Turning point by Tiffany snow BOOK REVIEW

 

 

AMAZON DESCRIPTION

 

After her promotion from law firm Runner to Investigator, Kathleen Turner is learning the ropes of her new job from none other than assassin-for-hire Kade Dennon, a situation her boyfriend Blane Kirk is none too happy about. But the lessons with Kathleen take a back seat when Kade becomes a target. Previously untouchable, his enemies now know of the chink in his armor – his brother’s girlfriend.
And Kade’s not the only thing coming between Kathleen and Blane. From Blane's inexplicable defense of a man guilty of a horrible crime, to a mysterious stranger from Kathleen's past, to Kathleen' risky investigation into human traffickers, the obstacles mount against a relationship that's just begun to find trust again.
While Blane considers a job offer that would take him back to the front lines in the war on terror, Kathleen is determined to pursue her new career, with or without his approval. Unfortunately, her current case is far more dangerous than anyone knows. Someone close to Blane will go to extreme lengths to split them up, lengths that may prove worse than death for Kathleen.
Kathleen, Blane and Kade must atone for the sins of the past and the present. The fallout will force Kathleen to a turning point...in her career, and her life.

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Book Review

Let me start by saying, I have loved this series so far. The Drama, mystery, romance etc in the books of this series have always kept me wanting more. I was highly anticipating this book for one simple reason: I wanted to see how this love triangle was going to play out! (You guys know how much I love a good love triangle.) I mean what’s not to love, two seriously Hot brothers in Love with the same woman (who btw she has no clue there both in love with her).

This book starts with Kade increasing his hours of training Kathleen to be an investigator. Now in my mind I was screaming yes finally Kade is getting his chance (YES, I’m 100% team KADE!!). Well despite his best efforts, Kathleen is still hung up on his brother, BLAINE (the super sexy hot shot attorney). I mean at this point I was kind of jealous, decisions;decisions… super hot assassin or super hot attorney/navy seal…

As this book continues we see Kathleen continuously struggle to find her place in life and in Blane’s life as well.  Blane in this book is defending a rapist who has also has his hand in human trafficking…. And if that wasn’t bad enough he’s also thinking of re joining the navy. Where does this leave him and Kathleen you ask? With a lot of time on her hands to OVER THINK everything!

The tug of war of emotions displayed between Kathleen, Kade and Blane in this book was GREAT! The steamy sex scenes in this book were the best so far in this series.  Not going to lie, the ending of the book threw me for a loop.  I ‘m not giving it away but let’s just say it gave me confirmation of why I was TEAM KADE!!!

The love these brothers have for Kathleen is amazing. They both are doing all they can to keep her safe. The sad part is they don’t realize their actions are hurting her in the process (SMH, some men alwasy think they no whats best for you).  Kathleen wants to be taken serious, fit in, be good enough, etc.. What happens when the man you love and the man you think you could possibly be in love with takes away what you’ve been trying so hard to build? (READ THE BOOK…my heart broke for Kathleen)

As stated before I love this series. It has kept getting better and better. However out of all the books so far this has probably been my least favorite. The sex scenes and the human trafficking issues touched on in this book I loved. I just felt like something was still missing (don’t get me wrong this book is full of juicy lies and deceitfulness). The ending of the book left me with a WTH moment…yup there’s a cliffhanger.

The way Mrs. Snow has continuously mixed romance, mystery and suspense together in this series has been great. I will be awaiting book# 4 to see how Kathleen’s story plays out. Who will be the lucky BROTHER, KADE or BLAINE?  

# TEAM KADE

Book Rating C/3.5 stars

Cheers,

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ONE on ONE interview with Alistair Ingram/ The submission of alistair ingram by Kelli Maine BOOK REVIEW

Thanks Alistair for joining us today. To say I’m excited is an understatement. If I’m ogling you through out this interview please pay me know mind.

Again thanks for taking the time to let our readers get to know the real Alistair Ingram. Well let's jump right on it....oh SH**.. I mean jump right in.... You know never mind let’s just start with a simple question.
　
1. Can you please give us a little introduction about yourself?

　*clears his throat and sits back with one leg propped on his knee* Well, I was born in London. My family still lives there. I came here to pursue a career in acting and the rest is history, as they say.  *prays you don’t bring up Lord of The Rings and his jaded past*

2. People usually ask was it LOVE at first sight but for you I think the phrase has to be a little different......So the women of the world are dying to know, was it LOVE from the first drop of hot wax with Bethany AKA Black Betty?

