At His Service: #3 by Suzanne Rock

The next installment in an exclusive and red hot mini-series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Rock.

Leo Perconti's  life is spinning out of control. As head of his family’s hotel conglomerate, it’s his job to save his family from bankruptcy. At the center of his turmoil is Karin Norell, a quiet, alluring housekeeping manager who compliments his dominating personality and lets him feel in control once more.

As Karin explores her passion her feelings for Leo deepen. Unfortunately, Karin and Leo come from  different worlds, and when the two worlds collide, the cost can be devastating. As the service staff at The Palazzo rise up against the Perconti family, both Leo and Karin are faced with losing what each of them holds most dear. Together they must learn that true power comes from vulnerability and trust that can only happen when you let your insecurities go.

Read all four parts of this sensational e-series—and look for the full volume of At His Service in June 2015 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks. 

I was given a copy in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley and the publishers.

I had some hatred for Leo in this installment due to his passion for possessions. He seems to think Karin is his for the taking when she has her own mind. I feel sorry for Leo on the other hand as he is the patriarch of the family since his father passed away. 

I think he ought to tell Karin a few more things about himself, but I also think Karin ought to tell him about her past or does he already know???? There is a wedding, there is controversy throughout the whole book, but what secrets does Danika have over Leo and how will it effect Karin in their relationship?

All will be revealed when you read the 3rd installment of At His Service.

Etta and Otto and Russel and James by Emma Hooper

A gorgeous literary debut about an elderly woman’s last great adventure walking across Canada. A beautiful novel of pilgrimage, of fulfilling lifelong promises, of a talking coyote called James, of unlikely heroes and hundreds of papier-mâché animals…

Eighty-two-year-old Etta has never seen the ocean. So early one morning she takes a rifle, some chocolate, and her best boots, and begins walking the 3,232 kilometers from rural Canada eastward to the coast.

Her husband Otto wakes to a note left on the kitchen table. I will try to remember to come back, Etta writes to him. Otto has seen the ocean, having crossed the Atlantic years ago to fight in a far-away war. He understands. But with Etta gone, the memories come crowding in and Otto struggles to keep them at bay.

Russell has spent his whole life trying to keep up with Otto and loving Etta from afar. Russell insists on finding Etta, wherever she’s gone. Leaving his own farm will be the first act of defiance in his life.

As Etta walks further toward the ocean, accompanied by a coyote named James, the lines among memory, illusion, and reality blur. Rocking back and forth with the pull of the waves, Etta and Otto and Russell and James moves from the hot and dry present of a quiet Canadian farm to a dusty burnt past of hunger, war, passion, and hope; from trying to remember to trying to forget; and inspires each of its characters to visit the sites they’ve longed to see and say the things they’ve longed to say. This is dazzling literary fiction about the rediscovery and care of the soul, and the idea it’s never too late for a great adventure. 

I was given a copy of this wonderful book. I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for letting me read this.

I wasn't able to get into the book unfortunately. I couldn't warm to the characters and get a feel for their places in the book. I apologise to anyone who does or did love/like this book. I feel at the moment, it's not making me like the storyline neither.

At His Service (At His Service #2) by Suzanne Rock

The next installment in an exclusive and red hot mini-series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Rock.

Leo Perconti's  life is spinning out of control. As head of his family’s hotel conglomerate, it’s his job to save his family from bankruptcy. At the center of his turmoil is Karin Norell, a quiet, alluring housekeeping manager who compliments his dominating personality and lets him feel in control once more.

As Karin explores her passion her feelings for Leo deepen. Unfortunately, Karin and Leo come from  different worlds, and when the two worlds collide, the cost can be devastating. As the service staff at The Palazzo rise up against the Perconti family, both Leo and Karin are faced with losing what each of them holds most dear. Together they must learn that true power comes from vulnerability and trust that can only happen when you let your insecurities go.

Read all four parts of this sensational e-series—and look for the full volume of At His Service in June 2015 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks. 

I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for the book.

It carries on where book 1 left off. Karin is wondering where this is leading to, listening to mixed messages from all sorts of people. The staff are beginning to suspect things. Why is Leo the way he is with all this BDSM. What world is he bringing Karin into? Will she like it? 

All will be revealed in this installment and more besides. Will the Palazzo go down with a fight? Will this wedding GO AHEAD?????

