!

Received an ARC from Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books

Don’t remember if I read Terry Spears before, but “Seal Wolf In Too Deep” took me a while to finish it. As much as I love reading paranormal, this Navy SEAL shifter Allan Rappaport and his human partner Debbie Renaud somehow did not set the pages ablaze.

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Few know that paranormal and humans co-exist and Allan makes sure that his secret is safe. Working as a police diver and with a human partner makes things difficult, as a rogue werewolf seems to be targeting his kind, and his feelings for Debbie dig deeper into his heart.

The storyline is good, except I felt the writing was not up to par as it did not draw me into the story. The scenes, the danger and the passion really did not touch keep me enthralled and the both the characters lacked chemistry.

Received a copy from Sourcebooks Casablanca via NetGalley for an honest review.

 

Sit A Minute To Hold Hands

Memories Are Like Caravans

Listen To Them In Your Heart

Paint The Canvas With New Art

 

When Nights Are Long

And Friends Are Few

Welcome A Song Anew

Bonds Can Become Strong

 

Love Can Be Bad

Love Can Be Good

Music We Never Had

Sweet As Rosewood

 

Whispers In The Dark

Walks In The Park

Sweet Nothings In The Ear

Small Things We Hear

Cherish Them With Care

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Copyrighted Alima Kanumilli

February 14, 2016

 

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