Author: Lucy D

Audiobook Review: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire by Molly Harper

Posted April 1, 2015 by Lucy D in Audiobook, Book Reviews, Paranormal Romance / 0 Comments

I just love Molly Harper and her backwoods town of Half Moon Hollow. I was a bit annoyed to be left hanging after the novella I’m Dreaming of an Undead Christmas which was released in December of 2013 and left us hanging in the middle of Iris’s baby sister, Gigi Scanlon’s story. Although you could follow along without reading the novella first, I would definitely recommend starting with Undead Christmas or you’ll miss all the stalking vampire parts.

Review: Total Surrender by Rebecca Zanetti

Posted March 30, 2015 by Lucy D in Action, Book Reviews, Military / 2 Comments

The final (?) story of the Sin Brothers series was certainly exciting. It was full of chase scenes, fights, gun fire and daring escapes. I’m sorry to see the end of these devoted brothers. The ending will be satisfying yet leaves a little wiggle room if Rebecca decides to toss in a follow up novel or novella to tie up some loose ends.

Review: The Unleashing by Shelly Laurenston

Posted March 25, 2015 by Lucy D in Book Reviews, Paranormal Romance / 0 Comments

I am giving this story 3 stars with a caveat. This was a hard book to get through since author Shelley Laurenston is using a lesser known Pantheon, Norse Mythology, as the basis for her story. There was too much set up and yet not enough, and not enough focus on the two main characters. Lot of interesting characters were introduced but it feels like it will take several books to really get into this series.

Audiobook Review: NPCs by Drew Hayes

Posted March 24, 2015 by Lucy D in Book Reviews, Fantasy/High Fantasy / 0 Comments

Another great story by Drew Hayes. He has created a world that suffers from the actions of the (role playing) adventurers who journey through on their quests. While this is not a nail-biting thriller, it is a clever premise with strong, interesting characters. A second story is due out for 2015, I will definitely be picking it up. I am the newest fan of author Drew Hayes.

Review: Taken by a Dragon by Felicity Heaton

Posted March 23, 2015 by Lucy D in Book Reviews, Paranormal Romance / 1 Comment

Taken by a Dragon was definitely my favorite out of this series so far. With it’s “stranded together” premise, Loke and Anais have time to get to know each other and build a relationship. There is plenty of action before and after the get to know you’s to keep it exciting.

Review: Bitten by a Hellcat by Felicity Heaton

Posted March 23, 2015 by Lucy D in Book Reviews, Paranormal Romance / 1 Comment

Of the books in this series that I have read, this is the shortest and my least favorite. Here was a case of insta-love and I just didn’t feel it with these two. Series-wise, we definitely could have skipped this one since the characters are unremarkable and it really didn’t do much to forward to series storyline.

Review: A Curse Unbroken by Cecy Robson

Posted March 16, 2015 by Lucy D in Book Reviews, Urban Fantasy / 2 Comments

This is the last book (for now) from Celia’s POV and author Cecy Robson doesn’t send her off with a party. Evil is still chasing after Celia in all its forms and kicking her butt at every turn. Can Celia hold out long enough to survive and finally get her happily ever after?

Review: Rock Hard by Nalini Singh

Posted March 5, 2015 by Lucy D in Book Reviews, Rock & Roll, Sports / 0 Comments

I have been looking forward to this book since the teasers about Charlie and T-Rex in Rock Addiction. Although the story was good and Gabriel Bishop was patient and sweet, Charlotte’s PTSD is so strong that the heat index on this story flatlined. Nalini Singh tried to make up for it with daydreams and dirty talk, but panic attacks stilted almost all of the love scenes.

Review: Stiff Penalty by Annelise Ryan

Posted March 3, 2015 by Lucy D in Book Reviews, Crime Drama / 2 Comments

Utterly disappointed. All the things I started out liking the most about this series started becoming annoying as there was no character growth. Each story works to keep Mattie and Hurley apart and each time it seems more contrived. This is definitely my last Mattie Winston mystery.

Review: The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes

Posted March 2, 2015 by Lucy D in Audiobook, Book Reviews, Urban Fantasy / 1 Comment

I found boring Fred and his misfit friends to be delightful. This books is s series of five short stories and in each, Fred stands up for those he cares about but stays true to his modest and former life as a nerdy accountant. Like Dorothy on her way to Oz, Fred picks up new friends as he goes through each story and he evolves from a loner to a leader of misfits.