Buckeyes Book Reviews: April 2015

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Theresa Sederholt's Shattered Lies

When I signed up to do a review on this book I hadn't read any of the books in this series. They looked really good to me, that's why I signed up. I loved the whole series. Especially Shattered Lies. This book had so many twists, turns and plot twists that some of the book I read standing up because I couldn't sit even on the edge of my seat. In most of my other reviews I usually give a little information about the book. I'm not going to with this book. If I did I would have to talk about the other books in the series and I think I would give too much away. I will put a synopsis that was given to me by the author though, so you can get an idea of what this book is about.
This book had me going through a range of emotions. One chapter I was happy and laughing, then the next chapter I'm anticipating what is coming next and I have to stand and read. Then a few chapters later I'm crying my eyes out.
This book was very well written. I love the depth of all the characters, how if she wanted Theresa Sederholt could write spin off books to almost all the characters and they would be as good as this book. I loved this book. I really hope there is going to be more books in this series, there are children she could write books about. I'm giving this book 5 very hot stars.

Here is the synopsis:

Lies are shattered, leaving death and destruction in its path. To save a child, they must make a deal with the devil himself.

They had a plan: two days—get in, ask the questions, and get out. Seemed simple enough. But you know what they say about best laid plans. Life always seems to get in the way of living.

Revenge can be such a bitter pill to swallow, costing others to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Jax’s need for control slowly slips through his fingers as Raven’s past attempts to steal their future.

Will Maxwell be able to hang on to his happily ever after, or will it be cruelly snatched away, yet again?

Want to know a little about the author Theresa Sederholt? Keep reading.

Author Bio:
I was born in Brooklyn New York. I am old enough to know there is no luggage rack on the hearse. I am married to a Professional Chef.
I have a son who is a Research Chemist and a wine maker. Yep I'm covered from the food to the drinks. I have 2 dogs Vito and Godiva.
I live in the United States. I've had so many different jobs, even I can't keep count.
I believe if you give a girl espresso and Nutella she can change the world!

Want to get ahold of Theresa Sederholt? Her links are below.

Social Links:

Website:http://www.theresasederholt.com/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Theresa-Sederholt/1400672546864154?fref=ts

Goodreads:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8119303.Theresa_Sederholt

Join the Release Day party for exclusive giveaways:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1618302981719145/

Giveaway: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/95cb0282153/?

Want to buy Shattered Lies? Here are the links to get it on Amazon

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1IpWCTA
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1OqSa8R

Here are all the books in the series.

BOOK 1: The Unraveling of Raven

Buy Links:

Amazon.com http://amzn.to/1GYkeQr
Amazon.co.uk http://amzn.to/1IEnhiS

Book 2: Darkness into Dawn

Buy Links:
Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1zX3i7Z
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1pm3e

Here is the cover and buy links for Shattered Lies

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1IpWCTA

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1OqSa8R

Friday, April 24, 2015

Cover Reveal for Eliza Boyd's Debut Novel One Chance Night

This is Eliza Boyd's Debut Novel. It's called One Chance Night.

Here is what the book is about:

On the surface, Chelsea Greer has it all:
A loving husband.
A nice house.
A good job.

In reality, she works hard to maintain the illusion that is her life. She's also missing the most important thing:

Love.

One night could change her life. One night could give her the strength to rediscover what's important. In one night, she could find love when she most needs it and least expects it.

All Chelsea has to do is follow her heart after One Chance Night.

Author: Eliza Boyd

Book: One Chance Night

Series: Make A Change #1

Release Date: May 15, 2015

About the MAKE A CHANGE series:

One Chance Night, Two Pink Lines, and Three Years Gone are about women who are at turning points in their lives—and fall in love in the process. Each book focuses on one woman, and the women are connected to the other in some way. Though each could be read as a stand-alone as far as the main story is concerned, you'll likely want to read them in order to the get most out of the series.

Now the cover of her new book first the Kindle cover:

Then the cover if you get it in paperback or hardback:

Here's a little about the author Eliza Boyd:

Eliza Boyd is a contemporary women's fiction and romance author. Also an avid reader, she writes novels, short stories, poetry, and whatever else strikes her fancy. Born and raised in Northern Illinois, she now lives in sunny Arizona with her husband and her plethora of animals. When she's not reading, writing, or working, she can be found walking around her neighborhood (for exercise, not for stalking), taking photos of her pets, or catching up on her favorite shows. Catching up really means binge-watching.

Feel free to contact her on any of her social media sites. She spends too much time on the Internet, so she'll probably get back to you right away.

