The Unexpected By Lori Foster 5 Star Review

Hello Readers,

You have a double treat here today, you are getting to go inside the book that was originally released in 2003 by Lori Foster known as "The Unexpected". A great suspense romance novel. We are going to get into her gripping piece of work right away. This one is too good to wait.

The Blurb:

Eli Conners expected hired mercenary Ray Vereker to be a tank of a guy with forty tattoos - not the feminine ideal with lethal combat skills. While Eli certainly needs Ray's help, the rest of him is thinking he might have something to offer her...Ray's as good as any man when it comes to storming enemy compounds and loading an AK-47, but who could blame a girl for succumbing to mind-blowing temptation in the steamy jungle? But now it's back to business. If only Ray wasn't feeling hot, bothered, dizzy...Suddenly, Ray's precise, no-nonsense mission is veering wildly off course, derailed by raging hormones, out-of-control desire, and a delirious love that is completely unexpected...

My Thoughts: 

Lori Foster creates an intense suspense story from the get go. The heat of a brothers kidnap and undeniable attraction between two rugged individuals.

Eli Conners is a man to whom could hold his own. His secret past is now in play thanks to his younger brother getting kidnapped. He had been lonely and until now Eli hadn't known. Ray opened his eyes to much more than his heart.

Ray Vereker is a woman who has a strong spirit and an a aggressive streak in her. She soon breaks all of her rules and finds herself unable to stop the waves of lust compounding her.

This is a duo that I don't want to be on the wrong side of. These two funny, romantic and will have your heart pumping from the first page to the last. I must admit that no library is complete without a copy of this five star romantic suspense that will have you desperate for more of Lori Foster's books.

I want to thank you for stopping by my blog and reading my thoughts on Lori Fosters work. I have more of her books in my pipeline to be reviewed so check back for more of my thoughts on her awesome work. 

Kristal McKerrington 

Vampires Never Cry Wolf By 5 Star Review

Hello Readers,

I was honored when  Sara Humphreys book "Vampires Never Cry Wolf", I can safely say that it was more than a surprise for me that she chose me to review the book. I've known Sara for almost two years and I took my time going through her Review Copy to give her the best review I could.

Finishing it tonight I can safely say its worth 5 stars.

Blurb:

Vampires are nothing but trouble...
As far as beautiful vampire Sadie Pemberton is concerned, werewolves shouldn't be sticking their noses into New York's supernatural politics. They don't know jack about running a city-not even that hot-as-sin new vampire-werewolf liaison who's just arrived in town.

Werewolves are too sexy for their own good...
The last thing Killian Bane wanted was to end up in New York City playing nice with vampires. Unfortunately, he's on a mission, and when he encounters the sexiest, most stubborn female vamp he's ever met, he's going to have to turn on a little of that wolfish charm...and Sadie's going to learn a thing or two about what it means to have a wild side...

My Thoughts:

The beginning of the book was a little slow in starting, however that is part of the charm of Sara. She eases you into an intense, action packed storyline. I can say that she didn't hold back one bit in "Vampires Never Cry Wolf."

Sadie isn't just a hot vampire with a secret filled past and even darker one hanging over her head. She is a woman who's got a "bite" to her so to speak. Punt intended. Sara created a female that I know a lot of authors would find a lot in common with and would be dying to be Sadie themselves.

As for the dark and sexy Killian Bane, he did all sorts of things to my heart. He's a man of mystery and a strong spine than the usual werewolve stories I have read tend to have. He's a gentleman and a warrior all rolled up into one. I would have loved him to have battled Shane (from an earlier book in the saga) as I think they would have made a good battle.

My worry about reading saga's is that I can read very few to their end as the author tends to get lazy or drop the ball. That isn't the case for this author. She packs a harder punch with every book and making the next one better than the last one. I have to say that is what makes Sara Humphreys the award winning author that she is.

In one line this was my thought "Dark, Dangerous and full of Bite"!

Make sure that you check back to see what the latest book I have read is. Just a small side note, I don't normally do Reviews for Authors. I buy the books I review and do them honestly. I do however continue to offer reviews to friends that I have known for some time.

Thank you for stopping by,

Kristal McKerrington 

"The Measure of Katie Calloway,: A Novel " by Serena B Miller Review!"

Dear Fellow Readers,

I'm honored to present the review of "The Measure of Katie Calloway,: A Novel " by Serena B Miller. Its a well rounded and touching story. I completely fell in love with Serena B Miller's work through this book and found out how she got the idea of writing the book. 

Blurb: 

Her heart seeks sanctuary in the deep woods. But will trouble find her even here?
The Civil War has ended, but in Katie Calloway's Georgia home, conflict still rages. To protect herself and her young brother from her violent and unstable husband, she flees north, finding anonymity and sanctuary as the cook in a north woods lumber camp. The camp owner, Robert Foster, wonders if the lovely woman he's hired has the grit to survive the never-ending work and harsh conditions of a remote pine forest in winter. Katie wonders if she can keep her past a secret from a man she is slowly growing to love.

With grace and skill, Serena Miller brings to life a bygone era. From the ethereal, snowy forest and the rowdy shanty boys to the warm cookstove and mouth-watering apple pie, every detail is perfectly rendered, transporting you to a time of danger and romance.


