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Whistlin' Dixie by Maggie Adams

12/7/2014

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A man on a mission....

Mackenzie Coalson was determined to rebuild his hometown after a devastating flood left it in ruins. He has no time for a relationship and all the romantic junk that goes with it. He has a vandal to catch and no sweet smelling bundle of femininity is going to sway him.

A woman protecting her family.....

Dixie Harris charged into the county sheriff's office with a sassy sway and a smart mouth, eager to give the sheriff, and anyone else, a piece of her mind. When she locks horns with the devil himself, in the form of Mac Coalson, she quickly learns he has a temper to rival hers, even if he's the living epitome of her sexual fantasies.

When the two unite to catch a potential murderer, it's in everyone's best interest to keep it, "business only". But that's hard to do when their combined attraction is volatile enough to burn down the town.
WHISTLIN’ DIXIE


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RENEE'S REVIEW

I was gifted this book from the author (thank you) in exchange for an honest review.


Whistlin' Dixie by Maggie Adams, is full of southern charm and dialect. Who doesn't love a little spit-fire?Dixie, a five foot nothing kindergarten teacher is just that. She is full of sass and she doesn't let anyone push her or her brother for that matter. Mac is determined to rebuild the town from a flood that pretty much destroyed it. You put these two together and you get "sparks" in the form of sexual tension.

I love a good southern story, with all the good sayings and dialect. I grew up in Alabama, at the foothills of Appalachian Mountains (for real no jokes!) and Dixie grew up in a small valley with the mountains  surrounding her.  So, reading about that in this book was really neat.  Adams got all the dialect right in this book, she didn't try to over do the southern drawl.

I loved Dixie right away, just looking at the cover- I fell in love with this book.  It just screams, I'm a girl full of sass and I'm not going to take any of your crap! That is very fitting of Dixie, you just can't help but love her. I love reading about strong women who doesn't let a little thing like height get in their way, she doesn't let only being 21 raising her 16 year old brother by herself either.  I love her playful banter she has with her brother and with Mac sometimes too.

Mac is swoon worthy, Dixie makes sure we know that. He comes across as stubborn and headstrong at first. When you see he position you see why, He runs the family construction business and he has a job to do.  His work is being hindered by a vandal.  So, he doesn't have time for games or hmmm to have his mind wander like it does when she is around. 

Adams opens up herself by introducing us to several secondary characters, so I forward to see a lot more from Maggie Adams in the future!  This is a sweet but spicy romance story.  There were a few grammatical errors but I really don't judge a book by that, I judge it by the story. (We aren't teachers grading papers psh)

I give Whistlin Dixie 4 platypires
that's 4 stars to most of you.

Bama Love!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all!!
~Renee
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REV by JC Emery

12/7/2014

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Everyone belongs somewhere. Even the misfits.

With the looming threat from the Mancuso Crime Family, the Forsaken Motorcycle Club is preparing for a war that could destroy them. Grady, the club’s Sergeant-at-Arms, knows that love makes you weak, and he has zero interest in adding to his liabilities– especially now. He’s already got his teenage daughter who keeps him on his toes and a beef within the club that could fracture his relationship with a fellow brother for good.

For Holly Mercer, her life is finally getting on track and the last thing she wants is trouble from her hometown’s resident outlaws. Keeping her nose clean is easier said than done, when suddenly she finds herself embroiled in club business. Holly might like the idea of being with a real-life bad boy, but even being in the same room with tough-as-nails Grady flusters her.

When Holly inadvertently finds herself on Mancuso’s radar, she has two choices: trust that Grady will protect her, or continue to refuse the club’s help. Both roads are dangerous, but only one has the chance to damage her beyond repair.

Love is never more dangerous than when it can destroy you.


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This book was giving  to me by the author (thank you) in exchange for an honest review.


Rev is the 3rd book in JC Emery's Bayonet Scares series. This series is about a motorcycle club vs. the mafia, but that is just an element of the story.  Emery was more going on in each book than just fight, motorcycles and black sedans.  Each of these book have a love story, these tough motorcycle dudes and the women who fall for them.

