CARNAL SECRETS (The Phoenix Pack, #3) by Suzanne Wright

Carnal Secrets by Suzanne Wright
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

2 STARS

I read a book a while ago, when I was introspective and trying to learn more about myself, that said most people only think about themselves in a conversation or a situation. Example; If you have an argument with someone, do you know what is happening from their day which could have caused them to react in a stronger or more emotional way? This story is an example of just that, and it was annoying to read.

Shaya has left the Phoenix Pack, thereby running away from Alpha Pack Leader, Nick Axton. When they both realized they were mates, he walked away from her and acted like he didn't know her. This hurt Shaya so badly she realized that because the Packs were friends, she would be around Nick and she couldn't take his disinterest. Six months later, he's found her and wants to make amends and make her understand that although he walked away when he first realized she was his mate, he's not going to walk away again. He will do what he has to for her to understand that he will always be there for her.

But, Shaya never really asked Nick why he acted the way he did. I mean it kinda came up here and there, but she was so much more interested in her own feelings abandonment, she never really took the time to figure out what may or may not have happened to him to cause him to react the way he did when they first met. It took too long in the book and was annoying. It only came out in drips and drabs when others made her realize she was being a b**ch.

There is betrayal, conniving, backstabbing and mystery in this story, which is familiar in this series. It just wasn't enough for me to love it.

It was good to get some of Trey, Taryn, Dominic, Jamie and Greta again. They are always fun to read about, but Shaya and Nick kind of annoyed me and this one was a little boring for me. Kind of a bummer as I was looking forward to more of the series.

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RESISTS ME (Every Part of You, 32) by Megan Hart

Resists Me by Megan Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


ARC provided through NetGalley for an honest review.

3.5 STARS

When Simone last saw Elliot, he was leaving her place after kissing her. Now they've run into each other again in the elevator at the offices. Simone talks him into joining her for the night (without out much effort) after finding out her old lover is now in love with his new woman. The evening is ELECTRIC, with both Simone and Elliot getting what they want from each other. But that's the problem, and it scares Elliot into backing away from her.

Now they are acting as strangers, not acknowledging each other if they cross each others path. But is that what Elliot really wants?

This one gave a little more insight into what's going on in Elliot's head. We also understand a little more about Simone. And most definitely their first sexual encounter was sexy.

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where this story goes.

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TEMPTS ME (Every Part of You, #1) by Megan Hart

Tempts Me by Megan Hart
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

ARC provided through NetGalley for an honest review

3 - 3.5 PINCH ME STARS

Simone Cooper has been watching Lawyer, Elliot Anderson through their office windows for quite a while. She knows she's not his type, but when a chance meeting in the elevator presents itself, Simone takes the opportunity to turn Elliot's world on it's ear. He doesn't usually go for women who look like Simone, but looks can be deceiving. She's not what he expects and he just can't get her out of his mind.

I liked the build up. Thought it was hot. (view spoiler)[I didn't like when Simone said she didn't chase after men, then she basically chases Elliott. (hide spoiler)] But, being a novella, there's so much more I want to know about these characters and especially why Elliot is denying what and who it is.

Diving into the next installment!

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BEHOLD THE STARS (Signal Bend, #2) by Susan Fanetti

Behold the Stars by Susan Fanetti
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

3 - 3.5 STARS

Isaac and Lilli are together, she's home and healing. But they are still not safe. Lawrence Ellis is gunning for the Night Horde, the town, and people will die. Lilli and Isaac have to find a way to work together, the Night Horde have to learn to trust her instincts and the town must band together if they are going to survive this outside force ready to take them over and into hell.





There's also a traitor in their midst. Isaac knows there's only a few he can trust. When their families are targeted, retribution is exacted resulting in horrible acts of violence, crushing loss of precious life, and Lilli almost is almost physically and mentally broken.

I didn't love this one as much as the previous book. This was tougher to read. But that wasn't why I didn't like it as much. I didn't like what the author did with Lilli. She never listened, she took risks that weren't necessary and with her skills shouldn't have been so lax in her guard or too confident to think she was always doing the right thing. I mean come on...(view spoiler)[She goes off with just Badger without telling Isaac after Showdown's family had been brutalized because she's a little stir crazy being hold up in the clubhouse? Then she leaves her bag with her Sig on the car seat? Who does that knowing that danger that's lurking around? (hide spoiler)] What the heck was she thinking? I was so pissed I didn't know what to do. That's when it went from a solid 4 down to a 3 to 3.5. I'm still leaning more towards a 3.

Isaac was the only redeeming thing about this book. He was patient and thoughtful. He bent to her insane will and when she was hurting the was comforting and loving.



Going to take a break before moving on to the next book. Maybe I will come back to it. Not sure yet. I just think I the break.

Here is a link to teaser for other stories in the series. http://tfcpress.wordpress.com/

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MOVE THE SUN (Signal Bend, #1) by Susan Fanetti

Move the Sun by Susan Fanetti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 SH*T KICKING STARS

Lillian "Lilli" Accardo, after a lifetime of loss, moves to Signal Bend, Missouri for a job she has to do. She's been through a lot in her past and is all alone in the world until she comes to Signal Bend. She will have to learn to trust and let someone else in to help and try to protect her.



Night Horde Motorcycle Club President and town protector, Isaac Lunden is immediately attracted to this outsider, yet curious about her being there. Because no one moves "to" Signal Bend. Though he's not sure if she's there for he, his brothers and their meth protection operation, done to keep the failing small town afloat. Despite what she says, he can't stop himself for falling for this feisty, strong young woman.



