His Melody By: Amarie Avant

Book Description...

"Before I laid eyes on him, I fell, which says a lot since my heart wasn’t built to fall in love...


Five years ago, Melody Bradford fell in love with and married songwriter, Kiel McIssac. He transformed her sorrows into love songs and became everything her heart craves. Kiel was the only one that has ever been able to break down her walls enough to see the girl underneath the shell.
But Melody is damaged deeper than Kiel knows, with a pain that runs far back into her past and creeps out in her present. Deciding that Kiel deserves better, Melody makes the hard choice to rip her own heart out and let him go. Yet Kiel won’t go quietly… not when his own heart is living inside every breath his wife takes. He loves her completely, for all her flaws, imperfections and resistance – she is everything he needs, and the only one he sings about.
Yet Melody has secrets buried dark and deep in her soul, secrets that could finally push him away and destroy everything they have built."

Title:  His Melody

Author:  Amarie Avant

Publisher:  Blue Savant Press

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"His Melody" by Amarie Avant

My Thoughts...

This was a  well written good read that this author gives to the readers.  Thank God Melody had a Kiel in her life, however, will Kiel  be able to saved Melody from herself? The main questions is why did Melody act the way she did and what was behind all of this?  Melody was truly the love of Kiel's life and when it may have seemed that she did not care for herself  Kiel never lost hope that he would always be their for her...'the love of his life... His Melody' As the reader reads through this story one can see that poor Melody had problems that started in her early childhood that seemed so very unimportant to her mother. Now, why was this kept such a big secret?  Read this story and you will soon find out why Melody felt so damaged with much of her life! This definitely had me thinking what kind of mother is this person! As one reads this story closely one can see why Melody was feeling so broken and thinking of Kiel as.... "HE CAN DO BETTER?"  It seems like even though Melody had some good friends...it was Kiel, her husband who was their for her through the thick and thin of it all and not wanting to give up on her. It seems like her past that she had endured early in her life was still with her as a adult and causing all kinds of problems for this marriaged couple.  I liked how this author brought in all the help for Melody through the therapist, friends and oh yes there was Kiel...all who were right their with her all the way to the end never giving up on her.  I loved that ending.... for that was quite a surprise!   To me I thought this author did a excellent job it bringing out this story so well to the readers.  Yes, we had a broken person and with the help of God and I liked the scriptures that were presented, friends that remained with Melody [Angelique...Jelly, Erin & Josaline] through it all and then as always their was Kiel. The author gives the reader one rich emotional read that will give the reader much thought long after the read especially after finding out what all Melody had been through up to this point in her life.  I loved the read and the characters were off the chart...all well developed, defined and believable giving the reader a good read.

Desiring The Darkness By: Shiela Stewart

Book Description...

"With the cloak of darkness surrounding Jacob's Cove, Dante Vega must work to protect the humans from the blood-thirsty vampires trying to take over the human race. When a half-naked young woman races into his arms begging him to protect her, he is compelled to help despite the fact that she is a vampire.

Before all hell broke loose, Gypsy Dawn was an average woman carrying on with her ordinary life...until she's turned into a vampire. With no family and no where to go, she clings to Dante. Aside from his dark, mysterious, good looks, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. And when his life is threatened she discovers just how protective she has become.

Trying to bring back the sun is not easy, especially when the creature responsible, has gone into hiding. With Dante's long lost brother working with the enemy, one friend is killed and another is taken hostage."

Title:  Desiring The Darkness

Author:  Shiela Stewart

Publisher:  Champagne Books

Series:  The Darkness # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Desiring The Darkness" by Shiela Stewart

My Thoughts....

This story continues on from this author first series 'Seducing the Darkness' were when find
Jacob's Cove is now in total darkness due to what has previously gone on.  Will the vampires
succeed in taking over the human race?  The characters...Dante, Gypsy Dawn, Jonah, Ariel. Basis and Trinity....all well developed, well portrayed and simple a well told paranormal read.  Who are
the vampires in the group?  Well with the job that they have before them trying to bring back the
sun that due to Chaos who had gotten the king of the vampires restored to his place only to have
it turn up side down due to Dante and his friends Basil and Trinity. Now with Chaos on the run from them we find them not only in darkness and trying save the people of the cove but Dante has rescued
a Gypsy Dawn and is also looking for his brother Daniel. This story will pick up from here and
will keep your attention till the end due to all of its twist and turns in this story especially with Jonah and Raven. To get it all I would definitely suggest you read this first series first before reading this one due to the fact it will explain so much of what has brought you to this point in the read. In the end will why is Chaos so bent on getting  to Trinity? What plans does Chaos have up his sleeve for Trinity?  Well, I guess to get this and so much more you will have to pick up the author's  next series....Embracing the Darkness to find out.

Seducing The Darkness By: Shiela Stewart

Book Description...

