Review of Lora Leigh's Breeds Series

Hello everyone


I know I haven't posted in quite a while at the frequency that I used to, probably because I have been caught up in book world, going from one book to the next so quickly that I don't write up a review. 

So, what I have been reading?

Lora Leigh's BREEDS series.  At the moment, I am on the 20th book in the series.  Yes, you read that right.   I started reading them maybe about 2 or 2 1/2 months ago.  They are so good!!


The Breeds are human created half human DNA and half animal DNA.  The Breeds were created to be man's perfect cold killing army; stronger than the normal human, yet easy to control.  But, the Breeds were more human than the scientists wanted them to be.  They felt, they yearned, they wanted freedom and to experience life instead of painful "training".  If they were not good enough at killing, then they were killed.  Put in cages and only let out to go on a mission (aka kill someone the scientists want), they know they have to behave or their family members will pay the costs.

A few Breeds escaped over the  years and stayed in hiding, fearing to be caught and taken back.  Finally, one Breed, his mate (wife), and the few members of his pride step forward.  They came into the public eye, explaining to newspapers, television stations, the entire world, what their life was and is like.  Coming to the public eye brought both sympathy and help, as well as animosity and the need to rid the world of this "inhuman" race.  This is now where the Breeds stand. 

The characters are amazing.  You just feel for them so much, and it doesn't help that the guys are super sexy.  There is a nice amount of action and the sex scenes are steamy.  There are no stand-stills, or need fro skimming until you get back to the good stuff, in any of the books I have read so far. I just absolutely love them.  Like I said, I'm on the 20th book in the series right now.  There are 28 according to Lora's website, and I know I will be running out of the books soon.  More are on their way to the printing press, but I really hate waiting for books to come out, especially when you are waiting on a good series.  But, at least the series isn't over yet!

I urge you to go to her website (http://www.loraleigh.com/) and check out her books.  Along with the amazing BREEDS series, she also has a sexy series called the NAUTI BOYS that I also adore.


Until Next Time,
Happy Reading!





**These are books I purchased.  No one asked me to write a review and I did not get paid.**

Counting down the days to The Help movie

Guest post written by Lizzie Caudill




I read The Help book right after it came out. And I'm really glad that I bought a copy instead of just checking one out from the library or borrowing it from someone. I've actually read it three times total! I just finished it fro the third time not that long ago because I'm going to see the movie when it comes out in about a week and a half. I think it's going to be really great and from what I can tell so far about the actors, I think that they're going to perfect in these roles.


I had my doubts about Emma Stone playing a plain, unattractive girl, but I saw her in the trailer and she pulls it off. I was looking though some blogs talking about the upcoming movie about a week ago, when I ran across the website http://MobileBroadband4g.com. After I looked through it a little bit, I decided to change over my home internet service to the provider.

The part that I'm most excited about seeing in the movie is the interaction between Minny and Hilly. They're both such head strong characters that I'm sure that it will be funny






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Review: The Goblin King by Shona Husk

Cursed by a Druid millennia ago, Roan lives a bleak existence in the Shadowlands, desperately trying to retain his soul and not succumb to the goblin horde. When a beautiful human summons him to grant a wish, he sees a glimmer of hope. But will she ever agree to be his queen? taken from here.

NOTE:

I did not realise that there is a prequel to the Goblin King called The Summons.  I have not read it, but I'm thinking maybe I should get it just for the fun of it.

THE GOBLIN KING is the first in the trilogy, and according to Shona Husk's website the 2nd book Kiss of the Goblin Prince will be released in May 2012 and For the Love of a Goblin Warrior in Fall 2012.

I loved the Goblin King, but man did I ever sob my heart out.  It was just so touching there was no way I couldn't not cry.  The characters were amazing, the story line brilliant, and the ending was beautiful.

Roan (the Goblin King) is just, simply put, amazing.  He is one of those characters that I will probably never forget.  (You know you all have favorites just like I do!)  Eliza, our heroin, is pretty snazzy too.  She needed help when she was younger, and there was Roan.  Years later, all grown up, she still hasn't forgotten about him.  And, when she needs help again, Roan comes to her aid.

I love story lines like this.  The kind that are so emotional; the kind that makes you empathise completely because it seems like you are right there with them.  The ones where the guy is always right there but all the while has his own wounds to heal.

I loved this book.  And, the cover wasn't too harsh on the eyes either! ; )

Until Next Time,

Happy Reading!

**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

Review: Mystical Warrior by Janet Chapman

An eleventh-century lass with a stubborn streak unleashes the red-hot hero inside her modern lover in bestselling author Janet Chapman’s irresistible new Midnight Bay adventure.


Trace Huntsman’s peaceful life has headed to hell in a hand-basket ever since stunningly beautiful Fiona Gregor moved into the vacant apartment above his house. Kidnapped centuries earlier and transformed into a red-tail hawk, Fiona is human once more and must learn how to be a modern woman. But damned if Trace is going to be the one to teach her. Not when her mere presence ignites a fiery passion deep within his cautious heart.

