To Catch A Creeper: A Crouch End Confidential Mystery By: Ellie Campbell

Title:  To Catch A Creeper: A Crouch End Confidential Mystery
Author:  Ellie Campbell
Publisher:  Across The Pond Press
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  5
Review:

"To Catch A Creeper"  by Ellie Campbell was a very interesting mystery that was just a  good that definitely kept you on the edge of your seat and turning page after page till the end.  I couldn't stop reading this one!

This novel  starts  out with Cathy having a new job in an London advertising agency and  having problems getting it together but with the aid of her friend Rosa... she is surviving.   Then this story will take off with so many twist and turns it will almost leave you breathless  just taking it all in. I don't want to leave out the laughing out loud that I did all the way through this entire read.  How  Cathy could get into so many situations that only this author could best give the reader a off the chart amazing  well written read. We go from bad things happening at Cathy's job to her wanting to help a friend's  hubby by catching the 'Crouch End Creeper.'  Now before this will happen many other things will happens... Cathy friend Rosa has pregnancy problems...Cathy loses her job, her husband quits his job, next door neighbor (Mrs. Baker) has problems, then her WOW(Wednesday Once Weekly) group  ...where  a friend's husband who is a transvestite needs her  help and this will lead  the reader to just what this  'Neighborhood Watch'  will do in order to catch this creep. However what all will happen as this group becomes involved... Will there be a manslaughter, murder, assault and/or burglary in this mystery read?  Now, I will say I was a little taken back how secrets were so well kept especially for Cathy which you  will be able to see as you read "To Catch A Creeper."

I found these characters were all simply well developed, well portrayed, colorful and even some were down right funny from the main and secondary ones...starting with Cathy, Declan, Hugh, Josh, Sophie, Rosa, Alec,  Henrietta, Neil, Rosa, Mrs. Baker, Isobel, Larry, Janet,  Shilpa, Peter, Vet, Hank (Henry), Turk, Vivien, Honour, Alice to a few others only giving  this novel one amazing and  humorous read.

By the end  of this novel will Cathy finally get what she wants  to do with her life...will it be working again for Turk at the agency?   What was up with the special ____ that Cathy received and why was that?  Will Mrs. Baker be Cathy's first case in this HPWWOVCS?  Well,  this is where I say to truly understand it all you must pick up "To Catch A Creeper" to find out the answers to these questions and even much more that in the end you will see how this author brings out that these 'Couchenders' were truly a close knit family.  Would I recommend this read?  YES, you will find this novel one delightful good humorous mystery read. 

Embryo 3 By: J.A. Schneider

Title:  Embryo 3
Author:  J.A. Schneider
Publisher:  J.A.S.
Series: Embryo 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Embryo 3" by J.A. Schneider was another on of this author wonderful 'adrenalin packed thriller' mystery sci-fi read  that was the third in this series.  Once you pick up any of the 'Embryo's  reads you will not be able to put it down this fast read  until the end and I found this one was off the chart....a well written read.  We find from this read that there were problems between Jill and David  due to what will happen to the baby Jesse. Was adoption in order? What is next for these two? Now we have someone who calls himself the 'devil spawn' who  wants to destroy 'the devils' workshop' which was the hospital that Jill and David worked. We see once more that Jill and David  will "join forces with the police in a terrifying race to track down a killer, and to prevent an unthinkable catastrophe."   Will they be able to save this hospital and their precious Jesse?    Now, you must be ready for a lots that will go on in this fast thriller mystery read and this is where I say you must pick up "Embryo 3" to see just  how this author will bring it all out to you and in the end ?  I really liked how this author was able to bring out all of the little details making this read so very intriguing.  Be ready for a read that will have  religious issues,  medicine,  bring on the psychos and  all of this will give you one excellent read from the start to the finish. Would I recommend "Embryo 3?"  Yes, along with the other two previous novels... 'Embryo and Embryo 2.'   "Embryo 3"  can be read as a stand alone read however, to really get the depth of it all I would suggest you read them in order. 

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Curvy Girls Love It By Marisa Michaels

Title:  Curvy Girls Love It  Collection 1-5
Author:  Marisa Michaels
Publisher:  M.M.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Curvy Girls Love It Collection"  by Marisa Michaels was a good ADULT series read  especially for the 'curvy girl.'    I will say the titles for each of the reads were very sexual and says it all:

1. Curvy Girls Love it Hot
2. Curvy Girls Love it Fast
3. Curvy Girls Love it Hard
4. Curvy Girls Love It Deep
5. Curvy Girls Love It Forever

Now,  once again this is an adult read so be ready because this is an adult read that this author was
able to present to the reader so masterfully.  You will find each series very deep dealing with its title and very well written giving you a unforgettable characters that carry on from the first series till the end. If this is your kind of read you will find it indeed good and for you I would recommend this collection. 

Can't Stop Loving You By: Paggy Webb

Title:  Can't Stop Loving You
Author:  Peggy Webb
Publisher:  Loveswept
Series:  Forever Friends # 1
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Can't Stop Loving You" by Peggy Webb was a beautiful told story of Helen and Brick Sullivan.  However, before we can get to the ending we must read why they had divorced and just why they seemed to not be able to get along.  While Brick is fuming why Helen had left him will they be able to get this all settle and become a happy married couple again?  Now, they were being forced to work together and this is where this wonderfully written story really takes off.  This author really know how to give us a "delicious story of madness and mayhem, spiced with laughter and steamy with irresistible passion."  One thing is for sure you will see how secrets can really enter into a story and cause well... this is where I say you must pick up "Can't Stop Loving You" to see how this author will bring it all out to the reader.  It will be a delightful enjoyable read after secrets are out and they finally talk to each other!  Be ready for there to be some sizzling sex scenes and some even more funnier moments that will cause you to laugh out loud.  The ending was definitely my favorite part...wow how  they finally got there!  YES, this is one romantic  read I would definitely recommend
 to you. 

