Flying in the Dark by Tess Grant

June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DARK
Flying in the Dark by Tess Grant
The Kitty Irish Trilogy Book Three
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, YA
Length: Full Length (151 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

High school senior Kitty Irish knows exactly what Daniel Phinney expected of her—eradicate the werewolves haunting the Manistee National Forest—until her father comes home from Iraq and takes over.

Too bad Kitty’s plan unravels. Her father spends his time watching the tree line from the safety of a wingback chair. Her hunting partner analyzes college campuses while she analyzes kill sites. When her brother finds a new friend in a long-lost uncle, Kitty’s war with the werewolves becomes a battle for more than just her own life.

Whatever Phinney prepared her for, this isn’t it.

In the final installment of the Kitty Irish Trilogy, Kitty’s past meets her present in an explosive confrontation, bringing the battle to her front porch. The fight for the future is more than claws and fangs.

Will Kitty’s life ever be her own again?
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Kitty should be enjoying her senior year and looking forward to graduation. Instead, her life revolves the cycles of the moon and eradicating the werewolves that plague her community. Joe, her boyfriend and hunting partner, is getting fed up with Kitty’s one track mind. He wants to start making plans with Kitty for the future. However, Kitty won’t even consider leaving town for college unless she’s sure the werewolves are gone. Unfortunately, the fight against the werewolves just got a whole lot more personal.

As I read the final installment in the Kitty Irish Trilogy, I was once again struck by the strength of Kitty’s character. She has grown up so much in the last year. While her father was gone, she held the family together, fought werewolves, and kept up with her school work. She expected life to get easier once her father returned from Iraq. Instead, her life becomes even more complicated. Kitty’s frustration with her friends and family is completely understandable. Her parents are wrapped up in their own problems and her friends want to move on with their lives. Kitty’s fight against the wolves is important, but she’s beginning to buckle under all the pressure.

Like Kitty, I was extremely frustrated with her parents. I completely understand that Kitty’s father had a lot to deal with coming back from Iraq, and Kitty’s mother was under an immense amount of stress caring for her husband. However, it is very clear throughout the story that something is wrong not only with Kitty, but also her younger brother Sam. I couldn’t understand why Kitty’s parents wouldn’t sit their children down and ask them what was wrong. Instead, Kitty’s dad barely moves from his chair and her mother just forges on like everything is okay. I was dismayed not only by their attitudes, but also their lack of action. I kept wondering if they were ever going to snap out of it, or if they would really let their children slip away from them.

I also had a hard time understanding why Kitty wouldn’t clue her parents in concerning her brother’s covert activities with their long lost uncle. I understand that Kitty sees herself as Sam’s caregiver, but she really needs to realize that she can’t control everything. If she’d have simply admitted everything to her parents when her uncle showed up, she could have spared everyone a lot of stress and grief.

I must say that the conclusion of the trilogy is a real nail biter. Would Kitty finally confide in her parents? Would they be able to save Sam? Could Kitty’s relationship with Joe be salvaged? These questions whirred around in my mind as I raced through the pages. I felt as though I were running right next to Kitty trying to save everyone she cared about. When the dust settled, I was satisfied. There were a few things that didn’t go as I had hoped, but I think Kitty is well on her way to enjoying a life of her own.

I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read and review Flying in the Dark. Kitty is a wonderfully rounded character, and I truly enjoyed getting to know her throughout the series. I highly recommend Flying in the Dark and the entire Kitty Irish Trilogy to anyone searching for a gripping young adult paranormal series.

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To Sir, With Love by Madison J Edwards

May 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SIR
To Sir, With Love by Madison J Edwards
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (56 pgs)
Other: BDSM, M/F, M/F/M, M/F/F (implied), Ménage, Anal Play, Toys, Spanking
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

When Beth Sanders attends Club Breathless, Jonah Carter is immediately attracted to her. He realizes she’s new to the Dominant / submissive world, and normally that would deter him, but something about this seemingly demure woman piques his interest, and soon his curiosity sets events in motion that will change his life forever.

Beth wants a man to love her for herself and she’s always harbored a secret fantasy about being bound and helpless at her lover’s hand. Friends invite her to Club Breathless to learn more about the Dominant / submissive lifestyle and Beth relishes the submissive role. It also helps that one of the more experienced Dungeon Masters participates in her training. She’d love to know which of the more experienced Doms has been bringing her fantasies to life, but he demands that she remain blindfolded for all sessions.

