I have very mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, I read it very quickly and easily. I really couldn't pull myself away from it once I started it. On the other hand, there are many things that usually annoy me in my books and this one was no exception.

It's always easier for me to say what I don't like than what I like. Therefore, let's start with good things. Although the beginning is rather slow and not much happens, you read this story really fast. The chapters are short, there are no long descriptions, and even the first ten chapters, though introductory, are not very boring.

The plot is also remarkably interesting. It is a combination of a legal and psychological thriller. Of course, many things can be predicted from the very beginning but still some elements surprised me. All the time I wanted to know what would happen next.

Now let's get to what I had a problem with. Danielle very often behaves really stupidly. First of all, she lies to her lawyer. At some point, she justifies it by not wanting to go to jail for these acts. But who would report her to the police? Her own lawyer and the detective they hired?! There is such a thing as a legal professional privilege! Danielle as an excellent lawyer herself should know this and be honest with her own lawyer. Hiding things from him, hoping he won't find out, doesn't help her case.

Danielle also does a lot of other annoying things. Breaking parole rules comes a little too easily to her. She runs away from her lawyer and detective who are there to help her. Without a second thought, she goes headfirst into dangerous situations. For such an intelligent woman, she does really stupid things. And you can't justify all that with the fact that she is desperate.

There are also at least two moments when her personality is inconsistent. That is, when she finds out about her son's diagnosis and during a meeting with doctors to discuss it. I was convinced that it would turn out that she was given some medicine without her knowing about it. But it turns out that it was her own reaction. Her behaviour at these moments does not match her character.

And finally, we have this bizarre romance. This is completely unreliable. I mean, I don't mind Danielle and Tony meet in such circumstances and are interested in each other. But love?! They know each other for a few days, during which they mainly work to get her and her son out of prison. And then she disappears for a few days. When was this feeling supposed to develop between them?! This is really one of the weak points of this book, straight from the category romance.

Despite some issues I mentioned above, I really like this book. I would definitely recommend it.

A great addition to the series.

People in Downside get possessed by a strong ghost magic after taking some drugs. Chess engaged into solving this mystery. In the meantime, Lex is trying to kill Terrible, to take over all the city.

Chess is a very complicated heroine, not only because of her drug addition but also because of all the emotions she is dealing with. And her unobvious relationship with Terrible makes everything even more fascinating.

The plot is really interesting with enough suspense. There is some angst and drama in Chess personal life but it is not overbearing.

I can't wait to read another book in this series.

I was expecting mystery and suspense, and this is more of a psychological thriller. While some secrets from the past are revealed, a few questions are answered and there are twists and turns, this book is much more in line with the recent trend of domestic thrillers or psychological thrillers.

Susie and Gabe have been unsuccessfully trying to conceive a child for some time. They even consider other options when they suddenly come into contact with Anna, the daughter Susie gave birth to long ago, in a different life, and whom she has given up for adoption. It seems that a teenager did not find love in her new home, and adoptive parents may abuse her. Susie, feeling remorse for abandoning her child, gets involved in helping the girl. But we soon find out that there is something strange about the whole case and everyone have some secrets.

I liked the idea for this story. While I'm usually not a huge fan of stories in which we wonder if there is something wrong with that child, or if the adults are wrong or up to something, it all worked out fine in this case. J. P. Delaney is able to develop a complicated psychological story well and build complex and multidimensional characters, which he perfectly demonstrated in this book.

It wasn't exactly a story for me as I would prefer more mystery and suspense than a psychological game, but I think this is a good book for people looking for a story like that. It certainly held my attention.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quercus for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A very short read, just a few pages in fact, it isn't even a story, more like some pages that weren't included in the book or an epilogue. But it is still quite enjoyable and I desperately need to kill some time before the next book in this series will be out (if it ever will be). Plus, I love the cover.

I found this book by accident and pretty enjoyed it.

The best part of this story are definitely the characters – Finn and Roark. They are quite developed and unquestionably likeable. There are not that many stories about the Unseelie and Roark makes a very interesting hero. Finn is a good match for him. I really like that Roark is to some extend more involved in this relationship than Finn. There is fine dynamics between them.

Still, this story would use some more world development. The world created in the book is pretty interesting, but not as explained as I would like. I’m not really sure that I understand Finn’s powers and their boundaries. Or the Seelie-Unseelie war. These things are pretty unclear to me. Also, maybe it’s just me but the story has this Harry Potter vibe that I didn’t truly enjoyed. I love Harry Potter’s books but I’m not into retellings and there is something about this book that is lacking this freshness and novelty. But this is rather minor thing.

All in all, this is a quite nice story I recommend everyone looking for an easy read.

What can I say, I quit the gazillion of books that I am currently reading because I felt an overwhelming urge to read this book. And I don't even fully understand why.

I mean, I certainly liked the first book in this series, but it's definitely not my beloved series. These are probably not even books that I will come back to, that I will read again and again. And yet, the day before yesterday, I found myself eager to read the next book in this series and abandoned some of the really good books I read and everything I should read for my countless challenges to read this book in one day.

