Saturday, July 30, 2016

REVIEW: O'er The River Liffy(The Power Of The Matchmaker) By Heidi Ashworth







Irish heiress Caroline Fulton knows this house party, ostensibly celebrating the victory of Waterloo, is really an audition: will she make a suitable wife? Her host, an English lord, has already won over her father, who’s determined to buy a title with Caroline’s dowry. She is far from taken with the baron, however, especially once she meets Niall Doherty, the impoverished, perceptive tutor to her host’s younger brothers. He shares her love of Irish fairy tales and seems to guard a troubled past…but neither quality will earn Caroline’s father’s approval

What a genuinely amazing novel after my own heart. It has an Irish setting and I absolutely fell in love with that aspect of this book.

I love the Power of the Matchmaker books they are truly amazing and wonderful.

Definitely a book for you if you are a hopeless romantic. More of a book for a woman with all the romance and love aspects but still wonderful.

A great historical romance to read as well. Which pulled me in to where i couldn't put it down until i finished it.

Niall is so amazing and how the book starts out with him being approached by a Matchmaker is amazing.

Sweet, caring amazing n sexy strong character who has gone through so much and holds no hope for his future.

5 Stars




Heidi Ashworth, best-selling, award-winning author of traditional regency romance, lives in the San Francisco bay area, but she lost her heart across the pond when she was very young. She read her first regency romance when she was four years old (just a few words, but it was enough). The first one she wrote took place in Paris circa 1974 but such gaffes are mere trifles when you are only ten. Since then she has sharpened her skills and garnered a few accolades; Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind hit the number one spot on several of Amazon's regency romance lists in both the U.S. and England, while its sequel earned a finalist position in the Whitney Awards (both are available via Montlake Romance) while her anthology, The Lord Who Sneered and Other Tales, was a finalist in the 2014 Rone Awards. Her novella, It Happened Twelfth Night, is one of six short stories in the first volume of the award-winning, best-selling series, A Timeless Romance Anthology, via Mirror Press, and the third book in her Miss Delacourt series, Lord Haversham Takes Command, was re-released in a box set entitled "Every Hope: A Triple Treat Romance", in December 2014, also via Mirror Press. Her latest in the Miss Delacourt series, Miss Armistead Makes Her Choice, garnered a 4.5 star Crowned Heart review from InD'tale Magazine and is currently a 2015 RONE Award finalist. Coming December 2015, A Midwinter Ball from the Timeless Regency Collection by Mirror Press

REVIEW: End Game (The Fate Series Book 4) By Emersyn Vallis




Once upon time, there were two girls living their lives completely unaware of one another and the dangerous game they had been placed in…
Until Fate found them…
Fate saved them, made them stronger & with time, Fate brought them together to become friends rather than enemies…
Until a cruel Queen made her move, threatened the Knight,
And an innocent Pawn was sacrificed.
Now the game is in our hands…
Fate might have set us up for this… but we control the moves now…
And we have our own plan. 
So many emotions right now! Brain.Won't.Work!

So much happens! I went through so many emotions in this story that I'm in need of a Madness! Yes, this is in reference to the story and no I won't explain more, you'll just have to read it! Mwahahahahaha ( Evil laugh in case you didn't get that)

Holy smokes what a series! Completely intriguing, entertaining, mind boggling entertainment. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys the element of surprise, continuous guessing, twist, turns, ups, down, left, right and backwards. Pieces coming together you never expected, surprises that leaving you turning the page fast then before. Be prepared to have time to read when you start this because without a doubt you will not want to stop.

 The character development, dialect, relationships, friendships, and overall entertainment between the main characters is enough to read it before you even add the element of the game. I absolutely love that each relationship you see throughout book has its own dynamic yet fits perfectly with the people themselves. It was absolutely wondering to finally reach the check mate and have it all laid out in front of you.

 Wonderful wonderful job by Emersyn Vallis. I am a bit curious what she originally had in store for Sidney's story as she said in the acknowledgement it changed from what it started as

5 stars. Wow what a great ending to the series!!! This series was so much fun to read, I enjoyed every page of it!!
I cant wait for new book by this Author she is truly amazing at what she does.

















Emersyn Vallis currently resides on the east coast with her husband and three girls. She is typically mistaken for being quiet and reserved but those that know her know, she's deep in thought plotting out stories lines and conversations in her head. When she's not writing she's a cook, a personal baker to her family, a chauffeur, a mediator, a guidance counselor, a stenographer, an art judge, a personal shopper and above all a caffeine chugging, Reese's Cup addict. She's fluent in sarcasm and hopes one day her girls learn the language. After reading as a hobby for most of her life it wasn't until she had discovered R. L. Mathewson's 'Neighbor from Hell Series' and Tara Sivec's 'Playing with Fire Series' that she came up with the idea to fuse comedy and suspense together and her passion for writing was born.

