Review: Finding Freedom (Centre Games Series #3) By Natalie Gayle

Dylan “Ice Dragon” Thompson has suddenly become the hottest thing in MMA. He’s fought all his life for control and inner peace. He focuses on what he excels at—fighting and his work with the Centre. It’s what he knows and what keeps him in balance. His latest assignment has him fighting a war with a partner he doesn’t believe he can trust.

Vanessa Aldridge has grown up in the gym and has seen it all—some good, some bad. But when performance-enhancing drugs threaten her life and her personal sense of worth—enough is enough. The very people closest to her now have her questioning their motives and nobody is as they seem. On top of all this, she’s unwittingly become the number-one pawn in an organised crime game and she’s risking her heart on a guy who wants to fight for everything but them.

Vanessa quickly discovers that Dylan is far from what he appears to be. But what happens when his latest assignment blows his carefully created world wide open? Can Dylan win the most important fight of all—the one for her heart and their future? Or will he retreat back into the one-dimensional existence of working and fighting? Can Vanessa remain steadfast to her principles and just maybe take the ultimate prize? The battle lines are drawn.

Finding Freedom is the third book in the Centre Games series and I will be completely honest when I say any doubts about this series have gone completely out the door because I am now totally in love with these books.  It is safe to say that Finding Freedom is my favorite of the series so far. 

I was waiting for my kindle to catch on fire because the sexual tension between Dylan and Vanessa was so flammable the tiniest spark would ignite the flames.  Dylan is one sexy as hell male that I want to lick.  Okay that may have gotten a little too personal but you get the idea right?  He is an alpha male, a MMA fighter and sexy as hell.  Still wishing I could lick him…

Anyways if you still haven’t been sold on this series yet I promise you that Finding Freedom will not only seal the deal but will have you wishing you had a Dylan of your own.  I will give props where props are due and Natalie Gayle you have made at the beginning an on the fence about this series reviewer solidly pick a side and that side is the one that loves the Centre Games series.  

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Review: Finding Judgement (Centre Games Series #2) By Natalie Gayle

Finding Judgement - Centre Games Book 2

Rory Southall’s dreams have been haunted by the beautiful blonde pixie he’d helped three months ago. Imagine his surprise when his next assignment is to investigate none other than the very same woman.

TJ Walsh is holding on to her family’s trucking company by a thread. For the last two and a half years, she’s been trying to keep the debt-ridden business afloat and her family fed. She’s driven and desperate to make ends meet. But she remembers every detail of a chance meeting three months ago with a handsome stranger.

What happens when a simple supply chain investigation morphs into a deadly web of lies and deceit and TJ finds herself squarely in the middle of it? It seems that very same handsome stranger has rescued her again, but how could that be? And how exactly does the illegal genetically modified products he’s investigating have anything to do with her?

How will she cope with knowing the danger is much closer to home than she thought? When everyone seems to be gunning for them, can she find love and salvation with Rory before it’s too late?

Finding Judgement is the second book in the Centre Games series and let me tell you while I may have liked the first book overall, this one is so much better and made me want to continue reading this series.  It has those sci-fi, paranormal romance elements that the first book had but I just had an even better experience with Rory and TJ’s story.  I have got to admit I am impressed.

I loved Rory and TJ and I especially loved Rory’s determination to be with TJ and to prove to her that being together would be something special.  He is funny and his nickname Surfer Boy fits him.  TJ is feisty and sassy and everything I love in a female character.  TJ is not in a good situation at all when they first meet and that just adds to her not wanting to date Rory.  And no I am not going to tell you what her situation is, you will have to read the book. 

I think my one big issue with this book was that some parts were drawn out and that could make some readers lose interest but I also think that if you are invested in Rory and TJ’s story that you will be able to overlook that and just continue on.  Like I said in the beginning of this review, in my opinion Finding Judgement is so much better than the first book and has made me want to continue on to see what the rest of the series has in store for us readers.

