Friday, September 23, 2016

The Vanishing Year by Kate Moretti & GIVEAWAY

Atria Paperback | ISBN: 9781501118432 | On sale: September 27, 2016 | 304 pages | $16.00
eBook: Atria | ISBN: 9781501118449 | On sale: September 27, 2016 | 304 pages | $11.99

ABOUT THE VANISHING YEAR:
Zoe Whittaker is living a charmed life. She is the beautiful young wife to handsome, charming Wall Street tycoon Henry Whittaker. She is a member of Manhattan’s social elite. She is on the board of one of the city’s most prestigious philanthropic organizations. She has a perfect Tribeca penthouse in the city and a gorgeous lake house in the country. The finest wine, themost up-to-date fashion, and the most luxurious vacations are all at her fingertips.

What no one knows is that five years ago, Zoe’s life was in danger. Back then, Zoe wasn’t Zoe at all. Now her secrets are coming back to haunt her.

As the past and present collide, Zoe must decide who she can trust before she—whoever she is—vanishes completely.

My Thoughts…

If you are looking for an emotional roller coast this is the book for you.    I started this book loving how Zoe was able to take a rough start to life and turn into a successful and happy life.     As I continued reading I was shocked at all the secrets she was having to hide to be able to live this life.     Everyone has secrets but most are not as shocking as Zoe’s.    From the beginning I knew those secrets would have a major effect on her life.     Being on the edge of my seat, turning page after page, having to keep reading just to know what was going to happen.

Now onto her relationship with her husband.     Oh Henry Whittaker, I wanted to like you for taking Zoe into your world and letting her live the life that most women dream of.   The parties, the dresses, the jewelry, and the homes are all stuff made in dreams.    Yet, there was never any show of true love.   He was controlling, violent, and just scary.      Yet, I never saw where this relationship was going.   I had ideas and I was so wrong.   

There is also the search for Zoe’s biological mother and what she finds from her search that brings so much to the story.  Her relationship with Lydia and Cash were my favorites.     There is nothing in this book that I did not love.       Kate Moretti has quickly earned her spot as a go-to author for me.    

I definitely recommend picking up your copy ASAP.

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PRAISE FOR THE VANISHING YEAR:

"Moretti creates a shocking mystery that will keep readers turning the pages... Great pacing and true surprises make this an exciting read. Fans of twisted thrillers featuring complex female characters will devour Moretti's latest."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Fans of S. J. Watson, Lisa Unger, and Sophie Hannah will enjoy this fast-paced psychological suspense novel."
—Booklist

“THE VANISHING YEAR is a stunner. A perfectly compulsive read that's impossible to put down.”
—Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Don’t You Cry

“A chilling, powerful tale of nerve-shattering suspense.”
—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of Missing Pieces

“The tantalizing plot twists layered atop the juxtaposition of the protagonist's troubled past and the opulence of her current life are not only intriguing, they'll keep you reading THE VANISHING YEAR far into the night.”
—Lesley Kagen, New York Times bestselling author of Whistling in the Dark and The Resurrection of Tess Blessing

“Expertly told with secrets, twists and whip-smart prose, Kate Moretti shows in her third book that she deserves her New York Times best seller status. THE VANISHING YEAR will live in your mind long after you put the book down.”
—Ann Garvin, author of The Dog Year

“In this gut-grabbing novel Moretti creates a glittery world of dreams and nightmares. Moves and counter-moves. Clear your schedule and brew a pot of coffee. You're going to be up all night with this one.”
—T.E. Woods, author of The Justice Series

“Kate Moretti's THE VANISHING YEAR is a Rebecca for the modern age—a novel filled with doubts and deception, secrets and history. Society wife Zoe Whitaker must confront the age-old question of whether forgetting our past dooms us to endless repetition– and more heartache and danger than one woman can bear.”
—Jenny Milchman, author of As Night Falls

"Engaging, intriguing, heart-pounding… the twists had me gasping, the details had me transfixed. I cared about Zoe right away, which along with everything else, made it impossible for me to stop reading this book."
—Amy Sue Nathan, author of The Glass Wives

“THE VANISHING YEAR is the perfect mix of pulse-pounding action and exquisite prose. The complex, unpredictable plot and Kate's layered, multidimensional characters kept me hooked until the very last satisfying page. This book is sure to be one of this year's most talked about thrillers!”
—Nicole Baart, author of The Beautiful Daughters


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kate Moretti is the New York Times bestselling author of Thought I Knew You, Binds That Tie, and While You Were Gone. She lives in eastern Pennsylvania with her husband and two kids. Find out more at katemoretti.com, or follow her  on Twitter (@KateMoretti1) or Facebook (KateMorettiWriter). Credit to Pooja Dhar at PR Photograph for Kate’s picture.



