Review: LOVE, LIES AND HIGH HEELS

Synopsis

"LUKE GALLOWAY doesn’t lie. Well, not normally. And never about anything as serious as death. But, somehow Luke’s friend and business partner, Sam Paris, convinces Luke that he needs to do just that. Sam believes the only way his daughter will come back to see him is if he were dying. And so the lies begin . . .

RUSTY PARIS has been alone most of her life. Her parents were divorced when she was very young. Rusty was pushed off to boarding schools, while her mother made a hobby of marrying rich men. She doesn’t remember much about her father, only that he never made an attempt to be a part of her life for the past twenty-one years. But all that is about to change. When she gets word he is dying, she runs home to be by his side, which puts in right in the path of that scoundrel Luke Galloway.

Luke has no room in his life for rich heiresses. Been there. Done that. From the first time Luke and Rusty meet, they clash. She considers him nothing more than a lowly ranch hand who enjoys riling her temper. He considers her arrogant and prissy. But that doesn’t mean he can fight his attraction to her, nor hers to him. And when they find out they’ve both been duped by Rusty’s father the sparks really start to fly."

Reviews

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves strong personalities and sexy romantic chicklits. This book is excellent. I love the characters, the plot  and the way its written. The author's Technic is simple and heart warming. One thing that I hated about the book would be the name "Rusty". The name is stupid and very unsexy. However apart from this, it is an excellent book. Get it before it's no longer free.

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Book Throwback

Claire has everything she ever wanted: a husband she adores, a great apartment, a good job. Then, on the day she gives birth to her first baby, James tells her that he's having an affair.

Claire is left with a beautiful newborn daughter, a broken heart, and a body that she can hardly bear to look at. So, in the absence of any better offers, she decides to go home to her family in Dublin.

Sheltered by the love of her quirky family, and the attention of an incredibly attractive younger man, Claire gets better. A lot better. In fact, so much better that when James slithers back into her life, he's in for a surprise.

Author Alert!!!

Helen Scott Taylor's first novel, The Magic Knot, won the American Title contest in 2008, was a Golden Heart® finalist, and was chosen as one of Booklist's top ten romances of 2009. Since then, she has published other novels, novellas, and short stories in both the UK and USA. Her published works have been finalists in a number of contests including the Holt Medallion, the Lories, the Prism Contest, the Write Touch Award and the Maggies.

Helen lives in South West England near Plymouth in Devon between the windswept expanse of Dartmoor and the rocky Atlantic coast. As well as her wonderful long-suffering husband, she shares her home with two Shih Tzus and an aristocratic chocolate-shaded-silver-burmilla cat who rules the household with a velvet paw. She believes that deep within everyone there's a little magic. www.helenscotttaylor.com

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Helen-Scott-Taylor/e/B002BMEYXO/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

Author Interview

I recently interviewed the author of the “The Wedding Wager”, Regina Duke. Her books are simply beautiful. Her characters are compelling and believable. Everyone should get to experience the world she creates. I simply can’t stop reading her books.

Interview 

What inspired you to write your first book? 

Hi, everyone! Regina Duke here! I wrote my first one at the age of 13, so I’ve always wanted to share my stories. I have characters popping into my head all the time, and I feel driven to write their stories. I love it when other people enjoy reading them. :-)

Do you have a specific writing style?

 I’m not sure I would label how I write as a “style.” I do have a personal narrative voice that many people enjoy. If pressed, I would consider my style “casual” and many reviewers have commented that my books are “easy to read.” I want my characters to talk like real people.

How did you come up with the titles?

Sometimes titles are a problem. They don’t always come easy. But THE WEDDING WAGER just knocked on my brain and said “Use me!!!”  The next novel (I’m writing furiously!) will be called THE WEDDING HAZARD. It should be out before Christmas.

Are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life? 

I think all writers rely on their personal experiences for inspiration. But I never write about real people. I may borrow a mannerism or a physical trait, but it is not a good idea to write about real people, not even if you change their names. Besides, the imaginary people that live in my head are a lot funnier and much more adventurous than the real people I know! :-)

What books have most influenced your life most?

