Masking His Virgin (Club Lush #4) by Jamie Knight

      Ambrose White and his sister own Club Lush. They have a very specific clientele and they want everyone to be happy when they leave. Of course Ambrose liked to play as well as watch the clients. He's a bit jaded by the clients they've had in the club. Then he spots one young woman who stirs his passion. Will she be willing to play?

   WOW! This is a HOT read! The writing is slow and sensuous. The characters so well defined you can close your eyes and there they are. I really enjoyed this one. It's a perfect quick read or a book for a couple looking to spice things up. The book is one you have to have in your library.

  I found no issues.

  I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it is one to read!

False Dragons by Isabella Steel

     Denrael  is head of the Silver Order  and has done an amazing job of keeping the peace throughout the lands. He knows something is coming. He isn't sure what but it won't be easy to defeat. Denrael must bring together the inhabitants of the land to fight for their homes. The next thing is can they all put aside any differences to help keep their homes from being destroyed?

   You are going to have such an adventure with this book! Ms. Steel knows just how to craft a story to keep you wondering what will be next. I must admit, I'm not usually a fan of wizardry, magic or fantasy. I LOVED this book. It's characters are so well defined you can picture them in your mind easily. The writing of this book is some of the best I've read. I couldn't stop turning pages! I was enjoying this book so much I read it 4 times! Each time I picked up a bit more than I did the last time I read it. I wanted to jump in and join these beings! Be ready for the trip of a lifetime when you open this book ( and clear your schedule! Trust me, if you don't you'll wish you had.)

     I didn't find any issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because this is one I'll read again...and again...etc.

The Cook of Castamar by Fernando J. Muñez

 

It's 1720 in Madrid, Spain and a young cook joins the household of the Castamar Hacienda. It isn't long before her cooking prowess captures the taste buds of the widowed duke. Lord Diego hasn't been to court in over 20 months and this is the first positive change in his life since losing his wife. Everyone is pleased with the new cook. What no ones sees coming is the love developing between the duke and this young cook. Many agendas are floating around Castamar, each one more self serving than the last.

This is a Netflix series. It's a 2021 historical piece.  There are twelve  one hour episodes of this series. It's the perfect weekend binge show. The cast is phenomenal as is the views.  I enjoyed the steady pace and each twist in the story. I found it to be a romance. An adventure. A history lesson and full of intrigue.  With each new piece of this puzzle, the entire picture begins to fill the screen. These actors and actresses blend so well together it makes the story seamless. I think you are going to enjoy this series as much as I did.

I didn't find anything about the movie I didn't like or that would be a problem.

I gave this series 5 cheers out of 5 because it blew me away after I was all set to dislike it. *smile*

Love Wins: A Ukraine Charity Anthology

 

LOVE WINS—a Charity Anthology to support Ukrainian refugees

More than 15 contemporary romance authors have joined forces to create this unique collection of stories, covering an assortment of different sub-genres and tropes.

LOVE WINS is set to publish on April 21, 2022, with 100% of the proceeds going to World Vision’s Ukrainian Refugee Fund. This organization has people on the ground in the Ukraine and Romania, providing food, shelter, medical aid, and all necessary assistance for the needy, with the focus of making sure children are safe and provided for.

LOVE WINS is available for a limited time only. Make a difference for the people of Ukraine—buy your copy today!

Here's the link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WP6XHRF

THANK YOU so much for supporting those in need.

Authors include: Dania Voss, Maribelle McCrea, Marlene Cheng, K.M. Jenkins, Deborah King, Annie McEwen, Pamela Clayfield, Tiffany Carby, Aimee O’Brian, R.A. Clarke, N. N. Light, Judy Fisher, Robert Beech, E.J. Powell, Alex Grehy, Maris Parker

Silver Beach by Claire Cox

    California. A place of sun and sand and unfortunately bad memories for Mara. When she receives a call telling her that her mother is ready to be discharged from the hospital, Mara must decide if she is flying to California or not. The thoughts propel her into the past. Mara could not foresee what would happen once she is in California.

   The writing in this one is terrific. It seems to go in many directions. Reading this type of book takes your full attention. The family in this book is not the typical one you'd expect.  There are many parts to the family in this one. Though the story is heartbreaking, it gives you all the players thoughts and feelings. Many times the conflicted thoughts send them in directions they would normally avoid. This is a tough read but worth your time.

     I didn't find any issues.

     I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because it has a ring of familiarity. 

Poisoned Heart (Lady Marmalade #1) by Jason Blacker

     Lordy and Lady Apleby run the Abernathy Castle.  Lordy Apleby lost his import business when World War I and II destroyed it.  Abernathy Castle is one of England's smaller castles. It still has a moat though it's rather disgusting. When the kitchen maid ends up dead it will take some work to find out who did it.

    I enjoyed this mystery. It's well written and the characters are well defined. It's like the old timey mysteries. This one didn't need all the high tech stuff to be good.  I love the idea of it being in a castle. I've always thought they were wonderful.  Mr. Blacker did a really good job with this one.

   I did find issues. It is a bit short. I would like to have had it longer. This book needed more in the middle. There is a big jump from she's fixing sandwiches to she's dead.  It needs more work up to the murder. Clues and the detectives were missing.

     I gave this one 3 cheers out of 5 because everything happens in the middle of the book.

Betty: A Memoir by Mary McSwain Steele

      Betty grew up in a small town and she raised her children in the same small town. She wanted to travel and see the world. Betty had to put that dream on hold for a few years though. After she got her nursing degree, a job offer came her way. With this job offer she'd be able to travel the world. Her children would be grown by this time. Betty loved the traveling. She had to get through some pretty bad things to get to the job offer. Better never regretted anything. 

     This is a satisfying book. It allows you to see life from the point of view of her children. They share what it was like to grow up in Betty's household. There was plenty of love flowing through this house. Betty's work ethic and sense of justice guides her through life. Her children learn so much from her. I enjoyed learning about this woman. I really felt for her when she went through the troubled times as well. You need to read this book. It's a good one.

   I did find an issue. This is supposed to be about Betty but there is more about her children and their lives than hers. I understand the children will be a part of it but they shouldn't over shadow Betty.

     I gave this one 4 cheers out of 5 because of the issue above.