Book Talk: I HATE This Question So Much!!

I LOVE to read. I love books; the smell of books and being surrounded by them are actually one of my favorite things in the world. Glade needs to step up their game and give a musty book scented candle. lol. Being that I read so much there is one question that I'm asked from time to time and it drives me insane.

What is your favorite book?

What? Excuse me? What is my favorite book? Are you insane?! I can't answer that question. I have so many books that are near and dear to my hear that I can't possibly answer with ONE book. So here are TEN of my favorite books. I had to limit myself or this post would never go live. lol.

1. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - This is by FAR one of my favorite books. This is one of the first chapter books I ever read. Anne was an amazing character and I loved how her story evolved through the rest of the books. If you have decided not to read Green Gables because the fact that she is a tween then I suggest you do it. It's a great coming of age story that will make you laugh and then sob like a baby.

2. Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - This is a romance novel! I love Phillips' novels. But Kiss an Angel had me falling in love with the heroine. Everyone underestimated Daisy and she still came out on top in the end. Now, this was written many years ago so you have do have Dominate Hero who can get on a modern girl's nerves, but give it a try!

3. First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson Book 1) by Darynda Jones - This book is so fun! The heroine is the GRIM REAPER! I love it! There are 13 books in this series and I recommend each one of them. This is also a romance story but it has some action and a lot of funny scenes as well.

4. The Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter - One of my favorite books and I've read it at least 50 times. Our Heroine takes the place of her much more popular sister and marries the man of her dreams...and he's set on annulling the marriage. It's a great fun book with a Alpha hero and ton of fun characters that continue on into two other books. My favorite by far though is book one.

5. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson series #1) by Molly Harper - What do you do when you get shot and die and wake up a vampire? Jane decides to make the best of it and hilariousness ensues. I love it. There is 3 books in this particular series but it spawns off into a ton of books and each one is interesting and different. I love Molly's sense of humor!

6. Slouch Witch by Helen Harper - I have no clue if Molly and Helen are kin, but they have very similar senses of humor. Slouch Witch is the first in the Lazy Girl's Guide to Magic and there are 3 books and a little novella. Seriously cool series and I love Ivy's back story and the way she takes up for herself. Ivy is a very talented witch who steers clear of The Order until a case of mistaken identity binds her to them...literally.

7. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - One of my first go-tos! I read this book once a year usually in the spring time and it always takes me back to my childhood. I love the movie as well. When a privileged girl loses her family and then starts to live with her uncle she discovers a few skeletons in her new closet. It is fun and it does make you think and there is a fabulous garden.

8. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich - Stephanie, lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter (by accident), suddenly has to learn to navigate a new world she never knew existed. And if you know me you know that this book has laugh after laugh. An eccentric grandma, a weird boss and a new hooker best friend is only a few things you will read in this series. This series has lasted for over 25 books so I'm not the only one that fell in love with the characters and eccentricity of the book.

9. Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster - This is NOT her best book. She a ton of others that I love as well but I reread this one and it holds a special place in my heart. It is the very first romance novel I read that had a heroine that was plus sized. Not that they actually say what size she is but it's heavily hinted at. Grace is shy and a chunky and offers her friendship to Noah who is hot and very experienced when he and his girlfriend break up. It's a great story and I love the fact that Grace isn't your typical romance novel heroine.

10. Are you there, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler - The only non-fiction book on this list. This is a collection of stories from Chelsea Handler and I laughed so hard I cried in some of these. These are stories from her life and relationships so you know it's bound to be hilarious.


And there you have it! I can easily shell out at least 30 more books but these are my top ten books that I reread yearly. What are yours? I'm always looking for new books to read and I read all genres. Except those weird reverse harem secret baby long lost love novels. I hate those. lol. 

Book Review: Accidental Sire by Molly Harper

If you know anything about me you know I love a good Paranormal Romance. Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Wizards and so on. I read pretty much anything you give me but I definitely have my favorites and Molly Harper has been on my radar for a few years. I discovered her through her Jane Jameson trilogy and I've stuck with her as much as I could.