 I think the ones I read as a child were most influential. As for modern books, there are so many, I couldn’t possibly make a list without leaving someone out, so let’s just say that I continue to read as much as I can.

What book are you reading now?

I am actually reading a book by a pet psychic!

Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?

Okay, three questions about who I’m reading! All right, I love Sandra Edwards’ romance novels. And Cate Rowan creates wonderful magical worlds of romance. Vicky Loebel writes very dark but enjoyable paranormals. And B. D. Millis has just published one of her mysteries for Kindle.  Jannine Gallant also writes romantic suspense and is very good.

What are your current projects?

 I already mentioned THE WEDDING HAZARD coming up soon. I also am working on a cozy mystery novella called THE POODLE WORE PLAID. It’s a sequel to THE WOOF IN THE WEDDING PLANS, which is a sequel to NORTH RIM DELIGHT.

Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?

 Even before I had pens and paper at my disposal, I was running movies in my head. I remember being eight years old and starring in a movie with other eight-year-olds who just happened to be child super heroes! Once I was old enough to get an allowance, I began spending it on pens and paper, and I began writing my stories down. School friends used to ask me for stories in junior high, and after homework, I would write like crazy, all by hand, and I would pass those stories around at school. I think I was destined to write books. One of my earliest memories dates from when I was five, and I had a children’s book called “Honeybunch.” I couldn’t read it yet, but I traced the letters from the page onto a piece of paper. It just felt like the right thing to do! I was born to write, I guess.

Have you read fifty shades of Grey and what do you think of the characters?

 No, unfortunately I have not read that one yet.

 Do you have any advice for other writers?

Write every day. Write the stories that you want to tell. Read books and take courses to improve your writing. Work at it like an art form. If you want to play piano, you know you have to practice a lot. Writing is the same way. You get better and better over time. When you let people read your stories, do not feel sad if they point out mistakes in spelling or if they tell you they don’t like it. You may be writing a romance and they may only enjoy horror stories! It doesn’t mean your book or story is no good. Find a writer’s group to join. If you don’t enjoy that group, look for another one. Just keep writing.

http://www.reginaduke.com

THE WEDDING WAGER  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094KFI7W

Must read..Unbreak My Heart (Childhood Sweethearts Reunited)

They were inseparable until family conflict tore the teenaged sweethearts apart. Nine years later, she turns up at his prestigious hotel with the paparazzi at her heels and the six-week-old daughter of her celebrity ex in her arms. She has nowhere left to run except back to the place where she left her heart. Can they forgive the pain of the past, accept each other as they are now, and rediscover the childhood love that was snatched away from them?

Dont be put off by the title!!!

Regarding Ruth by Kim Scott

Synopsis
Ruth’s trouble began at age 15, when she met and fell in love with Teague Johnes. She is the youngest of eight children and is thought to be a bit over-indulged. But it is far more that as she has a deeply troubled mind. Ruth suffers a series of dreadful ordeals and her thinking gradually progresses from "twisted" to completely irrational. In time she will descend into complete madness. 

As her mental state declines she commits the most unspeakable acts. Eventually her horrendous misdeeds are discovered and she pays the ultimate price them. Unfortunately, through her continual decline, her actions have impacted the lives of those around her and they will also suffer for her actions. "

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The Unwanted Wife

Synopsis

All Alessandro de Lucci wants from his wife is a son but after a year and a half of unhappiness and disillusionment, all Theresa de Lucci wants from her ice cold husband is a divorce. Unfortunate timing, since Theresa is about to discover that she’s finally pregnant and Alessandro is about to discover that he isn’t willing to lose Theresa.

Should we expect the same excellence?

