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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.


STALK JC THESE WAYS!!!

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RENEE'S REVIEW

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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Because Of Beckett by A.D. Ellis

12/1/2014

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You met Audrey Decker through Nate and Libby’s story in For Nicky, Torey Hope book 1. This is Audrey’s story. It is highly suggested that you read For Nicky before reading Because of Beckett so that you can be emotionally vested in Audrey’s story.

Audrey Decker is a mean girl, a bitch, a bully. She has no plans to stop treating people badly and she’s definitely not going to stop using sex as power. But when she ends up in therapy against her wishes, an ugly and painful repressed past is uncovered and Audrey’s world is tipped on its axis. Everything she thought she knew, everything she thought she was, is all changing.

Jeremiah Jordan returns from serving two years overseas with a detached and hardened heart. When his world is rocked with unexpected news and difficult challenges, Jeremiah faces them head on. He’s comfortable with where he is right now; he has his parents close by and his son is his world. He definitely doesn’t have time for the hassle that has always accompanied dating in the past. He doesn’t have it in him to put effort into forming relationships that may just hurt him or his son again.

A chance encounter, second chances, and a little boy who believes in learning from mistakes is all it takes to bring Audrey and Jeremiah together. However, deserving a second chance and taking that second chance are two very different things. Learning from mistakes and letting go of the past may be easier said than done. Can Audrey and Jeremiah push through the pasts that are haunting both of them or will their romance wither and die under the weight of it all?

Because of Beckett is a story of love, forgiveness, and second chances.


**Because of Beckett is recommended only for ages 18+ due to harsh language, adult situations, and mature themes. Certain pivotal points of Audrey’s history may trigger unpleasant memories for some readers.**


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Renee's Review

Because of Bennett was another great book by A.D. Ellis. The best part of this book was Mr. Beckett. Talking about a charming little fella, he was so sweet and wise beyond his years. He charmed his way into my heart and I think he will take up permanent residentsacy right along Nicky. I was so glad Nicky had a staring role in this story as well. His sweet loving nature captured my heart in the first book and didn't let it go in this one either.
This was a redemption story of sorts, learning to no
Because of Bennett was another great book by A.D. Ellis. The best part of this book was Mr. Beckett. Talking about a charming little fella, he was so sweet and wise beyond his years. He charmed his way into my heart and I think he will take up permanent residentsacy right along Nicky. I was so glad Nicky had a staring role in this story as well. His sweet loving nature captured my heart in the first book and didn't let it go in this one either.
This was a redemption story of sorts, learning to not only love yourself but how to let go of the mistakes you've made in you past and move on. Getting the help you need and keep working on yourself.
A.D. Ellis has a wonderful way of making you care for her characters. You find your self so involved in their story and you want to cry with them. There was once in the book, I was saying... Oh, no she didn't, did she? This book was a little emotional but the epilogue made up for everything.

Don't let all this fill good mushy stuff you read in the previous paragraphs get in the way of letting you think Ellis skipped on the hot scenes. Nope, she has a strong knack for that too. From dirty talk to steamy interlude, Ellis continues with the hard core, ah romance situations.
I hope to see more from this little town!

I give Because of Bennett 5 Platypires
Or stars however you like to count.
BAMA Love, Roll Tide, and Keep Reading Y'all
Renee
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Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

11/19/2014

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For more than a decade, Jenna Metcalf has never stopped thinking about her mother, Alice, who mysteriously disappeared in the wake of a tragic accident. Refusing to believe that she would be abandoned as a young child, Jenna searches for her mother regularly online and pores over the pages of Alice’s old journals. A scientist who studied grief among elephants, Alice wrote mostly of her research among the animals she loved, yet Jenna hopes the entries will provide a clue to her mother’s whereabouts.

Desperate to find the truth, Jenna enlists two unlikely allies in her quest. The first is Serenity Jones, a psychic who rose to fame finding missing persons—only to later doubt her gifts. The second is Virgil Stanhope, a jaded private detective who originally investigated Alice’s case along with the strange, possibly linked death of one of her colleagues. As the three work together to uncover what happened to Alice, they realize that in asking hard questions, they’ll have to face even harder answers.

