Book Reviews by duelalias

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Elena has been in love with Lennox since she was a teen, but a car accident that takes the life of his best friend lands him in jail, and out of the crew. When he gets released from prison she is torn between her love for him, and for her family. Full of action and angst, this is a great read.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is an epic tale of bad luck. Lucy is put though hell repeatedly, while Colin struggles to do his duty repeatedly. The love they share is a healing balm for both, but they have to fight to keep it. This is well written and full of details, suspense and angst. I would love to read the stories of all the other characters also.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Another interesting story in the Safe House series. Along with being action packed, it's sweet and romantic, and a suspenseful page turner. I will definitely be reading the rest of this series.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Great romantic suspense story. There's action, betrayal, romance and mystery. It snags your attention from page one, and keeps you flipping the pages and guessing. It's well written, with the exception of a few words here and there that don't seem right. But I'm starting the next book in the series right now.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The characters in this series are fabulous, especially Poppy. The storyline in this one great, the characters have real strength and again it's funny. I can't wait to read more.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is some funny stuff. Curses, a spinster house, a cat and 2 adorably curious boys with no filter. The characters are all a little crazy, except Alex, and they each have their own agenda. I'm looking forward to reading more of this series.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a sweet, romantic, modern day Cinderella love story. AJ and Kat are adorable together and make this an interesting and fun read. But, Sam and Dean are not hillbillies.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Intriguing, disturbing, full of twists. The more I read, the faster I wanted to get to the end. I really can't say more than that or I'll spoil it.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Rivals is a very interesting story. There are characters of every type, some likable, some not so much. Personally I think Frederick should be locked in the cellar he likes so much until he learns some manners and adjusts his attitude. Jonathan is an easy to love hero, Joanna is a bit of a ditz, Sir Rollin and his sister are a pair of arrogant ignorant jerks. The Impetuous Heiress is pretty funny. Ian and Alicia are explosive together and Marianne is spunky. This is an exciting tale about how the pompous fall. In love and from their high places.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a very enticing story. The more you read, the more you get drawn in. Blaine is fascinating, it's hard to know exactly how to feel about him. He is an arrogant jerk and a killer, but his vulnerability some how redeems him. Mira is strong because she has to be, but deep inside is still the little girl who ran away from her psychotic father. Both are products of their families just struggling to survive. Forced to marry, they hate each other, but little by little they start to open up to each other and start to understand each other. Even though it's about a disturbing subject, it's not a dark story, it's kinda sweet love story.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This a good beginning to a family saga series. It is well written and has interesting characters and storylines. I really enjoyed reading this story, until the end. It has a HEA, but not at the end, then you're left hanging.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This has a great storyline all around. It's full of love, life, regrets, mystery and a little paranormal activity. It's captivating from the start, and it pulls you in further the more you read. Maria Geraci it quickly becoming a favorite author. And off topic, it made me rethink something that happened to me several years ago.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Interesting, engrossing, exciting, suspenseful, heartbreaking and sweet. Nick sees Angela for the first time while working undercover, when his job is almost over. After putting him off for days, they decide to have a one night stand. Then they make plans to reunite in New York a week after he leaves for there. But then her controlling ex starts stalking her. She finds out that he is a member of a mob family, and that she's pregnant. To protect herself and the baby she runs and hides. What happens to Nick made me laugh, and cry. What happens to Angela made me sad. This story is full action and is intrigue. And I loved the first thing that Jase said to Eve.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is not only a second chance love story, but also an interesting murder mystery. It starts with a bang and keeps getting better. It's well written, has complex characters and some great one liners. I very much enjoyed reading this.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the engrossing family saga of Robert Grant, Viscount Lochrose and Master of Strathburn. His father banished him from his home for taking clansmen into battle at Culloden, where 26 men lost their lives. After 10 years Robert decides that it's time to reconcile with his father, but he's still wanted for treason. While waiting to sneak into the castle to see his father he shoots Jessie, the factors daughter, who is running from Roberts brother Simon. The two share one adventure/mess after another. I couldn't put this down, it was so captivating.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Well written, suspenseful, romantic and fun. Laramie used to be Sammi Jos hero, back in grade school. They haven't seen each other for about 12 years, so Laramie is surprised to find himself very attracted to Sammi Jo. Sammi Jo is surprised to be attracted to Laramie because she's never been all that attracted to anyone before, even her fiancee. This is a great storyline that I really enjoyed reading.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the second book in this series that I have read and it is just as good as the first one. Michael is a very sweet, noble damaged man. Beatrice is shy, determined woman. They love each other, but he is afraid she will end up in a bad place because every woman in his life has ended up there, and she wants to be her own woman, answerable to no one. Her legal guardian has other plans though and betroths her to a business associate. The two run off to hide from her unwanted betrothed, her to hide, him to get her to marry him. And so the adventure begins.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a well written book with a great storyline and very likable characters. It's a fun read that is hard to put down. The history between Alex and Tommy is sweet, the fact that they only got to the "liking" point in HS, not even a date, makes their reunion romantic. I really enjoyed reading this book.

