One cursed diary will change two strangers forever…Merideth Monroe was born to a wealthy politician; luxury was her middle name. The happiest childhood, the finest schools, and landing her dream career; her future couldn’t have been brighter. She didn’t care that her mother wanted a different path for her; but when her mother is murdered, and she appears to be. Next, nothing in her flawless life will matter. Rider Bradshaw lived a carefree existence. Ex-military, he only wanted out of his family’s shaded history and chose to leave the sins of their past behind. However, when a girl he’s never heard of is placed in his charge by his father, protecting her becomes his obsession and keeping her safe his only reality. Can Meri and Rider use her mother’s old book to figure out why someone is after them? Or will the guilty party succeed, ripping the tome away before killing them and then slithering back into the darkness…
Ashley Hedden Great Read
The Binding was a good read by Samantha Jacobey. Merideth is that daughter of a wealthy politician. Her mother is murdered and she finds out that she is next. Rider is ex-military who is placed in charge of protecting Meri. Meri and Rider find her mother’s old book to find out who is after her and why. I enjoyed reading Meri and Rider’s story and can’t wait to read more by Samantha Jacobey.
One cursed diary will change two strangers forever…Merideth Monroe was born to a wealthy politician; luxury was her middle name. The happiest childhood, the finest schools, and landing her dream career; her future couldn’t have been brighter. She didn’t care that her mother wanted a different path for her; but when her mother is murdered, and she appears to be. Next, nothing in her flawless life will matter. Rider Bradshaw lived a carefree existence. Ex-military, he only wanted out of his family’s shaded history and chose to leave the sins of their past behind. However, when a girl he’s never heard of is placed in his charge by his father, protecting her becomes his obsession and keeping her safe his only reality. Can Meri and Rider use her mother’s old book to figure out why someone is after them? Or will the guilty party succeed, ripping the tome away before killing them and then slithering back into the darkness…
Fizza Younis
I really enjoyed reading it!
It’s a very thrilling story and I loved how unexpected the ending was. A very well-written novel that I enjoyed reading a lot. Rider and his father are attending the funeral of someone his father knew a long time ago. He doesn’t understand why his father has brought him here when he didn’t even know these people. Apparently the deceased was someone special to his father and now his father wants to help the family uncover secrets that are better forgotten. Meri has just lost her mother. She is still in shock and grieving when she meets Rider. Suddenly, two youngsters are thrown together due to unexpected circumstances. It seems that Meri is in danger and for some reason Rider is appointed as her bodyguard. On the run, as they spend time together not only do they learn more about their past but also pave a path to their future, a future that neither of them had anticipated. It’s a fast-paced novel. I liked the flow of it and the characters too. I think that it is a very good start to a promising series. Also, it is a bonus that the book can be read as stand-alone.
Elise Phillips, a doctor in training, has successfully repressed her kidnapping five years prior. The only problem is…she has six and one-half days to remember every terrible detail or a total stranger will die. But to make matters even worse, in order to save this nameless woman, Elise will have to face something that scares her even more than death–intimacy.
Another paranormal romantic thriller, A Sinister Vision: Know This Much is True, the second of the Sinister Series, will take you even further over the edge of what you know to be possible and guide you right back out through the only way left…impossible.
Wake up. Open your eyes. Accept your assignment. …The problem is not to find the answer–but to face it.
Know this much is true.
Kathleen M.
Another fantastic book from A. Nicky Hjort!
Another fantastic book from A. Nicky Hjort! I loved the first in the series, and this one was equally as impressive. This was another completely original storyline unlike anything I’ve come across. Her talent for storytelling is remarkable. It was full of intense suspense that was magnified by Nicky’s creative technique of counting down the time left. Just excellent. Like A Sinister Bouquet, this was suspenseful, shocking, and beautiful all at the same time. It’s incredible how she balances so much so harmoniously. I can’t wait for the next in this series! Highly recommended!!
Elise Phillips, a doctor in training, has successfully repressed her kidnapping five years prior. The only problem is…she has six and one-half days to remember every terrible detail or a total stranger will die. But to make matters even worse, in order to save this nameless woman, Elise will have to face something that scares her even more than death–intimacy.
