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Monday, December 12, 2016

A Historical Christmas Event with Bronwen Evans

USA Today bestselling author, Bronwen Evans grew up loving books. She writes both historical and contemporary sexy romances for the modern woman who likes intelligent, spirited heroines, and compassionate alpha heroes. Evans is a three-time winner of the RomCon Readers’ Crown and has been nominated for an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award. She lives in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand with her dogs Brandy and Duke.

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Sunday, December 11, 2016

ARC Review: Winter Halo by Keri Arthur

Book Two of the Outcast series. Keri Arthur continues the story right after the events of the first book, a couple of weeks give or take. Once again Keri Arthur has entertained and keep me on the edge of my seat. I love this post apocalyptic paranormal world. A world first divided by a shifter/human/vampire war, then nearly destroyed by the bombs the shifters dropped to end the war. But the bombs did something to the fabric of the universe and now deadly rifts appear and suck you in. Most people don't survive but the ones that do come back different. I do recommend reading the first book in the series because events happen in The City of Light that are mentioned but not explained in this book that pertain to what's going to happen.

When the first book ended Tiger and her ghosts….(No spoilers just in case you haven't read the first book) and although she told Nuri and Jonas that she wouldn't help them anymore she gone off on her own to continue the search. But to find out what she needs she had to accept help from Nuri and Jonas, especially since the bad guys know who she is and where to find her they just can't get to her but that doesn't stop them from trying.

Jonas and Tiger have been fighting the attraction they feel for each other. They should hate each other; him a shifter the race that mercilessly killed her kind, and she a déchet a genetically created blend of shifter human and vampire to seduce and kill shifters in the war. Jonas final admits that he judged Tiger harshly and is willing to see where this attraction will take them; Tiger just had to admit that's what she wants too. Tiger uses the connections Nuri has to get inside of Winter Halo the company that has control of false rifts and using them to kidnap children. They are also trying to control the vampires and the wraiths that come out of the rifts and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Overall, I can't believe how good this book is. One thing….Damn you cliffhanger!

**ARC provided by Publisher**

ARC Review: Hit the Spot by J. Daniels

I have been a fan of J. Daniels since the first book I read from her. She never disappoints, and Hit the Spot was no different. This book is the second in her Dirty Deeds series, but each book is a standalone so you can jump in at any time. If you have read the first book though, you will recognize both Tori and Jamie.

After a bad experience, Tori has trust issues and isn't looking to start anything with a man, especially one like Jamie. Known for going after what he wants and getting it, Jamie is as big of a player as he is a sexy surfer. But Jamie wants Tori and is used to getting what he wants. Tori wants Jamie, yet after everything she has been through she knows that Jamie is the last thing she needs. But with Jamie's determination to win Tori over, is it only a matter of time before he gets her let her guard down where he is concerned? When Tori finally gives in will there be more between them, or will it all just have been a game that Jamie was determined to win?

I really liked these two. Tori had been hurt and had trust issues that anyone would understand. I really felt for her and all that she had been through, and I loved that she was cautious about falling for Jamie but was unable to fight what was between them. Jamie was great as well. His determination and laid back nature were super sexy, and I couldn't get enough of his pursuit of Tori. These two had a ton of chemistry and such a strong connection, and I really loved seeing them circle around one another while their relationship progressed.

Overall, this one was really fun and I enjoyed it a lot. These two had a great connection and story, and I would definitely recommend it, especially if you have read the first book in the series. J. Daniels has a way with words and writes such sexy yet emotional and fun stories. Hit the Spot was good and I already can't wait to read more from J. Daniels.

**ARC Provided by Publisher**

A Historical Christmas Event with Erica Monroe

USA Today Bestselling Author Erica Monroe writes dark, suspenseful historical romance with an emphasis on social issues and women’s rights. She was a finalist in the published historical category for the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Romantic Suspense, and her books have been recommended reads at Fresh Fiction, Smexy Books, SBTB, and All About Romance. When not writing, she is a chronic TV watcher, sci-fi junkie, and comic book fanatic. She lives in the suburbs of North Carolina with her husband, two dogs, and a cat. Visit Erica online at ericamonroe.com and sign up for her new release newsletter at: bit.ly/mlem4.