This Chick Read: Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis

This is the third book in the Cedar Ridge series and so far it is my favorite.  Jacob Kincaid is Hud’s twin, from the second book in the series My Kind of Wonderful.  Jacob left home at eighteen after having an argument with his brother, entered the Army Special Forces, and didn’t speak to his brother again.  He returns from a mission, having lost his best friend and brother in arms, and wants to go home to Cedar Ridge and reconnect with his family, and reunite with his brother Hud.   Continue reading “This Chick Read: Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis”

This Chick Read: The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

Librarians- A secret society of super spies sent out into alternate universes to collect great works of fiction and bring them back into the safety of the Library.  How do we sign up?  The Invisible Library is the first book in a series that has infinite possibilities and alternate universes to explore.  In this one, we follow Irene, a mid level Librarian and her associate in training, Kai, Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman”

This Chick Read: Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben

Harlan Coben, once again, produces a well thought, multi layered mystery that burrowed into my mind and wouldn’t let me put the book down until it was finished. Continue reading “This Chick Read: Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben”

This Chick Read: Eidolon (Wraith Kings Book 2) by Grace Draven

In a bid for more power, the Shadow Queen of Haradis unleashes a malignant force into the world. Her son Brishen, younger prince of the Kai royal house, suddenly finds himself ruler of a kingdom blighted by a diseased darkness. His human wife Ildiko must decide if she will give up the man she loves in order to save his throne. 

Three kingdoms on the verge of war must unite to save each other, and a one-eyed, reluctant king will raise an army of the dead to challenge an army of the damned. 

Three kingdoms on the verge of war must unite to save each other, and a one-eyed, reluctant king will raise an army of the dead to challenge an army of the damned. 

The above synopsis was taken directly off Amazon.com.

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This Chick Read: The Girl From Summer Hill by Jude Deveraux

Tate Landers, a smoldering Hollywood star, returns to his mothers childhood home in Summer Hill.  He grew up on all of her stories of this place, so doesn’t think twice about stripping down to use the shower on the porch of the guest house to his plantation.  What he doesn’t realize is that the guest house is now inhabited by Casey Reddick, and he unknowingly gives her quite a show!  This opening scene sets the stage for hilarity, drama, and falling in love. Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Girl From Summer Hill by Jude Deveraux”

This Chick Read: Vengeful Love: Black Diamonds by Laura Carter

I would like to preface this review with a personal note.  I met Laura Carter, the author of this series, at the RT Convention in Las Vegas last month.  She and I shared a bench while quickly wolfing down vegetable wraps, (that cost a mint!).  I saw that she was wearing a black badge that stated she was an author, and struck up a conversation.  I have to say, the people, authors and readers, at this convention were very warm and approachable.  The ladies I met, talked to, and made friends with, were from all walks of life.  Having that one thing in common, books, really broke down the walls that we usually hide ourselves behind.  Books are a wonderful ice breaker!  Laura, as I stated above, was no exception to the rule.  She was lovely, friendly, Continue reading “This Chick Read: Vengeful Love: Black Diamonds by Laura Carter”

Interview : Ashley E Sweeney author of Eliza Waite

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I am very excited to have had the chance to interview the author of Eliza Waite, a book that I had previously reviewed and enjoyed.  Click here to read my review of Eliza Waite.

 
Me: Hi Ms. Sweeney, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to interview you about the release of your new novel Eliza Waite. When I read your bio on your website, ashleyesweeney.com, I was not surprised that you had a journalism background because of how descriptive you wrote Eliza’s journey. That must have taken an incredible amount of research. How long did it take you to prepare yourself to write about Eliza and her life in three such disparate settings? Continue reading “Interview : Ashley E Sweeney author of Eliza Waite”

This Chick Read: The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly

This book was the best action movie I have ever read.  Yes, you read that right! And why hasn’t this been made into a movie Mr. Spielberg?   As the  book was picked for my book club to read and talk about, that was the first thing out of our mouths…why isn’t this a movie yet?  Ok, there are similarities to Jurassic Park, but there were enough differences that I think someone should take that chance.  The excitement literally started about 25 pages in, and it, did, not, stop!   Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly”

This Chick Read: My American Duchess by Eloisa James

Merry, the plucky American heroine in My American Duchess, has broken two engagements at home in Boston, and comes to England to hopefully meet her future husband.  Just as she gets engaged for the third time, she meets a strange man on a balcony at a ball and feels an instant connection with him.  The Duke of Trent is fascinated by this outspoken, charismatic woman and decides instantly to marry her.  Unfortunately for him, she is already engaged… to his twin brother Continue reading “This Chick Read: My American Duchess by Eloisa James”

This Chick Read: The Moment of Everything by Shelly King

Lately, I have been looking for books to read that are about small book stores, after reading  two fabulous books, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend.  I had read about The Moment of Everything, previously, and thought that it looked interesting. Unemployed, Maggie Dupres spends all of her time in The Dragonfly’s Used Book store, dreaming of better days and reading bodice ripper, romance novels. Continue reading “This Chick Read: The Moment of Everything by Shelly King”