Sometimes I'm In My Feelings By: Anna Black

Book Description....

"Don’t all women wish men came with a warning label or a caution sign? That would be ideal and save a lot of heartache and pain.

Meet Anika, Mia and Legacy. Three friends going through the trials and tribulations of love and heartache. Young and deep in love, they can’t seem to let go of the men they’ve fallen madly in love with.
When Anika is forced to face the truth she was so determined to find, her world comes crumbling down, and she has to decide whether to love herself first or stay in a relationship that could destroy her.
Mia is given a reality check and quickly learns that looks don’t always keep a man, and that sometimes men make promises they can’t keep to get what they want.
Legacy is tired of being put on the back-burner and finally realizes she deserves better. Unfortunately, her other half plays on her low self-esteem and uses it to his advantage, but Legacy has had enough.
The women find themselves sacrificing their values, morals and standards over men who toy with their feelings and emotions. When the drama and secrets become deeper than one could imagine, this trio fights to find the love for themselves again while they struggle to let go of the men who are not quite right for them.
Will these three overcome their insecurities, or will they stay in their feelings and keep holding on to the wrong damn man?"

Title:  Sometimes I'm In My Feelings

Author:  Anna Black

Publisher:  Cole Hart Presents

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Sometimes I'm In My Feelings" by Anna Black 

My Viewpoints....

I don't know who I felt more sorry for...Anika [NeNe], Mia or Legacy.  Truly you will find that all of these women will "find themselves sacrificing their values, morals and standards over men who toy with their feelings and emotions."  I am not sure who was the worse man in these women's life.  Truly from Kenny, Rey,[Lisa], Omari, Rene' and I am still not one hundred percent about Jaxson and Morris. With all of the drama, lies, secrets and with the twist and turns in the read you will be kept alert turning the pages to see what will happen in the next chapter.  This author really brings out the pain that both the ladies and the men where you could feel some of the heartache and pain that one receives when one cheats!  I found all of these characters were well developed, portrayed...but few were truly believable as you read and see what is still going on.  Now, I hate to tell you but this novel leaves us with a cliffhanger...so we will have to put up this next series to see how all of this will come out...for Anika, Mia and Legacy.

The Way My Heart Loves You, An Anthology By: Dawn Jiles, Trinity Dekane (Goodreads Author), J. Summers

Book Description....

"The Way My Heart Loves You will grab your heart and soul, and captivate you story after story. One title, three authors, three stories of love and pain.

A Hustler Stole My Heart by Dawn Jiles
At a very young age, Julian aka Jules always knew that he wanted to be a successful business owner, with Valentina, the most beautiful woman he knew on his arms. They met and fell in love at just 16 years old, but they were ripped apart by Val’s father, who thought a drug dealing hood boy wasn't what's best for his daughter. He ships her off to New York and made sure they had no contact with each other.
Twelve years later, Jules is married to his beautiful wife, Ramia, with two children. He has money for days, a loyal wife who supported him through it all, and just opened his new nightclub, a raving success. Life is good, and he’s got everything he wants. That is, until a million in one long shot causes him to run into his first love, Valentina. Jules soon finds himself torn between two women, and forced to choose. Will he follow his head or his heart? Hearts will be shattered and many deep secrets will be revealed, leaving you with your mouth wide open.

Synopsis 

Real Love or Naw by Trinity Dekane
Have you ever had a love that's so intense it turns your world inside out, but in your heart it’s worth it? You break up just to make up, because the pain of being without the one you love is worse than the pain you feel being with the one you love.
Stephanie, a young, fun-loving lady has fallen for an older man who has it all; looks, charm and wealth. Her love for him is strong, but when her eyes are fixed on another, her love is put to the test.
Danny is smitten by Stephanie and wants nothing more than to be her one and only, but with all the doubts being placed on their relationship by lurking eyes and suspicions, will he achieve his heart’s goal to have Stephanie completely?
Will these two find a way to stay together or will they allow others to interrupt their union?

‘Til Death by J. Summers
After completing one last job, Maine and Sadé made plans to live the life they always wanted with peace, happiness, and eternal love.
Although Maine could feel that something about the job wasn't right, he decided to push forward with support of his queen, but trouble soon reared its deceitful head, putting them in a compromising situation.
To secure Sadé’s safety and freedom, she is relieved of her duties, while Maine is left to face the fate that has been awaiting him for some time.
With a nagging feeling in her stomach, Sadé is forced to disobey Maine's commands and follow her own heart, and rejoin her king in hopes to bring him to safety.
Will her efforts and sacrifice to save her love prove to be worthy or will they be a all in vain?"

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Title:  The Way My Heart Loves You"  [An Anthology]

Author:  Dawn Jiles, Trinity Dekane , & J. Summers

Publisher:  Raquel Williams Presents

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"The Way My Heart Loves You" An Anthology by Dawn Jiles, Trinity Dekane, & J. Summers

My Synopsis:

A Hustler Stole My Heart by Dawn Jiles ...

Sometime many things are not to be as it was for Jules and Ramia especially when Victoria comes back into the picture!  What will happen as someone else steps into the picture?  "Hearts will be shattered and many deep secrets will be revealed, leaving you with your mouth wide open."

Real Love or Naw by Trinity Dekane....

What will happen for these two ...Danny and Stephanie as it seems that all the odds are against them.
"Will these two find a way to stay together or will they allow others to interrupt their union?"

‘Til Death by J. Summers ...

Wow, what a interesting anthology that you will have to pick up and read for yourself.  When it seems like all has failed....and fate has comes to Maine what will be left for Sade?... "Will her efforts and sacrifice to save her love prove to be worthy or will they be a all in vain?" What a ending for Maine and Sade!

I  enjoyed all three of these anthologies.  These authors did a wonderful job with there stories making them seem so very real.  I would recommend this novel "The Way My Heart Love You" to all of you who especially like unexpected endings.

Hot on Ice: A Hockey Romance Anthology By: [18 Different Authors]: Avery Flynn (Goodreads Author), Robin Covington (Goodreads Author), Kimberly Kincaid (Goodreads Author), Nana Malone (Goodreads Author), Virginia Nelson (Goodreads Author), Xio Axelrod (Goodreads Author), Christi Barth (Goodreads Author), Andie J. Christopher (Goodreads Author) , Kim Golden (Goodreads Author), Lena Hart (Goodreads Author), Desiree Holt (Goodreads Author), Robin Kaye (Goodreads Author), Katie Kenyhercz (Goodreads Author), Heather Long (Goodreads Author), Kate Meader (Goodreads Author), Angi Morgan (Goodreads Author), Susan Scott Shelley (Goodreads Author), Misty D. Waters

Book Description.....

"Too steamy for the penalty box...

The New Orleans Cajun Rage professional hockey team just won the Cup. No one thought they'd do it: they were a team of shoulda beens, never coulda beens and a star or two. They'd only been in the Crescent City for three years before this year's Cinderella run that had them skating off the ice with the championship. Over the following summer, each player gets to keep the Cup for a day. Nobody knows why, but whoever has the Cup falls in love.

USA Today Bestsellers Robin Covington, Kimberly Kincaid, Nana Malone and Virginia Nelson, Publisher's Weekly Bestseller Angi Morgan, along with Xio Axelrod, Christi Barth, Andie J. Christopher, Avery Flynn, Kim Golden, Lena Hart, Desiree Holt, Robin Kaye, Katie Kenyhercz, Heather Long, Kate Meader, Susan Scott Shelley, and Misty D. Waters bring you 18 romances with smoking hot heroes--both on and off the ice."