Sparks fly when Beth discovers the truth about her secret Dom, who happens to be her boss, Jonah Carter.

Jonah Carter owns a part share in a BDSM club, Club Breathless. One evening Jonah spots a new submissive with a married couple he knows. Despite his sizzling attraction to her, he doesn’t approach the group – it’s not his scene to share and he’s learned the hard way in the past that introducing a BDSM “virgin” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. When he bumps into the sweet new submissive at a local coffee house a few weeks later he notices she’s checking out the job ads. Needing a new secretary he leaves his business card with her – positive after only exchanging a few sentences his initial attraction wasn’t unwarranted in the least.
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This short story is full of wonderful, kinky sex. The ménage between Beth and her friends – Sam and Janet – is not overly graphic, but more is a tool to explain how Beth is introduced to the BDSM scene at the club. The main relationship is between Jonah and Beth and that’s quite clearly portrayed from the start. I really enjoyed how safe the club’s rules were. This meant Beth and Jonah’s first encounter started with both Sam and Janet present (though not actively participating sexually). While some might think it strange, I totally understood how necessary this was for Beth as the dipped a toe into the scene. It made her feel safe and I thought it an excellent detail some authors gloss over. While not shy – Beth is a newbie and not ready to jump into the scene all in one hit.

I was a little disappointed at how quickly the scenes jump. I figure this is partly due to the short word limit – but a part of me would have much preferred fewer scenes and having them longer, more detailed. I also found it mildly unrealistic that Beth wouldn’t ask questions of her secret Dom or try to discover his identity in more than three months of weekly encounters. The three month jump where she still had no idea of Jonah’s identity pulled me a little out of the story, because I found it odd she had no desire to learn who her secret lover was.

Still, this was a deeply satisfying read. Jonah and Beth have a lot of chemistry working between them, and I felt the fact Beth is blindfolded a lot during her and her Dom’s interactions adds to the sexual tension and the dynamic between them. While the BDSM is integral to the plot, the kink isn’t way over in the “extreme” side of things. Certainly not a tale for the faint of heart, neither did I find it too much or offensive – most of the more common taboos are avoided and most importantly from my perspective as a reader, Jonah at all times respects Beth and takes cues from her reactions and her body language. He’s both a hard Dominant, but also a caring, generous man – the perfect blend to my mind.

An awesome, quick read for a lonely evening at home with a hot bath and a glass of wine (or possibly even a toy or two when you’re in the mood to spice things up) this is a wonderful read.

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Gathering Speed by Tess Grant

May 29, 2013 By 3 Comments

SPEED
Gathering Speed by Tess Grant
The Kitty Irish Trilogy, Book Two
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, YA
Length: Full Length (171 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

All Kitty Irish wants to do is complete the task given to her by Daniel Phinney—free their small town from the werewolves that plague it. But every move she makes sets off an unforeseen reaction. She burns Phinney’s cabin to the ground to lay her mentor to rest. Instead the hot ashes raise up a detective bent on connecting the dots between Kitty and his cold case list. The truth she tells to free a friend brings her an unexpected ally in the fight. And the letter she opens shows her a window into a past she never knew she had. Kitty’s mission is gathering speed.

Kitty thought her war with the werewolves was winding down. She’d never been more wrong.

I was very excited to have the opportunity to read Gathering Speed, the second installment in the Kitty Irish Trilogy. Trajectories, the first book, had such an open ended conclusion that I jumped at the chance to learn more about Kitty and her mission. Gathering Speed picks up exactly where Trajectories ended. Anyone wanting to enjoy this thrilling tale must read Trajectories first.

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Kitty is a very strong heroine and is no stranger to responsibility. With her father still in Iraq and her mother continuing to work long hours, Kitty is still in charge of managing the house and her younger brother. Her ability to hold herself together while her world is falling apart at the seams is amazing. Hunting werewolves is understandably time consuming and her friendships were already beginning to suffer in Trajectories. Now that she is beginning her senior year of high school, Kitty finds herself under unbearable pressure. Kitty has some very tough choices to make. Does she let her friends in on her secret, or continue to shoulder the responsibility alone? Will her friends even believe her if she tells them the truth?

