Thursday, January 28, 2021

Audio Book Review with Featured Author: The Survivors by Jane Harper narrated by Stephen Shanahan

The Survivors by Jane Harper 

Narrated by Stephen Shanahan

 

 


 

Publisher & Release: McMillan Audio, February 2, 2021


Setting:  Present Day, Evelyn Bay, Tasmania


Genre: Mystery Thriller


Length:  11 hours 57 minutes


Rating: 2.5 Gold Crowns


Book Description: 


Coming home dredges up deeply buried secrets in The Survivors, a thrilling mystery by New York Times best-selling author Jane Harper.

Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. 

The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home. 

Kieran's parents are struggling in a town where fortunes are forged by the sea. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn. 

When a body is discovered on the beach, long-held secrets threaten to emerge. A sunken wreck, a missing girl, and questions that have never washed away....

 

Buy Links:

 

Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Survivors-Novel-Jane-Harper-ebook/dp/B087ZY8NXX

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Survivors-Audiobook/1250790883

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-survivors-jane-harper/1136963067

KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-survivors-43

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jane_Harper_The_Survivors?id=8hDhDwAAQBAJ

 

 

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BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-survivors-by-jane-harper-2020-05-04

 

Vikki’s Musings

 

Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary audio copy of The Survivors by Jane Harper. I voluntarily agreed to listen and review this recording prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.

 

The Survivors is a mystery thriller set in a small coastal town where everyone knows everything. The novel goes from the present to twelve years in the past which made it difficult at times to follow along. The pacing is excruciatingly slow, and I considered not finishing it on more than one occasion, but I refused to give up.

 

Kieran Elliott is the main character. He and his girlfriend have come back to Evelyn Bay to help his parents move since his father has dementia. This brings on lots of painful memories for him, and there are hard feelings toward him by some of the townspeople who blame him for the deaths of two of their own.

 

Stephen Shanahan is the narrator, and while he has a smooth tone, the pitch is very deep, making it difficult to understand him. I normally listen at 1.5 to 2 speed, and I had to slow it down a lot. He did give the various characters a different tone, so it was easy to know who was talking.

 

Ultimately, I struggled with the story and couldn’t become vested in any of the characters, and although I enjoyed the ending for the most part, it ended quite abruptly. The mystery is intriguing, but it wasn’t strong enough to keep me engaged, but I am in the minority. Many other readers loved The Survivors. Happy reading!

 

Author Bio:

 


Jane Harper's debut novel The Dry is an atmospheric thriller set in regional Australia.
The novel won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript in 2015 and rights have since been sold in more than 20 territories.
The Dry was a No.1 bestseller in Australia and has been optioned for a film by Reese Witherspoon and Bruna Papandrea's production company, Pacific Standard.
Jane worked as a print journalist for 13 years both in Australia and the UK and lives in Melbourne with her family.

 

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Monday, January 25, 2021

Book Review with Featured Author: Song for a Cowboy by Sasha Summers

Song for a Cowboy by Sasha Summers




 

Publisher & Release: Sourcebooks Casablanca, January 26, 2021


Setting:  Texas


Genre: Sports Romance


Length: 310 Pages


Rating: 4.5 Gold Crowns


Book Description: 


Country star Emmy Lou King is singing the blues over the cowboy who got away...

Emmy Lou King's whole family is legendary in country music. When she lands the opportunity to sing the American Football League anthem and serve on one of the AFL's anti-drug charities, she's sure she can handle working with Brock Watson. She was charmed by the cowboy once upon a time—and she's never loved anyone else—but she can handle it. Right?

Brock Watson is feeling the pressure. From dealing with his father's declining health, to keeping their ranch running, staying in game-ready shape, and his dedication to the charity that changed his life, there's no time for anything else. Emmy Lou included. After six years, he'd like to think she couldn't mess with his head anymore. But one look, one smile—and he knows she's as dangerous as ever. He can't resist her—he never could.

The more time Emmy Lou spends with Brock, the harder it is for them to keep their distance.

