Review "False Perceptions by Michelle Heard"

Conspiracies and lies lead to a secret that was never supposed to be uncovered.

Six months ago we rescued Emilie Swanson, the daughter of retired Navy Admiral George Swanson – now a senator running for the presidency. 

Having just returned from a harrowing operation gone wrong, I accept an undercover mission. With orders to protect Emilie from any further threats, everything should be uncomplicated. Expecting a socialite, I’m surprised when I get to know the spirited woman. 

But the Navy SEAL motto is true. The only easy day was yesterday. 

To save her I have to take on a powerful political player who will do anything to further his career. Things aren’t what they seem, and the threat to Emilie’s life lies much closer to home than we thought.

Time is running out as we’re both caught in a web of false perceptions.

Advance Readers Copy 

Title: False Perceptions
Author: Michelle Heard 
Publisher: MA Heard
Amount of Pages: 307
Genre: Romance, Military

Date Read: 23-07-2018

Favorite Quote: ”There’s a fire burning inside all of us.
A fierce, all consuming instinct. A persisten wil lto forcefully drive yourself towards daner.
Every time you drop to your knewws, it’s a chance to push yourself harder. Giving up means dying without honor, and honor is the foundation I stand on. You do whatever you have to do to keep going. You don’t give up. Fight. Fight untill the fire inside you is nothing but dead ashes scattered over the bodies of your enemies.”

Review:
This is the first book I’ve read from this author. I was very excited to see that I was selected to read and review a copy of her book. I am always very grateful to an author that trust me to read and review their books. 
In return for receiving a copy I will write an honest review.

What is this book about:
This book is about Hayen and Emillie. Emillie is the daughter of a well known senator who is running to be president. Their relationsip is cold to say at least. After Emillie’s mother and sister died her father threw himself into his work and is only a loving and caring father when he’s on camera. Off camera it’s clear that he doens’t care nor like Emillie. 
When Emillie is kidnapped she doesn’t expect to survive. She is tortured for information on her father but she’s strong. She didn’t give up and she showed great resiltant. 
Hayden is a navy seal and when he and his team rescued Emillie he didn’t expect to see her ever again. After a great loss Hayden decides to retire from the Navy SEALS, before he can he has one more job to do, protect Emillie untill her kidnappers are acconted for and until her fathers campain is over. He accepted the job but didn’t expect to like Emillie as much as he does. 
Will he be able to seperate his job from his growing feeling for Emillie? Will Emillie, who sworn of men, break her own rule? 

What did I like about this book:
I liked how strong Emillie was. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be tortured like she was. She showed great strength and she showed that she does indeed have a back bone. 
I found it very interesting to learn more about the Navy Seals. I was very interested and liked that the author showed us how a mission of theirs goes, whether it goes right or wrong. 
I liked Hayed, he’s a good guy, he showed heart and strenght. 

There where however somethings I didn’t like. For instance I personally didn’t like that the characters where of a certain age, not that there is anything wrong with that, as a matter of fact, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, but for me it kept me from connecting with them on a certain level because they are 20 years older than me. I don’t have kids, let alone a kid that is around my current age. 
I felt like the author tried to put allot of things in one novel that made it sometimes hard to connect and really take in what was happening. 
I personally felt like Hayden and Emillie’s relationship when from meeting to I love you a bit tof ast for my personal liking. 

I would like to end this review by saying that my reasons for not liking certain things are purly personal and do not reflect on the author or her work. Just because I didn’t like certain things mean others will as well. 

Anyhow, overall it’s an enjoyable read. I will certainly keep an eye out on this authors. I do like a good military man and this author sure knows how to write one!

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Review "Four Day Fling by Emma Hart"

Imagine this. You’re ready to leave after a one-night stand, and you’re figuring out how to—shock horror—leave your number and ask him to be your fake boyfriend for your sister’s wedding this weekend. When he wakes up. Well, that happened to me. And over coffee and omelets, I found myself a date. 