I was so excited to get enough digital credits from Amazon to be able to buy Accidental Sire. I had read a lot of mixed reviews claiming it was just like all her other novels and I scoffed at that because Molly always gives me something new and interesting in Half-Moon Hollow and she didn't disappoint me with Accidental Sire. I hadn't read premise like this before and it was extremely interesting. Girl Meets Boy. Girl Likes Boy. Girl Gets Killed in an Extreme Frisbee Game. Girl Becomes a Vampire. Girl Bites Boy. You can see, it's definitely not he usual vampire fare. Also Meagan and Ben are NOT normal vampires.

I loved the heroine. Meagan was sarcastic and snarky just like I like and she didn't back down. I love a strong female lead. The boy on the other hand got on my nerves a bit. He just seemed whiny as hell in the beginning but I can live with that as long as my strong female lead takes control, which she did in a spectacular way. About midway through the book Ben has a change of heart and starts acting like a man so I'm happy with that.

There is some underlying mystery which also kept me intrigued, not everyone is as they seem so once the pieces of the puzzle start coming together it creates a very interesting picture.

I did enjoy where the book took me. It was pretty interesting the situation that Meagan finds herself in. I will say that the end was a little underwhelming for me, I guess I was expecting more retaliation. lol. But it's a great book and if you like a light vampire romance this then is for you. No brooding (except of the teenage) kind found anywhere.

I paid for this book with my own money. (Well, with digital rewards from Amazon) so this book is in no way sponsored. I pride myself on being honest with my reviews whether the book was given to me or not and in this case...I just wanted to share another Molly Harper novel!

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Book: Accidental Sire (Half Moon Hollow Book 15)

Author: Molly Harper 

Print Type: eBook 

Page Count: 291

Book Type: Romance, New Adult Romance, Paranormal

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $5.99 for the Kindle version. I read all of my books with the Kindle App.

Book Review: It's Getting Scot in Here by Suzanne Enoch

It's Getting Scot in Here... FOR REAL, Y'ALL! Suzanne Enoch has this amazing ability to transport you to any era and in It's Getting Scott in Here she transports us from Scotland to London and we get to LIVE through her characters as they navigate their turbulent situation.

This is definitely a Wrong Guy, Right Brother deal. When the MacTaggert boys find out that their dad made an agreement with their estranged mother, they are furious, but they have to swallow that down and head out of the Highlands into the wilds of LONDON. Talk about your culture shock. They definitely had a lot misconceptions over the city as well as the women of England.

And in comes Amelia-Rose Baxter. She definitely sets the MacTaggert boys on arse over heels. They definitely did NOT expect her. She is promised to the eldest brother, but marriage is the last thing Amelia-Rose thinks of when she meets the big man who dismisses her and once she verbally slaps him, he is DONE.

But Niall sees something special in her. And we get to watch as their relationship builds. This is something that Suzanne does extremely well. She builds a romance for you, this isn't a wam-bam-thank you ma'am story, this is the true definition of a love story. You watch the ups and downs as their relationship takes form and blossoms.

I will say that I had some problems at times liking the MacTaggert men. They are supposed to be rough highlanders, but I felt they were just spoiled and it was hard for me to get on board with the men. I loved Amelia-Rose though, she sold the story. I loved her outspokenness and how Suzanne Enoch let her character take control when it was needed. I do recommend the book if you love a strong heroine who doesn't simper and whine through the whole thing. This is book 1 in The Wild Wicked Highlanders and I will stick with the series to watch each man fall under the spell of their perfect match.

I do want to thank Netgalley for letting me read and review this book. It was a pleasure!

You can find the Amazon links to this novel below.

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I received this book from Netgalley for this review.

Book: It's Getting Scot in Here

Author: Suzanne Enoch

Print Type: eBook 

Page Count: 352

Book Type: Romance, Historical

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $5.98 for paper back or $7.99 for the Kindle version.

Book Review: Martha's Flowers by Martha Stewart & Kevin Sharkey

Oh, Martha, Martha, Martha! You slay me with your knowledge and your beautiful DIY's and talent, and now you have handed me a fantastic book on gardening. I thank you deeply, you Majestic Woman!

