Whispered music and Beguiling Bridget

Whispered Music (London Fairy Tales #2)

byRachel Van Dyken (Goodreads Author)

 

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Scarred at a young age, Dominique Maksylov, Royal Prince of Russia, has lived a reclusive life. As a musical prodigy, his music has wide reach into the world, but few ever see his face. He never ventures into polite society, but when he dis-covers he is the only heir to the Earldom of Harriss, he goes to one ball. And that one ball, was enough to change the direction of his life forever.
But how could he possibly have known that other person— the other half of his whole—would not only need his help but threaten his very existence?

She didn't know how hard it would be to love the broken.
Isabelle Hartwell's mother just sold her to the Beast of Russia. He's mean, tem-peramental, and the most virile, handsome man she has ever encountered. But he has a secret, one he's willing to die for and he refuses to let anyone in. Will she be able to reach his heart before it's too late?

Find out if love prevails in this regency retelling of how Beauty tamed the savage Beast…

 

I just have to say, I am a sucker for Beauty and the Beast themed books. When I started to read for some reason I felt that I was not going to like it, I don't know why. Then it started to get more interesting. I found there was times I wanted to yell at the characters, like "why don't you just tell him you love him again, you did it before or why doesn't he remember that she told him that she loved him also?" I don't feel that this is a clean read. The innuendos where to much and there was things I didn't really need to know.
I give it 3* stars

 

 

Beguiling Bridget (Waltzing with the Wallflower #2)

byRachel Van Dyken, Leah Sanders

Driven to distraction by the redhead across the room, Anthony Benson barely hears the terms of his brother's challenge before agreeing to them.

No matter. It will be easy. Viscount Maddox has never had any problem impressing the ladies. And four weeks is more than enough time to win over this so obviously neglected wallflower.

But things are never as easy as they seem.

The lady has lofty aspirations. And not one of them includes love or marriage. Especially not with an arrogant and self-assured playboy like the viscount. No matter how attractive he may be.

This time the main character Bridget is not like the other wallflower in the previous book. She is not shy but she stays by the wall mostly to not be bothered. She is not afraid to turn anyone down. I was happy that the hero was the other twin named Anthony. This is another nice quick book to read.
I give it 3*stars.

Savage Winter (Seasons of Paleo, #1)

Savage Winter (Seasons of Paleo, #1)

by Rachel Van Dyken

If they take you, you don't come back. You either die...or wish you had. The Western Empire was ruthless. The only reason I survived was because he gave his life for me--a life that might as well have been mine, for when they stole his last heartbeats, they silenced my own. They call me princess, an answer to the prophecy, but I'm nothing more than a prisoner...awaiting my lifelong punishment. Marriage. To the Prince of the East. But it's the Royal Protector who reminds me of what I lost. He threatens something I never thought I'd have again...my heart.

 

This book cover is beautiful. I felt that Kyle's heart was being played with a little. It was still a sweet story and I want to read the rest of the books in this series. I give it *4 star*

The Gangster's Daughter

The Gangster's Daughter

by Kendall Evans

Jack Malone has one mission in Chicago—apprehend notorious gangster, Antonio Donnatelli. It shouldn't matter that Donnatelli is using his daughter, Maria, to get close to Jack, to find out his weakness. Jack knows the man's ways, and he can ignore the beautiful Italian lady with her mysterious brown eyes and soft voice. Until the gunfire starts. Then his need to protect her overcomes his duty.
 
It was very brief, did not give a lot of details about the characters and I didn't feel like I knew them. I liked the setting, gangster's daughter falls for the cop, very nice. I give it *3 stars*

The Peculiar Princess

 

The Peculiar Princess

byChristina Graham Parker

Lexy Newberry knows she's adopted, but someone forgot to mention her birth parents are sixteenth-century monarchs who sent her to the future to escape certain slaughter. Now Lexy is back in the past, charged with reclaiming her homeland. She's not the normal storybook princess, but Lord Lukas Reynard, the nobleman enlisted to help her, isn't a charming prince either.

As her feelings for Lukas grow, she becomes torn between the place she knows in the future and the place she was born to rule in the past. If she leaves the sixteenth century, she may lose a love she only dreamed of. If she stays, she may lose her life. For Lukas has a secret so shocking, it could topple the hopes of Dresdonia and shatter her heart.

 

I enjoyed seeing how Lexy and Lukas relationship grew. I really believed that they loved each other. I was reading this book all night wondering what would happen next like will Cara ever find out what happened to Lexy? I give it 4* stars.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Imperfect Beauty

A visit to the Highland games goes awry for Alasdair Buchanan when his cousin abandons him in the crowd. His guide dog is terrible at describing the sights, but he does a great job of finding the river. Too bad Alasdair has no clue where that river is in relation to his cousin's apartment.

When Trisha Wright stops to speak with him in her angelic voice, Alasdair is certain his cousin did him a favor by abandoning him. Trisha loves the Scot's flirtatious ways and basks in his compliments, but she can't shake the fear that he'll hate her when he learns the truth about her—a truth everyone can see but him.
 
 
This book caused me to want to visit Scotland and go to a highland game. I really liked Alasdair and I could understand the different emotions Trisha went threw. It was a cute story that was finished to soon. I wish that there was more details about Alasdair and Trisha's relationship it was kind of to fast.I give it 4* stars.

Trusting the law

 
Chicago
November 1922

The last person Grace needs to fall in love with is a police officer, especially since she breaks the law every day. Running a speakeasy wasn't her first choice, but making money is. With the price of hooch at an all-time premium, the money is more than enough to pay for her uncle's expensive medication and the bills. She doubts Officer Paul Gordon will see things the same way.

Paul is enchanted with the chestnut-haired woman he runs into on a cold, Chicago street, and that enchantment quickly turns to more. If someone were to tell him she was a criminal, he'd never believe it. Then he sees it for himself. When Grace is arrested, he must make a decision—protect her or his badge.

 

I don't come across stories that are taken place in the 20's but I loved it. The characters were well put together. I will be honest I was a little upset on how short it was, but it was a nice story to read in between reading novels. I am interested in reading more of Kendall Evans's books. I give it 4*stars.

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The Mine byJohn A. Heldt
In 2000, Joel Smith is a cocky, adventurous young man who sees the world as his playground. But when the college senior, days from graduation, enters an abandoned Montana mine, he discovers the price of reckless curiosity. He emerges in May 1941 with a cell phone he can't use, money he can't spend, and little but his wits to guide his way. Stuck in the age of Whirlaway, swing dancing, and a peacetime draft, Joel begins a new life as the nation drifts toward war. With the help of his 21-year-old trailblazing grandmother and her friends, he finds his place in a world he knew only from movies and books. But when an opportunity comes to return to the present, Joel must decide whether to leave his new love in the past or choose a course that will alter their lives forever. THE MINE follows a humbled man through a critical time in history as he adjusts to new surroundings and wrestles with the knowledge of things to come
 
One of my favorite movies is Back to the Future, so I was happy to read the Mine. I loved the time period, the 40's and the 50's are so interesting to me. I think it was neat that Joel was able to see his grandmother. This book had me on the edge of my seat. It was a great read. I didn't like all of the bad language but everything else was good. I give it *4 stars.