Review: The Unwanted Wife (Unwanted, #1) by Natasha Anders

The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was recommended this book by one of my GR friends and whilst I was a bit hesitant after reading the blurb – a lot of angst it seemed to be, and the title was pretty hard….unwanted!!!!! – but it actually turned out to be a really good read.

Alessandro & Theresa de Lucci had been living in a loveless and cold marriage.
Theresa had married Sandro because she was in love with him but he was blackmailed by her manipulative father into the marriage and to produce a male son so that he can get his family’s vineyard back.

After two years of loneliness, unhappiness and misery with Sandro, she decides that she’s had enough and demands a divorce from him. But he cruelly refuses……..he needs that son before he will ever give her the freedom she wants.

I hated Alessandro from the very beginning. His cruelty and his dismissive attitude to Theresa were truly horrible. How can a man ever behave in such a way? How can he have sex with a woman he despises, never kissing her but just a roll in bed, never introduces his wife to his family and friends…and even worse, he’s in love with another woman, just waiting for him to get rid of Theresa so he can go back to his love of his life…. and think that’s okay!!! I keep having these thoughts in my head of….
And Theresa did not do it for me either at the start!!!! How could she have stayed so long in such a marriage? Yes…..she believed she loved him at first and then she’s crazy about his body and having sex with him!!! For real!!!!! Me, I would want to do something else to a man such like sexy Alessandro!!!!

Instead what has she been doing for years???? Oh I love him; maybe he will love me to!!! Keep hoping dear!! So… Theresa…stop…

And then….

Yes, that’s right!!! HUGE SHOCKS!!!!

Sandro discovers that Theresa knew nothing about her father’s blackmail and he now believes that she married him for love. She’s innocent and she’s PREGNANT!!! Wow, Theresa finally did it!!! Sandro can now have his freedom!!! But wait…..something weird is happening here!!

Theresa wants nothing to do with him. She’s had enough!!! Allright girl!!! At last, some backbone!!! But here’s the catch!!!! Sandro no longer wants to divorce her. He wants to stay married to her and be a family with their baby!!!! WHAT!!! Is this guy crazy!!!! Talk about a change of HEART!!!!! What a sod!!! And even more amazing…this guy discovers in a second that he feels a lot for the poor woman………….

Unbelievable!!!!!

But Theresa is not that swayed!!! She’s standing up for herself at last. He will have to work hard at making up for all those horrible times he’s given her in the past….Grovel…He does a lot of groveling…..

This was quite a heartbreaking and emotional story and I was totally drawn into the story. The fact that it takes place over a period of time and not over a day or two made it more real and believable.

Despite my feelings for Sandro, at the end I actually liked him. He managed to redeem himself and make Theresa happy at last.

And what a sweet and lovely epilogue.

Oh, have I mentioned that I loved the settings in the story??? Cape Town….my favorite city…..

I thought the writing of the settings and characters was extremely well-done.

I am definitely going to check out more books by this author.


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Review: Sweet Revenge (Sin Brothers, #2) by Rebecca Zanetti

Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The 2nd book in the Sins Brothers Series, and I am totally captivated.

Matt Dean and his three younger brothers were created and engineered with special skills by a secret government group. Having escaped from the compound, they are bent on revenge and finding a way to remove the chips that were implanted in their spinal cords, which are set to explode and kill them within the next few weeks.

Matt has always been protective of his brothers and he will go to the ends of the world to keep them alive and safe.

I adored Matt. He may be dangerous but he also has a side of him that wants to help and care for people. He’s an incredible and more than awesome hero.
On his mission to find the doctor who did the chip implants on them, he finds himself in a little town called Charmed, where he meets the local bar owner, Laney Jacobs.

Laney is an interesting character. Kind, sweet and caring for the underdog….but strong at the same time. She has some dark secrets that when revealed will lead to some unexpected results….the most surprising is the one regarding Matt.

The chemistry build-up between the two is totally awesome.

I loved seeing their romance grow and more than happy that they get their HEA.

The plot is really intriguing – the subplot of the serial killer is an interesting addition to the story. Hell, I never saw that coming, when the full story is revealed.

I am really enjoying this series.


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Review: Forgotten Sins (Sin Brothers, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti

Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


After reading so many good reviews on this series, I decided to give it a go.
A story of four brothers and their bond with each other. How they escape from the prison they have been held for many years and who will do anything for each other.

