New monthly feature "What the Heck" were they thinking by Pandora "Head-hopping topic"

Hello everyone, my name is Pandora. How do you like my “What the Heck” look I am sporting? Some of you might think it’s cute but when my human looks at me like this it’s not cute to me’s becauses I know that looks means troubles for me.

 My human Laurie gets this “WTH!” look sometimes when she get's done reading a book. Once I see “That Look” I wants to runs and hides because I know what is going to happen next. She is going to go on a rant about what annoyed her to death in the book she just got done reading and I’m here today to tell you what she was ranting about. Hey, I have to have someone to vent to the other cats gets mad at me’s when I try to tell them.

Today’s “WTH” is wrong with those writers’ starts off with the close of the book Dark Fire by Christine Feehand and normal “WTH” look and then my human started the normal yelling . It was about something called Head-Hopping. Man, my human is so going nuts about this head-hopping thing lately, it seems like every other book has it in it. From what I gathered head-hopping its where one person point of view is cut off in the middle of the chapter by another characters POV. So, let’s say Sally starts the chapter with her POV that chapter should stay her POV until she is done talking. If another POV needs to be added there should be a separation of some kind by a break or dots. Something to let readers know another POV is coming up.

My human says that when another characters POV hops in during another characters that that is interrupting someone and it drives her nuts and believe me I know for sure she hate being interrupted because she gets mad at me when I interrupt her with my meowing whiles she's reading. Anyhow's, then she went on a rant about how she likes staying in one characters mind so she get the full scope of that characters emotions without any interruptions.

I got up late one night and snuck on the computer and found this awesome Head-hopping  article for you guys, it helped me a lots and I's hope it helps you's;)

So, please writers listen to the cat and stay in one characters POV’s and offer a break when another character want to talk, so I can get some nap time without hearings the human rants for a change.

To all of you readers out there the cat wants to know is her gripe is legit?  Do you hate or like head-hopping?

Kisses,

Pandora 

Review: Date on the Run by Jill Monroe

Title: Date on the Run
Author: Jill Monroe
Source: Entangled - Indulgence
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: April 14, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 4
Sexual - 3

When an reporter mistakes a hard-bodied military man for a crime source, she soon finds
it’s just as much fun undressing her new bodyguard as it is uncovering her latest case…

Date on the Run was a quick and fun novella with a really spunky (and a little mouthy) heroine - which I always love.  A case of mistaken identity on a blind date and a confidential informant meeting leads to quite an interesting night on the town for Juliet and Ezra - neither of which is really looking for romance.

I was surprised at the amount of action Jill Monroe was able to squeeze into this 50ish page novella without over-doing it.  There was a perfect mixture of action, romance, and a little humor for me.

The only reason it didn't get a full 5 rating was the first few pages were a little rough.  The introduction to the characters wasn't nearly as good as the rest of the story.  So don't give up in the first few pages don't pull you in - it is well worth continuing through to the end.

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Blog Tour Review and Giveaway: An Unexpected Sin by Sarah Ballance

Title: An Unexpected Sin (Sins of Salem #2)

Author: Sarah Ballance
Source: Entangled - Scandalous
Genre: Historical Fiction - Colonial
Length: Novel
Release Date: April 14, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 3
Sexual - 3

Salem, Colonial

The moment the stranger’s dark eyes meet hers, Anne Scudder’s world is immediately overthrown by chaos. That single flare of desire is immediate, driving away all notions of propriety. Instead, Anne is consumed with sinful thoughts—ones that no unmarried girl should ever have for a man who isn’t her husband…

But Josiah Cromwell is no stranger.

It’s been six years since Josiah stole kisses from Anne, his best friend’s younger sister. Six years since Josiah left after his best friend’s death, burdened by the knowledge that he was responsible for destroying Anne’s family. Now he’s returned to claim the woman he can’t live without. But even as their desire threatens to consume them both—body and soul—the dark workings of suspicion and witchcraft are afoot.

Because in Salem, too much passion can lead a woman to ruin… and condemned to death.

