An author I think deserves a chance!

As I previously stated when I started this blog, Not only was it for book reviews or for my personal writing career; but I also wanted to use this blog to help other authors like myself. I have been a member of wattpad.com for years.

On wattpad.com, there is an author who goes by the name of @ladydianna01. Her name is Dianna Bell.

She has self-published a few short stories on Amazon, but in my opinion her talent well exceeds that. She needs an agent, and I want to help her get one. Her stories deserve to be viewed by the masses.

She competes in the NaNo..month writing competition repeatedly, and her stories usually win. On wattpad.com, she has numerous completed stories, as well as numerous ones, waiting in the wings for her to start.

I know on LinkedIn, I have made many connections with many agents,editors and publishers. I am asking you to please give her a look and to see through your eyes in reading her stories, what I do. 

P.S. She has no idea I am doing this. I just feel her work deserves to be available for the masses to view.

If I can do one thing with this blog until I have achieved my dream of becoming a successful, published author,  then I want to pay it forward to other authors I think deserve the chance to achieve their dream.

Here is the link to her wattpad.com page. Please, go read some of her stories. You won’t regret it.

http://www.wattpad.com/user/ladydianna01

Lasa Limpin “Cum for the Abstract Sculpture “

Lasa Limpin “Cum for the Abstract Sculpture “

 

Title – “Cum for the Abstract Sculpture”

Author – Lasa Limpin

Pages – 37

 

**This book was given freely by the author Lasa Limpin for a fair and honest review. 

 

Where to start… When I was asked to do this review I figured, sure I like alittle erotica. That is the category of the book.

Even though it is only a novelett, it did pack a strange punch. The premise of the book is a connection to a piece of artwork. A sculpture to be exact.

Many people say they can feel a connection with certain art, almost like it is alive, expressing the feelings and emotions the artist put into it.

This happened to Isabella.  Isabella for all intensive purposes is a normal healthy woman,  except that sex with her boyfriend just doesn’t do it for her anymore.  No way, no how!

As Isabella meets her friend Ava at the gallery she works for, she is immediately captivated by an abstract peice that has come in. She after so long finds herself aroused in a way she’s never been.

(So please bear with me I am trying to keep this review clean)

Personally, I think she got hit by the crazy stick. She begins to break into the gallery and have an affair with the sculpture. In her mind, the sculpture comes alive, it wants her and calls to her, it feels and even understands her. (Told you cookoo)

Eventually all “good” things come to an end, when her boyfriend busts her coming home. She decides to be honest and tell her Art Professor boyfriend the truth thinking he will understand.

He’s pissed and I think agrees her brain left her body. He insists she take him to the sculpture.  When they arrive, in his anger he begins to have relations with the sculpture. Isabella is appalled.  He is desecrating  something in her eyes that is special.

Something changes then, it’s as if the professor has been drawn into the sculptures allure. Isabella is disgusted to see HER sculpture being treated like that. Almost as if the sculpture feels her pain it begins to shake and topple to the ground, crushing the poor professor.

After the police complete most of their investigation, Isabella is drawn back. She must see the sculpture one last time. When she arrives, security has been tightened, but it doesn’t stop her.

She must be with her sculpture. In full view of security cameras he proceeds to have the time of her life. Honestly, was the outcome really worth the action.

Sooooo…..honestly this book is alittle on the strange side for me. I mean besides having sex with a sculpture. Seriously it was a smooth metal, not even an ounce in a normal mind could see to use it for pleasure.

All in all there were a few grammatical and editorial mishaps but for an off beat strange erotica, it wasn’t half bad.

I do think just a few small changes; descriptions, maybe a small addition to the sculpture,  also maybe explain Isabella and her feelings and desires a bit more and you would have something great. You have a good idea, and a great start you jut need to tie it up nice and pretty it to the bow.

Until you make the edits I rank it 2* but with just a touch more it could be a 4*

 

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Author Spotlight

Author Spotlight.

J.T. Cheyenne

 

Title – Grand Slam

Author – J.T Cheyenne 

Pages – 165

 

 

If you want a really cute story, mixed in with some steamy scenes this is for you.

Oh, and did I mention the HEA? Well, you get that also.

Brock and Spencer on the outside probably wouldn’t be your typical couple. Spencer is a AAA baseball fenom on his way to the majors, while Brock is your kinda nerdy CPA ,with a killer body underneath.

