*ARC REVIEW* SWITCHED BY CASSIE MAE

SWITCHED BY CASSIE MAE
TBR: DECEMBER 2 2013

Ever since high school, Kayla has been crazy for gorgeous football player Talon. But before she could muster the courage to tell him, he became a hot item with her beautiful BFF, Reagan. The only person who knows Kayla’s secret is Wesley, Talon’s best bud—and he’s got it bad for Reagan. Now they’re all in college together, hanging out 24/7. For Kayla, seeing the two lovebirds together is absolutely unbearable. So Kayla and Wesley hatch a plot to drive them apart before Talon has a chance to give Reagan the Christmas gift she’s been waiting for.

Soon enough, the once happy couple is fighting. Reagan suddenly can’t get enough of Wesley’s goofy sense of humor, and Talon seems to be paying more attention to Kayla than a guy who’s “only a friend” ever should. But just when everything seems to be falling into place, Kayla and Wesley accidentally spend a night together and discover a hitch in their plan they never considered: that switching partners may not lead to a perfect ending after all.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18166750-switched

        Le'BookSquirrel's Review

5 STARS..BUT as usually deserving of far more!!!

Disclaimer:I recieved an ARC for an HONEST Review!

     Here's the deal with Cassie Mae.Each one of her books is better then the last. So everytime I review her books Im like this is the Best Book ever..and then I read her latest work and I'm like well crap.She keeps blowing me away.She keeps going above and beyond what I expect from her.I was all giggly and dancing all around the house when I finished Switched.It took me about an hour to get my giddiness in check and here I am wanting to re-read it so I can just jump back into the lives of these Characters.

     Switched is the story of Kayla and Wesley who are both in love with someone else..specifically Kayla's best friends boyfriend and Wesley,is into Reagan.The problem is they are all four friends and Reagan and Talon are dating.Thus begins the great break up plan from Kayla and Wesley. Fortunately  things don't always turn out as planned and this book has an awesome little twist to it.

I kept envisioning Kayla and Talon during a certain scene

   Can I just say how much I LOVED Kayla and Wesley?In fact I loved the foursome group of friends. Wesley Is my favorite boy that Cassie has written.Cassie writes real characters and thats what I love about her.Wesley isn't this smoldering tattoed,motorcycle riding bad boy who knows exactly what to say every minute of the day.He is a real guy that blushes and has a sarcastic funny side.The Chemistry was on point.I was googly eyed over Wesley.Not going to lie.

 Im going to be honest.Cassie Mae makes it incredibly easy to write reviews for her books.They are all great and on par with those authors who have been given huge book deals. Im not even joking when I tell you to watch out for Cassie Mae.She is the next big thing coming and the book world needs to wake up and listen.I cannot express to you how important it is to read her books.Finally, Cassie You have written another amazing book and as always you deserve a round of applause and thank you for continuing to write.The world needs more writers like you.

*REVIEW* Seizing Fate By Heather Van Fleet

Seizing Fate
By Heather Van Fleet
Release Date Oct 7th 2013
And you thought Emmy’s life was a hot mess before…

Jack’s gone off to Arizona with his brother, but for how long? Emmy doesn’t have a clue. In his place, though, is Zachary. The whiny, miserable, alpha wolf–boy who is more than ready to take on the duty of her mate/boyfriend — if she’d let him, that is. But the last thing Emmy wants is to deal with a boy who believes that the world should fall solely at his feet whenever he demands it.

But hey, at least her step–douche is gone, and her life is back to an almost normal sense, right?

Wrong again, Emmy’s life will never again be normal…
With her Uncle Prick in town and her best friend acting as secretive as ever, Emmy finds new challenges to overcome — challenges that no seventeen–year–old girl should ever have to deal with. For one thing, what is up with her dream–liaison status anyway? What does it mean, really? And why does her little brother have to go through it too? And then there’s her mom. The lady is acting a tad bit odd, to put it nicely. After all these years, she finally wants to step up and be a parental figure? Heck no! Emmy’s definitely not copacetic with that idea. 

But with the bad, there’s got to be some good out there for her somewhere, right?

Add in the wolves, witches, drama, and lots of kisses and you get Emmy the Extraordinaire, the girl with strawberry–colored hair, and a chip on her shoulder. She’s finally on her way to finding out what her life and her future both have in store for her, even if the road to getting there is nowhere near as easy as she hoped it would be. But Emmy is tough, and more than ready to take on life with her bare hands. 