*chuckles and gives you a dimpled, wicked grin* Not exactly. It was more rage and intrigue at first drop. I’ve never been treated like that before. Women typically fall on their knees at my feet, not ask for me to fall at theirs. I mean, who the hell was this woman to tear my shirt and drip hot wax on my chest? Not to mention the blind fold and ball gag. Bloody hell, this was my bachelor party. I didn’t sign up for some sexually deviant torture chamber. *sighs reminiscing* That night definitely changed my life.

　

3. If the submission of Alistair Ingram was made into a movie who would you want to cast as the characters? AND you can’t include yourself lover boy....

I can’t be me? Hmm… *scratches chin thoughtfully* I suppose Chace Crawford would work and Kristen Bell would be a good Black Betty.

4. If you had 3 words to describe Bethany, what would you say?

Stubborn, stubborn and let me think…stubborn.

　

5. We know your no stranger to the media/ paparazzi, so what has been the craziest story/ article you have seen about you?

*shakes head and rolls eyes* Probably the time I was spotted fall-down drunk in an LA bar spouting off curse words to a girl I was supposedly dragging out the door by her hair. Did I mention I was in New Zealand at the time, not even in this country, let alone a bar in LA? There are always crazy rumors and stories. *grins* I do have to say that the picture of me with a torn shirt and red welts on my chest was probably one of the most memorable.　

6. What or who is the most precious thing in your life (wink)?

I think we both know the answer to that one. *wink* I mean, I got two women for the price of one in Bethany. What’s not to love about that?　

7. In the book the infamous "Black Bag" stuck out in my mind.... What is your favorite item of the "BLACK BAG"?

You read a certain scene in the book, right? You’re not really going to make me say it are you? I about shit myself when she pulled it out, but I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed what she did with it.　

8. What song best describes your relationship with Bethany?

Undisclosed Desires by Muse. Muse – Undisclosed Desires

9. What can we expect next for Alistair Ingram, are you currently working on anything new?

Bethany and I are going to relax and hide out from the  paparazzi and her ex. Kelli has plans to introduce you to Red Mary, a Doll at Dolls & Doms. I’ve heard from my once-best man, Bradley Burton, that he’s been spending some time with her since the infamous night of my bachelor party gone bad. I wish her luck if she can put up with his arse.

　

OK now were going to have a little more fun......... It’s quick draw time.

1.     Vanilla or kinky sex?

Vanilla with handcuffs and hot fudge. I have a feeling I’ll be introduced to more fun from Bethany’s black bag, but I hope she eases me into this.

2.   Favorite book?

Fight Club: A Novel by Chuck Palahniuk

3.   Favorite wine?

I prefer scotch unless its champagne licked out of Bethany’s navel.

4.   Chocolate syrup or candle wax?

Jesus, chocolate syrup every time. That wax burned like hell.

5. Favorite quote?
        “Two Doms don’t make a right.” – Black Betty
        I think we proved her wrong on that one. *wink*

Well Thanks Mr. Ingram for stopping by to talk to us today….Its been a PLEASURE (wink)…..

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Book Review

This is the second book I’ve read by Kelli Maine. My first book was taken and I loved it (check out my review, if you haven’t read this one….needing book #2 Mrs. Maine, lol). This novella is part of her Doms & Dolls series…Not going to lie the cover alone makes you want to read this book (IT SCREAMS SEX!!). This is Alistair /Bethany’s story and oh boy what a story. These two are full of personality which made things very interesting.

If you’re looking for a book that’s sexy, KINKY and funny look no further people. However, I did have my occasional WTH moments and sad/heartbreaking one as well (THEY WERE VERY FEW, I laughed mostly, lol). While this book has everything from an arrogant sexy male, stubborn female, CANDLE WAX foreplay, and some interesting kinky sex toys (oh the BLACK BAG)…….The reader never looses the feeling of it’s a LOVE STORY AS WELL (good job Mrs. Maine).  

I loved this book. While reading Alistair/Bethany’s story you had to ask yourself “DO TWO DOMS MAKE A RIGHT?” My response to that is FREAK YEA!!

Good Job Mrs. Maine.