I was excited to have the opportunity to receive a copy of Martha's new book and when it arrived today I could just imagine me sitting outside this spring tinkering in my Martha Stewart garden and making window boxes. Alas, I was a bit disappointed. Don't get me wrong, this book is beautiful. It seems to me that each flower has it's own "Chapter" with a few pages of how to grow the flower and how to arrange it. The photos are phenomenal. It read a bit dry to me though. I was expecting something different and that's my own fault I guess. I would recommend this as a coffee table book, or if you are really into flowers you will LOVE it. There really is a good amount of information here but it's not like other books I've had from Martha Stewart.

I was expecting some awesome DIY's and some helpful tips that can make me look like an amazing Suzie Homemaker. What I got was 288 pages of dry reading. Now, I will try to read some of this and report back what I think about the text, but right off after the first few pages, I'm going to struggle. Just so you know this is ALL FLOWERS. There are no fruits of vegetables mentioned.

Here are a few specs on the book. It is hardbound and beautifully so. The pages are thick and the photos are gorgeous. The book is bigger than a normal sized book, it would make a great decor piece on your table.

Flower Enthusiasts rejoice, this book is everything you will ever want. :)


I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Book: Martha's Flowers

Author: Martha Stewart with Kevin Sharkey

Print Type: Hard Cover Book 

Page Count: 222

Book Type: Gardening, DIY, House and Home

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $28.46 for hardcover or $19.99 for the Kindle version.

Book Review: Daisy Cakes Bakes by Kim Nelson

I love Shark Tank! They always have some of the most interesting people and pretty awesome products. I'm not a fan of Mr. Not-So-Wonderful but the show really does give people an opportunity to get their product out there on the market.

One of Shark Tank's ingenious entrepreneurs was Kim Nelson from Daisy Cakes. She is a fabulous baker that was sending her cakes all over the country through a website she had created but she wanted a little guidance from one of the sharks. She became an instant celebrity because everyone fell in love with her Southern charm and fabulous looking cakes!

Well, Kim has arrived! She has given us this wonderful cookbook filled with classic recipes that will remind you of Christmas at Grandmas. Cakes, pies, cookies and even frosting recipes fill this book. There are over 100 recipes and 60 photos to guide you into your own mini home bakery! I remember Kim from the show and how she was so hopeful that one of the sharks would take her own and Barbara took her on! I love Barbara she is always looking for strong female women entrepreneurs and she found that in Kim.

Now that we have a little bit of background out of the way, let's get on to this glorious cookbook. I recognize about 90% of these recipes as I am a South Carolina girl as well and this book speaks to my childhood. The recipes are easy to follow and I know right off that they will be just like my Grandmother used to make. I'm very partial to the cakes in the book, but don't get me wrong, everything looks amazing!

The pictures are phenomenal and detailed, not every recipe has one but more than half do and I adore a good photo for a recipe. It tells me what my end result should be. Just about every recipe comes with a little anecdote that sheds light on why and how Kim makes these delicious creations. She's phenomenally intelligent and you can tell right away that THIS is the woman you want to be manning your dessert table during special occasions. But we can't all have Kim, so she's blessed us with a very detailed easy to follow recipe book that should make us all Southern bakers! (Make sure to check out pages 29, 99, and 112!)

As soon as you open the book you are going to want to break out the baking pan and get started, I know I am!


I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Book: Daisy Cakes Bakes

Author: Kim  Nelson

Print Type: Hard Cover Book 

Page Count: 224

Book Type: Cook Book

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $16.51 for hardcover or $13.99 for the Kindle version.

Book Review: Buzzfeed's Tasty Latest & Greatest

Do you know those awesome little recipe videos you see ALL the time on Facebook? You know the ones I'm talking about. Usually, a few minutes long, and the food looks so yummy and easy!