Lilli and Isaac get close quickly and the thing he thought he would never want is the only thing he can think about. Keeping Lilli safe and maker her his old lady. But Lilli has secrets and until he can find out exactly what she's doing in town, he's not sure he can trust her, no matter how much he's falling in love with her.

But when Isaac's trust in his brothers is betrayed, his actions could the the thing that causes him to lose the woman he loves.

I loved Lilli at first. She was tough and strong. She knew her mind and could handle herself in any situation. Isaac, who was a big, country man, quick to temper, didn't know what to do with this woman who could not only stand up to him, but charm the pant off his MC bothers, who only thought women were good for one thing. She quickly gained the respect of most of them and held her own with those who didn't succumb to her charms quickly.

I loved most of this book. I loved the banter between Lilli and Isaac, whom called "Sport." I loved how she stood up to him and anyone else who got in her way. I loved how smart she was and I loved how she could adapt to almost any situation.

I loved how Isaac got her, fell for her and decided he was going to do everything he could to not only protect her from herself but also what was coming that could hurt her because of his business, and he was going to keep her, even if she thought she couldn't stay.

What I didn't love was (view spoiler)[how Isaac, focusing more on being the good bother and President to the Night Horde, put Lilli in danger (hide spoiler)]. I also didn't love how Lilli was so competent, and she put herself in a situation that ended up being disastrous .

I loved her connection to Len and Isaacs connection to Showdown. When Show's family was in trouble it was tough to read.

I enjoyed this book so much I dove right into the next book Behold the Stars .

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SLOW BODY ROCK (Body Rock, #2) by Nora Flite

Slow Body Rock by Nora Flite
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ARC provided by Author for an honest review.

4.5 - 5 ROCK OUT STARS

This book is the continuation just after Hard Body Rock , when Lola wakes up after her first day and night as a full fledge member of Four and a Half Headstones. Things have changed with Drezden. He's more intense, if that's even possible, making Lola that much more confused and uncomfortable around him.

Drezden has decided he want's Lola, no matter the consequences. He also realizes during rehearsals that her fumbles while playing are a result of her reactions to him. But he also realizes that if he doesn't get to her before she hits the stage, he may lose her forever, to the fans and to her coming Rockstar status. Conflicted by what could happen when she becomes famous, he sets out to get what he wants, even if she's pushing him away.

"I don't know what my game is either," he whispers. "I only know the prize."

"You think I don't care? Lola, it's not about that! It's about being willing enough, strong enough, to take a god damn risk!"

Lola was my new addiction, and when she wouldn't allow me to have a hit, tobacco was all that remained.

"When did you become my drug?"

~ Drezden Halifax

I am waffling between giving it a full 5 stars or 4.5 because I don't know (I assume there will be) another book after this. I want another book after this! If she leaves me hanging and there isn't another one then its a 4.5.

I desperately want to know the same things that Lola wants to know...

Tomorrow, will we both be different people? What will he act like tomorrow? What will my life be like now? ~ Lola Cooper

There is a lot of internal dialogue and contemplation in both books of this series, which I don't normally like, but I can honestly say it doesn't distract from the story at all. Actually I think it adds to the intensity of what's going on between Lola and Drezden along with the alternating perspectives. I don't even feel like the other characters are being ignored, which can easily happen when you get so wrapped up in the world of two people discovering each other as well as themselves through there connection.

There is only one real sex scene between both of these books but when it happens the anticipation is so high, you can't help but get a little tingle. It was time and I, as the reader, was ready. All the foreplay before got me to the point I was shaking as much as I imagined Lola was.





I loved Lola's excitement over performing so well that even she knew she'd cemented her place as a Rockstar! I felt like I was at the concert, I was so excited for Lola.



The author did a great job, editing and there were NO spelling mistakes. Shocking I know. I don't see this seasoned authors with books published by established publishers. There were no slow moments when you just wanted to get through it. If anything I was reading too fast to get to what would happen next.

Good Job Nora. I will definitely read more from you, and PLEASE have more of Lola and Drezden's story. Thanks for the read, I enjoyed it immensely.

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HARD BODY ROCK (Body Rock, #1) by Nora Flite

Hard Body Rock by Nora Flite
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ARC provided by author for an honest review.

4.5 HEADSTONE STARS

Wow... I have to say when I saw the feed for this book, at first I ignored it. I mean, I have enough to read, Right?! Well, I kept getting alerts from the feed with people responding that they liked it and I can't resist a good Rock Star Romance. Now that I've read it, I can totally understand what everyone else, who'd previously read it, has been going on about.

Lola Cooper, nineteen year old little sister to Barbed Fire lead singer and guitar player Sean Cooper. She's acting as a roadie for the band, on tour as supporting act to Four and a Half Headstones.



When guitarist Johnny is thrown out of the band in the middle of the tour by lead singer Drezden Halifax (let me stop and say that is a freaking awesome name), they hold an impromptu audition for his replacement, which Lola wins, much to her surprise. She's learned from the best, her brother, but isn't confident in her own talent. When she blows the band away, she is thrown into dynamics she's not yet prepared for. What's with how Drez is treating her and why does she feel the way she does whenever he looks at her? Why did Sean recommend she audition if he seems so funny now that she's gotten the position?

But the biggest issue is that Drez is finding it harder and harder to talk himself into staying away from Lola, for the sake of the band, for his and mostly for her sake.



There is passion for the music, anticipation of an attraction, lust and anxiety. You read it and feel it in every line. I love the dual point of view of the growing attraction between Lola an Drezden. Both of them talking themselves out of what they feel and what they think they see in the other. The curiosity of their pasts is palpable.

All I can say is I'm going to dive right into the next book Slow Body Rock that the author has graciously sent to me. I love finding a new voice. It doesn't always work out, but in this case... It Worked!

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