• Double Full by Kindle Alexander

    Ok, I found, through my searching around, a fairly new author….new at least to me.  Her name is Kindle Alexander. (No!  Really that is her name!!)  I normally don’t do this but her story is touching to me and I want you to get to know her.  This is taken right from Kindle’s “About Me” page on her website. 
    “Best Selling, and newly award winning (whooo hooo!) Author Kindle Alexander is an innovative writer, and a genre-crosser who writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and erotica. It’s always a surprise to see what’s coming next! Happily married with too many children, and dogs, living in the suburbs of Dallas.
    Usually, I try for funny. Humor is a major part of my life – I love to laugh, and it seems to be the thing I do in most situations – regardless of the situation, but jokes are a tricky deal… I don’t want to offend anyone and jokes tend to offend. So instead I’m going to tell you about Kindle.
    I tragically lost my sixteen year old daughter to a drunk driver. She had just been at home, it was early in the night and I heard the accident happen. I’ll never forget that moment. The sirens were immediate and something inside me just knew. I left my house, drove straight to the accident on nothing more than instinct. I got to be there when my little girl died – weirdly, I consider that a true gift from above. She didn’t have to be alone.
    That time in my life was terrible. It’s everything you think it would be times about a billion. I love that kid. I loved being her mother and I loved watching her grow into this incredibly beautiful person, both inside and out. She was such a gift to me. To have it all ripped away so suddenly broke me.
    Her name was Kindle. Honest to goodness – it was her name and she died a few weeks before Amazon released their brand new Kindle e-reader. She had no idea it was coming out and she would have finally gotten her name on something! Try finding a ruler with the name Kindle on it. It never happened.
    Through the course of that crippling event I was lucky enough to meet my writing partner. I would have never gotten through those dark days without her unwavering support and guidance. There wasn’t a time she wasn’t there for me. For the first time I used the hand offered. I know without question I wouldn’t be here today without her. It takes a special person to come stand beside someone at a time like that. I will love her forever. I could go on and on about both of them, but I won’t and now you know a little more About Me.”
    Ok now go dry your tears so I can tell you about the new book that is being released on October 8, 2013, Double Full.  Double Full  is the first book in Ms. Alexander’s Nice Guy Series.  Here is the blurb for the book.
    “Up and coming football hero, Colton Michaels, makes a Hail Mary pass one night in the college locker room that results in the hottest, sexiest five days of his young life. However, interference after the play has him hiding his past and burying his future in the bottom of a bottle. While Colt seems to have it all, looks can be deceiving, especially when you’re trapped so far in a closet that you can’t see your way out. When ten years of living his expected fast-lane lifestyle lands him engaged to his manipulative Russian supermodel girlfriend, he decides it’s time to call a new play.                                                                                                                                                 Jace Montgomery single-handily built the largest all-star cheerleading gym in the world, driven by a need to forget a life-altering encounter with a handsome quarterback a decade ago. His reputation as an excellent coach, hard-nosed business man, and savvy entrepreneur earned him respect in the sometimes catty world of competitive cheerleading. When Jace learns of his ex-lover’s plans to marry, his heart executes a barrel roll and his carefully-placed resolve tumbles down without a mat to absorb the shock. Can his island escape help him to finally let go of the past and move his life forward?”

    As I was reading at one point I thought wow I don’t want this book to end.  I tapped my Kindle to see how long before the book would end.  To my pleasant surprise, I was only at 63%.  I had almost half the book to still read…..skwwwwweeeeeeeee!!!  This book is addicting.  I received my copy Wednesday night and I read this entire book yesterday.  I just could not put it down.   I can so see why Colt fell instantly in love with Jace, because I did too.  I awwwwed through this book, how sweet Colt is to Jace.  Romantic beyond belief.  My heart broke, I cried happy and sad tears.  As soon as I finished this book, I e-mailed Kindle and told her how much I really liked this book.  (I also made sure that the person whose story I wanted next was in fact next and……it is!!!!! (Doing a happy dance.)   I really cannot wait to see the next delight Kindle releases after this.  Oh btw….I give the book ❤❤❤❤❤.  If you couldn’t guess…..I really liked it!
    Kindle’s Library includes:  The Current Between Us, Texas Pride (previously reviewed by me), Up In Arms, Blood Bonds, Eligible Bachelors (Reality With a Twist Series), and Double Full (Nice Guy Series).  Please visit her website for purchase information.
    Ciao!
    ~*Karen*~


  • Backfield in Motion by Jami Davenport

    Yesterday I read Backfield in Motion by Jami Davenport, the fourth installment of her Seattle Lumberjacks Series.  I have been waiting a while for this book and I am thrilled it is finally here!

    Without further ado….here is the blurb for Backfield in Motion.
    “All you’ll ever be is a pretty face… Star running back Bruce “Bruiser” Mackey has heard those words his entire life, especially after his twin brother’s tragic accident. He might use his surfer-boy good looks to land lucrative endorsements for his secret charity, but he hates books being judged by their covers. Which is why it’s wrong that his friend Mackenzie Hernandez is intent on giving herself a makeover.

