Tracie Puckett

Tracie Puckett is an award-winning stage actress, an international bestselling author, and a frequent patron of her local library branches. Tracie spends most of her daytime hours writing, reading, and daydreaming... and romance is always the name of the game! In the rare occasions when she's not playing matchmaker to fictional characters, you can likely find Tracie zooming down the hills of Ohio's greatest roller coasters!

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• Secrets of Lunar Falls on Jan. 30, 2015
  
  This is my favorite Lashell Collins title to date. This book was a risk for the author (although that’s not apparent in this novel for even a split second). Somehow Collins writes as though she’s been writing paranormal for her entire career. Funny enough, though, one look at her backlist will prove that paranormal is far outside the realm of anything she’s ever written. Yet here she is—pushing the limits, discovering new and hidden talents, and proving once again that there’s really no sub-genre of romance that she can’t conquer. So this is book one in the Lunar Falls trilogy, and I’m in awe of this series already. Let’s begin with the hero. Gabe. Ah, Gabe! *takes a moment to swoon* He’s a winner. Hands down. He’s truly the ultimate Alpha male, but he has this incredible sensitivity to our heroine that is simply breathtaking. I loved everything about him. The reader gets to spend a great deal of time inside Gabe’s head, and I admired how well Collins orchestrated his thoughts. While sometimes sexual and possessive, I never once felt offended or put-off by his intentions, thoughts, and/or actions. The author handled everything about this character flawlessly. Carly, our heroine, is badass to the core. She knows who she is, what she wants, and she's not afraid to speak her mind. I love that she can hold her own; this sets her miles and miles apart from most of the female protagonists we encounter in romance nowadays. She’s independent, but not stubbornly so. She has her place in the world… and she owns it. Plus, she’s a pet owner (to one very lovable creature!), and her relationship with Lobo speaks volumes about who she truly is on the deepest level. She's motherly, kind, and big-hearted. She’s everything I love to see in a heroine, and she’s everything I wanted for Gabe (and vice versa). In the end, I love that Collins leaves the reader with a serious element of mystery. This makes for an exciting wait for the second book. I’m already questioning characters and their motives, and I'm sensing that Carly's backstory is going to eventually blow us all away. I’m anxious. I am SO stuck in this world, and that’s a GREAT sign that the author is doing something right! This book is a perfect mix of paranormal and romance… but more to my liking, it’s a perfect mix of lighthearted and dramatic. To say that I’m eager for part two is a vast understatement. I’m dying. I need it … like, yesterday. Final note: I have a serious crush on (supporting character) Joe. [Purchase and Review Information] 1) Rating: 5/5 Stars 2) Did I pay for it? Yes. Paperback ($12.34 USD) and Kindle pre-order ($0.99 USD). 3) Would I recommend it? Yes, a hundred times over. 4) Would I read it again? Absolutely. 5) Disclaimer: This was an honest, unsolicited, impartial review.
  
• Lies of Lunar Falls on Jan. 30, 2015
  
  Wow. I’m still at a loss for words after reading this most recent novel by Lashell Collins. Just like the first in the series, Lies of Lunar Falls is packed with mystery, secrets, and startling revelations that will leave readers on the edge of their seats until the bitter end! The romance between Gabe and Carly only intensifies as their relationship grows, and Collins does a masterful job of balancing Gabe’s love life with his many responsibilities around Lunar Falls. The characters grow. Relationships strengthen. Lunar Falls begins to see some much-needed change. I’m eager to get my hands on the final novel in this series (and finally get the answers to my burning questions!). I highly recommend this second book in the series. If you loved the first one, there’s no doubt you’ll devour this second installment in a heartbeat! Again...wow. Just wow. What a powerful story of love, trust, and conflict. Truly moving. Five stars, hands down. [Purchase and Review Information] 1) Rating: 5/5 Stars 2) Did I pay for it? Yes. 3) Would I recommend it? Absolutely! 4) Would I read it again? Yes. 5) Disclaimer: This was an honest and unsolicited review. Final note: I’m still crushing (hard) on Joey Koontz. ☺