Black Queen, Dark Knight by Amarie Avant

Book Description...

"Jagger Johansson 
I was made for pulling the trigger of a stainless steel .357 Magnum. It’s cold and ruthless like me, so I’ve been told by women.
Chopping down trucks and rebuilding them was all I was built for, besides murder for hire.
Mikayla Bryant is my next target. She’s the princess of a nation, soon to be queen of a South African, island but knows nothing about.
But this time, I made a mistake, one that could prove fatal to me. Against my iron will, I became intrigued by my mark and instead of doing what I was hired for, I took her for myself.
I needed more than just see her…more than abduct her… more than touch her...... I needed to possess her. All it took was just one taste for me to become addicted. Screw the King who paid me a greatly. For once, money meant nothing. She’s mine!

Mikayla Bryant
Mama’s dead... was a phrase I mumbled over and over again in my native Xhosa tongue when I was found by Child Protective Services.
After that night, I became numb from a sordid, deadly past and embraced a promising future.
I graduated with honors and planned on attending med school when the psychotic, Jagger Johansson crosses my paths. He yanked me from my safe life and tossed me into a world of want and lust.
No sane woman would purposely choose him, but maybe I was never stable. Long hair, tattoos and cold blue pools somehow warmed my soul. I was taken by this beautiful devil, who was just deranged enough to believe me a princess. Truthfully, I’d play any part he wanted me to. But I’m smart enough to believe he’s a Hitman but it does not stop my deceitful cravings. But I need to get away from him... I have to before he takes my heart and ruins me."

Title:  Black Queen, Dark Knight

Author:  Amarie Avant

Publisher:  A. A.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Black Queen, Dark Knight" by Amarie Avant

My Thoughts...

This was quite a interesting story that will definitely keep you turning the pages to see what was coming next for Mikayla Bryant as she is taken from the Gianni's Cafe by Jagger Johansson who really bringing it all in on her as she has been kidnapped by this hit man who was a member of the 'X-Member Status [paid assassin].  Now, to get it all about this Jagger Johansson you will just have to read this good read!  

Get ready for a long story that will have a little bit of it all in it from loads of action, murder, mystery, drama, suspense and definitely some steamy hot sex, romance and love that will keep your attention all the way through the read.   

Be ready for a a list of characters that will only leave one saying wow...from Mikayla, Jagger, Aram, Trick, Ava Sinclair, Earl & Joyce Bryant, Cree, Ronald, Terry, Brittany,  Wiam, Freedman, Prince Fari, Shaka, Kmota, Uncle Qaaim, Aboyomi, Thulz, Ms. Ghanda, Zane Solarin, MamLalumi, Cartwright to only name a few of these very developed, portrayed individuals that helped  carry this story to a very interesting end.

It was interesting seeing how this love will come to these two[Mikayla and Jagger] who was definitely a alpha.    Now, how will this come about?  This is where I will say you will have to pick up this engaging read to see what is this story  'Black Queen and a Dark Knight is  all about.  I will say at times Mikayla got on my nerves but  as the story continued I was able to understand some of her reasoning..like the reason she had blocked out her memories of her past and she really didn't know herself?  Coming from Long Beach, California [adopted] and ending up in Africa was truly something hard to have had to endure.  What will happen as Mikayla gets her memory back?  Will she be able to let Jagger back in her new life as a Queen?  Will Jagger finally get his 'Uthando Iwami'  in the end?  Well, again to get all of these questions answered and so much more you will have to pick up "Black Queen, Dark Knight: A Bad Boys Romance" to see how well written this author brings it out so well to the readers. I do wish there had been a epilogue of life after a year, however,  it still had a satisfying ending.

 Would I recommend?  YES!  

Fire Lily (A Dangerous Hearts Romance) Kindle Edition by Deborah Camp

Book Description....

"He swept into Lily Meeker’s sheltered world on a chill wind in a torrential rainstorm—Griffon Goforth, the dark, enigmatic clairvoyant Lily’s family had hired to locate her missing cousin.

With ice-blue eyes and arms as warm as an Ozark sunset, the handsome stranger mesmerizes the lonely dark-haired beauty, setting free the sensuous, secret longings buried deep in her heart. True, she believes him a charlatan, but Lily is powerless to resist the searing heat of Griffon’s desire—and she is further enthralled as his touch awakens her own psychic gifts…and a love that dared live only in her dreams."

