Blurb
A prince in disguise.
An unknown island. Tsunami. Political coup. Pirates with lasers. And true love.
In the future, when the King sends out his children to reclaim the lost lands, Prince Geoffrey Athan D’Ambrose quests to Undae Island, the smallest of all lands in its archipelago. Top of his class and eager to prove his worth, Athan chafes at the need to be disguised as a tutor.
Lady Tayte Bashan knows her black hair doesn’t qualify her to rule any island, let alone one in such disrepair. She hopes when the prophesied prince arrives he picks another bride.
The people of Undae hide from their past pain in the pleasures of entertainment. Then, a darker need surfaces. And the waves rise.
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Review
This book was interesting and but a little confusing when they talk about the King. I was told it was a futuristic book and it was BUT it all took place on an island that had never been touch since it was first inhabited by a Roman's family atleast until a man who was shipwrecked and 2 who landed with parachutes about 100 years before the story starts. They didn't really bring much to the island as far as technology so they have lived the same way for thousands of years.
It is your basic prince and princess romance with "The King" whom you later discover to be Jesus in the mix. I like how they bring "The King" to the people of the Island but I found there interaction with Jesus alittle far fetched. I pray, but they see him and carry on long conversations and he comes to them in person and celebrates with them at there festival. I don't know if the Rapture has taken place and he is on earth with us or if it is another explaination. It turned me off alittle but not enough that I didn't want to read the whole book.
The drama on the island picks up as the book goes along and there are some amazing twists and turns in the story that leave to wanting more right up till the end. Some scenes drag while others go by way to fast. I would love to read the 2nd book in this series, if only to see where they author goes from here.
~Brandy
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Friday, January 27, 2012
***Review*** The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe
"Have you not considered the distinct possibility that the accused were simply guilty of witchcraft?"
Connie Goodwin thinks her academic advisor is teasing her; she has mastered the scholarship surrounding the Salem witch trials of 1692 and knows the question he poses is preposterous. She never suspects that answering it will alter everything she knows about the past, her family, and the professor himself.
Sent by her mother to prepare her long-deceased grandmother's home for sale, Connie finds a decrepit dwelling filled with venerable oddities, including a collection of ancient bottles filled with peculiar liquids and powders. On her first night there, Connie chances on a crumbling bit of paper, bearing the words "Deliverance Dane," that has been carefully hidden inside a key tucked between the pages of a 300-year-old family Bible. Combing the local church registry for traces of this mysterious name, Connie strikes up an acquaintance with Sam, a steeplejack engaged in the church s preservation. Together they piece together Deliverance's tragic story and learn of her precious book of spells and recipes for healing potions. When a series of sinister events threaten Sam's life, Connie's search for the book is transformed from scholarly pursuit to a matter of life and death -- and love
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REVIEW
This was an interesting book. I loved how history overlapped with what was going on in the future. This book is about the discovery of a new person accused of being a witch during the Salem Witch Trials and finding her "book" and how her grandaughter, many times removed, discovers it and her powers. It is about love and lose and discovery and of course it has an evil eliment.
The problem with this book is it's sooo slow paced atleast until the last few chapters where it all starts to come together. For that alone I gave it 2 out of 5 starts. I don't like being bored in a book and this one unfortuanatly was boring. The history facts were interesting but the current timeline just dragged along.
I do not know if I would read another of this authors books, it would REALLY have to stand out to me.
~Brandy
Connie Goodwin thinks her academic advisor is teasing her; she has mastered the scholarship surrounding the Salem witch trials of 1692 and knows the question he poses is preposterous. She never suspects that answering it will alter everything she knows about the past, her family, and the professor himself.
Sent by her mother to prepare her long-deceased grandmother's home for sale, Connie finds a decrepit dwelling filled with venerable oddities, including a collection of ancient bottles filled with peculiar liquids and powders. On her first night there, Connie chances on a crumbling bit of paper, bearing the words "Deliverance Dane," that has been carefully hidden inside a key tucked between the pages of a 300-year-old family Bible. Combing the local church registry for traces of this mysterious name, Connie strikes up an acquaintance with Sam, a steeplejack engaged in the church s preservation. Together they piece together Deliverance's tragic story and learn of her precious book of spells and recipes for healing potions. When a series of sinister events threaten Sam's life, Connie's search for the book is transformed from scholarly pursuit to a matter of life and death -- and love
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REVIEW
This was an interesting book. I loved how history overlapped with what was going on in the future. This book is about the discovery of a new person accused of being a witch during the Salem Witch Trials and finding her "book" and how her grandaughter, many times removed, discovers it and her powers. It is about love and lose and discovery and of course it has an evil eliment.
