Made the Grade: Highland Gargoyles Series, Book 1

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"Knights of Stone: Mason" [Highland Gargoyles Series, Book 1] by Lisa Carlisle

Author's Book Description : Gargoyles, tree witches, and wolf shifters have divided the Isle of Stone after a great battle twenty-five years ago. When Kayla, a tree witch, hears about the unconventional rock concerts in the gargoyle’s territory, she sneaks from her coven and into their territory to see for herself. Night after night, she returns to see one in particular shift into human form and play guitar at these unconventional shows.

For several nights, Mason has kept watch for the pixie-like female. He plans to seduce her, thinking she’s a visitor from another island. When he discovers she’s one of the tree witches, he retreats, attempting to keep his distance. The temptation is strong, but forbidden.

Kayla and Mason attempt to meet in secret, but other elements on the isle command their attention. A magical cloak created by the three clans on the island is thinning, leading to repercussions for all the clans. Kayla and Mason are caught in the middle of it, and their actions may change the fate for all.

This novella was originally released as part of the USA Today bestselling Highland Shifters paranormal romance boxed set.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars. About 25 years ago, a war ravaged the Isle of Stone, which ultimately divided the island and the three cultures/clans living there (the gargoyles, tree witches, and werewolves). However, everyone's future is about to change soon the veil that hid them from humans is thinning and crashing down. Along with that, one tree witch's (Kayla) curiosity about the gargoyle's rock band concerts will set in motion a forbidden relationship and the beginnings for a possible peace between the clans. Will everyone be willing to work together or will old grudges be too hard to overcome?

This unique gargoyle erotic romance is sweet and spicy. I enjoyed how Mason was a gentleman with Kayla when they first met and how their relationship quickly advanced from there. Mason & Kayla’s passionate encounters and how they came to realize they would do whatever it takes to be together, was very thrilling.

I recommend this to those looking for a quick paranormal erotic romance to read!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : Kobo (e-Book) : Knights of Stone: Lachlan (Book 2) | Amazon (e-Book) : Knights of Stone: Lachlan (Book 2)

Kobo (e-Book) : Knights of Stone: Mason (Book 1)			Amazon (e-Book) : Highland Gargoyles Series

Author's Novel Extras : Book #Excerpt of Knights of Stone: Mason – Book 1 in Highland Gargoyles Series | Run Wild with the Wolf Pack with this Hot Shifter Sale and Awesome Giveaway!

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A photo posted by Lisa Carlisle (@lisacarlislebooks) on Nov 18, 2015 at 9:57am PST

Author's Series Extras : Highland Gargoyles Series - Overview | Preorder Knights of Stone: Lachlan by Lisa Carlisle – Hot gargoyle shifter romance! | Highland Shifters, Gargoyles and Tree Witches – Knights of Stone: Mason by Lisa Carlisle

Book Teaser(s) :

"What are you doing in the forest?"
"What I must do." He nodded his head and peered through still wise eyes.
"I don't understand."
"I can't let a woman walk alone unprotected through the woods."
"You're going to--escort me?" She pointed at her chest.
"Aye."
Her head throbbed with confusion. The creature who she'd been warned about her entire life did not exhibit a flicker of animosity or bloodthirsty rage. In fact, he was trying to protect her. ~ within Chapter 2

"I could stay here with you forever."
She wasn't sure which melted her heart more--his words or his devastating grin. ~ within Chapter 4

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Lisa, then please check out her Amazon Acct.

Feasted On: Heat Wave Series, Book 3

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 229; Kindle Edition - File Size: 2410 KB | Expected Release Date: June 9, 2015 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: NetGalley

"Crossing Lines" [Heat Wave Series, Book 3] by Alannah Lynne

Author's Book Description : In "CROSSING LINES," the world’s best-stocked toy drawer can only take a gal so far. Bored with her current assortment of vibrating, plastic pieces, building inspector Sam Wallace decides to add a new sex toy to her collection: Kevin Mazze. The irresistible Italian is happy to help her live out her long-held sexual fantasies, while also insinuating himself into her life and winning the affection of her five-year old daughter. But just as Sam starts to trust Kevin with her heart, as well as her body, she learns he’s committed an unforgivable sin.

