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Jutzie


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I am the owner of Judicious Revisions LLC. My business is proofreading and some editing for Indie authors. My blog is for author book lists and reviews to try and help promote authors.

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Smashwords book reviews by Jutzie

  • A Husband for Margaret on Feb. 15, 2011
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    I really enjoyed A Husband for Margaret. It had a good story line and made you think what it must have been like in the days of "mail-order" type brides or in this case husband. The kids were portrayed in a neat way as well. Just a simple clean story.
  • "Shall We Dance?" on Feb. 15, 2011
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    Just a short story of love. A prince who died and three years later danced with a girl while she was at the castle.
  • The Lion Tamer on Feb. 15, 2011
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    A quick read with a surprise ending. More sensual then I thought it would be but a good storyline
  • The Mating (Law of the Lycans) on Feb. 15, 2011
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    I'm looking forward to reading Nicky's other books. The Mating was really good. It kept you twisted in the plots and hoping that love would come through. I like stories written from both views of the main characters and this is mostly written from Elise's view but towards the end we get to see Kane's thoughts. It did have sexual situations but they did not over take the main plot.
  • The Keeping on Feb. 17, 2011
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    This may have even been better then The Mating and I thought that was really good! Ryne is living in a small town in Canada now and a reporter is out to find him for an interview about his photography. She has already visited Oregon and mentioned the Wolf photograph that was sold to a collector (in The Mating) so he is wary of her and yet his wolf don't want to stay away. I find it unique that Melody and Lucy form such a strong bond. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
  • The Finding on Feb. 17, 2011
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    3rd book in the series. This was a really good series and I can see more stories coming from the books but I don't feel this left me hanging with untold stories. Cassandra Greyson witnessed a werewolf killing a man and her Uncle shot. She ran off after hearing her uncle say she was a werewolf, at 17 years old it was the first she heard of it. Also she knew the Keeper law that anyone who knew of the werewolves would die. She ran with the fear of the killer wolf coming to get her. After three years Bryan Cooper still was intrigued with finding Cassandra. It was never far from his mind and for some reason his wolf held on to the scent of her from three years ago. This book is so full of adventures and twists and turns. Nicky makes the wolves such a unique tale. They are part of the people but yet individual.
  • Black Silk on Feb. 19, 2011
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    A short 69 page story but as good as a longer book. Victoria is alone in the world with her bookstore, home and black cat named Mister. Her folks died and she kept the house and store to remember the good times with her parents. One night as the gas station was being robbed she met a dark and handsome stranger named Steven Coburt, or Cole. The robber ran out of the store at some point and Vic seen his face but he also seen hers. Cole came to the store the day after and for some reason this handsome man seemed to choose to be with her. As secrets became known Vic struggles with them. Between threats from Kincaid, the burglar, and mixed feelings about this unusual man she met a great story comes together.
  • A Bride for Tom on Feb. 23, 2011
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    I read A Husband for Margaret first and this book precedes it. Tom is so clumsy around woman that you can't keep your heart from going out to the poor guy. Jessica has a heart of gold and even though she's engaged to Peter, she wants to help Tom with his skills so he can find a wife. Instead she finds this clumsy man intriguing. I just bought the next three books after A Husband for Margaret as I enjoy Ruth's writing and humor in these stories. The characters are very well defined.
  • Eye of the Beholder on Feb. 26, 2011
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    What an awesome book on internal beauty vs physical beauty. Dave and Mary's story is so good. I love Ruth's writing and her description and personalities of her characters. I read the five books in this series and I'm looking forward to the ones still coming out. Thanks for the free and reasonably priced ebooks Ruth!
  • His Redeeming Bride on Feb. 26, 2011
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    A great book on second chances. Ruth creates characters that you seem to "feel" with them. Their hurts and frustrations. Neil had alot to overcome from his past. He changed but people did not allow his past to be forgotten. I like that Ruth has a Pastor Peters to show that not all Pastors are like Pastor Amos. One part of the book we see where love overcomes money. The whole series is good but this one is really special.
  • The Wrong Husband on Feb. 26, 2011
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    Once again Ruth creates more special characters. Owen is "adorable". He falls into such crazy situations by trying to do the right thing. This is Jenny Larson's story. Jeremy's father has come to claim them after 5 years and she knows something is fishy about it. When he keeps bothering her the sheriff suggests marriage to his cousin. Only it is Owen who manages to fumble into town and labeled Irving Spencer, the best deputy around with a stellar reputation. Owen is only a fisherman. A touching story with many comical mishaps as well.
  • An Inconvenient Marriage on May 12, 2011
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    I enjoy all of Ruth's books. I read this as the historical but Ruth has just rewrote it as a contemporary book. Sue Lewis comes into the bank each day and nags them to help her family save their farm instead of having it repossessed. Jake Mitchell, a wealthy bachelor, is being driven nuts by this nagging woman. Although he does want to help her but the son of the banker would rather get the property and make more money. Jake wants to start his own bank as he knows when George takes over the bank after his father, Conrad, retires it won't be a good thing. Jake's dad left his mom and him when he was 10. After his mothers death Jake gained much wealth. Now he is told that his father has died and left even more money but Jake must marry and stay married for 6 months before receiving the money. He decides that he can marry Sue and give her the money to pay off the debt for the family farm. The marry as a convenience only and plan on an annulment on May 21st, six months later. Jake finds out there is much more to Sue then the nagging woman he first assumed her to be.
  • Black Moon (Moon Trilogy Part I) on July 29, 2011
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    A quick read. Donovan is a werejaguar. He is watching the Whitelaws compound, werewolves and their enemies. They were loading up on ammo. The wolves wanted to wipe out the cat clan and take over their land. As a woman runs for her life, Donovan is pulled toward her. Isabella is on the Committee as she is uncommon librarian. She needed to retrieve a book that could cause much damage. She had snuck into the compound and found the book but now she was running for her life and she was not as fast as wolves. Donovan ends up saving her twice. This is the first of three books.
  • Amber Moon (Moon Trilogy, Part II) on July 29, 2011
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    Mirie works for the Committee. They have been sent to watch the Samson Anarion. He was an elf prince and she found it easy to watch him. Jack, her partner, and Mirie watched as he went through his exercise on his patio. She seen noticed something on his belt and seen that is where he had the Eyes of the Amber Moon. Suddenly he was watching her. Jack is able to escape his guards but Mirie is not. She ends up being shot and wakes up in another dimension. Mirie had never told Jack that she was not human, she was afraid of losing his friendship as he did not care much for the otherworldly. Mire ends up in the High Court. They are telling her she is someone else. That the woman who she knew as her mother was not. And that she had been promised to Anarion since birth. She has to get the Eyes of the Amber Moon. They had already retrieved the Book of the Black Moon before it fell into the wrong hands. She meets her real mother, gets kidnapped and trapped into a deadly dimension. The Book and Eyes had fallen into the wrong hands and so we have to wait until the third book, Silver Moon.
  • Silver Moon (Moon Trilogy Part III) on July 29, 2011
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    The finale of the Moon Trilogy. The saying was that a cat and a man would be able to stop the world from ending when the Black Book, Amber Eyes and Silver Moon came together. Jack was on the Committee. Mirie had been his partner until a few months ago. Jack was thinking different about otherworld beings these days. Mirie was his friend and elf. Asta was always on his mind with her black and white hair. She was often in her black and white cat form. Like today when he finally realized what the humming sound and warmth on his leg was, Asta. Jack had to make a deal with dragons, who were angered at Asta for stealing bones from their realm, they had to go to Oregon and fight werewolves and he found out a big secret about himself.
  • Harvest Moon on July 29, 2011
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    This book is not included with the Moon Trilogy but if you read them this is definitely an extra plus. Emma was turned unwillingly when she was fourteen by a feral were ocelot. She made it on her own for six years and then one day in New Mexico Wheeler found her. He is the Alpha of the Cat Clan in Colorado. After a year she finally trusted him enough to move to the compound. Wheeler new that Emma was his mate from the beginning. With her past though he could not force her. Now that they were finally moving forward Emma is kidnapped. A group of humans are kidnapping were's, especially females. They are experimenting on them and starting a breeding program. Also they are letting men pay to hunt them. The book is written between Emma's views and Wheeler's. A good read
  • Bubba and the Dead Woman on July 30, 2011
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    I was wore out for poor Bubba having to run the Bufford's Gas and Grocery by himself! This was a comical story and I think it would be a funny movie, if you found the perfect characters :-) Bubba is just a good ole boy who seems to have himself in a fix when his ex-fiance from 3 years ago shows up dead in his mama's garden and he can't prove he was at work all night. He is in and out of jail and at one point get the jailer to take him and another convict out to prove his innocence and they had to take Precious along of course (basset hound).
  • Forever Mine (The Moreno Brothers) on Aug. 23, 2011
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    Forever Mine Sarah was happy living in Flagstaff, Arizona. It was the longest she had a place that could be called home. She had always avoided friendships because she never stayed long but Sydney sat by her at lunch and befriended her. He became her best friend and was like a brother. They helped each other through tough times. With her mom working so much she became part of the Sydney's family. Right before Senior year Sarah's mom informs her she is going to jail and that Sarah will go to La Jolla, CA and stay with her Uncle, aunt, and cousin Valerie. Sarah is devastated. She decides she will work and come January first when she turns eighteen she will return to live with the Maricopa's in Flagstaff again. Once in California Sarah starts babysitting to earn money to pay to live with Sydney's family and she determines once again not to make friends at school, besides Valerie. Angel Moreno locks eyes with the lost looking girl across from him on that first day of school and Valerie makes sure Sarah knew who was staring at her. Sarah remembered Angel from her visit two years ago. She had seen him on the beach surrounded by a group. She had ended up walking with a guy named Jesse who has continued to try and contact her in Arizona the last few years but she wanted nothing to do with him. When he starts bothering her on the field where she is running, Angel comes to her rescue. Angel and Sarah quickly find they are strongly attracted to each other. Valerie informs her how intense the Moreno's are and Sarah experiences quickly how protective and possessive Angel is. Being she never had a father she don't mind. Angel assumes her best friend, Sydney, is a girl and Sarah has trouble correcting him. The time is never right. When Angel tells her there is no such thing as a friendship between a guy and girl she puts off telling him longer. Some secrets come back to bite you. As does this one. Great story and there are side stories as well. Sofie Moreno and Eric as well as Valerie and Alex Moreno. Which those characters have their own books as well in Always Been Mine & Sweet Sofie. Language, subtle sexual situations
  • Loving Eliza on Oct. 06, 2011
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    Loving Eliza by Ruth Ann Nordin Book 1 in the South Dakota Series Bravo to Ruth for such an excellent story. John Evans is a mute but the town, and even some of his brothers, treat him as if he is also mentally ill. He was not sent to school so he cannot read or write but he does build beautiful furniture, he was the only one of five sons who wanted to learn his father's business, and he works at helping other towns people fix up their houses and yards as needed. He is waiting for a mail-order bride to come, Daphne O'Connor, but instead Eliza steps into his life, and it will never be the same. Eliza had been attacked by an Uncle when she was fourteen and than sold to the owner of a whorehouse. The past thirteen years of her life had been spent in that place in Omaha, Nebraska. Pastor Peters had taught her about God and his forgiveness in her life and asked his cousin, Melanie, if she could work for her in South Dakota. So she just arrived on the stagecoach with Charity and her Aunt Bethany, Charity was to marry the town Marshal. After leaving those ladies she heads for Melanie's house but it stopped by an odd man who won't talk but keeps pointing to the church. She explains she is not his bride to be. When she finds Melanie has died, the man, John Evans, offers her a job and a small house to live in. She accepts. The reader cannot help but fall in love with the silent man. With his actions and body language he is so endearing. Daily he points at his or Eliza's finger as to say, “will you marry me?” and everyday she refuses. Not for the reason John thinks. Eliza knows that Daphne may come and she will be sweet and pure, the type of woman John deserves. Not one with her past. Daphne does arrive and Eliza moves to town. It is one adventure after the other. Eliza works for a nasty old woman and almost starves to death. She is busy avoiding the fellows wanting to court her and she avoids John. It is a book on forgiving yourself and others. Not assuming that if someone has a disability it takes away from who they are or how smart they are. Just an all round good read and I can't wait to read the next two books in this series. **Sexual situations within marriage are very mild.
  • Intentions of the Earl (Regency Historical Romance) on Oct. 13, 2011
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    John & Carolina Banks are in England with their three daughters; Brooklyn, Madison & Liberty. They are hoping the girls can make good marriages here in John's homeland. If Brooke could stop finding trouble and if Liberty would put the rule book down lo stop fighting with Brooke. Than there is Madison is wants nothing to do with any of the men. Duke of Gateway had something Andrew Black, the Earl of Townson, wanted, the deed to his Essex estate. The Duke also had a way of bullying people into doing his dirty work. Somehow Andrew found himself agreeing to seduce an innocent so her family would go back to America. He wanted the estate so he could give it to his mother to make up for treating her wrong. Andrew felt guilt about destroying Brooke's reputation but if not him then Gateway would find someone else and they might hurt her worse. Brooke Banks had no idea that when she refused Gateway's advances that he would find a way to hurt her. So she never suspected Andrew's attentions towards her were anything but true. She enjoyed bantering with him and sneaking kisses. When she was with Andrew she felt different than she had with any other man, and she realized that was because she was falling in love with him. **Sexual situations within marriage.
  • Liberty for Paul (Regency Historical Romance) on Oct. 13, 2011
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    Liberty for Paul by Rose Gordon Scandalous Sisters Book 2. We met Paul Grimes and Liberty Banks in Intentions of the Earl. Liberty took an instant dislike to Paul and treated him cruelly. Paul is a Vicar and because of some issues within his church he comes to be mentored by John Grimes. Now it's about seven months later and Liberty is beginning to hate Paul and has planned a way to get him out of her life completely. After Liberty has fallen through the ice and into the Thames she is brought home, Paul is the only one there to take care of her, he was suppose to meet John Banks but at the time he was in the house alone. He has to get her wet clothes off and gets her into a hot bath while waiting for the Doctor to arrive. When Liberty is told about this she hates him more than ever. Liberty comes up with a way to make it look as Paul as seduced her. Even though things don't work quite like she wants, her father does break off mentoring Paul. No one but family and their odd butler has seen her last act of revenge. The book is full of ups and downs with Paul and Liberty. If they would only talk to each other! It is a case of two steps forward and three back in their relationship. I like that Rose has brought the characters back from the first book as well. We get to know Andrew's mother, Elizabeth, in this book. Liberty's sisters and parents are back as well. Benjamin Collins, the Duke of Gateway makes his appearances as well. **Sexual situations within marriage
  • To Win His Wayward Wife (Regency Historical Romance) on Oct. 14, 2011
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    To Win His Wayward Wife by Rose Gordon Book 3 of the Scandalous Sisters Madison Banks was the quiet one. She often stared out the window and daydreamed. She was the most beautiful of the girls but despised being adored for only her beauty. She wanted to be liked for herself as a person not only her outward appearance. Robbie Swift had broken her heart and most people thought that was the reason for her deep sadness. Years ago she had believed herself in love with Robbie's cousin, Leo. He was a scruffy looking fellow but she felt drawn to him. Now that her two sisters were married to Englishmen, their parents had returned to America to settle their holdings and return to England as well. During a party at Brooke's, and Andrew as her guardian, Robbie Swift makes an appearance. While escaping her she ends up in the a dark area with someone else who will not make himself known. When the town gossip finds Madison coming out with Andrew she accuses them of having an affair. Suddenly Benjamin Collins, Duke of Gateway comes out of the shadows to announce their engagement. Benjamin has loved Madison for six years. Now he has his chance to make her his own. He could not be happier at their wedding. Unfortunately Madison is not so happy. He is the man who hired Andrew to ruin one of the Bank's girls so they would return to America after all and he had a reputation as being a bad man. So he had to court and woo his wife but it seemed every step of the way he did the wrong thing. On top of it all, Ben thought that Madison was in love with his nemesis, Andrew Black. I love Ben's character. He ends up being such a different man than what he has been portrayed as in the first two books. Between Robbie trying to get Madison, Ben trying to win her as his wife, Madison fighting to gain a backbone and be heard, and all the other quirks...Rose finishes off this third book in the series as good as the first two. Her humor, adventure and love struggles she gives her characters all come together for a enchanting story. Her next four books are the Groom Series which look to continue with some of the characters we have already met. Such as their cousin.. the nerdy but handsome scientist..Alexander Banks. **Contains sexual situations within marriage.
  • Her Sudden Groom (Historical Regency Romance) on Oct. 17, 2011
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    If you enjoy your books in series and want the whole picture you will want to read the first three books in the Scandalous Sisters Series by Rose. You will meet Alex and Olivia in those books and understand better who they are and what they are like. Book 1: Her Sudden Groom by Rose Gordon Groom Series Edward Banks, now on his death bed, tell his eldest son Alex, about a betrothal agreement he made with his best friend when his daughter was born on the same day as Alex eight years later, Lady Olivia Sinclair. Later on they added a statement saying that if either of them married before his 30th birthday, the agreement would be null and void. Alex has thirty days to find a bride, Alex who is brilliant when it comes to science but not so much when it comes to woman. He does know he could never tolerate life with Olivia, if it were bad enough that she unattractive, dressed poorly and smelled bad but her disposition was even worse! Marcus Sinclair agrees that if Alex can find a bride within thirty days he won't hold him to marrying Olivia, after all Marcus likes Alex. Marcus suggests that Alex treats finding a bride as an experiment. When Caroline Sinclair overhears that word she wants to join in and help with what she thinks is a scientific experiment, she missed the first part of the conversation. Alex finds her lovely and distracting but as smart as he is it takes Marcus to point out how perfect they would match up. Caroline was adopted by her Uncle's family when she was seven. Her mother was dead and her father a addict. She had to put up with her cruel cousin Olivia all these years. Caroline was jealous of her cousin who would marry the handsome man. It was Caroline who was getting to spend time with him though. She was busy writing up notes for experiments, playing lawn games and spending time with him. And finding out it was true, Alex seemed to only be able to converse about science. This book continues where the Scandalous Sisters left off. Alex Banks is their cousin who we meet in the other books. He is always being scientific. We get to see our old friends from the first three books and meet some new ones as well who will be in the next books. The earlier books will prepare you for Olivia as well, she is quite irritating! **Sexual situations within marriage.
