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Marla | By Donna Doty

September 21, 2011 in Drama, Fantasy & Paranormal, Fiction, Romance

By some standards Earl Kane could be considered one lucky guy; he lives with the two women that he loves and lusts for. One woman, Marleen is his wife and she reluctantly accepts the living arrangements that her husband desires.

The other woman is Carla; she is Marleen’s long time friend and the two are very close like sisters. As time progresses, the threesome live together involved in a ménage a trios relationship until something incredible happens; a supernatural event occurs that changes their lives forever.

Plot
Marleen and Carla learn how to communicate with each other through the means of mental telepathy. Eventually the two women learn how to move their consciousness from one body to another. They also find that they are so in love and entangled with each other that they merge physical characteristics and become separate but identical twins to each other.

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The threesome soon finds that living in ménage a bliss is rather difficult because of the newly transformed twins. The existence of the twins has to be hidden from both family and neighbors. Eventually another separate identity is formed creating Marla. Soon after the “birth” of Marla, the three identities Marleen, Carla and Marla become trapped in one body further complicating matters.

Impressions
Marla as a paranormal fantasy book has plenty of fantasy weaved throughout the story. The fantasy premises used in this story such as the actual “twinning” of Marleen and Carla, the creation or birth of Marla makes for a fairly interesting and intriguing read.

The only issue I have with this book is the interaction between characters which is somewhat realistic but reactions towards the situation from the tangent characters in the story (such as Marleen’s father and mother,) I found to be a little unbelievable and lacking emotion. Aside from the emotional level of the characters however, this book makes a very nice summer read.

The story of Marla captures your attention and takes you on a paranormal fantasy journey like no other. Marla is written in detailed and descriptive language making it easy to envision the action in the story. I did enjoy the story as a whole, it is an entertaining read.

Without giving away too much of the story I will say that the story did work out nicely for everyone in the end. If you are looking for a good paranormal fantasy read this book will definitely satisfy.

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Violet Midnight (The Enchanters Book 1) | By Allie Burk

August 11, 2011 in Drama, Fantasy & Paranormal, Romance

Violet Midnight by Allie Burke is the first in a 3-book Enchanters series of paranormal romance. In Jasmyn Lake and Hazel Grove, California, Jane and Elias are in different places but before long these worlds will be colliding.

Plot
Jane, the Enchantress of all Enchanters finds herself daydreaming about a beautiful man. Jane is battling her past but trying to live her “normal” life of hating the daylight and being surrounded by her purple aura.

Elias, an artist with his own issues to overcome, finds himself drawn to rosemary and painting a strange picture of a woman surrounded by purple glitter.

Elias has been busy trying to get over his brother’s death when he finds himself drawn to Jane’s house in Jasmyn Lake. He cannot leave and must confront this mystery.

As they fall in love, Jane and Elias must defend Jasmyn Lake and overcome Elias find out out who he truly is.

Impressions
I really liked this book! This book introduces the Enchanters and how powerful their connections can be. The book is told by both Jane and Elias’ point of view which I feel allows you deeper into each character persona.

I felt connected to both Jane and Elias. The romance in the book is fast paced but I still left feeling their deep connection would last through the series.

The only negative I can think is that the story is fast-paced and some of the details are left to the imagination, such as why all the other Enchanters are out to get Jane. Nevertheless, the ending of the book leaves you desperate to start the second book, Emerald Destiny!

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Favorite Scene
I have multiple favorites but one of them is in chapter three when Jane “wakes up” in the art gallery where Elias is having a private showing. Although he cannot see her, he “feels” her and she “feels” him. This is the start to bond they develop and symbolizes how strong their “feeling” is for one another.

Favorite Quote
“Can you still love me, Jane? Forget about destiny. Forget about Enchanters. Do you love Elias?” (Ch. 22)

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It Started on a Garden Tour | By Georgia Brock

August 8, 2011 in Fiction, Romance

A romantic comedy novel exploring love at a more mature level—different perspectives and wise eyes.

