Changes for 2016

I hope y'all had a great New Year's Day. I'm making several resolutions this year, which I will talk about more tomorrow. When I started blogging, I didn't know if people would like my idea of wanting to review anything and everything that interested me, yet I still gave it a try. And now here we are, 4 years later. Y'all have stuck with me through thick and thin, and I appreciate that. 

There have been a lot of changes over the past 4 years, some good and some not so good. I've gotten to expand my original focuses and I've tried new things, which I am glad I got the opportunity to do. That being said, I have decided to make some more changes here on the blog in order to go back towards my original idea: sharing anything and everything; in other words, sharing links and wisdom.

First, I'm stopping the weekly Throwback Thursday posts. I've found that most of the reviews I've written that I want to share with y'all have already been posted here, making throwback posts redundant. If I do a Throwback Thursday post, it'll be for a special occasion or holiday, rather than a weekly meme. Plus, I want to focus my attention on reviewing new material, which is also part of my New Year's resolutions.

As for my second weekly meme, Wellness Wednesday, I am still going to continue these posts, though not necessarily on the blog. One of my resolutions is to start posting more content on the blog Facebook page, so while I will still do WW posts on the blog for now, I am also going to start transitioning and doing those posts on the Facebook page rather than the blog.

You know I had to throw some Dr. Who in here.

I'm also not going to be starting any new weekly memes at this time. I know some people like doing weekly memes, but I've discovered that they aren't my style. While I enjoyed doing them I also found them constricting. I would rather write a Wellness Wednesday post because I found something awesome that I wanted to share rather than write one because I "had" to as part of a weekly meme.

I want to instead focus my attention on going back to what I started this blog for: sharing anything and everything I find that I think y'all should know about. It's what I love, it's what I'm good at, and it's what started all this. So I hope y'all have a wonderful and prosperous 2016, and I hope you stick with me throughout it.

Holiday Party - Reindeer Games Review

Today, I’m featuring an old favorite of mine. I first read this several years ago, and I still enjoy it to this day. That being said, here’s today’s holiday party throwback: Reindeer Games by Jet Mykles.

Blurb:

Rom is Dasher, the leader of Santa’s shape-shifting team of reindeer. He is the quintessential elf — smart, handsome, charming — and everyone in Santa’s Village wants him. Lon is no exception. He’s hopelessly in love with Rom, but how can he hope to get Rom’s attention? Even if he is now one of the reindeer handlers, he’s still just a plain, ordinary elf, and painfully shy to boot.

Then there’s Wod. As Dancer, he’s both Rom’s second in command and Rom’s best friend. He, too, is devilishly handsome but in a darker and — truth be told — slightly frightening way. At least, he makes Lon’s heart race and his tongue tie in knots.

When Wod unexpectedly offers to help Lon gain Rom’s attention, Lon is completely confused. To make matters worse, Wod is clear that he’d love to play with Lon himself.

Lon is used to the sexual freedom in Santa’s Village but he craves something more meaningful. He wants a real relationship. So what does he do? Keep pining for Rom or play Wod’s special brand of reindeer games?

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My Review:

4 stars

You’ve never seen the North Pole quite like this. I loved it! While it’s basically a love triangle movie type plot that you can see coming a mile away (no surprises on how it ends here), the main characters are engaging and fun to read about, particularly Lon’s friend Bok (whose book is number 2 in the series). I was surprised at how much we got to know some of the background characters considering how short the book was.

The other thing I loved was the background provided on Santa’s Village. Even though this is a short book, you can tell that the author thought out the world she showed in the book. The more I read, the more I found myself wanting to learn more about the world this was set in.

As for the smexy times…there’s a lot. Definitely a lot. Oh, and smokin’. Let’s just say, the elves acquire more than toys to give away as gifts.

All in all, this is a fun take on Santa and his elves, and a fun holiday read that I highly recommend.

Throwback Thursday - Andrew Grey

Earlier this week, it came to my attention that a favorite author (and friend) of mine is getting ready to publish his 100th book! He was also one of the first M/M authors I read with his paranormal series about satyrs (which is practically impossible to find now apparently). He mainly writes contemporary under his pen name now, but he’s still a fave of mine. So with that being said, I want to congratulate Andrew Grey on such an amazing accomplishment. To celebrate, Andrew has put 20 of his books on sale for $1 each on Dreamspinner Press and Amazon. So if you’ve read his books before or have some on your TBR, now is the time to get them! And if you haven’t read Andrew Grey before, pick up a book and give him a try. You just might find a new favorite author of your own.

