Wednesday, October 31, 2018

THE REST OF FOREVER by Carrie Pulkinen


Title:  THE REST OF FOREVER
Series:  N/A
Author:  Carrie Pulkinen
Narrator:  Curt Bonnem
Length:  8 hours, 15 minutes
Audible Release Date:  10.05.2018
Publisher:  Carrie Pulkinen
Publish Date:   02.23.2017
Category /Genre:  Paranormal Romance, Audiobook
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Listenability:  OK or NSFW
Received from:  Carrie Pulkinen (as an Audible gifted copy)
Goodreads link: The Rest of Forever
Date completed: 10.22.2018

Description from the publisher:
A guardian angel who’d rather die than fall for a human must come to terms with his tragic past when he learns his Charge is more than she seems.

April Carter is a high school history teacher who dreams of finding the perfect man to whisk her away from her small-town life.  She wants it all—the husband, the house, the kids, the car. But her dreams of living the perfect life are shattered during a school shooting. ​Now she must learn to accept her fate if she's ever going to find the life she loves. ​

Damian Perkins is April’s Guardian Angel, though no one would guess that based on his attitude.  A tragic event in his past has left him bitter and resentful, and he won’t let anyone get close enough to care about him.  He's tried to make April hate him, but she sees through his abrasive exterior and awakens a part of his soul he thought had burned out long ago.  Damian must let go of his past ​and​ accept his responsibilities​ ​or​ ​​he'll​spend the rest of his existence alone and miserable.
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THE REST OF FOREVER is a stand-alone paranormal romance.

I want a guardian angel just like Damian.  I mean every bit like him.

I loved that this was a different angel falling in love story.  I don’t want to give anything away by saying how it was different. 

I loved the intensity.  I loved Damian trying to avoid his feelings until avoiding hurt more than accepting.  I loved that everything wasn’t too easy, or too hard.  I loved that April was a Texas spit-fire.  I got the distinct feeling that her motto is “rules are just suggestions.”  She certainly makes her own decisions!

Damian and April’s relationship is a slow to build, undeniable, affection that must have been preordained. 

THE REST OF FOREVER is sexy, romantic, funny, and thought provoking.  I absolutely loved it.

This was my first book from this author and I hope she will include me in future tours and releases!

Narration:  Curt Bonnem’s voice reminds me of Rock Engle’s. He has a voice that is a soothing balm after a hectic day at work.  Thank you for making my commute so much better this past week.

Note:  While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Also from Carrie Pulkinen:
·         Bewitching the Vampire
·         Escorting Jessica
·         Reawakened
·         The Rest of Forever
·         Soul Catchers
·         Sweet Release
Crescent City Wolf Pack series:
1.      Werewolves Only
2.      Beneath a Blue Moon
3.      Bound by Blood
Spirit Chasers series:
1.      To Catch a Spirit
2.      To Stop a Shadow
3.      To Free a Phantom

 










 

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY: EVER AFTER by Lisa Renee Jones


Title:  DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY:  EVER AFTER
Series:  Dirty Rich #5
Author:  Lisa Renee Jones
Publisher:  Julie Patra Publishing
Publish Date:   10.15.2018
Category /Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Recommended for:  18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing:  book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from:  Lisa Renee Jones (as an ARC gifted copy)
Date completed: 10.20.2018

Description from the publisher:
Continuing where Dirty Rich Cinderella Story left off...

Get ready for a steamy honeymoon, and a heart-stopping welcome home for Cole and Lori!

The unexpected is about to happen and, while Lori has faced the demons of her past, she and Cole will face those of his past now.

This is the follow-up to DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY.
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DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY EVER AFTER is the fifth book in the Dirty Rich series.  This is Cole and Lori’s second book.  You do need to have read DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY (book two) first, as it is the beginning of Cole and Lori's story.  While they did get a full and complete story in that book, there is so much more happening in their lives and we are so lucky to have a second glimpse into who they are during and after the honeymoon.

What I liked best was that this is not an extended epilogue.  This is another story featuring Lori and Cole.  It is sexy, romantic, suspenseful, and simply amazing.

As always, there is a cliffhanger.  Lisa Renee Jones does it every time!  I look forward to when we learn more about the case that Lori will be working.

Note:  While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.

Dirty Rich Series:
3.      Dirty Rich Obsession
4.      Dirty Rich Betrayal
5.      Dirty Rich Cinderella Story, Ever After
6.      Dirty Rich Bastard (releases 11.14.2018)
7.      Dirty Rich One Night Stand, Two Years Later (releases 12.05.2018)
8.      Dirty Rich Obsession, All Mine (releases 01.02.2019)
Also from Lisa Renee Jones:
·         Amber Fire
·         Need You Now
·         Play with Me
·         Unwrapping Holly
Careless Whispers Series:
1.      Denial
2.      Demand
3.      Surrender
Dirty Money Series:
1.      Hard Rules
2.      Damage Control
3.      Bad Deeds
4.      End Game
Inside Out Series:
1.      If I Were You
2.      Being Me
3.      Revealing Us
a.       His Secrets
b.      Rebecca’s Lost Journals
c.       The Master Undone
d.      My Hunger
4.      No In Between
4.5  My Control
5.      I Belong to You
6.      All of Me
Lilah Love series:
1.      Murder Notes
2.      Murder Girl
Poison Kisses serial:
1.      Part One
2.      Part Two
3.      Part Three
The Secret Life of Amy Bensen Series:
1.      Escaping Reality
3.      Forsaken
4.      Unbroken
Tall, Dark, & Deadly Series:
0.5 Secrets Exposed
1.      Hot Secrets
2.      Dangerous Secrets
2.5 One Dangerous Night
3.      Beneath the Secrets
Walker Security Series:
1.      Deep Under
2.      Pulled Under
3.      Falling Under
White Lies Series:
1.      Provocative
2.      Shameless