Review: Trident Legacy

For this review, I chose Trident Legacy: Collection One by Sharon Hamilton and Kathryn Le Veque.

I requested an ARC copy of the ebook in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
From NYT BESTSELLING author Sharon Hamilton and USA TODAY BESTSELLING author Kathryn Le Veque, a novella duet unlike anything you've ever read. Immortal souls, sexy passion, and Navy SEALs collide in this fabulous novella duo:
SEAL of Time
The Immortal SEA

We are brothers, the Sons of Poseidon, though our mothers have gone many eons ago. Given special powers, we are required to protect humanity from the dark forces of the universe that coalesce and then plunge back into the inky pit of evil only to rise up again to be defeated. 

My task is to blend in as a normal, common man. But I am not a common man. I bear the mark, and I have worn it proudly, although sometimes I find that calling more difficult than others. However, I’ve never run away from it nor deny the obligation of my birthright.

Oceans and worlds are fully accessible to me. There is only one thing that I am denied: a true love partner. I’ve loved many times, but never for evermore, only for the here and now. 

It would be a lonely journey, without mother or family of my own, were it not for my brothers. But the preservation of mankind is a worthy calling, and one I shall do until the end of time, or the end of my time. 

I have chosen for these next few years to live as a Navy SEAL, an elite warrior with an elite team of brothers not unlike the Sons of Poseidon. 

This is my story.

SEAL of Time and The Immortal Sea was written by 2 different authors.  Sharon Hamilton written SEAL of Time.  The Immortal Sea is written by Kathyrn Le Veque.  Both were quick novellas.  These were full of action and adventure.  Both leading men are descendants of Poseidon.  Both stories centered around the idea if love was worth giving up their mortality. 

Paranormal books are not normally something I read, but I do like them.  I like to read them because of them being different than my normal genre.  This was the first thing I read by Kathyrn Le Veque.

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Toughest Cowboy in Texas by Carolyn Brown.

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: Talk to Me Cowboy

For this review, I chose Talk to Me Cowboy by Carolyn Brown.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
One cowboy. One cowgirl. One ranch.
Who will win the Double Deuce by the Fourth of July?

Adele O'Donnell knew that Double Deuce Ranch had to be hers the second she walked onto the property. Freshly divorced, she sees it as the perfect spot for her and the kids to start a new life. Remington Luckadeau was always a carefree playboy...until his suddenly orphaned nephews became his responsibility. The Double Deuce Ranch would be the perfect place to raise two boys. But some fiery woman is fighting him for it, and Remington is not sharing-no matter how the sparks fly when he and Adele are together. 

This is #1 in the Lucky Cowboys series.  Both Adele and Remington wants the Double Deuce Ranch.  Each has their own reasons.  Adele wants to start fresh with her 2 daughters and make it on their own without her ex husband.   Remington sees this ranch as a fresh start, too, but for his 2 nephews who lost their parents.  The owner of the ranch is leaving for a cruise and comes up with a way to see who will get it.  Both Adele and Rem has to move into the ranch and take care of the ranch....aka a list of jobs that has to be done before the owner returns.  Who do you think will get the ranch?  Is it what you hope will happen?

This book was great.  The kids were funny!  Rem and Adele had chemistry.  The rooster is a riot!!  I was hooked by page one and I read the first 18 chapters in one setting.  I can not wait to read more from this series.

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: 

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: A Long Walk Home

For this review, I chose A Long Walk Home by Piper Landen.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
It’s going to take more than a little luck and a lost dog to bring two lost souls together. 

When a crooked-eared dog with a big heart and no owner to be found sprinted across Casey’s path, she had no way of knowing just how much her life would change. After agreeing to temporarily foster the lost mutt, she finds a new purpose in working with a local rescue—despite having no idea how to take care of a dog. She can barely take care of herself. 

A lost dog isn't the only chance encounter Casey will have at her local park. 

Charlie may have known a lot more about dogs than Casey, but it was his green eyes and relentless smile that first drew her to him. But, as the two of them connect and sparks fly, Charlie’s past comes back for him. They will both have to decide whether to face their secrets or let their pasts hold them back from finding happiness together.

This is book #1 in the Happawly Ever After Romance series.  Casey found a cute dog in the park.  She worked really hard to find out where he came from.  Casey met Charlie while looking for the dog's family in the park.  Charlie asks Casey out.  Casey worked with a rescue and fostered the dog.

I love that Casey was learning to live her life through this lost dog.  Both Casey and Baloo (dog's name) lost their way and it took a long walk home to find themselves.

This is my first book from this author.  I can not wait to read more from Piper Landen.

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Talk to Me Cowboy by Carolyn Brown

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: Band of Bachelors: Jake

For this review, I chose Band of Bachelors: Jake by Sharon Hamilton.

I requested an ARC copy of the ebook in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Navy SEAL Jake Green wakes up in the Honeymoon Suite at the Desert Oasis Motel in Las Vegas and can’t remember how he got there. But that’s not the only thing he doesn’t remember. A bachelor, his left hand now sports a gold wedding ring.


