***Cover Reveal*** The Burning (Spirit Warriors #3) by D.E.L. Conner

Title: The Burning (Book 3)

Series: Spirit Warriors

Author: D.E.L. Connor

Publisher: Booktrope Publishing

Publication Date: August 2015

Genre: Young Adult

“Do you want to spend your life like Golden Flower pining away for the love you lost? Can you imagine how hard it is to be left behind when everything you loved has left?”

–Emmeline Rima Belrose, The Burning (Book 3)

In the third book of D.E.L. Connor’s magical coming of age Spirit Warriors series, Emmeline and her friends find themselves still reeling from the loss and pain caused by the evil spirit, machayiwiw – but the danger is far from over. As Emme, Charlie, Bets, Ollie, Jack and their beloved Spirit Animals prepare for the final battle against the machayiwiw, Emme struggles with a battle within her own heart. She longs for the beauty and softness she feels around Charlie, but she can’t deny the burning passion that consumes her with Jack. Will she finally let Charlie go and give her heart to Jack?

Enthralling and passionate, Spirit Warriors brings the vibrant American West to life once again and whispers its ancient secrets of love and friendship.

Find Book 1 and 2 of this great series here:

The Concealing, Book 1: Author Website | Amazon | B&N | Goodreads 
The Scarring, Book 2: Author Website | Amazon | B&N | Goodreads | iTunes

Author Bio:

Della was born in South Dakota and raised in the vastness and beauty of Montana on a farm. When she longed for the big city life, she moved to Texas, where she attended college and received a PhD in nursing. When not nursing people back to health you can find Della huddled over her Mac writing the stories that have occupied her mind for so many years, or traveling with her best friends, the NOLA’s, riding bikes across the Golden Gate bridge or exploring botanical gardens. She is the proud mother of a champion triathlete, two aging dogs and one grand-cat. Della has admittedly confessed to her coffee addiction and swears that her two hour coffee crawl while on vacation in Seattle was the best two hours of her life!

Author Links:

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Forget Me Not by Erika Marks

Description

When aspiring-writer Mallory Reynolds packed up for New York City, she ditched more than her quiet hometown of Magnolia Bay—she left her high-school sweetheart, Josh Loveless, behind. But when the big city didn’t deliver big contracts on her novels, she turned to writing erotica under the pen name Farrah Ivory to spare her family any embarrassment. Soon, her scandalously-sexy series, The Lost Diaries of Scarlet, is a break-out hit. Just as Mallory begins to enjoy her sweet success, her publisher leaks her true identity and a media firestorm ensues. Exposed, she decides there’s nowhere to hide—except for home.

For Josh Loveless, getting over Mallory Reynolds hasn’t been easy, but he’s done his best to move on. For starters, he’s turned his love of the outdoors and rock-climbing into his own business. And just as things are starting to settle for him, he learns Mallory’s coming home to ride out her scandal, and suddenly his world is turned upside down again…

Can Mallory convince her friends and family that she’s still the same good-hearted girl they knew? And more importantly, can Josh trust the woman she’s become, and give her a second chance to rewrite their love story with a happy ending? 

My Review

***I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in return for my honest opinions. I have received no compensation and all opinions are my own.***

 I really enjoyed this book and loved the second chances that some people are lucky enough to recieve. I really felt pride for Josh that he wanted to do things himself and not take his dads money to help himself out. It's so simple to just take the easy way out most times. While I do understand why they didn't have contact for so long, I was confused as to why things had to go down the way it did anyway. I feel like things were overreacted about and they were just being childish. While I am glad they had time to grow up, I still wish it had gone a bit differently. 

Josh and poor Mallory  break up just when they each think they are getting things on the right track. Later on they come back together during what Mallory and the town think of as a scandal....Her pen name has been found out. Now while some people think that it has something to do with the reopening of Josh's store, they know the truth and he is seriously upset when at the opening something goes down that makes it seem like Mallory was just trying to promote herself. On another note, I feel horrible for poor Chuck, what he is going through is just terrible and I wanted to give him a huge hug.  I love how everything worked out for the best and I am rating this on in at three stars. Overall a pretty good book. 

Captured by You (Untamed #2) by Amber Hart

Description

In the passionate, gut-wrenching sequel to Amber Hart’s Until You Find Me, Raven and Jospin must fight for each other in a world where love is never safe—and power is deadly.

Raven, a college girl from Michigan, came to the jungles of Cameroon searching for closure. Falling for Jospin, a handsome, charismatic hunter with dark secrets of his own, was never part of the plan. But despite their differences, their attraction is addictive, as exhilarating and wild as the rain forest itself—and also as dangerous.