Well, TASTY are the people who make those videos. They are actually created by Buzzfeed and this is one of their most popular segments. I have tried several of their recipes just by watching their videos but now...they have an OFFICIAL COOKBOOK!! Super exciting and I'm happy to have received this to take a look at it.

And it's amazing! The book is literally chock full of recipes, some pages having multiple recipes. The pro's to this book definitely outweigh the cons. I love that it encompasses everyone. From Fidget Spinner Cookies to Baked Ratatouille to Chicken Pot Pie, the recipes read easily with detailed instructions that anyone could follow. This is the videos we love to watch so much in print form. I have created a shopping list for at least 5 recipes and I know they will taste amazing. I've never owned such a more user-friendly cookbook. It's definitely one to have. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cookie or baker you will want to add this to your collection.

My one complaint is that there are a lot of photos but some of the items I wished had photos didn't. So things like Sliders had photos...but then something more complicated such as Lasagna ring didn't. I would much prefer to see what the Lasagna ring was as opposed to a slider because I know what a sandwich looks like. lol.

Another con to the book is there is no nutritional information.

But besides those two things, this book is awesome. I totally recommend it to anyone looking to try different, easy recipes. Such a family friendly book to have!

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Book: Tasty Latest and Greatest

Author: Buzzfeed

Print Type: Hard Cover Book 

Page Count: 192

Book Type: Cook Book

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $16.16 for soft cover or $13.99 for the Kindle version.

Book Review: When God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner/Illustrated by David Catrow

We have another gorgeous book from the writing phenom of Matthew Paul Turner combined with the phenomenal illustrations by David Catrow. These men are amazing and are definitely giving us something beautiful and unattainable. A book that captures our hearts from page one.

I first read the duo's work with When God Made You (you can read my review here) and was super excited when I saw that there was a second book When God Made Light!

Cadence enjoyed the book!
She's super excited.

I adore Matthew and David's vision with these
books. When God Made Light is an awesome testament to what God has created both outside and inside your soul.

Not only is the book touching but also stunningly beautiful. This story follows the same nameless heroine from When God Made You through a day in her life and what God has created within her soul.

It's a sweet nod to Dr. Suess with its rhythmic words and imagination. We come to realize that when God created Light he created a light deep inside each of us. We loved the book and definitely recommend it.

The author really does take you on a magical ride that brings your senses to life and you fall in love with the heroine. I can't wait to see what Turner and Catrow dream up next as I know it will be a beautiful testament to their love for Christ.

I would especially recommend it to any churches, so if you donate books to your Church's library I would recommend putting both When God Made You and When God Made Light on the list. It's definitely well written and full of love.

Book: When God Made Light

Author: Matthew Paul Turner
Illustrator: David Catrow

Print Type: Hard Cover Book 

Page Count:  48

Book Type: Children's/Christianity/Religion 

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $8.73 for hardcover or $9.99 for the Kindle version.

I received this book through Blogging for Books for my honest review. 

Book Review: Power Plates by Gena Hamshaw

With my new year's resolution, I promised myself I'd diet, lose weight, get a revenge body and generally kick butt. To help me with this I've started taking vitamins, doing yoga and looking at food in a whole new way. Enter Power Plates by Gena Hamshaw.

This book is chock full of nutritionally balanced vegan meals. Am I Vegan? No. But sometimes you got to cut out some of the protein and processed crap to find your inner self.

What I love most is that each recipe has a beautiful photo and a very detailed recipe to follow. I absolutely love the photos and the recipes are amazing!!           

The White Chili recipe is definitely on my shopping list and with over 200 pages there are 100 recipes to choose from! I'm not Vegan, but this book is full of recipes I can't wait to try. the book is heavy and the pages are thick. It's one of the beautiful recipe books I've ever owned and I can't wait to start cooking some of this healthy food for my family. Butternut Squash, Zucchini, Quinio, garlic, spinach...you wouldn't think to cook these foods in the manner this book gives you but it comes together beautifully and with so many strong flavors you know each one is delicious.

I would definitely recommend this book to any Vegan looking for new recipes or any non-vegan who wants to explore clean eating and weight loss! I'm on my own weight loss journey which is what drove me to order this book. It's phenomenal!

