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Skipping Stones by J.B. McGee-Book Blitz and Giveaway

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SKIPPING STONES by JB McGee-Book Blitz and Giveaway

Skipping Stones

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Blurb:

They say there are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Not everyone will grieve in this order, nor will everyone go through every stage. It’s during the stage of denial when Alex Hart meets Andrew Foster. He takes her one-step closer to acceptance: the stage when new, meaningful relationships are formed. The stage when the realization occurs that this is now the new state of normal.

Just when Alex thinks she is on her way to healing, she enters the bargaining phase. That’s the phase where you wonder what you could have done differently. You wonder “what if?” Specifically, what if the ones you loved hadn’t left you?

Leaving…this is what makes heading off to war so difficult and frightening for Alex. She knows all too well what it’s like to be the one on the losing end of life, which is why she’s made it her personal mission in life to save as many lives as possible. The extreme high she gets from treating trauma victims turns into Alex’s own form of therapy, or so she thinks.

When faced with her world being turned upside down, Alex may just find that her true therapy is in the one who has always saved her.

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Bio:

J.B. McGee was born and raised in Aiken, South Carolina. After graduating from South Aiken High School, she toured Europe as a member of the 1999 International Bands of America Tour, playing the clarinet. While attending Converse College, an all-girls school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she visited Charleston often. It quickly became one of her favorite vacation spots. She met her husband, Chad, during Christmas break her freshman year, and they married in 2001 and she moved back to her home town.

 

In 2005, the couple welcomed their first son, Noah. J.B. finished her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of South Carolina-Aiken in 2006. During her time studying children’s literature, a professor had encouraged her to become a writer.

In 2007, she welcomed their second child, Jonah, and she became a stay at home mom/entrepreneur. In 2009, the found out their two children and J.B. have Mitochondrial Disease. In 2011, a diagnosis also was given to Chad. Please take a moment and learn more about Mitochondrial Disease. Awareness is key to this disease that has no cure or treatments.

J.B. McGee and her family now reside in Buford, Georgia, to be closer to their children’s medical team. After a passion for reading had been re-ignited, J.B. decided to finally give writing a shot. Broken (This Series), is her first book and first series.

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Ashes, Ashes, They All Fall Dead by Lena Diaz – a Review

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Ashes, Ashes, They All Fall Dead by Lena Diaz – a Review

 

Ashes, AshesLinks to order Ashes, Ashes, They All Fall Dead:
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Description:
What she doesn’t remember … will kill her.

One by one the letters arrive at the FBI office in Savannah, Georgia. Inside, each bears a name—a victim of a twisted crime—and the singsong phrase Ashes, ashes, they all fall dead. Special Agent Tessa James becomes obsessed with finding the killer whose victims are crying out to her for justice.

When sexy, brilliant consultant Matt Buchanan is paired with Tessa to discover who’s sending the “Ashes” letters, he discovers a serial arsonist who is leaving nothing but murder in his wake. Inexplicably, the clues point to Tessa herself, forcing her to realize that if she can’t remember the forgotten years of her past, the name on the next letter will be hers


Review:

I’m usually very resistant to take on an entire series for review, but starting out with the latest installment is SO out of my comfort zone, thank goodness Lena Diaz writes incredibly intriguing books!  Ashes, Ashes, They all Fall Dead, book 3 in the Nursery Rhyme series, was so thrilling, I propose to think outside the box more often.  In fact, I intend to retrace my steps and start at the beginning.  I will delight in every delicious detail of suspense Ms. Diaz supplies.  Oh, yeah…I’m a fan (of alliteration, too!).

“I’ll give you one week, seven days, to prove this isn’t a hoax and develop at least one solid lead – and I do mean solid, like granite.  If at the end of the week you can’t convince me this isn’t a hoax, then you agree to drop this and never bring the letters up again.”

The 3 year hunt for a serial arsonist has resulted in unsolved, cold cases.  A fierce determination to bring closure to families and a niggling, unswerving desire to decipher the taunting, sing-song nursery rhyme “Ashes, ashes…” (included in letters found at the crime scenes) forces Special Agent Tessa James of the FBI to work alongside P.I./consultant, Matt Buchanan.  Ms. Diaz had me swooning pretty early on over the physical attraction and seductive banter between Matt and Tessa (their 6 year age difference was a modern-day nod), but once they displayed their expertise, their unique abilities contributing/flowing seamlessly together, you recognize their compatibility.  These two worked together before on the “Simon Says Die” investigation (Top of my To-Be-Read list!) and the bickering didn’t bode well for this current assignment.  But differences (denials of attraction) aside, two heads are better than one to track a killer. 

