Review: Winter Song by Jennifer McMurrain

I love ghost stories and this is a good haunting with a beautiful and emotional end that makes me want to read more of this author’s books. Winter Song by Jennifer McMurrain Rated 3.5 out of 5 Format read: ebook I picked this one up as a freebie because I really loved this cover by…

Category: Books, Reviews, TBR Mountain Range Challenge 2015

The Zest Quest debuts in pursuit of a zestful life!

Launch week is here and I’m so excited! The Zest Quest is a dream that has taken years to develop in my mind and heart. Although the site will focus on Food, Garden, Travel and Books, I have a special spot called Life Through the Lens, where you can view the world as I do…

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The Zest Quest began when I was six-years-old

I was six or seven-years-old when my grandparents sold their home and many of their possessions in order to follow their dream of moving to Florida to retire. Unfortunately, Grandpa had a heart attack and passed away right before they began their journey. My grandmother eventually moved to Florida, but not before she had to…

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BOOK REVIEW: Only A Promise by Mary Balogh

A war-hardened earl who is a duke’s heir must marry to provide an heir himself. He grudgingly goes into the season looking for a wife. His grandmother’s companion makes him a bargain that seems perfect because it doesn’t include love. When tragedy strikes, can either of them avoid leaning on the other? A smooth reading…

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BOOK REVIEW: Too Dangerous For a Lady by Jo Beverley

An unusual antiterrorism plot for a Regency historical, this book challenges the reader’s thinking and gives us another captivating hero to look forward to in the next book of this series. Too Dangerous For a Lady by Jo Beverley Series: Company of Rogues, Book 16 Category: Historical Publisher: Signet (April 7, 2015) ISBN: 978-0451471895…

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BOOK REVIEW: Where Sea Meets Sky by Karina Halle

Author Karina Halle writes a sexy romance that’s partly a pre-college road-trip for four young adults, full of care-free adventure, lust and emotional coming-of-age sensibilities, while growing into the roles they’ll eventually play as responsible adults. Amongst the camaraderie is some serious heartfelt emotion that will touch your romantic soul. Where Sea Meets Sky…

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REVIEW: This Gun For Hire by Jo Goodman

THIS GUN FOR HIRE is western romantic fiction at its best. It’s reminiscent of great westerns with its dynamic characters and unexpected plot that will entertain fans over and over, craving a re-read of this one just to be sure you didn’t miss a good part in your hurry to finish the book the first…

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REVIEW: Still the One by Jill Shalvis

Author Jill Shalvis is masterful at taking flawed, damaged characters and making them loveable. Darcy is hard to love, or she tries to be, but AJ sees right through her gruff exterior and loves her anyway. This is their addictive story with a great catch-up on other characters in the series but it is easily…

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REVIEW: The Other Side of Midnight by Simone St. James

An exciting 1920s ghost story featuring a psychic and a war veteran who try to outsmart a killer who seems to have a real dislike for psychics, including the one hunting him! The Other Side of Midnight by Simone St. James Category: Historical Gothic Romantic Suspense Publisher: NAL (April 7, 2015) ISBN: 978-0451419491 Blue…

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REVIEW: The Moon Tells Secrets by Savanna Welles

An intriguing take on shapeshifters, this novel explores the mystery of Navajo skinwalkers when a woman’s son is faced with his destiny. The Moon Tells Secrets by Savanna Welles Category: Paranormal Suspense with Romance Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (March 24, 2015) ISBN: 9781250061164 Rated 3.5 out of 5 Format: eBook ARC read, Print also…