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Book: Power Plates

Author: Gena Hamshaw

Print Type: Hard Cover Book 

Page Count: 256

Book Type: Cook Book, Vegan

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $16.16 for soft cover or $13.99 for the Kindle version.

Book Review: Last Stop in Brooklyn by Lawrence H. Levy

I received Last Stop in Brooklyn; A Mary Handley Mystery which was written by Lawrence H. Levy and I know it's a bit different than my usual books but I liked the book blurb. It promised a kick-ass heroine and if you've read my reviews before you know I greatly enjoy a strong female character.

This is the third installment to Levy's Mary Handley Mystery series.

It started out a bit slow. A lot of names thrown together in the first chapter that had me rereading to make sure I got all the characters right in my head. As I moved from the first chapter and into other chapters I realized that this book is a mishmash of history in an unfocused story. There were so many segways in the main story that I had difficulties staying with it. The more I read the more confused I became and once I lost track of the placement of the storyline I gave up. It really is a shame because I liked the heroine but I couldn't finish the book. I would say this needs a boatload of editing. The author was very heavy-handed. For example, the mother is talking to Mary in one scene and keeps referring to her brother, but the author makes sure the mother says "your brother, Sean" (I honestly don't even remember if that's the brother's name I was introduced to about 15 characters in the first 2 chapters.) It didn't allow my imagination to fly with the story, it felt forced or like someone had all this information they were trying to cram in. With good books there isn't that forced feeling, it just flows. There was 0 flow to this novel.

Sadly I do not recommend it. I hate when I have to write a bad review. I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Book: Last Stop in Brooklyn

Author: Lawrence H. Levy

Print Type: Soft Cover Book 

Page Count:  305

Book Type: Mystery/Historical/Women's Fiction

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $10.06 for soft cover or $9.99 for the Kindle version.

Book Review: When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner/Illustrated by David Catrow

I love When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner and illustrated by David Catrow. The book is absolutely gorgeous. I'm going to admit by the fourth page I was tearing up and by the end, I was steadily crying. Yes, it is a children's book but it's so well written and so well illustrated that I would recommend this to anyone who needs a reminder that we are made of God's love.

The story features a small girl who showcases her true creative self to everyone she meets but it's not written in the third person. It's written as a love letter to YOU. By the last page, you will fall in love with Matthew and David's work.

 When God Made You is written in rhyme and pushes the reader to explore their own unique talents. It reminds me so much of Dr. Seuss with its super inspiring message and the fantastical artwork. The colors are super vivid and fun to look at. Children will not want to put the book down as it really is a beautiful book. I will be gifting this to Tristan for Christmas so I haven't read it to any of the children yet. I want this to be the book we start the New Year with. I want them to know their worth and to understand God's dedication and love for them.

I was touched by the words. You know that feeling you get when you pick up a beautiful book and the words fill you and you get goosebumps and you feel your gut clench? That's what I felt when I read this book. I felt God.

Book: When God Made You

Author: Matthew Paul Turner
Illustrator: David Catrow

Print Type: Hard Cover Book 

Page Count:  48

Book Type: Children's/Christianity/Religion 

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $9.59 for hardcover or $9.99 for the Kindle version.

I received this book through Blogging for Books for my honest review. 

Book Review: 30 Days to Peace A One Month Creative Journal

I absolutely loved 30 Days to Peace! It's a beautiful book filled with inspiration with a clear plan to strengthen your relationship with God and to find inner peace to help you on that journey. I found the more I wrote in the journal and the more I reflected on my life the more content and happy I felt. 

Each entry has an inspiring quote or verse to fit journal prompt. I absolutely would recommend this to anyone who is struggling with their inner self or just need that time to reflect. 

I would recommend sitting down with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa in the morning and begin your day filled with God's words and encouragement. I've been an on and off journaler for years but this is the first time I've ever closed the book and felt such satisfaction that it carried me through the entire day. It's a small hardback book that will easily fit into a backpack or a purse so it's easy to travel with if you are on the go. 

