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Fix Me When I Fall by Zoe Forward – a Review

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Fix Me When I Fall by Zoe Forward – a Review

 

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I never should’ve agreed to do Ryan Brandt.
I know it’s best I never see him again. He ruined my everything. My career. My heart.

I have little choice when his movie career implodes from one too many PR fiascoes. I’ve been assigned to spin his disasters and makeover his life. If I don’t, my life in the career fixing business is over.

Now his intensity and seductive scheming are set on me. I refuse to cave to it.

Mackensie Parker is mine. I forgot until she burst into my life full of accusations that my smoking hot action movie career was about to crash.
I never should have touched her. Falling for her will ruin my life. Again.

There’s too much at stake. The problem is our chemistry is instant. Combustible. Something neither of us can resist. Before I know it, she’s under my skin.

 

 

Review:

Fix Me When I Fall by Zoe Forward is a wonderful romantic novel. We meet Mackensie Parker, who is successful in her career in a firm that helps fix issues with famous people/stars, etc. Mackensie has been assigned to take over Ryan Brandt’s career, which is currently falling apart. She never wanted to see him again, since years ago he destroyed her heart, especially when her sister was killed in a car accident. Mackensie is determined to do a makeover on his life and movie career, fixing all of the current disasters that have slowly begun to ruin him.

Mackensie meets with Ryan, to go over his career, but he doesn’t want anything to do with whatever changes she wants to make; since he feels there is nothing wrong with the movies he makes. Mackensie notes everything that is wrong, and when he refuses her thoughts, she walks away. Ryan remembers the past, when he thought he loved her sister, but was close to breaking up, because of his feelings for Mackensie. Everything changed when the sister was killed in an accident. Ryan doesn’t want to fall for Mackensie again, which would ruin his life again. 

At first, he still thinks his career is just fine, but soon he realizes she is making a lot of changes that will bring him able to move forward. Mackensie assigns Michael (assistant) and Vin (driver) to stay close to Ryan, and be there during all the upcoming changes. Mackensie manages to get some new movies for Ryan, as well as stop his drinking and attend some events; making sure Ryan is following up.  In a short period of time both Ryan and Mackensie begin to have strong feelings for each other. 

Mackensie has issues with her boss, who threatens to fire her, after pictures were posted with Ryan and Mackensie kissing.  Which leads to a female actress claiming that she loves Ryan and they plan on getting married, even though he knows he was drugged. There is a lot at stake, but Mackensie knows that Ryan is telling the truth, and she will help him fight the bad guys. Both Mackensie and Ryan will discover who is trying to frame him, and she does everything in her power to make sure Ryan career rises.

Fix Me When I Fall was a romantic, fun, and intriguing story line.  Fix Me When I Fall was very well written by Zoe Forward.  I really enjoyed this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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Hesi-Dating by Zoe Forward – a Review

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Hesi-Dating by Zoe Forward – a Review

 

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I warn all my dates: Don’t fall for me.
I’m good for a date or two of no-strings fun, but then I’m a ghost.

Until the sheriff. He saves me from a jerky ex-date. Now I owe him a favor. Almost a decade older than me, funny, and insanely attractive, my chemistry with Seth is off the charts. His post-divorce hurt makes me want to heal his wounded soul. For the first time in ever, I say no. He doesn’t deserve my heartbreaking ways. I tell myself I must walk away since me dating law enforcement is a no-can-do. I’m not a felon, but I do have connections from my past that make it dangerous. If I’m truthful, it’s self-preservation. Seth threatens to awaken the desiccated organ inside my chest.

Then he needs a favor.
Calling in favors becomes our not-dating game.

I should have stopped helping him. I should have left well enough alone. But I just couldn’t resist. I have a connection to this guy. One that has me acting irrationally. One that snags the attention of the gang leader I wished would leave me alone.

I want to nurture our burgeoning spark, but I must protect us from the deadly dangers of my past.

Hesi-dating features a hesitant sheriff, a player girl hiding a big heart and dangerous past, a lame horse, and the world’s worst home security dog. It stands alone and comes complete with sibling meddling, an awkward naked handcuffs scene, and a sweetly satisfying happily ever after.

 

 

Review:

Hesi-Dating by Zoe Forward was a wonderful romantic story line. We meet Joley Krieger at the start, when she is trying to dump a blind date; and pretends to walk up to a boyfriend (stranger). Seth Briscoe, who happens to be the town sheriff, willingly plays the game, and helps Joley out.  He finds her attractive, and is just coming off of a divorce. Now Joley knows she owes him a favor.  Joley is a wild card, with a lot a baggage, living a dangerous life; Seth is 10 years older, but she does find him fun and attractive.  A friendship starts, with both just being friends and help each other at times. 

