ARC Review Waking Sarah by Krystal Shannan

Description 
Council threats and Renata’s deadly attack leave the Vegas pack scrambling to regroup… 

Heartbroken over the death of her fiancé and tortured by a voice in her mind that’s haunted her since childhood, Sarah McLain learns her true ancestry after attending her best friend Margaret’s wedding. Can the pack save Sarah from the darkness that threatens to overwhelm her? Or will the wolf inside drive her over the edge before they can show her being a supernatural being is a good thing? 

Chris Michaels is in charge of training the new latent werewolves at the O’Hearn mountain inn, now known as Woodhaven. His focus is tested when he finds out the beautiful but sad redhead, Sarah McLain, is his trainee. The connection he feels to her is strong but not magickal, and his wolf claims it foolish to listen to his human instincts. Can Chris heal her broken heart in time, or will he lose the woman he knows is perfect for him. 

My Review

This is the third book in the Vegas Mates series. I find this series more and more in depth and interesting with each book. I am loving this series

This book is about Sarah McLain and we found out that she is part wolf and not just a wolf from any line but of the royal line. It seems like everyone knew but her (poor thing), not only is she healing from a broken heart but doesn't think she is going crazy. 

Enter Chis Michaels who brings Sarah back from the edge in more way then one. When he is not pissing her off over "hiding" things he is making her feel safe and makes her see there are somethings worth living for. 

I hate spoiling stories and this one would be so easy for me to because I truly love the story line of the series and the characters. 

There are some new characters which add to the storyline, we find out more about the council and what evil Renata is up to in this book but it leaves you  with more questions and Krystal leaves you with a cliffhanger and leaving you wanting more. 

By the way she is really good at that and I love and hate her for it cause I want to know what happens next... Guess i just have to wait till the next book.  I hate waiting. 

* I received and ARC of this book for my honest opinion. 

I rate this book 4 out of 5 Genie Lamps 

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Review Saving Margaret by Krystal Shannan

Description
Successful, but lonely, Margaret Taylor finds her mate in the body of a man she least expects it in. A bear! Her human half tries to reason her way out of the match, but her wolf is through with her excuses. Crossing the species line isn’t unheard of, but it’s not often done. 

Try as she might to avoid him, fate makes sure the big grizzly bear is nearby at all times. But, will his presence be enough to protect her from the evil stalking her?

The power of the magick between them can’t be avoided. But, Scott O’Hearn thinks the beautiful Taylor wolf is doing a fine job of just that —avoiding him. He can’t help he’s a bear shifter and he’s determined to convince her it doesn’t matter. She is his mate and he’s waited over a century to find her. 

Will he convince Margaret she’s his true match before it’s too late?

My Review

Saving Margaret is the second book in the Vegas Mates Series and it fills in a lot of the questions you have about Sam's Mother at the end of Chasing Sam. This book as a lot going for it and you need to read Chasing Sam so you are on par with is going on.

I really like Margaret and Scott as a couple , there is a lot going on but it keeps you reading. Love the part where Scott kinda loses it due to being surrounded by wolves and just wants to be with Margaret.

I like that Krystal has expanded the characters, the action, and the drama. There is some bad things that happen due to Renata's wolf going crazy. I am not going to spoil anything but I like where this series is going and can't wait to read more. 

I rate this book  5 out of 5 Genie Lamps

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Review Ghost and Spirits Insights from a Medium by Rob Gutro

Description

Ghost or Spirit? Learn the difference between Earth-bound ghosts and spirits who cross over in medium Rob Gutro's first book. 
Rob is a meteorologist who uses science to explain their existence and communications. He wrote this book to give hope to others who lost people or pets. 
In this very personal book, read about how his father passed and gave messages during his funeral to prove he was still there. 
Share in Rob's adventures with the dead as he explores his abilities and gives proof they still exist. Read how spirits watch over and guide us.
Rob was inspired to write this book after a puppy he had was tragically killed in an accident. The puppy's spirit returned many times, as many pets do. Rob explains and gives examples of messages from pets who have passed on. 
Walk in historic places, on ghost walks and in various locations where ghosts or spirits were encountered. 
Read about ghostly or spirit encounters from others around the U.S. and learn how to recognize signs yourself. 
Rob takes you on a detailed journey inside a haunted house where he resided, and shows you the ghostly face of a cruel southern General on a building in Savannah, who was responsible for his own daughter's death. 
Learn some ways people and pets can give you signs: from a heart of flowers, to music, electricity, apports, appearances, temperature changes and more. 
Rob wrote this book to offer comfort for anyone who lost someone dear to them, and provide proof that our departed loved ones are still around us, guiding. influencing, protecting us and helping teach us lessons.