It seems like all of the bachelors keep continue to fall into marriage one by one.  The background for Jake is messy.  That is the only word I can use to describe him.  2 ex wives and an ex girlfriend.  Wow.  Jake needs to slow down in the girl department.

I loved the book, but I felt like something was missing.  I wanted to know more about the ending.  What else happened?  I do not want to go into details for those who have not read the book.  I do hope there is another book with more details on Jake and Ginger.

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I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: A Long Walk Home by Piper Landen

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: Worthwhile

For this review, I chose Worthwhile by Lynne Silver.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.


Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
The biggest player in town is about to meet his match.

Bienvenidos a Miami! Welcome to the hottest party scene in the U.S.. Where one sexy man in the 305 is about to meet a woman who tempts him to change his wicked ways. And for him, she may be willing to get a little naughty—or a lot. 

Drew Weaver is co-owner of the hottest club in Miami, with all the women he wants--until his sick mother moves in with him. With his serial hookups on hold, he expects his social life to sag under the weight of responsibility. But after spending time with his mother and her pretty home health aide, Olivia, this playboy discovers being a homebody may just be the hottest, sweetest deal of all. 

Until a rival makes it his mission to tear them apart.

Olivia Rodriguez is the daughter of Colombian immigrants with old-fashioned ideas that she should live at home until she marries a man they approve of. She rebelled in high school with boys--lots of boys. Now a nurse, she's sworn off men, especially Javier, a man who has her parent’s approval. But Javier doesn’t ring her bells. Not like Drew, the handsome, cocky son of her client, who does his best to break down her walls. He is the one guy she can't resist, in any way.

But when Javier shows her evidence of Drew's betrayal, should she give up on him…or is their love and passion worth fighting for?

This is book #3 in the Worthy series.  It was great to be back in Miami.  I loved this couple.  Olivia has lived a very sheltered life because of her parents, who love her, but they are traditional parents.  Olivia wants to live her life her way.  Drew needs a nurse for his mom and Olivia goes after that job.  Being near him has Olivia on fire.  She tries to ignore it, but does Drew feels the same way.

I love reading books set in Miami. Makes me forget our weather here in the Pittsburgh area.  This book grabbed you from page one and does not let go until you get to the last page.  I am not sure if there is another book in this series, but I hope so!

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Band of Bachelors: Jake.

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Blog Tour: Worthwhile

Cover Design: MadHat Books

Release Date: March 22, 2017

 

Synopsis

The biggest player in town is about to meet his match. Bienvenidos a Miami! Welcome to the hottest party scene in the U.S.. Where one sexy man in the 305 is about to meet a woman who tempts him to change his wicked ways. And for him, she may be willing to get a little naughty—or a lot. Drew Weaver is co-owner of the hottest club in Miami, with all the women he wants--until his sick mother moves in with him. With his serial hookups on hold, he expects his social life to sag under the weight of responsibility. But after spending time with his mother and her pretty home health aide, Olivia, this playboy discovers being a homebody may just be the hottest, sweetest deal of all. Until a rival makes it his mission to tear them apart. Olivia Rodriguez is the daughter of Colombian immigrants with old-fashioned ideas that she should live at home until she marries a man they approve of. She rebelled in high school with boys--lots of boys. Now a nurse, she's sworn off men, especially Javier, a man who has her parent’s approval. But Javier doesn’t ring her bells. Not like Drew, the handsome, cocky son of her client, who does his best to break down her walls. He is the one guy she can't resist, in any way. But when Javier shows her evidence of Drew's betrayal, should she give up on him…or is their love and passion worth fighting for?  

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Romance author, Lynne Silver, writes the popular Alpha Heroes and Coded for Love series. Before writing romance, she wrote fiction of a different sort, drafting press releases for technology corporations. Washington DC is her home (non) state, where she resides with her husband and two sons.  

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Review: Animal Planet Baby Animals

For this review, I chose Animal Planet Baby Animals.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
With more than 200 adorable photos of baby animals and their families, there's serious "aw" factor on every page of Animal Planet Baby Animals. This fun addition to the Animal Bites series provides kids in the first years of schooling with the perfect bite-sized view of their favorite animals. Arranged thematically with a focus on animal behavior and family relationships, young readers will explore sections about life cycles, feeding, play time, conservation, getting around, and much more. Special book features designed for this age group include simple infographics and 'All Grown Up' animal facts to help kids learn more about how young and adult animals differ-just like humans!

For more Animal Bites books, check out Animal Planet Ocean Animals, Animal Planet Polar Animals, Animal Planet Wild Animals, Animal Planet Farm Animals, and Animal Planet Animals on the Move.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.


I love books from Animal Planet.  The photos are so beautifully done.  They are also very educational.

Baby owls are so furry.  I love to go to our Aviary to look at the birds and owls have been a favorite of my.  I think the Aviary has Spotted Owlets.  I do not like Anacondas.  Maybe it was due to that movie!!  I would love to see baby sea turtles take their walk into the ocean.  It is on my to do list.  Some day!!  Wow for 20 hours on their feet (Giraffes). 

