ARC Review: His to Keep by Katee Robert

His to Keep is a short novella in the Out of Uniform series by Katee Robert. This novella takes place after In Bed with Mr. Wrong, but can be read as a standalone. It was nice to see some of the characters from the first book again in this story, but you don't have to know them to understand this story. While out celebrating with her friend Marceline (Marcy) Bellini is convinced to leave her life behind for the night and really live. She never expects to spend the night pressed up against the side of the building having amazing sex with her high school crush and best friend's older brother Aaron Robinson. She knows that her life is complicated being a single mother to a three year old little girl, and intends to just enjoy her night out. Aaron has also had feelings for Marcy for years though and isn't willing to let her run away now that he has finally had her. Marcy tries to stay away from Aaron, but finds herself unable to the more they are around each other. Marcy is scared of what a relationship with Aaron could mean for her and her daughter, but Aaron is determined to show Marcy that he is around for the long haul.

I liked both Aaron and Marcy. Aaron was a good guy that had been in love with Marcy for years, but had keep his hands off of her because of their age difference. He had watched her for years and had been witness to her crappy ex that left her pregnant. Even though he was nice and caring, I couldn't understand why he had never tried to make a move on her before. It didn't really make sense to me. I felt like other than knowing that Aaron had been in the military and was now a policeman in their small town, we really didn't get to know much about his character. Marcy was the same for me. She was a school teacher, and she was used to doing things on her own. She kept to herself and her daughter and never really lived much outside of that. But we didn't really get to see more of her. I just felt like both of these characters lacked any real depth and could have used a bit more story to show who they were. Aaron and Marcy had a ton of chemistry though, and you could feel the attraction between them. That part of the story was very real and believable and they were extremely hot together.

Overall, this was a good short and sexy read. I felt like the physical connection between Aaron and Marcy was very strong, but I found their emotional connection lacking. I think that these were good characters and the story was cute and enjoyable. I really believe that it was just the length of this one that didn't work for me. Aaron seemed really sweet and the ending was so cute and thoughtful. I just wished that we had really been given more of their story. It's hard to really get a full story in about a hundred pages, even when the characters have a history and already know each other. I really like Katee Robert's writing style, and she did a great job with the steamy scenes. I would recommend this novella to those looking for a cute and short read that is filled with sexy scenes. If you are looking for a more in depth story and a strong emotional connection though, this story might not be for you. I look forward to reading more from Katee Robert in the future, and I am curious to see what she has in store for the next book in the Out of Uniform series.

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ARC Review: Fragile Line by Brooklyn Skye

This is a tough review for me to write. Fragile Line by Brooklyn Skye was a really good book, and it was definitely one of the most different and unique books I have ever read. That being said, I had a few issues with the book but nothing too major. The reason this one is so hard for me to write is that it is almost next to impossible to really give a review without spoiling this book. Even giving a summary could spoil a ton, and i'm sure that is why the blurb is purposely vague. I think that this book is definitely worth the read, and I recommend going into this one blind. Trust me, you don't want anything to spoil this one for you.

Ellie has a great boyfriend who she really loves. She has her best friend Dani, and a good family. But she has been losing time and having blackouts. She finds herself coming back into her life randomly missing minutes, hours and sometimes days. The blackouts are becoming more frequent though, and Ellie's life is spinning out of control. She wakes up in an apartment of a guy she has never met before, and after she returns home finds out that she had been gone for three days. Ellie has no idea what is going on or who to talk to about it. As her blackouts get worse, she starts to get memories and visions of a horrific childhood that she has never remembered.

I felt so bad for Ellie. She was really confused and was suffering alone. She didn't know who to talk to or what she had done. When she finally did start to open up to her boyfriend Shane, he didn't handle it the best. Shane was really sweet and I felt bad for him also. He did handle things badly and I felt like he let his best friend Lexi get away with too much. The first half of the book or so I honestly thought I was going to hate Shane. He seemed to be a bit bi-polar at times one minute really into her and the next he was judging her and not believing her. But towards the end when he really started to catch on that something wasn't right he was really great and a completely different person. Its hard to really blame him for his bad actions when he was young and also everything pointed to the wrong conclusions. Gwen was such a fighter and was super strong. She had to be and it showed. She really ticked me off at times, but I also understood everything that she was thinking and feeling. I loved Griffin. He was another character that I felt bad for. He was such a sweet guy and he had absolutely no clue what he was in the middle of. He was such a great character and I really loved everything about him.

