"Seal's Desire" by Elle James (Take No Prisoners Book #2)

"Navy SEAL teams with a sexy NCIS agent undercover as a stripper to find a missing naval officer. 

Navy SEAL Remy LaDue wants Mitchell Sanders, but hasn't made a move since he slept with her the night of his buddy, her former boyfriend's funeral. A year later, his plan to be her Valentine date runs amuck when he finds her undercover as a stripper at a local club. 
NCIS agent Mitchell Sanders never wanted to settle, dedicated to her job and justice is finally ready to commit to the SEAL she accidentally fell in love with. When her friend, a female navy officer, goes missing she puts her love life on hold and goes undercover to find her friend, only to discover her SEAL is back in town and threatening to blow her cover. 
Remy and Mitchell join forces to find her friend and uncover a human trafficking organization in the darkest heart of Virginia Beach while their attraction for each other burns hotter than the sun."

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Seal's Desire by Elle James (Take No Prisoners Book #2)

Completed: 01.04.2015

* I received this book from the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Holy smokes, I don't even know where to begin. This ebook only had 94 pages but packed more of a punch than most of my other full length books! Remy, is your resident 'bad' boy, and an amazingly hot SEAL. While Mitchell was the sassy NCIS agent who would go through hell just to find a missing friend.

The story was well written from start to finish, the contents flowed through the book smoothly, and found myself finishing it in a very short time without even realising it. There was a ton of action going on, amidst the steamy romance that Remy and Mitchell shared. I loved how the author introduced several other members of Remy's Navy SEALs Team, they were all so lovable and fun to get to know, and I will definitely be picking up the rest of the books in the Take No Prisoners series, because this book was that good!

I would recommend this book to anybody who enjoys a short, fun read, filled with action and heart-pumping romance scenes!

A huge shout out to Elle James, for writing such an amazing story and for giving me the opportunity to read and fall in love with the story!

FOUR STARS!
Give me the next book!

"Too Many Reasons" by Kristen Strassel (Spotlight Series Book #2)

"Abby Gauthier is close to getting everything she's worked so hard for. The band she manages, Sinister Riot, has been offered a major record contract. But it comes with a catch: the band must add Eli Jamison, winner of the talent show The Spotlight, to the lineup.

Devon Sinclair is the singer of Sinister Riot, and he's Abby's best friend. She's in love with him, but fears she'll lose him if she makes the first move. Devon knows adding Eli to the band is a mistake, and he's right. Eli's interested in more than just making an album. He wants to take control of the band, and he wants to get to know Abby better. A lot better. When tensions between Devon and Eli threaten to destroy Sinister Riot, Abby must act on her true feelings or lose everything she's ever wanted."

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Too Many Reasons by Kristen Strassel (Spotlight Series Book #2)

Completed: 04.02.2015

* I received this title as an ARC by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

Abby is the manager of Sinister Riot, and has always been in love with the lead singer, Devon. When Sinister Riot is forced to add Eli into their band, a move that could make them big, tensions are high. Will Sinister Riot finally make it to where they want to be?

This book is for fans of band-based romance, and love-triangles! The author made the relationship between each individual character very differently. Which I found extremely refreshing, because not everybody got along with everybody - and it wasn't the typical situation where a protagonist comes along, and you feel like he would be the 'annoying one' throughout the entire book. No, it was nothing like that. Everybody had their plus points, as well as their bad sides.

This is the first time I've read any book by Kristen Strassel, and I was pretty impressed, to be honest. The book was really well written, and the characters were realistic. The only reason I won't be giving this book four stars is because I'm not too keen about love-triangles. There were parts of the book where I found myself wanting to smack someone. I won't spoil it for you, but I would definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for band romance, as well as, a little something different!

Three Stars!

PS: Do you have to read the first book in the series in order to enjoy this one? Nope. Not at all, Too Many Reasons is great as a stand alone novel.

"Taking Back Forever" by Karen Amanda Hooper (The Kindrily Series #2)

*Recommended for ages 15 and older due to mature content.* 

"Forever is worth the fight.Maryah erased all memory of her past lives, but she couldn’t erase her soul mate Nathan, or his undying love. Now, Maryah and Nathan have a second chance at a future together, but first Maryah must remember the person she used to be and embrace her supernatural gifts—more than one kindrily member’s life depends on it.Maryah’s power is Harmony’s best hope of finding her kidnapped soul mate, Gregory. But Harmony isn’t big on asking anyone for help, and she’s tired of waiting, so she’s taking matters into her own hands. Heaven help anyone who stands in her way."