In the first book, Kitty and Joe took a few tentative steps on the path to romance. When I started reading Gathering Speed, I hoped that I’d be able to watch their romance continue to grow. I was definitely rewarded. Kitty and Joe’s relationship is paced perfectly, evolves naturally. However, Kitty does tend to be a bit of a control freak, and I wonder if she will be able to treat Joe as an equal partner.

As in the first book, I do wish that Jenna’s character had been more rounded. She and Kitty are supposed to have been good friends, but again, I must note that I saw very little evidence of that. Kitty and Jenna don’t even seem to move in the same social circle. I will say that Kitty’s concern for Jenna’s well being is genuine, and by the time I finished reading this tale, I was beginning to see the possibility of a full reconciliation between them.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Gathering Speed. I’d become emotionally attached to Kitty in the first book and I absolutely loved spending more time with her in this book. Ms. Grant has completely captured my interest with a saga that is both spine tingling and heartwarming. I highly recommend this latest offering by Ms. Grant and look forward to reading the conclusion of the Kitty Irish Trilogy in the near future.

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Untellable by Suzanne Lilly

May 17, 2013 By 1 Comment

Cover_Untellable
Untellable by Suzanne Lilly
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: New Adult, contemporary, Mystery/suspense
Length: Short (129 pgs)
Heat: Sweet
Rated: 5 Stars
Review by Poppy

Aspen Dwyer, recently emancipated from foster care, is searching for a place to hide from a past with secrets too dark to share. Honey Creek, Ohio, presents itself as the best place to start a new life and stay undercover. There she meets Colton Moraine, a man with strong family ties and an even stronger sense of loyalty. His boisterous, loving family welcomes Aspen with warmth she hasn’t felt in years. She’s surprised at how quickly and deeply she falls for Colton. When a dangerous criminal comes to Honey Creek, intent on his revenge against her, Aspen must choose between two options. Should she stay and risk her life and the rejection of the people she’s grown to love? Or should she run again and leave behind any chance of a happy future?

Deeply detailed characters fill this sweet and suspenseful story about an emotionally wounded girl who has to choose between life or love.
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She builds the suspense slowly, creating a false sense of (relative) security for our heroine, Aspen. While she never completely lets her guard down, she does come to learn how to trust again, and slowly, reluctantly opens her heart to the people of Honey Creek — though, truthfully, they’re hard to resist.

When trouble comes knocking, she has a support system she’d never have dreamed of. While, ultimately, it’s she who has to win out, the foundation she’s found in her new home helps give her the courage she needs.

Untellable is a romance, true, but it’s also a story about how a young girl learns to put herself back together again after a life of tragedy and hardship. Well written and completely enjoyable.


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King of the Lake by Jennifer Anderson

May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

LAKE
King of the Lake by Jennifer Anderson
Honey Creek Books
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary, YA
Length: Short Story (123 Pages)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Jasmine

Living in a small town, everybody knows your business. Unfortunately for Allison Carver, some people can’t forget.

When a lapse in good judgment lands her in the public eye, her parents force her to seek guidance from the local minister. After several months, she begins to forgive herself while her parents seem to keep her mistakes front and center.

Allison escapes to Honey Creek Lake where she gets a waitressing job at Honey Creek Lodge’s restaurant. Lack of identity among the summer tourists offers relief, allowing her to feel normal. Taking the order of a summer guest launches her into a dilemma. Does she follow her heart and allow her feelings to mature for a guy she just met? Or risk the wrath of her father while he sits on his throne overlooking the lake.

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Allison Carver finds herself in just that situation. We met Allison at the end of Prince Charming, the second book in the series, at the precise moment that she was making that mistake. And the consequences of that mistake turn out to be more far reaching than she ever expected. Even though it happens a couple of hours away, the entire town finds out about it, as do her parents. After a few months of bullying and ridicule at school, Allison isolates herself from everyone, including her best friend. Trying to win back the trust of her parents, she starts counseling with their church Reverend. Through these sessions, we see a lot of personal growth from Allison. She is emerging from the scandal a little bit stronger than she was before.

Allison also gets a summer job waitressing at a lodge at the lake where everybody spends their summer. There she meets Evan, who is vacationing with his parents. There is an undeniable connection between the two of them, but getting to know Evan better, and spending time with him, goes against every rule her parents are trying to enforce these days. Evan has been dealing with his own issues too, and they understand each other in a way that nobody else does. The problem with small towns is that sneaking around, trying to do things without your parents finding out, can be nearly impossible.

