Monday, July 11, 2016
Saturday, July 9, 2016
My review of Weddings in Laguna by Cheryl Phipps
Zach Dorn is related to reality TV royalty but that doesn't mean he wants anything to do with it. He has opened his own wedding cruise business after completing time in Iraq as a soldier.
Blaine Carter is trying to start her life over after losing everything due to her ex-fiance Darren. Desperate to get her career as a wedding planner back to where it is she is trying to stay as far away from relationships as possible, not willing to be burned twice.
When Blaine comes to the rescue of a last minute disaster involving a wedding on Zach's boat, he realizes he may have misjudged his initial thoughts regarding her. Will Zach change his womanizing ways for someone like Blaine? Will Blaine realize that not all men are like Darren and give Zach a chance but will his own past jeopardize any chance with Blaine?
This was a great story about two people involved in making people's wedding dreams come true, yet they were both jaded by love themselves. Blaine had been burned so badly in the past in her relationship with Darren and I can completely understand her hesitancy to get involved in another relationship again. I can understand how it would be difficult for her to trust again. She was extremely good at her job and that would eventually get her the support she needs but she has a lot to do to prove herself in a new town.
Zach was once a ladies man and really had no desire to settle down but once meeting Blaine he knew that she was his dream come true. Yet as Zach just got his own business going he didn't want to lose anything or jeopardize what he was working hard to obtain. Yet at the time when he thought he was being the most helpful is when he destroys the trust with Blaine that he worked so hard to earn.
These are such great stories and I am loving the world of Laguna Beach!
4 Stars
Blaine Carter is trying to start her life over after losing everything due to her ex-fiance Darren. Desperate to get her career as a wedding planner back to where it is she is trying to stay as far away from relationships as possible, not willing to be burned twice.
When Blaine comes to the rescue of a last minute disaster involving a wedding on Zach's boat, he realizes he may have misjudged his initial thoughts regarding her. Will Zach change his womanizing ways for someone like Blaine? Will Blaine realize that not all men are like Darren and give Zach a chance but will his own past jeopardize any chance with Blaine?
This was a great story about two people involved in making people's wedding dreams come true, yet they were both jaded by love themselves. Blaine had been burned so badly in the past in her relationship with Darren and I can completely understand her hesitancy to get involved in another relationship again. I can understand how it would be difficult for her to trust again. She was extremely good at her job and that would eventually get her the support she needs but she has a lot to do to prove herself in a new town.
Zach was once a ladies man and really had no desire to settle down but once meeting Blaine he knew that she was his dream come true. Yet as Zach just got his own business going he didn't want to lose anything or jeopardize what he was working hard to obtain. Yet at the time when he thought he was being the most helpful is when he destroys the trust with Blaine that he worked so hard to earn.
These are such great stories and I am loving the world of Laguna Beach!
4 Stars
My review of Laguna Beach: Sleepless in Laguna by Suzanne Rock
Kaylee Sharpe is an actress still trying to make it big after small parts. After having her heart broken in college she is extremely careful who she gives it too.
Mateo Salinas is a shock-jock on an indie radio station who is tiring of the parties and random women. He had a serious relationship back in college that left him trying to apologize and explain what happened after the truth came out about why their relationship started.
Nothing prepares Kaylee for seeing Mateo again yet she wants to leave the past behind her and give Mateo a taste of his own medicine. Yet the night they have together has huge consequences and both must decide what and if they are willing to give up for a chance to be with the other.
I really enjoyed this story and another look into Laguna Beach. I really liked Kaylee and how she was taking some risks yet really didn't want to experience the heartbreak that she had in college again. I loved the support she received from her best friend Chrissy and how she truly supported Kaylee.
I did like Mateo and thought that he really didn't want to be what his radio persona expected of him. I didn't really like Jagger as I thought as a friend he was very selfish and wanted Mateo there for him, even if he wasn't happy.
I thought the end was great and I think the future is looking very positive!!
4 Stars
Mateo Salinas is a shock-jock on an indie radio station who is tiring of the parties and random women. He had a serious relationship back in college that left him trying to apologize and explain what happened after the truth came out about why their relationship started.
Nothing prepares Kaylee for seeing Mateo again yet she wants to leave the past behind her and give Mateo a taste of his own medicine. Yet the night they have together has huge consequences and both must decide what and if they are willing to give up for a chance to be with the other.
I really enjoyed this story and another look into Laguna Beach. I really liked Kaylee and how she was taking some risks yet really didn't want to experience the heartbreak that she had in college again. I loved the support she received from her best friend Chrissy and how she truly supported Kaylee.
I did like Mateo and thought that he really didn't want to be what his radio persona expected of him. I didn't really like Jagger as I thought as a friend he was very selfish and wanted Mateo there for him, even if he wasn't happy.
I thought the end was great and I think the future is looking very positive!!
