In Ghost Ship’s Cry by Dawn Luedecke we find that Laura’s brother’s ship wrecked and he didn’t come back with the rest of the crew that survived. All of Laura’s pleadings to the Lighthouse Keeper Alston to keep looking for her brother has fallen on deaf ears. Her mother comes up with a plan to make Lighthouse Keeper Alston look for Laura’s brother. Does the plan work and is Laura’s brother still alive?
Ghost Ship’s Cry was a fast read and at times it went a little too fast. Don’t get me wrong it has a good plot and the characters are well written. I did, however, feel the need to have a little more romance in this storyline. Being that this is a short story this is to be expected and one hopes to see characters more developed in a novella should the author make more of this storyline. I would have liked to have more time with Wade Alston and Laura in a romantic situation. Also I would have liked to have seen more scenes with them finding Laura’s brother.
Still it’s a great escape for 20 minutes when you are overwhelmed by your day and need a break that is enjoyable. I would not sink this author’s ship as she did not leave us high and dry with this short story.
3 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager and Reviewer
Mind Fog Reviews
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Showing posts with label romance. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
I Heard the Bells by Dawn Luedecke.
I Heard the Bells is the second in a series by Dawn Luedecke. Abigail lives at the Lighthouse and Gavin is part of a lifesaving station where he saves lives to those lost in the “Graveyard of the Pacific”. Both love each other but can’t force themselves to tell each other. When Abigail’s brother is lost during his boating trip she and Gavin begin to realize that they love each other.
I found I Heard the Bells to be a delightful short story. It had a “Hallmark” feeling to it and was just a romance story not a sexual one for which I applaud Ms. Laedecke. She knows how to write an awesome short story without sacrificing the plot or character development. I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager and Reviewer
Mind Fog Reviews
I found I Heard the Bells to be a delightful short story. It had a “Hallmark” feeling to it and was just a romance story not a sexual one for which I applaud Ms. Laedecke. She knows how to write an awesome short story without sacrificing the plot or character development. I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager and Reviewer
Mind Fog Reviews
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Belonging by Nancy Minnis Damato
Belonging by Nancy Minnis Damato is the second book in the trilogy of the Taylor women. This story takes off where The Pawn left off where you follow Josie’s daughter Taylor. Taylor struggles with the lies that her mother told about her father and her need to find out who her father is. Meanwhile she uses what her mother taught her about business and makes a life for herself. As her journey continues she realizes why her mother lied to protect her.
Sometimes when you reading a trilogy you have to reread the book to figure how the 2nd book fits in. I am very happy that didn’t happen with the Belonging. It literally picked up where The Pawn left off. There was no new characters that were introduced while waiting for the main characters came back into the book. Taylor’s characters come across just as she was in book 1. I had read The Pawn for review and am happy to say that the sequel was better than original. It was like Ms. Damato came into her strive and knew where she wanted to take the characters. I hope that I get to read Separate World that ties book 1 and 2 together.
4 bookmark
Carol Langstroth, Manager, Reviewer
Mind Fog Reviews
Sometimes when you reading a trilogy you have to reread the book to figure how the 2nd book fits in. I am very happy that didn’t happen with the Belonging. It literally picked up where The Pawn left off. There was no new characters that were introduced while waiting for the main characters came back into the book. Taylor’s characters come across just as she was in book 1. I had read The Pawn for review and am happy to say that the sequel was better than original. It was like Ms. Damato came into her strive and knew where she wanted to take the characters. I hope that I get to read Separate World that ties book 1 and 2 together.
4 bookmark
Carol Langstroth, Manager, Reviewer
Mind Fog Reviews
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Liron’s Melody by Brieanna Robertson
Liron’s Melody by Brieanna Robertson is a timeless romance story in more than one way. Melody is grieving from the death of her parents in a car crash one year ago. Her friend, Nikki, finds an old scroll of music that she thinks will get Melody to play the piano again. As Melody begins to play it she sees a man there but she thinks it is her imagination but as she plays she gets sent to another dimension where she finds Liron…a muse. Will Melody get back to her own world? Will Liron help her with her grief over her parents’ deaths? What exactly does a muse do?