Even though Allison has been a model teenager, and even though Evan seems to be a great kid, she has to convince her parents that they didn’t raise a delinquent and that they can trust her to make good decisions. As many people, both kids and adults, eventually learn (usually the hard way), once that trust is lost, it’s hard to get back. At the core, though, one lesson is the lesson that all parents need to learn to let kids make their own mistakes so they can learn from them….and that can be the hardest lesson of all sometimes.

I will miss visiting Honey Creek, with its small town people and small town ways – even the festivals that so many small towns are known for. It has been so nice to read a series so reminiscent of books that I read as a teenager, where sometimes the worst thing a teenager had to worry about was her reputation. It’s also nice to come across a series that focuses on small town worries versus savvy teenagers from the city. I look forward to seeing what Ms. Anderson gives us next.

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Queen Mean by Jennifer Anderson

April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

MEAN
Queen Mean by Jennifer Anderson
Honey Creek Royalty Series, Book 3
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary, YA
Length: Short Story (76 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Beckie Clark knew winning state in cheerleading was a big deal to her and the other squad members. Little did she know the small town of Honey Creek, Ohio felt the same way. The sudden royal treatment catches her off guard, leaving her to wonder what has gotten into everyone.

Then Grandma throws Beckie a curve by hiring the new guy, Andrew Macom, to help around the house. Guilt stricken, Beckie makes an effort to be home more, giving her a chance to develop feelings for Andrew. Feelings she’ll never own because of a lack of judgment during a summer party.

Swearing off guys hasn’t been easy—between Andrew and Kurt Sanders, the one guy all her friends want her to be with. When she finally allows herself to go on a date, the worst happens. Her grandmother falls, landing in the hospital in a coma.

The town’s special treatment pulls into full force, conflicting Beckie. She doesn’t want the attention, and guilt weighs on her again.

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Fame in a small town can be stifling.

Ms. Anderson has once again expertly captured small town life within the pages of this installment of the Honey Creek Royalty series. I could practically smell the vinyl seats of the school bus as Beckie rode home from the cheerleading competition. Memories of my own bumpy bus rides in high school brought a smile to my face as I read.

I liked Beckie immediately. When the town goes crazy after she and her fellow cheerleaders win state, Beckie doesn’t let her new found fame go to her head. In fact, aside from accepting an invite to a good party, Beckie decides to ignore the attention as much as possible. Beckie is a very responsible young girl. She found herself in a scary situation with an older guy the previous summer that could have ended very badly. Fortunately, Beckie is smart and learned from her mistake. I have no doubt that she’ll never go down that path again. However, Beckie’s lapse in judgment has led her to swear guys off indefinitely. Will the guilt of her past cause her to miss out on a chance for a meaningful relationship?

Even though Beckie strikes me as a very mature young woman, she’s also a very realistic character. When all the attention from her victory at state becomes too much, she doesn’t always handle it gracefully. Beckie’s frustration with the superficial behavior of the people in Honey Creek comes to a head after her Grandma ends up in the hospital. The emotions become too much for her to handle and she ends up snapping at people who genuinely care for her. I found Beckie’s reaction to the unwanted attention to be completely believable.

Beckie’s dilemma concerning Kurt and Andrew is also very well written. I could clearly picture Beckie trying to figure out her feelings for an old friend versus the new boy who quickly found his way into her heart. Beckie makes a few missteps while sorting out her feelings, but this only serves to make her a more endearing character in my mind.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Queen Mean. It is a heartwarming tale of romance, friendship, and the meaning of family. Fans of young adult romance would do well to give Queen Mean a try.

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Keeping Secrets by Cat Shaffer

February 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SECRETS

Keeping Secrets by Cat Shaffer
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (167 pages)
Heat Level: sensual
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Sunflower

When Miranda Coulsen accepts a summer assignment that takes her to Colorado and away from her daughter, she doesn’t expect to encounter the sexy Rik Hallowell. He’s even hotter now than a decade ago, when they had a brief, sizzling relationship that fell apart once she returned to Michigan and Rik went back to the family ranch.

Rik has returned just long enough to get the place back in shape and hire a manager. His father’s death and his brother’s decision to take off without giving the ranch a thought has trapped him there for at least the rest of the summer. When he encounters Miranda, he realizes the sparks are still hot and he’s quite willing to engage in another summer fling…or more.