"Cast out by her kind, Trinity Ford has learned to live on her own and not an easy thing to do when you're a vampire.

Trinity was once a fragile girl. Being taken by a powerful vampire prince changed her. Discovering him in the arms of another woman changed destiny. Alone, she's learned fast how to be tough, how to survive, and how to protect the people in her city from the evil that lurks in the dark. She was managing just fine, until Basil walked back into her life.

Basil Hawthorn has been the reigning prince of vampires since banishing his father to the Realm of Dark Mystics decades earlier. When a prophetic dream makes him realize Trinity's life is at risk, he decides the only way to save her is to push her away. Doing so is not easy. Trinity is the only woman he has ever loved, ever will love, and he can't seem to let her go.

When rumors arise of a plan to raise the King and blot out the sun, both Trinity and Basil know they must do everything to stop it. Even if it means working together. Despite the betrayal and the threat, they find themselves drawn to each other. Love has no boundaries, especially in the face of danger. But will they be able to stop the ritual before it's too late?"

Title:  Seducing The Darkness

Author:  Shiela Stewart

Publisher:  Champagne Books

Series:  The Darkness # 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Seducing The Darkness" by Shiela Stewart

My Thoughts....

"Seducing The Darkness" was a quite a interesting paranormal vampire read Jacob's Cove that did keep my attention to the very end. The story was about Trinity Ford, 19 who had been turned a vampire by Basil Hawthorne who was a vampire prince. The reason for Trinity doing this was because she was all alone after the death of her parents and sister and Basil was their for her.  With Trinity who worked on computers by day and at night she could be found prowling the street trying to keep the humans safe.  Both Trinity and Basil were quite a item until things started happening with Basil that seemed to change in his feelings toward Trinity by pushing her away after they had been together for six years.  What did Basil do  that was so stupid in order to try to accomplish this?  Did it work?  I don't want to tell too much about  the story but it had a lots to do with King Avadur [Basil's father] being  banished to the Realms of Darkness due to the fact that he had deserted the queen mother by locking her behind the Realms of Mystics. Now it seems like Basil is having 'dreams of Trinity's life being at risk'...[someone he loved] because he had banished his father [King Avadur]. So, Basil knew that if what all was going on in Jacob's Cove with his father and  his second in command, Chaos, in charge who wanted  King Avadur freed so that he may rule at his side....then the world was in danger of becoming dark and he had to try to do something to prevent that from happening. What all will Basil do in order to try to keep Chaos from getting his father freed?  How would he be able to protect Trinity whom he was so in love with ...other than trying to put a distance between them so Trinity would get harmed.  Did it work? What was going on with the humans in Jacob's Cove 2025 by the hands of the vampires that  put them in such danger?   What was Trinity into with an investigator [Dante] who was looking for  the missing girl and his brother? What will happen as Trinity and Basil work together to try to stop the plan to raise the king and stop the sun from being blotted out?  To get all of these questions answered and so much more you will have to pick up the good read to see how well this author presents this novel to the readers.

The story will move fast as the readers will find the characters all well developed, defined and portrayed giving one a well told story.  Look out for some real heavy sexy scenes.  However, all in all this was a good read that will definitely have you wanting the next series...Desiring the Darkness.

Cedar Woman By: Debra Shiveley Welch

Book Description....

"Lena Cedar Woman Young Bear, a daughter of the Lakota Sioux, opens the first high-end Native American restaurant in Central Ohio.

This is her story.

Born in May Hill, Ohio, Lena Cedar Woman travels to Columbus at age 12 after tragedy befalls her family. Here, in the capital city, a chance encounter leads her to her destiny.

Walk with her as she changes the lives and fortunes of those she loves.

Follow her to powwow where she meets her half-side.

Rejoice with her at the grand opening of her restaurant.

Cedar Woman allows the reader to learn the ways, and some of the language of The People, while also offering romance and discovery."

Title:  Cedar Woman

Author:  Debra Shiveley Welch

Publisher:  Saga Books

Series:  The Cedar Woman Saga Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Cedar Woman" by Debra Shiveley Welch

My Thoughts....


This 'Native American' story was very well written with some very interesting characters that will definitely keep your attention and what a read about Lena Cedar Woman Young Bear.  This author really presents to the reader a descriptive story that will cover the 'cultures, ceremonies as well as their honor of mother earth' of the Lakota Sioux.  This was a beautiful story of how they practiced 'patience, love of nature and honesty' being portrayed, to beautiful scenes such as the dances along with joys to even heartache. I loved the beginning of each chapter how it gave such a wonderful read of what the chapter held for the reader as well as at the end of the novel the reader will be get some wonderful recipes that were mentioned in the novel.  This is definitely a enjoyable as well as informative read that the reader can learn so much of the the Sioux's culture.  In the end the reader gets quite a touching wonderful story.

The Only Best Place By: Carolyne Aarsen

Book Description...