20% of all royalties from sales of Hot on Ice will go to Homes for Troops.

"FREE AGENT, USA Today Best Seller Robin Covington - Defenseman James "DC" Washington has had a big year: winning "The Cup" and coming out to his team and the entire world were events that changed his life. Now a free agent, he thought he had his next step all planned out . . . until the man he might not be able to resist puts a sexy offer on the table.

BODY CHECK, USA Today Bestseller Desiree Holt - Matt Vorchak always dreamed of playing professional hockey and winning The Cup. Then he would marry the woman of his heart and live happily ever after. But Lizzie Andrews wanted him to stay in Tampa with her and build a life there. Their split was agonizing for both. Ten years later he has realized one dream. Now he wants to recapture the other, and he's using his day with the Stanley Cup to win her back. But he has a secret that may change everything for both of them.

DEEP CHECK, USA Today Bestseller Kimberly Kincaid - Hotshot hockey center Finn Donnelly wants nothing more than to take The Cup to his best friend's grave after the Rage's big win. The problem is, that also means going back to his hometown and seeing January Sinclair, a.k.a., the woman he left behind. Will Finn and January learn to build new trust--or will their ghosts keep them from falling in deep?

RANSOM, USA Today Bestseller Nana Malone - Money, power, prestige...reject. Ransom Cox is --The Player. His whole life, hockey player, Ransom Cox, has watched the people he loves the most reject and leave him. He's learned it's better to be on his own. After the scandal of his wife walking out on him right before the championships, citing his bedroom "over" prowess as the reason, he can't seem to escape the spotlight. The last thing he wants is to be stranded in a cabin with the one girl he's always wanted. The one girl who could destroy him.

CAGED, USA Today Bestseller Virginia Nelson -The Ragin' Cajuns right winger, Oliver Tremblay, learned that nothing good can stay when he lost his parents on 9/11. Maisie plans to melt the ice king's heart and prove she's just the girl to go skate to skate with him, whether he likes it or not.

BREAKAWAY BROOKE, Publisher's Weekly Bestseller Angi Morgan - When hockey phenom Deacon Sanders mistakes Brooke Henderson for a puck bunny, he's set on scoring the ultimate goal with the fiercely sexy bodyguard. Keeping watch from a distance is impossible when everywhere she turns Deacon's there like a loose puck in front of the net. Despite his annoyance that his family thinks he can't keep himself out of trouble, can he convince this Amazon beauty to stop fighting her erotic powers long enough to play his game?

THE WARM UP, Xio Axelrod - Subzero. That's what folks around the league call Constantine Zimin, hockey's best defenseman. He's unflappable. Stoic, even. No cracks in all that ice, not until he meets Suji Meriwether. The pediatric nurse has no time for bad-boy jocks who want to use her patients as props. But as soon as they meet, temperatures rise and their defenses fall.

CHECK MY HEART, Christi Barth - Kurt Lundquist can't resist the beautiful & compassionate nurse who eased his brother's last days, despite knowing she doesn't want any reminders of her 'death duty'. Lisette does want the hot but oh-so-sad hockey star. Can she lift him out of his grief - and will she want to once she learns his terrible secret?

FULL CONTACT, Andie J. Christopher -Leftwinger Anders Sorenson has never met the perfect woman before breaking up a fight at Dahlia Clarno's bar. Dahlia's hot, she doesn't care about his fame, and she has no idea about the bounty his teammates have on his virginity--she's the total package for a vacation fling.

BLADE, Avery Flynn - Bad girl Gillie Pike has gone straight, but someone with a lot of money wants to bring her out of retirement to steal the Cup and make sure it's found in star goalie Flynn Kazakov's possession. They call him Crazy-kov for a reason and nothing makes him more nuts than his best friend's sexy little sister who swears she's the only one who can keep him out of jail and on the ice.

UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN, Kim Golden - Jonas Magnussen's icy blue stare has earned him the nickname the Iceman. On and off the ice, he's cool, collected and hard to handle. When an injury threatens to end his career, Jonas is faced with a choice he thought he'd never have to make. Mariam Kidane is the only woman who ever made Jonas lose his cool. A chance encounter with her melts Jonas's icy facade and leaves him wondering if life away from the league is such a bad thing, especially when it means a second chance at scoring the ultimate goal: love.

COURAGE, Lena Hart - Newly appointed head coach Mason "The Rage" Courage is in for the fight of his life. What should have been the biggest night of his career turns into the worst moment in his life when his wife Jules serves him with divorce papers. But this former bad boy isn't about to let anyone--or anything--breakup his family. For his wife, his children, his players...Mason is prepared to fight for them all.

PENALTY BOX BLUES, Robin Kaye - Stryker Gyllenhaal, enforcer on the Ragin' Cajun's, knows that once he hits Boise, his time spent in the penalty box is nothing compared to the payback Karma Kincaid has in store for him. When he finds out she has hired a handler, Trish Reynolds, his old college tutor, he's not sure who the real enforcer is. Karma, because she owns him for an entire week, or Trish, the only woman who knows his secret, and can slam his heart against the boards with a sideways glance. He is so pucked.

BEAR NAKED, Katie Kenyhercz - First Nations defenseman Bear Thompson wants to spend his day with the Cup back home on the reserve, but first he has to convince his childhood sweetheart and current band chief Aria Paul to give him another chance and that letting the media in won't be the end of the world. The last thing Aria wants to do is fall back in love with the man who broke her heart and left her in the dust, but old feelings spark new ones, and when Bear sets his sights on a goal, it's only a matter of time.

BLOCKED, Heather Long - Archer Durham's career has been defined by his badass attitude both on and off the ice, unfortunately it's biting him in the ass. After one too many unfortunate videos of him turned up on social media, both his fans and the press have turned against him. The win shines spotlight on the whole team and he needs to clean up his act...but what the hell does he know about being a knight in shining armor?

IN SKATES TROUBLE, Kate Meader - Right winger Ford "Killer" Callaghan can't believe he let the anonymous woman who blew his mind slip away into the night. He'll track her down because once could never be enough--even if discovering Addison Williams's identity places her strictly out of bounds. Stolen kisses. Secret hook-ups. Deliciously forbidden in every way. Can a passion that started in the dark find a lifetime of love in the light?

MAKING HIS MOVE, Susan Scott Shelley - Backup goaltender Rod Fraser is a free agent in every sense. He's ready for a new team, and hoping for another shot with his best friend's sister. But Arielle Charton thinks Rod's interest is fleeting, and she doesn't need the distraction. She's on a mission to rebuild her life. Rod's made his living making impossible saves, but it will take the impossible to convince the shy artist that she's captured his heart.

CHECKING YES, Misty D. Waters - Family secrets drove star left-winger Cooper Banks away from the love of his life, but hot off a championship win he's no longer satisfied with second place. Except the daddy's girl he left behind is now a woman no longer impressed by his charming smile. So when Savannah Jane Scott decides to put Cooper in the penalty box, she aims to keep him there...for good this time."