Another paranormal romantic thriller, A Sinister Vision: Know This Much is True, the second of the Sinister Series, will take you even further over the edge of what you know to be possible and guide you right back out through the only way left…impossible.
Wake up. Open your eyes. Accept your assignment. …The problem is not to find the answer–but to face it.
Know this much is true.
Dawn
In awe
This was such a quick read, even more so than the first book. Wow. What can I really say. The author Nicky blew this one out the water. There was so much to this, that I couldn’t put it down. Nicky is one of those writers, that you really do enjoy from the get go. Of course, it is creepy, it’s got some terrible moments in, but the characters rock, they’re so real, I would swear this happened down my street. There’s not one bad thing about this that I can really think of but to say that even with the ending, I still wanted more. haha.
I am usually a pretty hard person to please and don’t normally give too many 5 stars for books. But editing, and story wise, I think this was spot on. I’m an avid audiobook listener more than a ‘reader’ but Nicky’s convinced me that I really should be reading more as well. I’ve had a great time with her books and will continue to follow her as a fan. As for someone who could narrate this, if she’s ever up for it, I can pass on some tips, but this would really make a creepy audiobook.
Thank you for the entertainment, and scaring me before bed. The writing evoked so many emotions, all good ones of course. 🙂
Highly recommended in this genre, if you’re looking for a great read, this is it!
A New Life Series is an epic adventure. TORI FARRELL’s life IS one wild story… escaped from a biker gang and running from drug lords… used by the FBI and hoping to protect her present from her past… IT’S DARK – IT’S BRUTAL, and it’s WORTH EVERY MINUTE OF IT!! (Mature read, 18+ for graphic sexual content and violence, including rape)
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Brutally Beautiful
I will state right away that this book/series will not be everyone’s cup of tea. It is dark. It is violent. It is disturbing. It will haunt you. And it is amazing.
I have had this series on my TBR for months, and have gotten to know the author through her Facebook page, events, and street team. I have read her latest, Summer Angel, and was definitely impressed with it. I didn’t know exactly what to expect, but I have been wanting to sink my teeth into this series after reading teasers and comments for months. I signed up to host a spot on her blog tour next month, so I finally had an excuse to move binging on the whole series to the top of my list.
Tori Farrell has no idea who she really is and has very good reasons for not trusting anyone. This first book in the series finds her barely alive in a house full of murdered bikers. She wakes in a hospital with three unknown men, who we soon find out are FBI agents who want to pick her brain for information. The story that slowly unfolds is unbelievably brutal, but is told in a very powerful way and somehow shows Tori’s incredible strength as anything but the broken victim you would expect someone who had gone through a tiny percentage of what she has to be. No matter what she has done, you want to find a way to give her the childhood she missed, even though in her almost serene realism about her situation, she accepts that this simply is not possible. Few literary characters I have ever befriended are so deserving of a happily ever after, and I am certainly on board for the next six books in the series to find out if she can achieve a semblance of one.
Amongst many other thoughts and feelings on this book, I want to mention that it is extremely well written and edited. I don’t give 5-star reviews lightly, but I feel this has earned them, no matter how difficult emotionally it may be to read. As hard as it is to wrap my head around such an ugly story coming from such a sweet and beautiful woman I am getting to know, I may be most amazed at the light and hope she manages to weave into such a horrific tale. In some ways, I am glad to have waited so long to jump into this, because I don’t have to wait months or years to see what comes next – book two in the series is queued up to start now. I foresee my reviews for the rest of the series coming very quickly, as I just have to know what comes next for Tori.
Definitely for mature audiences only. Explicit violence, abuse, and sexual situations.
A New Life Series is an epic adventure. TORI FARRELL’s life IS one wild story… escaped from a biker gang and running from drug lords… used by the FBI and hoping to protect her present from her past… IT’S DARK – IT’S BRUTAL, and it’s WORTH EVERY MINUTE OF IT!! (Mature read, 18+ for graphic sexual content and violence, including rape)
JimRiveting!
This is a compelling story of abuse, rebirth, and emergence.
The story carries you along teasing you with the promise of details. You eagerly push forward anxious to learn more. The author does not disappoint and you are gratified. When the story ends you are satisfied, but still want more. I’m keeping this review short because I’m in a hurry to start book 2!
