ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC - a must read - a whole lot of fun
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I absolutely love this series and cannot get enough of the Cross siblings. Crossed is the prequel to the series and shares the story of how Grace and Hunter fall in love. In Layers Crossed we read about Emma meeting a cowboy and finding love in an unlikely place. We were also introduced to Grace, Emmas best friend and accomplice in all things mischief-making. And of course we cannot forget about the very hot and protective Cross brothers, Tristan and Julian.

Grace Brooks has been estranged from her family for a decade and doesnt have any plans for a reunion, but they seem to take matters into their own hands when the family business gets into trouble with the law. Grace has her own life, her own successful beauty salon and the only thing missing right now is the one to share it with.

Three years ago, both Grace and Emma experience soul shattering, heart-aching loss and Grace has struggled to find a man to measure up since. Every time she meets a man with potential they always fall short, but when Hunter is pushed into her life by Emma, well their chemistry and attraction cannot be denied.

Hunter Reeve has endured a lot already in his short life. He works with Emma and her brothers at Cross Enterprises and has been investigating the Wagners for years. They are a slippery group and Hunter heads off undercover to find more dirt.

Emma turns up on Graces salon doorstep with a caveman and asks Grace to work her magic. The man looked like a homeless person with a long beard and hair and a horrible stench. Grace sneaks the caveman through the back entrance and into a vacant shower room. The man doesnt respond to Grace in any way, in the end Grace has to strip him and couldn't believe such a beautiful man was hidden underneath the layers of grime and clothes. Grace has to wash his hair and thats when he actually moves. It was Graces touch washing his hair thats brought him back to reality.

Grace leaves him to other staff and heads out the front. She is stuck thinking of this stranger until someone is yelling and glass is smashing. Thieves are demanding Graces safe location. He grabs her when the sirens sound and drags her toward the back door. There is something familiar about one of them, but with no time to ponder, she does as shes told. The next second, BANG CRASH, his gun is knocked away and the thief is gone. Someone heavy is lying on Grace and she is stunned by his model looks and muscles.

This was the beginning of their time together. Hunter took it upon himself to protect Grace and work on who the band of idiots were. The more time they spend together the stronger their feelings become and Grace admits that she has never felt this connection with anyone before.

Will they find out who the thieves were? Will Grace let this relationship bloom instead of doom? Can Hunter open himself up to Grace and share what happened to make him zone out?

Crossed was action packed, exciting, intriguing, lusty, and steamy and a whole lot of fun. It was another suspense driven read by Ms Silks and I want more. Hunter is such a sweetheart and I hope he appears in the books to come. Ms Laceys style was superb and I highly recommend this series to all new adult romance readers.
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A great book - thoroughly enjoy from start to finish.
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I must say this book just blew me away.  After I figured out where it seemed to be going I was captivated to get there.
It is original in many ways and ties together nicely in the end.  This is one of the best books I ever read and I read
a book or two weekly.  This is one you won't soon forget because it is different and loosely relevant to our times.  I also want to mention that the character development is very good.
Plus it is a lot of fun.  Lastly, I am so happy that we can read books written by anybody who wants to write one and puts it out on a Kindle.  If you miss this author, you are missing a lot.  Just a terrific read. Thanks to the author for such a great story.
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ABOVE WORLD is so original, so fantastic, and most of all, just so much FUN. It's science fiction adventure told with all the mythic feel of epic fantasy, so readers get mermaids, centaurs, and flying people, but with a scientific explanation underneath - and such a powerful sense of wonder filling every single scene.

As Aluna and her best friend Hoku leave the safety of their underwater home to travel across a dazzling, mythic landscape, facing danger from every side, they take part in incredible action scenes, but also heart-breaking emotions and so many moments that made me suck in my breath in sheer awe. Jenn Reese is so, so good at conjuring up incredible visuals in her writing - this book gives readers the kind of breath-taking vistas and heart-pounding action of the best fantasy films imaginable, but with rock-solid plotting and incredible characterization to anchor it all.

