Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck

Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This story starts out horribly childish. Boo, Kelsey runs away but finds magically that she has a huge condo, an expensive sports car, and all of her college courses + books, paid for. Yet, even though her immature decision of running away seems logical to her, She still pines for Ren. (Duh)

Of course, she finds approximately three men who also "fall in love" with her. Good grief. Then Ren decides to follow her back to her hometown and begs for her to "date" him as well as the others so she can make the right choice for her.

This all happens within the first 1/3 of the book. I feel like the author has always wanted to be this "Kelsey" in real life as she puts all her efforts into making this character beautiful and lovable and...perfect. Meh. I think if you want to create a wonderful and memorable character, you must show his/her flaws as well. I just don't see that happening....yet.

Then the book gets interesting after Ren is taken. She starts to get to know Kishan better. I like him. He has a past. He has had to make hard decisions and also is paying for his stupid past decisions. However, does he need to fall in love with Kelsey as well? I get the point now that I've finished the story, it just gets old.

The best part (and saddest) is the ending few chapters. THIS is the reason I gave the book 3 stars. It doesn't end like you totally expect. It wasn't a surprise to me that Ren loses his memories of Kelsey. We'll see where the next book takes us. Hopefully, Kelsey grows up a bit.

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Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This story was okay. Mostly, a disappointment though on how it was written. It just has such a childish feel to the whole story. It's almost too cheezy. I think that's why it took me a whole month to get through it.

It starts off on an interesting note; Kelsey finds a part-time job at a circus. She meets a mysterious tiger and forms a bond with him. A couple chapters later, an even more mysterious man shows up to buy the tiger and offers to take her to India (all expenses paid of course) to help take care of the tiger since she has such a connection with him. Naturally, she is drawn to this idea. What, no suspicions whatsoever? But you see, there is a curse on this tiger (as she finds out soon after that.)He then is able to change into a man for 24 minutes a day and he one day is able to do this for her. She falls for him. He falls for her. Blah, blah, blah. They have some "scary" adventure trying to break a curse that only she (apparently) can help with.

I could definitely tell that she was immature. I've met real 18 year olds that were more mature than this one. Another annoying factor is that the tiger is also a prince, naturally. He has all the money in the world, he's good looking, he's sweet and charming. He's just perfect. Sigh.

The book doesn't get decent until there is about 20 pages left. Now I have to read the next one to see what happens.


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Tone Body Wash Review

Have you heard of BzzAgent?

If not, let me introduce you. I was introduced to this company over a year ago. Basically, you apply for "campaigns" and if you're chosen, you receive samples to try out, review, and share your experience with others. The more you're involved, the more opportunities you have to review products. It's definitely something to look into because not only do you receive at least one full-size item for free (or a coupon for a FREE item,) but you also receive coupons for future purchases and to give away some to your friends and family. If you would like to more about BzzAgent, feel free to check it out.

  Tone(R) Body Wash and Bath  

 This campaign was about Tone's new Body Wash in Peony & Rose Oil scent. I received a full-size bottle plus three coupons @ $1.00 off. This is a thick, creamy body wash, so you don't have to use a large amount while washing. It suds up nicely, smells wonderful (although not overpowering) and doesn't leave any greasy feel that I have had in the past with certain body washes. My skin was so soft afterward. I am a definite fan.

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'd give this story 5 stars, but the ending was almost a disappointment compared to leading up to the ending.

Interesting way to write a story though. Starting the second chapter, there were new characters, new scenarios, new issues. I was confused at first. Starting the third chapter, I had the same thing. However, there is a reason for this madness and it all makes sense. Though it's another reason I didn't care for. It was hard to switch from one story to the next and then the next.

What I did like was how the story made me think that I never know what someone else is going through. They may have a smile on their face but be holding a deep dark secret or is absolutely terrified. It's interesting to see other character's perspectives and how they read each other.

I also confirm that women think way, way too much into things. Period.

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Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet#1) by C.J. Roberts

Captive in the Dark by C.J. Roberts
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I'm not sure if it was just me or maybe the state of mind I was in while reading this book, but I didn't see what all the hype was about.

So, this beautiful young girl (18. Why do they always have to be so freaking young? Aren't there beautiful women who are in their 20's or 30's?) Anyway, she is kidnapped by a handsome, erotic stranger. Gasp! She is tortured (in more ways than one) that I felt was degrading and as steamy as some situations were, which I usually absolutely love, I could not get over how much he abused this girl, emotionally and sexually. Mostly emotionally. It just wasn't a turn-on for me.

Then again, 50 Shades wasn't my thing either. *Oh no! The characters annoyed me to death. The sex was great but stupid, stupid characters.

While the girl didn't annoy me. I felt sorry for her. I thought of how scared I'd be if I were in her situation and how devastated it would be to my ego, never seeing the sun, treated like a sex slave against my will. I would have kicked my captor in the nuts too being in the same boat. I was just sort-of *Meh* through the entire thing.

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