  • Her Reluctant Groom (Historical Regency Romance) on Oct. 18, 2011
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    Her Reluctant Groom by Rose Gordon Book 2 in the Groom Series If you enjoy series you will want to read the Scandalous Sisters Series first and than the Grooms Series. Emma Green has loved Marcus Sinclair since they first met as young tikes. Being four years younger than him, it was her older sister, Louise, that Marcus asked to marry when he was seventeen. After an accident that scarred Marcus badly, Louise ran off with a Duke. Emma felt that Marcus would never care for her after her sisters cruel treatment but she would often visit her friend Caroline or grit her teeth and spend time with Olivia, Marcus's sister, just so she could see him. Now that Caroline was married and Olivia off to the Americas, she rarely glimpsed the man she loved. Marcus Sinclair was a recluse for the past thirteen years. If only he had waited until finishing school to propose to Louise he would have seen that Emma was the beauty, both inside and out. He also would not be the scarred and hollow man he had become. Even though he loved Emma he would never have her. That did not stop him from finding a way for her to stay with him for a few weeks. For some reason Emma was not staying with her sister but with Caroline and Alex, they were having a house party and Caroline had asked him to allow Emma to stay with him. Emma discovered a book Alex had that helped her in her pursuit of her love. Lady Bird's Ladybird Memoirs, pictures included. A naughty little book that helped her understand things between a man and woman, and she tried to use what she learned to help her snag her man. Only Marcus did not feel worthy of her. Rose will have you both laughing in crying in her stories. And you always get to visit old friends and meet new ones. In this book we get a chance to know Patrick Drakely better, his tale in in the next book. And we also meet Sir Wallace, Drake's cousin. A unique sort of fellow that you quickly fall in love with, even with his quirky ways.. such as counting anything he can when he's nervous. His story will be in the 4th book. **Sexual situations within marriage.
  • All I Want for Christmas is You on Oct. 19, 2011
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    All I Want for Christmas is You by Lisa Mondello ebook First edition published 1998 by Neighborhood Press Book 1 of 3 in the Fate With A Helping Hand Series Kyle Preston knows what it is to change his life. Unwanted as a child he was ended up with the Preston's when he was twelve. After years of being unwanted he did what he could to push them away but they had staying power. Now at almost thirty, Kyle is glad they did. He straightened out and even became wealthy. While playing Santa at the Mall he owns, a young girl comes and says all she wants for Christmas is a daddy. For some reason Kyle feels the need to protect this young girl and her lovely mother. Lauren Alexander loves her daughter, Kristen. As a teen Lauren made one mistake that cost her the love of her family but she has her daughter and would not trade her for anything. Kyle helps her when her car don't start after leaving the mall and the next night he finds her at the tree lighting ceremony and has her invited to his parents for dinner the next night before she knows what hit her. The man is good looking and kind but she has learned from Jimmy and her own father, men don't stay around. Kyle has to prove he is different than the men in Lauren's life who have hurt her, and if nothing else he loves a challenge. He has built a big home and now he knows he wants Lauren and Kristen to be part of his family and to live there with him. This story has more to it than the rich Santa Claus meets struggling single mother. Kyle has a past he overcame and Lauren had a past she still needs to deal with. **Sexual situations.
  • The Finding on Nov. 13, 2011
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    The Finding by Nicky Charles Law of the Lycons Book 3 A great paranormal series. And this third book is packed full. We see more of what is going on in the minds of characters from previous books along with the main characters, Cassandra Greyson and Bryan Cooper. Nicky has a unique way of having the person and the wolf as two separate entities and yet one. Cassie ran off three years ago after hearing her Uncle Anthony Greyson say she was a werewolf and than seeing a man change into a wolf and attack Mr. Aldrich and a gun went off and her uncle was laying there dead as well. The words ringing in her head, if anyone knew about the wolves they would die. She took her secrets and left. Somehow she went from being in Kansas to Las Vegas, where Kellen Anderson found her. He took her under his wing and gave her a place to stay. He did not know that the drugs she took a few days a month were to hold her wolf inside. Cassie was sure it would go on a murdering spree if it ever escaped, just like the big black wolf. Kellen's gambling issues continue after he has promised to stop. Cassie wants to stop bailing him out but he gets the drugs she needs, she finds herself in a catch twenty-two. Bryan Cooper was so drawn into finding Cassandra. He had found her scent in the motel three years ago and his wolf was drawn to her. Finally someone has spotted someone that may be the girl and Bryan was off to get her. By the Lycon Laws she would belong to their pack. Only it was not so easy to convince her to come to Canada. For a man who usually had no trouble getting women, Bryan met a woman who could not get away from him fast enough. And instead of heading to Canada he found himself heading to Chicago to help her rescue her boyfriend, Kellen. It seems the family lawyer was using him as blackmail to get the young heiress home. Leon Aldrich is the family lawyer. Ryne had attacked him but he lived. He wanted to have all the Greyson fortune for himself and was desperate to get Cassie so he could further those plans. Marla denies her wolf. It is heartbreaking to see her “lock” her wolf within and not let it out. She only cares about money. Her goal has been to get Leon to marry her so she can get the Greyson fortune. Marla has no clue that Aldrich will bring her most feared enemies right to her doorstep, Ryne and Kane. **Language and sexual situations.
  • The Keeping on Nov. 13, 2011
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    Book 2: The Keeping In The Mating, book 1, Ryne Taylor had lost out on the battle of Alpha to his half-brother, Kane Sinclair. Marla, one of the pack members had been playing the brothers against each other including making it look as if Ryne was guilty of sabotaging the pack. After it was all said in done, Ryne thought it best to start his own pack. He found a place in Stump River, Ontario, Canada. Two others came along, Bryan who had grew up with Elise and Daniel who was from Kane's pack. Ryne was handsome and arrogant both in human form and as a sleek black wolf with blue eyes, and he knew it. He had no plans on settling with one mate. When Melody Greene came to town, his inner wolf disagreed. Melody Greene was hired by a Mr. Greyson to interview a photographer. The money she was getting was enough to quit her waitress jobs and finish school so she could become a reporter.. Should be an easy job to find this Mr. Taylor, interview him, and collect the rest of her money. Wrong. Mel went to Oregon where the store was that Mr. Greyson bought his wolf picture. No one would talk about Mr. Taylor because of some affair he had with the sales gal there and the scandal of her keeping his money from the sales. By chance she was able to find he now lived in Canada. Once she made it there it was no easier. The man did not want to be interviewed. And he was not the older man she expected but a young handsome playboy type. Ryne's wolf keeps wanting to get closer to Mel but the danger she is to the pack keeps Ryne cautious. If a human finds out about a pack the Keeping law would need to be enforced, either the humans with knowledge of them must be silenced or else the pack members would take poison after sending the pups and others to other packs. Ryne don't know if Mel is aware of the Lycon community, Mel does not know why the interview is so important to Mr. Greyson and neither does his lawyer, Leon Aldrich. The more Aldrich threatens Mel to get the job done or he will sue her, the more pressure she is under to get the interview the less Ryne trusts her. **Warning: Please note that her books contain mature subject matter (sex, some language and violence) and are intended for adult readers.
  • The Mating (Law of the Lycans) on Nov. 13, 2011
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    Book 1: The Mating Kane is the Alpha of the pack and Elise is from a pack that borders his. Her father wanted an alliance and chose to give her as Kane's mate. Elise was hoping to mate with her childhood friend and love, Bryan, but it was not to be. Before she knew it she was mated to a stranger and leaving everyone she knew and loved. Many things are going on in Kane's pack since the death of Zack, their previous Alpha and the blame was falling on Kane's half-brother, Ryne. They had battled for the Alpha position and Kane won. They thought Ryne left the area but every time something happened his scent was there. Marla was one of Kane's pack members. A beautiful blond with an attitude and it seemed she had her eyes set on Kane, even with Elise there. As Marla causes trouble for Elise, she could not get Kane to see it. She quickly becomes the character to despise as you see her underhanded ways. This was a free ebook from the B&N Nook site. If you enjoy paranormal it is worth the read. T hey are exceptional and equal to other paranormals. **Warning: Please note that her books contain mature subject matter (sex, some language and violence) and are intended for adult readers.
  • Shotgun Groom on Nov. 23, 2011
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    Shotgun Groom by Ruth Ann Nordin Nebraska Series Book 6 Ruth does it again! Another exciting book in her Nebraska series. This time it is pesky baby brother Joel's turn. In A Bride for Tom we meet Joel. He is always picking on Tom and avoiding chores whenever he can. And full of mischief as well. This time the tables are turned though. Joel has been working with the local doctor so he can one day be one as well. Farm work was never his forte. A routine visit to do a follow up on young Nora Edwards changes Joel's life, and he did not consider it a good change. Being held at gunpoint and told he would marry Nora's mother, April, was not in Joel's plans. Young Sep did not care what Joel thought. With some unexpected help for April, Joel finds himself married, when he was determined to stay a bachelor. April was not sad to be a widow. Harvey had been a cruel man and continued living quite an immoral life. When his brother Lou comes into her home with intentions of staying around, she is willing to do anything to stay safe. When her fourteen year old brother comes up with a plan, April don't see any other way...even if she don't like it. Thus the need to force Joel Larson into marriage. Quite a disagreeable young man but there were no other single men who happen to come into her home when she needed a husband. As usual Ruth's stories are full of humor and love. I enjoyed seeing all the Larson's from the previous books and getting to know a few of them better. There is the danger side in the story as well. Lou is still on the loose, there is a locked bedroom that April will not let Joel in nor will she talk about it, Joel is not going to just give in and be a happily married man, and of course Tom is going to enjoy every minute he can if he thinks Joel is suffering. **Sexual situations within marriage. **This historical western romance is rated R. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html
  • Driscoll's Lady on Dec. 05, 2011
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    Driscoll's Lady by Paula Freda Leatrice Meredith is the only daughter of a wealthy New York couple. She has been spoiled with riches but also well loved. While on a vacation in Montana she gets lost and ends up on the the Triple R ranch, owned by Seth Driscoll. She falls for the handsome rancher and she knows he is attracted to her as well. Seth tells her when he marries it will be a home grown Montana girl who will be able to withstand the ranchers life. Not one to give up easily, Lee buys the neighboring ranch, the Bar LB. She goes to Seth with questions on ranching but cannot get through his shield. Finally an opportunity opens up for her, one last chance to win the man she loves. Lee has found out that the Triple R was not sold legally and she actually owns the land. She tells Seth if he allows her to live in his home and work for him for one year, she'll give him the ranch and sell hers for a quarter of the cost. It leaves him no choice but to agree. Lee gives it her all. She is now his new housekeeper and she learns to clean and she even learns to cook in his outdated kitchen. As he needs her help on the ranch she learns what she needs to. And than she is knocked for a loop to find he is plans on marrying another, a home grown gal. Lee don't see an overwhelming love when he speaks of the other woman so she does not give up. The ranch hands even like her. Seth sees Lee as a spoiled rich girl and he waits to see how long before she gives up on the hard life. He sees that she is trying hard and yet he believes it is because she is determined to get what she wants, and she thinks she wants him. Even though Lee does everything in her power to prove herself to Seth, even as far as saving his life, he bends sometimes but always pulls back. The day has come, the year is up. Will Seth have a last minute change of mind or will Lee return to the East with her heart forever in pieces? It gets pretty emotional at times, where you want to push Lee to go beyond herself, punch the other gal in the nose, or just tell Seth to wake up and smell the roses. Lee ends up being quite different than what you would think.
  • Isaac's Decision on Jan. 05, 2012
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    Isaac's Decision by Ruth Ann Nordin Nebraska Series Book 9 Two previous books in this series; Eye of the Beholder & His Redeeming Bride lead up to this book. I read them a second time before reading Isaac's Decision and I'm glad I did as the stories flow together so well. This story is about nine years after His Redeeming Bride. Isaac Larson is the son of Dave and Mary. At age fourteen Dave told Isaac not to talk to “that Craftsman girl” and being the obedient son he is, he obeyed. His eyes did not, everyday in school he still would look at her and admire her. At seventeen, Dave starts encouraging Isaac to marry and Dave already has the bride in mind. Eva Connealy, the school teacher. Isaac wants the only girl he has been forbidden to have, Emily Craftsman. Emily lives in the shadow of her birth mother, Cassie. She has her beauty but that is all. As a young girl she made the choice not to be like her mother. And yet people seem to judge her by her parents past. She has dreamed of having Isaac as her own for years but when she finds out that he banned from her she almost gives up. Good thing the word quit is not in her vocabulary! I love this series. It is full of characters with flaws. Neil Craftsman's story is one of redemption but being the town knew of his sins, some people won't let it die even now that he is a new man. Especially Dave Larson. I enjoyed watching the story and characters unfold in this book. Seeing the way they think helps you understand motives, even if they are not right. When you get to know the younger siblings, it is exciting to know that maybe their stories will come about one day as well. In fact, one of the younger sons is in the South Dakota Series, Bride of Second Chances. It's just a small part but Dave and a younger son are in the General Store. I love how Ruth lets her characters pop in other stories now and then. **Sexual situations within marriage. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html
  • Suddenly a Bride on Jan. 06, 2012
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    Suddenly a Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin Across the Stars Book 1 I just love Ruth's books! Her hero's are the sweetest guys and you just fall for them as they try and please the love of their life. In this case our hero is Rilo An from Pandoran, a planet where there were only men left. He goes to Star Systems Unlimited and pays them to choose him a wife from Earth. He wants a woman willing to be his Life Mate and who will want children with him. He knows when he finds her that a special hormone will release from him giving her the desire to bond with him and that will make them Life Mates, or in earth terms, married. While waiting for his trip to earth he meets Marn. Marn has chosen to go to Earth and look rather then have the Life Mate chosen for him. Marn, who becomes Mark on earth, wants to know the woman would choose him as well. They meet again once they arrive and even end up working in the same place... a job that was the most challenging for them, as they are coming from an extremely advanced world. But lonely without women. Caitlyn Davis is a waitress. Her first husband, Randy, passed away three years ago. She worked with her best friend, Sandy who was also Randy's sister. A man comes to the diner and Caitlyn waits on him, he is one of the sweetest men she's met in awhile. He asks her to eat with him and she does. Rilo's earth name is now Chris West and before Caitlyn knows what hit her, she is suddenly Caitlyn West. Through out the story we see where Chris feels like he has to be like Randy to gain Caitlyn's love. The villain in the story is her mother who likes to rule her daughters lives, she manages to get her claws into Chris and convince him that he has to do certain things to prove his love for her daughter. Poor Chris is so eager to prove he is as worthy as Randy that he falls for it. I can't wait until the next two books are written. **Sexual situations within marriage. Rated R.
  • The Photo Booth on Jan. 06, 2012
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    This was just a short story of Karen, who when she was young, jumped into a picture booth and kissed Tom. Then she refused to date him. Years and heart breaks later Karen regrets her actions as she looks at the pictures taken that day she kissed Tom.
  • The Girl, the Ghost, and the Prince on Jan. 06, 2012
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    I liked it. It was short and easy to read and I loved the ending. The young girl was not loved by her parents and left to be raised by a ghost nursemaid in a forest cottage. Twice she thought she found true love and twice she was mistaken, or was she?
  • The Beast in the Mirror on Jan. 06, 2012
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    This may be a short story but it's really good! And such a great ending! Rose goes to paint the ruins near her new home. Christopher lives among the ruins after being cursed by a witch 3 years before. He slowly gets to know Rose without showing his ugly beastly face to her.
  • Bonded on Jan. 08, 2012
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    Bonded by Nicky Charles Prequel to the Law of the Lycons Nicky Charles Law of the Lycon series are excellent books. Bonded is the newest book but it's the prequel to The Mating, The Finding, & The Keeping. At the end of The Keeping we hear a little bit about a werewolf named Damien and in Bonded we hear more of his story. If you have not read the other books I think you could read Bonded first. In Bonded we meet Reno Smith. He is an Enforcer with Lycon Links but is doing mandatory teaching at the Academy, required every 4 years. He always believes he could go rogue so he stays out of relationships and the Enforcers are his pack, his family. A trio called the Black Devils, all black wolves, gains his attention. Kane, his half-brother Ryne and Damien. Reno eventually brings Damien into the Enforcers, the best place for those who have no family or pack to go back to. Brandi Johansson is a student at the Academy. She wants to get into Disaster Control by using her imagination in helping Lycons. She noticed Reno Smith right away and her friend Tabitha sets it up for Brandi to help him in his class for teaching fighting moves. Something happens during that time and it seems to pull them together, yet they always part fighting. The villains in the book are the Purists. They are making slaves out of the halves. They want to go back to the old rules where Lycons could not marry humans. The Enforcers jobs are to get the halves and their families out of those packs. Brandi's new job as a DC is to clean up after the Enforcers. Twisting the stories so that the humans believe people have just moved and such. Another great addition to this series! **Language and sexual situations.
