To Catch A Fox by Geoffrey Knight & Ethan Day

Sex. Murder. Blackmail. Revenge. Life in the Big Easy can be a real bitch.

Meet Jon Fox, a sexy New Orleans private detective with more family secrets than even he knows about. But his latest case is about to bring more to the swampy surface than Fox himself could ever have guessed—

A polite old lady with a plot to murder a stranger;
A mother whose secret sent her insane;
An uncle with complete control over the family empire;
A father whose suicide might once again tear his family apart;
And a hot, handsome, clueless blond with a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Yes, meet Jon Fox. A New Orleans private detective whose complicated life...just got a little more complex
                                                                 5 STARS
  
I absolutely Loved this book, now I will say it's not your typical love story, there is a love story in it it's just not the main storyline. That being said this is one intense action packed (I mean on the edge of your seat the entire book) I swear if this was a movie I would watch it again & again, it's exciting and sexy and just freaking fascinating. I loved the character of Jon Fox he's sexy, dangerous and deep inside insecure who also has so many issues you kinda think he'll never work through any of them. I also really liked the fact that I truly felt like I was visiting New Orleans, just by the indepth descriptions I could swear to almost being able to smell the swamps, flowers and even the heat no kidding the locations I could easily picture in my mind. There's a wealth of secondary characters that were just as fascinating and of course there's Tucker whom I just loved, this is where the love story comes in yes the sex is scorching HOT! but we get the emotion underlining it, there are issues between both Jon & Tucker but since this is a series (Yes I'm jumping up & down over that) it's a continuing struggle with them. I didn't know what to expect with this book, having read both Geoffrey Knight's book and Ethan Day (which I'm a huge fan of both) this book is the example of perfection from both authors writing styles combined. Since we are left with sort of a cliffhanger (not to say the book doesn't end well it does) I can not wait to read the next one, which I hope is coming out soon. If you want a fast paced action packed read, a love story with some major chemistry between the two main characters added in this is a book you need to read. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND

But For You (A Matter of Time #6) by Mary Calmes

Jory Harcourt is finally living the dream. Being married to US Marshal Sam Kage has changed him—it’s settled the tumult of their past and changed Jory from a guy who bails at the first sign of trouble to a man who stays and weathers the storm. He and Sam have two kids, a house in the burbs, and a badass minivan. Jory’s days of being an epicenter for disaster are over. Domestic life is good.

Which means it's exactly the right time for a shakeup on the home front. Sam’s ex turns up in an unexpected place. A hit man climbs up their balcony at a family reunion. And maybe both of those things have something to do with a witness who disappeared a year ago. Marital bliss just got a kick in the pants, but Jory won’t let anyone take his family away from him. Before he knew what it felt like to have a home, he would have run. Not anymore. He knows he and Sam need to handle things together, because that’s the only way they’re going to make it.

                                                                  5 +++++ STARS

After the crappy couple of weeks we have had I gotta say Ms. Calmes  just made it sooo much better. I started reading this last night around 10pm and finished about 4am I just couldn't put it down. Most know that my favorite character of all time is Jory from her A Matter of Time series theres just something that connects for me with this character, could be the way he's written or maybe the way he deals with any issues that come his way but I absolutely adore him. Now some people don't like kids in their romance books but as I am a mom I kinda like it if the kids are not used just for a prop, in this case I LOVED them I swear I have had almost the exact same conversations with my kids that Jory had with his it was like deja vue. LOL

From what I hear this was the last book in this series and it's ending was Surprising but AWESOME, I love strong characters who are written as sweet, sexy and sensitive without being written as doormats or idiots who get pushed around easily. Jory may be small but he is extremely protective of his loved ones and it's true he really is a trouble magnet and DAMN Sam & Jory may be married with kids but Holy Hell their sex scenes were freakin' HOT!!!! Even though Jory's my favorite I really loved the way Sam was in this book he's come a long long way from the way he was in the first one, you can actually feel how much he loves Jory not really in the things he says but in how intensely his actions are written. I loved how informed this book was from the security to even the minivan's features without it seeming boring, but more scene setting and it all comes across as seamless for me. 