Title:  Hot On Ice
Authors:  [18 Different Authors]:  Avery Flynn (Goodreads Author), Robin Covington (Goodreads Author), Kimberly Kincaid (Goodreads Author), Nana Malone (Goodreads Author), Virginia Nelson (Goodreads Author), Xio Axelrod (Goodreads Author), Christi Barth (Goodreads Author), Andie J. Christopher (Goodreads Author) , Kim Golden (Goodreads Author), Lena Hart (Goodreads Author), Desiree Holt (Goodreads Author), Robin Kaye (Goodreads Author), Katie Kenyhercz (Goodreads Author), Heather Long (Goodreads Author), Kate Meader (Goodreads Author), Angi Morgan (Goodreads Author), Susan Scott Shelley (Goodreads Author), Misty D. Waters

My Review is featuring "Bear Naked" by Katie Kenyhercz.... 

Book Description...

BEAR NAKED, Katie Kenyhercz - First Nations defense man Bear Thompson wants to spend his day with the Cup back home on the reserve, but first he has to convince his childhood sweetheart and current band chief Aria Paul to give him another chance and that letting the media in won't be the end of the world. The last thing Aria wants to do is fall back in love with the man who broke her heart and left her in the dust, but old feelings spark new ones, and when Bear sets his sights on a goal, it's only a matter of time.


Publisher:  Avery Flynn
Series:  Chicago Rebels 0.5
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Hot on Ice".... [Bear Naked] by Katie Kenyhercz

My Thoughts.... 

Will these two Bear Thompson and Aria Paul finally get their HEA? They had know each other but circumstances had caused one to leave.  I found this was a beautifully written story of how what will be will be.  Now, it may take a while for all of it to work out as it was for these to but in the end well you will just have to pick up this good read by the author to see how this will all finally come out for Bear and Aria.  It will not be a easy road for these two for they both had so much going on in the present life.  Who will be willing to change their situation? I found this story somewhat predicable but still a well written one that will definitely keep your attention all the way to the end. It will be quite interesting to see if  Bear and Aria will finally get their HEA?  Again you will just have to pick up this read to see how it all will all come out.  

Love Will Keep Us: Resilient Lovers By: Shani Greene-Dowdell

Book Description....

"If he fell off tomorrow, would you stay true? 
If he couldn’t provide, would you come through?
Or, will the first good thing that comes along tempt you?

Tekah Hathaway has her life planned out. Her writing career is in bloom, and her husband has worked his way up to a good paying management position at the local factory. Their twelfth wedding anniversary is around the corner and she's pregnant with her second child. Their life is great, so how could it get any better?

How about worse?

When Kyle skids off into a ditch during an ice storm, his injuries are severe enough to leave him without the use of his legs, catapulting the Hathaways into disaster. Tekah’s thrust into the role of being the sole breadwinner for the family, along with having to care for her daughters and pay Kyle’s medical bills. When she meets a client whose money comes at just the right time, it seems too good to be true, and it is; it comes with strings attached.

The young and handsome, Hezekiah Smith, doesn't mince his words, and he wants Tekah to fulfill more than the details of their contract.

Will Tekah fail the test of her resolve to stay true to her husband? Or will love keep her?
Find out in Love Will Keep Us by Shani Greene-Dowdell, author of Earned by the Billionaire."

Title: Love Will Keep Us: Resilient Lovers
Author: Shani Greene-Dowdell
Publisher: S.G.D.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Love Will Keep Us: Resilient Lovers" By Shani Greene-Dowdell

My Viewpoints...

I enjoyed how this author kept the reader on the edge of there seats because as you read through "Love Will Keep Us" you just know that there will be something that will be presented in this Hathaway family that would have to be dealt with. Now what happens after the disaster well I don't want to tell it but I will say how it was all handled was truly presented in such a say that all I can say is it was a good read. This author really brings out how well she is able to tell a story that has so much true meaning. I did feel that the daughter got away with a little too much disrespect toward her mother but in the times we live in I guess that is what can be expected too. I loved how the handsome Hezekiah Smith was taken care of...ha ha...to the author: you really had us going on that one! Will Love be able to keep this couple together? Well you will just have to pick up this novel and see for yourself just how well this author brings it out so well to the reader. Would I recommend? Definitely YES!

Secrets I Should've Told You First: A BWWM Mafia Love story By: Resa & Jroc

Book Description...

"Allison McPhearson is at the wrong place at the wrong time, so she has no choice but to do the only thing she knows to do. She must kill Allison McPhearson and run, if she wants to survive.

Aidan James is contracted to do a job. Instead of doing that job, he marries Allison. His mark. He brings her nothing but happiness and joy to her new life. But Allison doesn’t know that he’s part of the danger that’s been lurking.

Pete “Snake Eyes” Maseretti has secrets that he needs to keep at all cost. He will go to any lengths to protect himself, even if it means hunting down the woman who can bring him down by telling everything she saw.

Can Aidan keep Allison safe from the danger that’s lurking or is he the one she should truly be afraid of?

Come along with RESA and JROC on this romantic tale of suspense, intrigue and drama."

Title:  Secrets I Should've Told You First

Author:  Resa & Jroc

Publisher:  Nayberry Publications

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Secrets I Should've Told You First" by Resa & Jroc

My Thoughts....

What a interesting story that both author's gives the readers.   So, will Aidan be able to get over Allison?  Will Aidan  be able to do what Pete 'Snake Eyes' Maseretti  wants him to do in order to get his son back?  What was this big secret that Aidan held back from Allison?  Can this  Snake be trusted?  This was quite a read that is full of many twist, conflict, suspense and drama. What will happen when the tables are turned and will Allison be able to save Aidan as his life hangs in the balance on the mountain top?  The story will keep your attention as the reader will be captivating turning the pages to see what will happen next. So, how will this turn out? Will they be able to get to their son, Xander before it's too late?  But before all of this can happen....this is where I say you will have to pick up this read to see how it will turn out.  Believe me it was one interesting ending!

Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery 2 By: Faith

Book Description...

"The state of Dorian and Angel's marriage was hanging by a thread, along with Dorian's life. How will the accident impact the couple's livelihood?

Dorian Spence is a Godly man dealing with the ultimate betrayal. In this test of faith, how will Dorian not only make peace with his wife, but his maker?

Angel's life will never be the same. Will she finally grow up and mature?

It's easy to have faith when things are good but when all hell breaks loose, that's when you get to know Him for yourself.

Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery 2 is a tale about betrayal, sin, and the aftermath that follows.:

Title:  Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery 2

Author:  Faith

Publisher:  King Publishing Group

Series: # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery 2" by Faith

My View.....

What a beautiful read! Through many prayers and forgiveness ... again what a beautiful read and with that I will say you will have to pick up the good read to see for yourself how well this author brings it all out to the reader.  Believe me it is one of those reads that will stay with you long after the read. And I don't want to forget to mention Dorian's mom [Ms. Mary] along with some other wonderful characters...Angel, Dorian, Patrick, Genesis, Sheila,  Zoe, Sonya to name a few were all well developed, portrayed and believable helping to give this one novel that I would recommend as a excellent read.

Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery By: Faith

Book Description....

"Dorian thought he found the woman of his dreams when he married Angel. He prayed and fasted so he would have a clear mind when choosing a wife. 

Angel was a beautiful woman, any man's dream, but in the wrong hands she could be any man's nightmare. Spoiled rotten and immature, Angel takes her blessings for granted. But plenty women would kill to be in her shoes.

