Showing posts with label mystery/thriller. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mystery/thriller. Show all posts

Thursday, March 13, 2014

REVIEW: Uncovering You: The Contract – Scarlett Edwards

Released: March 27th, 2014

When I wake up in a dark, unfamiliar room, I have no idea what's waiting for me in the shadows. My imagination conjures up demons of the worst kind.

Reality is much worse:

A collar with no leash. A prison with no walls. And a life stripped of meaning.

I am presented with a vile contract and asked to sign. It outlines the terms of my servitude. The only information I have about my captor are the two small letters inked at the bottom:

J.S.

Armed with only my memories, I must do everything I can to avoid becoming ensnared in his twisted mind games. But in the end, it all comes down to one choice:

Resist and die.

Or submit, and sign my life away.
"Despair is what whoever brought me here wants me to feel."
**ARC PROVIDED BY AUTHOR FOR AN HONEST REVIEW**

A short, gritty read introduction to a dark series. Uncovering You was a pretty good read and an excellent start to a book. I looked forward to each chapter, to each page of the novella. It was confusing and a complete what-the-fuck kind of situation for me. Nevertheless, I'm definitely looking forward to the next installment.

Wow, I can't really say much about this book since it was only 104 pages on my iPad wow. I thought that it was going to be longer and more detailed. But the author creates this intricate ambiguity that makes us crave more and more. We end up looking forward to each chapter because we just can't wait for this mysterious captor to show up. 

The heroine, Lilly, wakes up in this empty room with nothing but a pillar in the middle, a string tied to her foot and a collar around her neck. 

She's always been an intelligent and careful woman and yet, the one time she lets her guard down is the one time that she will regret it. 

This is Lilly at the beginning:

And this is her when she realizes all her attempts are futile:

Damnnn. This book was actually pretty good but I WANT MOREEEE!!! 

So I loved how the book kept alternating between the past and the present and places everything into context. LOVED IT! I loved the structure of the book and the suspense that just makes me beg for the next book ;)

Basically, a pretty damn good read but I really need the second one (APRIL 20TH, 2014).

MY RATING:
3.5 — 4 APPLES!!!!!

✭ BOOK LINKS ✭
(Click book cover for Goodreads link)

♕ Uncovering You: The Contract (Uncovering You #1) ♕


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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

REVIEW: Willow Point (A Harbour Falls Mystery #2) – S.R. Grey

Released: April 17th, 2013

With the Harbour Falls Mystery solved, author Maddy Fitch hopes secrets and lies are behind her. But a cryptic letter from her former best friend would seem to indicate otherwise. Is the man Maddy fell in love with while solving the Harbour Falls Mystery, the gorgeous and rich Adam Ward, keeping a damning and potentially dangerous secret from her? Only the writer of the letter, Ami Hensley, knows for sure. But Maddy is hesitant to confront her, since the last time they saw one another Ami tried to kill her.

But if Maddy wants answers--ones that could potentially save Adam--then she must face her fears and visit her former friend. Unfortunately for Maddy, Ami is currently locked up in the creepiest place in Maine, an old gothic structure that houses the criminally insane, known simply as Willow Point.

Will this new mystery tear Maddy and Adam apart?

Who else is in on Adam's secret?

And will Maddy find the answers before it's too late?

Another heart-stopping page turner from the author of Harbour Falls. Willow Point promises to keep you on the edge of your seat.

2nd in A Harbour Falls Mystery series.

*mature themes*
"Once again my world was being turned upside down. I could feel it. I imagined a giant hourglass being turned with me in it. I just hoped I didn't end up buried."
**COPY PROVIDED BY AUTHOR FOR AN HONEST REVIEW**

This is one of the books I will be reviewing for a blog tour and the final of the trilogy review will be posted on MARCH 10TH.

