The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Invention of Wings 

(Paperback Addition)

Sue Monk Kidd

Rating and Recommendations

Rating: 5+ teacups

Recommendation:  Yes, Yes, Yes

Book Club Worthy: Yes, On my own book club schedule.

Review

A poignant tale that takes inspiration from the life of Sarah Grimké from history, which is “gifted’ a slave in the year 1803. This birthday present will haunt her all her life as she tries to set her free from the time she is eleven years old.

The novel is hard to read at times as the subject can be heartrending, but the story is necessary to the times and is necessary read in my opinion.

The plot is beautifully written from both girls viewpoints as they grow and struggle with the life and roles that are being forced upon each of them.

The themes of abolition, loss, and women’s rights play throughout the book. I felt I was along for the ride with Hetty and Sarah as they told their stories. Kidd writes such a moving novel that it reads very fast because you want to see what happens to Angelina (Sarah’s sister), Hetty, and Sarah.

Is this book for you?

You like history, want to learn more about women’s rights, slavery, slaves, and abolition. 

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Harlequin Presents by Harlequin via NetGALLEY for giving me an unreleased copy for an honest and fair review.

* If you buy this book through the above link money is generated, however, donated to the non-profit American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

www.auww.org

AAUW works empowering women, since 1881, standing up for causes in the areas of educational, social, economic and political issues especially important to women. Marie Currie was one of the first beneficiaries of the group that would become AAUW receiving monetary help to attend college. I am a proud member and believe that the profit from books seems a fitting donation.

Unbound - Colours of Love by Kathryn Taylor

Unbound 

Colours of Love Series

Kathryn Taylor

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating:  5+ teacups

Recommended:                              Yes, Yes, Yes!

Book Club Worthy:         In Genre

Review

Can Grace survive England, a new internship, working for and falling in love with her boss Jonathan? While he is a member of the British Royalty, she is told often from her new best friend that he is definitely not a Prince… what is a girl to do?

This is the tale of the young innocent falling hard for the bad boy and is so smoking hot that I would give it more than five stars! It held my interest before I even finished chapter one and the cliffhanger ending has me waiting on baited breath, not unlike after reading Fifty Shades of Grey. I love the plot and the characters and it leaves me just screaming for more. While Jonathan does not want exclusivity at all where Grey needs it in Fifty Shades, it is going to be giving it a run for its money.

If you like Fifty Shades of Grey this is the book for you! If unfamiliar with the aforementioned novel; you desire super-hot sex that burns up the page with a beautiful romance with a cliffhanger that could go either way because you are going to pull your hair out waiting for the next installment! Say it with me we want  Uncovered  - Colours of Love…

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Bastei Entertainment via NetGALLEY for giving me an unreleased copy for an honest and fair review.

* If you buy this book through the above link money is generated, however, donated to the non-profit American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

www.auww.org

AAUW works empowering women, since 1881, standing up for causes in the areas of educational, social, economic and political issues especially important to women. Marie Currie was one of the first beneficiaries of the group that would become AAUW receiving monetary help to attend college. I am a proud member and believe that the profit from books seems a fitting donation.

Desiring A Demon by Missy Jane

Desiring A Demon

(an Archangels novel)

Missy James

Recommendations

Rating:                  4 ½ teacups

Recommendation:         Yes, Yes

Book Club Worthy:          In Genre

Review

Will a romance between a half- demon, Asta and an Archangel, Rafe go beyond curl your toes smoking hot sex? Can Asta fight her demon half? Will Rafe have to kill Asta if she turns demon or will Asta kill Rafe if she turns demon…

I feel so stifled by a simple 1-5 stars, this will receive 4 ½ teacups. I can also tell you that I did not put it down and it was a quick read.  I read this novel without reading the 1^st offering Trusting an Angel, which I will correct tout suite. I suggest all of you do also. It stood fine as a standalone; it did whet the appetite for the 1^st in the series for which I have a link at the end of the review. 

Asta and Rafe are attracted to each other from the first and after she finds out she is half human and demon, they are afraid to act on those feelings. When they do there are fireworks and things get super hot. The plot gets pretty in depth here also. I only wish that there were some more about some of the characters, it is possible that it was taken care of in the first novel. In that case, I would have changed the rating to a 5.

You are going to love this book if you like paranormal, sci-fi, hot as can be sex with a side of romance, and a fast paced plot. I am awaiting number three in the series…

Disclosures

* I would like to thank Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGALLEY for giving me an unreleased copy for an honest and fair review.

* If you buy this book through the above link money is generated, however, donated to the non-profit American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

www.auww.org

AAUW works empowering women, since 1881, standing up for causes in the areas of educational, social, economic and political issues especially important to women. Marie Currie was one of the first beneficiaries of the group that would become AAUW receiving monetary help to attend college. I am a proud member and believe that the profit from books seems a fitting donation.

