Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

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Since she’d been on the outside, she’d survived an Aether storm, she’d had a knife held to her throat, and she’d seen men murdered. This was worse.

Exiled from her home, the enclosed city of Reverie, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland—known as The Death Shop—are slim. If the cannibals don’t get her, the violent, electrified energy storms will. She’s been taught that the very air she breathes can kill her. Then Aria meets an Outsider named Perry. He’s wild—a savage—and her only hope of staying alive.
A hunter for his tribe in a merciless landscape, Perry views Aria as sheltered and fragile—everything he would expect from a Dweller. But he needs Aria’s help too; she alone holds the key to his redemption. Opposites in nearly every way, Aria and Perry must accept each other to survive. Their unlikely alliance forges a bond that will determine the fate of all who live under the never sky.
In her enthralling debut, Veronica Rossi sends readers on an unforgettable adventure set in a world brimming with harshness and beauty.

This was another one of those books that I saw a lot of hype about and just had to see what all of the fuss was about. 

I had mixed feelings about the characters. At the beginning, I had trouble connecting with both Aria and Peregrine (Perry). I didn't find either one of them very likable, and therefore had trouble caring what happened to either one of them. Keep in mind, this was at the beginning of the book. Aria annoyed me a couple times with her actions, especially the scene where Perry goes to hunt for food and tells her to stay put. For her own safety, for someone who isn't used to being outside a protective bubble, she should have listened to him. However, she did what a lot of heroines do and completely ignored his excellent advice, choosing instead to wander off by herself in the dark. Brilliant plan. I'm not going to give away much more of the story, but when Perry comes to save her, she has the gall to be mad at him, even after he explains himself. I was frustrated with her at that point, to say the least. Just when I was about to give up on these characters, they started to take on new dimensions. Perry started to open up a bit more; Aria became more confident with her surroundings and more interested in learning how to take care of herself; and we're introduced to Perry's extremely enthusiastic, likable friend Roar. I was really impressed with how Aria turned out in the end; she certainly changed a lot throughout the course of the story and I found myself rooting for her. I always appreciate it when I can see the main characters evolve and not stay static.

Another thing I appreciate? That this is not another YA novel focusing on a love triangle. I'll admit, I've read my fair share and loved quite a few of them, but I'm just getting burnt out on that whole scenario. It was refreshing to see two people who were at such odds in the beginning find love with each other, without centering around "Which guy will she choose?". Like I said, so refreshing. 

I wouldn't say it had the most original plot, but it was still enjoyable. I enjoyed the darker tone it took in regards to the tribe of cannibals that ended up stalking them.


Although we got off to a rocky start, the characters ended up being one of the things I loved about this novel. The ending came to a nice close, but it was obvious that there will be sequels. The second book in the series is called Through The Ever Night. The bad news? It isn't expected to be published until 2013. Based on what I've seen so far though, I'm sure it will be worth the wait!

If you would like to learn more about the author, Veronica Rossi, please visit her webpage and Twitter. 

The Truth About Us by Dalene Flannigan

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Publication Date: 11/5/2011
Publisher: Dalene Flannigan
Genre: Women's Fiction

What happens when the past catches up to the present and the truth surfaces? Three women, roommates back in college, find their lives forever altered when one of them feels compelled to confess the secret sin of their past. 
And whose truth is it?
'The Truth About Us' weaves the past and the present in a page-turner that explores the shifting quality of truth, and the cost of secrets.

**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**


First off, I'd like to start by apologizing to the author. Because of prior obligations I didn't have a chance to read The Truth About Us until just this past week (she sent me the review request in November!). I wish I would have been able to read it sooner, because I really enjoyed this book!


There are three main characters: Grace, Erica, and Jude. They were all friends in school, but now they aren't even in contact. Throughout the book we slowly find out the dark secrets of the past. It was interesting to find out how each of them had changed since they knew each other in college: Grace, who had always been the shy, reserved girl in the group became an outspoken documentary filmmaker speaking out about violence against women; Erica, the one who always took charge and was in control of her life, was now struggling to keep her marriage together;  Jude, the outspoken girl whose life centered around sex and drugs, had now found religion. Jude's new-found love for Jesus also threatened to reveal a secret that the three had sworn never to divulge to anyone. This secret, it seems, had basically shaped each woman's life into something it wouldn't have been otherwise.


