Review of Minutes Before Sunset by Shannon A. Thompson

Reviewed by – Shawna Hembree

Book Review of – Minutes Before Sunset
By Shannon A. Thompson

My overall star rating --

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About the book:  Two destinies. One death.

"Her kiss could kill us, and my consent signed our death certificates..."

Eric has less than a year left before his fated battle when he meets her. She's a shade like him, but separated from the Dark - and with more power than she should have. And he can't stay away.

Jessica is new to town and desperate to figure out who, or what, her birth parents were. But she can't find them without overcoming Eric, and she won't let him stop her.

Minutes Before Sunset happens through the minds of two young adults as they struggle to survive their paranormal realities and find balance in their human lives.


Book creation ratings:
Overall total --  24 out of a possible 30
-- Story & characters --9
-- Cover & title -- 7
-- Editing -- 8
* based on a 1-10 scale with:  1-4, poor; 5-7, good; 8-10, very good.*

My 5 point review:
-1- A great read. I absolutely enjoyed reading and it does take your imagination for a ride.

-2- I did not care for the cover art. It just doesn't fit.

-3- There were a few minor grammatical errors but nothing you couldn't get through.

-4- I would add more descriptive details to the characters. I couldn't really imagine what the characters truly would look like.

-5- This is a great leading book. I cannot wait to read the following books.

Reader Recommendations
Genre – Young Adult
Age recommendations – 14+
Sex content rating – none so far
Violence rating – just a tad with swordplay and magical abilities

Shannan's review of Sweetest Curse by Susan D. Taylor

Reviewed by -- Shannan Williams

Book Review of -- Sweetest Curse (Miami Mermaids Book 2)
by Susan D. Taylor

My overall star rating -- from 1-5

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About the book:
When the Kratos, God of War steps down from his position on Mount Olympus to became a mere mortal on South Beach, things don't run according to plan. For the last two years, Wyatt and Marissa have operated under the radar of the supernatural realm until they meet and instantly become star-crossed lovers. On her wedding day, Marissa receives a visit from one of the Fates warning her of those who wish her harm and foretelling a prophecy involving her unborn child. Hours later Wyatt suddenly loses his ability to breathe while asleep. As the ancient curse that plagues all mermaids who dare marry a mortal is played out, the immortals didn't count on the ability of Wyatt and Marissa to harness the power of their love to triumph over the ill-fated odds.

Book creation ratings:
Overall total -- 30 out of a possible 30
-- Story & characters -- 10
-- Cover & title -- 10
-- Editing – 10

Shannan’s Review
This is the second book in the Miami Mermaids series and it picks up right where the other one left off.  This is a great romantic fantasy book and I loved the story.

I really enjoyed this book as we see Wyatt and Marissa do everything to overcome all the bad things in their way.  It was awesome to see what they could do with the power of love.

The characters Wyatt and Marissa are totally in love and it was very exciting following them throughout this book.  I felt as if I was right there with them.

I like a book where I can really feel the emotions of the characters and I was totally in tune with this book.

I highly recommend this book to lovers of this genre and would love to read more by this author.

Genre – fantasy, romance
Age -- 18+
Sex content rating -- hot
Violence rating -- moderate

Review of Good Cop, Bad Cop by Harlem Dae

Reviewed by – Shawna Hembree

Book Review of – Good Cop Bad Cop
By Harlem Dae

My overall star rating -- from 1-5

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About the book: India is a superstar musician who has a stalker. After receiving a new note, she runs into the arms of 2 cops. Dillon and Jose are supposed to be going on vacation. When they find India on board their boat, they each have different attitudes but end up helping India with her predicament.


Book creation ratings:
Overall total -- 27 out of a possible 30
-- Story & characters -- 10
-- Cover & title -- 8
-- Editing -- 9
* based on a 1-10 scale with:  1-4, poor; 5-7, good; 8-10, very good.*

My 5 point review:
-1- This book has a good story line. I just wish there may have been a little more to the climax. (pun not intended)

-2- I did not find any grammatical errors and it is very well written.

-3- I did find in some aspects these authors are very descriptive and in other areas they lack. Sex=descriptive. The island=not so much.

-4-This is a book that should be taken and read while having a glass of wine while soaking in the tub. I would suggest not reading while company is over. (Combustion is a possibility)

-5- Also, having an open mind would help. Awesome book, totally worth the time I spent reading it. Look forward for more from this duo.

