Review: Splintered

Splintered by Kelly Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Splintered" by Kelly Miller is a psychological thriller about Maddy a 15-year-old girl who fakes an attempted kidnapping, but then regrets it when she gets bullied at school by her peers. So when she really gets kidnapped the police think she ran away and hesitate to believe it's real after wasting so many man hours the previous time. Hank has psycho DNA running through his veins but kept it locked away in order to take care of his mentally challenged brother,but when he sees Maddy on the evening news he can resist no longer.... he has to have her to "train".

"Splintered" to me is a modern retelling of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" but with a teenage girl and a psycho instead. Those who usually fake a situation find themselves in that predicament for real. The characters are realistic of portrayals of people who could be family, friends, or neighbors. And the crime committed could've been ripped from today's news. A scary situation that I hope no one has to go through. Overall, I enjoyed this book and I thank KindleScout for giving me the opportunity to review it.
There are lots of triggers here for anyone who has been kidnapped or had an abusive upbringing.
18+ for adult situations and abuse
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Review: Deep Blue

Deep Blue by Yolanda Olson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Deep Blue" by Yolanda Olson is a twisted, trigger ridden, psychotic read. This is not a book for those looking for a happy ever after. It has a touch of twisted love story but mostly filled with depravity that's like a train wreck to read. You want to look away but it sucks you in and you have to find out how ends. On that note, I really enjoyed this book and its twisted storyline.

Posy is a 17-year-old runaway who hooks up with Troy a twenty-something hottie with the deepest blue eyes she's ever seen. Unfortunately for her he and others in town trade girls/young women amongst other like minded men for anything their twisted minds can think up. As soon he gets his hands on her he immediately trades her for another girl until she's appropriately ready for him. Unknownst to her he suffers from a traumatic brain injury that causes him to fluctuate between sweet cowboy and sadistic maniac. Seven years later he goes to collect her and then it gets even worse.

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https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Blue-Yola...

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Review: Ask Me Again

Ask Me Again by Tracy March
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a sweet tasty preview of a longer book that I forget the name of right now. I liked this but honestly felt a little lost because the full story wasn't there. And no I didn't realize it was only a preview when I downloaded it.

Travis and Emily's families have been feuding for years but they're in love, will Travis risk it all and propose to his girl or deny them their happy ever after?

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Review: True Love Way

True Love Way by Mary Elizabeth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of the best books I've read this year, my only regret is that I didn't open my copy sooner. I picked my paperback up from Mary Elizabeth a book event I attended because I was seduced by the free heart-shaped glasses. I had no idea what this book was about, but I can tell you it is now one of my favorite books and I have added Mary Elizabeth to my list of fave authors too.

Dillon and his friends pause on their bikes when they see a moving van pull in the next driveway and a cute tween girl wearing shorts, funky shaped sunglasses and carrying a box. Penelope's family moved to town in hopes of building a new life after her dad gets the coaching job at the local school. Dillon knows Pen is different from the start but he can't help be linked to her in every way. Pen hides behind her variety of sunglasses believing that she's reasonably invisible to outside world. She suffers from severe depression and the only person who can help her feel better is Dillon. He helps her with sadness and madness, and everything in between; but what happens when it gets to be too much? Will he get tired of it and move on will he continue to do it True Love Waye?
"True Love Way" was such an in depth story into what some people suffer if they have depression. A love story with so much heart that it reveals itself in little ways and you know you're not going back no matter what. I felt Pen's sadness and madness, and could almost hear her laughter. Quite simply, I love this book!!! It brought back summers as a kid and first loves.

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Review: Over My Live Body

Over My Live Body by Susan Israel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Over My Live Body" by Susan Israel is a suspenseful page turner. When Delilah kicks her abusive boyfriend out, she finds out that she's been getting anonymous phone calls from a man everyday and he refuses to leave his name. The phone calls continue and she thinks that maybe it's Ivan , her ex, but when she reports it to the police no one takes it serious until Detective Quick. He wants her to hide but she's a sculptress/ nude model and refuses to give up her modeling or art, even for a stalker. But when people start turning up dead, she starts to rethink her actions. Will it be too late or will they be able to find her stalker first?

