Carmen Caine

This book surprised the heck out of me after reading a long string of truly dire free books. I'm pretty sure it is self-published as it has a lot of the common problems that would be solved by a competent editor... but despite those things, I really enjoyed reading it. And at the end of the day, my enjoyment is how I value a book.

I liked the main character - she seemed real enough and reacted to what was going on around her with spunk and motivation. I loved that she had a non-traditional show more family situation - she was bouncing from foster home to foster home with a mother in and out of rehab and had all the associated confusion. This was handled well - this wasn't just a bolt-on flaw, it was real and Sydney had some issues as a result.

The foster family in the story could have gone so far wrong - they were all very quirky and could have seemed so fake, but I ended up really liking them. I was interested in what happened to all of the characters in this book, and they all seemed real and differentiated.

The plot can be a bit confusing and the full reveal doesn't happen - there is a definite cliffhanger - but by the end I didn't mind because I was invested and willing to seek out the next book.

I have already bought the prequel short novella and am waiting for the next, which I will purchase.

Format: Kindle
Price Paid: Free
Recommended: Yes
Value: up to $4
Will I Buy the Next: Yes show less

This book 4 in the collection.

It took almost the entire first book to really get to moving and being interesting enough to keep reading.

One thing I would suggest to the author, is placing the prequel first as it answers some of the questions we do not have answered in the first book.

Once The Glass Wall got to moving, it kept a rapid pace going. I had trouble putting it down, it became so interesting. I definitely recommend this, and it can be easily read by those who are not young adults. I show more am almost 50, and truly enjoyed this collection. Buy this, you will not be sorry.

I received an ARC to give an honest review. show less

Interesting storyline and plot. Good character development. Cassidy Edwards calls herself damned and is bitter over the events that lead to her birth. Lucian and Dorian are both alpha males and both want Cassidy for their own greedy reasons. Whose subterfuge will she see through and whose will bite her in the rump? I enjoyed this story and hated that i had to put it down for the night because I had to go to work the next morning. My only gripe I have is her entire vengeance reason. She never show more had a "normal" life, but yet she's upset by it?? Most are vengeful when they have lost something or someone - which didn't happen. If you never had something in the first place you may be jealous over what someone else has, when first seeing it, but having grown up with the paranormal Cassidy would have thought her life was normal...she never would have known any different. Her mom's estrangement & uniqueness would have been the norm to her. Looking forward to book 2. show less

Heather House: The Witch of Threadneedle by Carmen Caine is an exciting and intriguing Historical romance. Book 2 in this amazing and entertaining series, it can be read as a stand alone.
Well written and well crafted story of danger, intrigue, mystery and Romance. The characters are charming, engaging and realistic. The storyline was absolutely delightful with twists and turns, six adorable orphaned children and plenty of trouble for Taran Mackenzie, a highlaner known as a lone wolf until show more he comes face to face with a green-eyed lass, Moll Thatcher, married to an abusive Threedneedle street tailor and her six orphans, escaping from England and the black plague. She is also a Welsh Witch of the Heart.
She believes herself a widow after watching her home burn to the ground with her husband inside or was he?
Fast paced, dramatic, entertaining and compelling. A delightful romp through a castle, trouble brewing and romance. The children was absolutely brilliant. The surprises were absolutely thrilling. Highly recommended! Fans are sure to endure themselves to this mesmerizing story. I look forward to the next grand adventure with the in this exciting series.

"I voluntarily received a complimentary copy, however, these are my honest opinions. I was in no way required nor compensated to write a review."

Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Mild
Reviewer: AprilR show less