Book Review: Mission Promiscuous by Lala Montgomery

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Basic Details:

Book Title: Mission Promiscuous

Subtitle: A First Love Romance

Author: Lala Montgomery

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59135590-mission-promiscuous

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

A feel-good cheeky romance story. Gemma has had a crush on her brother’s friend for years. Nothing ever came of it. But then, she meets him on a night out. Will things change now?

What I liked about the book:

It was a hot book, but still had a good story line.

What I didn’t like about the book:

That it ended. What happens next?

My favourite bits in the book:

The emotional scenes.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

There is a  taster scene for the next book in the back. What will happen next for Gemma and her friends?

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a contemporary romance with seriously hot scenes.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Probably not
Adult	Yes

 

If you like your books full of romance and erotic scenes, book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Sweet temptation. Wicked fantasies. Satisfaction guaranteed.

 

Gemma Davis

I’m moving forward with my summer plans: Mission Promiscuous. Tired of being single and frustrated, it’s time I take charge of my pleasure. I’m on the hunt for some fun on two strong legs, when my dark-haired, blue-eyed fantasy man walks right out of my wet dreams. Mission accepted; I will do whatever it takes to lure him into my arms.

 

Elijah Adler

I’m a very busy man. As the CEO of my real estate development company, I’m married to my job. My commitment and drive to be the best leaves little time for unplanned...distractions. But when Gemma dances into my life, I begin to wonder if maybe it’s time to make an exception to my rule.

 

Ready to risk it all, Gemma makes it her mission to make her fantasy man her reality. But, can she convince him to play with her, if only for the summer?

 

 

Mission Promiscuous is a steamy 86,000-word first love/all grown up/the one that got away standalone romance. This book contains themes suited for mature readers.

About the Author:

Lala enjoys spending time with her husband and cuddling with her pups. While she is obviously a lover of reading, reality TV, and podcasts about reality TV, Lala considers herself a vodka enthusiast, a wannabe wine connoisseur, and a caftan fashion icon.

Writing has always been a dream of hers, and Mission Promiscuous, her first book, is a dream come true.

Book Review: She's Using the Vibe Tonight by Max Speed

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Basic Details:

Book Title: She's using a Vibe Tonight

Subtitle: The funny feel good British comedy - a lad lit, chick lit laugh out loud adventure

Author: Max Speed

Genre: Humour and Satire

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Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59822820-she-s-using-a-vibe-tonight

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Having read another book by this author, I must say it felt a bit like a duplicate experience. The other book Lads Reunited, appeared to be very much the same idea and extremely similar experiences. It was fun though.

What I liked about the book:

A nice tongue-in-cheek book.

What I didn’t like about the book:

The fact it appeared to be a nearly exact double of Lads Reunited, only a  female version.

My favourite bits in the book:

The way the girls say their final goodbye.

My least favourite bits in the book:

How so very little differed from the other book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This author has written a few other books, which are also worth a read.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a tongue-in-cheek comedy not shying away from some difficult subjects.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like your books dark, but with humour, book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

'This is FUNNY. A bus load of laughs'

 

Back together again on a weekend to remember......for 24 hours they won't forget - a laugh-out-loud reunion which takes them on one hilarious adventure.

 

She's using a Vibe Tonight:

A road trip like no other!

Hilarious, fun and original - 'A laugh-out-loud feel good page turner'

A novel every woman and man should read to put a smile back on your face

 

They may not have seen each other for a long time but Beth King has booked a bus and brought Belle, Imani, Estella, Lilly and 'Pete's wife' together for one last night out - a day they've all been looking forward to for years and a day they're not going to forget.

 

She's using a Vibe Tonight - A funny lad-lit / chick-lit comedy adventure' - take it home and use it (I mean, read it) tonight!

 

Please note, this book is incredibly similar to Lads Reunited, also by Max Speed. Someone challenged the author to re-write the bestseller 'Lads Reunited' but with female lead characters as they said it couldn't be done.

 

'She's using a Vibe Tonight' proves that women can be just as laugh-out-loudish as men - 'the book has not just be re-written with a female twist - it's better, funnier and the characters are brilliant'.

 

'Put the girls in your basket and enjoy the adventure!'

About the Author:

 

Book Review: Joint Tenants by Deborah McClatchey

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Basic Details:

Book Title: Joint Tenants

Subtitle:

Author: Deborah McClatchey

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56343958-joint-tenants

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Jasmine and Wade bought a house together. As joint tenants, their future appears rosy. But why can’t Wade say those 3 little words Jasmine longs to hear?

