Title: Restless Spirits
Author: Skylar Finn and Alexandria Clarke
Date Read: may 2020
Number of Pages: 920
Why did you read it:
What was it about: A small Colorado town... a mansion overlooking a bluff... an unsolved murder that has gone too far.
The Haunting of Meade Mansion (1,2,3)
Skylar Finn
One couple must unearth the secrets of a small-town murder before it's too late.
Emily thought she was leaving her money troubles behind when she inherited an old house from her great aunt who went missing the previous year. When she and her husband Jesse arrive at the house, they discover Aunt Matilda was murdered--and the culprit is still at large. Guided by the ghosts of Matilda and the orphans she raised, Emily and Jesse must catch the criminal and save themselves before it's too late.
The Haunting of Riley Watson (1,2,3)
by Alexandria Clarke
When Lucia Star, a fake psychic and desperate for cash, takes a job at a ski lodge in the mountains of Vermont, she ends up in the middle of a real-life haunting. Soon, the ghosts are out in full force, and Lucia is stunned to discover she’s one of only two people who can communicate with them. Can Lucia give the spirits what they want?
Who was your favorite Character: Lucia Star. She was interesting and she kept the story going.
How did you feel after reading it: I hated these books but at the same time couldn’t stop reading them. They were terrible, unbelievable and kept me at the edge of my seat. I was more mad at myself that I kept wanting to read them.
Questions/Comments: Paranormal Fiction
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Saturday, March 7, 2020
A Vampire Bewitched by L.E. Wilson
Title: A Vampire Bewitched
Author: L.E. Wilson
Date Read: March 2020
Number of Pages: 302
Why did you read it: Deathless Night 01
What was it about: It’s been seven years since Nikulas’ brother walked out the door of his Seattle apartment and never came back. All he knew was that the he was on his way to meet with the leader of a neighboring vampire colony who’d been causing trouble, and neither of them have been seen since. Now, with the first lead he's had in years, Nikulas discovers that a witch went missing around the same time. Coincidence? No way. And even better, she has a sister. And that sister is hot. Nikulas knows as soon as he sets eyes on Emma's strawberry-blonde head that he should stay away from her...the moment he tastes her blood, he knows he won’t be able to. Because Emma is HIS.
Seven years after Emma witnessed her sister’s kidnapping, there’s still no sign of what happened to her. She, herself, spent three months in the hospital after the “bear” attack, and still has the scars to prove it. Now, as day after day passes with no news of her sister, she has to fight against the loss of hope…until she gets a phone call from a seductive stranger who claims to have new information. He seems harmless with his teasing manner and Hollywood pretty-boy looks, but she can sense a predatory air of danger about him. Instead of warning her away, however, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him, and agrees to go with him on a rescue mission to find their missing siblings.
Although Nikulas aches to keep Emma with him always, a ghost from the past won’t let him. And he soon finds out that she her own demons to fight. Determined to resist the Blood Hunger, Nikulas decides that she deserves more than spending her life with a vampire, even if it means losing his own in the process. However, Emma is just as determined to prove to him that they can fight their ghosts…together.
Who was your favorite Character: Emma Moss is the one I like. She was forward about what she liked and wasn’t as wishy washy as Nik.
How did you feel after reading it: I’m thinking about reading the second in the series but it’s 6 dollars on the nook. I am not sure that I loved it enough to pay that for the next in the series. There were a couple of times I almost gave up on it. I didn't like how arrogant the men were. I am not sure I like the idea of two vampires unable to be mates either.
Questions/Comments: Paranormal Romance
Author: L.E. Wilson
Date Read: March 2020
Number of Pages: 302
Why did you read it: Deathless Night 01
What was it about: It’s been seven years since Nikulas’ brother walked out the door of his Seattle apartment and never came back. All he knew was that the he was on his way to meet with the leader of a neighboring vampire colony who’d been causing trouble, and neither of them have been seen since. Now, with the first lead he's had in years, Nikulas discovers that a witch went missing around the same time. Coincidence? No way. And even better, she has a sister. And that sister is hot. Nikulas knows as soon as he sets eyes on Emma's strawberry-blonde head that he should stay away from her...the moment he tastes her blood, he knows he won’t be able to. Because Emma is HIS.
Seven years after Emma witnessed her sister’s kidnapping, there’s still no sign of what happened to her. She, herself, spent three months in the hospital after the “bear” attack, and still has the scars to prove it. Now, as day after day passes with no news of her sister, she has to fight against the loss of hope…until she gets a phone call from a seductive stranger who claims to have new information. He seems harmless with his teasing manner and Hollywood pretty-boy looks, but she can sense a predatory air of danger about him. Instead of warning her away, however, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him, and agrees to go with him on a rescue mission to find their missing siblings.