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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Be Frank with me by Julia Claiborne Johnson

About Be Frank With Me

Be Frank With Me PB cover• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (September 6, 2016)

 A sparkling talent makes her fiction debut with this infectious novel that combines the charming pluck ofEloise, the poignant psychological quirks of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and the page-turning spirit of Where’d You Go, Bernadette. Reclusive literary legend M. M. “Mimi” Banning has been holed up in her Bel Air mansion for years. But after falling prey to a Bernie Madoff-style ponzi scheme, she’s flat broke. Now Mimi must write a new book for the first time in decades, and to ensure the timely delivery of her manuscript, her New York publisher sends an assistant to monitor her progress. The prickly Mimi reluctantly complies—with a few stipulations: No Ivy-Leaguers or English majors. Must drive, cook, tidy. Computer whiz. Good with kids. Quiet, discreet, sane. When Alice Whitley arrives at the Banning mansion, she’s put to work right away—as a full-time companion to Frank, the writer’s eccentric nine-year-old, a boy with the wit of Noel Coward, the wardrobe of a 1930s movie star, and very little in common with his fellow fourth-graders. As she slowly gets to know Frank, Alice becomes consumed with finding out who Frank’s father is, how his gorgeous “piano teacher and itinerant male role model” Xander fits into the Banning family equation—and whether Mimi will ever finish that book. Full of heart and countless “only-in-Hollywood” moments, Be Frank with Me is a captivating and unconventional story of an unusual mother and son, and the intrepid young woman who finds herself irresistibly pulled into their unforgettable world.


My Thoughts...


I fell head over heels totally in love with one of the main characters of this book.    The little 10 year old Frank is such a precocious, quirky, and wonderful young man that I couldn’t help myself.     His reasoning skills were beyond most adults, his though process was not what some would consider “normal” but it certainly made sense to him, and his quirks were not always easy to live with but were not the worst thing ever.     I looked forward to finding out what would happen to him next, what his next adventure would be, and what his next challenge would be.   

Alice and Mimi were fun characters to.   They each had their definite ways and I enjoyed getting to know them.     Alice was the hired help but she seemed like so much more than that.   She was a mother figure to Frank and a friend (although Mimi would not agree) to Mimi.       Mimi is Frank’s mother but she was not always able to be there mentally or physically.   I believe that she also had some type of issue that would not let her be in the real world every day.   

The setting of California was not predominant in the story.    There had to be a difference in settings to make Mr. Vargas’ visit happen but the location could have been anywhere.     There was some mention of some touristy places but again it was not a big part of the story.   

I found Be Frank with Me to be a fun, quirky, and entertaining read.   I can see how it will not a book everyone will enjoy but I recommend everyone at least check it out.  

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 I received this book for review from HarperCollins and TLC Book Tours.

Photo by Christa ParravaniAbout Julia Claiborne Johnson



Julia Claiborne Johnson worked at Mademoiselle and Glamour magazines before marrying and moving to Los Angeles, where she lives with her comedy-writer husband and their two children. Connect with Julia on Facebook and Twitter.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Epic love by Trudy Stiles RELEASE BLITZ




Title: Epic Love
Series: Epic Fail #3 
Author: Trudy Stiles
Genre: New Adult/Contemporary Romance
 Release Date: September 19, 2016



Blurb

HEATH STRICKLAND, the son of a prominent district attorney, lived his life surrounded by violence and crime. He was an unwilling witness to the corrupt lives his father swore to prosecute and keep behind bars. His escape was his music, which eventually led him to replace the iconic singer of the world famous band, Epic Fail.

NOELLE DURAND lived in luxury, growing up on a sprawling estate, with everything she could ever want or need. Her life, to everyone else, seemed perfect. Perfect house. Perfect things. Perfect family. But nothing at all was perfect. She lived in hell. A hell that nobody on the outside could see.

