Read and Rated but Not Reviewed Part 2

Again if you would like a review and it's not on my Goodreads, just comment and I will make sure to put it on top of my list to review for you.  I read so many books but my kids have been keeping me too busy!

Welcome to Serenity by Sherryl Woods------ 4 out of 5

Home in Carolina ------ 3 out of 5

Sweet Tea at Sunrise ------ 3 out of 5

Honeysuckle Summer ------ 3 out of 5

A Night Like This by Julia Quinns  3 1/2 out of 5

Along came a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle 4 out of 5

A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer 3 ½ out of 5

Werewolf in Seattle by Vicki Lewis Thompson 4 ½ out of 5

Sold to a Laird by Karen ranney 3 ½ out of 5

Scandal Wears Satin by Loretta Chase  4 ½ out of 5 

A Scandalous Scot by Karen Ranney 4 ½ out of 5  

Scotsmen Prefer Blonds by Sara Ramsey 4 out of 5

Crash into You by Roni Loren 5 out of 5!

Read and Rated but only reviewed a few on my Goodreads

Hello I know I've been lacking on the reviews, but with school coming to a close and dance recitals and gymnastics shows all around I've fallen behind.  I have kept on reading just haven't had time to rate and review them all yet.  Here is the list of Reviews to come soon!

Wanted: Undead or Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks  ------ 3 1/2  out of 5

One Night in Scotland by  Karen Hawkins ------ 5 out of 5

The Memorist by M.J. Rose ----- 4 out of 5

More than Words: Stories of Hope by Diana Palmer, Kasey Michael, and Catherine Mann
-----2 1/2 out of 5

The Perils of Pleasure Julie Anne Long ------- 4 out of 5

More Than Words Volume 2 by Debbie Macomber, Sharon Sala, Jasmine Cresswell, Beverly Barton, Julie Elizabeth Leto.  ------- 3 out of 5

Rogue Dynasty  Amelia Grey             ----4 out of 5 ----- A Duke to Die For
                                                         ----4 out of 5 ----- A Marquis to Marry
                                                         ----4 out of 5 ----- An Earl to Enchant
                                                         ----4 out of 5 ----- A Gentleman Never Tells
                                                         ----5 out of 5 ----- A Gentleman Says I Do

Call of the Highland Moon by Kendra Leigh Castle ---- 4 out of 5

Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark by Donna Lea Simpson ------ 5 out of 5

A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare ------ 5 out of 5

Beauty in the Beast by Christine Danse ------ 4 out of 5

Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear ------ 3 out of 5

Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle ----- 4 out of 5

A Courtesan’s Guide to Getting Your Man by Celeste Bradley and Susan Donovan 4 1/2 out of 5

The Perfect Imposter by Wendy Soliman ----- 3 out of 5

The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods

Goodreads Description:

Falling for "Maddening Moira" O'Malley was the unexpected highlight of Luke O'Brien's Dublin holiday. So when she pays a surprise visit to Chesapeake Shores, Luke is thrilled…at first. A fling with this wild Irish rose is one thing, but forever? Maybe someday, but not when he's totally focused on establishing a business that will prove his mettle to his overachieving family.Given Luke's reaction, Moira has some soul-searching of her own to do. Scarred by her father's abandonment, she wonders if Luke, with his playboy past, is truly the family man she longs for. Adding to her dilemma, she's offered an amazing chance at a dream career of her own.Deep down, though, Moira knows home is the real prize, and that love can be every bit as enchanted as a summer garden.

My Rating:

My Review:


I was very disappointed by this book. There were too many points that were very irritating and the things I wanted to read about weren't elaborated on. I just got soo annoyed with the heroines insecurities and wondering about the same thing every other page. The ending seemed rushed and a total let down. I was just completely shocked with how out of character this book was to the others, IMO.

Pride and Passion by Charlotte Featherstone

Goodreads Description:

Lucy Ashton had long ago given up her quest for true love. In the rarified society of Victorian England, Lucy plays the game; flirting, dancing and dabbling in the newly fashionable spiritualism. Even marrying when and who she's supposed to. If the stuffy Duke of Sussex cannot spark the passion she craves, he can at least give her a family, a home of her own, and a place to belong. But when her polite marriage reveals a caring and sensual man, Lucy begins to wonder if she can indeed have it all.