And I'm not disappointed at all. I just don't fully understand what attracted me so much to this, by the way quite good, story. Probably it’s this a bit bizarre heart-warming feeling that you have despite the fact that there are many very difficult and serious topics here - from homophobia to mental health problems.

But I think my decision was even more influenced by characters that are very easy to get attached to. While reading the first book, I really liked all of Kellan's and Chase's friends. I just couldn't wait to read their stories. It's really fun to meet these characters again. Like a return to your good friends that you really value and respect. And I really respect the characters in this series. All men are able to fight for themselves and for what is important to them. And I think it is Remy that best shows what I often miss in other books, that the hero has to get back on his own feet, and not just count on his partner to solve his problems for him.

I have no doubt that I will read another book in this series soon. I'm really looking forward to the Knox and Cullen story.

This story finally made me realize one more thing. That I really hate flashbacks in my books. I never liked them, but now I think I'm getting to the point where I'm starting to lack patience in reading what I'm not fully committed to. In this book I have omitted all flashbacks except the first one, and I feel no remorse at all. On the contrary, I feel that I am finally beginning to fully understand what works for me and what does not.

I found this book on the recommendation list from Goodreads and I was totally allured by the cover. Generally, I am not a fan of both the short stories and the bdsm. But this is how I believe the bdsm should look like in the short form.

First, this is not about the sadist and masochist relationship, there is no pain at all, I mean the physical one. This is about dominance and submission in the sweetest form I have ever read. And it's all about the feelings and emotions, and not about the sex. The sex, also the dominance play, is used to show feelings between the characters. Aaron and Tara fall in love with each other at the first sight, I usually don't like this scheme, but it is somehow right in this story. What comes next is the relationship-building.

I highly recommend this novella for being so different from what we usually get as bdsm.

This is my third book by Judith McNaught, and it's the first one that I was actually able to finish. However, I must admit that I skipped some pages through the first half of the book.

The whole story is generally less annoying than the previous two books I have read - [b:Paradise|16006|Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1)|Judith McNaught|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1386921972l/16006._SY75_.jpg|967548] and [b:Something Wonderful|129616|Something Wonderful (Sequels, #2)|Judith McNaught|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1435634530l/129616._SY75_.jpg|124838]. I found the heroines in those books silly and immature. Jennifer, despite being young, is not as stupid. And Royce is not as much of an alpha caveman as some other heroes. I can't say I really liked them, but they didn't drive me mad.

The plot is passable but totally forgettable; it's just another historical romance that I won't remember in a month or so. As I already mentioned, the first half of the story is not as good, and I was skipping without consequences. Also, I have the impression that I have already read some books quite like this one, and some scenes look familiar.

Still, I'm positively surprised that I found a book from Judith McNaught that I was able to read till the end. I will probably give this author another chance.

Usually, I avoid young adult stories, but I read the first book in this series and liked it enough to give this one a try. Unfortunately,

Frostbite is not as good as [b:Vampire Academy|345627|Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1)|Richelle Mead|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1361098973l/345627._SY75_.jpg|335933], so I'm pretty disappointed.

What I liked about [b:Vampire Academy|345627|Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1)|Richelle Mead|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1361098973l/345627._SY75_.jpg|335933] is the interesting, well-developed world and the fact that it didn't feel like a young adult story. Unfortunately,

Frostbite is definitely more immature. The main plot centers around Rose's feelings about Dimitri and Mason, her being jealous and unable to decide what to do. The story feels quite teenage. I preferred the first book with its suspenseful part and freshness. This one is just another book.

The only good part is the ending.

I was afraid that it would be one of those series in which the main couple splits up for a few tomes. I'm glad they don't, even though they are not together.

I don't feel like reading the next book. Maybe one day, if I need it for some challenge, but not now.

A great addition to this series.

Someone has been shooting at people in the Malibu Creek State Park area for a long time, but the whole thing is being swept under the rug as Park officials don't want citizens to be scared and stop bringing profits for the Park. Duncan, Eve Ronin’s partner, once conducted an investigation. Now that the last few days are left before his end of service and retirement, he and Eve Ronin must sort this out. Meanwhile, the threat escalated and the woman was shot.

As with the rest of the books in this series, we will find some really good plot in this one. Eve and Duncan must lead an investigation where no one, including their superiors, wants to help them, while at the same time, everyone is pressing for the investigation to be closed as soon as possible. Untrustworthy witnesses make the work of our main characters even more difficult, the shooter seems to continue his mission, and the subsequent victims do not make the situation any clearer.

As always, we can also count on an interesting ending when we discover that not everything is what it initially seemed. The stakes are high, of course, and Eve doesn't shy away from the dangers. In the background we also have a TV show that, despite Eve's reluctance, will be based on her life, which introduces some humor to the story.

I like how a close-knit pair is Duncan and Eve, who, while an unlikely pair of allies, actually get along very well and work really well together. Watching them work together is so nice.

I can't wait to see what else happens in this series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.