Kathleen Turner Series by Tiffany Snow

**I am combining this review since I finished all these books only a few hours apart**

"No Turning Back" Synopsis:

Kathleen Turner has goals. She moved to Indianapolis to start seeing to them, but things aren't going quite as well as she'd hoped. She's a runner for a high-powered law firm in town, not the most prestigious of positions, but it and her part-time bartender gig at least pays the bills. And one of the senior partners is a dreamboat in that obscenely rich, disturbingly good looking, slightly snobbish sort of way.

Before she did a mortifying face plant in his lap during a meeting, she was quite happy ogling him from afar. After that...well...she was more about the avoiding. Mature, no. More likely to assure she keeps her job, yes.

When Kathleen finds her friend murdered next door, shock and horror are followed by gritty determination when it becomes clear that Sheila's death isn't random and it isn't the result of a jealous boyfriend. It's the opening gambit in a web of murder, deceit, conspiracy, and fraud that stretches to the law firm for which Kathleen works. Maybe to the very office that Blane Kirk commands.

"Turning To Me" Book Synopsis:

When Kathleen Turner, office runner for the prestigious Indianapolis law firm of Kirk & Trent, started dating the boss she knew the risks. Kathleen is the happiest she's been in a long time, especially as Christmas approaches, but she's always known there was termination date on her relationship with Blane Kirk.

She just didn't expect that termination to be her funeral

Blane's current case is drawing heated debate and stirring the pot of public fury. A former Navy SEAL stands accused of the wrongful death of an American citizen during a military operation overseas. The case has far-reaching political and military implications. Someone with a lot of money, and even more clout, wants Blane to lose.

As dead bodies of people connected to the defense start piling up, Kathleen with the help of Kade, Blane's brother and ex-FBI-agent-turned-assassin-for-hire, try to discover the killer before it is to late.

Unfortunately for Kathleen, he's already moved for the end-game-by painting a target on her....and pulling the trigger

"Turning Point" Book Synopsis:

After her promotion from law firm Runner to Investigator, Kathleen Turner is learning the ropes of her new job from non other than assassin-for-hire Kade Dennon, a situation her boyfriend Blane Kirk is none too happy about. But the lessons with Kathleen take a back seat when Kade becomes a target. Previously untouchable, his enemies now know of the chink in his armor - his brother's girlfriend.

And Kade is not the only thing coming between Kathleen and Blane. From Blane's inexplicable defense of a man guilty of a horrible crime, to a mysterious stranger from Kathleen's past, to Kathleen's risky investigation into human traffickers, the obstacles mount against a relationship that's just begun to find trust again.

Unfortunately, her current case is far more dangerous than anyone knows. Someone close to Blane will go to extreme lengths to split them up, lengths that may prove worse than death for Kathleen.

Kathleen, Blane and Kade must atone for the sins of the past and the present. The fallout will force Kathleen to a turning point...in her career and her life.

Book Review for all:

OMG!!! Where to start on this review. One thing I can definitely throw out there first is the fact I loved this series and was completely devastated when Book 4 (Out of Turn) was not  going to be released till December 2013. The cliffhanger on Book 3(Turning Point) is enough to drive me insane. 

I couldn't put these books down practically read them all in like 3 days. I lost a lot of sleep, haha!! Tiffany Snow has a way of capturing you into a story and really making you feel like you are part of it. The story is really well written with very few grammar or spelling issues (that never determines a review for me. The way the story keeps me interested is my decision on the stars it receives). I really like her style of writing and I look forward to reading others by her. I have to say will be putting her on my "Favorite Authors" list for sure!

With the page by page blows of suspense and tension it would drive anyone insane. The love triangle alone is enough to make me pull every bit of my hair out. I have to say though I am leaning more towards Kade. He has really proven to me to be the better man out of the two. Blane has just made to many mistakes to be unforgivable and specially in the end of Turning Point, how could he!!!

Characters:

Kathleen Turner - runner for the high profile law firm of Gage, Kirk and Trent. 

