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The Drafter (The Peri Reed Chronicles #1) by Kim Harrison *Review*

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                                              *I received a ARC of this book for my honest review* Detroit 2030. Double-crossed by the person she loved and betrayed by the covert government organization that trained her to use her body as a weapon, Peri Reed is a renegade on the run. Don’t forgive and never forget has always been Peri’s creed. But her day job makes it difficult: she is a drafter, possessed of a rare, invaluable skill for altering time, yet destined to forget both the history she changed and the history she rewrote. When Peri discovers her name on a list of corrupt operatives, she realizes that her own life has been manipulated by the agency. She joins forces with a mysterious rogue soldier in a deadly race to piece together the truth about her final task, unable to trust even herself.   MY THOUGHTS I have read one other book by Kim Harrison  but that was a while back.  I did enjoy it so I couldn't wait to get more books by this author.  Anyway, I enjoye

Fighting for Honor By Kacey Hammell

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Fighting   for Honor Okanogan Valley Pride, Book 1 Kacey Hammell Paranormal / Erotic /Romance / Shifters ISBN: 978-1-77233-468-5 Length: 11.6k / 40 pages Publisher: Evernight Publishing There's only one rightful Alpha, and he's back to claim his pride and his mate… As the rightful Alpha of a unique pride of panthers, originally founded by his father, Dominic Stone followed his inherent solitary path to find peace and grieve the untimely demise of his dad. Five years later, he returns home ready to take his place, settle old debts and claim the one woman he’s always wanted as his. Purchase links: My Book Page   Evernight Publishing Amazon Stores aRe Bookstrand Reviews: Fighting for Honor may be a first for Kacey Hammell in a new genre, but within the pages, Kacey's delectable story telling is on full display…a quick read that will leave you on the edge of your seat…Whether or not you’re a fan of shifter book won't ma

The Sisters of Versailles: A Novel (The Mistresses of Versailles Trilogy #1) by Sally Christie *Review*

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*I received a eARC of this book through NetGalley for my honest review* A sumptuous and sensual tale of power, romance, family, and betrayal centered around four sisters and one King. Carefully researched and ornately detailed,  The Sisters of Versailles  is the first book in an exciting new historical fiction trilogy about King Louis XV, France's most "well-beloved" monarch, and the women who shared his heart and his bed. Goodness, but sisters are a thing to fear . Set against the lavish backdrop of the French Court in the early years of the 18th century,  The Sisters of Versailles  is the extraordinary tale of the five Nesle sisters: Louise, Pauline, Diane, Hortense, and Marie-Anne, four of whom became mistresses to King Louis XV. Their scandalous story is stranger than fiction but true in every shocking, amusing, and heartbreaking detail. Court intriguers are beginning to sense that young King Louis XV, after seven years of marriage, is tiring of his Polish wif

Accidentally Seduced by Carmen Falcone

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A spy, a thief and a CEO…Be Accidentally Seduced Carmen Falcone! Coming August 25 th is the third novel in the Naked Truth series, Accidentally Seduced from Carmen Falcone! Read about a man trying to become the CEO, a assistant who is really spying on her boss and both are trying to stay ahead of a thief determined to rob the company blind. About ACCIDENTALLY SEDUCED Devon Wilder wants to leave the scandal involving his name behind and focus on the race for the CEO title. Yet, his sexy assistant is an unexpected and dangerous liability—especially after he suspects she could be the one stealing money from the company. Elena Moretti’s libido was comatose until Devon strode into her life. Ever since the end of a troubled marriage, she never wanted any man the way she does him. Unfortunately for her, Devon is also the man she’s been hired to spy on and find evidence to prove he’s embezzling and dragging Wilder & Co.’s name through the mud. As the hunt for the re