Title:  Fire Lily

Author:  Deborah Camp

Publisher:  D. C.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean    

Rating: Five

Review:

"Fire Lily" by Deborah Camp

My Thoughts...

"Fire Lily" was indeed quite a fascinating read where Lily Jane Meeker and Griffon Golforth come together and with their psychic powers are able to find Cecille Meeker who was a cousin of Lily. What will happen when Lily finds out that she has the ability to read ones mind and share her dreams?  Also with her  'Tactile Memory Lily was able to touch things and sense things about them.'  Why did it seem to be a problem for her to admit she had this psychic powers to be able to do this?  What had happened earlier in her life where Lily seem to want to shut it all out about her memory?  Who was Griffon Golforth who was of the American Society of Psychic Research and seemed to be able to figure out Lily powers so very well?  Why had he been hired by this family?  

This was really a intriguing story in how this author puts this story all together in this historical romantic read that will bring out the 'sexy, mysterious and dangerous' side of this well written read with the main area being focused around Boston, Fort Smith and Van Buren.

What will happen as Lily is drawn to Griffon as her 'girlhood dream was that of marrying a dashing, romantic Gypsy?'   Will her dream come true?  Well, this is one of those novels that you will just have to pick up and read for yourself to see just who was Griffon Golforth and just why had he been hired to find Cecille?  The characters in this read were simply off the chain...well developed, portrayed and believable giving the reader one heck of a good story.  The characters from Lilly, Griffon, Uncle Howard, Aunt Nan, Angela & Edward Meeker, Orrie, Cecille, Balthazar [Zar], Sheriff Mac, Thurman Unger, Ham, Anson, Jasper, Eva, Butch Jefferses to a few others really presented the reader with some engaging thoughts that will keep you turning the pages to see what was coming next.  Yes, there were some good and bad ones characters to along with some prejudices too!

By the end will their be a HEA for Lily and Griffon?  You will just have to pick up this good read to see.  

I'll Never Tell (The Addison Parker Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition by Deidra D. S. Green

Book Description....

"Several murders went unsolved five years ago. The cold case unit of the Atlanta Police Department has reached out to newly-minted forensic psychologist, Dr. Addison Parker to unravel the mysteries that have baffled law enforcement for half a decade. 
The case of Marlon Jennings has been placed in Dr. Addison’s lap. It’s five years cold with no viable suspects. For fans of Deidra D. S. Green, the name Marlon Jennings rings a bell. He was one of the men murdered in the Woman at the Top of the Stairs series. If Dr. Parker is successful in resolving this crime, she will effectually unravel a bond of sisterhood of the women who took matters into their own hands and eliminated the men that made their lives a living hell.
You know her from the Chloe Daniels Mystery Series but now, Dr. Addison Parker is standing on her own two feet. Find out if she has what it takes to solve her first cold case mystery in, I’ll Never Tell: The Addison Parker Mystery Series.
These Books are linked by series title but are all Standalone titles and can be read in any order."

Title:  I'll Never Tell

Author:  Deidra D. S Green

Publisher:   Rathsi Publishing Presents                    

Series:  The Addison Parker Mysteries Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"I'll Never Tell" by Deidra D. S. Green

My Thoughts....

This was a good story...'The Prequel to the Addison Parker Mystery... I'll Never Tell' where you will find yourself turning the pages to see what was happening next.  I found the characters all very well developed, portrayed and even believable as the reader is given quite a interesting story.   Will Addison be able to solve this case with all she was given from this profile?  Well, as you will see from the read how well the 'case gets pointed in a new direction.' How was that?  To get how well this author will bring it all out you will just have to pick up "I'll Never Tell" to see how this cold case mystery become of interest where it was found 'refreshing in the sense that it opened up other avenues of the investigation that had been obviously neglected earlier.'  So, will this case open up other cases of interest?  As this series continues I am sure we find found out much more from this new profile that will hopefully give us much more from this captivating story.  

Melpomene "Juvie": A Cougar's Passion Kindle Edition by Ellen "Butterflyy" Allen

Book Description....

"Erotica, When Love and Lust collide do you run or take a chance on both being the end to your happily ever after. In the back woods of Augusta, Georgia, is where we will discover the answer to that age old question, what love has to do with it?

