Review of Sometimes in Autumn by Natalie-Nicole Bates

 

Sometimes in Autumn by Natalie-Nicole Bates

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

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Natalie writes a beautiful second chance love story in Sometimes In Autumn. 

Bethany has returned home after fifteen years due to her mother suddenly dying. Fifteen years ago she was engaged to Dane, when he called off the wedding to be with another woman that was pregnant by him. Now she must face the memories of the past and get through the pain in the present. 

Bethany has known pain twice now in the last couple of years as her husband was killed in a plane crash. 

Dane, works for his father's funeral home, now divorced he still has feelings for Bethany. His father has become distance due to Dane past marriage and almost losing the business. 

Bethany is barely holding on and collapses during the funeral. This gives Dane a chance to care for her, but his brother Corey also has his eye on Bethany. Dane takes the chance and moves her to recover at his home. 

Can they get past the past and start a future together or does a secret tear them apart again? 

I felt Bethany's pain as she must face saying goodbye to her mother and the uncertainly of the future. Dane seemed to grow on me as he faced what he did in the past and started to look forward to the future. 

If you love emotional second chance love stories, this book is for you and I highly recommend it. 

Standalone

Characters: Easy to relate to and developed

Writing: Smooth and emotional 

5 Koala Paws

 

 

 

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Release Blitz and Review: Midnight Scent by Dori Lavelle

Title: Midnight Scent

Series: Amour Toxique #1

Author: Dori Lavelle

Genre: New Adult Romantic Thriller/Suspense

 Release Date: September 27, 2016

Blurb

I find the love letters in my new dorm room, left behind by a previous occupant.

They're meant for someone else, but the words speak to me. They slide off the page and wrap themselves around my body, touching me in places I never knew existed.

I'm falling in love with each word, unable to stop myself.

And I don't even know his name.

Until they tell me.

His name is Judson Devereux. They say he’s toxic. Falling for him will be a mistake.

I want to believe them. I want to walk away. But the words refuse to be erased from the invisible parts of me.

I'm hooked on the scent of his poison. It’s bad for me. It could kill me. But I’m in too deep.

*This series contains sexual content, dark themes, and violence that could trigger emotional distress in readers.*

*Amour Toxique is a serial that unfolds over three volumes.*

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Wow!! Another fabulous read from Dori Lavelle, if you like suspense you will love this one. Yes, it ends in a cliffhanger, so be warned as Dori also gives you the rollercoaster ride of your life. 

Ivy (ex-model) has moved from Boston to Florida to go to design school and to get away from her over controlling mother. She moves to a different dorm room with her roommate, Chelsea since broken pipes flooded her last room.

In the progress of making her bed, Ivy discovers love letters from J.D. (Judson) and Jen, which makes her want to know more about the couple. When Chelsea learns more about the author, she tells Ivy to destroy the letters. Is the letters the beginning of the end for Ivy or does she walks away from them? How dangerous can J.D. be when he writes letters that can melt the pants off a woman? 

Judson knows how to make a woman want more and uses his charms on Ivy, but can Ivy realize that he is bad news before its too late. 

No spoilers here as this book is too good give anything away. Dori weaves a story that has you on the edge of your seat wondering when the other shoe will drop. 

Part 1 of series
Characters: Very Detailed 
Heat: Sizzling 
Storyline: Excellent and Fast paced

5 Koala Paws

 

 

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Dori Lavelle, is a mother, wife, and a sucker for happy-ever-afters and mint chocolate.

Growing up, Dori read a lot, and when she wasn't happy with a particular ending, she wrote a different one, just for herself. Before long, she was writing stories when she should have been doing homework. The time has come for her to share the stories she cooks up in her head.

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Review: This Loving Feeling (Mirror Lake #3) by Miranda Liasson

This Loving Feeling by Miranda Liasson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my first book of Miranda Liasson's and it will not be the last. Second chance romance is one of my favorites as I get a glimpse of the past and hope for the future with a HEA.

Samantha is an art teacher who loved Lukas Spikonos when she was nineteen, but he left her without a word. Lukas was from the wrong side of the tracks and would never be worth anything so he left town.

Years have gone by and Lukas returns to Mirror Lake to perform at the high school prom. He is now a fast upcoming recording artist and wants to make Mirror Lake his home again now as he has his nephew to take care of.