  • Brizecombe Hall on Jan. 08, 2012
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    Ann Rhys is the Reverend's daughter and she is asked to come and educate the two children at Brizecombe Hall. Her employer is Charles Brindley. She finds him handsome but cold. He likes his children quiet and it seems he has found a young beauty to wed. Ann is not in the same class as Charles but it don't stop her from dreaming. A quick read with a happy ending.
  • Claimed on Jan. 16, 2012
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    Claimed by K.R. Smith This is a pretty short quick read. Jessica Tandy was off on an Alaskan adventure with her boyfriend of two months, Steve and another couple. The trip helped her to see he was not her kind of guy. The biggest problem was he did not seem to care about her diabetes. As her numbers were off course so was her attitude. When they stopped in the small town of Alma and went into Charlie's Bar, it all came to a head. Jess just wanted to get to Anchorage and a real hotel, bed and shower. Steve and the others wanted to drink. She was rescued from her almost diabetic shock by a handsome Alaskan native, Flint Riverclaw. After a wonderful night in Anchorage with Flint, Jessica quietly leaves him sleeping in the morning and heads back to Seattle. When Flint appears at her door a few days later, he lets her know that she is now his mate, he's a werewolf and she is carrying his child. Her well ordered world quickly changes. **Language and sexual situations.
  • Dark Season: The Last Vampire on Jan. 16, 2012
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    Dark Season: The Last Vampire by Amy Cross Book 1 I read that these books are stand alone books but if you like series then you will want to know what happens. It definitely ends with you not knowing what happens next. Sophie Hart is attacked one night while walking home. She is brutally beaten when suddenly her attackers are the ones being hurt and she is then carried away. She finds herself underground and learns that vampires exist, although later on she begins to question her sanity until she meets Patrick once again, the last living vampire. Dexter Logan, a newspaper man, warns Sophie by telling her of two girls who disappeared in 1959. She finds in the article that one girl had been drained of all her blood. Sophie is torn between what Dexter told her and what she believes in her heart about Patrick. When Vincent, Patrick's father, tells Sophie of her destiny and why Patrick rescued her, she can only try and change her future. **Language and sexual situations
  • Her Imperfect Groom (Historical Regency Romance) on Feb. 08, 2012
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    Her Imperfect Groom by Rose Gordon Book 4 in the Groom Series Sir Wallace has some particular idiosyncrasies about him, I find it makes him the most endearing character. This poor guy has been engaged three times and each time the woman married someone else. The last time was the closest as he was about to speak the vows when the woman's true love came to the rescue. He finally has a chance to woo the gal who caught his eye three years earlier, Edwina Banks, but it's a bumpy road for him. There are misunderstandings and mostly two women from his past keep showing up and interrupting. Edwina Banks wants nothing more then to marry Sir Wallace. His odd behavior is nothing new to someone who grew up with Alex as a brother. When a misunderstanding has Edwina believing he loves another she comes up with a plan to help Wallace learn how to court a woman. Edwina has a secret of her own as well that she has even managed to hide from her family. This book will have you rooting for Sir Wallace and Edwina while it may have you fuming at the antics of the other two women. We get to see all the beloved characters from the previous book as well. I found this to be a great addition to the Groom's series and I daresay that Wallace may have tugged on my heartstrings a bit more than anyone else. We also get to know the mischievous twins, Elijah and Henry, much better. **Sexual situations within marriage.
  • Her Heart for the Asking (Book 1 - TEXAS HEARTS) on Feb. 08, 2012
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    Her Heart for the Asking by Lisa Mondello Texas Hearts Book 1 Beau Gentry had broken Mandy Morgan's heart when she was sixteen and then she watched as he left her to go to the rodeo, the dream he loved...not her. Eight years later she is returning to Texas because her mom told her to visit Uncle Hank. She use to come every year until Beau. Then Texas only held her broken heart and she couldn't face it. She has made a life for herself in Philadelphia working to try and please her father at his Advertising Agency. The minute she steps off the plane in Texas her life changes once again. It's Beau who has come to bring her to the Double T and she finds out that Uncle Hank has serious health issues. She also finds herself feeling like that sixteen year old girl around Beau. Beau owes his knowledge of the rodeo to Hank Promise and came to help him as soon as he called. He also knew that his feelings for Mandy Morgan had never changed and now she was a beautiful woman. He hoped for a second chance to fix how he left her last time. Can a high class girl from Philadelphia ever find happiness with a cowboy from Texas? This is a shorter story but full of old secrets and new hope.
  • His Heart for the Trusting (Book 2 - Texas Hearts) on Feb. 27, 2012
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    His Heart for the Trusting by Lisa Mondello Book 2 of the Texas Hearts Series We return to the Double T ranch where we met Mitch Broader briefly in Her Heart for the Asking, book 1 in the series. Mitch has dreams. He is saving up to buy his own ranch one day and until then he is a partner in the Double T, training and selling horses. And then his world comes to a sudden halt when a baby is brought to the Double T, the woman claims baby Jonathan is Mitch's son and takes off and Mitch's dreams dissolve in front of him as he is holding a screaming baby that he has no clue what to do with. Thank goodness that Sara Lightfoot dropped into his life...or rather the ranch house...at that moment. Sara had run away from her Apache roots ten years ago. She married and left for LA. Her husband molded her into the woman he needed by his side...a woman who was more white than Apache. She had a dream now. With Dave and LA in her past she was returning to her roots to teach the stories of old to the new generations of Apache children on the reservation. Her dream was waylayed slightly as the handsome cowboy begged her to be the live-in nanny until he found someone else. I enjoyed this story. Lisa was able to stir my emotions with some of the situations in the book, laughter when a cowboy learns how to give a baby a bath and tears when dreams look like they will take people in opposite directions. Anger when the past comes back to threaten these three people.
  • To Have and To Hold on Feb. 27, 2012
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    To Have and To Hold by Ruth Ann Nordin Book 7 in the Nebraska Series Fall in love with Dave and Mary all over again. Their story is so special and I can truly relate as my husband treats me as Dave treats Mary...as his precious treasure. Dave sees beyond what others see and knows what a gift Mary is. I really enjoyed this story. Poor Dave has always had a poor memory, he goes to the store just to forget what he wanted to buy. And now he has to remember for both of them as Mary takes a fall and loses her memories. She wakes up to see three strangers who are really her husband and children. When they receive a letter that Mary's dad is on his deathbed, they decide to visit Maine to see him and they hope it will trigger Mary's memories returning there as well. Deep down she has a bad feeling about going back, that those memories should remain buried. The villains of this story are definitely all but a couple members of Mary's family. Can Dave's love for his wife help her overcome the negative environment she grew up in? I really did enjoy it. It's a good reminder not to let other peoples negative views decide how we think of ourselves and to accept those who see us through love. I thought Ruth did a great job of bringing the emotions out from the characters to the reader. **Sexual situations within marriage.
  • Going Berserk on Feb. 28, 2012
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    This was a fairly short story. Berserker Mate 1.5 Kara makes the mistake of going with her friend on her honeymoon. Dia is so wrapped up in her new husband and the antique car show that Kara is on her own. Jakob is a Berserker. He can change animal forms but fights who he is. He has left his back but knows danger is near and coming for him. And then he scents the woman who could be his mate after waiting for 1000 years and giving up hope. Kara is kidnapped and than feels uncontrollable lust for a stranger she just met. She soon learns she is part of a strange world, she is a Berserker's mate and finally fits in. Language and strong sexual situations.
  • Love across the pages on Feb. 28, 2012
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    I thought it was a cute short read. Sometimes I want to read but don't have time for something longer and this one hit the spot. It may not be written perfectly but it's a good story.
  • The Bride and the Brute on Feb. 28, 2012
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    The Bride and The Brute by Laurel O'Donnell This was a novella so it didn't take too long to read but it was still packed full. Jayce is suddenly married off to Lord Reese Harrington. A man she heard had vowed against ever marrying. And after the marriage he treated her with disgust. Not even willing to consummate their marriage. Reese knew what happened in marriages without love and now he was forced into one. Too bad the girl was so beautiful, he wanted nothing to do with her. He planned to return her to her father after his sisters rescue but was not able to. Jayce has a sweet nature and is easily loved but she felt alone and unloved as her new husbands rejects her. Reese is full of anger towards her and she understands why when she learns why he married her. As hard as she tries, he seems to despise her more. A really good story set in England during the 1300's. This was a free ebook and was definitely worth taking the time to read. **Sexual situation within marriage.
  • Artificial Love on March 07, 2012
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    Al is a sexbot in love with, Sally,the girl who comes in every day to tune him up. Really short story.
  • Silver Bells on March 07, 2012
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    A short story about Dasher and Merry. Dasher has a set of silver bells but he no longer hears them. He realizes that his job is about to change. That may have made him feel sad but suddenly with helping Merry he may be ready to move on.
  • Belonging to MacGregor on March 07, 2012
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    Eian MacGregor did not survive an attack on 270 years ago, but neither did he quite die. He was told to wait for his true love and that he would save her from the Campbell. When Elsabetta Finlay returns home to the castle, Eian is surprised to find that she can see and hear him. This is a short story but a complete one. From Eian wandering around the cliffs and castle not knowing if a day, year or several years has passed to the warmth of having him seen after all these years. **Contains sexual situations within marriage.
  • The Lady and the Locksmith on April 07, 2012
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    The Lady and the Locksmith by Cody Young Carl Janssen's life changes on the day he goes to a fancy home on a locksmith call. They young gal who answers the door is a real beauty and he assumes she's a maid but it ends up she is Susannah Fortescue, the daughter of a wealthy politician. Susannah knows the rumors about her, that she's unstable. No one knows he has kept her locked up in the house for four years though. And Carl is an answer to her prayers. When he takes her away from her prison they hope to start a new life together, only things are never that easy. Can love win out for a simple locksmith and a wealthy lady? This was a free book. It's not very long but really is a cute story. You find yourself wishing the best for these two who are trying to find the bridge for their two worlds to come together. *Sensual situations.
  • A Holland Kiss on April 09, 2012
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    A Holland Kiss by Dawn Michelle Lily Mein, pronounced Mine, has been in love with Jay Heimershmitt for as long as she can remember. She is good friends with his cousin Jonas...who is just as good looking as Jay but just don't pull her heartstrings the same way. Her dream is to marry Jay underneath Dutch and Tulip...the 57' high mascots of Holland, whoever has married under them in the past seems to have had their marriages blessed by the couple. When suddenly she sees her dream being snatched away it sends Lily into high speed action. The town is considering selling the couple because of the upkeep cost. We follow Lily on her journey to save Dutch & Tulip, the cute little kissing dutch couple. Only when they were first set up 50 years ago a miscalculation has kept them a few inches away from kissing. As Lily wins the battle to keep them she must than raise the money to restore them, find a way for Jay to love her instead of the gal he is now dating, put up with the town watching her every move because she is a second grade teacher, laugh at her eighty some year old neighbor Ruth and her antics and on top of everything else...someone in the safe town of Holland is now vandalizing Lily's home, car and threatening to destroy her beloved statues. You can't help but feel for Dutch and Tulip. Every day for 50 years Dutch has asked Tulip for a kiss and she replies by telling him he must give her the flowers first. Being from a Dutch background and growing up seeing windmills and “Dutch & Tulip” in the yards, I could relate to this story. I really enjoyed it. Dawn wrote it in such a way that my heart went out for the couple when Dutch couldn't wipe Tulip's tears or hold her. She also keeps you on your toes trying to figure out if Jay or Jonas have feelings for Lily or not. I hear there may be a sequel coming as well and look forward to that. I never heard of Holland, Indiana but it really is a town in the Southern tip of Indiana. In this book, unsure about real life, it's a German community not the Dutch community that is in Holland, Michigan. This story is told from Lily's, Dutch's and Tulip's points of view.
  • Maid for the Billionaire on April 12, 2012
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    Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello Money sure can't buy happiness. Dominic Corisi was proof of that. He spent most of his life gaining fortune after being disinherited and now that he was about to pounce on his father...the old guy up and died. He wasn't mourning his father, only the loss of his revenge. Running off to his home in Boston that he never went to, with all his mansions all over the world why bother. Seems going to the old Brownstone was about to change his life...for good and bad. Abby Dartley was trying to save her sister Lil's butt, again. Only her sister had finally got her life on the right track now that she was a single mother. Today couldn't be helped. The brownstone needed to be cleaned and Lil was sick. Only Mr. Armani walks in and tells her to leave, and she should have, but Abby being a fixer upper type of gal sees a project. A decision that leads her out of Boston and into China. A decision that takes her heart even further. Maid for the Billionaire is a free ebook but once you have read it I'm sure you will be jumping in your seat to go and snag book 2 and then you'll be chewing your nails until this summer when book 3 is released. It was well written and Ruth brought the emotions of the characters out well and pulled a few tears from me when things took a down turn. Ruth already has book 2 in this series out, For Love or Legacy. Book 3 is too be released this summer, Bedding the Billionaire and a 4th book sometime in the future will be called Saving the Sheik. **Sexual situations.
  • The Beauty and Beast E on April 12, 2012
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    Cute short story. Anyone who has ever tried one of those beauty masks can definitely relate to Jill and her night of "wellness".
  • The Reluctant Bride on April 12, 2012
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    Short and sweet. Abby is running away. Her father refuses to break her betrothal from a beast of a man. The rumors about the man she was too marry had her scarred to death. Deformed, dallied with his help, beat servants and had a dungeon that was full. On her journey she meets a kind and loving man and wishes she could marry him instead.
  • Vampire for Christmas on April 13, 2012
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    Vampire for Christmas by Felicity Heaton Rafe is an older vampire. He is in a sad situation, he has fallen for his partner. Shannon is a human who he hunts demons with. She seems to really enjoy killing vampires. And she often lets her feeling towards them known to Rafe...reminding him what he is. Shannon has requested to be moved and no longer partner with Rafe. Not because of her hate for vampires though, more because she fears what she feels towards one in particular. This story takes place on their last few days of hunting together. Where Rafe knows it's his last chance to let her know how he feels and her last few days to either stay strong and leave him behind...or give into how she really feels about him. This is a free ebook and worth the read. The author does well with pulling on the readers emotions. It has romance and some adventure as they go “hunting”. For me it was a fairly quick read. **Sexual situations.
  • A Dark Kiss of Rapture on April 13, 2012
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    A Dark Kiss of Rapture by Sylvia Day Renegade Angels Novella Book .5 (Prologue) These books are about fallen angels, not only do they lose their wings but they are cursed to be vampires as well. Raze is one of them. He had never experienced falling in love and he is one of the biggest womanizers. It is all meaningless to him. Just a way of getting what his body needs; sex and blood. Until he goes to Chicago on a mission and meets Kim. Kim sees Raze walk into the bar and feels drawn to him. With a father and brother on the police force she can tell the look of a man who is in law enforcement of some sort and has just had a bad day of it. She convinces him that the sexy bartender is not for him...but she is. Neither expect that what was to be a one night stand...leaves them wanting more...much more. The first full book of this series is A Touch of Crimson, book 2 is A Caress of Wings and book 3 is A Hunger So Wild. There was strong language in the book but it wasn't as sexual as it seemed it would be. Sylvia did a great job of tying of some loose ends but leaving enough untied that you wonder what will happen next. This is a free ebook. **Sexual situations and language.
  • Catching Caroline on April 14, 2012
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    Caroline is attracted to Jack Shaw the minute she sees him. And after a kiss in a garden a week later they are both smitten. Only she has a few deep dark secrets and she fears she could hurt him because of them. So she runs for two years thinking she gets away just in time, when in reality...Jack is following her. He is determined in his chase to catch Caroline and maker her his forever. **Sexual situations.
  • Day of Sacrifice (Day of Sacrifice #1) on April 18, 2012
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    Day Of Sacrifice by S.W. Benefiel Book 1 In the world of the supernaturals they have been giving their first born up so their family can prosper. When the first born hits their 21st birthday...it's all over. Flora Hamilton is three days away and it looks like her last days are going to tough ones. Her friend Aiden is dying today, she ticked her Guardian off and has been left alone...which is a big no no...her twin sister has been trying to get hold her all night because there is a hit out for Flora. So it looks like she is on the run and at the moment alone. Julian is happy that Aiden is the last sacrifice he had to guard. It's too hard walking them to their death. He's ready to go back to his family's homestead and relax...only it looks like one more sacrifice needs saving before she dies in three days. What could he do but grab the beautiful Flora and bring her to safety...or is being with him not so safe? This is a free book. It's a quick read and just the opening for the next books in the series: Rebellion, Dormant and Takeover. **Sensual situations and language.
