In Honor-Jessi Kirby

Honor receives her brother’s last letter from Iraq three days after learning that he died, and opens it the day his fellow Marines lay the flag over his casket. Its contents are a complete shock: concert tickets to see Kyra Kelly, her favorite pop star and Finn's celebrity crush. In his letter, he jokingly charged Honor with the task of telling Kyra Kelly that he was in love with her.
Grief-stricken and determined to grant Finn's last request, she rushes to leave immediately. But she only gets as far as the driveway before running into Rusty, Finn's best friend since third grade and his polar opposite. She hasn't seen him in ages, thanks to a falling out between the two guys, but Rusty is much the same as Honor remembers him: arrogant, stubborn. . . and ruggedly good looking. Neither one is what the other would ever look for in a road trip partner, but the two of them set off together, on a voyage that makes sense only because it doesn’t. Along the way, they find small and sometimes surprising ways to ease their shared loss and honor Finn--but when shocking truths are revealed at the end of the road, will either of them be able to cope with the consequences?

**REVIEW**

   Whew,This was an emotional read.Honor's brother is killed in action in Iraq,She reads a letter sent by him that was received after he passed away.She leaves immediately with the tickets that were enclosed.However,prior to her leaving Her brothers old friend Rusty shows up and ends up going with her.Along the way they are able to mourn and perhaps find love along the way.
    First let me start off by saying I am in a military household so this hit very close to home.No one wants this to happen to anyone.I can honestly say the only thing that disappointed me in this book was that I wasnt sure if Honor and Rusty would continue their relationship.I would have liked an Epilogue just so I would know.I was also sad that it wasn't longer..but like I say its a sign of an amazing book when you don't want it to end.Thats it..thats the only fault I have with this story.It was a wonderful story that had two souls going on a journey and being able to grieve.
    You can purchase In Honor HERE on Amazon.I hope you enjoy it and are as enthralled in it as I was.
 

Caged Moon-Rachel Deagon

Haunted by an animal attack, seventeen year old Charlotte feels she is being followed. When she runs into a mysterious boy while camping, she’s afraid. Nothing seems right about him. Despite trying to stay away, there is an unmistakable draw to be near him. Even his scent smells familiar. But the closer she gets, the faster the secrets begin to unravel. Not only is he not human, he may have a link to her past. When Charlotte finds out someone wants her dead, she is torn between love and fear. Can she trust him to keep her safe?

*Second Edition containing full edits and additional updates on the Caged Moon Trilogy*

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**REVIEW**

   I honestly could not put this book down,I was fully engrossed from beginning until end.Charlotte was bitten by an animal when she was 5.Since being bitten she has a fear..I almost want to say disabling fear of Dogs.She meets Liam and immediately they are drawn to each other.Liam knows something is different about her but Charlotte is a bit oblivious and unaware of it.I thoroughly enjoyed Liam,Charlotte and the rest of the secondary characters were wonderful.
  I would have liked a bit more body to the story,but that being said This is the 1st book of a trilogy so there will be more reading material to come. Its not a bad thing to want more,It means I enjoyed it that much that I wanted more more more!I did find the irony in Charlotte being scared of dogs pretty ironic due to her circumstances.
  Caged Moon is the start of what I foresee as an excellent series.Im anxiously awaiting book 2 and 3.If you would like to purchase Caged Moon you can get it HERE on amazon.I hope you are drawn into it and enjoy it as much as I have!

What I Didn't Say-Keary Taylor

Getting drunk homecoming night your senior year is never a good idea, but Jake Hayes never expected it all to end with a car crash and a t-post embedded in his throat.

His biggest regret about it all? What he never said to Samantha Shay. He's been in love with her for years and never had the guts to tell her. Now it's too late. Because after that night, Jake will never be able to talk again.

When Jake returns to his small island home, population 5,000, he'll have to learn how to deal with being mute. He also finds that his family isn't limited to his six brothers and sisters, that sometimes an entire island is watching out for you. And when he gets the chance to spend more time with Samantha, she'll help him learn that not being able to talk isn’t the worst thing that could ever happen to you. Maybe, if she'll let him, Jake will finally tell her what he didn't say before, even if he can't actually say it.

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**REVIEW**

   Oh My,I enjoyed this story so much Im at a loss for words on how to describe it.My words wont do the book justice.Jake goes to a party and makes a fateful decision to get into a car after drinking with his friends who have been drinking,An accident happens and Jake loses his ability to speak.Samantha,What a brave and wonderful girl,She is so strong.I am keeping the summary short and sweet as I do not want to post spoilers.It would be like someone opening a birthday present and as you open it the gift giver tells you what it is.
   Keary Taylor has written another winner.Is there anything she writes that isnt a winner?I think not.It's rare that you read the males point of view,Normally its always the female character and if not then it is back and forth.At first I was unsure how I would feel reading a males point of view,After reading this I can safely say Jake is an amazing Character and it an amazing perspective to read. I was so disappointed when it ended.I wanted to continue reading and reading about Jake and Samantha.Im an Epilogue person so I was hoping there was one but unfortunately there wasn't one.Perhaps we will be lucky enough to see a sequel?Wishful thinking on my part perhaps but the Story can easily be continued.
  Overall,The book deals with some big issues.Real issues that can happen.How the Characters reacted was real no over dramatics but real down to earth teens.Keary brought all of those issues to light.Teenage Drinking,drunk driving,consequences,depression,over coming obstacles.She was able to write about these issues and not harp on them,but let them flow gently through the words.I HIGHLY suggest reading What I Didnt Say.Highly suggest it.You Will NOT be sorry.