 

Buy Links:

 

Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Song-Cowboy-Kings-Country-Book-ebook/dp/B088P7F4TQ

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/song-for-a-cowboy-sasha-summers/1136988013

KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/song-for-a-cowboy

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Sasha_Summers_Song_for_a_Cowboy?id=vp8MEAAAQBAJ

 

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Vikki’s Musings

 

Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of Song for a Cowboy by Sasha Summers. I voluntarily agreed to read and review this book prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.

 

Song for a Cowboy is a light-hearted western romance with endearing characters and an emotionally charged plot. The pacing pulled me in from the first page and kept me entranced until the last. Ms. Summers has really done her research of the music industry!

 

Emmy Lou King is an endearing heroine. Her issues are ones I’ve struggled with most of my life, so I really identified with her. Her insecurities pulled at my heartstrings. While she understands her mother has problems, she is still stuck in her, please my mom at all costs! 

 

Brock Watson is a great hero with a lot of heart. While he has baggage, he doesn’t let it pull him down. I loved his back story as a drug addict and alcoholic since members of my family are also in recovery. That helped me bond with him right away. While his honor makes it impossible for him to tell Emmy Lou the truth at one point in the story, he doesn’t give up!

 

The romance between Emmy Lou and Brock is amazing. It’s not only a strong physical relationship, it’s also an extremely emotional connection. For me the closed-door sexual scenes were perfect and just as satisfying as detailed scenes are. I really wanted them to find their way back to each other.

 

If you enjoy contemporary western romances with great characters and a plot that has good depth, then you will love Song for a Cowboy as much as I did. This is the second book in the Kings of Country, and it’s as great as the first book, maybe even better. I can’t wait to read Travis’s story. Happy reading!

 

Author Bio:

 


Sasha Summers grew up surrounded by books. Her passions have always been storytelling, romance and travel–passions she uses when writing. Now a best-selling and award winning-author, Sasha continues to fall a little in love with each hero she writes. From easy-on-the-eyes cowboy, sexy alpha-male werewolves, to heroes of truly mythic proportions, she believes that everyone should have their happy ending–in fiction and real life.

Sasha lives in the suburbs of the Texas Hill country with her amazing and supportive family and her beloved grumpy cat, Gerard, The Feline Overlord. She looks forward to hearing from fans and hopes you’ll visit her online. 

 

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Book Review with featured author: Highland Defender by Kathryn Le Veque

 Highland Defender (Scots and Swords Book 2) by [Kathryn Le Veque]

Highland Defender by Kathryn Le Veque


Publisher & Release: Sourcebooks, January 26, 2021


Setting:  1486 Edinburgh, Scotland


Genre: Medieval Romance


Length: 306 Pages


Heat Level: 1 flame


Rating: 5 Gold Crowns


Book Description: 


Gladiator meets Fight Club in the Scottish Highlands in this thrilling Highlander romance series from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque!

Ashamed of a decision he made in battle that cost good men their lives, the dark Highlander Bane Morgan escapes to Edinburgh to forget his past. But the more time he spends away from his Highland home, the more he's filled with regret and despair.

Lucia Symington knows something about despair. Forced to work off a family debt for a clan with little moral compass and a particular hatred for her, Lucia loses herself a little more each day. When a chance meeting with Bane gives them both a glimpse of what their future together could be, Bane pledges himself to the Ludus Caledonia, the warrior training club where he can reconnect to the fire for justice that still burns within him. The Highland Defender has returned...only to discover that his quest to free his lady could cost them both everything...

"Gripping, impassioned romance."—Tanya Anne Crosby, New York Times bestselling author, for Highland Gladiator

 

Buy Links:

 

Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Highland-Defender-Scots-Swords-Book-ebook/dp/B088P87RRC

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/highland-defender-kathryn-le-veque/1136916991

KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/highland-defender-1

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Kathryn_Le_Veque_Highland_Defender?id=I5sIEAAAQBAJ

Apple Books: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781728210131?mt=11

 

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Vikki’s Musings

 

Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of Highland Defender by Kathryn Le Veque. I voluntarily agreed to read and review this book prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.