Which was how I ended up arriving at the wedding with a guy I knew nothing about. I didn’t know his last name, or how we met, or how long we’d been dating. I didn’t know where he grew up, what he’d majored in in college, or how many siblings he had. I sure as hell didn’t know he was Adam Winters, hotshot hockey player—and not only my father’s favorite player, but my little nephew’s freakin’ idol. Which means I’m in trouble. Big, big trouble. My mother is suspicious, my sister is bridezilla on crack, and my grandpa will tell anyone who’ll listen about his time in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Four days. I have to keep this up for four days, and then Adam and I can return to our regular lives, where we don’t have sex whenever we’re alone and my family aren’t interrogating him over his intentions with me. 

At least, that’s the plan. And we all know what happens to those.

Advance Readers Copy 

Title: Four Day Fling
Author: Emma Hart
Publisher: Unknown
Amount of Pages: 219
Genre: Romance, Comedy

Date Read: 22-07-2018

Favorite Quote: "Something." That was one way to describe Poppy Dunn. And, weirdly, probably the most accurate. Because she was. She was something. I just wanted that "something" to be mine."

Review:
I really want to thank Emma for selecting me to receive an ARC of her book. I enjoy reading Emma’s work. Her work always have tons of humor and hot smut, this one is no difference. 
If you loved Emma’s work in the past I don’t doubt you’ll like this one. If you haven’t read any of Emma’s works before but you like feisty, sassy females, hot charming males, lots of chemistry, hot steamy scenes, and a great laugh then this book is the one for you. 

What is this book about:
This book is about Poppy and Adam. Poppy’s sister is getting married and she is desperate to find herself a date. If she doens’t then her mother will shit a cow, as she says it. After a one night stand with Adam she asks him to be her date. To her great surprise he says yes. She thinks the worst is over now. I mean all she needs to know about her supposidly boyfriend is that he’s hot and great in bed right? She never expected him to be a famous hokey player, one that her family surly recognize. 
Adam and Poppy have a great time together, they seem to get allong well, have great chemistry and enjoy each others company. It’s only for four days right? 

What did I like about this book:
I liked the banter between Adam and Poppy. I like poppy’s sarcasm and attutude. It’s funny. Eventhoug I enjoy it, it became a bit to much at some point. I wanted to see there was more to her than just her attitude and her sarcasm. 
I really like how Adam handled the craziness that is Poppy and her family. He is a good guy. 
I’m not sure what to feel about Poppy’s mom. I would have run away a long time ago, what a controling bitch. I wouldn’t hold my tong like everyone else seems to do. I would have told the bitch of and told her to change her attitude or don’t show up at all. 

Overall I enjoyed reading this book. I had a good laugh. 

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Review "Embers by Suzann Wright"

The final horseman awaits . . . and the stakes have never been higher.

With the birth of their son, Asher, Harper and Knox are both more powerful and more vulnerable than they've ever been before. Asher's charm has seduced even the devil himself, but Harper knows that the real villain is still out there, and as desperate as ever to see the Primes fall. They're laying low, and there's no way to tell which one of their circle is really a deadly foe . . .

When the final horseman makes their move, Harper and Knox will have to use all the considerable power at their disposal - and that may even include Asher's mysterious abilities. One thing's for sure - this is a baby who's more than a match for any demon coming after him.

It's time for the world's most formidable family to take the fight to the enemy . . .

Title: Embers (Dark in you #4)
Author: Suzanne Wright
Publisher: Piatkus
Amount of pages: 359
Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Romance 

Date Read: 21-07-2018 – 22-07-2018

Favorite Quote: “I’ve never had someone as deeply enmeshed in my life as you are, Harper. Never wanted anyone to be. I don’t have any real experience with emotional intimacy, which means I’m often flying blind here. Not being good at something pisses me off. But you … you’re something I need. I absolutely refuse to live a life that doesn’t have you in it.”

Review:
I was really excited about this book and it sure didn’t dissapoint! I didn’t see that plot twist coming. And I definitly didn’t see the revalation about Khloe coming. I would love to see how that’s going to work out.