Although Nikulas aches to keep Emma with him always, a ghost from the past won’t let him. And he soon finds out that she her own demons to fight. Determined to resist the Blood Hunger, Nikulas decides that she deserves more than spending her life with a vampire, even if it means losing his own in the process. However, Emma is just as determined to prove to him that they can fight their ghosts…together.
Who was your favorite Character: Emma Moss is the one I like. She was forward about what she liked and wasn’t as wishy washy as Nik.
How did you feel after reading it: I’m thinking about reading the second in the series but it’s 6 dollars on the nook. I am not sure that I loved it enough to pay that for the next in the series. There were a couple of times I almost gave up on it. I didn't like how arrogant the men were. I am not sure I like the idea of two vampires unable to be mates either.
Questions/Comments: Paranormal Romance
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Duke of Darkness by Anabelle Bryant
Title: Duke of Darkness
Author: Anabelle Bryant
Date Read: Feb 2020
Number of Pages: 235
Why did you read it: it was the second book in a series. Regency Rogues 02
What was it about: London, 1817
The Duke of Wharncliffe, Devlin Ravensdale, is devastated when he receives a missive announcing the death of his only relative, Aunt Min. Consumed with guilt, he regrets not having visited her in years, despite that he has chosen a reclusive lifestyle to hide his secretive past. Saddened by the loss, he dutifully honors his aunt’s last wish, to take responsibility of a young ward, Alex, and arrange a suitable marriage.
Reluctant, yet determined, Devlin sets off to collect his young charge, only to discover the he is a she, and Alexandra is stunningly beautiful…posing an unexpected temptation.
Tasked with finding an eligible bachelor, Devlin is forced back into society, a world where he has something of a dark reputation. Worse yet, it seems the beguiling beauty has a secret of her own to hide. Still, finding a husband for Alexandra shouldn't prove difficult as long as he’s able to let her go.
Who was your favorite Character: Alexandra. She was a good well rounded character.
How did you feel after reading it: I liked the book and I liked the characters but it was hard to feel too attached to them. Devlin was frustrating in that he’d admit his feeling but still refuse to act on them and Alexandra ended up giving up much too quickly.
Questions/Comments: Historic Romance
Author: Anabelle Bryant
Date Read: Feb 2020
Number of Pages: 235
Why did you read it: it was the second book in a series. Regency Rogues 02
What was it about: London, 1817
The Duke of Wharncliffe, Devlin Ravensdale, is devastated when he receives a missive announcing the death of his only relative, Aunt Min. Consumed with guilt, he regrets not having visited her in years, despite that he has chosen a reclusive lifestyle to hide his secretive past. Saddened by the loss, he dutifully honors his aunt’s last wish, to take responsibility of a young ward, Alex, and arrange a suitable marriage.
Reluctant, yet determined, Devlin sets off to collect his young charge, only to discover the he is a she, and Alexandra is stunningly beautiful…posing an unexpected temptation.
Tasked with finding an eligible bachelor, Devlin is forced back into society, a world where he has something of a dark reputation. Worse yet, it seems the beguiling beauty has a secret of her own to hide. Still, finding a husband for Alexandra shouldn't prove difficult as long as he’s able to let her go.
Who was your favorite Character: Alexandra. She was a good well rounded character.
How did you feel after reading it: I liked the book and I liked the characters but it was hard to feel too attached to them. Devlin was frustrating in that he’d admit his feeling but still refuse to act on them and Alexandra ended up giving up much too quickly.
Questions/Comments: Historic Romance
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
To Love a Wicked Scoundrel by Anabelle Bryant
Title: To Love a Wicked Scoundrel
Author: Anabelle Bryant
Date Read: Feb 2020
Number of Pages: 233
Why did you read it: It was on the Nook. Regency Rogues 01
What was it about: Is there a Lady in the land that can resist this scoundrel’s charms…?
At her step-mother’s command, Isabelle – and her irrepressible step-sister Lily – are leaving the pleasantries of the English countryside behind them, and heading straight to the bustling heart of a London season. Isabelle couldn’t care less about fashionable society, and is even less interested in the name on the lips of every ballroom gossip - Lord Constantine Highborough, reputedly a scoundrel of the highest order! But once he sets eyes on the stunningly beautiful Isabelle, London’s most notorious rake knows exactly where to direct his devilishly bewitching smile.