Want to know what Eliza was listening to when she was writing this book? Click on the link:

Spotify Playlist Link: https://open.spotify.com/user/elizaboydwrites/playlist/2Io4ixAxXg57WVkoKb61CF

Here's all the ways you can get ahold of Eliza Boyd:

Website: www.elizaboydwrites.com

Facebook:www.facebook.com/authorelizaboyd

Twitter:www.twitter.com/elizaboydwrites

Pinterest:www.pinterest.com/elizaboydwrites

Instagram:www.instagram.com/elizaboydwrites

Goodreads:www.goodreads.com/elizaboydwrites

Blog:http://www.elizaboydwrites.com/blog

Newsletter:http://eepurl.com/bjUjA5

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

N.J. Salupo's book Wildcat

I'm doing things a little different with this book. I'm not giving a review yet but I'm going to tell you how you can get this book. Right now you can get it free on Amazon.

Here's what it looks like:

This is what the book is about. Again I haven't read it yet but I will very soon and I will put a review up when I do.

When sexy Dom Sebastian sees Ashley, he can't seem to take his eyes off her. She will become his love. His pet. His slave. He’s cared for her since high school but he was different then. He was scrawny and geeky and unpopular. The only times Ashley knew he existed were the times when she was making fun of him. Ashley had been in control her entire life but things were about to change. Sebastian has been reunited with Ashley and is now intent on training her to become the obedient, submissive woman who will please his every need, his every whim. Careful to conceal his identity, Sebastian hides behind a mask, hoping she doesn't recognize him. Only there is something strangely familiar about his piercing baby blues. He doesn't reveal his name to her, instructing Ashley to address him only as Sir. He often refers to her as Wildcat, the screen name she used to meet men online. Sebastian spends months training Ashley to submit, but his feelings for her often get in the way. He tries to remain tough because he has vowed to never love again, never let another woman hurt him, but there’s something different about Ashley. She makes him want to be a better man. There has always been a soft spot in his heart for Ashley. Can Sebastian learn how to truly love someone and can Ashley love a man she’s never really known?

This is the first book a the series. The second book will be out soon and it will be called Darling Diva

Here are the fan links for N.J. Salupo:

Nick Salupo Page:

https://www.facebook.com/nicky.salupo

N.J. Salupo Page:

https://www.facebook.com/N.J.Salupo?fref=ts

Fan Page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/883963108292628/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/AuthorNJSalupo

Tumbler:

https://www.tumblr.com/blog/authorrainestorm

Smash Words:

https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/rainestorm1381

If you want to order a signed copy of any of N.J. Salupo's books here is the link:

http://goo.gl/hnbaV8

Cover Reveal for Theresa Sederholt's Shattered Lies

Here it is the cover for Shattered Lies book #3:

Here is the full cover:

Synopsis:
Lies are shattered, leaving death and destruction in its path. To save a child, they must make a deal with the devil himself.

They had a plan: two days—get in, ask the questions, and get out. Seemed simple enough. But you know what they say about best laid plans. Life always seems to get in the way of living.

Revenge can be such a bitter pill to swallow, costing others to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Jax’s need for control slowly slips through his fingers as Raven’s past attempts to steal their future.

Will Maxwell be able to hang on to his happily ever after, or will it be cruelly snatched away, yet again?

Goodreads Book Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25198467-shattered-lies

Author Bio:
I was born in Brooklyn New York. I am old enough to know there is no luggage rack on the hearse. I am married to a Professional Chef.
I have a son who is a Research Chemist and a wine maker. Yep I'm covered from the food to the drinks. I have 2 dogs Vito and Godiva.
I live in the United States. I've had so many different jobs, even I can't keep count.
I believe if you give a girl espresso and Nutella she can change the world!

Social Links:
http://www.theresasederholt.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Theresa-Sederholt/1400672546864154?fref=ts
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8119303.Theresa_Sederholt

Join the Release Day party for exclusive giveaways: https://www.facebook.com/events/1618302981719145/

BOOK 1: The Unraveling of Raven

Buy Links: Amazon.com - http://amzn.to/1GYkeQr
Amazon.co.uk - http://amzn.to/1IEnhiS

Book 2: Darkness into Dawn

Buy Links: Amazon US: http://amzn.to/1zX3i7Z
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/1pm3e

Monday, April 20, 2015

Cover Reveal- Shattered Lies by Theresa Sederholt

I'm going to be just one of the blogs that will be part of the cover reveal for Theresa Sederholt's new book Shattered Lies. It's the newest book of the Unraveled Trilogy. Look for it on April 22nd and more information on the release day April 29th.

