Ways of Love

By: Laurel Lamperd
Published By: NOR Review Exclusive Free Contemporary Romance
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating:  4
Review:

"Ways of Love" by Laurel Lamperd was a sweet romantic novella. We find that Beth Herrick was one in the family that took care of her parents.  She had stopped working and now  being the only one at home...she did this gladly.  After her father passed she was there for her mom but didn't she want a life of her own with marriage and family as her siblings had?  Then take a turn when Rob Garfield arrives on the scene.  Wow what a guy.  You will have to check out this Free one from r Night Owl Reviews because it is a sweet short romance where in the end will Beth Herrick finally have the love she has wanted.  And what about that 'young Christopher?' What part did he play in all of this?  This is definitely one to read if you are a romantic reader.

The Secrets of Married Women

By:  Carol Mason
Published By:  Stoughton
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"The Secrets of Married Women" by Carol Mason was a good contemporary women's fiction that involved romance, marriage, friendship, affairs and family problems.  This author did a good job with her 'dramatic storytelling' and being able to pull the reader into each of the character's lives.  We find in  this read three friends: Wendy, Leigh and Jill...all who seem to have the perfect marriage.  But was this so?  From the read you will soon find out their are 'Secrets'...with 'regrets, what ifs and mistakes.'  One thing is for sure none of these three friends aren't  perfect...far from it and that is what makes this story so believable, intriguing, emotional  and even down right funny at times.   You will find the characters are very human...meaning you will find many flaws making this a well depicted and portrayed read that you will not want to put down until the end. Be prepared to be shocked from some of this... because I truly was! 

To really get the jest of the whole story you will have to pick up this good read to see if "The Secrets of Married Women" will  have a happy ending. I felt that this was a good realistic read with lots of drama. So,  if you are into that you have come to the right place and I would recommend this read  for you. 

After Hour Tales

By: Roy Glenn
Published By: Escapism Entertainment
Age Recommended:  Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review

"After Hour's Tales" By Roy Glenn was really some  novella's of  'four tales of love, lust and passion.'   Each one of these novella's gives just enough that will leave you wanting more.  The reads were very smooth flowing...going from  a phone call...on to two that really shouldn't be together...why was that?  Then on to a 'Blind Date' that proved to be quite interesting and lastly girlfriends that have a night out that didn't go so right. Now, this is where I say you must pick up the good read to see what all this author has in store for his readers.   Be aware that  "After Hour's Tales'  are for the adult.  And saying that sit back and simply enjoy this well written read that only Mr. Glenn can give to his readers. 

Christmas on Main Street

 

 

By: JoAnn Ross, Susan Donovan, LuAnn McLane, & Alexis Morgan
Published By: Signet
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Book Blog For: NOR
Review:

"Christmas on Main Street" by JoAnn Ross, Susan Donovan, LuAnn McLane & Alexis Morgan was a wonderful anthologies of four novella's Christmas stories.  Each one of these stories by these various author brings and  leaves you with hope for the season.

"Christmas in Shelter Bay"
Author JoAnn Ross brings a long time secret that will come out for Kelli as she finds herself with 'the friend'  'secluded lakeside cabin.  Now what will come of this? To find out you must pick up "Christmas in Shelter Bay."

"A Seaside Christmas"
Author Susan Donovan's novella was truly a wonderful read of 'magic of the heart'  for TV producer Nathaniel Ravelle and Annie Parker. 


Mistletoe on Main Street"
Author LuAnn McLane brings it all to the reader after having a Santa replaced who knew just what all Clint would do to 'rekindle' a HS romance with Ava.

"The Christmas Gift"
Alexis Morgan presents a novella of a business owner of a pastry shop who had 'a special recipe' that she hoped  will it get a new neighbor's attention?  Did she and what will he have for a surprise for her?

All four of these novella's are really great reading.  Each read takes you into the holiday spirit and will leave you with a smile on your face. You will find each one having well developed and some awesome characters that will deliver to you a engaging and captivating reads.    If you are looking for some good reading during the Christmas holidays you have come to the right place for "Christmas on Main Street" will take you on a beautiful read.

