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Forbidden Forest by Tenaya Jayne
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Forbidden Forest by Tenaya Jayne

Forbidden Forest by Tenaya Jayne follows Shape Shifter/Elf hybrid, Forest. From an birth she was cast away from society because of her shameful figure. While still young, a noble vampire placed an illegal slave mark on her and she is forced to obey him and do as he says. As she ages, she grows tired of the world that she knows and begins to abandon the prejudice of Regia. She leaves that world behind and takes a job on Earth, guarding a portal and using her skills as a warrior to enforce the laws. But, she gets called home for a special mission and is charged with the duty to protect and transport a vampire prince. And although deep down, she has always been trained to despise vampires, there is no way to hide their mutual attraction. Will they be able to fight it?

Phew … this book is definitely detailed and takes you to a whole new world. Surprisingly, I had a lot of fun with this book. At first I was expecting it to be similar to the movie Avatar (blame the cover) and I guess in a way it is, yet it is also very different. I loved the descriptions of the scenery and the worlds and I also thought that Tenaya did a wonderful job developing the characters. Overall, this was a very enjoyable read from a different genre than what I am used to reading. Everything about this book was so visual, I definitely had a reel going the entire time in my head. I would definitely recommend this book.

[Rating: 4/5]

December 10, 2012
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Sad Desk Salad by Jessica Grose
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Sad Desk Salad by Jessica Grose

I received a copy of Sad Desk Salad in exchange for an honest review. I thought I was going to love this novel from the description and the beyond-hilarious cover. I knew I was going to love this novel from the first page. But seriously – how was I not going to fall in love with a main character who blogs at a women’s lifestyle website called Chick Habit? I was immediately transplanted into the story and stayed in Alex’s world until the last page. Alex is starting to lose focus with herself as she continues blogging at Chick Habit, being encouraged to write more vindictive and scandalous articles to raise her traffic and avoid getting the sack. But when a salacious story gets put in Alex’s lap via an anonymous tipster, she struggles with morals versus traffic views and saving her job.
As someone who lives a lot of her time in the web world, I had no trouble connecting right off the bat with Alex. I loved the story Jessica Grose built and found her to be fresh, funny, and a modern new voice to fiction. Even though the book is light-hearted, there are a lot of deep issues to think about throughout. Who is granted privacy online? Why are we so obsessed with not only celebrities, but hearing about other people’s misfortunes and pitfalls? And of course, a big reason why I love this book so much is because it’s an enjoyable chick lit read that comes with a message. This is a definite favorite of mine, and one I recommend you to check out ASAP!
[Rating: 5]

December 7, 2012
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You Don’t Know Jack by Adrianne Lee
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You Don’t Know Jack by Adrianne Lee

I received a copy of You Don’t Know Jack by Adrianne Lee in exchange for an honest review.

You Don’t Know Jack by Adrianne Lee follows off Jacqueline Bouvier Smart, who has completely sworn off men … and murder. But, when she finds herself in quite a predicament when she stumbles over a dead body and into the arms of a a sexy former lover, she has no choice but to dive in head first. When her best friend in the entire world gets accused of murder, she goes all out in an attempt to find out who the true killer is. Along the way, she gets help from a few unexpected sources and together, they find clues and attempt to solve the mystery. But will it be too late?

I had so much fun diving into this book. Adrianne has crafted a clever, sexy and hilarious heroine in Jacqueline and she was an absolute delight to read. This book was quick paced, fun and quite a riot. The supporting characters were so much fun too, and boy oh boy, I sure flipped through the pages quickly to find out what would happen next. I read quite a few reviews online before starting and numerous reviewers suggested that they would love to see a series written about Jack and the slew of characters from this book, and I would definitely have to agree- I for one would definitely enjoy that. Overall, a very enjoyable and easy read. Quirky and witty and fun. I highly recommend this book.

[Rating: 4.5/5]

December 4, 2012
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Book Review: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
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Book Review: Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

I received a copy of Sarah’s Key in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Paris, July 1942: Sarah, a ten year-old girl, is brutally arrested…

December 3, 2012
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Book Review: 77 Ways to Find New Readers for Your Self-Published Book! by Laura Pepper Wu
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Book Review: 77 Ways to Find New Readers for Your Self-Published …

Laura Pepper Wu is someone I feel lucky to have made an acquaintance with. She runs a great service for writers, Ladies Who Critique, and also 30 Day Books – both I highly recommend checking out! When she came to me with her book 77 Ways to Find New Readers for Your Self-Published Book! I jumped at the chance. An indie author and publisher myself, how could I say no to that title? And I thought this book was fab! Filled with tips and tricks for writers looking to gain more exposure and new readers, I found this to be a very handy tool. I recommend having some paper handy while reading, as I was jotting down notes to myself while going through it, and I’m happy to say I’ve already implemented three ideas from the book, and I just finished it a day ago! I’m very happy I got the book, and for self-published authors, I would give this a read!

Another quick tip– if you are looking for professional looking and easy to use author website, check out the Authorlicious WordPress theme that is now available through 30 Day Books!
[Rating: 5]

November 30, 2012
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The Girl, the Gold Tooth and Everything by Francine LaSala
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The Girl, the Gold Tooth and Everything by Francine LaSala

I received a copy of The Girl, the Gold Tooth and Everything by Francine LaSala in exchange for an honest review.