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Taking Back Forever by Karen Amanda Hooper
Completed: 25.06.2013

"Then imagine that you started reading the most interesting and fascinating comic book ever created. You fell in love with some characters, you hated others. Endless plots unfolded and every one was an emotional page-turner you couldn't read fast enough because you had to know what was going to happen next. You felt like the world would end if you didn't find out how the story ended. But then you get to the end and there was no end. The author didn't finish it. You don't know if good or evil won. You don't know if the guy got the girl. You don't know any of the answers to all your important questions." 

This quote from the book explained exactly how I felt once I reached the last page.

When I first read Grasping at Eternity (the first book in this series) I didn't think a series could get any better. But man, was I wrong. Taking Back Forever blew me to a whole new dimension! There was so much action and suspense in this book, I thought my head might implode from the awesomeness. But no, it gets better, the romance had me biting my lip to stop me from smiling like a goofball, and my toes were curled throughout the entire thing! 

We get this book from two perspectives, Maryah's and Harmony's. We watch them both struggle with their own problems. Harmony narrates while looking for her lost soul mate, and Maryah's still trying to regain her memories after she decided to Erase herself. This book was such an intense, emotional page-turner. Secrets are revealed, people are lost, and what exactly are the antagonists up to?!

The ending, there is a choice! You get to read it, or wait til the third installment to see what happens. Guess which one I chose!? OH HEAVEN HELP US ALL. WHY DID I CHOOSE TO READ THOSE LAST CHAPTERS. WHY! Now I'm here wishing I hadn't but at the same time, I'm glad I did. The third book is going to be a-m-a-z-i-n-g! I'm not even going to be able to contain myself when it comes out, this year? Next year? Oh dear god, please let it not be too long before I can sink myself into the Kindrily once again.

Four stars!

*I recieved this book as an eARC from Starry Sky Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

"The Faerie Prince" by Rachel Morgan (Creepy Hollow #2)

"Guardian trainee Violet Fairdale is just weeks away from one of the most important occasions of her life: graduation. After messing up big time by bringing a human into the fae realm, Vi needs to step up her game and forget about Nate if she hopes to graduate as the top guardian of her year. Everything would be fine if she wasn’t forced to partner with Ryn, her ex-friend, ex-enemy, current ‘sort of friend’. They might be trying to patch up their relationship, but does she really want to spend a week undercover with him for their final assignment? On top of that, the possibly insane Unseelie Prince is still on the loose, free to ‘collect’ as many specially talented faeries as he can find—and Vi is still at the top of his list. Add in faerie queens, enchanted storms, complicated not-just-friends feelings, and a murder within the Guild itself, and graduation is about to become the least of Vi’s problems."

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The Faerie Prince by Rachel Morgan
Completed: 25.06.2013

Action, romance, a kick-butt heroine, and laugh-out-loud scenes. This book has it all!

When I first got into this book, I honestly did not know what to expect. I read the first book as soon as it came out, but that feels like forever ago. But oh man! After reading The Faerie Prince, I remembered exactly why I loved The Faerie Guardian.

This books starts off right where the last one ended, and as per usual, the story kept getting better and better as it progressed. I found myself completely glued to my kindle, with every page just wanting to know more! At the end of The Faerie Guardian, I believe I was as heartbroken as Vi was, with Nate handing her over to the Unseelie. 

Normally, the second book in the series is a "filler book" but that wasn't the case with this one. Rachel Morgan ramped up the story in every single scene she created! The characters are so refreshing to read about.. Violet is badass, sassy and strong. While Oryn is brooding, mysterious and teasing. The relationship between them both just comes so naturally - I love how the author didn't just jump into their relationship, she builds it steadily and allows the readers to watch while they both sort out their differences. There's an internal battle going on in Violet's heart. She can't seem to decide which to listen to, her heart or her head.

When the final page ended I found myself not believing the book was over! What a cliff hanger! So I guess, i'll be here anxiously awaiting the next book.

Four Stars!

*I received this book through an ARR Program on Goodreads from the author in exchange for an honest review.*

"Call to Arms" by Elle Casey (War of the Fae #2)

"Call to Arms is Book Two in the War of the Fae, YA fantasy series.

Follow Jayne Sparks, the (still) potty-mouthed seventeen-year-old and newly changed elemental fae and her friends - an incubus, a daemon, a green elf, a water sprite and a pixie - as they struggle to find their places in the Light Fae community of the Green Forest and prepare for the upcoming battle against the Dark Fae."

