Investigating the Hottie & Undercover with the Hottie by Juli Alexander---Book Review

I stumbled upon this author through Book Bub those of you who have kindles should try this email program out.

Juli Alexanders writing technique is pretty dang good.  I would try and put the book down, and it would keep whispering to me to read more.  Such a dilemma.

The story is based on Amanda a shy but cute girl who goes to visit her aunt Christie whom she finds out is a spy.  The author brought a lot of adventure, drama, and crazy antics into these books.  Yes even see some romance, and flirting.  Amanda will find out "Investigating the Hottie" brings her closer to him than she ever expected.

The second book in the "Investigating" series you see just how far Amanda and the Hottie have made it, and lord help me the action in this book is pretty dang insane.  I really loved the way the characters were placed in pretty sticky situations. It's been really fun reading for sure.

 I would say the series would even make a pretty decent TV series if that says anything. She's got a great series on her hands.  I personally can't wait until Nov/Dec for the next book to release.

It's perfect for young adult, older teens, and those of us in the middle age group..... :( yes I said middle age.

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Liar "Scarab Beetle Series" by C.L.Stone Book Review

I know I am a little late getting this book review up.  Between work & home its been a busy summer.  What can I say!

I will have to say that I adore C.L. Stone, and I love both her book series.  This book is action packed, and lord help me I fall in love with the guys.  There is one steamy part in this book I will not ruin it you HAVE TO READ IT FOR YOURSELF.  :)  I love that C.L. Stone can just draw you into a book, and let your imagination take you on a joyride.  She did bring back the bad guy from the first book.  Or is he really a bad guy?  You'll just have to see for yourself.  The guys in this book are totally swoon worthy!  Who am I kidding though the guys from "Ghost Bird" are equally dreamy.  This author has totally got me strung up on both series.  I can't help it.  

So in conclusion--hot guys, steamy scenes, and action you can't go wrong!  However, not for teens or children!  Get yourself submerged into this authors books.  You won't regret it.

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Alpha by Jasinda Wilder Book Review

I just can't put into words how enthralling this book was.

What would you do if you mysteriously received a check for $10,000; cash it or tear it up?

This is the decision that Layla had to make.  So what would your decision be?  Welcome to the book ALPHA by Jasinda Wilder.  Yes I know you're interested I can see your gears rolling......

This book was by one of my favorite authors, but I won't let her fool you-it was not in my normal genre.

Alpha made me blush, and made me swoon.  That being said girls, this book isn't for the faint of heart.  It has some steaminess that will make you sweat!  The mysterious benefactor and the beautiful, dependent, stubborn female lead was a perfect match up of characters.  I need me some ROTH!  The storyline is to me a great mix of romance, sex, and adventure.  So again, not for the girls that can't handle a bit of sexual content; to say the least.

To those of you that made it past my first paragraph well you just need to hang on to your drawers, grab your kindle, and order this book.  Indulge in some fun!  Layla's & Roth storyline is amazing.  You will start this book, and not want to put it down.  I sure didn't.  So I recommend if you can get over the sexual content that you grab this book, and read away.  This is not recommended for children or teens.

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Happy Reading Everyone,

Gena

Game of Love--The Remingtons by Melissa Foster

Thank you Melissa Foster for writing such a great love story.

To start off this review I want to apologize for taking so long since my last blog post.  Now, on to the good stuff.

The characters within this book series are diverse, and have great depth to them.  In this part of the grand series "Love in Bloom" which has many separate series branches you will meet "The Remingtons".  The main characters of "Game of Love" Ellie & Dex by far are the couple that will just make you want to root for them till the end.  Ellie's background of being tossed around from foster family to foster family, and Dex's past with his dad you just can't help but to want to push them together.The story-line of the first book of "The Remingtons" part of "Love in Bloom" leaves you wanting to find out where the story goes with these two, and the others they relate to within within the book--such as Mitch--the chunky but awesome computer nerd, and Regina the tattoo rebel without a cause chic with a protective heart.

If you have followed my blog for a while you'll know I don't really ever give out to much of the story behind the book.  I prefer that you take the time as I did.  Read because it keeps your brain active, and its a great way to drop the world issues, and just relax.

Melissa Foster is a great author I have loved every book I have read that she has put out.  If I could afford to buy all her books I would.  If your in the mood for romance, and a relaxing read this book is a must.  That being said there is a warning of adult content.  :)  So I would recommend these series for those adults among us.