"When her husband moves her and their two children from her great career and her life in the big city to his boyhood home back in Holmes Crossing, Alberta, a.k.a., nowhere, to help with the struggling family farm, Leslie feels disoriented and lost. Her five year plan had never included being a farmer's wife but now she's helping move cows, feed chickens and trying to find her way through the VandeKeere family interactions where she doesn't feel she fits in. The fact that the move was only temporary helped her go along with this detour in their life. That and the fact that their marriage was on shaky ground. Leslie hopes taking a break from their previous life will help her and her husband rekindle their marriage. But when her husband hits that the move might be permanent, she has to decide what to do. As she faces questions about her marriage and her faith in a God she didn't know much of before, Leslie has to struggle to find the only best place for her heart."

Title:  The Only Best Place
Author:  Carolyne Aarsen
Publisher:  Misty Ridge Publishing
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"The Only Best Place" by Carolyne Aarsen

My Thoughts....

First of all this is a christian fiction and with that being said I thought the read was one that would
capture your attention all the way to the end.  Seeing how a marriage of Leslie and Dan Vandekeere
that was almost broken then seeing how this story gets turned around where there is also dealings with moving to Holmes Crossing, Alberta, two children, a dog. business issues, let's not leave out those family members with issues, to a few friends, religious issues and you get one good story.  This was quite a good read of one letting go of the past and moving on which can be hard as it was for Leslie.   Will she be able to do it with all she has before her? What will happen after Leslie gets a little knowledge of what faith is and trusting in God?  Thank you for such a enjoyable read of love and forgiveness.  

When a Rich Thug Wants You By: Pebbles Starr

Book Description...

"Get ready to meet Raelyn, Symba, and Blue! These 3 friends go through it all together including relationships, heartaches, and drama. But things really get interesting when Caesar and his boy Canyon come into the picture. These rich thugs have always been ones to get whatever they want--even sexy, stubborn women who think they can't be tamed!"

Title:  When  A Rich Thug  Wants You
Author:  Pebbles Starr
Publisher:  Jade Publications
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"When a Rich Thug Wants You" by Pebbles Starr

My Thoughts....

This was another one of this author's good reads...a good urban fiction with a little bit of it all straight from the hood!  From some intriguing well development of characters...from the three friends Raelyn, Blue & Symba, then there is Jett, Caesar, Canyon, Deon, Zac, Ace, Roman to a few others will keep this storyline popping from one drama to the next crazy twist and turns and suspense to the very end. And in the end...well we will be given a cliffhanger...only leaving the reader wanting more from this authors next series....oh there will be a total of five in this series. So, what will happen next?

Tainted Love: A Gripping Psychological Thriller & Family Saga By: Erin Cawood

Book Description...

"For anyone in a relationship, the words 'we need to talk' can only mean one thing. In the last twenty-two years, the McKenzies have been through it, survived it, learned by it, and grown stronger from it, because life didn't stop for breath when they needed it. Amongst the tears and the tragedies, the hopes and happiness, they've built something amazing: a happy family, a luxury lifestyle and a booming empire. Don't they deserve to have it all?

But for the perfect wife, those four sinister words mean something entirely different. They're a summons into a private world where what happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors.

Faith has no doubt in Calvin's undying love for her. It's what kept her sane in the darkest hours. If only she could figure out what it is she does wrong... because it’s rapidly becoming apparent their tainted love is running out of time."

Title:  Tainted Love:  A Gripping Psychological Thriller & Family Saga

Author:  Erin Cawood

Publisher:  E. C.
Series: Behind Closed Doors Book 1

Reviewed:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Tainted Love:  A Gripping Psychological Thriller & Family Saga"  by Erin Cawood

My Thoughts...

Wow this was one read well no I didn't like what was happening to Faith.  This was quite one abusive
read that had me shaking my head and saying really...why are you staying!?  I found it so hard to read and understand her reasoning through writing letters and emails to her younger brother Darryl about her situation.Why couldn't she find someone to help her and get out!?  Will Faith find the 'courage, strength and love' she need in her life?

This writing style was quite a difference kind of read for me being presented in such a unique way.  I found it so intensed and emotional that you the reader will get caught up in all of its drama in the physical abuse that this heroine was in. Will she get out of this before it's too late?  I will stop here and just say you will have to pick this one up to see what happens to Faith Fay McKenzie at the hands of Cal McKenzie. When you think all is well.... it is not!  In the end will Faith 'find the courage and strength to survive, escape and heal from  this abuse?'  In the end will she find her HEA?  I will say that this novel's ending really got to me leaving me to think after all is said and done...was it enough?

Hope In Every Raindrop By: Wesley Banks

Book Description....

"Small towns have big stories.” That was a lesson Katie’s father taught her years ago. A lesson she’s taken to heart. And right now, Katie is desperate for a big story. Reeling from the recent loss of her father and with her agent breathing down her neck for the next book, the twenty-one-year-old writer picks a spot on the map and finds herself bound for a middle-of-nowhere town called Bishopville, South Carolina.