As a neighbor and childhood friend, Heath would have done anything for Noelle. He would have given up the world to protect her and keep her safe. Their friendship grew into something that neither of them expected. But then she suddenly disappeared, vanishing from his life as if she never existed. He never stopped hoping that one day she would resurface, alive and well. But as time went by, and her family gave up hope, he surrendered his heart to his lost love.

Twelve years later, one phone call changes everything.

EPIC LOVE is the third book in the EPIC FAIL series and can be read as a standalone novel.

This series is a spinoff from the FOREVER FAMILY series.








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Excerpt

“I’m sorry, Noelle. I’m really sorry.” I don’t know what I’m apologizing for. The fact that I don’t believe her weak lie or because I kissed her. No. I’m not sorry for either.

“It’s okay. Really. Thanks for caring. And thank you for my birthday gift.” She pauses and brushes her pinkie finger against mine. “You made my birthday really special, and I’ll never forget it.”

Without thinking, I loop my pinkie finger around hers, linking them together. Linking us together. We walk to her window like this and I break our connection reluctantly, bringing my hand up to her bruised cheek. “Please be careful,” I beg, and I’m not sure what I’m even begging her to be careful of. I’m just so worried about her.

“I will,” she whispers. “Catch a couple fireflies on the way home.”

“I’d catch a million for you.” Her eyes light up, a smile on her lips. I want to kiss her again. So bad. But all I do is stare into her eyes and back away. I push the window open as quietly as I can and slide out onto the grass.

“Happy Birthday, Noelle.”

She smiles as we both slide the window gently along the track, closing it.

She leaves her hand pressed against the window and I immediately do the same, covering hers, only the glass pane separating us.

Her smile is weak and full of pain.

A pain that I would take away from her in an instant if I could.





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Author Bio


Trudy Stiles is a USA Today Bestselling Author, writer of New Adult Romance, mom to two beautiful children, and married to the love of her life. She’s the author of the bestselling Forever Family series including Dear Emily, Dear Tabitha, and Dear Juliet. Epic Sins and Epic Lies are the first books in the Epic Fail series and will continue with at least two more standalone novels, Epic Love and Epic Holiday. She plans to write many more stories about some of the characters you’ve already met, and maybe a few new ones. Emily will get her own story, Sincerely, Emily, to be released in 2017.

She’s also a contributing author to the USA Today Bestselling anthology, F*cking Awkward, a hilarious group of short stories sure to make you cringe, laugh and everything in between. All proceeds from this project benefited The Bookworm Box and its charities.

Trudy is a music junkie and you’ll know that she’s writing when you see her plugged into her laptop with her earbuds in. Her playlist is unique and is a must for her writing sprints.

When she’s not writing, she’s carting her children to their various activities while avoiding any kind of laundry or housework. She also loves to run along the boardwalk of the beautiful New Jersey shore.

She celebrates Wine Wednesday almost every day.



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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

The Flower Arrangements by Ella Griffin PROMO

A Captivating Tale of the Unexpected Connections That Bring Us Together

“An astonishing insight into people...The writing is exquisite and
I cared deeply about the characters.”—Marian Keyes

“Ella Griffin's beautiful writing enables you to feel like you are quite literally stepping into the fragrant surroundings of Blossom & Grow.”—Novelicious.com

Drawing together a delightful cast of characters, Ella Griffin brings her warmth, wit and wisdom to this captivating tale of the connections that bring us all together.
Every flower tells a story and every person has a story to tell at the charming Dublin flower shop that serves as the center forElla Griffin’s upcoming novel,   THE   FLOWER   ARRANGEMENT   (BerkleyTrade Paperback Original; October 4, 2016; $15). In her third novel, Griffin tells a beautiful and poignant story of how a heartbroken flower shop owner struggles to pick up the pieces from an unspeakable loss and move on.
After years spent as a successful graphic designer, Lara never predicted that she would someday find her true calling inflowers—or that they would be the salvation she desperately needed. In an attempt to cope with her grief, she parts ways with her old job and throws herself into opening up a flower shop in the heart of Dublin. Always having had an emotional connection with flowers, it’s not long before Lara discovers her gift for helping others to translate their feelings into flowerarrangements.
But even with her unique ability to touch the lives of loved ones and strangers alike, Lara struggles to unlock the feelings in her own heart. Time may heal all wounds but Lara’s journey has only just begun.
Perfect for fans of Emily Griffin and Marian Keyes, THE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT is full of genuine interactions between characters and unexpected turns of events that will leave readers meditating on the profound and unpredictable ways that our lives can be connected.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Red Hot Romantic Suspense PROMO & GIVEAWAY