  • The More I See (Book 3 - Texas Hearts) on April 20, 2012
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    The More I See by Lisa Mondello Book 3 of the Texas Hearts Series Cody Gentry lost his sight eight months ago and stopped living. The only thing he seemed to focus on was when he could have his next surgery and he assumed it would give his sight back...end of story. He didn't expect a whirlwind to enter his life and turn it all about but he soon learned to enjoy it. Lyssa had been blind for twenty years before a miracle operation so she could teach with that experience behind her. And she knew the important work the guide dogs did. She put her heart and soul into her work, but was she truly living? When Lyssa is sent to Cody with Otis the guide dog it seems that both of their hearts got a shot of adrenaline to get them living life to it's fullest. Lisa brings her characters to life. You can sense a wee bit what it must be like to know your home so well and yet without your sight how easy it can be to get turned around and confused. To feel the wind whip past your face as the horse gallops through the field. The joy of going from darkness to light. And the fear that the love you feel may not be returned. Another great addition to the Texas Hearts series and I look forward to reading the next two books in this series. Gypsy Hearts, Brock Gentry's story is in book 4 of the series is in hardcover and can be found online. Book 5: Leaving Liberty is the Jackson Gentry's story. We have not heard much about this brother as of yet, only that he is in law enforcement. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/lisa-mondello-booklist.html
  • All's Fair in Love & Seduction (The Elusive Lords, Book 2.5) on April 26, 2012
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    All's Fair in Love and Seduction by Beverley Kendall The Elusive Lords Series Book 2.5 Lord Derek Creswell is bitter towards a family that tried to trick his brother into a marriage 6 years ago. When he sees the beautiful Elizabeth Smith, he does not realize that she is a younger sister to the chit who caused such trouble with his brother Henry. And by the time he finds out who she really is...his heart wishes it weren't true. Elizabeth finds that Lord Creswell is even more handsome than she thought when she was fifteen. When he kisses her in the garden at a party she could almost feel like a wanton. Too bad the biggest talk of the town has caught her in the act...thankfully the woman don't know who she was with. But her cousin aims to see Derek married to her. Elizabeth knows she has to tell him the truth of who her family is but as in all good tales...the time never seem right and they always find out the wrong way. It seems while her heart softens towards Derek, his heart hardens toward hers. This is a free ebook and is part of a series. The characters from the earlier books are present through out this one and the book after. If you enjoy a good Regency series, this is a well written book and from the sample chapters at the end of this book...the others look well worth the read. Book 1: Sinful Surrender, Book 2: A Taste of Desire, Book 2.5 All's Fair in Love and Seduction and Book 4: Heir of Deception. **Some sensual situations.
  • The Geek Job on May 06, 2012
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    The Geek Job by Eve Langlais Lexie, short for Lexington, just accepted a job to guard a geek and do whatever to stay close to him. Fredrick, a vampire, wanted his precious geek scientist to stay safe while he went to his convention. Anthony Savell was working on a serum that would allow Fredrick to see the light of day after hundreds of years in the darkness of night. There were many enemies who wanted to kill the scientist before this would happen. Lexie was use to doing whatever she had to do to guard someone. If she got her scratch itched so be it. She was just a bit surprised when she met Anthony and her wolf reacted oddly as well, like she wanted him. She is able to get close to him through the week-end but Lexie is bothered that she is so drawn to this giant of a geek. To the point that she felt good-byes would not be easy. But a rough and tough werewolf could not keep a human as a mate...it never ended well. Can there be a happy ending for this dominating female wolf and a giant of a geek? Or will they end up back in their lonely lives? Great story line. And she brings out the characters personalities really well. **Strong sexual situations and language.
  • The Earl's Inconvenient Wife on May 23, 2012
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    Two people at the same ball. Both are spouse hunting. Lord Roderick, The Earl of Weston needs a Lady Roderick to give him an heir. Seems his brother had the nerve to fall off his horse and die before getting the job done. Nathaniel is not anxious to be married but he's found a lady who will do, and he likes her father. But how easily the plans on one man can fall by the wayside when he tries to be a gentleman and stop someone from ruination. Claire Lowell is in her first Season. Unlike her sister Lilly who loves all the hoopla, Claire ends up feeling closed in when she's in crowds. She found herself a gentleman tonight that she could see herself with, only he was called away suddenly. As she feels faint she heads to the veranda...if only she could have taken someone with her outside. An innocent escape for a breath of fresh air ends up with Claire married a week later, to a man who hates her and only sees her as someone who trapped him into marriage. Can two people who don't want to be together and don't trust each other ever end up with a truce? And how can the truth be heard when Nate has turned a deaf ear to Claire's pleas? Once again Ruth comes through with a great story with humor and adventure and characters with personalities that make them real. Some you want to hug while others could use a good slap. I am looking forward to other books she'll write in this period to see how the other characters can get their own happy endings. **Sexual situations within marriage.
  • Her Heart's Desire on May 25, 2012
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    Rick Johnson wants to court Ethel Mae Jordan. Ethel Mae Jordan does not want to be courted by Rick Johnson so she has her friend, Sally Larson, over when Rick comes calling in hopes that she will want him. Sally immediately sees that she would love to be courted and even marry the handsome Judge Johnson...only if he could see her past Ethel Mae. But Sally's a clever girl and sets out to win her man...Her Heart's Desire. After reading the previous books in this series and have this book come out as the first one, had me wondering how it would be. It was great. Starting in the past while knowing what the future held for these characters was quite enjoyable. A seventeen-year-old Tom, fourteen-year-old Dave, twelve-year-old Jenny and a nine-year-old Joel...who was the naughty and mischievous youngster we first met in A Bride For Tom. We finally get a good look at Richard and Amanda as well. Vivian Jordan, who not only ended up playing a part in Sally's plan but the poor ten year old had to constantly dodge Hugh, the neighbor boy. If you have not had the opportunity to read any of this series yet...here's where you start. If you go to Ruth's website you will find the order of her books and where to get them as well. A Bride for Tom and A Husband for Margaret are the next two books and they are both free. You will find she writes with humor, romance and lots of good food and family. **Sexual situations within marriage. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html
  • Never Love Another... on May 26, 2012
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    Never Love Another by Suzy Stewart Dubot If you are looking for shorter, quick read stories….this is definitely a great choice! Louise fell in love at age six. Felix, being the older man, was ten. They met on "their" log for the next ten years. Sharing and their lives. Felix had been sent off to school and would return to their log so they could once again catch up. By sixteen years old….he had no doubts about being in love with the lovely Louise. So he waits for her to age a few years and they get married and live happily ever after….eeerrrrrttt. Nope. You see Felix is an aristocrat and Louise is a farmer's daughter. There can not be a happy ending and his parents make sure of it. Just when he comes home with skills to work and support her as his wife….he founds out his father has bought him a commission in the King’s army. The story begins six years later. Louise has assumed Felix dead but has never loved another. And Felix does return home, somewhat. This is a story of true love breaking down boundaries both physically and mentally. It’s only about 22 pages, but has the impact of a full blown story. You might even want to keep your tissues handy. **Mild sensual situations.
  • Kicking Eternity on June 07, 2012
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    Kicking Eternity by Ann Lee Miller This book follows the lives of four young adults. There is Raine who has always dreamed of going to Africa. Her heart is for the orphans there but is her motive to escape from under her dad’s thumb or her brother’s dependency upon her? She is teaching Bible at the Triple S Christian Camp for the summer. When her new friends tell her she hasn’t experienced life being home schooled and not out in the world, her faith is challenged. Will she wait to hear what God desires for her or will her physical desires rule her decisions? Drew has been living the past years in a blur. He has lived waiting for the love of his life to walk back into it. Drew is the Rec Leader at the camp. He remembers the younger Raine who has now become a beautiful young woman. Drew struggles with dealing with the past and deciding on the future. Will the Lord give him a wife and family? Will his old flame return and if so, is it what he still wants? Cal is from the family where dad is a preacher and brother runs the camp. He is rebelling against giving into God. When he sees the beautiful Raine, something inside him wants to become a better person for her. But is he being led back to God or only trying to meet human expectations? Aly has been a lost little girl for some time. Her goody two shoes roommate wants to be friends but what does Raine know about life? Aly’s dad has been out of the picture for years so she’s replaces her dad with other guys to fill her need to be loved, yet she always ends up feeling empty. When she realizes there is one guy that 's always been there for her….and has cared for her….it’s too late. He is in love with someone else. And the big question she asks herself is, "Can God forgive someone as sinful as me?" Ann brings these characters to life. They are imperfect. A few think that drugs will help while others look for human comforters. One is just enabling another. As they hang onto their pasts or look into their futures….you will be pulled along into their lives. On the roller coaster of relationships that always take that sudden turn or drop off when you least expect it. It does have romance in it but so much more. Looking forward to her books coming out later this year. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/06/ann-lee-miller-book-list.html
  • Marriage by Mistake on June 14, 2012
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    Marriage by Mistake by Alyssa Kress Kelly Williams, a Las Vegas showgirl, met a handsome man in the casino. She quickly fell in love with him and they married. Forty-Eight hours later he left to get donuts and never returned. Puzzled and angered she hunts down her husband in Boston to finds a building named after him and a man in an expensive Italian suit who looks at her as if he’d never laid eyes on her before. Well that went well. Dean Singleton had a life of a revolving door when it came to step-mothers. He was not going to end up like his father. And yet he has some sexy showgirl claiming he married her. What happened in the forty-eight hours he lost after being hypnotized and having his cousin Troy make suggestions while he was? Dean retrieves Kelly from Vegas and brings her to Boston with intentions of proving they do not suit. They begin a two month trial marriage where Kelly hopes to find “her” Dean from the two days in Vegas and Dean is determined to stay away from her. Throw in a nine year old step-brother and a cousin who does his best not to do any work, and you have a book full of twists and turns. Lots of heart tugging as well as the author brings out the different characters traits. I really enjoyed this book. **Sensual situations. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/12/e-books.html
  • Basic Fiction Formatting for Smashwords in OpenOffice on June 23, 2012
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    I am just beginning a freelance editing business and I'm still in the learning stage. I was struggling with some formatting issues with Open Office and came searching for books that might help. Leona had a wonderful book here, her step-by-steps were so easy to follow and they solved many of my issues I was having with formatting a book. I'm thankful she took the time to share what she learned with those of us who also use Open Office.
  • His Contract Bride (Historical Romance) on July 02, 2012
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    His Contract Bride by Rose Gordon Bank Brothers Brides Book 1 Regina Harris has not had an easy life. Her mother died when she was young and she couldn't seem to please her father in anything she did. Her family was in trade and had wealth but not status in the Ton. The one thing her father craved and would do anything to get it….even using his daughter. While away at school one day changed Regina’s life. Her friend Sophie’s brother came for a visit along with his handsome friend. After meeting Edward Banks no other men could meet her expectations through out her season. Edward Banks, Lord Watson, was so glad he didn't have to look for a bride. He preferred studying plants over women. Now that his father passed away it fell upon Edward's shoulders to marry and have an heir, even at his young age of twenty. He was happy with the woman who would be his wife, she was beautiful and seemed pleasant enough. One problem….Edward just didn’t get around to telling her about the marriage contract. Could one little omission make a difference? I enjoyed returning to historical England and seeing the beginning of the Bank’s family and others. Seeing the young John as a rascal, meeting the woman who gave birth to someone like Lady Olivia and finally the answer to the Watson Townhouse in London and it’s unique decor. Rose Gordon once again flawlessly brings you into her book where the emotions flow from the pages to your heart. The laughter and tears along with the giggles to see what new words Rose has discovered in describing the anatomy. All these books are connected starting with the Scandalous Sisters series and than the Groom Series. **Sexual situations within marriage. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/...
  • The Promise on July 13, 2012
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    The Promise by D.D. Chant The Lady Quill Chronicles Book 1 The battle of Calis took all of Lady Adele's family in death. Lord Brogan of Valrek desired to keep her safe. So it was that at two years old she was betrothed to his ten year old son, Rafe. She was hidden away to keep her safe and in her eighteenth year Rafe would come and take her to his home. Adele was happy in her life at the fort and with the women there while she waited for the years to pass unto Rafe came for her. Rafe wanted to see what his betrothed was truly like. So he devised a plan to go to her as someone sent by Rafe. His father believed nothing good became of deceit but allowed him to go. During their journey home Rafe did find the girl quite delightful and constantly looked for openings to tell her the truth, only he was not a man good with words….especially when it came to women. As always, the longer he waited the harder it became to tell her. This story is full of so many unique characters. Rafe's close friends from childhood, Finan and Leofric. Rand who was a childhood friend until his father started the battle of Calis and as a young boy he had to stand at his side...opposite his friends and Adele's companion, Eda. This book has the sneaky, the evil and the Gradock’s and a few good sword fights and dagger throwings. There are more adventures ahead but this book has good closure, I did not feel that I was left hanging. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/dd-chant-book-list.html
  • Broken City on July 14, 2012
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    Broken City by D.D. Chant Deeta Richards is twenty years old. She was born, raised and will die in this building she calls home. She has no future but within these walls. For it’s not safe for them outside the building. Only the trained guards go out for supplies, and even they don’t always return. Her comfort is caring for the Jepjon's family on the floor above. One day when a secret has been revealed everything Deeta knows and believes is turned upside down. D.D. has created a wide range of characters. From the humorous to the vain to Tom who is just mysterious and hard to read. The Tribes who all live their separate lives in the buildings around a city that is mostly destroyed. Never mixing with each other. Rumors that get worse each time they are told about certain Tribes. Fear of the unknown. This story is told mainly through Deeta Richards view but does add the views of other characters where needed. I am impressed with the two books this author has written. I read The Promise which takes place in Saxon England and then the author takes us to a post-apocalyptic almost futuristic time in Broken City. Such extreme opposites and yet both are well written stories. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/dd-chant-book-list.html
  • Oh Cherry Ripe on July 17, 2012
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    Oh Cherry Ripe by Claudy Conn Cheryl "Cherry" Elton is twenty-one and fancy free. She enjoys doing what men do only she lives in a world where her station frowns on such things as riding astride or racing a man through Hyde Park. Her step-mom jumped on the opportunity of excepting a marriage proposal for Cherry. Cherry was not excited and chose to run away. She ends up as the governess for a set of twins that she quickly falls in love with and vice versa. What she don’t know is that the very handsome older brother is the very man she is suppose to be engaged to. Lord Skylar Westbrooke knew at twenty-eight years of age he needed to marry so the twins, Felix and Francine, had a woman in their life. He agreed to marry a young lady he had never med but heard she was beautiful. That was before he met Sarah Parker. The young woman took up residence in his mind the minute he met her in London and now she was at his country home as his younger step-siblings governess. He had yet to meet his fiance, as she has been ill, but more and more he wished that he had never made that arrangement. I really enjoyed this regency and the fun and unique characteristics of everyone.. Cherry is such a joyous character and she is has been as naughty as the twins and seventeen year old Freddy so she truly understands them. And unlike their past governess’s, putting a frog in Cherry’s face is not going to send her running. **Sexual situations http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/12/e-books.html
  • Eternal Breath of Darkness on July 21, 2012
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    Eternal Breath of Darkness by Candice Stauffer Haden Drake has lived a long time. Rescuing his soul mate last year changed him. Instead of the big bad warrior demon he has always been….she is all he desires to protect these days. Where everything in him wants to claim her and make her his, he’s still a gentleman not an animal. Well unless you want to consider the part of him that can become a huge fire breathing dragon….but animal no. Unfortunately his intended only seems to see him as a bossy friend. Caylee Adams was so tired of Haden’s heavy handedness, they were only friends but he was always telling what she could and couldn’t do. She had enough of men like that. First her father and than her uncle. What she really wanted from him was action not words. Not happening though. And there was always her secret past that made her unworthy of a hunk like Haden. She quickly finds out she should have listened to Haden when she ventures off into the forest without him. This book never gets boring. Haden and Caylee have a long road ahead of them but we get to meet their friends along the journey….and their enemies. Throughout the book different characters come alive and you see things from their viewpoints as well. There are the dark and brooding, the pure evil and the mischievous one who enjoys facebook. A few other stories start in this book, enough to make the reader look forward to them in a future book but not to where I felt that it left me hanging. Although the books are not considered a series you may want to read them in order. The second book is Sweet Decadent Fire and the 3rd book, Exquisite Breath of Darkness does continue one of the stories that begins in this book. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Candice-Stauffer-Book-List.html#
  • Sweet,Decadent Fire on July 21, 2012
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    Sweet, Decadent Fire by Candice Stauffer It all came down to this….Jake Mann was going to tell her good-bye tonight. Take her dinner and be done. Of course he would continue to watch over her but she would never know it. She wasn't his to have. Never was….never will be. So what does he do? Kisses her. What a fool. How will he let her go now that he has the memory of her lips on his? And being a vampire…. he will live with those memories a long long time. Lee Anne Parker has really fallen for this hunk that rescued her from her car accident. Only he seems to prefer friendship. Until that kiss tonight. And wow what a kiss it was! Now she wants even more, much more. Only he don't seem to be moved by it at all. What's a girl to do? Drink too much wine and go find someone who wants her….that’s what. Only her night don’t quite end like she wanted. This book was on the shorter side but packed full of humor, adventure, romance and much more. Joseph and Mia from Eternal Breath of Darkness join them for some fun and danger along with the rogue demon, Demetri. The next book is Exquisite Breath of Darkness where Candice will take the readers into the world of lycans. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Candice-Stauffer-Book-List.html