This is my first historical romance set in the Colonial period - more specifically during the Salem witch trials. I always thought this was a very interesting period of time.  Sarah Ballance managed to capture the time period perfectly for me.  The accusations flying, innocent people accused, not defending anyone for fear you'd be named next.  It was a very tense period in which to live.  These issues all touched the story of Anne and Josiah in different ways - ways they could have been disasterous.  It was very nicely pieced together.

The downfall of this novel was the period language.  I know they spoke this way, but when it was also narrated this way, it was a little rough at times.  One word in particular seemed to grate on me, verily.  When used in dialog it was very fitting but it was thrown in elsewhere just a little too often.  The blame Josiah places on himself was a little over done and I did get tired of hearing about how unworthy he thought he was.

Overall, this was a good shot at the period for historical fiction.  My issues with the book may not bother other readers at all - some may even enjoy them.

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Sarah Ballance is a multi-published author of contemporary, historical, and supernatural romance and romantic suspense. She's been married to her own romantic hero for what he calls a "long, long time" (and no, he'll never hear the end of saying that). Together they have six children ... and clearly too much time on their hands. She currently writes for Entangled and has upcoming releases from both Entangled and Samhain Publishing.

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Release Day Review: Before the Storm by Claire Ashgrove

Title: Before the Storm

Author: Claire Ashgrove
Source: Author Request
Genre: New Adult, Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: Today!  April 21, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 4
Sexual - 3

Halle Rhoads has a terrifying gift--she can kill with the fury of the storm.

She should have known that kind of power wouldn't go unnoticed. Thrust into a world full of dark magic with a handsome stranger who claims he can teach her, she struggles to master her abilities and stumbles onto a dangerous truth. She's a windwalker, the chosen vessel of the ancient dragons who once ruled the world. Many will stop at nothing to possess the power in her blood, should they discover her secret. With necromancers hunting her and Halle's closest allies guarding secrets, mastering her magic becomes a matter of necessity.

But accepting her destiny is altogether different. For doing so means she must sacrifice everything.

There is a whole lot of good stuff going on in this book.  Halle has been on her own for years - ever since she called down a storm and killed her father.  She is a very hard person with quite a huge chip on her shoulder.  At first I didn't really like her - but after she met Kale and realized that she wasn't some big freak of nature, she became more of a person that I really enjoyed.  Her past attitude was quite understandable as more of her history becomes clear.

But her new family isn't everything they are making themselves out to be.  So when Halle realizes it she is far from happy.  With powers that no one seems to completely understand, she strikes off on her own only to find herself in way over her head.

I loved the lore that was built into this world.  With such a deep history at its foundation it was very easy to love it.  There was tons of action that got really exciting and tense - both magic and physically.  This book had a taste of everything I look for in a good paranormal.  I only wish I had liked Halle better the beginning,

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Romance and different romance sub-genres

Romance

A Romance story main focus is on the characters development of a love affair with each other during the book. The story can have a sub-plot that may not relate to the character love interest. The character must have a “happily ever after” at the ending. If your couple is not happily in love and together at the end of your book, it’s not romance. Romance offers a wide verity of sex heat levels.

Standalone Romance

Standalone romance are the exact same as above. These are novels or novellas that are not part of a series they can be read alone. These book tend to be harder to find because the majority of authors will write books as a series.

Series Romance

Serial romance is the exact same as the first paragraph. These are books in a series meaning the author will write several books with side characters that will eventually find their true love in their own book. These stories can carry cliffhangers with the side characters, never the main hero and heroine. You’ll find some kind of denominator that connects each book in a series be it a location, relationship, family or something that connects each book.  You can find serial romance in just about every sub-genre including erotic romance. Series romance can be novels or novellas.

Serialized Romance

Serialized Romance has the basic bones of a romance as the above section states.  You have the main focus of a romance development of the characters falling in love and a sub-plot line, but you won’t find a traditional “Happy Ever After” at the end. The love story and love affair will be continued through as many books as the author wants to write and they tend to be shorter novellas not your typical novels. The story may end with an optimistic ending or a cliffhanger. These types of books are for readers who would like a change from the traditional HEA.  The author can label them as Serialized Romance part 1, part 2, or part 3, etc.