I didn't want to stop reading this book and was happy to find out it is part of an ongoing series. I liked the characters and the story evolution, and the fact that story didn't have a quick resolution.
TRIGGERS: Stalkers, kidnapping, serial-killer

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Review: Spark

Spark by Erin Noelle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Crew and his family move to Colorado in search of medical marijuana as a possible treatment for his brother Caleb's epilepsy, he finds so much more. While staying at the Fire on the Mountain Inn he finds a spark with one of their daughters, Hudson. Hudson and her dad are the growers of marijuana, and Hudson vows to create a strain of weed that will hopefully heal or at least lessen the severity of Caleb's seizures. While the love seems to grow between Crew and Hudson a tragedy burns up all their hopes, when the smoke clears will their relationship survive?

I really loved the storyline in "Spark" and loved how Erin Noelle incorporated such a touchy political subject like legalization of marijuana with a romance. I liked Crew for the most part and I really liked Hudson and her quirky family a lot. I would say this is for 18+ due to the subject matter but definetly a great read.
I read my paperback I picked up at an Author even but here's the link on Amazon:
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Black Widow by Lauren Runow

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Review: 6 Feet Under: Romance of The Dark Gods

6 Feet Under: Romance of The Dark Gods by Brenda Manson
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I recommend you read "In Too Deep" before reading "6 Feet Under" because I was a little lost starting with this 17-page book . I'm not going to say it was great, but it wasn't horrible either.

Nora was a human that I believe killed her mother in order to protect her little sister Emerson, but she was also soulmate to a vampire named Kiernan. After persuading Nora to live with him in a cabin in the woods, she's in a car accident that changes all their plans. I won't share the whole story since there is very little to it.
I think this would've been better if the whole story was presented at once instead of approximately 20 pages each. Will I read the rest? Probably not, but who knows I make pick up the rest of this at a later date. I don't like books divided up in very small tasters like this.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

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Review: Bloodlust

Bloodlust by Nicole Zoltack
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Bloodlust" takes us on a thrill ride to a rich fantasy world created by Nicole Zoltack, also known for her Superhero series "Heroes of Falledge" and her newest series "Magic Incarnate". Ivy is a barbarian princess trying to save her people from annihilation by the Trolls, Elves, and Goliaths. Lukor is a Goliath out to kill every Barbarian because they killed his sister Lucia, but in a twist of fate, he falls for the barbarian princess. Can their feelings for one another keep Ivy from destroying him with the Bloodlust and can Lukor move beyond his need for revenge and save his own people in the process?

Ivy is a kick ass female warrior with a strong sense of family and commitment. Lukor is a strong intelligent alpha male with pride in his people and his heritage and will do anything to ensure it survives. There is romance and adventure in this book with some graphic violence, but would be a great book for the young adult or adult without all the descriptive sex scenes. If you like historical type fantasy worlds with an alternate type world twist, then this is probably going to be a great story for you too!
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https://www.amazon.com/Bloodlust-Nico...


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Review: Rocking a SECRET

Rocking a SECRET by Crystal Perkins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Rocking a Secret" by Crystal Perkins is about Kace, who's a member of a boy band, being blackmailed by some unknown suspect. Stella is a stylist and a member of a secret society that helps women and children with problems a la "Charlie's Angels" style. Stella and Kace are immediately attracted to one another but the blackmailer is out to ruin any romantic hope they have to be with one another and hurt the ones they love .
This is a good book, but I'm not much into "boy bands" so this wasn't my normal choice to read. I do like the secret society aspect with all women agents and of course the romance aspect of it. I also did not see the person who did it as the suspect, so that was a big surprise. There were a couple of more surprises too, so overall this is a good read. Although this is book three in the series it is a stand alone.

