Some Like It Wicked by Teresa Medeiros

Goodreads Description:

Some like it dangerous . . .

Highland beauty Catriona Kincaid cares nothing for propriety—or even her own safety—when she storms the grounds of Newgate Prison. Determined to return to Scotland and restore her clan's honor, she seeks the help of Sir Simon Wescott, a disgraced nobleman and notorious rogue. She is prepared to offer him both wealth and freedom, but she never dreams the wicked rake will be bold enough to demand a far more sensual prize.

Some like it seductive . . .

Simon is shocked to discover the tomboy he met long ago has blossomed into a headstrong temptress. Although he's sworn off his dreams of becoming a hero, he can't resist playing knight errant to Catriona's damsel in distress. Both adventure and peril await them at her Highland home, where they will risk their lives to vanquish her enemies . . . and risk their hearts to discover a passion beyond their wildest dreams.

My Rating: 5 out of 5

My Review:

I really enjoyed this book.  I loved the back and before between Simon and Catriona, the heat between them is intense.  I really enjoyed seeing them fall and admit their feelings and I loved how it ended.  I can not wait to read the next book and see what happens with Connor.  Definitely recommend this book!

The Fire Opal by Regina McBride

Goodreads Description:

There was a time when Maeve O'Tullagh led a simple life; a time when she and her mother, Nuala, collected kelp on the foreshore near their cottage in Ard Macha; a time when she played among the Celtic ruins with her older brothers and daydreamed about the legendary Holy Isles, an enchanted land ruled in a past age by a beautiful goddess. 
But after Maeve's sister, Ishleen, is born, her mother sinks into a deep, impenetrable trance. For years, Maeve tries to help her mother "awaken," and then the unthinkable happens: Ishleen succumbs to the same mysterious ailment as Nuala.
            Heartbroken to think that her sister and her mother might be lost to her forever, Maeve sets off on an unimaginable quest to a world filled with fantastical creatures, a web of secrets, a handsome, devious villain who will stop at nothing to have her hand in marriage—braving them all to retrieve a powerful glowing stone that will help her recover the souls of her loved ones and bring them home to Ard Macha. 
            An adventure-filled and spellbinding novel, The Fire Opal will enchant fantasy readers young and old.

My Rating: 4 out of 5

My Review:

I picked this up at my library based primarily on the cover.  I also liked the cover blurb referencing old Irish Mythology.  I was pleasantly surprised that this book was amazing.  I don't normally like YA books, primarily because they all seem to have very similar plots.  This book definitely has a very original plot and has very good mystery and action aspects.  The only reason I gave this a 4 out of 5 instead of a 5 out of 5 was the ending.  It left me wanting more.  I want to know if she ever finds her Spaniard and more about Maeve's father and brothers.  I really suggest people read this is they enjoy a good action YA novel.

Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper

Goodreads Description:

Once a devoted children's librarian, Jane Jameson now works at a rundown occult bookstore. Once a regular gal, she's now a vampire. And instead of a bride, she's an eternal bridesmaid — which leads her to question where exactly her relationship with her irresistibly sexy sire, Gabriel, is headed. Mercurial, enigmatic, apparently commitment-phobic vampires are nothing if not hard to read. While Jane is trying to master undead dating, she is also donning the ugliest bridesmaid's dress in history at her best friend Zeb's Titanic-themed wedding. Between a freaked-out groom-to-be, his hostile werewolf in-laws, and Zeb's mother, hell-bent on seeing Jane walk the aisle with Zeb, Jane's got the feeling she's just rearranging the proverbial deck chairs.

Meanwhile, Half Moon Hollow's own Black Widow, Jane's Grandma Ruthie, has met her match in her latest fiancé. He smells like bad cheese and has a suspicious history of dead spouses. But Jane's biting her tongue. After all, would a nice girl really think she has a future with a vampire?

My Rating: 2 out of 5

My Review:

(Written while reading it)


I'm having a hard time getting into this book.  I keep picking it up reading at max 2 chapters then putting it down.  It's very slow to get into, I'm on Chapter 5 and so far there isn't any plot except the day to day living of the main character and her friends.  You know all about her family issues and her two friends on/off again engagement but so what...where's the action....I don't know if I should chug on through it or just put it down.  I hate not finishing a book though...I always wonder if it got better after the point I stopped and if I'm missing something.

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(Written after done reading)

Ok I've finished it.  It didn't start to get a 'plot' till after the 150th page.  Even then it wasn't really a good one.  It was predictable and annoyingly over worded.  SO much description and not enough plot is how I'd sum it up.  Jane and Gabriel get nowhere in their relationship.  Jane suffers some deaths of loved ones and fixes all her friends problems.  I do plan on reading the 3rd to see if it gets better but if it doesn't I'm abandoning the series.

Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter

Goodreads Description:

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with a need for vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out. 

Nicolai the Vampire is renowned for his virility, but in a cruel twist of fate “The Dark Seducer” has become a sex slave in the kingdom of Delfina—stripped of his precious timepiece and his memory. All that remains is a primal need for freedom, revenge—and the only woman who can help him. 

When the wanton vampire summons Jane Parker, she is helpless to obey. She's drawn to his dark sexuality and into his magical realm. But for this human, all is not a fairy tale. For saving Nicolai could mean losing the only man she's ever craved...

My Rating: 5 out of 5

My Review:

When I finished reading this book I was floored by how much I enjoyed reading it.  I also wanted to get my hands on the next in the series so I can find out about the other siblings and see how the story evolves.  I loved the mystery and action but I have to say that the thing that makes  me mark this as a 5 out of 5 is the originality of the story line and the romantic interactions between Nicolai and Jane. The sex scenes were well written and the progression of the romance was enjoyable!  I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone!

The Shadow Wolf by Bonnie Vanak

Amazon Description:

On the run from authorities, gutsy Megan Moraine knows shadow wolves like herself have no place in this world. But she's still prepared to do anything to protect her young charges. That resolve is tested when the trio is captured by Gabriel Robichaux. Everyone knows that Gabriel is a ruthless bounty hunter, a member of an elite group called the Enforcers. Why then is Megan so attracted to her enemy—a wolf who hunts his own people? A wolf whose languid, sexy drawl makes her dream the impossible?

My Rating:  5 out of 5

My Review:

Absolutely LOVED this story.  It was very original and I loved the world Bonnie created.  I felt for Megan and her race of Shadow wolves.  I felt for Gabriel and his struggled and I loved their interactions together.  The romance between Gabriel and Megan is touching and exciting.  I really enjoyed the ending and I hope there are more books set in this world. Maybe around Gabriel's Brothers and the Phoenix.  There was a novella after the book and it was just a great, set in the same world.  Highly recommend to wolf lovers, romance lovers, and anyone looking for a original paranormal world.

Bond of Darkness ( Texas Vampires 3) by Diane Whiteside

Goodreads Description:

The national bestselling “master of erotic prose”(Booklist) delivers the third and final novel in her acclaimed erotic vampire trilogy.

For 150 years, Ethan Templeton has happily followed Don Rafael Perez, vampire patron of Texas. But now Ethan has fallen in love with Stephanie Darling—known as Steve—a Texas Ranger and mere mortal. Unfortunately, a future with Steve is impossible. Because if Ethan turns her into a vampire, the price is execution by Don Rafael—the only one allowed to create vampires in Texas.

But working together to stop a serial killer makes Ethan reconsider the price of forever, especially with Steve’s life suddenly in danger. He can’t help but think it’s worth the gamble—especially if it means he’ll save the life of the woman he loves. But will Steve agree—or will she refuse her one chance at eternal life, lust, and love?

My Rating: 4 out of 5

My Review:

This book was a little confusing because for the most part it takes place at the same time as the first and second book.  So at parts you are reading the same scene from another perspective.  It got a little annoying.  However I was very happy to see Ethan and Stephanie's relationship.  I read the anthology piece about them that was VERY hot and this book did not disappoint, though there weren't any sex scenes as hot and erotic in this book as were in the anthology.  At the end of the book, things wrap up in a manner that makes me feel like there won't be any more in the series, and that makes me sad.  I hope I'm wrong.

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

Goodreads Description:

They call him many names, but Angelic isn't one of them...

Sebastian Ballister, the notorious Marquess of Dain, is big, bad, and dangerous to know. No respectable woman would have anything to do with the "Band and Blight of the Ballisters" - and he wants nothing to do with respectable women. He's determined to continue doing what he does best - sin and sin again - and all that's going swimmingly, thank you... until the day a shop door opens and she walks in. 

She's too intelligent to fall for the worst man in the world...

Jessica Trent is a determined young woman, and she's going to drag her imbecile brother off the road to ruin, no matter what it takes. If saving him - and with him, her family and future - means taking on the devil himself, she won't back down. The trouble is, the devil in question is so shockingly irresistible, and the person who needs the most saving is - herself!

My Rating: 4 out of 5

My Review:

I absolutely LOVED Sebastian.  I adore dark tortured heros, and he is definitely that!  His relationship with Jessica is not easy and I felt like their reactions were realistic and plausible.  I thoroughly enjoyed Jessica's brains and her quick wit.  I love how she heals Sebastian with out him realizing it and how he appreciates her in the end for it. I loved the action, mystery and by far the romance!  HIGHLY recommend!