 The book is written in third person and I loved how it was set up. Each chapter focused on one of the three women. Periodic flashbacks slowly revealed what happened so many years ago. Revelations occur right up to the very end; even when I thought I had learned all of the secrets, the last chapter brought one more. I liked that it kept me guessing to the last page.


I definitely appreciated the author's writing style. The story flowed so smoothly, that I once I started reading I couldn't stop. Some self-published books are plagued by spelling and grammar errors, which can seriously affect opinions about an otherwise great read. This book did not suffer from that at all. The Truth About Us was mercifully free of any blaring mistakes, which certainly aided to the smooth reading experience. 


The story was intriguing and the characters were very well written. As I said, once I started reading it was impossible to stop until I reached the very last page. Even then I wanted there to be more so I could keep reading. I'm glad I got the chance to review The Truth About Us and I can't wait to read more from this author!

If you would like to learn more about the author, Dalene Flannigan, please visit her webpage and Twitter.

Win a set of bookmarks signed by author K.A. Tucker!!

Last week I revealed the cover of Allegiance, the 3rd book in the Causal Enchantment series by K.A. Tucker (due out November of this year!). To refresh your memory, it's gorgeous and looks like this:

Pretty, right? In honor of this cover reveal, the author is letting me give away a set of signed bookmarks to one lucky reader. Interested? All you have to do is click the link below and fill out the form. Super simple. The giveaway ends Saturday, May 26 at 11:59 PM. It is open internationally. Winner will be picked randomly and contacted by me; they will have 48 hours to respond with their mailing address or another winner will be chosen. Good luck everyone, and if by some chance you haven't started on this series yet, I highly recommend that you do. It is amazing!

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Everblossom by Larissa Hinton

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Publication Date: 8/12/2011
Publisher: Larissa Hinton

An anthology that will quench your thirst for more than the ordinary. 
Everblossom is a journey through poems and short stories that may seem ordinary on the surface but dig a little deeper and the world not only shifts. It changes. 
From the author who brought you Iwishacana/Acanawishi, she now brings you a dash of everything from dark fantasy to the paranormal to even romance. So prepare yourself to delve into the three stages of the flower from bud to blossom then back to seed, you'll go through them all with a whole new perspective on what it all truly means.

I've never been a huge fan of poetry, with most of my knowledge about it coming from reading Shel Silverstein poems over and over when I was a kid. When the author requested that I read and review her anthology of poems and short stories though, I was on board. For one, I thought that the mixture of the two would make for interesting reading and break up the monotony. The second reason I was excited about reading it was because it dealt with a bit of the paranormal, which I happen to love.

First, let's examine the positives. I was right in my original assumption. The mixture of poems and short stories kept it from becoming monotonous and one note, so it made it a bit easier to keep reading. I thought the poems were the highlight of the book. The thing I like about poems is they are whatever the author/poet wants them to be. There really isn't a wrong way to write a poem and it's a great way to express feelings and emotions. The book was separated into three different sections: Seed, Bud, and Blossom; the poems I liked the best were the ones immediately following the beginning of the sections. I think my favorite was "Seed to Seed to Seed"; it was just really well written and pleasing to read. I also enjoyed the WSV (Words Speak Volumes) poems. It was a bit of word association and I found them interesting; it was sort of fun guessing what the subject matter of the poem was, since they didn't have definitive titles. The short story I liked was called "Changes". The reason I liked it is because it involved two people who were very different, yet they were both harboring secrets that made them more alike than they realized. 

Now let's talk about the things I didn't particularly care for. Apart from the one I mentioned above, I wasn't excited about the rest of the short stories. Usually short stories at least have a bit of finality to them so they stand alone; these all felt like we were only given a chunk of a larger story. They were extremely hard to follow and figure out was going on, even after reading them several times. Honestly, they just left me feeling unfulfilled. Some of the writing seemed awkward which made finishing the book a little difficult, even though it was very short. 

All in all I was underwhelmed by Everblossom. There were a few poems/short stories I enjoyed, but for the most part I was left disappointed. 

If you would like to know more about the author, Larissa Hinton, visit her webpage.