  • Exquisite Breath of Darkness on July 23, 2012
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    Exquisite Breath of Darkness by Candice Stauffer Joseph Payne is a two thousand year old warrior. One of his favorite pastimes is facebook. Not his own mind you, he likes messing with profiles of his friends. Six months ago he met Mia Harte. He’s been around her ever since….even though she does all she can to keep him away. He knows she is lycan and can’t be his mate but that don’t stop him from loving and protecting her. Not even though she’s dying and not even when Eli Thomas and his pack come to claim her. Mia knows her time is running out on earth and decides to enjoy what is left with Joseph. Together they have vampires and ghouls to fight and a lycan who says she belongs to him. She even discovers that there is such a thing as a good vampire, unbelievable! This is not listed as a series but I highly recommend reading them in order. The first book is Eternal Breath of Darkness and we first meet Joseph and Mia. The author brings him to life with his good natured jokes and humor and Mia with her tough exterior yet she would die protecting those she loves. We get a glimpse of them again in the second book; Sweet, Decadent Fire. In each book other characters are brought to life. Nikolas who refuses to accept his mate, Brianna but also can't let her go. Demetri a ten thousand year old demon gone bad. Dragons, vampires and lycons together; fighting, loving and plotting. At the end of this book you can also read the preview for the fourth book; Hot, Decadent Rising. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Candice-Stauffer-Book-List.html
  • Aaibhe Shee Queen on July 25, 2012
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    Aaibhe is a Daoine Fae, the highest caste of Seelie Fae. As she went from the Fae's island of Tir to watch the Druid priests during Beltane, she meets Conall MacTalbot. The first time in centuries she is attracted to a man, a human no less. Unfortunately for the lovers she does not realize that Gaiscioch, her dear friend and ex-lover, is watching, waiting, seething, hating and plotting against them both. Spellbound is the first book of the Legends Series. It hints about something that happened long before to the Queen and a Druid priest. This is their story. **This book is FREE **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Spellbound-Legend on July 26, 2012
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    Spellbound by Claudy Conn Book 1 of the Legend Series Maxie Reigate’s world has just gone into overdrive. Her whole life she has been taught about the Legends of her bloodline. About the Fae and her Druid ancestors. Maxie and her Uncle Kennet head for Scotland to help destroy the woman who killed her namesake but she finds another battle, the battle of her heart. First there is Breslyn, Royal Fae Prince of Dagda, who exudes sensuality like the sun exudes light. Secondly is the man whose she fell in love with as a child as she would gaze upon his portrait, Julian Talbot. Druid priest Julian Talbot wakes up from a two hundred year coma just to remember he was not able to save his new bride, Maxine, from the evil Lamia DuLaine. The Fae had saved his life and now he can only think of one thing. Revenge. As he goes to MacTalbot Castle he comes face to face with a mirror image of his dead bride and yet this woman is so different. Maybe he has found a reason to live again. The author does an excellent job of letting you in the thoughts of many characters. Good and evil alike. The storyline pulled me in and kept me reading to the end and looking forward to the next book. The next story is Aaibhe Shee Queen which goes further into what happened with the Queen and another Talbot a few centuries before. Julian and Maxie’s story is complete but there are other stories that continue….mainly the war brewing between the different Fae sectors. Mainly those who want power to rule over the humans and those who want to continue to protect the humans and hold to the treaty. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Shee Willow-Legend on July 27, 2012
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    Shee Willow by Claudy Conn Legend Series book 2 Willow Lang was half human and half Fae and never quite fitting into either world. She was hired to go to Ireland and restore some old portraits for Squire Shayne Bantry and her boring life soon became full of interesting twists and turns. She had a handsome Fae prince paying attention to her, a mysterious gypsy and the hot and cold Shayne Bantry. None seemed to offer her the true love she was in search of though. Yet through it all she did learn to accept the part of her that was Fae, as she had always chosen to live human. Shayne was a Druid priest, was. Something had happened that turned him against what he was born and bred to be. And he hated the very Fae that he was suppose to help protect. All his past ancestors had found their true loves but because of something that happened a year ago he didn’t dare ever give his heart away. If only he could keep his mind from going to the image of his beautiful new employee. Claudy Conn brings this series to life with her unique characters. Some were introduced in Spellbound, the first Legend book, Prince Breslyn and Princess Ete and Queen Aaibhe, along with the Sluagh. Gaiscioch is continuing to try and find a way to escape the Dark Realm with an army of soulless Unseelie’s. As the impending war draws closer the humans go on about their lives, never knowing of their protectors. Each book builds a bit to things happening behind the scenes but they do not leave you hanging as far as the main romances. Looking forward to Trapped, book 3 in this legend series. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Trapped-Legend on July 28, 2012
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    Trapped by Claudy Conn Legend Series Book 3 BJ Mulroy’s life hadn’t been easy. Losing her parents at age twelve and then living with Aunt Lisa who wasn’t really “parent” material and who misused BJ’s meager inheritance. And yet BJ was a survivor. Working and trying to make her way through school. One day all her struggles came to a stand still when she met a wealthy Irishman who knew her deepest secret. He made her a proposition she couldn’t refuse and it would change who she was forever. The Legend series evolves a bit with every book. The veil between the Seelie and Unseelie world is getting thinner. Gaiscioch is getting stronger, but then so are the hero's and heroines and the war is getting closer. We meet Dante the Royal Prince of Lugh, who has avoided humans for centuries and is now sent to oversee BJ. A job that should have been hands off and watch from a distance, right? Nope, not when you are dealing with one of these alpha Royal Fae males who sees a beautiful woman. And then there is Daremont Calahan Carrick from the seventeenth century….or at least his full size life-like painting that dominates the study at Castlesand. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Free Falling-Legend (book #5 Legend series) on July 29, 2012
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    Free Falling by Claudy Conn Legend Series Book 4 Radzia MacDaun, known as Z, is both human and Daoine Princess and plays a big part in the coming war. There is a prophesy and she is a star player and she plans on killing the man who killed her father, a Druid priest, in cold blood. Gaiscoich. Her mother goes back to Daoine as she continues to grieve so Queen Aaibhe sends one of her princes to watch over Radzia to keep her safe and help bring out her Daoine gifts since she has been living as a human more than a Fae. Prince Dante of Lugh learned his lesson about getting involved with his assignments. He was still a bit bitter over the last one where BJ chose a human over him. Over him, Prince Dante of Lugh! He has his hands full this time. Z never stays put and trouble seems to find her. And even as this seventy thousand year old prince tries to ignore the young brat….he once again finds himself more hands on with his assignment than planned. The Seelie and Unseelie war is getting even closer. More of the Unseelie abominations have been let out of the Dark Realm and into the human world. Our heroes and heroines are gathering together to fight against them along with a few new characters as well. Unlike the previous books in this series….Free Falling leaves us hanging in the dark. It's okay though….Catch & Hold is already out there waiting to tell you the rest of the story. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Catch & Hold-Legend book #6 Legend series on July 29, 2012
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    Catch & Hold by Claudy Conn Legend Series Book 5 This book picks up where Free Falling (book 4) left off. Radzia, known as Z, has fallen into some deep trouble and Dante has followed after to try and help. Z has to become more Daoine than human if she is going to be able to win the coming battles. Problem is that this girl just can’t lose her knee jerk reactions. She just don’t stop and think things out. Dante, Royal Prince of Lugh, doesn’t seem so princely these days as he has to chase after his Z, his enfant. Trying to keep her safe is a full time job. Not to mention the other handsome hunks he has to keep at bay so they stay away from his woman. Love has definitely changed this seventy thousand year old warrior. But warrior he is and must be as the war is now here. Legend series is best read from the start, Spellbound. Each book has a continuing story of Gaiscioch, the Dark Realm and the Unseelies who are part of a coming war against the unsuspecting humans. From book one we start meeting our couples who will unite to fight in this war as well. Catch & Hold was full of adventure and surprises. It seems our heroes and heroines always need their swords nearby as trouble is never far away. The author even gives life and personality to a Seelie Hallow named Rolo. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Through Time-Pursuit (Legend spin off, picks up where Legend left off) on Aug. 02, 2012
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    Through Time by Claudy Conn Pursuit Series Chancemont LaBlanc is on a revenge mission. The Dark Prince, Pestale has to be punished for his crimes against the LaBlanc family. Trevor, Royal Prince of the House of Lugh, has joined forces with Chance for personal reasons as well. At one time the Fae and Milesians were enemies but now that their world and humans have been threatened they have know they must work together. Chance has no problems with women, he rather enjoys their company but not on a mission. He is determined to keep the wee princess from joining their team, but even the handsome Chance don't always get his way with womenC. Princess Royce has a great fondness for humans. One family in particular, that she happened to break Fae law for. She feared what punishment Queen Aaibhe would give her but surprisingly she is sending her on the hunt for Pestale with her good friend Trevor. Only he-man Chance isn't so fond of a wee woman coming along with them, too bad for him. Royce may not be a warrior but there is much more to her than meets the eye. Unfortunately her glorious red hair and beauty has not gone unnoticed by the Dark Prince. If you enjoy series and like to know the background story...I highly recommend reading the Legend Series first. Characters and situations have been carried over from those books that will make the adventures in this book so much more exciting. Especially the first glimpses of Chance and Trevor who entered into the last two books of the Legend series, Free Falling and Catch & Hold. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Finding Gaia on Aug. 10, 2012
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    Finding Gaia by Kimberly Chapman Jason Truitt, as he’s known at this time, has lived a really long life considering he was born in 1620. Unknown factors have made him immortal. He heals from injuries and has other unique abilities. Immortality may sound great and all but not when you are alone. Getting to know people just to outlive them all. With all his billions there is one thing Jason desires….his Gaia. A woman he saw at a gathering in 1899 and knew she was like him, he has been searching for her ever since. Anna Vale has kept herself more secluded than Jason. Somehow she had been discovered and captured though. When she is rescued by a handsome man she can’t believe he is anything less than a dream….or another trick by those who have imprisoned her. Kept her away from the sun and plants her body craves to be around. Can she truly believe these rescuers truly only want her to have freedom? Can someone like Anna ever learn to trust? The author has written a unique story. Don and Trisha live in Jason’s mansion with him. He had rescued Trisha as a teenager. They both work for him at Gaia Global as well. Trisha likes to push Jason to his limits especially when he don’t do things as quickly as she wants him too. And Don mostly stays behind his computer being the scientist he is. They have been searching for Jason’s Gaia as well….knowing one day they would be gone and Jason would go on. Alone. Jason and Anna always have to live with the caution of people finding out what they are, especially those who kidnapped Anna before. This book ends on a note that lets you know there is more to come but yet is complete enough that I didn’t feel that I had been left hanging. **Sensual situations and Language
  • Myriah Fire on Aug. 11, 2012
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    Myriah Fire by Claudy Conn Myriah Whitney is a headstrong young woman heading into her third Season. She has had plenty of offers for marriage but she wants love. Her father is done doting on her though and either she chooses to marry or he’ll do the choosing. And when he does there is only one thing left for Myriah to do….run off to Grandpapa’s. With Tabby, her groom, along with her they get lost in a mist and she finds herself on a whole new adventure. Christopher “Kit” Wimborne, sixth Viscount of Wimborne Towers comes home one night to find a woman in his bed. What could he do but join her? He quickly finds out she is not what he thought. Not some doxy his brother brought home at all. Yet there is something this fiery haired beauty is hiding from him and Kit is determined to find out what it is. Even while he has his own secrets to hide. Claudy Conn sends the readers on quite the adventure in Myriah Fire. Every turn of the page shows that things are not always as they seem to be. And this heiress is definitely much more than a spoiled girl of the ton not willing to get her hands dirty. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Shadowlove-Stalkers on Aug. 13, 2012
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    ShadowLove Stalkers by Claudy Conn Shadow Series Book 1 Shawna MacBay, her current last name she’s using since she has run off to hide in Scotland, is trying to stay ahead of the Rawley Clan. Vampires led by her father, Pentim Rawley, who she always knew existed but he only recently learned that he has a daughter. And why wouldn’t she want to meet dear old daddy? He’s a vampire, and a bad one at that, and he will want her to be one of the soulless creatures as well. No thanks! Chadwick MacFare sees Shawna as the perfect bait to finally end Pentim’s life. Chad has his own personal reasons for wanting the vamps existence wiped off this earth for good. But first Chad needs to convince the beautiful Shawna to be the bait that draws Pentim to his trap. Unlike most women who would gladly go anywhere Chad asked….Shawna don’t. What will it take to gain her trust? And gain it quickly as the evil things around them begin to close in. The characters in Claudy's books seem to come alive. Whether it be their Scottish brogues or their unique skills. Alpha men who are taken down by the beautiful women they encounter. She writes so you get to see inside the minds of the main characters and others as well. Sometimes I even get to liking the bad guys because you see what makes them tick but they usually do something evil enough that you don't cry when they are extinguished. We meet a unique vampire in this book as well, Damon Drummond. The second book in this series is called ShadowHeart Slayer and is Damon’s story. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • ShadowHeart--Slayer on Aug. 14, 2012
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    ShadowHeart Slayer by Claudy Conn Shadow Series Book 2 Damon Drummond isn’t your usual vampire. For one thing he’s not out for blood like most other vampires. A handsome man of mystery from his head of raven hair to his silver tipped black boots. Four hundred years old and he’s having issues like wanting to protect a slayer. A stubborn, fiery haired, beautiful slayer! He’s regretting a decision that has come back to bite him in the arse and he's trying to keep his friends safe from being discovered by Count Vlad Dracula. Nikki Walker is a slayer….a vampire slayer. So why in the world is she feeling pulled towards the handsome Damon, who of all things is the very thing she kills? She is out for revenge and it's brought her to Dublin. Everything about her brother’s murder points to a woman vampire named Deadly Moon and she will stop at nothing to find and kill her. Justice for Jack, nothing less will do. Only Damon keeps blocking her, the one man who knows where Deadly Moon is. Well him and having to save the world with her slayer skills. If you enjoy series books you’ll definitely want to take the time to read ShadowLove Stalkers, the first in this series. Damon is introduced in this book along with some of the others who are in ShadowHeart as well. I enjoyed seeing some of the characters from the Legend Series in this book too. I didn’t feel left hanging at the end of the book but you do know that there is definitely more to come in book 3, ShadowLife Hybrid. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Shadowlife-Hybrid on Aug. 14, 2012
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    ShadowLife Hybrid by Claudy Conn Shadow Series Book 3 Chase MacAdams is three hundred years old. He is more than just human, he was born human, wolf and vampire. A hybrid. He is often lonely but after his mother’s death he knew that a mate was something he would never want. Never wanting to go through the agony his father was going through because of their loss. And he kept telling himself that as his wolf begged him to take Roxie MacBran as their own. Roxie MacBran, an American beauty, was on a mission….get Chase to help in the war against WB and his vampires. She had plans of her own to go into fashion design but couldn’t deny who she was deep down….who her parents were. She was part of a special community and they were in trouble. If only she can focus on doing what she needed to do and get out of there before her inner self connected too deeply with the handsome hybrid. Chase & Roxie join up with our heroes, heroines and villains from the previous two Shadow books; ShadowLove Stalkers and ShadowHeart Slayer. Together they must unite and destroy the vampires who are trying to take over the human race. And Chase has a personal vendetta with one vampire in particular, Count Vlad Dracula. **Sexual Situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html#
  • Prince in the Mist on Aug. 26, 2012
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    Prince in the Mist by Claudy Conn Prince Breslyn’s Memoirs Royal Fae Prince Breslyn of the Tuatha De Danaan, Royal House of Dagda, has decided to write his memoirs by the urging of his wife, Ete. He begins his tale in 1314, where he once again goes against the rules of Fae to interfere in the human world….boredom you know. He is a part of a waging war, siding with Robert the Bruce of Scotland against the Brits. He is part of the MacClean’s life, Storm and his sister Chartelle along with Alexis of Waverly. He falls in love with the beautiful Chartelle and her young son John, even though she is married at the time. And a human. This tale covers about twenty years or so, human years, a novella. For Breslyn that is but a blink of the eye. Several stories are happening such as the war, Alexis's story, traitors, kidnappers and more. The Legend Series has Breslyn popping in and out of the stories, vying for the human women’s attention at times and usually breaking the Fae laws. This book comes after the five Legend books and looks back over some of his past dealings with the humans. Prince Prelude continues Breslyn’s tale five hundred years later in 1814. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Wildfire Kiss on Aug. 28, 2012
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    Wildfire Kiss by Claudy Conn Lady Barbara ‘Babs’ Waverly is on her third season. She stays close to her good friend Count Otto Stauffenberg. For you see it’s not that Babs is lacking for male attention….it’s that she wants a marriage that is a love match. And her dear friend Otto just wants to be left alone. So together they keep the wolves at bay….well some of the wolves. It seems that Babs latest discretion has her father calling in the big gun, Aunt Jane. This book had so many great characters that come to life and you find yourself hoping they all find happiness but alas there were too many men and only two women. There is Sir Edward ‘Ned’ Danton who is nice looking and wealthy. Sir Charles is also handsome and quite a jovial chap. The Duke of Barrington, who is Charles cousin and friend, is definitely not lacking for female attention but now that he’s a Duke he may have to think about an heir but he’s not ready for the marriage mart yet. There are so many things going on but the book is not too busy. There are secrets and blackmail, love, laughter, adventure and even Lord Byron. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Taffeta & Hotspur on Sep. 01, 2012