But they’re no longer the kids they used to be. And the secrets they’ve harbored for ten years may be far stronger than the passion they both feel and the love neither is willing to confess.

One can never forget their first love….and when two souls are reunited after years apart, it can only mean one thing. But first, they have to get through the past and be completely honest with each other, instead of keeping secrets…
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Rik is a different man than he once was. He’s keeping his place alive, but he’s not really living. He doesn’t want to date anyone in town, he just keeps somewhat reclusive. Feelings re-emerge when he comes face to face with the woman he couldn’t get out of his head all those years ago.

I have torn feelings with this story. It lacks the three dimensional characters. It’s like I’m standing behind a wall not able to feel. I couldn’t get the conveyed emotions from the story. Now, I will tell you, there is surely some tension between Rik and Miranda, and the draw of that backstory kept me going. The other big problem for me is the back and forth between the two. It’s like they want to stay away from each other, but then they don’t. There’s some harsh words said, and bickering, and it just got to be too much.

Closer to the end, the story started to wrap up nicely, and I liked how Miranda and Rik worked together to sort out their feelings and problems. I’m glad that I finished the story, since I wanted to know how they would handle the very big secret being kept.

Do you like contemporary, second chance romances? Why not try Keeping Secrets?

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Prince Charming by Jennifer Anderson

January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

CHARMING

Prince Charming by Jennifer Anderson
Book Two of the Honey Creek Royalty Series – Honey Creek Books
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (75 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Jasmine

Break-ups are never easy, and Sarah O’Connor finds her hard truth from a note. Furious with the delivery and lack of reasoning, she’s forced to carry on with her life, but Josh’s timing couldn’t have been worse. The Ohio State High School Cheerleading competition is around the corner, and instead of focusing on a monumental win, she’s overwhelmed with the recent heartbreak, jealous when she sees him with a new girl, and confused by lingering feelings of taking him back.

Enter Adrian Beale, a face from her past. Soon, she’s more conflicted because while she knows she needs to move on, making Adrian an ideal candidate, Josh won’t go away.

She decides to put both boys aside to focus on winning state, but when she witnesses an scandalous situation, can she erase what she’s seen, or will the images plague her performance? Can Sarah move on from an old love to a new one, and will she carry her squad to victory?

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One of the things that I loved about this book is the author’s portrayal of the main character as a cheerleader. Rather than following the standard stereotype of either the airhead cheerleader or the mean girl cheerleader, Sarah is a nice girl with ambition, goals and decent grades. Even as the captain of the squad, she doesn’t make it a popularity contest. She’s not out to prove anything to anybody besides the fact that she is a good captain. Sarah cares about what her parents think and succeeding in the things she sets out to do. She may only be a sophomore in high school, but she already knows what she wants to do and is working towards making it happen.

Sarah’s best friend, Beckie, is a great character. She is always there for Sarah without compromising who she is or what she believes for herself, which is exactly what a friendship should be. Adrian seems to be exactly the type of guy that every mother would like to see her daughter end up with. He is mature for his years, due to tragedy in his past, and he is kind and caring. And Josh, as the jerk that broke up with Sarah, is just a total creep.

There was a lot of potential here to turn this book, and Josh, into more than what it was. I’m glad Ms. Anderson held back and kept it the way it is. It’s refreshing to read a teen book that keeps it on a more innocent level with good kids in a small mid-west town. This book reminded me a lot of the types of books I used to read as a teenager. Also, having lived in Ohio my entire life, it was a lot of fun to recognize many of the things mentioned.

The Honey Creek Books are a great series so far, that I’ve really enjoyed reading. The books are stand alone books that aren’t necessary to read in order. Characters from the previous book are mentioned in this one, but not in a way that will confuse the reader or take away from this book or its characters in any way. I’ll definitely be looking for the next one and will be recommending them to my nieces.

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Foreign Affairs- Six stories by Various Authors

November 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Foreign Affairs by Six stories by Various Authors
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Short Story (127 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Telstar

Everyone has a little spot in their heart for the wonderful, mysterious men of far away lands. Be it Italian or Greek, French or British, an accent and a different passport are a guarantee to make women swoon. If they’re sexy and sweet, all the better. That’s why we made an anthology dedicated to them. These six foreign men will certainly sweep more than the six women off their feet!