Myrtle Beach developer Kevin Mazze is one of the good guys. He’s spent his life always doing the right things and making those around him happy, even if it means maintaining a relationship long after it’s reached its expiration date. When he meets the woman of his dreams, he finds himself making bad choices in the name of good and crossing lines he never thought he would… while praying she never learns of the secret he’s been hiding.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars, during a whirlwind weekend, Kevin's life comes to a crossroads and changes forever when temptation gets the best of him. When Sam (Samantha) and her daughter, Michaela, fall into his life, they unintentionally save him but since it's a very complicated time for him, the choices he makes aren't always the best ones. Once all Kevin's secrets come to light, will he be able to pick up all the pieces after the fallout and really get a relationship going between Sam and himself? Or will it be too little too late?

This fast-paced novel is very erotic but sweet in the way that Sam & Kevin get to know one another. I liked it even though I'm still a little appalled by Kevin's decisions. Nevertheless, Kevin & Sam were a great together, definitely a perfect pair despite how they got together.

I recommend it to those who are looking for a fast-paced erotic romance.

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : Saving Me (Book 1) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Last Call (Book 2) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Going All In (Book 4) | IndieBound (Paperback) : Matter of Time (Book 5) | Kobo (e-Book) : Last Call (Book 2) | Kobo (e-Book) : A Christmas Heat Wave | Kobo (e-Book) : Going All In (Book 4) | Kobo (e-Book) : Matter of Time (Book 5) | Amazon (Kindle) : Saving Me (Book 1) | Amazon (Kindle) : Last Call (Book 2) | Amazon (Kindle) : A Christmas Heat Wave | Amazon (Kindle) : Going All In (Book 4) | Amazon (Kindle) : Matter of Time (Book 5)

IndieBound (Paperback) : Crossing Lines (Book 3)	Kobo (e-Book) : Crossing Lines (Book 3)				Amazon (Paperback) : Heat Wave Series

Author's Novel Extras : Crossing Lines - Overview & Excerpt

Author's Series Extras : Saving Me - Overview & Excerpt | Last Call - Overview & Excerpt | Going All In - Overview & Excerpt | Matter of Time - Overview & Excerpt

Book Teaser(s) :

"What?"
After several tense moments of silence, Erik said, "You're too nice."
"What?" Gee, he sounded like a broken record.
"It doesn't matter who or the circumstances--your sister, your girlfriend, the homeless kid you picked up off the street and employ." At Kevin's raised brow, he said, "You gonna deny it?"
"Look how great the homeless kid turned out to be." Wade was smart and hardworking, and hiring him was one of the best decisions Kevin ever made.
Erik rolled his head around in a circle. "You're missing the point. You and Lizbeth have been on and off more than a light switch, but you still care about her. For that reason, you'll put her wants and needs before your own. Even if it makes you miserable."
Kevin glared, but it was all for show because he was having a hard time coming up with a decent argument. "So... what you're saying is I'm a pussy."
"And a dick." Erik's eyes lit up as his grin stretched wide. "Hey, check you out; you're a complete package."
"Fuck you." ~ within Chapter 3

CROSSING LINES by Alannah Lynne -- Read my #bookreview here:...
Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Thursday, January 14, 2016

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Alannah, then please check out her Amazon Acct.

Alan Rickman Tribute

I am a HUGE Alan Rickman fan. So, when I heard he passed away this morning I was trying to think of a way to show him off a bit as a great actor ... I couldn't find a creative way to do it. But after a while I decided to just post this .... here are clips/videos and other peoples tributes to Mr. Rickman (and his family) that I liked the best. I hope you'll enjoy them too.

	Loved him so much! #RIPAlanRickman #RIPSnape Posted by From Me to You - Video, Photography, & Book Reviews on Thursday, January 14, 2016
One of my favorite people who ever lived has died. The legendary #AlanRickman played Metatron, the Voice of God, in my... Posted by Kevin Smith on Thursday, January 14, 2016

RIP Alan Rickman
My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Feasted On: Hope Springs Series, Book 2

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon: Paperback - Pages: 270; Kindle Edition - File Size: 1399 KB | Expected Release Date: June 9, 2015 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Bliss | Obtained: NetGalley

"Crazy for the Competition" [Hope Springs Series, Book 2] by Cindi Madsen

Author's Book Description : The road to trouble is paved with sweet temptation...