Willow Point is steamier and much more intense than the first book of the trilogy. There are so many twists and turns as we learn more and more of Adam's secrets and the life-threatening situations they are placed in. Maddy must face the worst of challenges in order to save the man she loves. But, of course, there are always things in the way. S.R. Grey's writing was extremely enjoyable here and easy to read, which I absolutely love. 

This time, the novel focuses on Maddy as she journeys on to discover Adam's secret which will either save him or break them apart. Or both. Willow Point is an asylum for the criminals, which is where the culprit to Chelsea Hannigan's death, who we discover in the first installment, resides (I WILL REFER TO THEM AS "Z". As "Z" is mentally unstable and seemingly dangerous to society, "Z" is placed in the mental facility. But of course, "Z" has their ways of sending messages to Maddy.

When Maddy receives a letter from "Z" that threatens her trust in Adam, she digs deeper into the mystery and becomes even more confused about the man she loves.


So Maddy *SPOILERISH* breaks up with Adam *END OF SPOILER* in order to carry out her plan. She moves into a small house just off the island to find out more about the cryptic clues that "Z" sent her. 

But then she also meets the super hot, super dangerous Stowe. He is her next door neighbor who's so freaking good looking. But Stowe is also hiding secrets of his own.

On the other hand, Adam has to deal with Maddy's changes in decisions and opinions and, of course, what she's keeping from him. But Adam also has his job to deal with, which we will see will connect to the final book of the trilogy. 

This book is more gritty and heart-racing than Harbour Falls and definitely less predictable. In the first one, I could still guess who's the culprit. But here? HOLY SHIIIITTTTT.


I honestly didn't expect that to happen. Although I was hoping for something more mindblowing and manipulative, this one was a pretty damn good mystery. 

The ending, is again, another cliffhanger from S.R. Grey. And so I'm off to read Wickingham Way! Cheers, everyone!

MY RATING:
4 APPLES!!!!!

✭ BOOK LINKS ✭
  
(Click book cover for Goodreads link)

♕ Harbour Falls (A Harbour Falls Mystery #1) ♕
Amazon | Barnes&Noble | My Review

♕ Willow Point (A Harbour Falls Mystery #2) ♕
Amazon | Barnes&Noble

♕ Wickingham Way (A Harbour Falls Mystery #3) ♕


S.R. Grey is the author of the bestseller Harbour Falls and Willow Point, first and second books in A Harbour Falls Mystery series. She is also the author of I Stand Before You, the first novel in the new Judge Me Not series (New Adult/Contemporary Romance). 


Ms. Grey resides in western Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, as well as an MBA. Her background is in business, but her passion lies in writing. 

She is currently working on Never Doubt Me, the second novel of the Judge Me Not series. Expected publication: Spring 2014. 

Other novels slated for 2014 are Just Let Me Love You (Judge Me Not #3) and another New Adult novel, title yet to be determined. 

When not writing, Ms. Grey can be found reading, traveling, running, or cheering for her hometown sports teams.
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Saturday, March 1, 2014

REVIEW: Harbour Falls (A Harbour Falls Mystery #1) – S.R. Grey

Released: October 31st, 2012

Best-selling author Maddy Fitch, researching material for a new novel, returns to her hometown of Harbour Falls to investigate a disappearance that has haunted the tiny Maine coastal town for the past four years. Maddy soon discovers that the case has gone cold, but the prime suspect, Adam Ward, is hotter than ever. Now living on an isolated island, Maddy takes up residence near the sexy Mr. Ward's home. As she begins to seek out answers, the mystery deepens, putting Maddy in jeopardy.
Lies, secrets, deceptions. Nothing is ever what it seems in Harbour Falls.

A steamy novel that immerses the reader in an intricate storyline that will keep them glued till the very last page.

First in a series. Romance/Mystery genre.
"Much like the Harbour Falls Mystery itself, the man at the center was a puzzle. And I longed to solve him piece by piece."
**COPY PROVIDED BY AUTHOR FOR AN HONEST REVIEW**

This is one of the books I will be reviewing for a blog tour and the final of the trilogy review will be posted on MARCH 10TH.