Book Rating  A/4.5

Cheers,

Dr. Books

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Bone Deep by Bonnie Dee BOOK REVIEW

AMAZON DESCRIPTION

Love plumbs deep below the surface. In 1946, Sarah, a grieving war widow goes to the carnival with friends and is riveted by the tattooed man in the freak show, adorned in head to toe body art. Later she discovers the man hiding in her hayloft, escaped from imprisonment by the evil owner. She shelters Tom on her farm, fighting a powerful attraction while learning about his mysterious past and gentle nature. When a child goes missing, Tom uses his psychic gift to find her but his assistance doesn’t relieve the locals’ mistrust of such an exotic stranger. Small-town prejudice tears the lovers apart and a very real threat from the carnival owner endangers them. Can the lovers rise above obstacles of fear and hatred to create the family both have always craved?

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Book Review

Over the past few days people have asked me, how I liked this book?  Words like, beautiful, sweet, and unique come to mind to describe this one. This was my first book by Mrs. Dee and I LOVED IT! Not going to lie the blurb on amazon kind of intrigued me/threw me off at the same time….TATTOOED MAN, psychic powers, widowed woman, traveling circus/carnival…Ya I really didn't know how I was going to feel about this one. Once I started it, I couldn't stop turning the pages.

This is Sarah and Tom’s story. Sarah is a widow who is trying to get her life back on track since her husband died. The day her husbands body was shipped home in a box, a big part of her died also (heart wrenching). Well ask yourself were would any of us be with out crazy/butting in best friends that come in to save the day (or so in there minds they think)? One night Sarah’s best friend stages an intervention, and drags her to the traveling circus/carnival in town. Thinking this night couldn't end soon enough, she sees the blue eyed/tattooed man behind the glass. I don’t know what it is but its always in the EYES, lol! As other spectators stare and criticize him, Sarah sees nothing but a beautiful lost soul! Leaving the circus with the tattooed/blue eyed man on her mind and in her dreams, she wakes the next morning to find him asleep hiding in her Hay loft….WAIT, IS this FATE???

Let’s talk about TOM a little. When I first started this book the idea of a completely tattooed man, I mean literally from head to toe had me thinking ROCK STAR Personality. I couldn't have been more wrong. Tom’s character I fell in love with from the beginning. The way Mrs. Dee described the art of his body and his personality in this book made him BEAUTIFUL inside and out. Tom was broken and had been abused his whole life by the only family he had ever known.

As I kept reading this book, I soon realized TOM/Sarah were searching/needing the same thing: A FAMILY! 

Tom and Sarah’s journey together in this book was a BEAUTIFUL one.The chemistry between these two was great. They literally found themselves in each other…. But of course no LOVE story is ever that simple.. Faced with the negative judgment/reactions of the towns people, Sarah fought to keep the new found happiness she finally got back in her life. Despite the mean/hateful remarks and destruction of property, (burning down a barn and killing innocent animals) TOM/SARAH always were the bigger people even in the event of a crisis (a missing little girl).

Later in the story we find out that Tom’s mother had psychic abilities, and he inherited them as well. I'm going to stop right here to just say, I was fuming by this point at the simple minded people of the town. I realize this story takes place in the late 1940’s when racism/anything different was alive and well…. BUT seriously, the man saved a little girls life and he still is considered an OUTCAST (WTH!!!).

As I said earlier despite the rocky path ahead of them, Sarah/Tom fight to the bitter end for there new found happiness with each other….And Yup I mean they literally had to fight a crazy/madman/ traveling circus owner for there lives. I LOVED this book. As the end approached my emotions were everywhere. The ending was one of my favorite parts of this book. While I did love the book, I wished I would have got to see a little more of Tom/Sarah’s future. As I made it to the end of the last chapter, I was literally screaming from my couch, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO there’s no epilogue!!!!!!!!!!

Great job Mrs. Dee. I can’t wait to read more of your work!! FINDING HOME has already been added to my TBR LIBRARY, lol!

Book Rating: A/4.5 stars

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The Devil's Metal by Karina Halle BOOK REVIEW

Amazon Description

Put on some Zeppelin, pour yourself a glass of Tang, and get ready for some hot sex, drugs and rock n' roll in this thrilling paranormal romance...

It’s the summer of 1974 and 21-year old Dawn Emerson has only three things she wants to do: compete one last time in the Ellensburg Rodeo, win back her ex-boyfriend Ryan, and become the best damn music journalist at Central Washington University. But all her plans are left in the dust when she’s contacted by Creem magazine to go on the road with one of her favorite groups, the up-and-coming metal band, Hybrid. 

