Reviewed by Sandra Scholes Ella and Michel have always been the best of friends since childhood, but one night changes everything and Ella leaves Micha for a new life at college. There she wants to forget those past events with her former boyfriend, but when summer break comes, Ella has to think about where she [...]
by Keira on June 10, 2012 · 6 comments
in 3 Stars, A-C, Acting, Book Review, Children, Enemies, Estranged, Futuristic, Love Triangle, Memory Loss, Scarred Hero, Soldier, Survival, Travel, United States of America, Virgin Heroine, Wartime, Young Adult
Brief Overview: 13 Districts rebelled against the Capitol. 1 was supposedly destroyed while 12 suffered under a harsh treaty for 75 years. Now we’re back at the beginning and once more 13 Districts are rebelling. This time is different though, because this time the rebels have a cause and a face of the revolution: Katniss [...]
by Keira on May 18, 2012 · 0 comments
in 4 Stars, A-C, Acting, Arranged/Forced Marriage, Big Misunderstanding, Book Review, Estranged, Futuristic, Kidnapping, Love Triangle, Pregnant, Survival, Travel, United States of America, Virgin Heroine, Young Adult
Brief Overview: Against all odds, Katniss and Peeta survived the Hunger Games and became the first ever dual victory. A little hope is a good thing, but too much leads to disaster. President Snow is not happy and he lets Katniss know it. But Katniss has already put her foot in it and alienated Peeta, [...]
by Susan S. on April 28, 2012 · 1 comment
in 4 Stars, ARC, Black Sheep and Bad Boys, Cursed Lead, D-F, Gambling, Gentry, Great Britain, Guest Reviews, Kidnapping, Low Self Esteem/Confidence, Lycanthrope, Paranormal, Regency, Scarred Hero, Virgin Heroine, Werewolf
Reviewed by Susan S. Summary: Regency Werewolf Trilogy, Book One Have you ever wished for something you’ll never have? Like that Lamborghini Countach, or the eight bedroom beachside mansion. Well, Weston Hadley (hero) has grown accustomed to wishing for the unattainable. I know what you’re thinking. Pray tell, what does Hadley want that he can’t [...]
by Keira on April 21, 2012 · 2 comments
in 4 Stars, A-C, Book Review, Cooking, Hunting, Sports, United States of America, Virgin Hero, Virgin Heroine, Wartime, Young Adult
Brief Overview: Roman Gladiators + Lord of the Flies = The Hunger Games. Panem is a dystopian society that runs on suppression, fear, and death matches. 13 Districts rebelled against the Capitol; the 13th was destroyed; the other 12 aggressively oppressed and subdued and forced to pay tribute each year for their rebellion. The tribute required [...]
by Keira on April 10, 2012 · 0 comments
in 5 Stars, ARC, Artist, Business, Category, Contemporary, Great Britain, P-R, Playboys and Rakehells, Tycoon
Sum It Up: Sexy, spicy, naughty, and fun! Heroine: Cassie needs to get out of her slump. One cheating ex-fiancé and one passionless college boyfriend are the cause of it. If she could find herself a candy man and use him to spice up her love life, then maybe she can move beyond what happened [...]
by Keira on April 5, 2012 · 0 comments
in 5 Stars, ARC, Business, Friends, Gambling, Gardening, Great Britain, M-O, Regency, Widow or Widower
Setup: Portia Tofton was rejected once by adventure seeking Mateo Cardea when their fathers tried to arrange a match. He runs all the way to another continent to ensure he wasn’t snared into a marriage with her and he’s stayed far away until now. Even from the grave his father is trying to throw him [...]
Keira: So ouch – your heroine in Tall, Dark and Disreputable has loved the hero from girlhood. How were you inspired to create this unrequited love match? What do you like best about them? Deb Marlowe: Something about unrequited love really touches me. I’m not sure why–my only experience with it is a celebrity crush [...]