For the sake of both their lives, their heated affair must remain a secret. Raven wants justice for her conservationist father’s death; to help her, Jospin must turn his back on his own father and the only life he has ever known. Together they risk being hunted by a band of ruthless poachers, but they take the chance anyway, working to bring down their enemies between each stolen kiss.

But when one slip puts Raven’s life at stake, Jospin knows he must act. He has captured Raven’s heart—now can he set her free?

My Review

***I received a copy of this ebook from NetGalley and the publisher in return for my honest opinions. I have received no compensation and all opinions are my own.***

After having read the first boo in this series I was so freaking excited to continue the journey with this book.  I personally, loved the last story and hated being left hanging on whether Raven was going to survive her experience or not. Poor Jospin being banished and left on his own was terrible but I knew he would be able to take care of himself. 

Now on to my opinions!!! The author really summed up everything and didn't leave any unanswered questions. I love the way the book took a turn and we were getting an inside view of what happens inside Jospin's father's home and how he treats his people. When she shoots a man who would have shot her and he is captured and brought back to face the consequences, she is forced to watch what happens when people go against him. I secretly loved this part because of the way the author wrote it. I really could see it like I was there! 

There was way more going on in this book than the other because of the constant sneaking off to meet and Jospin trying to figure out her father's secrets. Raven was busy trying to destroy Jospin's father since he was the one who killed her father and ...oh my gosh just so much going on lol. I was never lost or confused though so there is that and although I had hopes that Raven would end up with someone else because I just really liked this other person because they were so sweet.....I was happy with the way things turned out although the person I liked ended up suffering a tragic loss that broke my heart. 

I love Raven's connection with her gorilla and the way they interacted especially at the very end. I swear I shed a tear lol. Overall this was a wonderful conclusion to the journey I began in the first book. I'm glad it carried on where it left off and that everything was answered. I am rating it in at four hearts and can't wait to read more by this author. 

***Cover Reveal***Justified by Ali Parker

Title: Justified

Author: Ali Parker

Publication Date: June 9, 2015

Genre: Contemporary Romance – Adult

Lust has always been the emotion of choice; love nothing more than a silly game played by delusional fools.

Lisa Parks has been successful at everything she touches, her confidence her calling card. A recent move to Maine from New York is just the change of atmosphere she needs for a fresh start. With far too many mistakes in her past, her eyes remain focused on loving and leaving, her actions justified by far too many cracks in her damaged heart.

Marc Martin is living the dream, his college being paid for and his sights set on great things. In a quick turnaround trip to help his older sister Kari move to Maine after heartbreak, Marc meets the woman that just might be his match. Lust has been a reoccurring theme in his life, and he has no plans of changing that. He is young and free, handsome and ready to set the world on fire, and finds that he is justified in breaking hearts everywhere he goes. Besides, love is a game played by many and truly won by few.

No way would he ever consider settling down or letting someone into his heart. That is… until he meets Lisa.

Author Bio:

Ali Parker is a contemporary romance writer who is looking to flood the market this year with lots of great, quick reads. For those of you who love a full-length novel, we'll be boxing up the serial trilogies into a box set a week after the last release.

We're looking forward to putting out both Baited, and Ali's latest project, Jaded in the month of April.

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Until You Find Me( Untamed #1) by Amber Hart

Description

Raven Moore, a twenty-year-old college student from Michigan, feels out of place in the beautiful, treacherous jungles of Cameroon, staying in the habitat where her father gave his life to help protect endangered gorillas. He left home years ago; now Raven refuses to return home until she unravels the truth about his last days.

Raven certainly doesn't count on crossing paths with a handsome young hunter—especially one as charismatic and intense as Jospin Tondjii. Instantly, she’s hooked. But Jospin is hiding a dark truth: He is the heir to a powerful poaching empire, part of a ruthless black market that is responsible for the dwindling gorilla population.

Their fathers may have been enemies, but Raven and Jospin forge a bond that goes beyond blood, a relationship that is tested as Raven draws closer to the source of her father’s death. Can she and Jospin bear the weight of the secrets of the wild—and the secrets of their pasts? Or will the rain forest destroy them both?

My Review

***I received this ebook from NetGalley and the publisher in return for my honest opinions. I have not been compensated for my opinions.***

I have always found gorillas fascinating and enjoyed watching them either in the zoo or on TV. I found Raven a very messed up girl. Her father wasn't there for her like she needed him to be because he was in Africa with his gorillas and the habitat he helped form there. I found it interesting the way the author put it that he lived in Africa and vacationed to visit his family. Kind of a sad way to live. While Raven is in Africa to find out why her father died the way he did and why he wanted her to come visit and help out she is injured by the very gorillas he always loved more than her...or so she thinks. After this injury she goes though several stages, anger, disappointment and she is scared for awhile. She sets out to make weapons to keep a clear head and be able to protect herself in the event something were to happen again. While out and about she meets Jospin.