And everybody knows that Constantine always gets what he wants, usually leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him…
Who was your favorite Character: Isabelle. She was pretty awesome. I also liked Lily because she was cute and vocal, a well written character.
How did you feel after reading it: It was good I couldn’t put it down and read it all in one day. I have another one on my nook and I think I’ll see if that one is as good.
Questions/Comments: Historical Romance
Author: Anabelle Bryant
Date Read: Feb 2020
Number of Pages: 233
Why did you read it: It was on the Nook. Regency Rogues 01
What was it about: Is there a Lady in the land that can resist this scoundrel’s charms…?
At her step-mother’s command, Isabelle – and her irrepressible step-sister Lily – are leaving the pleasantries of the English countryside behind them, and heading straight to the bustling heart of a London season. Isabelle couldn’t care less about fashionable society, and is even less interested in the name on the lips of every ballroom gossip - Lord Constantine Highborough, reputedly a scoundrel of the highest order! But once he sets eyes on the stunningly beautiful Isabelle, London’s most notorious rake knows exactly where to direct his devilishly bewitching smile.
And everybody knows that Constantine always gets what he wants, usually leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him…
Who was your favorite Character: Isabelle. She was pretty awesome. I also liked Lily because she was cute and vocal, a well written character.
How did you feel after reading it: It was good I couldn’t put it down and read it all in one day. I have another one on my nook and I think I’ll see if that one is as good.
Questions/Comments: Historical Romance
Monday, January 20, 2020
Bewitching by Jill Barnett
Title: Bewitching
Author: Jill Barnett
Date Read: Jan 2020
Number of Pages: 452
Why did you read it: It was on the nook. Regency Magic 01
What was it about: Bewitching
THE BEST MAGIC OF ALL IS THE KIND THAT MAKES LOVE COMES TRUE ...
Alec, Duke of Belmore, did as he pleased --- and he wanted to marry the beautiful, bubbly girl who had positively bewitched him: Joyous MacQuarrie, who had appeared from nowhere and turned stately Belmore Park upside down with merriment and mischief. It hardly mattered that her Scottish bloodline was shrouded in mystery. But Alec's heated desire turned ice-cold when he discovered that this winsome lady was, in fact, a witch --- whose powers of white magic were not always perfectly under control ...
Too late, Joy knew she was desperately in love and that nothing could stop the course of their destiny --- the scandal threatening to destroy her and the passion that held them both spellbound in a forbidden, irresistible match.
Who was your favorite Character: Joy of course. She was so amazing and loving and innocent but always looking towards the good side of things.
How did you feel after reading it: I liked it. It made me emotional and near tears when they were sad and hurting.
Questions/Comments: Paranormal Romance
Sunday, January 19, 2020
The Wayward Bride by Anna Bradley
Title: The Wayward Bride
Author: Anna Bradley
Date Read: Jan 202
Number of Pages: 238
Why did you read it: It was on the nook. Besotted Scots 01
What was it about: In only six weeks, Isla Ramsey is due to marry Henry Northrup, the sixth Earl of Sydney. But she remains haunted by memories of the dashing Hugh Courtney, the Marquess Pierce. The handsome aristocrat had hinted at forever and then tossed her aside, leaving Isla with few viable options. Now, as she awaits her new fiancé's arrival from London, she rides her horse past Hugh's estate at Hazelwood every day, pining for a man who was never truly hers.
Hugh Courtney may have left Isla's life, but he can't erase her from his thoughts. When he rescues her from a sudden snowstorm, they are forced to take shelter together at his private estate. In such close quarters there is no escaping each other. Yet no man wants a reckless wife—or a woman promised to another. As fate draws Isla further into his world, Hugh vows to keep her out of his bedchamber. However, some vows are meant to be broken.
When Henry Northrup, Lord Sydney sees Lucas Dean for the first time, he thinks the devastating redhead is the result of a serious head injury and his fevered imagination. But when Sydney regains consciousness after a carriage accident, he discovers Lucas isn’t only a real man, but the man of Sydney’s dreams. Now Sydney must choose between a marriage of convenience and the only man he’s ever loved—the man who saved his life.
Who was your favorite Character: Isla. She was pretty amazing and willing to live alone and heart broken to see others find love.
How did you feel after reading it: It was a good book. At first I didn’t think I’d like it. I really didn’t like Hugh but once the truth came out, I understood why he was the way he was.
