Breaking Badger (The Honey Badger Chronicles)

 It’s instinct that drives Finn Malone to rescue a bunch of hard battling honey badgers. The Siberian tiger shifter just can’t bear to see his fellow shifters harmed. But no way can Finn have a houseful of honey badgers when he also has two brothers with no patience. Things just go from bad to worse when the badgers rudely ejected from his home turn out to be the only ones who can help him solve a family tragedy. He’s just not sure he can even get back into the badgers’ good graces. Since badgers lack graces of any kind . . . 

Mads knows her teammates aren’t about to forgive the cats that were so rude to them, but moody Finn isn’t so bad. And he’s cute! The badger part of her understands Finn’s burning need to avenge his father’s death—after all, vengeance is her favorite pastime. So Mads sets about helping Finn settle his family’s score, which has its perks, since she gets to avoid her own family drama. Besides, fighting side by side with Finn is her kind of fun—especially when she can get in a hot and heavy snuggle with her very own growling, eye-rolling, and utterly irresistible kitty-cat . . .

Felt like I was jumping from one storyline to the next to rapidly. Lacks the strong character building of early works. And as a fan of Ms. Laurenston’s work, her characters this time failed to grab my attention and keep it. I was honestly wondering if this was somebody else’s writing because it just read so different. But that’s not why you are here, is this a good read or worth it? Its not good but its an okay read. You might have to force yourself to get through it. Has some fun and entertaining moments but not enough to really engage. Well I hope you enjoy it better than I did.

And as always Happy Reading!!

Is Reader's Slump even a thing?!

 Yes, it is!

    So, I've been in a reader's slump. Nothing's grabbing or keeping my attention. In the last four days, I've reread three books and started eight. 

    This slump sucks because I don't know, if its because I'm waiting for a book to come out or I've read myself into a corner. And I hope its not the corner one because that would be sad and it means I would have to pause on the reading till my obsession with books kicks back in. Plus I do have a couple of books that I have to review in the next couple of weeks. Books, I was very excited to receive but now don't even grab my interest. *le sigh* Now if its the waiting for books to come out then again I will have to stop reading because my obsession/ focus is on this one or in my case several books that will be coming out in the next couple of months. Since I am not a writer, I don't which block is worst, writer's or reader's? But I do know they are both very annoying. I have been pushing through.

     I did finally get a book that grabbed my attention and kept it till the end. So Yay!!! but I do hope this slump doesn't stay around long cause I'm tired of it already.

Well, as always Happy Reading!! …..Lucky!

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Den of Vipers by K.A Knight

 Disclaimer: 18+ Reverse Harem Romance. Warning this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. Along with graphic sex scenes and violence. This is a dark book.

Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel—The Vipers.

They run this town and everyone in it. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses.

Yes, sold me.

They own me now.

I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant. These men, they look at me with longing. Their scarred, blood-stained hands holding me tight. They want everything I am, everything I have to give, and won’t stop until they get just that. They can own my body, but they will never have my heart.

The Vipers? I’m going to make them regret the day they took me.

This girl? She bites too.

   

   This book was exactly what I needed. Some times you just need a dangerous read to mix in with all the happy and regular reads. The story was filled with action, revenge, suspense, and bloodshed. Throughout the story you fall in love with each anti-hero even though you know what kind of activities they dabble in. But the heroine was definitely the star of the story. This is a very dark mob/criminal activity romantic reverse harem book but it's a really great read definitely a five-star book.

Hope you enjoy it, too! 

And as always Happy Reading!!!

A Reread: Stray (Shifters #1) by Rachel Vincent

     

 I thought this was going to be an okay read but it surpassed it. Really was a good read. I enjoyed each character. The heroine, no words can describe how much I adored this girl. She's a fighter and I think that's might be, what I love most about her.

"The moment the door opened I knew an ass-kicking was inevitable. Whether I’d be giving it or receiving it was still a bit of a mystery."

The story:  

     Faythe is not your typical college student, she's a werecat. And trying to live her life the way she deems, but her dad/alpha and obligations to her pride are making it hard for her to do so. Until an attack but after a stray attacks her at school her, forcing her back home and into the overprotectiveness of her pride. But what they don't understand that she is stronger than she looks.