The problem with this book is it's sooo slow paced atleast until the last few chapters where it all starts to come together. For that alone I gave it 2 out of 5 starts. I don't like being bored in a book and this one unfortuanatly was boring. The history facts were interesting but the current timeline just dragged along.
I do not know if I would read another of this authors books, it would REALLY have to stand out to me.
~Brandy
Thursday, October 20, 2011
**Review** Whatnots and Doodads by Stacey Kennedy 5 STARS
Bryanna is an earth witch whose magic never quite works the ways she wants. She has been living a life of sorrow. Her parents wrote her off when she turned 18 and her "ex" boyfriend, Layton, lied to her and was only after her money. Bryanna decides its better to just leave and start over someplace new. But when that starts in disaster Zeke comes to her rescue.
Zeke is a demon, a "good" demon. He gave up his old life, taking souls for Satan, because he wanted to save souls instead. Zeke takes Bryanna back to Strange Hollow, a community tha is made up of supernatural creatures who don't fit in anywhere else. It's perfect for a good demon and a witch whose powers go wonky.
When Zeke meets Bryanna, its lust at first site. He feels the need to protect her from getting hurt, even from himself. Zeke has been trying to make up for his early life as a soul taker. Neither are looking for love but they don't deny their attraction to each other.
When Layton shows up to get Bryanna back things get crazy. Will she finally see him for the liar he is or will she leave with him and go back to a life full of lies and dissapproval???
Whatnots and Doodads is the perfect short story. It has just enough action, romance and background info to awnser all your questions. It has the perfect balance and does not overstress one area of the story and leave the rest lacking with tons of questions like other short stories and some full length novels do.
The characters are well thought out and come together to make this story one of the best I have ever read. It really pulls you in from the beginning of the story and leaves you wanting more at the end. I do not usually read short stories because they always leave unawnsered questions or the balance is wrong but I am THRILLED to say that isn't the case with Whatnots and Doodads. I truly hope to hear more from Bryanna and Zeke and the small community of Strange Hallow.
You can buy Whatnots and Doodads at
Amazon
All Romance
Liquid Silver Books
You can find Stacey Kennedy at
http://www.staceykennedy.com/
I hope you enjoyed this review :)
~Brandy
Zeke is a demon, a "good" demon. He gave up his old life, taking souls for Satan, because he wanted to save souls instead. Zeke takes Bryanna back to Strange Hollow, a community tha is made up of supernatural creatures who don't fit in anywhere else. It's perfect for a good demon and a witch whose powers go wonky.
When Zeke meets Bryanna, its lust at first site. He feels the need to protect her from getting hurt, even from himself. Zeke has been trying to make up for his early life as a soul taker. Neither are looking for love but they don't deny their attraction to each other.
When Layton shows up to get Bryanna back things get crazy. Will she finally see him for the liar he is or will she leave with him and go back to a life full of lies and dissapproval???
Whatnots and Doodads is the perfect short story. It has just enough action, romance and background info to awnser all your questions. It has the perfect balance and does not overstress one area of the story and leave the rest lacking with tons of questions like other short stories and some full length novels do.
The characters are well thought out and come together to make this story one of the best I have ever read. It really pulls you in from the beginning of the story and leaves you wanting more at the end. I do not usually read short stories because they always leave unawnsered questions or the balance is wrong but I am THRILLED to say that isn't the case with Whatnots and Doodads. I truly hope to hear more from Bryanna and Zeke and the small community of Strange Hallow.
You can buy Whatnots and Doodads at
Amazon
All Romance
Liquid Silver Books
You can find Stacey Kennedy at
http://www.staceykennedy.com/
I hope you enjoyed this review :)
~Brandy
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
***Review*** Elfin Blood by Gracen Miller 4 out of 5 Stars
Julija is an elf, part Ivory and Wood Elf. She has grown up being shunned by other elves because she wasn't pure, only being recognized when her skills are needed. She is known as a theif by her people. The Ivory King, Alberic, makes sure to use that to his advantage when the "Ivory Elfin Book of Lore" is stolen by the Crimson Elf (Vampire),Landau Jamieson.
