Heart from Ms. Hart (but no Heat)

Kindle Edition, 400 pages

Published January 1st 2011

by: Megan Hart
 

original title: Precious and Fragile Things

ASIN: B004GEAF9M

edition language: English
 

Date Read: February 18, 2013
 

Have you ever wished for a break from it all; the kids, the dog, the husband, and day to day tasks that if you don't do them they wouldn't get done? I know I certainly have. Between the errands, the whining, the bickering and the husband who disregards her opinions and never listens to her or even makes the attempt to understand her, Gilly finds herself carjacked and kidnapped by a man who doesn't really have much to lose or really live for. Trapped in a cabin during a brutal winter Gilly refuses to back down from her desire to reunite with her family who she grows to appreciate, even with their annoying nuances.

The author surprisingly had me feeling sorry for Todd with his background. I was shocked at the ending even though I knew it had to happen; the romantic in me wanted their journey to go down another path. There was no sex in this book which was the first for this author for me-- usually her books are HAWT!, but even though it was not what I was expecting, I'd still recommend it. I feel like I need to clarify that this is a love story. Todd does fall in love with Gilly and although she does end up caring for him, this book captures the ultimate love between a mom and her children.

The reason I didn't give this book 5 stars was I would have liked to see snippets of Seth and Gilly's kids at home intermixed in the chapters. Did they miss her (of course they did)? What about the reuniting? It is summarized nicely with an epilogue, but of course that's months following her disappearance.

4/5 Stars

Run Along Little Doggie

 

Kindle Edition, 293 pages

Published December 16th 2012

by: Louise J

 

ASIN: B00ANT5UY4

edition language: English

series: Captured #1

Date Read: February 17, 2013

How many times can two people get a chance at true love?

What I loved about this book: *Callie-- her quirky fabulous fashion choices; if I could rock cotton candy colored hair, I so totally would. I L-O-V-E-D her the first 70% of the book, she seemed strong and fearless. *Joe-- biker, tattoo artist, a total saint; waiting patiently to acknowledge his feelings for Callie so many, many years. *The supporting characters-- Su, Dane, Saffron, Adam & Roman... all contributed to the plot so much.

What I didn't like: The book seemed to have a fast forward button. At one point it jumps days. The next is months and finally years. If the two main characters would just talk to each other so much drama could have been prevented-- which I guess is why the title fits. Callie was annoying in the last 30%; she knows that Joe had a past while she was with Nick, yet she runs.


4/5 Stars

Yeah, no.

Kindle Edition, 2nd Edition, 277 pages

Published August 21st 2012

by : Arianne Richmonde

 

original title:Forty Shades of Pearl (The Pearl Trilogy, Part 1)

edition language: English

series: The Pearl Trilogy #1

 

Date Read: February 16 to 17, 2013

 

To me, any book with "Shades of" in the title is a knockoff of well--you know, and ignoring the very very bad cheesy dialogue and the fact that it's in the first person (which bugs me tremendously if it's not very well written), it was just an ok book.

The cutesy names for her vajayjay left me shaking my head. I had 1970s porno Bow-Chicka-Wow-Wow music playing in my head laughing to him referring to a Pearlette and her calling it a V8. She's 40 years old, a divorcée of two years and still reverts to kindergarten names for her hoo-ha, look I can do it, too!

 

2/5 Stars

Bad Ass Bikers

 

Kindle Edition, 310 pages

Published March 23rd 2012

by: Mara McBain

 

original title: Club Justice

ISBN13: 9780985545956

edition language: English

series: Trinity Falls #1

 

Date Read: from  February 10 to 11, 2013

 

Holy Crap, I loved it. The protection of family--whether it be by blood, bikes, or by the thin blue line. Ginny is what I strive to be- loyal, strong, and fabulously smart. I was drawn in and couldn't stop. Onto book two... yay! Some of the best lines:


