Jody Wallace, One Thousand Kisses

Title: One Thousand Kisses

Author: Jody Wallace

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Fantasy

Sub-genre: Romance

Keywords: Fairies,

The Fey Realm Series,

Cats, Gnomes

Word Count: 120,000

ISBN E-Book: 978-1-60928-357-5

Price: $6.50

Publisher: Samhain Publishing

Buy-Link: http://store.samhainpublishing.com/thousand-kisses-p-6253.html

Reviewer: Nikki

Tagline: When one path closes, another opens—if they survive the journey.

Blurb/Summary:

The Fey Realm, Book 2

Embor Fiertag, Primary of the Court, has overcome no tougher challenge than the three facing him right now: get reelected, capture the rogue agents who tried to murder him, and improve his love life. The third one should be easy—except he hasn’t exactly told Court trainee Anisette Serendipity she’s his foretold bondmate. Plus, she’s dating his chief political rival and doesn’t seem to like Embor. At. All. Ani has good reason to avoid the stern, serious Embor. Her wayward sister almost got him killed once, and now he monitors Ani like he expects her to do worse. But Ani’s not the adventurous type. She can’t even break up with Warran Torval, a man she knows she doesn’t want, a man who spends half his time plotting Embor’s downfall. When Torval attempts to force a bond with Ani, Embor senses her fear and steps in…directly into an unsavory political strategy gone all too right. Forced to flee together to humanspace with a manipulative magical cat, Embor and Ani must find the courage to reveal—and heal—their vulnerabilities before the fabric between the Fey Realm and humanspace is ripped to shreds. Warning: This title contains sex, fairy drugs, rampant gnomes, bloodshed, and cats ruling the world. As they should.

Review:

If you're looking for a different kind of romance book, look no further than Jody Wallace's One Thousand Kisses. Ms. Wallace's imagination is stunning; she creates such an interesting and wonderful world in this delightful book. The storyline is fresh and exciting, as are the characters in it. I had an absolute blast reading this! I am going to have to go back and get the first book, as One Thousand Kisses is the second book in the Fey Realm Series.

The dialogue is humorous and portrays a lot of emotion. The scenes were described well, but not overly done and I had a great sense of imagery in my mind as I read this.

If you enjoy fantasy romance, then you may enjoy One Thousand Kisses. I enjoyed it, and certainly suggest other readers read it as well.

Christina Crooks, Hands On (Coming November 16, 2010)

Title: Hands On (Coming November 16, 2010)

Author: Christina Crooks

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Word Count: 51,000

ISBN E-Book: 978-1-60928-246-2

Price: $4.50

Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.

Buy-Link: http://samhainpublishing.com/coming/hands-on

Reviewer: Nikki

Tagline: Want to make Fate laugh? Try telling her who’s in charge.

Blurb/Summary:

Talented, down-on-her-luck puppeteer Ginnie Anderson’s life seems destined to fall down around her ears. Much like the rented bungalow that’s just collapsed in a heavy rainstorm, endangering her precious collection of marionettes.

Her livelihood in need of protection and repair, she can’t refuse her landlord’s offer of temporary shelter in his magnificent home. Under his roof, though, she finds her hard-won grasp on her independence slipping—and herself falling into his arms.

The hallmark of Harry Barrett’s business success: he never makes the same mistake twice, particularly when it comes to manipulative women. So why is Ginnie, who pulls strings for a living, like a siren’s song in his blood? It’s best to put temptation as far out of reach as possible.

Yet when Ginnie’s past threatens to destroy the life she’s built for herself, Harry must decide which is more important. Holding tight to his sense of self preservation, or letting go to capture Ginnie’s fragile heart—before it breaks into a thousand pieces.

Warning: Contains sizzling sex between a powerful hero who likes to be in control, and a heroine whose talented hands teach him the pleasure of giving up the reins.

Review:

In Hands On, Christina Crooks creates a romantic comedy out of a down on her luck woman. I found this story to be heart-warming, touching and all around fun!

The narrative and descriptive scenes gave me a wonderful visual of the story in my mind. This is the kind of story that will remind the reader that even in bad times, good things happen. I loved reading about Ginnie and Harry.

The author has a wonderful voice and style. If you need a break from the everyday life and want a refreshing and delightful read, then Hands On is a story you don't want to miss.