Random Lit with T. M. Williams

When the Gloves Come Off

 

 

Synopsis

The one night stand…seeing that stranger, giving in to temptation...

Career driven Simone never allowed herself to be the type of woman who would do such a thing, until she saw Clyde. On a weekend getaway, she throws caution to the wind and decides, for once to enjoy herself. It’s everything she imagined it would be …until she gets home and discovers that Clyde has left her with something that will change her life forever.

 

Review:

 

**4 stars**

 

This book was absolutely amazing. The plot twist. . .GENIUS. The author had me despising the one person i really should have liked the whole time. I won't say much for fear of spoliers, but I loved the how all the characters were brought together under the tragedy of contracting HIV from the same man who used different names. I also enjoyed the fact that the author showed what could happen when people acted on emotions and decided to take justice into their own hands.

 

My favorite part of the novel was Clyde's interaction with Simone and the promise of a beautiful relationship between Remi and Simone (surprisingly it wasn't a love triangle). I wish Simone had told Remi the truth upfront, but I understand why she kept her secrets.

 

I must admit that I was confused in the beginning  and had to flick back and forth on my Kindle to check names and dates. I alos think that the dates in the beginning could have been left out, as there was no consistency with it throughtout the entire novel.

 

Overall, the story was well written and I would definitely recommend it to others.

 

 

T.M. Williams is a New Jersey Native. She currently lives in South Carolina where she is working on her next novel.

Random Lit. . . New Release: Tease Me by Emily Goodwin

 

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      For readers 18+

Ellie Morgan has played the role of the good girl her entire life. She follows the rules, works hard, does what she’s supposed to do, and rarely takes an unnecessary risk. But when she’s turned down again and again for a promotion at work, Ellie decides she must do something drastic to prove her skills as a police officer to everyone at work…and to herself.

But the small drug deal she tries to bust turns out to be bigger and more dangerous than she ever imagined, and she finds herself kidnapped and smuggled across the border to Mexico. Her life is now in the hands of Alejandro Calaveras, a handsome and powerful cartel leader.

 

Alejandro promises not to kill her…as long as she agrees to obey him. With his dark eyes, tattoos, and devil-may-care attitude, Ellie agrees, knowing that submitting to someone as dangerous and sexy as Alejandro could be her undoing…or her escape.

        From the moment he lays eyes on her, Alejandro is drawn to Ellie. As an American police officer, Ellie is the forbidden fruit, the enemy, the one who has the power to destroy him.

After he gets a taste, he wants more. And Alejandro always gets what he wants.

TEASE ME is part one of a three part novella serial.

Tease Me, available now!
Tempt Me, coming 2.17.15
Take Me, coming 3.10.15

 

Review

4 stars

The title of this book is absolutely perfect; the plot was definitely a tease! I loved the anticipation. There's so much pent up sexual energy and frustration, and you know that eventually there will be an explosive encounter coming, but Emily Goodwin makes you wait for it - even when you think it's right there you're made to wait some more. The anticipation played a major role in my enjoyment of the novella.

I'm definitely a sucker for anything remotely close to love/romance and the concept of a forbidden love completely does me in, so it's no wonder I'm totally smitten by Alejandro and Ellie. I could relate to Ellie's feelings of not being appreciated as well as feeling like her life was at a stand still. I believe we all feel that way at least once in our lifetime. It was actually a "no brainer" that both she and Alejandro wanted more out of their existnece.

What I didn't like about the book was the fact that it's only 72 pages. Seriously 72 freaking pages! However, the author specifically states that it's a novella, so I can't complain too much. I guess that's just the greedy reader in me. Also, even though it doesn't exactly end on a cliffhanger, it does leave you attempting to swipe to another page on your eReader and muttering some colorfully choice words at the author. While it does have some steamy moments, I don't think I would definitely label it as an erotica. When I think erotica, I think "hard core sex every 3-4 pages, my hubby naked and on standby, and a need for fresh undergarments." LOL!

Overall, I really enjoyed the book, would recommend it to anyone 18 and older, and I look forward to reading the next one.  