Reader Recommendations
Genre -- Erotica
Age recommendations – 18+
Sex content rating – HOT n Steamy, Threesome, MFM , handcuffs…off the charts
Violence rating – just a little

Jacqueline's review of Playing with the Prop by Mina Carter

Reviewed by -- Jacqueline Driggers

Book Review of -- Playing with the Prop
By Mina Carter

My overall star rating -- from 1-5

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About the book:
Never mix business with pleasure…
A physical therapist for successful Rugby team, the Strathstow Sharks, Ashley’s golden rule is never to mix business and pleasure. She loves her job and the guys she looks after, and doesn’t want to jeopardise her place with the team. As nicely put together as her charges are, she’s never found herself remotely tempted.

Until now.
Harry James, the team’s newest prop gives her butterflies in her stomach every time she has to treat him, and her fantasies involving his hard, muscled body and sinful lips keep her hot and bothered at night. Luckily, he shows no sign of having noticed her attraction, and hasn’t shown any interest in her…

She’s been his from the moment he saw her…

Harry James marked the pretty little physio the first day they met. For the last year he’s been biding his time, and trying to get her attention. So much so, it’s gained him a few nicknames in the squad. Not that anyone would dare tell her.

When the Sharks win big on Harry’s birthday, can he stop at claiming a birthday kiss, or will he want everything she has to give?

Book creation ratings:
Overall total -- 27 out of a possible 30
-- Story & characters -- 9
-- Cover & title -- 9
-- Editing & formatting -- 9
* based on a 1-10 scale with:  1-4, poor; 5-7, good; 8-10, very good.*

My review:
Excellent read.  I enjoyed it a lot.  I'm impressed with the author's knowledge of the sport of rugby.  Me, I don't know much about the game, but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the book.  I love good romance books, and this is a great one.  Mina Carter is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.  This is a great book that I would heartily recommend to any romance junkie, and it has a wonderful ending too.

Reader Recommendations
Genre -- romance
Age recommendations -- 18 plus
Sex content rating -- spicy
Violence rating -- none

Jacqueline's review of -- the Aurora Conspiracy series by Gelsheimer and Keats

Reviewed by -- Jacqueline Driggers

Book Review of -- Aurora Conspiracy Series
By Ginger Gelsheimer and Christina Keats

My overall star rating -- from 1-5

Crash Landing: Aurora Conspiracy Prequel Series - Episode 1 
http://www.amazon.com/Crash-Landing-Conspiracy-Prequel-Episode-ebook/dp/B00C9QQBA6/

Conflict Rising: Aurora Conspiracy Prequel Series - Episode 2
http://www.amazon.com/Conflict-Rising-Conspiracy-Prequel-Episode-ebook/dp/B00CIXTR1K/

Calm Before the Storm: Aurora Conspiracy Prequel Series - Episode 3
http://www.amazon.com/Calm-Before-Storm-Conspiracy-Prequel-ebook/dp/B00CLS56PS/

Chaos Unleashed: Aurora Conspiracy Prequel Series - Episode 4
http://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Unleashed-Conspiracy-Prequel-Episode-ebook/dp/B00IK5BAT2/

Quest of the Hybrid (Aurora Conspiracy Trilogy)
http://www.amazon.com/Quest-Hybrid-Aurora-Conspiracy-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00CLMA3HK/

About the book:
An alien crash lands into the windmill on a farm in late 19th century Texas, and sets off a chain of events that will span the coming years.

Book creation ratings:
Overall total -- 24 out of a possible 30
-- Story & characters -- 7
-- Cover & title -- 8
-- Editing & formatting -- 9
* based on a 1-10 scale with:  1-4, poor; 5-7, good; 8-10, very good.*

My review:
I really liked prequel books 1 and 2 best.  In these first 2 books, Emily Proctor is an intelligent, courageous young woman of the late 19th century, who falls in love with the alien Aurelius, who crash lands into their windmill.  I  liked the character of her father too.  In my opinion, prequel books 1 and 2 are the best in this series.

Books 3 and 4, I didn't like as well.  In these books, Emily suddenly becomes somewhat scatter-brained and shows little regard to how her actions will affect her or those around her.  It's a distinct and discouraging departure.  Book 4 does not have a happy ending.  I'm a happy ending girl, so book 4, while still a good book, was my least favorite.

