Rare and Precious Things (The Blackstone Affair #4) ~ Raine Miller

Rare and Precious Things by Raine Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Blurb:

The fourth part in the New York Times bestselling series, The Blackstone Affair: A bright beginning for two damaged souls fighting for their hard-won love, and the promise of a new hope to secure their happily ever after.


Fresh from an idyllic honeymoon along the Italian coast, the Blackstones prepare for the birth of their precious baby and the challenges of settling into a new home. But things get complicated when specters from the past reappear to threaten the very foundation of their relationship. Ethan and Brynne will have to fight harder than ever for each other. Rare and Precious Things is the story of two people who both need the other in order to be complete, but learn just how "rare" their brand of love is when they have to risk everything in order to hold onto it.



My Review:
                               4 My Butterfly Angel Stars......

This was a tale of Discovered Truths, Reconciliations, Acceptance and Closure........

Ethan and Brynne were two devastatingly broken individuals that have been through so much but no matter the obstacles, lose suffered or traumatic pasts still managed to make it work and get their much deserved HEA.

Brynne was so strong and confident, she managed to be the rock Ethan needed in every way and in doing so managed to get Ethan to open up and let go. There were so many beautiful moments between them and then later with their Butterfly Angel I felt as if I was intruding on those precious times..

“In the hours of the darkest kind, Brynne has ever been my light. My Lover who saw inside my battered soul and freed me.”

It was as if all the pieces of a puzzle were thrown into the air but all landed exactly where they should!   

                                                                                                                                                                                            Raine Miller wove a wonderfully clever story that kept me immersed from beginning until the very last word. There were times where I caught my breath and held it expecting the worst but then was quickly relieved it was not what I had expected.

For anyone that has read Raine Millers’ historical novels (which I have and loved) will be pleasantly surprised how she managed to incorporate hints here and there as well as set the stage for those individuals we’re so curious about!!

After reading I have to say all of my questions were answered and then some with a FABULOUS outcome to boot!                                                                                                                                                    

Can’t wait for what comes next……..

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Transcendence ~ Shay Savage

It’s said that women and men are from two different planets when it comes to communication, but how can they overcome the obstacles of prehistoric times when one of them simply doesn’t have the ability to comprehend language?

Ehd’s a caveman living on his own in a harsh wilderness. He’s strong and intelligent, but completely alone. When he finds a beautiful young woman in his pit trap, it’s obvious to him that she is meant to be his mate. He doesn’t know where she came from; she’s wearing some pretty odd clothing, and she makes a lot of noises with her mouth that give him a headache. Still, he’s determined to fulfill his purpose in life – provide for her, protect her, and put a baby in her.

Elizabeth doesn’t know where she is or exactly how she got there. She’s confused and distressed by her predicament, and there’s a caveman hauling her back to his cavehome. She’s not at all interested in Ehd’s primitive advances, and she just can’t seem to get him to listen. No matter what she tries, getting her point across to this primitive, but beautiful, man is a constant – and often hilarious – struggle. 

With only each other for company, they must rely on one another to fight the dangers of the wild and prepare for the winter months. As they struggle to coexist, theirs becomes a love story that transcends language and time.

               Infinitely Brilliant stars!!

Genius.... This was an honest to goodness Caveman's POV...

The Grandaddy Alpha Male, the Originator!!! and the real kicker is that it was an Epic Love Story!!

He was MAN he provided, protected and reproduced!! (that's all there was too - hey I did say his POV)

This is the first book I've read by Shay Savage but DEFINITELY wont be the last!

A few of my girls said how wonderful it was and I just had to see for myself..

I didn't question the how of it and through out wanted to get Beh's POV but it worked and I was hooked until the very end..

Or the Beginning...

It was such a different refreshing read I wholeheartedly recommend it.. It was written solely through his thoughts and kept true to that primitive feel and spoke through emotion and attraction.. There was also humor through out which kept me giggling and it was all due to simple actions and responses!

Ehd luffs Beh and he loved those Khizz's!!

I literally..

Eternal Lovers

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Conflicted Love (Needle's Kiss, #2) ~ Lola Stark

Trip’s life motto is simple: get in, get off, get out. His lifestyle works for him, that is until he finds himself in an unexpected situation with the one girl he can't seem to get out of his mind.

Teeny has been strong for too long. One amazing crazy night, with her best friend's cocky colleague, leaves her with more than just unwanted feelings and cravings she just can’t seem to quench.

She's knocked up.

He's freaked out.

Life is about to get crazy for two people who can't stand to be close, yet can't seem to pull apart. Tension and confusion turn into mood swings and midnight snacks. How can things ever go back to simple times when every direction leads to chaos?

           5 Amazingly Tripped out Stars!!

This was an all around feel good read for me!! I laughed, I cried, I grumbled (at Teeny mostly) and I laughed and cried some more!!!

Trip was just AMAZING in every way! He was doing everything possible to prove he could be what Teeny and Midget needed.. seriously I would have caved when he brought the pickles in the middle of the night.. In my eyes Trip could do no wrong (it was just one awwww filled moment after the next)

"Got a baby comin'. Can't strap Midget to the back of my Harley"

Teeny just had tons of hormones taking center stage and her insecurities didn't help much!! Lucky Trip didn't give her much brooding time and won her HEART just being himself.

I got the HEA I was wishing for in this laugh out loud, sexy, super Hot but insanely sweet read..

This one is definitely a reread for me and has landed a top spot on my favorite shelf!!!

Cant wait to see what else Lola Stark has cooking =0)

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Worth the Chance (MMA Fighter #2) ~ Vi Keeland

**New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Vi Keeland, brings you the steamy story of Vince & Liv**

Meet Liv MichaelsIt may have been seven years, but I'd know him anywhere. Sure, he's grown, filled out in all the right places, but his captivating blue eyes and cocky grin are exactly the way I remember. Even though I'd much rather forget.

Liv Michaels is almost there. She's smart, determined and weeks away from landing the job she's dreamed about for years. Time healed old wounds, even her broken heart from the devastation of being crushed by her first love.

Meet Vince Stone

Women love a fighter, especially a good one. Lucky for me, I'm damn good. But there's one woman that isn't interested. Not again, anyway.

Vince 'The Invincible' Stone is every woman's fantasy...strong, sexy, confident and completely in control. Growing up surrounded by chaos, he's learned never to get too attached. Love will drag you down. He adores women, treats them well, puts their own needs before his own...for the night anyway. With the biggest fight of his life coming up, his focus should be on training.

When fate brings Vince & Liv back together again, there's no denying the chemistry is still there. But can Vince erase the old scars their past left behind? Or will Liv hurt him instead?

I'm so Lovin' this series!!!!

This on had it all.. first crush, second chances and total Alpha Male Yumminess!!

Vinny was just the perfect package rapped up rather nicely..

He didn't stop till he had what he wanted and ultimately didn't let anything stand in his way.. he had a tough childhood but managed to become a great man with all the positive support he surrounded himself with

Liv even though the complete opposite was the perfect match... although naïve at times (well who could think straight with all that testosterone overpowering her) managed to keep me rooting for them!!

Vinny had a tough upbringing and saw everything he couldn't have in Liv when they were younger. She was all sunshine and happiness when all he could offer was anger and pain..

"Sometimes, life gives you a second chance because, just maybe, you weren't ready the first time around."

Can't wait for the next Installment in the MMA Fighter Series!!

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