Happy reading & a blessed day--

Gena

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Push And Shove Book #6 of by C.L.Stone Book Review

All I have to say is C.L. Stone has by all means joined my top 10 authors.  In fact she’s pretty much #1 in my list.  The latest book in the “Ghost Bird” series was amazeballs.  Yes, I SAID AMAZEBALLS.  I finished the book at 10:30pm last night.  OMG, then I couldn’t get my brain to slow down to go to sleep.  So that zombie state I am in today is all on her.

If you’ve been following her series so far you know that you have to get this newest edition.  I am definitely not a spoiler so I will not tell you a thing that will spoil the really good stuff.  The guys definitely step it up in “Push & Shove”, and they sure as heck start showing more responsiveness to Sang.  I think I may have fell a little more in love with Sean & Owen aka Dr. Green & Mr. Blackbourne.  Who am I kidding I think I fall in love with each one of them in every book.

I can’t put into words how much I adore the writing style of C.L. Stone, and her book series about “ The Academy”.  This book series is mean for YA & New Adult, and honestly as a 39 year old woman it makes sense in either genre.  There are no sex scenes within the book series as of yet.  Not to say that’s not to happen in future editions of the series.  I can’t wait to see how the books progress through the lives of the boys of “The Academy”, and Sang. 

The newest books for “Ghost Bird” & “The Scarab Beetle” are due out in the fall.  I just may have to re-read the series again before then.  Stop rewind.  Yep and do it again.  That’s how much I like this series. 

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Happy Reading & Summer love—

Gena

Push & Shove(Review Soon) is now available!! CL STONE has released it early!!

Ladies & Gentleman the day has arrived!! Your wait is finally over!! C. L. Stone newest edition to "The Ghost Bird" series is live, and ready for you to delve into!! I already got mine, and plan on submerging myself into it!!  

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"Cold Blue" by Gary Neece (Oklahoma Author) Book Review

To start off this book review I would like to thank the author for his time, and for loaning me the books to read for review.  To let you know a bit about the author himself he is a Tulsa PD detective, and his style of writing is pretty darn good.  Gary has stayed in contact with me throughout this whole thing.  :)


The book I read is "Cold Blue" it is the first book in a series based on a Tulsa PD detective named Jonathan Thorpe(I call him by his last name).  The book is addicting!  However it is a real jump out of my normal genre so it took me a bit to get into.  Ok, its not the books fault I had to stop every time something was mentioned about Tulsa, and ask hubby if it was pretty close to truth (haha).

Thorpe is a strong man, and has gone through so much strife as of late.  He lost his wife & daughter to murder, and its somewhat sent him off the deep end or has it??!!??  He takes matters into his own hands to find out who it was that killed his family.  Throughout the book you will read much violence, and the twist & turns will keep you enthralled. It's one of the most thrilling books I have read! So this is not for the faint at heart.   The detail in the book will bring you right into it, and you will see the scene as you read it for sure.  Oh, and when the FBI comes in oh boy oh boy oh boy!!

In closing I will say this is a must read.  Especially for those of you that can handle violence, and crime.   It is followed by the sequel book "Sins of our fathers".  A definite book for the guys for sure!

So check out Gary Neece, and support our Oklahoma authors!!


Thank you so much Gary for the awesome opportunity to read your books & review them.  I can't wait to start "Sins of our Fathers".



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Gena

"Saving Forever" by Jasinda Wilder Book Review

As I have mentioned this has got to be the hardest book series I have ever tried to write a review on.  Overall its full of tragedy, drama, sex, but its also full of love, and romance.  So why is it so dang hard for me to articulate what I want to say???

Saving Forever brings Caden, Ever, & Eden together by the end.  It also has a new set of characters that help so that there is family and fun for all.  Carter the new male counterpart brought into the series for Eden is dreamy as ever!!  He is fraught with his own tragedy, and issues.  But you will see that even those are not going to slow the story down!  So many things happen in this book that you will seriously not want to put the book down once you pick it up and start it!

Overall, this whole series is pretty dang good.  I own it, and I will most likely read it again.  I know this isn’t the longest review, but you need to get the series and read it for yourself.  We all know I do not give spoilers, and I try not to delve to far into the books details.  I’m a firm believer that a person needs to read, and if I give you all the details it takes away from the fun of you finding the silver linings in the books.  So go grab it for yourself.  Grab them all!

Now, I need to jump into more of Jasinda’s books!!

Happy Readings to all—Pimpin’ Joy Week!!

