Cursed by Ice:The Immortal Brothers by Jacquelyn Frank

Cursed by Ice:

The Immortal Brothers

Jacquelyn Frank

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating: 5 teacups

Recommendation: Yes, Yes, Yes

Book Club Worthy: Definitely in Genre

Review

What do you get when you throw together a conquered city in the name of one Goddess, the interference of three other Gods/Goddess, the “help” of a now mortal brother and an ex-mistress to the cities former ruler, and the wrena of the keep? Will Garreth win his heart’s desires or destroy both himself and Sarielle for all eternity?

Cursed by Ice is the second offering in a new series that again deserves a 5 involving four cursed brothers who dared to give themselves immortality without the Knowledge of the Gods/Godesses. Frank gives us the story of a second brother who is entirely different and yet the same task remain to fulfill his as he takes over Dethane’s mission. The plot is well thought out and written smoothly. The ending again is the cliff-hanger set-up for the story of the next brother. This series is so going on my top reads as each comes out and I advise you to also read and enjoy.  I have included the link to the first book in the series; Cursed by Fire: The Immortal Brothers by Jacquelyn Frank; below.

As previously recommended:

Frank fans, this will be another series you will wait for the next novel with more or less patience. It does have some great sexy, steamy, and incredibly hot romantic scenes and adult language and themes.  After all it was written for the escape and pleasurable reading it was for this adult, and many others, therefore, parents be advised and you decide. If you find that you like this novel, you may want to start one of her other series while waiting for the second book. I suggest you start with Jacob.

Summing up: 5 stars, recommended – yes, adult themes and loves scenes – yes, and not to be missed in my opinion.

Are you interested in reading this book? Frank fans, without a doubt, paranormal adult romance at its best! You like paranormal, steamy hot sex scenes, mystery, suspense, and adult romance than you are going to love this novel

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine 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.

As promised: Link to Cursed by Fire: The Immortal Brothers by Jacquelyn Frank...you can order yours here, like I did:

When Joss Met Matt: A Novel by Ellie Cahill

When Joss Met Matt:

A Novel

Ellie Cahill

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating: 5+ teacups

Recommendation:  Yes, yes, Yes, yes, Yes, yes...

Book Club Worthy:  In genre, this would be a great book.

Review

Matt and Joss are better than friends with benefits, they are each other's go to "Sorbet" after one of them breaks up. But what would happen if someone breaks a rule and wants the whole meal not just the cleansing...

This book has been hands down the best adult romance that I have read in 2015 so far. I cried, I laughed, and I wanted to throw my device at times. I would give it 6 stars if I could and will rate it at a 5 + on my blog.

I could not, could not, put this book down. I wanted to reach into the book and make the characters bend to my will at times. The plot itself is wonderful with all its twisting turns and misunderstandings along the way. I just have nothing I would change or even no little nitpicks about this novel. It is what I am looking for in a story. It engaged my mind, my emotions, and had me taking sides (I might add over and over while switching my loyalties) throughout the entire book.

Summation: 5 stars, One of my Best Books of the Year - Romance, recommended - Yes!!!!!!

Do you like great a romance that has a spicy adult interactions inside the pages? Do you want something you cannot put down and still reads fast that you will become emotionally involved in the outcome? If so, this is your book.

So, go get the book, already, like I did.

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Random House Publishing Group  - Ballantine 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 Vampire Julian Book 1 of the Whitcombe Legacy by Ann B. Moore

The Vampire Julian

Book 1 of The Whitcombe Legacy

Anne B. Moore

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating:  4 1/2 teacups

Recommendation:  Definitely a great read

Book Club Worthy: Yes, in its genres 

Review

Where is Dottie? Is there more than meets the eye in New Orleans as Simone searches for Dottie? Does Simone’s very hot and super sexy new employer know what is amiss…?

I really enjoyed this book and will give it a 4 ½ on my website, here, however it gets a 4 star rating. Although I did not want to put it down and enjoyed most of the plot, there were some questions I thought I would like to know the answers to, even though I know there is a sequel coming. What about a new search or did that get put to the side to help Jerome? Simone seems to cave so easily at the end and that seems out of character. What exactly is Simone going to do…

These items may not bother you at all. They just kept it from being a 5 in my opinion. It is definitely a quick read as there is action all over the plot. I just hope the next novel The Vampire Jerome Book 2 in The Whitcombe Legacy, answers the questions that I have listed above. I would have liked to know a little more about their nemesis and Mike, thus a little further character development in those two. As stated before, it may not matter to many of you, at all, thus making it a 5 in your opinion.

Break down: 4 1/2 stars, recommended – yes, adult themes and graphic loves scenes – yes, and great beginning to a promising series.

Is this novel for you? Yes, if you like a great paranormal novel with some spicy adult features. If you love Sci-fi romances and love great series novels this is the book for you. If you like series novels with multiple cliffhangers – this is the book for you.

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Bellebooks, a division of ImaJinn 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.