What is this book about:
Things seem to be going well after the hardship Harper and Knox went through in the previous book, but with Asher savely in their hands they couldn’t be happier. Fate doesn’t seem to be willing to give them some slack thought. The remaining horseman isn’t done yet. And their target remains the fall of the primes and the death of Knox. Not only are they willing to use Harper for their plans to weaking Knox, no they have moved to their son Asher. Asher isn’t weak by any means, we saw that in the previous books and he continues to grow stronger. He isn’t a easy one to take but that doens’t stop the horseman from taking him.
Will the remaining horseman finally succeed or will he or she meet the same end the other had? 

What did I like about this book:
I loved seeing baby Asher. He seems like such a cute kid. I hope to see more of him in the next few books through the eyes of the others. 
As always it’s fun to see the banter and snark between all the characters. I really hope the authors will write more books in the series. I still have hopes for Devon and Tanner and Khloe and Keenan. With some news about Khloe I am even more curious as how and if something more will grow between her and Keenan. 

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Review "Ashes by Suzanne Wright"

Knox and Harper's story continues as the Las Vegas lair - and its two infamous Co-Primes - face their most terrifying enemy yet . . 

Together, Harper and Knox have overcome just about every evil thing you can think of - from Horsemen of the Apocalypse to dark magic practitioners to Lucifer's insistent belief that he's hilarious. They're looking forward to some well-earned downtime - until Harper is attacked by mercenaries in the middle of her tattoo shop. Worse still, the attackers are trying to take her wings - the ones no one is meant to know she even has.

It's a near miss and once a furious Knox has managed to pull his demon back into line there's only one thing clear - someone knows Harper's secrets and is systematically setting out to destroy her. It seems likely that someone is the third Horseman - but how do they know so much about Harper? It seems the impossible might be true - they have an enemy hiding at the very heart of the lair.

To survive Harper will need to embrace power that's darker than she's ever experienced and even Knox can't protect her from everything - though God knows nothing's going to stop him trying. The stakes have never been higher, for if Harper's taken by this new threat, Knox won't be able to stop his demon from taking a vicious pleasure in tearing the world apart . . . 

Title: Ashes (Dark in you #3)
Author: Suzanne Wright
Publisher: Piatkus
Amount of Pages:352
Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Romance 

Date Read: 1st: 03-07-2017- 11-07-2017 2nd: 20-07-2018 – 21-02-2018

Favorite Quote: “I didn’t think I’d ever have this. Someone who was mine … Didn’t see it coming.” His face hardened as he added, “I’ll fight to the death to protect and keep what we have.”

“Head tilted, Lou looked at her curiously. “Are you… are you trying to appeal to my conscience?” He snorted. “That inner voice gave up on me a long time ago. Honestly, trying to make me feel bad is more pointless than the ‘ay’ in ‘okay’. If self-centeredness could bounce, I’d be in orbit. And wouldn’t that be fun?”
Harper sighed. “At least you’re honest about it.”
“My shrink says I shouldn’t hold things in or pretend to be what I’m not. He says I should just be myself.”
“Yeah, that was bad advice.”
“And yet, I have a fan club,” Lou said smugly. “Several.”
“You mean you have Satanic cults that worship you.”
“Yeah,” he muttered, seemingly unimpressed by them.”

Review:
I liked this book. It’s fun to see more of Harper and Knows but also of their friends, Devon and Tanner, Khloe and Keenan, Levi, Larkin, and Raini. They are all interesting characters that really add tot he story. I liked seeing them in this book and I hope they’ll get their own books. I would love to read about them, especially Devon and Tanner. 

What is this book about:
In this book we continue to follow Knox and Harper’s story. As mates, anchors, and co-primes of the las vegas lair they are very busy. Seeing as both of them have successful businesses you’d thing they have enough on their plates as is. Sadly the remaining horseman disagree with that. Even the death of two of their members don’t seem to hold them back. They are determent as ever to find a way to kill knox and over through the rest of the primes. 
As both Knox and Harper continue to be attacked, there is something the Horsmen want more than just Harper, they think they’ve found something more that would give them control over Knox, or so they think. Will their plan succeed? 

What did I like about this book:
I like the banter between Harper and Knox. I love that she hasn’t changed who she is. She has changed a little bit ofcourse, everyone does, especially in a relationship but she never changed who she is. She remained strong and stubbern, she remained her own person. 
I really liked seeing Devon and Tanner together. I really hope they get their own book, I think if someone can make it work, they will. 
I originally thought this book was the end of the series and while I thought it was sad and felt unfinished, it could have worked as an ending but never the less I’m glad we get one more book!

