Books to curl up with: MADE IT TO FRIDAY

Books to curl up with: MADE IT TO FRIDAY:   Good morning my peeps, thank the gods we made it to Friday. I hope it is looking more spring like where you are, around the farm it is sti...

MADE IT TO FRIDAY

  Good morning my peeps, thank the gods we made it to Friday. I hope it is looking more spring like where you are, around the farm it is still a winter landscape with snow everywhere. Today I have a new series for you MERMAID MAYHEM (A Mystic Falls book one ) by Hp Mallory and J.R Rain, 

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 My name is Marina Estuary, and I’m a mermaid.

Actually, I’m a lot more than a mermaid—I’m a siren, but I have to keep that little tidbit on the down-low. Why? Because anyone who hears the song of the siren will either lose their mind or become desperately in love with me.

That’s usually a buzzkill to most people.

Anyway, not only am I a siren-in-hiding, but I’m also a private investigator. And I’ve been called to the newest of the supernatural hollows, Misty Hollow, to investigate the disappearance of three women.

Not only did the women go missing from the blossoming hollow (which is more like an old west boomtown dropped into the middle of a Louisiana swamp), but the facts behind their disappearance are hazy at best.

I’m not entirely sure that the quick-talking, devious and secretive vampire mayor of Misty Hollow, Alistair Beaumont, didn’t have something to do with it.

Or could the truth lie with the unfriendly leader of the weregator community, Jean-Baptiste, a man as surly as he is sexy?

Good thing for me that I’m an expert at unearthing truths that don’t want to be unearthed…

                        MY REVIEW 

  Marina Estuary is a private investigator and a mermaid, yes I said mermaid. She has been called to a new hollow for super naturals where three women have disappeared . Marina is more then just a mermaid she is hiding a secret . When she is called to Misty hollow by a brooding mayor Alistair Beaumont to help find the women, but when she meets the weregators and the sexy Jean-Baptiste things start to change for Marina. Will she be able to find the ladies or get her and hew new friends in trouble. 

 This is a spin off of Haven Hollow series and have some really fun characters. The main character Marina aka Eerie is so much fun. She is a complex woman who is running from her past . She is also a mermaid who has some ancient powers. I really like how feisty she is, she is ready to throw down with who ever is ticking her off but she also has a soft side that has her hiding from her past. Alstair and Jean-Baptiste are like the opposite sides of the same coin. They both are sexy, brooding men but are totally different super naturals. Alstair is a vampire and you really can't trust him as far as you can throw him. He seems like he always has an agenda. Jean-Baptiste comes off a gruff surly man were gator but we find out there is more to him then meets the eye and is actually a pretty good guy. There are also so many other great characters we have angels, fairies, gargoyles, demons just to name a few. 

 This is a spin off from another series and I think I am going to like it as much as I like the original series. The characters are fun to read and you will love to read about them . I have a funny feeling that poor Marina is going to get into so much trouble with her friends. The authors have really made up a new hollow and the idea of it being like a wild west town in the middle of the swamp. I can't wait to see where the authors take the characters and how they are going to build the hollow. So if you want to start a new series with fun characters check them out .

GOOD TUESDAY ALL

  Good morning my peeps, today is the first full day of spring and well it is cold and a white wonderland out here on the farm still. It is a good day to curl up with a good book and today I have for you book 2 in the Dragon Birthright series. THE DRAGON PROTECTOR by Hp Mallory and J.R Rain. 

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 I’ve been kidnapped and sold by Devon more times than I can count.

But it doesn’t change the feelings I have for him, because each time he sold me to one sister and then the other, he did so for a reason that had everything to do with saving his kind.

Yes, his kind as in… dragon shifters.

And the dragon shifters are a dying species.

Now Devon has made his feelings clear for me and he’s taken me under his wing, so to speak.

Together, we face a problem—how to defend the dragons from the humans who want nothing more than to wipe them out.

The only problem? Well, there are a few:

The full-blooded dragons don’t want to fight, the shifter-dragons don’t want me involved in their business (namely because I’m human), and Devon still isn’t telling me everything.