Revenge Is Sweet by Misty Evans

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Publication Date: 11/11/2011
Publisher: Misty Evans

Payback is a bitch and her name is Kali Sweet...
I’m Kali Sweet, the best damn vengeance demon on earth. I work for the supernatural world’s Justice Department and protect innocent humans from otherworldly creatures like me. While I can’t take revenge for myself, I make sure justice is done for others.
But when my latest run-in with Chicago’s vampire king backfires, the fallout leaves me with three big problems: a powerful Undead enemy who wants my head, my boss looking over my shoulder, and three personal blood slaves jeopardizing my reputation.
One of those slaves happens to be sexy rock star Radison Beaumont – the half-human, half-chaos demon who left me at the altar three hundred years ago. Even if he does need my blood now to survive, Rad and I will always be enemies. 
Especially since he’s joined an ancient society of demon killers—and I’m the number one demon on their most wanted list.

**I received an eBook copy from the author in exchange for an honest review**

This is not my first Misty Evans novel. I was first introduced to her books through her Super Agent series, which is really amazing. When she asked if I might want to read and review her paranormal novel, I was more than happy to oblige. 


The author definitely knows how to create some amazing and detailed characters. Kalina Dolce, or Kali Sweet as she is now known, is a tough woman who doesn't take crap from anyone. Oh, and she just so happens to be a vengeance demon who works for an organization that keeps other paranormal beings at bay. As was detailed in the synopsis, she has to deal with many different problems in this book, but I don't think any of them compare to the conflict caused by the many men in her life. First there is Radison; he and Kali were once engaged, but he never showed up to their wedding. As Kali learns more about Rad and the situation surrounding their almost-marriage, it only causes more conflict. Then there's Cole, a fellow demon who works for the Bridge Council with Kali. He acts as her bodyguard a lot of the time, even though I'm positive she could hold her own. Her boss at the Bridge Council, Damon, is mysterious and hard to figure out at times. I found myself constantly evaluating his motives. Finally there is Alexandru, or Dru for short, who just so happens to be a vampire. Although he isn't introduced until towards the end, and Kali doesn't seem extremely drawn to him (she's not particularly fond of vampires), I found him to be an interesting character who isn't afraid to stand up for what he believes is right. 


Let's discuss these men a little further. It's hard to say who is exactly right for Kali. Just when I thought I had picked a favorite, one of the other guys would do something that put me on their side. Radison is an obvious choice for her. They have so much history, although much of it is tainted with ill feelings. I think there is still more to him that we haven't seen yet and underneath everything he really does care for her. Cole very obviously wants Kali to himself and that doesn't go completely unnoticed by her, but she's still evaluating her feelings for Radison. I feel that Cole has a spot in her heart though and I am predicting that he will play a bigger part in her personal life in the future. I was conflicted about Damon. At times it seemed like he had real feelings for Kali, but I couldn't be sure. He could just as easily have been manipulating her in order to better control her. For me, the jury is still out on his real motives. Last but not least there's Dru. I fell in love with him pretty quickly; he's quite the gentleman, if you can get past the fact that his father is Vlad, the ruthless leader of the vampires. He's certainly someone I would want in my corner, though, because he seems so loyal and genuine. I guess we'll have to wait and see which direction Kali's heart leads her. 


I absolutely adored the story line in this book. It's hard to stand out in a world full of paranormal novels, but somehow this one managed it. The story line captured my attention from the beginning and kept it until the very last page. There was a lot of different things going on at once, but it never got confusing or frustrating. It just made it that much harder to put down at the end of the day.


If you're a fan of the paranormal genre, or even if you're not, I think there's a little something in this book for everyone. There is some romance involved, but I wouldn't say that it is the focal point.  From the incredible characters to the intriguing story line, this is a book that you won't want to put down once you've started. I'm proud to say I have a new favorite series and I can't wait to see what the author has in store next for Kali. 

If you would like to learn more about the author, Misty Evans, make sure to check out her webpage and Twitter. 

Cover Reveal - Allegiance (Causal Enchantment #3) by K.A. Tucker

I'm so excited! It's no secret that the Causal Enchantment series is one of my favorite YA series EVER. Well I have the cover reveal for book #3, Allegiance, and it's absolutely gorgeous. Don't take my word for it though...check it out!

And here's a little about the book, just to get you even more excited!