Candice job connects are with students from all walks of like but what's the chance of her falling for some one half her age? Justice Ingram an incoming student athlete would be the ultimate test to her self imposed celibacy.

Would Candice remain professional or would she blur the lines with thoughts of intimate encounters. Internal conflict verse external desires will take you on a journey of unbridled passion, with ever turn of the page you become engulfed in sensuality.

Felice', is the best friend of Candice who has a desire of her own to confess, afraid of possible rejection she has held this secret for years.

What will become of this Love affair? Will age keep these two from happiness? Will Candice walk away? Will Justice beg her to stay?"

Title:   Melpomene "Juvie"  A Cougar's Passion

Author:  Ellen 'Butterflyy' Allen

Publisher:   E.B.A.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five 

Review:

                            "Melpomene Juvie:  A Cougar's Passion" by Ellen 'Butterflynn' Allen

My Thoughts....

Well, this was quite a erotica read as you would think just from the title.  I liked the question...'what's love got to do with it?' Well to me everything!  The reader is given a story of a older woman named Candice Billings who was divorced was over a group of 'incoming students [freshmen].' Due to her job being at the 'Trinity State's tour guide and senior adviser' and one of her freshmen students is none other than Justice Ingram...'504.'  Justice who was from New Orleans and that number  applied someway to that.  Anyway,

how will this young freshman become involved the older woman... Candice to where her 'thoughts were giving way to intimate encounters?'  Just who was this 'Juvie' and why was he so interested in this adviser who was older than he [by seven years]?  Well, for some reason we find this Juvie caught the interest of Candice and even knowing it was unethical to go out even for drinks which started it all...she did. Even her best friend Felice thought this was a good idea to do 'since she hadn't had a drink in seven years with a man.'  Now, as this story goes on why did Candice let herself be pulled into Justice knowing it was so wrong.  However, when a woman needs.. well I guess you can see the way the story is going.  My main thoughts while reading was: JUST WHY WAS JUSTICE  REALLY INTERESTED IN HER?  OK, keep reading to find out!

I did love how this author told her story and backing it up with some well meaning poems that explained its previous chapter.  These poems are some deep reads that reflected so well with the storyline.   As the story continues how far will this go on and what puts the icing on the cake was when Candice finds out a big secret that her best friend Felice puts on her. That was definitely a wow moment for me because I didn't see that come!  Now, I don't want to tell too much  more only wanting you to read this story and see for yourself just how well this author brings it all out to the reader.  How far will this 'Cougar's Passion' go on before Candice will have different thoughts on this situation.  I think Candice knew what she had to do at the end because it was only right even if it wasn't liked very well from Justice's viewpoint. Again, the poems at the end were really on point...'Nineteen Again and  Juvie.'  I will say that the story gives one quite a bit to ponder long after the read.  Truly a cougar's life may not be as easy as one would think after you ponder from it all it may involve.    

Heart of a Marquess: Regency Romance (Gentlemen and Brides) by Joyce Alec

Book Description....

"A plan born of deception… Can Charlotte overcome her stepsister’s cruel actions and find the love she deserves?

Miss Charlotte Richardson was heartbroken when her father died, but is elated when her mother remarries. It brings Charlotte such joy to see her mother happy again.

Charlotte hopes to develop a close bond with her new stepsister, Lady Emma, but her hopes are quickly shattered. Lady Emma is upset that she must now share her home with Charlotte, whom she feels is beneath her.

When the Marquess of Withington develops affections for Charlotte, Lady Emma is furious because she wants him for his wealth and title. Lady Emma will stop at nothing and devises a plan that will ruin all possibilities of Charlotte finding happiness.

Will Charlotte find true love even though Lady Emma is determined to destroy her reputation? Can Lord Withington see through Lady Emma’s deceitful nature?

If you love clean and wholesome, Regency-era romances with a strong woman heroine and an inspirational romantic story, you will love Heart of a Marquess.

Authors Note: This is a clean, stand-alone romance, so there are no cliffhangers. This sweet romance is a 130-page book with bonus stories included."

Title:  Heart of a Marquess:  Regency Romance

Author:  Joyce Alec

Publisher:  J. A.                                        

Series:  Gentleman and Brides

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Four

Review:

"Heart of a Marquess:  Regency Romance" by Joyce Alec

My Thoughts....