Landau Jamieson is a Crimson Elf who lives among humans and walks in the daylight, thanks to the "Ivory Elfin Book of Lore". He is also shunned and looked down at because he was turned into a vampire. He escaped with his life when the Ivory Elves' decided to irradicate his kind. Landau has been a vampire for thousands of years and he has built a new life for himself, with one small problem he can't have sex...
When Julija first meets Landau, face to face, sparks fly and Landau feels passion for the 1st time since his Ivory Elf days. Julija feels the pull but is discusted that she would feel anything for this vampire and tries to concentrate on staying out of Landau's reach, getting the book back and keeping King Alberic from abusing her further.
Will Julija be able to get back the book before she loses more than her pride... like her heart and can Landau learn to trust someone again after the betrayal of his people.
This is a very Erotic book. If you like a mixture of Fairies, Vamps and magic then this is the book for you. It has unexpected twists and turns that keep you wanting more. Its a great read for a cold dark night :)
Gracen Miller has written another awesome book. If you like this review please check out her other books Pandora's Box and Fairy Casanova. You won't be disappointed!!!
Links to purchase:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Landau Jamieson is a Crimson Elf who lives among humans and walks in the daylight, thanks to the "Ivory Elfin Book of Lore". He is also shunned and looked down at because he was turned into a vampire. He escaped with his life when the Ivory Elves' decided to irradicate his kind. Landau has been a vampire for thousands of years and he has built a new life for himself, with one small problem he can't have sex...
When Julija first meets Landau, face to face, sparks fly and Landau feels passion for the 1st time since his Ivory Elf days. Julija feels the pull but is discusted that she would feel anything for this vampire and tries to concentrate on staying out of Landau's reach, getting the book back and keeping King Alberic from abusing her further.
Will Julija be able to get back the book before she loses more than her pride... like her heart and can Landau learn to trust someone again after the betrayal of his people.
This is a very Erotic book. If you like a mixture of Fairies, Vamps and magic then this is the book for you. It has unexpected twists and turns that keep you wanting more. Its a great read for a cold dark night :)
Gracen Miller has written another awesome book. If you like this review please check out her other books Pandora's Box and Fairy Casanova. You won't be disappointed!!!
Links to purchase:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Monday, October 3, 2011
My Dad's a Paranormal Investigator: Seeking Shapeshifters by Rebekah Purdy , 5 Stars *****Review*****
I think that this was an amazing book. I love YA books aswell as adult books and I like to read most YA's before I let me daughters read them and this book would be perfect for any child ages 12+. It was well written and I love the main theme of the book.
Ima Blue Berry is the child of a paranormal investigator who has his own TV show Berry PI. Ima is loves the paranormal as much as her father but when the TV season ends they move to Alaska to look for more places to investigate in the off season. Ima soon discovers that there is more to Alaska than just ghosts... boys. She also has to decide who to trust and if blood is thicker than water.
The end of the book leaves a few unawnsered questions that I would have loved to know the awnsers to but it is a great opportunity for Ms Purdy to write a sequel, HINT HINT :) I hope that you will all check out this book and even if you don't normally read YAs this is a book that doesn't disappoint even for those of us that prefer more adult genres.
Ima Blue Berry is the child of a paranormal investigator who has his own TV show Berry PI. Ima is loves the paranormal as much as her father but when the TV season ends they move to Alaska to look for more places to investigate in the off season. Ima soon discovers that there is more to Alaska than just ghosts... boys. She also has to decide who to trust and if blood is thicker than water.
The end of the book leaves a few unawnsered questions that I would have loved to know the awnsers to but it is a great opportunity for Ms Purdy to write a sequel, HINT HINT :) I hope that you will all check out this book and even if you don't normally read YAs this is a book that doesn't disappoint even for those of us that prefer more adult genres.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
"Pandora's Box by Gracen Miller" ***Review*** 5 STARS
Pandora's Box by Gracen Miller
"I want MORE!!!" was the first thing I thought when I finished this book. Gracen Miller's book leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat and keeps you asking for more more more!!! It is non-stop action from beginning to end and has very surprising twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.
