Nicole Storey

Biography

Nicole Storey lives in Georgia with her husband, two children, and a plethora of pets. When she isn't traveling to magical worlds with potty-mouthed pixies or fighting demons, she enjoys reading and reviewing books, Halloween, conspiring with angels, and keeping the world safe from evil.

Books

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Nicole Storey's favorite authors on Smashwords

Malla Duncan
Latest book: The Ghost Road.
Published November 3, 2017.

Smashwords book reviews by Nicole Storey

  • Full Wolf Moon on Sep. 26, 2011

    For me, the book started out a tad bit slow, but after about 10-12% it picked up, gained momentum, and then the next thing I knew, I was holding on for dear life! The characters in this book touch you; they make you feel their pain, their fear, their hunger…If I had to pick one favorite character, I could not do it! From Doris-who always has to show control and never let her real emotions show to Max- who I went from dislike at the beginning of the book to compassion by the end; the characters will work their way under your skin and so will the situations they find themselves in. Just to let other potential readers know-this is not one of those “Twilight” feel-good books where the werewolves start out as Indian Gods with bulging muscles and Adonis faces who turn into wolves that fight the bad guys and help save the day. In K.L’s story, the werewolves are the creatures of old that should be feared, not slept with! K.L.’s werewolves are the type that cause panic-induced praying, as the characters who encounter them know that their lives are about to end…painfully. I also liked the “tension within tension” that Nappier created in her work. There are the problems that come from the Tulenar Internment camp and the anger that the reader feels about that whole situation; there is much tension between characters in the book that had me yelling one second and close to tears the next, and then the fear of the wolf itself and wondering what it will do next. This book brings about so many types of emotions and, to me, that is one of the signs of an awesome read and a talented author! I don’t want to write too much as I will eventually give something away and I want everyone to GET THIS BOOK! You will not regret it! I give it 5-stars (more if I could!) and I have already downloaded the second book in this trilogy, “Bitten”. Grab this book-you won't be disappointed!!!
  • Fall Leaves and the Black Dragon on Sep. 30, 2011

    This book totally took me by surprise! When I first started reading it, I assumed that it was about a tragedy that a young man survives as a 6-year-old child and his struggle to remember it, and yet, also forget it. I didn’t expect the story to take the turn that it did! The main character, William (or “Liam” as he is known as later on) survives a terrible accident when he is a child. I must say that in that first chapter, Gustafson captures that innocence of being a child. He describes “Little Willy’s” imagination and the games and toys he likes to play with perfectly. It brought back many memories of my own childhood. As he grows older, Liam begins to have horrific nightmares about the circumstances surrounding the accident and it almost drives him mad. He begins to have visions and one assumes that all of his problems as a teenager are the product of his imagination; a tragic side-effect of not being able to really get over what happened that dark October day. I suffered right along with him in this story. I could only speculate on the horror that something like this could cause a young child, but Gustafson pulled me in by using beautifully crafted words to help me understand exactly what Liam was feeling. I felt like I was right there beside him. I felt his pain of not having a normal life like other teens did and wanting so badly to help him! Liam does have one best friend that sticks by him throughout his nightmare-life and that is Kenny. As a last resort to try and help his best friend, Kenny agrees to go with Liam back to where the whole thing started; back to the place where Liam’s life began to fall apart; Iowa. And ladies and gentlemen, it is then that the story takes a complete 180-degree turn and the reader is left breathless. There was one part that I read that left me in goosebumps and I had to fight the urge to look under my bed that night before going to sleep! I’m not one for giving away spoilers, so I really have to watch what I type here! The twist that the story takes and all of the mind-blowing revelations are so excellently executed that it’s hard for me to maintain my usual degree of savvy-reviewer! LOL! Just trust me on this; you need to get this story; download it on your e-reader TODAY! You won’t be disappointed. I give 5-stars to Erik Gustafson on this book and I can’t wait to read more of his work!
  • The Girl Who Tweaked Two Lions' Tails on Dec. 08, 2011

    Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com I must admit that I had some doubts about this book from the moment I heard about it. It isn't that I didn't think it would be a good book, but just that it wouldn't be a good book for me. The cover is not amazing and that is one of the first things that draws my attention to a book. The second is the synopsis and Van Rooyen gave, what I thought, was too much of the story away in his summary of this book. What would be the point of reading it? All one has to do is read the summary to know how the story plays out. Well, reading this book taught me a very valuable lesson: you really can't judge a book by its cover! Turns out that the author hadn't played all of his cards in the summary; he still had a few aces up his sleeve. Angelina Freyer is an absolutely amazing character! She is a spunky, 14-year-old who reads and has a photographic memory. When the plane goes down, she doesn't panic, but takes charge of a whole group of adults and shows them that big things come in small packages. Van Rooyen tells this story as if he is talking face to face with his readers. It is almost as if he were there, and is reliving what happened. I did get a bit bored with all the airplane talk when Angelina's aunt, Maude, is retelling how and why the plane went down. However, I understand that Van Rooyen was trying to show just how smart Angelina is and why it is imperative that she lead this group to safety. The characters in the books were very believable and so was the story. It is easily something that could happen in real life. The author didn't reveal the personalities of each character right away, but let them grow and change. Some of the characters that I didn't care for in the beginning had grown on me by the end, while some that I thought were okay ended up being despised. Some characters that were weak and sulky found strengths that they didn't realize they possessed while others who were usually strong and resourceful ended up cracking under the pressure. The book was a delight to read and it is one that would be loved by all, no matter what genre you normally read. There is action, suspense, drama, and lots of hope. Every chapter brings new surprises and you never know what is going to happen to the survivors next. Van Rooyen is a magical story-teller and I can't wait to read more of his work!
  • Wild Life on Dec. 14, 2011

    This is the first book that I have read by Bennett and I really like the way she makes the characters believable. Milo and Claire are two people that anyone can relate to. They could be your neighbors or relatives. There is nothing extraordinary about them, and yet I loved them because of their strengths and flaws and the fact that they were so real. This story deals with death, family relationships, drama, mystery, humor, and especially, trust. Bennett weaves different stories within this one book so by the end, I felt satisfied and not like I had missed out on something. One of the characters that I didn’t really care for when she was first introduced ended up being one of my favorites by the end. I was so glad to find out that Susan’s next book in this series, “Charmed Life”, is all about Sondra and tells her story! That was another reason why I loved this book. The characters changed so much from beginning to end – and in a good way! I highly recommend “Wild Life”! It is an uplifting story that anyone can enjoy and I can’t wait to read some of Susan’s other stories!
  • Kiwi in Cat City on Dec. 14, 2011

    This book is an enjoyable read and kids will especially like it! Johnstone takes a cat named Kiwi and gives her a life like regular people have. Kiwi has a job and, when not living with her humans, resides in Cat City. When her human owners decide to follow her one night to see what happens when Kiwi goes out on her own, they end up being transformed into cats themselves and Kiwi takes them to the magical city with her. Johnstone knows what kids want! This book is very descriptive, but also gives children a chance to use their imaginations. I loved this story because it had a plot that I could relate to and get interested in, and yet, it wasn’t so involved that children could not understand it. I would recommend this book for children ages 11 and up. This is the first in Johnstone’s Kiwi series and I am looking forward to sharing them with my daughter when she is a bit older. She loves cats and what better story than one where the kids in the book get to become kittens and go on an adventure in a cat city?
  • The Sable City on Jan. 25, 2012