Quest of the hybrid starts like prequel 1, then it is revealed that it is a dream that Jesse Proctor (descendent of Emily) is having.  Same house, different people, many years later.  While the character of Jesse is interesting, she isn't one of my favorites in this book.  I like her brother and his friend and Aurelius the best.  My overall, throughout the series favorite would be Aurelius.

The last book does end on an interesting note though.  Not going to say just what.  You'll have to read the book to find that out.

Reader Recommendations
Genre -- science fiction
Age recommendations -- 15 and up
Sex content rating -- very little, and very limited, and very tame
Violence rating -- moderate

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As my part of this tour, I was asked to pick one of the below books to spotlight.  Now there's some great books that are part of this tour, and picking one to spotlight wasn't easy.  But I did finally narrow it down to just one.  I picked:

Trials of Hallion

Two of Swords

Book One

by

Maria Greene

About the book -- Through a dimensional rift, stuck inside a tarot card spread, and trying to solve the mystery why her aunt stole something that could spell the end of an entire continent, modern New Yorker Kate McKnight has to face the fact that she has landed in a different world. Totally unprepared, she is plunged into a war where evil is moving toward resounding victory. As she is forced to develop skills she never knew she had, she struggles to reconcile what is real in her life and what is a dream, all her beliefs put to the test.

Jamie Kirkland attempts to right the wrongs of his father who perpetrated the rift, only to be told he is facing a useless death. Even if his efforts will not make a difference to saving Hallion, he has to support Kate in her struggle to discover the clues of their mission, a race against time that will take them to the heart of evil. They have to recover the six items that will give them the power to restore Hallion, but they have to face all of their own inner weaknesses to succeed, and a dark force that permeates everything.

About the author -- Hi, I'm a veteran writer of twenty-three historical romances, but decided I wanted to forge a road into a new genre, Fantasy. TRIALS OF HALLION is my first effort, and I loved writing about a heroine who is plunged into something so completely different from her regular, pretty boring, life. This is my first book in epublishing, and I'm excited about it. TRIALS OF HALLION, BOOK 1, TWO OF SWORDS is available in the Kindle store. I'm also an artist, but writing is in my blood and I have stuck with that art form for many years. I live in Florida and I'm now at work on book number two in the series, CRYSTAL WORLD.

My thoughts -- The fact that she's an experienced historical romance writer who is trying a new genre interests me; plus, the cover totally snagged me.  I'm just a total sucker for a book cover with a sword on it.  It instantly snags my attention, because I have some for real swords of my own.  The premise for her book sounds interesting too.  You can't help but wonder how Jamie and Kate will fare as they strive to put things to right.  For a first foray into fantasy, sounds like Maria is on to something here.  You can purchase her book on Amazon, by clicking here!

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Wendy's review of Guardian of Maradon by LJ Capehart

Reviewed by --  Wendy Walker

Book Review of – Guardian of Maradon by LJ Capehart

My overall star rating -- from 1-5

3.5

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About the book:

Trina, a dreamer, finds her Guardian to save her world. Can Tristan, a college boy, rise to the challenge to save her world and her? A sweet love story with a determined hero and a splash of magic.

Tristan Daniels finds himself magically transported to a world that he knows nothing about. The same can't be said for those he meets in this strange world, though. They all seem to know who he is, and have high expectations for him. As Tristan travels with Jacob and his son, Kinnead, he begins to discover many things about both this world, and himself. As chosen Guardian of the people of Maradon, he MUST find the magical sword that only he can wield, before he is found by the enemies of Maradon. But finding the sword is only the beginning!

My 5 point review:

-1- The Storyline of the book is well thought out and interesting.

-2- The characters are loveable well used and balanced,

-3-  I appreciated the violence wasn’t to graphic

-4- For a YA book it was nice that there wasn’t any inappropriate behavior between the heroes, I would definitely allow a younger audience to read this story.

-5- The book had so much potential but I was just a bit disappointed as it could have been really amazing it has all the right elements it just came off a little bit flat and rushed.  It needed better character representation and emotions of the character and their interactions.

As mentioned the story line moved very quickly important events were rushed through or skipped over, more time spent on these would have really finished the book off nicely.

Reader Recommendations

Genre – YA, Fiction, Fantasy, light romance

Age recommendations – 12-18

Sex content rating --  0

Violence rating -- 3