Of Grace and Chocolate

My Rating: (4/5 Stars)

You know the old saying, "Don't judge a book by it's cover"? Yeah, well I totally do. So major kudos to whoever designed the cover of this book, because that's why I picked it up and brought it home with me. Sadly, chocolate is my Kryptonite. And before I go gett'in all nerdy, maybe we should just move on to the actual review...

To be honest my first impression of Jill (main character) was that she was so rude! Who wouldn't want some sweet, handsome guy doing something clever like stealing your cell to ask you out? Romantic right!? By the end of the first chapter she started to grow on me though and I ended up really liking her.

I felt like her character had depth. Krista Jensen did a great job at explaining how Jill's past had affected her character and made her who she was. It was believable. Plus, I really liked the ending. Sweet and perfect, just like chocolate!!!

The Perfect Fit, Bk 3 of the Butterfly Box Series

Rating:(5/5)

Alright you Bachelor fans, have I got a book for you! The Perfect Fit is book three of the Butterfly Box series and my favorite so far!

I’m not a Bachelor fan myself, but I still had a hard time putting this book down. It has it all; whit, romance and suspense. If you haven’t started this series yet, what are you waiting for? If you love a good romance you'll love this series.

Cative Heart

Rating (4/5)

When the first line in the book reads, “Outlaws- Please,God. Don’t let them choose me.” You know it’s going to be good. And this book didn’t disappoint me. It’s just one adventure after another for Emmalyne and Thayne and I enjoyed being on the journey with them.

Crossfire

My Rating: 4/5

What do you get when you send a Navy Seal to rescue an undercover CIA agent, posing as a member of a terrorist organization?...Trouble! And of course a little undercover romance. Join the "Saint Squad" once again in a novel of espionage and suspense.

Methods of Madness

My Rating: 4.5/5

What a thriller! There are tons of plot-twisting and suspense to keep you guessing on the edge of your seat until the very end. And once the killer is finally revealed, I had to go back and re-read this book a second time to find clues or odd discoveries I missed the first time around.

If you like books that get your heart pumping then you'll love Methods of Madness. The romance is very low-key as well, putting more of the focus on the murder-mystery.

Illuminations of the Heart

My Rating: 4.5/5

If you enjoy a good romance then you have to read Illuminations of the Heart. It will be one of those books you can hardly put down. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will probably read it again.

Counting Stars

My Rating:4/5

Counting Stars is a really fun read. The story is original and will give you a nice break from the mundane romance novels that are out there. You might even laugh out loud a couple of times, I know I did. It's so nice to be able to pick up a book and be surprised every once in a while. Age group focus: 18+

The Hourglass Door

My Rating:

The Hourglass Door is a novel that is both intriguing and mysterious. It puts a whole new spin on time travel and one thing’s for sure; it’s going to leave you wanting more. Your curiosity will be piqued before you even finish the prologue and by the last page you’ll be anxious for the next adventure to begin. It’s a fairly easy read and it gets right into the story. After I read it for the first time I found myself reading it again just to see if I missed anything or if I could piece some more of the puzzle together.

When you throw in a bit of mystery, romance, and a cute foreign–exchange student from Italy, you just can’t go wrong.

Lockdown

My Rating:

Well of course I loved it! It was a little more serious than her other books, but that's to be expected since it’s based on a true story. The plot is very realistic and Traci does a great job tying everything together in the end. I found it very easy to connect with the characters in this story and was caught up in suspenseful moments where I held my breath as I anxiously read their fate.

One thing I love about Traci Abramson is that she’ll briefly introduce a character in a book and then make them the main character in a later book she writes. For example, in Freefall she introduces us to an all LDS group of Navy Seals and you are briefly introduced to one Seal named Tristen. However, it isn’t until Lockdown that he actually becomes the main character. It’s great because you can continue to follow the characters you love, but experience a completely different story at the same time.

Lockdown is a novel that will intrigue you during the very first chapter, shock you when you least expect it, and leave you eager for the next adventure.

Traitor and Tribunal

My Rating:

This is a great read for those who enjoy a little history woven into a fictitious story. Now my brain is only about 10% history driven and 90% romance driven, but Sandra Grey did a great job intermingling fact and fiction in keeping me engrossed through out the whole book. I learned a lot about the war in France, the resistance, and the Gestapo without ever realizing I had diverted from the story and was actually reading history. (And just as a side note, there’s definitely a romance worthy of reading in this story along with a few shockers that I didn’t see coming!)
For those of you who are real history buffs, check out the historical notes for each chapter at the back of the book where Grey provides even more information about World War II.
In summary, when there’s gallantry, conflict, romance, and espionage all woven into one story…who wouldn’t love Traitor? And no worries guys, the romance is very low key. Both men and women would enjoy reading this novel.

Tribunal (Sequel to Traitor)

My Rating:

Yes, It’s true! The sequel to Traitor is here and it picks up right where Traitor left off…but the plot thickens!!! We now have a couple of new characters who bring unexpected twists and havoc into the lives of Marie, Rolf, and Hans. And certain decisions must be made that could mean life or death for some. But I don’t want to be a plot spoiler so, if you’ve read Traitor and want to know more, you’ll just have to read Tribunal. Believe me, it’ll be worth it.