Spankaliciously Good! My Review of: "Brighter Than The Sun" ... Written By: Darynda Jones

Brighter Than the Sun by Darynda Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am absolutely amazed at how quickly I got got sucked into the World of Reyes, Charley, and company.. Darynda truly has a gift for writing captivating books.

This book was Spankaliciously perfect in every way...


Giving this one: 5 humongous stars..



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How KA Got Her Groove Back... My Review of "Ride Steady" ... Written By: Kristen Ashley

Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

***ARC generously supplied by Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review***


Simply put, I loved this captivating tale of love lost and then found… It was full of delicious drama, well crafted dialogue, and multidimensional characters that draw you deeply into their world. After having had the opportunity to read this captivating novel, it is quite obvious to me that Kristen Ashley has gotten her Mojo back, and that once again, her books are “1-Click” worthy. I don’t really have much to say in regards to any disappointments about this book, other than the fact that Carissa was somewhat annoying at times. But after giving some consideration to her background story, I can see why she would be that way. Overall, I can definitely say that I am well pleased with this book, and that it turned out even better than I expected. It’s a rare thing for me to wish that I had vacation days, just so I could finish the entire book in one sitting. I am so looking forward to the chapter in the “Chaos MC” series.

Giving this one: 4.5 stars for a job well done!



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Fifty Shades of Him... My Review of "Grey".. Written By: E.L. James

Grey by E.L. James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Point blank: Everyone has got an opinion about "FSOG."

Yes. The writing wasn't top notch.

And Yes. The movie was seemingly pretentious. (Haven't seen it yet, and I probably won't).

But, it's not about the BDSM.



It's about a grown man who was wounded as a child, and had yet to "sort his shit out."

Now when he meets a woman, who piques his interest, and sends him on a merry chase, that's when the fun (& the analysis) begins.

If I was a Psych major, I could have loads of fun making sense of this book, but since I am a Sociology major, the only thing that I can say, is that this book speaks to issues in our society concerning dysfunctional childhoods, skin hunger, and our feeble attempts (as a dysfunctional society) at navigtivating romantic relationships with said baggage.

Like it or hate it, "Grey" is, what it is.

And that is,... a closer examination of the inner workings of a man who is seeking to exorcise his demons, all for the chance of normalcy, the love & affection of a good woman, and a good night's sleep.

Giving this one: 3.5 stars.





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My Review of "About Last Night..." Written By: Belle Aurora

About Last Night... by Belle Aurora
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Just knowing this book was going to be released, made me feel incredibly happy..




And just having the chance to read it, up until the 85% made was exciting as well...



However, after the 85% mark, the book became weighed down with melodrama, a storyline that decided to go squirrelly, and not to mention, an epilogue that was half-baked.



This is not to say that this "1-click" worthy author has lost her mojo, but I do believe that she could have produced a 5 star book, with a better ending.



Giving this one: 3.5 stars

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75% Happy, 25% Not So... My Review of "Verde Bianco Rosso" By Billy London

Verde Bianco Rosso by Billy London
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

At first, I was really captivated by this story. But then, I ran into some significant lag at the 70% mark. After that, this story lost its mojo, & just didn't have the same zing that Ms. London's novels used to have. As a matter of fact, the drama that occurred in the last 10-15% of the story, just felt rushed and half-done.

I expected better, and as a reader with an itchy "1-click" finger, I should have gotten better than what I was given.

Giving this one: 2.75 stars.

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Soul Deep, Dreaming of My Boaz to Come.. My Review of "Soup Deep" by Pamela Clare

Soul Deep by Pamela Clare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

***ARC generously given by Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review***

Simply put, this is a delicious romance that is meant to be savored. It's a story about two people who rediscover their passion for life, love, and sexual intimacy. Although it wasn’t “pitch perfect,” I loved this book because it drew me in, and I became wrapped up in Janet and Jack’s multilayered world. What I liked about it, was that that it did not involve instant sex, but it actually involved the reader in the development of a relationship that blossomed into full blown passion, and ultimately something that makes seasoned Chica's like me, smile. When giving this some thought, I could relate to Janet, in the way that this is a seasoned woman who still has something within her to give. Amazingly enough, it’s a 63 year old man who still has what it takes, to make the earth move for Janet. Normally, this type of “May-December” romance doesn’t appeal to me, but somehow someway, the author made it so appealing that I’ve begun to wonder what that would look like in real life.

Giving this one: 4 stars.




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50% In... 50% Out... My Review of "Pan's Salvation" Written By: Shyla Colt

Pan's Salvation by Shyla Colt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ok, so this book was really good up until the 50% mark, but then, it started to go downhill.. So much until I just started skipping pages..

So all in all, this was a fairly decent book that I am so thankful that I only had to pay 99 cents for..


Giving this one: 2.75 stars.





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"I Ain't 'Fraid O' No Ghost!" ... My Review of:"The Shadow People" .. Written By: Pepper Pace

The Shadow People: A paranormal short story by Pepper Pace
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

All I can say is this.... Do Not, and I repeat, Do Not read this story at night!

Other than that, there's some good stuff in here...

Giving this one: 4 stars



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Can We Please Just "Get It On?" ... My Review for: "The Sex Myth".. Written By Rachel Hills

The Sex Myth: The Gap Between Our Fantasies and Reality by Rachel Hills
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



**ARC received courtesy of Netgalley & the Publisher, in exchange for an honest review**

As a (currently single) Gen-X'er with a degree in Sociology, I am always up for reading something academic that explains why our society is either so dysfunctional when it comes to sex, or even why we aren't having as much good sex at all.

Although this researcher is from the Millennial cohort, she has managed to craft an intriguing piece of academically sound narrative research that can appeal to just about every cohort. This book does not disappoint, and it won't bore you to death.

Despite the fact that she focused more on Millennials, I am curious to know what tricks she'll manage to pull out of her bag, if she should conduct further research on other cohorts, such as the Generation X cohort (aka the coolest generation of them all..)..

Giving this one: 5 stars.



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"Perfectly Mixed"... But not Perfectly Written...

Perfectly Mixed by Ancelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a persnickety lover of high quality Interracial Romance novels, I love the progress that Ancelli has been making ever since she released her first literary effort: .

As previously stated, I did not like that book; but at some point, I do plan to read the revised version. So getting back to her latest release, "Perfectly Mixed," I can definitely say that I liked it, but it wasn't without some issues.



Before I jump into that, please allow me to say that when Ancelli is on point with developing delicious drama amongst her angsty characters, that it's an awesome thing to behold.



As a matter of fact, this Chica will make you want to read past your bedtime, so far in fact to the point where you will only get about 4 frickin' hours of sleep, before you absolutely must get your tired behind out of bed, to face the day.




Crafting inventive worlds that captivate readers, demonstrates that she's grown, a lot...




However in regards to this book, I believe that this book should have been edited a lot better, and that the beginning was a little too slow.


Also, there were some issues where the dialogue seemed a little off kilter in a few areas. Other than that, this book is great way to enjoy a lazy afternoon.



Giving this one: 3.5 stars.





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