Second Debt by Pepper Winters (#3 Indebted Series)

WOOT WOOT! Its Friday and you ain't got no job... and you ain't got shit to do. (dang Smokey had the right idea). OH wait maybe I do have a job, and responsibilities, Ugh life gets in the way of my reading. But that's OK, you know why? Three day BABY!!! What do I have planned you ask? I'm gonna go Thrift Shoppin (and I totally made that cool before Macklemore sang about it) and its Super Bowl weekend. I am a firm believer they should close schools, business, and every other establishment down the day after the Super Bowl and proclaim it as a national holiday, we can call it Hungover Day. Speaking of the Super Bowl, who are you all rooting for? I personally don't care as my team didn't even make it to the Playoffs this year. The Super Bowl just gives me an excuse to eat, drink and be as loud as I want yelling at the TV. My money is on New England (even though I can't stand them, they are the lesser of two evils), with the hopes that they crush Seattle into the ground, and Richard Sherman breaks his spleen (Yeah I'm that childish, and I am AOK with it). SEAHAWKS STINKS!!!

OK, OK enough about football. Now on to my review.

Second Debit by Pepper Winters

The Indebted books follow Nila and Jethro who were both thrown into the world of abuser and victim. I'm not going to give to much away as this is the 3rd book in the series, and it is also the half way point. Only 3 more to go. 

Any who, like the last book that I had reviewed, this book is another master piece of suspense, romance, and even a tiny bit of HOT STEAMY SEX (OK I lied, it has awesome sex scenes). I have to quote from another book that makes me think about Jethro in unappropriated ways. "Gideon Cross was a fucking animal. He said cunt! It was the first book where the word cunt was used and I swear that alone caused me to go out that night and find the nearest dark haired, well built, finely dressed man I could just to finish the job Sylvia had started". Marley Grinding in Greenville. While Marley has Gideon, I will take my Jethro Hawk any day of the week, and weekend, and after hours, holidays...Ah hell, Ill take him 24/7.

Alright back to the book, I don't know how Pepper Winters writes these stories, they are all so dark and twisted, but SO addicting. She has taken a man from a kidnapping, egomaniac, psychopath (Nila's words not mine) and turned him into so much more. He isn't just a robot that his father created. He has a softer side, and is slowly letting people in to his heart (sigh...isn't he just the sweetest thing). So would I recommend this book? ABSOLUTELY!!! If I had physical copies of any of her books, I would be lending them out. They are that good, definitely give them a try.

Now its story time, and I hope the person I did this to doesn't read my review today. At work a co-worker (we'll name her Lee for this story) asked if she could borrow a book to go on her vacation. She didn't want to by a book and she knows I'm big into reading. So I said "Sure, what do you like to read? I have tons of books in different genres." Lee's response was "I'm not picky, I'll read anything." Ding Ding, the boxing gloves have come off. At this point I have to give you just a short condensed  side note, that Lee is in her 60's and is ALWAYS I mean ALWAYS giving me a hard time, and vice versa. So I said, I'll get you Fifty Shades of Gray. She didn't even bat an eye and asked is it good (at this point I'm dying, because I don't quite thing she knows what the book is about). So my Fifty Shades is going on a trip half way across the world, and I am going to miss the look on Lee's face when she get to the good parts. I also just want to be a fly on the wall and see random peoples expressions as they walk by her and see her reading this novel. The whole thing just gives me giggles. So stay tuned, once Lee is back from vacation, I'm sure there will be some retaliation. But man it will be worth it.

So until next time my fellow bookworms keep on keeping on, and I bid you adieu.

Penned Con St. Louis 2015

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I promise this is my last post for the night. On July 24th, your truly and my partner in crime (insert bestest best friend Sara), are going to travel down to St. Louis and go to Penned Con 2015. I am super excited for the chance to meet Pepper Winters, Alice Clayton, Barbara Speak, and Kimberly Knight. I haven't come across one of their books that I haven't liked. They are all awesome authors, and I am looking forward to meeting them all. 

 

I am hoping to try a new book by some of these authors soon.

