Mini Review: The Henry Sessions by June Gray

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The Henry Sessions
Series: Disarm #4
Author: June Gray

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

In eighteen days, a life can change…

Henry talks about the past during his therapy sessions but one night puts everything into question, including his relationship with the woman he’s loved all his life.

The Henry Sessions is an 18,000 word romance novelette.

MY THOUGHTS

*WARNING* 
spoilers if you haven’t read the first books in the series

The Henry Sessions is the 4th installment in the Disarm series by author June Gray.

At the conclusion of the last book in the series, I was getting a little ticked off at Henry.  I wanted to know what changed his mind within hours from being happy to wanting to break up with Elsie.  At the end of the last book, Elsie is left holding the bag – literally.  Henry has left her the voice recordings of his therapy sessions so he can get his point of view on why he is leaving her.  Through those tapes, we get his side of the story and getting his point of view written for this book.

I absolutely loved getting Henry’s side.  It was everything I was expecting and I found myself craving more from his point of view.  I was sad when it came to a close because the writing was so good and revealing.  I loved how the tapes started from before he met Elsie and her brother Jason all the way up until the day he gives the tapes to her.  Henry is still uncertain if breaking up with her was what he needed to do, but he also understands it needs to be done for reasons we are told about within those pages.

I am looking forward to the next installment so we can see how Elsie reacts to these revelations and how she is going to deal with it.  I am hoping and keeping my fingers crossed that Henry comes to his senses and finds his way back to her.  Keep them coming because I need more!

MY RATING

Outstanding book that will stay on my bookshelf for rereading!

Review: Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi

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Through the Ever Night
Series: Under the Never Sky #2
Author: Veronica Rossi
Genre: Young Adult 

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

It’s been months since Aria last saw Perry. Months since Perry was named Blood Lord of the Tides, and Aria was charged with an impossible mission. Now, finally, they are about to be reunited. But their reunion is far from perfect. The Tides don’t take kindly to Aria, a former Dweller. And with the worsening Aether storms threatening the tribe’s precarious existence, Aria begins to fear that leaving Perry behind might be the only way to save them both.

Threatened by false friends, hidden enemies, and powerful temptations, Aria and Perry wonder, Can their love survive through the ever night?

In this second book in her spellbinding Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi combines fantasy and dystopian elements to create a captivating love story as perilous as it is unforgettable.

AMAZING!

That one word above is my reaction after finishing the last page of Through the Ever Night.  Is it any surprise?  This author rocks my socks off with her writing.  Not only has her writing grown by leaps and bounds, but the characters come alive in your head like a movie.

The characters in this book were also amazing.  I think Roar might have even tied with Perry in this one for my favorites. Not everything that happens is what the readers want, but in the end we grow to respect what we do get.  Action is another focus in this book. While some authors go overboard on the action, I have to say that it was balanced really well with the romantic tension between Perry and Aria. The conflict will also leave the reader shocked.  Who will Aria choose to hold her trust when it is most needed?  That my friends is the question you will have answered when you read this book.

I really don’t know how to share my feelings on this book any better than what I stated above.  I don’t want to share too much of the plot because of spoilers.  So I am going to leave you with the following:

Friendship, love, angst and full of drama — the perfect combination!

Outstanding book that will stay on my bookshelf for rereading!

Mini Review: Disarm by June Gray

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Disarm
Series: Disarm #1
Author: June Gray
Genre: Romance

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

Even the deepest secrets always find a way to surface…

26-year-old Elsie Sherman has had a crush on her brother’s best friend, Henry Logan, since she was twelve years old. Unfortunately, Henry has only ever treated her like a younger sister, stepping into her brother’s shoes after he was killed in action.

That is, until one night, when one dance ignites a sensual fire between the two, leaving Elsie aroused and confused. Is she allowed to lust after her surrogate big brother who also happens to be her roommate?

But Henry, an Air Force officer, has been harboring two secrets–one will bring them together and the other will tear them apart–and it is up to Elsie to decide if their relationship is worth fighting for.

MY THOUGHTS

Disarm is the first novelette in the Disarm series by author June Gray.  I saw this on Amazon for free a few days ago and decided to hit the “Buy Now” button.  I thought that even if it wasn’t any good, at least it was free and helped pass the time.  What I didn’t expect was how sweet and great of a read it would be.

Elsie Sherman lost her brother while he was fighting for his country.  She has been harboring a crush on her brothers best friend Henry Logan.  Henry and Elsie are now living together as roommates and what starts out as a friendship ends up turning into something more after a night out.  Henry finally starts to show interest in Elsie and the sparks start to ignite into a steamy romance.  When they finally do the deed and both confess to having a crush on each other for a long time, Henry gets the word from his commander that his deployment date has been moved up.  Just when the two finally have a start to a lasting relationship, Henry has to leave to serve the country.  Elsie is scared to let him go — even though she knows it is his duty — but she is afraid she will lose him like she lost her brother.