Matt’s customized software and state-of-the-art equipment, that gives Quantico a run for their money (add genius innovator right after swoon-worthy), begins to transmit more data than ever and they hit the ground running.  When Tessa’s own name pops up as a match from partial fingerprints found on the most recent letter, the investigation (and Tessa’s back story) goes into overdrive.  As does their attraction for one another.  Matt silently fantasizes during a pause in their research:

If she’d just get past her silly hang-up about their age difference and let that luscious hair of hers down out of the tight braid she wore, he could show her the advantages of making love with a younger, more energetic, enthusiastic man.  There was something to be said for stamina in the bedroom.           

I know you’re swooning.  I swooned just now in solidarity!  🙂  I thoroughly enjoyed being a fly on the wall during their investigation/brainstorm sessions; two brilliant minds collaborating to bring resolution to the murders. Of course believing myself to be Tessa, particularly during flirtier, more sensuous moments made a great book even more delicious! 

The scenes provided by Ms. Diaz to depict an arsonist’s compulsion were disturbingly fascinating.  Comparing living room wooden floor planks to matchsticks waiting to be lit…*shudders* This, and more, is what will grip you in Ashes, Ashes…An underground enclosure had me gasping in oxygen with empathetic gulps!  The overwhelming darkness pervading every possible angle…Ms. Diaz’s descriptive writing thrills the senses.

I hope you can tell I really enjoyed this book.  Ms. Diaz’s website referred to this book as her “newest” and “third installment”.  Do you think that means there’s more to come?  I’ll despair if she planned to end the series here! 

Ms. Diaz even interspersed Star Wars references throughout the book for a little levity!  I’m obsessed.  🙂    Get ready to readjust your mountain of TBR – this one deserves to be devoured!

Reviewed by Carmen

Copy provided by Author

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Hover by Melissa West – a Review

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Hover by Melissa West – a Review

 

Hover

Links to order Hover: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / The Book Depository

Description:
On Earth, seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander was taught to never peek, but if she hopes to survive life on her new planet, Loge, her eyes must never shut. Because Zeus will do anything to save the Ancients from their dying planet, and he has a plan.

Thousands of humans crossed over to Loge after a poisonous neurotoxin released into Earth’s atmosphere, nearly killing them. They sought refuge in hopes of finding a new life, but what they became were slaves, built to wage war against their home planet. That is, unless Ari and Jackson can stop them. But on Loge, nothing is as it seems…and no one can be trusted

 

Review:

Hover by Melissa West is the 2nd book in her The Taking series.  When we last left off in Gravity; Ari, our heroine was taken (with many other humans effected) to the planet Loge for healing from poison released by the human leaders of Earth.  Jackson, our hero, was the one who rescued Ari, but at the end of Gravity we learned he is an Ancient from Loge.  Hover picks up with Ari almost fully healed, and learning more about Zeus, the leader of Loge, as well as her new surroundings. 

Ari is still with Jackson, but she doesn’t totally trust him, since he betrayed her by not telling her about Zeus being his grandfather.  Ari absorbs everything around her, the city surroundings, the healers ability, and the powers she has.  Ari was already a tough kick-ass heroine, but being on this planet, she finds she must learn to control her anger, hide her mind (they can hear her thoughts), and try not to show her antagonism, especially towards Zeus.  Zeus, as the leader of Loge, is truly the villain in this story.  He tortures anyone to make them do what he wants, including his grandson Jackson, and wife Mami;  and will not hesitate to take any lives. What was nice about this story is that we got another side to the story, as in Gravity it was mostly about Earth and their battle against Zeus.  In Hover, the focus is on Loge and Zeus, allowing us a look into this planet, and into their leader’s unstable sanity.

Ari is determined to go back to Earth, and allow the Loge residents to join her, as the planet is dying.  But she is torn between strange vibes she gets from her friends and leaders on Earth.  They want her to kill Zeus, and do it fast.  Zeus wants to come to earth and totally take over.  But whatever those messages are from earth, Ari only sees the evil in Zeus, and uses her strength to fight his mind torture. 