Taking a chance on the words of a local grocer, Katie stumbles upon a rare breed of dogs raised by the town doctor and his nephew Kyle. The only problem? Kyle isn’t interested in telling stories—especially not to a big-city girl who can’t seem to sit still. In an attempt to win him over as the clock winds down, Katie finds herself immersed in Kyle’s world, doing everything but writing.

When inspiration finally strikes, Katie is faced with an unforeseen catastrophe and a truth she can no longer ignore. While she has come to love the dogs, the real story may be about Kyle Walker."

Title:  Hope In Every Raindrop

Author:  Wesley Banks

Publisher:  W. B.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Hope In Every Raindrop" by Wesley Banks

My Thoughts....

This novel had a well written storyline, with well developed characters...Katie, Doc, Kyle..[the dogs....King and Biscuit] that will keep your attention till the end here in Bishopville, South Carolina.  If you are a dog lover...this story would be for you as you will see a 'man interacting with training sled  Carolina dogs.'   The story involves drama, mystery and yes also a love. In the end will this novelist [Kate Price] get the story she needed for her novel after suffering from writers block?  To get that answer you will have to pick up "Hope In Every Raindrop" to see how well this author presents it to the readers.  I would definitely recommend especially if you a a dog lover.

Deliberate By: Dixie Burns

Book Description....

"Leigh Blackburn is a busy woman. Head down and deep into a job, an eleven-year-old son, and a failing marriage, she hasn't got time for jury duty. Who does? However, the county court has other ideas. Serving on an all-female jury, she is forced to deliberate about more than the trial at hand. Old memories surface and Leigh makes a deliberate decision to take a hard look at her life and where it is going. I've certainly been there. Haven't you?"

Title:  Deliberate
Author:  Dixie Burns
Publisher:  Under the Live Oak
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Deliberate" by Dixie Burns

My Thoughts....

What a life Leigh Blackburn had and it definitely was not a easy one!  Who would have thought that after she  had been called to serve on a jury that her eyes would be opened about her life..with her husband and even her mother.  But one thing that is for sure Leigh knew that she had to get it all together not only for herself but for her son Ben. This was not a happy read... definitely a tough one, however, there were a lots of lessons to be learned from this well written story that will leave you thinking about long after the read. What will happen when Leigh comes to believe it is time for a change?

Be ready for lots of drama and suspense as Leigh deals with being summoned for jury duty, her husband and mother.  What will happen as Leigh decides to take charge and move on with her life?
I did enjoy some of the witty humours time while she was on jury duty[in the courtroom], with her son and her neighbor and four dogs.  This was quite a interesting read of how this main character [Leigh] was able to 'deliberate her own life while deliberating the fate of an accused person.'  If you are looking for a poignant and touching story the reader will have one here..for "Deliberate" will bring it all to you in one relatable story.

Samantha Posey: Love Unfolded By: Shantee' A Parks

Book Description...

"SAMANTHA POSEY is a wonderful party planner who does what it takes to make the party a success. She meets Jacob Latters, a successful business man, celebrity and millionaire playboy. Women are of no shortage to him, but finding love isn’t in the cards for him, though he wishes it was. Jacob has never met a woman like her. This is an encounter that will definitely change both of their lives. The sex is mind-blowing! She is so intoxicating to him he soon finds he just can’t leave Samantha Posey alone. They encounter one problem after another... kidnapping, lies, hypnosis, and families keeping them apart. Their addiction to one another is real. Will their love survive?"

Title:  Samantha Posey  Love Unfolded
Author:  Shantee' A. Parks
Publisher:  Amazon Digital Service
Series:  Samantha Posey Love Series # 1
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Samantha Posey:  Love Unfolded" by Shantee' A. Parks

My Thoughts...

I will say this was one read that kept me shaking my head because it seems to go on and on and then at the end we find it is a cliffhanger... the reader will have to get book 2 to get the remainder of Samantha and Jacob's story. I will say that this author really knows how to write some erotic sex scenes that will be in most of the chapters. I will say this was uniquely done and left me saying wow!  Be ready for a story of  'love, lies, betrayal, mystery and yes even murder, loss of action, suspense and romance.'

I will say this novel has some very interesting characters especially the secondary ones [Nicki, Adam & Todd] that I found rather defined and well portrayed in this story line.  The hero and heroine both at times will work ones last nerve with all of their bantering back and forth.  This was definitely not one of those predictable stories because  there is so many twist and turns but one thing is for sure and that is their love making!  Will Samantha and Jacob have their HEA when it is all said and done?  Will they be able to get pass this 'invisible bond' that they seem to have for each other?  Well no matter what the odds or conflict that comes  to Samantha and Jacob it seems certain their loves seems to conquer all....or will it?  To get these answers and so much more you will have to pick up  'Samantha Posey Love Series Book 2' to get the rest of the story.