It’s just too bad she’s madly, desperately, insanely in love with a boy who insists on making her life both a miserable hell and utter perfection at the same time.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18365237-seizing-fate

http://www.amazon.com/Seizing-Fate-Predetermined-Series-ebook/dp/B00FORXHS6/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1381238259&sr=1-1&keywords=seizing+fate









REVIEW
5 STARS (Im rating it 10 stars on my blog..Because I can do that :P )
I received a ARC for an Honest Review.

    When I found out Heather Van Fleet was writing Seizing Fate I admit I may have done a bit of dancing and general going crazy.

    Seizing Fate picks up where Resisting Fate leaves off,So if you want to understand Seizing Fate you must read Resisting Fate first.Zachary is still delusional to even think Emmy would want him.Emmy's mom is acting too much like a mom..Emmy's Best Friend is hiding something and that is just the beginning.Jack's back by the way...wonderful aggravating Jack.Jack who you just want to shake some sense into him because He doesn't understand what he is doing to Emmy or US poor readers!Let me take a minute to say how much I wanted to jump into the story and open a can of whoop ass on Zachary..He was a jackhole the entire book and never quite redeemed himself...however I know he is dealing with his own issues but still..if he were to fall in a hole..I wouldn't cry about it.Overall This far surpassed Resisting Fate...and I LOVED Resisting Fate.

     First off,Let me start by saying I love Emmy.I love her attitude and well she's just awesome.Jack..Jack is Wolfilicious (insert edited destiny's child song here). Seizing Fate shows just how well Heather Van Fleet can write.I of course have known that for awhile and I have been wondering when the World would wake up.WAKE UP WORLD..READ HEATHER'S BOOKS.You wont be disappointed.

     When writing a review I always try and think of something I might change in a book.I think in Seizing Fate I would change that Jacks Point of View would have been throughout the book and not just towards the end.I would have LOVED to know what Jack was thinking and his reasoning behind some of the things he did and once I read a chapter from his Point of View it was like WOW..well there you go.I as always look forward to Heather's Books and Cannot wait for the NEXT book in the series.Yes,There better be another book in this series..Im not above bribing authors to write more (I kid I kid).  Here's To you Heather.

*REVIEW* Cinderella Screwed Me Over By Cindi Madsen

Cinderella Screwed Me Over
By Cindi Madsen
Expected Release Date Oct 22,2013

Darby Quinn has a bone to pick with Cinderella. Burned one too many times by ex-boyfriends, Darby has lost all belief in the happily-ever-after that the fairy-tale princess promised her. She's sworn off love, Prince Charmings, and happy endings and she's happy about it. Really. Or at least she was…until she met Jake, her gorgeous neighbor and the manager of her favorite restaurant. But Darby has rules about dating, ones she's culled from her years spent with so-called “princes,” and starting something with Jake would break all of them.

Charming, fun, and unwilling to give up on her, Jake doesn’t fit any of the profiles Darby has created from her case studies of ex-princes-gone-bad. Finally presented with her own Prince Charming, can Darby take a chance on a happily-ever-after?

Full of wit and sarcastic humor, Cinderella Screwed Me Over proves that sometimes the perfect love, like a perfect pair of shoes, is just within your grasp.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17254466-cinderella-screwed-me-over?from_search=true

5 STARS

 I recieved a Advanced Readers Copy for an Honest Review.

    I think every little girl has the Disney Princess fantasy.That life is going to be all cake and rainbows. Unfortunatly, it rarely turns out that way and Poor Darby seems to have a beacon on her that attracts Jackholes.After dating lots of jackholes she decides she no longer believes in love and you have Darby at 30 years old that has given up on men and relationships.Enter Jake.Jake who wont take no for an answer and you have the perfect recipe for a great romance.
   When reading Cinderella Screwed Me Over I was reminded so much of a Sanda Bullock movie.I could literally see it playing out in my head with Sandra as the star.I cannot say enough great things about Cinderella Screwed Me Over.It showed a very pessimistic woman that she could be wrong.The writing was great.It went from present to past..but when it was to past it was almost like a journal entry and what she learned from it.It was genius to write the past that way.The writing is great and flows so smoothly its like butter.I could sit here for hours writing how awesome this book is but my only advice it..READ IT!Its amazing.

*REVIEW* Courage(Mark Of Nexus #2) By Carrie Butler

Courage(Mark of Nexus #2)
BY Carrie Butler
Release Date Oct 15th 2013

Courage (Mark of Nexus #2) is a New Adult paranormal romance that features four unique points-of-view. While the novel stands alone, it is best enjoyed after Strength (Mark of Nexus #1). 

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Making a deal with the bad guys wasn’t the highlight of Rena Collins’ semester, but, hey, it saved her boyfriend. Now, in order to appease the human-altering organization known as ERA, she’ll crawl under their microscope while they study the Mark of Nexus and plot their eye-glazed version of the future--until she realizes that’s not all they’re plotting.