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Emily Goodwin is the international best-selling author of the stand-alone novel STAY, The Guardian Legacies Series: UNBOUND, REAPER, MOONLIGHT (releasing 2014), The Beyond the Sea Series: BEYOND THE SEA, RED SKIES AT NIGHT (releasing 2015) and The Contagium Series: CONTAGIOUS, DEATHLY CONTAGIOUS, CONTAGIOUS CHAOS, THE TRUTH IS CONTAGIOUS (Permuted Press).Emily lives with her husband, daughter and German Shepherd named Vader. She has degrees in psychology and nursing. Along with writing, Emily enjoys riding her horse, designing and making costumes and Cosplay.

Random Lit. . . Bittersweet by Shewanda Pugh

 

 

In the aftermath of one tragic and uncertain night, Edy and Hassan shut out the chaos with a kiss. But when Hassan's traditionalist mother sees that kiss … well, a nightmare of a different sort begins. After all, he still has an arranged marriage on the horizon.
Love attacks the glue of their two bonded families; while the slow tug of success pulls Edy and Hassan in opposite directions. After denying their feelings for so long, they now have each other, but are forced to ask themselves if being together is worth it.

 

 

Review

 

5*

 

Shewanda Pugh has completely shifted the paradigm with Bittersweet; entirely enthralling. The amount of angst, frustration and overwhelming teenage hormones had me yanking at my hair! I loved the dynamics between Edy and Hassan; and to think they're teenagers!!!

I felt like I was able to connect with the growth of the characters between this book and the last. They were more mature, but at the same time they had that “I’m still a child” vibe. I loved the fact that even when it seemed like Edy and Hassan were growing apart and others could possibly encroaching on their territory, they were able to smooth things out and get back on track with their true selves.

The grandparents were a welcomed interruption to life. I would have loved for there to be more interaction with the connection spurned between Edy and her grandparents. On the same note of more interaction, I feel cheated on the aspect of Edy and Wyatt. I felt like there was so much left unsaid; so much more that needs to be explored.

I have to say that all in all, Shewanda has delivered yet again; as though I expected anything less! She has definitely put herself into that category where I’ll buy her books without even knowing what they’re about. Her name as an author is her best asset and I can’t wait to see what she does next. BRAVO DIVA!!!

 

 

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Random Lit. . . Fractured Light by Rachel McClellan

 

Synopsis:

 

Llona Reese is used to living on the run. After the Vykens killed her parents, she knew they would eventually come for her too. But she never felt ready to face them---until now. Defying the Auran Council and everything she's been taught, Llona must learn to use her power over light as a weapon if she wants to survive.

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Review

*5 Stars*

 

I must admit, I cheated myself out of a boatload of entertainment by not reading this book as soon as I got it. I had it for roughly three weeks before I even cracked it open, but boy once I did...OH-EM-GEE!!! This book was absolutely enthralling. The characters were well developed and the story line flowed extremely well.

 

I loved the fact that this wasn't one of those stories where the heroine was helpless and weak while ascending into her powers. Llona was a kick-ass force to be reckined with from the time that she felt an immediate threat from enemies. I wanted so much more for her and Christian, but I thought their tale was told as it should have been. Nothing between them was rushed and they got to know each instead of diving head first.

The only thing I didn't like was how secretive Christian was in the beginning. I understand that secrets make for mystery which makes for great books (as this one is), but I felt that he would have been better off if he had told her up front what was going on, what was expected of her, and what she was truly up against. Also, the synopsis could have been a little more informative.

All in all, I would definitely recommend this book to others. It was a beautiful twist on para-romance that is most enjoyable. Well done Rachel McClellan!

 

Lashanta Charles (The Kindle Book Review)

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Random Lit...New Release Splitting Karma

 

 

 

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Splitting Karma Synopsis:

Taylor Williams didn't grow up with the loving parents, white picket fence, and a dog. She’s struggled to get where she is and knows that with all she's endured, life can only get better. At 28 years old, she hails as one of the country's top divorce lawyers and is ready to slow down and start a family with her husband. The only problem is he shuts her out and has treated her like everything but a wife since the night he came across her and his boss in a compromising situation. In spite of her innocence, she's determined to make it up to him.

Isaac Warren is bad business; the kind of bad business that requires focus and determination in order to stay alive. It’s also the kind that caused him to shut himself off from serious relationships after the brutal murder of his fiancé three years ago. Now his cold exterior keeps him at bay from everyone except those he considers family and right now that list doesn't have room for anything more than the occasional tryst and nothing more, especially not with the highly acclaimed lawyer he's accidentally stumbled upon.

*This novel is only recommended for readers 17 and older*