Sustained (The Legal Briefs #2) by Emma Chase *Review*

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* I received a eARC of this book for my honest review* A knight in tarnished armor is still a knight. When you’re a defense attorney in Washington, DC, you see firsthand how hard life can be, and that sometimes the only way to survive is to be harder. I, Jake Becker, have a reputation for being cold, callous, and intimidating—and that suits me just fine. In fact, it’s necessary when I’m breaking down a witness on the stand. Complications don’t work for me—I’m a “need-to-know” type of man. If you’re my client, tell me the basic facts. If you’re my date, stick to what will turn you on. I’m not a therapist or Prince Charming—and I don’t pretend to be. Then Chelsea McQuaid and her six orphaned nieces and nephews came along and complicated the ever-loving hell out of my life. Now I'm going to Mommy & Me classes, One Direction concerts, the emergency room, and arguing cases in the principal's office. Chelsea’s too sweet, too innocent, and too gorgeous for her own go

Safe at Last By Maya Banks

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The third book in the beloved #1 bestselling author's sexy, romantic suspense Slow Burn series… They say young love doesn't last, but a girl from the wrong side of the tracks with unique abilities and the hometown golden boy were determined to defy the odds. For Zack Covington, Anna-Grace— his "Gracie"—was the one. Until one night forever alters the course of their future, when a devastated Gracie disappears without a trace, leaving Zack to agonize over what happened to the girl he loved. As the years pass, his desperate efforts to find her uncovered nothing. Now working for Devereaux Security, he stumbles across a painting featuring a special place only he and Gracie would know. The image is too perfectly rendered for it to be coincidence. His Gracie must be alive . When he finally tracks her down, he is shocked—and heart-broken—to discover the wounded shell of the girl he once knew and still loves. Her psychic gifts are gone, and worse,

Bout of Books 14.0 Day Seven and Wrap Up

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Yesterday was day seven and unfortunately I read just 10 pages of The Drafter . I couldn't get much reading done yesterday because we were out most of the morning and afternoon.  I didn't even listen to my audiobook because I forgot it at home.  Oh well,  At least I got plenty of reading done last week.   Here is what I read during Bout Of Books 14.0: Sweet Magic Song (For Love of Fae #1)  by   Olivia Hardin   Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice (Chew #1-5) The Marriage Bargain (Marriage to a Billionaire #1) by   Jennifer Probst  Death Note Volume 1 The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes Also I was already halfway through Dime Store Magic before this read-a-thon started but I read the other half during this past week . I also had about 30% of Dragonfly In Amber left to read before the week had started and I am happy to say I finished that as well.  As you can see I got a LOT of reading done.  It helped that for 2 nights I had a

Bout Of Books 14.0 Day Six

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Yesterday  afternoon I didn't read because I had to go grocery shop and then my husband wanted to watch a few episodes Supernatural and since I love that show too I watched it with him.  I did end up reading  Led Astray: The Best of Kelley Armstrong .  I was planning on listening to  Down These Strange Streets while I was grocery shopping but I didn't . Today I will try and read about 100 pages of The Drafter but not sure if I will be able to because it is going to be a busy day.

Brave the Heat (The McGuire Brothers #1) by Sara Humphreys *Review*

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*I received a eARC of this book for my honest review* The only fire he can’t put out… Jordan McKenna is back in town, and Fire Chief Gavin Maguire’s feelings when he sees her after all these years are as raw as the day she left. Then he was just a kid wearing his heart on his sleeve. Now he spends every day trying to atone for the tragedy he couldn’t prevent. Is the torch he carries for her... Jordan’s life has not exactly worked out the way she expected. A divorced mother of two with a failed acting career, Jordan’s biggest concern about coming back to Old Brookfield was seeing her first love. But when a series of suspicious fires breaks out, Jordan and Gavin realize that dealing with the sparks between them may be the least dangerous of their problems. MY THOUGHTS I was in the mood to read a good quick romance book .  Brave the Heat (The McGuire Brothers #1) by Sara Humphreys sounded interesting enough.   It didn't take me long to read this. It is a litt