Torchlight by Doreen Owens Malek

Torchlight has the potential to be an excellent book. The book is well researched, well written and the dialogue is excellent. However the book feels rushed. In the beginning this book promises to show you the real America during that time, it explores poverty, immigration among the Irish, its so rich in detail from the beginning that It captivates you however she rushes to finish the book. She leaves the story unfinished doing a disservice to her characters and her fans. I’m an avid read of Doreen Mark’s romance however this is the first time one of her books has let me down. She fails to deliver what she promises. The characters are great; the love between the two main characteristics is electric although it borders on Romeo and Juliet nonessential, whimsical disasters.  This book is rushed and cannot be given more than 2 stars and only because the beginning and middle are excellent. 

But should I excuse this book because its essentially a Mills and Boon?  Are so used to reading badly written Mills and Boon novels that we expect them to fall short of what is necessary? 

Why I Read...The Song of the Lioness Quartet

 

I read this book when I was 12 years old. It was my first real read. I remember starting the series as a dare. A dare to myself. At the age I hadn't read many books. I'd loved reading but living where I lived at the time, access to children's books was  limited. I couldn't simply walk into a local library and borrow a book because we had no libraries. However when I moved to London, everything changed. I was like a kid in a candy store.

 The library was my Chocolate Factory, the gateway into another world. I fell in love with reading at the age of 12. I would spend reading Jacqueline Wilson, her stories were funny and hugely enjoyable but I'd never been a fun of fantasy books. I lived in the reality.

 Reading fantasy fiction book seemed silly to me. So one day, I remember walking into the library, walking past the adult section and picking up a book that was laying on a desk. Someone had left it open on a particular page. I picked it up, started reading. That day I spent more than five hours in the library. Alanna's journey from childhood to puberty to adulthood was truly remarkable to me. Her journey helped through the confusion I felt as a 12 year old girl. Her journey through hardship and discrimination helped me to get through the bullies, the uncertainty and all things teenagers go through.

Everyone should read...Loving Rebecca By Patricia Hooton

Everyone should read Loving Rebecca. I saw this because this is the kind of book that can be easily overlooked. Mainly because of the title. When I brought this book, I expected an easy read, a book that can be read within one night. I expected a free book with no substance and mediocre writing. This book is better than the title and the cover. The characters are genuine, well rounded and real. I could visualize Rebecca, she is a real woman. This book touches on sensitive subject matter however it deal with domestic violence in such intelligence and clever manner. Rebecca is a strong character that becomes inspiration towards the end. I would have preferred a better title however as I said before ignoring the title and cover, this book is outstanding. I look forward to reading Patricia Hooton's next installment.

Indulgence...The Billionaire's Dance Series

Melody Anne's Billionaire' Dance series is simply addictive. Spent a whole week engrossed in the Anderson family. Worth every penny.


Joseph Anderson has decided it's time his three successful sons find brides. Joseph wants grandchildren to fill his mansion, and he wants them immediately. He was successful in his eldest son’s match, and in this book his scheming brings Alex and Jessica together. 

Alex is the middle son in a successful and loving family. He is a confirmed Bachelor, who loves to travel around the globe and romance as many women as possible. That is until he meets Jessica Sanders. One night with her and he's changing his views on bachelorhood and starting to think that married life is the new way for him. 

Jessica comes from a wealthy family, and has had one too many good-looking men take advantage of her. When she meets confirmed bachelor, and known playboy, Alex Anderson, she's distrustful of his flirting, and tries to avoid him at all costs. That is until they end up trapped in an elevator, and her fear of the dark, tight space is greater than her fear of the man she's trapped with. 

This is the second book in the series. Check out Lucas's story "The Billionaire wins the game." now available for free, And the last book "The Billionaire's dance. 

Review: The Mancode: Exposed

Synopsis

While I was reading The Mancode: Exposed, the constant thought that plagued my mind was "Are men really that different from women". If you agree, this book will be your cup of tea. I find that the author could have developed the book a little more than she did. She was vague and at times it felt like she was filling out pages instead of writing intelligent Man Vs Woman dialogues.

 She refers to Vagina too many times, often offending without amusing. I found it hard to get into this book because she promises comic, what I got was someone trying too hard to make me laugh and failing miserably.