His Forever Family by Sarah M Anderson- 4 *

Title: His Forever Family
Series: Billionaires & Babies

Author: Sarah M Anderson

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Rating: * * * *

Publishers: Harlequin

(Feb 9, 2016)

Paperback: 256  pages

ISBN: 978-0373734382

FTC Disclosure: ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley

Found: one baby…and the boss's future bride? 

Tiny and helpless—the abandoned newborn that venture capitalist Marcus Warren finds during a morning run takes him by surprise. So does the sudden longing for his capable assistant, Liberty Reese, who reveals her tender side with the baby. 

But Liberty must resist her gorgeous boss's advances. Her secrets could destroy his trust, her career and the chance to care for the foster child they are both coming to love. Even so, she can't deny the heat between them—or the fear that her past will end their chance to create a forever family.

I enjoyed this romance. While the romance didn't blow me away, the story in it's entirety was quite enjoyable. I think I've gotten a bit tired of the billionaire/prince storylines,  though the precious baby angle will always drag me in. While the vicious antics of the privileged  rich never fail to amaze me, the love that the two main characters develop for this tiny soul is so wonderful. This is not your usual romance and Anderson's story has a complexity and gravity not usually found in a simple romance. Have no doubt, this is not a simple romance and it had me reading it from cover to cover in just a few hours. 

Review-Freak of Nature by Julia Crane-5 *

Title: Freak of Nature
Series: IFICS #1
Author: Julia Crane
Genre: Sci-Fi

Rating: * * * * *

Publishers: Valknut Press 

(Feb 2, 2013)

Paperback: 284 pages

ISBN: 978-1624110245

FTC Disclosure: Purchased from Amazon

Donate Body to Science. Check.

When seventeen-year-old Kaitlyn checked the box, she never suspected she’d have her life–and her body–stolen from her. She awakens one day in a secret laboratory to discover that her body is now half-robot and is forced to hide her own secret: that she still has human emotions and a human mind. If the scientists who made her find out, they’ll erase what remains of who she was.

Kaitlyn finds an unlikely ally in Lucas, a handsome, brilliant scientist who can’t get over the guilt he feels knowing she was once a vibrant, beautiful young woman. He never expected a science project to affect him the way she does. As he tries to help her rediscover her past, he finds himself falling for the brave girl struggling to find her place and acceptance between the human and computer worlds.

 I've got to admit, the cover was what originally drew me to this book. The whole possibility of your body becoming part cyborg and you still having human emotions, I find especially horrifying. Makes you stop and think a bit longer about donating your body to science. This is a very fast paced read and thankfully I have book two read to jump into. 

*For mature teens due to some sexual content.
IFICS Series
1. Freak of Nature (2013)
2. Fractured Innocence (2014)

3. Fatal Abduction (2014)

Review-The Paris Time Capsule by Ella Carey-5 *

Title: The Paris Time Capsule
Author: Ella Cary
Genre: Historical Fiction

Rating: * * * * *

Publishers: Lake Union Publishing

(May 26, 2015)

Paperback: 274 pages

ISBN: 978-1477829936

FTC Disclosure: Purchased from Amazon

Inspired by the fascinating true story of a treasure filled apartment that was abandoned in Paris for seventy years,The Paris Time Capsule is a blend of romance, history and mystery that will take you on a journey through France, from the charms of Paris to Provence’s delectable vineyards and villages …

In 2010, New York photographer Cat Jordan is fighting against her difficult past. But when a stranger dies in Paris, Cat finds herself the sole inheritor of an apartment in the ninth arrondissement that has been abandoned for seventy years since its mysterious owner, Madame de Florian, fled on the eve of the Nazi invasion in 1940.

A stash of love letters belonging to the owner’s grandmother, the infamous Belle Epoque courtesan Marthe de Florian, and the appearance of the beautiful and mysterious Isabelle de Florian’s grandson, Loic Archer, leads Cat in search of the reasons why Isabelle kept her Paris apartment a secret until her death, and why she left her entire estate to Cat.

As Cat unravels the story, she too embarks on her own journey, realizing that the secrets in the apartment may finally unlock the future…

An enchanting tale, inspired by a fascinating true story, filled with unforgettable characters, each caught in the relentless turmoil of their own generation. Ella Carey’s The Paris Time Capsule will linger in your thoughts long after you have finished it.