It’s those secrets that make me begin to realize that maybe these blossoming feelings we obviously share should be nothing more than pleasant dreams that can never be…

                         MY REVIEW 

 Selena and Devon are back, after saving Selana from her sister, Devon has a decision to make let Selena in on his plans to save his kind or push her away. With feelings bubbling up from both of them they have to figure out what to do. Devon wants to fight and save his kind but the full blood dragons don' t want to fight and second there really aren't enough dragon shifters to fight everyone. It is hard to be Selena because she has feelings for Devon but noone else wants her around . Maybe it is time to figure out if they truly belong together or is it just a dream that can never happen. 

 Devon and Selena have off the charts chemistry but they both have secrets that they are trying to keep hidden. Selena has mixed emotions about what is happening and why she is feeling the way she is She is trying really hard to keep everyone safe including Devon. But, alas she is just human and isn't wanted . She is feisty and honest but she does get into trouble with the dragon shifters . Devon is well he is still a hot, sexy guy who is also a dragon. But, he isn't the most trusting man to all things dragon shifters he continues to hide stuff from Selena and well he is also broody . We also meet some new characters who well are dragon shifters and they are all grumpy ready to fight . Each character is well written and getting more and more complex . 

 This is the second book in the series and it basically starts where book one ends and the first chapters are full of angst and we have a sword fight and a rescue . Then we get into the mysteries of each character and how they are going to handle the budding attractions and the secrets that are being kept. The authors have added so much more angst in this book. The characters are becoming more and more complex and the story will have you on the edge of your seat 99% of the time.  I can't wait to see where the authors take the characters and see how they survive the fights to come . This is one of those series where you get sucked in and will read book after book to see how things turn out for everyone. So if you want a good dragon shifter series check it out.

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY

Some secrets should stay hidden. If they come to light, darkness could weaken even the strongest of families.

Real estate agent Charlotte O'Donohue never looks forward to Mondays. Usually, a couple cups of coffee will fix her mood, but today an unexpected voice directs her to a dead body. She's going to need a bigger cup, and it better be caffeinated!

When the dead body happens to be your client, the scandal could jeopardize her brother's business, but Charlotte is more worried about a mysterious stranger who decides she's the number one suspect. He seems familiar and dangerous. He knows she has a secret, and Charlotte will do anything to keep the truth from him. How could he possibly understand that she can hear the dead?

Ghostly whispers from a spirit who haunts the large Kansas City mansion warns of more danger to come for Charlotte, her family, and for the stranger. But as Charlotte discovers a key to one mystery, another one appears...one that could reveal more than a murderer but a long-forbidden love.

The haunted and the living seem to be conspiring against the spunky real estate agent, throwing her into a love of her own that shakes her to the core.

When long hidden secrets expose lost loves, two intertwined families are placed in jeopardy in Charlotte's Voices of Mystery.

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Kansas City, Missouri native C.L. Bauer is the author of three series in mystery genres. Originally a reporter, Bauer worked through jobs in marketing and advertising, to eventually take over the reins of her family’s century old business, Clara’s Flowers. Many of the stories used in her books are based on true events from years in the wedding and event flower world.

You can reach C.L. Bauer on all social mediums, Goodreads, and through her website, www.clbauer.com. You can check out her flower designs at www.clarasflowers.com

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ITS TUESDAY

 Good morning my peeps, hope your Monday was good and you found some time to read. Today I have for you the first book in a brand new series by Hp Mallory and J.R Rain. DANCE WITH THE DEAD book one in Gwen's Ghosts series. 

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 From the time I was eight years old, I could see ghosts.

One ghost in particular occupied most of my attention: Petra Shearwater.

That was mostly because Petra decided to become my forever tagalong, traveling with me from the small, English country town of Morley-on-Avon, where she’d died, to the bustling cosmopolitan city of The Big Apple.

Now, thirty-four years later, as a mystery novelist just out of a lackluster fifteen-year relationship, I’m in need of a new start and some inspiration for a new book.

So, I find myself setting off for the one town that captured my interest all those years ago: Morley-on-Avon.

And, yes, Petra is along for the ride.

Now at the fresh age of forty-two, I’m looking for a new start, a new book, and even new love—something I’m hoping to find with the local blacksmith named Leo.

Leo seems to be all contradictions: hulking but shy, soft-spoken yet enormous, boyish yet in his mid-forties.

