Book Review: Dangerous Game: An Armed & Dangerous/Circle of Justice Crossover Novel by L.P. Dover

Title:  Dangerous Game: An Armed & Dangerous/Circle of Justice Crossover

Author:  L.P. Dover

Stars: 4

Review:

As a reader I wish I had read the series Dangerous Game is connected to this book to have a better idea about the characters and backstory.  I wasn't expecting this book to be as light and fun after reading the synopsis.  The story is two from two different points of review . Readers will know what is going on at all times. 

The characters are just different enough to set itself apart from other books in this genre.  

Thank you from netgalley for a copy of L.P Dover Dangerous Game

Synopsis:

That all changed with the death of my father. As I moved into the position of power over the Corsino empire, enemies to the family tried to take over my city. They thought I would be weakened by my loss. They don’t know me.

My name is Dominic Corsino, and I have a ravenous appetite for money, power, and women. The last of which I pushed aside when Faith Hilliard, a close family friend, turned up in need of help. I’ve always wanted her, yet couldn’t bring myself to involve her in the dark savagery of my world. Now, she’s within my grasp once more. If I didn’t fear her running from my brutal truth, I would have already tasted her sweet temptation.

But the time for hesitation passes when a fighter in my underground ring is murdered. With my family name at stake, I can no longer hide who I am and what I’m capable of. It’s all coming down to a one winner-takes-all match. If I walk away with the prize, the threats against the Corsinos will be crushed. If I lose, our entire empire will crumble.

It’s a dangerous game … and I’m ready to play.

Kindle Edition, 241 pages

Published November 19th 2019 by Books by L.P. Dover LLC

About The Author:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she began her literary journey she worked in periodontics, enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.

She loves to write, but she also loves to play golf, go on mountain hikes and white-water rafting, and has a passion for singing. Her two youngest fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime, usually Christmas carols.

Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, but her favorite to write is romantic suspense. However, she has found a new passion in romantic comedy, especially involving sexy golfers. Who knew the sport could be so dirty and fun to write about.

Book Review: How to Train Your Earl (First Comes Love #3) by Amelia Grey

 

Title: How to Train Your Earl (First Comes Love #3) 

Author:  Amelia Grey

Stars: 4

Review:

An intriguing and easy to read  historical romance. While attendance a masked masquerade ball in Paris France a young English widow escaping from an overeager, unwanted, and under the influence, suitor escapes into an unlocked room. There she finds a semi dressed man bound to a chair. He requests her to release him so he can chase down and rescue his cousin who is eloping with a very unsuitable women. Move ahead some weeks later and the new Earl sees her again on a London street and realizes that he is quite smitten with her and seeks an introduction. Thus the chase begins with seemingly impossible stipulations set for him to meet. The question is whether or not he can maintain the discipline to win the lady's heart and hand in marriage.

 I have rated this book 4 stars and would purchase it for friends who enjoy historical romance stories.

 I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review of same. Thank you Frank for your Review

 

Synopsis:

Brina Feld has settled into a life devoted to helping others since the sinking of the Salty Dove left her widowed. She has no need for a man in her contented life. But when the notorious and handsome Lord Blacknight returns and awakens her desires, her peace and serenity vanish. If she agrees to an alliance with him, she knows she will have to battle her heart to keep from being snared under his spell.

Zane, the Earl of Blacknight, was never supposed to inherit the earldom, so he didn’t much care to lead a respectable life before then. Fistfights, card games, and drinking are the order of the day. Now he’s determined to change his rakish ways and he knows the proper lady who can help him. There’s just one problem: He's already bet he’ll win her hand before the Season is over. With her resolve to out-scheme him, how can he show her that his love is true?

Mass Market Paperback, 352 pages

Expected publication: April 27th 2021 by St. Martin's Press

About The Author:

Amelia Grey (aka Gloria Dale Skinner) grew up in a small town in the Florida Panhandle. She has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for over twenty-five years. She has lived in Alabama, Connecticut, New Hampshire and now lives in Florida.

