Virtue of Death by Randi Perrin

Have I ever told you how much I love reading Paranormal? No? Well, let me tell you that it's one of my most favorite genres. When the opportunity came to read Virtue of Death by Randi Perrin, I was more than ecstatic to pick it up and read it.  

We meet Sera, who was chosen to become an Angel of Death when she turned 18. We also get an opportunity to see what she does as an Angel of Death, and how merciful and beautiful she is. She's also a Pastry Chef, who owns and operates her own bakery.  

We also meet Destin at a wedding, while he's trying to pick up any girl to take home with him. It's there that he sees Sera for the first time, and tries hit on her. The fun part is that he's a food critic, who happens to give Sera a bad review, without knowing who she is.  

What comes next is an adventure full of steamy tension, laughter and so much humor.  

I love reading a book that will make me laugh so much, that my family thinks that I'm crazy! And this is exactly I got with it. I was able to loose myself within the book, storyline and characters. I have to say that the author did an amazing job in her character development. I've never red any  books by this author before, but am definitely excited to read more. What makes me even more giddy, is knowing that Cheryl (Sera's best friend) gets her own book. And I can't wait to get my hands on it! 

This book was definitely 5 Heavenly Stars!!

Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe

Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe is one of those books that seem to hook and sink you right in.

We meet Bria when she’s getting ready to order her meal from Wheels (a local diner) owned by the Ryan boys. She immediately hits it off with Christian, who is an absolutely adorable little guy! We also meet Reed, who immediately falls for Bria while he’s her server (“helping” little Christian win over a pretty girl!). What we know about Reed is that he used to Race professionally, and due to some circumstances, he had to pull out. But he was an amazing racer.  

I fell in love with the storyline and characters from the very beginning. I think that what I enjoyed the most is that there is immediate action (and in this case, brawling) from the get-go. The love story that we get is one that as a little girl, you always dream about having. I’m talking about the instant love, curl your toes, can’t live without; and not because you’re infatuated with that person. But because they truly and really are your best friend and soul mate.

I loved the relationship that we get from Bria and Reed. And although they have to go through this journey and struggle, they have found each other.

I love that Bria is immediately seen and handled as a member of the Ryan family, even though she only just recently met them. They make her feel safe and comfortable, like she’s belonged to them their/her whole life.

One of my favorite things about this book is that we get different POV’s which is always a WINNER for me. I like knowing what the other characters are thinking and feeling. I enjoyed Megan’s writing style, as I felt like I was living within the book. I felt an array of emotions, but what stood out the most was happiness and love. Megan has definitely won me over as a reader, and I look forward to continue my journey with the Rocking Racers Series. Definitely consider this a 5 Racing Stars!

The Assassin's Temptatino by Jeanette Rico

The Assassin's Temptation is a tale about a deadly assassin who is part of the Confradia Assassins - an organization that takes care of those that feel and think they are above the law. Which in this case, it is men that are filthy rich.

The story starts at a pretty good pace. Which is where and when we meet Micah "Savage" St. Clair (our very own assassin). He is in the middle of a mission, where he's dealing with some pretty gruesome circumstances. And as a human being, he is perturbed and completely disgusted by what he's witnessing, and more than happy to "deal" with those that are currently causing havoc.

 Unfortunately for him, he has some internal issues that he has to deal with. Those come by the name of Sophia - a beautiful girl that he can't seem to get over, but can't bring into his world. Their circumstances are slightly complicated, and even more so because they both have feelings for each other.

This is one of those where even giving a slight piece of detail, would give the story away. So, with that being said, this is one that you’ll have to experience fully on your own.

I thoroughly enjoyed the suspense and action that the author had to offer us with this book. She was able to create a dark and inviting world that would be able to captivate you as the reader. I enjoyed Savage and they type of person that he was. Always taking control and portraying a sense of Alpha protector, who didn’t have a care in the world for what others thought of him.

I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book and read more about the other characters that belong to the Confradia Assassins! This was definitely a 5 Star Book for me!

The Devil's Pride by T. Birmingham

So I've been trying to decide on how to write this review without giving any spoilers away. And to be honest with you, it's extremely hard.  

Let me begin by saying that I absolutely love reading Paranormal. Any type of paranormal, whether it be historical, romance, erotic, or just plain and simple young adult.  

This book had a great dose of Paranormal. The author did an amazing job in creating this world, where there are different Clans - one of them being the Skrom. Unfortunately they are considered Dark and Evil, and love to wreak havoc. They're distinguished by their red hair, red eyes and pale skin.  

This is where we meet our main character – Alexia Maria Garda-Martinez. She is usually considered a Demon, and people tend to shy away from her; even though she's a genuine good person, because of her Red Eyes, Red Hair and pale skin.  She works hard, goes to college and contributes to society.  

We also meet Devon Waters, who happens to have a twin – his polar opposite.  

I love the dynamic relationship that these two had to offers us. Let's just say that they didn't start on good terms, but they were able to move past that first impression and produce something more beautiful.  

Now, as for the storyline itself? I can't say much without giving anything away. I absolutely LOVED the plot, and the twists and turns that were thrown our way. There was a good amount of suspense, with not knowing what was going to happen. And the ROMANCE – my goodness!!! It was out of this world! Literally! It's exactly what I look for in a good book.  