Fiona longs to overcome the painful memories of her tragic past—to let down her guard and become a mother again. But so far her handsome landlord is not exactly thrilled with the stray animals—and suitors—that keep following her home. When the wizard Maximilian Oceanus shows up, Trace reaches the end of his rope. Weird things happen when Mac is around—raging storms, snarling demons—but this time, Midnight Bay is at the center of a fierce battle, and Fiona is the primary target. Only Trace can save her, but first, the lovers must set aside their fears . . . and open up their hearts. description taken from here.


I just love this series.  Janet Chapman is just an amazing writer though, so if you have read her books before, then you probably already knew this is a good book even if you hadn't read it yet. 

Trace and Fiona are great characters; strongly written, lovable, they are just wonderful.  I already started falling for them though before I even got the book.  You meet these characters in the previous books, just little snippets about them make them endearing to you even though you really don't know them.

MYSTICAL WARRIOR is the 3rd book in the Midnight Bay series.  And, the  other two were amazing as well, so you need to go read those books if you have not already.  I have the reviews for both books on this blog somewhere, so go type it into the search on the top of the right hand side of the blog to find them if you want to know more.

The plot was great, the action was there, and the romance was there.  It was a good mixture of the two as well (action and the love affair).  Just an all around good story.  I will definitely be recommending this book to all of you.  It really was a great read.

Until Next Time,
Happy Reading!





**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

Review: The Vampire Next Door by Ashlyn Chase

How does a vigilante vampire...

Undead Sly just hasn't been the same since he lost the love of this life many years ago.  He devotes his vampire powers to maintaining a nice safe neighborhood, until a chipped fang undermines his confidence - and leads him to a beautiful witch who awakens Sly's long-forgotten desires.

Hook up with a witch afraid of the dark...

The charming Morgaine has spells to cure everyone's problems but he own.  Her intense phobias keep her in her shell, until she gets to know tall, dark, and brooding Sly.  Just when two unlikely lovers think they might find a cure for both of them, their deepest fears are realized, and suddenly they see their last hope for a "normal" life slipping away...
description taken from back cover of book.



THE VAMPIRE NEXT DOOR is the 3rd book in the series Strange Neighbors.  Sadly, I did not like this book at all.  I found the plot to be boring; it was just plain dull to me.  There were too many minor characters mixed into this book too.  They had pieces of life's written in, and with as many minor characters as there was, it was just way too much. 

The characters were alright; they weren't bad, but they weren't lovely either, although you could at least empathize with them some.  The one character I could not stand, however, was Morgaine's cousin.  Why?  Because of the way she spoke.  It just drove me insane!  And, just so you can understand why, let me give you a quote from the book.

"

We was not drunk.  Just a little tipsy is all.  My gran-pappy used to say, 'As long as y'all can hold on to one blade of grass and not fall of the face of the earth, you ain't drunk.'"

"

It was continuous red-neck sayings and improper speech.  It drove me insane because I could just hear the over-the-top twang in my head.


But yes, I did not like this book at all.  I really tried to get into it and just couldn't.  Maybe one of you would enjoy it, but I cannot recommend it.

Until Next Time,
Happy Reading!





**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

Historical Romance Blog Tour!

Welcome to the Historical Romance Blog Tour!  I have 3 wonderful Historical Romance book reviews for you.  I am posting this on the last day of this tour though, so, if you happened to have missed a day or the previous post giving you all a heads up and links to the other blogs participating; then you can go to the other blogs now to read their reviews as well if you so wish. 

Here is the link for the participating blogs.


The books:

• Tamed by a Highlander by Paula Quinn
• Lady Of Seduction by Laurel McKee
• Temptation of a Highland Scoundrel by Sue-Ellen Welfonder

Now, onto the reviews!

Tamed by a Highlander

A LOVER'S PROMISE

A LADY'S DESTINY

The night he left, Mairi MacGregor banished Connor from her life forever. Now her heart belongs only to Scotland. As part of a secret alliance, she journeys to London in search of information . . . only to find herself face to face with the one man she swore she'd never trust again. Though Mairi's body still craves Connor's touch, she can't forgive his betrayal. But a traitor lurks in their midst and to protect her beloved Highlands, Mairi must make a leap of faith and join forces with Connor-even if it means losing her heart to him again.

I love Paula Quinn's Highlander books.  You always know that it is going to be a good book when it is by Quinn.  Tamed By A Highlander is no exception.  It was a great read.  Tamed By A Highlander is the 3rd book in the Children in The Mist series.  I have read the first 2 in the series so of course I had to get my hands on the 3rd in the series; these are some great books.

1st book- Seduced By A Highlander

2nd book- Ravished By A Highlander

The characters were great, lovable and well developed.  There really aren't any spots in the book where you think, 'oh hurry up and get back to the good stuff'.   From start to end, Tamed By A Highlander keeps your attention.  I love highlander books, and if you do too, pick this one up (and the first 2 in the series!).

Lady Of Seduction

It's a mad, ill-advised journey that leads the usually sensible Lady  Caroline Blacknall to the legendary isle of Muirin Inish, off the  windswept coast of Ireland.  Even so, she doesn't expect to find  herself shipwrecked and then rescued by a man she believed she would  never see again.  A man who, long ago, held her life in his  hands...and with it, her heart.