Blane Kirk - Ex-Navy Seal and one of the partners in the firm

Kade -  Ex-FBI agent turned assassin and Blane's brother

For the most part I loved each character but I have to say Kathleen at times really did get on my nerves with her ignorance and not willing to let go of stupid things. But I love how she was never willing to give up on things that mattered, like solving crimes in order to help honor her fallen friend, to help keep Blane and Kade safe and to save her cousin. Along with her will to do anything to make sure those she cares about are safe, she finds herself always in the line of a danger. I really hope that in the next book she comes out even stronger with what all that has happened and that she doesn't fall easily back into her usual ways with a particular someone.

Oh can I just say the sexual tension that went on in this book was over the top. One minute you are cheering for Blane the next minute you are cheering for Kane. Even though nothing sexual happened between Kathleen in Kade, there was denying the tension that was building.  The scenes between Kathleen and Blane were crazy....both men are just Yummy and will make you melt with just the thoughts of what they are capable of doing!! ;-)

There isn't really anything I can say I didn't like about this series, it was just a great series and it kept me turning from one page to the other from the very beginning of the first book. I  will be really sad when the series ends. I can definitely see myself reading these books over and over again and never getting tired of them. 

Every plot was written well and kept you guessing which direction the stories were going to go. There were times I thought I had the killer picked out but in turn was wrong. Love it when that happens. There have been so many books that I have read that were similar to this series and were always able to tell the killer by the middle of the book. 

I highly recommend these books for reading, you will not be disappointed at all. They are far worth the extra spending and I can't wait till Book Four comes out!! Just going to give me an excuse to read the other books again to be refreshed by the new book. Doubt it will matter because these are the type of books that stay in the back of your mind after you read, I won't even come close to forgetting the stories.

For Pre-Order on Amazon: 

http://www.amazon.com/Turn-Kathleen-Turner-Series-ebook/dp/B00B28Y52S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1366999674&sr=8-1

Book Synopsis:

A dangerous criminal from Kathleen's past has returned....and his sights are set on revenge.

High-powered playboy attorney Blane Kirk is determined to keep Kathleen safe...whether she likes it or not.

Kade Dennon, cyber-hacker and assassin-for-hire, is a target for ruthless men who'll do anything for power. And they're out to stop Kade permanently.

In OUT OF TURN Kathleen is caught between two warring brothers, and the consequences could prove fatal.....

Games of Fire by Airicka Phoenix

Book Synopsis:

Sophie has enough problems in her life without Spencer turning her blood to fire, without eyes freezing and burning her, without his hatred of her. Since his migration into the house next to hers, Sophia Valdez isn't sure whether she wants to toss him under a bus or kiss that smirking mouth of his. But even as the temperature rises around them, leaping flames of passion, want and desire, everything either has ever known will be shattered by the lurking shadow hounding their every step, wanting revenge.

Spencer Rowth moves to the sleepy town of River Port with his mother and twelve year old sister, Suzy, to escape a deceitful father, an unfaithful girlfriend and a life crumbling much too fast for him to grapple onto only to be smacked upside the head by the last thing he wanted again. Sophie was everything he refused to want. Her temper, her wit, her laugh, her smile, the way her entire body goes up in flames under his hands are things he would rather slam a lid on and forget. Instead, he finds himself falling for the smart-mouth next door. But how long will he have before the evil chasing them catches up? How long before the very thing he never wanted becomes his only thread to sanity? And who is after them? What do they want and why do they want Spencer and Sophie dead?

Book Review:

Where to start with this review. I felt the book was a pretty decent read. It was written well but something seemed to throw me off on the book. I pretty much knew who the bad guy was a couple chapters in, but really didn't keep me from reading on. There were a few good moments in the book but I just felt there could have been more, I enjoy the last few chapters as that is where most of the action to me occurred.

Maybe I am wrong on this one but it seemed that one minute Sophie was talking about everything and then it went to narrator telling everything. It was a little confusing but it just maybe me and my ability to decipher between both.

 I really think that this book should have been from both main character's POV. It would have made the story more interesting, as the synopsis or blurb reads it tells how Spencer struggles with the feelings he has for Sophie and his past. I would have really liked to have seen his thoughts on certain things that were going on in the story. 

I really didn't mind reading the book, I thought it was a really nice. A few things needed to be fixed. Very few issues with editing and the author had a good story line built, but just felt like something was missing from the story. After reading the synopsis over again I realized some of the details that was written in there was not really put in the story. There really was not that huge amount of passion to me, or least not enough to say flames were leaping. I felt there was a good amount of sexual tension between the two but compared to other books I have read that did include passion, this book falls short of that.

