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Chasing the Dragon by T.K. Leigh

5/26/2015

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Chasing the Dragon by T.K. Leigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Once again T.K. Leigh has hypnotized and spell-binded me with Chasing the Dragon. This book was such an intense, passionate, suspenseful, palpable, tangible, sensual driven book that every fiber of raw emotions was scattered throughout the story. Chasing the Dragon simply consumed me. I was so captivated with T.K. Leigh's writing and story-telling. Ms. Leigh douses her readers with such intense raw and tangible emotions that you can't helped but be consumed with these characters. If you read her Beautiful Mess Series, then you know that T.K does not give you a straightforward generic story line but instead she keeps her readers on the edge of their seats. She gives you a book where you are left holding your breath and hoping that she doesn't break your heart. And at the same, you are mesmerized with the suspense driven story line. Like her previous books, Chasing the Dragon is a book of layers that needs to be slowly exposed and revealed. Nothing is black and white in her books. As you are invested in the story-line, this book has a way of making you feel vulnerable and raw. And that's what I love about reading a TK Leigh book, she has a was of making you FEEL. Feel the hurt, the pain, the loss, the heartbreak, and most importantly feel the burning passion and love between her characters.

Chasing the Dragon is a spin-off of the Beautiful Mess Series and focuses on Tyler Burnham and Mackenzie Delano. If you must know, I LOVED Alex Burnham aka Mr. B. In my eyes, that man was simply perfect. But I got a confession to make, I absolutely love Tyler Burnham. Tyler was swoon-worthy!!!! Yes, I was swooning for him and as I read one chapter after another, Tyler completely stole my heart with his passion, heart, and his protectiveness. Okay, If you must know, my kindle is filled with so many highlights....(**FYI..Tyler will indeed make you swoon**)

So what is Chasing the Dragon all about, well its a romantic suspense story that chronicles the tale of Mackenzie Delano. Mackenzie is a woman who needs control in her life after a previous relationship deeply affected her from getting close. Well her need of control is rocked when Tyler Burnham and his green eyes invades and consumes her thoughts. Tyler somehow manage to knock her need for control when she submits to him. But what Tyler didn't expect was that he too is also consumed with Mackenzie. What turned out to be an assignment to get close to her to find out information regarding her father, Tyler soon realizes that his heart is on the line when his feelings for her is much more. So in this thrilling romantic suspense, when the lies and deception are exposed, can Mackenzie's heart trust Tyler? Or will she regret giving up control?

Chasing the Dragon is a story filled with complex characters and many layers of suspense and passion. One word to describe this book would be gripping. This book was such an intense suspense filled ride that you wouldn't want to put this book down. What I love about this book is that T.K. Leigh has a way with words to keep you amazed and awe with the way she can make a book of deception into something beautiful. The writing was just perfection and I can't wait for the Slaying the Dragon.

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Behind Your Back by Chelsea M. Cameron

5/26/2015

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Behind Your Back by Chelsea M. Cameron
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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In Chelsea M. Cameron's newest romantic suspense, Behind Your Back, is a tale of double crossing, secret identities, and revenge. In this suspenseful tale of vengeance, a young man makes tries to worm his way in the inner circle of his enemy. And one way to is seduce his enemy's daughter, Saige Beaumont. Seeking revenge for his family, Mr. Brand tries to assimilate and form a sexual relationship with Sage. But what Quinn Brand didn't expect was to get tangled in a web of emotions and feelings for Saige. His objective was to take down Saige's father but soon he finds himself embedded with his lies, deceit, and secrets. As soon as Quinn and Saige begins their whirlwind affair, a big secret is exposed. Now with the truth of identity revealed, the games of cat and mouse begins? Will Quinn be able to fulfill his mission or will he be left a brokenhearted? And now the saying of watch your back takes a whole new meaning, when you don't know who is deceiving who.

So if you are fan of romantic suspense, hidden agendas, double crossing, and romance then I would suggest you to give Behind Your Back a try. Ms. Cameron was able to weave all the elements of suspense and yet keep this book steamy and full of intrigue and mystery.

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Blackout by Chris Myers

5/11/2015

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Blackout by Chris Myers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Blackout by Chris Myers was a riveting and intriguing steamy psychological suspenseful thriller. This story was so intense that will keep you on the edge of your seats with it exceptional depth of integrating a story mixed with mystery, suspense and sexiness.

When Teal Convington returns back home to North Carolina after several years, the nightmares and blackouts also seems to return as well. These blackouts plagues Teal from truly living and the only person that she could turn to for support was Dare Tucker. The chemistry between Teal and Dare can be described as palpable, hot, and intense. While this book was able to fuse suspense and romance, Ms. Myers did an exemplary job with this book as she will have readers guessing on who the bad guy is.

This was my first time reading from this author and I have to say that I will keep an out on this author. Overall, this book was a sexy suspenseful New Adult book that was well written and had a story-line that you can get lost in.

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Glimmer by Beth Kery

5/10/2015

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Glimmer by Beth Kery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Glimmer by Beth Kery was a scorchingly hot and sexy read!!! I am completely spell-binded and bewitched with this deliciously intriguing erotically charged romance filled with twist and turns.