The main heroine and hero, Madison and Pheonix, are the perfect characters. They are funny, snarky and sexy. They come from two different worlds but then their worlds collide in some very interesting ways. You can really feel what the characters are feeling and its like you are in the book with them, seeing what they are seeing and experiencing what they are experiencing. You can't help but want more.
I love paranormal books and it is very hard to find a good paranormal author. In my opinion Ms. Miller's book, Pandora's Box, has covered all the bases in a good suspenseful, action packed, romantic paranormal book. I am definatly looking forward to book two in this series and I can only hope that Gracen has many many many more stories to come in this series.
Here is the blurb from Pandora's Box:
For more info on where to buy Pandora's Box...
Decadent Publishing: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=326&osCsid=75841eccbacf17b2e82b51468e8e86aa
Barnes and Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Pandoras-Box/Gracen-Miller/e/2940011467097/
also available at Smashwords
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRSZRG/ref=cm_cr_thx_view
"I want MORE!!!" was the first thing I thought when I finished this book. Gracen Miller's book leaves you hanging on the edge of your seat and keeps you asking for more more more!!! It is non-stop action from beginning to end and has very surprising twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.
The main heroine and hero, Madison and Pheonix, are the perfect characters. They are funny, snarky and sexy. They come from two different worlds but then their worlds collide in some very interesting ways. You can really feel what the characters are feeling and its like you are in the book with them, seeing what they are seeing and experiencing what they are experiencing. You can't help but want more.
I love paranormal books and it is very hard to find a good paranormal author. In my opinion Ms. Miller's book, Pandora's Box, has covered all the bases in a good suspenseful, action packed, romantic paranormal book. I am definatly looking forward to book two in this series and I can only hope that Gracen has many many many more stories to come in this series.
Here is the blurb from Pandora's Box:
Where does the road to Hell begin?
What happens when your son turns homicidal overnight and your husband disappears on his way to work? Do you cower in fear or fight for your life? Madison Wescott fights against the odds. Distrustful of a God she doesn't believe in, she finds herself face-to-face with a world she didn't know existed and discovers her own soul is darkened with demonic connections.
With good intentions? Or by demonic design?
Phoenix Birmingham bursts into Madison’s life in a whirlwind of sarcasm and sexual appeal. A hero for the masses—and for her jaded heart—but few will ever know the sacrifices he has made or the sacrifices to come. Discovering her entire life has been influenced by multifaceted paranormal beings, Madison is determined to defeat the apocalyptic blueprint fate has decreed, but only one man dares to challenge the supernatural forces manipulating them. Even with Phoenix's aid, can destiny be denied? Or will demonic design prevail while they pay the crucial price with their souls?
In a small, sleepy Alabama town the battle for mankind's liberty has begun...
Decadent Publishing: http://www.decadentpublishing.com/product_info.php?products_id=326&osCsid=75841eccbacf17b2e82b51468e8e86aa
Barnes and Noble: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Pandoras-Box/Gracen-Miller/e/2940011467097/
also available at Smashwords
To find more info on Gracen Miller go to 
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did :)
~Brandy
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I hope you enjoy this as much as I did :)
~Brandy
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HRSZRG/ref=cm_cr_thx_view
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Gnomes of Suburbia by Viola Grace
What can I say about this book other than I love it!!!
Abby is the artistic girl next door. She has a anal retentive mother who dispises Abby's artictic abilities and the filth that comes with it. She falls in love with a house and the fun starts there. She soon learns the meaning of friendship, family and magic, not to metion that she is this generations Nexus... what ever that is. Luckily Abby has new friends to help her along the way. The only problem is that someone wants her gone and her wild magic. Will Abby survive and will she find love in the process???
THis book has everything love, humor, action, friendship and romance. Once I started this I had to finish Abby's story. I can't wait to read the second book in this series!!!
Abby is the artistic girl next door. She has a anal retentive mother who dispises Abby's artictic abilities and the filth that comes with it. She falls in love with a house and the fun starts there. She soon learns the meaning of friendship, family and magic, not to metion that she is this generations Nexus... what ever that is. Luckily Abby has new friends to help her along the way. The only problem is that someone wants her gone and her wild magic. Will Abby survive and will she find love in the process???
