The Photgrapher Trilogy By Sarah Robinson

The Photographer Trilogy Box Set

Sarah Robinson

Publishing Date: January 1, 2015

 

 

 

Book Description

 

An Amazon Bestselling Romantic Suspense Trilogy. Includes Tainted Bodies, Tainted Pictures, and Untainted, plus the added bonus of a deleted scene about the Photographer's past.

He takes a picture of every woman he kills.
She takes nothing from anyone.

Kate Jackson is a woman haunted by her past with no direction in life, and surviving only on her close relationship with her sister, Annie. Until she meets charming lawyer, Derrick Kane. Despite having a painful past of his own, he gives Kate everything she could have ever wanted in a lover.

Just when she thinks she might have found the key to learning how to live again, maybe even how to love, The Photographer rips it all away from her with one click of his camera.

Somehow she survived, determined to rise above the trauma life has dealt her. Yet, she doesn't get away that easy, The Photographer isn't done with her yet.

The infamous serial killer begins dropping menacing hints at every turn.

Reminding Kate that he owns her. That he broke her body.

The small, quiet life that Kate had built for herself with Derrick is over. Pulverized by the twisted workings of the notorious serial killer and the agony of being betrayed by the one man she had trusted her heart to. Trust had never come easily to her, yet she had given it to Derrick. And he destroyed her with it.

Kate is a fighter and refusing to allow a sadistic killer to take everything from her yet again, she delves into the police investigation targeting The Photographer and finally revealing his true identity. Kate is fighting for justice while fighting to reclaim the man she loves, and somehow learn to trust him again.

But when an innocent life is on the line, the cost of justice could be more than love can afford. Kate quickly learns that finding the face behind the mask, doesn't make you safe.

Monsters are only uglier in the light of day.


**Please note that there is no cliffhanger at the end of this series and everything is fully wrapped up. This box set also includes a never before read, deleted scene about The Photographer's childhood.

DISCLAIMER: Due to violent and dark subject matter, this story is intended for readers over the age of 18 years old. Those with triggers for sexual abuse or violence should take care of themselves while reading this book. Please note that scenes around that topic are done for a purpose and handled delicately, they are not just included for some thrill or cheap aspect.

My Thoughts

I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I found the plot to be intriguing, the characters were very relatable, and it was incredibly well written. I think Sarah took a very serious, traumatic situation and told it with great detail, pulling at the heart strings in just the right way.

I really loved the main characters, Kate was very strong willed, even though everything that was happening to her and around her was enough to break a person, she refused to give up. She was a great heroine and I think her story can really help people that have gone through similar difficult situations.

To be honest early on I thought I had it figured out, who the killer was, which if I was correct I would have been disappointed. However this series happily surprised me and I never saw the ending coming. That is a true sign of a suspense story being told correctly.

I think Sarah has an amazing talent for writing and I really enjoyed her books. Her characters are multi-dimensional, and really add all different aspects to the story.  The dialogue was strong and the tension kept the reader intrigued. All around I think all three books were very good and enjoyable.

I look forward to reading more work from Sarah; I believe she is a rare find.

* I bought this book of my own choice and decided to review it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

Many Kinds of Unforgettable By Renata Barcelos Book Review

 

Many Kinds of Unforgettable

(Myself in Blue 1.5)

Renata F. Barcelos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Description

 

Anna Oshiro Morning-Goodwin and William Butler grew up together. Ever since they met, at the tender age of 5, they have been inseparable.

Now at 15, their friendship is blossoming into something deeper; something that makes them both excited and scared.

Life, however, plays its tricks. William's father wants to return to Ireland, and Anna receives some disturbing news from her godmother and doctor. Decided not to let their last summer together be ruined by her health problems, she never tells William, and faces her fight alone.

The little time they still have together must be full of unforgettable moments that will last forever in their hearts, or at least until the day they meet again.

Anna and William have 3 months to create as many kinds of unforgettable as possible.

Many Kinds of Unforgettable is book 1.5 in the Myself in Blue Series. Even though it can be read as a standalone, this novella makes several references that can be spoilers if you haven’t read Myself in Blue, Book 1, beforehand. Therefore, it may be better to read the books in order.

 

My Thoughts

 

“Many Kinds of Unforgettable’ was a very nice companion novella to ‘Myself in Blue’. I really enjoyed this story. I loved ‘Myself in Blue’ so very much and it was a real treat to read about their child Anna. Anna and Will’s story was so beautiful. The character development was on point and yet again, I really enjoyed Renata’s plot line.

