Sunday, August 24, 2014

The Chocolate Garden (Dare River Series Book 2) - By Ava Miles - Review

The Chocolate Garden
(Dare River Series Book 2)

BY  Ava Miles


Overview:
Visionary gardener Tammy Hollins is making a new life for herself and her children after a tragic marriage. Plants she understands, but men…well, they’re of the weed variety. She’s started her own landscaping business, catering to her country music rock star brother’s friends. Her first client is sexy, soulful, Alpha hero material, and the one man who tantalizes her and scares her to death

John Parker McGuiness is a man of many talents, working as a songwriter and lawyer for country music’s biggest stars. He’s drawn to Tammy like no other and hires her as his landscaper, wanting to show her they’re made for each other. When Tammy learns he’s a professed chocoholic, she fashions a magical garden for him—a chocolate garden
As the garden comes to life, their love for each other grows. When tragedy strikes Tammy’s home, John Parker is willing to move mountains to protect her and her children. Tammy struggles to guard her newfound independence as they use the magic of the chocolate garden to help her children feel safe again. But when secrets from Tammy’s past resurface, can their love and passion survive the memories haunting her? (love story, contemporary romance, alpha males, heroes, billionaire, beach reads, romance, cowboys, falling in love, sweet romance)

My Review:
Wow Ava Miles book “The Chocolate Garden” draws you in and makes one feel like they are there experiencing the situation and feeling the emotions of the characters.  The various character development and complexities makes it believable.  The characters emotion radiated off the pages, whether they were overjoyed, sad, scared, angry, or unsure, you as a reader felt it right with them.  I found that this book characters so dynamic and relateable to my life and those around me that I found myself like some of the characters and not so much of other characters due to their behaviors.  I didn’t want to set the book down as I was intrigued by the story line and what would happen or how the situation would develop.  I look forward to the next book(s) in this series.

"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."

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Author Website:   http://www.avamiles.com

Friday, August 8, 2014

Vengeful In Love By Nadia Lee - Review

Vengeful In Love
(Hearts on the Line Book One)

BY  Nadia Lee


Overview:
REVENGE IS SWEET...

Self-made billionaire Alex Damon wants his pound of flesh from the people who ripped his family apart. When he discovers his enemies' daughter is working at his company -- and most likely spying for them -- he decides to start his revenge by seducing her. Natalie Hall is stunned at the personal interest from the CEO of her company. Vulnerable, with an already bruised heart, she wants to avoid any involvement -- but she can't deny the desire he arouses in her.

...BUT LOVE IN SWEETER...

What should've been a straightforward eye-for-an-eye starts to unravel as Natalie's unflinching loyalty and kindness begin to thaw Alex's cold intent. But caring for her is unthinkable...since he plans to use everything in his power to ruin her family and everyone else she holds dear.

Previously published as Carnal Secrets.

My Review:
This is the first book that I have read of author Nadia Lee and I was captured from the very beginning of “Vengeful in Love”!  I couldn’t set it down as I wanted to know what would happen next and how the story would play out.  This story showed how dynamic people are and how perception differs from reality.  I could relate with the characters and their perspectives.  Like with life there are ups and downs and this story had its share making it more similar to life. This story had me cheering on characters and feeling a range of emotions (happy, sad, mad, confused, and thrilled).  I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series and would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance books.

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Author Website:   http://www.nadialee.net/