Ebook Review: "A Touch of Greek" by Tina Folsom

A Touch of Greek

by Tina Folsom

Author website

Published: Oct. 11, 2010

Words: 84720 (approximate)

Available for purchase atAmazon and Smashwords

Received through Book Lovin' Bitches Ebook Tours

Synopsis from Amazon:

Selfish and gorgeous Greek God Triton is cast out of Olympus after seducing Zeus' mistress and can only gain reentry if he finds a woman who loves him for his kindness and selflessness, not his beauty. When the mortal Sophia - recovering from an eye operation and virtually blind - needs a home healthcare worker, he takes on the role, hoping she will be his ticket home.

While defending Sophia from an unknown adversary, Triton's protective instinct emerges. At the same time rival Gods do everything to doom him to failure. And even if Triton can win Sophia's love, will he throw it away to return home, or will he lose his own heart to the only woman who truly sees him?

A Touch of Greek is the first book in the humorous and sexy paranormal romance series Out of Olympus following the romantic adventures of four Gods: Triton, Dionysus, Eros, and Hermes.

To listen to an audio excerpt of A Touch of Greek read by the author, please visit:tinawritesromance.com/Audio_Excerpts_Trailers.html

My Review: 

A Touch of Greek is the first novel by Tina Folsom that I have had the pleasure of reading, and I must say... I loved this book!  

Even though this book is HOT at times, the erotica doesn't take over the romance that Tina writes.  Which, by the way, is simply beautiful.  Sophia and Triton face outward challenges that are both earthly and godly, while at the same time, battling issues within themselves.  The intense situations and emotional trials kept me turning pages at a steady pace.

Unlike some erotic romances that I have read, A Touch of Greek had an interesting and deeply thought out plot.  The story intertwined with the romance was fresh and original, and the characters were easy to relate with.  Yes, even Triton.  Even though he is a God, he has real issues to deal with.

The erotic portions of the book were done with class and taste.  Tina incorporated steamy scenes into her book without taking over the story or making it sound like a porn show.  They were very well written and made the book better, rather than worse.

A Touch of Greek was a very pleasant read.  Tina Folsom's writing flowed well and kept me interested from start to finish.  Not only is the romance beautiful, the erotic moments HOT, and the plot intense, but her writing is so easy to read and flows perfectly.  This is a story that will leave you with a smile on your face and a glow in your heart.  I look forward to reading more of Tina's books, especially others in the "Out of Olympus" series!

My Rating:  4 moons!

Book Review: "Her Dark Angel" by Felicity Heaton

Author: Felicity Heaton

Series: Her Angel

Book #: 1 of 1

Published: August 21th, 2010

# pages: 126

ISBN: 0011095180 (ISBN13: 2940011095184)

Author website: http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/
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 From Goodreads: Serenity is shocked when a gorgeous black-winged angel shows up in her city of Paris claiming that she called him when she was only casting a simple vengeance spell. He's no other than the angel of death! When Apollyon offers to obey her and help her have revenge on her cheating ex, she can't resist the temptation, but can she resist him? Can an angel ever fall for a mortal woman like her?

Review: With spell-binding sex scenes, emotions as thick as blankets, and writing that flows effortlessly, Felicity Heaton has created a story that will take you from Hell to Heaven and leave you wanting more. This short read was one of the best I've read this year. The author's prose was wonderfully captivating and easy to follow, allowing me to read this book in about 2 hours. Even though I prefer longer books, this is a great start to her series and I'll be devouring Her Fallen Angel next.

I also love the fact that Felicity has brought a witch and an angel together, even though the angel isn't all halos and sunshine. He feels real feelings, strong feelings, and the same feelings that humans feel, making it easy to fall head over heels for the dark haired, blue eyed servant. (Which is one of my favorite combos, btw *wink*) The emotions felt between Apollyh and Serenity are absolutely electrifying, and even though there are some phenomenal sex scenes, the plot isn't left lacking.

This is the first of Felicity Heaton's books that I have read, but I assure you that it will not be the last. Look for reviews on the rest of this series, and probably any other of her books that I can get my grubby little hands on!