Arielle is on a garden tour of Europe with her friend. They are part of an eclectic group of people—from ‘tracksuit man’ to Syd—whom from early on we see Arielle has a reserved eye on.

Plot
Syd is a widower off on an adventure—to escape the vultures at the church back home who have a male widower radar constantly flashing!

He and Arielle slowly build up an interest for each other as the story develops. Another character, Grace is also after Syd and is not pleased when he shows no interest in her but clearly for Arielle.

Impressions
I liked the recognizable landmarks in London. Helps me to relate to the story, especially as I live in London! Some of the places I have not been to, so will now have to.

I enjoyed the awkwardness of the characters nervous conversation, showing they were interested in each other, but also uncertain of their feelings.

The characters battle with how they felt is written well. It is easy to feel the angst from past relationships and mistakes, but also their hope—thinking of now and trying not to compare what could be a great new relationship. The passion of Arielle and Syd is shown beautifully.

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A Line in the Ice | By Jamie Craig {BOOK TOUR}

August 5, 2011 in Drama, Fiction, Romance

The genre of adult fantasy/romance can very often lead to some great reads. The books found in this genre offer a multitudinous selection of settings, a wondrous variety of plots, diverse characters and tantalizing romantic interludes.

Some of the better quality reads in this category have been offered by the well known writing team of Jaime Craig and their recently published e-book, A Line in the Ice is no exception.

Plot
A Line in the Ice brings readers to the Antarctic where a battle for the survival of earth is in full swing. Monstrosities from the past have resurfaced through the ice and are trying to destroy humanity. The battle front is being protected by a crack team of military operatives. The military operatives come from differing ethnic backgrounds which make for an interesting cast of characters.

One of the main characters in the story is Charlie Weller who is a member of the military team fighting on the front line. Charlie is a tough, tom boyish character who is also not afraid to fight or show that she is all woman.

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As fate would have it in this story, Charlie and her compatriots come across a body in the ice that they bring back to their base camp.

The badly injured person is Lysander who is believed to be the only remaining survivor of his people, who are the inhabitants of Illyria, a locale that is lost in time. Illyria is located inside of a rift in the Antarctic ice. Lysander and his people have been battling with the monstrous beings in order to protect earth and their own homeland.

As the story progresses we are made privy to the love relationship that is quickly and passionately developing between Charlie and Lysander. The titillating scenes of passionate encounters between Lysander and Charlie leave very little to the adult imagination.

Impressions
Overall this is an amazing e-book that captures the reader’s imagination and interest and does not let go until the very end. I would highly recommend this book to any adult reader that enjoys good action, fantasy tales and lust filled encounters.

The action infused scenes that are taking place in the frozen tundra come at the reader nonstop allowing for some very exciting reading. The story is also replete with detail enriched descriptions of scenes and locations bringing the Antarctic battles, monsters and heroes into the reader’s perspective. The Characters included in this book are honest, gritty and down to earth; the interactions between characters are detailed and solidly realistic.

Favorite Scene
Lysander and Charlie start to realize that they have real feelings for each other, romance amidst action is always a nice plot twist.

Tour Notes
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Desperate Duchesses (Book 1) | By Eloisa James

July 3, 2011 in Fiction, Historical, Romance

A world that is très chic, full of raging sexiness, and dazzling personas where they play dangerous games with skyscraping stakes that may dangle a lady’s honor.

It’s a world that everyone wants to enter, a world that they live in ̶ the striking and dynamic gentlemen and the ambitious young ladies of the peerage.

This book introduces you to their crazy urbane world, written by the well praised and loved by co-romance authors itself, Eloisa James. Buckle up for the journey to the glittering world!

Plot
The daughter of the eccentric, poem enthusiast “Mad marquess”, Lady Roberta St. Giles, set out to embark a pursuit of matrimony to the most notorious Casanova and most cunning chess player in London, the Duke of Villiers.