Wallace Blake has always known his girlfriend is unlike most girls. But now that information has surfaced regarding the two bloodlines that balance his supernatural race, he finally understands why. Rena belongs to one of them. She’s been augmenting his power, all along...

Enter: Corynn Catley. Brought into the country under the guise of an internship, she’s intended to become ERA’s secret weapon. Kind of. Her abilities cancel out Wallace’s, rendering him powerless, but that’s exactly what he’s always wanted. Too bad it only works when his girlfriend’s not around.

All the while, Rena fails to notice the crush her geeky best friend, Aiden Ross, is nursing. He’d give anything for her to see him in a new light--even reinvent himself through questionable means--but there’s a reason people are told to be careful what they wish for. Finding the courage to tell her could put everyone’s lives in danger.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18164093-courage
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REVIEW
5 STARS

  I was given an ARC for an Honest Review.

    The Group is back in Courage(Mark of Nexus Book 2).This story can be a stand alone BUT I personally would recommend Reading Strength first as well quite frankly I do feel you will be lost if you do not.Courage starts off again with where Strength Left off,here are plenty of new problems to deal with.One problem is a Corynn Catley who is brought in as the ERAs secret weapon and Aiden..Rena's best friend who has a humongous crush on her.
    Wallace and Rena are still dealing with the fact that Wallace is indeed so strong until one day they figure out how to make it work via trial and error.It however does not stop Rena from trying to become a Martyr and doing something she and Wallace will regret.Courage is a wonderful continuation of Mark of the Nexus.I would love to write more on the happenings but I will NOT post spoilers.
    Courage is told in Several Points of View.They were done well and did not detract from the story.You were able to keep up and know what was going on with the other characters that you previously did not. I am utterly enthralled in this series.Hook,Line and Sinker.The ability that Carrie has to draw you into a story and keep you there is a special talent.Im eagerly awaiting Book 3 in the series.Yet another job well done.I highly highly recommend reading Courage(Mark of the Nexus) AFTER you read Strength.

*BLOG TOUR STOP* Don't Make Me Beautiful By Elle Casey W/GIVEAWAY!

Release date: September 2013

Self-Published
Purchase: Amazon

DESCRIPTION:

**This story was inspired by true events. If you liked the movie "Sleeping With the Enemy", then you might like this story too. CONTENT WARNING: Violence, foul language, and adult situations. Not meant for younger readers.**

A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE NOVEL. No one knew a woman lived there or that she even existed. A monster, living in darkness...

At twenty-six, Nicole doesn't even look human anymore. The beast made sure of that. So she hides. A monster consigned to a life of fear and solitude. This is all she deserves, she is quite sure of that.

And then one day out of the blue, the autographed baseball caught by Brian Jensen at the latest Marlins game enters her prison and manages to turn her world completely upside down.

Temptation comes in the form of pity at first, and then perhaps something more.

Does she dare to believe the things she's told, that this is not the life she was meant to live? That being a monster is not her forever-fate? And will she be willing to risk everything, to reach out and accept the helping hands around her? She knows only too well that hands can hurt. Finding out whether they can also heal is a risky proposition, especially when the beast is still out there. Looking for her.

*REVIEW*

4.5 Stars

I Received a ARC for an honest review 

  Don't Make Me Beautiful is a nitty gritty read.Its not pretty.It is the story of Nicole,who is abused by her Boyfriend.Name will not be mentioned as he is evil.Brian goes to her house to fix a window after his son breaks her window and finds her beaten laying ont he floor.I admit I had a hard time reading about What happened to Nicole.I was drawn into this story though and It kept giving me more.I cannot even begin to imagine how Nicole survived all that she did.

   I Liked this story.I think it was almost too sad for me to love.If that makes sense.The writing was great.I did however not like the narrative mode.I prefer first person.Thats the one thing that held it back for me from being a 5 star book.I had trouble connecting to it.BUT it could be personal preferences.If your looking for a great romantic suspense read Then Don't Make Me Beautiful is the one for you!It will touch you.You are going to want a box full  of tissues as well. Great Job Elle!

About the Author

New York Times Best-Selling author Elle Casey is an American girl living in southern France with her husband, three children, and several furry creatures. She writes in a variety of genre including YA Fantasy, YA Action/Adventure, New Adult Romance, and Adult Contemporary Romance. She's a little on the wild side, usually busy making people laugh, and always in the mood for adventure. There's not much in this world that she loves more than reader interaction, so feel free to drop her a line.

www.ellecasey.com | twitter.com/ElleCasey

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*ARC REVIEW* Perfect Glass By Laura Anderson Kurk

I couldn’t stop crying because it was so intimate, in that way I always thought being physical with him would feel. If someone had walked in they might have thought Henry was barely touching me. I knew the truth of it.