REVIEW: Sacrifice (The Fate Series: Book 3) By Emersyn Vallis













For years my life was in a state of Adjournment…

Fate had constructed a plan to push me away… to save me…

There was a danger I never knew existed, one I had never sensed.

My family positioned themselves around me.

Like Hanging Pawns, they shielded me from it and I lived blissfully unaware… until now.

Now, I know there are rules to this game...

Sacrifices to be made in order to get to End Game.

What would I Sacrifice for one more moment... one last look? Touch? Kiss?

The answer is simple…

Everything.
 

I cried in this book. The twisted tale of the Chandler and McAllister families is very intriguing. The sacrifices that Simon made- sigh. I just hurt thinking about it.

Clues are being dropped for Sidney. Mysterious appearances of personal items in odd places. Challenges are being brought out in the open. But what is the end game? What will be sacrificed?

Ive seen other reviews that say that the first book is confusing and leaves gaps but i disagree if you dont read the first one you really dont understand the connections in 2, 3, and 4.

We jump back in to Simon and Sidney's story where we left off after Adjournment. This series is amply named and the comparison to a chess game is right on. If you enjoy books that keep you guess and don't give away all that will happen this is it for you. I don't want to go into much detail because everything is strategically set up so you learn certain things at certain time I will say I cannot wait for how this is all going to end. Just remember what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. Love love love all the characters and the individuality they each have that makes a great dynamic

Sydney is amazing and beautiful and always my favorite character.Such a strong and amazing girl.

                                                                             5 stars all the way












Emersyn Vallis currently resides on the east coast with her husband and three girls. She is typically mistaken for being quiet and reserved but those that know her know, she's deep in thought plotting out stories lines and conversations in her head. When she's not writing she's a cook, a personal baker to her family, a chauffeur, a mediator, a guidance counselor, a stenographer, an art judge, a personal shopper and above all a caffeine chugging, Reese's Cup addict. She's fluent in sarcasm and hopes one day her girls learn the language. After reading as a hobby for most of her life it wasn't until she had discovered R. L. Mathewson's 'Neighbor from Hell Series' and Tara Sivec's 'Playing with Fire Series' that she came up with the idea to fuse comedy and suspense together and her passion for writing was born.


Tuesday, July 26, 2016

REVIEW: Narine of Noe (Faerie Tales from the White Forest #4) by Danika Dinsmore














Narine of Noe (Faerie Tales from the White Forest  #4)
by Danika Dinsmore

Narine of Noe should have had her whole life to 

train to take her father's place as High Sage. But 

when a mysterious force falls from the skies, 

sending the world into elemental chaos, the fate 

of every living being lands on her shoulders . . . 

even that of the Eternal Dragon. Without the 

Dragon to maintain the Balance of All Things, an 

elaborate plan to save Faweh must be hatched, and 

Narine is forced to take charge in a world gone 

mad.

Before the White Forest was born, before the Great 

World Cry, the story that started it all ...





Narine of Noe (Faerie Tales from the White Forest 

#4) by Danika Dinsmore is a fantasy book that is 

hard to describe. It has so much in it and it is 

all wonderful. It has so many creatures, 

adventures, mysterious forces, evil, and a girl 

that has to grow up before her time. Although 

there is so many new creatures, the author blends 

them together to make it work and introduces them 

in a way that makes sense.

Narine of Noe is a fantasy book for young adults, 

or rather, young teens and tweens. Anyway, its 

cast of characters is nonhuman. Instead, they’re 

all fairies. 

The more I read fantasy novels the more I love 

them. The intricate world that the author builds 

is so enchanting and addictive. I was sucked in 

within the first ten pages and had trouble putting 

it down. 

Narine is a great character with a lot of depth 

and pull for the reader to connect with. I loved 

her and female protagonist are the best!

 Fantasy lovers must not pass this book up!

4 Stars

Books in this series!!!








Danika currently works and plays in speculative 

fiction with an emphasis on juvenile and young 

adult literature. She is author of several books 

of poetry, a spokenword CD, and the Faerie Tales 

from the White Forest middle grade fantasy series. 

Released in the series so far are: Brigitta of the 

White Forest, The Ruins of Noe, Ondelle of Grioth, 

and the prequel Narine of Noe. She also writes 

short stories that blur the lines between 

speculative and literary fiction.

A seasoned spokenword artist, Danika has performed 

at hundreds of events such as Faerieworlds in 

Eugene, OR and Bumbershoot in Seattle, WA. She 

lives in British Columbia and teaches creative 

writing and world-building as a visiting writer in 

the schools and at festivals and conferences 

across North America. 