A Pledge of Passion By: Victoria Vane

Book Description...

"Only a madman makes a promise in the heat of passion...
During a midnight tryst in a moonlit garden, Nicolas Needham fell in love—only to walk away. As a younger son with few connections, his pride demanded that he better his circumstances before paying his suit to Lady Mariah. When Nicolas is finally given the opportunity he needs to advance—by negotiating a contract of matrimony on the British Envoy’s behalf—he is shocked to learn that the intended bride is the same woman to whom he once pledged himself.

And only a fool believes him.... Lady Mariah Morehaven has lived a quiet, almost reclusive life in the country. While she accepts that marriage is her unavoidable destiny, as a baroness in her own right, and heir to one of the oldest and land-rich estates in England, she fears becoming the target of fortune hunters. Entrusting her cousin’s well-connected godmother to help her find a suitable match, Mariah is devastated to discover that the man sent to negotiate for her hand is the very same who broke her heart."

Title:  A Pledge of Passion

Author:  Victoria Vane

Publisher:  Vane Publishing LLC

Series:  The Rules of Engagement # 2

Reviewed  By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"A Pledge of Passion" by Victoria Vane

My Thoughts....

This was a beautifully written historical romance story that will keep you turning the pages to see what was going to happen next for Lady Mariah Morehaven and Nicolas Needham.  If there were
ever two people to be together ...this was the couple but how was that to happen for them?  I liked
how this author brings the story to a perfect ending giving the read some very interesting characters
especially that 'Lady Russell'[with all of her matchmaking] who was one of my favorite ones along with several others that help give this story a good read being so well developed and portrayed.  This novel was a second in this author series...'The Rules of Engagement # 2.'  I would recommend you read this first series so you can keep up with what all has gone on earlier, however this could be a standalone read too.  If you are looking for a good historical romance I would definitely recommend this one as a good read.

Blood Defense (Samantha Brinkman #1) By: Marcia Clark

Book Description....

"First in a new series from bestselling author and famed prosecutor Marcia Clark, a “terrific writer and storyteller” (James Patterson).
Samantha Brinkman, an ambitious, hard-charging Los Angeles criminal defense attorney, is struggling to make a name for herself and to drag her fledgling practice into the big leagues. Sam lands a high-profile double-murder case in which one of the victims is a beloved TV star—and the defendant is a decorated veteran LAPD detective. It promises to be exactly the kind of media sensation that would establish her as a heavy hitter in the world of criminal law.
Though Sam has doubts about his innocence, she and her two associates (her closest childhood friend and a brilliant ex-con) take the case. Notorious for living by her own rules—and fearlessly breaking everyone else’s—Samantha pulls out all the stops in her quest to uncover evidence that will clear the detective. But when a shocking secret at the core of the case shatters her personal world, Sam realizes that not only has her client been playing her, he might be one of the most dangerous sociopaths she’s ever encountered."

Title:  Blood Defense
Author:  Marcia Clark
Series:  Samantha Brinkman # 1
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Blood Defense" by Marcia Clark

My Thoughts.....

I found "Blood Defense" was one good mystery, suspense, surprises, crime and  thriller read all round up into one good  long fast moving read.  Be ready for a lots of twist and turn that will definitely keep your attention to he end. The main character [Samantha] along with several other supporting ones[Michele &  and Alex] and a few complex ones were well developed, defined, portrayed and believable all helping to give the reader quite a attention grabber read.  I will say that this was definitely one of those reads where I thought wow is this what was it like in a day in the life of this lawyer.  When you think you have it all figured out there will be many more surprises just around the corner for this lawyer and her team.  If you are looking for a good mystery that flows so well with all of its twist I would suggest you pick up this well written novel to see for yourself how well this author brings it all out to the readers.  That ending of this story was quite one that I didn't see coming only leaving me to say wow!  So, if you like a mystery with lots of surprises I would definitely recommend this one for you and I look forward to this authors next series.

 I received this book free read with my Amazon Prime membership.

Greek and Fiona 2: The Finale By: Pebbles Star and Chase Moore

Book Description....

"Fiona never thought falling in love would potentially cost her life. Falling for an immediate member of the Konkwo Mafia Family has its privileges as well as its downfalls--for example an over controlling, power hungry father-in-law. Mazi will do any and everything to tear their union apart, even if it means spilling a little blood. Will Fiona and Greek be able to overcome the many obstacles laid before them? Or will they succumb to the forces fighting to keep them apart?

Tyler was always looking for the love in the wrong places, and she found it in a smooth talking, sexy Honduran by the name of Cruz. But everything that glitters isn't gold and Cruz is holding a deep, dark secret. Can Tyler make it out alive, and will she ever find the true love she feels she deserves?"