    Sure, Mac and her father have been reeling financially since her brother disappeared three years ago, and Lumberjacks management gives an annual scholarship that might get her life back on track, but he can’t imagine anyone smarter, sexier, or more beautiful than Mac already is. He can’t keep his hands off her—and the more they spend time together, the less he wants to. She’s perfect as is. One way or another, he’ll make sure the team’s tomboy greenskeeper gets a full ride. And between the two of them, they can learn to accept what’s behind them and look downfield to a future full of win.”

    This is a story of proves that you cannot judge a book by its cover.  From the “Asshole” with a damaged heart of gold to the tomboy who is hot not only on the inside, but outside too. This book has you believing that everything is not always what you think they are at first glance.  I give this book ❤❤❤❤❤! 

    One thing I love is that Bruiser helps with kids like his brother so they do not meet the same fate.  I love Mac’s loyalty to her father and the love and support she gives him.  I can’t say much else without summarizing the whole book and revealing too much.  

    There is the reading order for the Seattle Lumberjacks Series:

    1.  Fourth and Goal
    2.  Forward Passes
    3.  Down by Contact
    4.  Backfield in Motion  
    5.  Time of Possession (Early 2014)
    6.  Roughing the Passer (Spring 2014)

    Just in case you can’t get enough of the Lumberjacks…..then I have great news for you!  Jami has a spin-off series in the works called “Seattle Lumberjacks–The Rookies”.  The first book in this series, Christmas Break, will be released in November 2013.

    Ciao!

    ~*Karen*~

  • Blowing off Steam!

    Today I received a jury questionnaire in the mail.  It is the third one I have received.  The last time I received one, I sent in everything I had to for me to be exempt from serving because I am the caregiver/parent to a child under the age of 18 who has Autism.  I was excused.  Now I received another one in the mail and I have to go through the whole process again!  I called my child’s neurologist and asked for a letter of diagnosis.  You want to laugh?  They want to know how long his medical condition is expected to last……duh!!!!  Then I have to get my son’s birth certificate and write a letter stating why I can’t arrange care for him.  Really?  What do they expect me to do with him after school?  Who would run him around to all his after school activities?  Pay someone? Not in a million years!  This government is ridiculous!.  My name should have been flagged the first time so that I don’t have to go through this anymore!  It is an inconvenience and annoying and I know I am probably whining, so excuse me.   I hate having this over my head, having this unresolved.  I know it isn’t the actually the Summons, but that is usually next, so I want this taken care of as soon as possible!  

    On another note, I am currently reading Backfield in Motion by Jami Davenport.  This is her newest book in her Lumber Jacks Series.  

  • Re-Connections Series

    This morning I received an email from a fairly new author, Elle Dawson, requesting if I could review her newest book.  Elle’s second book released yesterday on Amazon and she provided me the links so that I could read the blurbs  there and see if they would be something I would review.  They are…..I am.  

    The Anniversary Gift – Re-Connections 1

    “With her tenth wedding anniversary barely two weeks away, the only gift Kate wants is to spend a week alone. After all, life with Ethan has become so cold and distant, it’s a strain just being together.

    But Ethan wants just the opposite and his indecent proposal at dinner is a shock that rocks Kate’s world off its axis and into a sensual world of possibility. 

    Will Kate fulfill Ethan’s fantasy? Is their relationship even worth saving? Just how far is she willing to go to save her marriage?

    The Anniversary Gift is a story of two people struggling to rekindle the love and passion that brought them together to begin with. “

    The Birthday Gift – Re-Connections 2

    Married by the thinnest of definitions, Melanie has fallen into a deep well of despair, having given up on her marriage … and herself … struggling to keep it all together for the sake of her two children.

    Then, she bumps into a new world of sensual possibilities and teeters on the tightrope of love and betrayal, of yearning and re-discovery.

    This morning I received an email from a fairly new author, Elle Dawson, requesting if I could review her newest book. Elle’s second book released yesterday on Amazon and she provided me the links so that I could read the blurbs there and see if they would be something I would review. They are…..I am.  

    The Anniversary Gift – Re-Connections 1

    “With her tenth wedding anniversary barely two weeks away, the only gift Kate wants is to spend a week alone. After all, life with Ethan has become so cold and distant, it’s a strain just being together.

    But Ethan wants just the opposite and his indecent proposal at dinner is a shock that rocks Kate’s world off its axis and into a sensual world of possibility. 

    Will Kate fulfill Ethan’s fantasy? Is their relationship even worth saving? Just how far is she willing to go to save her marriage?

    The Anniversary Gift is a story of two people struggling to rekindle the love and passion that brought them together to begin with. “

    The Birthday Gift – Re-Connections 2

    Married by the thinnest of definitions, Melanie has fallen into a deep well of despair, having given up on her marriage … and herself … struggling to keep it all together for the sake of her two children.