At first the assignment reads like a dream come true. Not only will Dawn land some much-needed credibility as a female music journalist, but she’ll finally get to experience life from the other side of the stage, and maybe crack the drunken, enigmatic code that is guitarist Sage Knightly. Instead, Dawn finds herself on an aging tour bus filled with ego-maniacs, band politics and a whole lot of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. When monsters start showing up in dressing rooms and some of Sage’s groupies become increasingly strange and dangerous, Dawn discovers the band is not only going places – they’re going straight to Hell. 

And Dawn has a backstage pass.

Book Review

I have to say this was my first Karina Halle book, and there is no disappointment here.  I am seriously screaming at my self for not getting to this sooner...... Curse you my obnoxiously long TBR library (ok, ok I secretly love it). This book falls into my rock star, paranormal romance, and Terror category. It's the first one I've read in this category (cheers), but it won't be the last! (Thank goodness there will be a book #2).

This is Dawn and Sage's story. The book is told from Dawn’s POV taking place in the 1970’s. Sex, drugs and rock-n-roll anyone? Dawn is a 21 year old, red head rodeo queen/ aspiring music journalist from the middle of no where. One day her life changes when she gets the job offer of her dreams, writing a piece on the band Hybrid for Creem magazine. Hybrid is introduced in this book as a band that has the potential to change the sound of rock one day (at least in Dawn’s mind).

Once Dawn meets up with the band on tour, she realizes she may have got more then she bargained for. The band members kept me on my toes in this book. I loved some/hated others, but there crazy personalities made this book one crazy ride. Sage is the leader/musical mastermind of the band and Dawn’s crush.

“His gray green eyes were clear and piercing, framed, dramatically by his low, strong brow. Black curly hair fell softly on his forehead and onto the sides. His dimpled chin was strong and his bottom lip was full with an upper lip that curved sweetly. His skin was bronzed and looked more exotic in person, alluding to his rumored Hispanic ancestry.”--Dawn

I mean with this description what’s not to love about this man…Except maybe the fact that strange unexplained things (supernatural) keep happening around him and his band mates. I loved dawn’s character (you guys know I love a strong female lead). When things got CRAZY, she stayed the course. No matter how much others pushed her to leave/run away she stayed and fought (you go girl fist pumps!!).

This book had a little of everything, Sex, drugs, great music references, the devil’s soldiers, and oh ya musical myths (my favorite). Sage/dawn’s relationship was a hot/cold one. They both were stubborn characters, but the friendship/relationship that eventually developed between them was great. Sage/dawn found a common ground through there love of music and not so happy childhoods (the lose of there mothers, heart breaking).

 As the book continued to play out, we discover that all the bad vibes and creepy/supernatural sightings dawn is witnessing are for one reason…..Sage made a deal with the DEVIL! My favorite part of this book was the musical myth reference. Being a Louisiana girl and growing up on the BLUES, the tale of Robert Johnson rang out in my mind as I read this book.

“Do you know the story of that song crossroads? By the blues guy? Robert Johnson” – Sage/Dawn

At this point I’m screaming I KNEW IT!!

Besides the musical myth part, the ending of this book is what really had me turning the pages. I mean WOW…Black Magic, sex, mental breakdowns, bus crashes, all out fights with the devil’s soldiers, declarations of love and another unexpected deal with the Devil (yup a crazy ride). I really liked this book. Mrs. Halle took her readers on one crazy wild ride with this one. This book left me wanting more, screaming this cant be the end of it (thank goodness for the epilogue and there will be a book #2, lol). If you haven’t experienced a terror read, I recommend this one.

Good job Mrs. Halle. I can’t wait to continue this series and read book #2.

Book Rating: B/4

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Shattered Promises by Jessica Sorensen BOOK REVIEW

Good Reads Description:

For twenty-one year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. She knows nothing about her past and has been haunted by the same monsters in her nightmares for the last three years. Unemotional and numb to life, she feels disconnected from everyone. Until the very first day she cries. After that, nothing in her life is the same. 
Her emotions slowly surface and she starts experiencing love, happiness, and anger, feelings she never knew existed. But they leave her confused and she doesn’t know whether to embrace them or run away from them.
Her life only gets more complicated when she meets Alex. Sexy, arrogant, and secretive, Alex can get under Gemma’s skin like no one can. Yet she’s drawn to him by an invisible connection she has no control over. She’s also seen him before. In her nightmares. 
Every part of Gemma’s mind is screaming at her to stay away from Alex, but every other part of her is begging to get close to him. But the closer she gets, the more she realizes Alex knows more about her than he originally let on.
As secrets about her past unravel, Gemma’s life becomes threatened. She needs to figure out what’s going on, before she winds up dead. But the only person she can turn to for answers is the one person she isn’t sure she can trust.