Throwback Thursday - VN2 by Gwenna Sebastian

Ian Davidson is a Truebred, son of a general, and a soldier uncomfortably destined for an officer’s role in the military. Worse, he’s got a gift; he can read other’s thoughts and feel their emotions. His father has used him to get ahead in his own career despite the fact that Ian can’t quiet the voices in his own head. But when the Bond chooses Nathan as his mate, the pain ebbs and the voices cease. If only he could be sure bonding with Nate doesn’t mean he’s going to be controlled by a partner as much as he’s been controlled by his father, and his destiny.

Several months ago, Sergeant Nathan Williams lost his Bond partner in battle and along with it, his will to live. But a trip to the local recreation hub for black market supplies buys him more than he bargains for - a Bond with a new partner, Lieutenant Ian Davidson. There is something about Ian that forces Nathan to believe that the Bond between them could be stronger than his previous one. If only he can convince Ian to give in and give the Bond a chance.

When Nathan is captured on VN2, the worst post in existence, Ian is forced into new territory that he’s not familiar with - the leadership of a reluctant special forces team and his newly discovered feelings for Nathan. The struggle to accept the Bond spills into the battlefield, and Nathan is pushed to the brink with memories of his old Bond. It becomes sexual tension hell as event after event threaten to tear the couple a part when both want nothing more than to tear each other’s clothes off.

My Review:

3 stars

Originally read in June of 2012.

I wasn’t 100% sure how to feel about this book. I absolutely loved certain parts of it, and hated others.

To start with, I love sci-fi novels, and this one sounded particularly interesting. I was also excited about the length, since longer sci-fi novels usually have a lot of exposition and world building, which I love to read. And while both of those elements were present in this book, there wasn’t as much as I had been expecting when I saw the book length. However, I still enjoyed the world building that was present.

I also loved the beginning. I was drawn into the story, and presented with multiple POVs, which might irritate some people, but I think it worked very well in the story, as it gave you a way to get more information and exposition without a giant boring info dump. I also thought it was an interesting choice for the author to have a good part of the beginning after the opening told from other character’s POVs since one of the main characters was out of commission and the other wasn’t in much better shape. So we heard a lot of the beginning after the first two chapters entirely from the POV of secondary characters. Heck, there were times even when I wondered if the secondary characters should become the main characters, yet somehow, it worked for the story.

I also liked the action scenes and the characters. Most of the action was in the beginning and end of the book, and was very enjoyable. Plus, I absolutely loved Ian in the beginning. Even when he was hurting, he was still a strong character, and he didn’t just accept the Bond when he was told that he was Bonded to Nathan. While it seemed over the top and a little over repeated at times, I fully enjoyed his stubbornness and badassery. I also really liked Doc, as he provided a great voice of reason in the story, not only for the main characters, but for their entire unit.

As for the parts I hated, one was the lack of explanation. Terms like Truebred, Regulars, and Bonded were used, and while it was indirectly explained what they meant, there was no explanation as to why these terms were used. Plus, information about these ranks was also missing as well. For instance, can a Regular become a Truebred? Since Regulars are ordinary soldiers and Truebreds are officers, in the military, it is possible to rise through the ranks. However, this is never explained, it is just stated that Regulars apparently really hate Truebreds. Other information was hinted at, but never fully delved into. I would have loved to learn more about the world this story is set in, as we barely touched the surface of it. So much is hinted at and left unexplored that I would become frustrated at times when right as it seemed I was getting some exposition and backstory, the plot would jump to a different track and I would be left with questions. So I never became quite as invested in this world as I would have liked, which kept this from being a 5 star for me.

Another part I hated was Doc and Sean’s beginning. Basically, a major event in the story is the potential of a Forced Bonding. Basically the partner being refused gets so out of control due to the instantaneous Bond between the two that they force themselves on their partner, forcing the bond to form. So basically, it’s rape or at in Doc’s case, extremely dubious consent.

WARNING! MAJOR SPOILERS ARE IN THE NEXT TWO PARAGRAPHS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO AVOID THE SPOILERS, SKIP THE NEXT TWO PARAGRAPHS.