There were a number of subplots, with Joley and her “brothers/sister”, always flirting with danger, especially with all of them fearing Nosh, a leader of a gang.  Nosh, always protected Joley and her group during their early days in foster care; but now he keeps control of what they do. I really liked how Joley and her siblings had a bond, and always protected each other; there were a number of triggers.

There was a lot of humor between Seth and Joley, even if she was determined to not allow herself to fall in love with him.  Joley knew that if Nosh found out about her seeing Seth, it would be dangerous.  Weeks would pass, and every time one of them needed a favor, either one of them would be there.

Hesi-Dating had multiple sub-plots, with complex and serious issues, as well as a budding romance that was sweet and engaging.  I loved both Seth and Joley, as they were so much fun together.  Seth was determined to get as much information about Joley’s background and her siblings, to stop Nosh and protect them.

This was a slow burn romance, with Seth falling hard for Joley, and she doing her best to stay away, since she feared, harm will come to Seth or even her siblings.  As we reach the last quarter, the tension escalates, as lives are in danger.  Will Seth be able to save Joley?  

Hesi-Dating was very well written by Zoe Forward, with lots of action, suspense, very good secondary characters, as well as a wonderful couple we rooted hard for.  If you enjoy romance, with potential plot triggers, you should read Hesi-Dating.

Reviewed by Barb

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Total Eclipse of the Moon by Zoe Forward – a Review

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Total Eclipse of the Moon by Zoe Forward – a Review

 

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If he doesn’t break the curse tying him and his brothers to the Crown of England as paranormal terrorist hunters, they’ll be forced to execute him.

An accidental demon possession erodes Shane Lanzo’s sanity. Sometimes he’s in control. Sometimes not. His only hope is the witch who cast the curse, which is a problem. The last two times he approached her, the feisty enchantress somehow tamed the demon inside him, but rendered him useless against his desire for her.

Madeline Edney sucks at being a witch. Her casting the curse on the lycan brothers was a fluke, and it destroyed her life. She’s been hunted by the Crown ever since to make sure she doesn’t try to undo the curse. She never expected Shane to find her so easily. He’s a temptation that promises zinger chemistry, her absolute weakness. One taste was gratifying. Two was foolish. Three has become an addiction. Lifting the curse requires she forfeit her life, but if the hunters kill her, it leaves Shane at the mercy of the Crown. Either way she dies.

Shane has a choice: freedom for his family, risking Madeline in the process or a chance at happiness with the witch who fated his brothers as prisoners for eternity.

 

 

 

Review:

Total Eclipse of the Moon by Zoe Forward is the 3rd book in her Crown of Wolves series. The Lanzo brothers (Lycans), are bound to the Crown’s command, as they have  been cursed to be the Crowns weapons, and destroy all enemies. We meet the fourth brother, Shane, who was presumed dead; but he has been accidently possessed by a demon; with both fighting for control.  Shane is determined to find a way to break the curse tying him and his brothers to the Crown of England, as paranormal terrorist hunters. Though he has met her a couple of times, he has not been successful to get the witch to remove the curse that she put on all 4 brothers.

Madeline Edney, a witch, who has limited powers, does her best over the years, to avoid Shane or any of the other brothers, since she really doesn’t know how to remove the curse.  Madeline knows the Crown is always keeping an eye on her to not remove the curse; she is very much aware that lifting the curse will cause her death. 

Shane does find Madeline, who is able to help tame his demon, especially when she sings.  Both Shane and Madeline find themselves very attracted to each other, with sizzling chemistry; giving into their passion, which is now addicting.  Madeline manages to leave Shane behind, leaving him to return home to his family, who are shocked that he is still alive.

What follows is an exciting, tense, action-packed adventure that kept me unable to put the book down.  I loved the chemistry between Shane and Maddy, and prayed they would find a way to be together, especially with her possible loss of life if she removes the curse. Shane, who is totally in love with Maddy, wanted to remove the curse, but he did not want her to die doing it.  He had to find another way to save her. It was great to see the whole family together: Roman, Nova, Ky, Vivi, as well as Cora, Evie, Dom, Antonio and at the end, I did like Baku (the demon).  I do not want to say too much more, because you need to read this book, without me ruining it for you

Total Eclipse of the Moon was exciting through most of the book, with non-stop action, great characters, and a world filled with witches, secrets, enemies, vampire and battles. I thought that Shane and Madeline were so great together. Total Eclipse of the Moon was so very well written by Zoe Forward. 

