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Perfection (Neighbor from Hell #2) by R.L. Mathewson

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"Description" Zoe is used to taking care of herself and has long ago accepted that if anything bad was going to happen, it was going to happen to her. So when she loses her job over something most bosses would probably be happy with and her life starts going down hill from there she doesn't expect it to get any better. She certainly didn't expect any help from the loud jerk next door, but then again she has nothing to lose so puts her trust in him and hopes for the best. What she didn't expect was the once in a lifetime opportunity that he offers her through an arrangement where they both benefit and no one is supposed to get hurt, but she should have known better because her luck has never been that good. Like most Bradfords, Trevor has a soft spot for food, but that's about all. He leads a pretty straightforward life and likes to keep things simple and that includes his relationships. He wants the perfect woman and knows exactly what she'll be lik

Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell #1) by R.L. Mathewson

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"Description" Done with being the world's biggest pushover, Haley decides that things are going to change starting with the aggravating neighbour who has too much charm and not enough restraint. What she didn't expect was to be sucked into his world, but Haley has a game plan and she won't let herself forget just what the bad boy next door is capable of.  The last thing Jason expected was for his little shy neighbour to go Rambo on him over some ruined flowers. After he decides to take her under his wing he can't help but notice that she fits very nicely in his life. Now the only thing left is to convince her that this is anything but a game. "Review" This was one of the funniest book I have read this year. I enjoyed reading about all the stupid, crazy things Jason did to his cute little neighbour. He had no idea how irritating he was until Haley lost it one day and let him know exactly what she thought of him- nothing good. After th

Romancing the Bookworm by Kate Evangelista

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"Description" It's spring break, and Tamara Winters would rather stay on campus and read romance novels than flaunt her size-fourteen body on a beach. But her best friend, Ronni, has other ideas. Against her wishes, Tamara is whisked away to picturesque Maverick Bay, where she's wrangled into waiting tables with Ronni at the Shore Shack for its busy week leading to Maverick's Surf Invitational. There she meets fellow schoolmate Xavier Solomon, the Invitational's organiser and campus womaniser by reputation. From the moment Tamara sees him emerging from the waves like a hero in of one of her romance novels, all she wants to do is run away from the feelings he inspires in her. Little does she know Xavier has been watching her for weeks now. In fact, after failed attempts at asking her out on campus, he's concocted a crazy plan: fabricating romantic situations straight out of her favourite books. Xavier quickly realises that if Tamara gets a whif

The Finding (Law of the Lycans #3) by Nicky Charles

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"Description" She discovered a dark secret, witnessed a murder and fled into the night fearing for her life. Three years later, Cassie is still hiding from her past, haunted by a dream lover and fighting to control a terrifying beast that seems to grow stronger each day. When Bryan, pack Beta, appears to claim her, Cassie is forced to face the truth of her existence. Innocence, betrayal, greed and love collide with ancient werewolf laws in... The Finding. Third book in The Law of the Lycans series by Nicky Charles. "Review" This is the third book in the series and I must say it wasn't as good as the previous books. Some of the scenes were dragged in an irritating way and I believe it was a little too long. Plot was excellent though, with a lot of drama, mystery and thrill. I especially loved the ending. Cassie was an heiress who fled and went into hiding because she saw a wolf murdering someone and she thought that now the wolves were after her now

The Perfect Mentor (Pir-e-Kamil) by Umera Ahmed

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"Description" What is next to ecstasy?’ ‘Pain.’ ‘And what is next to pain?’ ‘Nothingness.’ ‘What is next to nothingness?’ ‘Hell! The place which has nothing ahead...... everything is left behind...... There’ll come a time when all this will make sense to you...... and you’ll never ask anyone what is next to ecstasy.’ Pir-e-Kamil has a message for everyone.... there comes a moment in life when one has to decide between light and darkness.. Even in light one needs to tread carefully because once in the darkness it makes no difference whether one can or cannot see. But sometimes there is a second chance, one may repent and trace back his steps to light. At this point the only solace is the voice that guides and leads to light, the voice of The Perfect Mentor. "Review" A superbly written novel which describes a journey of two people from darkness to light. It tells us what happens when someone is enlightened and how he will for a moment be blinded by it but i

Irreplaceable (Harmony #2) by Angela Graham

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"Description" It wasn’t his fault she lay broken and battered. He wasn’t responsible for the injuries covering her bruised body. Her heart, however, told a different story. She endured the pain of its jagged edges as it shattered against her chest, ripping through the hope she once held. Her spirit was broken, and only one man was to blame for that. Cassandra Clarke had known better than to trust her all to a man like Logan West. She’d thought he was different—a better man than he’d portrayed to others. A man worth risking it all for. But she was wrong, and would never make that mistake again. What happens when you question everything you longed to believe—deny all emotions you still hold for a man unworthy of them? Faced with Logan’s persistence, Cassandra must find the strength to keep her guard up or risk falling again for the one man her body feels…is irreplaceable. This book is intended for mature audiences. "Quotes I liked" "... but wha