Things get messy when Meg Kavanagh gets involved—first with Jo Russell, the eccentric old artist, and then with Quinn O’Neill, the intriguing loner who can’t hide how he feels about Meg. Her senior year isn’t turning out like she planned it, but sometimes the best parts of life happen in the in-between moments. And Henry will be home soon, right?

He commits to one year in an orphanage that needs him more than he ever dreamed. Thousands of miles from Meg and the new punk who has fallen for her, and absent from the ranch that’s in his blood, Henry Whitmire finds out what it means to trust. When you’re so far from home, it’s terrifying to realize you’re not who you thought. But the perfect glass of calamity makes the best mirror.

An identity crisis, long distance love, new temptation, and growing pains teach Henry and Meg how to hang onto each other and to what really matters.

From YA author Laura Anderson Kurk comes the sequel to Glass Girl, a lyrical, multi-generational story about love that clouds the eyes, loss that haunts empty rooms, and reunions that feel like redemption.

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REVIEW
5 STARS

I was given an ARC for an honest review.
 
Oh Sniff Sniff.Laura Anderson Kurk has done it again.She has written an amazing sequel to Glass Girl.In Perfect Glass we are able to continue the story of Meg and Henry,But what happens when Henry is halfway across the country and things don't feel so perfect?Im not one to give spoilers so this review will not hold any.Sorry everyone!Laura shows us that its okay to trust someone and shows us how Henry and Meg conquer it.I absolutely loved this story.Im in love with Meg and Henry.The ending was squeal worthy and could totally use a novella to finish it up and make me a super duper happy camper.Reading Laura's stories make me so happy.They make me believe in true love.They are a great,clean romance and well the books speak for themselves.I highly suggest reading Glass Girl and then following up with Perfect Glass.Laura,You must keep writing.I am cheering you on!You have talent and it must be used!I look forward to your next work with bated breath!

*ARC REVIEW * SKIN By Donna Jo Napoli

Skin
By Donna Jo Napoli
Release Date :TBA


My lips are white. Sixteen-year-old Sep stares into the bathroom mirror on the first day of school. It's not some weird lipstick (she never wears lipstick), she didn't bump her lips or chew on ice. Her lips are just ? white. In a panic, she digs up an old lipstick and smears it on her colorless lips. But soon, more and more white spots begin to bloom, spreading their chalky tendrils across her olive brown skin. Does she have a disease? Is she turning into some kind of freak? Sep is usually the one who knows all the answers. With a quicksilver mind and a supple body, she's happiest when she's delving into the mysteries of animal biology or giving herself over to sweet, hot moves in Jazz Dance Club. Unlike her best friend, Devon, she's never been in a rush to get a boyfriend. But as the white blotches spread, her dating days ? like the endangered species she studies ? seem numbered. So when Josh, a boy she's always liked, makes a flirty advance, she wonders: why not grab pleasure while she can? Frank, funny, and full of passion, this compelling novel tells the empowering story of a strong, gifted teen who, as her life spins out of control, desperately tries to prove to the world ? and herself ? that she is deeper than skin.

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REVIEW
4.5 STARS

I was given an ARC for an honest review

This is the story of a girl,Sep who wakes up one day with her lips turned white. She doesnt feel sick or anything her lips have literally turned white overnight.I Enjoyed this story I think its a really great read for audiences who have ever had to deal with becoming different and learning to overcome it and love yourself because of your difference.My only complaint with the book was when Sep started to wear lipstick that everyone kept commenting on it.That was a bit nerve grating as its normal for teenage girls to wear lipstick so Im not sure why it was made to be such a big deal.This book is very empowering and shows you can be strong even when you feel your not.Definitely a a book to read and enjoy.Its one of those feel good stories that your still left thinking about once its over.

*REVIEW ARC* Butterfly Migration By Mia Castile

Butterfly Migration
By Mia Castile

 The worst day of Lacey Baxter’s life was the day her parents announced their divorce and her boyfriend Chase Livingston went into a coma. Scratch that. The worst day of her life was two months later, when he woke up and didn’t recognize her. Now, as he pushes her away, she clings to the hope that each day will be the day he remembers how much they love each other. Turning to her new BFF Byron and his circle of friends, she does whatever she can to cope with the changes. She just wants to be numb and forget about everything.