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Call to Arms by Elle Casey

Completed: 11.06.2013

In the second book of the series, we find Jayne learning to control her powers and just what  they are, being special isn't all it seems to be. She learns that not all people will react positively to her existence in their community... But she will also learn that respect and trust isn't given willingly, it must be earned. 

We learn more about Fae History throughout the book, which thoroughly intrigued me, especially learning about all the different kinds of Fae. We begin to get more in-depth knowledge about all the other characters, and the roles they play within the Fae Society.

There were moments in this book where I just wanted to cry, but thanks to Mrs Casey's undying sense of humor, I always came bouncing back in fits of laughter. The story continues to develop in this installment of War of the Fae, I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!

Four stars!

"Ignite" by Jenna Bernel (The Secret Trinity #2)

"If time heals all wounds, then Aria Darwin’s clock has stopped. No amount of magic elixir can repair a broken heart. In the aftermath of untruths and tainted love, Aria is unsure if she will ever recover to see the light of her destiny.

Now living in the enchanted city of Draíochta, along with her two best friends, Aria struggles to find her place in the Kingdom. A plan must be set to ensure the safety of her people, but how can they believe in her if she can’t believe in herself.

With the assistance of her Guard Keeper, Clay, she slowly develops her powers, but will she be strong enough to destroy her enemy? Will she ever remember what was once ignited in her soul, and the real question is will she run or will she fight?"

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Ignite by Jenna Bernel

Completed: 09.06.2013

In this book, we meet a heartbroken, no - heartSHATTERED Aria, betrayed by the one person she thought was being real with her. But she's grown so much as a character, although she occasionally allows herself to wallow in her never-ending misfortune, she's become such a strong female character. (THUMBS UP!) I thoroughly enjoyed the way in which she came to learn of the powers that she had, it kept me entertained and highly intrigued!

Thank the good heavens we got to see more of Clay in this book. I swear if I didn't get my dose of Clay-Aria romance, I would've probably withered away and gotten frustrated. They both kept their guards high around each other, there were moments though where they let their walls down just a little, only to find another reason to throw them back up again. It's so frustrating how oblivious they are to their own feelings, and even when they do acknowledge the way they feel, there always has to be some godforsaken reason that comes up, and they go on trying to convince themselves that there's absolutely nothing going on.

Many secrets are revealed during this book, all of which either broke my heart, or sent it into overdrive. There was also the occasional time or two that I ended up screaming, rather unladylike things, at my kindle. After I finished this book, I couldn't help but pick up the next because... TALK ABOUT A CLIFFHANGER. 

FIVE STARS, AGAIN! :)

"Of Triton" by Anna Banks (Of Poseidon Book #2)

"In this sequel to OF POSEIDON, Emma has just learned that her mother is a long-lost Poseidon princess, and now struggles with an identity crisis: As a Half-Breed, she’s a freak in the human world and an abomination in the Syrena realm below. Syrena law states that all Half- Breeds should be put to death.

As if that’s not bad enough, her mother’s reappearance among the Syrena turns the two kingdoms—Poseidon and Triton—against one another. Which leaves Emma with a decision to make: Should she comply with Galen’s request to keep herself safe and just hope for the best? Or should she risk it all and reveal herself—and her Gift—to save a people she’s never known?"

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Of Triton picks up right where Of Poseidon left off. With Grom "wed" to the fraud, and Nalia back in the picture I have to say the book was exciting & action packed, however if somebody were to ask me whether this book was better than the first, I would have to say no - most of the humor that I'd come to love disappeared as the book progressed, though I love the fishy jargon Toraf and Galen occasionally blurt. HOLY CRAWFISH, I JUST HAVE SO MANY EMOTIONS RIGHT NOW!

As sweet as it is that two lost lovers, who both thought the other was dead, are reunited - Emma is having mixed emotions about it all. Did her mother really love her father? Or was he just a substitute for the love she'd lost so long ago? 

We really delve into the depths of Syrena with the two kingdoms practically at war with each other, for fishy political reasons. With the whole kingdom in chaos from the reappearance of Nalia, we barely get any long lasting romance on Galen and Emma's half, but I do understand that the author has to make this book more dense in the "development" department, since it is the second book in the trilogy. 

But the ending! OH MY WORD, it left me in complete shock! Not to mention horror! Whaaaaat?! MAN I COMPLETELY FORGOT ABOUT THAT!


FOUR STARS!


I can't wait for Of Neptune to come out & completely sweep me off my feet!