I have to say Ms. Brieanna Robertson likes giving romances a different twist with every book by her that I read. She has a vivid imagination and has a way with writing interesting characters that seem to come alive on paper. Liron’s character is a perfect example of a character that just jumps out of the page when you read about him being a muse and what a muse is/does. This would be the perfect book for people that are tired of the same old romance stories that have been done over and over again. Look out world, a new exciting writer just may take the lead over other romance writers.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
I have to say Ms. Brieanna Robertson likes giving romances a different twist with every book by her that I read. She has a vivid imagination and has a way with writing interesting characters that seem to come alive on paper. Liron’s character is a perfect example of a character that just jumps out of the page when you read about him being a muse and what a muse is/does. This would be the perfect book for people that are tired of the same old romance stories that have been done over and over again. Look out world, a new exciting writer just may take the lead over other romance writers.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Pawn by Nancy Minnis Damato
“The Pawn” by Nancy Minnis Damato is a story about a young girl named Josefina who trusted Francois DucLafevre’s word that if she would give him an heir then she would be free to marry her true love Jacob. Three months into her being pregnant she realizes that Francois has no plans to honor his side of the agreement.
When she tells her father, he throws her out. She must now protect and provide for her child as her brother wants her dead and she doesn’t want Francois to know about the child’s whereabouts. Will she be able to avoid the powerful men that seek her?
Although Ms. Damato gives a lot of detail to her characters, I felt the story was very slow in the beginning and middle, but toward the end of the book it took off like a rocket. Since this is a part of a series I look forward to reading the next one that will hopefully tell us what happens when she tries to reconnect with her estranged daughter. Overall I thought this was a decent book to read as I love reading period romances.
3 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
When she tells her father, he throws her out. She must now protect and provide for her child as her brother wants her dead and she doesn’t want Francois to know about the child’s whereabouts. Will she be able to avoid the powerful men that seek her?
Although Ms. Damato gives a lot of detail to her characters, I felt the story was very slow in the beginning and middle, but toward the end of the book it took off like a rocket. Since this is a part of a series I look forward to reading the next one that will hopefully tell us what happens when she tries to reconnect with her estranged daughter. Overall I thought this was a decent book to read as I love reading period romances.
3 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
My One True Love by Stephanie Taylor
In “My One True Love” by Stephanie Taylor, we find Jason who can see and feel an avalanche heading for him. He climbs up a tree where he thinks he will be safe. As he is watching the avalanche he notices that there is a person who is stuck in the avalanche, so he goes to help the person and get them to safety. The problem is he saved his ex, Liz, who came into town to be married to another man. Can she marry another man knowing in her heart that she may still love Jason? And how does Jason feel about this turn of events? You will have to read to find out.
I thought this was a cute little book for those that need a little romance in their lives. It has chemistry, friction between the characters and a lesson in it. I love romances that show romance and not a lot of hot heavy sex scenes because these books are more about the characters than sex which, in my opinion, is the way a book should be written. I give this book 4 bookmarks and can’t wait to read Ms. Taylor’s next book.
4 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
I thought this was a cute little book for those that need a little romance in their lives. It has chemistry, friction between the characters and a lesson in it. I love romances that show romance and not a lot of hot heavy sex scenes because these books are more about the characters than sex which, in my opinion, is the way a book should be written. I give this book 4 bookmarks and can’t wait to read Ms. Taylor’s next book.
4 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
Second Rate Groupies by Brieanna Robertson
Second-Rate Groupies by Brieanna Robertson is a book about three women who decide to take a week off and hit the road to attend five concerts by their favorite band the Escape. During this crazy week Robyn does a lot of soul searching when she meets Ethan…a security guard for the shows. He shows Robyn things and teaches her that its time to start taking some chances in her life.
Will Heather, Dee Dee, and Robyn make all 5 shows and get to meet the band, and will she start to realize that life is just passing her by?
I have to say I thought this was a really cute romance. It was about two people getting to know one another and didn’t have a lot of heavy sex scenes found in other romances.
Dee Dee’s character was a hoot to read and I love the fact that it also taught people a lesson. (To find out what the lesson is…you have to read the book). I also like that it was mostly based on fact. I hope Mrs. Robertson does more writing and that a lot of women will read Second-Rate Groupies.
4 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
Will Heather, Dee Dee, and Robyn make all 5 shows and get to meet the band, and will she start to realize that life is just passing her by?
I have to say I thought this was a really cute romance. It was about two people getting to know one another and didn’t have a lot of heavy sex scenes found in other romances.
Dee Dee’s character was a hoot to read and I love the fact that it also taught people a lesson. (To find out what the lesson is…you have to read the book). I also like that it was mostly based on fact. I hope Mrs. Robertson does more writing and that a lot of women will read Second-Rate Groupies.
