LSK Sweetheart Reviews: 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Heart of a witch 3 book series by H.T. Night

Heart of a Witch Series by H.T. NIGHT

The first three books in the #1 bestselling "Heart of a Witch" series!

BOOK 1: WITCH TO CHOOSE - A newbie witch. A magical mentor. Two charming men.

A new witch must not only choose between two rivals for her heart—but also between good magic and forbidden magic.

Sahara’s ordinary life is turned upside down by the paranormal world when she finds out she’s a witch. Paris, a long cool witch in a black dress, makes her an offer she can’t refuse. Sahara’s eager to learn the magical tricks of the trade.

As she comes into her powers, Sahara discovers that white magic is practical magic, but not as addictive or as powerful as black magic. Each type of magic comes with its own perks—and perils. But not everyone is pleased with Sahara’s growing spell skills. A dangerous adversary stirs the cauldron with her own brew of strange magic.

Single for far too long, Sahara’s new powers are attracting all that she desires. It’s raining men…two of them, in fact. Thrilled with her wildest dreams coming true, Sahara’s got the two men bewitched, bothered and bewildered.

But these two men are not just vying for the pleasure of her company—each of them wants to win her heart! What’s a witch to do? She’s beguiled them, but only one of them can become the man of her dreams.

As the competition heats up between a nerdy good guy and a handsome bad boy—which of Sahara’s suitors will win her heart? And ultimately, which type of magic will she choose? Good or evil?

BOOK 2: A WITCH'S MAGIC - A rising witch. Two rival mentors. Two irresistible men.

Sahara’s witch powers are increasing, and so is the pressure to choose between dark magic and light magic.

When Paris’s sister, Abigail, offers to mentor Sahara in dark magic, she can’t resist—though Paris doesn’t know it. As well as working a full-time job and training in magic, Sahara makes time for Robert and Donovan. After Robert makes a startling confession, Sahara’s impending choice between the men becomes a more heartrending prospect.

Sahara’s conscience and emotions are torn between good magic and evil magic, by the fierce rivalry of her mentors…and by two compelling men. Sahara wants the easy power of dark magic without its dire consequences. She cares for both men, too. So, what’s a witch to do?

After Sahara learns to draw power from the four elements, one of her mentors challenges her to a duel. Will Sahara be consumed by her passion for black magic? And when the dust settles, which witch will be left standing?

BOOK 3: WITCH LOVE STORY - When new witch, Sahara, heads to a corporate team-building weekend for her job, she invites her rival boyfriends and introduces them as her cousins. She decides that by the close of Sunday’s events, she will make up her mind about which man is right for her: Robert the warlock or Donovan the entrepreneur.

She cares for both men, but after the weekend she’s had with them, it seems that Sahara’s path is clear. Or is it?

Her continuing education in witchcraft also poses more challenges. When Paris, Sahara’s mentor, takes on another student, Sahara learns that her next lesson will be to learn how to do battle with another witch! And just in time…

Can Sahara get her love life in order and protect herself from the witch nemesis who threatens her life—and her happiness—with black magic?

I have loved everything that I have read from H.T. Night and this series is no different. I think that Sahara's indecisive nature was a little annoying but that's really not unusual for a lot of women. With that being said I got so into the books that I read all three in a day and I have to say I was a little annoyed when I was finished because I wanted more. Sahara is a novice witch that has more than one choice to make. She has to choose not only which guy to be with but she also needs to figure out which kind of magic she is meant to practice. This is a great series that slowly draws you in, enchants you and leaves you wanting more. I definitely recommend reading.

Read and Reviewed by LSK Sweetheart Reviews

H.T. Night is the author of 33 bestselling novels, including Vampire Love Story, Vampire Nation, and The Fourth Sunrise. With over 500,000 ebooks sold and numerous #1 bestsellers, H.T. Night is one of Kindle's top selling authors. Please visit him at: www.htnight.com.

BOOK BY H.T. NIGHT:

STANDALONE NOVELS
The Fourth Sunrise
Romeo & Juliet: A Vampire & Werewolf Love Story
Getting Yours (coming soon)

VAMPIRE LOVE STORY SERIES
1. Vampire Love Story
2. The Werewolf Whisperer
3. Forever and Always
4. Vampires vs. Werewolves
5. One Love
6. Divine Blood
7. Sons of Josiah
8. Love Conquers All

ENTWINED SERIES
1. Werewolf Love Story
2. The Rise of Kyro
3. Loving Maya
4. Werewolf Without a Cause
5. Angel Love Story
6. Werewolf Redemption (coming soon)