Gena

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Gena

Book 2 After Forever by Jasinda Wilder Book Review

I am having trouble writing a review for this series.  I don't know if its the sadness within it, the heartache, or the all out loss I feel while reading the books.  There are things within this series that I can relate to.  I have myself lost a parent when I was in my twenties who also drank.  And, like Caden in book two I have had a grandparent whom has had a stroke.  So yea this book of the series hit hard, and by the end I cried ALOT!

Book two brings in more of Ever's twin sister Eden.  You learn how Caden & Eden comfort each other to try and help each other heal; which may in the long run be a big problem.  I read reviews before starting this book of the series, and a lot of which mentioned cheating.  I half way for seen this just on the ending of book one.  I do not agree with the reviews or comments that I read concerning the thought or actions of cheating being wrong, and somewhat disrespectful.  I also don't agree with those commenters who said they "WOULD NEVER" because well none of us know what we are capable of when we have been strewn through so much loss, bad luck, and all out emotional warfare that Caden or Eden have gone through in such a young life.  That being said I can say that I wouldn't contemplate it, but I can't say that it "WOULD NEVER" happen because I can not for see the future.  HAHA!

Overall this series has definitely see a different side of Jasinda's writing style, and I like it.  You will not want a YA to read this series that is for sure.  You again will need tissues if you are easily known to cry or are a person that wears their emotions like me.  And, if you don't like controversial topics this may not be for you.

Forever & Always by Jasinda Wilder Book Review

Forever & Always is the type of book that will have you delving into it head first, and wanting more by the end.  However, do to some of the steamier content towards the end of the book it is not meant for everyone.  Also, it is not for the faint of heart due to some of the storyline.  I adore the author, and have since I came across another series she has written.  She is fairly known for the steaminess in her books. It doesn't bother me to read this as I am an adult, and know that some of that is pretty much part of adult life.  So this is not a young adult crowd read for sure.

The two main characters (Caden & Ever) within this series better known as "The Ever Trilogy" were brought together due to great loss at an early age of losing a parent.  It is written so that you can almost feel the same feelings the characters have or are going through due to this great loss.  They become pen-pals after meeting each other at an art camp.  Through out the storyline the author throws in the letters they write to each other so that you can almost feel yourself being behind the pen in some sort or fashion.

The love, loss, drama, and all other emotions you feel through this series will have you needing a box of tissues.  The ending will have you really wanting to go into the next book full force to find out what happens next.  I know this because I am already dying to jump into book two, but alas I work during the day, and only get to read books on break.  I took my break to write this review before I forgot what I wanted to say *Laughing*.

So please know :
#1-Grab that box of tissues
#2-Prepare for getting book two
#3-Know that you will truly know what loss is by the end of this series!


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Gena

"Retribution" Is Live !! Go get it y'all!

OH MY GOSH!! It's been released early y'all!  "Retribution" is live on Amazon!!  Yay!!  Okay I am so elated at this release.  I was mentioned on the authors blog!  You can see it by following this link: http://virginiabrasch.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/retribution-book-one-in-the-artemis-series-by-virginia-brasch/

I was the first review for the book.  I am also the first to put my review up on Amazon so happy!  This was an absolute awesome experience for me.  I thank the author Virginia Brasch for choosing me to do a review & allowing me use of an ARC copy to do so.

Good luck Viriginia on what is going to be an amazing series!!

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Happy Reading-

Gena

"Thief" by C.L. Stone The Scarab Beetle Series Book1----Book Review

Oh my gosh she's done it again.  CL Stone has out done her self with the newest edition to "The Academy".  

I just don't even know where to start.  The new group definitely has some great characters in it.  The guys within "Thief" are scrumdiddlyumptious!! I am going to have to say that the female lead character within this series is mind-boggling awesome. She's strong, stubborn, loyal, talented, smart, and is a very gracious pick-pocketer.  

The twists, turns, and all out awesome background to the first book will have you gripping your seats.  CL Stone has a very good way of pulling you so far into the book that you are struggling to stay awake just to finish another chapter, and next thing you know your 3 chapters further along.  I love how C.L. tied "The Ghost Bird" series within this book.  If you have kept up with that series you will clamoring for more that is for sure.  When you start to realize OMG thats *insert a character* you will be giggling at yourself for not figuring it out earlier. 

I will say I just don't understand why there was a warning put on this book.  It really didn't have much more sexual content than her YA series "The Ghost Bird".  Maybe her next book in this series will have more.  There is a little bit more violence.  I will give it that.  

So overall, who can go wrong with not picking up this book.  I will warn that this does have a warning attached to it for the violence, and sexual content.  So I would not recommend it to the faint of heart, or the younger crowd. 

