Excerpt: Review: Cormac "the Hurricane" O'Connell made plenty of mistakes with his life until he met Em who inspires him to be a better man. Fiercely protective, only three things in life matter to O'Connell: his wife, his family and his boxing career. The Aftermath follows O'Connell as he trains for a career defining fight while supporting his wife during her abusive step father's trial. With their future on the line in more ways than one, O'Connell struggles with anger management issues and 'faces the temptation of crossing a line he can never uncross. Life ... Continue Reading...
Review: BIGLAW
BIGLAW is a surprisingly new version of ChickLit for me. The novel is written by a lawyer with attention to basic legal terminology and legal procedures while simultaneously developing a story most women will connect with. Although I had some issues with the main character the bulk of the novel regarding Mackenzie's experience working in BIGLAW was actually exciting. I know a lot people have said in reviews that the way she was treated was horrific, but it was exciting to feel the rush of competition pouring off the pages. Honestly, this is why I had always wanted to ... Continue Reading...
Review: Scarlet
Marissa Meyer is quickly becoming one of my favorite YA authors. Her fusion of Young Adult romance and science fiction with personal touches to well known fairy tales makes for a unique read. I love how she's also added a few subtle pieces from the wildly popular Sailor Moon anime without really giving it away. I didn't really pick up on the Sailor Moon influences until I was trying to convince a friend she should read The Lunar Chronicles, but maybe that's only because I'm not a huge fan of anime.. If you have not read Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, Book 1), I would ... Continue Reading...