Review of Laying Down the Law by Becky McGraw

Laying Down The Law by Becky McGraw
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

3.5 stars

I'll be completely honest, I thought that the book was missing some important key elements.I felt zero connection to any of the characters and the 4 four chapters of the book almost made me quit reading several times. It didn't feel (to me) to be the same quality of work that Ms. McGraw usually gives to her readers, it felt rushed and the characters were all around unlikable. It was missing the emotional content that I find appealing in other books that I read.
Do not let my review deter you from reading. This is only my opinion, others have found it enjoyable.



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review of Laying Down the Law by Becky McGraw

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

3.5 stars

I'll be completely honest, I thought that the book was missing some important key elements.I felt zero connection to any of the characters and the 4 four chapters of the book almost made me quit reading several times. It didn't feel (to me) to be the same quality of work that Ms. McGraw usually gives to her readers, it felt rushed and the characters were all around unlikable. It was missing the emotional content that I find appealing in other books that I read.
Do not let my review deter you from reading. This is only my opinion, others have found it enjoyable.

Review of "Saved by a Soldier" by Alison Mello

5 stars
Ms. Mello's book deals with some very tough topics- a military veteran trying to reintegrate into civilian life while dealing with PTSD and domestic abuse. The way Ms. Mello dealt with such sensitive topics was superb.
Patty and Carter are dynamic and well well written. I'm eager to read the next book in the series.

I received this book as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review

Review of "Chasing Taryn" by AC Wilson

5 Stars
I received this book as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I don't normally read Young Adult romance, but when it comes to certain authors I'm all in! 

The Story of Levi and Taryn is an off branch of author AC Wilson's Black Hill series. It's rich in detail of the surroundings and of the well developed characters of her series. 

This story is of First Love, Best Friend and Family. It's about who is there for you when you feel as if your whole world is crumbling around you and your heart is breaking into a million little pieces.  I'll be honest, I cried more than once while reading this book. The emotional content and connection to the characters that I look for in a book is in this book in spades! I'm truly looking forward to the 3rd book in this series to see how things turn out for Levi and for Taryn.

Review of Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente

Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I review this book as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Magnificent Bastard by Lili Valente
5 stars (I'd give it more if it were possible)

Brilliantly written! Masterfully executed story! I'd love to have Bash as my best friend!

The chemistry between Penny and Bash is off the charts, why? It's because they are best friends and truly do know each other but are both uncertain when it comes to love.

I'm not going to spill the beans as we all know how it will end, it's how the couple gets to the ending that makes this a sometimes sad and other times off the charts hilarious and sexy read!

This is a book to share with your girlfriends and your book club!

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Review of Darkest Days by Catherine Vale

Darkest Days by Catherine Vale
Book 1
4 stars

I received a copy of this book as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. 

As a reader/reviewer/ book blogger, I do take what I do seriously. I always go into reading a new book with expectations of enjoying myself and to my delight I did find this book to be interesting and entertaining. I really am opening myself up to trying new genres. Romance in a post alien invasion world - why not!

That being said let me to you about this book. It's not my usual genre but I decided to give it a try. I'll be honest, I was a little skeptical at first.  We are talking post alien invasion world after all. 

The writing was rich in details of not only the surroundings, but of the situations and even the people. Sure there were a few misspellings, just about every book out there has them and it's nothing to be overly concerned about.
I found myself being truly interested in the characters in this story and the out come of situations that arise in the book. The two main characters have been written in a manner that shows that there's chemistry and when they truly let their guard down, it's going to be burning down the house HOT! 

In essence, woman with a gun who knows how to use it, man in charge of this military/civvie outfit and alien insects gets a 4 star review! Read it and have fun! 

Review of Her Secret Wish by J.M. Madden

Her Secret Wish by J.M. Madden
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Her Secret Wish by J.M. Madden
5 stars

I received "Her Secret Wish" as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I've read several of author J.M. Madden's books and the level of attention to subject and the degree of research into said subject matter is amazing. She makes you feel invested in the characters in her stories. To me, they feel as if they could be real people that you'd have as friends or neighbors.

This story is about a young woman named Rachel Searls, of whom we met in the book "Embattled Home", when she was a last minute "new hire" assigned to a protection detail. This book is her story and we learn that she, like the rest of the people at the Lost and Found Investigative Service (minus Shannon the office manager) are veterans that are wounded warriors or as I like to say "Combat Modified".

We also meet Dean West, a police officer with the Denver police department. He's perfect in every way we could imagine a hero and love interest should be for this particular LNF team member. He's accepting and loving and only wants the best for her. What a perfect world it would be if we all had our very own version of Dean West in our lives.

The astute attention to details that Ms. Madden is known for giving us readers in her Lost and Found series is reflected in Rachel's backstory. It's proof that she does indeed do extensive research on injuries sustained in various war related scenarios and that she in no way tries to sugar coat or glamorize war. They are raw in their honesty which makes you feel a connection to the characters and it gives you a sense of empathy in how they are feeling. The places, situations and attention to detail in the surroundings make it such that you can picture them in your mind.

Don't read this book without a box of tissues nearby. This will certainly tug at your heart strings!

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