While doing some early spring cleaning I ran across a review  that I had written but apparently never posted. At the time I read this it was only $.99 on Amazon but now has gone back up to $3.99. There are several used copies for $.05 so you with  shipping you still won't have but $4.04 in a print copy.

I've got to admit, I was intrigued about this book ages ago when I first heard mention of it. I immediately ran down and read every newspaper and magazine article I could get my hands on about the abandoned apartment.  I was fascinated by all the pictures and was looking forward to reading this gem. Having had a father-in-law who fought in WWII for 666 days and remembering some of the many stories he had told of his travels through France, really tweaked my interest. Somehow, I missed it when it was released but just ran across a blog review and noticed the eBook was only .99 cents so I immediately grabbed a copy to read on my new Kindle Fire.
It was every bit as great as I thought it would be and then some. There was romance and  mystery and for every question answered yet another pops up. This was a very quick read and the only thing missing would have been some color glossy pictures to go along with it. Luckily, I'd seen several from earlier newspaper reports and the author was very good at describing the stunning finds that had been locked away for 70 years.

Cover Reveal for E. Van Lowe's "Moondancers"--1st in The Beautiful Creatures of Beverly Hills Series

E. Van Lowe is an author, television writer, and producer who has worked on such TV shows as “The Cosby Show,” “Even Stevens,” and “Homeboys In Outer Space.” He has been nominated for both an Emmy and an Academy Award. His first YA Paranormal novel, Never Slow Dance With A Zombie, was a selection of The Scholastic Book Club and a nominee for an American Library Association Award. Included among his many books are bestselling novels,Boyfriend From Hell and Earth Angel.

E lives in Beverly Hills California with his spouse, a werewolf, several zombies, and a fairy godmother who grants him wishes from time-to-time.

E is also horror novelist Sal Conte, author of the 80s horror classics Child’s Play and The Power.  Sal’s recent short stories “The Toothache Man” and “Because We Told Her To” are available as ebooks only on Amazon. For more on what’s happening in Sal’s world click on the “Sal Conte’s Page” link at the top.

E welcomes readers to a world of Beauties and Beasts. Have you seen the exciting trailer for his new series The Beautiful Creatures of Beverly Hills yet? If not, click the link below:

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This trailer has received TONS of praise. See why for yourself.

 The first book in the new series is entitled Moondancers.

Viscountess of Vice by Jenny Holiday-- Giveaway

Title: Viscountess of Vice
Series: Regency Reformers
Author:  Jenny Holiday
Genre: Historical Romance

Publishers: Entangled Publishers

(Jan 25, 2016)

Paperback: 336 pages

ISBN: 978-1682810941
Secrets and lies, scandals and spies. All Lady Catharine, Viscountess Cranbrook, wants is a little excitement. Bored of playing the role of the ton's favorite slightly scandalous widow, she jumps at the chance to go undercover as a courtesan to help with an espionage mission. After all, beneath her outrageously low bodice beats the heart of a patriot. Social reformer James Burnham is conducting a study of vice in England's capital. Driven by his own secrets, he is methodical, intelligent-and wickedly handsome. Catharine is the last sort of woman the upstanding James should want. But want her he does, though she stands for everything he opposes. When Catharine and James are forced to band together to advance their causes, they'll be drawn into a web of secrets and lies that endangers their lives-and their hearts.

Jenny Holiday started writing at age nine when her awesome fourth grade teacher gave her a notebook and told her to start writing some stories. That first batch featured mass murders on the loose, alien invasions, and hauntings. (Looking back, shes amazed no one sent her to a kid-shrink.) Shes been writing ever since. After a brief detour to get a PhD in geography, she worked as a professional writer, producing everything from speeches to magazine articles. More recently, her tastes having evolved from alien invasions to happily-ever-afters, she tried her hand at romance. A lifelong city-lover, she lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family. She is represented by Courtney Miller-Callihan of Greenburger Associates

Regency Reformers Series

1. The Miss Mirren Mission (2015)

2. The Likelihood of Lucy (2015)

3. Viscountess of Vice (2016)