Only Human: The First One By Marie Bradley, A Book Review

This book tells the story of a vampire kingdom and the humans they have overtaken. I don’t much care for vampire stories, even though I liked Twilight because it was also a love story, but this is a different take on it. It kept me guessing, and the creative inputs were not expected. The flow was good, guaranteeing the need to find out what happens next throughout the story.

I enjoyed it, and there is a sequel which I am about to start now. Love sequels, especially when the story is absolutely not finished in the first or even subsequent books, meaning you have to get to the final book, and even then, you might want more. The need to read more is fun. The ending of this first book was surprising, so I have to find out what happens next. Thanks for the story, Maria, it was a delight to read.

 

Worth the Chance MMA Fighter #2 By Vi Keeland, A Book Review

This story takes the lad Vinney from the Worth the Fight book into his adult life. His mentor in that book, main man Nico, trains him to be a prizefighter. Vinney falls for Olivia but doesn’t realize how deep until he almost loses her. It is amazing how easy it is to write about how most men are slow to understand their emotions. Anyway, Vi again writes the lines to keep you turning the pages, even though you are sure how it will end, you may not see the bumps in the road, which makes it fun. 

 

Frazzle By Stephen Cosgrove, A Book Review

 I am torn with this book. It reads like a goal to show children that you can be whatever you want to be, but it always takes work and determination. The problem for me is that I felt it was too harsh in some ways. The concept is commendable, but I would have used different words and ways to tell it in some places. Of course, each author has their own writing style, so others will probably find none of my issues.

It is a teaching story, and I am sure others will enjoy it as much or more than I.

Wrath, Prequel to Tredan’s Bane By Lita Burke, A Book Review

 

This mini 17-page book is part of what I wondered about in reading Tredan’s Bane. It helps fulfill the questions and thankfully is written in detail, as is the author’s way. I enjoyed it, but I still have questions, meaning there actually could be another book, and it would be a welcome read.

On to the next one of this author’s interesting and fun stories.

Tall, Dark and Kilted by Lizzie Lamb, A Book Review

This story is a romance between a young, ambitious, caring, and tender-hearted Felicity and a tall, dark, and kilted laird of a Scottish estate, Ruairi Urquhart. I was drawn to this book because I love Scotland, and the title's image was, of course, also enticing. I would love to see that for real. Many, many times.

As with most romance stories, the two don’t get along at first, but are drawn together time and again due to the fire-starting chemistry that can’t be doused to embers. In their confrontations, though, you acquire truths about them from child to adult, learning what makes them who they are, and who they will become. There were a few instances where I had to slow down to understand the writing dialect, as in the true Scottish accentuation I am not accustomed to, but truly love. It makes the story come to life.

It is an enjoyable story, well done, and in a few years, I will probably read and enjoy it all again. In the meantime, I will be reading other books by Lizzie Lamb. Thanks for this book, Lizzie. I am delighted you became an author. 

Vietnam 1969 Year of the Rooster By Patrick Keally, A Book Review

Intense and real. My two brothers went to Vietnam, and I have always had an idea of what they endured through my second brother. This book put the last stitch to the mural with the true events of what just one soldier bore. It was, in many ways, the same and in others better and worse than my own family. These events cannot be compared; only sadly absorbed as facts of incredibly torturous actions they experienced.

I have always been distraught over how much of our own country treated these valiant soldiers during and after the war. It was and is disgusting, and I always hoped they would get a grip and be thankful for the unwarranted war they had to fight. It was not their fault, and they suffered innumerable grievances for our country. Every person in our country.

Read this book for a glimpse into the real-life understanding of what was, the Vietnam war. 

Worth the Fight MMA Fighter #1 by Vi Keeland, A Book Review

 Vi Keeland does not disappoint if you want a fiery read. One book after another, the emotions from both partners are explored and enjoyed... passionately. They are love stories that show you true and complete love, one fulfilling the needs of the other, unconditionally. Of course, with any love story, they don't start without issues, including a lack of self-confidence, fear, and vulnerabilities. Hence, the story evolves with each other realizing and understanding new truths about themselves, and releasing their walls of protection, so they can experience the greatest of all blessings, love.

If you like details on the love life of a couple, this author delivers, and the story is a woven tale of enjoyment from start to finish.

Tredan’s Bane By Lita Burke, A Book Review

 

What a creative and fun story. It is not the usual writing I read; the author states many things in short, exact sentences. Yet it’s descriptive where it needs to be to engross you to turn the page for more. The characters complement the story and delight the senses. They weren’t doing irritating things, like ‘they should be smarter than that’ scenes, which I greatly appreciated.

I don’t want to tell more of the story because not knowing the creative weave of place and people makes it that much more pleasant to discover. Suffice it to say, I was impressed with the whole story from start to finish, and I am certain you will enjoy it too.

It is a love story, and I was so pleased with the whole thing; I definitely want to read more of Lita’s books. I will recommend this book to everyone. Great job, thank you!