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Review "Blaze by Suzanne Wright"

Defeat the enemy. Win the boy. Live happily ever after.

But life "ever after" isn't as easy as it used to be. Harper's gone from being a member of a small demon lair to co-Prime of one of the most powerful lairs in the US with a mate who, though hot as hell, is just a mite overprotective - I mean, you get kidnapped by dark practitioners just once . . .

Then one of Knox's demons goes rogue, and in his madness decides Knox Thorne must die.

Harper's worried. Knox isn't - at least until he discovers his mate's willingness to get between him and danger. Now, Knox has a new priority: Keep Harper safe . . . no matter what it takes.

But Harper begins to suspect there's more danger than one rogue demon. It seems the combined strength of Harper and Knox has upset the balance of power in the demon world and there are those who are determined to right that wrong.

Because when you move up the food chain, sometimes the other predators just want to take a bigger bite.

Title: Blaze (Dark in you #2)

Author: Suzanne Wright
Publisher: Piatkus
Amount of Pages:368
Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Date Read: 1st:  2nd: 14-07-2018 - 19-07-2018

Favorite Quote: “Don’t beat yourself up about being a nut job. Facebook’s made stalkers out of us all.” 

“That’s just what it means to love someone. They can hurt you worse than anyone, but they can also make you happier than another person ever could.”

Review:
I liked this book. I was looking forward to reading more about Knox and Harper. I want to see them develop more. I love Harper, she is hilarious, strong and resilient. I liked that she doesn't give into Knox every demand. She doesn't cower to him, she stands her ground. I liked that about her.
I liked seeing ab it of a change in Knox as well, you can tell that Harper really changed his life. 

What is this book about:
Harper and Knox are still in a relationship, many are excited for them and things are going well. But not everybody is excited for them. The Horsemen are still out there, wanting to see the primes fall. As Knox's mate Harper is his only weakness, a weakness the horseman are trying to use against him, to kill him. They didn't account for Harper's own strength and power. As she anchors Knox and makes him stronger, he does the same for her. 
One of the horsemen is determent to take out Harper, for personal reasons also....

What did I like about this book:
I like seeing Harper and Knox together. They are a great couple, oh so hot and very entertaining. I love Harper, as I said above.
I really liked the side characters as well, Devon and Tanner's banter. Tanner in particular, he's a funny but loyal person. I have feeling Keenan and Khloe will be great together! I like Knox's other sentinels, Levi and Larkin. I hope they get their own books some day. 
I also like Harpers other friends, Raini
All the side characters are just as important to the plot as the MC are and that makes for a well rounded story.

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Release Blitz "Collateral Damage by Jessica Wayne"

Title: Collateral Damage

Author: Jessica Wayne

Publication Date: July 18, 2018

Genres: Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy

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After a spell left him frozen in time, Timothy McGinley swore off all things magic and accepted that he was destined to walk the earth forever. But when a witch saves his life, he discovers he is facing his own mortality for the first time in two centuries.

Paislee Adams was stolen from everything she knew because she possessed what one man craved: power. After she escapes, she dedicates her life to honing her magic in an effort to destroy the man who owned her for so much of her life.

Fate brings these two together and as they race against the clock to stop the man who has a deadly obsession with them both, Timothy and Paislee are both forced to face the demons of their past in an effort to secure a future they weren’t sure they deserved.

About Jessica Wayne

Jessica Wayne was born and raised in southern California where she and her family trained horses. She grew up traveling to different competitions, as well as showing sheep and rabbits for 4-H and the FFA.

After moving to Texas with her family, Jessica joined the Army National Guard where she served for seven years.

From the moment her grandmother introduced her to Nora Roberts’ wonderful world of romance, Jessica knew she wanted to create her own stories and share them with the world.

She has been writing full time for the past four years, and is a stay at home mom. She currently resides in Texas with her husband, their two children, and their dog.

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Release Day "Redemption by S. Nelson"

How do you protect someone from the darkness when that’s all you know?