4 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
The Charlie Factor by Diana DeRicci
In "The Charlie Factor" we have a M/M romance that involves two men who are fighting their attraction for one another. Charlie is a former fireman who was hurt when his own house was on fire. He suffered severe injuries not just to his body but to his mind. Enter one Gregory who just wanted to be Charlie’s friend as he is straight. But as time goes on Gregory isn’t sure about anything other than he feels attracted to Charlie? Will these two get over both of their issues?
I read the book and found it nice that they just started out being friends as that’s the way relationships are supposed to work. And the sex scenes were defiantly hot (you will need a hose to cool you down) and the difficultly in which Greg had to tell his parents was as honest as you can get. It has shown us almost the whole lifestyle of being gay, the good and the bad parts. I give Ms. DeRicci kudos for writing such honest book about a gay relationship.
3 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
I read the book and found it nice that they just started out being friends as that’s the way relationships are supposed to work. And the sex scenes were defiantly hot (you will need a hose to cool you down) and the difficultly in which Greg had to tell his parents was as honest as you can get. It has shown us almost the whole lifestyle of being gay, the good and the bad parts. I give Ms. DeRicci kudos for writing such honest book about a gay relationship.
3 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Map of a Distorted Mind by Joseph R. McNulty
In Map of a Distorted Mind by Joseph R. McNulty is a man expression of grief of a love lost. It talks about the day he fell in love with her and the day she died. I felt every emotion that this man felt in every poem in this book. Mr. McNulty showed the world exactly how he felt and at times did. I applaud him in being so open honest.
Every poem had a flow and consistency to it. At parts I thought it would make a great song because the way it flowed. I must admit my personal favorite is The Great Sardine Ride where he moves to be closer to the one he loves. I have done that and know firsthand how the pull of love will make you do anything. Those of us that love poetry that comes straight from the heart will love this book.
4.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager,
Mind Fog Reviews
Every poem had a flow and consistency to it. At parts I thought it would make a great song because the way it flowed. I must admit my personal favorite is The Great Sardine Ride where he moves to be closer to the one he loves. I have done that and know firsthand how the pull of love will make you do anything. Those of us that love poetry that comes straight from the heart will love this book.
4.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager,
Mind Fog Reviews
Beside Myself by Ginger Simpson
Beside Myself by Ginger Simpson is a cute little story about a woman named Cynthia Freitas meets cop Alex Carlyle sparks fly in more then one way. Together they try to catch a kidnapper/murderer. Will they find the perp that are killing the women that look like Cynthia?
At first I thought this was going to be a “normal” romance. But it was definitely out of the ordinary. I don’t want to give it away but believe me when I say sparks fly in more than one way. The way that Mrs. Simpson brings the characters together with a sense of humor is good. I also like that there was no sex scenes is wonderful as she made Cynthia a woman who had moral which you not find in most romances. Beside Myself would make a good read on a rainy day.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager,
Mind Fog Reviews
At first I thought this was going to be a “normal” romance. But it was definitely out of the ordinary. I don’t want to give it away but believe me when I say sparks fly in more than one way. The way that Mrs. Simpson brings the characters together with a sense of humor is good. I also like that there was no sex scenes is wonderful as she made Cynthia a woman who had moral which you not find in most romances. Beside Myself would make a good read on a rainy day.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager,
Mind Fog Reviews
Shortcomings by Ginger Simpson
Shortcomings by Ginger Simpson is about teenager Cindy Johnson who has walks with a limp because her leg being 2 inches bigger than the other. Because of the teasing she gets from school, she has a low self-esteem.
Things start changing for her when Cory Neil ask her to tutor him in math. Cory notice her and not the limp. Now how can Cory prove to Cindy that he likes her.
Ms. Simpson, in her book Shortcoming, shows the result of someone being teased for something she has no control over. As someone that had been teased all her formative years, I too know how it feels and give Kudos to Ms. Simpson for writing about this sensitive subject.
5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager,
Mind Fog Reviews
Things start changing for her when Cory Neil ask her to tutor him in math. Cory notice her and not the limp. Now how can Cory prove to Cindy that he likes her.
Ms. Simpson, in her book Shortcoming, shows the result of someone being teased for something she has no control over. As someone that had been teased all her formative years, I too know how it feels and give Kudos to Ms. Simpson for writing about this sensitive subject.
5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager,
Mind Fog Reviews
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Call Me Duchess by Maggie Dove
In Call Me Duchess by Maggie Dove, young Marguerite and her sisters are suddenly found destitute because of her father’s gambling habit. The three sisters embark on a journey to London at the height of the “London Season”. They have four months to find husbands or they will become governesses. Marguerite has her heart on becoming the Duchess of Wallingford. Will she marry for money or will some other man hold the key to her heart.