I could go on for ages about everything I love about this book, from Aluna's strength and warrior mindset to Hoku's wonderful geekiness and how well the two of them complement each other as friends (and how much I love the celebration of true friendship in this novel, as opposed to romance - but also how much I love the romances that develop for both Aluna and Hoku along the way!) - but to sum it up, here's the review I wrote on Goodreads over a year ago, having been lucky enough to read early drafts of the novel pre-publication:

"Super-fun science-fiction adventure for kids, with genetically-engineered mermaids and girls with wings AND incredible fighting skills. Deep, important friendships and sweet first romance. This book has everything, and I love it so much."
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A great book, I love this story-a breath of fresh air, thoroughly entertaining. Shelly Crane has crafted a great story with fun, yet strong characters. I love the whole concept of being someone's significant and what that means for Maggie and Caleb and the other Aces. A little Advice: Carve out a chunk of time because you will not be able to put this book down!
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What a fun read - a MustHave book! I could not put it down and you won't be disappointed when you pick it up!
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Absolutely fantastic book I could not put it down.
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Fantastic book!  I toroughly enjoyed it and cannot wait for the next one from this delightful duo!  The story is realistic and poignant, while full of very clever language and humor that had me chuckling at every page turn.  It is truly a refreshing and inspiring read....perfect for a break from the normal routine, but also thought-provoking enough to send you on your way having grown right along with the characters.
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This book was a total surprise in the best possible way and now I must go buy book #2 because I have to read more from this amazing and talented author!  Seriously this book was pure gold.  It was smart and witty, something I love out of my reads.

I loved, absolutely loved Janie.  She was quirky and knew it but accepted it and just was herself and said things that would have embarrassed me and so I might have cringed but she just went with it.  She is intelligent, a math genius, knows her trivia and is so not absorbed in her looks.  She says what it is on her mind and I love it!  I love her intelligence and that she is not your typical woman.  She is self deprecating at times, considering herself a neanderthal with her abundance of hair and what she considers and abnormally large head.  It is the guidance of her knitting group that has to clue her in to the fact that men might be flirting with her or interested in her.  This group of women is one you want to find yourself amongst.

Then there was Quinn, mysterious and hot Quinn who says little but does a lot and he might be a little dominating but he has this girl on his mind and is just perfectly sweet with her.  I had never before heard the term used to describe him, Wendall, and found it absolutely refreshing to have some new terminology to read.

While this was a movie playing in my head all I know is I hope to someday see these characters play out on the big screen because this is a movie I would drag my husband to go see.

This book was such a fun, light hearted, hilarious read. I was smiling so much.  The character of Janie was such a fresh idea, and so unique to me that her character alone made this book for me. There are moments of suspense woven in and mystery and a little intrigue.  You don't want to put it down and you won't.  This was the perfect book in every way and I am now in love with this author.  I can't wait for more of her stories to come out and I can't wait to read more of her stories.
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This book is an absolute fantastic read.  I was so impressed with the pace- never a dull moment.

Definitely grab yourself a copy, you're going to enjoy all of the unexpected twist, as well as, the honesty.
I love the way Alvin talks so candidly to his reader.
I found Georgia to be the kind of friend everyone should have in their life.
Ronnie....let's just say every story has someone who you just want to poke in the eye.
Connie...Crazy and Cool at the same time.

I highly recommend this book to both men and women.

It makes you laugh out loud, you'll get angry and even teary eyed at times.

I would love to see this book as a movie because, yes, it's just that good.

I'm going to buy a few copies for my closest friends.

It's a real feel good book!  You won't be disappointed.
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If you are looking for adventure, fun, & a lot of imagination; look no further than this book. Simply Awesome
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This is some mighty fine writing! Brilliant author - I laughed out loud throughout the book (I may have even snorted a time or two), got tense at suspenseful moments, and completely melted at the romantic parts. I couldn't put the book down. I'm adding Cami Checketts and certainly this book to my favourites list! If you don't read this book you will be doing yourself a serious disservice. Seriously. Read this book! You won't regret it. I'm going to go and get the next book in the series now...