Reformed rake Sir Grant Dunmore knew he could never forget the  beautiful woman he once endangered, nor will he ever forgive himself  for placing her in harm's way.  But history seems doomed to repeat  itself, for as long as Caroline stays on the island, she is trapped  in a secret plot that could forever free Ireland--or turn deadly for  all.  And yet, now that she is in his arms again, how can he ever  let her go?

Lady Of Seduction is the 3rd book in the Daughters Of Erin series.  I have read the first 2 in the series and they were wonderful.

1st book- Countess Of Scandal

2nd book- Duchess Of Sin

The characters were seriously amazing.  The hero was someone you just have to completely fall in love with.  The heroin, someone you are rooting for the whole way.  I absolutely loved the whole thing- the plot, the characters, the love story; everything.  This was one awesome book. 

However- This is the last book in the series, and that is what I don't like.  I want more!  But, I know that McKee will have more books, so I will just have to content myself with looking forward to those.

Temptation of a Highland Scoundrel

Three proud warriors locked in a struggle for victory.

Three beguiling women united in their vow to restore peace.

Despite an official peace, old conflicts smolder in the Glen of Many Legends.  Kendrew Mackintosh, Chieftain of his clan, is famed as both a bold and hot-blooded warrior and a sensual lover. He has no intention of settling down . . . until he kisses a forbidden beauty whose passion matches his own.

Highborn and gently raised, Lady Isobel Cameron has long harbored a secret fascination for the fearless, charismatic Mackintosh—even though her brother is his sworn enemy. When destiny draws them together for one night, she can’t resist him. But what begins as a flirtation soon becomes a fight for survival. A deadly new threat has come to the glen, and Kendrew and Isobel must learn to trust and protect one another—or pay the ultimate price.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was truly captivating.  I liked the characters, like the rest of the book, they too, were well written.  The details and descriptions used were wonderful; it made reading Temptation Of A Highland Scoundrel all the more appetizing. 

The action/plot was mixed evenly with the love affair going on.  In fact, Temptation Of A Highland Scoundrel is the 2nd book in the Highland Warriors Trilogy, something I was happy to have found out.  I cannot wait to pick up the first book in the series.  And, for those of you wanting to know, it is Sins Of A Highland Devil.  The 3rd book is yet to come, but the name of it is Seduction Of A Highland Warrior.  So, make sure you keep your eye out for this one to hit the shelves.

To make it short and sweet, just know this:  I recommend this book to anyone who likes Highlanders and Historical Romances.  It was a great book.



Until Next Time,
Happy Reading!

**I was sent a copy of the book in order to write a real and honest review. I was not paid to write this review. All opinions are my own.**

 

Blog Tour heads up! Reviews & Giveaways!

Historical Romance Blog Tour

One week only!

Here is the list of participating blogs for you.  I've also included when they are posting and if they are having a review, giveaway, or both!


Monday the 18th (that's today, sorry for the short notice)

• http://seducedbyabook.com/  review & giveaway
• http://lovetoreadforfun.com/  giveaway only
• http://maryinhb.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://thebookgirl.net/  review & giveaway
• http://renees-reads.blogspot.com/ review, feature & giveaway
• http://simplystacie.net/ giveaway only
• http://brokenteepee.com/ giveaway only
• http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com/ review, giveaway, Q &A
• http://cuzinlogic.wordpress.com/ feature & giveaway
• http://blog.readaholic.info/ review & giveaway
• http://justanothernewblog.blogspot.com/ feature & giveaway

Tuesday the 19th

• http://shamelessromancereviews.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://mybookaddictionandmore.wordpress.com/ review, feature, giveaway, Q & A

Wednesday the 20th

• http://saveyspender.com/ review & giveaway
• http://sosaloha.blogspot.com/ review, feature & giveaway
• http://bodicerippernovels.wordpress.com/ giveaway only
• http://ashleysbookshelf.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway

Thursday the 21st

• http://readingwithstyle.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://asthepagesturn.blogspot.com/ feature & giveaway

Friday the 22nd

• http://inthehammockblog.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://hangingwithbells.blogspot.com/ giveaway only
• http://onebookshy.blogspot.com/ review, giveaway, Q & A
• http://teddyrose.blogspot.com/ giveaway only

Saturday the 23rd

• http://marthasbookshelf.blogspot.com/ review, feature & giveaway

Sunday the 24th

• http://thefictionenthusiast.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://sexywomenread.blogspot.com/ (me!) review
• http://juniperrbreeeze.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://rexrobotreviews.com/ giveaway only
• http://thecottagebookshelf.blogspot.com/ review, feature & giveaway
• http://bookslikebreathing.blogspot.com/ review
• http://lushbookreviewss.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://startingfreshnyc.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://j-rabbits-corner.blogspot.com/ review & giveaway
• http://bittenbyparanormalromance.com/ review & giveaway
• http://tarmyblogspot.blogspot.com/ review, Q & A
• http://www.sarahsblogoffun.com/ review & giveaway

Until Next Time,
Happy Reading!