Erotic Romance

Erotic Romance is the same as the first Romance section above including the “Happy Ever After” at the ending. The major difference here is the way the love affair is written. There might be more than one couple that is having a love affair, meaning a threesome or more. You’ll see more hard core language being use and more taboo sex like BDSM, M/F/M, F/F, M/F. Dark romance that contains rape and or abuse can also be included here is this section. 

Erotic romance is often times confused with the genre called erotica and it should not be because they are not the same.

Erotica

Erotica does not offer a development of a love affair relationship, nor does it offer “Happy Ever After’s.” These are stories of a character sexual journey. Romance meaning a love affair is not the focus in erotica stories. The basic definition is soft porn.

Paranormal Romance

Paranormal Romance often blends a mix of other sub-genres like mystery, or suspense etc. Their settings can take place in historical, modern, or futuristic times and in the city. Since Romance is the main genre, the stories must have a Happy Ever After ending and the main focus has to be on the romance building between the hero and heroine throughout the book, this focus has to stay above large storyline plots or large world building. The paranormal comes in with character and world building with a mix of either or vampires, shifter, witches, time travel, fay, gods and goddess, mermaids, ghost and the list can go on and on with the different paranormal creatures. 

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New Releases in Romance - Week of April 20, 2014

Here's some more goodies for this week.  You see that big hunky purple guy down there....I know you do....I think that's going to be the one I pick up this week.  If you want, let us know which ones caught your eye.

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Book Tour Double Review and Giveaway: The Duke's Shotgun Wedding by Stacy Reid and The Affair by Lily Maxton

Title: The Duke's Shotgun Wedding

Author: Stacy Reid
Source: Entangled - Scandalous
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: April 14, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 5
Sexual - 3

Victorian Era England…

As far as rash decisions go, it was formidable. But Lady Jocelyn Rathbourne’s will remains strong. If the only way to save her family’s estate and reputation is by aiming a small pistol at the Duke of Calydon, then so be it. For Lady Jocelyn demands satisfaction—and she will have it at any cost. Even if it means demanding the hand of the intense and foreboding Duke himself...

But she’s made the first move against a very dangerous opponent...

For Sebastian Thornton is no stripling to be trifled with. The lady has played her hand. Now it’s his turn. For Sebastian is in need of a wife. And to find a wife with spirit and fire—even if she means to only marry for his money—would be a great prize indeed. And he intends to thoroughly take his pleasure with her... and demand his own satisfaction in return.

When lady Jocelyn stormed the house of a Duke with a derringer I know I was going to love her.  She is probably one of most "modern" historical romance leading ladies I've seen.  Not afraid to speak her mind and demand what she wants - she's sometimes surprised to find out she just may get it.  Sebastion, the Duke of Calydon, is fascinated with the angry and passionate woman holding a gun on him.  So different than the meek little flowers of the ton, he is instantly captivated.

What starts as a very strained and confrontational relationship quickly escalates into one with mutual respect, but with the Duke not willing to share the reasons for some of his decisions, it may just all fall apart around them both.  This was a great romance with a lot of fire and passion in both characters.  (But Jocelyn really made the book click for me).

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I am an avid reader of novels with a deep passion for writing. I especially love romance and adore writing about people falling in love. I live a lot in the worlds I create and I actively speak to my characters (out loud). I have a warrior way “never give up on my dream.” When I am not writing, I spend a copious amount of time drooling over Rick Grimes from Walking Dead, watching Japanese anime and playing video games with my love– Dusean Nelson.

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Title: The Affair (Sisters of Scandal)
Author: Lily Maxton
Soure: Entangled - Scandalous
Genre: Historical Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: April 14, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 3
Sexual - 3

She was his for one week only…

When a beautiful stranger ducks into his bookshop during a rainstorm, Cale Cameron, well-known rake, is instantly attracted to her. Elizabeth, Lady Thornhill, is restless and hungers for something she cannot name. Society would never accept a countess and a mere bookseller, so they agree to a one week affair to indulge their desire.

As their passion ignites and their connection grows, Elizabeth threatens the one thing Cale has protected above all else—his heart. Letting her go is the only solution…and the one thing he is not prepared to do.

