{"id":543,"date":"2024-10-01T16:37:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookloves.com\/?p=543"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:37:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:37:54","slug":"monthly-features-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookloves.com\/?p=543","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Features \u2013\u00a0September"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Entwined Desires: A Love\u2019s Redemption by Anna Marteen<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>Adriana, a fearless voyager moves through the realms of passion, dances with shadows and addiction. Amidst the moonlit encounters, she meets Gabriel, a mysterious orchestrator of destiny, challenging her detachment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Romantic symphony harmonizes with a melody of emotions. As their love deepens, Gabriel proposes a commitment that Adriana never thought she would entertain. Adriana must confront her demons and decide if she is willing to take the risk of losing herself to find a love that is both passionate and enduring. Gabriel and Adriana embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional awakening.<\/p>\n

But wait,<\/p>\n

Secrets from Adriana\u2019s past unravel the carefully woven fabric of their romance, challenging the foundation of their connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>A spicy contemporary romance full of passion, soulmates, and second chances love, this book is for anyone who adores romance at least half as much as I do.\u00a0<\/p>\n

See the full review here: Entwined Desires: A Love\u2019s Redemption<\/a>
Purchase here<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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My Un-Handyman by Melody Carson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>IT NEVER HURTS TO HELP.<\/span>
At least that was the motto I\u2019d always gone by up until meeting Emily.<\/p>\n

But then again, no good deed goes unpunished. There\u2019s that one, too.
She needed a hand, and I had the time.
What was the harm in pretending to be a handyman if it helped my pretty ranch owner neighbor out?
Besides, how hard could it be?
But now I\u2019m realizing that there are certain things even a billionaire like me can\u2019t pull off. Like knowing how to rewire the lighting on an entire barn. Or even lay water pipe. (And who\u2019s Allen, and why would I want his wrench?)<\/p>\n

Worse yet, I\u2019m starting to really like Emily and realize that she isn\u2019t going to take this little ruse very well when I tell her the truth. That I\u2019m not-so-handy after all.
But her legacy\u2014and Emily\u2014are in danger.<\/span>\u00a0And even if I could forget about the hottest kiss of my life, there\u2019s no way I can back down from protecting the woman who gave it to me. Or the ranch that was rightfully hers.
Defending what and who I love is one of the things I\u2019m good at, after all<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Overall, I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a quick and easy romantic comedy full of humorous banter, enemies-to-lovers, and secret billionaires who find that they enjoy handyman work.<\/p>\n

See the full review here:\u00a0My Un-Handyman<\/a>
Purchase here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ascending the Hourglass by Anthony Dean<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>There are great deserts in space\u2026<\/p>\n

So began The Voided Man.<\/p>\n

Prisoner Number One has survived in the void. He has even thrived there. But the question remains, can he ever\u00a0leave<\/span>\u00a0there?<\/p>\n

If so, by what possible method? And at what risk to himself and others?<\/p>\n

Return to the void, and learn if it offers the possibility of escape to those who master the art of\u00a0Ascending the Hourglass<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Overall, this was an excellent follow up to the first book and I am excited to see where Dean is taking this series for its conclusion. Classified as a sci-fi, I would also say this book could fall into the YA category and could be for anyone who is a fan of quirky and humorous science fiction.<\/p>\n

See the full review here:\u00a0Ascending the Hourglass<\/a>
Purchase here<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Gaviota Island: Birds, Monkeys, and Twisted Love by Janna Klarmann<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>\u201cGaviota Island\u201d is a psychological thriller exploring the twisted love between a nature girl and a hunter.<\/span><\/p>\n

The story delivers a message about the cruelty of shooting wild animals. It delves into the tangled complexities of romance, secrecy, and moral ambiguity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laura Whitley is 22 years old. She meets Bret Belcher at the University of Texas \u2013 an unexpected pairing of a bird enthusiast and a passionate hunter.<\/p>\n

Laura admires Bret\u2019s confidence, ambition, and charm. But she grapples with his unwavering passion for guns and hunting.<\/p>\n

As university graduation looms, Laura\u2019s distress intensifies because she has no plans for what she\u2019ll do when she finishes. The Belchers will dispatch Bret to Panama to oversee the family\u2019s property business there. This could be Laura\u2019s pivotal moment to break up with him. But against her parents\u2019 advice, she follows him to Panama in hopes of remaking their lives together.<\/p>\n

In Panama, Laura befriends a young biologist who discovers a rare population of monkeys on Gaviota, an uninhabited island meant for Bret\u2019s real estate venture. The discovery is a threat to Bret\u2019s plans,<\/p>\n

Bret\u2019s violent solution to the monkey problem and his betrayal with another woman push Laura to the edge. Horrified and desperate, Laura takes drastic measures.<\/p>\n

Experience Laura\u2019s transformation from an innocent bird watcher to a woman ensnared in a web of deceit and survival.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow a series of events that spiral into a<\/span>\u00a0dark, dangerous climax.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover the gripping tale that blurs the lines between right and wrong, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end.<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Overall, I was not sure what to expect going into this book but I was strangely surprised that I enjoyed it and came out more educated on the topics it covered than I was going into it. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the realities of the injustices that animals face at the hands of mankind. While a work of fiction, this book paints a very real picture of today\u2019s world and what takes place to the animals that are hunted in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

See the full review here:\u00a0Gaviota Island: Birds, Monkeys, and Twisted Love<\/a>
Purchase here<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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Too Much to Lose by Melody Carson<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>DON\u2019T MISS YOUR SECOND CHANCE.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not often that we get to try again, cuz life very seldom deals a second chance.
Most people don\u2019t even notice when they get one dropped in their lap like a miracle.
But I noticed.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve lost Cassidy once, and come hell or high water, I won\u2019t make the same mistake twice.
Turning a losing hand into a winner might take the whim of Lady Luck herself, but I\u2019m up for the challenge.<\/p>\n

However, fate is not always kind, and sometimes overcoming the evil in this world comes at a terrible price.<\/p>\n

Cassidy has a monster to face down, but I\u2019m not going anywhere. When it comes to the love between us,\u00a0there\u2019s simply too much to lose.<\/span><\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Overall, if you like contemporary romances featuring second chances at love in a small town, action, suspense, intrigue, and of course romance, then this book could be for you.<\/p>\n

See the full review here:\u00a0Too Much to Lose<\/a>
Purchase here<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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The King of Evil by Eileen Gillick<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.<\/p>\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>He took her powers.
She\u2019ll fight to take back what\u2019s always been hers.<\/span>
Sixteen-year-old Elise is bullied by her peers every day.
Unbeknownst to them all, she possesses twenty-four mutant abilities.
Eighteen-year-old Rolf takes them all away from her. He isolates them both in his own kingdom to gain knowledge and
strength of her powers. As he constructs a plan to bring her down, Elise must seek an ultimatum. Before it\u2019s the end of her.<\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Overall, this was an addicting read. With a refreshing take on some familiar tropes and Gillick\u2019s unique writing style bringing\u00a0 hints of dark tension and mystery to the plot, I applaud Gillick and am in awe over this debut novel. \u00a0I would recommend this to anyone interested in fantasies full of psychological mind games, magic, and mystery that have a darker tone.\u00a0<\/p>\n

See the full review here:\u00a0The King of Evil<\/a>
Purchase here<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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