Making Vegan Frozen Treats by Nicole Weston

Making Vegan Frozen Treats

Nicole Weston

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating: 5 teacups

Recommendation: Yes, Yes, Yes

Book Club Worthy: Perfect for Cooking, Dessert, 

                                 Vegetarian or Vegan

Review

No more banana in the Vita-Mix, these tasty treats are not just for Vegans, they can pass the carnivore test!

Weston brings her A game to the frozen dessert world and earns a 5 rating from me. Not only pleasing Vegans but the sole picky carnivore who happens to love ice cream, as in thinking it is a food group of its own. She explains the tools used including what type of ice cream maker is best for you. There are even a few adult desserts that use spirits although some give you the virgin option also. I definitely recommend this book, especially as a Vegan who is happy to make coconut ice creams at home.

You like to make ice cream, granite, popsicles, cookies for ice cream sandwiches, and more while at least being a Vegan, this is your book.

                                        Disclosures

*I would like to thank Stoney 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.aauw.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 Half Brother by Holly LeCraw

The Half Brother:

A Novel

Holly LeCraw

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating: 4 1/2 teacups

Recommendation:Yes, Yes

Book Club Worthy: It is going on my list!

Review

Charlie seeks refuge and finds it for a short time as a teacher at the Abbott School. He finds and loses his first love and moves on the best he can until his “perfect” half-brother comes and convalesces and begins to teach as well as his first love at Abbott School. What happens when good intentions go wrong and long held family secrets are let loose…? 

If I could I would give this novel 4 ½ stars. It will be getting the deserved rating on my book review blog. There was only one thing that I have an issue with in the book that kept it from becoming a 5 star recommendation. I was left needing to know more about the “golden boy” half-brother. Especially toward the ending. You may be satisfied with what is given, but I feel a little more character depth. Otherwise, I think it is a very good book. The story line is bursting with twists and turns with so many family secrets, love triangles, lies and family secrets that test the very fabric of family by definition.

I really do recommend this book highly, I just did not believe it was above a 4 ½ without more character. LeCraw certainly makes you think and raises some issues that may or may not hit a little too close to home. It was definitely a book I could not put down.    

You are going to love this if you are a reader who likes adult topics and some steamy parts, however is a novel that requires reflection, all set in an unusual romance.

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Doubleday Books via Net GALLEY 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.

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Disclosures

*I would like to thank Doubleday 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.

Cursed by Fire: The Immortal Brothers by Jacquelyn Frank

Cursed by Fire:

The Immortal Brothers

Jacquelyn Frank

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating: 5 teacups

Recommendation: Yes, Yes, Yes

Book Club Worthy: Definitely in Genre

Review

What punishment from the Gods/Goddesses does one get from drinking from the waters that give immortal life without their blessings? Perhaps one of those arrogant Gods/Goddesses, you used to conquer cities in their names, needs you to help in a war that has broken out between those same Gods/Goddesses…Dethan is soon to find out.

This is the first in a new series that I easily give a 5. Frank gives her normal, sexy, steamy male lead that has something he needs to do or fix. The strong heroine that is being wronged and only the hero can save her. The plot is great and executed very well. The twist at the ending is perfect and sets up the perfect cliffhanger for the next novel Cursed by Ice, that I am waiting, not too patiently, to be coming in February 2015. It is rare that I do this, however, this book deserves it and I know the information so there is a link below to pre-order Cursed by Ice. I am not letting this series pass me by and I suggest you should not either.

Frank fans, this will be another series you will wait for the next novel with more or less patience. It does have some great sexy, steamy, and incredibly hot romantic scenes and adult language and themes.  After all it was written for the escape and pleasurable reading it was for this adult, and many others, therefore, parents be advised and you decide. If you find that you like this novel, you may want to start one of her other series while waiting for the second book. I suggest you start with Jacob.

Summing up: 5 stars, recommended – yes, adult themes and loves scenes – yes, and not to be missed in my opinion.

Are you interested in reading this book? Frank fans, without a doubt, paranormal adult romance at its best! You like paranormal, steamy hot sex scenes, mystery, suspense, and adult romance than you are going to love this novel

Disclosures

*I would like to thank Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine 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.

As promised: Link to Cursed by Ice: The Immortal Brothers by Jacquelyn Frank...you can pre-order yours here, like I did:

One Night in Vegas by C. M. Stone

One Night in Vegas

C. M. Stone

Ratings and Recommendations

Rating: 5 Teacups

Recommendation:Yes, Yes, Yes

Book Club Worthy: Maybe in Genre

Review

Can what happens in Vegas between Eliza and Chris stay in Vegas or will they let their past stay in the way?

This is such a fun and fast read. The plot is interesting while still fulfilling the adult romance one expects. Some especially steamy love scenes. Parents use your own judgment. I also loved that Stone used an unusual approach to fulfill the romance. The characters histories were introduced at the right time giving them an added depth many times missing from the genre of quick novellas. I think Stone hit all the marks, therefore I gave her a 5 and recommend it highly.  

If you are a fan of Lovestruck type of novellas, steamy adult parts, great plot, and romance, this is for you, so enjoy!

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.