I tried to convince her to run from me.

I tried everything I knew to make her despise me, but she never faltered, pushing back at every turn.

Mason Maxwell resigned himself to a life of loneliness, forced into a world he didn’t want in order to save his sister, the only living family he had left.  And while his life was desolate, it was simple. Until he met her.

Taking care of her sick mother, Lila Stone found herself unemployed.  Again. But a chance encounter with a stranger presented the perfect opportunity.  Her single reservation… her new boss.

He’s gorgeous.

He’s arrogant and rude.

And he’s hiding a dark secret.

Will Lila live by his rules and finally unravel the mystery that is Mason Maxwell?

   

S. Nelson grew up with a love of reading and a very active imagination, never putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard until 2013.. 

Her passion to create was overwhelming and within a few months she’d written her first novel, Stolen Fate. 

When she isn’t engrossed in creating one of the many stories rattling around inside her head, she loves to read and travel as much as she can. 

She lives in the Northeast with her husband and two dogs, enjoying the ever changing seasons.

Review: "Burn by Suzanne Wright"

Part of a small demon lair in North Las Vegas, tattooist Harper Wallis lives a pretty simple life. That changes overnight when she discovers that her psychic mate, or ‘anchor’, is a guy who’s rumored to be the most powerful demon in existence. Compelling, full of secrets and armed with raw sexuality, Knox Thorne is determined to claim her as his anchor, creating a psychic bond that will prevent their inner demons from ever turning rogue. The billionaire also wants Harper in his bed. She’s not so sure she wants either of those things. No one seems to know what breed of demon Knox is, only that he’s more dangerous than anything she’s ever before encountered. But he refuses to walk away. And when an unknown danger starts closing in on Harper, it seems that Knox is the only one who can keep her safe. 

As Prime of his Las Vegas lair and a successful businessman, Knox Thorne is used to being in control. He’s also used to people fearing and obeying him. Harper does neither, which unexpectedly amuses him. Unpredictable, elusive, and complex, she draws Knox and his inner demon like nothing ever has. Knox is used to getting what he wants, and he wants Harper. He’ll have her, and he’ll keep her safe from the threat that looms over her. Because Knox protects what’s his. He won’t allow anyone to take her from him. Even if it will mean letting the demon inside him rise and wreak the havoc it was created to make.

Title: Burn (Dark in You #1)
Author: Suzanne Wright
Publisher: Piatkus
Amount of Pages: 384
Genre: Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Date Read:1st: 17-06-2017 - 18-06-2017. 2nd: 13-07-2018 - 14-07-2018

Favorite Quote: “I just think that if someone has a problem with me, well it’s their problem to deal with. Why should I feel bad about it? I’m not responsible for what other people do or don’t feel.”

Review:
This is my second time reading this book and I like it as much as I did the first time. It feels like the first time reading it. 
I really like this story because it is well developed. It has great characters and the world building is good. I liked a different take on demons and I found it really interesting. I liked all the type of different demons. 

What is this book about:
This book is about tattoo artist Harper. Harper lives a good live, she has a successful shop and she loves her family and friends. 
When she meets the famous, powerful and intimidation Nox Thorne she didn't expect him to be her anchor. She didn't expect to be so attracted to him, and she most definitely didn't think it would be the same for him. You see Nox has quite a reputation and Harper is sure he will grow tired of her and leave. 
Nox isn't somebody that is walking away from something he considers his, and he most definitely considers Harper his. 
He didn't think he'd ever like a person that's defying him at every turn, he didn't expect her to surprise him as much as she does. And he most definitely didn't expect his demon to grow attached to her.
Things are getting weird in Las Vegas. Someone isn't happy about Harper and Nox's relationship. They are trying their hardest to get rid of her. 
As if that isn't enough someone is trying to over through the current system and take control of all the demons in the US. 

What did I liked about this book
I really like Harper. I liked how she can take care of herself. I like her wit. She's really funny. I also liked that she didn't give into Nox every whim and stood her ground. 
I like Nox, he is hot as sin and very interesting.

I liked all the side characters, they are very entertaining and play a very important role to the story. They really add something to the story. 

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