Reviewed by Barb

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Doc Showmance by Zoe Forward – a Review

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Doc Showmance by Zoe Forward – a Review

 

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I would say Dr. Ian Todd is my archenemy. But that would require us acknowledging each other, which we haven’t done since we graduated veterinary school.

He’s famous. As in, he’s the world’s “Sexiest Veterinarian Alive” with his own wildlife TV show and a string of glamorous girlfriends.

I’m infamous as a reality TV emergency veterinarian with a snark mouth, take-no-crap attitude, and zero dating life.

When asked to fake a romance with him on TV to boost my ER show’s ratings, I want to say no-way, but the extra money will pay off my brother’s loan shark debt. Even though Ian broke my heart, playing his love interest shouldn’t be hard, especially if it means getting to watch him squirm.

Lines get blurred when the TV setups stop feeling fake. Can I chance this might be real love?

 

 

Review:

Doc Showmance by Zoe Forward is a wonderful fun romantic novel.  We meet Amber Hardin, one of the main Veterinarian Doctors at the San Diego Emergency Hospital, which is also a live TV show, that is very popular.  Amber is one of the best veterinarians there is, as well as being badass, always protecting the animals who come to the hospital.  In a short time, her popularity has grown, especially as she has no qualms about her snark comments that comes out of her mouth; the fans love her.    Amber is very good at her job.

Ian Todd, is an internet sensation, with his own wildlife TV Show, and he is a very hot hunk.  Management has forced Ian to join the San Diego Emergency Show, and both Amber and Ian are not happy about this. Both went to veterinary school, and totally disliked each other.  Despite their dislike of each other, management has increased the money for them to work together, and enact a fake romance on the air.

Slowly, they begin to respect each other, which will change, as the chemistry between them sizzles.  When they are forced to attend Ian’s family Thanksgiving dinner,  Amber sees Ian in a different light, when she meets the family and sees how awful they all are.  The romance between Ian and Amber escalates, even if they both know the fake tv romance will end soon. I really loved the two of them together, as they made a great couple, once they got past vet school 7 years ago. Ian loved watching Amber’s success, always finding the right thing to save the animals.  When another Doctor tries to take over an operation, knowing it was Amber’s case, and she knew how to save the dog; all hell broke loose, and Ian stepped in to help fight off the crazy doctor. 

What follows was a wonderful hot romance, with a terrific Veterinarian background, with seeing how so many wonderful dogs are saved, a fantastic couple, and wonderful secondary characters. Doc Showmance was a fantastic, wonderful, fun story, that was so very well written by Zoe Forward.  I learned after I finished the book, that Forward is indeed a veterinarian in real life, which gave us such a wonderful view of animal hospitals.   I suggest you read this book, as I loved it.

Reviewed by Barb

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Under a Wicked Moon by Zoe Forward – a Review

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Under a Wicked Moon by Zoe Forward – a Review

 

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They are the ultimate weapon. The ultimate secret. They are the Crown’s wolves.

Lycan Ky Lanzo is bound by the Crown’s command. His latest mission directive was deceptively simple. Get yourself caught. Now, Ky’s been bound, drugged, and collared by an unknown enemy in a facility that knows enough about him to neutralize his lycan strength and his telekinetic magic. But he’s not alone in his cell. Because there’s someone else with him. Someone exquisite. Someone altogether forbidden…

For Vivi Kinley, another month gone by means another full moon trapped in a cell with a moon-crazed lycan. There once was a time I’d never kill a living creature. Only, Ky is different. He’s powerful, latently sexy…and wanting him is dangerous trouble. Because sexual attraction is exactly what their captors want—and it’ll be an icy day in hell before she’ll allow it.

Now, Vivi and Ky have one chance at escape and to discover what twisted organization did this to them—and make them pay. The good news is that Ky might have found his near-impossible lycan mate. The bad news is that she might be programmed to kill them all…

 

 

Review:

Under a Wicked Moon by Zoe Forward is the second book in her new Crown of Wolves series.  We meet our hero, Ky Lanzo, who is bound to the Crown’s command, along with his brothers, Roman and Flynn.  They are cursed to be the Crown’s weapons, to destroy all enemies.  Ky was sent on a mission by himself, only to be captured by Germans; being drugged and forced to wear a collar, which takes away his strength. When he wakes up, he realizes there is another person in the cell with him.