Bout Of Books 14.0 Day Five

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Day Five was a good day.  I finished reading Dime Store Magic (only had 150 or so pages left to read) and last night I also read the last 20% of Dragonfly In Amber. I woke up at 12am and I was wide awake so I started reading a few pages of  Led Astray: The Best of Kelley Armstrong  on my Kindle. Today is grocery shopping day for me so I will have a few hours I will not be reading so I might listen to some  Down These Strange Streets while I am doing that but we will see if I actually  will because I have a hard time listening to audiobooks.   If I do have time before and after grocery shopping I will try and read some  The Drafter  (this book I have to review in early September).

Bout Of Books 14.0 Day Four

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Well day four didn't go so well.  I only had about 320 pages of Dime Store Magic left to read but I only read 200 pages.  At first I tried to read but I had a migraine so I just couldn't get into reading but by  afternoon I felt better so I did a bit of reading until about 4pm.  Had to make dinner and then while we were eating dinner we watched a movie so I didn't do any reading until I went to bed and then there I read about 10% of Dragonfly In Amber.   Today I want to finish reading Dime Store Magic and  then once it arrives this afternoon, I will be reading a book that I am receiving to review.

Fool's Quest (The Fitz and The Fool Trilogy #2) by Robin Hobb

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I have received this book to review this week but I have not read the first book in the series yet so I as soon as I have the chance (hopefully in September) I will read and review both books.  Description After nearly killing his oldest friend, the Fool, and finding his daughter stolen away by those who were once targeting the Fool, FitzChivarly Farseer is out for blood. And who better to wreak havoc than a highly trained and deadly former royal assassin? Fitz might have let his skills go fallow over his years of peace, but such things, once learned, are not so easily forgotten. And nothing is more dangerous than a man who has nothing left to lose… If you would like to purchase this book, it is now available in store. 

Bout Of Book 14.0 Day Three

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For day three I decided to read a graphic novel that I had been wanting to read for years and a manga I recently bought. I read   The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes  and  Death Note: Black Edition, Volume 1   then I read 10% of Dragonfly In Amber (as part of a read-along) . I am happy to say that I am doing very well in my very first read-a-thon.    For day four I will try to finish reading   Dime Store Magic and I am hoping I will be able to finish this today but I know I will have it finished tomorrow.  Once I am finished reading that I will have to find something else to read because I will have finished my goal. 

Bout Of Books 14.0 Day Two

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Well day 2 didn't go as well as I was hoping.   I received 4 parcels delivered by 3 different companies at different times during yesterday so that kept me from reading as much as I wanted because I had to open them and take photos of everything They were all things to review on this blog and on my other blog so I had to take photos and sort them in different folders.  Also I had a few chores to do and make dinner. Yesterday I managed to read and finish  The Marriage Bargain   , I read a few pages of  The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes  . I also read a few pages of   Dragonfly in Amber . Today I want to finish reading Sandman .  Hopefully I will not have many distractions. 

Ward Against Destruction *Cover Reveal*

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Ward Against Destruction (Chronicles of a Reluctant Necromancer, #4) by  Melanie Card Release Date: 10/05/15 Entangled Teen Summary from Goodreads: Ward de’Ath used to the think that nothing could be more terrible than death. Now he realizes there are worse things. Like his never-ending hunger for blood. Even if he conquers the unbearable cravings that drive him headlong toward destruction,he’s a wanted man with a bleak future. Assassin Celia Carlyle learns she is the only one who can protect Ward from disaster. She loves him–she wants to help him, but no one can tell her how to save him from himself. And the confusing voices in her head scream to let him go. But Ward's dark trials keep mounting. A malevolent evil is rising in the land, threatening to unleash horror upon the world. The only way Ward can defeat it, and have the chance to marry Celia, is by accepting his fate and becoming the one thing he swore he would never become..   ***