Doc basically had a valid reason to fear his bonding since he met his mate after being held captive and raped for a long period of time. Yet within days of meeting, the Bond forces Sean to forcefully bond with Doc, who wants to bond with Sean, but can’t get over his fear because, oh yeah, he was held captive and raped!! So very dubious consent bordering on non-consent there. Oh yeah, and his fellow military men and commander? Did absolutely nothing to stop it from happening.

So, I get why the author had this as a character’s backstory, since the Forced Bonding was a major threat for the main characters to face. So it would make sense to have a personal experience account of a Forced Bonding. However, in this case, I had a major problem with what happened to Doc. Why couldn’t the partner being refused offer to bottom? Why did they have to top? In Doc’s case, I’m sure topping his partner would probably have been far less traumatic than bottoming, yet he was apparently forced to submit to someone who he would then fall in love with, mere days after being rescued from being held captive and raped. And again, no one around them tried to help, yet Doc was able to help prevent this from happening to the main characters? So Sean could have been stopped, but wasn’t, even when everyone around them knew it was going to happen.

Now, I don’t mind stories that contain non or dubious consent so long as they’re integral to the story and have a point. While I’m glad that the author faded to black rather than graphically depict the event, in this case, I think it was highly unnecessary. I’m not even sure why Forced Bonding was introduced to the story, when you could have picked another central threat for the couple to face that didn’t involve the resisting man getting raped by his bonded partner. This is a major part of the story, as over half of the story revolved around this aspect. It was such a huge part of the story, that over time it stopped seeming threatening and suspenseful and just became repetitious and annoying. Because of this, the story went from a 4 star read down to a 3 star read for me.

All in all, this was a hard story for me to review. While there were parts that I absolutely hated, I still enjoyed reading the book. The author shows a lot of promise, and I think the book could have definitely been a 5 star read for me. It also felt like book one of a series to me. There were hints dropped and while the book did have a happy ending, it also seemed open, like the author left information out to potentially create a sequel. I would like to see a sequel, especially since Forced Bonding (hopefully) wouldn’t play a role in the sequel. Therefore, we would get to learn more about the world these characters live in. I personally would love to see the Bonded fight for better treatment than they are get and for a chance to prove themselves in battle or such that would get them recognition and respect.

That being said, I’m not sure who to recommend this to. So, you’ll have to make your own decision on this one. I put a lot of detail into this review, especially on topics that could be absolute no-nos to others, as well as aspects that other readers might like in their sci-fi so that you can hopefully make an informed decision about whether or not this book is for you.

Throwback Thursday - My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap! by Wade Kelly

I originally read My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap! back in May of 2013, and it’s still to this day a favorite of mine. If you haven’t read Wade’s work, this is definitely one of her lighter works, and a great place to start with her books. And now, for your entertainment…

Blurb:

It's easy to become cynical when life never goes your way.

Cole Reid has been a social recluse since he was fifteen, when he was outed by his high school baseball team. Since then, his obsessive-compulsive behavior and sarcastic nature have driven away most of the population, and everyone else hates him because he's gay. As he sees it, he's bound to repulse any prospective friends, let alone boyfriends, so why bother?

By the time Cole enters college, he's become an anal-retentive loner—but it's not a problem until his roommate graduates and the housing department assigns Ellis Montgomery to move in with Cole. Ellis is messy, gorgeous, straight, and worst of all, a "jock"!

During a school year filled with frat buddies, camping expeditions, and meddling parents, Cole and Ellis develop a friendship that turns Cole's glass-half-empty outlook on its head. There must be more to Ellis than a fun-loving jock—and maybe Cole's reawakening libido has rekindled his hope for more than camaraderie.

My Review:

4.5 stars

This was my first taste of Wade’s work, and I absolutely loved it! This is one of those books that has big reactions from the readers; either you'll love it or you'll hate it, there's not a whole lot of middle ground. I loved the quirky language that fit the characters, and there were times I just couldn't stop laughing, it was so funny. The characters are quirky (especially Cole) and the writing style is different than what you’d usually expect as well, which was very refreshing to me. I also didn’t mind the multiple POV changes that much since it fit into the story and added to it (in my opinion), but not everyone will like the jumping POVs.