My Review

First and foremost I have to say I met this author and had a very interesting conversation with him. He was very articulate and was well informed on the paranormal. He offered me a proof copy of his book if i would read and give my honest opinion on his book. I want to let you all know I do believe in Ghosts, I have seen Ghosts/Spirits if you believe me or not that is your opinion, I will now give my opinion on this book.

Rob Gutro gives you a insightful break down of  paranormal activity, ghosts and haunts in the first few chapters which answer a lot of questions that are normally asked about how,what, where and why paranormal activity happens. The experiences that are written in this book are not only from Rob Gutro's personal experiences and that of his family but also of many other people and historical sites. This book is full of experiences that make you go wow and look at things in a different light. This book is not one of those typical haunting books that you can pick up in gift shop which gives historical "ghost" facts, this is something more real and personal. I truly enjoyed this book and for those looking for answers or just wanting something a little different I recommend this book to you.  

I rate this book 

4.5 out of 5

As today is Halloween I thought that it was appropriate to do the review on this day.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review. 

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Haunted Open House Giveaway Blog Hop

Welcome to my Haunted Blog stop... Well, I hope my blog isn't haunted. I want to thank Nancy Gideon for hosting this awesome hop. 

I believe in the unknown and love watching Ghost Hunting shows and some of my favorite Romance novels are Paranormal in nature. I honestly believe I have seen a ghost/spirit and one of my favorite places in the United States is Savannah, Georgia. I lived in Beaufort, SC for 3 years and loved the area, the history and of course the ghost stories. Living in Beaufort allowed me to spent a lot of time in Savannah.

 As this is a Halloween Hop... I am offering a pretty ghostly prize that is perfect for the season. The prize I am offering is a  signed paperback of Dagger and Other Tales by Phil Bowie and some awesome Paranormal Romance Swag (bookmarks, stickers, pens and other goodies). 

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Cover Reveal Waking Sarah By Krystal Shannan

WAKING SARAH

Vegas Mates, Book 3

 Council threats and Renata’s deadly attack leave the Vegas pack scrambling to regroup…

Heartbroken over the death of her fiancé and tortured by a voice in her mind that’s haunted her since childhood, Sarah McLain learns her true ancestry after attending her best friend Margaret’s wedding. Can the pack save Sarah from the darkness that threatens to overwhelm her? Or will the wolf inside drive her over the edge before they can show her being a supernatural being is a good thing?

Chris Michaels is in charge of training the new latent werewolves at the O’Hearn mountain inn, now known as Woodhaven. His focus is tested when he finds out the beautiful but sad redhead, Sarah McLain, is his trainee.  The connection he feels to her is strong but not magickal, and his wolf claims it foolish to listen to his human instincts.  Can Chris heal her broken heart in time, or will he lose the woman he knows is perfect for him.

WAKING SARAH – COMING NOVEMBER 3^rd – KRYSTAL SHANNAN

~Short Excerpt~

PROLOGUE

Sarah’s mind drifted as her friend Margaret recited her vows and became Scott O’Hearn’s wife. She stood silently holding the bridal bouquet. They were calla lilies. She would have been carrying calla lilies two weeks from today. They were her favorite and Brad always got some for her on her birthday.

Her thoughts moved to the unworn wedding dress hanging in the back of her mother’s closet. When she glanced up at Scott, the look of adoration he had for Margaret nearly broke her heart all over again. Brad would have looked at her like that. 

Margaret had practically begged her to stand as her maid of honor. Sarah wanted to be here for her friend’s wedding. She really did. But neither Margaret nor Sam knew she’d been engaged to Brad. None of them knew she and Brad had picked out a wedding date. Or that it was two weeks from today. September twenty-second. They hadn’t had the time to tell anyone…

She shook her head and sniffed quietly, clearing the image from her mind.

Now, he was dead. That future they’d both been so excited to share with their friends had been stolen.