What I liked about the book:

Romance, angst and humour form the basis of this book.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The love Jasmine has for Wade.

My least favourite bits in the book:

How Jasmine is so insecure.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this author. I understand she has written several other books.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This a contemporary romance with a hidden secret.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	Possibly
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

When two people can’t agree on what love means, not all goes as planned. Jasmine Winslow is madly in love with Wade Montgomery. But he has one obstacle. He cannot utter those three little words she longs to hear. I love you! And becoming joint tenants in a home together is not developing into the commitment she anticipated.

 

Feeling as though life is passing her by, needing to make Wade cognizant of her insecurities, Jasmine lets herself be swept away into the luxurious world of John Quintero, owner of a large auto dealership. But Jasmine soon learns that love isn’t in your wallet, and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight! Love begins in your heart ... and takes time to flourish.

 

Sometimes even though a person may love another, it’s hard to express those feelings. Jasmine finally finds out why Wade is so elusive with his emotions. It’s a secret that breaks her heart, but may finally bring them together for a lifetime commitment.

About the Author:

Deborah was born and raised in California.

She loves to write stories about teens and horror. Romance with twists of suspense. Erotica is a sideline that can be quite delicious.

 

Her romances run along the lines of a Lifetime Movie For Women. Grab a cup of tea (or even a martini), sit back and enjoy the ride.

Book Review: The Doctor's Curse by Heather Quinto

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Basic Details:

Book Title: The Doctor's Curse

Subtitle:

Author: Heather Quinto

Genre: Thriller

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Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58435504-the-doctor-s-curse

Overall score:

I scored this book 5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Do you believe in evil? Well, once you’ve read this book you might. Ted only wanted to renovate a home and care for his mother. However, following her death and some murders, he sold the house and now lives with his girlfriend in an apartment. But strange things are happening. Will he be able to stop what is happening to him?

What I liked about the book:

It is full of suspense.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I really enjoyed reading this book and was rooting for the characters.

My favourite bits in the book:

When they meet with the nephew of a previous owner of the house.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This appears to be the second book in a series but can be read as a stand-alone.

What books could this be compared to and why?

It is a great thriller.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

 

If you like your thrillers dark, but full of hope for the future, this thriller may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

In the city of Saratoga Springs lay the ruins of a demolished mansion, amid the destruction gaps a hole that no one created, swallowing parts of the ruins, and refusing to be filled...Nightmares and memories of his deceased mother, and an incident from two years prior, haunt Ted, refusing to allow him the peace of forgetting. As he slips deeper into darkness, so consuming it begins to warp his mind. Ted seeks answers at the house where it all started after hearing a hidden room discovered there. Instead of the relief he sought, Ted is pulled deeper into the consuming depression and frustration. Waking up with a knife in his hand as his girlfriend, Christina sleeps in their bed is more than he can take. Ted flees, leaving behind his loved ones to protect them from whatever force has a grip on him. Christina refuses to give up on Ted and turns to an old friend for assistance. Together they delve into research and learn of an ancient curse thought to twist the minds of those who encountered it. Could possession be responsible for the sudden change in Ted? Christina knows something happened in that secret room, something that exacerbated the turmoil with which Ted struggled, but the truth seems too gruesome to be real. As the threads of macabre history unravel, the answers slowly begin to emerge. There may still be time to save Ted and protect others from the malevolent energies laying in wait for their next victim. But how do they fight that which they cannot see?The Doctor's Curse is a twisting, chilling thrill ride that will pull you in and haunt you until long after you turn the last page. Whatever you do, do not fall asleep...

About the Author:

Heather Quinto resides in Fresno, California, and is an online undergraduate student majoring in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. She is a self-published author of the paranormal series, Inhuman. She is currently working on the second book in the series, which should be released in Fall 2015.

 

Heather always had a strong urge to write and create imaginative stories ever since she could pick up a pencil. She started off by drawing picture books when she was four years old, and began writing short stories when she was eight years old. Heather’s main inspiration behind writing is to be able to leave the greatest impact on whoever picks up one of her books by influencing a more positive and spiritual outlook on life. She strives to create fresh and original stories that grasps a reader’s attention, and hooks them with her strong and compassionate characters. Heather brings in unique storylines that no one has ever read before, and this is what caters to her originality. Her writing uses humor to teach self-confidence by encouraging her readers to laugh at themselves every once in a while. She accomplishes this by having her characters react in a comical and humorous way to embarrassing moments and certain hardships. She writes of relatable hardships that help her readers feel less alone, and makes them feel more accepted.

