Month: November 2017

Read Along With Me: Beneath the Lake 1.0 Part 02

20 November 2017 / Read Along With Me / , , ,

Reading Beneath the Lake
1.0

This is a double feature!

1.0 is a reading as a fresh new reader.
2.0 will be a 2nd read through.

Be sure to check your number!

@ Chapter 02

Lake Lanier, Georgia—June 2011

Stalker much dude?

There was no turning back. Obsession drove him forward.

The night of the party
(for those that need a reminder: June 9th 2012)

A: Are there shifters in this book?
B: Yes you are an idiot!
C: What did I tell you about driving angry!

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I lived in Georgia and had heard of Lake Lanier but never all this lore. I totally missed out! 

Be careful what you wish for Lacey!

@ Chapter 03

Lake Lanier, Georgia—July 2011

Obsessed much? And now there are more guys!
What did Lacey do?
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The morning after the party
(that should make this: June 10th 2012)

Why is she half dressed? Really?

Going to nit-pick here, that’s not how you say cicadas!

One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen, is watching a cicada hatch and pump his wings until they fully formed, right after learning about it in my invertebrate zoology class earlier that day! Too bad cell phone cameras were not a thing at the time. 

Speaking of cell phones, I don’t think we are in Kansas anymore Dorthy!

Beneath the Lake

Lake Lanier Mysteries Series

Written by Casi McLean

Read by Aundrea Mitchell

These are my musings as I listen/read this story!

Full Review Here

[Warning]

These are my honest reactions and I can have a potty mouth sometimes!

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Review: A Taste of Rome (World of Sin #3) by Lucy Felthouse

20 November 2017 / Reviews / , ,

My ReviewsThe smexy train is going to Rome!

A Taste of Rome is #03 of 03 in the World of Sin Series by Lucy Felthouse. All 3 are currently published with all of them being on Audible. The author has plans for more in this series.

Peter Revel-Walsh narrates the series thus far.

Each one is complete into itself, but it is a continuing story.

This series is a continuing story arc so I recommend reading the books in order. That being said, the stories or of a nature that it wouldn’t hurt if you read them out of order.

Length: 1 hr and 2 mins

Warning: SEX!
Yes, both in thoughts and actions, so if you do not like sex, then you should avoid.

Trigger Warnings
None that I see.
Please let me know if you think there should be.

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Ebook Sample from Kindle 

♥ Story ♥

A Taste of Rome picks up close to where Taste of Paris left off: The boys are on a train to Rome with the Americans.The story is still being told through Ryan’s perspective. Maybe one of the future editions of this series will be told through Kristian’s point of view.

Ryan of course gets himself into more sexy situations as well as having more fun with the Americans. His efforts to protect his friend and not look like douchebag, are quite funny if not a bit uncomfortable because you can relate to his conundrum.

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The World of Sin Series sadly takes a hyatis here. Don’t fear though fans, this is not the end. The author confirmed to me she has full intention of continuing this series.

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Audio Sample from Audible

 

♥ Author ♥

Lucy Felthouse is a go-to for short & smexy! Maybe next time we will get more Kristian!

Lucy has 17 Audible Titles

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♥ Narrator(s) ♥

Peter Revel-Walsh completes this tro of stories and they will not be my last! I love his natural accent but his American one could use some polish.

Peter has 06 Audible Titles

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A Taste of Rome

World of Sin Series

Written by Lucy Felthouse

Read by Peter Revel-Walsh

Ebook obtained through the Kindle store

Audiobook obtained for free at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review

Review: The Beer’s Folded and the Laundry’s Cold By Paige Kellerman

20 November 2017 / Reviews / , , ,

My ReviewsA Comedy Any Mother Would Find Humor In!

The Beer’s Folded and the Laundry’s Cold is a comedy by Paige Kellerman.

Read by Rebecca Hansen

Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins

Ebook Sample from Kindle 

♥ Story ♥

If you are a housewife or a mother or wife, you will find laughs listening to this. There are definitely several scenarios I have found myself suck in as a mother and wife. I feel this whole title could of used some more structure as the writing jumps around a lot without any warning and it becomes confusing at times. About the time you figure that out, it jumps to somewhere else in time. This is more a rant than a story, but for those of us who have lived even a smidge of this, it can be somewhat cathartic!

Audio Sample from Audible

♥ Author ♥

This is my 1st read/listen by Paige Kellerman. This is her only audio title. She writes good realistic comedy that is relatable.
Paige only has this 01 title listed on Audible.

♥ Narrator(s) ♥

This is my 1st listen by Rebecca Hansen and she did a decent job. She spent too much time at one level of voice that is became distracting a times.
Rebecca has 13 titles listed on Audible.