"You can pretend you're one of the guys all you want, but that means I outrank you. We all outrank you. And no tomcat would get away with punching me."

This book is highly explanatory. You'll understand it quickly at times you might actually want her to shut up but it helps understand it more. The fighting could have been more climatic but hopefully her other books are.

AND AS ALWAYS..... HAPPY READING!!! :)

HAPPY NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY

 

I hope you get to enjoy a book today.

And as always HAPPY READING!

Home to Texas (Brides of Rough Creek Texas #2) by Kaki Warner

  

 Lieutenant KD Whitcomb had mapped out her career from West Point to the Pentagon. But when an injury under questionable circumstances forces her to leave the army, her dreams fall dead at her feet. Feeling lost and needing to rediscover the tough woman beneath the uniform, she heads back to the family ranch in Rough Creek. Only two things get her through the nightmares and sleepless nights: the support of her family and the CID officer investigating the incident in Afghanistan. He infuriates her. Makes her laugh. Gives her hope.

  Richard Murdock is struggling, too. There’s something fishy about this last case…and the threats coming from Afghanistan aimed at both him and KD. He’s ready to leave the army and make a new start. But how will he protect KD? And what should he do about the growing attraction between them? He’s been burned before. But there's something about KD's vulnerability and strength that calls to him, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect her and give her a chance to build new dreams…including helping her start a PTSD equine therapy program at the Texas ranch.

    If they can overcome the threats against them and heal old wounds, this second chance might be better than they ever dreamed.

The romance is everything I could have asked for. KD and Richard are so perfect together and I really commend the author for the absence of the common "miscommunication as drama" trope as way of keeping them apart. Their relationship was completely honest even with everything each character had going on. There are plenty of heavy issues at play and I was completely enthralled by their dedication and devotion to each other. 

And as always Happy Reading!!

Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries (Modern Mail Order Brides, #12) by Olivia Gaines

      Lakota Simjak is nothing like he looks. A laid-back kind of fella that takes life as it comes, while enjoying the simple beauty of the day to days. However, the lonely nights and eternal mornings tells him it’s time for a change. He wants a wife.

Melody Willis’ trophy case displays thirty years of being in the music business and performances all over the world. Yet, she goes to bed alone. Tired of fighting in the rat race she takes a chance. Dressed down, she heads to the offices of the Perfect Match and sits in front of the screen. It didn’t take her long to find the one thing she wanted. Through the screen his heart called to her as well.

“Coraline, I’m going to marry him,” Melody said with a definitive nod of her head.

The rest they say, is for the history books. Pack your bags and climb aboard for the funniest ride into the remote wilderness of Maine for a hearty helping of Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries.

This book was everything. It was so funny, god, I laughed so hard. And the love was sweet and honest. I wasn't expecting it to be so good. Melody was my favorite, I loved how her character and her story came to be.  Lakota was a good hero and partner to Melody but the supporting characters  Elijah and Lorelai just add even more humor and love to story. It was such a sweet story and I was a little upset it ended. 

Brava to the author, this is definitely an entertaining read.

And as always Happy Reading!!!

The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

 Since the death of his twin brother, Oliver’s caught between pleasing his fans and finding himself. Emery finds him first.

   Emery has never felt more alone. Raising her daughter is both her pleasure and her pain as she struggles to hold on to her job as a bartender and keep a roof over their heads. With no one to help them—no support system—any unexpected expense or late bill could turn their whole world upside down.  

   Reeling from the death of his twin brother and bandmate, rock star Oliver Smith is trying to drink his problems away. Apparently he isn’t very good at it; they follow him wherever he goes. Also in hot pursuit are the paparazzi, who catch Oliver at his lowest low. He could have walked into any bar in California, but he walked into hers. Emery helps Oliver lose the crowd, and they find themselves alone: two people whose paths are marked with loss and pain. However, they hold an unshakable hope for healing. They find solace together, but can their love withstand the world?    

This was a good afternoon read. My first book by the author and plus with prime reading, it was free. The synopsis grabbed my attention. Even thought I didn't have any true expectation, where and how I thought the story would go, it didn't. This book is filled with true emotions and heartache. There were times, I was reading it and had to walk away to get myself  together. There are a few predictable moments but other than that, this was a really good read.

Hope you enjoy it, too!

And as always Happy Reading!!