WARNING: Six foreign men who ooze charm and virility, definitely a possibility of sensual overload…

SPARK TO FLAME – By Karen Booth
A trip to sunny Florence in search of something illusive brings Lisa face-to-face with the man of her dreams. Can a chance encounter end in a lifelong love affair?

ALL I NEED – By Karen Stivali
Those last tension-filled moments just before the bride and groom pledge their vows are some of the most precarious moments in life…Anything can happen.

AGAPI MOU – By Michelle Garren Flye
A North Carolina winery. A gorgeous Greek male. Mix those two ingredients with one woman in need of comfort and you have the recipe for an intoxicating romance.

DIMPLES AND ROSES – By Georgia St. Mane
A Brit with dimples, definitely Bree’s cup of tea.

DREAM VACATION – By Sidney Bristol
If you mix the charms of a Frenchman with the exotic surrounding of Cancun, Mexico, how could you avoid falling for a fairytale romance?

SIREN SONG – By J.M. Kelley
If you rescue a drunken Irishman, will he turn into a prince? Probably not, but, who wants a stuffy prince when you can have a daft Irishman as sweet as Declan.

These six short stories will fill you with girlish smiles and visions of foreign men with devilish smiles, come-hither accents, and smoldering excitement. All are well written and each story’s ending is sure to satisfy with its happy-ever-after conclusion.

You can enjoy this book in small, savory bites, much like your favorite candy bar. So find a hidden corner and broaden your international contacts with the men of Foreign Affairs.

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Ice Princess by Jennifer Anderson

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Ice Princess by Jennifer Anderson
Honey Creek Royalty Series, Book One
Publisher: Turquoise Morning Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (69 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Mya Newman never minded the routine or quiet that came with living in a small country town like Honey Creek, Ohio. For her senior year, she craved something exciting to happen instead of it melting into a cookie cutter routine like the previous years.

When a new girl, Audrey Moore, moves to Honey Creek, Mya finds herself caught in a triangle. She discovers hidden feelings for her best friend, Michael Graves, but he seems to have eyes for the new girl.

After Mya’s father becomes ill and eventually passes, she turns to her best friend, Michael. Never leaving her side, she can’t help but wonder if he’d rather be elsewhere. With fear of rejection and loss of friendship, Mya decides she can’t confess her recently discovered feelings.

When Michael and Mya share a dance at the Winter Formal, does she confess her true feelings for him? Or does she shy away, forever longing to be the princess who finds her prince?

When Mya wishes for excitement, she gets much more than she bargained for.

I was able to immerse myself in Ice Princess immediately. Since I grew up in a small town in Ohio, it was easy to picture Mya’s world. Even without this experience, Ms. Anderson provides enough detail to give any reader a clear picture without bogging the story down.

I also warmed to Mya right away. She’s smart, caring and has a good group of friends. I also really liked the fact that she is happy with her life in the small town of Honey Creek, but that she was open to a little more excitement. I think this type of attitude is a plausible portrayal of how some teenagers growing up in small towns feel.

Mya and Michael’s friendship feels natural and it clearly has been developed over the course of many years. As Mya begins to have more complex feelings for Michael, I found it easy to picture them transitioning from being friends into being a couple. While I knew how Mya felt about Michael, I wasn’t quite sure how Michael felt about her until the very end of the story. I kept wondering if Mya was ever going to confess her feelings and I eagerly anticipated Michael’s reaction.

I must say I thought everyone in the story was nice… a little too nice really. Everyone was very understanding all the time and no one ever got in a fight with anyone else. It all seemed just a little too perfect. Even Mya’s jealously over Audrey’s closeness with Michael is extremely controlled. Mya goes through some serious emotional upheavals during the story with the death of her father and her newly awakened feelings for Michael. With everything Mya has been through, I think the story would have been even more believable if she’d have lost her cool just once.

I really liked the way the story ended. While the final scenario is a tad predictable, at the same time, it is also very realistic. It is exactly the sort of situation I’d expect a young teenage couple to find themselves in, especially in a small town like Honey Creek. It was the perfect way for Mya and Michael’s story to end.

I really enjoyed reading Ice Princess. It is a wonderfully emotional short story with just the right balance of sweetness and sadness. I recommend it to anyone who relishes a charming story of love and friendship.

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