"Heart of a Marquess" was a beautiful love story of Lord Phillip and Lady Charlotte.  All would have been great if it had not been for the interference for Charlotte's stepsister Emma.  Emma was one of those people who was hateful, jealous and very spoiled and she seemed to think she would be able to get her way with Charlotte not matter what.  Even with Emma's aunt [Lady Perrin] trying to keep Emma on the straight and narrow would be of no good because Emma was just really something else.  But when it all came together I like how well this author is able to give the reader a nice historical  regency read.  For me I was shaking my head and saying wow at all of Emma's antics!  With Phillip having already had problems with a certain female one could see why he was so reluctant in wanting to get involved with anyone else but with the help of his friend [Kinsley]  after meeting Charlotte was he having different thoughts?  One thing about this read is that the storyline will keep your interest turning the pages to see what was coming next.  Would I recommend?  Yes, I did find it a very entertaining read.

All Roads Lead Home Kindle Edition by Darlene Franklin

Book Description...

"ALL ROADS LEADS TO … WAYNOKA, OKLAHOMA?
One day Graceanne Willis was enjoying a softball game between the Waynoka Harvey Girls team and a team made of train engineers from the same depot.

Then Charles Lindberg landed on the playing field and announced his plans make Waynoka the hub of the first ever transcontinental transport service by air-and-train. Graceanne’s beau Peter is offered a job with the fledgling air transport

Does Graceanne trust God—and Peter--enough to let go? The two of them embark on a cross country journey to discover whether their paths will merge, or head in separate directions."

Title:  All Roads Lead Home

Author:  Darlene Franklin

Publisher:  Forget Me Not Romances, a division of Winged Publications   

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"All Roads Lead Home" by Darlene Franklin

My Thoughts...

This was a beautifully written story of Graceanne Willis who was a Harvey Girl from Waynoka, Oklahoma and Peter Wagner who worked on trains and also studied the engines of airplanes.  "All Roads Lead Home" was really enjoyable and interesting read as we get a ride with 'Charles Lindberg.'  Well. the way the story is written you will feel as though you are right there in the mist of it all.  Then as the characters take a trip that will make you feel all the richness of it all through there travels with the visiting wonderful sights, eating delicious foods, different issues with the weather and the friends that were made along this travel really made this storyline so very engaging.  The author really knows how to keep one interest through the descriptions of amazing sites that you will definitely have you feeling that you are right there in the mist of it all  By the end will Graceanne and Peter get to their HEA? Well, to find out you will have to pick up 'All Roads Lead Home" to see.  Thank you to the author for such a interesting good read about Waynoka, Oklahoma.  

Hidden Kindle Edition by Stephanie Nicole Norris

Book Description...

"Nathan and Renee Johnson are more in love now than they were on their wedding day. In the highlight of their careers, Nathan and Renee’s move to Cleveland Ohio, five years ago, was their best move. However, on the night of their eight-year anniversary, the couple stumbles upon a crime in progress when a startling cry in the night captures their attention. Caught up in the horror of it all, the pair take out their cell phones and start recording. But to their dismay, they’re spotted by the perpetrator and he goes after them with a vengeance. 

At day break, the magnitude of everything they witnessed hits Nathan and Renee full force. They noticed the vehicle sitting outside the gates of their two-story Tudor style home the night before, and quickly, things around them begin to change. With their lives in danger, the couple goes through everything necessary to keep their family safe. The cost weighs so heavy; they may not survive it."

Title:  Hidden

Author:  Stephanie Nicole Norris

Publisher: S. N.N.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Hidden" by Stephanie Nicole Norris

My Thoughts....

What a novel this was with a lots of mystery, suspense and even a thriller action read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you are turning the pages!  What will this couple have to go through after seeing and filming something horrible on their anniversary.  Why was this couple Nathan and Renee afraid to go to the police after what they had witness?  How did all of this put them in great danger and will they be able to make it out of this mess in the end?  All I can say if you like mystery, suspense and a good action read you have come to the right place for "Hidden" will certainly give it to you and more.  To get all of the above questions answered you will have to pick up this good read and see for yourself how well this author give the reader something to ponder over long after the read.  Would I recommend?  YES!