What A Westmoreland Wants By: Brenda Jackson

Title:  What A Westmoreland Wants
Author:  Brenda Jackson
Publisher:  Harlequin Sihouette Books
Series:  The Westmoreland's # 19
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"What A Westmoreland  Wants" by Brenda Jackson was a beautiful told story of
Callum Austell getting the one and only Gemma Westmoreland.  This is what a
true man will do to get the one he loves and we will find after you pick up the read
he does just that!  Would I recommend?  YES!  A good romantic read. 

Something's Amiss By: Yawatta Hosby

Title:  Something's Amiss
Author:  Yawatta Hosby
Published:  Dream Snatcher Press
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Something's Amiss" by Yawatta Hosby a read will leave you much to think on long after you  have finished with  the novel.  I found the story somewhat sad but yet uplifting in another ways. 
Why was that?...Well,  we find that there has been a death in the family and for one of the characters(Poe) had left town living in Pittsburgh...now having  returned to Rhode Island for the (Jenna's)her best friend's funeral.  We find that Jenna has left behind her family and friends ...Oliver, her cousin,  Dominic, her husband, Lily, Oliver mom, Raven,  Dominic & Jenna's daughter, and Poe, Jenna best friend.  While we are mentioning some of the main  characters lets not leave out some really not so intriguing  ones...Kate, Oliver love interest, Leo, Poe's love interest and that Bradley, cousin of  Oliver.  Now, the gang is all here and I want to say that this author gives the reader such a interesting read with some well developed, captivating and colorful  characters,  You will not want to put it down the read because there will be so much going on that you will simply not want to miss one single thing in the fast paced read.  Now, what has gone on was that there use to be a love interest with Oliver and Poe but after that didn't work out Poe had moved on with her life to another city
thinking that there was nothing  between her and Oliver.  But was this really true?  Even after all this time did Oliver and Poe still have feelings for each other?  Just why did they part ways in the first place? What was the one problem that Poe thought would be a problem with them getting married?  After what is all said and done will Oliver and Poe be able to talk, trust and love  each other even if she did not wish for?  What had been going on with Oliver that had been worrying him for a long time from his childhood?  Will he be able to resolve this situation  after taking with Tommy (his boss)?  What had Poe's best friend Jenna planned to do to help woo both Oliver and Poe back together again?   Well, from the visit back for the funeral, back and forth with friends and some non friends....we have a very interesting story with a plot and well told story.  Now, to get all these questions answered and more you must pick up "Something's Amiss" to see just how this author will present it all to you.  Will we find out what this life changing question that Poe needs to ask Oliver in the end  at the Four Leaf Clover restaurant?  Or will it be a cliffhanger for us?  Now, you will have to pick up this read to see.

Chase You to The Sun By: Jocelyn Han

Title:  Chase You To the Sun
Author:  Jocelyn Han
Publisher:  Dutch Venture Publishing
Series:  Stardust Erotic Romance Series # 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Chase You To the Sun" by Jocelyn Han another gritty, steamy  and  Stardust Erotic Romance series.
We find Svetlana Ivanova (Lana) along with her friends Tori and Alen  are working in a 'Desidan' space stations but is 'attacked by rebels on their way to Earth.'  Ivanova is kidnaped by 'Bruce Randall' a  space pirate and holds her for ransom.  What will happen to Ivanova?  This Bruce Randall is Ivanova father's worst enemy.  What will happen when Ivanova learns what is really going on in her father's company and what had happened in the death of her mother? What secrets will be unrevealed?   Will there be some chemistry between these two?   What decision will Ivanova have to make in leaving behind the once ordeals that she once believed in  or face what has been opened up to her by her capturer as secrets  were revealed.  This is where I say you must pick up "Chase You To The Sun" to see what all this author has in store for the reader.  Be ready because it will be a hot steamy ride that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.  And  yes, I would recommend this  'Futuristic' read to you as a good read. 

Fly You To The Moon By: Jocelyn Han

Title:  Fly You To The Moon
Author:  Jocelyn Han
Publisher:  Dutch Venture Publishing
Series:  Stardust Erotic Romance Series # 1
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"Fly You To The Moon" by Jocelyn Han was the first in the Stardust Erotic Romance Series
and was quite a sweet, sexy love romantic story. This was one of  those 'futuristic' world where the sky is the limit and this author gives the reader an  easy read with all that 'Earth and Moon' stuff going on.  I found "Fly You To The Moon" a quick erotic story for these  two people,  Ava and Nic( which is Ava's half uncle). Now, if you are able to get passed that  you will find that is was a really well written read.  You will find from the read that Ava and Nic meet due to a death of her father and she now has to move to the 'Moon' be with her guardian  'Uncle Nicolas.  Will  there  be chemistry between them? What is this!  We find that Nic is 'Elite' and Ava is 'half  Elite' will this present a problem for them?  We find from the read that this author has brought  a futuristic colony and the elitist  lifestyle to life with all of the descriptions that help the reader be able to picture a very detail
storyline. Be ready to note how this author is able to bring in not only the personal issues but the
emotions that will be entered into the story. You will see how this story is building and the author does a good job at her presentation and here is where I just stop and say you will have to pick up "Fly You To The  Moon" to see where and how it will all come out.  Be ready for a  good love story that will give you a  quick ending.   If you like futuristic imaginational reads with a bit erotic flavor  then I would recommend "Fly You To The Moon" for you. 

Tempus By: Holly Lauren

Title: Tempus
Author:  Holly Lauren
Published:  Libertine Press
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Tempus" by Holly Lauren was a wonderful well written incredible young adult read.  You will find
some fantasy, mystery, suspense, friendship, romance and some likable as well as unlikable characters in the awesome told novel. Be prepared for action, drama, complex feelings mixed in with hurt and love all in this novel. 