The headaches, the panic attacks, the pressure to be this perfect boyfriend are incredibly hard for Chase to bear. He doesn’t love Lacey, or at least he doesn’t think he does. Still, he doesn’t understand this strong attraction to her, or the jealousy he feels over every guy that talks to her. Losing two years of his memory means strangers think they know him and he’s not sure where he fits in. Will his memories come back over time or all at once? Should he even wish for them?

Finding each other again could be harder than either of them thought, especially when everyone knows their business and has an opinion about it.


**This is a Mature YA Series, containing subjects concerning addictions and sexual content.**

GOODREADS LINK
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17313481-the-butterfly-migration
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REVIEW
5 STARS

I was given an ARC for an honest review.

  The Butterfly Migration is the 3rd book in the Butterfly Chronicles series.I have been hooked since the day I read Becoming A Butterfly and have stayed hooked.With each book Mia delves deeper into the true trials of what teenagers go through and their reactions to it.Its not sugar coated and that's a truly amazing thing.Imagine the love of your life in a coma waking up and not knowing who you are?Imagine the love of your life thinking it is 2 years back in the past.This is what Lacey has to deal with.Not only that but her father and mother divorced and her sister went with her mother and Lacey stayed with her father who has pretty much abandoned her.Can you truly imagine what happens when all this implodes on Lacey?
  I have been a fan of Mia's for quite awhile now...I recall my first book being Mia's Generations series..then I moved on to The Ocean..then Finally to her Butterfly Chronicles Series..and while waiting for The Butterfly Migration I had the pleasure of reading Something More.With each passing book Mia gives you more.She gives you emotion,depth,amazing character development.Her books are the type of books you drown in.The kind where the outside world disappears and you are completely and utterly sucked in.I am utterly thrilled with The Butterfly Migration.I did have a bone to pick about how it ended,Some may not enjoy it.Some may want to cry.I myself almost cried when it was over.I was like NO!Im not ready for it to be over!Some will understand that there will be a following book.Some..like myself will gracefully pretend she did not just throw a mini tantrum because one of her favorite authors is making me wait until book 4 to read more about Lacey and Chase.
  This is a wonderful continuation to the series and one I think everyone will love.You MUST read Becoming A Butterfly and Butterfly Kisses first though prior to The Butterfly Migration.I repeat it is NOT a stand alone.As always Mia Castile has done a WONDERFUL job and I look forward and am on pins and needles waiting for her coming books!Congratulations,Mia job well done!

*ARC Review of Waiting On Forever By Ashley Wilcox*

Planning On Forever

By Ashley Wilcox

Expected Release Date: April 29 2013

(Spin-off of Planning on Forever)

College.

Parties, sororities and getting drunk.

Oh, yeah. And learning.

This may be true for most college students, but not for Leah Bennett. College life for her includes studying, working, and excelling in school. When it comes to the social ladder, Leah is at the bottom. Popular girls, hot guys and star athletes are of no importance to her, except for one.

Matthew Jacobs.

Matt is the starting wide receiver at SUNY Cortland, the most wanted guy on campus and Leah’s best friend. Although Leah’s feelings toward Matt run deeper than just a friendship, it is something she would never let be seen because the odds of someone like Matthew Jacobs going for someone like Leah Bennett are slim to none.

When Matt starts showing an interest in Leah that goes beyond friendship, she is dumbfounded and doesn’t believe it is possible – until one weekend that changes everything.

Will Matt and Leah’s popularity status get in the way of having a chance at a real relationship?

Or does status mean nothing when it comes to true love?
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REVIEW
5 STARS

I was given an ARC of Waiting on Forever By Ashley Wilcox for an honest Review.

    Waiting On Forever is the Story of Matthew Jacobs and Leah Bennett.It is the Spin Off in the Planning On Forever Series and a stand alone..which was great since I have not had a chance to read Planning On Forever yet.Without Giving to much of the book away lets just say that Leah and Matthew are at the total opposite social spectrum's and Leah pretty much cannot imagine what Matthew would see in her or why when he could have any girl in the school.
    I LOVE Happily Ever Afters,I LOVE books where honestly there isnt that much drama and Waiting on Forever is prefect in that way.I LOVE when the girl that shouldn't be does.I LOVE when the guy who should be everything you expect turns out not the be and ends up being better then you expected(I hope that makes sense).I read this book pretty quickly it took me about an hour and a half to finish.There were a  few things I was not in love with though.Leah said Ya know ALOT.It was tedious to read and was a bit annoying.There was also a few moments in the book where it felt like Leah's character did not quite match up.She is portrayed as a nerd and a bit shy but then ended up kicking some girls butt.I just found it a bit contradictory.Other then that it is a wonderful book that I think people will thoroughly enjoy!Ashley Wilcox you have done a great job!Keep up the Great Work!!!

