Reserve My Curves: Your Husband Chose Me By: B.M. Hardin

Book Description....

Envy was more than familiar with hard times and it seemed as though she couldn't catch a break. Out of options, and out of time, she accepts an indecent proposal in hopes of a little financial stability. Her money-making body and mesmerizing curves, takes her to the top of the game in no time and Envy starts to make more money than she could count or that she knew what to do with. But everybody knows that more money, equals more problems and soon Envy realizes that she'd bitten off more than she could chew. She finds herself caught up in a world full of money, sex, lies and deceit. Even murder seems to be on the menu. Envy learns the hard way that all attention ain't good attention; especially when it's unwanted... or when it's married.



Title:  Reserve My Curves:  Your Husband Chose Me
Author:  B.M. Hardin
Publisher:  David Weaver Presents
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Reserve My Curves:  Your Husband Chose Me" by B.M. Hardin

What I liked about this novel....

I found "Reserve My Curves: Your Husband Chose Me" was a very interesting and captivating story line that once I started reading I wasn't able to put down this page turner until the very end.  Along with a lots of drama, sadness, secrets and also some humor the reader will receive a good read.  The characters... Envy, Tia, and Silas to name a  few were very intriguing where you will find yourself all caught up in the twist and turns of this very dysfunctional family...especially with several characters and what went on ... on the 13th floor. Now, all is left is to get part two to get the rest of the story especially to find out what other secrets Envy's sister Josephine may have to tell us.  

The Griffin's Secret By: Cate Masters

Book Description....

"In this contemporary re-telling of Grimm’s classic fairy tale The Griffin, two people must risk everything to free themselves from the invisible prisons that keep them from love…

Jackson Grant had it all—the girl he loved, his Harley, and his guitar. Until a tragic accident stole it all away. Now, more than scars and a tattoo remain. Jackson has a secret. Cursed by his dead girlfriend’s mother, he can never fall in love again or his beloved will die. With his heart on lock down, he keeps to himself—until a roadie gig with Malcontent, the world’s most popular band, entwines his fate with sweet, wounded Layla’s…

Music is what Layla lives for. She has no choice. She’s bound by magic to serve Malcontent, cursed to propel them to stardom with her musical powers. Then Jackson appears and gives her hope that he’s the hero who will save her. A reluctant hero, yet one she can’t resist. But freedom will come at price—and who will pay…?"

Title:  The Griffin's Secret

Author Cate Master

Publisher:  Lyritical Press

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"The Griffin's Secret" by Cate Master....

What I liked about this novel...

I will say I am not particularly a lover of fantasy/paranormal reads but I will say I loved this one!  I liked how this author was able to present this well written story  to the reader that was a  're-telling of Grimm's classic fairy tale.'  You will be hooked into this read from the very start...as Jackson has a motorcycle wreck to meeting Grundy....getting a tattoo...then he is off to the West Coast  to being a roadie for a rock band...Malcontent where he meets  Layla who was off limits to him.  Now, why was that?  Truly fitting this Grimm's Tale  into a rock music world was very well done by this author.  I found the characters for the most part were all well developed, defined and believable giving the reader a well told and captivating story. I will say some of the characters I liked definitely...Jackson and Layla but their was one ....well, you will just have to pick up this good read to see just who that was and also getting the rest of the story!  Questions will be answered as to ...why was Jackson Grant cursed and what will it take to break this curse that had been given to him?   Be prepared for a lots of twist and turns, suspense as well as to be intrigued from this well told story.   I did enjoy the conclusion of this story.  No cliffhangers here!

How To Bake the Perfect Apple Pie By: Gina Henning

Book Description....

A scrumptious pie. A long distance guy. 4th of July fireworks guaranteed.
Lauren Hauser has it all…nearly. With a shiny new job and sparkly new engagement ring on her finger, the only thing she’s missing is her gorgeous new fiancé by her side. Should she be worried? Jack’s kisses are as sizzling as always and, sure, long distance is hard but, she and Jack are solid, right?
Of course the stress of planning a wedding—or not—is nothing compared to the stress of baking an apple pie. Because it’s not just any apple pie that Lauren must bake for the 4th of July contest; it’s her grandmother’s famous, award-winning apple pie! Yet Lauren is determined to make this pie her own and a little apple pie should be no problem for the Hauser clan dessert queen…!
But with her new job taking up so much time, a prize pie to perfect and the growing distance between her and Jack, Lauren begins to wonder if she can really have it all… Only one things for sure, there’ll be fireworks this 4th of July!

Title:  How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie
Author:  Gina Henning
Publisher:  Carina
Series:  Home for the Holidays-Book 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie" by Gina Henning

What I liked about this novel....