The Girl, the Gold Tooth and Everything begins with Mina Clark, who is losing her mind … or maybe, she has already lost it. Mina realizes that she is dealing with a slight case of amnesia brought on from a traumatic event in her past that she can’t remember. Along with a husband who is never around and her 3 year old daughter, she attempts to tackle the world that she once knew. Oddly enough though, no one seems to want to help her remember the moment that she has seemed to permanently forget. But, one trip to the dentist changes everything and leaves Mina on the brink of a startling realization. Will she able to uncover what is really going on? Or will it all be lost before it is too late?

I found this book to be completely unexpected. At first, I was kind of lost. I wanted to know what happened to Mina and where the story was headed but then I realized that her story was an intriguing mystery and I really enjoyed it. I feel like most of the story was a tug-of-war between the reader and the author, meaning that Francine would only give the reader a short glimpse of what was really going on. It was just enough to keep me going and towards the end, I was quickly working through the pages to find out the whole truth. Overall, an enjoyable read with lots of twists and turns and a lot of mystery and intrigue. I really enjoyed the characters and thought they were cleverly developed. I think this book shows the true range that Francine brings to the table as an author, seeing as how completely different it is from Rita Hayworth. Kudos to Fracine for having such great talent – you have another winner with this one.

[Rating: 4/5]

November 27, 2012
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Dogs Have Angels Too by Sarah Cavallaro
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Dogs Have Angels Too by Sarah Cavallaro

I received a copy of Dogs Have Angels Too in exchange for an honest review.
Summary:
A heart-warming comedy of errors for dog lovers of the twenty-first century. . . .

In the dog-eat-dog world of recessionary New York City, the irrepressible Miss Pink leads a pack of down-on-their-luck women, who ultimately find hope in the most unlikely of places: an over-crowded animal shelter, where unwanted pets are routinely abandoned to their grim fates. Miss Pink, a former marketing executive and divorcée who’s intermittently homeless herself, makes it her mission to find homes for a growing bevy of cuddly canines. Her “adoption walks” bring her to meet a series of fellow New Yorkers, all of whom are struggling with their own personal and financial crises. In other words, they are all uniquely right for recruitment in Miss Pink’s master plan-which she’s devising on-the-fly, by the seat of her favorite pink pants!
My Review:
I enjoyed this book because I think a lot of people can relate to it – hurt by the economy, feeling down on yourself, and trying to find a way to still be inspired and upbeat. Miss Pink was a nice character that manages to still have drive after all she goes through, and that was nice to read about. I am a dog lover, so that aspect always made me smile. With all that said, something just seemed lacking in the book to me. Sometimes I couldn’t connect with the writing, and I found myself drifting away at a few different points while reading. Still an enjoyable read though, and one I especially think animal lovers would enjoy.
[Rating: 3]

November 26, 2012
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The Bracelet by Roberta Gately
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The Bracelet by Roberta Gately

I received a copy of The Bracelet in exchange for an honest review.

The Bracelet by Roberta Gately tells the tale of Abby Monroe, a newly heartbroken UN worker searching for her purpose in life. After witnessing a brutal murder in her new home in Pakistan, she is haunted by the terrible crime and the image of the victim’s bracelet has made its permanent mark on her memory. She attempts to move past it but struggles. Turns out, this crime was her first introduction into the world of human trafficking. Once she realizes that, she begins working at a local women’s shelter and hopes to help change lives. There, she meets some amazing women with some atrocious stories about their experiences in human trafficking. As she gains their trust, she dives deeper into their stories and then joins forces with a NYT reporter. Together, they attempt to track down the leader of the ring. Will they be able to find out who is responsible for these terrible crimes? And will Abby be able to make her impact on the world?

The Bracelet is not typically the type of book that I would normally read but I am so glad I did. This book will reel you and keep you enthralled for the entire ride. I loved every second and could literally picture each page being turned into a movie on the big screen. Gripping doesn’t even begin to describe it. I am very unfamiliar with the world of human trafficking but this book has made me research a few things already, and I just finished it. Overall, a gripping novel about a sad world that exists … but that many ignore because it doesn’t touch them directly. I would highly recommend this book. A must read.

[Rating: 5/5]

November 23, 2012
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The Bloody Mary Club by Debbie Dyke
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The Bloody Mary Club by Debbie Dyke

Debbie Dyke is on tour now with CLP Blog Tours and her financial thriller The Bloody Mary Club.

The Bloody Mary Club by Debbie Dyke takes place during the stock market meltdown and our main character, Gina Van Story is caught right in the middle of it all in her role as a savvy investment adviser. Over the years, she has been rather successful in tracking the market and taking advantage of incoming trends … and she is eager for one last hoorah. Gina and her three best friends form the Bloody Mary Investment Club and run into corruption and a suspenseful mystery while they try to up their stock portfolios. Will it be worth it? Or will things get more dangerous then they already are?

I had a lot of fun reading this book. I thought all of the characters were very believable and I absolutely adored Gina. She and I are so very different but I was definitely able to put myself in her shoes throughout the book. I loved the stock market aspect and actually found it to be quite exciting (which is one thing I never thought I would say). Overall, this book was not at all what I expected but that is a good thing. This book is suspenseful and I had such a fun time as I flipped through the pages to see what would happen next. I loved the mystery and intrigue and would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun time with a little twist added in there. This book is definitely a fun ride.

[Rating: 4/5]

November 22, 2012
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