What I’m not planning on, however, is that the little cottage I’ve moved into, called Bluebells, is haunted!

And I’m fairly sure that the ghost haunting it, Victoria Willis, is trying to tell me something about her death… a death I’m not convinced was an accident, as all the Morley locals might like me to believe…

                          MY REVIEW

 Gwen is a special woman , she has been able to see ghosts. After 15 years in a lackluster relationship  she needs to start a new life somewhere well anywhere . With her friend Petra they are off to Morley - on - Avon. Where Gwen wants to start a new life and write a new book and maybe find some love along the way with Leo. But. like all things there are pitfalls and when she moves into her little cottage and finds out it is haunted. Gwen thinks that she knows who is haunting her cottage  Victoria Wills is trying to tell them about her death and Gwen is convinced that it was murder.  Will Gwen and Petra be able to figure out what happened to Victoria and oh and have an idea for her next book and maybe a love life of some sort . 

   This is fun read and the characters are so much fun to read. Gwen is your average mystery writer but she has a secret that she can see dead people . Gwen is middle aged  which I like because she is my age and we get to see her start over again . She is fun loving and sweet and just wants a clean break. Petra is well she is Gwen's best friend and confidante as well as a centuries old ghost . She seems to balance Gwen out most of the time and is her ear when Gwen needs to talk things out. Leo is a sweet guy with a sweet soul. I must say that I can't wait to see where the authors take these characters if the first book is any indication they will be going on a wild ride. 

  This is the first book in a brand new series from these authors and I will admit it was a fun fast read. The authors have made some cool characters and a backdrop that can have very many adventures through out . The characters are well written and they can go up from there . I really can't wait to get my hands on book 2 . I honestly need more Gwen and Petra . If you want a fun fast read on how the two main characters met check it out .

Books to curl up with: WELCOME TO MONDAY

Books to curl up with: WELCOME TO MONDAY:  Good morning peeps its Monday , I really hope you all had a great weekend and read some great books. Today I have for you WILD HORSES ON TH...

WELCOME TO MONDAY

 Good morning peeps its Monday , I really hope you all had a great weekend and read some great books. Today I have for you WILD HORSES ON THE SALT by Anne Montgomery. 

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 Can Rebecca find hope in the wilds of the Arizona desert?

Escaping her abusive husband, Rebecca hops the red-eye to Arizona. There, Gaby Strand - her aunt’s college roommate - gives her shelter at the Salt River Inn, a 1930’s guesthouse located in the wildly beautiful Tonto National Forest.

Becca struggles with post-traumatic stress, but is enthralled by the splendor of the Sonoran Desert. Soon, she meets Noah Tanner, a cattle rancher and beekeeper, Oscar Billingsley, a retired psychiatrist and avid birder, and the blacksmith, Walt. Thanks to her new friends and a small band of wild horses, Becca adjusts to life in the desert and rekindles her love of art.

After Becca's husband tracks her down, she has to summon all her strength. But can she finally stop running away?

                        MY REVIEW 

 Rebecca is running away from an abusive relationship and heading to Arizona. Where she meets her aunts best friend, Gaby. She is given shelter at Salt River inn. As she struggles with ptsd, she in love with the desert and meets some good friends she starts to feel safe. When her ex finds her, she has to find the will to live and fight back to bring her life back in balance or will she perish in her fight to survive. 

   The characters in this book are varied and well developed. Rebecca is a sweet woman who has been through so much. She is scared and well just beaten down from her past and her abusive husband. We also have a wild stallion that I compare Rebecca to, he wants to get back to his herd and he is lost with out them. Just like the stallion we see Rebecca grow stronger through out the book. With the help of her herd Gaby, Nick, Walt and Oscar. We see them surrounding her with the love she deserves so she can heal. The stallion and his little lamb buddy prove that with the same amount of love and devotion we can all be the best we can be.  These characters are so well written and complex

  This is one of those stories where you are transported to a place where you can't put the book down and you don't want to. I first saw the book I was like wooohoo a wild horse book. Then I started reading and wow I hurt for the characters all of the characters. The timelines are parallel to each other . The growth of Becca and the voyage home for the stallion bring us both pain and happiness. There were moments though that I felt the story kind of moved a little slow but over all I loved the story and really enjoyed the way the characters grew . So if you want a story of pain and the growing up and becoming stronger and over coming . This is the story for you check it out.