Will she realize what she has before she loses everything? Will Dorian's faith save his marriage?
In this short tale, Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery takes you on a journey. Experience the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Dorian and Angel Spence."

Title:  Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery

Author:  Faith

Publisher:  King Publishing Group

Series: #1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery" by Faith

My Views...

All I can say is that this author really knows how to write such a well written story that will definitely keep your attention.  My thoughts of this read would dwell on will Angel after all that she has done and gone through will she have really learned a lesson from all of it.  Wow, to find out just who that 'Bae' was truly hard to learn but when it's all said and done I guess in the world we live in one shouldn't really be too surprise.  Now how all of this will turn on for Angel, her husband, the Bae, and a few more interesting characters we will have to read this author next novel:  'Thou Shall Not Commit Adultery 2.'  I am sure the reader will get some well  answered questions as to why and how this all happen in the first place for Angel.  

Crazy For You By: Rachel Lacey

Book Description....

""Rachel Lacey is a sure-fire star." --- Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author

SHE'S TAKING A WALK ON HIS WILD SIDE

Emma Rush can't remember a time when she didn't have a thing for Ryan Blake. Haven's resident bad boy is just so freakin' hot-with tattoos, a motorcycle, and enough rough-around-the-edges sexiness to melt all her self-control. Now that Emma's over being a "good girl," she needs a little help being naughty . . . and she knows just where to start.

Before Emma's brother enlisted in the military, he made Ryan promise that he would protect her from everything--including himself. When her brother doesn't come home, Ryan needs to turn his screwed-up life around to honor his pledge. But he knows he's still not the right kind of guy for someone as sweet as Emma. Only he can't stop wanting to be with her. Wanting her. Falling in love with a good girl may be the craziest risk this bad boy can take . . ."


Risking it All series:
Run to You
Crazy for You
Can't Forget You

Title:  Crazy For You

Author:  Rachel Lacey

Publisher:  Forever

Series:  Risking It All # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Crazy For You" by Rachel Lacey

My Viewpoint....

This novel was the second in this series 'Risking It All' that featured Emma Rush and bad boy Ryan Blake ['had tattoos, a motorcycle, and enough round-round-the edges sexiness...'] that was simply one good read.  I enjoyed it from the first page and yes it was quite a yummy one as this author can only give to her readers.  We find that Emma and Ryan had always had that something for each other since childhood, especially Emma.  We find Emma is wanting to shake things up in her boring life and who would she pick ...no other than Ryan...her longtime friend to help her do it.  All I can say is wow,  this will be one hot sexy read for their chemistry is off the chart.

 Now they were grown and the only thing that seemed to hold Ryan back was his promise he had made to his friend Derek [Emma's brother and his best friend] who had died while serving in Afghanistan that he 'would protect her [Emma] from everything --including himself.'  Now, how was he able to get over this hurdle without jeopardizing a long time friendship?  What will happen as Emma is wanting something more in her life and that would involve Ryan?  Will Ryan be willing to give her what she wants?  Will there be a time limit on this decision and will it work for them?  To find out about it all you will have to pick up this good contemporary romance and see how well this author bring it all out to the reader.

The characters were all well developed, portrayed and believable giving one a  read  that you will not want to put down until the end.  To have friends like:  Emma, Ryan,  Ethan, Mark, Gabby, Carly Mandy, Trent and Jessica only will leave you saying wow what  a bunch of friends  I would like to have in my life. They were definitely their for each other.

So, how will this turn out with feelings and futures are at stake...will these two finally see the light at the end of the tunnel?  Well, you will just have to pick up 'Crazy For You' to see if these two get their HEA!  Now, get ready for the next series...'Can't Forget You' that features...Mark and Jessica's story.

Gun (Gun Apocalypse Series, #1) By: Lee Hayden

Book Description....

"Seven customers shot dead in a coffee shop. Thirty shoppers cut down by an assault rifle at the mall. One hundred and eight pupils killed by high-school students on a rampage.

It’s just reached 10:00 a.m. on a beautiful spring day.

When a neurological virus triggers an epidemic of gun violence, a modern US city fractures into chaos. Annie’s husband shoots at commuters while his son is buckled in a car seat. Frankie and Becca desperately try to hide from a deranged shooter at their school; Robert runs headlong into the midst of a lopsided gun battle; and Blain…? None of them know Blain’s true story.

Thrown together—their families dead or missing—these survivors struggle to escape the newly-dangerous city. Hoping to find a place of safety. Somewhere they can bide their time until the violence subsides, the authorities seize control, and good once again triumphs over evil.

They’re in for a long wait."

Title:  Gun

Author:  Lee Hayton

Publisher:  L. H.

Series:  Gun Apocalypse Series # 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Gun" by Lee Hayton

My Thoughts....

What a captivating suspenseful thriller read that is fast paced definitely keeping your attention till the end!  Even though you may have seen or even heard of violence but it is really something as you read from this 'apocalyptic horror.'  This author really puts together such a read of this virus epidemic that has sweep through leaving quite a bit of disruption and chaos making people do some horrible things in some kind of twisted minded situations. I will say this isn't my kind of read but I wanted to see how this author would present this story and all I can say is that the author did one heck of a job as I kept on reading. I found this quite one thriller mystery....as I found myself holding my breathe at different times in some of the chapters but reading through it all!  Be prepared...there will be lots of violence in this read. So, if you like fiction based on apocalyptic events with its aftermath for survivors you have come to the right place for one intriguing story about 'Gun.'

 ‘Seven customers shot dead in a coffee shop. Thirty shoppers cut down by an assault rifle at the mall. One hundred and eight pupils killed by high-school students on a rampage. It’s just reached 10:00 a.m. on a beautiful spring day. When a neurological virus triggers an epidemic of gun violence, a modern US city fractures into chaos. Annie’s husband shoots at commuters while his son is buckled in a car seat. Frankie and Becca desperately try to hide from a deranged shooter at their school; Robert runs headlong into the midst of a lopsided gun battle; and Blain…? None of them know Blain’s true story. Thrown together—their families dead or missing—these survivors struggle to escape the newly dangerous city. Hoping to find a place of safety. Somewhere they can bide their time until the violence subsides, the authorities seize control, and good once again triumphs over evil. They’re in for a long wait.'

As the reader will see from this read of how this virus makes its sufferers lash out and then shoot randomly triggering quite a story of survival of how different survivors, victims and even innocent bystanders' lash out and shoot randomly at people.  This was quite to read of how this author presents these stories of survivors, victims and innocent ones and even more interesting the take on gun violence.  Who will one side with, how do you even survive all of this and most of all is their a cure of the sick who are causing all of this mess?  Yes, these are ill people but what should be done with them?  I liked the 'empowerment that this author gives the women in this read...shooting, fighting and trying to help each other out! 'How these people come together in all of this conflict' is the really core of this story.  I found the characters [Annie, Becca, Frankie, Robert, Blain, Mikey] to name a few  for the most part well developed helping give this story a good plot in this apocalyptic survival novel.

In the end will good triumph over evil?  Well. I guess you will have to pick up 'Gun' to find out. Oh, there will be another series..Gun 2.

Craving By: Helen Hardt

Book Description...