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Book Review:

Where to begin.... Oh how about, this book was FREAKING awesome! This was my first Jessica Sorensen book, and let’s just say it won't be my last. This book falls in my paranormal romance category, and the leading man  in this book Alex, holy crap....pure utter hotness ( the eyes alone people, the eyes alone, SMH moment).

This is Gemma's story.  I loved Gemma's character. The book was told from her POV. She alternates from the present to her DREAMS (let me just say, the dreams were my piece of hope in this book).  What would you do if you grew up for 20 years with out any emotions then all of a sudden you’re the most emotional person you know? Oh ya, you also find out you’re a STAR. (Not going to lie I would be freaked out just a little). Well that's Gemma’s life and oh boy what a roller coaster ride it is trying to figure out her past. To top it off she feels an emotional pull toward the one man that may have the answers she needs, ALEX.

Lets talk about Alex a little....In this book I hated him, loved him , went back to hating him again….I am still on the fence if I love him now (I need book #2).

“I’m sorry but did I give you permission to put your hands on me?”- Alex (my first you’re an A-Hole moment)

Let me give you a little description of what this man looks like:

“He was even more gorgeous in person; tousled, dark brown hair and the greenest eyes I've ever seen. His long limbs are carved with muscles, and confidence radiates off him from the way he stands to the look in his eyes."- Gemma (pure utter hotness people)

In this book Alex/Gemma’s relationship is one of “Love and Hate”. Alex is a KEEPER; he has been raised to believe that showing emotions is a weakness. The way he struggled and fought his feelings for Gemma in this book was heart breaking.

“And what do you think you are to me? “- Alex

 “I looked him directly in his eyes and utter the truth. A STAR”-Gemma

“His fingers prod deeper into my arm, but he presses his lips together, not denying it. I feel my heart fracture down the middle and a tiny fragment chips off. Where it will end up, I don’t know. “--Gemma

The supporting characters in this book were great. I loved most and hated some as well. My favorite was hands down Laylen, a Keeper turned Vampire. My goodness, certain points in this book I was seriously thinking BITE ME, BITE ME….oh no sorry I meant BITE HER, BITE HER, lol. Aislen is the sister of Alex and a witch in the book. The unspoken chemistry between her and Laylen left me thinking; OK I’m going to need to read their story soon (HINT HINT MRS. SORENSEN.)

I loved this book. I love a book that can cause my emotions to be all over the place. This was a great start to a series. I’m not going to lie, the ending left with a massive amount of questions (CLIFF HANGER). Things like genetic mapping were popping up in my head….Foreseer (??) + Keeper (mom)…..BUT wait whose the father/baby daddy….. ( ya complete craziness in my head). There’s so much more I can write but I’m stopping here. READ THIS BOOK!

GREAT job Mrs. Sorensen on the start of this series. I NEED BOOK 2!!!!

******I was provided an ARC of this book for an honest review******

Book Rating: A/4.5

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Grounded by RK LILLEY BOOK REVIEW

AMAZON BOOK DESCRIPTION

Grounded, Book 3 in the Up In The Air Trilogy.

James and Bianca’s story draws to a close in the explosive conclusion to the Up In The Air Trilogy. 

After a short but earnest courtship, Bianca can no longer deny her feelings for James, and though she’s tried her hardest, she can’t help but see that he cares deeply for her, as well. In a completely uncharacteristic move, she has put aside her misgivings and agreed to live with the enigmatic billionaire. Is her leap of faith the beginning of something wonderful, or is it too much, too fast?

As James and Bianca feel a growing need for each other that neither can deny, circumstances beyond their control intervene, trying to tear them apart. Amidst the ever mounting threat of a monster who wants Bianca dead, and the constant pitfalls of an indiscreet past that James can’t seem to escape, can these two passionate lovers manage to find their happily ever after?