Books to curl up with: WELCOME TO TUESDAY

Books to curl up with: WELCOME TO TUESDAY:   Good morning my peeps, I hope your Tuesday is going along magically.  Today I have for you the second book in the  Blood Rose Academy and ...

WELCOME TO TUESDAY

  Good morning my peeps, I hope your Tuesday is going along magically.  Today I have for you the second book in the  Blood Rose Academy and book 27 in the Haven Hollow series, BLOOD BOND  by Hp Mallory and J.R Rain.

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 MAVERICK

I might have been a crappy excuse for a big brother in the past, but now I’m making up for lost time…

d time isn’t the only thing that’s lost.

So is my sister, Astrid.

So, I do what any good brother would do—I go after her.

Concealing my true identity, I attend Blood Rose Academy as a professor of potions. And along for the ride is my new wife, Taliyah.

Not only am I hoping we can find Astrid, but I’m really hoping we find her alive.

ASTRID:

Even though I definitely have a thing for vampires, that doesn’t mean I wanted to become one…

And it definitely didn’t mean I wanted to be blooded by a vampire psychopath.

But here we are.

Well, here I am anyway—stuck inside the cellar of an old store on the outskirts of Blood Rose Academy and under the control of my new vampire sire, Valserak.

One thing he’s not betting on, though, is the fact that the fae can survive becoming the undead with their powers intact.

And guess what? I’m half fae.

So the first chance I get, I cut a portal to the Autumn Court in search of my father so I can recruit his help against Valserak and the other vampires who are gearing up for Blood War Three.

                         MY REVIEW 

  Astrid is in a heap of trouble and Maverick is on his way to find her. As she is being held in a cellar by a vicious vampire. Maverick blows into the academy under cover to find out what happened to Astrid and boy does he have to fight to get anywhere . Witches are stuck up and on edge and are throwing  hexes  like they were baseballs. Mav and Talliyah are on the hunt to find his missing sister and get to the bottom of why kids are going missing. Will they get to the bottom and will they find Astrid before everything blows up.

 The gang is back and better then ever. Maverick is becoming a totally different man. He isn't as self centered and arrogant as he once was. He is a force to be reconned with and now has nothing to prove to anyone. I truly love how mature he is becoming, he is growing up . Astrid is well she is going through so much after being kidnapped she is doing everything to get away. She finds out there is more to her then just being a witch  and now she is fighting with her new found powers and her wits to get out . I have truly come to love these characters and how they grow with each book . Even when we meet new characters they all meld together nicely . 

 This is the second book in the spin off and I truly enjoyed reading . The authors really know how to grow the characters and make the stories worth reading . I couldn't put this book down cause I got really invested on if they were going to find Astrid and I really wanted to find out who her dad was. The story is a fast fun read that will have you laughing out loud especially Mav and a New Jersey accent .  You don't have to read the Haven Hollow series to read this spin off series but it would be a lot of fun to get to know the characters even more . So if you want a fun laugh out loud book check out this series, 

Books to curl up with: WELCOME MONDAY

Books to curl up with: WELCOME MONDAY:   Welcome to Monday my peeps, I hope everyone had a great weekend and found some new books. Today I have for another anthology for you to ch...

WELCOME MONDAY

  Welcome to Monday my peeps, I hope everyone had a great weekend and found some new books. Today I have for another anthology for you to check out LOVELY BENEFITS with contributing authors Ireland Lorelei, Arianna  Barton. Tammy Godfrey and 7 more authors. 

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       Eight stories of friendship and the blossoming of love between best friends. 

Afterglow – by Arianna Barton - When Sienna’s parents surprise her with a holiday to Fiji, she is ready to let loose and forget her ex with the buffet of hot men around her. Her brother is determined to stop her fun. Unfortunately for him, his three friends have their hungry eyes on her. Will something spark and catch, or will her brother succeed in keeping her away from lustful fun that could potentially grow into more?