‘Many Kinds of Unforgettable’ was definitely and unforgettable read. I really felt attached to the characters by the end of the book. It was written very well and kept me really invested in the story. Another fantastic read from Renata, I simply cannot wait to see what else she has in store for her characters.

 

* I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

'His Name was Ben' Book Review

His Name was Ben

Paulette Mahurin

Publishing Date: September 21, 2014

 

 

 

Book Description

Hearing the words “it’s cancer,” threw Sara Phillips’ life into chaos, until an unexpected turn of events and a chance encounter with a stranger changed everything—his name was Ben. Based on real events, Ben and Sara discover that when all else fails, healing can come in the most unexpected ways. Chilling and heart wrenching, His Name Was Ben is a triumph over the devastating circumstances and fear experienced when faced with a terminal illness. In this narrative, the power of love conquers shadows and transforms the very nature and meaning of what it is to be fully alive. From the award winning, best-selling author of, The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap, comes a story filled with soul and passion that will leave the reader thinking about it for days after the last page is closed.

My Thoughts

“His Name was Ben” was such a beautiful story. I was really touched by the characters and their situation. It is a story of heartache, pain, and tragedy, but it also showcases the love, hope, and strength that such pain can bring out in a person. Not only did I believe this story was amazing and the characters so strong, but it was written brilliantly.

 I related to this story on a personal basis as well. My mother went through Cancer treatment in 2013 and the diagnosis was grim, reading ‘His Name was Ben’ brought back a lot of those feelings and experiences.  I think anyone with a big heart will love this story and I believe it can be a really big eye opener for many who don’t have very much personal experience with Cancer.

This story is full of love, hope, faith, and trust. It’s a heart wrenching story that is ultimately beautiful in its despair. The characters were relatable and believable, the writing was on point. The backgrounds of these characters made their story even more potent.

An amazing read and I recommend it to everyone; you might want to get yourself a box of tissues to go with it though.  J

 

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

Twisted Book Review

Twisted
Lola Smirnova
Publisher: Quickfox Publishing
Publication Date: January 26, 2014

 

 

Book Description

Back in the 90’s, the corrupt post-Soviet Ukraine with its faltering economy, is thrown into a devastating depression. Times are hard.

Three naïve young sisters – Natalia, Lena and Julia - dream of a better life, and weigh their options: do they stay and struggle like their parents, or join scores of their compatriots in the sex trade in glittering western European cities, who earn in a night what they’d take several months to earn at home?

For sensible, resilient and calculating Lena and Natalia, the transition to the underworld of Luxembourg’s deceptive champagne bars is eye-opening, but smooth. But for fragile, brittle Julia, haunted by a childhood assault, the change is more than just vocational. Struggling to adapt, she turns to alcohol and drugs, exposing herself to increasing danger and depravity; and, ultimately, betrayal, when a deceitful client, who claims to love her, drugs her and cleans her out.

Despite her sisters’ best efforts to intervene, she finds herself in Istanbul – culturally a world apart – in an attempt to make back the money and self-respect she’s lost. Vulnerable without the protection of Luxembourg’s champagne bars, she descends into a hell of drugs and high-risk sex until, at the novel’s terrible climax, a kidnapping, brutal assault and one-sided justice system lead to her imprisonment and a threat of deportation.

How will Natalia and Lena save Julia?

Based on factual events, Twisted is a pacy and gritty story of vulnerability, courage and the art of making a living in the sex trade.

My Thoughts

 

‘Twisted’ was definitely a fitting title for this book. ‘Twisted’ is also based on real life events. To begin my review I wasn’t to say I am terribly sorry that anyone has to go through these twisted events. I am glad that someone decided to share their story.

I think ‘Twisted’ was well written, it gave a lot of information in a short period of time so for me it was a fast read. I think the dialogue could use some polishing and just a tad bit more character development was needed. However that didn’t ruin anything in the book for me.

I will say this book is not for the faint of heart. There are explicit sex scenes and drug use. So if you cannot handle that, then this book is not for you. I believe this book was done very well and I found it very interesting. It’s definitely a book out of the norm; that might be why I liked it even more. ‘Twisted’ is a fast paced, captivating read. It is an interesting read and an eye opener. I hope to see more work from Lola, I am most definitely a fan.

