Thank you so much Cecile from All I Want And More for doing such a fantastic job of it! She knew exactly what I had pictured in my mind! Now if I can just convince her to get me that book shelf image in the background of it with those colors to make a background for my blog..*cough, hint* I will be all set to go!
She is so awesome and if you haven’t checked out her blog before, go stop by and see it! She has the greatest blog!
NIGHT SECRETS
Author: Cherry Adair
SYNOPSIS:
Sydney McBride is writing a profile on a plastic surgery spa in Rio that caters to celebrities, and she’s going under the knife herself–all to revive her sagging career. But then she gets wind of an even bigger story. Among the nips and tucks she discovers a mysterious and devastatingly attractive man claiming he’s come to Rio to foil a plot that has the potential to unleash worldwide horror. Lucas Fox is Sydney’s ticket to a comeback–one that could relaunch her into the limelight. All she has to do is gain his trust. But Lucas Fox trusts no one. He’s a drop-dead gorgeous T-FLAC operative whose paranormal powers are flickering–but whose powers in bed rocket Sydney to a place she didn’t know existed. Now, with the astounding secrets that she and Lucas have uncovered at the spa, Sydney is willing to take on her most risky career move of all. She’ll work side by side with a world-hopping wizard–stopping only for the most forbidden pleasures along the way.
MY THOUGHTS:
This was my first book by Cherry Adair. I had heard great things about this author, but I was disappointed in this book.
It was more about the action than the passion. I like action in my books, don’t get me wrong! But I also like a good balance between the two. I don’t want all action or all romance. It has to have both to even out. There were moments of romance and witty humor, but not enough to keep me interested in the book. It had alot of military-like scenes and it just didn’t appeal to me.
If you can handle the action themed books, with understanding of little romance, then this book would be a great read. It also has a lot of gruesome scenes, so if you are squeamish, I would hold out on this book. The ending is vague, and leaves you to believe that in order to get the full impact, you would have to read the final book in the series to get closure.
MY RATING:
A Decent Read.
Has Some Drawbacks Though.
I will be posting off and on tomorrow for Christmas, so I will still be around. I hope the jolly Santa brings you everything you wished for!
RIVER OF TEARS
Author: Michele L. Montgomery
Source: Author Submission
*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*
SYNOPSIS:
A woman’s struggle as she searches for her missing husband leads to shocking revelations about him, his family, and the crime of adult kidnapping. Abby meets Caiden when she is sixteen years old and knows she has met her soul mate. At nineteen Abby marries the love of her life and together they begin a family of their own. Life gives them a gift, but this gift is short lived. After seven years of marriage it ends. Abby is left alone with her two children and the bloody clothes that Caiden was last seen in. With the horrifying revelations from her mother in law Abby sets out to prove her husband is indeed alive and that he’s been taken against his will by his mother, brothers, and sisters in a sick and twisted game of keep-away. Knowing her husband isn’t dead, Abby, with the help and support of her family, begins a search that takes her from Arizona to Arkansas and lasts for a span of eight years. On a visit to Caiden’s birthplace, Abby and her brother Chase meet with Caiden’s best friend who fills them in with the secrets of her husband’s childhood and of the hell he endured. He tells them of the nightmares, the deceit, and the abuse Caiden suffered at the hands of his family. More determined than ever to locate her husband, before his family kills him, Abby hires a private investigator who opens the doors to Caiden’s private world of hell and exposes his family for what they are, but will he be on time? Will Abby be on time to save her soul mate? Can she make him want to fight one last time? River of Tears is a tale of personal triumph over heartbreak, of unconditional love and bravery. It is a compelling modern-day story depicting how the power of love can overcome even the darkest facets of human nature. The story demonstrates how self-determination and loyalty can lead to unimaginable accomplishment, regardless of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. It is a story of faith in the face of tremendous loss, where fear and discouragement threaten to steal the last glimmer of hope. Will this shred of hope be enough to sustain, or will it ultimately crush Abby’s dreams of lasting happiness? River of Tears will take you on a journey you will never forget, it will make you want to gather all you love close and keep them there, because we never know what’s around the next corner of our lives.
MY THOUGHTS:
When you hear of someone being kidnapped, you usually think of children first. In River of Tears we get to learn about adult kidnappings.
I will warn people ahead of time that this is not a light read. You will be amazed at how the author can pull you into this book and make you go through every emotion possible with just words on a page. You will experience pain, sadness, pity, hate and love throughout this book. My heart ached with every word that I read. I couldn’t believe what some people could do to family. I had to put this book down several times just to get my emotions back in control. When an author can do that to you with simple words on a page, then you know you have found a great author and book.
This was such a wonderful read for me, that I can say without a doubt, that this is my favorite fictional read of 2009. This is a book that touched my heart so deeply, and one that will stay with me for a long time, that there is no words that can really describe the power of this book. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a moving read that you will remember long after you finish reading it.
MY RATING:
So all the presents will be unwrapped within minutes, and you have yourself a handful of gift cards or cash to spend on new books! Whatever will you buy???
Well here is just a small taste of what is going to be released the last week of December and the month of January. Be sure to check out my upcoming releases page to see what else will be available this 2010 year. I am updating it daily.
December 2009
12/29 Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian A Midnight Breed Novel
12/29 Street Game by Christine Feehan
12/29 My Soul To Save by Rachel Vincent
January 2010
1/4 Kitty House of Horrors BOOK #7 by Carrie Vaughn
1/5 Captivate by Carrie Jones (Hardcover)
1/5 Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank
1/5 Guilty Pleasure by Lora Leigh
1/5 Thirst 2 by Christopher Pike
1/5 Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast
1/12 Bitten By Cupid by Lynsay Sands
1/19 Vampire Maker by Michael Schiefelbein
1/19 The Mark by Jen Nadol
1/26 Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
1/26 Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs