The Veil

The Veil

Book 1 of the Devil’s Isle Series

Chloe Neill

4 Stars

A thin line is the only thing that protects us

When I first got the book I was hesitant to read it.  I thought for sure I wouldn’t like it, whether that was due to the title or the cover I don’t know.  What finally got me to read it was the author, Chloe Neill.  Now I don’t mean we talk about my worries, I mean that I am a fan of hers.  She has another series, the Chicagoland Vampires.  I love this series with the great detail to the descriptions,  the wonderfully developed characters, and a little humor and romance interweaved with the action and suspense.

I will admit I wasn’t hooked by this book.  I have read other books that take place in New Orleans and I always have a problem seeing the scene.  I am sure this is one of the reasons I had difficulty getting into the story.  For me the Devil’s Isle reminded me of a prison of war camp from WWII and this was my biggest issue.

However, I did like the characters and I want to learn more about Clair and her tinkering skills and hear more about all the treasures in her shop.  I will be ordering the second book in the Devil’s Isle series.

I did not notice any grammar or spelling issues, which is a big pet peeve for me.  If I have to stop reading to give a word or sentence a second look, it pulls me out of the world created in the book.  Overall, it was a well written story and you should take a chance on it.  I give the book 4 stars.

http://www.amazon.com/Veil-Devils-Isle-Novel-ebook/dp/B00OQS4GCK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1444760004&sr=1-1&keywords=the+veil+chloe+neill

Firestorm

Firestorm

The Elemental Series

Book 3

Shannon Mayer

5 Bookgasums

Each book in this series just gets better and better.

For me the character development was slow in the beginning but now I am at that point where I find myself wanting to yell at some of the characters and hug others.  I feel there is a complete, full development of the characters, the setting and the story in general.

I like how the character names in each ‘family’ comes from the element they embody. I could not wait to see what names Ms Mayer came up with for the Fire family as I was having a hard time trying to figure out fire names.

The story pace is steady and action packed with intrigue and a budding romance mixed in.  I did not notice any major grammar errors or I am so enthralled by the story I do not even notice them.

I cannot wait to find out more of Lark’s story, especially since I know where she will end up in the future.  I also want to learn more about the old recluse wolf who has been helping Lark along the way.

If you want to find out more, please check out Ms Mayer’s other fantastic series with the Tracker Rylee and her Scooby-Doo like band of friends.  You will not be disappointed.

Recurve:  http://www.amazon.com/Recurve-Elemental-Book-Shannon-Mayer-ebook/dp/B00TKK41LA/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1443193151&sr=1-1&keywords=recurve+the+elemental+series+book+1

Breakwater:  http://www.amazon.com/Breakwater-Elemental-Book-Shannon-Mayer-ebook/dp/B00XCZNXYU/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1443193151&sr=1-2&keywords=recurve+the+elemental+series+book+1

Firestorm:  http://www.amazon.com/Firestorm-Elemental-Book-Shannon-Mayer-ebook/dp/B013FLLW70/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1443529006&sr=1-1&keywords=firestorm+shannon+mayer

Red Hot Candy

Red Hot Candy Analogy

Braving Love

SJ Mayer

For the last 20 years I have only read paranormal but when I saw one of my favorite authors had a story in this analogy I figured I would show my support.  I am so glad I read her story.  It was a story very close to my own heart.

“Too bad one stunt gone wrong could put a man out of the game for good”.  This quote really stuck a cord with me and by changing a few words this sentence can be applied to all of us at some point in time.  We must all remember to tread carefully yet live fully each and every day.

I found no issues with grammar, spelling or formatting.  I was able to read the entire story in one sitting without needing to stop to re-read or to figure out what the author was trying to say.  For me, this automatically gives the book a 4 bookgasum rating.  Add a great story line, originality and great character development and the story gets a 5 bookgasum rating.

I look forward to reading more from SJ Mayer .

http://www.amazon.com/All-New-Delicious-Romance-Best-Selling-Billionaires-ebook/dp/B010II27V8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1438106109&sr=1-1&keywords=red+hot+candy

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Udderly Fantastic

Some Were In Time: Shift Happens Book 2

Robyn Peterman

WTF agents, wedding dresses, and were cows

Were cows are more dangerous than were dragons.  Who knew?

I just love the quirky humor and the potty mouth words that make you wonder if they really count as bad words. 

“I’d bet my left boob, it’s the bigger one, that they know what     happened.”

"It's gonna be a cluster womper of a bunghole….”

I have previously read book one in this series, Ready to Were, and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Robyn has again hit it out of the park.  This latest episode does not disappoint with action and quirkiness grabbing you from the first page.  I laughed so hard in places that I had to blink the tears out of my eyes in order to keep reading.

Of course, there are also great lessons to learn within the pages.  Such as, it is always polite to wear panties while trying on wedding dresses.  Now, that is a great piece of wisdom.

The storyline was unique.  I did not have to stop due to editing or formatting issues.  The descriptions were great.  I picked this book up and did not sit it down until I had finished the entire story.

Book 2: Some Were in Time

http://www.amazon.com/Some-Were-Time-Shift-Happens-ebook/dp/B00XLKHXPG/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1435256606&sr=1-1

Book 1: Ready to Were

http://www.amazon.com/Ready-Were-Shift-Happens-Book-ebook/dp/B00PD8LQ6G/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1435256606&sr=1-2

Jace: Wolves of the Rising Sun

Jace:  Wolves of the Rising Sun

Kenzie Cox

Bayous, hot men, and Betsy the gator

Ms. Cox does a fabulous job with her descriptions of not only the people and their actions but of the bayou as well.  She brings the bayou and the river to life.  I could feel the dampness in the air, see the moss hanging from the trees and the subconscious knowledge that there were creatures out there watching me from their hiding places.

The novella starts off quickly and moves at a fast pace so the reader is never bored or left wondering where the story was going.  I liked the tattoos, especially how Skye described what she thought the paw prints represented.  This book was just over too quickly.  I want to find out more.

The only thing I had an issue with was the style.  Each chapter was written in either Jace’s or Skye’s voice and I am not a fan of this style as is causes me a moment of confusion at the beginning of every chapter and I really dislike my reading flow being stopped.

However, I would not let that stop me from reading more from Kenzie Cox, as her storyline, characters and her descriptive style are wonderful.  I found no flaws or other distractions.  Truly a master story teller.

http://www.amazon.com/Jace-Wolves-Rising-Mating-Collection-ebook/dp/B00ZOAQHTE/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1435158108&sr=1-2&keywords=jace

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