Sophie drove me crazy with her constant ramblings at different parts of the story, especially when the danger was around. It was to the point I really wanted to slap her. She definitely was a little immature, but what do you expect from 17 year old. I really also didn't think she was a smart mouthed as the synopsis made her out to be. I think her friend Lauren had more of that going on then Sophie did. Don't get me wrong she could throw an attitude towards someone at one point or two in story.

I really liked Spencer, but I would have loved to have a little more detail about him. I think even continue a little on more with their relationship would have been great too. I don't think the book did him justice when it came to describing his issues that he supposedly was dealing with. 

Overall, I thought the book was really nice and if you are looking for a simple read then you would enjoy this book! 

If You Stay by Courtney Cole

**Only $0.99 on Amazon right now**

Book Synopsis:

24-year old Pax Tate is an asshole.
Seriously.

He's a tattooed, rock-hard bad-boy with a bad attitude to match.

But he's got his reasons.

His mother died when Pax was seven, leaving a hole in his heart filled with guilt although he doesn't understand why. What he does know is that he and his dad are left alone and with more issues than they can count.

As Pax grew up, he tired to be the kid his father always wanted; the perfect golden boy, but it didn't work. His dad couldn't overcome his grief long enough to notice and Pax couldn't keep up the impossible facade.

Now, he uses drugs and women to cope with the ugliness, the black void that he doesn't want to deal with. If he pretends that the emptiness isn't there, then it isn't right?
Wrong.

And it's never more apparent than when he meets Mila. Sweet, beautiful Mila HIll is the fresh air to his hardened frown, the beauty to his ugly heart. He doesn't know how to not hurt her, but he quickly realizes that he's got to figure it out because he needs her to breathe.

Review:

OMG!! Talk about a straight eye catching opener to the book. Just in the first few pages you are drawn in by the insanity of how the author starts her book. I can already see that this book was going to take me to a whole other level in dark and broken guy theme. I don't know how I would have responded if I was to happen upon a scene like, maybe something similar to what Mila did. I don't know!! 

I know this is crazy and I am sure there a lot of people out there that get tired of the bad boy, good girl books. Where the girl saves the guy from destruction and so forth, but not me, I don't know if it is because these books make me feel like no situation can't be overcome, that there is always a chance for everything to work out in the end. I can just relate with a lot of the characters in books like these, either way they are a great read and this one is no different.

"I feel there's a certain sadness to him, probably because his eyes hint at things that I don't yet know about him, troubled things. His body is hard, his face is hard, his eyes are hard. Like stone."

There was so much passion in this book, between the arguments, the happiness and the sexual encounters!! Mila and all her sweet innocent can turn out to be not so innocent, haha...but hey who could blame her, we are talking about a hot piece of man and he goes by the name of Pax Tate!! Hot and steamy, that is all I can throw out there!! :)

"I want you tonight," she tells me in my ear. Her teeth nip at my earlobe. "Please Pax."

 I groan and pull away looking at her. "I thought you wanted to wait?"

She smiles an endearing and wicked smile. "Fuck that," she says. "I want you now." 

This book had me so full of emotions. Pax really had a lot of demons he was dealing with. The remembering the past was enough to bring anyone down. I really did not see that coming, I was going in a total different directions. Wow, talk about bringing you to your knees with shock!! I think I would have probably be in the same shape he was if I had to deal with that memory!! My heart ached for him and my whole opinion of him being just a complete ass was changed. It's amazing what we do to ourselves sometimes to cope with pain.

"I know now what the void was that was always in me. It was this. This horrible knowledge. Even though my mind was concealing it, deep down in a hidden place, I knew. It's why I've always felt empty, why I always welcomed oblivion."

Mila, what a strong girl. She tried her best to be supportive and caring, so many people would have just turned their back on someone like Pax. She really never gave up, even when she had to make the decision that would break her.

"Mila, that day in your shop almost crushed me. When you said no to me, I didn't know if I would survive it, but I knew I had to."

