ITS MONDAY

 Well its Monday again and its time for some unicorn love . Today I have a new author and her novella PURE  by Kim Alexander

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  ‘A unicorn walks into a bar….’
That is not a joke.

Look, I’m a bartender, I have nothing to do with the xenos. I don’t care if it’s an elf or a vampire--as long as they don’t bother me, I steer clear. I have my reasons--you can see them in the scars on my neck.

I never wanted to get involved. But my life changed for the second time when I saved the life of a unicorn. I made an enemy of something old--old and evil, and whatever it was, it’ll be back for another try. I also made a friend when I decided to help March. He’s only been a human man for a day. I’m responsible for him now. He’s my friend…and maybe something more. Maybe a lot more.

It doesn’t matter to me that he isn’t magical anymore. I don’t care if he’s not PURE.

                      MY REVIEW 

 Welcome to Ruby's life , a bartender and someone who just wants to stay clear of all things paranormal . Until the night she sees a unicorn in trouble and she saves his life and stirs up trouble with something ancient and evil . March has only been a man for a day but what a day it has been . He is Ruby's responsibility and she could want more . He doesn't have his magic but hey he can be so much more . 

  Well who knew that the characters in a short novella could be so interesting. Ruby is well she is a character that has some rough edges but deep down she is a sweet woman that only wants to have a good life . She is really snarky sometimes and it is such fun to read . She doesn't have any super natural powers all she has is her wits , some garlic pepper spray March is an unicorn shifter and suppose to stay pure . He is so innocent and such a sweet man . They are a fun couple to read and you will like them 

  This is a short book that you will have done in an afternoon . The author has us rolling on the floor with the antics of the two main characters . The story is new to me haven't read anything about unicorn shifters  and this was a fun way to start .  There was one thing that i felt , yes I know its a novella but I felt like the characters could of been a little bit more flushed out .  I just felt it kind of fell flat in a couple of spots . Over all i did enjoy the book and will continue to read this author. If you want a book that you can read poolside check it out . 

HAPPY SUNDAY ALL

  Good Sunday all its a balmy 80 degrees out side a good day to read by the pool . Today I have the second book in the Kate Gardener mysteries . DE PROFUNDIS .

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  As faithful parishioners gather for Vespers on All Saints Day, a beloved priest is bludgeoned to death in the church sacristy…
Though he is no stranger to controversy, the priest’s death sends shockwaves through the community. Allegations from the past come to light when a young seminarian, the victim of sexual abuse, is found hiding on the church property, his clothing covered with blood.

Forensic photographer Kate Gardener has her doubts about the young man’s guilt, and her hunches are seldom wrong. The twists and turns of this complicated and controversial case throw Kate into the path of the members of a notorious dining club…. and a very handsome young architect. Romantic entanglements must take a backseat to the case, however, as the investigation intensifies and the inquest into the death of Neville Crane looms.

Together with Detective Sergeant Richard Pierce, Jimi Khan, and the rest of the team, Kate must overcome her fears and face the ghosts of her past in the race to piece the clues together and catch a brutal murderer before he strikes again.

                       MY REVIEW

    When a priest is bludgeoned to death in the church sacristy with a full congregation for Vespers. on all Saints Day. Kate Gardener and the gang are there to start the investigation .. When she finds a young man hiding in the cemetery .  Where old accusations of abuse come to life . Will they be able to figure out what happened . 

  In book 2 the characters are getting more and complex . Kate is much more involved in this book . We see her fighting hard to find out who killed the priest . She is stronger and much more complex . The rest of the squad is back and they are all more and more complex . We get to see some romance between Rick and Kate . They are well written and you will love them . 

  This is the second book in the series and it actually takes on the church and some past sins that have gone on in the church . The author handles it with care and takes us on an emotional journey that will have you on the edge of your seat . There is a love triangle in this one which i think over shadows the mystery , it feels a little forced in sometimes like the author didn't know where to take the characters so lets put them in a love triangle . Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed the book and can't wait to read book three . So if you want a book for the beach this is the one for you 

Books to curl up with: HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

Books to curl up with: HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY:   Good morning all , happy 4th for those in the states . Today I have a new author to me and her book .  FINDING FOREVER  by E.A Weston . ...

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

  Good morning all , happy 4th for those in the states . Today I have a new author to me and her book .  FINDING FOREVER  by E.A Weston .

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     Seventeen year old Harper Collings
      Just wants to get away                                                                                                   

Away from the life that has been inflicted on her.

   Away from the pain it causes

         Away forever.

Cole Kennedy has it all.

A pretty girl on his arm.

A best friend by his side.

He's the quarterback for his high school football team.

Cole wants to get away from his life.

Away from the stress it causes.

Away forever.

Nobody knows the secret life Cole Kennedy has to endure, the everyday torment from his father until the day he snaps. The day Cole is arrested and taken away from everything he knows. Sentenced to finish out the rest of senior year in Sunshine Estates he meets one girl that doesn't seem to care about life even more than him.

Harper Collings takes solace in the reprieve that Sunshine Estates brings. Her life is painful and leaves scars. When the new guy tries to befriend her, Harper does her best to push him away, she doesn't want him, she doesn't need him. But in the end he is the only person that can save her.