Lady Thornhill is a widow from a loveless marraige.  She enjoys finally being free to be herself and do as she likes.  She has no intention of falling for the notorious rake, Cale Cameron, when she stumbles into his store one there is an obvious attraction.  While Elizabeth is determined to not fall prey to his wicked ways - she may end up in his arms anyways.  Cale has no interest in a lasting relationship, he's more of a love them and leave them type.  But Elizabeth has managed to wiggle her way into a part of him he thought was dead.

While this was a very cute read, the characters just didn't have the impact I've seen in other books.  The storyline is sweet - who can resist a love conquers all attitude?

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Lily Maxton grew up in the Midwest, reading, writing, and daydreaming amidst cornfields. After graduating with a degree in English, she decided to put her natural inclinations to good use and embark on a career as a writer.

When she’s not working on a new story, she likes to tour old houses, add to her tea stash, and think of reasons to avoid housework.

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Review: Intimate Surrender by Laura Landon

Title: Intimate Surrender
Author: Laura Landon
Source: Amazon Vine
Genre: Historical Fiction - Victorian
Length: Novel
Release Date: August 13, 2013
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 2
Sexual - 2

A Scandalous Secret

Hannah Bartlett was tossed out of her home at the tender age of fifteen, when a man of the cloth stole her innocence. To survive the streets, Hannah entered into a life that she never imagined. Now, known as Madame Genevieve—the owner of London's most infamous bordello—she dedicates her life to rescuing young girls from the streets and protecting them from a shameful fate.

An Unexpected Attraction

Vicar Rafe Waterford meets Hannah at one of his sister-in-law's country gatherings…and immediately falls for the mysterious beauty. Despite his declarations of love, Hannah insists they cannot be together. But Rafe is like no other man…and he refuses to forget a love so passionate and consuming.

Laura Landon has a way of creating really interesting characters and situations, but Intimate Surrender gets a little repetitive in the conflict between our characters.  As an owner of London's most infamous bordello, Hannah knows she isn't a good match for the Vicar Rafe Waterford.  She repeatedly tells us until I hoped someone in the story would slap some sense into her.  Her occupation isn't even as bad as it sounds - it once was, but now she is a woman with a mission and a purpose in life.  It was all very admirable.

Vicar Rafe Waterford doesn't care that the woman he loves used to be prostitute, she isn't now, and maybe no one will recognize her if she changes locations or something.  Good idea in theory - but not when a person isn't interested in changing who they are.

The most interesting part of this story wasn't the romance, unfortunately, but the turf war between the bordellos.  It escalated quickly and reminded me a bit of the gang wars large cities have now.  At first I was amazed at what people were willing to do to try and keep their girls, but I guess it's a matter of paying the bills in a business like that.

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Review: The Seduction Game by Emma Shortt

Title: The Seducation Game

Author: Emma Shortt
Source: Entangled - Indulgence
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novel
Release Date: April 14, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 5
Sexual - 3

When millionaire bad boy, Will Thornton, tries to buy computer-geek Kate Kelly’s building
out from under her, she refuses to sell. Will might be uber rich, and super successful but she won’t be bullied. Trouble is, she didn’t expect Will to look like one of her fantasy heroes, or to make her heart beat a little too fast. She’s prepared to wait him out, but it'll take every ounce of her self-control to win this game.

With millions of dollars on the line, Will is positive he can make Kate sell. He’s played the game better than anybody and charming is his middle name. Problem is, the snarky, geeky, computer-wiz is nothing like he imagined—impossibly cute and a match for him in every way.

The game is on but can two such radically different people come out winners in the game of seduction?

 Kate is a computer whiz with her own store.  But that store is at risk from the millionaire Will Thornton.  He wants to knock the store down because it sits in the middle of his new development.  Kate is determined to play the waiting game and hope he just goes away.  Will has other plans.  He thinks Kate is cute (in her own nerdy sort of way) and plans on flirting his way into getting her to sell.

What follows is one of the more humorous and exciting romances I've read without actually becoming a comedy or suspense.  Kate was hilarious.  She's was perfectly awkward and totally unfraid to own her inner an outer nerd (there is a convention involved).  Will seems to be the perfect handsome rich boy, but deep down there's more to him.  As Will and Kate get to know each other both of their plans begin to crumble.