For her, it was love at first sight… but however will she catch such a fish if she stays in their estate, along with her brash father and his lady “companion”? So off she goes to the brave new world, where it was surrounded by audacious courtesans, amorous aristocrats, viral chess games, a scorned widowed duchess, a disputing duke and duchess, glamorous balls and sophisticated clothing…

With the help of her much-removed cousin, Jemma, the Duchess of Beaumont, strategized the snaring plan with a well publicized game of chess with Villiers… and to her husband himself, the Duke of Beaumont with outrageous rules and stakes.

It was such a simple plan and it was really working out… until Damon Reeve, the Earl of Gryffyn, decided to be the surging knight to save Roberta from making the biggest mistake of her life.

Ah, ain’t it lovely to have two gorgeous and outstanding gentlemen fighting to claim you? Will love prevail over aspiration? Such a confusing dilemma, indeed.

Impressions
Everyone is gushing over James’ novels, for like forever. So I have decided to rummage my BTR bookshelves and finally decided to read my first James novel.

At first, I picked This Duchess of Mine to read but I figured that it should be appropriate to read the first novel of the series. I asked myself, did I make the right choice? I have to say… probably not. I’m not saying that James is just another overrated author; she’s actually really good and remarkable for I have read book five (This Duchess of Mine) of this series after this one. All the while saying to myself: To hell with orderliness.

My problem with this novel is that it’s just way too distracting for my taste. There are a lot of characters involved and its losing focus to the lead characters of the story.

Furthermore, I was falling in love with the secondary characters rather than the protagonists themselves. Which is the main reason I jumped to book five after this since it’s the story of the Duke and Duchess of Beaumont, and I have to tell you, there I see why everyone fell in love with James’ writing.

However, I already commended James’ writing with this novel because she had really represented a gorgeous Georgian era, the air of being one of the peers and their world, brilliant chess games, the witty banters and wicked barbs.

Her words of description are quite vivid and the show of vocabulary expertise is really amazing. Now, Roberta and Damon’s story is quite passable enough to hold my will to finish it. There is still humor to amuse me and the pleasure of knowing that their characters had changed and matured.

The novel series actually reminded me of the TV series, Desperate Housewives, only in Georgian era. It’s quite comical actually, especially with their antics in solving their problems.

Favorite Scene
I don’t have one in particular, but I would take on any interaction between the Duke and Duchess of Beaumont in the course of this novel.

Favorite Quotes
“A fit encomium for marital bliss, dancing to a tune one neither likes nor understands, with a partner who thinks you a cadaver.”

“Laughter can’t hurt someone, but cold indifference can.”

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by Lei Baroux

Scandalous Again (Switching Places Book 1) | By Christina Dodd

June 21, 2011 in Drama, Fiction, Historical, Romance, Suspense

A story set in Regency London about a scandalous game of deception, played by two remarkable cousins who set out to switch identities to accomplish a mission.

This novel is written by another New York Times bestselling author, who is not only famous for historical romance, but also for paranormal. The series Switching Places contains only two books and the storyline may nearly occur concurrently, but it’s best to read them accordingly. Let the outrageous charade begin!

Plot
The willful, rational and aristocratic Madeline de Lacy, Marchioness of Sheridan and future Duchess of Magnus, prides herself for holding her wits at all times, especially in catastrophic situations.

At a very young age, she lost her mother and was then forced to grow up to manage her life and estates since her beloved Papa only orchestrates disasters… which she’s also constrain to deal and solve.

After a very long absence, an absence that she deemed to think that is enough to forget the scandalous ruckus she created that rendered London gobsmacked, she returned to her homeland. And her father had welcomed her sweetly by… dumping another catastrophe to her face! It appears that her father lost her, along with their entire estate, to an American stranger in a game of chance.

Amidst the show of composure with the dreadful news, Madeline began to panic when she heard that there will be an upcoming ‘The Game of the Century’, which she highly suspects that her father will join and may lose the family heirloom. So she put up a plan to stop all these presenting dilemmas by switching identities with her companion and timid cousin, Eleanor.