"After being left at the altar, Jade Roberts seeks solace at her best friend's ranch on the Colorado western slope. Her humiliation still ripe, she doesn't expect to be attracted to her friend's reticent brother, but when the gorgeous cowboy kisses her, all bets are off.
Talon Steel is broken. Having never fully healed from a horrific childhood trauma, he simply exists, taking from women what is offered and giving nothing in return...until Jade Roberts catapults into his life. She is beautiful, sweet, and giving, and his desire for her becomes a craving he fears he'll never be able to satisfy.
Passion sizzles between the two lovers...but long-buried secrets haunt them both and may eventually tear them apart."

Title:  Craving

Author:  Helen Hardt

Publisher:  Waterhouse Press

Series:  Steel Brother Saga # 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Craving" by Helen Hardt

My Thoughts....

Interesting series 'Steel Brothers Saga # 1' that features Talon Steel and Jade Roberts who were definitely two broken souls.  This author gives the reader quite a good story and be warned it end on a cliffhanger where you will have to get the rest of the story in later series. Be ready for quite a emotional roller coaster ride and lots of twist and turns for these two. The main question is will they be able to heal each other?

After Jade is left at the alter on her wedding day she goes to stay with her friend, Marjorie Steel

at the Steele brothers ranch while she is waiting to get her results from the bar exam to become a lawyer.  What will happen after Jade meets Talon Steele? Will it be something their for them especially for Talon at the first sight of her[picking her up from the airport?  But as we read their is a lots that had gone on with Talon not only was he returning from the Marines but something had happen to Talon in his past during his childhood. What was Talon's childhood secret that it seemed that he was always struggling so hard with especially when he was with Jade?  And then their was the question to what was it between Jade and Talon as it seems that he simply craved her..all the time?  Why was it so hard for Talon to open up about what had gone on with him especially to Jade. Will he seek help?   This is a very mature adult read so be aware that this story is loaded with a lots of erotica sex that will be all over the place for these two.  Well, to get all of these questions answered and so much more you will have to pick up "Craving" to see just how well this author brings it out to the reader.  It will be one heck of a good read.

So, I guess the reader will have to get the next series to see if these two finally get their HEA. 

Young, Rich and Black: An Afterwards Novella By: Nia Forrester

Book Description...

"When Chris “Deuce” Scaife, Jr. and the campus revolutionary, Zora Diallo have an unexpected and powerful encounter just before winter break, no one could have been more surprised than they were. While they’re home for the holiday, what started as a temporary fling continues and strengthens. But will their new bond survive their return to campus?

Back at school, Deuce’s reputation as a wealthy and directionless player, and Zora’s as a young-woman-to-watch mean that their friends, priorities and maybe even their values might be sharply at odds. Can the power of their newfound passion for each other withstand their differences? Zora is looking to change the world, but Deuce is just enjoying being young, rich and Black. And ultimately, maybe the pull of their divergent paths will be stronger than the pull toward each other ..."

Title:  Young, Rich and Black:  An Afterwards Novella 

Author:  Nia Forrester

Publisher:  N. F.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Young, Rich and Black:  an Afterwards Novella" by Nia Forrester

My Thoughts...

A beautiful college romance where this story brings out a little bit of it all...'respect, affection, admiration and above all love.'  In the end will these two...[Chris Chaife] Deuce and Dora Diallo get their HEA?

The reader will be pulled into this story from page one that will keep your attention all the way to the end as this author brings out the 'current political climate that definitely brought out the 'Young,
Rich & Black' of today's current issues.'  This was definitely a good read where the reader will find Zora mostly being displayed as in a serious feeling while Deuce is more wild, loose but ambitious and knew what he wanted... and in the end ...both giving the reader one a good story of a young maturing love.

I really enjoyed reading and seeing how this author was able to present us a story that dealt with college students who found love while facing political views as they find themselves with a mutual respect of their differences.'  Bringing these two together...Deuce and Zora were definitely a most unlikely couple but when they came together they seemed to 'better each other.' But will it take some time to get to this part?  Will these two be able to get to the part that will give them both what they want and needed for each other?   By the end we get a read that is not only 'timely and sweet' but also well informed, riveted and one engaging story.

To find out how this story line  will come out you will have to pick up this good novella read to see for yourself how well this author presents it all to the readers and leaving the reader with thoughts of just 'what will happen next.'  

The Painter is a Lady, by Adriana Kraft

            Book Description...

"Secrets. Trust. Courage. Who will knuckle under first—the war hero? The spirited single mom? Or the high school bully who still hates them both?

                              BLURB.....

When war hero Michael Jarvis returns to his home town on the shores of Lake Superior, he doesn’t plan to stay—he’s undercover, investigating a possible sex trafficking ring operating on the Great Lakes. But he does want to sample the pesky girl next door he always turned down—and it wouldn’t hurt if she’d clear up a few mysteries of her own along the way.

Successfully established as an interior house painter, Brenda Tower finally has her act together as a single mom—but it hangs by a thread, a secret she’ll guard with her life. The return of her youthful crush Michael Jarvis threatens to unravel everything.

Jealousy has inflamed Brett Hill’s hatred of Michael and Brenda for as long as he can remember. Revenge will be so sweet—and it will fit in perfectly with his high stakes game.

When the secrets break open, can Michael and Brenda find the courage to trust each other, or will revenge and betrayal triumph?"

Title:  The Painter is a Lady

Author:  Adriana Kraft

Publisher: K. F. 

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: 5

Review:

"The Painter is a Lady" by Adriana Kraft

My View of the novel......

What will happen when Michael Jarvis and Brenda Tower become real friendly after his return from the military?  Now we find Michael is back in town working unbeknown to all as a  'undercover agent investigating a possible sex trafficking ring operation.'  What will he find there on the shores of Lake Superior that will involve Brenda who had been a childhood 'pesky girl that had lived next door' along with her twin sister Alice who had presented quite a few problems for him while in school. Now, that Michael had returned and wanted to get to know Brenda better, how will this all play out especially since Brenda now had a son whom many people thought was Michael's.  There will be so many twist and turns with lots of drama and suspense  that will keep you turning the the pages to see what was coming next.  I liked how this author brings in a dark person [Brett] that will prove that word definitely fitted him with all he brings to the table. This story will have some emotional feelings that will come into play and will have you wondering what and why...couldn't certain things be handled a different way?  Oh well this is just a fictional story full of explicit sex in a romantic suspenseful setting.  I don't want to tell too much other than say this author does a good job with giving the readers a good story.  I do wish there had been a epilogue that would have answered some unanswered questions that I felt were left out from the read.  But in the end I did find "The Painter is a Lady" was a good read that will definitely keep your attention.

Feelin' Bitchy By: Faith Weathers

Book Description...

"It's a thin line between love and hate and it can also be dangerous when a woman loses herself in a man. Denver learns this firsthand when she gets her heart broken and it turns her world upside down. The death of a dream can make a woman do some crazy things. Denver trades in her smile for a resting bitch face as she struggles with her new reality. She has to face some of her issues that brought her to this place. Will she bounce back from the hurt and pain or will she remain bitter? Sometimes the very thing you need is right in front of you, but when you are blinded by pain and regret, it’s hard to see it. This is Denver's journey to find her way back to herself after she's lost herself along the way. Will Denver learn from her mistakes and move on with her life? Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Can Denver move past this or will she remain Feelin' Bitchy?"

Title:  Feelin' Bitchy
Author:  Faith
Publisher:  Pen Bullies LLC
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Feelin' Bitchy"  by Faith

My Viewpoint....