But there's a third party involved that's willing to do a little more across the line type of stuff to try and get her to sell her store and it may just tear Will and Kate apart as well.  I loved this book.  I loved the side characters.  I loved the setting.  I loved the story.  I don't think I would have changed anything and I've always had a soft spot for the nerd finding their perfect match.

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Book Tour: Review and Giveaway: Righting a Wrong (Ripple Effect Romance #3) by Rachael Anderson

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Title: Righting a Wrong (Ripple Effect Romance #3)

Author: Rachael Anderson
Source: I am a Reader
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: April 7, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 4
Sexual - 1

Seven years ago, Cambri Blaine fled her small hometown of Bridger, Colorado after her
senior year of high school ended in a fiasco. But now her father needs help, and Cambri has no choice but to return home. So with trepidation, she takes a leave of absence from the landscape architecture firm where she works and heads home, hoping against hope that Jace Sutton is no longer around and that the past can stay where it belongs—in the past.

If only life worked that way.

Jace never expected to see Cambri again. After she walked out of his life without a backward glance, he was left with no choice but to try to forget her and move on. But now that Cambri is back and looking more beautiful and sophisticated than ever, some of those old feelings resurface, and Jace instinctively knows, for the sake of his heart, that he needs to avoid her at all costs. If only it were that easy.

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At the end of book two we feel like Jace really got the short end of the stick.  He seems to have lost everything, but maybe that's what it takes to set him up for his own happily ever after when his past comes back to town.  Cambri had left long ago (without saying goodbye) and never really looked back.  When her crotchety old father has a heart attack she finally comes home to take care of him.

Cambri's father was a great character.  He was ornery, grumpy, stubborn, and hard headed.  But I loved him.  He becomes a big catalyst for some of my favorite scenes.  In such a small town Cambri was bound to run into her old best friend, Jace, and that is where the romance begins.

Both Cambri and Jace are dealing with broken hearts and broken dreams.  Their story starts off small and simple but grows quickly and you realize just how perfect they are for each other.  Now they just need to try and get over the past and try to move on.  Unlike some books that can repeatedly smash you in the face with their problems, Righting a Wrong was much more subtle and gentle.  It made the special moments that much more touching and memorable.  I love the history brought up in this novella - both with the characters and the town.  It sort of makes me wish I had the small town history and relationships that the book shows.

This can be read as a stand alone, but you will miss out on the "ripple effect" of events that these amazing novellas are showing.  I love how one couldn't have happened without the one before it.

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This excerpt from Righting a Wrong shows a little of Cambri and her father's great dialog and personalities:

Her father eyed her hand with disdain. “I feel fine. I don’t need a bunch of medication to mess that all up.”

“No medication, no breakfast.” Cambri wriggled her palm.

“What’s for breakfast?”

Her eyebrow lifted. “I can tell you it’s not the fatted calf.” Although he harrumphed, a twinkle of humor appeared. “I almost forgot how cheeky you could be.”

“And I almost forgot how ornery you could be.”

He rolled his eyes, but grudgingly accepted the pills, swallowing them with a sip of water. Then he settled back against his pillow. “I always have sausage, eggs, and hash browns on Saturdays.”

“Believe it or not, I remember.” Cambri retrieved a breakfast tray from the kitchen and set it on his lap, mentally preparing herself for what would come.

“What’s that supposed to be?” Her father stared at the food in disgust.

“Oatmeal, whole wheat toast, and freshly squeezed OJ,” said Cambri smoothly. “Try it. You might like it.”

“Why isn’t there butter on this toast? Where’s my sausage and hash browns?”

“Your heart doesn’t want bacon and hash browns. It wants oatmeal.”

“Bullwinkle.”

Author Rachael Anderson A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.

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Book 1: Home Matters by Julie N. Ford 

Book 2: Silver Linings by Kaylee Baldwin 

Book 3: Righting A Wrong by Rachael Anderson 

Book 4: Lost and Found by Karey White 

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Review Ghostly Paws by Leighann Dobbs

Title: Ghostly Paws (A Mystic Notch Cozy Mystery #1)
Author: Leighann Dobbs 
Source: Amazon purchase
Genre: Cozy Mystery with paranormal elements
Reviewed by Laurie 
Rating: 5
Sexual: 1

Middle age can be murder ...