Questions/Comments: Historic Romance
Author: Anna Bradley
Date Read: Jan 202
Number of Pages: 238
Why did you read it: It was on the nook. Besotted Scots 01
What was it about: In only six weeks, Isla Ramsey is due to marry Henry Northrup, the sixth Earl of Sydney. But she remains haunted by memories of the dashing Hugh Courtney, the Marquess Pierce. The handsome aristocrat had hinted at forever and then tossed her aside, leaving Isla with few viable options. Now, as she awaits her new fiancé's arrival from London, she rides her horse past Hugh's estate at Hazelwood every day, pining for a man who was never truly hers.
Hugh Courtney may have left Isla's life, but he can't erase her from his thoughts. When he rescues her from a sudden snowstorm, they are forced to take shelter together at his private estate. In such close quarters there is no escaping each other. Yet no man wants a reckless wife—or a woman promised to another. As fate draws Isla further into his world, Hugh vows to keep her out of his bedchamber. However, some vows are meant to be broken.
When Henry Northrup, Lord Sydney sees Lucas Dean for the first time, he thinks the devastating redhead is the result of a serious head injury and his fevered imagination. But when Sydney regains consciousness after a carriage accident, he discovers Lucas isn’t only a real man, but the man of Sydney’s dreams. Now Sydney must choose between a marriage of convenience and the only man he’s ever loved—the man who saved his life.
Who was your favorite Character: Isla. She was pretty amazing and willing to live alone and heart broken to see others find love.
How did you feel after reading it: It was a good book. At first I didn’t think I’d like it. I really didn’t like Hugh but once the truth came out, I understood why he was the way he was.
Questions/Comments: Historic Romance
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Taming the Duke's Heart 1-3 by Tammy Andresen
Title: Taming the
Duke’s Heart
Author: Tammy Andresen
Date Read: Jan 2020
Number of Pages: 540
Why did you read it: It
was on the nook. Taming a Duke’s Heart 1-3
What was it about:
Taming a Duke's Reckless Heart
Piper Baker’s mother is gravely ill and they are about to be destitute. With both time and money running out, marriage is her only option. While suitors swirl around her, none capture her heart until Barrett Maddox, Duke of Manchester, saves her from a band of thieves. But the one man she wants is the only one she cannot have.
Barrett Maddox has few rules for his life, but one of them is to stay far away from marriageable virgins. That is until he rescue’s Piper with her auburn hair and spunky fortitude. For some unknown and insane reason, he agrees to her mother’s request to help broker her on the marriage market of New York. Moreover, while he will easily ward off any unwanted suitors, he cannot imagine how he will keep his hands to himself?
As their lives become more tangled, the question becomes… Is there anything more reckless than love?
Taming
a Duke's Wild Rose
Since the death of her
mother, Lady Rose Wentworth has dreamed of a hero. A knight or soldier who
sweeps her off her feet and heals the scars she hides within. These fantasies
cloud her judgement when it comes to a man’s true
nature and every suitor she pines for proves to be less than honorable. But
Rose is convinced she has finally found a true hero in the soldier, Carl
Lundberg.
Fearing for Rose’s future, her father arranges a match with the scarred duke.
Powerful and rich beyond reason, Lord Wentworth is convinced this is the man
who can provide a real future for his daughter. But Rose knows better, or so
she thinks. Now she is caught between two men, one handsome and dashing, the
other scarred but intriguing none-the-less. As each vies for her hand, Rose
finds it more difficult to discern whose intentions are pure.
The more Rose is
entangled in the web of love and marriage the more she questions which man has
the true heart and who can unlock hers.
Taming a Laird's Wild
Lady
Miss Isabelle Maddox,
known as Isla, has never been one to follow rules. She would much rather a
reckless ride on horseback than a dance in a ballroom but her father has very
different ideas about her future. To further the families’
fortune, he would see her married to a Scottish lord. Isla fears this will be
the end of the life she treasures above all else.
Gavin Campbell will
never marry again. His past has taught him well, his first wife’s spending has him teetering on the edge of financial ruin.
Marriage is a disease, or so he thought until the headstrong Isla starts
seeping into is heart and he begins to wonder if a woman like her might
actually be a cure. Can Isla’s wild ways tame this
laird’s heart?
Who was your favorite
Character: Too many to count
How did you feel after
reading it: I am really enjoying this book. I think that I’ve been missing just
a normal romance, not one that’s paranormal. Where the guy’s can’t keep it in
their pants and the girls are just as eager. There is a bit of mystery in each
of the novels that makes it great.
Questions/Comments: Historic
Romance
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