Book Review: The Devil Was An Angel

                                            Today's review is on The Devil Was an Angel by J.L. Murray

I have to say that I was really on the fence about this fourth installment of the Niki Slobodian series. I was just so saddened at the loss of Sam in book three that I didn't know if I wanted to find out what would happen next. As Mrs. Murry will attest, I basically begged and pleaded for her to bring him back and to let him and Niki find happiness. All I got back though was "you never know what might happen." So here I was, book in hand; or in my case Kindle in hand, full of anxiety and trepidation.

Finally I couldn't wait any longer. I picked up my Kindle, found a comfortable chair, and turned to page one. Within a few pages I then had to get up and grab the box of tissue. Yes, Murray had me in tears from the very beginning. Not only that though, she also had my attention and kept it to the very last page.

Sam is gone and Niki is now Death. She is no longer human. It's her job to see that the souls of the dead move on. Unable to reach Bobby and still grieving Sam, Niki is on the edge of loosing it. She feels lost and alone. But her job must go one. The pull to the spirits is just to strong. Especially the one that pulls her to a familiar hospital. The hospital where her Godmother Sofi is in. How much loss can one woman handle?

Seeking solace at The Deep Blue Sea, Niki pulls out the Murphy Bed that Sam had created for them and finally falls asleep where she dreams about Sam. But is it a dream? Yes and no. Because Sam gave a part of his soul to Niki he is always with her, that is until she lets him go. And because she is at The Deep Blue Sea; which is also a part of him, the connection is stronger.

As if grieving the loss of Sofi and Sam wasn't enough, Bobby Gage is missing, heinous murders are happening all over the world, and Lucifer comes calling. No wonder she felt like she was loosing it! Add the guilt Niki carries over Sam's death and the guilt she feels for falling in love with his brother.

Looking back, I realize that it was never really going to be Sam and Niki. If it were don't you think the titles would be different? After all, the don't say "Between Death and the Deep Blue Sea", "Death Was a Gentleman", "Before Death Knows You're Dead", or even "Death Was an Angel". It was always gong to be the king of Hell wasn't it?

Have no fear fans of this great series. There is still plenty of action, plenty of drama, and plenty of tears ahead for this series. I just hope my heart can handle it all. Keep your eyes pealed for Murray's fifth book in the Niki Slobodian saga, The Devil's Backbone (releasing 2014)

You have Niki for now Lucifer. You better take good care of her. You don't want to make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.


5 of 5 stars
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Book Description: via Amazon

"You're not human anymore, Niki. You're one of us now."

Niki Slobodian knows loss. She knows tragedy. But she has never known this kind of pain. After the war the Archangel Michael waged on her city, Niki is dealing with the loss of her loved ones. And the haunting suspicion that everything was her fault. As well as her new duty to help all the lost souls cross over.

But when Niki's only living friend, Bobby Gage, comes up missing, she has to take action. She enlists the help of Lucifer and together they learn that Bobby has been tracking Kane, the man who murdered his family, and who is now killing again, leaving a trail of mutilated corpses all across the globe. And with the power to disappear unnoticed, it seems an impossible feat to find him and stop him.

But Niki is familiar with the impossible. And she would do anything to help her only living friend. Anything.

Book Review: Dancing in the Flame

                                   ***NOT FOR READERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18***        

                                   Today's review is on Dancing in the Flame by Ann Gimpel

I really think that the novella is making a huge comeback. And one author that is paving the way is Gimpel. If you are not already a fan, this 83 page trip into a world she has created will make you an instant follower.

As most of you know, I have read a lot of Gimpel's books, but Dancing in the Flame hit me like a hammer. Her creative writing has the reader falling in love with the hero and heroine instantly. You cannot help but to feel their pain and crave their passion as your own. And boy did I wish I was living this one.

Keira's mother passed away after being crushed by a Werebear at Were Calls, the bordello where she worked as a prostitute. She never knew who her father was and figured it was just some John who happened to sleep with her mother on the night she was concieved. Thankfully though the Were's took her in instead of throwing her out on the street, but their kindness came at a price. Once Keira turned a certain age she became a bonded servant, turning tricks for Were Calls. Her only solace is when she leaves the bordello to check out the items in the local magic supply store. And to check out its owner.