My Rating: 4/5!

Theresa

Book Review: "Dark Lover" by JR Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1)

 Author: J. R. Ward

Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood

Book #: 1 of 10

Publisher: Signet

ISBN: 0451216954

ISBN-13: 9780451216953

# pages: 416

Wow! Just.. wow. I don’t quite even know where to start with this one. Holy frickin yowsa! I am now an official member of the BDB addicts. I bow to the master, JR Ward. lol

Dark Lover is intense, moving, emotional, exciting, and every other awesome adjective you could think of. JR weaves a web of tales that entangles each of the characters’ stories with each other, all the while giving them a strong story of their own. Wrath and Beth’s love is absolutely amazing, and I have decided to change my name to Beth in hopes that maybe, just maybe, there is another Wrath out there somewhere. Hey, a girl has to have dreams, right? lol

There were so many times throughout this book that I was literally moved to laugh, smile, or cry. A masterpiece in the paranormal world, Dark Lover should be on everyone’s wish list this Christmas, but be sure to have the funds available to run out and get the next book in the series, Lover Eternal! I had to buy it for my nook before I even finished Dark Lover. lol I had to have the reassurance that I could continue on with my warriors. *swoon*

Seriously, though.. This book is phenomenal. Not many authors can tell that many character stories and weave them together with such fluidity. Every character that I was introduced to had their own story to tell, and each story involved at least one of the other characters. Marissa’s story led to Wrath, Wrath’s story led to Beth, Beth’s story led to Butch, and the brothers were right there beside them through it all. Amazing. Go buy this book.

My Rating: 5/5 !

Book Review: "Torment" by Lauren Kate

Author:		Lauren Kate
Series:		Fallen
Book #:		2 of 2
Published:		September 28th, 2010
Publisher:		Delacorte Books for Young Readers
ISBN:		0385739141
ISBN-13:		9780385739146
# pages:		464

From Goodreads: Hell on earth. That's what it's like for Luce to be apart from her fallen angel boyfriend, Daniel. It took them an eternity to find one another, but now he has told her he must go away. Just long enough to hunt down the Outcasts - immortals who want to kill Luce. Daniel hides Luce at Shoreline, a school on the rocky California coast with unusually gifted students -Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans. 

At Shoreline, Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows to her previous lives. Yet the more Luce learns, the more she suspects that Daniel hasn't told her everything. He's hiding something - something dangerous. What if Daniel's version of the past isn't actually true? What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else? The second novel in the addictive FALLEN series . . . where love never dies.

Review:    First, can I just say... I LOVE the covers of this series!  Seriously... gorgeous.  I try very hard not to judge a book by it's cover, but I have to admit that the covers of Fallen andTorment were what attracted me to the books at first.

As I've said before, I tend to be a little leery of YA titles. It's a 50/50 chance on whether I will like the book, even if the synopsis sounds interesting.  I'm not sure why, but a lot of YA titles just drive me crazy. Not so with this series.  This series, I loved!  Lauren Kate tells a tale that is timeless.  The struggles of love, acceptance, and life choices are present throughout one's entire life, which makes this series great for anyone.

Very rarely, I come across a book that leaves me thinking about it after I put it down.  Torment is one of those books.   The characters are fabulously created, and the story kept me engaged throughout the entire experience.  It seemed that every time I had a few moments to spare, I would find myself wondering about what was going to happen next.  Torment will definitely suck you in and keep your attention.  

Any book that can raise emotions in the reader is special.  At different times in the book, I found myself wanting to reach out and smack Luce, hug Daniel, and warn Miles.  There were even occurrences where I would literally be smiling while reading and hubby would give me that "what the heck's going on" look from across the room. lol

Fallen and Torment are both great books that will keep you turning pages and wondering what will happen next.  They will suck you into Luce's world, where you can see what's going on and feel the emotions being raised.  

My Rating:  4.5/5!  Read this series!