By switching, she will be able to enter the event and let her cousin face the American and seek to end the outrageous engagement. A teeny hitch in her plan is her aristocratic manner, which may become quite a challenge in accomplishing her mission. And as if matters can’t get ghastlier, she ran into the person she was longing to forget… her former betrothed, Gabriel Ansell, the Earl of Campion.

Oh la, will the cat be out of the bag? Or will a hero save the damsel in distress?

Impressions
I have read a lot of Dodd’s novels, but I think this was my very second Dodd novel that I read, and since this one, I was really warming up to her. What makes this novel quite endearing to me is that it’s sort of like a battle between the sexes.

I like women who fight and stand up. The heroine is a rolling spitfire of exquisiteness. No wonder she is an aristocrat, she lives up to the title itself. And the hero? He earned the title, too, with an air of self-assured confidence and an undeniable act of chivalry.

I’m amazed how they mend their relationship back despite the cruel way it ended four years ago. Now, I find it refreshing to read that the hero had really fallen in love with the heroine at the first chance, despite Madeline’s infuriating fatal flaw. Furthermore, Gabriel totally won me over when he revealed his proof of faithfulness to her despite the long separation.

By doing this review, it also reminded me of Chuck Bass’ words to Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl TV Series): “If two people were meant to be together, eventually they’ll find their way back.”

Favorite Scene
Chapter 32

Quotes:
“I have kept it ever since.” – Gabriel Ansell

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The Magic of You (The Malory Family Book 4) | By Johanna Lindsey

June 12, 2011 in Fiction, Historical, Romance

Lindsey is another well-loved romance author by many readers. She’s critically acclaimed to be one of the best where she started with historical romance set in England, Scotland, and even in America.

This particular book is one of her Malory novels—the famous or rather notorious family in Regency London, composed of striking scoundrels and rakehell buccaneers and ladies of incomparable exquisiteness and will. This family really has a “debonair perverseness” quality about them.

Plot
A minx of a girl, Amy Malory, finally reached what she has been waiting for years: to be of marriageable age. As expected, she has become one of the prettiest in the society, with those rumored gypsy blood running through her genes resulting in exquisite beauty of coal-black hair and cobalt blue eyes.

With this, it caused some havoc in the peaceful married life of her two reformed rakes of uncles since they have to be “on their guard” for Amy’s suitors. But Amy will have none of those young bucks fawning at her since she already set her cap on a certain American captain years ago—a hot blood Yank who once nearly had her “protective” uncle hung for piracy… oh that, and the fact that he compromised his sister and publicly announced it, to boot.

The hot blood American captain in question is Warren Anderson, brother-in-law of Amy’s Uncle James. Since there’s already bad blood between the two families, Warren is quite astounded with the show of Amy’s audacious advances and innuendos, proving more and more that the Malorys are quite the incorrigible lot. But Amy is quite determined to win the heart of the cynic and brooder… and Warren is also determined to resist the oh-so-tempting minx…

Will the bad blood between them surpass the true desire of the heart or will he surrender and let love put an end to the blazing feud and start to make smoldering passion? That is the question…

Impressions
The Malory family always cracks me up! They’re a bunch of hellion rascals, even the ladies. For me, Amy’s my favorite character because she’s such an imp! Such a mischievous lady, it’s no wonder she gets along really well with her cousin, Jeremy. I believe that they’re a force to be reckoned with. For me, it’s quite hilarious and brave for Amy to turn the tables in courting. And it’s kinda sweet that she only shows her true colors with Warren… the hidden brazen hussy in her.

The presence of her two notorious uncles, James and Anthony, is another thing that I love in this novel. Those two are really fun to be with, with the dry and perverse humor they present. Furthermore, I’m quite envious with the love that this family has for each other. And ditto for the Anderson family, too. It’s good that Amy came to Warren’s life, or else he will be forever cursed with grumpiness and brooding. I love that he had changed into someone more carefree and fun loving. All thanks to Amy’s spellbinding magic. This novel is really fun to read and you can easily fall in love with the characters!