 

Highland Defender is a well-written novel, and Ms. Le Veque’s descriptions gave me enough information without keeping me from using my imagination. I could actually see in my mind’s eye the arena, and the crowds of cheering people. I could hear the clashing swords. She is also a master of the dialogue that is unique to the highlands of Scotland.

 

Lucia Symington is the heroine, and she has a true nurturing nature, which she shows toward the young boy in the tale. She’s loyal to her friends and watches out for them. Even though she serves a self-centered lady, she doesn’t bemoan or complain. She’s the true lady. I love this arche type, so Lucia greatly appealed to me, but let me say, in no way is she weak. She’s a determined, strong woman, a protector.

 

Bane Morgan is the hero, and he is a true warrior. He also has a wounded soul. For me that is always a winning combination! Although he’s at an extremely low place when he meets Lucia, he quickly realizes her worth, and that helps him return to life, making him willing to do whatever he needs to win her heart.

 

I loved the chemistry between Lucia and Bane. It’s so much more than the physical attraction. There is a truly strong emotional connection between them. The love scenes are beautifully written, focusing more on their emotions than the physical, and I enjoyed them a great deal.

 

If you enjoy historical romance set in the medieval period with compelling characters and an emotionally charged plot, then you will love Highland Defender as much as I did. For the last year, I’ve been reading less historical romance novels, and this book has me questioning why. I look forward to reading more novel by Ms. Le Veque. Happy reading!

 

Author Bio:

 



Kathryn is a critically acclaimed 21-time USA TODAY Bestselling author, a charter Amazon All-Star author, an Indie Reader top seller, and a #1 bestselling, award-winning, multi-published author in Medieval Historical Romance with over 100 published novels. 

Among her many accomplishments, she is the CEO of Dragonblade Publishing, the #1 Historical Romance e-book publisher on Amazon. In 2020, Kathryn collaborated with Sourcebooks publishing for a Medieval Fight Club series set in Scotland. 

 

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Monday, January 18, 2021

Book Review with featured author: Forever my Cowboy by June Faver

Forever my Cowboy by June Faver

 


 

Publisher & Release: Sourcebooks, January 26, 2021


Setting:  Texas


Genre: Contemporary Romance


Length: 314 Pages


Heat Level: 1 Flame


Rating: 4 Gold Crowns


Book Description: 


Author June Favor takes you to the ranch for a contemporary cowboy romance that'll leave you breathless.

The Garrett family have been ranchers and cowboys for generations—they love the land, and the joy of family and children.

Cade Garrett's orderly life is upended when his sister and her husband are killed in a plane crash. He's ready to step in and take care of their two young children, but he's thrown for a loop when the children's aunt is named their guardian and plans to take the children with her to Dallas.

Unexpected sparks fly when he meets Jennifer LaChance. Can Cade and Jenn band together for the good of the children—or only create all kinds of opportunities for friction?

 

Buy Links:


Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Forever-Cowboy-Garrett-Family-Saga-ebook/dp/B08BVS928H

 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forever-my-cowboy-june-faver/1137273858

KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/forever-my-cowboy-2

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/June_Faver_Forever_My_Cowboy?id=c-sJEAAAQBAJ

 

 

 

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Vikki’s Musings

 

Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of Forever my Cowboy by June Faver. I voluntarily agreed to read and review this book prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.

 

Forever my Cowboy is an emotionally charged romance with engaging characters and a great plot. The pacing is excellent and kept me enmeshed from the first page to the last. Ms. Faver adds an authentic feel of Texas ranching, and that helped pull me into the story. The adorable little ones contributed as well.

 

Jennifer LaChance’s character took a little time to pull me in because she isn’t immediately lovable in the beginning, but Ms. Faver redeems her and had me rooting for her well before the end of the tale. At first, she came across as lacking empathy since she didn’t take into account the hero’s grief. However, her desire to do right by her late brother’s children is admirable and had me warming to her character.

 

Cade Garrett is an interesting hero. At first, he makes a snap judgment regarding Jennifer, but he soon realizes his mistake. I enjoyed his character and quickly wanted him to get the girl, and his adorable niece and nephew. He’s not an alpha male which is what is normally found in this genre, and it was a refreshing change, giving the story a touch of difference.

