Review and Giveaway: Dark and Stormy by Felicia Starr

The sisters of the Sacred Hearts Coven gather every month with one intention, to ignite a flame of passion into one lucky person’s love life. Regina’s work is her driving force. She strives to be the top of her game, but there is a large thorn in her side—Reddick, her apparent nemesis. His confident and somewhat arrogant persona makes her blood boil, but as the saying goes: there is a thin line between love and hate. Will a touch of magic have Regina opening her heart to the unknown? Or will she run from this storm only to be crushed by her greatest fear?     Dark And Stormy Sacred Hearts Coven Book 1 Genre: Paranormal Romance (Extra Steamy!!) 136 Pages Goodreads    
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Author Felicia Starr lives five miles from her favorite Jersey Shore destination with her amazingly supportive family. She loves to spend time creating special memories with her husband and two young boys Everyone expected her first publication to be a cookbook, but her love for writing has surpassed her love for cooking. Felicia graduated magna cum laude from Kean University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a post baccalaureate in elementary education. She is a licensed real estate sales person, a certified yoga instructor, and most importantly, a stay-at-home mom. AUTHOR LINKS Website   |   Facebook   |   Twitter    

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Review: 
Dark and Stormy was a pleasantly fun read. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Regina and Reddick. I thought there would be more of a paranormal aspect to the book, but the Sacred Hearts Coven was only in the first and last chapter. Nevertheless, I really enjoyed the romance in this book.

Regina and Reddick both work for some sort of sales company. They are both very good at their job, and they compete with each other constantly to get the most sales. Regina is a home body that really has no social life because her job is her life. Reddick, on the other hand, stays out late most nights but somehow is still a work-a-holic like Regina. Reddick and Regina are blind to the fact that they like each other, so the coven puts a little spell on them to push them in the right direction.

This book reminded me of the Wizard of Oz a bit because Regina always wears red shoes, and the witches use a pair of red shoes for their spell. I really enjoyed how fun this book was to read. It is light hearted and I could not put it down! It was very easy to read in one sitting. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good romantic story.

Rating: 4/5

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Review: Hopeless by Colleen Hoover

Synopsis:

Sometimes discovering the truth can leave you more hopeless than believing the lies.

        

That's what Sky Davis realizes after she meets Dean Holder. A guy with a reputation that rivals her own and an uncanny ability to invoke feelings in her she's never had before.  He terrifies her and captivates her all in the span of their first encounter.

        

Sky struggles to keep him at a distance, but Holder insists on learning everything about her. Unable to deny their intense connection, Sky finally caves to his unwavering pursuit.  However, she soon discovers that Holder's erratic and unpredictable behavior comes with a very good explanation.  One that will ultimately test her faith in the hopeless boy she's fallen in love with.   

Recommended for ages 17+ due to language and sexual situations.  

Review:
This book was absolutely amazing! It is an emotional roller coaster, and I loved every minute of it. Colleen Hoover's writing had me hooked from the very first sentence. I look forward to reading other books by her in the future.

The main character, Sky, is a 17 year old girl that was adopted at a young age and has been home schooled her whole life. She decides she wants to go to public school for her senior year of high school, so she can experience school in a social setting. Unfortunately, Sky has a scandalous reputation that is all based on rumors spread by bitter boys. Sky is a strong character, though, so she can handle it. But then she meets Holder and her life changes forever.

The character development was amazing. The plot was powerful and emotional. The twists and turns were amazing (and heart wrenching at times). I cannot say enough good things about this book. I definitely did not want it to end.

I'm keeping this review short because I do not want to spoil it for anyone!

Rating: 5/5

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Review: Unenchanted by Chanda Hahn

Synopsis:

Mina Grime is unlucky, unpopular and uncoordinated, that is until she saves her crush's life on a field trip, changing her High School status from loser to hero overnight. But with her newfound fame brings misfortune as an old family curse come to light. For Mina is descended from the Brothers Grimm and has inherited all of their unfinished fairy tale business. Which includes trying to outwit a powerful Story from making her its next fairytale victim.