This is an action packed story, with Ari finally allowing herself to trust Jackson, and they make a wonderful couple, despite all the horrors they must endure.  Together they work to find a way to rescue the citizens of Loge, and create a rebellion to fight Zeus.  Other then them rebuilding their romance, the majority of the story was about finding a way to stop and kill Zeus. West creates some wonderful characters in Hover, such as Vill, Mami, Emmy, just to name a few.  Other then brief appearances, we did not see too much of the characters we met in Gravity (whom are still on earth), except Cybil who was great to see.  As much as I liked Jackson, Ari was the lead all the way, and she was even stronger in Hover.  There were many surprises and twists during the last third of the book, and another open ending, leaving us anxiously awaiting the next book, Collide.

Reviewed by Barb

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Losing Control by Nina Croft – a Review

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Losing Control by Nina Croft – a Review

Losing Control

Links to order Losing Control: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo

Description:
Four years after escaping her abusive ex-husband, Kim finally believes she is in control of her life and her emotions and she is determined to never risk either again with a man. She has a great home, a job as a security specialist which she loves, and Jake for a best friend. But things are a tad lonely in the sex department, so she decides to embark on a no-strings-affair with one of her hot co-workers. And who better to help her remember how to lure a man than her best friend? 

Jake has wanted Kim from the moment he first saw her, but four years ago, she was too young and too damaged. So he kept her close and he kept her safe, offering her a job in his security company and the training to feel safe again, and he bided his time. But now, after the long wait, if she imagines he’s going to stand by while she seduces some other guy…

Never going to happen.

Review:

Losing Control by Nina Croft was such a fun read 🙂  As you all know, it’s not my usual read, (Barb your stretching my reading abilities).  It did remind me of the style of books that my mum would read. So with a big breath I jumped in.

Wow 🙂 it was hot, fun and a whole lot of naughty. I loved both the main characters, Kim with her damaged past and Jake, who has loved Kim for the past 4 years.   It is a little shorter than I like to read. But it did keep me entertained.

Now to the review:

Kim wants to be a bodyguard and she wants to prove to herself and her friend/boss that she can do it.  So Jake sets her the task of breaking into his office and opening his safe, if she can do it, then she gets the dangerous jobs.

Time after time she fails, but she is determined to succeed.  She has control issues after living in a violent marriage, so Kim is determined to do this and prove to herself that she can handle anything that life can throw at her.  So she sees the chance of showing Jake that she is up to the tasks he sets her.

Ever since the first time Jake saw Kim, he knew she was something special. He has waited patiently, first as her friend, and now he wants more, he wants ALL of Kim, FOREVER.

Kim’s feelings towards Jake have also started to change, and she worries where this will leave them.  They have a regular film nite, and Kim usually goes for action packed films. So the nite goes as planned, but Jake needs more, so he starts to put his plan into action.

When all of a sudden Kim comes out with a dating plan, and she needs Jake’s advice on how to seduce a new work colleague HELL NO!!! if anyone is going to get Kim’s kisses it will be him.

There is a little intrigue, in the form of Jake’s current girlfriend, she sees Kim as a threat, and she is a little unstable. So Jake uses this to his advantage, he HIRES Kim to be his new girlfriend, and as a bodyguard just in case former girlfriend doesn’t take the hint that it is all over.

oh oh oh …. before this happens, we have an intense moment between Jake, Kim and his office table *fans face*  This puts Kim in a spin about their relationship, and puts Jake in a better frame of mind.                                      

Yes it is a little predicatable, but it is very well written, and I do get all the emotion felt by Kim and by Jake.  We have a few naughty moments, that will have you reaching for your ice cubes 😉  But it is a very touching love story.  And the heroine does save the day, gets her man,  and teaches her ex-husband a lesson he won’t forget in a hurry.

Reviewed by Julie B.

Copy provided by Publisher

 

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Warrior Reborn by Melissa Mayhue – a Review

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Warrior Reborn by Melissa Mayhue – a Review

Warrior Reborn is the second novel of Melissa Mayhue’s Warrior series, which was a spinoff from her glorious Daughters of the Glen series.  Warrior Reborn picks up immediately after Warrior Redemption ended. Below is the official description of the book, which is followed by my review.       

