Title: The First Victim

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date: 13 June 2011

ISBN: 9781426891748

Author: Lynn, JB

‘The First Victim’ is a horrifying but satisfying read. It starts off with a horrendous, unbelievable event change changes people’s lives forever. Rather dramatic, but frankly speaking, it is believable, cuz things… unwanted, horrible things happens when you least expected it. This book makes me think that horrible things really can happen, just that you don’t know when. And when those horrible, terrifying thing actually did happen and affect your life tremendously, you’d find yourself wondering how the hell it can actually happen to you or the people around you.

This book may be a fiction, but it serves as an eye opener to me. Thumbs up for the author for her splendid writing skill that could easily provoke so many emotions all at once as I read it.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book, and I was not compensated in any ways for this.

Book description:

She was like all the other victims. Naked, flawed, helpless…

Fifteen years ago, Emily Wright barely escaped from a serial killer dubbed the Baby Doll Strangler. She wants nothing to do with the small town where she was abducted, but when her father is hospitalized she reluctantly returns home to care for her teenage sister.

When her sister’s friend is killed and left in front of Emily’s house, Emily begins to relive the nightmare she endured long ago. Soon she realizes that her sister, too, is in danger from the killer-and the only person who can help is the man Emily left behind: Deputy Bailey O’Neil. Together, Emily and Bailey must discover the killer’s identity before he claims his next victim

Title: Yours To Keep

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date: 06/06/2011

ISBN: 9781426891724

Author: Stacey, Shannon

‘Yours To Keep’ is a beautifully written story and one could easily relate it to real life.Well, at least, I could. It reminds me that sometimes, when you want something and yet the thing does not exactly belong to you, no matter what you do to pursue it, it will not be yours. Quite pointless to pursue something that you know that it will not be yours, is it not meant to be, isn’t it? if it’s yours, then it is yours, no matter what. If it is not, then it is not. But then again, that doesn’t mean you can keep what actually belongs to other people. You cannot keep what is not yours, for retribution will come without failed.

I learn alot from this contemporary novel. It shows you the meaning of belonging among many other themes in the story. It teaches you to do the best, and let Fate do the rest.

It’s a very sweet story despite of the slow, leisurely pace. I like this story very much, and I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and I’m definitely not compensated in any ways for writing this review.

Book description:

Sean Kowalski no sooner leaves the army than he’s recruited by Emma Shaw to be her fake fiancé. Emma needs to produce a husband-to-be for her grandmother’s upcoming visit, and, though Sean doesn’t like the deception, he could use the landscaping job Emma’s offering while he decides what to do with his civilian life. And, despite his attraction to Emma, there’s no chance he’ll fall for a woman with deep roots in a town he’s not planning to call home.

Emma’s not interested in a real relationship either; not with a man whose idea of home is wherever he drops his duffel bag. No matter how amazing his “pretend” kisses are.

Title: No One To Trust

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date:13 June 2011

ISBN:9781426891731

Author: Julie Moffett

‘No One To Trust’ by Julie Moffett is a real gem. It’s a pleasure to read. It’s fast paced and adrenaline inducing. It also does not spare your funny bones. It’s action, wit and a little bit of wacky misadventures blended in.

This book teaches me one thing: Sometimes, friends can be your enemy, and your enemies can actually be your friends. Confusing? Well, I suppose it is. Things can get really confusing, but don’t worry, things usually gets better as truth is slowly revealed.

As I read this book though, I wondered if one could be evil enough to make their enemy’s enemy their friend? Or should one keep your enemy at arm’s length instead of avoiding them? Hmm, curious thought, and it gets curiouser and curiouser to me as I read along.

Don’t get me wrong. This is a wonderfully written story. There’s structure, there’s dynamics, and one got to love a heroin that can hold her own despite of her flaws.

Love this book to bits, and it’s definitely a keeper. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I thought the cover could be improvised a little bit to make the book looks more attractive to readers.

I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley. I was not required to write a postive review for this book and I was not compensated in any ways for writing this.

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Book description:

SWFG: Single, White, Female, Geek.

That’s me, Lexi Carmichael, a reformed hacker who was gainfully employed by the National Security Agency. But a series of extraordinary events led me to leave government life behind for a fresh start with a brand-new company and an incredibly sexy boss, Finn Shaughnessy. It may not be kosher to have the hots for your boss, but he seems to have the hots for me, too. If only things didn’t get so complicated…

Darren Greening, a genius researcher from Flow Technologies (our first client!) is missing, and his bosses think I’m involved. And they aren’t the only ones—the man who nearly snapped my neck in the parking garage thinks so, too.