                   Here is a Quote from "TEMPUS"

In truth,

no one knew all of her.
She gave out pieces of herself here

and there, but the whole

of Chapel belonged to no one

but Chapel. That was how she

wanted it.

 The characters were also mainly all well developed, well rounded, colorful and simply fascinating to read about. We find that the two main characters Chapel(Chap) and Isaiah (Zay) were so very captivating and intriguing only to give the reader a good read. Let's not leave out some of the supporting cast/secondary characters because truly Erica and Timmy were Chapel's buds that were just a few of these phenomenal folk in "Tempus."

This author really works her magic taking the reader of a journey full of twist and turns of what was
causing Chapel to hallucinate. Were there someone out there that knew her secret and could stop them? What happens when Isaiah (Zay) the new kid at school actually...well you will be kept guessing right up till almost the end of the read. Then you throw in problems Chap had with her mom(Valerie), stepfather, friends (ex boyfriend),(new boyfriend and then you have a real story that this author tells so very well. With all the struggles that were on Chap would she be able to except a romance with Zay?  What was up with them being able to finish each other sentences? 

                    And another quote from TEMPUS:

“Zay,” she whispered, and her

voice, her always sure, always

steady voice, shook. “I want—”
She didn’t finish.
“I want, too,” he said simply. 

This author really transported the reader into a 'world of Chapel Ryan' in that she was so  'kind hearted, strong and a  fiery' person who was just trying to be a normal HS senior.  Then their is Isaiah (Zay) will he let  Chap know what is going on? ...and I will stop and let you pick up the good read "Tempus" to see for yourself how this author presents it all to the reader.

I will only say after reading "Tempus" is that  you will be ready for the sequel and with that leaving me to say, Wow what a interesting ending!

                     AND A LITTLE MORE!

 

What I should have said was that

I want all of it.

I want your stubbornness, your
jealousy, your impetuousness, your

determination, your laugh, your

freckles, your heart. I want you.

 

       Here is a BONUS: Zay and Chapel from Tempus by Holly Lauren

Chapel made a complete circuit, peeking through the breaks in the stream, but she still didn’t see him. Had he left her there? The thought burned a hole through her excitement. 
 

The song changed again. This time it was something more current. A woman singing about going around and around. 

“Tell me now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.”

Chapel pulled her hair over her shoulder and wrung it out. She felt cold for the first time.

“Don’t know how to feel about it. Something ‘bout the way you move.”

She backed up to the center of the ring, making herself visible. She wondered if she should leave.

“Makes me think I can’t live without you, and it takes me all the way.”

“Chapel.” His voice was right behind her.

“I want you to stay.”

She turned slowly. Met his eyes.

“I want you to stay.”

All pretense of play was gone as his fingertips brushed against her chin.

"You're not at all what I thought you'd be,” he said.

Her heart thundered in her ears, along with the pulsing water around them. "What did you think I'd be?"

He drew his dark eyebrows down. "I thought you were just another girl."

She swallowed. "But instead I’m . . .”

“Not." He dropped his hand, stared at his fingers.

His breath was warm against her cheek as he stepped even closer and leaned his mouth toward hers. 
 

She was paralyzed. 
Not by fear. Not by indecision. But by the feeling that the moment was unique. That it was monumental for them both. That they were lowering their shields, holstering their weapons—at least for that perfect span of time.

He kissed the side of her temple, just over her trio of freckles. When he leaned back and studied her, water droplets from his hair showered her like rain.

“Zay,” she whispered, and her voice, her always sure, always steady voice, shook. “I want—” She didn’t finish.

“I want, too,” he said simply.

Then she closed her eyes. His hand came around the back of her neck, and with his thumb, he angled her jaw toward him.

“So beautiful,” he whispered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ride To Redemption By: D.J. Wilson

Title:  Ride To Redemption
Author:  DJ Wilson
Publisher:  Wilson Publishing
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Ride To Redemption" by DJ Wilson was a interesting read with a good storyline that once you start reading you will not want to put it down until the end giving the reader 'travel, action adventure and some romance.'  "Ride to Redemption" was just that...a ride from TN to many western states on up though Canada as the reader learns how all of this mystery  read is all connected. I loved out this author was able to bring us such adventure that was explored on this ride and even providing us with the some laughter that came from the read. The two main characters D and Candice were really well I don't want to tell too much...less just say real,  well portrayed,  colorful very well developed and rounded giving the read one that I would say .... off the chart good.  Truly "Ride To Redemption" will hold your interest because you will be left turning the pages wondering what is coming up next on this ride.  I loved how this author presented to the reader just want was going on...D is in 'witness protection' and how was he involved in this .'A.J. Standford's Bank?'  Be ready for a read that will teach, take you places to explore, giving you actions such as  walking, riding,  good food, adventure, mystery, hits and lets not  leave off some erotic love making.  I will say that "Ride To Redemption" has a little bit of it all and in  the end will  there  be more to come?   Would I recommend this read to you?  YES! 

The Wrong Shade of Lipstick By: B.M. Hardin

Title:  The Wrong Shade of Lipstick
Author:  B.M. Hardin
Publisher:  Savvily Published LLC
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"The Wrong Shade of Lipstick"  by B.M. Hardin was another one of this author's hits. This novel is simply off the chart  being that its such a wonderful good  read that once you start reading it will be hard to put down until the end. This author really knows how to give the reader so many twist and turns...when you think you have it figured out no, you will be turn another direction and leaving you saying Wow...I didn't see that coming!  "The Wrong Shade of Lipstick" was about Skilar Parks who 'constantly found struggling to find her own identity.'  Will she be able to find it?  What secrets will come out that will bring it all out in the light?  Who will Skilar turn to trust her secrets? How ever, due to many of Skilar's indiscretions well, only to leave you left saying what in  the world is going on with this 'local preacher's daughter' you must pick up "The Wrong Shade of Lipstick."  It definitely left me say wow what a read that had some real twists in it.  I don't want to give any of it away only say I don't think you will be disappointed with the read and yes, I would recommend this novel to you. 