Best Halloween Reads

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It is Halloween today and I decided to share some books which are perfect for Halloween reading. The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly  Description High in his attic bedroom, twelve-year-old David mourns the death of his mother, with only the books on his shelf for company. But those books have begun to whisper to him in the darkness. Angry and alone, he takes refuge in his imagination and soon finds that reality and fantasy have begun to meld. While his family falls apart around him, David is violently propelled into a world that is a strange reflection of his own -- populated by heroes and monsters and ruled by a faded king who keeps his secrets in a mysterious book, The Book of Lost Things. The Book of Flying by Keith Miller Description In Keith Miller's debut novel, our hero is Pico, a poet and librarian who is and forbidden to pursue the girl of his dreams - for she has wings, and Pico does not. When he discovers an ancient letter

My Dream Cast

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Seven Day Fiance (Love and Games #2) By Rachel Harris I put together my dream cast for Seven Day Fiance. A little about all the main characters who made an appearance in this second book in Rachel Harris' Love and Games series. Angelle Prejean: A young woman trying to live on her own, away from her hometown and doing a fine job of it too. She is both vulnerable and strong at the same time. Her family thinks that she needed to be taken care of but Cane knows that she can take care of herself just fine. Cane Robicheaux : King of abs, the hot guy who runs family restaurant and mans the bar on weekends. He is not just a hot biker but a secret nerd who likes to read a lot and has interest in physics and maths. Cane & Angelle: Ideal couple ;) Sherry Robicheaux : Angelle's room mate/best friend/Cane's youngest sister. She is a wild girl who was behind the whole bachelor's auction/best abs contest. The only one who could get away with it not that

Seven Day Fiancé (Love and Games #2) by Rachel Harris

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"Description" Angelle Prejean is in a pickle. Her family is expecting her to come home with a fiancé—a fiance who doesn’t exist. Well, he exists, but he definitely has no idea Angelle told her mama they were engaged. Tattooed, muscled, and hotter than sin, Cane can reduce Angelle to a hot mess with one look—and leave her heart a mess if she falls for him. But when she ends up winning Cane at a charity bachelor auction, she knows just how to solve her fiance problem. Cane Robicheaux is no one’s prince. He doesn’t do relationships and he doesn’t fall in love. When sweet, sultry-voiced Angelle propositions him, he hopes their little game can finally get her out of his head. He doesn’t expect her to break through all his barriers. But even as Angelle burrows deeper into his heart, he knows once their seven days are up, so is their ruse. "My Favourite Quotes" "You broke through every wall I put. I can't push you away because you are alread

Her Vampire Husband (Wicked Games #3) by Michele Hauf

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"Description" An arranged marriage between a werewolf and a vampire. There will be blood. She may resist his bite, but she can't resist his charms... Werewolf princess Blu Masterson won't allow her seductive vampire husband to consummate their marriage with his bite, marking her forever. Alone in a secluded estate with her sworn enemy, Blu curses the marriage arranged to bring their rival nations together, especially since Creed Saint-Pierre calls out to her most feral desires. When Blu uncovers her pack's secret plot to destroy the vampire nation—and Creed—she is forced to confront her growing feelings for her sexy undead husband. Will she choose the only life she's ever known or accept his vampire bite?   "Review"  If you are a fan of paranormal this is a book for you. I wasn't expecting too much from this one but I was pleasantly surprised that despite of cheesy title the book was actually pretty good. Blu is a werewolf p

The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo (Love at Stake #14) by Kerrelyn Sparks

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"Description" He's Out of Control Dougal Kincaid has something to prove. After being injured in a battle with the Malcontents, he's ready for active duty protecting unsuspecting mortals from these villainous vampires who want to rule the world. But first he has to get control of himself . . . because just the sight of a certain lovely doctor has his injured hand doing some peculiar things, not to mention the sizzling sensation that burns along his dragon tattoo. Vampires? Vampires?! As a scientist, Leah is having trouble believing that these immortal creatures exist. But there they are, standing in front of her, asking for help in solving a genetic puzzle that can save mankind. There's even one in a sexy kilt! Just one look into Dougal's gorgeous green eyes sets her pulse racing. But can she trust him—and the overwhelming desire that refuses to be ignored? "Review" “It had replayed in her mind, over and over, growing in importa

Haunted (Fear Street #7) by R.L. Stine

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"Description" A ghost from the future is haunting Melissa and it's up to the two of them to prevent a young man's death from ever happening. "Review" This is a horror fiction. It is well written, full of suspense thriller. Melissa belongs to a well off family. They live on Fear Street. Her father wants her to have everything in life which he himself was denied as a teenager. He recently gifted her a brand new car. All this hasn't made her snobbish in fact she was down to earth and humble person. Then she starts seeing a ghost in her room. She is scared but no one believes her. A ghost who claims that Melissa killed him and now he is back to haunt her but Melissa doesn't even know him, she has never met him before let alone kill him..... so may be she hasn't killed him yet, may be he is a ghost from the future, who isn't here to haunt her but stop her from killing him. It was a fun to read book, with some twists and turns that wil