Vivi Kinley, our heroine, has been trapped in the cell for a long time.  She sees Ky, who just arrived, and senses that the villains seem to want them to bond together, especially sexually.  But Vivi will not allow that, nor does Ky, though he is attracted to her.  Neither understands why they are there, and quickly learn that Vivi has been locked up for two years.  Ky, whose head is messed up due to the drugs, realizes that Vivi is being brainwashed to do commands that require to kill. 

After a couple of months, Ky’s brothers rescue him and Vivi, and quickly they escape.  We learn that Vivi’s sister, whom she thought was dead, is in fact alive, and mated to Roman.  The family worries how dangerous Vivi is, since she is programmed to respond to a command; the fear is will she attempt to kill them, since she is not in control.  Ky knows he cannot act on his feelings for Vivi, but has a difficult time since he knows she may be his mate, but is she safe?

It was great to see the family together, trying fight off the enemies, including possible internal enemies of the Crown.  I liked how Vivi and her sister, Nova slowly respond to each other, despite their memories being removed.  I also loved Ky and Vivi together.  To say too much more would be spoilers, but the last half of the book was very exciting and entertaining.  

Under a Wicked Moon was exciting through most of the book, with non-stop action, great characters, and a world filled with secrets, enemies, monarch, gods, angels and lots of battles.  Under a Wicked Moon was so very well written by Zoe Forward.  I cannot wait for the next book in the Crown of Wolves series.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Nightslayer by Zoe Forward -a Review

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The Nightslayer by Zoe Forward -a Review

 

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A prophesy prohibiting him from biting her… and one hot connection that can’t be denied…

Gemma Leight doesn’t believe in magic, not after years of witnessing senseless tragedy as an ER nurse. But the sexy vampire anti-hero in his medievalesque TV show speaks to her. As in, he said her name while looking at her. Just when she’s convinced she hallucinated the whole thing, she gets sucked into the TV.

For over a century, Skarde Blackmann has roamed as a hunter-for-hire against evil creatures. The moment he begins to believe the prophesy about him is bogus, Gemma comes through a mirror. HIs life depends on it. One slip up, one bite to the sassy woman who makes him laugh, and she’ll become a vampire like him and condemn his soul to damnation. Not a problem. Until he has no choice.

 

 

Review:

The Nightslayer by Zoe Forward is a stand-alone novel.  We meet Gemma Leight, our heroine, an ER nurse, who is tired of seeing terrible tragedies over the years.  She has a witch friend, Val, who is always there for her, including giving her some potions.  Gemma goes home each night to watch TV, and comes across a show, with a hunk of a hero, and her rooting for him.  The surprise comes when Gemma shouts to the TV for him to watch out from a possible attack, and he turns and hears her. 

Skarde Blackman, our hero, is a vampire, who is sent to fight against evil witches/creatures. When Skarde turns around at the shout he heard, he sees Gemma and is immediately enthralled by her sexy beauty.  Gemma thinks that Val gave her something that causes these hallucinations, until she is pulled into the TV/Mirror alongside Skarde.   In a short time, both Gemma and Skarde are sexually attracted to each other, with their chemistry off the wall. Gemma learns that she is in another realm, meeting others along the way, (Cade, Skarde’s brother; VanClief, former friend and possible enemy, a dwarf, with magic ability). Though she knows he is a Vampire, he protects her and promises he will not bite her, and after switching between portals, Gemma, despite the danger, wants to stay with Skarde.  He worries that she is not safe, especially with a prophecy that may revolve around both of them.

What follows is an exciting, action filled story that holds our attention throughout, and the relationship between Gemma and Skarde is wild and sexy.  To say too much more would be spoilers. Will Gemma survive the attempts from those who want to kill her for the prophecy?  Will Skarde push Gemma away in order to keep her safe?  You will need to read this book to find out.

The Nightslayer was a fun read, and very well written by Zoe Forward. I suggest you read The Nightslayer.

Reviewed by Barb

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Bad Moon Rising by Zoe Forward – Review & Giveaway

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Bad Moon Rising by Zoe Forward – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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They are the ultimate weapon. The ultimate secret. They are the Crown’s wolves.

Lycan Roman Lanzo and his brothers are bound—by magic, no less—to serve the Crown of England. All he knows is honor, violence, blood, magic, and death. Which is exactly when he finds her. A rare female Lycan, gorgeous, fierce, powerful, and with no memory of who or what she is. Now everything in Roman’s blood wants to help her, protect her, and—damn it all to hell—want her.

Nova woke knowing only that her leather Goth get-up was riding up in the wrong places, and that she had to find Roman. Since then, every moment is a new and unsettling insight into her gifts, her dangerous skills, who she is, and what she wants…including this daunting, muscled Lycan whose name is tattooed on her skin.