 

 

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

The War Within Book Review

The War Within
Tye Shirelle
Publisher: Self

Publishing Date: August 2, 2014

 

 

Book Description

 

Faced with a heinous betrayal by the person she loves the most, Kira's illness spirals out of control. Lack of treatment surrenders her to reckless behavior and uncontrolled actions. Can she ever forgive Avery for her treachery? Will Avery be able to get passed Kira’s reaction and love her enough to fight to repair the damage their relationship endured? Can they keep their family together?

Mature Readers Only**
Graphic and Explicit Content**

 

My Thoughts

 

‘The War Within’ was an intriguing, touching story about love and heartache. Kira, one of the main characters suffers from bi-polar disorder. This story follows Kira during some of her best times. Kira’s mother suffered from bi-polar disorder, which caused a very rocky childhood for Kira. This was a story of love, loss, hardships, betrayal, and suffering.

I thought the book was well written and told a very touching story. I thought Avery and Kira were both interesting characters. However I thought some of the dialogue could use a little work. Some things the characters said were a bit immature and didn’t sound right coming from grown women. Aside from that I thought it was a good story, it had a lot of dynamics when it comes to the characters and how the story moves along.

Kira is ultimately a woman who doesn’t feel like she belongs at all, even though she is surrounded by three people who love her and she had two beautiful children. Kira struggles with her disorder and the daily struggles of life.

Not only was this a good story but it brought awareness to bi-polar disorder. Which is always good, it is always good to be educated about struggles our fellow Americans are going through and to discuss the pre conceived notions about disorders such as this.

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

Her Final Sleep Book Review

Her Final Sleep
Joe DiCicco
Publisher: Vamptasy Publishing
Publishing Date: September 21, 2014

 

 

Book Description

The hard rock band Her Final Sleep are not only beautiful, they are incredibly talented. They have the small town of Pine Lake completely enamored, but some say they hide something evil in their old house just outside of town. Kyle Van Velt and his friends are about to have a run in with Her Final Sleep, with disastrous consequences.

My Thoughts

‘Her Final Sleep’ was a very well written, tantalizing, paranormal thriller. I really enjoyed the way ‘Her Final Sleep’ was written. There were a lot of different characters in this book but to me they all played a key part in the story. This is a very difficult thing to accomplish, when you have so many characters.

I would have liked to see a bit more of an explanation of where this bad ‘thing’ came from and what it ultimately wants.

I did think it was a fresh take on paranormal mysteries. It was a very entertaining story and I liked the characters and the way the story unfolded. I cannot wait to read more from this author.

 

 

 

* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.

Soulless By Amber Garr Book Review

Soulless
Amber Garr

 

 

 

Book Description

When it comes to death and love…only one is guaranteed.

Four decades ago Nora died. A tragic event for someone so young; however, four decades ago Nora was also given a second chance to walk among the living.

A Death Warden with a mysterious past, her job is to escort the newly expired towards the light, battling with the Soul Hunters who want the freshly dead to help with their own evil purposes buried in the dark.

When Nora’s charges suddenly become targets, she realizes that the hunters are after far more than just souls. A shift in power between good and evil threatens to change everything, risking the lives of the only family Nora has ever known.

Devastated and angry, she’s forced to face the man she once loved - a man who chose darkness over her - in order to find the answers she needs to stop the horror from escalating. Yet, while a lost relationship still haunts her broken heart, a new Warden with secrets of his own will enter the mix and quickly alter everything Nora believed to be true.

Death is unavoidable…but sometimes, so is love.

My Thoughts

 

‘Soulless’ by Amber Garr was a thrilling, captivating, and exciting read. Once I started this book I found it hard to put down. The story of Nora and the Warden’s was really intriguing. It is a really cool idea that this is what happens after death, you become a Warden in a beautiful new world and you help souls cross over. This was a really intriguing idea to me, I have read several books about Grim Reapers but this was totally different and really fresh.

There is the typical good and evil in this one but, there is the fresh turmoil of a soul caught in the middle. Theron is neither completely good nor completely evil and he plays such a vital role in the plot and is probably one of my favorite characters in the book.

I think Nora is a very relatable character and I really enjoyed her finding her heritage, I thought that threw a nice little loop in the story. I don’t know anyone who would not like Jason, he is so warm and inviting, I just want to hug him.

I think the plot line was laid out perfectly and I believe it was done very well. The ending was completely unexpected and definitely left me wanting more.  I really enjoyed this book and I cannot wait to see the continuation of it! Another fantastic read from Amber Garr!

 

*I received this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in the review are my own. I did not receive compensation for this review.