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Jo Raven ~ Storm ~ Drop-dead gorgeous, kind, and hot in bed, Storm may not be what he seems. Who is the real Storm, and what is he hiding? Raylin had better find out before the bullets begin to fly. Lacey Silks ~ Perfectly Seduced ~ Trusting a mouth-watering hunk who has lied to you is not easy. Especially when you have a fifty-million dollar target on your back, and he’s the only one who can help you. Meli Raine ~ Finding Allie ~ Forced to work for her criminal stepfather, Allie desperately wants to escape. When rival Chase protects her during a bar brawl, can she be saved by this forbidden attraction? Beverly Preston ~ Surviving Broken ~ After escaping Italy and the hands of her abuser, JC Mathews returns to Malibu to recover. The last thing she expects to find is a large, gorgeous intruder swimming naked in her pool. Blair Babylon ~ Billionaires in Disguise: Rae ~ When Type-A personality Rae slips up and loses her scholarship, she’s desperate for a job to pay her tuition. Salvation comes in the form of tall, tantalizing Wulf—a BDSM club owner who’s prepared to show Rae just how good it is to be bad…. Olivia Rigal & Ava Catori ~ Flirting with Danger ~ Isabella had plans, big ones for her future. Instead she was thrust into the arms of a stranger. Gin, consumed with ambition, never imagined that his lust for Isabella would be his downfall. JC Andrijeski ~ Black As Night (Quentin Black Mystery #2) ~ Profiler Miri Fox flies to Bangkok where her sexy employer, Quentin Black, hunts a murderer. Soon after she arrives, Miri herself becomes the hunted. Daizie Draper ~ The Dirtiest Things ~ Although able to hold her own against gun-toting maniacs, a bounty hunter fears her righteous fury for the former BFF and lover who abandoned her and broke her heart is no match for dormant lust and affection when said idiot crashes back into her life and begs for her help. Sarah M. Cradit ~ St. Charles at Dusk ~ Set amidst the lush and vibrant backdrop of New Orleans, this is the story of Oz and Adrienne. Of forbidden love, and startling heartbreak. Olivia Hardin ~ Justice for All ~ Van’s had his eye on Kay since she walked into his classroom. But someone else is watching her too, and that person might not only derail her career but threaten her life Felicia Tatum ~ Anxious Hearts ~ One passionate night changes Daphne and Zander's lives forever. Alison Foster ~ Magnificent Ruin ~ His eyes are full of ruin. I try to escape Tomas Keller, but with each step I slip ever deeper into his mystery. I can't look away. He's magnificent. Violet Vaughn ~ Lease on Love ~ Lori reinvents herself as a ski instructor to move on from an abusive past, but Lucas isn't done with her yet. Annie Winters ~ The Vigilante's Lover ~ Mia's sexy letters to a prisoner was a crazy dare that spiced up her small-town life. It was fun. Thrilling. Harmless. Until he escaped. Gina Robinson ~ The Spy Who Left Me ~ If only her heart didn't react to her ex so traitorously. If only acknowledging that they even know each other wouldn't get them both killed... Natasha Boyd ~ Deep Blue Eternity ~ While in hiding, Livvy has to contend with a sexy, bearded, reclusive stranger who seems to be hiding something that has to do with Livvy's past. Can she trust him to protect her? Why does she get the feeling Tom is protecting Livvy from himself... A first place Chatelaine Award winner for a Romantic Fiction 2015.
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Letters from Paris by Juliet Blackwell

Paperback, 384 pages
Published September 6th 2016 by Berkley
 
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Keycomes the story of a mysterious work of art and the woman inspired to uncover its history in the City of Light.

After surviving the accident that took her mother’s life, Claire Broussard worked hard to escape her small Louisiana hometown. But these days she feels something lacking. Abruptly leaving her lucrative job in Chicago, Claire returns home to care for her ailing grandmother. There, she unearths a beautiful sculpture that her great-grandfather sent home from Paris after World War II.