But the Crown knows all about Nova. What she is, what she can do, and just how brutally dangerous a female Lycan can become. Now they want her put down for good. And they have their perfect weapon of choice… Roman

 

 

Review:

Bad Moon Rising by Zoe Forward is the 1st book in her new Crown’s Wolves series. We meet our heroine, Nova, at the start, as she wakes up in a car, with no memory of why she is there, nor who she is; her phone has a message, get the man named Roman out of the club he is in.

Roman Lanzo, our hero, is a Lycan, and with his brothers, they are bound by a curse to serve the Crown of England. They are very powerful, known as the Crown’s Wolves, and considered the ultimate weapon for the Crown. Roman is approached by a beautiful lady, who insists he leave with her, and when all hell breaks out, he does get out and Nova is with him.

Roman isn’t sure if he can trust Nova, especially since she claims amnesia, with no knowledge of who she is.  In a short time, he recognizes her to also be a rare female Lycan, with powerful skills and even magic.  They both find themselves attracted to each other, though Roman feels it isn’t safe for him to become involved, but in no time, he becomes totally obsessed with her; and together they will embark on a journey to discover the truth about Nova, and why was she sent to him.  When the Crown leader gives him a mandatory assignment to kill her, Roman, his brother, mother and others must find a way to keep her alive, especially if she may know something about their missing brother.

What follows is an exciting, action-packed adventure that kept me unable to put the book down.  I loved the chemistry between Roman and Nova, and prayed they would find a way to be together. I also like some the secondary characters, Finn, their mother, the angel, and even the vampire. I do not want to say too much more, because you need to read this book, especially with more fun to come in future books. 

Bad Moon Rising was a great start to this new series, and very well written by Zoe Forward.  I wholly suggest you read Bad Moon Rising, as I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Reviewed by Barb

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For Your Bite Only by Zoe Forward – Review & Giveaway

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For Your Bite Only by Zoe Forward – Review & Giveaway

 

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The best word for Jasmine Renard’s past year is a four-letter word. After years of concerts and increasing recognition, a rogue group of vampire hunters forced her into hiding. When the offer of a lifetime to perform again comes from the arrogant vampire she’s dreamed of shoving off a cliff, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything. Including, Luca Martens.

Luca has waited long enough to be onstage with Jasmine again. Their electrifying musical chemistry damn near blew his mind the last time they performed. To the point he mishandled what happened backstage after their last concert. He’d do anything to feel the spark again while playing, the one only she can ignite. But she hates him.

 

Review:

For Your Bite Only by Zoe Forward is a stand-alone novella.  Jasmine Renard, our heroine, is an upcoming famous pianist, who stepped away from appearances due to a rogue group of vampire hunters, who want to kill her.  Jasmine stays in hiding, until her friend convinces her to fill in Luca Martens concert. She hesitates, not because of her fear (she is told she will have security to protect her), but she hates Luca, though he is a master violinist at the top of the world. 

Luca Martens, our hero, wasn’t sure it was a good idea for Jasmine to fill in, but secretly he was looking forward to her performance, as the chemistry between them in a duo blows his mind, including sexually. Jasmine was engaged to Luca’s brother, before Marcus broke it off, though they remained friends. It was Marcus who convinces Jasmine to perform. When they meet again backstage, Luca feels the chemistry, as well as Jasmine’s nervousness to perform again; especially her facing Luca again.

What follows is an amazing performance when the two of them play together that brings accolades, and Luca is determined to win over Jasmine. He knew the real reason he behaved badly was they he had strong feelings for her, and was jealous that she was engaged to his brother for a prearranged marriage.  When an attempt is made on Jasmine’s life, Luca arranges her to live in his mansion to protect her, as well as have her continue to work with him in performances.  Secretly, he pushes his parent to allow him to win over Jasmine to be his wife, instead of another prearranged marriage.

The chemistry between Luca and Jasmine was hot and sizzling, with both recognizing their feelings for each other.  I really loved Luca and Jasmine, as they made a great couple destined to be together. Jasmine, thinking she has a chance to go out while Luca is away, is attacked by the rogue vampires, which she manages to survive with help from Marcus and Luca. 

For Your Bite Only was a fast enjoyable romantic novella, with a fantastic sexy couple.  There was some suspense and danger, but the chemistry between Luca and Jasmine, and their music together made this a wonderful read. Zoe Forward once again gives us an exciting, fun and steamy story that was very well written.  I would love to see another story about Marcus.

Reviewed by Barb

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