Banovic Siblings By Gillian Felix

Title:  The Banovic Siblings
Author:  Gillian Felix
Publisher:  Createspace
Series:  Family Portrait # 2
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"The Banovic Siblings" by Gillian Felix was the second in the 'Family Portrait' new adult series.
 You will find that there were a lots of weird drama  going on with these rich  teenagers doing all sorts of  things   while it seemed that the parents were not aware of it.  I found there were also many characters  Kevin, Leighann, Savi, Haze, Adriana and  Zax to name a few in this story and it was most  interesting how this author was able to play them all out so well giving the reader a well written story.  Now, you had to keep up in the read because something was always going on in this intriguing read.  Be prepared for ...blackmail, love, emotions, hate and secrets. You will have to pick up this read to see for yourself how this author will bring it all out to the reader.  All I can say is what a world these people lived in and with that being said I guess we will have to see what the next  series will have for us.







developed group on this journey. 

Hidden In Plain Sight...The Other People In Norman Rockwell's America By: Jane Allen Petrick

Title:  Hidden In Plain Sight...The Other People In Norman Rockwell's America
Author: Jane Allen Petrick
Publisher:  Informed Decisions International
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  4
Review:

"Hidden in Plain Sight" by Jane Allen Petrick was a fascinating beautiful story telling  of Norman Rockwell's great talent where he covers 'social justice, inequality and the human rights during the 40's and 50's.  We will find from the read that this author tells us about how Norman Rockwell's work wit dealing  with people used were 'hidden in plain sight.'  These 'people of color' were dealt with in depth an  social awareness had gone for the  most part unnoticed. This is really a interesting biography of how this artist forced a lots of his works on 'non-white children and adult who are his legacy.'  This author does a good job at telling us a story of Norman Rockwell's journey and battle that did allow him to paint his visions of American, and even to speaking with these people who modeled for him. I loved how Rockwell's picture 'showed a nation of minorities how to have thanksgiving, raise our children, go to war, live in small towns and look American'  and with books that showed his cover art and posters casted by people of color. This research was well researched to get all of this of Norman Rockwell's personal life. This author did a wonderful job illustrating this Artist and giving us a feeling of what was going on at that time.  In the end we get a wonderful read that was researched, entertaining, educational and very fascinating read that I would recommend as a good read.   

The Secrets They Kept By: Charmaine Galloway

Title:  The Secrets They Kept
Author:  Charmaine Galloway
Publisher:  Charming Gal Publications
Series:  Girl Friends Secrets Part 2
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"The Secrets They Kept" by Charmaine Galloway  was  the part two of this author's Girl Friends Secrets novel  and  was a wonderful read that picks up from the beginning for Tyra, Alisha and Brittany.  These ladies really have or had some secrets that will really cause you to wonder...why and was it worth it  all in the end because secrets seem to always come out in one form or another as you will see from the read.  The three main characters: Tyra, Alisha and Brittany really went through quite a lot and one thing for sure the question will be asked and answered... will there be forgiveness for all in the end even thought none of them were perfect?   "The Secrets They Kept"  was indeed a read that will leave you with a 'spiritual message' in the end, definitely one that will leave you thinking about  long after it has been read.   What real life adversity will be taught from this read?  One thing for sure it was through faith and belief  yourself  with God's help you can overcome any obstacle  and have a better life.  So, we have Tyra's situation ... how will it be handled?  Then on to Alisha and Brittany...will they be able to work it out the situation that was holding them back from being best friends again? This is where I say you must pick up "The Secrets They Kept" to see how this author will bring it all out to the reader.   I really loved  the  ending however, I was left really wondering about  Tyra's  son (Tyree) and I see that in this next authors' read we will get more in  'Tyree's Love Triangle."  This is really a wonderful well written novel of triumph and what happens when you forgive.   Would I recommend?  YES, Yes!

Montana Bride By Joan Johnston

Title:  Montana Bride
Author:  Joan Johnston
Published: Dell
Series:  Mail Order Brides # 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:
Review:

"Montana Bride" by Joan Johnston was the third in this 'Mail Order Brides series.  This novel is featuring  Hetty(heroine) where she ends up left to die in a Conestoga wagon wounded by a arrow in her shoulder.  Upon being rescued and with a Chinese man escorting Karl (the hero)intended bride and two children to Montana when all hell breaks out.  This is where  Hetty help the children by pretending to be this Karl's mail order bride and this is how this story will take off and wow if it isn't some good read.  "Montana Bride" is a good western romance read  that deals with four people looking only for a love and happiness of a family but will certainly have many obstacles that will have to be fixed before any of this will happen.  Will Hetty be able to belong to a real family and find her brothers and sisters?  This is where I say you must pick up "Montana Bride" to see how this
author will present it all to the reader.  If you are a historical western romance reader then the 'Bitter Creek Novels' would be recommended to you. 