Brock gets pulled into going to see The PawTucket Red Sox which is a farm club of the beloved Boston Red Socks. It just so happens that it is the night Spencer is set to break the home run record for all the league.

Break it he did, sending a home run ball straight into the glove of Brock’s little nephew Corey. Of course Corey’s dreams are coming true, not only did he catch the ball, but he gets to get is signed and meet his hero.

Being a smart child, Corey quickly asks Spencer to dinner with his family, he wants to spend time with his hero. But over dinner, Brock’s little niece, flips the tables on the men informing them that since they “both like boys” Then they must have a play date.

As the saying goes ….. and the rest was history 

J.T., also added in, if you read correctly a few lessons on how to make relationships work: communication, trust, faith, and believing in each other.

Within this story, he gave us everything we could ask for in a book to make you smile, even though there were some definite struggles, and of course pride and the greedy man-whore eater thrown in; it was truly a touching and heartwarming story.

I would recommend it to anyone who want to get that warm and fuzzy feeling.

I firmly give it 4*

 

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Wondering and Musings

Have you ever had a day where looking at your “To do list” is simply overwhelming?

So those of you who do know me, know I make lists for everything.  I always have the best of intention to complete the tasks…. I guess. It doesn’t help. I separate the lists into categories.

So since I am recovering from oral surgery,  I decided to take a look at what tasks I had planned.

WRONG MOVE

I think I created something even a person with eight hands and ten brains can’t complete .  I thought I was so smart, keeping spreedsheets, and memos of what I wanted to accomplish.

So NOW I SEE!!- Why my husband is so frustrated. Time for some major prioritizing of the wants on the lists, and the have to complete the commitment section of the list first.

So for ALL YOU LOVELIES, that are giving me a chance and following this blog, you can help…

Here’s what I need: I need you to shout my blog from the rooftops, share the link on all your social media sites. Please, help me get noticed.

I promise in return, I will work extremely hard and get this site to what I dream it’s meant  to be, as well as get the 421 reviews I have on Goodreads edited and posted on here. The’re in every genre available.

Also, if you are a whiz at social marketing, can you drop me a line, I am kinda lost in this vast world of social media. I just love to read and write, but not really sure how to get myself out there.

Thanks a bunch. Have a wonderful and happy day!!!!

Leta Blake “The River Leith”

“The River Leith” by Leta Blake

 

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*This book was given freely for a fair and honest review by Romance Beckons. 

 

** This review was requested by NetGallery. Com

 

Title – “The River Leith”

 

Author – Leta Blake

 

Pages –215

 

 

Synopsis

 

Memory is everything.

 

After an injury in the ring, amateur boxer Leith Wenz wakes to discover his most recent memories are three years out of date. Unmoored and struggling to face his new reality, Leith must cope anew with painful revelations about his family. His brother is there to support him, but it’s the unfamiliar face of Zach, a man introduced as his best friend, that provides the calm he craves. Until Zach’s presence begins to stir up feelings Leith can’t explain.

 

For Zach, being forgotten by his lover is excruciating. He carefully hides the truth from Leith to protect them both from additional pain. His bottled-up turmoil finds release through vlogging, where he confesses his fears and grief to the faceless Internet. But after Leith begins to open up to him, Zach’s choices may come back to haunt him.

 

Ultimately, Leith must ask his heart the questions memory can no longer answer.

 

 

My Review 

 

This is only the second book I have read by Blake, but I have to admit this book struck something within me.

I couldn’t imagine the pain feels when Leith wakes up and has no memory of the last three years. Those years to Zach were some of his happiest to hear Leith claim emphatically he is straight. My heart ached.

I found myself looking forward to reading Zach’s vlogs. The emotional outpouring he let go of, I could only imagine his feelings.  His frustration, hurt betrayal (yes, it was an accident but when you read the words, you can completely understand why his feelings like that come into play), but most of all his shame.

Shame for missing “his Leith”, shame for taking another man to their bed, but most of all shame do his cowardice and for not being more happy that at least Leith is alive and well.

I found myself yelling at both of them for being stubborn and not speaking their feelings. Zach, hiding their real relationship and Leith, hiding his growing feelings for Zach. Communication could have saved some major pain in the beginning.

