No Ifs, ands or Bears About It — review

No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It (Grayslake, #1)No Ifs, Ands, or Bears About It by Celia Kyle

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve always enjoyed bear shifter books, but I now have a new favorite! The heroine was sassy, the hero complex. I turned page after page wanting, no needing to find out what happened next. Unfortunately, that meant the book came to an end. I will anxiously be awaiting the next book in the series!


Description

The first day of Mia’s new life in Grayslake, Georgia is not going as planned. The house her grandfather left her looks ready to crumble, boxes cover every inch of the floor and—oh—there’s a bear cub in her pantry. It gets worse when the cub’s uncle comes by and busts out his fur and claws while on her front porch. Then it gets loads better because suddenly there’s a hot hunk of badge-wearing werebear on her lawn ready to rescue her. Yum. Of course, he has to ruin things by trying to take the cub out of her hands. Ha! The cub is hers… No ifs, ands, or bears about it.

Werebear Ty can’t seem to get the curvaceous, delectable Mia to understand that, even if she is one-quarter werebear, she isn’t keeping the cub. Ty is the Grayslake Itan, the clan’s leader, and the little werebear is going home with him… Unless it isn’t. It’s her smile. If she’d stop smiling and being gorgeous, his inner-bear would support him and Ty would get his way. But the beast wants to make their woman happy, so it’s perfectly content to let her do as she pleases. Then things change. Threats arise, danger comes close, and Ty demands she return to his den. No ifs, ands, or mates about that.

Kissing the Bull — review

Kissing the BullKissing the Bull by Kerri Nelson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read anything by this author previously and was pleasantly surprised. I will definitely look for more of her stories. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters were likable. The romance between the hero and heroine heats up the pages, making this a page turner, with a dash of suspense.

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Reviews at Long & Short Reviews….

I write the occasional review at Long & Short Reviews… I’ve been MIA lately due to some health issues, but thankfully will be reviewing again. 🙂  Anyway, I thought I’d post a brief synopsis from a few of my favorites over there along with a link to the full reviews.

Love on a Harley
As a woman who has enjoyed the occasional ride on one of man’s greatest inventions, I can say that the women did a good job describing the feel of riding on the impressive machines. Each of the men had that “bad boy” feel, but hid a good heart. The women were strong, yet pining for the love of a good man.
(read the full review)

The Feline Fugitive

The Feline Fugitive is definitely worth your time. I haven’t read anything of Ms. Bishop’s before, but I will definitely keep my eye out for her other stories.

The Feline Fugitive is full of humor, romance, action, and suspense – just what every good romance should have!
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Stranger in His Bed

I found the characters to be believable and sincere in their emotions. While this may be an unconventional romance by normal standards, I found myself reading page after page, anxious to see where the story would go. Ms. Henderson did a lovely job, painting scenes that I could easily see in my mind.

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Jaguar Moon by Linda Palmer

I recently read Jaguar Moon by Linda Palmer and I must say I was drawn in from page one.  Livvie Merrick and Alex Sawyer were electrifying characters that leapt off the pages.  I was immediately immersed in the story, unable to pull away until I had read every word.  Livvie’s psychic talents cause her no end of trouble, yet Alex doesn’t seem to mind them despite the fact that he doesn’t believe in his own family curse.  However, when strange things begin to happen to him, he has no choice but to believe in the impossible. 

Ms. Palmer has created a tale of paranormal delight with a hint of romance and a dash of suspense.  Curl up this Halloween with Jaguar Moon and allow Ms. Palmer to thrill you, chill you, and leave you begging for more.

Blood of the Beast – by Tamela Quijas

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Action, Adventure, Vampires, and Romance… Blood of the Beast has all of these and more. If you want a quick read, this isn’t the book for you. If you want a book that has a lot of thought and feeling that shines throughout, then Blood of the Beast is a must read for 2009. Ms. Quijas has a way with words, the likes of which we don’t often see anymore. Reading her books is always a pleasure. I can’t wait to see what she writes next.

 

For the full review, visit The Novel Blog!

 

Spotlighted Review at We Write Romance!

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I’m excited to announce that my review of Rough Edges, by Jannifer Hoffman, is the spotlighted review over at We Write Romance!

“While this is a great love story, Rough Edges is so much more than a romance novel. With intrigue, suspense, and a murder mystery, you’re sure to find yourself lost in the world of the Rocking T Ranch and the small town of Danango, Colorado. Rough Edges is an emotional tale of love, hope, and trust… it will keep you guessing, throwing in unpredictable surprises here and there.”

Be sure to visit We Write Romance for the full review!