Destroyed by Pepper Winters

Destroyed by Pepper Winters

 

WOW!!! I cannot get enough of Pepper Winters. If you are into dark...DARK romance stories, then Pepper Winters is for you. I have read two other books by her, and I am addicted to her. I mean her books are my crack. 

 

Destroyed follows Hazel and Roan (Fox). Fox is a broken man who has lived the life of torture, abuse and brainwashing. He is a Ghost, a lethal weapon, and a cold blooded killer. That is until he meets Hazel. Both Hazel and Fox are drawn to each other. They both have secrets, and neither want to share them with the other. She wants to fix him, and he believes she will be his salvation. But will it be enough? Can they save each other?

This story will bring you to tears. This story is so dark and twisted that it will make you question humanity. It will have you asking, Does this really happen? The answer (I'm sure) is yes. Pepper Winters books will have you asking more than that. She knows how to rip out someones soul in her books. I have had a semi difficult life, but nothing compared to Hazel and Roan. You will laugh and cry with them in their journey. 

Again, Pepper Winter has not let me down. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a great read before I started her 3rd book in the Indebted series. Read any of her books. I'm sure you will enjoy them as much as I have. 

Dominic: The Prince by M.J. Fields (Ties of Steel #2)

Dominic: The Prince by M.J. Fields (Ties of Steel #2)

Holy mother of all living creatures. I now have a new book boyfriend, and his name is Dominic Segretti. He is the man any red blooded female would love to have. Hes compassionate, caring and dead sexy. Men want to be him and women want to have him (yes including this woman).

Dominic is the blood cousin of the Steel Brothers. He was destined to run the family business until he grandmother remarried. The Segretti business was renamed after the new husband DeLuca Inc. To make matters DeLuca's son Benito is now in charge, and his is running the company to the ground. With the help of Jules DeLuca (Benito's wife), and the Steel Brothers, Dominic is prepared to take Benito and is Mafia related friends down.

What Dom didn't expect was for a beautiful girl named Delaney or Laney for short to crash into his world.

Lies, deceit, and betrayal all go hand in hand in this book. This in my honest opinion is the best book by M.J. Fields hands down. I really loved the characters that she has created. Although I must admit I wasn't looking forward to this book, as I through she should follow Kat and Rico's story lines. I am still holding hope that she still will.

I have to say that I am really looking forward to the next book in the series. Sabato: The Cross. I'm sure it will be just as good at the last two.

If you like long series's, give the Men of Steel and the Ties of Steel a try. I have enjoyed them immensely.

Now, just a small mention that I have read two other books. Both are by Colleen Masters, Stepbrother Billionaire, and Stepbrother Untouchable. Both were fairly decent books, not really worthy of a full blown review, but if you need a time filler in between books, then these will entertain you.

I promise not to take so long in between reviews next time. I can ASSURE you, the next few books are going to be worth reviewing. So until then, Happy Reading ;)

Song Chaser/Straight, No Chaser (Chaser #2 and Short Story) By Kandi Steiner

Song Chaser by Kandi Steiner

Straight, No Chaser by Kandi Steiner

I know, I know, I just wrote a review yesterday, but I just couldn't put this series down. I also decided to combine these two books as the second one is only 25 pages (Yes it still counts towards my goal for this year).

Song Chaser is the second book in the Chaser series. It follows Tanner West. If you have read Tag Chaser, then you will know that Tanner is in love with his best friend Paisley. However, Paisley is in love with Corbin. This book details how Tanner finds the girl of his dreams, and how he struggles to stop loving Paisley. I know, another vague summary, but I cant go into too many details as again, it will ruin the first book.

Straight, No Chaser is a very short story following Tanner and Corbin on a weekend getaway (yes that is all you get).

I enjoyed Song Chaser quite a bit, and if I had to choose between Tanner or Corbin, I would have to go with Tanner. A hunky Doctor... YES PLEASE! I know, Corbin is a military man, and believe me I love a man in uniform, but their was something about how Tanner was with his patients that just had me more attracted to him then Corbin.