At her grandmother’s urging, Claire travels to Paris to track down the centuries old mask-making atelier where the sculpture, known only as “L’inconnue”—or the Unknown Woman—was created. With the help of a passionate sculptor, Claire discovers a cache of letters that offer insight into the life of the Belle Epoque woman immortalized in the work of art.

As Claire uncovers the unknown woman’s tragic fate, she begins to discover secrets—and a new love—of her own.

My Thoughts…

The location of Chicago, a place close to my heart, Louisiana, and then Paris all set up this book to be intriguing.   What could these places have in common?    The answer is Claire Broussard.    She grew up in Louisiana with her drunk father until she is taken in by her grandmother, Mammaw.    Her life was not easy; she lost her mother in a horrific accident, and was very restless.    Going to college in Chicago she thought she had moved away yet always felt the pull to go home.    Finally her Mammaw, on her death bed, makes her promise to go to Paris promising her that there is adventure and secrets to be found.     Claire lived an adventurous life.   Some of those adventures were not enjoyable for her but they were her life.   I was invested in Claire and her happiness.    I knew she deserved it but she just couldn’t seem to find the right place for it to be found.  

I adored her family in Louisiana and how they took her back into their lives when she moved back home to say goodbye to her Mammaw.    They also supported her trip to Paris and kept in contact with her during her travels.    The letters she sent back to her Uncle Remy were true to what was going on in her Paris life, sometimes telling more than the actions of her life were showing.    I felt these letters were showing her real feelings even when Claire was doubting herself.  

L’Inconnue de la Seine’s, The Unknown Woman of the Seine, story was eerie.    A young girl left with no one.   She turned to modeling and became a muse to the man who saved her from starving.    I felt like she was slave like.   She couldn’t leave without his permission, he abused her, and he thought he was treating her well.     The fear and compassion I felt for her made her so real to me.    I wanted her to escape, get away from the artist, blaze her own path of happiness.    

Letters from Paris is a sad story with lots of love, family, and so many secrets.      Juliet Blackwell did an amazing job making the artist world along with Paris come to life for her readers.    Upon finishing the book I just sat back and thought about how wonderful it would be to visit such a beautiful city.  

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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Sassy Amazon Kindle World Day....

There are many books in the Sassy Kindle World.   Here is a link to check them all out.   I was privileged enough to read a few of them and here are my thoughts.   



Sassy and a little Bad-Assy
by Jessie Lane 
Kindle Edition
Expected publication: September 1st 2016 by Amazon Kindle World

A Viking walks into a bar…
Nikki Wolf wished that was the beginning to a bad bar joke. Unfortunately, it was her crazy grandfather looking for her … dressed in full Viking regalia. All she had wanted was to get a few hours away from her slightly insane family.

… and gets thrown out on his ass by a sexy werewolf.
Cruz Morales started his first shift as a bouncer at the Thirsty Wolfe an hour ago. His boss said the place could get crazy, but Vikings? Really? At first, he couldn’t understand what the senile old man was shouting about. Then he spotted the sexy brunette hiding underneath a table. He didn’t know who the hell she was to the old man or why she was hiding, but the beast inside him knew one thing for sure: she would be his.

This is a standalone novella in Milly Taiden's Sassy Mates Kindle World launching September 1st, 2016! 

My Thoughts…

Jessie Lane is known for her incredible paranormal stories.     Sassy and a little Bad-Assy is another amazing novella.    This one is about a werewolf who meets his one true love.     Cruz is a lovable character.   His loss of his family shattered him and he was not looking for love again, ever.    When Nikki walks into the bar it is instant attraction and he knows he has no control over falling in love again.    I am a huge believer in second chances.   That is exactly what Cruz deserves.    

I have to mention Nikki’s family.   They are crazy, quirky, and hilarious.     There were many times that I pictured her grandfather running the neighbor is his Viking costume, the twins being the pains they were good at, and of course the youngest brother just being the baby of the family.    