I was so excited when Leith allowed his feelings to leed him into back Zach’s arms. But alas life is never that easy.

Leith understandably feels lost. He knows Zach loves him but he wants him to love him for him, not the man he use to be.

Also there is the boxing issue. The thing that almost cost Leith his life and he feels hollow, un-whole without it. What is a man to do but get right back in the saddle.

You want to hit both men at this point. Zach instead of expressing his true feelings to Leith he continues to vlog them to strangers, and Leith, refuses to confess his fears to Zach about them and steam rolls ahead back into boxing.

I feel my heart being pulled into two different directions.  I understand both sides but they need to come together to make it work. There walking a fine line. At least Leith is opening up some to his therapist and controlling his anger more.

No matter what though my heart soared because memory or not Leith knows he loves and loved Zach. He accepts it without a second thought. The only time he feels truly safe and comfortable is in Zach’s arms. That has to mean something, right?

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Unfortunately Leith found out about Zach’s one moment of weakness. He went balistic, basically kicking Zach to the curb. I want to cry. If only Leith could find the vlogs and watch them, maybe he would understand where Zach’s state of mind was at and how much he hurts, feels and loves Leith.

Thank god for Leith and Zachs friends Ava and Marian, they decided it was time for Leith to see the true Zach. The Zach that lost everything, the Zach that still loves him enough to be his strength even when he needs a shoulder to lean on.

Leta covered the emotional reunion in such an amazing way. Forcing the two to face life head on in the future and let go of the past to reach the HEA they both deserved.

 

I am giving this book 4*

 

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Claire Thompson “Submission Times Two”

Submission Times Two by Claire Thompson

Title– “Submission Times Two”

Author –  Claire Thompson

Pages – 211 330

Synopsis

Ethan and Cam are in love. There is just one small problem—they are both subs. Enter Maestro, a Dom with secrets of his own.

Secrets that could tear the foundation of what Ethan and Cam have built. Can two subs submit to a man who would claim not only their bodies, but their hearts and minds? Or will the intensity of a D/s ménage break their world apart?

My Review
What can I say I really and truly wanted to love this story. The plot seemed so good, and I am always up for a menage story. Unfortunately  I was left feeling confused regarding the dynamic of their threesome. It almost seems like there are two separate relationships instead of one cohesive one.
Honestly I was dissapointed in this book. It was long which was great but I think the author should have used that length to develop the relationships alittle further.
Maestro is the newcommer to the scene and his interactions with each man differ vastly and you don’t seem to get a true sense of where he fits into the threesome other then their domminant.  Besides how can he truly be happy with th two when from the start sinve high school he was in love with Ethan?
My personal rating for this book is 3*
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J.A. Kossler “Venomoid”

Venomoid by J.A. Kossler

*This book was given freely for a fair and honest review from Riverdale Avenue Books.

**This book was reviewed for NetGallery.com

This book takes us into a world where supernatural creatures not only exist, but live freely among humans. Well, maybe not freely, you see they are governed by the IPO (International Paranormal Organization). This is a governing body, whom sets all rules and regulations, regarding the paranormal community. It is run and opperated by only humans, except one.

Illegally turned vampire Lorin, is only seventeen. At the tender age of ten, he was remanded into IPO custody, already having been turned. Remanded is such a harsh word, he was rescued at the time by the only human, the only person, he can now call his only friend, Jud.

At only fourteen, he was forced to join the IPO’s military ranks in order to remain alive. His contract states; as long as he remains a productive member, never biting a human, continues to act like the IPO’s puppet, he would not be executed. Basically, if a mission was to dangerous for a human, Lorin was sent out. He was expendable, he was not able to ever say no, either. Thus, because of his age, and even though he works for them; he is basically a prisoner until he turns eighteen. This means, unless he is out on a mission, he is confined to headquarters.

When Lorin reaches the age of eighteen and can finally leave the confines of his “prison“, he must first undergo the invasive surgery of turning him into a “Venomoid“. This is one of the regulations the IPO has put onto all vampires, the removal of their fangs. Therefore rendering them venomoids. The IPO considers vampires to be the strongest and most dangerous of the paranormals.