This is the 1st book in the series and tells the story of Shane, genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier and his wife, Josie, who he had left behind for two years without any explanation.

Wow, what a pleasant surprise!!!

I engrossed from the first page all the way to the end.

Shane…back in Josie’s life again…and remembers nothing about it or who he is….

I found Shane a bit too alpha-male for me, but as time progressed, I really warmed up to his protective streak and the gentle side he showed to Josie.

Josie might be small and sweet and gentle, but she can pack a mean punch when she or Shane is threatened.

The chemistry between the two is well-written, sexy, hot… ….even though at times I felt there were a hell of a lot of sex scenes….but then these two have been apart for a long time, right!!!!

There are two plots running parallel in this story, with some great twists and turns, action and mystery that keep you guessing until the last few pages.

I really enjoyed the epilogue…..

Interesting storyline, great character development,…..and I am interested in reading the other brother’s book.


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Review: Lucky Break (Chicagoland Vampires, #10.5) by Chloe Neill

Lucky Break by Chloe Neill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ethan & Merit are taking a break from Cadogan House, Chicago and all the supernaturals and are off to a secret location to spend some romantic time alone…

But even in the mountains, trouble always finds these two lovable characters!!

Forget romantic dinners and sunsets…..Ethan & Merit soon become involved in the disputes between the local vampires and shifters clans!!! Can these two ever say no to solve a mystery??? Of course not!!!

This was a sweet and cute short story about Merit & Ethan’s romantic weekend.


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Review: Blood Games (Chicagoland Vampires #10) by Chloe Neill

Blood Games by Chloe Neill
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The 10th book in the Chicagoland Vampires series and the author is still keeping me interested in the compelling and fresh urban fantasy world she has created.

I enjoyed this book but there were a few things that just did not do it for me.
The story opens with a murder of a human that may be linked to the vampires. Soon becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose that likes using tarot cards as his signature. Although this is one of the plots, nothing really happens until the end when the killer is revealed.

Then the part where Ethan and other vampire Masters are being tested for the position of the leader of the GP……the vampire Nicole and the whole process was a bit much for me.

And then when Ethan goes back to his old habits of not trusting Merit enough to tell her about a message he received that has obviously shaken him. What the hell…I thought he and Merit had gone past the whole trust issues thing!!!!

I did like seeing the relationship between Merit and Mallory getting back to being friends again. It’s really odd…because I was not exactly loving Mallory until this book….but now, I really like her.

The twist at the end leaves one wondering…where to next.
I just hope that the author can continue keeping this series as fresh and interesting.


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Review: Wild Things (Chicagoland Vampires, #9) by Chloe Neill

Wild Things by Chloe Neill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chicago’s new mayor is on the warpath…and what better way to use Ethan Sullivan as an example of how bad vampires are. In the previous book, Ethan had killed Harold Monmonth, one of the GP leaders and even though it was in self-defense, he’s still being held accountable for the deed.

Ethan and Merit take refuge at the Breckenridge shifter estate, where they are immediately thrown into the middle of a supernatural fight.
Together with Catcher and Mallory they embark on a journey to solve the mystery of supernaturals being abducted or have disappeared.

This is a fast-paced story filled with action and thrills.
What I enjoyed the most was seeing how far Merit and Ethan’s relationship is going to such a great place. They are now committed to each other and their connection is just so lovely.

I sat beside Ethan, comforted by the closeness of his body and the smell of his cologne, the familiar things that brought comfort in unusual times.
That, I thought, was one of the best parts of being in a relationship. No matter how foreign the world, the landmarks, the customs, I’d never be a stranger beside Ethan. Love bred the best kind of familiarity.

So enjoyed seeing the characters I have grown to know and love….Catcher & Mallory are such a “hoot”

“So we’ll sleep on the couch,” Catcher said, “like we’re twelve-year-olds at a slumber party.”

“In fairness,” Ethan said, “we don’t all have to sleep on the couch.”

“In fairness,” Catcher said, “you can kiss my ass.”

“Ladies,” Mallory said. “Let’s put on our big-girl panties. Merit and Ethan are already sleeping in the bedroom, and there’s no point in making them move. Catcher and I can take the couch. The shifters will feel better if we make this work, and it’s no great loss to any of us.

Jeff, the geeky and cute shifter has now fallen in love!!!!!
And a mysterious shifter is introduced that I am dying to know more about.
And the never a dull moment life of Chicago’s supernaturals continues……I can’t get enough!! Do I like this world??

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