The only downside is that the book started dragging a bit in the middle and near the end, but all in all, it was a great book that I'd highly recommend.

Throwback Thursday - Enos by Zarug Thane

Okay, so I’m still feeling a bit nostalgic. Plus, I was the first person to review this book. So here’s a review I did back in December of 2013.  This is one of those books that I felt like I shouldn’t have liked just based on the beginning, and then by the end of the book, I fell in love with it. It’s hard to explain…oh well, hopefully my review of Enos makes more sense.

Blurb:

Enos is a private investigator with a problem: he’s four months behind on the rent, and he hasn’t had a decent case in months. When the beautiful Jayleen walks into his office, matters go from bad to worse. Not only is she hoping to locate her missing roommate (who will almost certainly appear on her own within a matter of hours), Jayleen isn’t able to pay Enos’s normal rate. At least, she isn’t able to pay in cash....

To his surprise, Enos discovers that not only is Jayleen’s roommate truly missing, the young woman has been kidnapped for a most sinister purpose, by powers best left alone. There are dark forces at work, and Enos finds himself far more involved in the simple missing person case than is good for him.

Continuing his practice of having sex with anyone who doesn’t say no fast enough, Enos is soon in danger not just of eviction, but of evisceration.

Warning: For Adults Only. Heterosexual and homosexual behavior; coerced and reluctant participation; light dominance and discipline. 

My Review:

4.5 stars

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this book, especially after reading the warnings, so I was looking forward to something different. And this book certainly delivered. Though, I should warn you, this is apparently book 2 in a series, which I wasn’t aware of when I read Enos, so I would recommend reading the first book well...first.

Anyways, this was an interesting and conflicting book for me. I had quite a few problems with it, and yet I loved it. Though, my biggest problem was that I was thrown into a paranormal world with no explanation or background. However, like I said above this is book 2, and I did not read book 1 first, so I’m assuming the world building was primarily in that book. When I realized that, I wasn’t quite so upset at being so lost.

And the sex...truthfully, I was a bit against all the sex scenes at first. I know this is an erotic romance, but there was so much sex. I’m normally not a big fan of tons of sex scenes, and while there were times where I just wanted the story to move on, Enos surprised me. I actually liked reading most of the sex scenes, as they were all different and exciting (and included both heterosexual and homosexual scenes). I didn’t get overly bored reading them, which is unusual for me, which definitely made me enjoy the book more

Problems aside, I greatly enjoyed this book. Because for all the problems I had with it, I couldn’t put it down. I was drawn into the story, and I can’t wait to read the first and the third book in the series so I can learn more about this world. And considering I spent the majority of the book clueless about the world the story was set in, and ended the book with tons of questions in my head, I actually loved this book. Therefore, I would definitely recommend this book, as it surprised me and captured my attention to such a degree that I was able to put aside my problems with the book and truly enjoy it.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

3rd Blogoversary Day 2 - Throwback Thursday

For day 2 of my 3rd blogoversary week and for Throwback Thursday, I’m sharing the first review (only) I ever posted on my blog. It was posted October 7, 2012, and was for The Brush Whistler’s Song by Augusta Li. I actually also had the pleasure of meeting Augusta at RainbowCon two years after I posted this review, and not only is she a great gal and author, she’s an amazing artist as well. So if you ever have the chance to read one of her books or meet her, I highly recommend you do.

My Review:

3.5 stars

What would you do if everything you believed was called into question? What if you found out you were wrong?

Young Arjin is caught in the web of an ancient truce. Barely into his adulthood, he is given as tribute to the mysterious Najadira, part of a race of nigh-immortal horned warriors known as the Ansari. But Arjin is no innocent. Since his childhood, he has been trained for this day, groomed by the temple priests for a singular purpose: not to please the Ansari, but to murder him and free his people from the terms of their agreement.

Najadira, though, is old and jaded, and unsurprised by Arjin's true nature. Still, he chooses to keep Arjin near to him, finding that the young man's zeal quickens his old blood like few before him ever did. He allows Arjin access into his world, a world of beauty and wonder that had before now been denied. And as Arjin learns more about Najadira, he begins to question his teachings about the Ansari. Ultimately, he must choose between taking a life in the service of his beliefs or abandoning his duty and thereby condemning his soul to the decadence and sin surrounding him.

