Review: Harmony Cabins - Regina Hart

REVIEW

Audra Lane, Grammy award winning songwriter is sent away by her manager to a  secluded cabin resort in a small town in hopes to get inspiration in writing her next hit record.  She meets Jack Sansberry, the resort's owner and a depressed recluse.

Jack didn't want Audra to stay at his resort initially as he has been a hermit  for almost two years and had not rented a cabin to anyone since then. He decides to let her stay, and slowly she begins to chip away at his ice coated heart, making him want to feel again.

Honestly, I was thrown off by the cover as silly as that may be. It didn't draw me in or make the book look interesting enough for me to read. I was pleasantly surprised as I turned the pages, however. I guess it's true what they say, never judge a book by its cover.

A very light and heartwarming story.  I give this 4 stars.


4 Stars

Latreice

Review: Spent - Antonia Crane

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I loved the cover right off the bat because it was different and beautiful. I will say I was shocked at some of the things that went on in this story. I'm not a prude at all, but I know I was blushing up a storm. This was also an emotional story at times and had me in tears at one point. It takes a strong individual to have so many negative life experiences and still have the courage to fight for her dreams and the rights of others.

This book gives the reader an unadulterated look into the world of drugs and the sex industry, but ends up being so much more than this. This story will take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions and leave you thinking about it long after the last page.

I gave this book 4 stars !!  



4 Stars

Billie Jo

Review: The Replacement Wife - Tiffany Warren

 REVIEW

What happens to your heart once you soul mate dies?  Quentin Chambers buried not only his true love, but his heart and song on the day his wife died.  Left to raise their five children alone, Quentin goes through the motions. 

Due to Quentin's schedule, his mother hires a nanny for the younger children.  Montana Ellis is down on her luck.  As fate would have it, she was offered the position of nanny of Quentin's children.  It comes with room and board in one of Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhoods.

While he is a loving father, the whole left by the death of his wife is just too big to fill.  Enter Chloe Brooks.

Chloe is a professional gold digger  From the moment, she attended Quentin's wife funeral under the guise of getting close to the family. She has had her sights set on Quentin and his millions.  Chloe is not above using Quentin's 16-year-old daughter to get what she wants.

Tiffany Warren's story is one of redemption. Through God, healing is possible even when it seems like things are too much to bear.  This story was engaging, and I hope the author continues the story.


4 Stars

Mia

Virtual Book Blog Tour/Review: Forgive Me - Stacy Campbell

REVIEW

Aruba Dixon's fairy tale life has come to an end. After losing her husband to a disease, she finds herself not being able to cope with life and decides to end it all. Leaving her parents no other choice they decide to reach out to her ex-husband for help.

James is finally living his dream of owning a chain of hair salons. Now that his life is back on track he feels like one thing is missing, but the past always has a way of finding you.

Five years later, Twatha Gibson is grateful to be out of prison. Left alone after everyone has turned their back on her; she still has hope that one day she will be able to reunite with her only daughter.

Victoria Faulk is back on her feet after her first divorce. Starting a new life, she meets Emory, who is ready to be her husband, but she knows that until she learns to forgive and forget, she will never be happy.

As these women, all face their troubles in life will they learn how to forgive & forget?

This was a great follow up sequel. Although it started off very slow in some parts, I liked how the story came together. Good way to end the series.

4 Stars

Katrina

Stacy Campbell is an author born and raised in Sparta, Georgia. A graduate of Albany State University, Stacy was bitten by the writing bug after hearing her elderly relatives share family stories on her front porch.  Her work has been published by the Detroit Writers Guild, Indiana Writers at Home, and Georgia magazine. 

Her first novel, Dream Girl Awakened, was published in February 2013 under Strebor Books, a Simon and Schuster imprint.  Stacy’s subsequent novels, Forgive Me, and Wouldn’t Change a Thing, are also under the Strebor imprint and will be published in 2014 and 2015, respectively. When she’s not creating new characters or honing the writing craft, she’s most likely spending time with her family, trying out new recipes, or dining at new restaurants for dinner ideas. 

You can visit her at www.stacyloveswriting.com, www.facebook.com/georgiapeach2814, or @stacycampbell20 on Twitter.

Review: Weight loss for people who feel too much - Colette Baron-Reid

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There are so many weight loss books in the market, so why should you spend another dollar on this book? It's simple - this book is needed. Colette Baron-Reid breaks down the emotional baggage we carry that leads to weight gain.

Most people open diet books and turn straight to the meal plan page, without taking the time to soak in the information given. Yes, you can lose weight eating the right foods, but until you understand why you packed on the pounds in the first place - you are more than likely to gain the weight back.

Weight Loss for People Who Feel Too Much is a book that focuses on Forgiveness, Self-Acceptance, Being Empathetic, and many more topics related to Weight Loss.

She also talks about the KISS rule:

Keep It Simple
IN-Vision Exercises
Salt
Simplicity

There's no easy way around losing weight. You can have surgery - you can drink shakes; you can starve yourself, and you can pop pills - but until you do the work mentally you will continue to be on the never-ending Ferris wheel.