Description:
Award-winning author Melissa Mayhue delivers once more with her second enchanting novel of the MacDowylt clan, featuring a captive Scottish seer who awaits the man from her visions to rescue—and love—her. . . .

Former special ops agent CHASE NOBLE has been searching his whole life for the place where he belongs. As a descendant of Fae, he senses fate has more in store for him. And he will not rest until he discovers what his true purpose is. When he travels back in time to medieval Scotland, he discovers his mission is to save a beautiful woman—the same woman he is destined to be with.

CHRISTIANA MACDOWYLT possesses the gift of foresight. Prisoner of her evil half brother, Christiana has visions that show her that only one warrior can rescue her—a man she is mysteriously drawn to. The only problem is, he’s in the future. Now she must rely on the magic of a fairy to transport him to the past. And when Christiana finally meets Chase, the sparks between them set off a smoldering desire. But will the magic that brought them together also tear them apart? 

Review:

Warrior Reborn opens with our heroine, Christiana MacDowylt, who surveys the scene, where most of her brother’s warriors lie dead, enabling her other brothers Malcolm & Patrick to get away free, with Malcolm’s wife Dani and Elesyria, a faerie, who is living with the MacDowylts.   That is how the first book ended, now Christiana must find a way to fool her evil brother,Torquil that she had nothing to do with Malcolm’s escape. 

Torquil, is the evil villain in this series; he is very powerful and almost impossible to kill.  He lays unconscious, but Christiana knows soon he will fully recover. As more of Torquil’s warriors are on the way to rescue him, she puts herself deeply into one of her visions, allowing her become almost comatose, when Torquil regains consciousness. 

This does work, as Torquil will believe Christiana, and despite his concerns of her betrayal, he knows he needs her.  For she sees visions of the future, and he uses her visions to benefit himself.   When Warrior Redemption left off, as they were escaping, Christiana had asked Elesytria to bring her the warrior she dreams about in some of her visions.  Of course, Elesytria does this, and finds Christiana’s soulmate in the present time.

Chase Noble is our hero, and he is the brother of Leah and Destiny Noble, from the Daughters of the Glen series. Chase is unhappy, as he travels to search for his soulmate that he dreams about, as well as where he feels he should belong. When a storm comes, Chase is suddenly whipped away through time to medieval Scotland, in the year 1294. When Chase regains his faculties, he finds himself being beaten by others, and an Irish man comes to his rescue.  Hall will become Chase’s friend, or as he calls himself, his brother, to help protect him.  There is something about special about Hall, that makes him to be a powerful and loyal friend to Chase.   They both go to work for Torquil, who is gathering all the men available to eventually lead them to destroy Malcolm, and all his family.  Torquil is determined to get revenge, not to mention he wants all that Malcolm owns, including Dani. 

Both Chase and Hall become convinced that there is evil in Torquil’s castle.  Then Chase meets Christiana, and knows she is the woman he has been searching for all of his life.  Christiana herself, knows Chase is the man she asked the fae to summon, however she thought of him as the man who in her visions was going to save her and help her escape Torquil.  Both Chase and Christiana turned out to be a wonderful couple.  Chase was such a great guy, happy now that he felt he was where he belonged, and with whom he belonged with. He was a strong warrior, and protected Christiana with his life, and finally showed her his love.  Christiana, who started to become dependent on Chase, began to realize that he was her soulmate.  She too was protective of Chase, and worried that if Torquil would find out that they were soulmates, he would kill Chase.  Only Christiana knew how evil, powerful, and dangerous Torquil was, not to mention his instability. 

It was an exciting finish, with Chase, Christiana, and Hall fighting insurmountable odds to survive.  Will they survive?  Will Chase save Christiana and claim his soulmate?  Will they finally be able to destroy Torquil?   Melissa Mayhue does not disappoint in this wonderful continuation of this series, and she does not leave us hanging to my questions.    We get to spend a little time with some of the characters from the first book, and we know that even without cliffhangers, the story will continue with these wonderful characters.  Not sure who the next book is about, we do have some great characters that Melissa can use…Patrick MacDowalyt, Hall, and Bridget.  Warrior Reborn was an excellent addition to the Warrior series, and I can’t wait for the next book.  I also want desperately to return to our favorites that we came to love in Daughters of Glen. 

