by Jasmyn | Jul 12, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult
Trajectory is the prequel novel to Carissa Andrew’s Pendomus Chronicles, and it gives us a little peek into some character origins – or at least I think it does. I feel like you’d need to read the part of the series first to truly understand the importance of what happens in Trajectory. But if you haven’t read them yet, then prepare to be intrigued by two completely different worlds and the people within them.
I really liked the way the Helix was described. The glimpse of a potential utopian society, but we all know where that leads. The Lateral was also interesting, but not so much because of the society, but the characters. I felt like I got to know them better than the Helix characters.
Definitely worth the read if you have read or plan on reading the Pendomus Chronicles.
P.S. Trajectory is currently free on ebook retailers (see below for links)!
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Title: Trajectory (Pendomus Chronicles #0)
Author: Carissa Andrews
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction
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THE PREQUEL to the #1 International Amazon Bestseller, Pendomus…
In order to be nudged toward their ultimate destinies—Runa Cophem and Traeton Revasco had to break ranks from what they already knew. Set a year before the #1 Amazon Bestseller, Pendomus, this prequel grounds you in the world of Pendomus, while setting you up for the wild ride ahead.
Read it for FREE whereever ebooks are sold.
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by Jasmyn | Jul 3, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
I loved these characters. The interactions between Maddie Kingston and her “rival” Nick Holter really made this book sing. You can tell right away from the bachelor’s auction that they have some chemistry, some pent up emotions, and a looong history.
An old family feud with origins that neither of them really understands is what really stands between them. Nick is determined to “win” the company back for his grandfather, and Maddie is determined to show her family that not all of her schemes end up in failure. She’ll bring the company back to life and help it thrive.
I actually fell in love with the mystery surrounding the family feud. It was a constant presence in the background of the story – looming over the families like an oncoming storm – but never really making an appearance until the end. Then it made up for everything and all sorts of bombs and blowups came out. I loved it.
Unfortunately, I just didn’t really like Nick. He seemed like a good guy, but as soon as I found out he was going to try and take Maddie’s company away, he lost me. Break the feud, Nick! Break the feud! Now, Nick’s grandfather was a crotchety old sweetheart, and I really liked his version of a HEA.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Heart and Sole (Kingston Family #1)
Author: Miranda Liasson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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Getting even.
One step at a time…
Maddie Kingston just walked away from everything in order to take over her family’s struggling shoe business. And she’s in some serious trouble. The majority of the company’s shares have been bought out by none other than Maddie’s ex-boyfriend, self-made billionaire Nick Holter. Now Maddie needs his help…even if it means buying Nick from a charity bachelor auction.
After the Kingstons destroyed his grandfather’s career, Nick vowed to take over their company. He’s inches from victory when he finds himself bought and paid for…by his sexy ex-girlfriend who’s hell-bent on saving her family’s company. Between their families’ feud and their own unfinished business, tempers – and emotions – run hot. Too hot.
Because kissing with the enemy is a guaranteed shoe-in for trouble…
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by Jasmyn | Jul 1, 2019 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance
This second-chance romance hit all the feels for me. Rafael and his best friend fell in love with the same woman when they were just kids. Now, his best friend is dead, and Isobel is a widow. But she’s still off-limits. Rafael swore to look after her and make sure she was OK, and he has other, more personal reasons to keep his distance.
Isobel still has dreams of having a family. She refuses to accept that those dreams disappeared when her husband died. So she sets her sight on Rafael as her baby daddy – not husband. Their two worlds collide when Rafael decides to take her up on her offer – with conditions. They have to “date” first to make sure it’s what she really wants.
Watching these two get to know each other all over again was quite entertaining. Rafael is quite wealthy and Isobel sees him as a playboy. But there’s a lot more to him than that, and he’s going to show her. But he still knows that it’s all for nothing – he will never be able to give her what she really wants.
There were so many small moments and touching acts between these two. They fall in love slowly and deeply. They have to come to terms with a lot of issues from their pasts, and at times it almost drives them apart. Nina Croft didn’t disappoint with her characters and their story in this one.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: The Spaniard’s Kiss
Author: Nina Croft
Genre: Contemporary Romance
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One moment
will change their friendship forever…
Widow Isobel Sinclair knows it’s time to move on, and she believes the next chapter in her life involves a baby. All she needs is a man to help her with the finer details. Unfortunately, right now the only man in her life is her husband’s best friend, Rafael Sanchez. And an incredibly wealthy, super-hot player is not exactly family material.
That’s okay since she wants a baby sans the husband part.
Billionaire playboy Rafael has carefully hidden his longing for Isobel over the years. He’s wanted her from the moment they met. When desire sparks between them, Rafael faces a choice beyond imagining: give Isobel what she wants…or lose her forever. He has a good reason why a child can’t be in his future, but telling Isobel the truth could destroy everything.
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