What  a very serious read that was so real in that it happens daily  in this world we live in that many women have experienced.  This was a good story line even sometimes morbid at times however it will keep your attention till the end giving you a read about 'friendship, relationships, drama and the struggle of one trying to reach their dreams.' The characters in the novel were well...some were definitely unbelievable in what one would do in letting someone get over on them....as it was for Denver.  I was left wondering how could a woman [Denver] let a man [JMac/Johnathan] degrade her so very much that it left her life in such a mess.  It seemed like she wasn't even able to recognize someone that was right in front of her that loved her.  Why was Denver at times so mean to Marco especially after all he had done for her?  Did all of this have anything to do with why Denver starting to 'Feelin' Bitchy?' Was Denver a different person due to what she had done for someone she thought loved her? I can see how this author came up with a excellent title for this story. It definitely fits the story.   Now, from this read the reader will get some good well developed people...like Yummy, Marco, Ms Kitty, Ms Verdi, and Tao to  name a few  that all had their own stories too. Yummy was Denver's best friend and indeed crazy but who seemed to be their for her through the thick and the thin definitely telling her just how it was but will Denver listen?  I can see through this story that Denver had a hard life and just wanted a family and for some reason she thought that this JMac was it.  Will Denver take even Ms. Verdi's and Ms. Kitty's  advice about having a choice and happiness? Will Denver finally get a new dream that she can live with and be happy?  As this story will go back and forth the reader will get one well told story that is full of many twist and turns. This is definitely a read that will have you laughing, screaming and even crying.  "Will Denver learn from her mistakes and move on with her life? Oh my what a ending!  Well, when it's all said and done how will this story truly  turn out for Denver?  To get all the answers you will have to pick up part two of this read because this one is 'To be continued.........'
  

I Thought This Was Love By: Shani Greene-Dowdell & B. Sparks

Book Description....

"Hey, I'm Solange Miller. When I met Rodrick Carter, he was charming, sweet, and seemingly seeking the same things I wanted in a relationship. But there was a monster lurking behind his attractive exterior. Deep inside was a mad man who's jealousy was out of hand, way out of hand. One night, I left the city of Newnan, Georgia running for my life. I decided then not to date anyone ever again…Until I accidentally met Douglas Michaelson and kind of ended up on a date over a bet with my bestie, CoCo. I wanted to prove to her that I didn't need another man…that I could resist even Douglas. But will being in his friend zone get tempting enough to cross the line, or will the return of Rodrick dash all hopes of a chance at real love?"

Title:  I Thought This Was Love
Author:  Shani Greene-Dowdell & B. Sparks
Publisher:  S. G. D.
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  Four
Review:

"I Thought This Was Love" by Shani Greene-Dowdell & B. Sparks

My View...

Now this was one of those stories that will have you shaking you head and saying will Solange Miller ever learn that maybe this Rodrick Carter was bad news. Oh, maybe she realized it but what was it about him that Solange seemed not to be able to resist him even after all he had done to her?  How in the world did she think this was love?  I found from this story I was really feeling sorry for this heroine [shaking my head many times] because Solange wouldn't listen to her mom or even her best friend, CoCo.  However, it always seemed that CoCo was always their for her dear friend by being in her corner no matter what Solange was up to or going through. With CoCo bringing Douglas Michaelson into the picture was one good thing.  However, will Solange finally realize the error of her ways before it's too late and stick with a plan that made sense?  I felt the story was a little slow at times but very easy to keep up with.  I just keep wondering if Solange would get some common sense before it was too late for her?  To found out how this story will all come out the reader will have to pick up this read and see just how these author will bring it all out.  That ending...well you will have to see for yourself which direction Solange will go.

Cameron 6 By Jade Jones

Book Description....

"Cameron is back for a sixth installment with more drama than ever. What started out as a pleasant move for a fresh start soon turns into turmoil and chaos. Cameron's very foundation is shaken when her man winds up running a million-dollar car theft ring. Drunk off power, Jude quickly morphs from a kind, loving husband to a cocky, money-hungry tyrant. To make matters worse, he finally gets caught up with his side piece Essence--who's supposedly expecting. Will Cameron be able to forgive his infidelities and skeletons? After all, she's got a few of her own...

Jag Campioni never thought he would find himself in the position of falling for his boss' wife. But with his new love interest also comes drama and baggage. Will he able to contain his growing feelings for Cameron? His unwavering affection may be the very thing that causes a deadly war between Jude. One that he's certainly not prepared for."

Title:  Cameron

Title:  Jade Jones

Publisher:  Jade Publications

Series: # 6

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Cameron 6" by Jade Jones

My Thoughts....

With Jude and Cameron at their lowest point what in the world could happen next for these two?
There is strictly a lots of drama as this story goes from 'bad to worse.' What is going on with Magyc and Roxie? After Cameron leaves Jude and goes back to her hometown to Cleveland and meets up with a old friend, Juicy.  What will her life be like now that she is back working as [Hypnotic] with her school friend Juicy?  Be ready for a lots of twist and turns and let's not leave out all the drama that this author keeps on giving the readers.  And then Cameron meets Juicy's boyfriend, Marcus Marcus,which was her old boyfriend  but Jag brings it all up front and center saving her once again. What will happen as Jag is back in Cameron's life? What is really going on with Jag?  But is he lying to Cameron?  What's up with these guys....Jude, Magyc, Stone, Jag as there is quite a war raging as this story continues on with murders of  Michael's wife and daughter.  Oh my, what is going on with Jag and Cameron as  her life goes from bad to even worse as this crazy saga 'Cameron 7" The Finale' continues and we finally get the ending of this story. So, to find out what all is happening in this series and get a lot of questions answered you will have to pick up this read to see for yourself how this author brings it out so well to her readers where one will only be waiting for the finale.  

They Call Me Ms. Cleo by Ms. Dee

Book Description....

"ADULT CONTENT. I am Cleo. I am a dominatrix. I am not your typical dominatrix unless required to be. The whole whips and chains thing is not for me, unless I’m feeling a special kind of freak nasty. If you choose to step into my world, you do so voluntarily. I know how to make you submit without saying a single word."

Title: They Call Me Ms. Cleo
Author: Miss Dee
Publisher: VCK Publishing Presents
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"They Call Me Ms. Cleo" by Miss Dee

My View of this Adult Content Read...

OK, less start on Monday it was Sylvester[white boy].... final instruction...'Leave'

on Tuesday it was Brandon [Midnight]...final instruction.....'Don't let that **** happen again'

on Wednesday it was Taylor [suburban wifey]...final instruction...'Lock the door on your way out'

on Thursday it was Thomas[dark knight] & Jeffrey[Trick and Treat]...final instruction...'Be gone...'

on Friday it was Maxine[Max] final instruction...'Pick up your ****and get the **** out'

on Saturday...Couples Only...[Marlo and Jacob]...final instruction...'I need to be alone'

and then would you know this author gives the reader ....a bonus read!

Now, to get the whole well told story... you will have to pick up 'They Call Me Ms. Cleo.'

So, what will the reader get from this read? A lots of laughter and a good feeling from a read that will leave you..... well again will have to pick this read up and see for yourself how captivating this read really has been presented so well to the reader.

All I have left to say is Wow to the author!

Grace and the Peacher

Book Description...

"The Kansas community of Fairland anticipates the arrival of their new minister and in recent months, late in 1882, postmistress Grace Cristler has communicated with Reverend Dille via letters, answering his questions about the little town, and developing affection for the man who pens thoughtful missives.