Reviewed by Barb

Copy provided by publisher

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FORBIDDEN (World of the Nightwalkers #1 ) by Jacquelyn Frank

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Forbidden (World of the Nightwalkers #1) by Jacquelyn Frank-a review

FORBIDDEN (World of the Nightwalkers #1) by Jacquelyn Frank

FORBIDDEN is the first novel in Jacquelyn Frank’s new spinoff from the World of the Nightwalkers-The Bodywalkers.  The Menes Bodywalkers are a species of beings from ancient Egypt whose soul or spirit remains in the Ether, waiting to cross over and ‘blend’ with another, and like the Nightwalkers, the Bodywalkers are nocturnal.   The Bodywalkers are at their weakest during the blending while the soul and the host merge into one and the dominant personality comes forward.  For a Bodywalker, this is the only way life will begin anew.  But sometimes, the host remains dominant and that causes a series of problems.  Hoping to find a host for their Queen, the Bodywalker’s select Docia Waverly.

Docia Waverly enjoyed life.  Along with her brother Jackson (SWAT Sergeant) they teased and joked. But Jackson had recently suffered a loss and he is all about his sister’s protection since the death of their parents.  And the morning Docia wakes up in the morgue following a fatal push in the Hudson River, her death is only the beginning.  Following a second attempt on her life, Docia discovers there are others who are targeting her and Jackson is powerless to discover whom. 

The Bodywalkers have been looking for suitable candidates for their King Menes and his Queen Hatshepsut, and when the prophetess Cleo guided them to an American woman in the nexus of New York, they knew the time had come. Ram, as the Queen’s guide and protector must find the new host and take her into protective custody in Sanctuary before the others discover her identity.  Knowing their Queen is now at her most vulnerable, Ram and the warrior Asikri must protect and defend the woman known as Docia from the faction that decimated them all a century before. But Docia’s blending was taking time and her human personality was trying hard to hold on-she was trying to resist. 

Ram and Docia’s relationship began as protector and Queen, but all too soon, their feelings would get caught up in each other, and Ram knew there would be problems when his Queen emerged as the dominant to the host-King Menes was Ram’s best friend, and Ram was falling for the host. But Ram’s host Vincent was also falling for Docia and the stakes were becoming more complicated. With whom had Ram/Vincent fallen in love?

Docia’s easy acceptance of the Bodywalker assimilation was interesting. She had plenty of questions but in her own way she was trying to compare herself to Star Trek and the Borg.  Jacquelyn writes this particular story with many references to modern day media and television. The Bodywalker phenomenon and life-cycle is explained in detail including their ability to seemingly live for thousands of years. Many of the Bodywalker’s are the original rulers of ancient Egypt and in a surprising twist Docia will discover that the war between the ancients and the Templar traitors was directly related to issues of subjugation between Bodywalker and the host.  Even Ram was once a king. But the Templar traitors have problems of their own. And they were willing to go back to war to stop the King and Queen from ascending the throne once again.

There is a secondary storyline as it pertains Jackson Waverly and the precinct psychiatrist Marissa Anderson.  The sexual attraction rolls off both characters until they merge together in a continuous battle of wills. One up-manship never looked so hot. But Jackson’s first concern is the safety and return of his sister, and what he finds is something out of a horror movie. And when he finally finds his sister, it may be too late-for everyone.

Jacquelyn mixes Nightwalkers, Bodywalkers, humans, living gargoyles, dragons, Djynn and humor.  The storyline is fast paced, well written and the character development is smooth as it blends ancient Egyptian rulers with modern day men. Jacquelyn Frank does an amazing job re-writing the myths and legends of Ramses, Cleopatra and other well-known and infamous kings and queens. Another amazing new series from a fantastic author.

For me, the ending was predictable, but then again, I am rarely led astray. So, here’s to two lost souls, finally finding each other, once again.

Reviewed by Sandy

Copy supplied by Netgalley.

 

 

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VAMPIRE DREAMS REVAMPED (Sons of Navarus 0.5) by Gabrielle Bisset-a review

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VAMPIRE DREAMS REVAMPED (Sons of Navarus 0.5) by Gabrielle Bisset- a review

VAMPIRE DREAMS-Revamped (Sons of Navarus prequel) by Gabrielle Bisset

NOTE: Series contains mature adult content

VAMPIRE DREAMS is the prequel novella (July 2012 release) to Gabrielle Bissett’s Sons of Navarus series. Brandon Riley was a 200 year old vampire who had yet to sire another. Lonely in a world full of vampires and humans, Brandon thought he finally found the one he could make his own. Brandon wanted to find love.