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Review: Weekend Surrender

Weekend Surrender by Lori King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After her boyfriend of two years cheated on Rachel and she puts on her sexiest barely there skirt, boots, and a tied shirt showing off her belly piercing, she goes to hang out at his favorite bar to pick up any sexy man to rock is socks off. But instead of getting one offer she gets 4, and not just any four men but the hottest men in town, the ones her wet dreams have been made of, the Brooks brothers. When Hudson, Parker, Sawyer, and Rogan invite her back to their ranch for a weekend of sex with no strings for the weekend, they're hoping that they can convince her that she's meant to be with all of them forever. Every man has always left Rachel behind, would the Brooks be any different? Can she give her heart as well as her body?

Dang this was some scorching hot situations, some amusing banter, and some sad moments, but all in all this is exactly what you would expect: one hot as hell sex ride. I'm not going to say I agree with their situation but what woman hasn't fantasized about having 4 handsome men to satisfy all her needs!
18+ for explicit sexual scenes and language

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Review: The Bone Road

The Bone Road by Lorca Damon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"The Bone Road" by Lorca Damon is my first dystopian read this year, mainly due to the fact that I've been engrossed with romance books that I really should have completed last year. I dove into the book without reading the blurb so I had no idea what the story was about, and was pleasantly surprised at the depth of characters and detail that sucked me in.

Xander heads out from jail into the unknown outside the walls meant to keep him safe in hopes of completing a task. He wasn't prepared for what he found outside the walls: villages of people that live without any of the comforts he is accustomed to, dangerous animals running wild, people just trying to survive the harsh realities that have been thrust upon them. When they send him off with a 10-year-old girl as his guide, he realizes that he underestimates her abilities and has to reassess his own estimation of himself and put his ego aside. They face dangers that I hope no one ever has to face.

"The Bone Road" made me look at the political climate and consumer society that we live in with new eyes, and unfortunately, this is a possible alternate reality for us all. Hopefully, we get ourselves together enough to avoid this future for our children.

My copy was obtained through Instafreebie, but you can get your copy from Amazon with this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Bone-Road-Lorc...



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Review: Out of the Box Everlasting

Out of the Box Everlasting by Jennifer Theriot
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Out of the Box Everlasting" by Jennifer Theriot is book three in this series about Ash and Olivia, an older couple, who find love with one another despite the family and life dynamics that could rip their happy family apart. Between lies, and leftover crap from previous marriages, thankfully they work it all out and come out on top.
I went through a myriad of emotions while reading this story: happiness, anger, sadness, understanding, joy, anger and disappointment, shock, wtf, irritated, and finally contentment. When you read the book you'll understand what I mean, but I won't give any of that away. Although I'm younger than the couple in the book, I have really enjoyed this couple and their journey to find love even though they are closer to my parents age than mine. I think they're very young at heart and that makes them appealing to me. This series is intriguing in its dynamics and depth of character but still kept realistic in their emotions. Don't be afraid to check out this second chance love story!
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https://www.amazon.com/Out-Box-Everla...


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Review: Fifty Percent Vampire

Fifty Percent Vampire by D.K. Janotta
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Fifty Percent Vampire" is a different take on the whole vampire story. Astrid is born to a human and a vampire, but her father dies while trying to reclaim the family fortune. Her mother tries to raise her solo but ends up marrying her brother in law in order to protect Astrid from other vampires out to destroy her uniqueness. Astrid has her heart set on trying out "being human" and moves in with her Aunt, cousin, and Uncle, all goes well until her fellow high school students start turning up dead with two puncture wounds in their necks. She has a crush on the local "hero" cop Mike, but she's too young for him so he tries to stay away. Her name keeps popping into every investigation he has until he has to question whether she's the one doing it or not!

I enjoyed "Fifty Percent Vampire" and its different way of telling a story about a girl who grows older like a human, but drinks blood like a Vamp. Astrid was angsty but very real in her pain of being bullied and trying to fit in. I also thought I knew who was behind the killings but was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.



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