Theophil Garrison grew up under the loving influence of his saintly grandmother, but was roped into his cousins’ train-robbing plan. When they fail and are apprehended, Theo fled the scene, evading jail time. Now an angry cousin is out to avenge Theo's duplicity, and he’s on the run. He encounters a fatally ill traveler--a minister. Seeing a way to keep hidden, Theo trades identities with the man, dons his fine black suit, carries a Bible, and prays that he'll be accepted as Rufus Dille.

Once in Fairland, if Theo's true identity is uncovered, what will be left of the world he has built for himself, Grace, and those in the town who have come to love and accept him?"

Title:  Grace and the Preacher

Author:  Kim Vogel Sawyer

Publisher:  WaterBrook

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Grace and the Preacher" by Kim Vogel Sawyer

My View....

A little predictable read but still a good one that will keep your attention till the very end. The characters [Grace, Theo, Bess, Philemon & Earl] were all indeed interesting being very well developed, defined, portrayed and believable giving the reader quite a good read. I loved how one of the characters were right on the mark being that she was 'older, wiser women whose counsel was so solid and  Biblical.'  Be ready for a read about Grace Cristler and Theophil Garrison...that goes through a little bit of it all from 'laughter, love, heart searching, lessons that were learned, more adventures that will go on till the end with grace and finally redemption achieved.' This author gives this novel a beautiful setting for this story that takes place in Missouri. What will happen as Grace gets 'growing affections for a man who turns out to be  a con man?'  As the story goes on ... I loved how Theo was gifted for being such a 'Good Samaritan.' Now, I will stop here and say to get this whole story you will have to pick up this good read to see for yourself how well this author brings it all out to the reader.  So, if you are looking for a good action read with some romance you have come to the right place as 'Grace and the Preacher' will give it all to you.  

What Lies Beneath 2 By Faith Weathers

Book Description....

"The drama continues in the Parrish family after a devastating secret is revealed. Queenie the family matriach tries her best to hold her family together amidst all of the chaos. The death of Gavin uncovered a lot of buried secrets, but should some secrets have stay buried?
What Lies Beneath tackles family drama at its best. Life is changing for each of the Parrish children. Will they rely on each other as they were taught or will their problems eventually tear them apart?
Nestled in the sleepy town of Majestic, North Carolina, the lavish land and beautiful scenery that cascades around The Big House where the Parrish Family resides unfolds family secrets that have been nestled into the landscape are finally becoming unearthed.
For every action, there is a reaction, no matter how much you love your family."

Title:  What Lies Beneath 2

Author:  Faith Weathers

Publisher:   PenBullies 

Series:  Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"What Lies Beneath 2" by Faith Weathers

My View.....

What a read!  This story will definitely have you emotionally all over the place with every page having something that will simply blow you mind.  I found all of the characters [Georgia, Carson, Savannah, Delta] to name a few giving the reader a little bit of it all from 'drama, concern, approval, confused, support to even some growth' in this Parrish family. What a family that may 'go hard' but in the end will be their for each other. The reader will be kept in the state of what dark secrets will be dropping next.  But will this family survive with this latest acknowledgement from that Ms. Monica? To find out you will have to get this author's next novel to see what all will be happening next ....as this drama continues in this Parrish family!

Samaria: Warrior Princess By: Jazz Summers

Book Description...

"A Viking with a thirst for blood.

A naive, but powerful African princess.

A vengeful sibling.

Spirit possession.

What more could you ask for in a paranormal story. And it’s only the beginning…"

Title:  Samaria

Author:  Jaxx Summers

Publisher: Cultural Cocktails

Series: Volume One

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Samaria" by Jaxx Summers

My Thoughts....

This was a enjoyable read especially if you are into interracial paranormal romance.  It will be quite interesting to see how this entertaining story will come out about this vampire Viking [Alarik] and warrior princess [Samaria].Will this Viking be able to save Samaria from her wicked sister [Nzinga] before it's too late?  Be ready for one phenomenal amazing ride of good and evil that will definitely keep your attention as you will be kept turning the pages and yes, left wanting more.  Now to get the rest of this captivating story the reader will have to get the next part.    

Naughty Girl By: Deep

Book Description...

"Some women go all their lives without knowing true toe curling passion. They’ve settled for safe and secure instead of hard and deep. Not Kya…
Kya Garner has known for a long time that if she wanted to be pleased right she had to take the matter into her own hands…literally. She also knows how to go after whom and what she wants and who she wants right now is Ray. Ray is off limits and so are a few others that have caught this naughty girl’s eye.

Follow Kya’s escapades in this hot erotica tale by Deep.


About Deep
Deep writes erotica—not love—though you may fall in love with the pleasure you are continuously served in each story. Don’t fight the escape. Cum along and enjoy the ride."

Title:  Naughty Girl

Author:  Deep

Publisher:  Deep N Wet Publishing

Series: The Kya Chronicles Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Naughty Girl" by Deep

My Thoughts....

Well. well, well!  This was story definitely as the author puts it "Deep writes erotica—not love—though you may fall in love with the pleasure you are continuously served in each story. Don’t fight the escape. Cum along and enjoy the ride."  I will definitely say this heroine [Kya Garner] was about two things and how she was able to put the two together and get what she wanted was truly a work of art. First of all this is a erotica genre so if you are not into this type of read stop now...just wanting the readers to be informed.  The characters from Kya [Lil Girl], Ray[his Mousey], Tiana, Donny, Angela [the professor] to name a few were a group of interesting well developed people that will keep your attention from the very first page as you  continue turning the pages reading on to see who will be hooking up next with this heroine. This is a quick read that really gets to the point up front and center [from the first page] giving the reader even a good story behind it all. One thing for sure Kya always had a back up just in case it was needed. Now, what was that"  In the end will Kya get what she wanted?   Remember, I mention about those two things earlier?   Now, I will stop here and not spoil it and just say if you want to know if and how this 'Naughty Girl' makes it...you have to pick up this read to see how it all turns out.  One thing is for sure be ready for one 'hot stimulating erotica read at its finest' that's will give the reader quite a  interesting journey of a ride.

Thank you to the author of your gift of the read for me giving my honest opinion of "Naughty Girl.'

Wild & Sweet By: Rhenna Morgan

Book Description....

"Zeke Dugan is not a man who walks the straight and narrow. He may have sworn an oath as a trauma doc, but he has zero problem leveraging his medical skills outside a hospital if it means giving the Brotherhood—the group of men he calls family—an advantage. Blood before business. All that changes when shy Gabrielle stumbles into his life and ignites his protective instincts.

Mechanic Gabrielle Parker prefers the complexities of an engine over men. Her life wasn't always quiet and well-ordered, but now that it is, she finds peace in the solitude. When a robbery in her neighborhood forces her out of her safe bubble, she never fathoms that a dangerous, cocky trauma doctor will fix more than her injuries.

Zeke doesn't play by the rules that Gabrielle follows but knows that he's exactly what she needs in her life. He'll show her the fierce and uncompromising protection that comes from belonging to a man like him.

When tension outside the Brotherhood threatens Gabrielle, Zeke will do anything to keep her safe, and damn the consequences. No one will hurt his woman, even if it means putting the very men who saved his life at risk."

Title:  Wild & Sweet

Author:  Rhenna Morgan

Publisher:  Carina Press

Series:  Haven Brotherhood # 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Wild & Sweet" by Rhenna Morgan

My Thoughts....

