Bluegrass State of Mind Book Review

Author: Kathleen Brooks
Series: A Bluegrass Novel
Star Rating out of 5: 4 stars


I found this book on Barnes and Nobles website as a free read. I am so glad that I downloaded it. It is lighthearted, fun, but also a mix of the danger.


This book revolves around Attorney McKenna Mason who has just witnessed a major crime and is now on the run. Leaving everything she knows. She winds up in Keeneston looking for a job and an old friend from her childhood. Throughout the book we find out little by little what drove her to the small town.

The book is from only one person's point of view and also just so everyone know there is no sex scenes. I know, I know, sad but it is also good because even with the little intimate moments leading up to the moment you know it's going to happen. I feel that this book was wonderful how it was written. So if you are looking for those explicit sex scenes you will not find it in this book.

Also what made me love the book even more is that the character grew up in my hometown of Liverpool, NY just outside of Syracuse. It's not often that you find author's that have heard of those little town's in upstate NY let alone create a character from those parts. That made this book that much more special to me.

I love Kenna because she is a strong female character and a kick ass attorney who will know men right off their feet in the courtroom. Just like she knocks her childhood friend Will Aston's socks off. She may have run but she had her reasons to keep low until the time is right.

I can't wait to read the next book in the series about Mo and Danielle!!

A must read!

Bound (Arelia La Rue Novel #1) Book Review

Author: Kira Saito
Series: Arelia LaRue Novel #1
Star rating out for 5: 2 stars


I found this book on Barnes and Noble another free read. I am mixed on how I feel. I feel that it could have had much more potential.

The story plot is about a sixteen year old girl who is on summer vacation and takes a job at one of Louisana's plantation that is notoriously haunted. Arelia does not go alone though she ends up going with her best friend Sabrina. During the course of the weeks at the plantation she learns about her history and who and why she is the way she is. Thre is a set task for her and she has to figure out if she is strong enough to handle it. 



My biggest issue with the book was Sabrina. Sabrina is rich spoiled little brat who at sixteen in searching for a husband already. She feels she in entitled to whatever she wants regardless. What makes it worse is that the book is just filled with tension and you just know that the main character will be walking on egg shells throughout the book when meeting Arelia's best friend.

Otherwise I felt this book could have been so much more. I know that there is always going to be someone we hate in a book but it was to the point where I almost threw my nook across the room. I felt Arelia and the dark and dangerous Lucas have so much chemistry even though we never really got to see them actually together except for those rare moments. Arelia has self esteem issues it seems like. It's as if she feels that she is not entitled to anything when it's sitting right in front of her. Lucas well I like him but I can't give to much away about him.


I am debating if I should read the second book. I will have to think on that. I would give it a go maybe other readers will enjoy it more. I think this is also more a teen book rather than someone my age. However I must say I do love my YA!

Happy reading!

Bloodstorm Book Review

Author: Amber Kallyn

Series: Vampires Heart Book 1

Star rating out of Five: 4 stars

I will begin by saying I found this on Barnes and Nobles website as a free read. As you are all aware I am very skeptical of some of the free reads out there. This is yet another that has been able to break my barrier.

The story line for this book deals with Nicola DeVeraux on a search to find the man that killed her family so she can put them at rest. In the midst of searching for this man she walks into a bar and immediately locks eyes with local town Sheriff Shane Spencer. We also get to meet a lot of other town folks who hopefully will play a role in upcoming books.

I thoroughly enjoy this book. I liked the story line and I felt as if I got a pretty good sense of who these characters were. Niki and Shane are a cute couple. I liked their banter and how each one didn't let the other one get away with stuff. What I also liked was that the author didn't write the characters as immediately saying I love you even thought here were certain elements pulling these two together. It makes you feel like their relationship still needs evolving.

I highly recommend this book.