Amelia has won the coveted Romantic Times award for Love and Laughter, the prestigious Maggie award for best historical and Affaire de Coeur's best American historical award. She has been a finalist for the Golden Heart and the Holt Medallion awards which are given by Romance Writers of America and numerous other awards. Her books have been sold to many countries in Europe, Russia and China.

Amelia likes flowers, candlelight, sweet smiles, gentle laughter and sunshine.

Book Review: Saving Sienna (MacArthur Family #3) by Katie Reus

Title: Saving Sienna (MacArthur Family #3)

Author: Katie Reus

Stars: 4

Review:

 Saving Sienna is a short sassy and sexy novella.  Carson Irish loves Sienna and refuses to backdown no matter what she says to him.

Sienna can't stand and yet falls head over heels for Carson Irish.  This story is a quick read that pack a punch.  The author bring readers into her world even as the word count is under 150 pages. 

The characters pop off the page and into the heart of readers.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy of Katie Reus  Saving Sienna.

Synopsis:

Detective Carson Irish follows the rules. But somehow he’s fallen for a sexy PI who likes to break all of them. When she gets in over her head, he’ll do anything and everything to keep her safe. But she refuses to stay on the sidelines, safe and protected. And when her life is threatened, he won’t hesitate to stand between her and the man who wants her dead.

Private Investigator Sienna MacArthur may have questionable methods in her work, but she gets the job done. While working a case, she unwittingly finds herself the target of an unknown threat. So she reaches out to the sexy man she’s been keeping her distance from—Carson Irish. They might be polar opposites, but she trusts him to keep her safe, and when people around her start dying, she has no choice but to put her life in his hands.

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Published April 20th 2021 by KR Press, LLC

About The Author:

Katie Reus is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Redemption Harbor series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom's stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn't always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense.

Book Review: This Time : A New Adult Urban Fantasy Novel by Azaaa Davis

 

Title: This Time : A New Adult Urban Fantasy Novel

Author: Azaaa Davis

Stars: 3

Review:

I am still trying to find the right fantasy Novel and so far they all fall short of expectations.  The story has lots of action but the female lead lacks something to pull me into her world.  However Devon was funny at times and a enjoyable character.

The author repeats a lot of scenes making some unnecessary. While the author could have taken away a few things a more detailed backstory would have filled in some missing information. 

The story dragged on at times and lets face it even a Urban Fantasy needs a little believability ad this story lack it in spades.

Thank you to Netgalley for a Copy of Azaaa Davis This Time

Synopsis: 

 Resurrected into present-day New York, Nadira Holden is asked to save the world ... again.

Nadira achieved legendary status when she gave her life to protect humans from the demons. To her, it was yesterday. To the rest of the world, it was twenty years ago.

People have made peace with the demons, worshipping them like celebrities. No one wants to believe that the beautiful creatures who brought magic to humans could be causing the disappearance of so many. When Nadira's father goes missing, she refuses to play nice. Gloves off. She has to do what she does best. Fight.

Experience why not even death can stop her.

Kindle Edition, 250 pages

Published October 1st 2018 by Camp-Davis Productions

About The Author:

She fell in love with reading as a high school freshman and continues to read, write, and draw today. Her background in social work helps her portray realistic characters in otherworldly--and sometimes terrifying--situations. A New York native, Azaaa currently lives in New Hampshire (USA) with her husband and daughters.

Azaaa is working diligently to finish writing more fantasy novels while raising her daughters. Thank you for showing an interest in her stories!

Sorry For Being Gone

 I am sorry for being gone. Online school has been taking a lot of time alone with my teen having to use my tablet because he broke his Chromebook. 

I have been reading lot so of different books but unable to get online due to online school!

Husband and I have been vaccinated and past out two weeks.  Wahoo!!  We are still social distancing and wearing mask.  Yet we have been to the movies and boy it felt good get out and see movies!  

Gotta run kids need assistance and help!!