Evangeline finally got what she longed for—the cursed pendant off her neck and Caden in her arms—only it came at a steep price. An unknown poison now courses through her body, slowly morphing her into something no one but the Fates can foresee. She has her suspicions, though...and if she is right, it will spell certain ruin for her and Caden. But she won’t last long enough to realize that, if Viggo and Mortimer uncover the treasonous secrets she keeps from them– that Veronique, no longer entombed, is now in the torturous clutches of the witches and the People’s Sentinel, or that she is protecting a Sentinel within their very midst.Always the naive human caught in the vampires’ web of deceit, Evangeline is now weaving her own dangerous web so she can keep her friend alive, rescue Veronique, and stop a seemingly inevitable war from erupting. But can her honor handle the depths of duplicity to which she must descend, in order to be in league with the vampires?Dark and gripping, riddled with angst, Allegiance will have readers anxiously turning pages to find out if Evangeline can survive, or if she’ll spiral into disaster.

If you're not familiar with this series, you should definitely become acquainted with it. Allegiance will be released November 2012, so you have time to read the first two books before it comes out! So what are you waiting for? Get reading! 

Teaser Tuesday (5/15/12)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

 

*Grab your current read
*Open to a random page
*Share two (2) "teaser sentences from somewhere on that page
*Be careful not to include spoilers! (be sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others)
*Share the title and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!

This week I'm reading The Truth About Us by Dalene Flannigan. Here's the synopsis, courtesy of GoodReads:

What happens when the past catches up to the present and the truth surfaces? Three women, roommates back in college, find their lives forever altered when one of them feels compelled to confess the secret sin of their past.And whose truth is it?'The Truth About Us' weaves the past and the present in a page-turner that explores the shifting quality of truth, and the cost of secrets.

Now on to the teaser!

Sometimes a dream can wake you and it's so intense, so powerful, that you feel as if it's portentous, something you need to remember. Then you fall back asleep, wake up a few hours later, and it's gone. (pg. 47 of eBook)

I hope you enjoyed the teaser I chose this week! I look forward to reading yours as well; make sure to leave a link to your Teaser Tuesday post in the comments!

Winner of the Whisper eBook!

Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway for the eBook copy of Whisper! I have randomly chosen a winner, and that person is....

Joell A.!!!

Congratulations! The winner has been contacted. I hope you all read Whisper soon, because it was an amazing book!

So Damn Lucky by Deborah Coonts

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Synopsis
Lucky O’Toole—Head of Customer Relations at The Babylon, premier mega-resort on the Vegas Strip—thinks it’s just another night in Las Vegas. But then a magician pulls a disappearing act, right under Lucky’s nose. Is it a stunt? Or something worse?
While Lucky chases leads, someone is trying to put her off the scent. As if this wasn’t enough to ruin her day, Lucky’s relationship with The Big Boss is coming to a head—past hurts can no longer be denied. Of course, she is already on shaky emotional ground: Teddie, her live-in, has been touring with a young and lovely pop star. Paxton Dane, former coworker and would-be suitor, is still circling, hoping to find a chink in the armor of Lucky’s resolve. And then, there’s this French chef, who is proving to be too hot to handle…. 

I dove right into this book after finishing Lucky Stiff, since the ending left us with sort of a shock regarding Lucky's mother. The story line in So Damn Lucky revolves around the disappearance of a magician. That in and of itself wouldn't be too strange, especially in a city like Las Vegas, but the circumstances surrounding the disappearance become more and more peculiar and suspicious. While trying to help solve the case, Lucky also has to deal with her confusing and unstable love life. Once again, I absolutely loved the characters. I love reading about her parent's relationship; they're like teenagers and are so cute together. I enjoyed getting to know the new chef, Jean-Charles more in this book. My first impression of him in Lucky Stiff was that he was a jerk; in So Damn Lucky, we learn more about his life and my opinion of him completely changed. Paxton Dane is his usually yummy self (I don't know how Lucky resists him). And then there's Teddie...

On one hand I was so happy that Teddie was finally able to live his dream and be a star. Unfortunately, distance is rough on a relationship. It was hard to judge what was going to happen between Lucky and Teddie, as well as the rest of the men in her life, but it sure had me turning the pages as fast as I could to find out!

If you're looking for a fast-paced novel with humor and romance then you should definitely make yourself acquainted with the Lucky O'Toole series, especially this newest installment. I don't know what is in store for the characters next, but I know I'm definitely along for the ride!

If you'd like to learn more about the author, Deborah Coonts, check out her webpage and Twitter!

