Title : Filthy Rich

Author : Virna DePaul

Series : N/A

Release date:Oct 27, 2015

Rating : 4 Stars

Blurb : Cara Michal has had to fight every step of the way to earn her place in the glittering seven-figure world of Wall Street. Years ago her hardworking father, a small-time investment adviser, was wrongfully accused of fraud. Now Cara is at the top of her game, supporting not only herself but her mother and brother. The occasional night out dancing soothes Cara’s soul, even as a bitter need for revenge against the man who destroyed her father makes inner peace elusive. Then, in a moment of heat, Cara kisses a sexy stranger at a party—only later to discover that the man is Branden Duke, her new boss, an infamous operator with a wicked reputation in bed and on the Street. Branden is a man who seemingly has it all—except a woman who connects with him on a physical and emotional level. Now that he’s found Cara, he’s not sure he can let her go, even if he should. In spite of herself, Cara is drawn to this charismatic guy. He is a challenge like none she has ever faced in her life. Their passion for each other is unquenchable, surprising them both with its ferocity. Even as Cara wonders if she can trust this man with her heart and soul, the ecstasy of their love cannot be denied. But when the past threatens the present, the two are faced with a truth from which they may never recover.

Review :

To be honest, after reading the blurb I expected one of these typical billionaire-falls-in-love-with-girl-from-next-door books. But surprisingly, that´s not what I got with this book! There is so much more about Branden and Cara. Branden who has a much more interesting personality than I expected him to have. It was good to see that a book like this still can suprise you, even after reading all these billionaire books. I loved the fact that you got to see the things Branden did in the past to be the man he is today-becuase normally you mostly just get to see the “product”. This story is refreshing, has a story-line you want to follow until the very end and characters that surprised me over and over again. It has twists that are not too predictable while also not mentioning too many aspects. All in all a fiery, but also emotional story that leaves you with hunger for more!

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Title : Storms Over Secrets

Author : J.A. DeRouen

Series : (Over #3)

Release date:Sep 14, 2015

Rating : 4,5 Stars

Blurb :Promises are lies dressed up for the party.Secrets poison the fairest of fairy tales.Lies stain the purest of loves.I’ve paid the ultimate price for my choices. The tendrils of those sins bind me to my past. The remnants of my love hold me captive.Then he walks into my life, and makes me believe in second chances. He awakens feelings in me I know I shouldn’t have. I yearn for a future without guilt. With him, I dream of a love untainted.Regret is a far-reaching emotion. It barrels through time like a blazing comet, and its path isn’t always straight. No matter what I feel, I cannot bring myself to regret the time I’ve spent with Cain.But it doesn’t mean I can have him.My name is Celia Lemaire and this is my story of broken promises.

A story with so many different emotions wrapped in such a special writing -style. It´s impossible not to fall in love with this story- even if I can´t understand some decisions the characters make. But you don´t need to agree with all aspects of a book to fall in love with it. There is just one thing with which I have ” a problem” – from 75% the pace of the story suddenly changed. If the autho would have kept up with its previous pace, this would be without a doubt a 5-star review. But you know what – sometimes you need flaws to love a book even more…. Now that I finished the book I can´t wait to read the other books of this series. Alone reading the quotes make me have goosebumps.

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Darker the Release

Claire Kent

Revenge Saga #2

4 Stars

Kelly Watson got involved with mogul Caleb Marshall for all the wrong reasons: namely, to prove that he murdered her father twenty years ago. But Caleb is hotter than hell, the sex is mind-blowing, and Kelly’s afraid that she’s falling for him despite her chilling suspicions. Now, the more time she spends in his arms, the more she risks betraying her identity and losing her heart. The only way out is to discover the truth before Caleb figures out who she really is. Caleb’s feelings for Kelly are taking him into uncharted territory, replacing his weakness for call girls and one-night stands with a hunger for something real. Still, the ruthless businessman in him can’t resist looking into Kelly’s background. When his investigation suggests that he’s not the only one with something to hide, Caleb is forced to decide if he can trust someone who’s been telling him lies. For the first time, Caleb understands how intimacy can be so tempting—and, in the wrong hands, so dangerous.

When I read “Sweet the Sin” by Claire Kent, which was the first book in this series, the plot just did not work out for me somehow. The characters were good it was just having some issues with the basic storyline. But I anyway wanted to know what happened next and therefore I dived into “Darker the Release”. AND I have to admit this book is better than the first one. The story flow is better and it seems that the author found her way. Concerning the contend – it will not be any spoiler to say that Kelly will not be able to hide her secret forever – that’s Murphy’s law of storytelling. The question is only what will happen ? and is Caleb guilty or not…Well I am not the one to tell – you will have to read to find out :- )

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My Secret To Tell

Natalie D. Richards

N/A

4 Stars

His smile is a crime.Emerson May is “the good girl.” She’s the perfect daughter, the caring friend, the animal shelter volunteer. But when her best friend’s brother breaks into her room, his hands covered in blood, she doesn’t scream or call the cops. Because when Deacon smiles at her, Emmie doesn’t want to be good…The whole town believes notorious troublemaker Deacon is guilty of assaulting his father. Only Emmie knows a secret that could set him free. But if she follows her heart, she could be trusting a killer…You can’t always trust the boy next door.

My Secret to Tell by Natalie D. Richards is my version of an almost perfect YA suspense. Which is an interesting aspect as the words “YA” and “suspense” do not seem to correspond in my world normally. Meet Deacon, bad boy in trouble and drop dead gorgeousEnter Emmie, good girl who does not loose herself even if she is into the bad boy way over her head. And you have the YA adult part perfectly wrapped Add a good mystery that keeps the reader guessing – (and if you think you know – think again) .. mix it with good writing and your result is a very good developed YA Novel that I would like to recommend to you warmly.

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You Are Mine

Jackie Ashenden

Nine Circles #3)

Stars

In the Nine Circles Club, there’s a fine line between pleasure and pain, sin and salvation, heaven and hell. And it takes one bold pair of lovers to cross it in You Are Mine by Jackie Ashenden. He’s master of the game. Zac Rutherford is one of the most powerful and sought-after men in New York’s private club scene. Masterful and demanding, he attracts beautiful women willing to surrender to his every whim, every desire, and every command. But Zac is in love with one woman, and one woman only. She is his true passion-and sole obsession. A glorious angel in the flesh…who refuses to be touched by any man. She doesn’t play by the rules. Eva King owes her life to Zac. Seven years ago, he rescued her from darkness. Still, in spite of her attraction to Zac, she refuses to allow any man to touch her body, let alone her heart. But when a dangerous enemy from Eva’s past reappears, Zac is the only one who can save her-if she’s willing to bare her soul, shed her inhibitions, and surrender control…to him. The Nine Circles series is: “Sexy, emotional.” -Laurelin Paige, New York Times bestselling author “Sinfully sexy” -Opal Carew, New York Times bestselling author

Review :

This one was a nice read! Nice i this case is the word of my choice to explain that this book wasn’t the best book I have ever read, but it also wasn’t that bad. In general I like the plot , especially Zac who shows an interesting king of Alpha behaviour I haven’t seen before in a book this way. In combination with Eva who has a past that haunts her, the interactions between them are fiery, emotional and did I mention fiery? It’s said that this book can be read as a stand-alone. After reading the third book of this series I have to disagree as in my opinion it would have been very helpful to read the other books as at some points it was difficult to just let go and connect with the story…. All in all a good book! I will for sure read the other books….

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