THis book has everything love, humor, action, friendship and romance. Once I started this I had to finish Abby's story. I can't wait to read the second book in this series!!!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Just Finished Dane, Lord's of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber
Hello everyone. I just finished "Dane, Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber". I will post a full review but in the mean time I would just like to say that it is awesome. It was so hot that my eyes are still burning, lol If you like a para/fantasy erotic romance then this is the book for you!!!
-Brandy
-Brandy
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Montana Dawn by Caroline Fyffe
Montana Dawn by Caroline Fyffe
Published 08/20/2010
Publisher- Leisure Books
Historical romance
ISBN-10:0-8439-6427-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-8439-6427-1
5 stars
low heat rating
** spoiler alert **
I love historical books but my favorites are usually set in the middle ages. I made an exception with this book. It has action, adventure, suspense and of course romance, everything a person could want.
Faith, a pregnant widowed, with a son sets off accross the wilderness on the run from the family of her abusive husband. She gets stuck and goes into labor only to have Luke,a man on a cattle drive find her and help deliver her baby. Faith thinks if she goes with the cattle drive that she will be safe and able to hide from her inlaws but will she lose something during the cattle drive, something she has never given to a man, her heart???
Luke find Faith ready to give birth in the middle of a storm, in a bogged down wagon, with a young son in tow. Luke decides he can't leave the young mother out on the plains defenseless, so he takes her with him to finishe the cattle drive to his families ranch. Luke is just trying to be a good person and help a young widow and mother in need but will he get more than he barginned for???
When Faith's brother-in-law shows up, Luke sees she is scared and he knows something is wrong. Faith tells him not to trust Ward, something tells him he should listen but when Ward helps save his brother from drowning, he feels obligated to the man. Luke's family loves Faith and the children but does Luke and Faith have feelings for each other? Will this all come back to bite Luke later on or is Faith wrong and Ward isn't as bad as she says???
All I can tell everyone is that even if Westerns aren't a normal read for you, give this book a try you will not be disapointed. I wil be keeping this book on my shelf to reread later on. I don't normally do that with any book but Montana Dawn is a definate exception. It has something for everyone!!!
buy link http://www.amazon.com/Montana-Dawn-Heartland-Caroline-Fyffe/dp/0843964278/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294815574&sr=1-1
website link http://www.carolinefyffe.com
Review from my Goodreads page http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/139443707
Published 08/20/2010
Publisher- Leisure Books
Historical romance
ISBN-10:0-8439-6427-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-8439-6427-1
5 stars
low heat rating
** spoiler alert **
I love historical books but my favorites are usually set in the middle ages. I made an exception with this book. It has action, adventure, suspense and of course romance, everything a person could want.
Faith, a pregnant widowed, with a son sets off accross the wilderness on the run from the family of her abusive husband. She gets stuck and goes into labor only to have Luke,a man on a cattle drive find her and help deliver her baby. Faith thinks if she goes with the cattle drive that she will be safe and able to hide from her inlaws but will she lose something during the cattle drive, something she has never given to a man, her heart???
Luke find Faith ready to give birth in the middle of a storm, in a bogged down wagon, with a young son in tow. Luke decides he can't leave the young mother out on the plains defenseless, so he takes her with him to finishe the cattle drive to his families ranch. Luke is just trying to be a good person and help a young widow and mother in need but will he get more than he barginned for???
When Faith's brother-in-law shows up, Luke sees she is scared and he knows something is wrong. Faith tells him not to trust Ward, something tells him he should listen but when Ward helps save his brother from drowning, he feels obligated to the man. Luke's family loves Faith and the children but does Luke and Faith have feelings for each other? Will this all come back to bite Luke later on or is Faith wrong and Ward isn't as bad as she says???
All I can tell everyone is that even if Westerns aren't a normal read for you, give this book a try you will not be disapointed. I wil be keeping this book on my shelf to reread later on. I don't normally do that with any book but Montana Dawn is a definate exception. It has something for everyone!!!
buy link http://www.amazon.com/Montana-Dawn-Heartland-Caroline-Fyffe/dp/0843964278/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294815574&sr=1-1
website link http://www.carolinefyffe.com
Review from my Goodreads page http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/139443707
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