You can purchase What I Didnt Say  HERE on Amazon.

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Re:Becca- D A Cooper

If technology was helping you stay one step ahead of the school bullies, what would you do if you were suddenly disconnected?

Becca thinks her life is over but could it be about to start?

**REVIEW**Possible spoilers

   This book has me at mixed emotions.I liked it and at the same time I didnt.So this book takes place somewhere I want to say England?Im not sure exactly.In fact im not even sure how old the main characters are other then they are in high school.Becca and Liberty are the main Characters,Well the ones you read the most about. What happens is Becca seems to have gotten into trouble at school and her parents take away all of her electronic type items;i.e phone,internet etc.She has to learn to cope without them "see the world without them".
   I really had issues with this book...the synopsis sounded great and I think I can see where the Author wanted to go.One of my big issues was I had a hard time with the dialogue,It was hard to follow...some of the wording was written in a way that unless you are from that neck of the woods so to speak you are unable to follow it.I felt the story at times didnt flow well.I sometimes felt as though we went from Point A to Point C prior to landing at Point B.While I enjoyed the story,Becca's constant dialogue whether it be in her head or her talking was somewhat annoying.I wanted to tell her to just take a breath!Breath girl!Her inability to talk to people was hard to read as well.It also could have used a bit more romance.The ending was cute..I'll give it that.I just felt we had to wait way to long for it to happen and the ending was rushed a bit. Re:Becca is Currently Free and you can get it  HERE at Amazon.

Epic Fail-Claire LaZebnik

Will Elise’s love life be an epic win or an epic fail?
At Coral Tree Prep in Los Angeles, who your parents are can make or break you. Case in point:
As the son of Hollywood royalty, Derek Edwards is pretty much prince of the school—not that he deigns to acknowledge many of his loyal subjects.
As the daughter of the new principal, Elise Benton isn’t exactly on everyone’s must-sit-next-to-at-lunch list.
When Elise’s beautiful sister catches the eye of the prince’s best friend, Elise gets to spend a lot of time with Derek, making her the envy of every girl on campus. Except she refuses to fall for any of his rare smiles and instead warms up to his enemy, the surprisingly charming social outcast Webster Grant. But in this hilarious tale of fitting in and flirting, not all snubs are undeserved, not all celebrity brats are bratty, and pride and prejudice can get in the way of true love for only so long.

**REVIEW**

  Another Young Adult book based on Pride and Prejudice.Gasp!Luckily I Adore Pride and Prejudice.The book takes place in a ritzy type school with the main characters being Elise and Derick.I enjoyed the writing style and Elise's witty and quirky comments.Her way of dealing with certain circumstances was refreshing.
  I cant help but feel some of this book is similar to another Pride and Prejudice tale I read but as the book is based on Jane Austen that is to be expected.I wish there was more Elise and Derick romance,I would have enjoyed a few more chapters of them together.Overall a very cute take on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.Will enjoy reading more by Claire LaZebnik.

You can Purchase Epic Fail HERE

The Breakaway-Michelle Davidson Argyle

When Naomi Jensen is kidnapped, it takes her parents two days to realize she's missing. Escape isn't high on her list of priorities when all she has to return to is an abusive boyfriend and parents who never paid much attention to her. For the first time in her life she's part of a family-even if it is a family of criminals. But she's still a captive. In a desperate attempt to regain some control in her life, Naomi embarks on a dangerous plan to make one of her kidnappers think she's falling in love with him. The plan works too well, and when faced with the chance to escape, Naomi isn't sure she wants to take it. 


**REVIEW**Possible Spoilers


  Another new Author for me.When the story first takes place you meet Naomi when she is 17 and after she has been kidnapped.I was a bit surprised that Naomi did not fight her captors a bit more but then who knows what I would have done?Her mom bothered me...I don't care who you are If your child is kidnapped you do anything in your power to get them back. I have to wonder if Naomi's mother Karen had shown her some amount of affection perhaps she would have fought back and tried to escape.
  During the course of the book you meet Eric,Jesse,Evelyn and Steve.Honestly as much as I wanted to be angry at Evelyn,Steve and Jessie I couldnt.Eric,Well I had my moments of liking him until he had to go and be a jerk.During this book you will read about Naomi and Jesse's relationship.You know its wrong somewhat Stockholm Syndrome but then you can't help but enjoy seeing how it is going to play out and root for Jesse and Naomi.You will also meet Karen and Jason,Naomi's parents..who lack very much at parenting and finally you will know Brad who at the time of Her Kidnapping was her boyfriend.He is that type of guy that im sure looks good but isnt the kind you would want your daughter hanging out with.Especially how he treated Naomi.There was a part in the book that I had to cheer for Naomi that involves Brad.
  Overall,I seriously enjoyed this book.(Now for my not professional sounding fan girl moment).As in I could NOT put it down.As in I did NOT want it to stop.As in OH MY GOD why did you have to end it like that?I will be SORELY disappointed if there is not a sequel.Well Done Michelle Davidson Argyle.Bravo Bravo.I hope many many readers enjoy it as much as I have.


You can Purchase The book for Kindle HERE