(I've read this and its sequel so many times I've lost count!!)
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Wow!  From start to finish- it was impossible to put this book down!  I found myself amused and intrigued in every chapter.  This author is a genius.  He can weave a story that keeps you hanging on until the very end.  The action, tension, and suspense make you feel the need to desperately turn the page. What was most fun for me was that the characters are actually people I would love to hang out with: real, funny, brilliant and oh so very flawed.  Orcutt's writing paints such a wonderful and vivid picture of the scenes and characters.  One of my favorite scenes: "There was a wooden creak from the other side of the stack. Through another gap in the books I made out the well-shaped calf of a woman. She wore a knee-length tweed skirt and lace up pumps and stood on a ladder with her feet pinched together.  A guy could go his whole life without seeing such a sight."  Cannot wait for more books in this series.  This author is certainly on a rise to the top.  Would not at all be surprised to see this on the best sellers list very soon!!
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Whilst I loved Unfinished Business, I really felt that Unbreakable Bonds has been superbly developed with still more depth to it, which means I loved it more than the previous one, although I wouldnt have said that was possible.

This story is absolutely rammed  with fun, happiness, anger, stupid decisions and a fair amount of rocks!! And I loved every page of it. I think this diversity is actually part of the magic that Carolyn Ridder Aspenson brings to her  books, you can be crying with laughter (hysterically i might add ) one minute but a few pages or a chapter later you will be crying in empathy with her characters. I, for one, find it hard to get my hands on books that can pull on every single heartstring and laughter muscle you have!

With the backstory having already been established, there is more room in this instalment for the characters to spread their individual and collective wings. The way Angela and Jake pull together to protect their daughter after she made some suspect choices but then, after a nudge from Fran, still making her feel loved no matter what is very thoughtfully and carefully done. Josh remains a completely loveable character and I suspect he is coming into his own. Friendship is also tested here, both in skunk warfare and also in knowing when to be there for someone yet when to give them the space they need, and this was very well balanced.

There are many layers to this book, and I thoroughly enjoy it because this encourages you to think.  Amongst others, the book contains  moral and parenting issues, which are of course open to individual interpretation, but it is really nice to have found a writer who comes across so eloquently and is not afraid of delving into big moral situations and the fight we all face between making the right decision or making the easy decision.

The whole book is another roaring laugh and Im actually giggling just thinking about it. One of the ways I know a book will be on my shelf for me to read over and over is when it stays with me. Not a lot pass this test but Unbreakable Bonds really made the grade so Im thinking it will still be bringing a smile to my face for a long time. It is right on the money in oh so many ways, so get reading everyone and don't miss out on something legendary.

review by Noemie Verlan on behalf of BestChickLit.com
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Virginia Gray is a great writer. 'The Interview' had me so hooked that I read it from start to finish in one sitting. The plot flows perfectly. Love the characters and the dialogue between them that keeps you laughing almost non-stop. The main character, Susan Wade, somehow gets it together even with the bumbling events that take place as she strives for an interview with a top company. Susan's interactions with her roommate and with an unlucky barrister at a coffee shop are priceless, so funny and witty. You will find 'The Interview' positively entertaining, as is Virginia's other book which is 'The Carrot', a continuation of Susan Wade's adventures as she navigates the corporate world. I once said 'The Carrot' is one of the best books I have read this year, and will say the same about 'The Interview'. Whether the reader is male or female, 'The Interview' and 'The Carrot' are  a total joy to read.
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I never laughed so hard in my life. This book was so much fun to read. The bantering back and forth kept me rolling and wanting more. I loved this book. So exciting, funny, and sweet. You never want to stop reading, really, because she has you either laughing or wondering what could POSSIBLY happen next to top the previous. Then their is the fighting and saving and the rescues, the blumbers, and so much more.

I cannot say enough about this book. Take the time, read it.
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Eve Langlais has created a fun, funny, endearing and erotic adventure that any reader will find hard to put down for even a second. There's a amazing build, excellent characters and great humor that will have you laughing yourself into tears. The antics between all of the characters are very entertaining, the sexual tension and attraction is so thick it's hard to breathe. The author created great couples that are perfectly suited for one another even though they are from different races and places. Even if you are not a fan of Alien based reads, you will have an out of this world good time reading about this Accidental Abduction!

I was provided a copy of the book by BTS eMag for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review - all conclusions are my own responsibility.