This story follows school secretary Holly, who just moved back to town and Grady, the Sargent-at Arms for the club. Holly is assigned as sort of a counselor for Cheyenne, Grady's daughter.  Holly  tries multiple times to get in touch with Grady by phone over Cheyenne's behavior and grades, but he just hangs up on her. So Holly, is a little spit fire   herself, not known for making great choices, goes to their house to confront Grady. Who does this woman think she is going to a Forsaken members house?  Grady is beyond pissed, but she amused him. he thought it was funny to get her all riled up.  They soon find themselves tangled up into a mess, isn't that how all good relationships start? 

Emery really pushed some limits with this book.  She was really graphic and when Holly had enough in one scene, the sheer determination that Emery described and the description of that scene, shows how seasoned of a writer Emery really is.  I have never read a book that was like this, I've always stuck with romance and woman's fiction, with a little suspense and thriller mixed in to round it out.  Even in the suspense and thriller novels I read were not this riveting. Could you imagine if she did write thrillers??? Mind blown!

This so far was the best of the series, you do still need to read the other to know what is going on but this one right here gets my GOLD STAR! I will be talking about this book with my review friends/book friends. That says a lot when you read 20 or more books a month, you tend not to talk about many of them. 

I give REV by JC Emery 5 Platypires
or stars however you like to count!

BAMA LOVE!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all!
~Renee



 
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Thrash by JC Emery

12/4/2014

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Loneliness suffocates the heart. Acceptance breaks down walls.

As a Lost Girl to the Forsaken Motorcycle Club, Nicole Whelan knows how to party. She’s not cut-out for relationships and her life is way too complicated for anything more than casual encounters. But one night when she falls into Duke’s bed at the clubhouse, he sees something in her that he can’t let go of—no matter how many times she tries to run.

Having been left to raise her teenage brother, Jeremy, she’s already got her hands full and isn’t looking for anymore complications. But Duke’s just watched his best friend fall for the only girl he couldn’t have, and then almost lose her so shortly after, shaking him to his core. Faced with his own loneliness, he’s more determined than ever to break down Nic’s walls and show her that he can be good for her; but he’s got a bad track record and she’s got a bad temper. Changing his ways isn’t easy when he’s not sure what he’s even changing for.

The violence and turmoil are at an all-time high, and Forsaken is in a vulnerable place when a twist of fate breathes new life into the club. It’s a much-needed beacon of hope for the embattled biker family, even if everyone’s not exactly on board. With Duke and Nic’s relationship already on shaky ground, and something even more important at stake, the Forsaken Motorcycle Club will fight like hell to keep their family together and whole.

Love is never more precious than when it’s new.


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I was gifted this book from the author (thank you) in exchange for an honest review. 
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Thrash by J.C. Emery is the second book in Bayonet Scares Series, it is about the Forsaken Motorcycle.  This is to be read after Ride, I really don't think it can be read as a standalone book. This book mostly takes place at the same time as Ride but you get to see the "clubs" view on things.

Nicole  Whelan has always been a lost girl in the Forsaken Motorcycle Club and that is the way she sees herself being forever. Her mother was a lost girl, after all Now her mother has up and left them, the only dad she has ever known, is in prison, she has been left to raise her teenage brother. This makes her life way too complicated to deal with to have any chance at a real relationship. So, been a lost girl, doing the casual hook up thing is okay with her. That is until Duke. Don't you love that name? Duke is a strong manly name!!! It just oozes sex!

There has been a lot of crap happening in the club lately, Duke is watching his best friend fall in love for the only girl he couldn't have. This made his own loneliness hit him square in the face! Being in the club these guys go about doing thing a little different than most men. They have to keep up that "front" and not let anyone see them on the inside. Nichole, has walls built up herself and Duke is determine that he is going to break through them, even if it's one brick at a time.

Their relationship is on shaky ground and with so much crap going on in the club, that Duke thinks he needs to take care of himself, Nic is feeling like he is not good for her. He is not there for her at a critical time. They have real communication issues, but doesn't a lot of couple these day! These two are stubborn and hard headed. Perfect for each other, but can they get around these issues and just see how perfect they are for each other?