Jospin has secrets he doesn't want Raven to find out about and was very careful about what he told her. I laughed a few times because of the simple everyday questions we would ask someone and expect a reply back...only he wouldn't or couldn't answer those questions. He finds himself curious about her and wonders if she is trustworthy. Soon that doesn't matter though because he comes to care for her and wants her to belong to him. 

Raven is still trying to sort out her feelings about being in Africa and then there are her feelings about Jospin confusing her as well. When she develops a certain relationship..we will call it...with a gorilla in the habitat I was close to tears. I find myself wanting to believe the spirit of her father is in this gorilla.

While the whole book had me on edge of my seat the ending was just...wow!!! I was completely left hanging and wondering what in the world is going to happen next...There was so much danger and excitement and sadness going on that I was addicted to the book from page one and that never went away. I am rating this book in at four hearts and I am sooooo excited to read the next installment and find out what happens to Raven and Jospin!!!!!

Bride by Mistake by Nicole Helm

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Wedding fever has hit the little town of Marietta…

And Kaitlin Shuller’s groom of her dreams is marrying someone else… her sister.

Worst day ever. Her heart is broken, and all her carefully laid plans destroyed. Enter Beckett Larson, her older brother’s best friend and a very good bad decision.

Beckett has spent his life trying to outrun his bad reputation, but everyone already thinks the worst of him, so when Kaitlin offers herself to him — virginity and all— he just can’t say no.

But one night together has permanent consequences, and this time Beckett knows he can’t outrun his bad boy reputation. He’s determined to make Kaitlin his bride…even if he has to seduce her down the aisle.

My Review

***I received this copy from NetGalley and the publisher in return for my honest opinions. I was not compensated and all opinions are my own. ***

Wow, this really was such a good book. I only thought it was a little short...but it really wasn't lol. It just felt like it was because of how smoothly it went through everything. Poor Kate is heartbroken the love of her life..or so she thinks...is marrying her sister! Looking to make herself feel better she forces Beckett, the bad boy, to take her with him to a bar. Getting it in her head that she wants to forget everything she sets out to seduce him and I thought it was the funniest thing because Beckett already had feelings for her that he had pushed aside and when this happens he is shocked. 

My only problem with this story is that Beckett has been accused of doing something and for some reason we never really find out who did it or why everything seems to point to Beckett. I don't like loose ends like that and being left hanging to find out what has happened. Obviously it has left us with an opening for the next book, but I am dying inside with curiosity lol. Overall good read I am rating it in at four stars. 

The Bridge to a Better Life (Dare Valley #8) by Ava Miles

Description

Sports hero and newly retired NFL quarterback Blake Cunningham wants a second chance at love…with his ex-wife. He's bought the house next door to her in Dare Valley and has built a bridge connecting their properties. It's his bridge to a better life, the one he lost when Natalie Hale left him after a family tragedy destroyed their marriage.

Natalie has just started a new job as the head caterer at the small town's historic hotel. When she discovers Blake has become the boy next door-literally-she secretly has to admit he still fires up all her engines and tugs at her heart. But the ghosts from their past seem too monumental to conquer.

Blake vows to help Natalie remember the power of their love and friendship. With the intense sparks of attraction flying between them, Natalie begins to put her heart out there again. How can she resist Blake when he makes her laugh and swoon by even acting out her secret Outlander fantasy? As they both give love a second chance, they are forced to face their most disturbing memories, not only the tragedy that ripped their lives apart, but also the secret parts they were afraid to share... 

My Review

"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."


I have religiously read this series and while this one is number 8, it's still so exciting to see it on my Kindle lol. I love being able to read it before everyone else and throw my opinions out there.

Now the way I see it, Natalie is in a very dark place and has been for so long she threw away the best thing in her life. Blake loves her so much it just makes me want to cry for his pain. The things he goes through to try to win her back is so heartbreaking with every dismissal.  The way she lied to her family to try to make their separation about something else was horrible.  I really don't care for Natalie too much and felt that she didn't deserve to have Blake back...not even Touchdown. Gosh how I loved Blake and the things he does. He is such a great man and I wanted him to have everything he could possibly want.

I found myself laughing at the antics of his friends and loved how they were there for him. Jordan was by far the most entertaining but Sam has also touched a place in my heart and I was excited to learn there will be books with them in it.

There were so many times I almost threw my Kindle on the ground with disgust it was quite amusing to my husband lol. I have to say overall this is such an emotional read and you won't want to put it down.  I'm rating it in at four hearts. I also am anxious to read Andy's story!!!