    The Sable City is book one in McNally's The Norothian Cycle series. This book can only be classified as a fantasy for adults. Now, before you get the wrong idea, what I mean is that The Sable City isn't a "fluff and stuff" fantasy book that the reader can just breeze through with hardly any thought. This book takes time to read, but it is well worth it! If you enjoy works by Tolkien, you will love McNally! I had to mention Tolkien, because the author's work reminds me so much of his Lord of the Ring series! They aren't the same as far as the characters, content, or the adventures that take place, but McNally does invent his own worlds and languages and this book just has that Tolkien "feel". McNally is a genius! I do love fantasy, and this book took me to places that I could never dream up on my own. The author has such a vivid imagination. He has that special talent of being able pull the reader in to explore these wondrous places and characters without pushing his vision upon them. He gives just enough detail and description to get you started, but I can see that he likes to let the reader make up their own minds as to how they want to "see' the story he tells. This story is a mixture of fantasy, adventure, with a little magic thrown in. It has many characters, and I honestly cannot pick a favorite, as I loved them all - even the ones that weren't so honorable. By the end of the book, I felt like I knew them. Being able to connect with the characters is very important to me and McNally had no problem bringing us together in this epic tale. The author is not above throwing in some twists and turns and thrusting his readers into the unexpected. He kept me hanging to the edge of my seat! If you are an adult who loves a good fantasy book, but just can't get into the young-adult scene of vampires, werewolves and the like, then this is the book for you to sink your teeth into. It has depth, creative characters, beautiful imagery, and a hearty plot. I am so glad that I have two more stories to read in this series!
  • Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt. 205 on Feb. 08, 2012

    Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!” In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way. In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out. In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death. I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
  • Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt. 305 on Feb. 08, 2012

    Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!” In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way. In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out. In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death. I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
  • Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Apt. 502 on Feb. 08, 2012

    Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com Happy Wednesday! Today is a first, as I am reviewing three books at one time! LOL! Zombie Tales: Primrose Court Series is a collection of three short stories by author Robert DeCoteau. All three stories were based on Decoteau’s novel Don of the Living Dead. I have yet to read this novel, but I must say that I enjoyed all of the Primrose Court “shorts!” In the first book, Primrose Court Apt. 205, we read about Theodore Granger – a man who suffers from Agoraphobia and OCD, has an irrational fear that he is cursed, and that his presence has caused many deaths. In the story, Theodore has decided he is going to take his first step out into the world after ten years of being a recluse. It is an important day for him! He only has to walk one block and cross the street to get to the coffee house where he is supposed to meet his doctor. Unfortunately, there are more deaths along the way. In the second book, Primrose Court Apt. 305, we read about Charles Grimly and his wife, Mariana. Charles definitely has a “Norman Bates” complex, as he, too, cannot let go of his mother’s apron strings. His wife is a stripper at a local club and Charles has a problem with this. He is an over-weight guy who lives with a a woman who cannot stand the sight of him and treats him like dirt. As I read the story, I often wondered why Mariana married Charles if she despised him so. Everyone has a breaking point and Charles finally reaches his. With the help of his dead mother, it looks like Charles may be onto a better life – minus his pushy wife. However, even the best laid plans go awry. There are some things which cannot be foreseen – he is about to find that out. In the last book, Primrose Court Apt. 502, we learn Tommy’s story. I actually felt sorry for this young man. He is a druggie who lives with his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s. He has just lost his job and learned that his girlfriend is sleeping with his drug dealer. Figuring that things can’t get much worse, Tommy goes out the window and sits on the building’s ledge, contemplating his life and if maybe suicide is the answer for him. Then, something happens that assures him there are things much worse than death. I loved several things about these short stories, but my favorite is how all the characters are tied together (they all live in the same apartment building) and make appearances in each other’s tales. I am often displeased with short stories because there isn’t enough time to get to know the characters and relate to them on a personal level. Decoteau gives just enough information for the reader to understand the protagonist, their problems, and why they take the steps they do to resolve them. I do hope that maybe the author will take these characters and go a bit farther with their adventures. I would love to know what happens next!
  • Highest Hill on March 06, 2012