While this is a novella and part of a Kindle Worlds Series there is an entire story here.   There is no cliffhanger.   Cruz and Nikki’s entire story is told, although I am sure there is much more that could happen in their lives and am enjoying imagining their future.    I certainly recommend checking out this fun, paranormal story.   
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A Witchingly Sassy Seduction  by Mychal Daniels
it Kindle Edition, 93 pages

Published August 30th 2016 by Kindle Worlds
New comer to town, Celia Thomas, has some big things in her life—a big mouth and an even bigger problem. 

Said mouth has managed to get her into some serious trouble with a vicious coven, she's just so happened to have pissed off.
 

Celia’s a young, latent witch with no powers, trying to hide out in a powerful wolf shifter community, until she meets a man who won't let her hide--from him. Try as she might, she can’t hide from the mysterious lone wolf shifter, Owain Colfer. He’s just too damn hard to shake in more ways than one.
 

When she realizes he won't be easily ditched, she must come to terms with what she can and can’t do with this sexy wolf. What happens next is fun, sexy and oh so exciting.
 

My Thoughts…
A Witchingly Sassy Seduction is the third book in the Sassy Ever After Kindle World that I have read and with each book I find I am enjoying these characters more and more.    I love how each of the different authors are able to put their spin on the series and tie them together perfectly.

Mychal Daniels did a great job with Celia.     Her fear of being caught kept her on the run, even from her mate.    The issues she runs into  made me laugh.. being caught at a Scenting, being found on a rough, and of course the car breaking down.   I laughed until I realized why all this was happening to her and then it wasn’t quite so funny.      What I liked is how her mate called her out on what she was doing without pushing her to become someone she isn’t.    

I certainly recommend checking out A Witchingly Sassy Seduction along with the others in the Sassy Ever After Kindle World.
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This is a standalone, multicultural, curvy, BWWM, paranormal story that contains depictions of adult coupling. Suggested readers: +18 




Sassy Ever After: Kissing Sassy (Sassy Ever After Kindle World)
Kindle Edition, 140 pages
Published August 30th 2016 by Kindle Worlds
 
Wild and free, Cajun thought he was content.

Cajun Wolfe doesn't have time for trouble in five-inch stilettos, but that's what he gets in the form of Hollywood's leading lady. When Olivia Scott waltzes into Blue Creek's shifter bar seeking his expertise for help with a stalker, Cajun's convinced she's a thrill seeker and he scorns her request. Soon he realizes he might've just met his match in a human, who also happens to be his mate. Olivia's not just sassy, stubborn, and unpredictable, she has a temper to match his too.

Then Olivia showed him what he was missing.

Olivia Scott has had it with arrogant men. Cajun scoffing at her genuine need for help is the final straw. Determined to find another that'll take her seriously, she storms off only to be attacked in the parking lot. Playing the part of unlikely hero, Cajun defeats her assailants. Meeting her mate in the form of a snarly wolf-shifter with a bad attitude is rotten luck. He's also a weakness she can't afford.

Trouble never looked so fun...
Their troubles are only beginning. A new danger arises and Olivia's secrets are revealed. Can Cajun convince her to gamble on a mating so inconceivable it might just be a pairing that'll save the world? Or will all be lost?

...or came with so much baggage. 

My Thoughts…

When I am reading a paranormal book I look for sexy Alpha’s, hot romance, sex, and a strong female character.     All of this and so much more are what Gracen Miller give the reader in the short novella.    While this is a novella there is an entire story within the few pages.    There is the meeting of two strangers, the intrigue of how they will get along, the getting along (HOT!), and the dangers that come with being paranormal beings.  

Cajun is a true wolf.   He knows what he wants and goes for it!   What does he want?   Well, of course he wants Olivia.    The question is can Olivia be with him?  I love that there was an obvious attraction, the mating wolf was coming out, and Olivia continued to fight.   Anyone who knows a wolf knows that you can’t fight the mating.      I just kept saying fight it Olivia, fight it Olivia…not because I didn’t want them together but because it was so fun to see her try to hide her feelings and not fall for Cajun.   

My favorite part of the story is Aunt B and all the girls.    The way they took Olivia into their family with no questions asked and did what they had to do to keep her safe was perfect.    There was a true family sense and I really loved that Olivia had someone looking out for her.    Someone more than the man who wanted to claim her for his own.  