This is an interesting story about discovering oneself and getting second chances. The entire story revolves around only Arjin and Najadira, as there are no secondary characters to speak of. This book's plot is very interesting. Usually, in most books, the big problem(s) that the characters have to overcome in order to get their happy ever after are big, external, out of the heroes' control that they must fight against. Well in this book, it's a bit different. Arjin has to overcome the false beliefs instilled in him while Najadira has to overcome his ennui. The characters are their own worst and sole enemies, which is an unusual twist. Most books have a hint of that, but that was all this book was about. Now that may not sound very exciting, but Ms. Li does a wonderful job of portraying their inner struggles, particularly Arjin's. I felt connected to the characters and eagerly reading to try and learn more about both of them.

Arjin first comes off as a righteous warrior, but then he turns into a bit of a brat. A confused, young, tad naïve brat, but still a brat. He was raised with strict morals, yet the very things he was trained to do go against his faith. There were parts of the story where I just wanted to smack some sense in him and tell him to let his stubbornness go. Najadira is a bit of a mystery. He doesn't entirely make sense for most of the book, until you discover all the reasons he let Arjin stay and why he is who he is now. I just wanted to cry for him, cuddle him, and let him know everything would be okay.

The world in this book is very fascinating. There is a clear divide between the humans and the Ansari. The main human religion, the group that trained Arjin, believes that pleasure and anything related to it are immoral, including homosexuality. Meanwhile, the Ansari celebrate all things pleasure related. These differences are very extreme, yet Ms. Li doesn't make them seem too fantastical or unbelievable. In my mind, I saw the human's world as being like the Dark Ages while the Ansari's world was reminiscent of the decadence of the Renaissance at its peak. They are almost exact opposites, which makes the clash of wills and minds between Arjin and Najadira even more interesting.

Now, the only problem I had with this book was also with the plot. It seemed to drag on at times and while I like the idea of the book being solely about the two characters coming to terms with themselves and one another, there were parts of the story I was tempted to skip, that gave me a "been there, done that" feeling. I think if the story had been shorter or had some more external forces in play, it would have been more exciting and wouldn't have dragged along as much.

All in all, I greatly enjoyed this book. It was a very unusual read and Ms. Li is a wonderful writer. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to try something new.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

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Throwback Thursday - Sursein Judgement by Jet Mykles

Rynn made a mistake in taking the drug hextasy with his fiancée. It was supposed to be the ultimate sexual high, except that you have to sleep with the one you desire most. If you don't, your body won't be satisfied and you'll die. Rynn lived, Lynnette didn't, and now her parents want someone to pay. Either luck or Surseine, the god of justice Himself, takes pity on Rynn by putting his trial in front of one of His judges. Sursei are graced by the god they represent with the power to see truth and Sursei Shasertai finds Rynn innocent of murder.

But the drug is still out there and Shasertai and the people who travel with him are determined to root out the drug lord responsible for its existence. Shas invites Rynn to join them. He goes willingly, fascinated by the judge who gave him a second chance at life.

Rynn might be innocent and straight, but Shas isn't. He's gay, happily so, and very much drawn to the farm boy whose simple innocence is a balm to one who can hear through the lies. What he hears is that Rynn's not gay, so he vows not to get involved. Until another drug, another time, gets in the way...and then he and Rynn will have to deal with the each other's truths and their growing attraction.

Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find objectionable: Anal play/intercourse, male/male sexual practices.

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My Review:

4.5 stars - Originally read in April 2012

I loved this book! It had everything I love in a book: an engaging storyline, a well built and interesting world, wonderful and lovable characters, plus plenty of drama and action. What's not to like? I also loved the fact that this wasn't the typical gay for you love story where a straight man who's never had gay leanings sees an openly gay man and is suddenly convinced that he's gay too and has zero angst about this. I also like that while Rynn starts the book as an innocent farm boy, it's not overdone throughout the book. We get to see Rynn grow and develop as a man as he goes out and experiences the world. We even get to see Shas grow up and mature a bit, which I liked. My only complaint was that the story ended. I would love to see more of Shas and Rynn and I'd love to see a certain bodyguard and a certain Marshall get their HEAs...