Wyoming Bride: A Bitter Creek Novel By Joan Johnston

Title:  Wyoming Bride:  A Bitter Creek Novel
Author:  Joan Johnson
Published: Dell
Series:  Mail Order Bride # 2
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Wyoming Bride" by Joan Johnston was the second in the 'Mail Order Bride series. By reading the first series you will get more of the back story in that the Wentworth's (four girls and two brothers) are not orphaned after 'the Great Chicago Fire.'  Now, being placed in a orphanage where the mistress is very cruel to this family.  So, the only way out was for the older girls becoming  'mail order brides.'  We find from the read that Hannah Wentworth becomes a bride to Mr. McMurtry and they head west with him along with her twin and younger sister Josie. What will happen now that "Hannah is alone found in the wilderness until she is found by Flint Creed?  Now this will be will this story takes off giving us a play by play details of what happens on the trail west and wow this will
be some  story.  You will have to pick up "Wyoming Bride" to see how this author brings it all out to the reader.   I found this read very interesting and once you start reading you will find it hard to put down till the end.  If you are looking for a good western romance then these 'Bitter Creek Novels' will be a recommended read for you. 

A Pocketful of Posies By: W.C. Sorice

Title:  A Pocketful Of Posies
Author: W. C. Sorice
Published:  Fire Spice Press, LLC
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"A Pocketful of Posies" by W.C. Sorice  was a very interesting historical fiction read for me.  This  novel was able to connect it all together be it family, community, history, race relations, interracial struggle to so much more that is so important to all of us wanting to know 'the truth of it all' during
the 50's and 60's.  This may not be a easy read for some but hopefully you will be able to relate to some of the stories vitally and will be given a good picture of what has gone on in our history.  I love how this author was able to present  the government conspiracy which brings in the civil rights era events and even the wonderful music legends all having have greatly  impacted us.  Being able to search out our history makes this read so interesting with the story alternating between the wars and bringing the story into the twenty first century.  I like this twist and turns and ...the 'surprise ending' that only leaves the reader to wanting  more from this author.  Just who was this Alexander Posey
who was there in our history?  I found "A Pocketful of Posies" was a very interesting read that you
will receive some real important information of some important issues that will come out from the
read.  I would really say you must pick up this read to see who some of it is exposed in the read.  I
felt the author did a excellent job with his deliverance to the reader and I would recommend this
read as a excellent read. 

Gotcha By: Christie Craig

Title:  Gotcha!
Author:  Christie Craig
Publisher:  Love Spell
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series:  Tall, Hot & Texan # 1
Rating: 5
Review:

"Gotcha!" by Christie Craig was a sweet contemporary romance with some humor,  drama, mystery and suspenseful read.  This was definitely one of those reads that once you started you will not want to put it down until the end. I found the read a fast paced read with a lot of characters that were simply off the chart well developed  in helping produce a well written story. I loved how this author was able to give us  a script with so much going on, however, it was all covered very well in this long read.   The hero and the heroine were really .... well this is where I say you must pick up "Gotcha" and we will see if the guy can get the girl alone with the other crimes that were going on in the read. 
If you are looking for a read with some romance, suspense and humor, you have come to the right place for "Gotcha" will give it all to you in this amazing good read that I would recommend.

When Patty Went Away By: Jeannie Burt

Title:  When Patty Went Away
Author:  Jeannie Burt
Published:  Muskrat Press, LLC. Paperback
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"When Patty Went Away" by Jeannie Burt was some 'family drama set in the '70's being told from a male POV.  This story has a good plot with a mystery that will bring out some deep  emotions.  The read was of a wheat farmer family (Jack McIntyre) from Walla Walla Valley of northeast Oregon, who  was really having a hard time surviving and the young girl who had run away to Montreal.  Now, I know you are probably wondering how these two comes together but the author really does a good job with each  chapter and it will connect so well to each other that you will find it
hard to put down till the end.  This author's description given of this eastern Oregon region was
really so well done of this  interesting of this farm life.  Be ready for a intriguing, suspenseful read
where you will find the characters so very believable such as Jack, Molly (his wife), Edie (the
daughter), and Patty Pugh (Edie's friend).  You will find that each one of the characters have their
own story.  In the story we will find that a young girl has disappeared under 'sinister circumstances.'  Why is it that it seemed  no one seems to care and then their is Jack who feels that he must go look for her and bring her back home? What all with happen as "Jack set out on an uncertain journey which lands him in the underbelly of Montreal, where he encounters a world he could never imagine."

 "When Patty went away and there was nobody to look for her, I finally saw that the world's going somewhere I don't understand, somewhere I don't want it to go, somewhere I can't hold on to."
This says it all and to fully understand this quote and so much more you must pick up "When Patty
Went Away" to see how this author will bring it all out to the reader.  Would I recommend this novel?   Yes!

Dark Luminance By: E.M. McDowell

Title:  Dark Luminance
Author:  E. M. McDowell
Publisher:  E.M.M.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  4
Review:

"Dark Luminance" by E.M. McDowell was a fast paced sci-fi read. I must say this isn't my favorite genre, however this read kept my interest from the beginning all the way till the very end.  I also found  some horror, suspense, fantasy, romance  and even some thrills  in this read.  This author really knows how to bring it all in with 'zombies beast' only leaving me to say wow!  We find that this doctor and his friends are "transported into a another universe due to the result of something going wrong with their Frameway project."  From this transportation  you will be taken to a world filled with 'Psidead' who are undead mutants humans zombie's.  As this team struggles to get away from the' Psidead' and some other strangers to reassemble the 'technology damaged' that had brought them into this universe, will they be able to make it back home?  Now, this is definitely one read  that you will have to pick up to see how this author will brought the reader though all of this in this very detailed read.  There will be so many twist and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat turning the pages till the end.  Be ready for some very 'technical details' that was very interesting for the most part in this read  however, I will say there were some  parts of  it I didn't understand.  I did however find the characters were all well developed, well portrayed, and believable in this well written story in their struggle to get back home.  For the ending... well again you will have to pick up "Dark Luminance" to read its ending or is it the end?   If you are a zombie lover then this read will be right up your alley and I would recommend this read to you as a good read. 