"With fascinating historical detail and heartfelt characters, The Measure of Katie Calloway captivated me from the very first line. Great storytelling, coupled with a unique north woods setting, will carry your heart from one vivid scene to the next. Miller writes the kind of rich historical fiction I love--with a plethora of romantic twists and turns to keep you reading far into the night. Not to be missed!"--Laura Frantz, author of The Colonel's Lady
"Serena Miller's charming characters leap off the pages and straight into your heart, and her setting feels so real you'll wonder why you don't hear trees falling in the forest and bacon sizzling on the woodstove."--Emilie Richards, author of Sunset Bridge
"Fascinating history. Fabulous characters. The Measure of Katie Calloway is a fast-paced story with a generous measure of romance that will have readers cheering on Katie Calloway as she conquers one trial after another. If you like stepping back in time and sharing an adventure with great characters, this is the book for you."--Ann H. Gabhart, author of Angel Sister

Serena Miller is the author of Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio, as well as numerous articles for periodicals such as Woman's World, Guideposts, Reader's Digest, Focus on the Family, Christian Woman, and more. She lives on a farm in southern Ohio.

My thoughts on the book:  5 star review. 


Katie Calloway's story from the hardest parts of her life in Georgia to the moment when she is reward with a new and happy life. Is a great Inspiring story with the most romantic element I have read in a long time. This book was perfectly balanced between romance and being one that spread the good word of God.

I was delighted by the ending and would like to have had more of an insight into Harlam's story. I do think it was a well thought out, detailed plot with an interesting history. One that I'm sure will make any historical romance reader happy to have found. The author wove together a story that she should be truly proud of. I was grateful to read this story and to get to know this genre of book better.

I look forward to reading more of Serena Millers work in the near future, it was a perfect 5 Star book that is worth reading more than once.

About the Author: 

Serena Miller is the author of Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio, as well as numerous articles for periodicals such as Woman's World, Guideposts, Reader's Digest, Focus on the Family, Christian Woman, and more. She lives on a farm in southern Ohio.

Thank you all for stopping by my blog and please feel free to come back next week or tomorrow to see the other reviews or blogs I've put up about my thoughts. 

Kristal McKerrington 

The Ice Dragon- George RR Martin

Hello Readers,

I'm honored today to present another review to all of you today. The book that I wanted to introduce you to is a new book by George RR Martin. Its a great Fantasy novel and its one that I enjoyed. Here is my 4.5 star review below.

The Ice Dragon

An enchanting tale of courage and sacrifice for young readers and adults by the wildly popular George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the series that inspired HBO's Emmy Award-winning GAME OF THRONES. Lavish illustrations by acclaimed artist Luis Royo enrich this captivating and heartwarming story of a young girl and her dragon.

From ancient times, the ice dragon was a creature of legend and fear, for no man had ever tamed one. When it flew overhead, it left in its wake desolate cold and frozen land. But Adara was not afraid. For Adara was a winter child, born during the worst freeze that anyone, even the Old Ones, could remember.

Adara could not remember the first time she had seen the ice dragon. It seemed that it had always been in her life, glimpsed from afar as she played in the frigid snow long after the other children had fled the cold. In her fourth year she touched it, and in her fifth year she rode upon its broad, chilled back for the first time. Then, in her seventh year, on a calm summer day, fiery dragons from the North swooped down upon the peaceful farm that was Adara’s home. And only a winter child—and the ice dragon who loved her—could save her world from utter destruction.

My Thoughts on the Book- 4.5 stars

The story was detailed and brought to life with the Illustration by Luis Royo had created with each section of the book. A nice level of detail was given to the story, however I found personal faults in the story.

The story's ending seemed rushed and repeated in places. I think a little more development it would have been perfect. It was still an enjoyable story for everyone even if the blurb is far more like synopsis.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope that you will come back again to see what else we will have up.

Kristal McKerrington 

Daughter of Joy (Brides of Culdee Creek Book #1 By Kathleen Morgan

Hello Readers,

Today I'm doing a review of the book Daughter of Joy (Brides of Culdee Creek Book #1 By Kathleen Morgan. A great inspirational romance that was published by Reveall one of the imprints of Baker Publishing.

A great 5 star book that I'm going to recommend to you all today.

Blurb:

 Love, heartbreak, and triumph lie deep within the wilds of the Colorado highlands. 

Abigail Stanton's whole life was rooted in her faith, a faith she now clings to for survival. After losing her husband and young son, Abby sets out alone, bereft, and heartsick. And when she is led to Conor MacKay's doorstep, the very foundation of her belief starts to shift.

As the volatile rancher's new housekeeper, Abby is supposed to keep his affairs--and his capricious little girl--in order. Abby feels anything but order, though, when she and Conor are together. Can love heal the wounds of the past? Or will Abby and Conor risk even greater losses than they have already suffered?

The first in the Brides of Culdee Creek series, Daughter of Joy takes you on a journey of grief, intrigue, and redeeming love in the nineteenth-century Colorado highlands.

"A beautiful story of redemptive love."--Robin Lee Hatcher, author of Catching Katie

"A beautifully written, poignant love story that will remain with the reader long after the book is closed."--Lori Copeland, author of the Brides of the West series

"A spectacular . . . series."--Library Journal

My Thoughts of it: 

From the beginning Kathleen Morgan captures the reader in a spell of wonder as they read the detailed story. Plot twists come left and right sometimes throwing the reader into a desire to read the end of the book quickly. A desire to see her leading female Abby to finally get her happy ending with Connor. Through a rough journey where Conor has a lot to learn about himself and so does Abby, a truly passionate and inspiring love story is told through this book.

If I had one bad note to make was that there was sometimes moments repeated that didn't need repeating. Some extra words were repeated that I'm sure a proofreader might catch on another walk through. All in all it earned its stars and I look forward to reading more of Kathleen's work in the future. I've already got a second book of hers already downloading.

Thank you all for stopping by and I hope that you will stop by to see what other book reviews we have or other things that is going on with me. 

Kristal McKerrington