I carry my relationship with card close to my heart and I'm not the type to shout my feelings from the rooftop but each page meant a great deal to me and brought me to a place of serenity. 

There is another journal in this series titled 30 Days to Joy which is now n my Christmas wish list. 

I received this book through the Books for Blogging program for my honest review and feedback. This is my first review for them and I'm looking forward to many more! 

Book: 30 Days to Peace: A One Month Creative Journal

Author: Waterbrook Publishing

Print Type: Hard Cover Book 

Page Count:  122

Book Type: Journal/Diary/Christianity/Religion 

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon!  It has a price of $9.00.

Book Review: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

I adore Lisa Kleypas. She always weaves such interesting stories that are not the norm for historical romance. Most of the time you read about Dukes or Viscounts, but Ms. Kleypas always gives me something different.

In Dreaming of You she introduces us to Sara Fielding, a common country girl who has made a name for herself writing fiction novels that show her readers how the less fortunate have lived, loved and lost. Sara is eccentric to the point that her own parents acknowledge the fact when she decides to go to London to conduct some research into the gambling lifestyle. She is spurred on by a local boy who lost it all.

So Sara packs up her things, says goodbye to her would-be fiancee and heads to the wicked city of London to stay with some friends of her parents. This is were things get very interesting. While Sara is out visiting gaming hells she comes upon a scuffle in the street and pulls a pistol to protect the person who's being savagely attacked by two knife wielding individuals. I won't give much more away other then that by this one action, Sara changes her entire life.

We also come to know Derek Craven. The self made millionaire owner of one of the most notable gaming clubs in London. He has amassed a fortune and has deep secrets he keeps from those closest to him, which are very few. As Sara follows her research she and … develop tender feelings for one another. Their story is exciting and fun. Watching Sara stand up for herself is perfect. I love a great heroine. And I love a man who values the intricacies of a woman's personality and what makes her special.

What I love about Derek and Sara is their fight to find love. They are clearly made for each other and their differences are their compliments, that is what makes them work. The fact that Derek lets down his guard with Sara is beautiful to read. I love the support they get from their loved ones, the fact that Derek falls completely and maddeningly in love with Sara.

I do say that there are a few things I didn't much care for in the book. I absolutely did not like the protagonist. I could find nothing redeemable about her. She was very two dimensional and I feel that she had a story to tell and we weren't privileged enough to get that story. Also I would have loved to have seen more of Sara's parents. I adored them. One thing that stood out to me was that Sara had no female friend in her small village. I would have thought the girl who was sort of engaged to the town saint would have a few female friends or at least acquaintances. But it was never mentioned so Sara felt almost like she was alone save for her parents.

Despite that I do recommend Dreaming of You I hope you will come to love the characters as much as I did.

Book: Dreaming of You

Author: Lisa Kleypas (website)

Print Type: Soft Cover Book 

Page Count:  373

Romance Type: Historical Romance

How Hot: 3 out of 5 licks

Do you want to buy this book? It's available at Amazon! The Kindle Edition is just $2.99. If you are more of a book person (I know the smell and feel of a book is unlike anything else!) then you will find a price of $3.99.

Book Review: Wyoming Wedding by Kirsten Osbourne

Let me start off by saying, I love mail-order bride books. I also happen to love Kirsten Osbourne. She's an awesome writer and even though some of her books read a bit stilted, the storyline always captures me. Wyoming Wedding was no different, but there is a spin on this "Mail Order Bride book".

The Culpepper cowboys is a modern take on the Mail Order Brides. I adore all of the Beckett bride series and there is even a nod to those books, which I caught on to very quickly. The four Culpepper brothers find out that their grandfather left a stipulation in the will that states all four brothers must marry within six months and have at least one baby on the way by the end of the year. Enter the Matchmaker. Dr. Lachele Simpson. She has just the right women in mind and after vigorous testing, she brings out the Quadruplet Quinlan sisters who are looking to escape a very dull life with their parents who have some very puritanical ideas on the way women should behave and act.