The hand fasting: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Great tale about love, honor and family. Noel immediately falls in love with his bride, Ysenda, but she's not the sister that the King said to marry, that would be Cathalin, because their father wants Cathalin to marry a Highlander, not a foreigner. Things start off complicated and go downhill from there. This is funny, well written and very satisfying. Forevermore: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This story has a nice twist to it, Clarice is older than Cameron. It makes it a very engaging story. And Cameron is a really great guy, and the way he is with Mary, from the minute he meets her, is so sweet. I love the Chase family, all their stories are interesting and wonderful. Fall From Grace: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a very funny story, it's like the bad news bears meet Robin Hoods men. Colin and Grace...

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Spies and secrets. Love and lies. This intriguing story will have you guessing, second guessing and third guessing about what you believe to be true. The twists and turns, the gunshots, the betrayals and the surprises. This has everything you could want in a great story and it's well written. A must read book.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is full of wonderful intrigue, twists and turns, very smart wise cracks, and a lot of action. Mari has been charged with finding a list of English spies that Aldridge supposedly has and is turning over to the French, she parachutes onto the property as her cover, and right into Cosmo, the heir. While investigating, Mari attracts Cosmos attention and he becomes suspicious of her. Is Mari right? Is Cosmo right? The story keeps you turning the pages to find out.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is such a sweet story. Reformed bad boy Adam is awesome. He's sweet and funny and insecure and adorable. Charlotte is sweet and funny and just what Adam needs. The story is interesting and entertaining and I couldn't put it down.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a well written story that is full of teen drama, and a couple of laughs. Tristan is a major douche, Alice is a little pathetic. Their on again off again relationship is so full of drama, sometimes it seems like too much. After Vegas things get real interesting for a while. It is definitely a different read.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is great second chance first love story. Dray and Emma had their hearts broken when Emmas father would not let them marry, then Emma got abducted and forced to marry a man she hated. Years later she becomes a widow, so he decides to marry her. But she's not interested in having another man telling her what to do. Dray sets out to win her over, but she makes it very hard. I loved the storyline, I do think that they were a little too polite to each other though, I never got the sense that they were one.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book by this author that I have read, but it won't be the last. It has a smooth storyline and for the most part it's a happy story. Small town girl Gillian is trying to make it in Nashville, Will is the agent who stands her up but then runs into her on her way out and falls for her. Gillians journey to fame has a roadblock/bonus, her estranged father, songwriter Cooper Heart. The story draws you in and keeps you engaged.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This story starts off so sadly that I kept waiting for something else bad to happen throughout much of the rest of the book. This is full of action, funny characters and love. Aiden is quite a man. He's broken, but he's brave and caring and loyal also. Drew is somewhat shy, but determined to get what and who she wants. The relationship that develops between Drew and Aiden is bittersweet because he was her dad fiancee's best friend, which both pulls them together and keeps them apart.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a well written story about second chance first love. Mason was a messed up, broken person when he ran out on Lark. After spending years in therapy getting himself together he decides that it's time to try to the girl he still loves back. Lark isn't interested at first, but finally decides to let him prove he's changed. The road is far from smooth, the past has a way of coming back to haunt you.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This has a great storyline with very likable characters. Bella and Alex are so laid back that the story just rolls along. With a few surprises along the way it's a very interesting read.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. What a tear inducing rollercoaster this is. Sean's story is heart-wrenching and horrific, and he makes you want to put your arms around him and make all the pain go away. Which is what Eleanor tries to do. She's waited for his love her whole life, and waited for his return for 4 years. Then she gives up waiting on him, finally deciding it's time to move on and she agrees to marry Peter, who has got to be the nicest guy ever. But Sean does finally come back, just not for her. He's leaving for America and comes to say goodbye. I loved this book, even if it did make me cry every couple of pages or so. The story draws you in so completely and is so intense that it's really hard to decide what you want to happen.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book of this series that I have read, and while interesting, was too short to be much of a story. And Pauline seems to be a bumbling fool. It definitely had potential, and was interesting enough for me to give other books in the series a try.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is great book. It's well written, funny, full of brilliant characters and very entertaining. Deveric is amusing, Eliza is brave, and the family and friends add a lot of depth to the story. I love time travel stories mostly for the comedy of the characters trying to explain or understand the past/future differences, and this book didn't disappoint. I would love to read the stories about all the other characters too, all the sisters, the brother and the friends, in both times.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely love this author and this series. Each book is entertaining, engrossing, well written and a page turner. The bombing in Boston hits close to home, as I live in Mass and had a semi front row seat for the Marathon Day bombings because I was watching the Red Sox game at the time, but this book is so engaging I couldn't put it down.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Jillian and Jameson and AJ have a special bond. Jameson is like a sibling to AJ and Jill, until he finds himself attracted to Jill. Then AJ turns on him because of something that happened 5 years before. Jameson is a very sweet guy who has a bad reputation. Jillian is sometimes a sweet, naive girl, and sometimes b***ch, who is devoted to her brother. AJ is a dick. This is well written, but sometimes irritating. This is one of those books that you just want to smack the characters Gibbs style. I did enjoy though, mostly because Jameson is such great guy.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is well written, clean, funny and very enjoyable. Colin and Amy are both stubborn and honorable, and the Chase siblings are incorrigible, which makes for a very entertaining battle of wills. The good and the bad both have a little comedy thrown in. I love both the Lauren Royal original and Lauren and Devon Royal clean versions of these books.