Guest Post: Deborah Coonts, Author of the Lucky O'Toole Series

Inspiration for the Lucky Series: A Sinful Escape


By Deborah Coonts,
Author of Lucky Stiff

When my then fifteen-year-old son suggested a family relocation to Las Vegas, my then husband and I started packing. Okay, maybe we didn't think it through, but after five years in suburban Maryland we had yet to find our niche, so we were ready for a change. Little did I know, the story I had been looking for was lurking in Sin City. In retrospect, perhaps it should've been obvious, but back then I was pretty naive.

With bags packed and good wishes ringing in our ears (The one I remember the best was: You're going to finish raising a hormonal teenage male in Las Vegas? Are you on drugs? I'm still thankful those 'friends' didn't call Social Services), we packed two cars and a moving van and headed toward the bright lights.

A lot of people say Vegas is an acquired taste -- not for me.

Where else outside of maybe New York City can you watch an everchanging cross-section of the world parade past and still go home and sleep in your own bed? Absolute heaven for a storyteller.

However, it is true that everyone sees something different in Vegas.

I see magic.

And this is the Vegas I wanted to write about. The fun stuff. Not bodies buried in the desert. Not mobsters. Not fools losing everything. But the real Vegas. The forty-five million visitors a year -- each of whom are on a mission of mischief, the celebrities, the singers, the shows, the amazing shopping -- that Vegas.

My Vegas.

Wanna Get Lucky? is the beginning of the story. Of course, the story had to be set in a huge strip casino/resort, and since I'm a storyteller, not a reporter, I created my own -- The Babylon. And who better to tell the story than a woman in her early thirties (old enough to know better, but young enough to ignore it) who is the Head of Customer Relations?

On a roll, I wrote the first sentence of the story -- I'm big on beginnings -- then came to a screeching halt.

Great, forty-three words into the next Great American Novel and I had writer's block. This was going to be harder than I thought.

That's when I started hearing voices.

At first, I thought maybe this ought to worry me, but then I remembered an interview with P. D. James. When asked how she came up with her stories, she said something to the effect that she sat in a room with her characters, listened to what they had to say, then wrote it down. I was so there. And, by all accounts, Ms. James did all right. So, if it was good enough for her, it was fine for little ol' me.

Lucky, my protagonist, was the first character to speak to me. Apparently fed-up with my waffling, she spoke up loud and clear -- she told me her name -- while I was minding my own business sitting on the porch at the Grand Lake Lodge in Colorado. Vacation interrupts. Two women and one man (my then husband) do not make a great vacation. Of course, if we'd been in Vegas, that would've been just an interesting evening . . . or so I've been told.

But I digress. Being given my protagonist's name was a good start, but I was hoping for more. Lucky didn't disappoint -- she introduced me to her friends: The Great Teddie Divine (Las Vegas' premier female impersonator who is straight and, understandably, has a tough time picking up women), Miss Patterson (Lucky's plucky assistant and a cougar), the Beautiful Jeremy Whitlock (a private investigator and prime cougar bait), The Big Boss, and Mona (Lucky's bordelloowning mother).

The whole female impersonator thing sort of opened the door for me. I mean, some of the impersonators in this town are amazing. And then I started wondering . . . well, anyway, I finally ended-up wondering what would a straight guy do if he spent his professional life sheathed in Oscar de la Renta? How would he do with women? Of course, this being my fantasy, I decided he might do all right. Think about it. A man who can speak Jimmy Choo? A man who can help me with make-up (I'm not a girly-girly.) A man who would not only know who Rodgers and Hammerstein were, but who could even hum a few bars of I'm Gonna Wash that Man Right Outta My Hair. All this and sex too? Hey, a girl can dream, can't she? So, Teddie was born.

The cougar thing . . . well, I'm of a certain age -- old enough to find that concept interesting. Enough said.

And who wouldn't wonder what it would be like to have a mother in 'the business'? This is Vegas after all.

The cast set, I actually had to come up with a story. Porn stars and spouse swappers?

The genesis for the porn star angle was a chapter of a book, Skin City by Jack Sheehan. Jack is a Vegas author and quite wonderful. The vignette he wrote that inspired me was a recitation of his attendance at the real adult film awards held in Vegas each January. I laughed so hard I had tears rolling down my face. So, of course, I had to have porn stars -- of my own creation, of course.

And the spouse swappers -- that idea came right out of Sixty Minutes.

Put the two together, along with a young woman who falls out of a tour helicopter, landing in the middle of the Pirate Show in front of Treasure Island, add some Vegas magic, and romance . . .

So, do you Wanna Get Lucky?

