Book review Monday- Aug 30th

BOOK REVIEW MONDAY- AUG 30, 2010.

Hey Gang! I have two books to review this week. So lets start…

Book Title: Gaven 2 by JC Owens

Book Blurb- Gaven learns that being Vlar’s pupil in all things is a mixture of pain and pleasure. He hates his Finnarian teacher...doesn’t he? Yet his body betrays him time and again, especially when he experiences the sexual ecstasy of a Finnarian bite and the giving of his own blood.

There seems to be so much more in their relationship than either of them can understand, so Vlar calls in his father, a Finnarian prince. What he tells them shakes Gaven to his core and he fears he cannot possibly live up to what Vlar wishes of him. Then when they seem to be on the edge of truly discovering each other, a shadow from Gaven’s past comes to shatter it all to pieces.

My rating- 4/ 5

My Thoughts- If you have not read Gaven. The first book- do so before you read the second. Trust me… you won’t get it otherwise.

I am so pleased with how the author wrote this book.

So many times the sequel to the book doesn't measure up and makes you regret reading it. Not so with Gaven 2.

I had been a great fan of Gaven. One of my favorite MM Ebooks. So when I say this release I just jumped at the chance to get it.

Gaven has grown up a little and is trying to find his place with his new family. His inner thoughts take us through all his struggles and worries and taking the reader for a emotion ride.

So many parts of this book made me smile as we learned more about teaser and the 'eight.'

The change in Gaven's relationship with his family surprised and pleased me.

But it was the fierce and hot love that wraps this story together so nicely.



Book reviewed- Wolf Town by Joely Skye


Book Blurb- Poised to run. Aching to stay. What lies between is sweet torture.

For nine years, Scott Lund has been erasing himself. Making sure his own kind

My Rating- 3.75/ 5

My Thoughts- I almost missed this book.

The blurb (as you can see) did nothing for the sale. If it had not been recommended to me I probably would have never read it.

But I am glad that I did. It’s a cute werewolf story that is unusual and had a great story line. The author took the old werewolves and added a twist. It was a nice change from all of the others out there.

The story could have been longer… expanded better and I would say it would have been awesome. Still it was good. The ending was a little disappointing, I wish we had had more time with the characters. But who know maybe there will be another.

I am happy to be getting back into the reviews. I already have more lined up for next week. So great books have been released in the last couple months.

Crissy Smith

Romance on the 'WILD' side...

http://crissysmith.net

Judging a book by its cover...

come on admit it... we've all done it one time or another. That's my topic over at the TEB blog so check it out...

http://totalebound.blogspot.com/2010/08/judging-bookby-its-cover.html

Crissy Smith

http://www.crissysmith.net

Romance on the 'WILD' side...

When is a story too short???

So, here is something that has been on my mind for a few weeks...

When is a story too short? As a writer how much storyline is needed?

I can admit to writing shorter stories when I first started out than I do now. I’ve come to realize it was because I was uncertain on what was expected in the publishing world more than lack of something to say.

A problem I have started to see more and more is that good authors are writing shorter books and leaving behind too many questions. It’s gotten to a point where I don’t want to buy anything under 20k words in fear of being let down.

I know that is not fair to author who write short stories that are great but really until you buy and read the book there is just no way of knowing if you are going to love or hate it.

I love erotica! Come on, why would I write it if I didn’t love it. But I really don’t want to see a book that has 5 chapters, four being pure sex scenes, and 1 chapter of plot. I want my questions answered. I want to fall in love with the character. I want to know more!

Short stories can be a good relaxing read when you just want to unwind. Sometimes you don’t want a deep plot were you have to follow the story line carefully. But when the book leaves a bitter taste in your mouth, what do you do?

So I’ve gone back through my online library to re-introduce myself to some short that I loved. It has brought back the feeling that short stories can be just as good.

What do you think? Are you being let down with the short stories being released?

Have a favorite short story that you think others would like?

Or are you a novella/ novel kind of reader?

Just kind of one of those thing I was curious about...


Crissy Smith

http://www.crissysmith.net

Books now offered by amazon for KINDLES!

GREAT NEWS FOR KINDLE FANS!!!!

For all of you Amazon fans with Kindle's there is great news!

Total-E-Bound is now offering books with the Kindle. I know how much you all love your readers and I am super excited that now there is more ways to read our books.

Already nine of my books have been uploaded to the Amazon website.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=crissy+smith&ih=6_5_2_0_0_0_1_0_0_1.16_175&fsc=7

New books will be released about three months after first publication to Amazon.

Offering just another way to get away and curl up with a good book!

Crissy Smith

Romance on the 'WILD' side...

http://www.crissysmith.net

Author of the Week means discounts for you!!!

AUTHOR OF THE WEEK OVER AT TEB!!!

Good morning gang,

If you haven't been over to Total-E-Bound's site this morning you may not know
that I am the Author of the Week!

What does this mean for you? 20% of my books! So if there is a book that you
have been waiting to get or one you just want to try there is no better time
than today!

Have you read the three book in the Were Chronicles series? They start with Pack
Alpha, Pack Enforcer, and than Pack Territory.

What about the corporate wolves series? The first book Th Favour a MMF story is
only the start. Get ready for the next book in the series Losing Control!

Don't forget my other paranormal books- My Werewolf book Savage Love was
released in 2008- but make sure it's on your must read list. The sequel Fated
Love will be released in December.

My vampire book Eternal is there also, along with my paranormal read Magical
Menage.

And we didn't forget the contemporary fans! All of my contemporary books-
Seduced by the Neighbour
Lacey's Seduction
Summers' Girl
Bid High
are there too!

So here's your chance to pick them up with a discounted price!

Head over to http://www.total-e-bound.com and check it out!

Thanks,

Crissy Smith

Romance on the 'WILD' side...

http://www.crissysmith.net