Now I’m caught in the middle of a complex and dangerous case. I’ll have to use all my geek skills and a little help from my friends to solve the mystery of Darren’s disappearance before Neck-Snapping-Man makes a return visit

Title: Cat’s Tale: A Fairy Tale Retold

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date:27 June 2011

ISBN: 9781426891809

Author: Sharpe, Bettie

‘Cat’s Tale: A Fairy Tale Retold’ by Bettie Sharpe is a really good story. This is the kind of fairy tale where the main character is not exactly a perfect, kind, faultless being but a human who is learning to be a better person along the way.

This book teaches me alot about retribution and second chances. Seriously speaking, I could relate this book to real life. But the only thing that’s different in real life is that  ‘lying tarts’ who cares for nothing but about their own pleasures does not exactly deserves a second chance, especially when they made the lives of others difficult or miserable while they go off to Carribean or something to shake their booties or sip some exotic drinks while sunbathing in the beach. I cannot understand how could such creature exists? I mean, how could someone so black-hearted and evil as to take pleasure as other suffer as a consequence of their action? That is beyond my comprehension.

Anyway, the plot of the story is highly original and I feel as if I couldn’t get enough of the story. It is too short for me, and I wish that the story is a tad longer.

Kudos to the writer for this wonderfully written story. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley and I was not under any obligation to write a postive review for this boo. I was not compensated in any ways for this.

Book description:

Once upon a time there was a scheming, lying tart who cared for nothing but her own pleasures and her shoe collection.

Once the peerlessly beautiful Lady Catriona, consort to the king, Cat’s fortunes fall far when her aged husband dies. The king’s wizard turns her into a cat and tries to drown her in the mill pond. Fortunately Cat is a clever survivor and enlists the help of Julian, the miller’s youngest son, in her plan for revenge.

She originally sees Julian as a mere pawn for her plans to break her curse, but as they work together Cat comes to know and care for him. Even if the curse can be broken, can a good-hearted man love a woman who has been as vain and selfish as Cat?

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Title: Cat’s Tale: A Fairy Tale Retold

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date:27 June 2011

ISBN: 9781426891809

Author: Sharpe, Bettie

‘Cat’s Tale: A Fairy Tale Retold’ by Bettie Sharpe is a really good story. This is the kind of fairy tale where the main character is not exactly a perfect, kind, faultless being but a human who is learning to be a better person along the way.

This book teaches me alot about retribution and second chances. Seriously speaking, I could relate this book to real life. But the only thing that’s different in real life is that  ‘lying tarts’ who cares for nothing but about their own pleasures does not exactly deserves a second chance, especially when they made the lives of others difficult or miserable while they go off to Carribean or something to shake their booties or sip some exotic drinks while sunbathing in the beach. I cannot understand how could such creature exists? I mean, how could someone so black-hearted and evil as to take pleasure as other suffer as a consequence of their action? That is beyond my comprehension.

Anyway, the plot of the story is highly original and I feel as if I couldn’t get enough of the story. It is too short for me, and I wish that the story is a tad longer.

Kudos to the writer for this wonderfully written story. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley and I was not under any obligation to write a postive review for this boo. I was not compensated in any ways for this.

Book description:

Once upon a time there was a scheming, lying tart who cared for nothing but her own pleasures and her shoe collection.

Once the peerlessly beautiful Lady Catriona, consort to the king, Cat’s fortunes fall far when her aged husband dies. The king’s wizard turns her into a cat and tries to drown her in the mill pond. Fortunately Cat is a clever survivor and enlists the help of Julian, the miller’s youngest son, in her plan for revenge.

She originally sees Julian as a mere pawn for her plans to break her curse, but as they work together Cat comes to know and care for him. Even if the curse can be broken, can a good-hearted man love a woman who has been as vain and selfish as Cat?

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Title: Cat’s Tale: A Fairy Tale Retold

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date:27 June 2011

ISBN: 9781426891809

Author: Sharpe, Bettie

‘Cat’s Tale: A Fairy Tale Retold’ by Bettie Sharpe is a really good story. This is the kind of fairy tale where the main character is not exactly a perfect, kind, faultless being but a human who is learning to be a better person along the way.