I simply love this Haven Brotherhood # 2 series that dealt mainly with Zeke Dugan and Gabrielle [Gabe] Parker. Now, how this trauma doctor gets involved with a engine mechanic was just a matter of magic that this author gives the readers keeping you turning the pages not being able to put it down till the end with it all starting when Danny's sister[Gabe] has been injured and Zeke comes to the rescue. It was indeed interesting in how Zeke [alpha male] was able to come to this family aid and help give Gabe the stability that she needed with all of her mixed emotions that were there as she suffered from panic attacks. What had happened in Gabe's life that had caused this?  What will happen as these two Gabe [gatinha] and  Zeke's becomes more involved with each other?  Will Gabe began to open herself up to not only Zeke's but to his family [brotherhood]?  I liked how that Zeke was definitely one not to give up being very persistent in what he wanted and that was.....  To get the answers to those questions and so much more you will have to pick up this good read to see how this author brings it out so well to the readers.  This was definitely a continuation of the first series of the 'Brotherhood' but this read can be a standalone read. So, will these two get their HEA?

I also loved how this author gives the readers a brotherhood of six guys [Jace, Axel, Trevor, Zeke, Danny, Alex,& Jason] that were their for each other no matter what was going on.  Even though the brotherhood may have had 'troubled  problems in  the past but again they were though in support, love and above all form a brotherhood bond that could not be broken.'

Be ready for a sweet, sexy,endearing, emotional and passionate [steamy] love story that will definitely put a smile on your face as you read through this well written fantastic story by this author. Now, I will be waiting for the next 'Brotherhood Series #3....'Claim & Protect' that deals with Trevor!

"Trevor's used to living outside the rules in order to save lives, but this time he's willing to risk everything to save hers."

Broken Crayons Color Best: The Poetic Memoir of Me, by Niki Jilvontae

Book Description....

"Broken Crayons Color Best : The Poetic Memoir of Me is the raw, heart wrenching, triumphant, broken, strong, and loving story of the author and publisher known to the world as Niki Jilvontae. Within these pages Niki tells the story of her life by mixing in poems, photographs , and a bit of imagination to cut the pain. Niki delves into her memory and exposes her ability to paint a picture with words as she reveals herself to the world... in every single way. She shows the long hard journey of a broken girl, who learns a valuable life lesson along the way. That lesson is to never stop painting the picture of your life, no matter how dark the hues may be. In the words of Niki Jilvontae, "What matters most is the picture you're left with, even if your colors are faint. Just keep coloring and making your future what you want it to be because it's true... Broken Crayons Color Best!" Grab this emotional look into the life of Bestselling author Niki Jilvontae and get to know who she really is...in living color!"

Title:  Broken Crayons Color Best:  The Poetic Memoir of Me
Author:  Niki Jilvontae
Publisher: Pen Hustlas Publications
Series:  Volume 1
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

Broken Crayons Color Best:  The Poetic Memoir of Me" by Niki Jilvontae

My Thoughts....

I can't say it any other way than this author puts it..."This book is for the underdog, the abused, the hurt, the scared, the angry."  Just to "Know that there is light after the darkness.  Just hold on!!"  I truly could not say it any better than this author puts it out their for her readers.  The story really left me shaking my head and saying oh my God!  Really?  How much can one person take?  But knowing in the end that 'no matter how dark the hues are in ones life...'Broken Crayons Color Best!!!"  Now to understand this well told story one will have to pick up this read to see how well this author brings it out so well to the reader definitely showing it doesn't matter what you have been presented with...you should never give up.  Thank you to the author so much for sharing this story with us!

Now to put the icing on the cake....the poems were simply off the chart well done and went so well with each chapter!

Here are the titles of each of the poems presented that definitely caught my attention with them being so well done.

From.....
"Precious" [one of my favorites]
"The Dove"
'Sunrise"
"Strength"  [another on of my favorites]
"Reflections"
"Pure Bliss"
"Untold"
"Gone with the Wind"
"My Dreams"
"A New Day"
"Promises"
"The Past"
"Sometimes"
"What Do You See"
"Love Is"
"Black Child"
"Violator"
"Change"
"Self-Preservation"  [another one of my favorites]
"My Passion"
"Light My Path"
"Myself"
"Staying Grounded" [another one I truly enjoyed]
"Whispers"
to....
"I Can Finally Fly"

Now, to get the rest of this amazing story you will have to tune into part 2 to get the rest of the story.

Searching for Ever Land By: Karen Sloan-Brown

Book Description....


"Portia Roberts was in a day-to-day struggle to recover from the tragedy that tore her family apart. Desperate for a way out from under the dark cloud that constantly hovered above her; a major event on the news captures her curiosity and convinces her that there is a path to regain her peace of mind. Her odyssey carries her back and forth between her past and present before she can move on to her future. Go with Portia on her supernatural quest for healing and happiness, it's dramatic, sexy, funny, and full of surprises."

Title:  Searching for Ever Land
Author:  Karen Sloan-Brown
Publisher:  Brown Reflections
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Searching for Ever Land" by Karen Sloan-Brown

My Thoughts.....

Now this was one of those reads that will definitely keep your attention.  Keeping up with Portia Roberts who 'struggle to recover from a tragedy that cause separation from her husband.'  I found this read quite a interesting one as this author lets the reader see deep into Portia's life.  In doing so we are able to see deep into  her mind as she seeks release using a drug called propofol, Now this is quite a story of how Portia hears about this drug...from the death of 'Michael Jackson.'  Was this what he had used that ending his life?  Well, it seems that after the death of her son Nickolas and with her husband leaving her she had a horrible time sleeping and after hearing about propofol Portia was left wondering about its experience she would having in taking it. This story will get real deep presenting the reader with what all Portia did in order to get this drug.  Would you believe she even left her investment job for a job working  in a hospital in order to meet the right doctor who could possible get this drug for her?  Well, we get quite a story of how Portia meet up with Keith, David and George. From those three characters we get quite a intriguing story. Take my word each one had their own story to tell.  Will Portia be able to get this drug and if she does what affect will all of this have that will affect on her life [with her daughter, husband and even her sister]. Will  a therapist be able to understand what in the world is going on with Portia?  Well, I don't want to tell too much more other than saying as the story goes on as  her husband will reenter back into the picture after two and a half years that will present some other tensions into this messy story that leads to a divorce.  I found all of the characters well developed, portrayed and very believable giving the reader one interesting page turner of a read.

The author did a wonderful job in presenting this story to the reader.  I was able to learn quite a bit about the drug 'propofol' through this read.

 Being able to zoom out of your mind and see past images, present, future and to have sweet dreams but I know again this is quite a dangerous thing to do. What one will go through to seek relieve in ones life  but in the end will they have the happiness and the release they need?  Will this be enough for Portia as the read will show what she will do in the end?  Even though Portia  thought this would be her last time using this drug if it wasn't for that nosy neighbor....well you will just have to pick this one up to see for yourself as Portia "Searches for Ever Land." will she finally get that HEA?   I did feel that the ending was rather rushed but interesting where the reader will get  one  'dramatic, sexy, funny story that is full of surprises that will keep your attention.

I wanted to add that the book cover is simply beautiful and Thank You to the author for the gift of "Searching for Ever Land" for me giving my honest opinion of the read.