WINNING SARAH'S HEART SERIES
1. Cody Greer
2. Looking Good, Cody Greer
3. Lovesick Quarterback
4. A Very Cody Christmas
5. Be My Valentine, Cody Greer
6. Spring Love

SECRET GUARDIANS SERIES
1. Hero Rising
2. Hero Unbound
3. Vampire Iscariot
4. Vampire Silver
5. Silver Slayer (coming soon)

HEART OF A WITCH SERIES
1. Witch to Choose
2. A Witch's Magic
3. Witch Love Story
4. Witch World (coming soon)

VAMPIRE NATION SERIES
1. Vampire Nation
2. Vampires vs. Humans (coming soon)

DEADLY DREAMS TRILOGY
1. Controlled Chaos
2. Massacre Revealed
3. Saving Hunter (coming soon)

VAMPIRE FOR HIRE: KINDLE WORLDS
1. Twilight Runner (coming soon)

WITH JR RAIN & SCOTT NICHOLSON
Bad Blood

POETRY
Everlasting Love

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Bullies like me by Lindy Zart Reviewed by Samantha Woods

BULLIES LIKE ME

Title: Bullies like Me

Genre: YA

Author: Lindy Zart

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Blurb:

If you can make it out of Enid High School alive, you can make it through anything.

Alexis is the new girl at school, and she’s ruthlessly bullied. Hopeless, and drowning in her present reality, she takes pills—lots of pills. She’s sent to a mental health facility, where she meets a boy. Only the boy can’t save her, and no one can save her from herself.

Nick has secrets. He wants to open up to Alexis, but there’s the dead boy who haunts him. In his dreams. While he’s awake. He wants to be brave, but he can’t tell her about his past, and he can’t leave the facility.

Melanie rules over the school, until a nobody named Lexie tries to disrupt her reign. She won’t allow that. She also can’t stop it. She plummets into notoriety, but she’s determined to take them all with her. The girl, the boy, and their secrets.

Excerpt:

Nick’s arm brushes against mine as we cross the street, and he flinches.

I grit my teeth, holding in my irritation until we reach the beginning of the path. Then I slam my hands on my hips and glare at him. “Okay, what is your deal? If you really didn’t want to be with me today, why didn’t you just say it?”

He opens his mouth.

My glower deepens.

“I don’t like being out in public. I don’t…like being around people,” he says after a pause. “I like to be alone.”

I throw my arms up in frustration. “Then why did you agree to this?”

Nick steps closer. “But I like to be with you more than I like to be alone, and even though I don’t like to be around people, I like to be around you—probably more than I should. How could I say no to being with you, even if it’s in a setting I despise?”

“That’s messed up,” I say, shaking my head, even as a warm glow fills my insides.

“I’m messed up.”

“You’re not, not really.”

He lowers his head, taking my hands in his. Examining them. It feels like fire and ice when we touch. Sparks and frost. “You have no idea, Alexis.” Nick threads our fingers together, lifting our hands between us, and looks at me.

“Tell me,” I whisper, feeling like I can’t breathe. My air is caught somewhere within the magnetic pull of blue-green seas. Who needs to breathe anyway?

“Someday,” he promises, and then, with our hands still entwined, he leans forward and kisses me.

His lips are soft, firm. Magic. Tasting of dreams and hope. And grief too. I’m kissing not only Nick, but his soul as well. I feel his heartbeat with my lips. I taste the feelings he has for me, and they are overwhelming. Catastrophically beautiful. The kiss lasts long enough to rearrange everything inside me, to steal my breath, to give it back. To let me know Nick has the power to ruin me. To let me know I’d probably let him.

'I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review'

This book was AMAZING and I would give it more than 5 stars if I could. I related to the main character in so many ways. The days that I was bullied were in elementary school instead of high school but I remember the way it felt. This book is one of those where you can tell where things are going but you don't want it to be the truth, and you have to see it through to find out what actually ends up happening. I went through an emotional roller coaster while reading this book. In all honesty I could not put it down. This is definitely in my top 10 books.

I very highly recommend reading!

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USA Today bestselling author Lindy Zart writes in a multitude of fictional genres because, well, her brain requires it so she stays somewhat sane. She has been writing since she was a child, but luckily for readers, her writing has improved since then.

She lives in Wisconsin with her family. Lindy loves hearing from people who enjoy her work. She also has a completely healthy obsession with the following: coffee, wine, pizza, peanut butter, and bloody marys.

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Monday, March 14, 2016

MoonBound Series by Krystal Shannan and Camryn Rhys books 1-3 with reviews by Samantha

There’s a new threat in town… and she’s sexier and more dangerous than this sheriff can handle.