Nearly six months had passed since she’d gotten a life-altering knock on the door from two Houston police detectives. Sorry to inform you, but life-as-you-know-it has just ended. That’s not what they’d said, but it might as well have been.

She’d dropped out of college and come home to Vegas to find one Sam already married and Margaret in a rapidly-becoming-serious relationship and now married as of today. Margaret had told her earlier that day she’d wanted to get married in May, but somehow her big bear of a fiancé convinced her September would be better weather. Of course, Margaret had also shared they’d had a few snafus getting the inn up and running again, too. It was an older building. So the extra time had been needed to accommodate the repairs needed to house everyone.

Sure.

She’d listened to Margaret ramble on, but most of it had fallen on deaf ears.

The happiness in the room was suffocating. She should be happy for her friends, but she wasn’t. Then she felt guilty. Their lives weren’t perfect. Both Sam and Margaret had both recently lost their fathers. She couldn’t imagine losing her Dad, but right now the only thing her mind kept circling back to was that they both had their soul mates.

Hers was gone.

The forests outside the inn called to her soul. Dark thoughts of disappearing into the forest forever crossed through her mind. It was a big mountain. Her dreams over the last few days here had tortured her sleep and she’d doubled up on her prescription just to make it through the night. The pills helped silence the voice, but no treatment or therapy had ever successfully gotten rid of it.

She was so tired of the pain.

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Meet the Author:

Paranormal Romance author, Krystal Shannan, lives in Texas and is married to the love-of-her-life. They have a spunky young daughter who believes in fairies. Krystal professes to loving shoes, but avoids wearing them at all costs. She teaches in the public schools and writes as much as she can in her free time. If any more spare time can be squeezed from her day, she enjoys reading romance in all genres, but especially paranormal. If it has a 'Happily Ever After', she's on board!

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Review Just Right By Krystal Shannan

Description

Marci Garrett works tirelessly in her career as a graphic artist—she’s the last of her friends still single. Life and love are passing her by, so after a few glasses of wine, she agrees to let her girlfriends sign her up for a 1Night Stand date. It can’t hurt, right? 

Building his architecture firm from the ground up, Dillon Hayes has almost zero personal life. Family is important to him, but with his impatient mother threatening to pick out his future wife, it’s time to take action. Maybe 1Night Stand is the best place to start. 

Can Madame Eve help them find a match that’s just right?

My Review

This book is a quick read but it is very fulfilling, nothing seems rushed, even though it is a 1Night Stand. I loved how Marci and Dillon first catch glance at each other, each wishing that each other is their blind date. They tend to have a lot in common and I like how they mesh together very well, it didn't seemed forced at all. I also like how things flow very good in the book there is no point in this book where I felt something was missing. So if your in the mood for a quick read that is well written, draws you in, has the right amount of heat and give you that happy ending... This book is for you.

I love Krystal Shannan's books but I have to say this has to be one of my favorites from her even if it is a quick read as she didn't leave me with a cliff hanger... Thank you Krystal.

I Rate this book a 5 out of 5

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* I received a copy of this book for my honest review from the author. 

October Contest

Hey All,
So October is one of my favorite months... Not because of Halloween (Hubby's Birthday) even though I personally love Halloween. So make sure to wish My Hubby a Happy 31st Birthday... Yep its his golden birthday this year.

It is one of my favorite because my oldest son Davey was born and with his birth I became someone important and felt the unconditional love a mother has for their child for the first time. That is the reason October is one of my favorite months. BTW he is turning 10 on the 6th of October and we are taking him Ziplining. I know fun right to bad I am afraid of heights going to do it anyway lol.

So besides my rambling of why I love October you are wondering what is up for grabs.

Well there is bunch of Author Swag, Halloween goodies (I promise they are not tricks), and a paperback book that I picked up at the Fredrick Book Festival which I had signed by 4 different authors who have short stories in it. The book is called Gimme Shelter and it is Zombie themed stories. Very October right. Just to let you know it has been read (but is in nearly new condition) besides author signatures :).

Also a secondary prize of Auhtor Swag and Halloween Goodies.

So that is two winners for this Month

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Winner of September Monthly Contest

Hey all so are you ready to find out the Winner of September's Contest?

The Lucky person who gets a surprise paper back "awesome read btw" and tons of goodies from LL Raw?

So according to Rafflecopter the lucky person is..... Drum Roll Please

Ann Drake

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