This was a great read for the start of a series/serial.  The writing was great and the characters were believable.  Even though it is considered a novelette — coming in at around 14,000 words — it didn’t have the downside of being rushed like a short story usually is.  The ending is left with a bit of sadness, but it was something I expected since this is a 6 part series.  I quickly ended up buying the boxed e-book set so I could continue the story.  Again, another author to add to my favorite authors list.

MY RATING

Outstanding book that will stay on my bookshelf for rereading!

Review: Enslaved by Elisabeth Naughton

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Enslaved
Series: Eternal Guardians #5
Author: Elisabeth Naughton
Genre: Paranormal Romance

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

After being rescued from the Underworld, Gryphon is plagued by strange voices and an evil foreboding. He believes that his only hope for salvation is to track down the goddess who cursed him…until he meets Maelea.

A prisoner with no bars, Maelea encounters Gryphon on her quest to find Olympus. He’s about to test her loyalty to the gods, and she’s ready to find out if he still has a heart worth saving…

MY THOUGHTS

Can we just take a moment to drool over this amazing and sexy cover? I’ll wait.
Did we get the drool wiped up? Okay, let us proceed.

I love, LOVE, love this author and her writing. There is just something about the way she can create a scene that captures me.  One word can sum up this series for me: ADDICTIVE.  Trust me when I say that when you start with the first book in this series, you will be snatching up the currently released books in this series just to keep getting your fix.

Gryphon, how I loved you in this book.  Sexy, outcast, moody, and did I mention sexy? Yes I did because he is. Maelea was also a wonderful character who was perfectly fit to be with Gryphon. Suspense, drama, action and touching scenes will all be included in this package of a book.  What are you waiting for? Start the series and let the reading begin!

MY RATING

Outstanding book that will stay on my bookshelf for rereading!

Review: Cut & Run by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban

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Cut & Run
Series: Cut & Run #1
Author(s): Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban
M/M Romance/Suspense

SUMMARY
(From Goodreads)

A series of murders in New York City has stymied the police and FBI alike, and they suspect the culprit is a single killer sending an indecipherable message. But when the two federal agents assigned to the investigation are taken out, the FBI takes a more personal interest in the case.

Special Agent Ty Grady is pulled out of undercover work after his case blows up in his face. He’s cocky, abrasive, and indisputably the best at what he does. But when he’s paired with Special Agent Zane Garrett, it’s hate at first sight. Garrett is the perfect image of an agent: serious, sober, and focused, which makes their partnership a classic clich: total opposites, good cop-bad cop, the odd couple. They both know immediately that their partnership will pose more of an obstacle than the lack of evidence left by the murderer.

Practically before their special assignment starts, the murderer strikes again this time at them. Now on the run, trying to track down a man who has focused on killing his pursuers, Grady and Garrett will have to figure out how to work together before they become two more notches in the murderer’s knife.

MY THOUGHTS

Somebody slap my upside the head please! Why have I waited so long for this series?

After hearing about this series throughout the entire year, I had added it to my wishlist in the hopes of starting it some day.  When the later books in the series appeared on numerous Top Reads of 2012, I moved it up in the count to get to sooner.  When I finally got to it and started reading it, I couldn’t stop!  I needed this fix as badly as Zane needed his.

I am having a hard time picking which character was the best.  Ty started out my clear favorite with his don’t-give-a-hell attitude and demeanor.  I loved his banter with fellow agents and his new partner at work.  Zane was more business in appearance, but slowly came around to be like Ty.  Then the roles would reverse in personality and my heart would flip the switch to being in love with Zane.  Just when I would fall for one, the authors would do something to tie me in knots for the other Alpha man.
Ty or Zane?
Zane or Ty?
I think I choose Ty.
No wait! Zane.
No, I changed my mind. Ty.
Yes, Ty.
For now.

Oh there was a mystery involved in this story as well.  I almost forgot since I was dreaming of Ty and Zane again.  The two are assigned to go undercover to solve numerous murders from a serial killer who is leaving a trail of tokens behind.  Several agents have been murdered already and Zane and Ty needs to figure it out if it is someone on the inside.  There is tons of action and nail biting scenes in this scene.  I thought I figured out who the murderer was early on, but I was wrong.  I am not a good person to have on your side when playing Clue.

This book is definitely one I loved.  I want to devour each book in the series now! I can’t wait to get my next fix of Ty and Zane!

MY RATING

Outstanding book that will stay on my bookshelf for rereading!