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Book Review: Undercover Wolf (STAT: Special Threat Assessment Team #2) by Paige Tyler

 

Title: Undercover Wolf (STAT: Special Threat Assessment Team #2)

Author: Paige Tyler

Stars: 4

Review:

If James Bond was a Werewolf and if James Bond and he fell in love with a equally kick up and taking names female James Bond Werewolf.  Undercover wolf is a fast pace adrenalin pumping, alpha male romance. It has everything evil laree, evil henchmen that never seem to die, sexy scenes and happy ending.  If readers enjoy supernatural romance, sexy scenes, beautiful, tall people with guns and bombs? Undercover Wolf is you dream comes true.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of Paige Tyler Undercover Wolf.

Synopsis:

Alpha werewolf Harley Grant isn't exactly comfortable with her inner wolf. Even though she's on a STAT Team where she can use her abilities because her teammates know about her, she refuses to do so, putting herself and sometimes them at risk.

Alpha werewolf Sawyer Bishop would give anything for his M16 Team to know about his inner wolf, but his teammates are mistrustful of anyone or anything with inhuman abilities. When he meets Harley on an overlapping case and realizes she's a fellow wolf, he's more than a little intrigued.

Now that STAT and MI6 have to team up to stop a crew of supernatural bad guys intent on causing a nuclear meltdown, Harley can no longer deny her wolf and Sawyer can no longer hide his. As they grow closer to resolving the case and grow closer to each other, they discover things aren't what they seem and revenge could cost them their lives.

Paperback, 352 pages

Expected publication: May 25th 2021 by Sourcebooks Casablanca

About The Author:

Bestselling Author of sexy, romantic suspense and paranormal romance. She and her very own military hero (also known as her husband) live on the beautiful Florida coast with their adorable fur baby (also known as their dog). Paige graduated with a degree in education, but decided to pursue her passion and write books about hunky alpha males and the kick-butt heroines who fall in love with them.

Represented by Courtney Miller-Callihan of Handspun Literary

Book Review: In Times of Rain and War By Camron Wright

 

Title:  In Times of Rain and War

Author:  Camron Wright

Stars: 5

Review:

This story is set in London, during the dark days of the Battle Of Britain, before America entered the war. While this is a factual accounting which has been fictionalized it does not detract from the grim story of the young american marine assigned to a British  Unexploded Bomb detail.  It tells in grim detail the horror of war and the determination of those proud individuals to succeed in an impossible situation. I wish I could say it ended well but this was reality not a fairy tale.

 

I enjoyed the book (5 stars) and would buy and recommend it to everyone who enjoys a good book.

 I received an ARC from Netgalley for my unbiased review. 

Thank you Frank for your review!

Synopsis:

In September of 1940, during the Blitz in London, Audrey Stocking is blending in with other civilians who are trying to survive the nightly bombings, but she has a secret. She's not British; she's German. Her fake passport and nearly perfect English allow her to blend in as she works hard to help evacuate British children into the countryside. Audrey longs to reunite with her family in Hamburg, but her double life, the bombings, and the watchful British Military Intelligence have forced her to stay put. And then there are the paralyzing nightmares . . .

Lieutenant Wesley Bowers, an American soldier training with London's Bomb Disposal Company 5, meets Audrey when an air raid leaves an unexploded bomb on the floor of her flat. She is attractive, intelligent, and compassionate, and there's an immediate connection between them. As they get to know each other, Wesley realizes Audrey is the one bright spot amid the war's unending bleakness and constant threat of death. But will he still feel the same if he discovers the secrets she is hiding? Secrets even Audrey is unaware of?

About The Author:

Camron Wright was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has a master's degree in Writing and Public Relations from Westminster College. He has owned several successful retail stores in addition to working with his wife in the fashion industry, designing for the McCall Pattern Company in New York.

Camron says he began writing to get out of attending MBA school, and it proved the better decision. His first book, Letters for Emily, was a Readers Choice Award winner, as well as a selection of the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild. Letters for Emily has been published in North America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Korea, the Netherlands, and China.

The Rent Collector, his second book, won Best Novel of the Year from the Whitney Awards and was a nominee for the prestigious International DUBLIN Literary Award.