At His Service (At His Service #1) by Suzanne Rock

First in an exclusive and red hot mini-series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Rock.

Leo Perconti's  life is spinning out of control. As head of his family’s hotel conglomerate, it’s his job to save his family from bankruptcy. At the center of his turmoil is Karin Norell, a quiet, alluring housekeeping manager who compliments his dominating personality and lets him feel in control once more.

As Karin explores her passion her feelings for Leo deepen. Unfortunately, Karin and Leo come from  different worlds, and when the two worlds collide, the cost can be devastating. As the service staff at The Palazzo rise up against the Perconti family, both Leo and Karin are faced with losing what each of them holds most dear. Together they must learn that true power comes from vulnerability and trust that can only happen when you let your insecurities go.

Read all four parts of this sensational e-series—and look for the full volume of At His Service in June 2015 from St. Martin’s Paperbacks.

I received a copy of the insatiable book from Netgalley and publishers. I've never read a Suzanne Rock book before I read this series.

It starts off really good with the build up to the characters identities. Who is who in the hotel business and what sparks will go when Karin Norell meets Leo Perconti. The sex is amazing with BDSM added in slightly, nothing too over the top.

What will happen between them after the night before? What are the reporters going to put in the tabloids? All will be revealed in the next installment.

Hard Ride #3: A Novel in Three Parts by Opal Carew

Liv never expected to rekindle her romance with her college boyfriend, who's now a hard-bodied, tattooed biker. And she never imagined sharing herself with his entire gang.

Shock can feel Liv pulling away from him, just like she did all those years ago. Her lies are a painful reminder that she's not ready for anything more than a good time in bed, but he's not willing to let her go. He lost her once, and it's never happening again. Faced with losing the one thing he's always wanted, he must prove to Liv that what they have is more than physical and that his heart is in her hands. But is she ready to give him hers?

This is part three of HARD RIDE, a three part novel.

I was given a copy of this wonderful book from Netgalley and the publishers.

What can I say about the final installment in this intense book. Well I LOVED Liv and Shock to pieces. I loved the sexual chemistry between them and the way they were with each other. What happens when other people get involved in their business is an explosion. You have to read the whole 3 installments to get the immense trip out from this wonderful experience.

Will definitely be reading more of Opal Carew in the future.

Hard Ride #2: A Novel in Three Parts by Opal Carew

Liv never expected to find herself trapped in an alley facing a band of rough bikers. And she certainly never expected to see him again...

When Shock encounters an old flame in a dark alley, it sends him spiraling. She's still as beautiful as ever, but she seems to have fallen on hard times since college, and he's concerned about the risks she seems to take. In order to keep her safe and finally have her for himself, he makes a sensual deal: his help for her complete submission. But will Liv be able to let go of the past and fall for the hard rider?

I was given a copy of this magnificent book from Netgalley and the publishers.

It carries on where book 1 left off with Shock and Liv. They are getting to know each other and are falling for each other. BUT neither will admit it to the other. Liv finds out things about herself she never knew and Shock is helping her to discover things.

All is going well til Liv meets Amy. A woman who works at Shock's Lawyers and tells Liv something. Also Liv gets some devasting news near the end of the book. What happens between Shock and Liv will be revealed in the next installment. Will Liv and Shock get together or will they go their separate ways.

Hard Ride #1: A Novel in Three Parts by Opal Carew

Liv never expected to find herself trapped in an alley facing a band of rough bikers. And she certainly never expected to see him again...

When Shock encounters an old flame in a dark alley, it sends him spiraling. She's still as beautiful as ever, but she seems to have fallen on hard times since college, and he's concerned about the risks she seems to take. In order to keep her safe and finally have her for himself, he makes a sensual deal: his help for her complete submission. But will Liv be able to let go of the past and fall for the hard rider?

I was given a copy of this from Netgalley and the publishers.

WOW, what a intense 1st installment of the 3 parts to this series. I was drawn in by the bikers and the style of writing. I have a thing for Erotic fiction and Opal Carew just brings it to the table. 

I LOVED Liv and Shock. The way they jelled and has that love/hate relationship at the beginning. What I wanna know is WHY is Shock pushing Liv away after all these years, all will be revealed in the next installment of this immense and erotic tale.