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Review: Finding Trust (Centre Games Series #1) By Natalie Gayle

Finding Trust – Book 1 Centre Games Series

Brayden and Rihanna

He’s hot, sexy, and leads a double life. Sometimes in the limelight, mostly in the shadows. Brayden James holds fast to a secret that’s more than his to share.

She’s a singularly focused veterinarian out for a rare night of fun with friends, at a New Year’s Eve rock concert. Going home with the lead guitarist was furthest thing from Rihanna Mason’s mind when the night began.

When Rihanna inadvertently becomes the target of a deadly terrorist plot using the Hendra virus as a biological weapon, Brayden is forced to reveal his other life. His job is to keep her safe and together they must stop the terrorists before it’s too late. But what happens when she becomes more to him than just the assignment?

Will the secret he cannot disclose ultimately prove too much for Rihanna’s fragile trust in relationships? Or will he finally break through the double brick walls around her heart, where every other man has failed?

I am always open to finding a new author, new book or even a new series to give a chance.  I also love a lot of different genres (which if you all read my reviews you will already know this) so when I was offered the opportunity to start the Centre Games series I jumped on board and said hell yes I will give it a chance.  Finding Trust is a mix of sci-fi, paranormal, suspense and romance.  Yes that seems like a weird combination but it works.

Now I will admit when I first started reading Finding Trust I wasn’t sure what to think and I didn’t know if I would like this book, let alone have to read an entire series or not.  But, I kept reading and while at times I still wasn’t sure I kept on and I am glad I did because overall I enjoyed this book.  I wasn’t sure about Brayden and Rihanna as a couple and it took me longer than usual to feel comfortable with them and actually like them together.

Overall, I enjoyed Finding Trust, I didn’t love it but I did like it.  I have a feeling this series will be on that has to grow on its readers and some will love it completely and some may not.  I just hope you all give it a chance, I am glad I did because I did end up liking it.  

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Review: Claiming Her Warriors by Savannah Scott

Earth has been destroyed. It’s now a dead planet. The last remaining humans have been rescued and live on Lumineta now.

Lumineta has more men than women so they create triads, two men and one woman. Human women are adjusting to this and Brianna is no exception. Hauk and Aeron are brothers and they want Brianna. But Brianna’s life is in danger. Can Hauk and Aeron keep her safe?

This was a quick read.  It’s only 78 pages. In those 78 pages, Savannah Stuart managed to pack a lot in.  My biggest complaint is it wasn’t long enough. I had a hard time connecting with the characters. It was hard to get to know them and build that connection. That being said, what I did get from them, I liked.

These are strong, alpha men who feel a definite sense of duty and honor. Brianna is a strong-willed woman learning to live in a new world. I definitely wanted to know more about this new world Lumineta. What I did learn definitely intrigued me. There’s some real possibilities for more from this world.

The attraction between Hauk, Aeron and Brianna is strong and intense. This was definitely worth reading and I’m hoping we get more from this new world!

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Review and Guest Post: Deep Space Mission Corps Series by Tymber Dalton

Today we're talking about the Deep Space Mission Corps Series by Tymber Dalton. Let me tell you, this is one HOT series! I've loved all four of the books. I was thrilled to find out that Ms. Dalton has more planned for the series! Yippee! I'm reviewing all four books in the series in one post.

Ms. Dalton was kind enough to send us a little bit of information about the Series!  Be sure to check it out! Especially if you like Menage with some Science Fiction!

Love at First Bight introduces us to the main characters of this series. In fact the series sticks with the same characters throughout. They just find themselves in some unique and harrowing situations!

I was hooked on Love at First Bight from the very beginning. The world created by Tymber Dalton was amazing. I was intrigued by the way things work in this world. The open and accepting nature of everyone along with the job benefits available? Oh My! Get ready to want to go to the future!

