Review Unseen by Stephanie Erickson

Book Title: Unseen Book 1

Author: Stephanie Erickson

Length: 222 pages

Series: The Unseen Triolgy

★★★

Blurb:

Mackenzie Day constantly struggles to silence the voices in her head. The inner thoughts of those around her intrude upon every aspect of her life, threatening to turn it into chaos. All her life, she thought she was alone as a mind reader--a freak. Then a member of a secret organization called The Unseen suddenly introduces himself, and she's immersed in a world she never knew existed. They teach her to hone her skills as a reader, but to what end? Secrets surround her, humming just out of reach, filling her with questions. Who are they? What do they do with their mind-reading abilities? In the end, just how far will Mackenzie go to be part of The Unseen?

My Review:
 <Sigh>, I really, really wanted to like this book. Mackenzie Day is a mind reader. She thinks she is the only mind reader until she meets Owen. He introduces her to the Unseen, a group of mind readers that fights the bad guys. There are several things that I did like about this book. I like the idea of a group of mind readers. I like the concept of music therapy. I liked Owen and the other characters introduced. My main problem was Mackenzie Day. She complained the entire book about being alone and having no one like her and etc. Yet when she was introduced to others like her she balks at joining them even when they make exceptions for her. She complains, a lot. That is one of my personal pet peeves in a book. Other than that it was an okay book. For me the last quarter of the book was the best. If Mac keeps the same mindset in the next book I will be first in line to buy it.

Review of Prowl By Amy Shannon

Book: Prowl
Author: Amy Shannon
Series: Profilers Book 1
★★★
Blurb:
Andrea Wallace cannot go anywhere without her shadow, Keith Leonard Fontana … a man obsessed with her. Stalking her for years, his behavior escalates. When she starts dating a police officer, Fontana becomes unhinged, killing or attacking anyone she encounters. 
Andrea meets local FBI profiler, Special Agent John Marshall, who is assigned to her case. He helps her realize her natural talents of observation and perception. 
After he finally catches her, the story is not over. Andrea reaches inside herself for inner strength and turns the tables on her stalker. As the search for Fontana increases, she retreats to the comfort of her own home, and new pet, a retired police dog, Ralph. 
Fontana is on the prowl, but is he alone in his stalking?

My review does contain spoilers. When I read the blurb I had to read this book. I do tend to read darker books. I did have a hard time with this book. Why? I just could not seem to care what happened to Andi, because I could not connect with her. The storyline was good. I was really wanting to see where Ms. Shannon would take this book. Stalking is one of those crimes the police can not do anything about until sadly it is too late.
One of my many problems with this book was when Andi was tortured and raped, she went willingly in the bed with another man within a couple weeks of the traumatic event. So much trauma that she had damage done to her cervix and had to undergo surgery. To me that just seemed a little too soon. She also had a rich, almost step father that shelled out money whenever there was a need.
Now for the good things I liked in this book. I liked how Andi's friends reacted during the whole ordeal. I liked that Andi did not allow herself to become a victim. She used everything she had to stay alive another day. The writing was good.
With all that being said I will more than likely get the next in the series. Maybe Andi will grow on me.

When Isla Holmes life as a child is turned upside down and she is ripped away from her soul mate, she is forced to live a life with evil. 
When Isla and her soul mate cross paths will they find a happily ever after or will evil intervene?



                           My Review
Isle had a good, happy, loving childhood until her father was killed in an accident. She was sent to boarding school. When she comes home a life terror and constant fear is all she knows by the hands of the man she had always thought of her uncle, John Bryant and cousin Jack. She was repeatedly severely abused. They had her at their mercy. She had given up all hope of having any type of an existence that didn’t involve fear and pain, when Joshua Bryant walks back into her life.

This is a very emotional book. The horrors that Isle has endured and still have a good soul is remarkable. I encourage you to have some tissues handy when you read this book. The pacing is good. The monstrous things that Isle has to endure will leave you in tears. Get your copy today.I am looking forward to the second book in this series.


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Ants or Grasshopers?

It seems I am always apologizing for something here lately. I have not been here because my life has been in chaos for the last couple months. A lot of personal drama, family crises and the every day of living with bi-polar. I am not asking for sympathy just letting you know why I have not been here.
  I have been doing a lot of thinking. What if the ants ruled the world? Ever wonder how much more productive we would be? We would already have flying cars, not to mention that crime would be less. Every ant has an assigned job and they do it. They don't call in sick or run off with your money. But damn it would be boring as hell. I would rather be a grasshopper. They look they know how to have a good time.
  I have done several book reviews and will get those posted soon.
Take care of yourself. Smile for me. I will be back before you know it.

30 Days with Dariana By J.A. Heron Review.

30 Days with Dariana

By J.A. Heron 

Approbation. 

Hatred.

Revenge.

When these forces unite, they are unstoppable.

