Monday, April 14, 2014

Bloodgifted by Tima Maria Lacoba



Title: Bloodgifted

Author: Tima Maria Lacoba

Release date: August 7th, 2013

Genre: Paranormal Romance



Book Description:
What’s a girl to do when she learns she’s descended from a vampire? Being unable to age is only the beginning…
Laura Dantonville is a Primary school teacher with one wish—to marry her boyfriend, Detective Matt Sommers. When her aunt Judy reveals a frightening family secret that explains her rare genetic mutation, it threatens to propel her into a dark underworld where her true family waits.
Laura’s future with Matt hangs in the balance.
Alec Munro never wanted to become guardian to a Dantonville regardless that her blood is coveted by his vampire-kind. But his sire, Lucien Lebrettan, gave him no choice. Now he’s faced with not only protecting the girl, but fathering a child with her in order to end his servitude—and a centuries-old curse.
… which some among his kind will do anything to prevent.



About the Author:
 My name is Tima Maria Lacoba and this is my first novel.
For the last seventeen years I’ve taught English and History in a high school in southern Sydney. Before taking up teaching I was a practicing archaeologist, working on several digs around the world. Unfortunately, steady contracts in this field were hard to obtain, hence my gravitation to teaching. It was fantastic being able to teach my field to Year Eleven and Twelve students and then take them on overseas excursions to visit the amazing sites they’ve only seen in books.
Two years ago I resigned and surrendered to the itch of writing. After a many years of reading and correcting my students’ creative writing tasks and essays, I decided it was time to write my own. I couldn’t hold it in any longer.



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Friday, April 4, 2014

Review - Love & Deception by Chantel Rhondeau

Title: Love & Deception by Chantel Rhondeau
Publisher: 
Publication Date: October 13th, 2014
Paperback/Hardcover:
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Find it at: Goodreads

Summary:  
What if everything you believed in was a lie?
In hiding for six years, Carlie Hollis is tired of running. All she wants is to stay in Sayle, Washington and make a success of her struggling delicatessen. Because of her past, she’s suspicious of anyone who takes an interest in her.
Nick Kendall works as a spy in a top-secret government operation, protecting innocent people from danger. Sent to Sayle on a mission to infiltrate a suspected terrorist organization, Nick finds himself attracted to Carlie, an alleged key player of the group.
Despite her misgivings, Carlie develops feelings for the handsome stranger, believing he is there to help her. But when Nick finds evidence of her guilt, he’s given orders to do the unthinkable—eliminate the target, one he's fallen hopelessly in love with. Will he follow orders...or become hunted himself?

Review:   
I have received this book as part of a blog tour in exchange of an honest review.
I’m always up to reading a romantic suspense story and, gladly, Love & Deception did not disappoint me.
The characters in this book are well-written and well-developed. Their relationships seem real as well as their problems and the situations they have to face. Plus, who doesn’t love a spy?
Another thing I really enjoyed in this story was the twists and turns I didn’t see coming and the mystery. I think the author did a wonderful job with the suspense.
All in all, Love & Deception is a well-written and very interesting book. It is easy to read and the mystery kept me interested and entertained.
If you are a fan of contemporary romance and suspense I think you will definitely enjoy this book.

Rating:  Worth Your Time (4 Stars)

Review - Outlaw by Amanda Lance



Title: Outlaw by Amanda Lance
Publisher: 
Publication Date: March 17th, 2014
Paperback/Hardcover:
Genre: New Adult,  Romance
Find it at: Goodreads

Summary:  
I shouldn’t have done that job.
I shouldn’t have stolen that girl.
And I sure as hell shouldn’t have fallen for her.
Charlie Hays knows two things: how to steal, and the red—the rage that keeps him going. In Wanted when a last minute heist goes bad, he kidnaps the only witness, Addie Battes. But just when everyone begins to think he has gone and made the biggest mistake of his criminal career Charlie wonders if he hasn't made the best one.
Every love story has two sides…

Review:   
I have received this book as part of a book tour in exchange of an honest review.
I thought the premise of this book was very interesting. A criminal who falls in love with a girl he kidnaps.
The characters in this novella are interesting. Charlie obviously has a big temper. He’s dangerous, yes, but he can also be quite sweet to Addie.
I enjoyed getting a glimpse into Charlie’s mind and thought that, all in all, Outlaw is very interesting and well-written.
This is a fun story with good characters and a nice storyline.
If you like New Adult romance you should give this series a try. 

Rating:  Worth Your Time (4 Stars)