I have been reading romances since I was thirteen years old, and I have seen a lot of historical romances where the woman would be destitute if she didn’t marry a wealthy man. However, Ms. Dove writes one very different and it is like a fresh breeze. I give her kudos for writing such an enjoyable book.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
I have been reading romances since I was thirteen years old, and I have seen a lot of historical romances where the woman would be destitute if she didn’t marry a wealthy man. However, Ms. Dove writes one very different and it is like a fresh breeze. I give her kudos for writing such an enjoyable book.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Fragile Dreams by Viviane Brentanos
Viviane Brentanos’s Fragile Dreams is a very romantic love story about Ellie who is recovering from cancer and realizes that there is more to life than what her marriage has become. She starts to fall for Michael who is half her age but mature beyond his years.
This story was very engaging and endearing from the start until the finish. I had to read it all in one day because I couldn’t put it down. This is not your typical woman who falls for a younger guy romance. Every woman idealizes about such a romance in their lives. I do recommend this book to those that do find a younger man’s love a bit more endearing in the long run!
4 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
This story was very engaging and endearing from the start until the finish. I had to read it all in one day because I couldn’t put it down. This is not your typical woman who falls for a younger guy romance. Every woman idealizes about such a romance in their lives. I do recommend this book to those that do find a younger man’s love a bit more endearing in the long run!
4 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
Thursday, February 10, 2011
First Christmas by Diana DeRicci
Diana DeRicci’s First Christmas is a love story between two paranormal shape shifters names Lyndon, who is a Cougar, and Jason, who takes a wolf form.
I think this work of Mrs. DeRicci is a wonderful love story for the gay community. It is a gentle romance that shows a softer side of love. I do wish that there was more of a climax to the story. Over all a decent read on a cold winter day.
2.5 bookmarks
I think this work of Mrs. DeRicci is a wonderful love story for the gay community. It is a gentle romance that shows a softer side of love. I do wish that there was more of a climax to the story. Over all a decent read on a cold winter day.
2.5 bookmarks
Mind-Blown by Michele Hart
Mind-Blown by Michele Hart is a sci-fi thriller/romance (if there is such a genre) that kept me on my toes. The novel did have a few places where it seemed to drag while rehashing some information but sometimes rehashing is necessary to keep the reader up-to-date on the storyline. This is a romance novel mixed with action and adventure and is not a-typical because of the engaging plot twists and corporate idealizations. You won’t be able to predict what is coming next. The story contains some of the latest technology and the author’s use of high-tech gadgets adds a new field of mind boggling thoughts to follow. Author Michele Hart develops her characters in a believable fashion.
You will fall in love with Holly Maddox's outgoing style. You can just imagine being a friend of Holly’s and her boss. Jon's and Holly’s relationship matures quickly keeping you intrigued. Jon tampers with Holly’s subliminal message folder. Micro-chipping is an idea that makes you wonder if that can be tampered with as well. Can it?
You can and will dread what is coming next because of the ethical dilemmas this novel involves your mind with to say the least. I think that Mind-Blown tells us of corporate and government control of the general population. You can’t believe what the micro-chipping topic brings to the table in any type of conversation. Fear grips me that micro-chipping technology has been available for a while and Mind-Blown takes you there and, I believe, makes you succumb to the thought that this can happen or might have already happened and I don’t like this idea.
The suspense is mind chilling. Without telling the end of the story and giving to much away I can say that I believe that a lot of the corporate happenings written here are true to our lives. You’ll continue reading this novel every second you have available. I kept it with me so that I could continue reading it anytime I had a minute or two.
Although this may not be an original thought...Mind-Blown blows your mind!
4 out of 5 bookmarks
You will fall in love with Holly Maddox's outgoing style. You can just imagine being a friend of Holly’s and her boss. Jon's and Holly’s relationship matures quickly keeping you intrigued. Jon tampers with Holly’s subliminal message folder. Micro-chipping is an idea that makes you wonder if that can be tampered with as well. Can it?
You can and will dread what is coming next because of the ethical dilemmas this novel involves your mind with to say the least. I think that Mind-Blown tells us of corporate and government control of the general population. You can’t believe what the micro-chipping topic brings to the table in any type of conversation. Fear grips me that micro-chipping technology has been available for a while and Mind-Blown takes you there and, I believe, makes you succumb to the thought that this can happen or might have already happened and I don’t like this idea.