The Reunion

By:  Adriana Kraft
Published By:  B & B Publishing
Age Recommended:  Adult (Erotic)
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"The Reunion" by Adriana Kraft was a polyamory  novel  with real  'edgy characters with inclusive sexuality.'   Now, I will  just say this is not a read for the faint of heart.  Beware this story is of a man and two women.  This author really did her magic with bringing together two from there high school days.  Back during these two ... we find Sarah was considered a 'goody to shoes persona' and then there was Adam the  'bad boy out of reach' that looked on thinking Sarah would never want any part of him.   At that time these two Sarah Atkinson and Adam Granger weren't really friends but after a few dances at their class reunion these two are later to be found going at it in her room. Wow!  Adam leaves quickly  the next morning  for home which was in  California and Sarah is somewhat shocked because she wants more from this 'stud.' Sarah soon finds out where Adam lives... so she leaves her Chicago home  for California to find him.  However, upon finding  Adam home Sarah  finds out he has a housekeeper (Maria Ramirez) that was living with him...but was she really a domestic?  As the story continues to flow very smoothly, will this 'former good girl'  Sarah throws caution to the wind to pursue Adam? What is up with Maia...is she a live in lover of Adam's?  What happens when Maria hits on Sarah? Is she trying to pursue Sarah?  Will Sarah run back home to Chicago maybe to a ex?  What will Adam do?  Will he try to push Sarah to her 'sexual  limits' to try to get her to leave his well made love nest? Will there be a' three some'....Sarah, Maria and Adam?"  There is a lots that is going on in this novel and if this is your genre (erotic)plus...  you must pick up this well written novel to see how these authors (husband and wife team) will bring it all out for the readers. You may be surprise at how well Sarah seems to adapt to it all and becomes a take charge person in more ways than one. Also it will be interesting to see if Adam will want to be a part of this team and if he does "what must he sacrifice?    I found "The Reunion" a very easy flowing smooth read with all the characters being so well developed  and so colorful.  Once you start to read it will be hard to stop until you are at the end.

Thank you Adriana Kraft for permitting me to read your novel.  It was quite interesting learning about 'Polyamory.'  Would I recommend?  If this is your type of genre... then I am sure it would be your kind of good read. 



 

Loving Gianni

By: Nikki Walker
Published By: N. W.
Age Recommend: New Adult - Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Review:

"Loving Gianni" ...The Rossellini Family by Nikki Walker was a wonderful sweet romantic novella of two people who long for something and finally received it. This author gives the reader a well written story of a 'Professional Organizer' London Quarle. London's life was well organized in that she owned her own business and set to help others organize their life. Never would she have thought that her best friend, Edwina would need her services but when her Aunt had passed and she 'inherited property' well who was their to help....London. Only London never expected that a cousin of Edwina would comes and 'turn her world upside down.' Now, why was this? When London and Edwina had visited this 'elderly Aunt's resident' it comes out...this Aunt had been a hoarder and this project becomes very hard for London to take on. Why was this? Then comes Edwina's cousin into the picture...the good looking Gianni and the chemistry between London and Gianni comes all front and center. Will there be a little something going on with these two? Gianni has now hired London to help with the cleaning of his Aunt's place. What is the dark secret that seems to be larking in the background for London and even for Gianni? Now, I don't want to tell you too much...I really want you to pick up this excellent read and see how this author ties it all together in this well written novella. It's not long novel but very evenly paced read. You will find from the read that this one is definitely a powerful story of love that you will not want to put down until the end....and will be left wanting more! You will quickly see how this love does radiates between London and Gianni. Will they be able to stop and receive it? Also, in this great story is one of a love of a child who learns of her father as well as he learns of her. Will this love blossom? Will there be forgiveness from a family that thought they knew the truth about what had gone on with Gianni...why he had gone away... but really didn't know the real story? There will be a lots of answers to many questions as you read through "Loving Gianni." All in all be ready to be given a powerful story of love, forgiveness and most of all family.

Thank you Ms. Walker for letting me read this one early. It was indeed a excellent novella.

Risky Surrender

By:  Robin Bielman
Published By: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Series: Risk It #2
Review:

"Risky Surrender" by Robin Bielman was the second in this Risk It series.  This read was a contemporary romantic novella was simply sweet delightful read.  These two...McCall and Lucy were so funny(the flirtatious behavior between these two) to read about and that made it  such a good enjoyable novella. I did find the first section of the novel a little slow but it did pick up and that part gave us some sweet 'sex scenes' that you will not be able to put down until  the end.   The story as well as its characters  being so well developed and intriguing really made this a good love story.

We find at the very beginning 'sparks will fly off this pair from the moment they meet by accident and simmer relentlessly while they are working on a Aztec village project."

Lucy is an archaeologist whose husband and father has died and she is left feeling like she must 'fulfill the debts that she feels that she owes to them.' Lucy will meet McCall who is a environmental preservationist and this is where they story really gets hot. I enjoyed how this author was able to imply the intimate scenes making them very tasteful.   Will there be something that will grow with these two? What secrets will be revealed?  As they get closer will there be 'obstacles and threats' put in their way?

Well, I will only leave you with two quotes...

quotes:

"You make it hard to breathe, Lucy."

and

"I want you with me, Lucy."

Now, just from those quotes you can see how hot this novella is and this is where I say you must pick up "Risky Surrender" to see how this author is able to bring it all out to the reader.

If you are looking for a well written novel that is of a sweet intriguing romantic story, I would recommend "Risky Surrender to you.  Thank you Ms. Bielman for letting me read your novella and also giving to your readers a good read.