Glimmer is defined as a faint sign of a feeling or quality, especially a desirable one. In this erotically charged romance, Ms. Kery was able to enchant her readers on a story that was packed with so much emotions, vulnerabilities, and raw sexuality. She was able to weave so many elements of surprise, desire and sex into the story-line that you couldn't help but be mesmerized in what surprises and turn of events Ms. Kery has in store for her readers. As a reader, we are given a glimmer of love, trust, hope, desire, romance, and suspense that was brewing between Alice Reed and Dylan Fall.

Alice Reed is a recent MBA graduate who was selected among the pool of Ivy League graduates for a spot in Durand Inc. The company recruits potential candidates by having the new hires through a summer training process at the Durand camp. The camp focuses on helping under privileged kids explore their talents. Alice is among a selected few hired to help these kids. Unlike the other candidates, Alice could relate to the kids since she knew what it was like growing up on the other side of the tracks. So it completely surprised Alice that she was chosen for the summer camp spot, since she didn't graduate from an ivy league school, has no money, and no connection. But little did she knew she made quite an impression on the CEO of Durand Inc, Dylan Fall.

Dylan Fall is unlike any man that Alice has met. He intrigues her and compells her to let go and explore this new forbidden desire that has been developing between them. In their secret and forbidden love affair, Alice was suddenly awakened with a new desire, want and needs. Dylan showed her what her body needed and craved. When Alice and Dylan begins this secretive forbidden romance, lines of emotions and feelings begins to get blurred and obscured. For Dylan and Alice, a glimmer of spark of the possibility of love begins to bloom. But when the ghosts and secrets of the real truth behind Dylan's motives begins to be exposed, will the truth destroy Alice and Dylan. Is there a glimmer of a happily ever after for this couple?

Glimmer was an absolute gem of read. This was my first book that I have read from this author and I must say that Beth Kery is on my list of authors that I must check out. I am completely in love with this book. Ms. Kery did an amazing job in writing such an intriguing romance that was so raw. I loved that Ms. Kery was able to weave elements into this book that kept you compelled in wanting to know more of Alice and Dylan. Glimmer was such an addictive read that I can't wait to see what Ms. Kery has in store for Alice and Dylan in Glow. So if you are looking for a book that was addictive, sexy, forbidden, and filled with mystery then I highly urge you to read Glimmer.
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Vintage by Lisa Suzanne

5/3/2015

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Vintage by Lisa Suzanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Burden. As humans we carry these things inside us that no one else can see. They can hold us down like anchors. Or they can drown us out at sea. So when our hearts reach that point, the feelings of numbness begins to take place. Hope, desire, love and second chances begins to be questioned. Can the heart learn to beat once more? Will that feeling of being alive spark something inside? Or will let our past, fears, and doubt dictate our happiness and future for a second chance at living?

Vintage by Lisa Suzanne is the first volume of a rocker suspense romance. This book chronicles the tale of a young woman who is the daughter of rocker legend. Her life consisted of one man who was practically her only friend and confidant, her father. Roxy kept her circle of friends very small since she knew that people only wanted to get to know her because of her father. What makes Roxy different is that she doesn't want anything to do with the limelight and fame. All she wants is to just blend in and live a normal life and the only place that she feels comfortable and in her own skin is at Vintage, an eclectic music coffee shop.

So when Roxy aka CC meets Parker, a guitarist and songwriter of an upcoming band that was doing a signing at Vintage, she immediately felt the pull and attraction to him. For so long her feelings were dormant, and suddenly with one touch and look from Parker, she felt alive. Sparks and that warm fuzzy feelings begins to ignite. Soon Parker and Roxy found themselves getting close and intimate. As Roxy slowly begins to let Parker into her life, she soon learns of the truth of his identity. When she thought meeting Parker was fate, it turns out it was planned. Feeling betrayed, Roxy begins to retreat back to her state of numbness. So when you add a certain of events taking place that threatens the safety of Roxy, an appearance of old an ex, and a gold-digger stepmother, questions and answers begins to linger. What are Parker's real motives? Why does Roxy need a bodyguard? Who is threatening her safety? Simply, what is the real truth?

Vintage does end in a cliffhanger but it was one of those ending that left a mixed feeling since you are curious as to what will happen between Roxy and Parker but at the same time you can sense something bad is going to happen. It's just matter of when will Ms. Suzanne drop the big bomb and reveal the truth. I will say Vintage was an entertaining and fast read since I was so curious as to what is the big secret. Ms. Suzanne was able to capture my attention in this sexy, sensual and yet suspenseful rocker romance. I definitely look forward and hope all my questions will be answered in the next installment. My only wish for the next book is hopefully we will get to read Parker's POV because I think he plays a huge part in order for readers to get the full background of the story. I think my rating of this book was just a 4 because I felt it was missing Parker's POV which I felt would have pushed my rating higher.
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Vintage by Lisa Suzanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: NEILLIZA
☆☆☆☆☆ 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆

Vintage is a gripping story and full of suspense. I loved the way Roxanne and Parker met, it was sweet and full of heat. Their was so much sexual tension every time they were around each other. I couldn’t help but get pulled into their fast pace romance.