Always the rebel in her ultra-conservative family, Quinn Sakata dreams of quitting her dad's real-estate business and restoring the old Mountain Ridge Bed and Breakfast in her hometown of Hope Springs. Except that Quinn's not the only person bidding on it. Worse still, her competitor is her high school crush, Heath Brantley, who is all kinds of ripped, tattooed hotness...

So much for her "nice, conservative boys" rule.

Heath has his own reasons for bidding on Mountain Ridge, and he won't give in without a fight - even to the red-lipped hottie with a sailor's mouth. But when their rivalry shifts into an unexpected zing of chemistry, Heath realizes he's in deep trouble. Because it's inevitable that emotions will get involved, and he needs to keep his eyes on the prize before they both get hurt.

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars! Ever since Quinn was young, she knew she stood out in her family. Loud & wild, that was her. Nevertheless, Quinn always did her best to respect her parents and their culture even though they never truly believed she did. Now after years of being under her father's thumb Quinn has a plan to finally make her own way in life and it's all based around Hope Spring's Mountain Ridge Bed and Breakfast. The only problem is that she isn't the only person bidding on the property with dreams of renovating it and her competition just happens to be her best friend's band mate, the hot and sexy, Heath. There is an instant connection from the very beginning between them and when they are thrown together at every turn that connection only grows. But how far are they willing to go to make sure their dreams will come true and who will win the B & B in the end?

Dynamic, exciting, with just enough spice to make you wish this novel would never end! I could not get enough of this one! In addition, it was a pleasant change to see a novel that was full of spice while still having a heroine who wanted to respect her values and wait to have sex until marriage. Than to have a “bad boy” hero who wanted to prove that he was worthy of her, even when he didn’t plan to be in a relationship in the first place, was the charming cherry on top.

Together Heath & Quinn were an energetic duo who helped support each other through everything even in the middle of their constant fighting. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about their differences and how they managed to work together. Plus their chemistry was off the charts hot!

I HIGHLY recommend this novel to those who are looking for a tame yet spicy contemporary cowboy rock star romance!

Purchase This Book and/or The Other Books From It's Series Here : IndieBound (Paperback) : Second Chance Ranch (Book 1) | Kobo (e-Book) : Second Chance Ranch (Book 1) | Amazon (e-Book) : Second Chance Ranch (Book 1) | Amazon (Paperback) : Second Chance Ranch (Book 1)

IndieBound (Paperback) : Crazy for the Competition (Book 2)	Kobo (e-Book) : Crazy for the Competition (Book 2)			Amazon (Paperback) : Hope Springs Series

My Previous Mention(s) of this Author's Books/Characters : Cover Reveal: All the Broken Pieces by Cindi Madsen | New Year’s Bliss Bash Announcement & Release Day Launch‏: Love Songs for the Road | Second Sentence Saturday: Crazy for the Competition

Author's Novel Extras : NEW RELEASE!

Crazy for the Competition, my next Bliss release, is less than a month away now, so here's a little about it, including...
Posted by Cindi Madsen Books on Monday, May 18, 2015

Author's Series Extras : Second Chance Ranch Release!

Book Teaser(s) :

Okay so .... yeah this tweet below explains my issue. So, SORRY! This is usually my fave part of reviewing so I'm very disappointed in myself. But if you want a bit of a sneak peak view the preview below.

So I made an #idiotmove this morning - finished an #AWESOME novel than I accidentally deleted said #novel from my kindle before reviewing it

— Jessica (@fromjesstoyou) January 10, 2016

Book Preview :
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Cindi, then please check out her Amazon Acct.

Second Sentence Saturday: Crazy for the Competition

SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Jess of From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab the novel/novella your currently reading or previously read
• Open to the first page of Chapter 1 or its Prologue
• Share the SECOND sentence from that page
• Share the novel/novella's title & its author, so that other participants can add that novel to their TBR Lists if they want

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MY Second Sentence Saturday :

"Crazy for the Competition" [Hope Springs Series, Book 2] by Cindi Madsen

Her first awkward meet-the-parents moment had been when she was sixteen, after she'd accidentally stranded herself and her boyfriend a the time in the middle of Hope Springs Reservoir and they'd had to call his parents to rescue them.

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That "meet-the-parents story" gets funnier as you read on. =0)

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT to share either the link to your own SECOND SENTENCE SATURDAY post or share the sentence in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thank You!