 

Although, Heather’s current target audience are teens, she doesn’t stick to one given genre or age group. Her genre varies from book to book. She’s written science fiction novels, mystery novels, romance novels, fantasy novels, thriller novels, and many more. Heather’s ultimate goal is to be a major impact on the world for the better. She hopes that her books challenge others to think both philosophically and spiritually. She also strives to eventually make a comfortable living off of being a full time writer. Once Heather finishes her book series, she will be working on publishing her science fiction novel.

Book Review: Honeymoon Alone by Nicole Macaulay

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Basic Details:

Book Title: Honeymoon Alone

Subtitle:

Author: Nicole Macaulay

Genre: Romance

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Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48913900-honeymoon-alone

Overall score:

I scored this book 4.5/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

A lovely Christmas read.

Lucy acts as her sister’s Maid of Honour. When the psychic her sister hired doesn’t turn up, Lucy has to get one last-minute. How accurate are her predictions?

Lucy sets off for adventure and a holiday alone when she finds her sister didn’t cancel the backup honeymoon in London.

What I liked about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing I disliked about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The hilarious situations Lucy finds herself in.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were none.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a romance novel. It is a real page-turner and action-packed.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance with a bit of humour, this may be the book for you.

I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Just how reliable are psychics - specifically psychics hired by your sister for wedding entertainment?

 

When irrepressibly romantic Lucy Gray is ditched at said wedding by her date in front of her whole family, the promises of a psychic seem better than her pity-riddled reality. The psychic's advice seems insightful: stop ignoring fate's signs - fate will lead you to love. But when "fate" leads Lucy to London, she finds herself tangled in a web of lies. In a story about finding independence and taking chances, Lucy learns that leaving everything up to fate can be dangerous - and jeopardize her chances at happily ever after.

About the Author:

Nicole Macaulay received her MFA from Emerson College in Writing and Publishing and her BA from Boston College. She worked in television, news media, and the travel industry. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, four children and tuxedo cat. Honeymoon Alone, released in December 2019, is her first novel.

Book Review: A Santa Fe Christmas by Cecelia Guzman

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Basic Details:

Book Title: A Santa Fe Christmas

Subtitle:

Author: Cecelia Guzman

Genre: Romance

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Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58492947-a-santa-fe-christmas

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Evie moved from a career in software back home to help out the family business after her father’s health became an issue. Her grandma wants to set her free and aims to sell the business.

However, things never turn out the way you expect.

What I liked about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

What I didn’t like about the book:

There was nothing I disliked about the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The memories that return to Alex of the time with his grandmother.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were none.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a romance novel. It is a real page-turner and action-packed.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Yes
Adult	Yes

 

If you like romance, this may be the book for you.

I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

With him, are her dreams more out of reach than ever?

 

Evie Hernandez gave up her dream job to help with Mama Irene’s, the family business. Balancing her modernization plans while respecting generations of traditions isn’t easy, especially with her nosy, loving family offering unsolicited advice. That’s never more true than when she meets Alex—Mr. Tall, Dark and Far Too Handsome. He makes her wonder if she’s given up on her dreams too quickly, and soon she imagines a much different future for herself.

 

Alejandro “Alex” Ortiz is in Santa Fe to do business with Mama Irene’s, but when he meets the beautiful Evie, he realizes he’ll need a different approach. Soon he’s playing bartender, serving up horchatas, and sampling tamales, reminding him of his childhood and beloved Abuelita. Charmed by Evie and her family, Alex drops his guard and lets himself enjoy Santa Fe’s Christmas traditions. But he has a deadline to keep and a business to get back to—plus, Evie will hate him when she learns why he’s really there.

 

Can the magic of a Santa Fe Christmas help these two find their way?

About the Author:

 

Book Review: A Fire For Christmas by William R. Hincy

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Basic Details:

Book Title: A Fire for Christmas

Subtitle:

Author: William R. Hincy

Genre: Fantasy

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Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33017426-a-fire-for-christmas

Overall score:

I scored this book 3/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

My rating is influenced by the fact one of the characters really got on my nerve. Her snobbish behaviour really put me off.

The idea of the book is interesting. Two writers meet at a writer’s conference before the pandemic. They hit it off and retire to a supply cupboard.

Then, the pandemic strikes and both are isolated on their own and aim to keep the flame going. But what will happen when Christmas comes around and restrictions are eased?