The Valentine's Day Disaster By: Lori Wilde

Title: A Valentine's Day Disaster
Author:  Lori Wilde
Published:  Avon Impulse
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series:  Twilight, Texas
Rating: 4
Review:

"The Valentine's Day Disaster" by Lori Wilde was a sweet short  contemporary romantic novel.
We find Sesty Snow was 'event planner and in charge of this years 'Twilight's annual Valentine's Day Bachelor auction.'  Sesty had recently broken up from a relationship and now her former HS sweetheart, Josh Langtree who had left Twilight, Texas some ten years ago was back.  Josh had been injured during a NASCAR read and his career was now on hold while he was recuperating from a knee injury.  Now, will Sesty and Josh get back together and this magical town of Twilight  and live  'happy ever after?' This had been the first love for each of these two.  Be ready for an adventurous story with the 'Bachelor auction,' revisit of  a first love and a tornado?   The characters of "The Valentine's Day Disaster" were all so well developed, well portrayed and colorful only to give the reader a good smooth well written read.  This read is one that will put a smile on your face as you will be kept turning the pages until the very end. 

"The Valentine's Day Disaster" will be a contemporary romantic read especially for the upcoming Valentine's Day that I would definitely recommend as a good read.  

 

The Unmasking By Adriana Kraft

Title:  The Unmasking
Author:  Adriana Kraft
Published:  B & B Publishing
Age Recommend:  Adult (Erotica)
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"The Unmasking" by Adriana Kraft was a wonderful told suspenseful, mystery and  romantic story that was a fast paced read for me from this little town of Trillium, Minnesota.  This author really gives us a story of an under cover detective (Nancy Appleby) who is out to get this this rapist off of the campus of  Blackthorn College.  We find from the read that Matt Bayfield is an anthropology  professor who presents these 'Celtic Studies' and will these studies have something to do with these rape cases that are happening on the campus? Who is this  serial rapist  really after?  Will their be  an attraction between Nancy and Matt who are so completely opposite? Yes, there was definitely some sexual tones between this hero and heroine. Even though they both decide to see each other  "with no strings attached," will they be able to walk away after Nancy has broken this case?  This is where I say you must pick ups "The Unmasking" to see how this author brings it all out so well to the reader. Be prepared to be surprised who this rapist is.  I really love how this author gave the reader a suspenseful mystery and intertwined a  hot steamy romance  all wound up into a  good script that kept  me on the edge of my seat turning the pages till the end. The characters were all very well developed, well portrayed, some flawed but still fascinating and I love how the author brought in Nancy's dog , Malaki.

In the end I felt that "The Unmasking" was a well written novel that I would recommend to you as a excellent read. 

It Must Be Your Love By: Bella Andre

Title:  It Must Be Your Love
Author:  Bella Andre
Published:  Oak Press
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series:  The Sullivans # 11 (Seattle Sullivan # 2)
Rating: 5
Review:

"It Must Be Your Love" by Bella Andre was the eleventh in The Sullivan's series.  This novel was about Mia Sullivan and Ford Victor.  We find Mia is a Seattle Realtor who had grown to love Ford
Victor who was a 'rock star' but that had been five years ago.  After spending a week with this star
and had truly enjoyed the time with Ford but it hadn't worked out for Mia.  Now saying and thinking that she never wanted to have anything to do with him, she is now been brought back into his  life.
Why was this?  Ford Victor is use to getting what he wanted and after five years he finally still knew
he wanted Mia.  How would he make that happen because that was not in the cards for Mia?  Would the years that had past help them sort out their problems that had held them back from having a lasting relationship?  With Mia refusing  not to ever let any man hurt her again what will come from all of this?  To get all of the answers  to these questions and much more  you will have to pick up "It Must Be Your Love"  to see how this will all come out for Mia and Ford. It will be a little bumpy but in the end well you will have to read it for yourself.  Be ready for a  wonderful read of how to young and immature people finally are...  Will they be able to stay together and make it work this time?    I did love how  the author was  able to bring  out more on the  secondary characters as we get more input on Mia's and Ford's families.  This definitely added to the enrichment of the read.  Now, for the next series...The Sullivans Series # 12 which features Ian Sullivan and  Tatiana Landon.    

Come A Little Bit Closer By: Bella Andre

Title:  Come A Little Bit Closer
Author:  Bella Andre
Published:  B.A.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series:  The Sullivans # 7
Rating: 5
Review:

"Come A Little Bit Closer" by Bella Andre was the seventh in The Sullivan's series and this novel
was really some amazing read.  This series is about Smith Sullivan and Valentina Landon.  You
will find this read 'sweet, funny and oh so sexy.  I really like the way this author was able to present
the reader with two wonderful well written stories under one title "Come A Little Bit Closer."  I
really liked how this author was able "to explore Smith's Screenplay called Gravity."  This was very
well presented with the characters Jo and Graham being to  so real, alive and deep. We find Smith
who is the movie star and the second oldest of the Sullivan siblings. The heroine comes into the picture being  strong, sexy and just not all caught up with the movie star, Smith. How this author gets Smith and Valentina together is steer  magic. Yes, we find that sparks will fly when these two meet but Valentina is determined that nothing will come of this, because her number one goal is to be their for her sister Tatiana Why is that?  Why is Valentina afraid of love?  Why does Smith choose to seek a sexual relationship with Valentina? With Smith being such a amazing man will he be able to change Val's mind and break down her barriers?  In the end will Smith and Valentina get the companionship and love they so need?   Now, to get all of the answers to these questions and so much more you will have to pick up "Come a Little Bit Closer" to see how is it was done.  Be prepared for a good read.   I loved how this author was able to give the reader updates of what was going on with many of the other characters  in the series without taking away from the read.  Like I said  earlier this author uses her magic with this series giving the reader an awesome  read that once you start you will not be able to put down until the end. And in the end you will want know what will be happening in the next series # 8 which deals with Lori aka Naughty in Always On My Mind.