 

The romance between Jennifer and Cade takes some time to heat up, since the plot places them on opposite sides regarding the children. The couple do have a good bit of chemistry as the story progresses, and I wanted them to find their happy ending.

 

If you enjoy western contemporary romance with characters that will touch your heart and a plot that offers more than just a love story, then you will love Forever my Cowboy. There are several suspenseful scenes that I enjoyed a lot. The whodunit it quality is excellent, and I wasn’t sure who the culprit is until close to the climax. Happy reading!

 

Author Bio:

 


June Faver loves Texas, from the Gulf coast to the panhandle, from the Mexican border to the Piney Woods. Her novels embrace the heart and soul of the state and the larger-than-life Texans who romp across her pages. A former teacher and healthcare professional, she lives and writes in the Texas Hill Country.

 

 




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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4994937.J_D_Faver?from_search=true&from_srp=true

 

Monday, January 11, 2021

Book Review with featured author: Up the Creek by Alissa Grosso

Up the Creek by Alissa Grosso

 


 

Publisher & Release: Glitter Pigeon Press, January 12, 2021


Time and setting:  Present, Culver Creek


Genre: Contemporary Mystery Thriller


Length: 310 Pages


Rating: 4.5 Gold Crowns


Book Description: 


An unsolved murder. Disturbing dreams. A missing child.

Caitlin Walker hasn't had a dream in nine years. Nightmares torture her son Adam and awaken in Caitlin buried memories and a dark secret. Her husband Lance has a secret of his own, one that his son's nightmares threaten to reveal.

In Culver Creek newly hired detective Sage Dorian works to unravel the small town's notorious cold case, the grisly murder of a young girl.

How are Caitlin and Lance connected to the horrific crime? And how far will they go to make sure their secrets stay hidden? Find out in this riveting thriller.

 

Buy Links:


Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Up-Creek-Culver-Book-ebook

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/up-the-creek-alissa-c-grosso

KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/up-the-creek-4

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Alissa_C_Grosso_Up_the_Creek?id=2Bf-DwAAQBAJ

 

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Vikki’s Musings

 

Thanks go to the publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of Up the Creek by Alissa Grosso. I voluntarily agreed to read and review this book prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.

 

Up the Creek is an exciting mystery with complex characters and a gripping plot. The pacing pulled me in from the first page and kept me enthralled until the last. I thoroughly enjoyed the mystery and trying to discover how it was all connected.

 

Caitlin Walker is the main character in this book, and she is married to Lance. She was plagued by horrific nightmares as a child, and when in college, found a way to silence them. Now her young son is having similar gruesome nightmares. I enjoyed her character a lot and loved her determination to protect her young son. 

 

Lance has several unexplained idiosyncrasies, such as insisting they keep the bedroom locked while they sleep. He never has explained why he needs this to Caitlin. He makes light of their son’s nightmares, but he is actually deeply concerned and takes Adam to a woman who is supposed to be able to end his nightmares. His secrets are eating him alive, but fear keeps him silent. I felt so sorry for his troubled soul as the story plays out and shed a few tears for him, especially at the end.

 

This is a true thriller that kept me reading as fast as possible, so I could find out how or if they could overcome their issues. This book is far from the light-hearted books I normally read, and I loved it. 

 

If you enjoy thrillers with complex relationships, and a plot that pulls you into the story, then you will love Up the Creek as much as I did. Upon finishing the novel I rated it with 4 Gold Crowns, but as I wrote this review, I decided to give it 4.5 Gold Crowns instead and will round it up to Five stars on the sites where I place my review. Happy reading!

 

Author Bio:



Alissa Grosso is an author of adult mystery thrillers and YA novels who lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. 

When she’s not busy writing she can be found hanging out with her boyfriend Ron or creating some cute and quirky digital art.

 




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Monday, January 4, 2021

Book Review with featured author: The Agent by Nancy Herkness

The Agent by Nancy Herkness

 

 


Publisher & Release: Montlake Romance, January 5, 2021


Setting: New Jersey  


Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense


Length: 285 Pages


Heat Level: 1 Flame


Rating: 4.5 Gold Crowns


Book Description: 


Letting down her guard leaves a woman vulnerable to love—and to a menacing stalker—in a pulse-pounding novel by Nancy Herkness, award-winning author of The Hacker.