What I liked about the book:

Some of the stories within the book were quite interesting and nice.

What I didn’t like about the book:

Lourdes really got on my nerve. Her self-importance and downright rude behaviour towards a fellow author really got my back up.

My favourite bits in the book:

The Coal Train and Hall-Marked at Christmas were quite good stories.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the above two stories, but the selfishness of Lourdes really annoyed me.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a fantasy novel. It is a real page-turner and action-packed.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

 

Children	No
Young Adult	Maybe
Adult	Yes

 

If you like fantasy and do not mind self-important ramblings, this may be the book for you.

I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

It’s Christmas 2020—be careful what you wish for! After meeting at a pre-pandemic writers conference, struggling sci-fi novelist Jeffrey Dahl attempts to rekindle a romance with renowned holiday erotica author Lourdes D.P. Ivy. But stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and communication gaffes lead to a series of old-fashioned letters as the would-be lovers exchange Christmas stories.

 

From award-winning author William R. Hincy, A Fire for Christmas takes a satirical blowtorch to our most cherished holiday stories, then invites the reader to make snow angels in the ashes.

 

Will Jeff and Lourdes catch fire? In 2020, nothing is certain.

 

Featured in the collection:

 

A Fire for Christmas: Afternoon cartoons-obsessed Billy Lynus has one item on his wish list—a Navy Stan action figure. But if past disappointment is kindling for future humiliation, Billy is primed to ignite a Yule log that’ll burn for Christmases to come.

 

The Coal Train: After being naughty on Christmas Eve, Moya and her brother Aden awake to find coal in their stockings and a train in their suburban front yard. The duo stowaway on a madcap adventure, but there are no kindred spirits, kindly ghosts or quirky conductors to guide them. And this train isn’t going to the North Pole.

 

Dungeons and Santa: A lonely teenager devises a plan to make his Christmas wish come true. The catch—Santa.

 

Hall-Marked at Christmas: Climatologist Moya Hoffman aims to reverse climate change by making it snow across the globe on, you guessed it, Christmas. But matters are complicated when the tiny hamlet of Christmas Village faces stay at home orders after a nefarious stranger goes scrambling through the local mall, maskless and coughing all the way. Throw in a burgeoning romance with new-to-town mechanic Bill Lynus, a desperate desire for human contact after months of isolation, and the potential sale of the family’s antique car museum, and there are all the trimmings for a Christmas romance unfit for cable TV.

 

It Isn’t, Actually: After a suicide attempt goes awry, former city councilman Jorge Sanchez finds himself pulling his guardian angel from the river. Granted a glimpse of what the town would be like if he was never born, Jorge is left questioning if it’s really a wonderful life. At Christmas!

 

ADVANCED PRAISE FOR A FIRE FOR CHRISTMAS

"A book you can read. There are a lot of words here... probably too much." - Cousin Elroy

 

"A riot! The best book ever written!!" - Mom

 

"In A Fire for Christmas, William R. Hincy once again proves he is the writer most likely to have multiple personality disorder." - Hincy's therapist (who really doesn't pay that much attention so, like, what does she know?!?)

 

"A MUST READ for anyone who's a masochist." - @DonnaTheDom6969

 

"I think it's quite good, actually." - the author.

About the Author:

 

Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas everyone! 

I hope you all are having a fabulous time with friends or loved ones, or on your own if that's what you prefer. 

I have spent my morning making preparations for our evening meal. Instead of the traditional turkey they serve up in the UK at Christmas, we like it a little less of a fuss. Christmas is a time to have fun and do things you enjoy in our house. No time to waste it on stressing over getting the turkey cooked.

Instead, I make a salad, have some small pieces of meat and we get the stonegrill out. So, instead of spending hours in the kitchen, everyone cooks their own food at the table. 

It also left a little time to do something else I enjoy, crafting.

Wrapping presents for Christmas is a task that doesn't always seem inspiring. Especially when it comes down to wrapping gift certificates.

So, when I needed to come up with a way to wrap some gift certificate Christmas presents, I thought I would go about it a little different from usual.

"What," I thought, "if I would create a book box with a cover relevant to the interest of the recipient?"

So, I designed and made two book boxes. One for a girl who loves drawing, and one for a boy who loves gaming.

For this project, I've combined my skills in crafting, writing and cover design.

I'm quite pleased with the result and hope the boy and girl the presents are intended for will like it too.

Here the boxes are. They can even use it afterwards to store little items in like pencils or pens, or sweets.