Orphans, Wolves & Loving it Short story review

Author: KaeJae Fox
Star review out of five: 3 stars



Okay I will first start off stating this was a free book I picked up on B&N website. On b&n website the complete short story is told on the one listed chapters 1-3. The story itself is fifteen chapters. This puzzles me not sure why they were separated but it does not matter.

I thought the story was interesting. I enjoyed the characters I felt that they could have used a little more background but it is only a short story. I liked the connection between the two main characters. I liked how Lauren stood up to Tyler without backing down. She is truly an Alpha human female and very compatible to his Alpha wolf. I wish I knew more about the twins. They were adorable on how they tried to do their best to make Lauren feel good even though she is a horrible cook.

Over all I recommend this short story there isn't too much drama not that much sex but the banter throughout the book that builds up to the moment is wonderful. A must try!

Archangel's Storm Book Review

Author: Nalini Singh
Series: Guild Hunter Series
Star Rating out of 5: 5 STARS



Let me first give you a little about the plot. Neha's consort is brutally murdered leaving Jason having to go in and investigate what happened. In order for him to do this he has to do a blood-vow with Mahiya. Throughout the book we get snippets of what Mahiya is to Neha and her role in the court. We also get snippets of why Jason has become who he has. Eventually the entire tale is unfolded. 


Wow. Another wonderful installment of The Guild Hunter Series. I am so happy to see Raphael's Seven falling in love one by one. I kind of miss Raphael and Elena's story but I just keep wanting to know more about the others. This book Follow's Raphael's infamous spymaster Jason. Let me tell you it does not disappoint. I felt hate, love, sadness, and pain.

This is the first book in this series to make me cry. When you finally read the full tale behind Jason it will leave you in tears. I would never imagine the pain he felt or how scared he could have been with what had happened. I could not stop crying because I could just see it so clearly. No child should have gone through that. With that he feels he will never be able to unlock his heart to ever be able to feel ever again. He tells Mahiya upfront that he can never give her what she needs.

Mahiya is a strong female in her own right. She really needs to be with how she grew up and how she was/is treated. Not to mention she needs to be able to hold her own with Jason. He will not accept someone who is weak. I liked her spunk and how intelligent she is. Always thinking on her toes and knowing when to tread carefully and when not to.

This book has it's twists and turns and some real shockers! We even get to see a bit of Venom in this book! Hopefully we get to see his book soon. Anyways. I can't wait for the next book coming out next year. Such a long wait......

Happy Reading!!

Dreamless(Starcrossed #2) Book Review

Author: Josephine Angelini
Series: Starcrossed
Star Rating out of 5: 4 stars


I enjoyed this book much more than the first book Starcrossed. However there were parts that just frustrated me and wanted to slap some of the characters for idiocy.

This story picks up a couple days after the aftermath the what happened in the previous book with the big fight that led to deaths and a towns destruction. In this story Helen descends into the Underworld to try to help the Furies and break the age of curse of the four family houses. The curse is a blood feud each time a person of the opposite house sees each other they feel the furies hatred and try to kill each other. The only way to end this is by helping the furies in the underworld. This pretty much takes place throughout the entire book. We meet new characters. Orion who is the Heir to two houses, Morpheus, then we also meets some others who are the bad guys. Also throughout the book we see Helen and Lucas fighting their need to be with each other and also coming into some more unknown powers. We also find out that something said in the previous book is not true. This is what really pissed me off the most. I wanted to slap the person.

Let me tell you though people may be pulling for Lucas and Helen but I am pulling for Orion and Helen. When we meet Orion in the book I immediately fell for him. There just something so much more about him that I liked. He treats Helen wonderfully and will do anything to help and protect her. Others will probably tell that Lucas will too and their situation is sad and that's the reason why they should be together. If Orion doesn't get to be with her then I hope I get to see his book next!!

PS: Morpheus..... Yum the dream god.

Sorry for such a short review. I did enjoy this book. I liked that we meet some many more characters. We get to see their powers evolve in this book. We also see new information revealed. For this I cannot talk about or it will ruin the book. I highly recommend reading this sequel. Can't wait for the next one.