Throwback Thursday - Old Loyalty, New Love by Mary Calmes

When jackal shifter Quade Danas was banished from his pack for being gay, he spent years in the military escaping his father's prejudice before returning to civilian life as a bodyguard for Roman Howell, the teenage son of a very rich man. After Roman is in an accident that leaves him physically scarred and emotionally distant, Quade is the only one who can get through to him. As Roman becomes a man, he realizes what he wants—his bodyguard by his side and in his bed. Unfortunately, Quade can’t seem to see past the kid Roman once was to the man he has become, certain Roman’s feelings are merely misplaced gratitude. But Roman knows a lot more than Quade realizes, and he’s used to persevering, no matter how many impediments life throws his way. He wants the chance to prove to Quade that he’s strong enough for a jackal alpha to call mate.

Despite the decades Quade has been away, and the heartache of his father’s rejection, his inborn loyalty to the pack remains, and his abrupt departure left the jackal shifters without an alpha heir. As a psychopath shifter staking claim as alpha draws Quade back home, and Quade feels compelled to heed the call, he may be forced to make a choice he never anticipated. But doing so means he must leave Roman behind… unless somehow they find a way to make loyalty and love work together. 

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My Review:

5 stars - Originally read in Feb. 2014

When I first read the blurb, I was a little iffy about reading the story, and it took some time for me to really get into the story. However, the story really took off for me, and I couldn't stop reading. And yes, the writing style takes a little getting used to, but I actually preferred it and enjoyed it. Most of all, I loved how Roman and Quade jelled together. They fit together well, and I loved the chemistry. The way they talked, completed each other's sentences, etc. I also loved the humor in the story, as it definitely enhanced my enjoyment, plus was a great comic relief. I am officially in love with both Roman and Quade, and I sincerely hope they're going to get sequels like Jin and Logan did (Change of Heart series). Highly recommended read.

Throwback Thursday - Working Stiffs by Jana Downs

I've talked about this book before, but I've never actually posted my review of it. So, after 3 years, here it is: my review of Working Stiffs.

Blurb:

After the collapse of civilization, Ager Munez finds work as an agent, helping customers with their zombie insurance needs. He’s a bit of a workaholic and a romantic at heart, but the only romance he’s been experiencing lately involves watching his bosses in tight-fitting jeans on casual Fridays.

Jim and Jason Tanner agree they want a third in their relationship, but have never been able to find the right man. When Ager begins working at Deadzone, they know that they’ve found their match. He’s smart, funny, and adorable in a way that should be illegal in at least four sectors.

When a zombie outbreak in Sector 7 requires field representatives, the two know the perfect candidate for the job. Little does Ager know that this mission will test him in ways he’s never been tested and land him not one but two hot men in his bed and his heart.


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My Review:4 stars - Originally read July 11, 2012

I loved this book! It was a quick, funny, fluffy read, which is what I was looking for. I also enjoyed the interesting take on zombies. Most zombie novels and movies focus on the outbreak or the immediate aftermath, or the fall of civilization. This book however is set 75 years after the outbreak in a world that continues on, except now we live in a world not only aware of zombies, but in a world where zombies are a part of life. Heck, they even sell insurance for zombie attacks. This is a fascinating world, and I can't wait to read more books set in it. I also love the jokes and funny lines. I now have several new favorite quotes:

“Of course I didn’t, Jim. How could you think that? He was just so damn beautiful sitting there with his cheeks stuffed like a chipmunk’s.”

Ager hesitated. This was an unusual situation. “Can I get to know the two of you a little more first? I don’t want to jump into this just because you get me hard.”

I loved it! I can't wait to read Brooklyn's story and Jack's. If you're looking for a quick and funny zombie read, I definitely recommend giving Working Stiffs a read.

Beginning of Throwback Thursday - The Violet and the Tom

Looking back, I have reviewed many books, but every now and then, I run across a book that sticks with me long after reading. And so, starting this week, I will not only be doing my weekly Wellness Wednesday post, but I will also be doing a Throwback Thursday post as well. I’ve been very busy with all the changes happening in my life recently, but with these changes, I’m hoping to become better about blogging regularly.

So today, I’m going to start with my review for The Violet and the Tom by Ocotillo.

5 stars

Originally reviewed in 2012

Loved it, loved it, loved it!! A wonderful story with a surprising twist on the master/slave genre. I absolutely loved this story and if I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. I was extremely surprised when I found out that this was a free online story because it was better than a bunch of stories I've bought lately. Definitely a story I will read again and again!