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Yield: A Legal Affairs Novel

Yield: A Legal Affairs Story (Book #3 of Cal and Macy’s Story)

Sawyer Bennett

Release Date: May 5, 2015

* Yield is the final book the Legal Affairs trilogy of Cal and Macy’s story. Clash and Grind, Books #1 and #2, can be found on this retailer’s site for purchase.

Yield Synopsis:

**Due to sexual content and heavy subject matter of an abusive nature, this book may not be suitable for all audiences.

Yield (verb): to surrender or submit (oneself) to another

Macy Carrington is broken. The strong, beautiful woman that I've unwittingly fallen in love with is all kinds of broken from a secret that she has carried for far too long.

A secret so dark, she has gone to great lengths to protect it.

A secret that I’m terrified will one day rip her away from me.

The only time Macy frees herself from the darkness is when she is naked and in my arms. When I am deep inside her body, there is nothing she fears. When she wraps herself around me, she is at peace.

If she would only yield to me completely, I know I can set her free.

My Review:
Sawyer Bennett knows how to end a story. Oh my goodness. This was such a good book. When we find out what Macy's secret is and how Cal deals with it. I was sad about what happened to Macy but I was a little like Cal and wanted justice and closure for Macy. Cal was definitely Macy's knight.

The epilogue made me very happy and before I read it I was hoping we'd find out what happens to Cal and Macy. I almost cried tears of joy when I read the end. This book moved Sawyer up into my top 5 favorite authors. Now off to read the series that started it all, Legal Affairs.

Purchase Yield: A Legal Affairs Story:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Eeiwsn
iBooks:http://goo.gl/5LKvw1
Google Play: http://goo.gl/CiwPp

About the Author:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Sawyer Bennett is a snarky southern woman and reformed trial lawyer who decided to finally start putting on paper all of the stories that were floating in her head. Her husband works for a Fortune 100 company which lets him fly all over the world while she stays at home with their daughter and three big, furry dogs who hog the bed. Sawyer would like to report she doesn't have many weaknesses but can be bribed with a nominal amount of milk chocolate.

Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series, the Last Call Series and the Cold Fury hockey series.

Connect with Sawyer:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bennettbooks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BennettBooks

Tsu: http://www.tsu.co/bennettbooks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sawyerbennett123/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Sawyer_Bennett

http://sawyerbennett.com/signup/

Giveaway:

Enter to win a $50 gift card (Amazon, B&N, or iBooks)

Enter here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1f70eab626/

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Grind: A Legal Affairs Novel

Grind Synopsis:

Grind (verb): to weaken or destroy gradually

Macy Carrington is not the woman I once thought her to be.

What she does not allow her heart to feel, she gives with her body. The sex between us is explosive and depraved. I’ve done things with her that would never have crossed my wildest imagination, and I can’t ever seem to get enough.

But now I want more from her. I want to figure out her dark secret, expose it and then help her to heal from it. I know, without a doubt, that Macy is capable of love, and I will grind her down until I make her accept the truth of it.

Grind (verb): to wear down, polish, or sharpen by friction

Cal Carson is not the man I once thought him to be.

Strong, determined, sexy as hell and a beast in the bedroom. He is every woman’s fantasy.

He is my fantasy.

But no matter how hard Cal tries to grind me down, my heart and secrets are mine and mine alone.

Purchase Grind: A Legal Affairs Story:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1ypWNcb
iBooks: http://goo.gl/OAnfZ4
Google Play: http://goo.gl/bk3fCF

This is a continuation of the novella Clash. There is another steep cliffhanger. With these books I'm really getting the impression that Sawyer likes to leave us hanging until the next book.I'm really glad I don't have to wait for the third book. I think I would go crazy from the cliffhanger this book ends on. In this book the relationship between Cal and Macy grows.Macy actually admits the she and Cal are friends. We get little hints about what Macy's big secret is. This book ends with Macy telling Cal that he needs to run away from her and don't ever look back. Macy is so broken she doesn't really know what she wants in a relationship. She needs help and Cal is just the guy to give it to her.

Everything is from Cal's perspective and the only hint we get of what is going on inside Macy's head is when she writes in her diary. I really hope we learn what Macy's secret is in the last book Yield. I love this book. I love Sawyer's writing style. Reading these books has made me want to read everything else Sawyer has written. She is now in my top 10 of favorite authors.

About the Author

Sawyer is the author of several contemporary romances including the popular Off Series, the Legal Affairs Series, the Last Call Series and the Cold Fury hockey series.