She neglects her blog at danikadinsmore.com


Monday, July 25, 2016

REVIEW: The Training House Series: Girl, Boy and Master By Eden Bradley



 







Girl (The Training House #1)
by Eden Bradley (Goodreads Author)


In those breathless moments between pleasure and

pain lie the most poignant truths…
I have signed myself over to The Training House:

my devotion, my obedience, my body. It is what I

have always yearned for—to lose myself in

powerlessness. To be made to. But this place is

more than anyone could possibly prepare for,

especially the Master of the House. He is too

stunning, too commanding, bringing out a yearning

for submission in ways I have never imagined, and

I am lost in nearly unbearable desire. He uses my

body until he brings me to tears, then tenderly

wipes them away, enslaving me to him instantly,

body and soul. I cannot imagine existing without

him, without his wicked touch, his strict and

sensual command…


Until I meet another slave, and he changes the

game of kink for me forever. How can I decide what

my heart wants most, without risking losing it

all?
WARNING:: These books contains material that may

be difficult to read about and/or cause triggers

for some readers, including consensual non-consent

and other scenes that could be disturbing. Do NOT

try this at home!



This was a very intense book for  me to read. Its 

heavy into BDSM. Where you are full on into the 

lifestyle of becoming a slave or sub in a training 

scenario.

Intense but extremely amazing. I love this writers 

style. Smooth and flows beautifully that it made 

the book easy to read.

If you are into erotica and BDSM torture scenarios 

this is a must read for all.

4 stars



Boy (The Training House #2)
by Eden Bradley


From New York Times and USA Today bestselling

author Eden Bradley~the continuation of her tale

of ultimate surrender found in Book One of The

Training House Series, GIRL


Being broken has never been such beautiful

torture…


I am Christopher. I am most specifically not

called Boy in this exclusive slave training arena

where every submissive male is known as ‘Boy’.

They don’t let me retain my identity—they make me.

They keep me in my head, in my body, no matter

what they’re doing to me, because they know I

require it. They call me brat. They call me rebel.

These terms are far too bland to describe what I

really am. I am anger in chains. I am seething

sexual animal. I am the worst kind of f*ck-up.


The Master loves me. Maybe only because the level

of my misbehavior challenges him to come up with

new and terrible punishments. Do I sound proud? I

am. I also love him, in my way. It’s a strange

dynamic, one that has never been disrupted by

anyone. Until I saw the new Girl.


Fresh-faced and indescribably lovely. Burning

alchemical reaction that threatened to consume me

the moment I saw her. I will call her Aimee. I

refuse to play the Master’s games. Because for

reasons I don’t understand, she is instantly more

to me than any of the other Girls. What will she

think of me? The ultimate anarchist. The keeper of

secrets. The unbreakable one. Why do I even care?

All I know is that I do. And that this Girl could

ultimately be the one who finally breaks me.
WARNING:: These books contain material that may be

difficult to read about and/or cause triggers for

some readers. Do NOT try this at home!



Sometimes you find an author that blows you away 

with such an intense story/series with characters 

that are raw and intense in a story that hooks you 

from the first page. 

This is the second book in Eden Bradley's Training 

house series and you MUST read GIRL first since 

BOY picks up immediately and moves this 

unbelievably good story forward. This edgy, dark 

tale pushes the limits to deliver a powerful, 

emotionally -charged story. Behind the kink, and 

oh my, there is plenty of kink, is a love story 

between girl, boy and Master. This series is 

unique and addictive, exploring the consensual 

relationship between Master and slaves. 

Boy has to be one of my favorite characters by 

far. After having suprized me by getting to the 

girl in the first book. He is full of suprizes in 

this one as well

4 stars






Master (The Training House #3)
by Eden Bradley




From New York Times and USA Today bestselling

author Eden Bradley~the stunning conclusion of her

tale of ultimate surrender found in Book One of

The Training House Series, GIRL and Book Two BOY!

Being broken has never been such beautiful

torture…





You need to read these books in order. Watching 

the Master being torn down was very enjoyable. 

Damon, finally being able to let go of his past, 

the power, the guilt, and welcome the love he's 

craved his entire life. These three will figure it 

out and conquer all that is thrown at them. 

YOu definitely see the softer side of Damon which 

i so didnt think he had one. Hes such a hard ass 

in the first two books i really wasnt a fan of his 

character until this book.

It really shows his vulnerable side. I loved 

seeing that.

4 stars







New York Times & USA Today Bestselling and award-

winning author Eden Bradley aka Eve Berlin has

published a number of novels and novellas, both

print and e-books, with Berkley Heat,

Bantam/Delta, Harlequin Spice & HQN, Black Lace

Books and Samhain Publishing, as well as venturing

into self-publishing. Her books have been

translated into German, French, Romanian,

Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Czech and Japanese.

Eden has appeared regularly on Playboy Radio and

conducts workshops on writing craft and writing

about sex.

She loves art, shoes, tattoos, reading smutty

books, chocolate and sex, of course, not

necessarily in that order. You can visit her

website: EdenBradley.com or her group blog

Smutketeers.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdenBradley
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AuthorEdenBradley.Ev...
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/edenandeve/

All of her book ratings at Goodreads reflect her

favorite books, from those she loved to lifelong

keepers.