As Jenna’s memories dovetail with the events in her mother’s journals, the story races to a mesmerizing finish.


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Renee's Review

Jodi Picoult can write any genre she please, she has proven that more than once. She is just phenomenal, she NEVER goes where you think she will. Her characters are rich and layered, that you only get their information a little at a time. I savor every single book Picoult writes.

I'm sure that I can't write a review on Leaving Time and do it any justice. This book has two stories going on simultaneously. One was about a 13 year old girl named Jenna, that is looking for her mom. The other is the back of her mom and dad, and what lead up to them parting.

Jenna gets the help of a washed up detective and a psychic that can't well... talk to the dead anymore. Now that's a trio in it's self. The accident, or whatever happened that lead up to the parting of Jenna and her parents happened when she was 3. I guess she was a brilliant 3 year old because she was really smart even back then... Hmmm. 

This trio travel through many twist and turns, with a few hurt feelings and angry words. These two misfits are there for Jenna and truly care about her. 

I'm a big Picoult fan always have been and I guess I always will. I bet her to do list is written in secret code and at the very bottom is the answer. I dare say you have to be patient, because Picoult doesn't just write a story for you to read she takes you on a journey.

I give Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 5 Platypires 
I would give her all the stars in the sky if it were possible!

Bama Love!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all!!
~Renee
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The Missing Year by Belinda

11/11/2014

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Thirty-four-year-old Blake Wheeler was everything Lila had ever wanted. A rising-star surgeon with his whole life ahead of him, Blake gave Lila ten perfect years of marriage before plunging her into the hardest year of their lives.

When a late night shooting leaves Blake in a coma, Lila is faced with a difficult decision: continue life support or let him go.

One year later, Lila remains unwilling to speak, in a private mental health facility where she refuses to move on.

Dr. Ross Reeves knows firsthand about loss, having spent the better part of five years burying himself in his work. Tasked with the challenge of breaking Lila's silence, Ross investigates Lila's past and her husband's death, finding more to Blake's murder than meets the eye. A series of mysterious coincidences has Ross wondering if Lila is acting out of grief ... or guilt


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I was gifted this book in exchange for a honest review.

The Missing by Belinda Frisch is a book about dealing with grief, learning to let go and love again.  Frisch shows us in this book, sometimes helping someone deal with their problems is the best therapy.
 
Dr. Ross Reeves is a Psychiatrist, he is called upon to help a special patient at a private mental health facility.  Once he gets there, he becomes so intrigued in the case that he takes some questionable chances. He has lost the love of his life 5 years ago and is still grieving for her.  He has a girlfriend but really not able to give her his all.


Lila's husband is shot a year ago and he was left in a coma.  Lila was face with the hard decision that we all would dread, taking someone off life support. Now a year later, Lila refuses to speak, hardly eats and refuses to move on with her life.  There seems to be more to her than meets the eye.

This book has twist and turns along with a few surprise that will keep you guessing. Neither one guessed that while he was healing her, she was healing him as well.

I give The Missing Year 3 Platypires
Bama Love!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all!!




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Gaming For Love by Crystal Perkins

11/7/2014

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A young woman carrying the weight of her world on her shoulders.
A man struggling with a devastating betrayal. Love is a game they’re determined to win…

Yasmin just wants to keep her family’s Las Vegas bookstore afloat. She doesn’t have time for anything other than trying to figure out how to pay the bills. When an incredibly hot guy with tattoos and piercings walks into her store, she’s relieved to discover what a jerk he is once he opens his mouth. His bad behavior makes it easier to try and ignore the way her body responds to him. Trying is all she can do once he sets his sights on her, determined to win her over.
Computer genius Scott Griffin thought he was in love once, until he found out that it was all a lie. The crazy, pen loving bookworm he encounters sets him on fire like no one else ever has. When she stands up to him, he realizes that it’s more than just her body that he’s intrigued by. But, he can’t have her, can’t have anyone after what happened in Chicago. Or, can he? When she challenges him to woo her, he pulls out all the stops.
They embark on a romance filled with sweet gestures and steamy nights. Until a shocking revelation causes Scott to feel the sting of betrayal again while Yasmin loses everything, including the man she loves. A loving family and a loyal group of friends will try to help them find a way back to each other, but will it be too late to save them both?