Small town sheriff, Allan VonBrandt, would like nothing more than to focus only on his work and not on the leggy and irresistible brunette who won’t take no for an answer. But when fate steps in and his inner wolf won’t refuse the magick pull she has on him, Allan must confront his animalistic desires–whether he wants to or not.

Reyna DuBois has never met a man–or wolf–she can’t tame, but Allan just might be the stubborn exception to the rule. Refusing to give up, Reyna enlists the help of her inner wolf to seduce the ever-reluctant sheriff, promising this particular cowboy the ride of his life.

Allan doesn't want a wolf for a mate. He wants a regular human wife. To fit his regular human job. When he see's Reyna, he feels the magick, he just chooses to ignore it. Reyna on the other hand embraces it. She pursues him even though he rejects her time after time. But when he goes too far she may just have to throw in the hat and go home.

My Opinion:

I absolutely adored Reyna. She knew what she wanted and she went for it. This is the first book that starts an amazing series. It's full of steamy interactions between an idiot male with his head up his rear and doesn't realize what he really wants until it's almost too late and a female who knows what she wants and goes for it until she just can't take anymore rejection. My feelings went back and forth throughout this book. I couldn't make up my mind whether I wanted to strangle Allan, root for them as a couple or wish Reyna's character would find a better guy. I'm normally a big fan of the males in this authors books I really could not get on board with this one though. The saving grace for this book was Reyna's character and the fact that Allan eventually grew a pair and manned up. With that being said I thought that the book was a real page turner and it will definitely keep you interested and I highly recommend reading.

http://www.amazon.com/Werewolf-Cowboy-Moonbound-Book-ebook/dp/B01A1LGZCY/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1453953573&sr=1-4&keywords=krystal+shannan

After facing a major blow to her ego, werewolf bodyguard, Aria LeBlanc decides to drown her sorrows in the delectable tastes of renowned chef, Marco DiSanti. But one little taste is not enough–for either of them. As they begin to sample more and more, Aria uncovers the truth about Marco’s past.

As an unbonded and unstable werewolf, Marco worries of getting too close–uncertain of his ability to control himself after shifting. Fearless and courageous, Aria promises to guide him, helping him to confront his past and embrace his future. But can Marco let down his guard and give his body–and soul–to the bodyguard who stole his heart?

I loved this book. I find that books in a series usually get better and better as the series goes on and this one was no exception. I loved both characters. As a female I could definitely relate to Aria's attitude and feelings of betrayal. Marco's character was completely loveable if a little clueless. There's lot's of yumminess and a lot of secrets that lead to a huge scheme that is led by a dangerous opponent that no one is prepared for. I couldn't put this book down and it's one that you just shouldn't pass on. I definitely recommend reading.

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Unbonded wolves are unsafe--something Rainer "Rain" DuBois knows all too well. As a former leader of the Black Wolf Rangers, it's his job to find them, protecting packs from all over the country. With a mission to lead a team of enforcers into the heart of Mexico to face off against a madman, nothing can derail him from his goal.

Until he meets Nora Cavanaugh...

Teaming up with Rain is just what Nora needs to escape her relentless and unforgiving family's grip. Always forced to walk the line, Nora craves a little rule-breaking of her own. But working with Rain ignites a magick that Nora thought fizzled out long ago. Giving in to that pull, that familiar and hot sensation, just might put them in more danger than they ever imagined.

This is probably my favorite book in the series so far. I absolutely loved both characters. I love that their attraction for each other is so strong that they can't control themselves around each other. Mind you it might be better if said attraction didn't flare up at the most inopportune times. It added some extra sexiness to the book.

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Krystal Shannan, also known as Emma Roman, lives in a sprawling ranch style home with her husband, daughter, and a pack of rescue Basset Hounds. She is an advocate for autism awareness and shares the experiences and adventures she's been through with her daughter whenever she can.

Needless to say, life is never boring when you have an elementary-aged special needs child and half a dozen 4-legged friends roaming the house. They keep her and her husband busy, smiling, and laughing.

Krystal writes magick and Emma doesn't. If you are looking for leisurely-paced sweet romance, her books are probably not for you. However, for those looking for a story filled with adventure, passion, and just enough humor to make you laugh out loud. Welcome home!

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Author of hot historical romance with paranormal elements and co-author of the Moonbound series--a spinoff of the VonBrandt Werewolves from Somewhere, TX.

Loves Florentines and lightbulbs. Writes about cowboys who cook and demons who captain airships and werewolves who save the world. Once met Queen Elizabeth. Can swallow a sword. Eats jalepenos by the handful. Former chef, turned writer. Currently living in Canada. Owns a falcon. Not all parts of this bio are equally true.