"If You Stay," was a beautifully written story. Courtney Cole style of writing is unique and descriptive, I love the way you are able to feel the story. I really glad I took a chance on this book, I was afraid at first it would be similar to the last few I have read and some of the reviews were turning me away, but I decided to go ahead and read it, and I am so glad I did. I feel like everyone has a chance to come out of the darkness that keeps them hidden, that judging others before you know their whole story is not right and giving up is not an option.

Broken at Love by Lyla Payne

**Only $0.99 on Amazon right now**

Book Synopsis:

When a knee injury ends twenty-year-old Quinn Rowland's pro tennis career, he's not only dumped by his hot Russian girlfriend by ordered to attend college by his disinterested billionaire father. A rich kid who's not used to being disappointed by life, Quinn and his sociopathic half-brother Sebastian create a frat house game intended to treat girls how they see them - as simple game pieces to be manipulated for their pleasure.

College sophomore Emilie Swanson knows Quinn's reputation-after all he did send one of her sorority sisters into therapy earlier in the semester-but the game and his charm bring them closer together and soon she starts to believe there's more to Quinn than people think.

Review:

Where to start with this book. First to say that I read this book in one day, that was how good it was to me. I was not able to stop reading it. Maybe I am just a little weird but I find I enjoy reading about troubled people and how their issues seem to work themselves out in the end. Maybe it is my way of living through them vicariously and thinking that in the long run things will work out.

My opinion of this book was that I loved it! The hardship both main characters dealt with, was so real. I found myself feeling sorry Quinn a lot but on the other end I wanted to rip the guy's head off for being such an ass and player. I could see at some point why he would turn out the way he did but it was still no excuse. Quinn was dealing with a lot emotions throughout the book. Having to deal with a crazy half-brother and a father that could careless about him, it is no wonder Quinn was as messed up as he was.

Poor Emilie, I really could relate with her when it came to following something you loved to do and not something your parents are wanting you to do. The disappoint she felt when her parents really broke my heart. A parent is supposed to believe in you and encourage your dreams, not treat them with disgust. There were parts of Emilie that did drive me nuts but for the most part I really enjoyed her character. She never gave up on her dreams or Quinn.

There was a lot of emotion of happy times but a lot of sad times as well in the book. The writing style was neat and well edited. The story was not rushed but it was not slow either, it was just the right flow. You received the details you needed to get into the story with out being overloaded with excess material.

I feel that Lyla Payne will be making my favorite authors list. She knows how to bring her characters alive and to you really get into the story. I would highly recommend this book for reading!

Finding Kate Huntley by Theresa Ragan

Characters:

Kate Huntley - To me Kate was a survivor. She was a hard core chic that took no crap from anyone and she did things on her own terms and how she wanted. I really enjoyed her character because even though she was tough, she also had a soft side as well, which made her real to me. 

Jack Coffey - What can I say about this man other one hot FBI Agent!! Jack had a live life to the fullest attitude even when fighting his demons he kept so hard to hide. He was loyal to his country and believed that all those who hold a badge are to protect and serve. He had a witty personality that leaves you wanting more.  He had a kind heart and would do anything to make things right and to protect those who were close to him no matter the cost. 

A.J. Hanson - The best friend and colleague of Jack's. Loyal to his friends and determined to find out the truth instead of believing. Willing to risk for the adventure. 

There were a couple other characters in the book but I feel there would be not much I could describe that would not give away their role in the story.

Story Review:

At 15 years old Kate was sailing with her father on the outskirts of Haiti when a horrific tragedy happened. For 10 years Kate was left to survive on her own. She learned how to trust no one and to defend herself from the scum she came across every day. Kate's life was constantly on the run and she never had anyone she could rely on till one day all that changed with FBI Special Agent Jack Coffey came into the pictures. Jack was sent to find Kate and bring her back in regards to finding out who had murdered a couple of scientists, including her father, who were working on an AIDS cure. Things don't go as plan for Jack and Kate and they find themselves running for their lives in order to find out the truth of what really is going on. 

I was hooked the minute I opened the book and read the first page. I knew this book was going to end up being a wild ride! I was right!! Everything about this book had me hanging on each word till the end! I had no issues understanding how the characters felt, the writing style of the book was great and very few flaws with editing (which never really matters to me anyhow, I don't review a book for its editing issues). 