Book Review

To say that I was anxiously awaiting the release of this book is an understatement. The first two books of this series left me seriously wanting more. I mean what’s not to love, James is a beautiful broken billionaire alpha male who knows his way around a horse (MY GOODNESS….Ya you know what i'm talking about…”THE HORSE BACK SCENE” from book #2….yup I was a goner then).

Let’s just say book #3 didn't let me down. If anything I going to say it was my favorite of the entire series. In this book we see GROWTH of the characters, and I couldn't have asked for a better end to a trilogy. Oh don’t get me wrong there was still plenty of drama/craziness. James/Bianca are two broken people, but in this story they realize they need each other to heal. Finally TOGETHER, of course the road is paved with some serious bumps. Sex tapes, crazy ex girlfriends, Bit** slapping/I’m going dunk your face in a toilet moment (Bianca got a backbone ya’ll, fist pumps) and crazy murdering fathers. Know matter how bad the drama gets, they stay together (sigh moment).

“I have a fetish. I wasn’t even interested in a man until I found you, until I found this. That terrifies me too, how broken I am. But I also know I’m lucky, so lucky to have found someone so perfect for me, so safe, to help give me the things I need with out taking my self respect, and with out putting me in danger. You’re a gift to someone lime me, James. Don’t ever forget that.”--—Bianca

In this book Bianca is still struggling to deal with her past, but she is trying not to let is dictate her life. Through out the book, we see her struggle to completely show her true feelings for James. James on the other hand has no problem showing how much he loves Bianca. One part of James character in this book I really loved was his acceptance of Bianca/Stephan’s relationship. Also the way he called her “LOVE”…I was complete mush every time I read that.

“I’m trying to join your family, not tear it apart, LOVE.”-- JAMES

The supporting characters in this book were just as awesome as in the first two books. My favorite hands down is Stephan. This man is so in tuned to Bianca’s emotions it’s scary. In this book Bianca and Stephan’s relationship grows if that’s even possible. The BOND they share as best friends is BEAUTIFUL (SIGH)…..I think this quote from the book sums it up best…

“I love you. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you, but I can’t hold you back. We don’t have to be neighbors to be best friends, just like we didn’t have to live together. This move will be no different than that. We're growing up Bianca, but we will never grow apart. I know you to well, and I know that's part of what is holding you back, so just get that fear out of your head. You're stuck with me forever."--Stephan (SIGH)

My favorite part of this book was the last few chapters, the ending (PERFECT). All my emotions were on overdrive. I cried, I laughed and I cheered just to name a few things. The things these characters went through especially in the end were SUPER INTENSE. There are so many things that made this book great. The SEX SCENES were FREAKING AWESOME (although the HORSEBACK SCENE from book #2 still #1 in on my list). Also we got to read Stephan's a little POV (yaaaaaaaaa!!!).

I loved this series!!!! I’m seriously sad to see it end. Great job Mrs. Lilley for a wonderful book and series.

Book Rating: A/5 stars

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Wounded by Jasinda Wilder BOOK REVIEW

AMAZON DESCRIPTION

War has taken everything from me. My family. My home. My innocence. In a country blasted by war and wracked by economic hardship, a young orphan girl like me has very few options when it comes to survival. Thus, I do what I must to live, to eat, and I try very hard to not consider the cost to my soul. My heart is empty, and my existence brutal. 

The one impossibility in my life is love.

And then I meet HIM.

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War is hell. It takes a chunk out of a man's very soul to do the kinds of things war demands of you. You live with fear, you live with guilt, and you live with nightmares. If you haven't been through it, there's no understanding it. War leaves no room for love, no room for tenderness or softness. You gotta be hard, closed off, and ready to fight every moment of every day. Lose focus for a split second, and you're dead.

Now the only thing that can save me is HER.

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Book Review:

To say I LOVED this book would be an understatement! This was my first book dealing with the War in IRAQ. Have you ever read a book that was so emotionally on point that it felt REAL? That’s the way Mrs. Wilder told this story, and it was an emotional ride till I turned the very last page. She not only gives the reader a story from the American solider's POV (Hunter), but we also see through the eyes of Rania, a young Iraqi girl fighting to survive. 