ADD TO YOUR GOODREADS LIST!
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17205995-waiting-on-forever

*ARC Review*A Different Blue By Amy Harmon

A Different Blue
By Amy Harmon
Release Date-March 29th 2013

  Im in utter Awe of Amy Harmon right now.Utter Awe.I am writing this review in full out Book Bliss.A Different Blue was such an Emotional Story.A Different Blue is the story of Blue EchoHawk who has no idea who she truly is.She was found by Jimmy who later passes away.She creates this tough girl image and then Darcy Wilson comes into the picture.Darcy is Blue's History teacher.He does not take any of her crap.Blue has been alone most of her life and has no sense of being loved.I will end it with that because to give more details will spoil the story and I certainly do NOT want to do that.
  The level of emotions I felt while reading A Different Blue was amazing.Its rare that I feel so strong emotionally about a book.I sit here and writing and thinking about A Different Blue brings tears to my eyes.Amy Harmon has captured how it is to feel unloved and then what it feels like to be loved.She has written such a well written story..she entwines Native American Folklore with English Literature and even a bit of history.I would imagine it is hard to write such an emotional book but Amy has done it and she hit it out of the ballpark.This book is definitely a MUST read and I can assure you it will be on Le'BookSquirrels Top 13 books of 2013.Simply.Amazing.Amy Harmon You can take a bow..Im applauding you in front of my computer.I look forward to reading More of your Work.


REVIEW
5 STARS(Deserves more Alas 5 is the limit)

I was given a ARC For and Honest Review.

   I am  in utter Awe of Amy Harmon right now.Utter Awe.I am writing this review in full out Book Bliss.A Different Blue was such an Emotional Story.A Different Blue is the story of Blue EchoHawk who has no idea who she truly is.She was found by Jimmy who later passes away.She creates this tough girl image and then Darcy Wilson comes into the picture.Darcy is Blue's History teacher.He does not take any of her crap.Blue has been alone most of her life and has no sense of being loved.I will end it with that because to give more details will spoil the story and I certainly do NOT want to do that.
  The level of emotions I felt while reading A Different Blue was amazing.Its rare that I feel so strong emotionally about a book.I sit here and writing and thinking about A Different Blue brings tears to my eyes.Amy Harmon has captured how it is to feel unloved and then what it feels like to be loved.She has written such a well written story..she entwines Native American Folklore with English Literature and even a bit of history.I would imagine it is hard to write such an emotional book but Amy has done it and she hit it out of the ballpark.This book is definitely a MUST read and I can assure you it will be on Le'BookSquirrels Top 13 books of 2013.Simply.Amazing.Amy Harmon You can take a bow..Im applauding you in front of my computer.I look forward to reading More of your Work.


You Can add A Different Blue to your GoodReads List HERE

*Review* Monster ARC By Julia Sykes

 Monster(Impossible Book 1)
By Julia Sykes
Genre:Erotic Romance
My life was irrevocably changed that night. The night I was taken. I saved a man’s life, but at what cost to myself? Could I convince him to save me in return?

Pediatrician Claudia Ellers is jerked out of her own safe, secluded world and brought into one of danger and uncertainty on the night that she is kidnapped by Bradley Smith. He forces her to save the life of his best friend, Sean Reynolds, under threat of death. But when her task is complete, Sean decrees that she can’t be allowed to leave; she knows too much. Claudia is resentful of her captors, desperate to escape. But the more time she spends trapped with Sean, the harder she finds it to cling to her hatred for him. He is an enigma of a man, one who is shockingly arrogant, sweetly contrite, and frighteningly aggressive by turns. And the sexual tension between them is scorching. The longer she remains in his grip, the more confused she becomes about what she must do. Is her freedom worth betraying him?

Find out in Monster (Impossible #1), to be released 29 March 2013!

Warning: This book contains graphic language and scorching sex scenes involving BDSM.

Note: This is NOT a paranormal romance!
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 *Possible spoilers(but to be honest nothing that isnt in the synopsis)

Whew,Monster is the story about Claudia and how she was kidnapped to save the life of Sean.Claudia has to deal with not only being captured and having to work under duress But the one thing that throws her for a loop falling for Sean.She struggles with the fact that he is her Captor and all she wants to do is tear his clothes off.Monster is a decently paced book.Not too fast but not too slow.Just right. I'll be honest I've read books where there was just to much eroticness (is that a word?) and not enough book.Monster has both Julia Sykes nailed it on the head and her writing is on par with the big names out there.I look forward to Book 2 in the Monster Series.Monster is the perfect start to this series.I look forward to seeing where Claudia and Sean go from here...Heck I just look forward to reading more from Julia Sykes.If you enjoy Erotic Romance then this is a series you are NOT going to want to miss.