Wyoming Wedding pairs up the two oldest of the siblings, Karlan and Hope. I liked Hope as a heroine, she's very strong-willed and is a hard worker so she's pretty much the leader of the sisters, and Karlan is the somewhat leader of the brothers, but I honestly think that that title should go to one of his brothers. You'll see it if you read this story.

The sisters each have a crafty bent, which just sends my heart aflutter, I love it when women can come together and create something. They find out that even though all the brothers will marry to fulfill the will, the ranch is still in jeopardy because of the dreaded evil cousin who likes video games and such. The women come together with their new mother in law to stop the insanity and even though the men think their crafting is cute, I think in the later books they are going to be in for a big shock.

So of course, in this book, there are trials and tribulations. I adored the characters and each sister is pure joy. We didn't really learn a whole lot about each of the brothers in the first book, it mainly focused on the women, so some of the brother's characters seem flat at the moment. I'm hoping that get's rectified in later books.

If you are looking for a quick, sweet read with a tad bit of naughtiness, then I do suggest Wyoming Wedding. Kirsten does an amazing job of weaving together stories. I picked up this book for FREE during one of her promotions, and by the looks of Wyoming Wedding is still FREE on Amazon.

Kirsten was one of the authors I was looking forward to meeting the most at RT17, I'm pretty bummed I was able to go, but I'm hoping I can meet her next year!


Book: Wyoming Wedding
Author: Kirsten Osbourne (website)
Print Type: eBook (Amazon, Kindle)
Page Count: 146
Romance Type: Small Town, Mail Order Bride, Sweet Romance, Contemporary Romance
How Hot: 2 out of 5 licks (there are some sex scenes, but this is mostly about the story, not the sex)
Current Price: $0.00 (FREE)

Smutty Little Secrets by Vivienne Hunt

First of all, let me say Smutty Little Secrets by Vivienne Hunt is an in your face erotic novel. It makes no apologies for what it is and the story is fast, hot and loud. When I picked it up at the When the Heart Dreams reader and author mixer last weekend I knew it would be a quick read, but I hadn't read anything from this author before. I always look for new and exciting work, so I happy to dive into this story.

Nikki is a character that a lot of women will jive with, she's in a verbally abusive relationship and definitely needs to find happiness. From the first word on the first page you are given a no holds barred look into what Nikki needs...and wants. She finds what she's looking for in the arms of her brother-in-law, Jason, and his wife, Cassandra. (Yes, I KNOW! Cassandra is my name, too. lol)

I love work that is quick paced and flows. I read the book in one sitting and I must say I did enjoy the sexy romp. I would have liked a bit more development of Jason and Cassandra, I want to know what makes them tick. I'm a people watcher so I know that about myself. Nikki falls for Cassandra and Jason pretty fast and pretty hard, taking the relationship to the highest peak from 0 to 60 pretty quickly.

But it's more than that. It's more than a love story and hot sex between two females and a male. It's about a woman finding her voice between the sheets. It's about self-discovery and self-worth. This story is all female power from beginning to end. Nikki finds that Cassandra is the woman she longs to be like. Wild, free and intoxicating. She molds herself into that person that under Cassandra's tutelage. I fully believe if the story had been a bit longer we would see Nikki fully bloom as a force to be reckoned with, and we get a glimpse of that in the epilogue. I would love to see a part two.

The book had me on the edge through each page, as I said it was a quick read so it's perfect for a sick day or a "Me Day".

Book: Smutty Little Secrets
Author: Vivienne Hunt (website)
Print Type: Soft Cover Book (signed! She's a lovely person to meet)
Page Count: 119
Romance Type: Taboo, F/F/M, BDSM, Menage
How Hot: 4 out of 5 licks

Do you want to buy this book? It's available on Amazon! If you have Amazon Unlimited it's a free read or you can buy it for just $1.99. If you are more of a book person (I know the smell and feel of a book are unlike anything else!) then you will find a price of $7.99.

I wasn't compensated for this book review. I did have the privilege to the meet the author and she is a joy to talk to. I do recommend the story but please keep in mind it's extremely erotic nature.