Love how it talks about animal shelters and adopting a pet.  I have been seeing more and more on Sloths.  Our aviary has one.  We have had raccoons here and we live in the city.  We had cat food on our front porch.  We had to remove their food source and have not seen them since.  They were getting too comfortable on our front porch.  Not afraid of us.  I love Bald Eagles.  Love seeing them at a zoo or aviary. Gray wolves are a favorite of my.   

Love the places to visit and the websites to go to for more information.  Great colorful information book!  Great for kids!

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Worthwhile by Lynne Silver.

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: A Heap of Texas Trouble

For this review, I chose A Heap of Texas Trouble by Carolyn Brown.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
(Originally published as The Red-Hot Chili Cook-Off.)

One woman's quest for chili perfection
Carlene Lovell is going to hit her no-good, deadbeat, cheatin' ass, soon-to-be ex-husband where it hurts: at the annual chili cook-off, which he's won for 10 years in a row. To win, though, she'll need more than a little help...

Is another man's second chance at love
Police Chief Jack Landry has been smitten with Carlene forever. Now that she needs some help keeping the peace (and getting revenge), it's his chance to prove that not all men are dogs....

This is Book #2 of the Cadillac, Texas series. Carlene finds out that her husband of five years has been cheating on her.  She wants a divorce.  Jack wants to go out with Carlene, but needs to give her time and is waiting until the right time.

I could not stand Carlene's husband or soon to be ex husband's mother.  That woman is something else.  To blame Carlene for her son's mistakes is bold.  I laughed, cried, and laughed some more.  I loved the small town knowing everything!!

Loved the book, but it was hard for me to follow.  So many characters.  I know they were in book #1, too, but I was still confused at times with who was who.

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I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Animal Planet Baby Animals.

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: True Blue SEALs Zak

For this review, I chose True Blue SEALs: Zak by Sharon Hamilton.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.


Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Zak and Amy are destined for each other. After successfully passing the BUD/S training, and helping to stop a San Francisco terrorist attack, Zak goes to the arena of war with the rest of his SEAL Team 3 buddies, to return a changed man. Amy will have to negotiate the pain in her heart as she works to discover the man she loved going off to war is still the man of her dreams, and only if she can convince Zak he still is that man. 

This is #13 in the SEAL Brotherhood series.  I was so happy to be able to read about the story on Amy and Zak.  Once Amy and Zak were back together, he did not want to let her go.

While I was reading this book, I kept thinking if my husband was in the military and came back different than he was, what would I do?  I would do as Amy did- stick with her man.  Show him your love and be patient.  Amy showed us readers that if things to change she would have to be patient and strong.

I hope this couple to mentioned in books coming.  I would love to see where they are in the future.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: A Heap of Texas Trouble by Carolyn Brown

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: True Blue SEALs

For this review, I chose True Blue SEALs by Sharon Hamilton.  I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Zak Chambers' first mission as a Navy SEAL is to save the woman he loves. 

Zak Chambers grows up in the shadow of a home grown hero he’s always being compared to. But even heroes can be unlucky, and when the legendary SEAL sacrifices his life overseas, Zak is moved to follow in his footsteps. 

His fast and furious fling in high school, Amy Dobson, is still the wild child daughter of the local Chief of Police, doing her best to excise her demons by partying with half the male population of their town. Barging back into his life, they spend one stolen night together before Zak ships off for his first deployment. But will this be enough to sustain them to a Happily Ever After when she is targeted by a home grown terrorist cell?


Amy and Zak were high school sweethearts.  Zak decided to leave his hometown and follow his dream of being a SEAL.  Amy decided that it is time to let Zak go and get on with her life by moving to a new town and working.  Everything was fine until Amy saw something she should not had.  Now what is Amy to do?  I know what I would have done the same thing as Amy.  Call Zak for help.  What a way to get to know one another again!! 

I love this novella because it was not about a guy meeting a girl in a bar or through a friend.  It was about second chances

☆☆☆☆☆

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: True Blue SEALs: Zak by Sharon Hamilton

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Review: Love Me Tender

For this review, I chose Love Me, Tender by Sharon Hamilton.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
His leg is the reason he’s off the SEAL Teams, but it’s his heart that hurts the most. 

Derek Farley has a lot of time on his hands now, but what he really wants is to get into trouble. If he could just show Remy he didn’t need her he could perhaps walk away a free man. So what else does a bad-ass former Navy SEAL explosives expert do? Enroll in culinary school in St. Helena! He might make a great pastry chef, if he can get that arrow out of his chest. 

Remington Bolt is a crack shot at lethally wounding every man who’s ever tried to tie her down. But her almost forever man comes back, stirring up the pot of sweet tasting memories and mouth-watering fantasies. He’s got her oven stoked. If she’s not careful she’ll be dessert. 

This short novella is part of the St. Helena Vineyard series.  I loved this novella.  Derek Farley has been a SEAL for as long as he can remember, but now he needs to make a new future for himself.  He is invited to go to St Helena by friends and is the perfect spot to find himself.   He runs into Remington Bolt and sparks are still flying.

If you are looking for a quick read with a great story, then this is it!!

☆☆☆☆☆

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: True Blue SEALs by Sharon Hamilton

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.