CL YOU HAVE DONE IT AGAIN GREAT JOB!!

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Happy Reading--

Gena

"Thief" The Academy -Scarab Beetle Series---New Adult Genre---By CL Stone is Released!!!!!

It's here you guys!!

 The 1st book for the The Academy-Scarab Beetle Series "Thief" by CL Stone!  If you fell in love with her YA book series I am sure you will adore this series to. Guess what its New Adult genre so for the adults this book series might fit you more.  I will be doing a review soon on this book!!

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As I have said before I fell into absolute love with this author.  I immerse myself into her books.  She has that way of completely bringing you into the book, and making you feel like your a part of it!!

Happy Readings-

Gena

"Retribution" The Artemis Series by Virginia Brasch ARC Book Review

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I want to start off this review with a BIG thank you to the author Virginia Brasch & Entranced Publishing for giving me the pleasure of receiving an early review copy of her first publishing,and the amazing chance at doing a review of her book--"Retribution" The Artemis Series.  I will say that I patiently waited for the chance to jump on this early ARC review copy.  Okay, not patient at all I was chomping at the bits.  Now you get to because this wonderful book does not release until March 3rd.

The characters within the book are full of spunk!  Life of hard-knocks will bring that out of anyone for sure.  But, it will also make a group of characters into super-talented, overly-intelligent spitfires.  The girls within the book are just that.  Bailey the main female character within the book of "Retribution" is by all means, and words a very uber-smart women that sure knows that women can do everything a man can do, and better!  She takes all the things the world has taught her, and put them to great use.  As do all the rest of the girls in her tight knit group.  Thanks to Amelia the matriarch of Artemis for picking them each for their talents they have, and the ones they learned; honing those talents until they were in their prime.

Then you bring in good ole, Ben.  The british intelligence HOTTIE!  Talk about putting two characters into a tough spot, and bringing them out at their best.  His background/job makes him a bit maybe skeptical of everyone.  Bailey sure knows how to get his attention thats for sure.  The dynamic between the two lead characters keeps you enthralled throughout the book.

Virginia has brought this book through a great level of twists & turns.  Who doesn't like a book with just the right touch of romance, espionage, action, crazy contraptions, and 007 type work.  I totally loved this book.    It's very well written, and I would recommend it to everyone that loves the ideal of a good strong woman that has a no holds barred attitude.  Oh girls, let's not forget BEN he will definitely suck you into the book, and make you wish you were looking into his eyes.

I believe that Virginia has a great series on her hands, and I for one will be waiting with baited breath for the books that follow in this series.




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"That Boy" by Jillian Dodd Book Review

“But the Oklahoma game is this weekend.  He can’t be sick!”

Seriously that line in the book just made me jovial!! I died laughing I mean who could get that wrong.  This book kinda grew on me a lot.   I love Jillian Dodd’s style of first person-narrative writing.  She allows the main character to tell the story, and that in itself just draws you into the book.  That being said Nebraska & Oklahoma were truly rivals when Jillian & I for that matter were growing up.  Wait a second I still haven’t really grown up.  I deem that they still are even though they are no longer in the same conference as us Sooners!!  Go Sooners beat Huskers!! 

Way off track now.  This book is one that you, your teenager daughters, and friends would adore.  Seriously need to have your tissues handy though there is one or two spots in this book that will suck you and and have you bawling.

Overall the character, storyline, and settings are on spot.  The football theme, collegiate background, and romance will have you swooning!!  I say get this book read it, and then read it again.  You will laugh, cry, and fall in love with the story.   I will be getting the 2^nd book in this series “That Wedding”  I will put a link below for that book also, because honestly I think your gonna want that to follow up with for sure.  Her 3^rd book in the series I do not believe is out yet.  But will be this year!!!! CANT WAIT!

Hurry up y'all this set with 12 full length novels is still on sale $2.99 but its only for a limited time--you can click the picture below to be taken to Amazon to see the information on the book set.

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As Always Happy Reading--

Gena

Love Revolution by Michelle Mankin Book Review!! Great book!

I totally adored the book #4 in the Kiss Kiss set.  Who in the world can go wrong with a little country & a lot of Rock & Roll?  

Throw in some totally bad circumstances, and a bit of drama, and romance you got one hell of a book!!

The Daniel sisters have gone through a heck of a lot of drama in their lives.  The hardships went through made them the strong, sassy, and brassy girls they are today.

Overall, this book is "amazeballs"!!  I am totally going to get the other books in her Brutal Strength series.  