I give Thrash 4 platypires
or 4 stars however you like to count things!

Bama Love!!  Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all
~Renee
 


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Hiding Out by Nicole Andrews Moore

12/3/2014

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Samuel Davenport runs his family's New York based advertising agency. His brother, Adam, runs from responsibility and anything remotely boring. And his temp, Haley, runs so she'll never be caught and hurt again. She moved to the city New Year's Day to hide and recover, to build a new life far from her past. In an effort to lie low, Haley never expects to be more than a temp. What begins for Sam as an excuse to get to know her better, ends up being an opportunity for advancement and excitement for Haley. When Sam tries to uncover all of Haley's mysteries, he exposes her hiding place, endangers her life, and threatens to destroy any chance of them ever having a future together.


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I was gifted this book from the publisher (thank you) in exchange for a honest review.

Hiding Out by Nicole Andrews Moore, is a book about facing your fears and turning your life around. What do you do when you have hit rock bottom and you have no where else to turn? When your a loner, without a family and you have a dark secret, I know what I would do, I would do the same thing Haley did, run! Get the heck out of Dodge, as they day.

Haley is a loner, sudden noises sets her off and makes her nervous.  She tries not to draw any attention to herself from guys. She dresses down, dyes her, she doesn't want to be found, she is hiding out.  Using a fake name she settles herself in New York City and takes a temp. job.  She is way over qualified for this job but she thinks this is her best option to hide. out.

Sam runs the family advertising business and he realizes that his temporary assistant Haley has something going on but he can't put his finger on it. He is wealthy and practically the most eligible bachelor of NYC. He comes across to be in complete control, and seems cold and always gets his way. He takes his job serious, and Hailey is really good at her job.  Sam is ready to make a change in his life, a different type of woman is what he is looking for now!

I loved the flow of this book and I fell head over hills for Sam! He was really swoon worthy!  Ms. Moore does an outstanding job in her character development, they were believable and lovable. This book was a page turner.  I glad to see a strong woman in a book, that is what I see Haley as, even being nervous, scared, and running, she was still a strong woman.  She did what she needed to do in order to protect herself, that's strong in my book!  I really want book 2 now!!


I give Hiding Out by Nicole Andrews Moore 4 Platypires
or very gut wrenching stars, however you like to count things

BAMA Love! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all
~Renee

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The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blaedel

10/18/2014

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In a forest in Denmark, a ranger discovers the fresh corpse of an unidentified woman. A large scar on one side of her face should make the identification easy, but nobody has reported her missing. After four days, Louise Rick--the new commander of the Missing Persons Department--is still without answers. But when she releases a photo to the media, an older woman phones to say that she recognizes the woman as Lisemette, a child she once cared for in the state mental institution many years ago. Lisemette, like the other children in the institution, was abandoned by her family and branded a "forgotten girl." But Louise soon discovers something more disturbing: Lisemette had a twin, and both girls were issued death certificates over 30 years ago. As the investigation brings Louise closer to her childhood home, she uncovers more crimes that were committed--and hidden--in the forest, and finds a terrible link to her own past that has been carefully concealed.

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This ARC was graciously (thank you)given to me by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 

The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blaedel is a great crime mystery book. This book is scheduled to be published on early February 2015. Blaedel resides in Denmark and is the author of the best selling police detective novels featuring Louise Rick. This was my first book by Blaedal, I found it to be brilliant. The plot and twists were intriguing and keep me interested.

The setting for this book is in Denmark, which sounds beautiful.  We find the main character Louise Rick has just taken a new position in a Special Search Agency to find unresolved missing people. She gets a brand new murder case immediately and a new partner ( which she none too impressed with at first).  Here is the twist, the murder victim has been declared dead for 30 years, but only actually died a few days ago.  

The deceased and her twin were born with disabilities and were placed in an institution where they were abused and parents were discouraged from seeing them. Louise was an intelligent investigator and her partner work well with her.  I don't want to give too much away here, but it was an excellent mystery book. If you like Lee Child or James Patterson, you might want to give her a try.

I give The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blaedel 4 Platypires
BAMA Love! Roll Tide!!!, and Keep Reading Y'all!

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