At least that’s how it seems to former crime journalist, Wilhelmina Chance, whose near-fatal accident has given her a strange side effect ... she sees ghosts.

After a messy divorce sends her fleeing back to her hometown of Mystic Notch, nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Willa finds herself haunted by the tenacious ghost of the town librarian who insists Willa solve her murder.

Luckily, she has lots of help, including a quirky cast of small-town characters, the cat she’s inherited from her grandmother, and her best friend, Pepper, who claims her herbal teas can work magic.

But just when Willa thinks she’s discovered who the killer is, she finds out that things are not what they seem in Mystic Notch, and the case takes a strange turn that has Willa adding even some of her long-time friends to her suspect list.

Can Willa find the real killer in time to keep the magical balance in Mystic Notch on the side of good, or will evil prevail?

Dear Leighann Dobbs

I bought your book Ghostly Paws and I wanted to tell you how much I loved it. As a reviewer I tend to try to make a point to readers in hopes to get their attention and this time I want to point out to readers that authors loves it when fans drops a few lines to tell them how much they loved their book. So, this note and somewhat quick review (Oh yeah, I still have to do a quick review for them. LOL) will seem a bit odd, so please over look that tiny reviewing part.

I am friends with author Mary Kennedy and she posted this book on her Facebook. Me being a cat, mystery, and paranormal lover I just had to buy it and I have to say I loved it so much I read it in no time. I fell in love with the setting, story and the mystery. You did great job writing the middle age character Wilhelmina and the whole paranormal aspects of the story with the added with all of the cats that is still in progress. I have to admit this was the first time I have ever read a book with a POV from a cat and I loved it. I especially loved the name of the cat Pandora, but again I could be partial to that name because one of my cats name is Pandora ;) Anyhoo, back to the story, oh yeah, I can’t forget about mentioning the sheriff Striker, Oh my, he is a hot one and I hope we continue to read more about him and Willa together in the next installment.

I really enjoyed the mystery and the way Willa was always in the way trying to help solve the murder. I also enjoyed how you added the feral cats, I hope this little message will encourage some to help the feral cat population in their area. I myself trapped 5 feral cats this year and took them to get them fixed. I cat wait to see how you grow this cat colony and how they are going to help with the paranormal elements in the story. As a paranormal readers I have always felt cats just go hand and had with a good paranormal book.  

So, I guess I can quit with all of this mushy love stuff and ask one important question, WHEN IS THE NEXT BOOK COMING OUT??? Yes, I want it now LOL.

If you’re a cat, mystery, paranormal and a touch of romance lover please mark this book to read. It’s on my highly recommend list. I also hope this crazy note/review will inspire you to write to the authors and tell them how much you loved their book. 

Best regards,

Laurie 

Review: A Night of Misbehaving by Carmen Falcone

Title: A Night of Misbehaving

Author: Carmen Falcone
Source: Entangled Indulgence
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: April 14, 2014
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 2
Sexual - 3

For just one night, Georgia Taylor wants to forget about her demanding job and the
everyday struggles of being a single mom. Her track record with men is pitiful, but that’s fine because her responsibilities don’t leave room for love anyway. The new online dating site is perfect for what she’s after.

But Georgia’s plans are crushed when Brent Turner, aka Sexy Dad and father of her daughter’s classmate, turns out to be her internet date, therefore, eliminating any possibility for a night without consequences.

All of Brent Turner’s honorable intentions fly out the window when he sees highly strung “Super Mom” waiting for her date at the bar. Determined to win Georgia’s trust and show her a good time, their no-strings evening promises to become so much more…until, that is, she discovers what he's really up to.

There was just a little too much deceit in this one at the very beginning for my taste.  I don't care how hot you are, if it ends up looking like you slept with me to get a contract at the place I work, I'm not going to forgive you easily.  Perhaps if it had been a novel with more time for them to make up I would have liked it more.

I did like the characters.  They were both very real - single parents just looking for someone that understands and they can have a good time with.  It was nice to see such a realistic look at how they might find someone to connect with.  They would have really shone in a longer format.  I don't want to sound like I'm bashing novellas.  I enjoy many of them, but some stories just need more pages and for me, this was one of them.

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