This is Rania and hunter's Love story but its so much more. There Journey together in times of war is heart wrenching.  While reading this book a few quotes stuck in my mind the whole time as I read:

“ Stray bullets do not recognize American or Iraqi. They only know soft flesh and red blood.”- Rania

“I pray and I let myself cry for him, because if he has a mother, or sister, or a wife, I know they would want someone to weep his death.”- Rania

Hunter/Rania's  story is one of WAR, Fear, Survival, Loss and LOVE (just to name a few things). Lets talk about Hunter........He is a Marine (ooh-rah), orphan, a man trying to find that thing in life to make him feel complete, and oh ya he’s still in love with his cheating no good high school sweetheart (READ THE BOOK). Rania is the ROCK of her family, at least what’s left of them. She is a SURVIVOR.  On her journey of survival, she has killed, stolen and become the local town prostitute.  Rania and hunter's story begins after an inner city attack. They both watch the two most important people left in there lives DIE (Or so they think). After the attack hunter is badly injured but Rania saves him….. Let the LOVE STORY BEGIN!!!

What would you do if the lines of communication were open, but you didn't understand a word? Welcome to rania/ hunter’s world. Struggling with the communication barrier forced them to get to know/learn about each other through body language, emotions, etc. The attraction, friendship and LOVE for one another these two built in this book is AMAZING.

“Her beauty captured me, imprisoned my capacity for language.”- Hunter

“He does not just fill my body, my womanhood. He fills ME. My heart, my soul. He fills the horrible emptiness that has gaped inside me all my life. The moment he slid into me, I knew, it has just taken me this long to understand the strange feeling flowing in my veins in place of blood: HAPPINESS.”--Rania

As this book continues to play out, we see Rania/ Hunter fight for the LOVE they have built (heart wrenching). Everything from War, Rape, loneliness, heart break, survival, and love were touched on in this book…....Mrs. wilder never gave us a dull moment.  As I stated before I LOVED this book. While it was a love story it touched on so many deeper issues which took it over the top for me.

 As I was recovering from my book hangover, I came across this picture.........I don’t think I could have said it better myself.

Despite the crap hand of life hunter/Rania were dealt........Once they recognized what was right in front of them.................They both found that final piece that was missing: HAPPINESS!

"But for weeks afterward, she sometimes sees that little girl in the mirror, sees her in the flash of hair so black it is almost blue, in the wide, dark brown eye that now hold love, happiness and completion."- Rania

GREAT JOB MRS. WILDER. You have earned the title of FINE WINE!

Book Rating: A+/5 stars

Cheers,

Dr. Books

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ONE on ONE with Claire Contreras

1. Were you the childhood champion of the game clue? (It had to be my #1 question, LOL)

Hahahaha I was not, but I do love that game!

2. Where were you born and where do you call home? 

I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Miami, Fl, which is where I currently live.

 3. Tell us about something that has just/recently happened in your life that you would like to share?

Other than publishing my first book? Hmmm...I got guitar lessons for my birthday.

4. If you had to sum up there is no light in darkness in 30 or less words, what would you say?

It will make you feel.

5. If you gave Blake and Cole an opportunity to speak for themselves, what would they say?

HA! They already speak for themselves, maybe if they gave me an opportunity to speak for them they wouldn’t find themselves in those predicaments.

6. If your book was made into a TV series or Movie, what actors would you like to see playing your characters? 

I’m not sure if I can, but I’ll try...Blake = Blake Lively (even though Blake Brennan is shorter). Becky = Emma Stone. Greg = Reggie Bush (if he could act, but come on now). Aubry = Ryan Kwanten. Aimee = Diana Agron. Sasha= Megan Fox.  I know you’re waiting for Cole, but honestly, I have no idea. Most people say Channing Tatum. Mark= Brad Pitt

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7. List 3 books you just recently read and would recommend to readers?

 Recently read...Sins & Needles, Happenstance, Reaper’s Property

8. What is Your Favorite Wine?

Do I have to choose? Hmmm...I love Rieslings. You know which one I love that is really cheap? Schmitt Sohne Riesling. I can drink that like water, it’s so good.

9. Is there an Author that you would really like to meet in person?

There are so many of them! I would love to meet Paullina Simmons or Diana Gabaldon.

10. What authors have inspired your work?

Every author I read inspires me in one way or another.

11.  EBook, Paperback or Hardcover?

Ebook

12. Are you currently working on any upcoming projects?

Yes. I’m working on the second and final book in this series. It’s called Darkness Before Dawn.

13. Have we heard the last of Blake and Cole?

Nope! They’ll be back to finish their stories soon enough.

Thanks Mrs. Contreras for stopping by  to chat with us. Looking forward to your next book. I need more COLE!

CHEERS,
Dr. Books