This book is full of twist and turns, that I enjoyed every page of it. Of course I enjoyed the heck out of Parker, who was as sweet as pie, without losing his tough persona. Who wouldn’t want a rock star boyfriend, who is protective, who was all alpha male, but sweet at the same time and that’s how Parker was. Even with all the drama, the book ended on a good note and I cannot wait for book 2 to see where this story takes us.

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Vintage by Lisa Suzanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
✰✰✰✰✰5-Parker's Jimi Stars✰✰✰✰✰
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In life there are things we can't control. Yes, it's the best feeling in the world but know this, it'll eventually end with a heartbreak. No matter how it happens, it's just how life is. We become selfless when we fall in love. The only choice we can control is how we approach it. We take the risk of getting hurt once you open yourself up to this feeling...LOVE. Even if it hurts most, when you miss someone, it's very painful to get over, but somehow a few of us manage to survive it.

Roxanna Cecelia Price, the princess of rock. Some have used her just to get to her dad. Being a daughter of a rock star, was something she truly hates. With that label she doesn't really know who to trust. If they really care about her or the fame that comes with being her father's daughter. Her life came in a silver platter... condo, car and her expenses, all paid by her dad. She wants to make her own money, so she works at Vintage. It's where she finds her peace. She loves music and she enjoys working at a little music store.

As for Parker James, things doesn't happen for no reason. There's no such thing as coincidence. He came into Roxanna's life with a huge anvil he didn't know existed until he got to know her. He's a guitarist for an upcoming band called Flashing Lights. He loves to write all the lyrics to their songs. He meets Roxy under a circumstance that I wish was different than how it was. But then if it was, there wouldn't be a lot of gripping and suspense, in their journey. He has a secret he can't reveal. He's tried his hardest to come clean. He knew that he comes with a very important secret that could very well ruin what this thing he has no idea of what to call it in the beginning, with his "Jimi"(his nickname for Roxanna).

They both may have realized that the feelings they have for each other was worth saving and fighting for, but it doesn't mean it'll be an easy ride. Together they have to survive to stay alive. There are people out there who isn't happy with Roxanna's father, so her life came with a huge baggage, but somehow Parker was there to stay right beside her, no matter what his reasons are, he's here to stay.

He tried to stay away, but he somehow always ends up coming back. It was a constant battle with reality when it came to what they both feel for each other. But the question is...Will they both be strong enough to hold on to this what they might as well call "LOVE"? How long will they both be pulled in so many directions before they're both safe to live the life they both want? Will this huge burden Parker has kept from his "Jimi", ruin their relationship they both claimed, exclusive, when the truth comes out?

This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Loved how this was a unique suspenseful love story. Cherished every page I turned. Succumbed to temptation, I couldn't get out of. Once you get started with Vintage, all you want to do is to get to the bottom of the pandemonium happening right before your eyes. I'm looking forward to reading book 2, which will release in June. Thanks so much for giving me this chance to read this engrossing romance like no other, Ms. Suzanne.

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Collision by Evie Harper

5/1/2015

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Collision by Evie Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Collision. It is define as an instance of one moving object or person striking violently against another. So what happens when two worlds collide? Two hearts? Two strangers colliding on one path? Is it fate or just random circumstance? When we collide are we ready for the impact and the consequences that comes along with it?

If you are familiar with Evie Harper and her previous books, you would know that Evie is indeed a storyteller. She grips her reader's attention with her detailed and beautiful prose. She allows her readers to be fully invested with her characters whether it be heartbreaking, raw, or emotional. So in Collision, Evie Harper once again takes her readers for a full on ride of emotions, sexiness, and second chances. So sit back as she takes you on hell of a ride that is filled with grit, steam, loss, and emotions. Be prepared as our world will collide with The Portland Street Kings.

Slater is the leader of The Portland Street Kings. He is the oldest of his foster siblings. After escaping with his siblings from a monster of a foster parent, Slater and his siblings knew what it was like living on the streets and surviving. His siblings are his family and he will go at all cost to protect them and his turf. What Slater didn't expect was when a woman to get under his skin and affect him in such a way that reminded of someone in his past.

When Piper first met Slater, she knew there was an attraction that couldn't be denied. Sex with Slater ignited a burning desire in Piper. The pure carnal raw desire and chemistry between Piper and Slater was undeniable but when she learns that Slater belonged to a gang, she knew that she must stay away from him. But when their worlds were constantly colliding, will Piper be ready for the impact of falling in love with the ultimate bad boy?

Collision was an unforgettable ride of two worlds and two strangers colliding. Ms. Harper was able to capture the raw emotions of Slater and Piper as they navigate through the chaos of the worlds surrounding them. Collision was well written and an entertaining read. This book was full of sexiness and steamy moments but at the same time Ms. Harper didn't lose focus on the book which was exploring why Slater and Piper's world were constantly colliding. So if you are looking for a book full of grit, heart and steam, then I suggest you go read Collision.
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