NOW 99C on Amazon! – “Great characters, a mysterious storyline, and some things that go bump in the night make this a book worth reading.” – Saving Cassie (Fairfield Corners Book 1) by L.A. Remenicky
Some secrets are too dangerous to keep. After ten years in the big city, Cassie Holt is back in Fairfield Corners. She may look like the same girl who left home a decade before but she’s hiding a dark truth from everyone. When her life is threatened by the demons of her past, her best friend—who happens to be the local sheriff—offers his help. Deputy Logan Miller has been burned by love. He’s not looking to get involved but duty calls when the sheriff tasks him with Cassie’s protection. Thrown into close quarters with the gorgeous bookseller, sparks fly. Logan is drawn to Cassie, but it’s hard to get close to someone who keeps themselves guarded all the time. To keep Cassie safe, Logan must open his heart but that’s something he swore he’d never do.
JGH
Small Town Mystery
Cassie has run back to her hometown, trying to escape bitter and painful memories. Logan has just moved there to get away from big city living. Their small town living is about to be disrupted by an evil that will make it a struggle for them to survive. Great characters, a mysterious storyline, and some things that go bump in the night make this a book worth reading.
Some secrets are too dangerous to keep. After ten years in the big city, Cassie Holt is back in Fairfield Corners. She may look like the same girl who left home a decade before but she’s hiding a dark truth from everyone. When her life is threatened by the demons of her past, her best friend—who happens to be the local sheriff—offers his help. Deputy Logan Miller has been burned by love. He’s not looking to get involved but duty calls when the sheriff tasks him with Cassie’s protection. Thrown into close quarters with the gorgeous bookseller, sparks fly. Logan is drawn to Cassie, but it’s hard to get close to someone who keeps themselves guarded all the time. To keep Cassie safe, Logan must open his heart but that’s something he swore he’d never do.
E. Carter
Twists and turns at every corner
I really wasn’t sure what to expect with this book. Cassie was a character who overcame a tragic loss early in life. Logan was a young deputy who was searching for Reggie to save. How could it be possible for these two to come to an understanding about what was happening? Throughout the story, you will find yourself second-guessing what is going on. There is lot of mystery and romance throughout the book.
Hawk could feel his internal clock ticking, and he was ready to settle down. Tired of waiting, he gives himself until February 29th, a year and a day, to find someone to share his life with. Someone he could love.
Sadie has been his best friend since the third grade, and his heart’s first choice. All he needs is a sign from her that she felt the same. If only he had more time. Instead, Hawk sets his sights on Ember, hoping to find the love of his life.
When Sadie starts acting strange, Hawk is scared he’s about to lose his best friend. Hawk has always kept his feelings for Sadie close to his chest, but could she feel the same way? And with his deadline on love fast approaching, who will end up being Hawk’s Last First Kiss?
In the center of a magical world, there grows a beautiful and terrible chasm of climbing plants. On one side of the Ivy Wall, we find the hell-of-Tyndra, on the other, the heaven-of-Ardnyt. But legend has it that in the middle…lives a preternatural beast that imprisons and tortures the children from both sides. When the war against time begins, Azza will have to cross over the Ivy Wall, something that has never been done before by a living being. But if she does make it through, she just might discover who she really is and how she became trapped in this alternate reality. A fairytale at heart, this is the first chapter in the epic saga of the youngest and most fickle of the four Norn Sisters. The same feisty immortal creature who must escape her inherent inner darkness to learn the meaning of love. A veritable palindrome from start to finish, the narrative of Where Tyndra Turns to Ardnyt journeys through duality to discover what shocking truths emerge when up becomes down, life becomes death, suffering becomes release, and the most unexpected endings become the most surprising beginnings. Welcome to a place where forwards and backwards are in exactly the same direction. Here is Where Tyndra Turns to Ardnyt.
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J A Witt
As the world turns…
Such a refreshing delight! This lush, beautifully crafted story is a tale of destiny and of will told in a landscape of stark contrasts. In love and in hate, with passion and purpose, as the world turns from death to rebirth, how will your world change after seeing privilege and strife, lies and truth, heaven and hell turn? A quick read and teen-rated, the twists will surprise you!
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