*ARC Review* Suicide Note By Teresa Mummert

 
**Disclaimer: This book contains no acts of suicide and it does have a 'Happily Ever After'**

A soldier returning for mid-tour leave decides to stay with a cousin in Maine, after his fiancé leaves him for someone else while he is away at war. His cousin is going through his own devastation and is struggling to pick up the pieces and move on with his family. As they try to help each other through the pain, Shane's path crosses Jenn's and he soon learns that everything happens for a reason.

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REVIEW
5 STARS

Its amazing how much life can change when something accidentally lands in the hands of a person it wasn't supposed to.Its all about those tiny things that happen that change history.So many different lives are changed by one letter.Jenn is struggling with life,Shane is dealing with his own pain and his cousin who is Jenn's Boss is dealing with his own family issues.There is so many great things about this story that I wish I could just shout them out loud to all you readers BUT I do not want to post spoilers.Let me just say this.If you are military related(spouse,girlfriend) you will definitely be able to relate to this book.I will also say that If Shane deserves to be called a hero in so many ways he is just full of amazing.This book goes back and forth between Jenn and Shane and its done correctly so it is easy to read and switch back and forth.You aren't left guessing who is talking.All I can say is that this is a MUST READ.

It is a Contemporary Romance not Young Adult.Although I suppose a mature reader could handle this book.

*ARC REVIEW 5 STARS*The Trouble with Flirting By Claire LaZebnik

The Trouble With Flirting By Claire LaZebnik
Release Date: February 26, 2013

Franny's supposed to be working this summer, not flirting. But you can't blame her when guys like Alex and Harry are around. . . .
Franny Pearson never dreamed she'd be attending the prestigious Mansfield Summer Theater Program. And she's not, exactly. She's working for her aunt, the resident costume designer. But sewing her fingers to the bone does give her an opportunity to spend time with her crush, Alex Braverman. If only he were as taken with the girl hemming his trousers as he is with his new leading lady.
When Harry Cartwright, a notorious flirt, shows more than a friendly interest in Franny, she figures it can't hurt to have a little fun. But as their breezy romance grows more complicated, can Franny keep pretending that Harry is just a carefree fling? And why is Alex suddenly giving her those deep, meaningful looks? In this charming tale of mixed messages and romantic near-misses, one thing is clear: Flirting might be more trouble than Franny ever expected.

REVIEW
5 STARS

The Trouble With Flirting Was sent to me as an ARC for an honest review.

    The Trouble with Flirting takes place during summer when Franny who goes to a school where most of the students are well off has to work during the summer with her Aunt sewing costumes at Mansfield Summer Theater Program.While working there she gets back in touch with a friend,Julie and her Brother Alex,who at one time Franny had a crush on.Then Franny meets Harry,Isabella and several other amazing secondary characters.The story is very reminiscent of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park.
    First off, please let say how much I loved this story.I was literally glued to the book from start to finish. The conversations between Harry and Franny were hilarious.I'm not sure if its because of my sense of humor but they were just spot on.Each character was so well thought out and developed that the writing flowed so very smoothly.My heard did break for Franny for a small bit(I will refrain from saying why as not to spoil it..as I dislike spoilers).The ending was Super Sweet..Im one of those people that love to continue reading about characters even if their story is technically over so I would love to read about more about Harry and Franny..perhaps even their little group of friends.I am a huge Jane Austen Fan so I was able to see the inspiration of Mansfield Park in it and Claire LeZebnik was able to take it and make it her own version.
    If you are looking for an "I cant put this book down type" of read then give The Trouble with Flirting a chance.Its an amazing read and the dialogue is outstanding.Claire LeZebnik has without a doubt written another winner.

One of My Favorite quote from the book due to the scene was "Come as soon as you can,"I whisper in his ear."As soon as I can,"He promises.
  

Recalled By Cambria Hebert *Review 5 STARS*

Love or Death? A simple question really. The choice seems obvious. But. What if you never knew love, what if your life was spent just trying to survive? What if you knew your fate before you were fully grown?

And then you died.

And you were given another chance. A better chance.

This new life depended upon one thing: your job. And so you agreed. You thought it would be simple. You thought it would be cut and dry.

It never is.

