Paradise Hops (overall – 4 stars)
I think I’m liking this book even more… after the fact. After I’ve had time to sit and think about it, knowing everything I now know. I can’t tell what happened to me while I was reading this (another mostly all nighter read for me – with a 4 hour night-nap in between) but at times, I couldn’t wrap my head around my feelings for it as I was reading it. I was fluctuating between a “good” read to a “very good read”.
My Book Reviews
Book Review – Butterfly Weeds by Laura Miller
Another superb book find that kept me reading non-stop until I was done. I want to say “WOW!” but this book deserves more then just a wow, for me. And anyway, “wow” is almost a little too loud for this serene yet agitating read. Deep, but in a “hopeless romantic” kind of way. Beautifully written and gentle in it’s approach. Angst-y, yes, but bathed in a delicate, reassuring tone.
It’s subdued, building slowly until your heart just can’t take it anymore, until finally you say ENOUGH please… it hurts. A little give, a lot of take, when it comes to the readers emotions, but, isn’t that what us book-angst-addicts are all about? Moments of sweet relief only to be “caught up” again in the heroine’s head. Seeing things from our perspective, and yet feeling things from hers.
Kelly Favor – For His Pleasure Series Reading Order
Another “short story” erotica/bdsm series that I’ve been hearing about, that seems to follow one specific couple. The reviews are… all over the place, but it would appear the reviews get better as the story progresses. Many mentioning/comparing this series to Fifty Shades and the Crossfire (Bared to You) series. A “what to read” if you’re looking for more like that (and then again, some of the more negative reviews also comparing, but on a less enthusiastic note). I am curious… after all, I LOVE Fifty and Gideon. I’d love to find another similar (and worthy) indulgence!
Book Review – Losing It by Cora Carmack
Losing It (NOTE: this review was written around 1am – that’s how much I loved this book.)
Hey!!! Hey everybody. I just finished this book… two minutes ago. And I’m hyped. It was good. Great. No. Brilliant. Just perfect for me. Exactly exactly what I was looking for, and not what I’m usually seeking in a read (you know my usual… super-angsty, tattooed bad boys, rock stars or alpha men). This one had none of those and yet ABSOLUTELY thrilled me and pulled me right out of a slight reading slump.
Gena Showalter – Tales of an Extraordinary Girl Reading Order
Brought to my attention by Dixie:
“I was wondering if you could add the “Tales of an Extraordinary Girl” book series by Gena Showalter.”
You bet Dixie! This one looks right up my alley. 🙂
About the series:
Earth, Wind and Fire aren’t just a band anymore!
Used to be my greatest achievement was holding a job more than three days. Now suddenly I can shoot fireballs, chill your drink, or blow-dry your hair at fifty paces with a blink of my eye!
It all started when this crazy scientist dropped something in my Grande Mocha Latte. Of course I got wicked sick. Next morning I’m waking up with this total hottie bending over me. He tells me 1) his name’s Rome Masters, 2) he’s a government agent and 3) I can control the four elements with a thought.