Arden Stephens was homeless. Following the death of her father, she was left penniless with no experience or hope. Trying to make a life on the streets was next to impossible, yet when a complete stranger saved her from a stalker, Arden couldn’t refuse his offer of a job. But something about her new employer was different. And every night her dreams were becoming increasingly sexual and Brandon figured prominently in every one.

Vasilije is Brandon’s sire. For over 200 years, Brandon was Vasilije’s favorite. Cruel and sadistic, Vasilije needed his connection to Brandon and refused to allow Brandon the one thing he wanted more than anything else.

VAMPIRE DREAMS-REVAMPED is a short story that introduces Vasilije, an ancient vampire who has sired many vampires over the years. The Sons of Navarus series will focus on Vasilije and the vampires of The Sons of Navarus. The storylines are both sensual and erotic, with a little gothic horror to keep the vampire genre alive.

READING ORDER
1. Vampire Dreams Revamped
2. Blood Avenged
3. Blood Betrayed
4. Blood Spirit

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Charmed by His Love by Janet Chapman

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Charmed by His Love by Janet Chapman

Charmed by His Love (release May 2012) is part of Janet Chapman’s Spellbound Falls series.  A mysterious, newly introduced hero. A young, fiercely protective; widowed mother of four. The combined magic of Pine Creek, Midnight Bay, and Spellbound Falls Maine.  The return of several beloved previous characters…all together in one novel–makes Charmed by his Love, one of the best this author has written.

Janet Chapman‘s pen (or keyboard) must be on fire. The latest three release’s can only be described as superb, and based upon the excerpt I read on the upcoming September installment; Courting Carolina….this streak is likely to continue. I have been a fan of this author for many many years, and although I love the early work–Michael MacBain (hero of book 3) being my long standing favorite male of this series–it seems Chapman only gets better with time. If I could talk to my beloved “father” Dar at this very moment…I would emphatically assure him that he most certainly did not make a mistake all those years ago, when he sent Greylen MacKeage forward in time…along with a few stowaways. 😉

There is not any ONE reason Ms. Chapman’s work speaks so profoundly to me, but a mixture of many. This author walks that precarious line between fantasy, and contemporary literature with a beautiful, formulatic blend that is sure to please all types of readers.  I do not typically tend to enjoy children characters mixed within my romances, yet this author is unrivaled in her ability to create vibrant, realistic, wonderful children–which tend to grow up into vibrant, realistic, wonderful hero’s and heroine’s; of their own journey–later in the storyarc.

What enamors me so much to this world Janet Chapman has created amongst our own, would actually be quite surprising to any who know me. This fantasy lover…immensely enjoys the REALNESS of these books.  The relationships, and yes, the intimate scenes contained within these novels themselves.  It is no secret how unrealistic the steamy sex scenes in romances can be, when compared to our own intimate experiences, however, this is not the case with this author.  The experience is 100% relatable, and authentic. Here is a novelist who is unafraid to breathe real life into her sex scenes, as well as showcasing flawed characters, who must earn the love of their destined mate.

Perhaps I am failing in my attempt to convey what I mean…so please do not misunderstand me. Take the serious trials, and tribulations of any couple you could find in reality…sprinkle in an ancient bloodline of Alpha Highlander warriors; forced to blend in with modern society–as well as a few other “special” males…and I promise there is no lack of the urge to fan yourself occasionally. I mean only to state that it is so refreshing to read a magical tale rubbing elbows with content that consists of what normal people, with real life relationships participate in.

Not only does this latest installment hold the heartpounding action, laughing out loud humor, and fast pace plotline fans expect of a Janet Chapman novel…but Duncan MacKeage is literally the fictional equivolent of my very own living, breathing husband.  His never give up, never say die work ethic.  The old world chivalry, amd mannerisms, the gruff exterior hiding the heart of pure gold–is so simliar to what I experience in my own marriage everyday…it is SCARY. 

I could not have enjoyed this book more, and have but one complaint. 299 pages to tell a story of this caliber, was not nearly long enough. Bravo Ms. Chapman, and I anxiously look forward to the next installment of the Spell Bound Falls trilogy, and pray that it will not be the last novel located within this majestic locale.

Reviewed by Miranda

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