Any who, enough about who's hunkier...Tanner.  Both of these books were well written, and again the story flows very nicely. I feel that the author really captured how Tanner and his love interest were struggling with their thoughts and feelings. I again could connect with Tanners love interest. Having something bad happen in your life does make it difficult to love and trust someone with your heart. The same with Tanner, it is very difficult to stand up and brush yourself off when you have been beat down.

I look forward to reading more books by Kandi Steiner, and if you are in need of a new author, I highly recommend reading her. I won't be surprised to see in time that she will be on a best seller list.

So book junkies, give this series a try. It is worth is. As for me I have started reading Dominic: The Prince. It is the second book in the Ties to Steel series. This series is a spin off from the Men of Steel Series by M.J Fields, and so far it's just as good as the original series, if not better.

Tag Chaser (Chasers #1) by Kandi Steiner

Tag Chaser by Kandi Steiner 

LOVE LOVE LOVED this book! It is the 1st book in the Chaser series by Kandi Steiner, and oh my how I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The book follows Paisley Bronson on her journey of no strings attached love. She was deeply hurt by the one man in her life who shouldn't have hurt her (no I'm not going to tell you who). Paisley is what a lot of military personnel call a "Tag Chaser". Paisley only likes to have relationships (or lack there of) with Military Men.

One night she goes out in downtown Orlando with her best friend McKenzie, who despises Paisleys lack of real relationships and sparks a bet with Paisley stating she can't go a year without "Tag Chasing". Paisley accepts the bet and if Paisley wins she gets Kenz's bad ass glittery Jimmy Choos, and if Kenz wins she get to know the real reason why Paisley is a "Tag Chaser". and they continue on with their girls night.

While out Paisley and Kenz run into a less than desirable man. He refuses to believe that Paisley doesn't want to dance with him. Now enter Corbin Ray (aka Dreamboat). Corbin comes to the rescue and is "more of a dark knight than a knight in shining armor." Paisley decides to go back to Corbin's hotel, while she is there, he takes a phone call and Paisley wonders around his suite. She notices his luggage and fingers through it. What does she find you ask? That's right ACU's. So Paisley being Paisley, leaves the hotel stating her boss just called with an emergency at work. Plus she doesn't want Kenz to win the bet.

The next day Paisley goes to work slightly hungover to meet a new client. Loll and behold, who do you think is her new client? That's right Corbin Ray.

I really want to keep writing a summary about this book, as I said, I thoroughly enjoyed it. But again, I have to leave you hanging. But I will tell you this, you do find out why Paisley only dates military men, why she has the best guy friend ever, and how she finally sticks up to her craptastic boss.

Kandi Steiner did not disappoint me. I felt an emotional connection with Paisley (no I never was a "Tag Chaser", but I sure did marry one hell of a good looking Army Man). I understood what Paisley did to keep her defenses up. Its always a good thing to guard your heart.

I only had one problem with this book, and that was how do you become a Tag Chaser in Orlando, FL? As a military wife, I would have found this story more believable if it had taken place near a military instillation. This was the only thing that didn't make much sense to me. Other than than one thing, I felt the author did a great job of writing the book, it was easy to follow, and I didn't have to do a lot of back page flipping (it seems like that I have to do that with newer authors). I look forward to Song Chaser as it is next in the series and I can't wait to see what is in store for Tanner.

Last Call (Cocktail #4.5) By Alice Clayton

Last Call by Alice Clayton

Funny story... I thought I had more to read on this book. Guess I was wrong as I just finished it two minutes ago. I am going to make this review short, as you NEED to read Wallbanger and Rusty Nailed first.

This book does not disappoint. Caroline and Simon are hilarious as always, and unlike the last book I reviewed, it had bust a gut moments. Yes I was the crazy lady laughing at my phone in the middle of a busy office.

I am not going to give a summary of this book as that would give a lot away.

This book is a short read and Alice Clayton's writing is awesome as always. One thing that I didn't like, is that Clive wasn't in the book near as much as the others. He is a crazy cat and I would have liked to read more about him, and I always love his point of view about the Feeder and the Tall One.

So go get Wallbanger and start the journey of Caroline and Simon. You won't be disappointed!