Lucky Stiff by Deborah Coonts

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Synopsis
Lucky O’Toole—Head of Customer Relations at The Babylon, premier mega-resort on the Vegas Strip—thinks it’s just another night in Las Vegas.  A tractor-trailer has spilled its load of a million honeybees, blocking not only the Strip but the entrance to her hotel... the District Attorney for Clark County—apparently the odd man out of a threesome on the twelfth floor—is hiding in the buff in one of the hotel’s laundry rooms... and Numbers Neidermeyer—one of Vegas’ less-than-savory oddsmakers—is arguing with Las Vegas’ ace private investigator, the Beautiful Jeremy Whitlock.
The next day, Lucky discovers Ms. Neidermeyer was tossed into the shark tank at the Mandalay Bay Resort as a snack for the Tiger Shark.  When the police show up at the Babylon with a hastily prepared search warrant, applied for by the District Attorney himself, and Jeremy lands in the hot seat, Lucky realizes her previous night was far from routine. 
Amid the chaos of fight weekend, the hiring of an eccentric new French chef, and her madam mother's intentions to auction off a young woman’s virginity, Lucky is drawn into a deadly game where no one is what they seem, a game that will end only when she discovers who made fish-food out of Numbers Neidermeyer.
Lucky O’Toole and Fabulous Las Vegas—life doesn’t get any better.

**I received a copy of this book from the publicist in return for an honest review**

I was very eager to dive into this second installment of this amazing series. The first book, Wanna Get Lucky?, introduced me to so many wonderful characters that I just couldn't wait find out what was going to happen with them next. This is a good time to point out that, as this is a sequel, there may be some unintentional spoilers in this review. So if you haven't read the first book in the series yet, you may want to do that first. Ok, enough with the disclaimers, on to the review!

We're reintroduced to Lucky O'Toole, head of Customer Relations for Babylon hotel in Las Vegas, in the middle of yet another bizarre predicament, this time involving tons of angry bees. The craziness doesn't stop there! There were two major developments in the last book. First was a blossoming romance between Lucky and her best friend, Teddy. The second was that Big Boss, for whom she has worked since she was a teenager, is actually her biological father. These are issues that Lucky continues to try and come to terms with in this book. I really like Teddie and he seems to bring out the best in Lucky, but there is so much delicious temptation surrounding her (which we will get to in a minute). As far as her father goes, she does not want the world to know just yet; being seen as "the boss's daughter" tends to undermine one's authority. Lucky has to deal with a plethora of problems throughout the course of this novel, from helping her friend Jeremy escape a murder investigation to convincing her mother that auctioning off a young woman's virginity is not a smart PR move. There certainly isn't a dull moment!

Let's talk more about Lucky's love life. It is extremely complicated, and it's sure to become even more so in the next book. She has definite feelings for Teddie, but she's also worried about it ending badly and losing her best friend. He's also an amazing musician, so if his career takes off he may decide to leave her behind. Adding to her confusion are the two other delicious men in her life. First there's Dane, the incredibly sexy security guy who carries a definite torch for Lucky. Then there's the new master chef at Babylon, Jean-Charles. He has the smoking hot, exotic thing going for him; even though he and Lucky butt heads, there's a spark there that may be hard for her to resist in the future. I'm definitely excited to see what happens and I certainly don't envy her making a decision between the three men.

I think part of what makes this series so fun is that it's set in Las Vegas. The situations that Lucky finds herself would be absolutely unbelievable anywhere else, but anything can happen in Vegas. I always look forward to what craziness will step into her life next.

If you haven't read this series yet, I highly recommend it. The characters alone make them worthwhile reads, but the story line is equally interesting and intriguing, plus it holds a lot of humor throughout. 

If you would like to learn more about the author, Deborah Coonts, make sure you check out her webpage and Twitter. 

Lucky O' Toole Week!

I was finally able to finish Lucky Stiff and So Damn Lucky by Deborah Coonts (books 2 and 3 in the Lucky O'Toole series), so this week is going to be special! Not only do I have a review for you on both books, but I also have a guest post by the author! I hope you're as excited as I am! The schedule will look something like this:

Tuesday: Review of Lucky Stiff

Wednesday: Author guest post

Thursday: Review of So Damn Lucky

I hope you enjoy the posts this week and I also hope you will then feel compelled to go out and buy this amazing series (I promise you won't be disappointed!)