Title:  Greek and Fiona 2:  The Finale

Author:  Pebbles Starr & Chase Moore

Publisher:  Jade Publications

Series:  A Love Story # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Greek and Fiona 2:  The Finale" by Pebbles Starr and Chase Moore

My Thoughts....

This  was a great conclusion to this series...'Greek and Fiona' that the reader will not be able to put down until the very end.  All of these characters from Greek, Fiona, Tyler, Najun, Gunner, Mazi to a few others that were simply off the chart  being so well developed, descriptive, portrayed and well give the readers quite a well written storyline.

Will Greek and Fiona finally get their HEA?  What will become of Gunner?  Will Tyler find someone to truly love her? What was Mazi all up to and just who is Najun and how does he become so important in this story?  Well to get these answers and so much more you will have to pick up "Greek and Fiona 2" to see how these authors will bring it all out so well to the readers. Wow what a ending!

Spirit Woman By: Debra Shiveley Welch

Book Description....

"Nickie looks into the windows of the houses she passes. She had done so since a little girl: peering into the lighted rooms of other families, wondering if they were the kind of family she so longed for. Were they happy? Was everyone behind the panes of glass loved? All she wants is to be loved, to be one of those people behind the window, but love eludes her until she meets Jay.

Will he be the one to rescue her from loneliness, or will he make her wish that she could break through the window and run for her life?"

Title:  Spirit Woman

Author:  Debra Shiveley Welch

Publisher:  Red Road Books

Series:  Cedar Woman Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Spirit Woman" by Debra Shiveley Welch

My Thoughts...

What good writing with some off the chart well developed, defined. portrayed and believable
characters [from Nickie, Shelagh, Boy Ladd, Rosie Logan Javen] only to name a few  that will definitely keep your attention on this subject:  ABUSE!  How Nickie had gone through such a horrible childhood and it seems like she will also have it in her grown up life too.  As Nickie
"looks into the windows of the houses she passes. She had done so since a little girl: peering into the lighted rooms of other families, wondering if they were the kind of family she so longed for."  Will
Nickie  finds what she is looking for and that is  love, but will she find it other than in her pet cockatoo, Beau.  This was really one interesting story where in the end all will be racing to save Nickie from that horrible person who seems to out to get her.  Will Beau be able to help?  This will be suspenseful read with so many twist and turns all the way to the very end. And in the end....we find
there will be a cliffhanger as we will have to go to Book 3 [Brave Heart Woman] to get the continued story. I will say this read is not for the faint of heart...it is definitely one that will dig down deep in one's soul long after the read.

Copy provided by the publisher through Net Galley for an honest review.

Saddle Up By: Victoria Vane

Book Description...

"Award-winning author Victoria Vane lets loose the fourth in the Hot Cowboy Nights series

WILD HORSES COULDN'T BRING THEM TOGETHER...
With exceptional talent and looks, cowboy "horse whisperer" Keith Russo once had the world at his feet - until his career was unwittingly destroyed by an aspiring filmmaker. After being rejected by his family for exploiting his Native American heritage, Keith has no choice but to turn back to his humble beginnings as a wild horse wrangler.

BUT MAYBE THEIR PASSION CAN...
Miranda Sutton always dreamed of making films, until wild mustangs captured her heart. But turning her grandmother's Montana ranch into a wild horse sanctuary proves harder than she thought. She needs someone who knows wild horses. Keith and the mustangs need each other. And while working together to save the herd, Keith and Miranda discover a passion as wild as the mustangs they love."

Title:  Saddle Up

Author:  Victoria Vane

Publisher:  Sourcebooks

Series:  Hot Cowboys Nights #4

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five
Review:

"Saddle Up" by Victoria Vane

My Thoughts...

Who would have thought that when Miranda Sutton meets Keith Russo while making a documentary about him that they would in the end 'Saddle Up' in the end.  I loved how this author was able to give the reader such a intriguing romantic read that involved a 'half Native American horse whisper and wrangler and a film maker [until she decided to work with mustangs].  It seems like meeting Keith was the best thing that could have happened to Miranda as it was the start of her loving mustangs.  The characterization of not only Miranda and Keith but also Jo-Jo[Miranda's grandmother] was a internal part of this well written story...all being so well developed, defined and believable. As the story continues we will see what will happen as Miranda and Keith's romances will come about, then then go their separate ways only to come back into play after Miranda's grandmother Jo-Jo [Josephine Mirabelle Sutton] 'decides to reinvent her ranch for displaced mustangs' after Miranda shows an interest in wanting to stay there in Wyoming and help with  this venture. Will Miranda get the help she needs from Keith?   Why was Keith so against doing this for Miranda? Why did Keith seemed so lost? What had happened to him in his past that had caused this? I loved Keith's pet name for Miranda which was 'Aiwattsi' that was indeed so beautiful along with its meaning. The reader will see from the read that this author did some well done informational research of these wild horses that  simply giving the reader quite a interesting read that will keep your attentiveness to the end.  Will Miranda and Keith get what they want from each other in the end?  To get  the answers to these questions and many more the reader will have to pick up the wonderful series "Saddle Up' which is a standalone read and see how this story will all turn out. 'Saddle Up' is this author fourth in this series and was definitely one of my favorite series.  Would I recommend? Yes!