Sparks fly as Samantha and Lukas eyes meet at the prom and feelings are awaken again. However, Samantha is involved with Harris, who wants to be a politician and cares more about that then Samantha until Lukas comes into the picture.

Who will win Samantha's heart Harris or Lukas? I have to say Lukas won my heart as he shows how deeply he loves Samantha. Hard choices must be made whether to stay or leave and continue the career path one is on. Can Samantha and Lukas get their HEA?

If you love second chance love stories, this one is for you and I highly recommend this book.


Series: A Mirror Lake Novel - can be read as a standalone
Characters: Easy to relate to
Writing: Smooth and realistic

5 Koala Paws

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Review: Aveline

Aveline by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lizzy Ford has done it again!! This time with a post-apocalyptic YA book that draws you in to their world.

Aveline (17 yrs of age) is in training when her father suddenly falls ill and dies. She must leave her home before the Shield come to get the body and enslave her. She is a half-breed with the devils blood and now no family except one good friend - Rocky.

As Aveline and Rocky run, they must split up as they are being chased. Aveline is helped by a stranger who wants to hire her, but refuses. Now she must chose to help him or remain in a brothel where he put her. She decides help, which sets her on a journey she is not prepared for as she is an assassin, not a babysitter.

Tiana is the daughter of the powerful Hanover family which most people envy and fear. However, Tiana is locked away, except once a year as she cursed with unearthly eyes and powers. Her father is married to Matilda, who is Tiana's evil stepmother.

Tiana also has a brother (Arthur) who also has powers, but is able to conceal them so no one knows. Arthur uses his powers for hunting game to feed the entire town. He worries about what will happen to Tiana as he fears someone wants to kill her.

Aveline is hired to watch over Tiana, can she protect her or does Tiana end up protecting her?

I was lead into a world filled with danger, hope, and suspense. Life and death is in the balance for all of them, can they survive?

Part 1 of Lost Vegas Novellas
Characters: Very Detailed and Developed
Storyline: Excellent and fast paced

5 Koala Paws

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I didn't think being his fake fiancee for the holidays would be a difficult job, but it ends up more complicated than I ever imagined, and I see a whole new side of Trace once he lets his guard down. He's haunted by his past--just like me, But there are things I can never tell him, secrets I don't dare reveal.

Eventually, I find myself in a difficult situation because our volatile attraction to each other won't be denied. Should I tell him the truth, or do I finish the job he's paying me for and walk away with my secrets still hidden, my pride still intact? He's paying me enough for this job to take care of myself once it's over. I've always been alone, and I always thought I preferred it...until I met Trace. I'd have to put everything on the line to be honest with him, but he very well might be the first man who is worth the risk. Honestly, I'd be endangering more than just my pride. I could handle feeling like a loser, because I've pretty much felt that way my entire life. What really terrifies me is being vulnerable and the possibility of ending up with a shattered heart....

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Genre: YA Paranormal

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For centuries the war that has raged within magic has ripped the world apart. Fought between Skȓítek and Trpaslík; killing father and son, and destroying a fragile balance between mortal and magic.

For centuries everyone has been awaiting the Silnỳ, searching for the girl who was prophesized. The girl with power strong enough to defeat the evil that plagued the world, and bring the war to an end.

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Review: Operation Tenley

Operation Tenley by Jennifer Gooch Hummer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Operation Tenley is a cross between fantasies meeting technology in this delightful story of fairies.

The fairies no longer have wings, but now have propellers and are called the Fair Ones. They watch over humans who have special powers that control the Elements as Mother Nature wants those powers since the humans are destroying Earth.

Tenley is a human with the element power of wind and discovered how to use this power during her childhood. Pennie is the Fair One who is protecting her, but didn't report that she came into her powers early, which she gets in trouble for not reporting.

Laraby (Fair One) helps Pennie with his knowledge of the Fair Ones laws and ends up in the adventure with Pennie and Tenley.

All the characters seem to learn from their journey and grow throughout the story as they face Mother Nature and the Original Eights of the Fair Ones.

No spoilers as this is a story with a lot of action packed into it and will keep you on your toes.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Can be read as a standalone
Characters: Delightful and developed
Heat: N/A as suitable for under 12 yrs old

4 Koala Paws

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