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Renee's  Review

Gaming for Love by Crystal Perkins was a sweet and steamy love story. This is the first book in the Griffin Brothers Series. This series is about four brothers and is based in Las Vegas, NV. It isn't very often that you get a story that is this steamy and the guy is so sweet, is a winner in my book.

The two main characters are Yasmin and Scott. Perkins does a great job describing our leading characters and layering their personality. She has woven together a truly believable story, which again is a winner for me.  I love that they had regular jobs and they had to work.  They had their problems and insecurities. Perkins gave us more ordinary people and made a beautiful story about them.

This is a story about learning to trust again and learning to love again. In real life, it is sometimes so hard to tear down those walls we built up to protect ourselves.  This is what it was like for Scott in this book, he was so afraid to let go completely. He has such a good reason for this, but can't even share that with Yas.

Yas has suffered terrible loss in her life and feels like she will never have anyone there again. Scott makes her feel like a woman again.  He pays attention to her likes and sends her unusual presents that really makes her day.

If you want a story that is more realistic, but still very hot and has plenty of kinky naughtiness... then I suggest you give Gaming for Love a try.  This book was a great change from your normal hot romance read, it gives you a little more hope that things like could really happen for me and you!

I give Gaming for Love 4 platypires
Bama Love!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all

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Funeral With A View by Matt Schiariti

11/7/2014

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Thirty-two-year-old Richard Franchitti didn’t believe in love at first sight until he met free-spirited Catherine and started a brand new life. A devoted father and husband, Richard fought to keep his family together when it would have been easier to walk away.

Tragedy left him with unfinished business.

Now a disembodied spirit, Richard relives his most important days. From the beginnings of unconditional love, to the joy of his daughter’s birth, and all of the difficult times in between, each treasured moment brings him closer to answering the question:

“Why am I still here?”

He was born Richard Franchitti, but his friends call him Ricky. Welcome to his funeral.


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Renee's Review

I was given this book from the author in exchange for a fair review. (thank you!)

When the person over the blog that I submit my reviews to ask me to review this book, I was like...ugh it's kinda paranormal isn't it? I don't do anything paranormal, ever. I read Twlight, but that is as much as paranormal as I ever got. Jude was like, noooo, not really. So, I went into this book with a preconceived notion that I wasn't going to like this book. I read a little bit. oh, great he is a ghost! Ugh!! Wel
I was given this book from the author in exchange for a fair review. (thank you!)

When the person over the blog that I submit my reviews to ask me to review this book, I was like...ugh it's kinda paranormal isn't it? I don't do anything paranormal, ever. I read Twlight, but that is as much as paranormal as I ever got. Jude was like, noooo, not really. So, I went into this book with a preconceived notion that I wasn't going to like this book. I read a little bit. oh, great he is a ghost! Ugh!! Well, if you know me (which you probably don't)I do not leave a book unread, especially if someone is counting on me, plus this was going to broaden my genre. So, it's Halloween night, spooky right, good time for a ghost book, I start to really read this book. To my surprise and delight, this is a romance novel, now we are talking. Jude knows how much I love my romance novels, what a good friend!

Funeral With A View by Matt Schiariti proves to me that not only can not judge a book by it's cover but not by it's genre either. This is one of the best love stories. At times, the characters made me want to throw my kindle across the room for being so stupid, and others they were so sweet and loving, I was cooing (no joke). This book goes through Rick's and Cat's relationship, all the ups and downs. From beginning to the end, you travel along as Rick remembers all the important stuff. While he is trying to figure out why he is still here on Earth or in this Realm. (See I don't know the jargon here, so please excuse me.

I loved this book, I wanted to know these characters and be their friends. He brought them to life for me, well almost all of them... heehee. I cried at the end of this book, which surprised me too. It made me teary eyed and I was not prepared for that! I'm now a fan at least of Matt's here, but can't say I can accept the whole genre... it scares me and I have to sleep alone too often!

I give Funeral With a View 5 Platypires
Bama Love!! Roll Tide!! and Keep Reading Y'all
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