A Piece of Sunday's Soul: A BWWM Romance By: Theresa Hodge

Book Description....

"Sunday Gallenger was only eighteen when she left home to follow her dreams. She was a sister with big times dreams and plenty of songs in her heart but no place but the privacy of her bedroom to sing them. One day she saw the chance to make her dream come true, so she left home without the blessings of her parents and headed for the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee. Sunday’s soulful voice and determination to be the best led her to take the impossible chance of becoming the next big country star on a new show called "The American Dream."
Travis Lee was intrigued by Sunday “Soul” Gallenger. Not only was he one of the top ten country singers of all times, but he was one of the judges on The American Dream. His dark hair and smoldering eyes left women entranced and seeking his attention from all corners of the globe. His wanderlust spirit left a trail of broken hearted women in his wake. That was until the young, talented dark beauty by the name of Sunday showed up at auditions. He was ready to lay down his playboy ways to win Sunday's heart and soul.
Will the two singers who are so different yet so much alike let their souls make beautiful music together?"

Title:  A Piece of Sunday's Soul: A BWWM Romance

Author:  Theresa Hodge

Publisher:  Shani Greene-Dowdell Presents

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"A Piece of Sunday's Soul: A BWWM Romance" by Theresa Hodge

My Thoughts....

I enjoyed this wonderfully written love story of Sunday and Travis by this author that kept your attention all the way to the sweet ending.  When it looked like all was lost for these two hope seemed to come in just at the right time in their lives.  It was good seeing Sunday grow up in the read as the
hero had wanted to happen.  Now, to get the whole story of this romance you will have to pick up this good read to see how well it all comes out for the readers as we see if following your dreams was all
good for Sunday.  Because Travis never gives up will he get what he wants in the end?

The Redemption of Julian Price By: Victorian Vane

Book Description...

"She gave him a chance to bury his past… but the price would be his heart..

Burdened by the past… Orphaned at a young age and left to run wild, at eighteen Julian Price joins the fight against Napoleon in the hope of attaining honor. Devastated when his best friend, Thomas, is killed in battle, Julian returns home burdened with guilt, only to find his wastrel uncle has squandered his inheritance.

Desperate to live her own life… Facing a future of drudgery caring for her aging mother and raising her brother’s children, Henrietta Houghton believes her chance at a real life died with Thomas, the only man who ever wanted her. But Henrietta is still full of dreams. When her wealthy aunt, offers her a gift of ten thousand pounds, Henrietta finally has the chance to choose her own destiny.

Everything has a price...With a fortune at her command, Henrietta offers Julian a marriage of convenience, unaware that she really offers Julian a means of salvation—not just his fortune, but his very soul."

Title:  The Redemption of Julian Price

Author:  Victoria Vane

Publisher:  Vane Publishing LLC

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:  

"The Redemption of Julian Price" by Victorian Vane

My Thoughts....

The author really gives the reader a beautiful historic romantic read that will keep your attention
till the end.  The read mainly focus with Henrietta Houghton and Julian Price giving one a well
developed, defined  told story of two people who just needed to be loved in their own special way. What will happen when Julian is faced with what his uncle has done with his inheritance? What did his best friend Henrietta offer to help him in order to help him with his problem?  Would these two people be able to 'navigate the world of marriage?'   Now, I don't what to tell the story but want you to want to pick up this lovely story and see how well this author brings it all out to her readers.

 I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Reserve My Curves 3 By B. M. Hardin

Book Description....

"Envy was no longer a woman down on her luck. She'd gone from rags to riches in just a short period of time, but what she'd had to do for the money, hadn't always been easy and would never be forgotten. Although Envy's days of having her curves reserved are finally over, life didn't exactly get better as she'd planned. The worst of her problems have just begun. She quickly learns that broke people problems and rich people problems are two very different things, and Envy wasn't exactly prepared for the challenges that a life of luxury would bring.
After learning a truth that she wasn't quite ready to receive, Envy had some tough decisions to make. The price for living a life of comfort was costly, but going back to struggling, for Envy, just wasn't an option. It was a sticky situation and the wrong choice, at the wrong time, could turn Envy's world upside down. And that meant losing everything that she'd worked so hard to gain. A few secrets weren't all that bad and with more than enough secrets of her own, Envy decides to keep her friends close, but her enemies closer; and that included keeping Silas and Carmen around for just a little while longer.
Envy allows the good to outweigh the bad, and plans for the future. Along the way, she's convinced that Silas just might be her happily ever after after all, but fate seems to have a few plans for Envy of its own. Things start to crumble but she was already in too deep, and Envy just couldn't turn back now, unless she pushed a few people out of her way.
With lies coming from every direction, and with secrets being revealed around every corner, it becomes clear to Envy that if she wanted to get her life back... she was going to have to put up one hell of a fight. But she was in for a battle that she was destined to lose. Carmen and Silas weren't the only people that she had to keep her eyes on. They weren't the only people with something to hide. But Envy was determined to uncover the truth and someone was bound to pay the price for her troubles; even if she had to be the one to pull the trigger.
Finally Envy understood what people meant when they said that you have to be careful what you wished for, because you just might get it. The question is, just what do you do when you no longer wanted it? What do you do when the person that you chose... is you? Sometimes the only way out was death. Whether your own... or someone else's."