Barrett, one of the Daoine Sidhe, is immediately attracted Keira on her first visit to his shop. she was wet as a dog but beautiful non the less. He desperately wants to get to know her but he doesn't act upon it. He doesn't even know her name. But with each time she comes into his shop his courage builds. He follows her one day and is surprised to find that she is a hooker. But when his leader and friend Caelin asks him for help in rescuing her from the Were's, he jumps at the chance. He doesn't care what her "profession" is, he has to be with her.

With a little magical help, Barrett poses as a Were looking for a good time at Were Calls and specifically asks for Kira. Though he tries to remind himself that he is "just doing a job", the attraction they both feel for each other is to strong and a night of passion ensues.

Secrets will be revealed, battles will be fought, and emotions will run hot. The question is, will love prevail?

5 of 5 stars
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Book Description: via Amazon

Life in a were bordello is all Keira has ever known. Because of her mixed blood, none of the magicians’ guilds want her, or protested when the Weres bound her as an indentured hooker. Mired in the hopelessness of her dreams, Keira longs for more.

Barrett, one of the Daoine Sidhe, runs a magician supply shop in what’s left of Seattle. No one is more surprised than he when the Sidhe leader commands him to extricate Keira from the weres.

Magic and intrigue throw Keira and Barrett into one another’s arms. Convinced they have a job to do, they struggle against the heat of the passion between them. Until it gets way too hot to handle.

Book Review: Rewrite Redemption

                                                  Today's review is on Rewrite Redemption by J.H. Walker

I really don't know what to say about this book. I loved the concept, I couldn't help but like A.J., and who wouldn't fall for Constantine? But is that enough for a 5 star rating? In my opinion that's a big NO.

I read the first few chapters but just couldn't get into it so I put it down for a few days to contemplate whether or not I wanted to even finish it. Before diving in again I decided to check out what other readers thoughts were on it. I took quick glance at Amazon and Goodreads and found many 5 star reviews so I reluctantly picked the book back up and began struggling through it once again.

First off, there were many mistakes throughout the text. "If" was written instead of "It", sometimes the "same same" words were used right next to each other, and I couldn't help but to be a bit confused as to who's point of view I was reading from for quite a few chapters. (Most authors use the character's name instead of the different pictures Walker used, at least in the beginning few chapters). Most of all though was that there was no real substance to the story until around chapter 45. Then it sucked for a few more chapters and picked up again in chapter 51 when the hero and the heroine were running for their lives. Then it was just "okay" through to the end. I mean the "happily ever after" was even a bit blah.

Again, I loved the concept but really, the matrix reference? Was Walker watching The Matrix movie prior to writing this? And then there are the aliens. I felt like I was reading a poor copy of The Host or The Body Snachers. And I have to tell you that contrary to what you read in this book, your average teenager is not so squeaky clean, especially around each other. They do swear from time to time, and they don't think about things much before acting on them. Including the opposite sex.

All the pieces were there. Sad girl, hot stud boy, the major obstacle to overcome. It's just that the way it all played out needs some work. I suppose though that, as a first run, Rewrite Redemption is a good start. But Walker still has a bit of a long road ahead.

2.5 of 5 stars
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She’s sixteen. He’s seventeen. They don’t know each other…at least not yet.

She has a secret and her whole life revolves around keeping it. Every few months and with little warning, she simply disappears, pulled into the past for hours or even days. She’s terrified it will happen in front of someone, changing her life forever. So far, the only witnesses have been her parents, and that didn’t end well. She has no control over it and no idea why it happens to her.

She wants answers.

He has answers—at least he understands what’s going on. He has a secret, too. He’s part of an organization that goes back in time to rewrite reality. But he also has a problem. He broke the organization’s number-one rule by altering his own timeline. As punishment, he’s been blocked from time travel, which is most unfortunate. Because the changes he made to his timeline, accidentally resulted in disaster for his family. A disaster he’s now prevented from repairing. No one can travel beneath the organization’s radar except a Shadow. But they’re rare, so rare he’s never even met one.

Then he moves to her town.

Book Review: Naughty Girl

     ***NOT FOR READERS UNDER THE AGE OF 18***


           Today's review is on Naughty Girl by Scarlett Metal

This is the first book that I have read by Metal, and I must say that I am a bit interested to see this writer's talent grow. Metal's writing style is inviting to the reader. It's not overly worded like some books are. But don't let that deter you. There is something to be said about a book that hit's exactly what you want without too much fluff.