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    Taffeta and Hotspur by Claudy Conn Lady Taffeta "Taffy" doesn't want to go to London for the marriage mart. She enjoys her freedom of riding astride and behaving as she wishes with her fun loving brother Seth, the Duke of Grantham, and her young uncle, Nigel. She doesn't want to be paraded like horseflesh to be bought and she wants a man who will love her. Definitely not a rakehell like Thurstan Tarrant “Hotspur”. Thurstan Tarrant had been young once and believed in love. He was burned by that emotion and now lives life on his terms. And love and attachments are not part of that. When he meets the little vixen Taffy and catches her in a position that prompts her to promise she will pay a debt to him….he knows he’ll collect it. He’s just unsure if she’s as wild as she seems or as innocent. Another fun regency by Claudy Conn. Full of characters who come to life and pull you into the story. And as always the evil villain lurking about ready for his chance to wreak havoc. From the forests of Nottingham to the streets of London there is plenty of excitement and page turning adventures from beginning to end. **Sexual situations http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html#
  • Rogues, Rakes & Jewels on Sep. 03, 2012
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    Rogues, Rakes & Jewels by Claudy Conn Marquis Ryker of Lyndhurst is sent to the Isle of Wight by his mother as she wants him to meet some country chit. He drags his cousin along, the Honorable Oscar Robendale but comes up with the plan to let Robby be him. He believes every woman only wants him for his title and wealth...not that he's not a handsome man...he is. He’s intrigued and surprised with the chit he finds at the Henshaw house though. Will his switch backfire on him? Sir James and Jewelene Henshaw have been left orphans and with debts. Papa liked to gamble a bit much. They have a light at the end of the tunnel though, Lightening their race horse. They just have to get his entrance fees to the derby. Thus enters...Babette. Jewels solution. Or Babette could just add more to their troubles. Of course there is Lord Omsbury who will do anything to make Jewel his. Anything! A book full of unique characters as usual. And of course there is always the confusion that lies bring into a story. This isn’t a real long book but it’s packed with adventure and romance. **Sexual situations http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Wicked: Tempt Me Not [Wicked Series Book 1] on Sep. 05, 2012
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    Tempt Me Not by Lily Graison Wicked Series Book 1 Holly Baker has arrived up at a rented cabin in the hills of Tennessee. Nothing but nature around her. Her friend Roxy was suppose to be by her side but she called to say she couldn’t make it, after Holly already arrived. So here she was. Alone. Or so she thought. After returning from a nice rest in the hot springs pool she finds she is no longer alone. Devin Shaw has had a rough two years. He single handedly messed up things for their band, Wicked. Thanks to his alcohol problems he spent the last year in rehab until his manager, Curt, got him out and to this mountain cabin to be completely alone to work on his music and get himself back together. Good thing Curt didn’t know about the sexy brunette that came with the cabin. From the get go Holly does all she can do to not fall into Devin’s handsome smile and seducing ways, she knows her heart could get hurt and his wouldn’t. It’s a pretty quick read but not lacking for a story line at all and is definitely on the sexual side. Looking forward to how the next three stories play out. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • Her Counterfeit Husband on Sep. 05, 2012
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    Her Counterfeit Husband by Ruth Ann Nordin Anna, Duchess of Watkins has a problem. Her husband of six years is dying. Since he's cruel that might be good...only it could get worse. If he dies his brother, Lord Mason, will inherit the title and with the way he leers at her, it's hard to know which is the worst evil. Fortunately between her faithful butler, Appleton, and herself a plan is formed when her husband dies. And the plan gets even better when they happen to find her husband’s look alike and he has no memory but the one Anna and Appleton give him. Jason Merrill, the Duke of Watkins. That is who he woke up believing he was. Not that he enjoyed any of his past indulgences such as drinking, gambling and women. He even has a great fear of the horse he once enjoyed riding. No, now he is softer and only enjoys being with his beautiful wife, Anna. But is he really who he believes he is? Or is he someone completely different who’s been tricked and if so, why? Ruth's jump from the wild west to historical England has been quite a success. Her first book is The Earl’s Inconvenient Wife and she brings a few characters from that book into this one in passing but this story is mostly about Anna, ‘Jason’ and his brother, Mason. Once again we see how keeping the truth from someone you love always comes back to bite you in the arse! **Sexual situations within marriage http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html#
  • Wicked: Leather and Lace [Wicked Series Book 2] on Sep. 06, 2012
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    Leather and Lace by Lily Graison Wicked Series Book 2 Roxy Carlisle heads to New York with her friend Holly. Holly has found the love of her life in Devin, the front man from the popular band Wicked. And Holly can’t wait to meet Luke Harris the lead guitarist. She has been reading everything about him since they first set foot on stage. When her friend Holly tells her to play hard to get, Roxy thinks she’s crazy. Only it ends up Holly had the right idea. Luke can have any girl he wants, never been refused. When the beautiful Roxy puts up a fight it intrigues him. He has never had to pursue a woman before and he finds the game to be exciting. By the time he catches her will he be able to let her head back to LA? The story continues from where book 1, Tempt Me Not, left off. The band is preparing to go on tour and Holly will be going with Devin. In this book it gives us a look at Mick and Christian as well, the other two band members. And of all the groupies, photo shoots and general business the band has to go through when they are off the stage. They are shorter books but full stories. The first two books finished neatly where you aren’t left hanging but you know there’s more to come in the next two books. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • Wicked: Jade Butterfly [Wicked Series Book 3] on Sep. 06, 2012
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    Jade Butterfly by Lily Graison Wicked Series Book 3 Christian Palmer is the bass player in Wicked. Unlike any of his fellow band members, Christian is shy. Just the boy from Kansas making his money playing guitar in a famous rock band. He gets tongue tied around the ladies as well. When he finds a woman he would really like to get to know better...she's gone before he gathers his nerve to really talk to her. Mick takes over on training him in the art of women. Now he just needs another chance crossing of their paths with Jessi McClure. Jessi remembered the quiet band member when she took did their photo shoot a few months ago in New York. She ran into him at a bar in Chicago and now their paths have crossed once more in Las Vegas. She feels drawn to the hunky shy guy but don’t know if she’s ready to beat a path through the groupies to get to him….but Holly and Roxy make sure she does. This is my favorite so far. I enjoyed the previous two books but Christian’s character is written in such a way that his shyness just pulls you in and you want to protect him. He’s uniquely different and refreshing. The story also has a bit of drama in it. I like the way Holly and Roxy continue to be part of the story along with the other band members. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • Wicked: Sweet Temptation [Wicked Series Book 4] on Sep. 06, 2012
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    Sweet Temptation by Lily Graison Wicked Series Book 4 Mick Sheppard is the drummer for Wicked. He’s the bad boy of bad boys. Tattoo’s and piercings adding to that wicked look. A touch of bitter finishes his total package. He’d been fooled into marrying a gold digging groupie and paid big for it. Out of his pocket and a year full of gracing the trash magazines. He might enjoy women now but that’s as far as it goes. And then he wakes up from a drunken stupor with such a jolt that it scares him straight when he finds himself married once again. Mick struggles to believe his heart instead of the past betrayals but his vision is blurred. Faith Weston just went to Vegas for a friends wedding. Her friend Jessi knows the hottest band around and Faith is included when Jessi’s invited to their concert and villa. And being the interest of the hot drummer has Faith thinking what happens in Vegas will stay there. Only it turns out that’s not very true at all. Seems it followed her right back to her small Georgia town and she gets to face her father, the Reverend, on her own. Disappointing her family and trying to mend her broken heart weren’t suppose to be in the Vegas 101 deal. Great ending to this book series. The story has drama, surprises and struggles with no easy answers in sight. I really like how the author brings back the entire band and their women in each story and also picks up right where the last book left off. An enjoyable series with a great story line. Starting in a lone cabin in Tempt Me Not and going into a New York Hotel while they await to begin their tour in Leather and Lace, the next book Jade Butterfly takes them on the road as their tour begins and continues in this book with the tour and a break before heading to Europe. Each of the four band members finding that one special woman who can complete him along the way. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • The Repentant Viscount on Sep. 15, 2012
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    Claire de Lormes has just become the governess for young Katherine. As Claire gets to know the widowed viscount she sees past his thinness and imperfect face to find a man she enjoys being around. She is just happy to have a home for her and young Celestine to keep their secret safe. Claire knows she is still just an upper servant….not someone that could have more with a wealthy aristocrat. Timothy Cardan, 6th Viscount of Asterley, is impressed from the moment he meets Claire. She is intelligent and enjoyable to speak with. In a moment where his brain must have stepped out he finds himself in a bad situation. Can he repent and have a second chance or will this ray of sunshine be gone from his life? Suzy has way of putting a full size story into a quick read, which I appreciate when I want to read something in between full size books. She did a good job of bringing out the emotions and personalities of the characters as well. **Sexual situations http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/suzy-stewart-dubot-book-list.html
  • The Art of My Life on Sep. 17, 2012
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    The Art Of My Life by Ann Lee Miller Smyrna Beach Series Book 2 John Calvin Koomer, who goes by the name Cal as in Calvin and Hobbs, because he was always more restless and into things like the mischievous cartoon character. Rather than follow the guidance of his father, Pastor Jackson Koomer, he related more to his hippie type grandparents Henna and Leaf, who provided him with all the pot he wanted. Cal has cared for Aly for some time but really messed up a few years ago by hanging out with Evie. Now he wants Aly….is it too late? Aly Logan hasn't lived a very good life these first twenty some years. Her abandonment issues from her father leaving when she was only seven has stuck with her. The pain of seeing Cal on the beach with Evie two years ago hurt even worse. She has lived a different life since then and plans on owning her own business one day. When Cal enters her life again she struggles with her feelings for him, which are still strong, but the trust is weak. Sean Fisher 'Fish' has a few chips on his shoulder. When his parents left to open an orphanage in Peru his senior year he chose to stay behind and live with the Koomers. He always had a special place in his heart for Cal's younger sister, Missy. Now that she is twenty he sees her as more than the little girl she was….but she wants marriage and family. He don’t. He also has anger issues with Cal, who cost him a job and possibly the political career he always dreamed up. We met Cal and Aly in the first book, Kicking Eternity. We get to know them much better in this book and also meet some new and unique characters. This book is much more sensual than the first. You have young adults who have been promiscuous and are now fighting against those feelings to build more of a relationship than one built on sex alone. I really enjoyed this book. I found the struggles to be so realistic. The battles these young people fight against are real as are the some of the mistakes made by parents. **Sensual situations and language. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/06/ann-lee-miller-book-list.html#
  • Runaway Heart on Sep. 25, 2012
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    Runaway Heart by Claudy Conn Orphaned and neglected by her hateful aunt, Chelsea Halloway is still in the care of Mrs. Farthing at her boarding school, even though she’s almost nineteen. When she’s told that she will be returning to Aunt Augusta, Chelsea quickly gets her good friend Sam Martin to help her escape so she can find and speak to her trustee, Lord Rupurt Lytton. Before she knows it Chelsea is the belle of London thanks to her godmother, Aunt Daisy and Lytton. Lord Bretton Wainwright wants nothing to do with marriage or debutante’s but when his dear aunt asks him to help escort Chelsea about so she will get noticed….he does. What the rogue did not expect was that the little minx of a girl will break down his walls and make him desire her more than he ever thought possible. Set in Regency times our characters rub shoulders with historical figures such as Beau Brummell and Lady Jersey as well as sightings of Byron and the Prince Regent. As always you have the villains you want to pummel and a heroine with a heart for strays….animal and human alike. An enjoyable story with action, jealousy and of course….romance. **Sexual situations http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • The Reiver on Sep. 28, 2012
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    The Reiver by Jackie Barbosa A Scottish Border Romance Duncan Maxwell, laird of Lochmorton Castle is surprised to find the lad they captured and threw into the dungeon is not a lad at all. He puts the lass up in a warm bed and plies her with good food in hopes of finding out who she wrote with as a reiver. It seems she would prefer the noose to betraying her loved ones. Jamie Johstone finds the Maxwell's to be more kind that she grew up thinking. She tried to hold unto her hate for them but Duncan was kind to her and all his people thought highly of him as well. But no matter….she was an enemy and didn’t have the beauty and feminine wiles to persuade him different. An enjoyable short story to read when you don’t feel like reading a long book. Loosely based on the history of two border families that were feuding. The romance is fictional. **Sensual situations
  • Bound by Honor Bound by Love on Sep. 30, 2012
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    Bound by Honor, Bound by Love by Ruth Ann Nordin Native American Series Book 3 Citlali is second chief in his tribe. When Mankah passes on, he will be the new chief. He has always been able to put on an emotionless face and many in the tribe thought him cold. He could not be vulnerable and lose the respect of the tribe that he would one day lead. The chief is wanting to make changes to the tribe….changes that will help bring back the old ways but will have a negative impact on Citlali’s new wife. Will he have to choose between the honor he is bound by or will love have a choice? Onawa has loved Citlali as long as she can remember. She was happy when her sister Woape chose to leave the tribe rather than marry him. And now that her sister is happily married to Gary she is free to have Citlali to herself. The old laws allowed for a man to marry sisters. And she did not want to share Citlali. Only she is finding out very quickly that she is truly second in his life as when the chief calls, Citlali must answer immediately and do his bidding. Can her love for him be strong enough to allow his duty to the chief and tribe come before her? This final book of the Native American Series ends on a bitter sweet note. The chief is trying to save the ways of his people but change is coming and won't be stopped. In real life the last full blooded Mandan Indian has passed away. In this book many old friends from the previous books in the series have converged into this one. Chogan and Julie, Gary and Woape, Aunt Erin, Cole and Penelope who have a very interesting story. If you enjoy series you may want to start with the Time Travel Series; Meant to Be introduces Cole Hunter and A Chance in Time tells Cole & Penelope’s story. That book will lead you into this series of Restoring Hope and Brave Beginnings. **Sexual situations within marriage http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html#
  • His Yankee Bride (Historical Romance) on Oct. 01, 2012
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    His Yankee Bride by Rose Gordon Banks Brothers Brides Book 2 John Banks has limited options for what he’ll be doing the rest of his life. His eldest brother, Edward, is a baron and younger brothers are left with the military, barrister or vicar. So he’s been studying to be a vicar the past few years. When Edward suggests he takes a Grand Tour, John agrees. Which is how he finds himself in the Americas. When he meets a bold but beautiful woman who seems to be attracted to him he does all he can to avoid her. After all a vicar needs a quiet wife who won’t cause any scandals and this gal is definitely NOT that type of woman. Carolina Ellis thought she’d find that perfect man among the Charleston elite. Wrong. They are boring and intent on giving the history of their town. While trying to escape yet another man trying to propose to her she sets her eyes on the newcomer….an Englishman. And that is the last she saw of her heart. She knew he loved her as well, she just had to convince the stubborn man of it. John and Carolina Banks are parents to Brooke, Madison and Liberty. Rose Gordon’s first three books in the Scandalous Sisters Series tell their stories. After getting to know Carolina in this book you definitely see they are her daughters. It was really fun going back in time and seeing what the young couple was like in the early days. The book has humor, romance and some serious sides as well, such as the issue of slavery. There is also the nasty character that really ruffled my feathers but good! **Sexual situations within marriage. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/10/rose-gordon-booklist.html
  • The Boat Builder's Bed on Oct. 12, 2012
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    The Boat Builders Bed by Kris Pearson Sophie Calhoun is ready to go out on her own and open her own business, SUBTLE Interior Design Studio. Once her business gets going she can finally bring her daughter where she belongs, living with her. The last thing she needed was for the wind to throw her sign into a Jaguar when she was already tight on her budget. Seems that wind changed Sophie’s fate that day….at long as her secret can stay hidden. Rafe Blackhawk Severino was in a bad place. He was the owner of a the successful Severino Superyachts but unlike his favored brothers, he had no family of his own. Thus his loneliness. Who would have thought being a good Samaritan to a beautiful blonde would change his mood and life so much? The wealthy New Zealand businessman just happens to need a new interior designer….since his last one divorced him. Sophie will have a huge boost to her new business if she can get the job for Rafe’s unique cliff side home. I really enjoyed the story and as usual….it don’t pay to keep secrets because when they come to light on their own….not a good thing! **Sexual situations
  • The Lawman on Oct. 18, 2012
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    The Lawman by Lily Graison Willow Creek Series Book 1 Abigail Thornton is a woman on the run. She ends up in Willow Creek in Montana Territory to marry a man she never met. Only she arrives to find no husband-to-be and in no time at all she causes more trouble than one tiny woman should be capable of. She even ends up in the town jail. What more could possibly go wrong in her life? Plenty! Marshal Morgan Avery was dirty and tired and just wanted a drink and a visit upstairs, what he got was a small woman thrown into his arms the minute he walked into the saloon followed by a punch in the face. He should have known from that first moment that the little beauty would bring him more trouble….and she did. I enjoy Lily’s books. She has written three different series; paranormal, contemporary and this western showing her diversity as an author. In The Lawman Abigail and Morgan definitely start off on the wrong foot but their story unfolds into a great romance that includes the problem keeping secrets causes among other bumps along the way. This is the first book in a series of four that take place in Willow Creek. The next three books continue with Morgan’s brothers; Colton -The Outlaw, Tristan -The Gambler and finally Holden, who we meet in this book, The Rancher. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • The Outlaw on Oct. 18, 2012
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    The Outlaw by Lily Graison Willow Creek Series Book 2 Sarah Hartford is having quite a bad day. First her father’s bank is robbed while she’s working, she is kidnapped by a dirty smelly outlaw and then kidnapped a second time by a different outlaw, who is rather handsome. What more could happen to her? And where is her almost fiance, William? Colton Avery is not exactly what he seems to be but living on the edge of danger is what he’s become. Only the danger has caught up to him once again and he has added the responsibility of a woman to care for along with watching his own back. He should just drop her off at the nearest stagecoach office and let her go home….but he isn’t ready to let her go just yet. Maybe never. Colton isn’t one to settle down and Sarah don’t like having feelings for an outlaw but here they are, together. As they travel across Wyoming towards Montana they encounter adventure, danger and desire. This is the second book in this historical western series, the first is The Lawman, the third book is The Gambler and the fourth book in the series is The Rancher. Lily writes life and personality into her characters along with an exciting storyline. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html#