Safe Place (Dangerous Bonds Book 2) Kindle Edition by Shani Greene-Dowdell

Book Description....

"“I don’t want anyone to know right away,” I whispered between kisses.
“Your secret is safe with me,” he said, and I dropped the book from my hand as I snaked my fingers around his neck and deepened the kiss.
It was time to just take that leap, no matter what dangerous curves were ahead.

~*~
Tameka Oliver has one job: dance with the best man at her sister’s reception. Except, when they begin to sway to the music, something she’s not trying to feel again washes over her. It’s a heated connection that sends her running out of the reception hall…and far away from Jeb Holloway.

Jeb has her right where we wants her, safe in his arms. Then, she runs out on him, leaving him feeling empty mid-dance. A few months ago, he wouldn’t have even acted on his impulse to desire a woman like Tameka. Now that he’s left every bias behind, it’s going to take some convincing to get Tameka to believe her heart is safe with him."

Title:  Safe Place

Author:  Shani Greene-Dowdell

Publisher:  Nayberry Publications    

Series:  Dangerous Bonds Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"Safe Place" Dangerous Bonds Book 2 by Shani Greene-Dowdell

My Thoughts....

I enjoyed the story even though it was a little predictable.  However, it was still a good sweet read where you find Tameka had a horrible marriage and coming out of it with two children she definitely had reason for trust and heartache issues especially what she had endured from that crazy ex. I will say karma is something in what call comes to that ex.  

It was great to see by the end Tameka finding someone like Jeb who went after what he wanted and even having his cousin Channing and his wife Kemara behind him was definitely good.    

So, from heartbreak to truly happiness...."Safe Place" would be a good read to see how it all  happened.  

The Last Arrow, by Erwin Raphael McManus

Book Description...

"Before You Die,
Live the Life
You Were Born
To Live.


When you come to the end of your days, you will not measure your life based on success and failures. All of those will eventually blur together into a single memory called “life.”

What will give you solace is a life with nothing left undone. One that’s been lived with relentless ambition, a heart on fire, and with no regrets.

On the other hand, what will haunt you until your final breath is who you could have been but never became and what you could have done but never did.

The Last Arrow is your roadmap to a life that defies odds and alters destinies. Discover the attributes of those who break the gravitational pull of mediocrity as cultural pioneer and thought leader Erwin McManus examines the characteristics of individuals who risked everything for a life they could only imagine. Imagine living the life you were convinced was only a dream. 

We all begin this life with a quiver full of arrows.

Now the choice is yours. Will you cling to your arrows or risk them all, opting to live until you have nothing left to give?

Time is short. Pick up The Last Arrow and begin the greatest quest of your life."

Title:  The Last Arrow
Author:  Erwin Raphael McManus

Publisher:  WaterBrook                      

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating:  Five

Review:

"The Last Arrow" by Erwin Raphael McManus

My Thoughts....

What a very interesting inspirational read where I enjoyed the stories that came from the Bible of Elisha and Elijah where one will learn how to embrace ones future.  From this read I had thoughts of wanting to change my way of thinking about my future and just what I need to be now doing.  This read will definitely give one a good understanding of what is asked of 'you and what is God's will not selling yourself short or giving up.' 

This is definitely a inspiring read for one who wants a change in ones life where you find yourself just existing. One will be inspired and challenged to live a 'bold, purposeful and intentional life' where you can rise up and believe God for much more.  

In the end "The Last Arrow" will definitely be a challenge and motivated to  see you where you are now and what you are doing with your life. All in all 'The Last Arrow' deals with 'leadership, personal grown and most of all Christ like living' where one is given direction in just how one can be active in God's plan for our life's. Would I recommend this read?  YES!  It is wonderful good read for ones soul.  

Cameron 8 Kindle Edition by Jade Jones

Book Description...

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EIGHTH INSTALLMENT IS FINALLY HERE!!!