You have to read this book to get the just of everything I just said.  So get to it y'all.  It's worth the time!!

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A Beautiful Lie by T. E. Sivec Book Review

I sincerely apologize for my reviews not going up this week as I had expected.  We have a major medical issue going on within the family, and my focus has been on the family.  

So I started reading the book, and struggled just a bit in the beginning.  I had to chock it up to to much going on in life.  So I restarted the book, and I am really glad I did.  

The author has a great insight into the military which makes this book almost realistic.  Ok, who am I kidding it was really real :).  The detail put inside the book will soak you up, drag you in, and make you want to know just where the book is going to lead.

The characters within the book are brought together in such a way that you can't help but feel like that they may never get the ending we all wish for.  

As a sister of a military soldier this book holds a bit of a special spot in my library.  What girl doesn't adore a soldier that looks good!  Am I right? Of course I am!!

Overall, this book is a great find for any library.  Girls, keep in mind that this is an adult genre book so please don't pass out when there is relations within a book.  I'm not going to tell you to close your eyes, and hum out loud if you can't handle those types of spots in a book just skip a paragraph...

Happy Reading-

Gena

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"Unlikely Allies" by Tiffany King Book Review

Oh my I am on a reading roll.  I am so glad I bought the 12 novel set #KissKiss.  So far its 3 great books out of the set, and I am full of faith the last 9 will be just as good.

Tiffany King's "Unlikely Allies" is definitely a must read.  I think I read this book faster than ever.  It's not a fast read style book either.  I just couldn't get enough of it.

For those of you folks that have gone to camp as a kid/teenager you will enjoy the background for most of this book as "Unlikely Allies" is a camp for children that have hard backgrounds.  It brings those less fortunate together, and they learn to do a lot of things they would never have the opportunity to do otherwise.

The characters in this book are brought together in such a way that you can't help but root for each one of them.

There is a lot of sarcastic banter between two of the main characters Kimmie & Mason who really make you fall in love with them both, and their story line.    Kimmie's life is by all means changed immensely by things she was not made light of until she turned 18. You will just have to read this book to find out what all Kimmie goes through.

Overall, y'all this book is one you need to put in your must read list.  It's full of twists & turns, sprains, and bandages.  Haha just a lil secret again you have to read it to understand that last sentence.

Happy Readings-
Gena

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"Back to You" by Priscilla Glenn Book Review

I'm on a role y'all.  Two book reviews in a week.  That's got to be a new record.  Think I might try and beat it next week.  I think its the only way I might be able to get all 12 books reviewed in the shortest month of the year.  It's going to be a challenge, and I am up for it!

I just finished with "Back to You", and I will have to say it was a good book.

The main character Lauren I absolutely love how sassy she is.  She has a lot of spunk!  She's caring, helpful, and is great with children.  She is sarcastic, and straight-forward, and honest.  All in all she's what every girl should aim to be.  A teacher with a sorted past with her best friend, Michael.  She just can't seem to make any relationship work for her though.

Michael is rough around the edges, and soft in the center.  Best of all he's got a best friend in Lauren.  His past mingles within hers, and their future well you will just have to read to find out.

Although, the author sets the scene  throughout the whole book so that you know what has happened between the two main characters of the book. I will say that caused me to be a bit confused at first.  The author would spring back & forth from past to present every other chapter.  But, after finishing the book in its entirety I would have not changed a thing!

Overall, I adored this book, and I think you will to!  To all you girls out there that love your romance with a bit of drama its a must read!

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Bouquet Toss by Melissa Brown Book Review

Bouquet Toss By Melissa Brown was an enjoyable read.  I will say have a tissue with you there are some spots in there that will definitely bring tears to your eyes.

The storyline is that of a Daphne a girl that has an inherent ability to catch every bouquet at any wedding she attends. Her exboyfriend Mayson whom she met while in college, and the heartache that their storyline brings will bring any girls past relationships to a surface.  Therefore, I would say if you are fresh out of a relationship that was not that great beware you will need a gallon of ice cream, and loads of tissues.

However, throughout this book I seen much love, and adoration brought to Daphne's life.  She learned many life lessons.  She gains new friends that help her along her journey from the heartbreak she finds herself fighting through.  She just might find the love of her life you will have to read this book to see what happens. I do recommend you do just that!

Overall, I adored reading this book!  The love story was amazing.  I give this book 5 stars.  I definitely will be checking out more of Melissa Brown's books in the future.  I believe she knows how to pull you into her story line, and touch your heart.

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