Theresa

Book Review: "Fallen" by Lauren Kate

Author:		Lauren Kate
Series:		Fallen
Book #:		1 of 2
Publisher:		Delacorte Books for Young Readers
ISBN:		0385738935
ISBN-13:		9780385738934
# pages:		464

From Goodreads:  Seventeen-Year-Old Luce is a new student at Sword & Cross, an unwelcoming boarding/reform school in Savannah, Georgia. Luce’s boyfriend died under suspicious circumstances, and now she carries the guilt over his death with her as she navigates the unfriendly halls at Sword & Cross, where every student seems to have an unpleasant—even evil—history.

It’s only when she sees Daniel, a gorgeous fellow student, that Luce feels there’s a reason to be here—though she doesn’t know what it is. And Daniel’s frosty cold demeanor toward her? It’s really a protective device that he’s used again . . . and again. For Daniel is a fallen angel, doomed to fall in love with the same girl every 17 years . . . and watch her die. And Luce is a fellow immortal, cursed to be reincarnated again and again as a mortal girl who has no idea of who she really is. 

OH.... MY... GOSH!  Mrs. Lauren Kate picked me up and swept me away with this one!  What a wonderful book!

At first glance, Fallen sounded intriguing, but I'm a tad skeptical when it comes to YA books.  Most of the time, I feel like I'm taking a gamble when I choose to read one.  Granted, I have found a few that I have really liked, but I have been disappointed by more of them.  I'm thrilled to say that this is one of the good ones!

Luce...  Such a true to life character that even I, at the age of 34, could relate to so easily.  Always wanting to just be accepted, never being quite understood, and in search of inner peace.  I felt that I actually knew this girl by the end of the story, and I just couldn't help but cheer her on.

The author's prose is absolutely fantastic, making this book such an easy read.  Mrs. Kate's words just flowed throughout the book, which was very refreshing.  It's so nice to sit down and read a book in which your eyes can float across the pages with ease, and this is absolutely one of those books.  The world building and descriptions in this book transplanted me right into the center of Luce and Daniel's world.. I could see in my mind exactly what the author was writing.  Fallen is a remarkable YA love story that is guaranteed to sweep you away and  have you rushing out to buy Torment, the next book in this phenomenal series.

My rating: 4.5/5!

Book Review: "Hunger Aroused" by Dee Carney

Title:		Hunger Aroused
Publisher:		Carina Press
Pub Date:		11/08/2010
ISBN:		9781426890741
Author:		Carney, Dee

 

*Not recommended for readers under 18*

From Goodreads:  Jasmine is sick in bed when a sexy stranger breaks in and reveals she's suffering an irreversible case of vampirism. And because her turning wasn't approved by the Council, he must kill her once the transition is complete. In the meantime, the executioner offers to ease her torment with chocolate, hot peppers or sexual release. Fortunately for them both, Jasmine's kitchen is bare...  

Corin's honor demands he do his duty, but he cannot execute the lovely woman while any part of her humanity remains. He must also find—and kill—her sire. Jasmine denies ever having contact with a vampire, causing Corin to question the justice of his orders. Sensing his hesitation, the Council dispatches another executioner, forcing the pair to make a run for it.  

Every hour they spend together—every sensual encounter they share—finds them growing closer. Now Corin will have to choose: kill the woman he loves, or go against everything he believes to set her free.

When I found this book on netGalley, I was unsure about how much I would like it.  The synopsis did NOT do it justice, and I found myself really enjoying this read!  

Jasmine and Corin's relationship starts out as nothing more than her being a "mark" for execution, but as the story unfolds, it quickly becomes one of the better paranormal romance novels that I've had the pleasure of reading. Both characters are interesting and captivating in their own ways, and this book tells of a struggle between love and duty, passion and resistance, and life and death.  

Dee Carney's writing was easy to maneuver, and the words seemed to flow together well.  Her world building was interesting, yet not over done, and the characters were created in a way that allowed me to relate to both of them with ease.  Everything taken into account, this book is a great escape from reality that will leave you panting and pleasantly surprised.  

My Rating:  4/5!