This book teaches me alot about retribution and second chances. Seriously speaking, I could relate this book to real life. But the only thing that’s different in real life is that  ‘lying tarts’ who cares for nothing but about their own pleasures does not exactly deserves a second chance, especially when they made the lives of others difficult or miserable while they go off to Carribean or something to shake their booties or sip some exotic drinks while sunbathing in the beach. I cannot understand how could such creature exists? I mean, how could someone so black-hearted and evil as to take pleasure as other suffer as a consequence of their action? That is beyond my comprehension.

Anyway, the plot of the story is highly original and I feel as if I couldn’t get enough of the story. It is too short for me, and I wish that the story is a tad longer.

Kudos to the writer for this wonderfully written story. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley and I was not under any obligation to write a postive review for this boo. I was not compensated in any ways for this.

Book description:

Once upon a time there was a scheming, lying tart who cared for nothing but her own pleasures and her shoe collection.

Once the peerlessly beautiful Lady Catriona, consort to the king, Cat’s fortunes fall far when her aged husband dies. The king’s wizard turns her into a cat and tries to drown her in the mill pond. Fortunately Cat is a clever survivor and enlists the help of Julian, the miller’s youngest son, in her plan for revenge.

She originally sees Julian as a mere pawn for her plans to break her curse, but as they work together Cat comes to know and care for him. Even if the curse can be broken, can a good-hearted man love a woman who has been as vain and selfish as Cat?

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Title: Chantilly’s Cowboy

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date: 06/06/2011

ISBN: 9781426891700

Author: Kayn, Debra

I was expecting an ordinary, typical Texan style romance in ‘Chantilly’s Cowboy’ by Debra Kayn, but I was highly amused when the story surpassed my expectations. I was not only entertained by the languorous, budding romance between the main characters, but I learned quite a little bit about sewing in this story.

Chantilly (the main character) is named after a type of lace. Gosh, and I thought that’s just a fancy name.

Anyway, this book is a wonderful, comfortable read. It’s something that i would want to get my hands off whenever I need some comforting romance. It gives me warm and fuzzy feelings. My only complain is that the book is too short. I practically devoured this book within an hour. It was not enough for me.

I enjoyed the book very much, and I rate this book 4 out of 5. I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley. I was not compensated in any ways for writing this review.

Book description:

All Chantilly McDougal wants is to run her daddy’s ranch. The only one of five sisters content to stay on the McDougal spread, Chantilly loves the land and knows the workings of the ranch better than anyone. So when Stuart McDougal hires Jack Grady as his new foreman without even consulting her, Chantilly is furious. She doesn’t need the help of any cowboy, no matter what feelings the man arouses in her!

Jack Grady can understand Tilly’s frustrations over working with him, but he needs the job to put his nephew through law school. Besides, he’s made a promise to Stuart, and everyone knows a cowboy never goes back on his word. But when he finds himself falling for the boss’s daughter, Jack is torn between being honest with Tilly, and keeping her father’s secret.

Title: Goddess with a Blade

Publisher: Carina Press

Pub Date: 6 June 2011

ISBN: 9781426891694

Author: Dane, Lauren

‘Goddess With A Blade’ is a book with a soul. It’s very alive, and seems to have a mind of it’s own that I could not predict where it’s actually heading to. It was beautifully written and I was locked down with suspense and anticipation of what’s going to happen next.

‘Goddess With A Blade’ is highly exhilarating with strong, memorable characters and eventful plot. Creatively original.

I enjoyed reading it very much, and I highly recommend this book to those bookworms with a penchant for adrenaline rush. I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.

I received an ARC of this book from Carina Press via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review for this book, and I wasn’t compensated in any ways for reviewing.

Book description:

Rowan Summerwaite is no ordinary woman. Physical vessel to the Celtic Goddess Brigid and raised by the leader of the Vampire Nation, she’s a supercharged hunter with the power to slay any vampire who violates the age-old treaty.

A recent string of murders has her at odds with Las Vegas’s new Scion, the arrogant and powerful Clive Stewart. The killings have the mark of Vampire all over them, and Rowan warns Clive to keep his people in line-or she’ll mete out her own brand of justice.

Though her dealings with Clive are adversarial to say the least, Rowan is intensely aware of her attraction to him. But she can’t let it distract her from her duty-to find and battle the killer before more women die.

Title:		Goddess with a Blade
Publisher:		Carina Press
Pub Date:		06/06/2011
ISBN:		9781426891694
Author:		Dane, Lauren