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Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings for the holidays!

Brandy

I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. It is one of those books that you can sink into the head of the main character and really understand what drives her.

Julia is your typical college graduate with no really “career” prospects. She is locked into what I would describe as unhealthy relationships. There is Greg who is her drugged up sex buddy who wouldn’t know a woman loved him if she knocked him over the head. There is Brian who is Bi, but I suspect as feelings for Julia. Then there is Duncan. He is the college boyfriend that cheated on her but she still manages to have a pseudo relationship with.

It was nice to read a story that was not front to back sex scenes. She alludes to sex between the characters but the story was more about Julia’s interpersonal relationships. All in all a very good read, and I am happy to support a fellow Wrimo!

I have to admit when I first became aware of this series, I was expecting something a little darker and more erotic. To hear some of the stories and television reviews, this was a truly naughty set of books. Now that being said, I really did enjoy this series. It took me 2 days to read all three of the books(thank goodness they were all available on my Kindle!). I laughed and giggled through most of the books, Ana really was very naive on so many levels. I did find it strange that a 21 year old in today’s society wasn’t a little more knowledgeable in some of the sexual areas. Not necessarily in the actual sexual acts themselves but she just seemed to lack some basic sexual knowledge. Christian, what can I say about him other than yummy? This is a man who knows what he wants and takes it. I am in awe of his prowess. I would recommend this series to anyone that wants a good love story with a little bit of edge to it.

Sex and Vampires. Does life get any better than that? I am huge fan of real vampire stories(Twlight was okay but not earthshattering)and Ms. Hughes knows how to bring the steam to the pages! Rafe is a creature that all paranormal romance readers would love to sink their teeth into and I am awed by how well developed his character is. Cara is an interesting heroine to say the least. The dynamics that arise between the main characters is amazing and I was surprised at the way it all played out. This is one of those books and series of characters that you find yourself longing for more of.

I feel like I have been so lazy lately since I have not added any new reviews I have not forgotten you though, I promise. It has been hectic with trying to work on my own book. I am currently competing on NaNoWriMo and it has been taking up quite a bit of my time. I am not complaining though! Writing a book has always been my dream and even if it never sees the light of day, I will be satisfied.

Writing has always been a dream of mine and to think that for the first time in my life I am actually attempting it has been very surreal to me. I have to admit that I am terrified that someone is going to read it and ask me what I was smoking when I wrote it!!

Wish me luck and I hope to have a few new reviews for you in the upcoming weeks!

So, I am new to the blogging world and have decided to begin by expanding the topics on my blog. I do review for Avon books. I am currently an Avon Addict squared. We are a select group of women chosen from around the country and given opportunities to review and promote Avon books and Authors. Since quite a few of my favorite authors are Avon authors I am a very happy lady! I am also currently involved in NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month. You have 30 days in November to write a 50,000 word novel. It is amazingly frustrating and I am loving the challenge. For more information, checkout http://www.nanowrimo.org.

I am open to request for reviews. I prefer romance and paranormal, but would be willing to persue other genres. If I don’t feel like I could do your book justice or in a reasonable amount of time, I will let you know that. I have reviewed for several independent authors. I post reviews to goodreads, amazon, facebook, twitter, and my blog. If you would like to have me place a review somewhere else. Just let me know. As always, feel free to take a look around and let me know if you would like to see something in particular!

Brandy

So, I have been a complete slacker for the last couple of months and have not updated my blog the way I should be. 🙂  I have every intention of getting back on track (hopefully) after the New Year!

I am a huge fan of Ms. Bradley’s and I can say that this book brings it!  I have not read a series from her that I didn’t really enjoy.  This book is part of the Runaway Brides series and it is the story of Jack and Laurel.  What do you do if the greatest night of your life was not with the person you thought it was?  What if you came home from being gone for several years and discovered that the consequence of that night was an incrediblely beautiful little girl named Melody?  When you discover that the one you spent that night with is really her younger sister do you hold her hostage until she falls in love you?  Join the romance of Jack and Laurel and discover for yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/Scoundrel-My-Dreams-Runaway-Brides/dp/0312943105/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1318299561&sr=8-1

This is the first book in a new series by Kasey Michaels.  It is about three bastard brothers who are the sons of a marquess and an actress.  They are beloved by their father, wealthy and sexy but to the ton that makes no difference.  A wealthy bastard is still a bastard.  Oliver “Beau” Blackthorn was leading a charmed life until the day a beautiful woman destroyed his innocence and his hopes for the future.  Now he is slowly getting his revenge on the ones who thought that he was nothing, until the day a familiar face shows up at his door.   Lady Chelsea Mills–Beckman knows the truth behind the changes in Beau and has devised a way for him to get his revenge and help her at the same time.  I think this is a great story.  I read a lot of books based on titles and it was nice to see one that wasn’t but still has the power to draw you in and keep you there.  I can not wait to find out what Ms. Michaels has in store for Jack and Puck!

http://www.amazon.com/Taming-Rake-Hqn-Kasey-Michaels/dp/0373775911/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314216745&sr=1-1