I loved knowing that I could get lost in this book. I loved that I couldn’t put the book down, because I just had to know what was going to happen. So, thank you, for this awesome and thrilling book. I'm excited to get my hands on the next book, and learn what happens to certain characters. Definitely a 5 Star Book for me!

Sweet Water by Laurie Lewis

Sweet Water was such a sweet and lovely read. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it's characters from the very first pages. Although those seemed slightly painful.  

We get to meet Olivia McAllister while she's in the hospital – freshly waking up from what appears to be a tragic and horrible accident. The cause of the accident is unknown. She wakes up to realize that her husband is gone. We also realize that she detests Hudson Bauer of The Bauer Group, which makes him a multi-billionaire.  

The journey that we take with these characters is an amazing one. The story could be considered a second chance romance. Olivia and Hudson knew each other when they were in college. Were friends and partners. Unfortunately, they had a misunderstanding and she ended up marrying a different guy. 

We learn that there has been quite a good amount of deceiving and lying, which essentially causes great heart aches for Olivia, as well as confusion.  

Her journey is one of physically, mentally and emotionally recovery. She learns how to not only heal her body, but how to work through her issues and get past the problems that she had, and that kept her from admitting her true feelings for Hudson.  

It's been a long time since I've read a sweet, and cute clean romance. The attraction between the characters is there, but so is the emotional connection. It was a nice change for me, to be able to enjoy this book and the clean storyline. The book kept me engaged, so much so that I couldn't put it down. I felt like I needed to know what was going to happen with both Olivia and Hudson.  This was definitely considered a 5 Star Book for me!  

Order of Vespers by Elyse Reyes

I went into Order of Vespers blindly. I usually try and read either the synopsis or a review to familiarize myself with what I’ll be reading. But I didn’t with this book. And I’m so happy that I did.

We meet Jasper Lee Andrews as she’s recovering from a bomb explosion at her school. One where she is the main suspect. She was found on the scene, unconscious and not hurt; which no one can seem to explain.

When she’s finally able to go home, we discover that Jasper as well as her twin brother Jude and older sister Olivia had special abilities. But because of the danger that it could cause, they have to keep that little secret under lock and key. Exposing their family would mean devastating consequences for anyone involved. She’s in no light terms told by her parents that some “people” will be picking her up, for her own safety, and that she would be staying with them indefinitely. As she’s wandering around her house, her home is attacked by an unforeseen force. When she finally manages to get herself back up and moving, it’s only to discover that her entire family is missing/ gone. She’s not sure what has happened, only that she can’t find them.

The same officers and detectives that had attempted to arrest her earlier that day were the ones that showed up at her house. And because they’re already in doubt of her and her “acts of terrorism” they believe her to be responsible for the 2^nd explosion. She’s taken to jail, where she later manages to escape.

It’s when she’s on the run that the story picks up and we discover what the deal with her abilities are.

I found this book intriguing. Full of suspense and found myself comparing Jasper and some of the other characters to those of X-Men. The best part - there is a love interest, but it’s not completely overpowering. I think that I enjoyed that mostly over everything. They literally danced around each other. Not sure if they could even consider each other friends. But knowing that there was something there.

I’m definitely curious to find out if Elyse will be writing a 2^nd book, as I feel that this one ended in a cliff-hanger. I was impressed with her writing style and character development. And was thoroughly pleased with the world that she created, because even though it was in present time, the elements that she offered made them more believable. I definitely believe that this is a 5 Star Book, as I couldn’t put it down, and couldn’t get enough of it!

The Last Train Home by Megan Nugen Isbell

Let me start by saying that I liked the book. But, yes – there is a but. The main character drove me nuts at first. Riley Regas is originally from Boston, and on a whim, her mother decides to move back home to Carver, Kansas. The reason behind the move is unknown, and let's just say that it's not well received by Riley. She feels like her mother has done her wrong, and basically starts being bratty.  

She absolutely loathes the town of Carver, and believes that everyone that lives in it is some backward hick. Her first day of school isn't a good one. She has a run in with a Queen Bee, but is able to stand her ground.  

She quickly makes friends. One of those is Alex Bettencourt – the hot popular guy. He's pretty persistent in trying to get Riley's attention, and is relentless in his conquest. I was kind of on the fence with Alex, but wasn't really sure why. I guess because before Alex had been introduced, Riley had met Jesse Baylor. And although he wasn't described as something smoking hot, or even a possible love interest, there was still something there.  

Let's just say that although Riley can't stand to be in that town, she later changes her mind. She's able to develop real friendships and relationships.  

Unfortunately, something does happen. And it's enough to make Riley run and hide from everyone and everything. When I say run and hide, I mean that she decides to move back home to Boston with her dad and his girlfriend. It's trials like the ones that she has experienced that make you the person that you are. Some say that they either break you or make you. I believe that they make you stronger. Because although they may take a mental toll on you, it still helps you grow. 

And that is exactly what Riley did. She grew. Emotionally and physically – she grew. She moved past the bratty phase where she would constantly throw attitude towards her mother, and she learned to ask for forgiveness and move forward.  

I was impressed with Megan's writing skills, and character developments. Because even though I didn't care for the character at the beginning, I felt that the author was able to draw some kind of emotion from me.  

I was able to finish this book in one evening, and although at first I was annoyed and pissed off at the main character, I felt like she redeemed herself. I would consider this a 4 Star book. And I would definitely be interested in reading the next installment in this series.