But Lord Sussex is not the man the London ton has come to admire. And Lucy has some ghosts of her own, as well. Thus, when a blackmail scheme turns to threats of danger, the newfound peace of the Sussex marriage is cast upon the rocks. Passion has a price, Lucy learns. And not all ghosts stay buried.

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My Review:

Lucy's obsession with her 'love' Thomas takes her to spiritualists trying to connect to her dead love who she though burned to death in his studio.  Lord Sussex, who loved Lucy, wants to prove that her 'love' Thomas was really a murderer and an evil man.  Through out the book the romance builds slowly and I was absolutely stunned by Lord Sussex' confession at the end!  The mystery and action in this book rival the first in the series and are FANTASTIC!  A must read!

Temptation and Twilight by Charlotte Featherstone

Goodreads Description:

Iain Sinclair, Marquis of Alynwick, is certain there is a special hell for him. An unrepentant rake, he holds nothing sacred – except for beautiful Elizabeth York. For years, Alynwick has tried to forget the woman he loved so well, and treated so badly. A woman who could hold nothing in her heart for him except hatred.

All of society believes Elizabeth, blind daughter of a duke, to be a proper young lady. But no one knows of her wanton affair with Alynwick. When Lizzy learns of her ancestor’s ancient diary – filled with exotic tales – she longs to uncover the identity of the unnamed lover within and hesitantly allows Alynwick, who claims to have knowledge of the “veiled lady,” to help her solve the mystery.

Eager to be Lizzy’s eyes, Alynwick brings the seductive text to life, and each night it takes greater effort for her to forget his betrayal. With each whispered word, her resolve gives way, without her knowing that a centuries-old secret will lead them to a present-day danger.

My Rating:

My Review:

I loved this book but not as much as much as the first two. I loved the romance between Iain and Lizzy, which has been building in ways through the series. The mystery of who was trying to take the items from the guardian's was obvious to me most of the book and I thought the ending was very anti-climatic and disappointing. I would tell anyone who read the other books that they have to read this one to have the mystery solved but that it isn't my favorite in the series.

The Werewolf's Wife by Michele Hauf

Goodreads Description:

The legacy he must obey…
The child she must save…
The man who threatens to fulfill her every fantasy…
and break her heart.

Alpha wolf Ridge Addison left his wife in Las Vegas, vowing to put their one reckless night of passion behind him and return to his clan. Thirteen years later he needs a divorce so he can become pack leader. Yet he's never forgotten the sensuous witch whose life he saved…or the knee-buckling kisses he still craves.

After they parted, Abigail tried banishing Ridge from her memory. Now her heart belongs only to her son. But when the boy is kidnapped, she knows she alone can't save him. Though Abigail's body still aches for Ridge, she's willing to give him his freedom in exchange for his help. But who will shield her heart from the only man she's ever let claim her, body and soul?

My Rating:

My Review:

I liked how this story was laid out and written. I liked the different surprises laid with in the story and I enjoyed the renewed romance. I also LOVED the strong personality of the heroine. I did feel the story could have been more but all in all I enjoyed the story. As a mother, I felt for Abigail. I was shocked how it ended and how it affected Ridge, but I was also very happy! I would recommend this to my friends!

THe Half-Breed Vampire by Theresa Meyers

Goodreads Description:

Ignorant of his true heritage, half-breed Slade Donovan is fated to feel like an outsider among his clan. Until a mysterious woman arrives with the ability to unlock his secrets—and make him crave a future he never believed he could have….As a game warden, Raina Ravenwing has only one mission in the Cascade Mountains: to hunt down a pack of rare wolves that is terrorizing her tribe. Her instant attraction to Slade is a distraction the beautiful wolf whisperer can't afford, unless she agrees to let him help her. Yet working so closely together only intensifies their passion…even as the unfolding truth of Slade's identity threatens everything Raina holds sacred.

My Rating:

My Review:

I enjoyed this story but not having read the first two in the series I felt I was missing something sometimes. It could be read alone but there are references to things you can only assume were mentioned in the first two books in the series.  I liked the romance but felt it was not too realistic.  One minute they were thrust upon each other unwillingly then it seems they are in love.  I did enjoy the story line and the action however.