The chemistry between Kate and Jack was off the chain, I like how the author did not just throw them automatically into a relationship. It kind of is a turn off on a story for me if there is not a struggle for a character to open up. I am not about perfect people and perfect couples, I like the suspense of whether or not they will get together in the book. I like characters to have flaws. Ms. Ragan did just that!

I felt also, when compared to other novels that this one did not feel rushed. It had a nice flow and there was a good amount of detail to the action of the story. I definitely had a hard time trying to figure out who was actually the main bad guy. 

Can I just throw out there that the sexual tension between Kate and Jack was insane, there were times I was just like get it over with you know you want to, lol. Jack was just pure hotness, you can't go wrong with a yummy FBI agent that has his own way of doing things!! 

Overall, this book was a great little read and I would highly recommend you reading. Theresa Ragan has a great way of helping you understand her characters while still giving you the action and suspense you need in a book. I look forward to reading more books by her!

For You by Mimi Strong

*This is my first ARC review and I am extremely honored to have been given the chance by the author to read her book before release date. I was given this chance in exchange for my honest review of the book and that is what I intend to do.* 

I have read several other books by Mimi Strong and I have yet to be disappointed. I love her writing style and the way that she brings the characters to life. You can really relate to each one.

Book Synopsis 

I should have known by the tattoos that Sawyer was trouble. My mother always said to stay away from boys with ink, but she ignored her own advice. She also abandoned me and my little sister.

Life's been hard for the two of us, on the run and on our own, but I just turned twenty-one and started working at a bar in a new city. I wear a fake wedding band and a veil of lies.

My gold ring didn't stop Sawyer. He looked into me with his heavenly green eyes, and I nearly forgot my pretty lies. Now he wants to help me get my life together.

I should stay away, because he could blow my cover. When we get found—and I know one day we will—I want my sister to be old enough to handle the truth about our past.

I may be hanging out with Sawyer, but we're definitely not dating. I swear, he's not setting me on fire with every glance or casual touch. We're just friends. I'm not thinking about him wrapping those tattooed arms around me, every second of every day.


My Review 

When I started reading, I knew it was going to be another really great book by this author and was super excited to the point I couldn’t put it down. The book had you caught up in emotions of both sadness and happiness. I could truly relate with Aubrey in some way or another. I felt the pain and the constant worry that she was dealing with of having everything fall apart around her after she has worked so hard. When a hot, super sweet, hunk walks into her life it makes it all the more complicated.

The story is about a girl named Aubrey who has been constantly on the run and in hiding from her past. She has along with her, her sister Bell. Aubrey is so afraid that her past will eventually catch up with her that she does everything in her power to stay away from anyone that she feels would cause her to open up. After finding out her grandparents are still alive she finally settles in the small town. Her uncle also resides there and gives her a job working for him at his bar. Here is where she meets the hot, hunky Sawyer, a guy with beautiful tattoos, a sweet personality and a strong liking for Aubrey.

Aubrey is pretty cautious with Sawyer and does not try to lead him on. She is pretty flat out honest about how she feels. Trust is a huge thing for her and after working so hard to keep a low profile she was not about to just let it all fall apart over a guy. Unfortunately, Sawyer was not one to give up so easily and Aubrey is finding it hard to keep a distance from him.

Sawyer was amazing, and I found myself falling for his character, haha!! He never let life get him down (or at least he was really good at hiding it). He always looked to positive ways about issues. Sawyer helps Aubrey leave her shell and begin to finally see that not everything is bad. He was pure hotness in this book and I was starting to see that I might have to up him on my book boyfriend list, lol!

I really enjoyed the fact that you got to see both characters’ POV. I love when an author adds that quality to the story, it helps you to really understand what both characters about and it makes the story more believable. Even though there was a lot of hard emotional moments in the book there were also fun parts and I found myself laughing at a few of Sawyer’s comments. Oh the sexual tension that started off in this book was beyond hotness!! All I can say is, WOW, when the tension went to another whole level!!! YUMMY!!! ;-)

Overall, I found this book to be an amazing story and really felt that by the end I could really relate with the characters. Mimi Strong is an amazing writer and I love how she is so detailed with her characters. She gives a sense of understanding and allows you to the live the stories of the people she writes about instead of just reading them. Each book you feel a part of, you feel you know the characters. I truly enjoy this book and would highly recommend it along with other books written by Mimi Strong. You won’t be disappointed!!