Harbour Falls was surprisingly enjoyable. A delicious blend of steamy, sexy scenes and thrilling, heart-racing mystery. Although it was slightly predictable, I definitely adored the characters, especially Adam Ward, the sexy then-bachelor. 

Introducing Harbour Falls, a small secluded city on an island, plagued by a mystery for over a decade. Beautiful but haunting.


Maddy Fitch, a best-selling novelist, who originated from the island returns after many years off it. She needs inspiration for her new novel and what better story than the mystery of Harbour Falls, about the disappearance of a young girl, that's been there for decades?

So Maddy becomes an amateur sleuth as she digs deeper into the truth. But the deeper she digs into it, the deeper the grave that she's put herself in. 

Then enters Adam Ward, the super schmexy computer science genius and MIT graduate. He's mysterious and deliciously seductive. But he's also the number one suspect in his fiance's disappearance.

When Maddy comes back to Harbour Falls, everyone becomes a suspect. With everyone holding a secret of their own, no one is safe anymore. Even her old friends have changed, some for the better and some for the worse.

Now, let's talk about the romance first.

Although I must admit that it's waaaay too fast-paced, which I'm not a big fan of. I see the chemistry and connection between Adam and Maddy. They've both had crushes on each other since high school but never acted upon it because Adam was the guy back then and, well, Chelsea had her claws deep inside him.

But when she returns and they reunite, sparks instantly ignite and the little flame that they had blazed into an inferno. 
Amid noisy gasps and hot breaths, Adam deepened our kiss, tenderly parting my lips until our tongues met—all strawberries, champagne, and the thrill of uncharted exploration that only those first kisses can deliver.
WOW. Whew [fans self] now, that's one hot scene.

And Adam wow. He's been hurt for so long over the accusations and all the secrets, of living his life in fear and hiding that fear. When Maddy reenters his life, it all changes.
"Because you make me feel something I thought I'd never feel again. So I'm willing to take this chance with you. Even it means my ruin."
I think I just melted.

Then there's the case that Maddy's investigating.

This is probably her throughout the whole book as she tries to look into it:

Everyone Maddy knows becomes a suspect and she trusts only her father in the beginning. But as more and more secrets unravel, Maddy's putting herself in even more danger.

I can't talk much about the mystery because that'll just spoil the whole thing.

Anyhow, the mystery was actually thrilling as Maddy discovers more evidence that leads to Chelsea Hannigan's disappearance. Although I must say I suspected the culprit from half of the book, I still enjoyed being surprised in the end.

IT ENDS WITH A CLIFFY WHICH IS WOW. I was like, "I KNEW IT! I KNEW THERE WAS MORE!" Because well… I'm not going to say anymore. ;) 

Overall, a pretty damn great book.

MY RATING:
3.5 — 4 APPLES!!!!!

✭ BOOK LINKS ✭
  
(Click book cover for Goodreads link)

♕ Harbour Falls (A Harbour Falls Mystery #1) ♕
Amazon | Barnes&Noble

♕ Willow Point (A Harbour Falls Mystery #2) ♕
Amazon | Barnes&Noble

♕ Wickingham Way (A Harbour Falls Mystery #3) ♕


S.R. Grey is the author of the bestseller Harbour Falls and Willow Point, first and second books in A Harbour Falls Mystery series. She is also the author of I Stand Before You, the first novel in the new Judge Me Not series (New Adult/Contemporary Romance). 


Ms. Grey resides in western Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, as well as an MBA. Her background is in business, but her passion lies in writing. 

She is currently working on Never Doubt Me, the second novel of the Judge Me Not series. Expected publication: Spring 2014. 

Other novels slated for 2014 are Just Let Me Love You (Judge Me Not #3) and another New Adult novel, title yet to be determined. 