Trusting an Angel

(an Archangels novel)

Missy James

The Italian's Deal for I Do by Jennifer Hayward

The Italian’s Deal for I Do

Jennifer Hayward

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating:  5 teacups

Recommended:                              Yes, Yes, Yes!

Book Club Worthy:         In Genre

Review

Take one playboy Italian with a company to win back the controlling interest in; Rocco, add a splash of runaway and hiding world famous super model; Olivia, a dash of the fashion world and a touch of blackmail for a spicy tail that is anyone’s bet how it turns out…

This is such a great and classic Harlequin with an adult spin, I had no choice but to give it a 5. The plot had me wanting to not put it down until the end. Hayward put some great spins and curves into this novel, so much so that I am already waiting to find out what happens to the remaining three “Knights of Columbia” as they make it or do not to the chapel on time.

I hope their lady loves are as amusing and fun as Olivia was and they get along as well in a carnal and amorous way as Rocco and Olivia do no matter their professed feelings toward each other at the time.

Is this your book? It is if you love a spicy, adult romance that keeps you guessing about what happened in the past and if there is a possible solution to the future. If so, run, do not walk to get this great first in series. I know I am and will anxiously await book 2.

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Harlequin Presents by Harlequin via NetGALLEY for giving me an unreleased copy for an honest and fair review.

* If you buy this book through the above link money is generated, however, donated to the non-profit American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

www.auww.org

AAUW works empowering women, since 1881, standing up for causes in the areas of educational, social, economic and political issues especially important to women. Marie Currie was one of the first beneficiaries of the group that would become AAUW receiving monetary help to attend college. I am a proud member and believe that the profit from books seems a fitting donation.

Dragons Are People, Too by Sarah Nicolas

Dragons Are People, Too

Sarah Nicolas

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating: 4 1/2 teacups

Recommendation: Yes

Book Club Worthy: Yes in genre

Review

What would you do if all the other dragons were locked up except the boy you were secretly in love with, you need to rescue the President’s son, not get caught and locked up yourself, and yeah, your sixteen… see what Kitty does!

This is a fun read for YA and Adult readers alike. Nicolas takes us through a world where dragon shifters are secret agents that protect the world against forces of harm while building a family background specific for Kitty and her family. 

The plot is interesting. A little too twisted at points. It does receive a 4 ½  on my blog. It ends seeming to be a first of a new series. I think if the series followed on as well as this it could very well be worth reading. 

I like the take on the shifters also, which you will have to read to find out about this view on the dragon shifter. I definitely recommend it for teens through adults.

Recap - 4 1/2 teacups, fast and fun read, teen and adult friendly, shifters, paranormal and sc-fi and recommended.

If you like a quick read with shifters, intrigue, and possible series then you will like it if you want some teen angst, you will love it.

Disclosures

* I would like to thank Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGALLEY for giving me an unreleased copy for an honest and fair review.

* If you buy this book through the above link money is generated, however, donated to the non-profit American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

www.auww.org

AAUW works empowering women, since 1881, standing up for causes in the areas of educational, social, economic and political issues especially important to women. Marie Currie was one of the first beneficiaries of the group that would become AAUW receiving monetary help to attend college. I am a proud member and believe that the profit from books seems a fitting donation.

The Wedding Audition: Runaway Brides Book 2 by Catherine Mann and Joanne Rock

The Wedding Audition

Runaway Brides Book 2

Catherine Mann & Joanne Rock

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating:            5 teacups

Recommendation:           Yes, Yes, Yes!!!

Book Club Worthy:           In Genre

Review

What could go wrong when a TV start breaks up with her Baseball fiancé the day before the wedding, runs away from everyone to meet her long lost grandma and runs smack into the middle of an undercover cop in witness protection before going to trial against some major drug lords? Plenty…

Mann and Rock have hit this one out of the ball park and the book demanded a 5. It was a terrific plot, plenty of branches, but held together so well I could not put down. At times I did not whose side I was on and it make me mad and laugh out loud. I love a book that draws you in so much that someone ask you what and you have to tell them it is the book you are reading. Highly recommend this one.

You want to read this book if you like: romance, a little adventure, some mystery and plenty of pull me into the story. I cannot wait for Book 3.

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Tule Publishing – Southern Born Books via NetGALLEY for giving me an unreleased copy for an honest and fair review.

* If you buy this book through the above link money is generated, however, donated to the non-profit American Association of University Women (AAUW). 

www.auww.org

AAUW works empowering women, since 1881, standing up for causes in the areas of educational, social, economic and political issues especially important to women. Marie Currie was one of the first beneficiaries of the group that would become AAUW receiving monetary help to attend college. I am a proud member and believe that the profit from books seems a fitting donation.

Reading Room and Reviews by Kelly Haggerty