“So,” I began. “Any thought on what you wanna do?” I asked, fingering his dreads. They’d grown to the middle of his back, and they reminded me of how he used to look back when we first met. I swear, my man was finer than frog hair split three ways. Jude was absolutely right about what he said earlier. I was crazy about him, despite everything we’d been through. Our trials and tribulations were what, ultimately, made us stronger.
Jude pulled me closer and massaged my shoulder with his thumb. “My homeboy say he fuckin’ with the scams now. He claims it’s money in that shit too…”
“So…you gon’ start fuckin’ with it?” I asked him.
Jude paused, as he stared up at the ceiling in deliberation. “I don’t know…what’chu think?” he asked. He always consulted with me before making any hasty decisions. Especially decisions that could land us both in a world of trouble. Luckily for him, trouble was my middle name.
“…It’s whatever you wanna do, baby. Just know, I’m all in.” 

"Cameron is back and unlike you've ever seen her before. From strip clubs to car theft rings, you've journeyed with her from girlhood into womanhood, but the drama isn't over just yet! New faces and new situations make this new installment the most riveting of the entire series! If you enjoyed "Wife of a Misfit" and "Soul and Diana", you're in for an even bigger treat! Join Cameron and the gang on another wild ride packed with action, romance, secrets and juicy drama."

Title:  Cameron 8
Author:  Jade Jones
Publisher: Jaded Publications  
Series: #8
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"Cameron 8" by Jade Jones

My Thoughts...

All I can say is how Cameron made it through all of this drama with twist and turns that was all over and around her was simply amazing in how it all finally comes out!  I loved how she didn't mind putting a particular person in their place when it came to what was hers.  

Let's see there was Cameron, Jude, Justin, Journee, Madison ..then let's bring in Conway, Roxie, Eve, Sofia, Elder, Soul, Diana as this list will continue to go on that will give the reader quite a entertaining story.  It was hard to believe how spoiled Cameron and Jude's kids were...leaving me only to say wow!  I was glad to see how the story ends not all great because truly Justin got what he should have received.  I just felt so sorry for poor Cameron where she seemed to blame herself for a lot of it. However, by the end of the story all seemed well.  I really enjoyed how well this author put the story all together bringing in all of the characters into the story so very well, however, did Eve really get away...just wondering?  Oh well, I guess we can wonder about that.  Anyway, Ms Jones you gave the readers one excellent read with another well done series to 'Cameron 8.'  Now I am left wondering will there be more to this story?

Undone By Fire (Undone Series Book 2) Kindle Edition by Falon Gold

Book Description...

"No matter where Orion Townsend goes, he’s the definition of stunning with his jaw-dropping stature, red hair, amber eyes, and hand-tailored suits. A billion-dollar deal draws him from London to back home to Arrow, Colorado where silver eyes, caramel-colored skin, and exceptional height for a woman makes Nevaeh Lomax a showstopper. However, owning beauty in its rarest form doesn’t work the same for everyone, especially when that beauty has always drawn the worst sort of people to Nevaeh for as long as she can remember. 

Now an introvert-by-choice, she’s pushed too far when a physically and emotionally abusive ex just won’t go away. Her plans to get rid of him breeds a scheme that will twist Orion and his company, blissfully unaware of Nevaeh’s beauty and her war, right up in the middle. Come hell or jail, she’ll find peace by any means necessary, even if she must do some things she normally wouldn’t to people she’s never met.

Webs will be spun. Laws will be broken. People will be caught up. Love finds two new hearts to invade, but first, an abuser must be dealt with in Undone by Fire by Falon Gold."

Title:  Undone By Fire

Author:  Falon Gold

Publisher:   F. G.

Series:  Undone Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Undone By Fire" by Falon Gold

My Thoughts....

I really enjoyed reading 'Undone By Fire'  which dealt with Naveah and Orion.  How this story went from a trial to a HEA was simply well written for these two giving the reader quite a captivating read. I loved how these two seemed to bond from the very beginning of their meeting. Then you add in that abusive person and let's not leave out some other outstanding characters...Tommy, Astrid, Gary along with a few others and you will have one heck of a good read.  I will say that Tommy was one funny character that will keep you laughing at his antics throughout the story.  Even though the reader will find some funny parts of the read this was still a serious story about 'Domestic Violence.'  It seems like it took Naveah a minute to understand that she had people who were willing to help her but will she be willing to receive their help?  This was a good story in that when certain things happen through abuse one cannot stay silent.  There is 'help out there and it will not just stop and just go away.'  No person should have to go through this situation alone especially when there is help for you!  Well done novel to the author for such a real good entertaining read.