After fleeing her abusive ex, New Jersey salon owner Natalie Hart is reclaiming her life and self-esteem. Her fragile recovery doesn’t need a player like former FBI agent Tully Gibson, no matter how tempting a fling sounds. Then Natalie starts receiving anonymous notes, each more frightening and threatening than the last. To help track her stalker, Natalie knows whom to call. Their explosive chemistry together is an emotional hazard she’s willing to risk.

A high-powered security expert at KRG Consulting, Tully has intimacy issues of his own. The stirring hum of attraction he feels with his new client comes with boundaries. Tully’s job: just keep Natalie safe. But keeping his distance is getting harder. Whoever is playing games with Natalie wants to take things one deadly step further. The deeper Tully and Natalie are drawn into danger, the closer they become.

It’s time for Natalie and Tully to face their fears—of falling in love and of falling prey to a vengeful killer.

 

Buy Links:


Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Agent-Consultants-Book-3-ebook

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-agent-nancy-herkness

Audible: https://www.audible.com/search?keywords=the+agent+by+nancy+herkness

 

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Vikki’s Musings

 

Thanks go to the author, publisher and Net-Galley for the complimentary copy of The Agent by Nancy Herkness. I voluntarily agreed to read and review this novel prior to its release. My opinions are my own and no one influenced them.

 

The Agent is the third book in Ms. Herkness’s series, The Consultants. As with all of Ms. Herkness’s novels, The Agent is a well-written novel with characters that pull you into the story and having you routing for them to succeed. 

 

Natalie Hart is the heroine, and she’s a truly endearing character with many traits I love. She’s a troubled soul with a poor self-image from the emotional abuse she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband. That type of abuse is so hard because there are no physical signs of the damage one suffers from a controlling relationship. It can tear one’s soul apart and take years to recover from the abuse.

 

Tully Gibson is a fantastic hero with his own issues from his past. While his problems are not from an ex, they are no less damaging and has him determined to avoid a deep relationship with anyone. Then he meets Natalie and that changes fast.

 

The romance between Natalie and Tully is combustible from the beginning and burns hot throughout the book. The sexual scenes are well written with plenty of passion and will appeal to many readers. There’s also a strong emotional attraction between them, and I really wanted them to find their happy ending.

 

The suspense in The Agent is amazing! The suspense builds throughout the story and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. There’s a lot of action in The Agent making it a fast-paced reading experience. Ms. Herkness is a master at writing romantic suspense!

 

If you enjoy romantic suspense novels with a hot billionaire, and a plot with plenty of action, then you will love The Agent as much as I did. I’m not sure what Ms. Herkness plans for her next book, but I know I will want to read it. Happy reading!

 

Author Bio:



Nancy Herkness is the award-winning author of the Second Glances, Wager of Hearts, and Whisper Horse series, published by Montlake Romance, as well as several other contemporary romance novels. She is a two-time nominee for the Romance Writers of America RITA® award.

A member of Romance Writers of America, New Jersey Romance Writers, and Novelists, Inc., Nancy has received many honors for her work, including the Book Buyers Best “Top Pick” Award, the New England Readers’ Choice award, and the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award.

Nancy graduated from Princeton University where she majored in English. In addition to her academic work in literature, she was accepted into Princeton’s creative writing program, and her senior thesis was a volume of original poetry.

After graduating, Nancy had a varied career which included retail management and buying, COBOL programming, computer systems sales and marketing, and a brief stint as a receptionist at a dental office. Once her children were in school full-time, she sat down and wrote A Bridge to Love, her first romance novel to be published.

Nancy finds nothing odd about writing in the genre she calls the “Rodney Dangerfield of the literary world. It gets no respect.” She explains: “I was trained as a poet, but from the day my grandmother gave me my first Georgette Heyer novel I wanted to write romance. Romance is the genre of optimism, and that’s why I like it.”

A native of West Virginia, Nancy now lives in suburban New Jersey twelve miles west of the Lincoln Tunnel.

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