This is series number three for this author of the 'Home for the Holidays' and I did find it interesting read that continues on from from series one with Jack  and Lauren who are now engaged but having to deal with a long distance relationship.  I will say that Lauren to me in this series didn't handle things as I thought should have been handled from the very start.[example... at her new job].   I will say that she got on my nerves quite a bit through this series by not handling things that she could have stop with the word NO in several instances, however Thank God for her fiance Jack  and best friend who was there to help Lauren..  So, we have along with Lauren's new job, and her  engagement,and coming up  was the 'Fourth of July Celebration' which turns out to be a competition  that would involved her baking of a 'apple pie' with the recipe given to Lauren by her grandmother.  Now, what will become of that? Will Lauren be able to do this with  all else is going on with her?  The characters [Lauren's family]were still up to their old ways with their dysfunctional selves from series one which did add to some humorous laughter from me.  You will just have to pick up this series to see how this will come out from this well written story.  It will be interesting to see what this author will have for the readers in Book 4.

I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Oven Baked Secrets By: Tyora Moody

Book Description...

EUGEENA PATTERSON is not happy about her next-door neighbor, Louise Hopkins, being sent to live in a nursing home. Without her fellow neighborhood watch buddy, Sugar Creek isn’t the same anymore. In fact, life after retirement has become a whole new adventure of exploring social media and blogging.
Win an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Oven Baked Secrets, Eugeena Patterson Mysteries, Book 2.

While she tries not to meddle into her adult children’s lives, Eugeena Patterson can’t help but dish out relationship advice. Eugeena’s own budding romance with Amos Jones has her emotions in upheaval. Is she really finding love again as she turns sixty?

When a stranger reveals a stunning secret about Louise’ past, Eugeena questions if the young woman’s claim is for real or if she is a con artist? Roping in Amos for help, Eugeena digs up a few skeletons from her elderly friend’s closet. When Eugeena stumbles upon a long forgotten murder case, she realizes the layers of a long dormant secret still have the potential to be deadly.

Title:  Oven Baked Secrets
Author:  Tyora Moody
Series:  Eugeena Patterson Mysteries # 2
Publisher:  Tymm Publishing LLC
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Oven Baked Secrets" by Tyora Moody...

What I liked about this novel....

This was the second novel of Ms. Moody's Eugeena Patterson's Mystery  reads. And again we find Miss Eugeena of Sugar Creek, South Carolina has taken on a new job from being over the Neighborhood Watch since now there was something new on the horizon...her best friend is now in a nursing home. But why had Louise been put into this place?   Now what will happen as Miss Eugeena starts up her snooping once again?  What will happen when Miss Eugeena finds someone in her best friends room and claims to be Louise's granddaughter?  I loved how Miss Eugeena's neighbor [Amos Jones] who was a retired police detective was their to help her in the solving of this mystery as the story gets even more intensed after a murder has been committed in the neighborhood and then also friend. I loved seeing Ms Eugeena starting up her investigation through her curiosity that she has been known to do so very well.  I will stop here because I don't want to give any more of this well written story away.  I did find all of the characters well developed, defined, portrayed and believable helping to make this a very captivating and interesting read that will definitely keep your attention wondering what next is up with Miss Eugeena.  Be ready for a good read that will cover elder abuse, racism, Alzheimer's disease, interracial dating and maybe even a  budding relationship coming up.

Hostile Eyewitness: Serena Manchester Series Book One By Tyora Moody

Book Description...

"Depressed from the complications of a head injury, SERENA MANCHESTER seeks solitude in the hometown she left almost twenty-five years before. Unknown to Serena, her hometown’s landscape has changed and unseemly elements have seeped into the quaint Southern seaport town.

One night Serena witnesses a gang-related crime. She thinks she recognizes one of the young men, but chooses not to identify him. What if her brain injury has deceived her perceptions? Her estranged family has already reminded her why she left town in the first place. Drawing attention to herself and perhaps threatening her well-being is the last thing Serena needs.

Serena is determined to keep a low-profile, but Trey Evans persistently tries to draw her from her hiding place. With her track record with men, Serena isn’t interested. What does she have in common with a minister even if they were childhood friends?

When tragedy strikes close to home, Serena can no longer keep her head in the sand. Feeling responsible, Serena’s reporter skills kick in and to the angst of the local police, she decides to start her own investigation.

What began as journey to recover her sanity now becomes a fight for redemption."

Title:  Hostile Eyewitness:  Serena Manchester Series Book One
Author:  Tyora Moody
Publisher:  Urban Christian
Series:   Serena Manchester Series Book One
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  Five
Review:

"Hostile Eyewitness:   Serena Manchester Series Book One by  Tyora Moody

What I liked from this novel....

I found this first Serena Manchester series quite a interesting read.  I look forward to more good series from this author because she really give the reader a interesting and captivating read that will keep your attention from the beginning to the very end.  I found this read one of a murder mystery.  Well, what will you expect  as Serena is a reporter and as she is getting her health back from from a horrible head injury that  had happened to her earlier on  and from that to returning to her home town after twenty five years due to her aunts' death...then who would have thought that from a convenience store visit would start up a chain of things that will keep Serena involved in this mystery seeing that it is involving a family member. Will Serena be able to pick herself up from all that had happened to her and get  back into her reporter skills and solve this mystery? All I can say be ready for a murder mystery to be solved, a lots of family drama and maybe a starting of a romance with a long time friend?  You will just have to pick up this well written novel to see for yourself  how well it is presented to the readers.   I will say I loved how this author gives the reader the whole story...no cliffhangers here! THANK YOU!