Meet Dariana Walsh the daughter of gangster Wilson Walsh, who is a ruthless monster. Dariana feels trapped, wanting nothing more than to be treated like an adult. 

Meet Chas, he works for Walsh initially but he is not who he seems.

When forces are united they intend to take down the most unrelenting man to walk through the streets of East London. This is a dark, erotic thriller and the journey is only just beginning.

Contains strong sexual and violent scenes ~ over 18's only

Dariana’s father is a monster of a man. He is  maddeningly ruthless, with no regards for anything or anyone other than himself. He is set on ruling the city. Dariana wants out from her father’s thumb. Chas is seemingly working for Walsh but he was own agenda,  to take Walsh down.  Chas has orders to get Dariana on his side, when they meet  the spark of attraction between them cannot be ignored.  If you want to know what happens next get your copy today!

30 Days with Dariana was an emotional roller coaster ride.  There is betrayal, revenge,  lots of steamy sex,  torture, double crosses and in the middle of the chaos two people find the love that neither thought they would ever experience.  Kudos to Ms. Heron for not writing a cookie cutter book.  This may sound like other books out there, but let me assure it is not. 

Excuse the format I am having trouble with editing and all the bs on here.

A quick hello

 I have been sick and stuck my head the past few days. I have come to terms that I am not completely sane. My nightmares are so vivid its hard sometimes to tell what is real and what isn't. One of my biggest fears is that there will come a day when I can no longer grasp reality. Inside my head is not the place I want to be stuck. No thanks, I will pass on that ride.
  What have I been up to? I have done a few book reviews, beta read several books and watched way too much television. Only one more episode of Game of Thrones. Then it's time for the last season of True Blood. As long as  Joe Manganiello, a.k.a  Alcide Herveaux shows lots of skin I will be happy. There is just something about that man that brings out the horny slut in me.
 Time for subject change before I overheat. There is the strange squirrel that lives in my backyard. I have named him Sam. Don't judge me. He sneaks across the road. I find it hilarious. Wanna see? Here is your funny for the day..
Check out Sam

  I got lots of books to read and review so I bid you adieu for the day. Do not worry your pretty little head I will be back soon to shower you with my attention. Till then think of me .. Smile.

Zombie freak, Mother's Day and Sexy Eyes

 Greetings my faithful horde of stalkers. How have you all been? I mean horde is the most loving way, of course. I have been trying to fight the darkness that wants to consume me lately. I have slept more in the last three days than I have in the last 6 months. I have always been an insomniac so when I sleep for more the four hours at a time it always makes me feel a little odd. I keep zoning out as well. I feel like a zombie. If zombies have to consume  brains I would be in trouble. I don’t wanna eat brains. I guess I would be a vegetarian zombie. I would be an outcast and the other zombies wouldn’t play with me. Of course I would be a freak even among zombies. 
  Mother’s Day is two days away. I was never close to my mother. We had so many issues I would not even know where to begin to describe my relationship with my mother. She has passed away 18 years ago  this month. I was 19 years old, married with two small children. I do not ever remember my mother telling me she loved me or was proud of me. I never had a conversation with her. I do not even remember her hugging me or tucking me into bed.  When I told her that I was pregnant at 14 years old what she told me I do not think I will ever forget. She stood there, all 5’ of her with her hands on her hips and said in a clipped tone, “ You spread ‘me, you take care of it.” I had never even babysat a day in my life. I muddle through though, I made a promise to myself that I would be the best parent I could be with my children. I would let them know every day that I love them. I may not like some of the things they do, but I will always love them. I think that as a parent the loving part is easy, it's everything else that is a pain in the ass. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world though.
  I am six feet tall. I have always been tall. In the 6th grade I was already 5’4. Actually, I am 6’1 but I just ignore that another inch. Shh! Don’t tell anyone. Anyway, Kenny is 6’4. You would think both of our children would be tall. Matt is tall  at 6’ but Mandy is lucky if she is 5’5. That is stretching it a little bit. I find a genetics interesting. My mother’s side of the family is mostly short. Where as my father’s side are mostly tall. There were 16 inches difference in height of my parents. I guess sometime opposites attract huh.
  Here is my question for you, are you  attracted to someone completely different than you or someone that likes the same thing you do?
  I am not hung up on looks. I do like tall men. I like tall men with broad shoulders. I don't like men that are hung up on how they look. I don't want someone prettier than me :)  I like eyes. Someone can say more with their eyes  than they can with their mouth. When I gaze into my lover's eyes and see their desire for me it touches a place inside me that no words or even a touch could replicate. I like intelligent men. Someone that I can have a conversation with, whether it be about the day's events or a perhaps about sex. We don't have to everything in common, that would be so boring, but at least have a few things in common. Passion. We would have to be infatuated with each other. They would have to be understanding. They would have to realize that I am a package deal of immense insanity. That I alone have been described as "bat shit crazy".
That is my answer what is yours? 
  Take care of yourself. Smile for me. Till Next Time..