Bring Out The Holly by Tammy Godfrey - Zach and Holly met on Valentine's Day on their way to basic training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. They have been best friends since, sharing every Valentine's Day together. Zach came up with a proposition. Each Valentine's Day, they share snacks, TV, secrets, and sex, like a real couple. It's in Holly's hands to decide if she wants to do this or not.Will she agree?

Free Falling by Melanie True - They’ve been my best friends for six years. Talking, hanging out, and when we’re single, it’s been hot. But there were no strings attached. Just like our job, free falling can be dangerous. So, what happens when a gust of wind throws me off course? Will my best friends be the parachute I need?

Heart on the Run by Sierra Christenson - When Pierce falls for another pretty boy and ends up with a broken heart, his best friend Jackson proposes a deal. Do away with the short-lived flings and sleep with him, no strings attached. The problem is, Pierce isn't the greatest at keeping his emotions in check, and Jackson has a darker love, almost obsession, with his friend. What happens when both of their secrets come to light?

Her Secret Lover by Trisha Nesbytt - Their arrangement was enough: friends with benefits – until she made the mistake of falling for him.

Make Me, Break Me by Sofia Aves - Dex loves a fun times gal as much as the next hot blooded college male, but Zinzi Jones takes good times to the next level. But she's made her position clear: she's in it for a quickie, a longie, but no sleepovers. Ever. Dex is determined to test Zinzi's boundaries and claim the one thing he craves most-a night in her bed with no chance of leaving before sunrise.

Raven’s Redemption Part 1 by Brittany Wright - Adrian finds Ember on a dating app after wanting to discover a love that is loyal to him. They agree to only be friends with benefits, but when Derek, Ember's ex- tries to complicate things, will Adrian and Ember fall in love, or will they keep things casual and friends with benefits only?

Remaining Friends by Ireland Lorelei - Rylee and Jasper have been best friends since high school. They went to the same college and freshman year the ended up sleeping together after a frat party. They decide to continue sleeping together until one day after college Jasper wants to change the dynamics of the relationship.

Second Chances by Alina Martyn - Things don't always go the way you think they're going to go. When Gage's fiancé, Marissa, is killed suddenly, his life goes off the tracks. The only constant in his life is his best friend, Jennie.There's a chemistry and a tension that they can't deny, but can he cross that line? And if he does, will he be able to keep it as casual as she's wanting, or will he struggle to keep his growing feelings at bay?

Sweet Deal by TK Lawyer - A tech nerd turned genius; Carter’s popular dating app gives him everything he wants but true love. His roommate Nya sees him for who he is, but they are only best friends~with benefits. Will Carter realize the one thing missing from his life is already a part of his life or will he continue casually dating, never giving them a chance?

                       MY REVIEW

 This anthology is packed full of good stories that are full of love and friends to lovers stories. 

 One of my favourite stories was BRING ON HOLLY. by Tammy Godfrey. Holly and Zach who met on their way to basic training . When a layover has them waiting in the airport on Valentine's day.  They have shared Valentine's day every year since doing everything that a normal couple does on that day. Dinner, drinks, snacks and much more. When an old flame comes back it breaks Zach's heart or will Zach finally get his Holly. 

   The characters in this short story are well written. Zach is the sweet guy you want in your life and he is the best friend every girl wants. Holly to me is a tease, she has her moments but sometimes she comes off as a stuck up woman . I know she doesn't really know what she wants but she does a lot of growing through out the story.

  This is a fun fast read that will have you giggling all the way through as you read how these two find their way through the life both wanting more . This is the first story I have read from this author and I enjoyed the story . I wish we could of had the characters and the story line flushed out a little more, but I know that they only have limited space. Overall I really enjoyed the story and all the stories in the anthology. If you like friends to lovers stories check it out

Books to curl up with: GOOD FRIDAY MORNING

Books to curl up with: GOOD FRIDAY MORNING:  Good Friday all, I can't believe it is already the third day of march . Spring is almost here . Today I have for you a collection of da...

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING

 Good Friday all, I can't believe it is already the third day of march . Spring is almost here . Today I have for you a collection of dark fantasy fairy tales . WHAT IF ....... THERE ARE NO MORE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS by S.K Gregory , Kate Parrish and three more incredible authors

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  What If…There Are No More Happily Ever Afters?