Ever After By: Jude Deveraue

Book Description..

Jude Deveraux, the New York Times bestselling contemporary romance author known for her incredible storytelling, spirited heroines, and sexy heroes, returns with her most enchanting novel yet: a love story set on Nantucket, featuring the Montgomerys and the Taggarts and filled with secrets and surprises.

Title: Ever After   Author:  Jude Deveraux  

Publisher:  Ballantine Books

Series:  A Nantucket Brides Trilogy # 3

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review

"Ever Ever" by Jude Deveraux

What I enjoyed from this read....

I liked this well written story that kept my attention from the start all the way to the end of this good story which happens to be  the third in this Nantucket Brides Trilogy.  This was quite a interesting story of how a family member can betray you.  I am not sure I wouldn't have taken the road at the end that this heroine took concerning here step sister  but I guess it turned out for the best.  It was a blessing for Hallie to have met Jaime in Nantucket and what a mess he had been through but with Hallie's help will something come of this connection?    

This will be quite a interesting read about that step sister of Hallie's [what a messed up person she was] and  those hunky Taggert  and Montgomery men!   Indeed from all of the characters that are presented in this story were simply off the chart...well developed, defined, portrayed and so very believable. Some  of the characters you will like while others well...you will have to pick up this read to see for yourself who they are.   

I loved how this author was able to bring in those 'meddling ghosts' that  will  surely keep your attention  just waiting for them to show up.  And let's not leave out those beautiful weddings that took place.  Now to get it all  from what happens to Hallie  that gets her in , her crazy acting sister, Branden, meeting Jaime and much more you will have to pick up "Ever After" and see for yourself how well this author brings it all out for the reader.  

Love Ain't Enough By K'Aliyah Knight

Book Description....

"Paula aka "Nine" is too cute, yet this Creole will pull out her .9 mm real quick. Nine falls for hustler Makhi Mack, and foolishly agrees to an open relationship.
One of his drop spots takes a hit in Los Angeles, and Makhi heads home without her. Nine knows he is also going home to see an ex. Nine is a true rider, and has given this man her heart.
Back in L.A., Makhi begins to unravel who he needs to body for stealing from him, and gets at his old “good” girl Marlo. He steps into a dirty love triangle. Legs fly open to the wrong dudes. These chicks ain’t loyal to their besties or blood. And, even worse? Prissy Marlo has replaced Makhi.
See as kids, Makhi and Marlo fell in love so she learned the grind. Marlo has groomed her new dude to dethrone Makhi’s empire. Sex and emotions are high. Love ain’t enough to keep anybody alive when the truth starts unraveling."

Title:  Love Ain't Enough

Author: K'Aliyah Knight

Publisher  Shan Presents

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five
Review:

"Love Ain't Enough" by K'Aliyah Knight...

What  I like about this novel...

What a story!  I was so glad that this author always give the reader the subject name  of whom  the chapter was about.  That really helped me keep up because there will be so much going on with all of the twist, turns and let's not leave out the drama drama drama!  How this author was able to put this story altogether for the reader to understand was sheer magic on her part. I was definitely kept on the edge of my seat turning the pages with this mind blowing story.  All of the characters...well were really something else where I will say I didn't like any of those lost souls with all of the shadiness as the reader  will see as the revelation and corruption come out!   I don't want to say anymore other than you will have to pick this urban/hood novel and see for yourself how well this author presents it all to the reader. Take my word...it will be one unforgettable read.

My Husband's Whore Part 2 By Racquel Williams

Book Description...

"The drama continues as Destiny Clarke, vows to claim what’s rightfully hers—Hassan Clarke and his money. Sick and tired of lies and betrayal, Destiny decides to take matters in her own hands, by creating havoc in the lives of the people who've done her wrong. 

Hassan Clarke is so engulfed into his deceitful ways, that he becomes oblivious to the fact that his life and his freedom are up for grabs. Friends become enemies and in the end, he has no one to call on, but himself.
Imani Gibson is too naive to realize that some things are not worth fighting for; in this case, another woman’s husband. She soon realizes that games are for children and not everyone is playing with a full deck.
Watch the drama unfold with this trio, as more secrets are revealed and lives are torn apart, all in the name of love. How will it end? Will Destiny finally get her man, or will her husband’s whore end up on top?"

Title:  My Husband's whore Part 2

Author:  Racquel Williams

Publisher: Racquel Williams/Leo Sullivan Presents

Series: Part 2

Reviewed By: Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"My Husband's Whore Part 2" by Racquel Williams

What I liked about this novel.....

All I can say is this author really know how to get and keep your attention with this well written
story.  I was so happy to get the rest of this story as the reader is able to find out what all was going on with Destiny,Amaiya,  Hassan, Imani, Cory, Spencer and a few other characters.  I will say there was so much drama, twist and turns that I wasn't able to put this book down and above all this is not a predictable read. There were so many things that happened in the story was down right unbelievable that you would not think one would do but the reader will find out that this did happen and definitely leaving you shaking your head and saying wow!  The story really had a interesting banging ending that will leave the reader wondering.