To break the fairy tale curse on her family and stop these deadly events, Mina must finish the tales until the very Grimm end.

Review:
Unenchanted (An Unfortunate Fairy Tale #1) by Chanda Hahn takes a unique twist on fairy tales. As soon as I started reading this book, I could not stop! It is such an easy read, and I finished it in a little over two hours. I love reading fairy tale remakes, and this book takes the Grimm Fairy Tales to a whole new level.

The main character, Mina, is a shy, clumsy, awkward girl that is just trying to get through high school without being noticed. Of course, that all changes when she saves Brody's life. My favorite character was Mina's best friend, Nan because she is so confident in herself. I love how fun and upbeat she is throughout the whole book. I could have done without all her Twitter references, but I still loved her.

There were a few things I did not like about this book. The first and most annoying is the grammatical and spelling errors. It was as if parts of this book were not even edited, which made reading slightly less enjoyable. Don't get me wrong! I still enjoyed the story quite a bit, but a little spell check and proofreading never hurt anyone.

Another issue I had with this book is that some parts felt rushed. These parts made the book feel unfinished because the story just jumped from one thing to another without any sort of transition. There were also a few inconsistencies I noticed throughout the story.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I plan on reading the next book in the series. The ending was perfectly grim, and left me feeling sad for Mina. I am looking forward to seeing where Chanda Hahn takes Mina next!

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Rating: 3.5/5

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Review: Rescue Ink with Denise Flaim

Synopsis:

1,700 pounds of muscle, 80-plus tattoos, one unlikely mission... 

Abusers are losers! That's the rallying cry of Rescue Ink, the unique group of tattooed, muscle-bound motorcyclists who've banded together to rescue helpless, abandoned, and abused animals. Led by Joe Panz, Johnny O, and Big Ant, the guys act on tips from concerned citizens to find endangered animals and persuade the abuser (within the bounds of the law) to either change his hard-hearted ways or surrender the animal to them.

The inspirational story of these guys and their commitment to better animal care, Rescue Ink's combination of heartwarming stories and practical advice will charm everyone who loves animals.
Quick Review:

This is an excellent book full of short stories about how these tough guys from Rescue Ink in New York rescue and find homes home so many animals! I love what these guys stand for and what they do. They are truly an inspiration. I enjoyed the bits of humor thrown into the stories. This book had me laughing and crying. I loved it! Great read. I recommend it to anyone who has a passion for animals.

Rating: 4/5

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Review: Austenland by Shannon Hale

Synopsis:

Jane Hayes is a seemingly normal young New Yorker, but she has a secret. Her obsession with Mr. Darcy, as played by Colin Firth in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, is ruining her love life: no real man can compare. But when a wealthy relative bequeaths her a trip to an English resort catering to Austen-crazed women, Jane's fantasies of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman suddenly become realer than she ever could have imagined. 

Decked out in empire-waist gowns, Jane struggles to master Regency etiquette and flirts with gardeners and gentlemen;or maybe even, she suspects, with the actors who are playing them. It's all a game, Jane knows. And yet the longer she stays, the more her insecurities seem to fall away, and the more she wonders: Is she about to kick the Austen obsession for good, or could all her dreams actually culminate in a Mr. Darcy of her own?

Quick Review:

What can I say about this book? I did enjoy it, but I had a hard time getting into it. I had to put it down quite a few times and pick up another book. That being said, once I got about a third of the way through it, I began to enjoy the story. Jane was a fun character to be with. I enjoyed her personality. This was an overall fun book. Just a little slow in the beginning.

Rating: 2.5/5

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My Long Awaited Return

WOW!!! It has been a VERY long time since I have posted anything. I have been extremely busy with life, but I am back! I do not know how often I will be able to post, but I am going to try to post at least once a week. Sorry for being gone for so long.

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