4 Stars

Orsayor

Review: Strong Heat - Niobia Bryant

REVIEW

I've read a lot of love stories. So much to the point where I shy away from love stories now because they seem to be cliche. However, "Strong Heat" was different. I loved that the characters in the novel are explained in detail, and you begin to have a connection with them. You cry when they cry, laugh when they tell jokes  (which is often), and rejoice when they make it over obstacles.

The Strong family is like any other American family they have secrets, ups and downs, trials and tribulations but the way they work together should motivate anyone to close up the holes they have in their family, and encourage your loves ones, and also it reminds you to be supportive.

My favorite part of the book is the flashbacks from present to the past it helps bring you up to date if you haven't read the other books in the series. Since this is the last book in the series the author ties, every loose string and ends this book very strongly. Although I didn't read the books before this one, I can say that this book is still solid as a read-alone with the help of the references to the past.

The love story of Lisha and Kael is strong just like the title, and it embraces long lasting love which every woman wants. The children represent the younger generation of love, which is different from old-school love.

This was a great emotional read. It started slow but finished very well. I recommend it.


4 Stars

Keyonda

Review: Letting Go - Belinda Tors

In Lois’s group, several members who had left their husbands returned because they couldn’t make it on their own. But I had taken the chance. Other women had made it. I believed I could, too.… 

Margery Arturo has two children and an abusive husband, Tony. Finally, summoning her courage and her meager resources, she leaves her husband of twenty years while he is away on a business trip out of state. With her teenage daughter, Lola, Margery manages to find an apartment and get a job at a women’s shelter as a counselor. Things are starting to look up. But Tony continues to follow her wherever she goes and turns up at their daughter’s school. He makes threats and refuses to give her child support and monies he owes her in a divorce settlement. Margery soon learns that leaving a violent husband has more risks than possibly getting beaten up or killed after she departs. Will Margery be able to make it on her own? 

Letting Go is a compelling novel that takes a hard look at the obstacles women face when trying to escape an abusive relationship—and one woman’s determination to break the cycle of abuse once and for all. - Amazon

REVIEW

I had to start over twice because I wasn’t able to keep up with the characters at first. Once I did and got past the first few chapters, I was moving right along.

I enjoyed this book. It’s a testimony to women that we don’t have to stay in an abusive relationship. There are so many resources out there for women to get help, we just need to do a little research and find them.

This character was tired of being hit and abused, and she shows us that there is a way out. She took us through her struggles during and after her marriage. I felt like I was there with her at times. Coming from an abusive relationship myself, I could definitely relate.


4 Stars

Vickie

Review: Make Me Beg - Allison Hobbs

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Allison Hobbs brings us a sizzling novella that is sure to knock you off your feet.

Meet Vanessa and Spike, a happily married couple that are always looking for new ways to spice up their sex life. They make an agreement that once a month they will engage in different sexual pleasures. All seems to be going well until Vanessa decides to play with fire and have sexual relations with one of her husband business partners. Vanessa and Spike find themselves caught up in a sexual web that will be hard to untangle. The rules have been changed, and they all must decide who will stay or who will go.

This was a very steamy and sexy read. If you're looking for erotica, this book is definitely for you. I enjoyed this story even though I'm not a fan of erotica. I'm glad to see it's not like most and have an interesting storyline. Some parts I felt were a little far fetched but overall a good read.

I wouldn't mind reading more from Allison Hobbs.

4 Stars

Katrina

Review: The Church Show - N.S. Ugezene

The Bridence Network was looking was looking to move past being the 'Best International Network of 2009.' To spearhead their newest venture, "The Church Show," they decide to enlist Clint Raspin, a TV producer who after five years is looking to capture the defining moment in his career. He sets his sights on making “The Church Show” that defining moment even if it means making an under the table deal. 

This secret deal unfortunately backfires and creates a liability for one of the show's leading men. Pastor Gregory Barnes suffers the misfortune of having his church go up in flames. That causes him to point the finger at someone who he made an enemy out of for the blatant disrespect he showed them but he has no idea that the whole time he was being deceived. How will the secrets unfold? To find out, tune in to “The Church Show.”

REVIEW

This was a great book. I was immediately drawn into the story and had a hard time putting it down. There was so much drama in this story it was mind blowing. I couldn't believe how much backstabbing and underhanded dealings went on behind the scenes. 

Clint wasn't a very nice person, in my opinion, out for only himself and would step on anyone just to get what he wanted. I was hoping he would redeem himself at some point, but that wasn't the case. The pastor would have to be my favorite character. This was a man who wanted nothing more than to help his church and ran into so many obstacles at every turn. 

This was a very interesting read, filled with lots of drama and true-to-life situations. The author did a wonderful job of bringing each one of these characters to life. I gave this book 4 stars and would recommend to anyone looking for an exciting read!!!

4 Stars

Billie Jo