Overall, this story was beautiful and heartbreaking. It was so captivating, and from the second that I started reading I couldn't put it down. This story was truly one of a kind and was so interesting. Honestly I couldn't ever have predicted what was going on, and I was so surprised with how everything played out. Trust me when I tell you that this book is definitely worth the read. Its hard to be too hard on these characters when you consider that they are all about 16-18 years old. I can't even imagine being put through the things they were and trying to figure out how to handle everything. This story seemed so real and believable to me, and I think that is what really drew me in from the start and kept me invested. This book was so good and I wish I could say more, but this one is a must read and you'll just have to pick this one up to see what it is all about. I can't wait to read more from Brooklyn Skye in the future after reading this fantastic story.

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Meet Brooklyn Skye, author of Fragile Line.

Brooklyn Skye grew up in a small town where she quickly realized writing was an escape from small town life. Really, she’s just your average awkward girl who’s obsessed with words. She writes young adult and new adult fiction.

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Feature and Giveaway: Warrior's Curse by Alexa Egan

The third novel in the dark and sexy Imnada Brotherhood series about shape shifters in Regency-era England.

Despite being cast out of his clan, Gray de Coursy has been summoned to his estranged grandfather’s deathbed. A perfect opportunity to steal Jai Idrish, the Imnada’s most sacred relic and his last hope for breaking the fiendish spell imprisoning him.

Chosen as the Imnada clans’ next high shaman, Alys Swynford’s very soul has become inextricably bound to Jai Idrish—a crystal sphere that dates to the very origins of the Imnada. So when she catches Gray stealing it, he is left with only one choice—keep shaman and sphere together as the pair travel to The Gateway, the door between this world and the one the Imnada left behind aeons ago. For only there can the curse be lifted and Gray freed.

But conspirators among the Imnada have already opened the door to the shape-shifters’ ancient and deadly enemy. Now it will take the strength of the warrior and the power of the shaman to stop this otherworldly executioner—before it’s too late.

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ARC Review: Stop Dragon My Heart Around by Susannah Scott

Tallulah “Tee” Alameda is a proud member of the Paiute tribe and a casino hostess at the Crown Jewel. She sends half her salary to support the reservation school and has plans to do more. What she doesn’t know is her boss, Leo Ryan, is a dragon shape shifter. The casino is a haven for dragons. The mark on her back isn’t a burn. She’s Leo’s mate, but neither of them realize it. The physical attraction is there, but he hesitates. His dragon form will fade if he doesn’t find his mate soon. Tee decides it’s time to tell Leo how she feels about him. She invites him to the Black Festival on the reservation. First he says no, but her father, the Chief of the tribe, asks him to go with her as a favor. He believes she needs a protector. Things are changing. The young men don’t trust the Chief to make decisions for them. Tee and Leo go separately. Tee meets an old friend, James, and pretends to be his date. Trouble breaks out and Leo takes Tee to the desert. He shows her his dragon side. She’s scared and doesn’t want to pursue a relationship anymore. To protest the way the Chief is handling things, Tee is kidnapped. Many secrets are revealed, some old and some ancient. Tee doesn’t know who to trust anymore. Will she be happy married to a dragon and moving to Australia?

The story is set in Las Vegas. The city is a character, bringing in stereotype tourists with their outrageous demands. Tee’s job is to pacify them and make sure they gamble. Dragons aren’t even noticed. They are seen as part of the décor of the outside of the casino. Addressing the concerns of the tribe is realistic. The Chief doesn’t want a casino because gambling is addictive and could hurt people. The younger men see the money to be made and want the tribe to get it. The secondary characters help set up the next books in the series.

Tee wants to be independent, but close to her family. Leo lives away from his family to search for a mate. When both realize they were made for each other, Tee knows life as she has known it is over. She has a lot to accept to love Leo. They work well together and understand the sacrifices each one has to make.

No Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty, but the song ran through my head the whole time I read the book. It’s an appropriate title.

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