the Heir

The Heir by Grace Burrowes

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I think this is a good first novel for Grace Burrowes.



I like regency & historical novels and the story line in this one is good. I liked her group of characters. The Earl, his brothers, Anna and her sister.



My only problem with the book is some of the wording got a little awkward at times. The first 50 pages were probably the slowest for me. After that the story started moving along better.



The Earls brothers both Dev & Val look to be interesting characters that I would like to see developed. They will be in the second & third novels.



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Blue Sage by Anne Stuart

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I love Anne Stuart's writing. This is the story of Charles Tanner Jr. and his coming to terms with tragic actions of his father. Finding peace with the past and the ability to love now.



Charles Tanner Jr. walked into Morey's Falls Montana realizing he was lighting a fuse on a powder keg. He knew his appearance would reignite the townspeople's pain and anger over his fathers actions- especially for Ellie Lundquist, the only surviving victim.



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No Ordinary Man (Dangerous Men) by Suzanne Brockmann

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


No ordinary man is an early book of Suzanne's. I liked this book, It is a suspense filled story that moves along at a good pace and keeps you reading to the end.



Jess Baxter is a divorced mother with a 6 year old daughter. She also happens to fit the description on a serial killers victims.



Needing money to help ends meet Jess finds herself renting an apartment to Rob Carpenter. As Jess finds herself attracted to the new tenant she also realizes he has secrets he isn't willing to share. As the FBI start closing in on the serial killer things start pointing to Rob.





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Seduce Me in Dreams by Jacquelyn Frank

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Seduce Me in Dreams begins a new futuristic series featuring an elite group of military heroes.



Dark, Mysterious, sensual. When Bronse Chapel the commander or a specialized unit of interplanetary Militia begins to dream about a beautiful brunette he wants to dismiss it as being induced by lack of sleep or perhaps lack of sex But his instincts are telling him something different, something dangerous.



Ravenna is the leader of the chosen Ones, a small group of people born with extraordinary powers. She doesn't know what draws her to Bronse's dreams night after night but she senses he and his team are in jeopardy. Ravenna can help him but first he has to save the chosen ones from those who plan to use their powers for evil.



I enjoyed this book and look forward to read more about this group of people with extraordinary powers.



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Dear Maggie by Brenda Novak

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Even thought this book was first published in 2001, I just read it. Brenda Novak was a great writer of romance in 2001 and has just gotten better over the years with her writing of romantic suspense.



In this book Maggie Russell is a police reporter in Sacramento, working the night shift. She's divorced with a 3 year old son. Maggie has finally stumbled on the big story that can truly establish her as a reporter, but it may end her life.

What Maggie doesn't know is that Nick's an undercover FBI agent tracking a killer and keeping an eye on Maggie, at work and through email as John. Maggie doesn't know she's falling in love with a man who's not what he seems to be. A man who's deceptions may save her life.



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Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I read this book years ago in paperback and didn't realize that it had been reissued in September of 2010 in hardcover. So I bought the hard cover thinking it was a new book, until I started reading it.



I greatly enjoy all the Dark Hunter and Were Hunter books. I can say after rereading this one the stories only get better!



As an ancient Celtic Chief, Talon made one serious mistake - he killed the son of the war god Camulus. Outraged over the deed, Camulus cursed him. Everyone Talon loved would die a horrible death in front of his eyes. But when Talon's clan slaughters his sister he sells his soul for vengeance against them.

Fifteen hundred years later, in modern New Orleans, Talon is now an immortal protector who keeps mankind safe from the creatures who would prey on them. A life he's happy with until he meets Sunshine...



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A Tailor made bride by Karen Witemeyer

A Tailor-Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A Tailor made bride is a first novel for writer Karen Witemeyer. This is a sweet old fashion christian romance. To me the story got a little slow in a few places then picked up.



When Hannah moves to Coventry and opens a dress shop, Jericho Turner is not a happy man. He learned from an early age that vanity & lust for material things can destroy families. JT has already made up his mind that Hannah's shop is going to be the ruin of the town, but when she shows her charitable side and a willingness to help others he starts to see into her heart and inner beauty.







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No Mercy by John Gilstrap

No Mercy by John Gilstrap

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is the first book by John Gilstrap I have read.

I was hooked by the first chapter. This is a action packed book from start to finish.



When an Indiana college student is kidnapped Jonathan Grave is called in. When Jonathan"s plan for covert rescue explodes into a deadly shooting spree the authorities are out for blood, Someone wants to control a deadly secret and that someone is willing to capture, torture and kill anyone who gets in the way. Jonathan, Venice, Boxer and Dom all people you want on your side.



Will definitely be reading Hostage Zero the next in the series.



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The Search by Nora Roberts

The Search by Nora Roberts

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Before this, the last Nora Roberts book I read was the Bride Quartet series. (great series if you haven't read it ) I forgot how comfortable it can be to sink into a romantic suspense book by Nora Roberts.



The books heroine is Fiona who trains dogs and belongs to s search & rescue team, she is also a victim and survivor of a kidnapping. Now years later she is once again in the sights of a criminal mind.



The Hero is Simon a master carpenter who is a loner by choice. But when his mother delivers a new puppy to his home he is disparate to get help with this loveable terror Jaws.



As Fiona starts training both Simon & Jaws, Simon becomes tangled in helping Fiona stay ahead of the criminal mind tracking her.



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Mourning the Printed Book — The Aesthetic and Sensory Deprivation of E-books « The Scholarly Kitchen

Mourning the Printed Book — The Aesthetic and Sensory Deprivation of E-books « The Scholarly Kitchen

Mercy Burns by Keri Arthur

Mercy Burns by Keri Arthur

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Keri Arthur is a writer that I continue to read. I have read her books and enjoy them. Mercy Burns is the second book in the myth and magic series.



I did like this book but I didn't feel a connection to Mercy & Muerte. Maybe Muerte need to be developed a little more for me to connect with or I needed to feel more of an attraction between them, but I will look forward to the next in the series.



Mercy Burns is a reporter in the San Francisco area, but she is also half woman half dragon. Unable to shape shift but able to control fire energy unlike others. When Mercy's friend Rainey is killed while trying to uncover a story Mercy must now find the killer: to free Rainey's soul or she will become earth bound.

While on the run she encounters Muerte, a sexy stranger that she now must join forces with, but can he keep her alive long enough to fine the killer.





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One Lucky Cowboy

One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I enjoyed this book. There was humor, romance and some suspense. It was hard to put down when I wanted to see what Jane & Slade did next.

You see, Jane's fiance and her step father want the oil company that will be hers on her 25th birthday and will use any means to get it.

When Slade's aunt befriends Jane at the bus station and brings her home it makes Slade a very unhappy rancher.



I got this as a free ebook for Nook at Barnes & Noble.
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Maid for a billionaire

Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I downloaded this as a free ebook. The Book is well written, fast paced, with a sense of humor. Read it in one setting. I will be reading the second book.



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Devious by Lisa Jackson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I enjoy Lisa Jackson's writing. It makes you turn the page to see what happens next.



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