The Beer’s Folded and the Laundry’s Cold
Mostly True Adventures in Housewifery

Written by Paige Kellerman

Read by Rebecca Hansen

Ebook obtained through Kindle Unlimited

Audiobook obtained for free at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review

Review: Asher Black by Parker S. Huntington

17 November 2017 / Reviews / , , , , , , / 1 Comment

My ReviewsA good start to a promising series!

Asher Black is #01 of 05 in The Five Syndicates Series
 (get it, 5) by Parker S. Huntington. The first 2 are published but only #1 is on Audible. The full series list can be found in the book itself or on the author’s page here.

Lacy Laurel narrates this title.

HEA with no cliffhanger!

This series is connected by characters, the school, and the mob, as far as I can tell. This is the first in the series and only one in audio. My philosophy is ALWAYS to read a series in order! :-).

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Warning: SEX!
Yes, both in thoughts and actions, but very little. If you do not like sex, then you should avoid.

Trigger Warnings
Lucy has unplesant memories of potenial child abuse.

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Ebook Sample from Kindle 

♥ Story ♥

Lucy ❤ Asher

Asher Black is a mafia/new adult romance (my classification, not official). This is the first in The Five Syndicates Series series. 5 are planned.

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It’s like a modern day Cinderella story, only I lost a burner phone not a glass slipper .

Lucy

Lucy, almost everything about my name is fake, is a former foster kid that likes to run away from her problems. She is on scholarship at an Ivy league school where she instantly bonds with her roommate Aimee. Lucy is dragged to a hot club which sets into motion life altering events.

Lucy has a lot of baggage and can give you whiplash with her back and foth emotions. Her courage intrigues Asher, and thus goes our adventure.

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Audio Sample from Audible

Asher

Asher Black is the true hero in this story, in my opinion! He is known as a mafia fixer, but if you ask him about it, he would say otherwise. Asher is not a man to be crossed, but not everyone is smart enough to listen. He goes out of his way for Lucy and is fairly honest with her, despite her not doing the same. He needs a fake fiance to keep from being voted out of his company. Guess who that is?

I feel like I can’t really comment on too much more without spoiling something, so please see the completed Read Along With Me for this title. Read Along With Me: Asher Black

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There is not any info given for the other 4 books in this series except for #2 which has been published. Book #02, Niccolaio Andretti, features the mean girl schoolmate Minka and Niccolaio, who Asher called ‘One of His’. Book #03, Bastiano Romano, is about Asher’s ‘brother’, Bastian. Book #04, Marco Camerino, is possibly about Asher’s friend Mark, but not for sure. Book #05, Rafaello Rossi, is not a name I came across, even in part. I’m hoping for it to be the secret name of Xavier. :-).

This was a good start to a promising series. I look forward to listening to more in the future.

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I owe a favor to a mobster .
How the Hell did that happen?

♥ Author ♥

This is my 1st read/listen by Parker S. Huntington, and she has me hooked! The world setup is believable and there are definitely some characters I want more of.

Parker has 01 Audible Titles, this was her first!

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♥ Narrator(s) ♥

Lacy Laurel gave yet another solid performance. The main characters were spot on!. The characters got a bit muddied when there were several in the same scene, but overall not too noticeable.

Lacy has 61 Audible Titles

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Asher Black

The Five Syndicates Series

Written by Parker S. Huntington

Read by Lacy Laurel

Ebook obtained through Kindle Unlimited

Audiobook obtained for free at my request and I am voluntarily leaving this unbiased review

Read Along With Me: Asher Black Part 06

16 November 2017 / Read Along With Me / , , , , ,

Read Along With Me
@ Chapter 31

What the what?
Shit getting crazy!

Now you’re ok with the killing!
Really lady!

@ Chapter 32

Now she gets it!
You can’t show the enemy all your cards!

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Fingers crossed, Lucy gets to punch Monica in the throat!

 @ Chapter 33

I’m getting a very Italian Job vibe!

FYI: Niccolaio Andretti is hero of book #2!

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@ Chapter 34

Is this Mark, the Marco Camerino of book #4?

Minka is at least doing something!
Doesn’t make me like her, but it does make me not hate her!

 @ Chapter 35

Lady, He didn’t kill the guy!

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Throat Punch!
Throat Punch!
Throat Punch!

Punch her in the throat!

Damn!
No Throat Punch!
Boo!

The End, for the ebook!

@ Secret Epilogue

In my review audiobook copy, there was a short Epilogue that is not present in the ebook. As this is a review copy and not the Audible, I am not sure if this is present in the final product.

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Asher Black

The Five Syndicates Series

Written by Parker S. Huntington

Read by Lacy Laurel

These are my musings as I listen/read this story!

Full Review Here

(Please note that above link will not be active until the read along is finished)

More Read Alongs Here