  • The Gambler on Oct. 18, 2012
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    The Gambler by Lily Graison Willow Creek Series Book 3 Tristan Avery was a gambler and good at it. One night of winning not only money but a deed to some land in Idaho changed his life. Not the money or deed but the the little spitfire that felt he had no right to her land. That her stepfather had no right to gamble it away. What else could he do but take her with him when he decided to go home for awhile. Back to where he hadn’t been for nine years, back to where he was told if he left….don’t return….back to Willow Creek in Montana Territory. Emmaline Hunt has a secret on her land. When Harold lost it to the gambler she had to get her deed back. Her first attempt failed so when he took pity on her and asked her to go with him to Montana she agreed. She just needed the right moment to get her deed and his money so she could hightail it back to her precious secret. Sounded easy enough, right? Wrong. Those Avery boys really aren’t the type to settle down but it seems the right woman enters into their lives in the most unexpected ways. I am really enjoying this series. Once Tristan returns to Willow Creek we get to see how Morgan and Abigail are doing, The Lawman and how Colt and Sarah are coming along as well, The Outlaw. The one brother who was married and is now a widowed father hasn’t found that special woman yet and he would like to. No worries….The Rancher will hopefully have Holden finding that special woman to complete him as well. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • The Rancher on Oct. 20, 2012
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    The Rancher by Lily Graison Willow Creek Series Book 4 Holden Avery is the one Avery who actually wanted a wife. His wife died ten years ago and he missed having someone to talk with and to help raise his daughter, Alexandra. One night in Missoula gave him a new hope that there was someone out there for him. Problem was how he’d ever find her again. Laurel Montgomery was a woman on the run. Her last night of freedom found her in a saloon and meeting a handsome man. She may never forget that night or the man she met. She was about to start a new life as a school teacher and wanted one last reckless night before having to toe the line and live her life as a spinster. Only she found quite a surprise when she had to talk to the parents of one of her unruly students. The Avery boys found love in the most unexpected places. Poor Holden was the only one who really wanted to find it and when he finds the perfect woman...she's surly, rude and don't want him. The Avery’s are known for their stubbornness and they don’t take no for an answer either. Another exciting book in this historical western from Lily Graison. I love the way she brings all the brothers, their wives and their expanding families back into each additional book. **Sexual situations Holden Avery is the one Avery who actually wanted a wife. His wife died ten years ago and he missed having someone to talk with and to help raise his daughter, Alexandra. One night in Missoula gave him a new hope that there was someone out there for him. Problem was how he’d ever find her again. Laurel Montgomery was a woman on the run. Her last night of freedom found her in a saloon and meeting a handsome man. She may never forget that night or the man she met. She was about to start a new life as a school teacher and wanted one last reckless night before having to toe the line and live her life as a spinster. Only she found quite a surprise when she had to talk to the parents of one of her unruly students. The Avery boys found love in the most unexpected places. Poor Holden was the only one who really wanted to find it and when he finds the perfect woman...she's surly, rude and don't want him. The Avery’s are known for their stubbornness and they don’t take no for an answer either. Another exciting book in this historical western from Lily Graison. I love the way she brings all the brothers, their wives and their expanding families back into each additional book. **Sexual situations http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html#
  • The Insignificance of Being a Spy... on Oct. 23, 2012
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    Marcus Beaumont is the 5th Viscount of Driscoll. He is also a spy for England. He recently barely made it out of a situation and will be glad when he can be done with all of this. He would really love to have a home and family but not while he has to disappear for months at a time. When his friend Conrad Winston tells him about a beautiful widow who shot him down...quite a turn of events as women never turned Conrad down...Marcus decides he will meet her and once he does he can’t get Arabelle Wentworth out of his lusty thoughts. Widowed Caroline Winston Edwards had an unusual marriage. One that left her knowledgeable about politics since Jason had talked with her as an equal. After his death she was recreated. First she sought out to find her husbands murderer and then she ended up being a spy for England. Most in life though Caroline desired for a certain man to notice her in more than a passing way. Conrad Winston was not quite who everyone thought him to be. They thought him to be a gambler and a rake. Yet he was much more. In the upper ranks of being a spy he knew both his sister and friend were spies as well but neither of them knew of each other or Conrad. He couldn’t wait until they could all retire and laugh about it. Another interesting story from Suzy with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. Her writing lets you in the minds of most of the characters not just the main two. There are also little stories going on along with the main one which is much to do with the spy ring and those involved. But no fear there is plenty of romance and more. **Sexual situations
  • Substitute Bride on Oct. 29, 2012
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    Substitute Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin Alexandra 'Dixon is just one of the guys. Hanging out, playing and watching sports, etc. When her friend Kevin needs to marry within a month to get an inheritance his aunt left him, Alex tries to help him pick the right gal but he picks one that is all wrong for him and their friendship. Now Alex has to decide how far she’ll go to stop this marriage….even if it includes acting like a girl. Kevin Edwards can’t imagine his life without his best friend Alex. He has chosen to marry Tammy as she’s pretty and he already likes her. He don’t believe he’ll lose Alex as a friend, he won’t allow it. Goes to show you how little this guy understands about the workings of the inner minds when it comes to women! Ruth once again brings to life some lovable characters….and an the unlovable ones as well. This was a shorter book to read but lacking in nothing. Once again showing the reader that sometimes the best things are right in front of us….so close we can’t see them. **Sexual situations within marriage http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html#
  • Taming the Vampire: A Paranormal Romance Novella on Nov. 08, 2012
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    Taming the Vampire by Chloe Hart Blood and Absinthe Book 1 Liz Marlowe is a demon hunter. Without as much Fae in her as others she has fought harder to be good at what she does. But right now they have a big problem in town and it falls on her to get rid of it. Her friend Celia has found a spell that can give Liz what she needs to overpower the creature. Only it requires the help of a vampire….in a rather personal way. She doubts Jack will help her because she just knows he hates her. Jack Morgan is the handsome vampire around town. He helps the Fae where he can. When Liz propositions him for his help, he is more gladly to help than she realizes. If only she didn’t hate him so much. Can these two get past their selves enough to help protect Boston? And maybe they’ll see they aren’t quite the enemies they always thought they were. It was a nice easy read and it looks like there is also a book 2 & 3. **Sexual situations
  • Avra's God on Nov. 11, 2012
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    Jesse Koomer was raised in the church, literally since his dad is a minister. Jesse is running from God these days though. Enjoying playing in a band and having all the girls around him. And yet he seems to be missing happiness. Kallie Logan is so afraid of rejection that she don’t give life a chance to hurt her. Not like her dad did when he left their family. She has to guard her heart from Jesse because she is an all or nothing kind of girl and he’s definitely not ready for that. Avra Martin knows she shouldn’t be dating a non-believer but when the best looking guy around asks her out, how can she say no? She finds out that God’s rules are there for a reason, to protect us. Cisco Carter has been leaving a trail of self-destruction behind him ever since his dad left them. When he meets Avra it’s like a breath of fresh air. He loves her life. Her brothers and parents and homemade chocolate chip cookies. But he isn’t so keen on her morals after months of dating. Can he ever leave his old life behind? Welcome back to New Smyrna Beach once again. This book takes the reader back in time, before Kicking Eternity (book 1) and The Art of My Life (book 2). Once again Ann writes a story that will pull the reader in and take them for an emotional ride. Her stories don’t pretty up life but instead paint a story that has truth in it. Life is hard. Even though some of the characters are Christians they still struggle with life’s temptations….just like in everyday life. All three of these books are worth the time to read. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/06/ann-lee-miller-book-list.html
  • Blame It On the Mistletoe on Nov. 12, 2012
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    Macy Carter had a big problem. She told a lie to her mother. Macy told her that she had a boyfriend for the past two years and she just used her boss as that pretend man. The pretend man too busy to come home the past Christmas’s to meet her family. Only this year mom was not taking no for an answer. This lie sure came back to bite her, now what? Sean Mathis had a rule that he wouldn't date an employee. That's why he never asked his young receptionist out. And that he must be way too old for her. When she tells him her dilemma with her families Christmas plans, that include him, Sean is more than willing to play along. But is it more than playing? One of those sweet Christmas stories that took a big push to throw these two people together. Add five brothers and a mom wanting to see her daughter happy and you have a most unusual Christmas holiday surprise. Lily Graison writes several different genres and makes each story exciting. From paranormal to historical westerns and even a unique series with a band named Wicked. **Sensual situations and mild language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • That First Christmas on Nov. 12, 2012
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    That First Christmas by Lily Graison Meredith Gunter was born into a very wealthy family. In fact, she was driving her high priced graduation present when she crashed in the mountains. Her rescuer came in the form of the most handsome man she ever met. Why would such a man choose to live alone in a sparse cabin in the middle of the mountain? Travis Gregory did have his secrets and little did Meredith know that her father was included in them. Even as much as he hated that man he found that having the beauty, sharp tongue and all, stranded with him alone in his cabin, his feelings for her were far from hatred. What chance is there for a guy with nothing to gain the heart of the spoiled little rich girl? Another well told and unique Christmas story by Lily Graison. Watching Meredith adjust to the ruggedness of the cabin and no thrills or frills to keep her company. A young woman who didn’t even know how to cook because it was always done for her. And the emotions that come through the story as you see into the heart of a lonely man who feels himself unworthy for someone like Meredith. Written with humor, a touch of adventure and a few emotions that brought tears to this readers eyes. And the old adage of things are not always as they seem. **Sexual situations and mild language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/lily-graison-book-list.html
  • Hungry Moon-Quicksilver on Nov. 21, 2012
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    Hungry Moon: Quicksilver by Claudy Conn Hungry Moon Series Book 1 Ravena MacAllister almost messed up her life by just settling for some guy, thanks to her friend Meg that didn't happen. She is content going to the Highlands of Scotland to be with her dad for the summer. A place where she has more freedom to be who she really is, although Rave tried to hide the secrets within, even from herself. Wanting to just live her life as a normal human, something she was not and never would be. Life in the Highlands was not quite what she expected this year though and it was time to unite with herself….or die. Quinn MacValdane had left his guard down seventy-five years ago and the evil Andrew MacPoole managed to send him through the Quicksilver portal where he couldn’t get back to his castle due to a curse. There was a prophesy about The One, someone who would break the curse. Seems that The One was a beautiful wee lass. Quinn found he immediately wanted to protect her, but how could he, when he was stuck behind the mirror while she could travel to and fro? Once again Claudy takes her readers to the beautiful Highlands. A place of both beauty and danger. A place full of adventure, excitement, twists, turns and of course….romance. Travel along as Rave struggles to accept who she truly is before she is able to fight both the known and unknown villains, or should I say seen and unseen. She also had to figure out how to get Quinn back into this world. And never forget that not everybody is who they seem to be. The beginning of another great series. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Hungry Moon-Quicksilver on Nov. 21, 2012
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    Hungry Moon: Quicksilver by Claudy Conn Hungry Moon Series Book 1 Ravena MacAllister almost messed up her life by just settling for some guy, thanks to her friend Meg that didn't happen. She is content going to the Highlands of Scotland to be with her dad for the summer. A place where she has more freedom to be who she really is, although Rave tried to hide the secrets within, even from herself. Wanting to just live her life as a normal human, something she was not and never would be. Life in the Highlands was not quite what she expected this year though and it was time to unite with herself….or die. Quinn MacValdane had left his guard down seventy-five years ago and the evil Andrew MacPoole managed to send him through the Quicksilver portal where he couldn’t get back to his castle due to a curse. There was a prophesy about The One, someone who would break the curse. Seems that The One was a beautiful wee lass. Quinn found he immediately wanted to protect her, but how could he, when he was stuck behind the mirror while she could travel to and fro? Once again Claudy takes her readers to the beautiful Highlands. A place of both beauty and danger. A place full of adventure, excitement, twists, turns and of course….romance. Travel along as Rave struggles to accept who she truly is before she is able to fight both the known and unknown villains, or should I say seen and unseen. She also had to figure out how to get Quinn back into this world. And never forget that not everybody is who they seem to be. The beginning of another great series. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • Lightning Strikes on Nov. 25, 2012
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    Lightning Strikes Written in round-robin style by: Carlene Havel, Bonnie McCune, Josie Riviera, Trinity Hart & Kim McMahill Luke and Rachel are neighbors in a condo. Rachel is a workaholic and she considers her upstairs neighbor annoying as he's always happy and playing Christian music. When a storm hits and Rachel can't work on her laptop, heat her supper in the microwave or do much of anything….Luke invites her to eat with him. Quite an enlightening moment night for her. Looking forward to the next part: After the Storm
  • The Light Within Me on Nov. 29, 2012
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    The Light With Me by Carly Fall The Six Savior's Series Book 1 Noah is from out of this world. Literally. He is from the planet SR44. Sent here, to earth, with five of his warrior brothers to recapture twelve escapees from the Colony. Twelve men who are evil to the core. What was to be a quick mission has turned into over two hundred years. Noah is existing not living, that is until he meets Abby. Abby has never felt that she fit in anywhere or with anyone. When she meets Noah to ask him about the work he does as a criminal profiler with the police she suddenly has a peaceful feeling. Like she's finally come home. Only life isn't that easy and there is more to Noah than meets the human eye. This was a unique paranormal. The six men from SR44 are given unique warrior bodies for their stay on earth, but those bodies come with certain restrictions. There are life changing choices for our hero and heroine and some unique surprises as well. This first book in the series gives the reader a taste that will definitely bring them back to savor the rest of the stories of these men. The author did an excellent job of creating unique characters and personalities for each warrior. **Sexual situations and language. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/12/e-books.html
  • Text Order Bride on Dec. 19, 2012
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    Text Order Bride by Kirsten Osbourne Amanda lives in the same small Texas town she grew up in. After college she returned to help her mother before she passed on. Alone now she's considering maybe moving on. Her best friend Stephanie had married and moved to Wisconsin ten years earlier but Amanda didn’t foresee marriage in her future. She didn’t see much at all for her future besides teaching homemaking. Jason is a Wisconsin dairy farmer. His pastor’s wife talks so highly about her friend back in Texas and she has given Jason her friends phone number to text her. He’s lonely and wants to settle down and have a family. So one lonely night he texts Amanda and that night changed his future forever. This is a shorter story and things move pretty fast with the characters after the first night they meet via texting. I enjoyed the story. **Sensual situations within marriage http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/12/e-books.html
  • Mistletoe Mischief (Romancing Wisconsin Series #1) on Dec. 27, 2012
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    Mistletoe Mischief by Stacey Joy Netzel Romancing Wisconsin Series Book 1 Marissa Wilder loves her daughter, Heather. That love has her at the zoo instead of work today and since it was last minute because of a few no show chaperones she isn’t exactly dressed in zoo apparel. Especially not her high heeled sandals. When one of the chaperones wanders up late she can only compare him to her ex-husband. Even so, she can’t seem to keep her eyes off the handsome man. Eric Riley would love to have his daughter Reese more often. Now that his business is going he can make more time to spend with her. Starting with this zoo day. He just didn’t expect Reese’s best friends mom in the deal. The beautiful woman draws Eric to her and yet she seems to run hot than cold. Good thing Santa has some ideas of his own to help Eric get to know her a bit better though. Santa Butch from the zoo seems to be a busy matchmaker, making sure he has suggestions and extra mistletoe for the young couple. Even if it’s only Christmas in July. A cute story that is the first in the series. The next books are Mistletoe Magic and Mistletoe Match-up. **Mild language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/12/e-books.html#
  • Orphans, Wolves & Loving It! (Complete Book - Chapters 1 - 15) on Dec. 28, 2012
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    Orphans, Wolves and Loving It! By KaeJae Fox Lauren only has two family members left, her twin nephews Alex and Max. After her sister and her husband died Lauren moved into their home to take care of them. Now someone has come to town not only claiming to be their uncle but also saying he is going to take them away from her. Over her dead body! Tyler Wolfe is an Alpha and is used to being treated with respect for his position. The stubborn woman caring for the orphan cubs just don’t seem to understand this. And worse yet is that she is driving him wild in other ways. Tyler has to get those boys one way or another and get away from their Aunt Lauren. And the sooner the better. Lauren has no clue that she is living in a town full of Werfolk. That one of her best friends is an Alpha of the Bear Clan. She also has no idea why she seems so drawn to the very man who is trying to tear her life apart by taking her nephews away. This isn’t a real long book but it is complete. Make sure when downloading this book that you find the one that has all fifteen chapters, about 199 pages. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/12/paranormal-e-books-by-various-authors.html#
  • Fairies Don't Flirt on Dec. 28, 2012
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    Fairies Don’t Flirt by Stephen “B5” Jones Sheriff Boglo Stimp has just been elected in Nobtree. The elves think the election was rigged and the fairies don't seem to care. His first case comes in when a young elf, Varantcea, comes to tell how he was robbed by a flirting faerie. The problem is fairies don’t flirt. A cute short story sample from Elf Tales and Other Psychotic Events.