The suspense is mind chilling. Without telling the end of the story and giving to much away I can say that I believe that a lot of the corporate happenings written here are true to our lives. You’ll continue reading this novel every second you have available. I kept it with me so that I could continue reading it anytime I had a minute or two.
Although this may not be an original thought...Mind-Blown blows your mind!
4 out of 5 bookmarks
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Face the Rain by Jennifer DeNaughel
Face the Rain by Jennifer DeNaughel is a romantic /thriller that reads extremely well from the get go. Jenna and her two children move to her hometown to start a new life after years of abuse by her ex-husband. Her son, Erik, hopes to meet his biological father, Ian, who is Jenna’s high school sweetheart. Will the love that Jenna and Ian had in high school be rekindled after all this time? Will the ex-husband come back to get his revenge?
I read many books and this one really tugged at the heart strings. It really has the right combination of romance/thriller to me. The characters have enough background and the dialogue between them was perfect. I could not put this book down at all. Ms. DeNaughel has written a winner and I hope that all women that love romance will read this one. They will not be disappointed at all.
5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
I read many books and this one really tugged at the heart strings. It really has the right combination of romance/thriller to me. The characters have enough background and the dialogue between them was perfect. I could not put this book down at all. Ms. DeNaughel has written a winner and I hope that all women that love romance will read this one. They will not be disappointed at all.
5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth, Manager
Mind Fog Reviews
Thursday, January 27, 2011
In Ice Cream in the Snow by Diana Castilleja
In Ice Cream in the Snow by Diana Castilleja we have a romantic/thriller that tells the story of a single mom and son team (Jessie and Jacob) who are just trying to make it day by day. Her ex-husband had a gambling addiction and Jessie wanted to provide a stable home life. However, before he died, he owed a lot of money to Brick Donnelly. When he goes searching for Authur he finds Jessie and her son.
I enjoyed reading this story very much so; it has romance, drama and a little mystery too. I found myself rooting for the family and wanting Brick and Jessie to stop fighting the attraction and become the couple they were meant to be.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth
Manager of Mind Fog Reviews
I enjoyed reading this story very much so; it has romance, drama and a little mystery too. I found myself rooting for the family and wanting Brick and Jessie to stop fighting the attraction and become the couple they were meant to be.
3.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth
Manager of Mind Fog Reviews
Saturday, January 22, 2011
FRIDAY NIGHT BY LIAM DRAKE
Friday Night by Liam Drake is a romance for the gay community. Jake meets Raul at a support group. Raul is actively chasing Jake because the chemistry between them is hot. Jake is holding back as he is unsure of wanting to be in a relationship so soon.
I found Friday Night to be a completely engaging short romance. Mr. Drake writes so vividly that I could see the scenes in my head as I was reading. He has a great talent and I hope he continues to use those talents to create many more writings.
4.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth
Manager, Mind Fog Reviews
I found Friday Night to be a completely engaging short romance. Mr. Drake writes so vividly that I could see the scenes in my head as I was reading. He has a great talent and I hope he continues to use those talents to create many more writings.
4.5 bookmarks
Carol A. Langstroth
Manager, Mind Fog Reviews
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
DELANY'S CATCH BY DIANA DERICCI
Diana DeRicci’s Delany’s Catch is a great gay romance that involves Jake, a bookstore owner, who falls for Delany, who runs a bodyguard business.
The heat from this book starts on page one and continues through the end. She provides great background on both characters and you can tell that she put her all of her skills and know-how in this book.
Gay romance sometimes does not meet a reader’s attention immensely but I can tell you that those of you who thrive on gay romances should definitely read this one.
DeRicci performs tremendously in the written pages of this novel and stands true to form when I say that she has written another hit! I favor DeRicci’s writings because she puts enough spark and romance within her written pages that will keep you reading from beginning to end such as I do with her works.
4 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth
Manager of Mind Fog Reviews
The heat from this book starts on page one and continues through the end. She provides great background on both characters and you can tell that she put her all of her skills and know-how in this book.
Gay romance sometimes does not meet a reader’s attention immensely but I can tell you that those of you who thrive on gay romances should definitely read this one.
DeRicci performs tremendously in the written pages of this novel and stands true to form when I say that she has written another hit! I favor DeRicci’s writings because she puts enough spark and romance within her written pages that will keep you reading from beginning to end such as I do with her works.
4 bookmarks
Carol Langstroth
Manager of Mind Fog Reviews
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