Favorite Scene
Chapter 43.

Favorite Quotes:
“He’s not doing it for you or your brother, m’dear. He’s doing it for me.” – James Malory

“Why can’t I? I’m young, I’m healthy, and my instincts are very good. And it’s not me, you dense man. You’re the one who makes me want to devour you.” – Amy Malory
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Spirits Rebellious | By Khalil Gibran

May 29, 2011 in Classic Literature, Drama, Fiction, Historical, Romance

Spirits Rebellious was written in 1908 by Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese writer best known for “The Prophet”.

The book contains four short stories: Madame Rose Hanie, The Cry of the Graves, The Bride’s Escape, and Khalil the Heretic. Each one of these stories presents a free spirited character who decides to rebel against traditions, man made laws and tyranny.

Plots
The first story introduces Rose, a beautiful young woman who married a rich man 22 years her senior. He made her a queen in his palace, covered her with jewels and silk. But she had always felt that something was missing, and it wasn’t long before she started to feel that the palace was like a prison, and the jewels like chains. It was then that she fell in love with a poor young man and found herself easily choosing between unhappy conformity and happy rebellion.

The second is an example of how misleading appearances can be, and how ravaging judging solely based on them is. Three “criminals” were sentenced to death: a young man for murder, a young woman for adultery and an old man for theft. Their corpses were left to wild animals. One by one, their faithful companions, the ones they died defending, risk their lives to pay them a tribute and lay them to rest.

The third explains a tale about the triumph of love over deception, money and schemes; also the triumph of love over death, in death… When Susan discovered that the love of her life, Salim, deserted her, she decided to get revenge by marrying the first who proposed. It wasn’t before her wedding night that she realized the extent of her action and decided to convince Salim to elope with her, come what may.

The last story follows Khalil, a young man who embarked on a journey to open the villagers eyes and show them that the village’s clergymen and prince were enslaving them, that they were getting richer using their hard work and that it was time they lived decently and conquered the fear and humiliation.

Impressions
This is the first Khalil Gibran book I read, and I don’t think it will be the last. The style of writing, the universal and timeless themes make this book a very pleasant and deep read.

Favorite Quotes
“Those people who go to back to eternity before they taste the sweetness of real life are unable to understand the meaning of a woman’s suffering. Especially when she devotes her soul to a man she loves by the will of God, and her body to another whom she caresses by the enforcement of earthly law.”

“They have exiled me now from their society and I am pleased, because humanity does not exile except the one whose noble spirit rebels against despotism and oppression. He who does not prefer exile to slavery is not free by any measure of freedom, truth and duty.”

“Life is weaker than death, and death is weaker than love.”

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The Age of Innocence | By Edith Wharton

May 15, 2011 in Classic Literature, Fiction, Romance

New York—what we now know to be the big apple, that whom Jay-Z and Alicia Keys popularly dubbed the concrete jungle where dreams are made of—wasn’t exactly the same New York it was in the nineteenth century. And if you were ever wondering how it was way back then, then I suggest you peruse Wharton’s The Age of Innocence.

This was the book that won Edith Wharton a Pulitzer Prize, making her its first female recipient. It gives an accurate depiction of high society New York in the late 1800’s and contains quite a juicy love triangle to boot.

Plot
In nineteenth century New York, conformity means everything. Newland Archer is a lawyer and a descendant of one of the most prominent families in New York. He is betrothed to May Welland—a very conventional, conservative lady, and given both their statures in society, they are expected to marry well and lead a desirable life together.

However, things take a different turn when May’s cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska, arrives in New York. Ellen is constantly followed by intrigues due to the fact that she is facing a divorce. She is considered a disgrace to May’s family, but her reputation only serves to pique Newland’s interest because she represents everything that’s not conventional.