Connect with Sawyer:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bennettbooks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BennettBooks

Tsu: http://www.tsu.co/bennettbooks

Instagram: https://instagram.com/sawyerbennett123/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Sawyer_Bennett

Sign up for Sawyer’s newsletter:

http://sawyerbennett.com/signup/

Giveaway

Enter to win a $50 gift card (Amazon, B&N, or iBooks)

Enter here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1f70eab625/

Two reviews coming soon

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm in the process of writing a review for Sawyer Bennett's Grind: A Legal Affairs novel. Plus I'm reading right now the third and final book in the series Yield: A Legal Affairs novel. So be on the look out for those two reviews/blog posts.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Review of Sawyer Bennett's Clash: A Legal Affairs Story

Synopsis:

Clash (verb): to conflict, disagree.

It might be fair to say that I despise Macy Carrington. She slings insults with precision, not caring about the destruction she leaves in her wake. We clash in a battle of wills every time we’re around each other, and yet… I still fantasize about being lodged deep within her body.

Clash (verb): to come together or collide.

I have never encountered someone that grates me the way Cal Carson does. His pompous, arrogant demeanor. A holier-than-thou attitude. Any interaction with “Saint Cal” ends in a verbal clash of epic proportions, and yet… there’s no one I’d rather have in my bed than him.

Clash (noun): a battle, fight or skirmish.

Her breathy moans mingle with the sound of our flesh coming together, clashing with the silence that surrounds us, dispelling any notions I once had about Macy Carrington.

Maybe I can break down her walls if we can call a truce to this battle.

He whispers filthy words in my ear, provoking feelings I never knew were possible. The burning desire in his touch clashes with everything I once believed about Cal Carson.

Maybe he can be the balm I need to soothe my broken soul, if only temporarily.

One thing that drives me crazy, sometimes in a good way, is when authors leave a book in a steep cliffhanger. That is exactly what Sawyer Bennett did with her book Clash: A Legal Affairs Story. It has left me waiting eagerly for the next book. I can't wait until it comes out. I want to know what happens with the rest of the story.

Let me give you a little background on the book. The story is told from Cal Carson's perspective . We first meet him when he's arriving at a first birthday party for his best friend Mac's son. He comments to himself how over the top everything is for a kid's birthday party. That's when we learn about Mac's best friend Macy Carrington. She is the one that is hosting the birthday party. She is rich but has some deep dark secrets, we learn later in the book. Macy and Cal do not get along at all. If they do talk to each other it is to insult each other. Mac hates that her two friends don't get along. Mac's husband, Matt Connover, recognizes the sparring for what it is sexual tension. One of the few lines Matt has is "Get all that pent-up energy and dislike out by doing something I know you both enjoy doing. You two could have some really amazing, angry sex." Macy and Cal end up doing something at the party (read the book to find out what) that ruins each other for any other person.

Cal had a girlfriend before the party but they had broken up about six months prior. Her name is Camille Grant. Cal and Camille try to reconnect after Cal goes to the birthday party. I will leave it up to you to find out what happens between them.

The book ends when Macy is being sued by one of her one night stands. Cal ends up being her lawyer. The cliffhanger is Macy and Cal trying to resist each other in Cal's office.

I love the flow of this book. Some books start out slowly building the story. Not this one it's like a rollercoaster ride, that I did not want to get off of. It's goes up and down and had me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next. I love how Sawyer tied in some diary entries of Macy's. That let us into the head of Macy, if only a little. I would love to know more about the situation between Mac, Cal and Matt. That is a weird triangle of friends.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Chelle Bliss' book Without Me

Synopsis:

I’d led a selfish existence.

I liked who I was. Hell, I loved myself.
Women threw themselves at me and I took what they offered without remorse. I promised them nothing.
I sank my teeth into life, holding on to the bitch like my very existence depended on it.

Time passed.
Women came and went.

The second I let my guard down and released the hold I had on life… What was my award for such carelessness?
A love so spectacular and heart wrenching that it threw me for a loop. When I was in too deep to escape, my greatest fears became reality.

This is my story. My downfall. My salvation.

I finished this book a few days ago. OMG what an ending to great series. I'm glad Chelle waited to do Anthony's story last. I love that she made this story a little different than just, boy meets girl,they talk and then fall madly in love. She did do that but she shook it up and put lots of twists and turns into the story.

This is a great book. I had so many emotions reading it. Happy, sad, excited, suspenseful and mad are just some of the emotions I felt during this book. The letter from Chelle at the end of the book is what got to me. She talks about her father and what inspired her to write this book the way she did.

I can't wait until her next book comes out. It's not going to be solely about the Gallo family but cousins are the next best thing. If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would, it's that good.

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