The Keeping (Law of the Lycans #2) by Nicky Charles

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"Description" Ryne Taylor was a sexy bad-ass Alpha set on establishing a new pack. Melody Greene was a journalism student researching his work as a photographer or so she said. But could Mel really be trusted or had she stumbled upon his secret? And if she knew, could Ryne save himself and the pack he d left behind without enacting a deadly ancient law known as The Keeping? Sequel to The Mating.   "Quotes" "And then it was the weirdest thing, just liked you'd see in a cartoon." Daniel jumped, his wonder at the event he was describing causing him to momentarily forget he was in trouble. "She turned to run and bang!" Clapping his hands together, he gestured to show what happened. "She ran right smack into a tree and then just sort of slid down the trunk.." He shook his head. "I never thought that sort of thing happened in real life." ---Nicky Charles, The Keeping "The keeping is our most imp

Warrior of the Highlands (Highlands #3) by Veronica Wolff

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"Description" While doing research for her dissertation, graduate student Haley Fitzpatrick stumbles upon a strange artifact—which sends her back in time to old Scotland, directly into the path of the notorious Alasdair MacColla, a warrior known for his enormous physical presence and bloodthirsty reputation. Assuming that this woman with the mysterious accent is an enemy spy, MacColla promptly kidnaps her. But Haley’s beauty and courage strike a chord in the Highlander, awakening a desire in him that he hadn't known existed. At first Haley’s frightened by her imposing captor. But she soon discovers that MacColla is much more than the brute that modern history describes, and decides she’s meant to be by his side. But unless she can find a way to change the past, the warrior she’s fallen for is destined to meet a tragic end.... "Quotes" "It was a warrior's impulse. He was a warrior. And he recognised the warrior in this Haley."

Matilda by Roald Dahl

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"Description" The Trunchbull is no match for Matilda! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it! "About The Author" Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Norwegian descent, who rose to prominence in the 1940's with works for both children and adults, and became one of the world's bestselling authors. Dahl's first published work, inspired by a meeting with C. S. Forester, was Shot Down Over Libya. Today the story is published as "A Piece of Cake". The story, about his wartime adventures, w

Undercover Professor by December Gephart

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"Description" Rule Number One: Must not lie. Rule Number Two: Must not live with parents. Rule Number Three: Must have a job. Rule Number Four: Must not be a friend's ex. These dating rules shouldn't be hard for Lucy Benoit to follow—after all, she made them. But she didn't plan on falling for Andy Sullivan, a scruffy-yet-attractive man who lives with his mother and is between jobs. These should be deal-breakers, but in other ways Andy is just her type. And there's something intriguing about him… Andy isn't the geeky gamer he claims to be—not by a long shot. But what seemed like a harmless social experiment has put his chances of a relationship with Lucy at risk. Even if she can get past the silly rules she has set for herself, will she ever forgive him for breaking Rule Number One? "Review"   A cute, sweet and funny love story, which will make your day. Lucy didn't have it easy but she learned from her past and now she

The Husband She Never Knew by Kate Hewitt

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"Description" "What he wants, he takes! Cruelly discarded on her wedding night, Noelle Ducasse buries the shame of being an untouched bride – creating a new, glamorous life to mask the relentless ache of loneliness. Until Ammar returns… The image of Noelle’s guileless eyes lingers with Ammar still. Noelle can refuse him all she likes, but this time the ruthless Ammar will not be denied. He’ll spend each moment of each night proving that – no matter how much her mind denies it – she will melt under her husband’s exquisite touch…   "Quotes"  "Take what you want. Never ask. Asking is weakness. You only demand." The Husband She Never Knew, Kate Hewitt   "I am going to marry him when I am older. I am going to make him smile all the time." The Husband She Never Knew, Kate Hewitt   "Now you'll know never to trust a woman. Never to be weak." The Husband She Never Knew, Kate Hewitt   "It was to

Hungry For Love Book Blitz: Taste The Heat by Rachel Harris

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  Taste The Heat (Love and Games #1) by Rachel Harris Released date: 07/08/13 Entangled Bliss  One sexy fire captain. One Cajun chef, One combustible kitchen… When chef Colby Robicheaux returned home to New Orleans to save her family restaurant, the last person she expected to reconnect with was her brother’s best friend and her childhood crush. As tempting as a sugar-coated beignet, Jason is one dish she doesn’t want to taste. Colby is counting down the days till she can leave the place where her distrust of love and commitment originated and go back to Vegas. Fire captain Jason Landry isn’t looking for love, either. He knows he should focus on finding the perfect mother for his daughter, but when he first sees Colby, all grown up and gorgeous, he can’t help but be drawn to her. And when she suggests a no-strings-attached fling, Jason doesn’t want to say no. As their relationship grows more intense, Colby finds that Jason isn’t as easy to leave behind as sh