Happy reading!

American Assassin Book Review

Author: Vince Flynn
Series: Mitch Rapp Book 1
Stars: 4 stars


I must say I have been sitting on this series for four years. My boyfriend loves these books. I heard they were making this into a movie and thought I need to read it before it ever comes out. Plus it would give me something to talk to my boyfriend about. He has been trying to get me to read these books forever and since I was in the mood for something new last week I gave this a try. I have to say the writing style I had to get used to. When changes POV's he doesn't break like female authors would when switching between female and male views. Instead they are kinda jumbled so sometimes I had to reread the paragraph to figure out who is talking. Other than this small setback I enjoy the story.

I have to say I am glad I did. The humor is great. The American men are awesome. I love Mitch Rapp. I do wish I could slap him sometimes for not using common sense in some situations such as when he meets a friend of Hurley's granddaughter and what transpires from there. He didn't really think much with his head but that's to be expected of a 23 year whether your an assassin or not. Other than those couple of times I thought Rapp was smart, and methodical. He really gave his instructors a run for their money. Especially Hurley who didn't really think much of him. Throughout the book we learn more about the terrorists who have the american hostages and then men who are the american assassins targets. We meet a lot of characters and I am looking forward to learning more about them hopefully in the next books.

I don't normally post quotes from books but I will post this one. It made me laugh a lot when I read it.
"You going to take a swing at me Victor? Rapp egged the big man on. He was ready to end this now. " What's wrong... your mom the neighborhood slut when you were growing up... she didn't hold you enough when you were little? She let ever guy she met suck on her tit except you?"

I know the quote is highly inappropriate from some to read but I mean come on guys say some pretty screwed up stuff to egg other guys on. That includes saying vile things about moms. LMFAO. There are other paragraphs later on where they are talking about a banker in Germany and the way Hurley describes him also made me laugh a lot.

Though I would like to caution, if you are not big on reading interrogation techniques I would say read really quickly. Otherwise it's not too bad but some will make you cringe and be thankful your not in that position. At least it gets the job done. Unfortunately in this book it was on the wrong team.

I recommend this book. It's not just for men. I recommend women read it as well.

Happy reading!

Fury (New Species Book #1) Book Review

Author: Laurann Dohner
Series: New Species
Stars: 4 stars

Let me first off by saying I was worried this would have been too similar to Lora Leigh's breed series. However, I was very wrong about this. I am glad Laurann Dohner left a few things out that would have made it way to much like The breeds. I will not list them because it would give some things away. Why would I do that?


Now onto the good stuff. This story take place in Southern California. Elise who was sent to obtain records regarding New Species sees subject 416 and does everything she can to keep him alive even if it means betraying him so she can get the information out or Mercile Industries. Fury has a past he is ashamed of and does not like to remember. He has vowed to kill one person when he sees her. The moment he does everything changes.

Throughout the story we get to see the relationship between Fury and Elise grow. We also see the relationship with the female New Species and Elise grow as well. But with those growing relationships comes danger both in and outside of Homeland. Between the all the anger and sadness we are met with love, and passion.


All in all I can't wait to read the next book. I want to learn more about Breeze, Halfpint, Justice, and Tiger. These are just some of the other characters we meet.

Happy reading!

Long time no post.

Sorry everyone. I know there hasn't been a review in a while. A lot of stuff going on. Lately I have been paying attention to politics. Yeah I will not going into any details because this isn't the blog. I will just make a comment about how it is a sad how people are so vicious.

Anyways, I am currently in the process of reading American Assassin by Vince Flynn Mitch Rapp series book 1. I am half way through it. I will say this it is different than my romance novels that have our black ops guy in them. But even so I am still enjoying the book. Mitch Rapp is amazing and I think everyone should give this series a try. A book review is on its way within the week.

Also in other book news Archangels Storm by Nalini Singh was released today! Go out and buy it!!!