After a few drinks with her friend, Alex and Stephanie begin talking about their sex lives and find out that they both like sex "a little bit rough." It's then that they decide to look into the BDSM lifestyle. They find the local BDSM club, Backstage, and become regulars.

A few years later Stephanie completely gives herself to her Dom Zach and now they're are getting married. Now Alex is the third wheel. That is until she spots Paul.

After his Sub; who became his wife, left him, Paul has no interest in a long term relationship in any way. That doesn't mean that he's not willing to have a little play time though, and when he sees Alex, he decides that she is the one he wants to play with.

Alex isn't interested in being collared by any man. She's smart, sexy, and above all independent. Plus, her last Dom was a bit to rough and controlling. Now she just wants to have some fun with no strings attached.

The attraction between these two is electric and they find that they are perfect for each other. But how far are either one of them willing to go?

I did enjoy reading Naughty Girl and even got a little tingle (*wink, wink*), but there were a lot of editing mistakes that made the flow difficult in some places. If not for that, I would have been able to give it a higher rating. As it stands, I can't help but say that it needs a little more work.

2 of 5 stars
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 Book Description: via Amazon

Alexandra loved the hot sex she experienced as a submissive in the bedroom, but would never give her heart to any man.

After getting hurt by his sub and wife, Paul swore he would never make that kind of commitment to a woman again.

They meet at the club that Alex frequents and quickly become play partners. The sex is amazing, but despite their reservations, they begin to fall for each other. Will they be willing to admit their feelings for each other?

Contains some BDSM (light) and sexual situations. Intended for audiences 18+.


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Naughty Girl
Scarlett Metal

Genre:  Contempory Erotic Romance (light BDSM)

Date of Publication:   3/23/13

ASIN: B00C007222

Number of pages:  50

Word Count:   21000

Cover Artist:  Niina Cord

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Book Description: 

Alexandra loved the hot sex she experienced as a submissive in the bedroom, but would never give her heart to any man.

After getting hurt by his sub and wife, Paul swore he would never make that kind of commitment to a woman again.

They meet at the club that Alex frequents and quickly become play partners. The sex is amazing, but despite their reservations, they begin to fall for each other. Will they be willing to admit their feelings for each other?

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Book Description:

Judy and Jim Knowlton, a retired couple who enjoy fishing, decide to fish and explore one of the two legendary Dead Lakes in Wewahitchka, Florida, and soon find themselves boating through hauntingly beautiful cypress trees, skeletons, stumps, and knees in a lake considered the best freshwater sport and bass fishing in the nation. Brace yourself with courage to boat in a graveyard of trees and explore. Though Judy admits nature photographers would find an oasis, she can't shake the ominous feeling that snakes through her body. A lone cypress tree forms an eerie silhouette, but it isn't the only creepy rising skeleton from Dead Lake. Many bony fingers reach for the sky. Dawn breaks. A spectacular sunrise washes across the skyline, but fingertips of pink reach for the skeletal arms. Judy likes to fish off bank, while Jim's pride and joy is his fifteen foot red-and-black Bass Tracker. He's all about boating and fishing on Dead Lake, and it'll take more than skeletal trees to change his mind. He can't wait for a diverse fish supper the lake offers. An unsolved mystery from long ago entangles Judy and Jim in its web when an escaped convict decides he wants to search an old junk heap behind their mobile home. When their grandson and beloved pets are affected, the stakes are raised. Whose bones are discovered in Dead Lake near Swamp Rat's cabin in the woods? Judy spies the waters of the lake bubbling. Somehow, it doesn't remind her of discovering oil and becoming rich. The water is doing its on weird thing, and the tops of the cypress trees along the bank blur like wind is rustling through them, but there's no wind. Everything is still. A Florida evening T-storm drums down with wind gusting as Judy attempts to show Jim the water, but her voice is lost in the wind, and he steers the boat away without looking back. The lake water spirals around that certain strand of trees and ripples in a huge circle. Is the mystery of Dead Lake over, or is it just beginning? Award-winning author B. J. Robinson takes readers to the Florida Panhandle northern Gulf County best known for the Dead Lakes and Tupelo Honey, which is world famous and has been harvested for over one hundred years from the Apalachicola River Basin. This is the first novel in her Dead Lake Mystery Series, 51,376 words.

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