Title:  Reserve My Curves 3

Author:  B. M. Hardin

Publisher:  David Weaver Presents

Series:  Reserve My Curves

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five 

Review:

"Reserve My Curves 3" by B. M. Hardin

My Thoughts....

What a READ!  This was some series and this novel was over the top.  What the author gives to her
stories are simply off the top...well thought out and so well written.  Once you pick up her stories you will not be able to put it down until the end and this series was the ending to the 'Reserve My Curves.'
All of the characters were so well developed and well portrayed.  I will say this last series was absolutely so well told where there was nothing left out for the reader to wonder about.  I will say you will not be able to stop reading till the very end because there will be so much going on and the reader will not want to miss any of it.  You definitely will not be able to predict what will happen next because there will be so many twist and turns to the very end.  All I can say if you want a interesting urban series...'Reserve My Curves 1, 2, and 3 that will give you one interesting and  intriguing story with so much drama that I thought was simply off the chart ...a  good read.  Would I recommend?  YES, the entire series so you will understand all that has gone on.

Meddling With Murder By: Elle Campbell

Book Description....

"Crouch End Confidential, the agency started by housewife, Cathy O’Farrell, with ex-cleaner Pimple, is failing badly. Hardly surprising when their only clients are old ladies seeking lost pets. Until the strange case of the missing dog… Soon Cathy’s multiple problems include stolen bikes, a possible murder weapon, the sabotage of her friends’ new shop, drug-dealing yobbos targeting her children’s primary school and being forced to pose as the world’s most inept maths tutor. Worse, best friend Rosa hires her to investigate fiancé Alec and – horrors – Cathy’s husband Declan is intent on moving himself, Cathy and kids to the safer climes of rural Norfolk. Suddenly Cathy is endangering her marriage, friendships and her life to untangle these messes. But that’s what you get for meddling with murder…"

Title:  Meddling With Murder
Author:  Elle Campbell
Publisher:  Independently Published
Series:  End Confidential # 3
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:

"Meddling With Murder" by Elle Campbell

My Thoughts....

This author gives the reader a story dealing with Cathy O' Farrell and Pimple  as they are owners of the 'Crouch End Confidential Agency' that was at one time called 'Helping People Who Would Otherwise Commit Suicide.'  As the story opens what do we find? Cathy dangling from a tree trying to get 'Fliffy' a cat down? I will say I laughed at that one. We find from the story that Cathy and Pimple will be presented with:" multiple problems include stolen bikes, a possible murder weapon, the sabotage of her friends’ new shop, drug-dealing yobbos targeting her children’s primary school and being forced to pose as the world’s most inept maths tutor. Worse, best friend Rosa hires her to investigate fiancé Alec and – horrors – Cathy’s husband Declan is intent on moving himself, Cathy and kids to the safer climes of rural Norfolk. Suddenly Cathy is endangering her marriage, friendships and her life to untangle these messes."  Along with all of this I will say that the story has some very interesting characters that all well developed, defined and believable helping to keep your attention because they will be so much going on. From several customers with no money to pay their bills to finally one whose case starts out very strangely...supposedly having lost her dog called Dukey....however, when the truth comes out...it was her all about her son....oh well, leaving you wondering what in the world was that all about!  At least it seems that there would be some pay for working on this case.  As this story unfolds the reader will see how the author presents a well written story to the reader that is rather a good one.  I will say I liked Cathy's friendships with  her friends...Henrietta, Isobel, Rosa, Janet and Shilpa at their WOWs [Wednesday Once Weeklies] and believe me when I say that each one will have their own story.  Also I liked how the author brings in the read about 'drugs' in the story so much so wouldn't Cathy want to move where it may be a little more safer as her husband had suggusted even if it meant leaving her friends?  I will say this story keeps on moving and by the end you will get a well written story.  To really get it all you will have to pick up "Meddling With Murder" to see how well this author gives the reader  a little mystery along with some suspense dealing with stolen bikes, drugs, guns and a murder.  Would I recommend? Yes! 


I received a copy through NOR  in exchange for an honest review.