Kinda makes you wonder why the IPO even exists? They are really just are a front in my opinion for a glorified terrorist cell. Only in this reality it’s legal. The experimentation, regulations, and down right torture of paranormal species, makes you wonder why they keep up the front instead of just exterminating the paranormals. That’s in my opinion what IPO’s board would really rather do.

The IPO says their misson is to regulate the violence under the guise of science. What you will read , goes way beyond that. The board is full of sadistic members, only are all who work under the IPO the same, or are they fed up with the torture, working conditions and threates to their families? You’ll have to read to find out.

What happens when a new species of paranormal surfaces? Why you capture, and study them of course. The problem is, the new creature is viscous, bloodthirsty, and a preditor to even the vampire. It does not discriminate,  it only consumes it’s victims, alive. Therefore, given the name Zombies, by the IPO.

While Lorin is out on a mission, he runs across one of the zombies, who actually saves him. Lorin is on the fence. There is something about this zombie that calls to him. Against better judgment, he mets the zombie named Lex.

Lex is different then what the IPO claims this species is about. He slowly finds himself falling for Lex and falling fast. Lex just so happens to be his mate. Pulled against his heart versus his lievlyhood, is there a choice? The problem is, one of the zombies factions are wrecking havock on the city. Their main target to start is Lorin.

When the IPO sends Lorin out on a call to a zombie attack, he finds himself cornnered by a creature that is stronger and nastier then even his species. Nichodimous, is the personification of what the IPO warns about. He tortures Lorin and kills his entire squadron sent with him to contain the zombie.

At this point, just as in everything else, things are not all black and white. While Lorin is recovering in the infirmary, Lex visits him and explains, yes, though he is a zombie, he is not like Nicodemous.
Their species is divided into two factions. One whom believes they are the top of the food chain and should be the ruling class, they kill for the fun of it. (Nichodimous); and one who wants to live in peace with the other people of society and take down the other faction. Respecting the lives they take only as a means for survival. (Lex).

Problems begin to arise when Nichodimous and his plan is revealed.  He succeeds in step one. Making Lorin, IPO’s newest traitor. Thinking Lorin is leading the IPO to Nichodimous nest, he inadvertently brings them straight to Lex’s door. While Lorin tries to save his angry mate, his team is slaughtered. That’s twice, two teams under Lorin’s watch have been murdered. He must be the cause, in the eyes of the IPO.

Lorins time in captivity is heartbreaking. Years of service and loyalty wiped away in a matter of minutes. Making Lorin suffer the tortures, the paranormals he’s captured have endured. He is subjected to his envenomation without proper care. After all is done, what is Lorin?

At this point my heart is breaking for Lorin. He may have lost his mate, he has lost the trait that recognizes him as a vampire. He is lost. I felt myself yelling at the book trying to encourage Lorin.

I have found very few books that have sucked me in the way this book has. Kossler’s description of Lorins treatment, his despair is so vivid. You truly are able to feel as if you were Lorin.

I am trying to be careful not to give away to many spoliers because, once you dig into this book, it is really hard to put it down.

As always Lex comes to Lorin’s rescue. Though being an known ex-IPO agent isn’t an easy thing for the zombies to accept into their fold. Without meaning to Lorin’s bonded dragon finds Lorin and set’s the IPO upon them. Capturing Lex in the process.

This is Nichodimous second part of his plan to become top of the food chain. With his mate captured, Lorin’s vampire side is released and even though they did what they did, he turns the faction over to the IPO.

Only the old Lorin is gone. In his place is the vampire he is meant to be. With the help of Jud, they begin the work of bringing the current board at the IPO down. Saving Lex is first on his agenda. With new plan in place he rejoins the IPO as a squad leader. Somehow, even though Lorin served him up on a silver platter Nichodimous escaped.

I think I will leave you with this  cliff hanger. ONLY because the rest of the book is so action packed and information filled that to continue on would take some of the joy away from reading it first hand.

This is the first book by Kossler that I have read, but he has definitely made me a fan. This book encompasses every emotion you want to feel when you read.

The relationship between Lorin and Lex as it builds is priceless.  The honest emotions both display seem to bring back some of their humanity they had lost.  (Well in Lorin’s case, Lex begins to feel and want to live a somewhat normal human existence. )

Throughout the rest of the book some of Lorin’s allies will surprise you. The goal of making the IPO what it should have been exists. Can they stop Nichodimous in time to complete their goal? Read to get the answer. This book is to good to give away any more of its secrets.