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! I can't say enough how much I love this entire series and it was a perfect ending to an incredible series. If you haven't read it yet please do I promise you will not be disappointed. And to Ms. Calmes Kudos to you for not only making me a huge fan of yours but for also writing such a great character like Jory that I will not only read again & again but will continue to think about long after.

Life can be Devastating

I know I've been away for awhile somethings have happened in my life that have given me a wakeup call first my mother had a slight heartattack  (which I am thankful it was very slight and can be fixed with some light surgery and medication) then my father in law passed suddenly. Yes my hubby is devastated and his mom is in total shock. As my father in law was a man who never seemed sick a day in his life he would never miss work even though he lived an hour from his work and we get some pretty bad weather sometimes he just wouldn't miss work. I was so surprised by the funeral since it was honestly standing room only, I have learned a few things though you need to prepare even if you hate to talk about these things it really does pay to prepare. I have watched my husband and his mom struggle to not only grieve but handle important issues that a rise after the devastation subsides, simple things like needing to pick up a prescription but can't because of insurance crap. It's a really stressful and sad time but you should seriously plan ahead some anyway, I mean they were together for 50 yrs and instead of thinking about the memories she has to think about how to get new insurance and as she herself has a heart condition and diabetes, my hubby is seriously worried about her but enough of sad things i have read a LOT and I mean A Lot of books this week and will get back to reviewing soon Love you guys Gigi 

Just One Bite (Tasty Teasers) by Lynn Hagen

Jim loved his life. He worked on a construction site, hung out with his friends, and called his buddy Randy anytime he wanted to get laid. But all of that soon changes when Jim stumbles across a newly converted vampire who can’t seem to resist Jim’s blood.

Devon was attending college, knowing exactly where his life was going, somewhat, until he was brutally attacked on campus. Three days later he woke with an insatiable hunger.

Foolishly, Jim takes Devon home, and finds that being bit by Devon has its rewards. But when the creature that converted Devon comes looking for his vampire, Jim knows he can’t let Devon go.
                                                  
                                                             3.75 STARS

This story was a like the title says a Tasty Teaser, sexy but fun and very little angst and not a very long story either. When Jim runs across Devon and decides to save the poor guy he never expected to let the little vampire snack on him the start of this story was really funny, with how fast Devon is and how he can't keep from biting Jim like I said it's a very funny story. But diffidently one I enjoyed it's also super sexy too. I recommend

Love in La Terraza by Ethan Day

Cain Elliott is a desperate man – on the brink of losing La Terraza, the 1920’s Spanish style courtyard apartment complex his grandmother left him in her will, he’s faced with the option of selling to a real estate developer or losing the building outright, due to the costs of upkeep that have now left him teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. One setback after another has slowly whittled away any hope he’d been harboring to turn the tides. Having time for little else in life, Cain’s guilt over his failure to protect the home of those who reside within the walls of La Terraza has crippled his spirit.

On the partnership fast-track at the flashy architectural firm of Hamilton-Bach, Henry Abrams is new in town, a little lonely and looking for inspiration. Tired of games and longing for something real, Henry discovers the road to happiness could lie in the arms of the sad, uncomplicated Cain Elliott.

Discovering that Hamilton-Bach represents the mysterious entrepreneur attempting to purchase La Terraza, combined with the self-doubt and mistrust over a love that develops too fast, leave both men struggling to decide whether or not they can truly find…Love in La Terraza.

