A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence ~ Review

A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence ~ Review

by | Apr 21, 2020 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance

Three reasons you should read this Rock Star Romance:

  • A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence is a bit of an enemies-to-lovers romance with a twist.
  • I loved watching the family aspect of each band come together to protect their own.
  • The characters are incredibly real, with deep pasts and histories that really impact their present and their future.

About A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence

Title: A Lush Rhapsody
Author: Selena Laurence
Series: Rhapsody #1
Genre: Contemporary Romance

The Jabberwocky Princess

Romeo, meet Juliet.

She’s Everything That’s Lush…

Tully O’Roark just scored the most coveted job in rock and roll: keyboardist and backup vocalist for the world-famous Lush. Now she has to earn the trust of Joss, Walsh, Mike, and Colin, if she’s going to have a place in the band that’s also a family.

He’s the Rhapsody She Can’t Resist.

Peterson “Blaze” Davis is the Type A lead guitarist for Rhapsody, and his long-standing feud with Lush’s Mike Owens is about to heat up. As the two bands embark on a summer tour together Blaze has his sights set on Lush’s sexy new keyboardist, and he’s not going to let a little bad blood come between them.

It’s a Battle of the Bands…

When the NFL announces that Lush and Rhapsody are in competition for the coveted Super Bowl half-time concert, Blaze sees a chance to beat out his rivals once and for all. He’s ready to press every advantage he’s got, including Tully. 

And There Can Only Be One Winner.

As the attraction between Tully and Blaze roars to life and the competition heats up, can these two lovers from rival bands find a way to have it all? Or will one of them choose wrong and lose their band and their heart?

My Review of A Lush Rhapsody:

A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence is a passing of the torch. The long-time rock star band – Lush – teaming up with (and at times going against) the new up and coming stars – Rhapsody. When the two bands meet up for a summer tour, the sparks fly between the newest Lush member, Tully, and the lead guitarist of Rhapsody, Blaze.

The two bands are rivals, and a romance between two members seems strictly off-limits. But the sparks between Tully and Blaze are off the charts hot. And they can’t seem to stay away from each other for long.

The band rivalry reminded me of sports in high school – there was always that one school you just had to beat – and you would do just about anything to beat them. Blaze takes this too far and ends up causing all sorts of problems for everyone, and he drags Tully right into the middle of his scheme.

I love that A Lush Rhapsody dealt with some pretty serious issues that are all too common in today’s society – and not just amongst rock stars. We got to explore Blaze’s dark side, the side that wanted to win at all costs. But we also got to see him try to redeem himself and make things right again.

Tully was the perfect almost opposite to Blaze. She finally had her dream job, and she wanted to make everything work. Between being the “new girl” and the ever-rising tension between bands, she struggles to find where she fits.

I really enjoyed how Selena Laurence wrapped everything up – mostly. There’s a lot more story out there to tell and several single band members. I love these guys, and I can’t wait to see who gets hit by the love bug next.

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The Jabberwocky Princess by Cece Louise ~ Review

The Jabberwocky Princess by Cece Louise ~ Review

by | Apr 13, 2020 | Book Reviews, Readers, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult

Three reasons you should this Young Adult Fairy Tale Re-Telling:

  • The Jabberwocky Princess by Cece Louise is a fun fairy tale with a very surprising monster.
  • There are plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing at the bad guy, and several heroes that surprised me.
  • Strong heroines that can take the lead and won’t take too much crap from the men who try to prevent them from playing their part.

About The Jabberwocky Princess

Title: The Jabberwocky Princess
Author: Cece Louise
Series: The Forest Tales #2
Genre: Young Adult, Fairy Tale Re-telling

The Jabberwocky Princess

Beware the Jabberwock . . . The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

Kitchen maid Kainda is the daughter of a disgraced monster-hunter. She longs to learn more about strange beasts and use the hunting skills her father taught her, but kitchen maids don’t get to have adventures—especially not a girl everyone thinks is crazy.

That is until devil-may-care Prince Ander enlists her help in defeating a monster troubling a nearby kingdom. With her misfit knight best friend by her side, Kainda thinks it’s the perfect arrangement. She gets adventure and financial freedom, while Prince Ander gets to marry the princess of Fernshire.

Until the beast proves more troublesome than anyone imagined, and secrets from her father’s past raise the question: What is more dangerous—myth or reality?

A standalone read perfect for fans of sweet romance, suspense, and fairy tales!

My Review of The Jabberwocky Princess:

The Jabberwocky Princess is a fantastical fairy tale that I’m surprised Disney hasn’t taken for a movie yet. The world’s most famous monster-hunter disappeared mysteriously, but he left much of his knowledge to his daughter, Kainda. Looked down upon as a kitchen maid, she really doesn’t fit in anywhere except when she visits her best friend, a knight who plays a surprising role that I didn’t wholly expect at first.