4 Stars
Thursday, July 7, 2016
My review of Cloaked in Fur by T.F. Walsh
Daciana is a wulfkin who is in love with Inspector Connell Lonescu, something that is punishable in her clan. When Daciana comes across a dracwulf she knows that her boyfriend and the rest of the police are going to inquire into the murders that the dracwulf is involved in.
Daciana must decide whether she can keep her "families" secrets or if she has to be honest with Connell and risk her own life. When it is clear that the dracwulf is targeting Daciana she must act quickly before she loses everything and everyone around her.
I really enjoyed this book and didn't know what to expect at the beginning but I was hooked very quickly. I loved how Daciana really wanted to figure out what she could do to be with Connell as she was afraid of what he would do once he found out the truth about her but as the story progressed his trust of her decreased as she couldn't provide him with any of the answers that he wanted.
I was blown away by the arrogance of Sandulf and how he really had no regard for any humans at all and all that he was risking just for his pride. He and Lutia were both evil and self-serving and very disappointing as alphas.
I really liked Radu and Botolf and how much compassion they had for Daciana and how they truly cared about her. I was unsure initially about Enre but I did like him as well as he really wanted to protect Daciana and I think he really did have feelings for her.
This was the first time I have read this author and it won't be my last.
4 Stars
Daciana must decide whether she can keep her "families" secrets or if she has to be honest with Connell and risk her own life. When it is clear that the dracwulf is targeting Daciana she must act quickly before she loses everything and everyone around her.
I really enjoyed this book and didn't know what to expect at the beginning but I was hooked very quickly. I loved how Daciana really wanted to figure out what she could do to be with Connell as she was afraid of what he would do once he found out the truth about her but as the story progressed his trust of her decreased as she couldn't provide him with any of the answers that he wanted.
I was blown away by the arrogance of Sandulf and how he really had no regard for any humans at all and all that he was risking just for his pride. He and Lutia were both evil and self-serving and very disappointing as alphas.
I really liked Radu and Botolf and how much compassion they had for Daciana and how they truly cared about her. I was unsure initially about Enre but I did like him as well as he really wanted to protect Daciana and I think he really did have feelings for her.
This was the first time I have read this author and it won't be my last.
4 Stars
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
My review of Ding Dong! Is She Dead? by Alathia Paris Morgan
Jennifer Smith witnesses 2 men trying to lift another man into the back of a car and the next thing she knows she has become Allie Foster and has moved to Texas to begin a new life. She begins work as a Nova Lady and when she goes to deliver products to her friend Megan she finds her life once again upside down.
Megan's husband, Mike, works for the Sheriff's department and has been physically abusing her. Allie vows to keep Megan and her daughter, Sally, safe and find her own life once again in danger. Will Allie learn who she can trust when they discover that someone is definitely helping Mike.
When the Greenley's help Allie, Megan and Sally will their lives be in danger as well? Will Justin Greenley be the savior Allie needs in her life?
I liked this book but I also found that there were some holes for me that took away from the story. I was surprised that there was only one mention of the Witness Protection Plan again and I thought it would have played more of a role. I was also surprised at the end that there was no mention of how Mike was getting help and I'm not sure if that comes into play in the next book or not. I'm hoping it does as that left me mad.
I liked Allie and how she was trying to be so helpful and caring with Megan and Sally. I was very surprised that she trusted Justin as much as she did right away knowing that Mike has someone helping him.
Megan and Sally were trying to get themselves together and I was super proud of Sally at the end of the book with her actions. I'm glad she had the courage to do what was right!
The Greenley's were awesome and I absolutely loved GG! She was definitely a force to be reckoned with!
I hope book 2 ties up the ends that were missing at the end of this one!
3 Stars
Megan's husband, Mike, works for the Sheriff's department and has been physically abusing her. Allie vows to keep Megan and her daughter, Sally, safe and find her own life once again in danger. Will Allie learn who she can trust when they discover that someone is definitely helping Mike.
When the Greenley's help Allie, Megan and Sally will their lives be in danger as well? Will Justin Greenley be the savior Allie needs in her life?
I liked this book but I also found that there were some holes for me that took away from the story. I was surprised that there was only one mention of the Witness Protection Plan again and I thought it would have played more of a role. I was also surprised at the end that there was no mention of how Mike was getting help and I'm not sure if that comes into play in the next book or not. I'm hoping it does as that left me mad.
I liked Allie and how she was trying to be so helpful and caring with Megan and Sally. I was very surprised that she trusted Justin as much as she did right away knowing that Mike has someone helping him.
Megan and Sally were trying to get themselves together and I was super proud of Sally at the end of the book with her actions. I'm glad she had the courage to do what was right!
The Greenley's were awesome and I absolutely loved GG! She was definitely a force to be reckoned with!
I hope book 2 ties up the ends that were missing at the end of this one!
3 Stars
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