                                                                       4.75 STARS

This is about my third Ethan Day book and I gotta say I just love this author's stories, and no it's not only because their extremely HOT!!(which they are btw it makes my inner perv happy...shrugs) but his stories are..how can I say this..involved yeah that's it. They make me stop to think which pulls me into the characters and their situations or their issues, basically I can easily lose myself in the book, forget everything and just enjoy for awhile. That's one of the reasons I have now add Mr. Day to my gotta buy immediately list, his stories fascinate and intrigue me plus they really are Hot as Hell  ; ) 

Ok back to this  particular story Cain is a character I immediately connected with and absolutely adored, the issues he is dealing with are pretty intense but he does everything he can to keep a smile on his face so he doesn't disappoint everybody else. He's a sweet guy that life is giving a kick to right now, until he meets Henry and ain't that usually the way it goes everything sucks and then all of a sudden something totally unexpected walks through the door right?  As for Henry I really liked him for the most part I did have issues with..um his issues (o_0) their were times I really wanted to bitch slap him but I'm glad I refrained. Anyway it's a really cute & sweet love story with a fun amount of drama added in so as it's not too angsty but still tugs at your heartstrings. And my god where can I get some hilarious neighbors like in this story it would diffidently perk up my neighborhood LOL  I Highly Recommend

Dear Sir (Pushing the Envelope #13) by Kim Dare

Even as he puts pen to paper, Scott knows it’ll take all his courage to post his latest note to Joe. His lover wants him to write down exactly what he needs in order to feel safe and confident in their relationship. Yet for Scott, even though it’s the hardest letter he has ever written, he follows Joe’s command.

When it comes to Joe, waiting patiently isn’t his strongest virtue, but he promised to give Scott all the time he needs in which to write his letter, and he’s going to keep that promise.

And both men realize, once the letter has been sent, then received, just about anything can happen...
                                                        5 STARS

The more I read of this series the more I want to (well) read more LOL I am absolutely hooked on this intense relationship between Joe & Scott. There have been times in this series that I wanted to smack the hell outta both MC's  but then it wouldn't have been the same awesome story either, I know there is at least one more book in this series, maybe more I'm not sure but I do know that Joe & Scott have stuck out for me and made me think about them even when I'm not reading them right then. That's what I call a fascinating story when days or weeks later I'm still thinking about that character or that couple or that storyline and wondering what's gonna happen next. This series has done that for me, I hate to give to much away I think that takes away some of the fun in reading it yourself so I won't say to much but that so far this one was my favorite book in this series yet. It was Awesome!!! I also find it amazing that such an intense, emotional, sexy story can be told in such short stories by Ms. Dare does it beautifully I Highly Recommend

Body Magic (Triad #2) by Poppy Dennison

Sequel to Mind Magic
Triad: Book Two

A pack is only as strong as its weakest member. Rocky Harris knows how the system works. He’s been on the bottom rung his whole life. But when his alpha consigns him to the High Moon Pack to help them improve security, he finds his beliefs not just challenged but outright assaulted.

Cade Montgomery’s confidence took a hit when the pack’s cubs were kidnapped on his watch. He’s prepared to do anything to protect his family, even if it means working with Rocky. Maybe Cade doesn’t trust Rocky, but with the turmoil surrounding pack Alpha Gray’s unpopular decision to break tradition and mate with a mage named Simon, Cade knows more threats are coming.

Then someone declares war on shifters and puts the entire pack in danger. Cade and Rocky will need each other’s strengths to survive the impending battle—and the power of their growing attraction

                                                                        5 STARS

I loved this sequel to Mind Magic so much, usually most sequels or second books don't live up to the first or they are better than the first one. But this one was just as good as the first book I loved it too I mean it was action packed but still had enough conflict between the MC's to make it exciting and Hot. Body Magic did the same, it was a little more action packed and I still got some story about Gray & Simon which I love btw and we get this really fascinating story about Cade and Rocky both of whom we meet in the first book. Their issues are just as intense as the action/drama storyline but not too angsty, Cade is a sweetheart but tough enforcer/ beta and Gray's best friend who finds himself very attracted to Rocky who is not who he seems (yeah I was surprised by that too) of course these two are extremely HOT together (fans self) but there is also this growing love between them that's just beautiful but these two need to work on their own personal issues with them selves before they can work on a them together which was really fascinating to read. There is so much that goes on in this story that I could have never gotten bored it's a very edge of your seat action packed story but there is also such a sweet but intense romance story in it too. I'm really hoping there's another book coming soon to this awesome series as it has completely captured my interest and I really, really, really wanna read it ; ) I Highly Highly Recommend