In this series  "Come A Little Bit Closer" here is a little summary  about the hero and heroine(s):

Smith Sullivan: second oldest son of Mary & Jack Sullivan; brother of Marcus, Chase, Ryan, Zach, Gabe, Lori & Sophie; uncle of Emma; brother-in-law of Jake McCann & Chloe Peterson; actor & movie star; directing and playing the role of Graham in his new movie.

Valentina Landon: daughter of Ava Landon; sister of Tatiana; she is her sister's manager.

Tatiana Landon: 21 year old sister of Valentina; daughter of Ava Landon; playing the role of "Jo" in Smith's movie.














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Let Me Be The One By: Bella Andre

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Title: Let Me Be The One
Author: Bella Andre
Published: Oak Press
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Series: The Sullivans # 6
Rating: 5
Review:

"Let Me Be The One" by Bella Andre was 'The Sullivan's sixth series and again another one of this author's beautiful novels. This novel was dealing mainly with Ryan Sullivan and Vicki Bennett. Who knew that a childhood friendship would keep these two in touch and after fifteen years Vicki would need a favor from Ryan when she had needed him most. Would Ryan be their for her? At this time Vicki was back in town and was a talented artist needing a 'pretend boyfriend' seeing that their was this 'pushy and very hand on mentor that had wished to get too close to Vicki.' Calling for Ryan and he comes to her recuse, but when he agrees to be the pretend boyfriend things really take on another level. This is where I will say you must pick up the wonderful read as this author really details it all out for the reader. With Vicki needing this job will this all work for her being back with her best friend Ryan? Will sexual tension start to sizzle as this story continues? I will say this author has kept Ryan hidden because he is one hot sexy guy as you will find out from the read. I was left thinking wow what a guy! You will find this read very 'touching and so very sexy' and it definitely fits in with the rest of other series. "Let me Be The One" only takes you smoothly into the next series, 'Come A Little Closer' which features Smith Sullivan.

If You Were Mine By: Bella Andre

Title:  If You Were Mine
Author:  Bella Andre
Published: B.A.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series: The Sullivans # 5
Rating: 5
Review:

"If You Were Mine" by Bella Andre was the fifth in 'The Sullivans' series and this series featured
Zach Sullivan and Heather Linsey.  This novel was another contemporary romantic read that connects
the series together being so well written that smoothly picks up from the last series. 

We find from this read Zach is a 'mogul mechanic' and loves life to its fullest.  Being another one of the hottest Sullivan brother he has it all...'money, good looks and fancy cars,' however when Zach meets the beautiful Heather he  soon will know that there maybe something missing in his life.  When Zach is left to keep a little dog named Cuddles it doesn't take long for him to know he needs help.  So he meets a dog trainer named Heather and this is where this story to take off.  Zach will find Heather one beautiful lady and just what he will have to do to  get Heather 'eating out his hand'  because she really wants nothing to do with him.  You will find from the read that both Zach and Heather have a 'scarred past.'  Will they be able to learn to love and trust each other?  Now, this is where I say you must pick up "If You Were Mine" to see how this will all come out.  You will find all of the characters were as always well developed producing such a captivating read. I also  loved  the additions of the animals characters 'Atlas and Cuddles' who were delivered simply off the chart and beautifully presented.

"If You Were Mine" was truly a fun, beautiful, intriguing, sexy and very romantic read that will only lead you to the next series # 6 'Let Me Be The One.' 

I Only Have Eyes For You By: Bella Andre

Title: I Only Have Eyes For You
Author: Bella Andre
Published: B.A.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Series: The Sullivans # 4
Rating: 5
Review:

"I Only Have Eyes For You" by Bella Andre was a fourth in The Sullivan's series featuring Sophie Sullivan and Jared McCann. Sophie was the twin sister who was often referred to as 'nice' being 'quite, reserved and often found in the background from all of her six brothers.' And then there was her twin sister, Lori who was a choreographer but for Sophie was just a librarian who enjoyed her work and books. However, Sophie knew that there was something missing from her life even though she had all the books she wanted to fulfill any kind of 'fantasy' she wanted but what did she want more than anything? Even as a small little girl Sophie had a crush on a certain friend of Zach (her brother). What could she do about this because Sophie was sick and tired of Jared ignoring her? Who was this 'Irishman' Jake McCann any way? Jake was known as the ninth Sullivan due to the fact that many of the Sullivan men did consider him as a brother, however did Sophie see him as this? On the day of her brother Chase's and Chloe's wedding Sophie decides to put an end to this feeling so, what does she have planned to carried out on this wedding day? Now, this is where I say you will have to pick up "Can't Help Falling In Love" to see how Ms. Andre will bring it all out to the reader. Be ready to get by the end is a beautiful well written read with some amazing characters that will leave you only wanting more. For what this author will have for Sophie and Jared is simply off the chart good giving us just one more sweet warm romantic read in this 'Sullivan series.'

Can't Help Falling In Love By: Bella Andre

Title:  Can't Help Falling In Love
Author:  Bella Andre
Published:  B.A.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series:  The Sullivans # 3
Rating:  5
Review:

"Can't Help Falling In Love" by Bella Andre was the third in the Sullivan series featuring Gabe Sullivan and Megan Harris.  This novel was a good series featuring  such delightful characters that was so well developed on to draw you into a very interesting read.  We find that Megan husband (David) has died and she has a daughter(Summer) to raise all by herself. Then there is a fire and where Megan  loses all of her belongings, however she  and her daughter are found  and saved by a certain fireman named  Gable Sullivan.  This is where this story takes off and for Megan her life will never be the same.  Will Megan and Gabe be perfect for each other even though they will be often caught fighting in their attraction for each other?  With Megan not be sure this is the correct path for her and her daughter will she feels something for this guy?  And, on the other hand do we find that Gabe also feels something for Megan?  With Gabe being on hot and sexy fireman will they be able to get together in  this fantastic story?  This is where I say you must pick up "Can't Help Falling In Love" so see how this author will bring it all out to the reader.  It will be a beautiful read that I can only recommend to you?