I feel like there is more to this story and would love another short story as a follow up.      But I definitely recommend picking up Gracen Miller’s addition to the Sassy World.  
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Sassy Ever After: Wise Sass Mates (Sassy Ever After Kindle World)
Kindle Edition, 114 pages
Published August 30th 2016 by Kindle Worlds
What happens when you grow up and move on, but your crush on your teacher doesn’t? 

Bianca Silver is back in her hometown, researching shifter culture with her two best friends. An unexpected encounter in the woods with the teacher she’s dreamed about since she was a teenager sends her quiet new life into a tailspin, putting Bianca in grave danger and offering her a depth of longing and pleasure she never imagined was possible.
 

Ian Anderson has spent the last ten years trying to repress the violent lust and protectiveness he feels toward honor student, Bianca Silver. When he reunites with grown-up Bianca in the woods the night of a Scenting Ceremony his control over his instincts is lost. But loving Bianca isn’t as easy as he thought it would be. Between her stubborn streak and the efforts of the person who seems to want her out of the picture, it’s going to take their combined wisdom for these fated mates to begin their new life.
 

Wise Sass Mates is a very steamy standalone story in the world of Milly Taiden’s Sassy Mates.
 


My Thoughts…

Holy hotness.     Ian and Bianca got right to it.   Sure they knew each other from earlier in their lives but wowser!  I was torn on how I felt about their first meeting after Bianca returned to town.  Was it okay for them just to fall together?   Should they have had more interactions before getting to business?    As I continued reading I was sure that Tasha Black had it just right.

What stuck with me after the hotness was the friendships.    Bianca had real and true girlfriends.    They fed off each other’s relationships and drama but they had each other’s backs without ever doubting.    They came to Bianca’s rescue more than once and didn’t let her off the hook when they knew something good was happening to her.     The conversations seemed true to real life girlfriends chat sessions.     

This is my 4th Sassy Ever After Kindle World book.    In each book I have noticed one returning character… Aunt B.   She is the matriarch of the Wolfe family and a matchmaker with a vested interest in everyone finding a happy ever after.    Every family needs an Aunt B and I love that she has a continuing presence in these stories.  

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Sassy Ever After: Kiss My Sass (Sassy Ever After Kindle World)
 Kindle Edition, 126 pages
Published August 30th 2016 by Kindle Worlds

There was something about watching your best friend die in front of you that changed a man. However, when that friend also had a child on the way by a woman who knew nothing of his true nature, it presented a whole new set of problems. 
Now Luke had to find this woman and explain to her that the father of her child was not only dead, but was also a shifter. How hard could it be?
 

Ashe had always considered herself to be a strong woman, so when her baby’s father disappears she does the only thing she can…she carries on.
 
With her parents having passed, she’s now back in her childhood home, ready to raise her own child there as well. If only her uncle wasn’t such a nuisance, things would be perfect.
 
Things start to look up when a new guy in town grabs her attention. It’s just too bad he comes bearing the worst news…her daughter’s father has died, and her baby girl is so much more than she appears.
 

Luke did his job. He delivered the news of his friend’s death. However, he didn’t count on Ashe being the one sassy, strong-willed woman his wolf would never allow him to walk away from.
 
Now he not only needs to figure out how to go about wooing a single mom into taking a chance on a lone wolf, but he also has to find out who the strange shifter in town is, and why he’s coming after Ashe.
 

With a crazy witch, and his old military buddy to help him out, Luke should have no problems...right?
 


My Thoughts…

Kiss My Sass is a little different than the others in this series of novellas that I have read.    There is a lot less sex.   This is not a bad thing as Serena Pettus focus’ more on the friendships and relationships.    Don’t get me wrong, there is sex and it is the best kind.   It is all hot, steamy, and so good it will make your toes curl.     But I felt like the friendships were the focus.    The friendship of Matt and Luke, the friendship of Luke and Brent, and certainly the friendship of Luke and Ashe are all dominate. 

I love that this novella is a standalone.     Pick it up in the morning and devour the short story in a few hours (or less if you read fast.)   The story has a great cast of characters, an amazing storyline, and a definite ending.    There is no cliffhanger, no what ifs, and no waiting for a second book to be released.      It was also nice to see Aunt B make an appearance; she’s been appearing in the other Sassy Ever After Kindle World book I have read.  

I recommend picking up your copy from Amazon and checking out what this series is all about.

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