For the people of Hollowvale, hope is long forgotten. There are no charming princes, fairy godmothers, or happily ever afters. Here, the villains reign, the bad guys win and the good guys are miserable and alone.

Until now.

When a sleeping beauty awakens from her curse after 100 years, hope is restored to the kingdom. As our heroines finally go after what they want, they’ll stop at nothing to get the life they deserve.

In Hollowvale, they’re not looking for happily ever afters, they’re looking for happy beginnings and the chosen few will fight to take their kingdom back.

                     MY REVIEW 

  In the kingdom of Hollowvale, hope has disappeared goodness has been taken over by villains and the townspeople have no happily ever after's.  Until a sleeping beauty has been awakened and the hope is restored  Our heroines are starting to come into their own and taking what is theirs to take . Will they be able to bring back their kingdom to life or will they fail in their endeavors.

 Each story is full of great characters that are complex and well written . In the Wish Maker we meet Gretchen a poor girl who is basically a slave to her father . When the children of the town start disappearing around the village. She is more then she realizes when push comes to shove she realizes that she is more .  She is out to find the children and the fae and find out her true destiny. 

 This story was one of those stories that you wished would continue a little longer . The author does a very good retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. The characters are well written and complex . The story moves fast and makes you wanting more. Trust me I wanted to see how Gretchen gets her happiness. I will say each author weaves great stories and create a great kingdom . If you want a collection of dark fantasy check it out . I promise each story will take you away 

Books to curl up with: WOW MADE IT TO THURSDAY

Books to curl up with: WOW MADE IT TO THURSDAY:   Good morning peeps hope your week is going well. Today I have for you the third book in the Trailer Park Vampire series GUT ROT AND GARGOY...

WOW MADE IT TO THURSDAY

  Good morning peeps hope your week is going well. Today I have for you the third book in the Trailer Park Vampire series GUT ROT AND GARGOYLES by Hp Mallory and J.R Rain. 

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 Something sinister’s afoot in Windy Ridge...

When my mole-rat boss (and I do mean that literal like) goes missing, I’m pretty sure something wicked this way already came.

Because Dorcas isn’t the type to miss a shift at the diner, let alone missing three danged days!

So, when Sheriff Dean and I go looking for her, and we find her trailer all topsy-turvy, the writing is pretty much on the wall. Dorcas has been mole-rat napped!

Not only that, but the singular clue left in the pile that used to be her trailer is a stone arm—one that’s as animated as Dr. Frankenstein’s creature.

Only problem? That animated arm’s got no mouth so he can’t tell us what happened.

Things only go from strange to stranger when I discover a lost dog in the cemetery. Come to find out, that lost dog is the answer to everything that’s happened.

Throw in the facts that my fangs have been hunkering for Sheriff Dean’s jugular, and Sicily’s pa decides to make a grand entrance into our lives, and my life’s just about as dramatic as one of them daytime sitcoms.

It’s times like this that I wish alcohol still had an impact on my vampire physiology ’cause if this ain’t a good enough reason for a shot o’ moonshine, I don’t know what is!

                         MY REVIEW

  Welcome back to Windy Ridge, where things aren't what you expect to be.  Twila is back and taking care of business. Dorcas has gone missing along  with the rat boss. When they find her trailer over turned over and an animated arm that wants to attack anything and everything. And if things could get any worse they find a dog that could be the be the saving grace to this whole thing. Now if she can get her feeling for Sheriff Dean and wanting to take a bite of his jugular. If a shot of moon shine doesn't help them out nothing will . 

 Twila and the gang are back and funnier then ever. Twila is having a bad day and boy it is a bad day. She is trying to keep her vampire side under control. She is feisty and wanting to get to the bottom of what is going on. Dean back also and well and sexy as sin and helping out with everything. They are getting better and better with each book . We get to meet new and interesting characters along the way also. The best character was to me the Frankenstein arm that was attacking everyone and everything. The way these develop is so much fun to read and love.

 This the third book in the series and when you start reading you will be laughing all the way through. The characters are well written and complex. We get to delve into their lives and get to see them try and get their new lives figured out. I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters and the story was a little bit out there . This is a great addition to the series so if you want to have a fun fast read check it out you will have a fun laugh out time of it .