Review: Better Homes and Hauntings

Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Nina Linden is hired to landscape a private island off the New England coast, she sees it as her chance to rebuild her failing business after being cheated by her unscrupulous ex. She never expects that her new client, software mogul Deacon Whitney, would see more in her than just a talented gardener. Deacon has paid top dollar to the crews he’s hired to renovate the desolate Whitney estate—he had to, because the bumps, thumps, and unexplained sightings of ghostly figures in nineteenth-century dress are driving workers away faster than he can say “Boo.”

But Nina shows no signs of being scared away, even as she experiences some unnerving apparitions herself. And as the two of them work closely together to restore the mansion’s faded glory, Deacon realizes that he’s found someone who doesn’t seem to like his fortune more than himself—while Nina may have finally found the one man she can trust with her bruised and battered heart.

But something on the island doesn’t believe in true love…and if Nina and Deacon can’t figure out how to put these angry spirits to rest, their own love doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance.


Molly Harper is quickly becoming one of my go to authors for those times when I need one of those "palate cleansing" books. She really nails the perfect mix of quirk, snark and a touch of romance tossed in. This one added a little to the mix by tossing in some not quite creepy haunting moments, but oddly enough they worked in well with the story. And it's a standalone too. Be still my heart. There are not enough of those these days. Sometimes all a girl needs is a good one night stand.

Overall, this was just what I needed to get my mind off of everything else going on. It was just intriguing enough, just funny enough, and just creepy-ish enough to make it a good read. And make me want to read whatever else by the author that I can get my hands on.



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Yes.

Jane Jameson Series

I LOVED this series.  The author really found the perfect mix of snarky humor, ridiculous hijinks, and romance.  Then she topped it off with good writing and a satisfying ending.  And anyone who has read the Sookie Stackhouse series (which is a grossly inaccurate comparison to this series, not all vamp books are created equal people) knows how important a satisfying ending actually is.  

As with any series, there are books that are better than the others.  I think with this one, the first one, Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs, is the weakest.  It just drug on way too much.  However, if you continue on with the series, the latter books most definitely made up for it.  After getting a firm footing into the world, everything seemed to flow and you kept reading just to see what other insane crap can happen to one person.  Jane is a trouble magnet and has managed to surround herself with a group of people almost as crazy as she is.  It makes for ridiculous, yet amusing read with all of the books.  And I can't reiterate enough how happy I was to actually have a series that ended well.   

                                Overall, this is just what I needed in a series this weekend.  It doesn't take itself too seriously and is incredibly enjoyable to read. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more of this author's books.  

                                 4 out of 5 Stars overall for the series. 

What's Left of Us Teaser

Review: First Ink

First Ink by Laura Wright

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Umm, that was good?


If you are looking for a super quick and kind of sexy read, this is it for you. There is not a lot of backstory. Actually, there isn't a lot of story in general. For what it is though, it's good.



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What's Left of Us Cover

I am so stoked for this to come out.  I loved What's Left of Me.  It was definitely one of those books that ripped your heart out and then stomped on it, but in a good kind of way.  So, I am really looking forward to seeing more from Aundrea and Parker.

Link to Book 1 if you have read it yet.-->  http://amzn.com/B00H9VA030

Staying up late & de-stressing myself by watching Sid & Nancy.  Nothing says perspective like a bio on those two. 

I love this song though. (more than Frank's version too, sorry 'Ol Blue Eyes.) You definitely can't say that he didn't do things his way.

Review: Reasonable Doubt: Volume 2

Reasonable Doubt: Volume 2 by Whitney Gracia Williams

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Synopsis:

She lied to me... 
She betrayed the one rule that I'm most adamant about: Honesty. Complete and utter fucking honesty. 
I really wish she was someone else—someone who didn't have the ability to make me feel, someone I could easily discard like the hundreds of women before her. 
She isn't. 
I'm drawn to her like I've never been drawn to a woman before—completely captivated by the very sight of her. But unfortunately, with my past slowly re-surfacing for all of the world to see, I'll have to find a way to let her go. 
She can never be mine. 

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This is the second book in this serial, they must be read in order.  Obviously.  However, this review can  stand for both of them since I'm the queen of the vague non-review. 

Reasons why I hate Serials.

1. The inability to fully form a character/relationship in such a short time.
2. I am an instant gratification kind of girl.
3. They cost how much for like 70 pages?
4. Did I mention my lack of patience?


Reasons why I am actually reading this one and currently trying to use Jedi mind tricks to get the rest of these books out now.

1. Andrew Hamilton.



I'm honestly a little surprised how drawn in I have been by the 2 releases of this serial so far. Obviously my above complaints about serials still stand here, but there was just enough that, even though it pisses me off, I'm still being suckered in to impatiently waiting on the next one to come out. Please tell me that there aren't like 20 of these. I may end up stalking an author and we all know that probably should be avoided.


I still hate serials though. Down with them all.



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