Review: Brooksie's spin
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2014
I'm giving it 5 stars even though I haven't read all of the stories yet....I've only read 4 and am working on my 5th story now.  The 5 stars reflect how I feel about what I've read so far.  And to be perfectly honest with you, even if I didn't like the rest of the stories, what I've read so far would more than make it for it.  After all, the whole collection was only 99 cents.....I had gotten more than my money's worth after my first read.For some reason, my Kindle opened me up to Everything Is Everything, so that is my first read.  The characters captured my attention immediately....Scotty and Vanessa.  What also captured my attention was the setting for the story, 1970's and the projects.  It kind of took me back even though I didn't grow up in the projects, but it took me back to time when life and living conditions for poor people was quite a struggle.  Pepper Pace paints a very real picture and tells a really gritty story of life in the projects.  Yet, at the same time a love story flows from the same pages. I love a love story......and despite all of the horrors of project living, Everything Is Everything is a love story.  Can hardly wait for the sequel.Next, I read Tattooed Moon by Tiana Laveen.  I don't think I'd ever read her work before but I'm happy to say that I will be reading her from now on.  What an enlightening love story.....Julian and Milan.  This is my first hero that lives a healthy life, the way he eats, the way he thinks, the way he feels is all so pure and honest.  Don't get me wrong, he's trying to get 'some' but that's not all he's after.  It's very refreshing to read a story where the hero and heroine don't jump into bed right off the bat. Julian's primary goal is to help Milan move forward from tragedy so that she is open and receptive to love.  I love the journey they take....it's heartwarming and humorous....but it gets them where they need to be to be good for one another.  This is a tender love story and a wonderfully relaxing read.I had heard all kinds of praises for Rallenti.  I'd read some of Sienna Minx's works so I wasn't new to her talent or her writing style.  Well, let me tell you.....all the hoopla over Renaldo wasn't just 'hype'.  He is the real deal.....strong, confident and all alpha male.  And.....he was just what Kyra's little butt needed, a man that can handle her, a relationship that she could see the value of her partner over her own self worth.I don't want to divulge too much of the story line but if you like passionate conflict the leads to passionate affection, this book is for you. Kudos Sienna.....the Battaglia Series lives on!Right off the bat, I will confess that the cover of Raw Exposure, by Aliyah Burke was a massive draw for me.  The man on the cover is so damn sexy that once he got in my head I could hardly wait to read the story.  Like I said, I love a love story and you can always count on Aliyah Burke to pen a good one. So.....Reeve has the hots for Affrica.....but he has to get past a 'army' of Navy Seals (pun intended) including his own brother. And, Affrica isn't quite an easy catch anyway....he has to work extra hard to get and keep her attention....at least she makes it seem that way.  Unlike some readers, I was not bothered by the Irish accent.....it's easier to pull off in a movie than in the written word, but it did not detract from the story for me.  Quite the opposite, it enhanced the story to me.  It's a good read, a pleasant read and it has enough action to keep you interested.  And, you know what I mean by action!!!!I'm currently reading  Latrivia Nelson's Vasily's Revenge so I will have to give you my spin later.  But.....so far so good and I'm only half way through and I'm really like Vasily.....a lot!Just finished Vasily's Revenge yesterday......was so caught up in the story that when I reached the end, I was shocked.  It's another winning story.....so appropriate for this set of stories.  Well written, intriguing plot....just enough twist and turns to keep you turning the pages and full of emotion.  I can hardly wait for the next installment.  I'm going over to Ms. Nelson's website and sign up so I will know when the next installment is released!