Newland eventually develops an affair with Ellen, and although he’s resolved to leave May, doesn’t. A few complications arise; he is compelled to part with Ellen, and then gets hitched with May. He still finds himself in love with Ellen throughout their marriage, even though they no longer see each other.

Thirty years later, after May has passed, Newland goes to Paris along with his son to reunite with Ellen. At the very last minute though, he walks away without having seen Ellen, realizing that he’s been happy with May all this time.

Impressions
Satire is my jam, and this book is exactly just that. I really enjoyed Wharton’s Jane Austen-like way of poking fun of social rules and dictates. This was a time when entering high society meant the world to people, which also meant following what it entailed. Some of those rules though were just downright silly, so I really loved Wharton’s tongue-in-cheek way of attacking them.

Another thing I enjoyed about this book was the tension between the characters. Without saying much, Wharton has a way of telling how deeply the characters felt—Newland’s growing affection for Ellen and vice versa, for example. As the story advanced, I really sensed the electricity between the two characters, even though there were no confrontations involved.

Despite that, I still didn’t form any attachment to any of the characters. I don’t really know how I feel about the ending–at first you’d think he was head over heels in love with Ellen, but then walks away from a reunion with her because he realizes he’s had a wonderful life with May. I personally think that’s just weak of him.

Also I didn’t find Ellen as exciting as Newland made her out to be. The only character I liked in the book was May—I deeply underestimated her. As it turns out, she is much smarter and more cunning than I ever conceived, and if you read the book you’ll understand why.

This book was overall, just OK for me. The writing was exceptional though, and comparably easier to read than most novels from that era. If you’re looking for a pleasant read, a juicy romance and want to see a New York way, way different than the New York we know in Sex and the City or Gossip Girl, this is the perfect book to pick up.

Favorite Quotes
“Each time you happen to me all over again.”

“But after a moment a sense of waste and ruin overcame him. There they were, close together and safe and shut in; yet so chained to their separate destinies that they might as well been half the world apart.”

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One Red Rose | By Julie Garwood

May 13, 2011 in Fiction, Romance

We’re finally here for the last rose and let’s take the ride for the adventure of the eldest Clayborne. His name is Adam, and he was a runaway slave and a wanted man back then, but now he had settled in their ranch at Montana Valley and is a confirmed bachelor.

In fact, he was too settled that he forgot all of his dreams before. One Red Rose will rekindle the passion we once had in our lives.

Plot
Adam is the typical elder brother who is calm, collected, and levelheaded. Almost nothing riles him up. But everything changes when he met his ‘fiancée’ sleeping in his own bed in the middle of the night.

Of course, he didn’t know that she was his betrothed at first, it was only then when the woman, Genevieve, did the introductions.

This was all the meddling done by Mama Rose, but, Genevieve had been in love with Adam even before she had met him. It was his letters to Mama Rose that lured her. They have the same dream of having an adventure; to see the world.

But it seems that little boy is now hidden deeply with the man she is sees now. With that, she is even more determined to unbind that self held within him and help him find true freedom and passion that can’t be just imagined by reading books.

Impressions
The characters lack the witty banter or devilish sparring of words, but I guess they complement each other. Their feelings are much more subdued compared to the other Claybornes and their brides. I could even say that it’s a tad boring, but for some odd reason, I like this book better than the second one. If I will rank the three novels, this book will place second, with Travis’ story being the first.

Although, I’m not really into Genevieve’s character (because she is such a martyr thinking that she’s saving Adam from any danger), but I liked that she’s shaking Adam’s aloof demeanor and bait him to seek and experience true adventure, rather than reading books and imagining those things.

Furthermore, in this story, I love the idea that a person can change when that person had a taste of a “reality bite”. We sometimes forget to be thankful to those who have been with us in the past when we reached the peak of our lives. Life runs in circles, not in a straightforward direction; so we should remember to stay grounded.

Favorite Scene
Lead characters’ first meeting.

Favorite Quote
“Living is an adventure, Adam.” – Genevieve Perry

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