And now you are left holding the fate of someone else in the palm of your hand and you have to make the ultimate choice.
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REVIEW ARC
5 STARS

   Whew what a Rollercoaster of emotions.Cambria has written yet another WINNER!I feel sorry for the main Character Dex.Love or Death is the Premise for Recalled.If you were faced with that decision..what would you choose?Cambria Hebert Weaves a master of a story around that question..Love or Death.Is love worth it?Or is death worth living?Dex dies and becomes a taker.Which means he takes lives for the Grim Reaper.The problem is with the life of the first person he has to take which is Piper..who He saved when he was still alive.Can he do it?No Spoilers from blogger.
    From the moment I picked Recalled up until I put it down I was enthralled.I only had one bone to pick and that was the books location.Im not sure why I didnt like recalled's location but it didnt connect with me.I kept picturing New York rather then Fairbanks.I dont know why but I did.It didnt hurt the story at all though just a personal preference so to speak.This story is going to take your emotions on a ride.Sigh.I wish I could write something about the ending of Recalled but that would be a major spoiler.Read it for Yourself.Enjoy it!!!

Something More By Mia Castile

All she wanted was a fresh start. Moving to Chicago for college, escaping her small town, Nyla finally felt she had it all. Then Jameson is suddenly everywhere, invading her life, school schedule, and dating her supervisor at the posh art gallery where she works. How can she survive her fresh start, when her high school bully is everywhere.
The only thing that scared him about going to college was the crushing fear that he wouldn’t see Nyla anymore. So after graduation, Jameson applied to Roosevelt College, her school, to try to make sense of why he felt that way. Hoping it would only take a semester to understand his strange attraction and why he tormented her during high school, instead he realized that there was something more about Nyla, and something more to the way he felt. Now he must prove to her that she feels the same way about him.




REVIEW-5 STARS


    I was honored to be given an ARC of Mia Castile's Something More.I enjoyed it so much My words wont do it justice. To summarize the story Nyla goes off to college in Chicago in hopes of a new start.Her nemesis Jameson ends up following her and somehow working his way into her daily life.Something More is a story about falling in love,righting wrongs and learning to forgive.
    When I first started this book I was already enthralled...who doesn't want to see a person's high school tormenter turn a potential new leaf and make amends? You could feel the attraction between Nyla and Jameson throughout the book.I really honest to goodness felt bad for Ethan(who you will meet in this book)..Poor guy didn't stand a chance...but after awhile I honestly started not liking how he acted.There was a scene in this book...okay several scenes that I did a bit of a cheer after I read them.I won's say which as I dislike spoiling the book for others.Overall,I adored Something More,The fact that it ended made me sad.It could have been made into a longer book in my opinion but works so very well as a Novella.The icing on the cake was the Ending.Thats all Im saying.Lips are SEALED.
    Mia,You have yet again blown me away.I thank you for the opportunity to read Something More as an ARC.You have such a talent of making words come alive.I as always look forward to your next work.

Butterfly Kisses By Mia Castile

   

   Mia Castile graciously gifted me with a ARC of Butterfly Kisses.I laughed,I squealed,I sighed...In fact I even Cried.Mia has written yet another winner.Butterfly Kisses takes place a few months after Becoming a Butterfly ends.Which is Book 1 in the series and one you will need to read prior to Butterfly Kisses.Reader be warned,It is a deep read many issues are addressed and they are addressed well.
     Butterfly Kisses,Book 2 takes us several months into Lana's recovery from her suicide attempt.She has to deal with her own issues in which she goes to counseling.On top of that dealing with her nemesis from school is the icing on the cake.Lana is befriended by Britt who has her own boatload of issues.I really enjoyed Britt...Just wanted to hug her and tell her its going to be okay. Laney is still dealing the the aftereffects of what happened in Becoming a Butterfly(Book 1). Where she pretended to be someone else and everyone found out..If you haven's read it you must.Luckily She has Chase who is her very best friend..who has hopes of being more.Will He?Well I for one will NOT post any spoilers..How unfair would that be for you my fellow readers?Butterfly Kisses is worth reading and reading again.
      I have only one critique and that is how it ended.Without giving it away lets just say we are very much looking forward to Butterfly Migration (Book 3).Mia has written another wonderful book.It deals with some big issues and the characters with them in ways that are human,Not perfect but Human. Butterfly Kisses is a wonderful read that you should not miss.Pick up Becoming a Butterfly first if you haven't read it prior to Butterfly Kisses.Haven't read anything by Mia Castile?You should,You'll be so happy you did.
Thank you again Mia for writing another winner.Keep up the great work!

From Mia Castile Personally-

I've decided that there's going to be 2 more installments to The Butterfly Chronicles. The Butterfly Migration and a 4th un-named book. More teenage issues to explore, lies to be kept, and love matches to make.

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