The story alternates between Kainda and Princess Opal’s POV. Opal seems to be a bit of a stereotype, especially compared to Kainda. Opal is the princess being forced to marry the champion knight that finally rids the kingdom of the beast that is plaguing its land. But of course, she wants nothing to with it. She wants a love match and actually puts herself and her friends in some danger when she throws a bit of a fit and leaves the protection sent to ride with her.

There’s a prince sent with the knights, hoping to win Opal’s hand. Not because he loves her, but because he’s tired of his father harping on him to do something with his life. At first, the characters describe him as a bit of a philanderer and extremely arrogant. However, the first time we see him on the page, he comes across as anything but that. The author tries to explain why, but it fell a little flat.

I was very excited to see two happily ever afters, and not the ones I expected at first. It would have been a better story if there was a little more growth in the characters. They never really became more than what they started as. I also wish there had been a few clues as to who the big bad guy really was; little things sprinkled along the way that would have all made sense at the end. Instead, it was sort of dumped on you in a typical evil villain soliloquy.

I think a younger YA audience would really enjoy this a lot. As an adult with an older teenager, I think Jabberwocky Princess was an entertaining read, but not dynamic enough to really stand out.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book*

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A Little Night Magic by Angie Fox ~ Review

A Little Night Magic by Angie Fox ~ Review

by | Mar 30, 2020 | Book Reviews, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Readers

Three reasons you should read A Little Night Magic by Angie Fox

  • A Little Night Magic introduces you to two fun paranormal worlds from Angie Fox.
  • The shorter stories are easy to read in one sitting, but still full of fun plots and characters.
  • A mix of cozy mystery style adventures along with a bit of action gives the paranormal reader fix you’ve been looking for.

About A Little Night Magic

A Little Night Magic by Angie Fox

Title: A Little Night Magic: Five tales of love, laughter & friendship – under a full moon
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mystery

New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox is back with an enchanting collection of six sweet, quirky, laugh-out-loud tales of paranormal mischief. Enter a world of magic with the ever-popular and always rowdy biker witches; take off on a spine-tingling adventure with a Southern good girl turned reluctant ghost hunter; and sizzle in the sultry heat of New Orleans as a voodoo mamba makes one very big mistake when casting a love spell. These charming tales of love, friendship, and laughter are a pure delight.

My Review of A Little Night Magic by Angie Fox

A Ghostly Gift by Angie Fox

A Ghostly Gift – Southern Ghost Hunter

A spirit at the resale shop is trying to make right something he didn’t get to do from his past. Verity’s jobs to help him seem simple at first, but they always take a fun and slightly dangerous twist before the end. 

Ghost of a Chance by Angie Fox

Ghost of a Chance – Southern Ghost Hunter

By far, my favorite of the Southern Ghost Hunter short stories so far. There’s a wonderful romance, a family in need of mending, and it all takes place on the ghostly plane. This one dives a little deeper into Verity’s past (which you learn more about in the main series), and it was written in a way that gives you enough information without giving everything away.

Both Southern Ghost Hunter stories do an amazing job of telling a full story without messing with the main series too much. You can enjoy them as an addition to the series, or you can use them to find out if the series is right for you – which I’m sure it will be!

Gentlemen Prefer Voodoo by Angie Fox

Gentlemen Prefer Voodoo – Demon Slayer

This was a really fun story. When Amie, a voodoo priestess, accidentally summons a man from the grave when she tries to summon love – well – things get a little interesting. She’s determined to put him back in the grave where he came from. He’s determined to convince Amie he’s the perfect man for her – but time is quickly running out. A very different take on the paranormal romance genre. I’m not sure how this fits into the overall Demon Slayer series – but it definitely makes me want to read more of them.

I Brake for Biker Witches by Angie Fox

I Brake for Biker Witches – Demon Slayer

This was my first introduction to Lizzie Brown – the main character of the Demon Slayer series (or so it seems). She was fun, feisty, and quite a bit over the top. All the biker witches are. But how cool is it to follow a biker gang that’s all really crazy over-the-top witches. I Brake for Biker Witches seemed like an introduction story, even though it takes place later in the series. It was a great way to get to know the crew and a little bit about their history.

Date with a Demon Slayer by Angie Fox

Date with a Demon Slayer – Demon Slayer

Celebrating their anniversary in a haunted Bed and Breakfast might not be the best idea. Especially when the ghost is very violent and hates when people get a little frisky under his roof. There were some light-hearted moments with the occupants of the B&B, but this was definitely a little on the darker side.

Some Like It Hexed by Angie Fox

Some Like It Hexed – Demon Slayer

This story was so much fun! The characters really cracked me up, and there were a lot of great pagan references and some really good-hearted Halloween fun. This is the story that makes me want to know more. It was the perfect mix of fun, mystery, and excitement.

The Demon Slayers stories were a bit of a mixed bag – but overall I really enjoyed the fun characters, and it definitely made me want to read more about them.

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