This book is another I would take with me if I was stranded on a deserted island for company. The more you read, the more info and clues you pick up.

I rank this book at 4.5*

Link to buy

https://riverdaleavebooks.com/books/5119/venomoid-book-one-of-the-night-code-saga

Robert Jackson Bennett “City of Stairs”

“City of Stairs” by Robert Jackson Bennett 

*This book was given freely by Random House Publishing for a fair and honest review. 

 

**This review was done for the website Blogging for Books

 

 

I have to say, it was a great joy to find myself immediately pulled into the world Bennett created. The furthur in you read, the more you get sucked in and can’t seem to put the book down. This review will be alittle different from my normal reviews, because I in no way want to accidentally give out any spoilers. This book is most certainly worth the read to find out what happens.

 

The premise of the book was that the City of Bulikov was once an all powerful city with the force of the Gods behind it, making it seem impenetrable. What comes with that power though, is enslavement and the brutilization of many. Until one day all was lost. The city’s protectors gone, it’s history is being censored and erased by the ones who want to put the city down. Even though the city is no longer the powerful, dominating entity it once was; what remains is a haunting reminder to those of what once was a surreal and miraculous environment created by it’s gaurdians, could one day be again.

 

Bennett manages to create a story that immediately draws you in. His descriptions of what takes place make you feel as though you are actually watching this thrilling, action packed, mystic scene unfold before your very eyes.

 

A murder brings into the City of Bulikov, a young woman named Shara Thivani. Though, in the eyes of the city’s oppressors, she is meerly a junior diplomat sent to solve a murder.

 

Shara is not what she seems though, even at her young age and status she is one of her countries most successful, but unofficial spies. When she arrives, what she uncovers could change everything.

 

Not only must Shara solve a murder, but she stumbles upon information that leads her to believe all is not actually as it seems.

 

Bennett has created an action packed, page turner that keeps you guessing and not wanting to put the book down.

 

This being the first book I have read by this author, I can definitely see why he would make the NY Times bestseller list. He has definitely hooked a new fan within me. I can’t wait to read more from him.

 

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes, puzzles, mysteries with a touch of the unknown. I personally sat down and staid up all night reading because I could not put the book down.

 

I give this book 4*

 

(GO BUY THIS BOOK)

 

Link to buy

http://www.randomhouse.com/book/228171/city-of-stairs-by-robert-jackson-bennett

Synopsis for my book “The Mark”

The Mark by Kristy Grissom

From the moment he walked into the diner, his whole world changed. His sarcastic waitress was his mate. Maddox Coleman future Alpha of the Silver Lake Pack couldn’t believe it. She was everything he could have wanted, and everything he didn’t know he needed; she was a survivor. Except for one thing she was human. No one thought a human could mate a wolf.

Ivey was different then girls her age. She was a loner and never quite fit into what society thought was normal. Iveys hasn’t led the life most girls her age do. She has been through so much in her life.

There was so much pain in her eyes that Max couldn’t understand, but he immediately felt the overwhelming possessivness and the need to protect, that a mate should feel. He wanted to take the pain away. With his wolf riding him hard to make a connection to it’s mate, Max pretty much forces his way in, like a hurricane into Ivey’s loner lifestyle.

When he finally tells her he’s a wolf and her mate she surprises him and accepts him with open arms. Something deep inside Ivey tells her to trust in Max, and she keeps having deep rooted feelings she has known the supernatural exists and werewolves play a big part. Only Ivey has blocked much of her painful past and just can’t remember what she knows. Ivey tries to let go of her past and all the pain she’s endured to be happy with Max.

Only when they think they can be happy, Iveys past suddenly becomes her present and the mysterious dad that vanished comes back. Only what he has to say will change everything the two have ever thought and turn their lives upside down.

Old prophecies are revealed, and new threats emerge. Can Max save her from going through the pain again? Can her father explain how Max was able to make her his mate or would he try to take her from him?

Also what will happen when a mysterious wolf comes into the picture and changes everything for the two. Follow there story through her pain and heartache and war that can change everyones lives forever. Can they survive what the goddess will asked of them? Or will it be to much and the destiny written thousands of years prior fail?

Here’s a link to the first draft ever written of the book

http://www.wattpad.com/story/4157885-the-mark