“Maybe you have Rhys whipped enough to put up with your viperous tongue, but you talk to my other two like that again and I will drown your worthless ass. You got me, Barbie?” she hissed. The girl nodded her frantic agreement and Ginny released her with a shove and turned her furious gaze on Rhys. “Get that worthless skank out of my pool and out of my sight.” Shaking water off her hands, Ginny stood and brushed past Zeke. Everyone gawked as she disappeared back into the house, slamming the screen door in her wake.
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“You really are a delusional bitch. Let’s get a couple things straight, shall we? There is no you and Zeke. By your own admission, you climbed on top of him after he passed out and helped yourself. It is probably a blessing he has no memory of it because the thought of fucking you makes him physically ill. Secondly, if you would’ve had any clue that Mox was Zeke’s son, you would’ve played that trump card day one, not twenty years later. We took Mox into our home and hearts long before there was a legal reason to. We did it because of who he is, not who his sperm donor is. That said, let me see if I can make this clear to you.” Ginny’s hand shot out and wrapped around Flo’s scrawny throat as she closed the distance between them, pinning the older woman to the cooler. Her nails dug into the jugular and she leaned close to whisper, “You’re going to leave my family alone. You’re going to stay away from my husband and you’re going to stop hurting Mox. I have to hand it to you. You know how to twist words to your will. Your poisonous whispers almost worked at the hog roast. If you try your venomous bullshit with Mox again, I will rip your fucking throat out. Do you understand me?"

 

5/5 Stars

Is it really bad if it's so freakin good?

ebook, 354 pages

Published December 13th 2012

by: Jack L Pyle

ISBN13: 9781622340781

edition language: English

Date Read: from February 08 to 10, 2013

Why do we need what is 'bad', especially when 'bad' is good for us?

This book seriously messed with me. Control. Obsession. Love. Erotic. Dark and yet humorous at times. Damn, damn, damn. The twists and the turns-- I felt lost in a corn maze. What I liked about the book: Jack. He's openly gay. He has issues like OCD. You know why he wants to be dominated. As a Dom, Gray- well I loved him at times and still thought he was an asshole. And wonderful Jan.

The book wsa a bit hard to follow going from Jacks' POV to Jan's, and there were many many WTF moments, but I loved it nonetheless. 

5/5 Stars

Brain Cells Literally Died

 

Kindle Edition, 381 pages

Published October 10th 2012

by: Bec Botefuhr

 

original title: Damned

ASIN: B009P6H31O

edition language: English

series: The Pirate #1

 

Date Read:  February 07, 2013

 

What the hell did I spend a couple hours on? Seriously, what I thought I was getting into was historical romance maybe with a twist of paranormal... but this was NOT it. Set in the present with cell phones to boot, there is a very needy/annoying/irritating Russian princess who really isn't, a couple of boat loads of Pirates, Poseidon the Greek God, treasures, curses, gifts, mixed in with abusive screwed up families and an ex wife. My only thought in this discombobulated mess was that perhaps, this was trying to be a blend of the entire POTC franchise set in the 21st century???

I am still trying to figure out how this book has averaged 4 stars, I feel VERY generous with 2. On the Smut Level: None. Other than the Pirate getting off on a little pain, this very vanilla book's risqué scene involves *gasp* doggy style and a couple of BJ's. There is a rape scene that is alluded to as well.

Yeah, this just wasn't for me.

 

2/5 Stars

A Great Surprise

 

Kindle Edition, 369 pages

Published June 7th 2012

by: CK Kelly Martin

 

ASIN: B00891HTEC

edition language: English

 

Date Read: February 07, 2013

 

This book was so not the style of my current reads; it's written in first person and frankly, while there are several passionate moments between Leah & Liam, it wasn't the usual freak fest I've been immersed in lately- there was actually so much tenderness. The first 30% depressed me~ seriously bawl like a baby, want to drown my sorrows in Jack, and made me wonder why the hell I was torturing myself reading it. Maybe it was because I related a bit too closely to Leah; but I am so glad I continued. While the conclusion is open ended so as a reader I was left to assume a HEA, it was nice to experience the main character's healing and growing strength as she climbed out of her pit. From the first page, the author that had me blubbering one minute and then hoping, cursing, cheering and finally sighing; it was well worth the emotional rollercoaster I encountered- this book will stay with me.  

 

5/5 Stars