    Then, she bumps into a new world of sensual possibilities and teeters on the tightrope of love and betrayal, of yearning and re-discovery.

    Elle has a warning on her second book that states: “The Birthday Gift is a story of a broken marriage, an affair and a women’s tortured choice. The book explores the complexities of love, betrayal, guilt and forgiveness. If you are searching for a fairytale, don’t read this book. If you are searching for a real life, raw but beautiful love story, I invite you to join Melanie on this journey.”


    I agree with her assessment that both books are raw but beautiful love stories.  I could relate to many things said in each book.  Neglect and complacency happen in many marriages.  Some choose to spice up their lives together and others try to find that spice with someone else.  I could easily see myself at certain times in each of these books.  The one thing I disagree with Ms. Dawson is that this is not a fairytale.  To me, they are…….if you don’t want me to ruin the ending for you ………..you can stop reading and know I give each book ♥♥♥♥.


    To me a Fairytale in general end in “And they lived happily ever after.”  And here both Kate and Melaine find their HEAs.  Ms. Dawson kept me engaged and interested and kept it realistic through both books, which I read in the span of 3 hours.  I look forward to more stories from Elle in the near future.  

  • Lusty Meets Divine

    Hi!  My name is Karen and I am a Book Series Addict!  One of things I love about a series is that you get to know the characters.  I look forward to seeing characters and usually can not wait to see what happens next. What can be better than a book series that I adore?  A cross-over of two different series by two different authors that I LOVE!

    Heather Rainier posted this on her website and I can’t think of anything better of saying it so……

    Lucy’s Revenge is another series crossover with Cara Covington’s Love Under Two Private Dicks, set in her Lusty, Texas series. This is the second time Cara (aka as Morgan Ashbury) and I have written crossovers together. We’ve enjoyed working together so much, and I think readers can anticipate another pair of crossover novels from us in 2014.”  And we cannot wait for the next one!

    Banner by Mr. Rainier

    Love Under Two Private Dicks

    “Emily Anne Bancroft doesn’t see herself as a woman worthy of one man’s love, let alone two. Yet the hunger growing inside her for Mel Richardson and Connor Talbot can’t be denied. It’s up to those two private dicks to prove to her they’re, all three, meant to form a Lusty kind of family.

    Soon, she’s discovering that not only is she worthy, but she truly needs them both. And just when they have her where they want her, they discover this ménage lifestyle requires something from them they’re suddenly not sure if they can give.

    Matters are further complicated by the sly conniving of Emily Anne’s ex-boyfriend, and a case the men have been working on for the Lusty Town Trust. They’ve finally found the man who stole the Rhodes sisters’ inheritance. He’s living on the outskirts of Divine, Texas. And he’s more unbalanced, and deadly, than anyone could ever have imagined.”

    Lucy’s Revenge by Heather Rainier

    “Lucy Carter is striving to succeed as a self-employed licensed massage therapist and to bolster her flagging self-confidence. The ménage of her fantasies, featuring her best friends, seems to be on the backburner.

    Single dad Patrick Owen has been refined in the fires of betrayal. Now he knows exactly what he wants-Lucy Carter-and he’s ready to claim her along his best friend.

    Beekeeper Beck O’Malley’s heart has been shattered and he withdraws from the world until Lucy heals his heart. He’s held the spirited woman at arms’ length, until he can no longer fight his attraction to her. Unfortunately, Beck and Lucy clash nearly as often as they kiss and his possessiveness sets her on edge even as she falls deeper in love with him.

    When Lucy is drawn into a life-threatening crisis, all of their differences and struggles are brought into perspective. But by then will it be too late?”

    Whenever I read Heather’s Divine Creek Ranch Series, I always feel like I am home.  But then again I feel the same way with Cara’s Lusty, Texas Series too!  I love that Heather and Cara decided have characters hang out and help each other out.  When everyone is together, I feel like it is the biggest family reunion there is, and I never want it to end!  

    When it comes to the newest Divine book, I love that Beck, who suffers from “foot-in-mouth” disease and is suffering from a broken heart, finally gets his story told.  I couldn’t think of a better pair of guys for anyone to fall in love with than Patrick and Beck They are proven loyal partners.   

    When it comes to the newest Lusty book, I am so glad we finally get a resolution for Chloe and her sister.  That they finally can get on with their lives without questions.  Oh and the icing on the cakes is two hot private dicks being the ones who solve the case and wins the heart of  Emily.

    Le Sigh…..

    These two books don’t necessarily have an order to them.  They do literally cross-over for juicy stuff in the middle of both books.   So, read whichever one first.   That all being said, I love, love, love both these books!  So, it should be no shock that I give each of these books ❤❤❤❤❤.

    Now only if we can convince the authors to get a Divine/Lusty/Male Order/Bliss/Desire cross over going……..perhaps have a Polyamory Convention?  hehehehehe

    Ciao!

    ~*Karen*~