Can't Stop Lovin' You By: Lynnette Austin

Title:  Can't Stop Lovin' You
Author:  Lynnette Austin
Published:  Forever Yours
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Genre:  Romance
Series:  Maverick Junction  #3
Rating: 5
Review:

"Can't Stop Lovin' You" by Lynnette Austin was another  sweet contemporary romance that seems like all this author is able to do in all her beautifully written 'Maverick Junction' series.  In this series
number three, the story was of Brawley and Maggie. Brawley had left town to attend college in Dallas and leaving his girlfriend so that she would go and achieve her career that she loved that involved designing her fashions.  But was that the right move for Brawley to leave  because after he  leaves we find from the read that Maggie has discovered she is...well I don't want to spoil it for you so you will have to read to find  this out.   Now, Brawley has returned to  his hometown of 'Maverick Junction' and he seems to want to pick up where he left off with Mag. However, it had been ten years and Maggie has moved on with her life  now planning to move to a new life with her fashion career  in New York.    Brawley is back  in town to 'take over old Doc Gibson's vet  practice' since his retirement.  What happens when the table is turned for Brawley now that Maggie leaves for New York?   What will happen as these two go back and forth with many twist and turns that will leave you wondering will they be able to talk and come to the right decision on whether they will be able to forgive each other  in the 'heart wrenching' story.    In the end this author gives the reader a interesting story all the way to the end .  "Can't Stop Lovin' You" is the third in this series and  can be read as a stand alone but to really understand  the whole story in this town of 'Maverick Junction'  I would  recommend that you read series 1 and 2 also.  You will find all three a beautiful romantic read!

Nearest Thing To Heaven By: Lynnette Austin

Title: Nearest Thing To Heaven
Author:  Lynnette Austin
Published:  Forever Yours
Series: Maverick Junction #2
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Nearest Thing To Heaven" by Lynnette Austin was the second in this wonderful written series.  This novel continues on from this first series 'Somebody Like You' and we return to 'Maverick Junction' for fantastic wedding of Annelise and Cash.  This story is of  Amelise's cousin Sophie who has come for the wedding.  She runs a 'Starlight Production's  which is a  'greeting card company.'  Sophie being from Chicago loves that kind of life and being in Texas with cows and 'long horned steers' really freaks her out.  Then she meets up with a widower  who has triplets and we find life for her will never be the same.  Will these two opposites attract? Will she stay in Texas or run back home to Chicago?  Is she being stalked by someone in her pass?  This was another well written story that was well presented by this author and all I can say you must pick up this second series to see how it will all come out for Ty Rawlins and Sophie London. I found all of the characters simply off the chart great. You will find along with some interesting secondary characters that were  so well developed, captivating and oh so colorful that will only to give you a fantastic read that you will not be able to put down until the end.  This author even offered the reader a little suspense with this love story.  I will say the ending of the story was somewhat abrupt  but if you are following the series we will see if it will be entered into the next series...'Can't Stop Lovin' You.'  If you are in for  beautiful romances stories you have come to the right place.  All I am left to say is check out this series!

Somebody Like you By: Lynnette Austin

Title:  Somebody Like You
Author:  Lynnette Austin
Published:  Forever Yours
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series: Maverick Junction #1
Rating: 5
Review:


"Somebody  Like You"  by Lynnette Austin was a beautifully told story of "When a Cowboy Meets
an Heiress."  This was the first of this series 'Maverick Junction' for this author.  If you like cowboy
reads that offers you it all in a small town then this one will not be a disappointment to you because this novel really draws you into the story starting at page one.  This author presents a beautiful romance story that is so very believable and realistic.  I really loved the author descriptions all the way through this story making it seem you are right there in it being so 'vivid and so insightful.'   The characters Annelise Montjoy and Cash Hardeman  along with some others  are all so well developed,  so captivating and intriguing  in this well written story.  I don't want to give anything away other than to say you must pick up "Somebody Like You" because it is truly a wonderful romance novel of two people finding each other in this fantastic read.  The only thing that is left to say is after reading this enjoyable novel you will be ready for the next series...'Nearest Thing To Heaven.'

Fortune Out West: The Series By: K.L. Hemley

Title:  Fortune Out West: The Series
Author:  K. L. Hemley
Published: K.L.H.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Series: Book 1-5
Rating:  5
Review:

"Fortune Out West: The Series" by K. L. Hemley was another one of this author good
reads.  This was simply a good western read of Lydia Collins  and Silas Jones in the Californian
Gold Rush of the mid 19th century.   Who knew that the discovering of gold in 'Sutter's Mill, California Lydia would find herself leaving New York working for Silas.  I found this read would
be  of great interest especially if you are into this type of historical read.

As the story starts out we find Lydia and her Aunt are running a boarding house in New York,
but after several bad things happen...being swindled by a con artist(Jake)and the death of her
Aunt May...she decides to follow her dream to California and this  story continues through  the five book series...giving the reader a awesome read of the gold rush to a beautiful romance. There will
will be some twist and turns as we see' Lydia's world will be turned upside down.'   Now, I
don't want to tell to much...just wanting you to pick up this series because this author really
delivers a beautiful read to her readers and oh  such a beautiful ending! 

This read is a book of five:

Book One: A Rush of Gold to the Head
Book Two: Don't Look Back
Book Three: Dry Diggins
Book Four: Suspicions and Lies
Book Five: Here to Stay

Would I recommend this awesome read?  YES!