Rudy (Shifting through the Snow Book 2) Kindle Edition by Terry Poole

Book Description....

"Hated by his family for simply existing, Rudy never thought a blind date mix-up would change his future and possibly save his life in this modern retelling of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.

Hated by his family for being a living reminder of his father's infidelity, Rudy never expected that a blind date mix-up would change his life in this modern retelling of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.

Clay, an engineer fresh out of the military, is the answer to Rudy's dreams, becoming Rudy's co-worker, protector, and lover all rolled into one gorgeous package.

Not only do they mesh well together to bring Rudy's vision to life, neither can deny the overwhelming attraction that sizzles between them. An attraction that almost ends before it can begin because of a misunderstanding that leads to Clay being in jail for assault.

Filled with hate, Donny, Rudy's older half-brother, tries to destroy him and stop Rudy from saving his grandfather's toy factory.

Only Clay can save Rudy's life and the toy factory, if he's not too late."

Title:  Rudy

Author:  Terry Poole

Publisher:  MLR Press                               

Series:  Shifting Through  the Snow Book 2

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five  
Review:

"Rudy" by Terry Poole

My Thoughts....

This was sweet m/m relationship that started almost from the first time Rudy meet Clay.  However there will be a lots that will go on from Rudy and his crazy side of the family.  There seems to be a lots of hatred due to Rudy's father, sons [especially Donny, Rudy's older half brother and his mother It was quite a delightful read as we see Clay enter the picture and was truly their for Rudy definitely being his protector.

I liked how this author brings in the shifting with the reindeer effect of the read and all from the cast of characters become part of the Rudolph the red nosed reindeer story:From Rudy..Rudolph the red nosed reindeer,  Clay..Rudolph's love interest, Herman ...Hermy elf dentist, Donny.. Donner, Louis... Dasher, Daniel...Dancer, Juno... Cupid, Halley,...Comet, Rai...Blitzen, Tripper...Prancer, Dixon...Vixen and and list goes on.   "Rudy" story will definitely have a 'new take on Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.'

This is one of those reads that you will have you will have to pick up "Rudy" to get the gust to the read and all because I don't want to spoil it by telling you too much.  Once you start the read it will hold your attention as we see rather 'Clay will be able to save Rudy's life and the end up in a HEA,  the toy factory being saved' and will of Rudy's horrible family members get what they deserved with all of the harm that they had caused him?    

His Father's Son: A Christian reunion romance in a small Oregon town (Sweetapple Falls Book 1) Kindle Edition by Autumn Macarthur

Book Description...

"When former bad boy Luke Tanner discovers the son he believed was adopted is fatherless, he's determined to help - and regain the trust of the only woman he's ever loved. But for Anna Harrison, his return to Sweetapple Falls is twelve years too late. She can't risk Luke breaking their disabled son's heart like he did hers. If they're to become the loving family Luke wants them to be, she'll need to forgive secrets from his troubled past he's never revealed. God has given Luke a second chance, but will Anna?

NOTE TO READERS:
The ending of the story is upbeat and uplifting, but there’s some serious heartache in between. Even at the end, it’s clear they’ll face more pain in the future. The difference is that at the start they’re facing it alone, and by the end, they’ll face it together, and with God. I hope you’ll stay with Anna and Luke through their struggles to reach the future God has planned for them!"

Title:  His Father's Son:  A Christian Reunion Romance in a Small Oregon Town

Author:  Autumn Macarthur

Publisher:  Faith, Hope, & Heartwarming   

Series:  Sweetapple Falls Book 1

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"His Father's Son" by Autumn Macarthur

My Thinking:

What a wonderful contemporary romance and christian fiction read that was simply a good read.  I loved this second chance read of Luke Tanner and Anna Harrison.  However, before this will happen for these two  there will have to be forgiveness on both parts.  I really enjoyed how this author was able to give the reader such a good christian aspect which brought the whole story together and allowing there  to be  faith, love, trust forgiveness, and most of all second chances. Which bring up another important fact to this read and that was 'to remember that with God anything is possible' as it was not only for Luke, Anna but their son Josh.  Yes, "Love won. With God, love always won."  Even though this is a Christian read it is not overly done.  It is a good read that will give you thoughts to ponder long after the read.  Would I recommend this read?  YES!