    Taken from my blog: nicolestorey.wordpress.com I'm a sucker for a good spooky story and this creepy book by author Jackie Williams was exactly what my (sometimes) deranged mind craved! Highest Hill is a mixture of thrills and chills that I couldn't put down. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good read to snuggle under the covers with - just make sure to leave your light on! ;) The protagonist is a sweet, little boy who gets bullied and has parents who care more about their liquor than their child. His favorite place to escape is Highest Hill, but this place of serenity isn't what it appears to be. There be monsters lurking about! What I loved about this book is the way the author takes you along in the story and you get to know each character in the book. None are passed over. This wasn't a very long book, somewhere between a novel and short story, (but I am a fast reader). However, by the end, I felt as if I knew the characters personally. This book would appease anyone who loves horror and paranormal with a touch of fantasy. The ending is complete, but it did leave me to wonder if there will be a second book. I need to know what happens to my young friend now! That is a question only the author can answer, but I will be keeping tabs and look forward to reading more of her stories!
  • The Fishing Trip-Trial by Water, Execution, & Deliverance of Retribution on June 20, 2012

    Life Demands Action. Yes, it certainly does. When the legal system fails a town of children who are being preyed on by pedophiles, a few citizens (one in particular) decide to take matters into their own hands. I won’t say that this is a “feel-good” book – it isn’t, but Ey Wade manages to capture the wide range of emotions that come to surface when people cannot depend on “the powers that be” to do the right thing. Rage, denial, guilt, sadness, hopelessness…you will find it all in this small, Texas town. I found myself being able to relate to different characters in this book – and some characters I wanted to throttle with my own hands. One character who surprised me was Vivian. As a mother myself, I found it hard to believe that another mother would handle herself the way she did after she found out such devastating news. Also, Vivian’s parents did not react in a way my own parents would have. Let’s put it this way, if anyone were to ever touch my children in a harmful way, I would kill them. If I didn’t get to them first, my father would. I enjoyed this book. Durham was my favorite character. He was like an onion with many layers that kept being revealed. I love it when a character has depth. I love it when you think you know a character and you end up not knowing them at all! There were many surprising twists in the story. The sad part about it is that it’s totally believable and has happened many times. I’m so glad Ey Wade’s book sheds some light on this very serious topic.
  • Beads on a String-America's Racially Intertwined Biographical History on July 12, 2012

    I was given a complimentary copy of this book for review by the author. My name is Gage Bailey and I am fourteen-years-old. My mother was given a copy of this book for review purposes as the author wanted the opinion of a kid who enjoys history - that's me! I really liked the fact that the author added so much more information in this book, more than you can find in the text books we get in school. The title is perfect. There are more than just "Americans" who helped to make the history of our country and I think it is sad that we don't get to hear about them at school. We are all beads on the same string, and everything we do, no matter how big or small, makes history. The only thing I wish is that the author would have added more of her opinion in the book. I do realize it is non-fiction, but I would have liked to know more about what she thought when she was researching and writing it. What she as surprised as me to find out such important and interesting facts? I really liked this book and I recommend it to anyone who loves History!
  • Six Fright-Mares on Dec. 17, 2012

    I received a free copy of this book for review purposes. I must say that I love horror tales, especially ones that take me back to those campy-type movies I loved as a kid (and still do)! My favorite was Outcasts, as I truly enjoy dystopian stories where survivors of an unplanned world must think on their feet - and quickly - to survive. There is something in this book for everyone who loves a little horror before bedtime. The stories are not too long or too short and they will hold your attention to the very end. I really think the author should take some of her tales and turn them into full-length novels! Hint-hint!!!
  • The Sea Inside on Dec. 02, 2013

    I received an ARC of this book for beta and review purposes. Vicki Johnstone has a firm grip on the fantasy genre. I loved the characters, the amazing worlds she created, and the idea of facing one's fears in order to move ahead to something better. Not all questions were answered at the end but enough to satisfy me...for now! A delicious brew of invention, enchantment and refreshing characters, Vickie Johnstone has a firm grasp on the fantasy genre. I can't wait to read more of her work! I am looking forward to the next book!