When two lives collide, they find more that they were looking for.

They find, Forever.

                        MY REVIEW 

     Harper Collings has had it bad her parents are supper religious and she wants to break free.  Cole has been living a secret life that has him starting to crumble around him . When they get sent to Sunset Estates, where they find out what is the best for them and within that find themselves and love , 

  This is a story where the characters are flawed but so well written .  Harper is a young woman who is trying to break away from her parents that are over controlling and just want to keep her locked away . She comes off as a b with an itch but underneath she is a sweet , caring girl . Who just wants to have a love that will protect her and cherish her . She starts out naive but trying to put on a tough exterior . We do get to see her grow as a person as we see her through out the book . Cole seems to have it all football star and has a great friends . He is damaged though he is hiding a secret that might stop him from his future.  They are train wrecks but when they get together they seem to make each other better and help heal each other  

  This is a book where you have to sit down and get comfy to read .This is more then a teen romance book . There is a deeper meaning behind the book . The author takes us on a very emotional journey . There is alcohol dependency , abuse and so much more that is going on , The way the author has these two characters come together is sweet.  They really help each other out . This is a book that will have you getting all the feels . You will laugh and cry and cheer for them .  There were moments in the book that in my opinion that kind of dragged just a little and felt a little slow but over all I truly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read book two . So if you want a book that will give you all the feels check it out. 

Books to curl up with: WOOHOO WE MADE IT

Books to curl up with: WOOHOO WE MADE IT:   WOOOHOO  we made it Friday . Today I have another book in the Magic and Mayhem universe . GHOUL ME ONCE  by R.L Merrill ,               ...

WOOHOO WE MADE IT

  WOOOHOO  we made it Friday . Today I have another book in the Magic and Mayhem universe . GHOUL ME ONCE  by R.L Merrill ,

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   The Magic and Mayhem continue as Garrett and Layla, along with their allies from Assjacket, return to the Bayou in a new Shifted adventure...

Clarabelle Cocodri has a lot on her plate as guardian of her teenaged gator Shifter brother. When her favorite cousin—and new alpha—returns to Terrebonne Parish,  she's not too sure it's for the best. He's mated to a witch, and the congregation has been done dirty by magic users. But when she finds a gorgeous stranger in her garden shed with a magical malady, she knows she'll need Garrett's help.

Johann Bastien is a lonely, down-on-his-luck musician in the French Quarter looking for a change in his life and a break from his bullying bandmates. He gets more than he bargained for when he's compelled to take a walk into the darkness and wakes up in the St. Louis No. 1 Cemetery a new—but definitely not better—man. He flees to the Bayou and finds solace in a quiet garden shed until he can figure out what he'll do next...that is until the most beautiful woman he's ever seen opens the door.

Garrett Cocodri and Layla Du Mer are fated mates who just want the opportunity to strengthen their bond. But Garrett's father left a mess for them and everyone and their gator needs their help. When an injured Shifter is found with a strange bite, and Garrett's childhood best friend shows up unexpectedly, Garrett is forced to put his bonding on hold to face challenges he never saw coming. 

Can Johann be saved from his debilitating condition? Can Clarabelle learn to trust her cousin and overcome her fear of witches? Will Garrett and Layla become the leaders Terrebonne Parish not only wants but needs? These witches and Shifters will have to work together and try to ignore their hopped-up hormones in order to rebuild their struggling congregation and survive a powerful foe who threatens them all.

                            MY REVIEW 

  Welcome back to the bayou where Garrett and Layla are trying to fix the mess his father left their congregation in .  His cousin Clarabelle has her hands full trying to raise her teenage brother who is also and alligator shifter. She doesn't really trust the new alpha and is wary of Layla cause she is a witch . Johann well he is a down on his luck musician and just wants a change for the better . Its just one big family that will have to figure out how to get along and trust each other . 

 Welcome back to some wonderful characters . Garret and Layla are back and better then ever . Garrett is learning how to be alpha and he is still as sweet as ever . He is not to be reckoned with though if you hurt one of his .  Layla is really coming into her own and she is such a strong woman you get to see her in action through out the book . Clarabelle well she is shy , tired and scared of what could come . We see her grow through out the story  and when we see her with Johann you can see the sparks fly.  Johann well you just want to wrap your arms around this poor man and hug him tight . He has gone through  so much in his life .  He is a sweet guy that has been through so much and we get to see him come out of his shell and actually trust some one even when he finds out what happened to him . They are all such good characters and are so well written and growing more and more complex with each story ,

   This story is one that you can read in an evening . The author has a great way of weaving a tale that will give you all the feels . The characters continue to grow and become more complex . Just like the first book where we meet everyone , the author doesn't pull punches . She sets them up to be the best that they can be .  The story is a fun fast read and can be read as a stand alone but if you really want to get to know everyone you can always read the first book by the author .  So here is another great book for the beach or the pool check it out

Books to curl up with: GOOD THURSDAY ALL

Books to curl up with: GOOD THURSDAY ALL:  Wow it is the second of July and wee are finally able to move around a bit more but if you are like me you are still at home and staying sa...