When not writing, Ms. Grey can be found reading, traveling, running, or cheering for her hometown sports teams.
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Monday, November 11, 2013

BLOG TOUR: Dead Dreams – Emma Right + Review, book trailer & playlist!




Released: November 11th, 2013

 Eighteen-year-old Brie O’Mara has so much going for her: a loving family in the sidelines, an heiress for a roommate, and dreams that might just come true. Big dreams--of going to acting school, finishing college and making a name for herself. She is about to be the envy of everyone she knew. What more could she hope for? Except her dreams are about to lead her down the road to nightmares. Nightmares that could turn into a deadly reality.

 Dead Dreams, Book 1, a young contemporary adult psychological thriller and mystery.

"If you look close, you might see our scars. We don't hide them. Like the broken seashells I once loved to collect, what marks is what makes us who we are."
Dead Dreams was an intense, heart-racing thriller. I didn't expect it to be that twisted and intriguing. But the characters and the plot were absolutely wonderful and well-written. I will definitely be reading the next book.

Holy crap. I even forgot for a while that I signed up for this blog tour until I looked through my e-mail and schedule. But Jesus Christ, I finished this book in one whole day even after ditching it for awhile due to my daughter duties.

But, damn. The book wasn't that long, which made it better since books that are too prolonged just piss me off. But this one was simple, short but with a whole lot of content.

Now, I have to say first that I can't even use quotes from this book because well, if I did, then I'd be spoiling the whole ~mysterious aura~ going on.

But I'll give a description of each of the characters.

So first there's the young Brie O'Mara. Brie has a long-lost love, Drew, but no, he doesn't show up in this book. I like how it focused solely on her character and how she develops and her reactions to whatever was going on. She was an independent character, which made me like her, albeit a bit reckless, but she was cool. She was thoughtful but she also thought about herself and not those too goody two shoes type.
And then there's Sarah, her mysterious new roommates who seems to have more secrets than the government. Sarah's running but Brie has no idea from what. Not to mention the lies that keep piling up as the story develops. Brie doesn't know whether or not to trust Sarah, especially when she has a diabolical, crazy-ass plan in mind that could throw them both in jail.

The story was so damn good. It was crazy. Like really intense. Some chapters, the author ended with these creepy one-lines. Like for example (IDK IF THIS COUNTS AS A SPOILER BUT DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RISK IT):
"That was the last I spoke with Jim."
Basically, Brie talks to Jim and then that was the end of the freaking chapter. THE END. GOD DAMMIT. I was like screaming at this and that was scary as hell.

But hot damn. This story was so damn good. This was my reaction throughout the whole book:


And at the end (yes it was a cliffy), I was shrieking. I had kept going and going to see the end of it. To see how it all unravels. But damn.
To Be continued in Book 2. Out Mid 2014.
And so ladies and gentlemen,


But if you're a fan of cool, intense, suspenseful books, then definitely try this out! ;)

Minor Faults:

MY RATING:
4 AND A HALF APPLES!!!!!

★ Amazon | Barnes&Noble ★

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Need You Now (How Many Times) – Plumb
Hurricane – Natalie Grant
Never Gone – Colton Dixon
All This Time – Britt Nicole
Mandisa – Overcomer






    Emma Right is a happy wife and Christian homeschool mother of five living in the Pacific West Coast of the USA. Besides running a busy home, and looking after their five pets, which includes two cats, two bunnies and a Long-haired dachshund, she also writes stories for her children. When she doesn't have her nose in a book, she is telling her kids to get theirs in one.

    Right worked as a copywriter for two major advertising agencies and won several awards, including the prestigious Clio Award for her ads, before she settled down to have children.

    Visit Emma Right at her home site and blog for tips and ideas about books, homeschooling, bible devotions, and author helps of various sorts: www.emmaright.com and follow her on facebook emma.right.author and "like" her fan page at http://www.facebook.com/keeperofreign

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