  • Fairytale on Dec. 29, 2012
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    Fairytale by Brandy Banks Rose Canter’s life is far from a real life fairytale. Her father, Tom, went off the deep end after her mother died. Got into his cups and gambling. To pay off his huge tax debt, Rose became a slave to King Erick. Not only was she taken from her home because of her fathers foolishness but he went and told the king that she could spin wool into gold! She was going to be a slave forever. A magic man came and helped her out. She quickly found she cared for the handsome mystery man but the king had other plans for her. And what the king chose to do is what was done. So her life was not what she wanted. This isn’t quite your happily ever after through the usual ways. In fact, you might want to have some tissues handy for some parts, at least this reader did. A unique tale with some real twists and turns. **Sensual content http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/12/paranormal-e-books-by-various-authors.html
  • Conference Cupid on Jan. 02, 2013
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    Conference Cupid by Eden Elgabri Devin Barnett is preparing his hotel for the onslaught of women who are heading there for a week long conference. Not just any women mind you, romance writers. His cousin Peter is here as well. Peter happens to be one of those guys who poses for the covers of the romance novels. And then she enters the picture, the girl who got away. Maybe this will be the week that Devin can finally get her out of his system and move forward in his life. Keary Galloway is hoping to get her manuscript looked at and published. Her writing group convinced her to come to the convention with them in hopes of doing just that. Now her friend Susan is pushing her to let go and have fun, maybe get to know one of the hunky cover models. Right. She quickly finds out that maybe it wasn’t such a farfetched idea to get some story ideas and have fun while she’s here. Devin's character is quite endearing. The wealthy hotel owner turns into a nervous high school nerd when it comes to Keary. And instead of being truthful he finds a back door way to get to know her. Bad idea. Not being truthful up front always seems to come back and bite them in the end. An easy to read shorter story but packed full from the first page to the last. **Sexual content and language
  • The Christmas Waltz on Jan. 03, 2013
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    The Christmas Waltz by Connie Keenan June Sheppard has a good life. She enjoys her music and teaching students to enjoy it as well. Her one sadness in her life was that she lost her one true love, Paul Everett. They were to be married when he returned from the war, she was going to put on her wedding dress and meet him at the station. But he was never coming home again. This Christmas season June sees a man who looks likes her Paul. Why is she seeing his ghost now after all this time? This is a short story but long enough to bring the tears out.
  • A Most Unsuitable Earl on Jan. 04, 2013
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    Ethan Silverton, the Lord of Edon, has worked extremely hard the past five years….at cultivating a reputation as a rake. A really bad rake. The kind that makes even the pushiest debutante’s mother shutter. And it’s worked so far, very few of the Ton want their precious daughters married to a man with such an nefarious reputation. Until one night at a ball all that changes. Between a momma set on his title and money for her daughter, a tiny lie and his interfering mother he finds his life has changed drastically enough to cause a grown man to swoon. Lady Catherine Morgan daughter to the Duke of Rumsey has yet to get a proposal even though her dear father has brought about every bachelor around for her that he can find. She may as well plan on giving up her dreams of home and family and accept her spinster status. Just when she has a glimmer of hope at meeting the right man, everything goes wrong. Before she knows it she is betrothed to the only man that would cause her to gladly stay a spinster rather than marry him. Ruth Ann Nordin has written another outstanding story. Not only does the book draw you in to where you don’t want to put it down until the end but she has filled it with humorous situations. Lord Edon is not quite who he seems to be and the prim and proper, not to mention boring, Lady Catherine has a side to her worthy of his rakish rumors. The characters all have such unique personalities like Ethan’s mother who you may want to lock away, or at least practice using duct tape on, and Catherine’s father who enjoys scaring the heebie jeebies out of poor Ethan. What chance does this marriage have when it seems their parents are continually looking over their shoulders? **Sexual situations within marriage http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html
  • Netherby Halls on Jan. 09, 2013
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    Netherby Halls by Claudy Conn In 1815 we find Sassy Winthrop in Sutton Village. The small English village where she has grown up as the vicar's daughter. She has lost all she loves in the past few years and must now depend on a family friend for help. There is more to Sassy than her heart stopping beauty and she must always control her hidden secrets. There is also much more to Sassy’s new home at Netherby Hall, much more than just a home for the orphan daughters of the Gentry. The Eighth Marquis of Dartmour, Justin Dartmour, is known as a rake, a rogue and even a libertine. There are other words to describe him but the people around him are not aware of those. When he has an odd hallucination while seeing a beautiful young woman across the street one day, he is never quite the same. Especially when their paths cross again and again. I really enjoyed this story. There were quite a few twists and turns. Who to trust or not trust, missing people and clandestine meetings in the dead of night. It has a bit of the dark side of life as well, the darkness that comes from greed. And of course romance. **Sexual content and mild language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html
  • After The Storm on Feb. 05, 2013
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    Due to an error on my end, my review was listed under the wrong name. After The Storm by Claudy Conn Jennifer of Ashley Grange had once been a lively and mischievous girl. The past year she was but a shell of herself. Her best friend and fiance, Johnny, had died in the Battle of Waterloo. She would never love again. Instead of facing a Season, she agrees to a marriage of convenience. Can she ever be happy without feeling the guilt that she’s alive and Johnny is dead? Jason, The Earl of Danfield, has been left no choice. His father’s will would have him married by his twenty-ninth birthday or his younger step-brother would inherit. He despised the idea of his father ruling his life from the grave, but he needed his inheritance. When he meets Jenny, he realizes maybe marriage won’t be the worst thing in the world. Claudy Conn once again has written a great story. Full of suspicious could be villains, rogues and jealousy abounding. All kinds of characters to suspect of evil doing. This story even includes an old dark drafty castle right along with an evil step-mother. **Sexual content within marriage http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html#
  • A Fall of Silver on Feb. 09, 2013
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    A Fall of Silver by Amy Corwin The Redemption Series Book 2 Allison Bankes is dead and has been for ten years. Quicksilver is alive and well and full of vengeance aimed at one goal, to kill every single vampire. Now somebody has stepped into her path, trying to stop her. The hate and venom within her won’t allow for that. Plus, if she lets go of it she’ll have to face how alone she really is. Kethan Hilliard made a wrong choice once. For him he was able to have a second chance. Now he wants the vampires to have a second chance to find redemption. If only he can keep the annoyingly beautiful woman out of the way of his negotiations. A vampire huntress with lethal silver whips and a hate to drive her. An ex-priest wanting to prove no one is beyond redemption. Both have a boat load of secrets they carry with them. The vampires are not sweet or lovable, and they stink. And there are surprise twists and turns around every dark, dank corner. I found this story line to be a unique and refreshing twist of the vampire world. The first book in this series is called Vampire Protector. **Sexual content and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2013/02/amy-corwin-book-list.html
  • The Builders' Report on Feb. 09, 2013
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    The Builder’s Report by Suzy Stewart Dubot Cleo Kingsley was once known as Mary Murphy. But she changed her name and her life. She was considered a bit of a cold fish, but climbing her way up into the business world there was no room for relationships. She now owned a very successful business and she bought a beautiful home outside of London in Enfield Town. She just needed to find a builder to add a home office to her new house. Jason Dooley of Dooley’s Brick Builder’s, was a well traveled man. He enjoyed the town he now lived in, getting to know the people around him. He never lacked for the attention from women either. The day that Cleo came by his business changed his life in many ways. A shorter story about two very different people who weren’t so different after all. One teased because of her parents and the other because of his learning skills. Both overcome their pasts to create successful futures. This is a nice quick read for when you want a full story but don’t want to read a full book. **Sensual content http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/04/suzy-stewart-dubot-book-list.html
  • Hector (5th Street #3) on Feb. 10, 2013
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    Hector by Elizabeth Reyes 5th Street Book #3 Hector Ayala had a few problems in life, getting girls was definitely not one of them. His school friends were kind of bullies, he may have laughed but didn’t join in. Nor did he stop him. After one incident in senior year, he was bothered and it weighed on him. When he came face to face with that very person he decided he would help him, now since he didn’t back then. Little did Hector realize that the guilt from the past would take so much from his future. Charlee Brennan moves to California with her best friend, Drew. Charlee was running away from her life in the East. She’d been humiliated and needed a clean slate. Yet with everything wrong that happens she wants to run away again. Especially when the handsome chess player/boxer enters her life. He sends her such mixed messages that it drives her to the brink. Elizabeth Reyes does it again when one of her tough alpha guys falls hard. The little brother of Abel is all grown up now and love sneaks up on him when he least expects it and with the last person he would choose. And sweet Charlee has a few naughty secrets of her own. **Sexual situations and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/08/forever-mine-by-elizabeth-reyes.html
  • Betrayed: Days of the Rogue on Feb. 25, 2013
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    Betrayed: Days of the Rogue by Nicky Charles Sequel to Bonded Damien Masterson lost Beth, his blood-bonded mate and unborn baby in a house explosion. It destroyed him. When he learned it was not an accident, he exploded. The ex-Enforcer is now considered a dangerous rogue, also number one on the most wanted list. And a man set on revenge is dangerous. Eve is just learning that she has Fae abilities. She is empathic and can feel what others feel. She has to get out of the city, away from feeling so many people at once. Eve finds solace in a small cabin she rents. There she enjoys nature and painting. Her landlord isn’t so bad too look at either, if he weren’t so stone faced and rude. Dr. Rafe McRae is on a sabbatical. He had problems with his last rogue patient and feels like a failure. His new renter is one to keep away from, and it’s not easy. When he realizes she is an empath like himself, he definitely has to stay away. It is rumored that it’s bad for two empaths to connect. Easier said then done when she needs him to protect her. Nicky Charles has done it again. You never quite know what twists and turns will come next in the book. She lets you in Damien’s mind just enough to keep you guessing if he’s good or bad. You can almost feel the struggle between Rafe and Eve, as magnetism keeps pulling the two together while Rafe fights to keep them apart. Just when you think everything is coming to a head, it veers off in a new direction. Great story. **Sexual content and language http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/08/law-of-lycon-trilogy-by-nicky-charles.html#
  • Her Mad Hatter on Feb. 26, 2013
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    Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall Kingdom Series Book 1 Danika was not your usual fairy godmother. She didn’t want the prissy princes and princesses. She liked having her bad boys. And especially the worst of them in the Kingdom. The Bad Five. This included Mad Hatter, Gerard, Wolf, Jinni and Hook. She had been warned to connect them with their mates before it was too late. Especially Hatter’s. So off she went to find yet another Alice. Alice Hu loved her Wonderland book. She believed at one time when she was in dire straights, Mad Hatter had come to rescue her. Her Hatter, she loved him. No one believed her of course. So on she went in life, no man ever comparing to the one in her dreams. And one day she finds herself being pulled into a tunnel by a white rabbit. This was an extraordinary story. The author takes the tale of Alice in Wonderland and adds a complete back story to it. Taking the reader from our world into a magical crazy place called, Wonderland. She has you falling in love with the disheveled sullen Hatter and at one point it had me going through quite a few tissues. It looks like there will be five books in this series, one for each of the Bad Five. **Sexual content http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/12/paranormal-e-books-by-various-authors.html
  • Tattered Innocence on March 02, 2013
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    Tattered Innocence by Ann Lee Miller New Smyrna Beach Series Book 4 Jake Murray had dreams. Owning the Smyrna Queen ketch was one of them. Only he had planned to have Gramps at his side and then Gabs. Neither of those things worked out. He does have a beautiful first mate who is helping him in more ways than crewing. Rachel Martin, cousin to Avra in the previous book, needs to get out of New Smyrna and fast. She has made some poor choices with far reaching destruction. Not only has she hurt own life, but her brothers, her relationship with God and more. Being on the water will hopefully keep her out of trouble. Once again Ann takes readers on an emotional ride with her lifelike story. Real situations and characters that come to life, making mistakes, needing God’s forgiveness, along with learning to forgive themselves. All her books are stand alone but usually build on characters or connections from previous stories. http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/06/ann-lee-miller-book-list.html
  • Through Time--Whiplash Book#2 on March 07, 2013
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    Through Time – Whiplash by Claudy Conn Through Time Series Book 2 Prince Trevor of Lugh is the younger brother of Prince Dante. When sent out on a mission, he ends up at the wrong place at the wrong time and is pulled through a portal into 1816, with a human no less. What can he do but give her his protection when he finds that one of the Dark Princes is lurking about as well. He never associated with humans but is finding that this particular beauty isn’t so bad. Jazmine Decker always thought she belonged in the past until she was transported to 1816 Killarney, Ireland. She was stuck with a rude Royal Fae and a handsome but evil Dark Prince. As a Fios she was always told to beware of the cold-hearted unfeeling Fae, only Trevor doesn’t quite match up with the warnings. Especially with his blood boiling kisses. Trevor is first introduced in book one, Through Time - Pursuit where he joins forces with Chance LeBlanc. They are out to kill the Dark Prince Pestale who killed Chance’s sister and Trevor’s love. Whiplash is a another adventure with plenty of bad characters to be aware of. The reader meets Jazz and Frankie for the first time and many old friends from the Legend series. The Dark Princes are still working to escape the Dark Realm, to take over both the Human Realm and Faery. This book does leave the reader dangling a bit. Book three should be out later this year. Through Time - Slamming. **Sexual content http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html#
  • Noah (5th Street #1) on March 07, 2013
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    This new series by Elizabeth takes place in Los Angeles. The 5th Street gym is where we find Noah, Gio, Abel and Hector. The guys are all training as boxers and they are all big handsome hunks! The Moreno Brother's Series was so good and the characters seemed so real I didn't know if a new series could compare. I was pleasantly surprised and can't wait until the next books are released. Once again she has created characters that you can laugh and cry with. Get mad at for their secrets or dumb decisions. And be happy for when they finally get it together. Noah has been working at the 5th Street Gym for years and is wanting to become a trainer. Jack, the owner of the gym, finally gives him that opportunity the day that Veronica and Nellie walk in the gym with their coupons for a free week. They look out of place but Noah decides to prove himself to Jack and whip these gals into shape. A decision that changes Noah's life. Veronica has let herself go since her mother's death. She has put on too much weight and barely leaves the house. When Nellie drags her to what looks like a all male gym, she wants to run back home and hide. When their handsome and young trainer greets them the last thing she wants to do is get on a scale or work out, but for Nellie's sake she does. Noah is not only a great trainer but he soon becomes a good friend and roommate to Roni. It's a long and bumpy road for these two as their friendship grows into more. Their pasts come between them and there is an age difference that Roni struggles with. Noah has a bigger fight on his hands then what he faces in the ring when he sets out to win this prize. **Sexual situations and language
  • Mitch's Win on March 15, 2013
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    Mitch’s Win by Ruth Ann Nordin Montana Romance Series Book 1 Heather Curtiss was rather sheltered. She took care of her parents until both of them passed and then met a brother who had left home before she ever knew him. Now she wishes Abe never came home. Circumstances changed from Heather being sent out East to an aunt to suddenly get thrown into a kitty so her brother could continue to gamble! Mitch Grady was not going to continue to bail his brother, Boaz, out. For two years now Boaz had been drinking and gambling, not taking responsibility for his life. Including his two children who were in Mitch's care until Boaz cleaned up his act. Mitch was done, no matter how much his mother pleaded with him. Who knew that this one last bail-out would end so well for Mitch. The beginning of another good series from Ruth Ann Nordin. Mitch was at the right place and the right time to rescue Heather. And in the end, she rescued him. Once again these characters come to life and latch on to the readers heartstrings. Boaz is so lost after his wife dies and gets caught up a lifestyle he can't escape. Looking forward to Boaz’s Wager and Patty’s Gamble. You meet both of these characters in Mitch’s Win. **Sexual content within marriage **Historical Western Romance Rated R http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html
  • Runaway Bride on April 18, 2013
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    Runaway Bride by Ruth Ann Gordon Across the Stars Series Book 2 Mark Tanner had come from Pandoran the same time as Chris West. Only Mark wanted to find his own wife instead of letting the agency find one for him. He decided that Caitlyn’s sister was the one for him, too bad if she was already engaged. Lexie Rogers was learning how to be the perfect future wife for Dr. Nick Hammond. How to say the right things to the right people. How to look pretty for her future husband and not embarrass him. Meanwhile her mother was planning the wedding and her future life. But what did Lexie want? Suddenly a Bride is book one in this series. Two men come from a planet where women no longer exist. They truly appreciate not only the women they find as life mates but also the idea of having children, something that had ceased as a normal function on their planet. These guys from another world are quite endearing to all around…..well maybe not the girls mother. **Sensual content within marriage http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2011/09/ruth-ann-nordin.html
  • Lady Bess on April 28, 2013
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    Lady Bess by Claudy Conn Lady Elizabeth of Saunders, better known as Lady Bess, wants to marry for love not convenience. Her heart knows the man she wants, unfortunately it’s someone who enjoys his bachelor life. This young woman decided to go for what she wants and do whatever it takes to get her man and make him fall in love with her. The Earl of Dunkirk is from Scotland but has inherited his mother’s English home and title. Making him a prime piece for those of the ton. His plan is to marry someone for an heir and then continue to go his own way, as if he were still a single man. Lady Bess does not fit into those plans. He won’t ruin an innocent or get involved with someone who may want more. So why can’t he get her out of his head? There's more then romance between these two members of the ton. Evil villains are lurking about with plans of their own. Lady Bess has accidentally stumbled into their plans, unwelcome. Good thing she’s not your normal simpering female when faced with danger and mayhem. Another adventure from the mind of Claudy Conn to take you down the rough road to romance and the battles along the way. **Sexual content http://justjudysjumbles.blogspot.com/2012/07/Claudy-Conn-Book-List.html