Aaron, Caph, Ford and Emilia are all loveable and compliment each other so well. They are truly meant to be together. At one point in this book I was crying crocodile tears. I was so into the story and the characters meant so much to me. I was ready to throw my e-reader across the room! I couldn’t believe this was happening! Then the twist came. OMFG! Really? It was a phenomenal twist and made the story that much better!

Bightmares continues the story of the characters we met in Love at First Bight. Everyone is settling into their roles, both on the ship and with each other. They get called out to handle a distress signal and end up fighting to keep their lives!

There’s a very nice tie-in to the first novel with this story. We only got snippets of life for Aaron, Caph and Ford prior to them meeting and joining with Emilia. That part of their lives is interwoven throughout this series and it adds a depth not only to the characters but to the story as well. Their lives from before Emilia continue to impact their lives together now.

There was some very nice tension in this story. I will admit I figured out one element of the problem early on. I didn’t have the full solution until the very end though. It was a very intriguing complication!

Spiderbight picks up right where Bightmares leaves off.  This poor crew can’t get a break for anything!

In Spiderbight we get to meet some of the other species that are in space. Their views and how they handle things are very different from us. It creates some problems for the crew and they end up in a pretty bad situation.

While all of the stories in this series are erotic (duh…it’s Tymber Dalton), this one was far more graphic than the others. There were some situations in this one that can easily make some uncomfortable. Boundaries will definitely be stretched in this one. We have dubious-consent and some non-con involved in this one, so be warned!

Even though we meet a new species in this one, the story was pretty straightforward. There wasn’t as much suspense in this one as the others. Even without the suspense, it did provide for some pretty tense moments!

Out of Sight, Out of Mind continues the story of Emilia, Aaron, Caph and Ford. They’re once again off into deep space. This time they pick up a new crew member. Emilia does not like this crew member. He creeps her out and she wants nothing to do with him. Unfortunately Aaron, Caph and Ford don’t have the creepy vibe from him. Could be the whole empathy thing!

Sure enough, Emilia is right and they end up in a REALLY bad situation (again). This time Emilia if fighting for her life. Aaron, Caph and Ford are racing to try to save her. They can’t lose another person they love. It would destroy them all.

The tension in this one was intense. I felt for Emilia the entire time. I was on the edge of my seat and couldn’t believe what was going on. I was horrified for Emilia and really wanted to smack Aaron upside the head with a two-by-four!

By the end of the story I was heartbroken for the crew while at the same time I was rejoicing for them. It’s an interesting dynamic. I loved the new species we met. They were probably the most interesting of all we’ve met so far (IMHO).

This series is definitely worth reading! I’m also thrilled to find out that Tymber Dalton is planning at least one more for this series. It’s been great fun following the same characters throughout the series. Watching them grow as a family and individually has been fun. Bring on the next one!

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The Deep Space Mission Corps series is near and dear to my heart for a few reasons. It was one of the first series I wrote (and it’s still not finished). The first book, Love at First Bight, was actually written on a tiny Asus EEEpc netbook, using a USB keyboard and mouse (because the keyboard is so tiny) on Open Office. My big Toshiba laptop screen died, and I had to get it in for repairs.

Fortunately, I didn’t go blind or hunch-backed from the tiny screen. LOL

That is definitely one way to keep focused on the writing, however. When you know getting the book done can’t be delayed, and the “computer” is too uncomfortable to use for much else.

I envisioned the Tamora Bight, the ship the characters use, I envision as a cross between the freighter from Aliens, but more spartan, cleaner, and better lit, like the original Star Trek’s Enterprise. (Also minus acid-drooling aliens!)

I grew up loving the original Star Trek and Doctor Who series. When I write sci-fi, it tends to come from those origins, character-driven, instead of technology-focused. The technology isn’t the main story. The interaction between the characters and the trials they go through, that’s my focus.

The first four books—Love at First Bight, Bightmares, Spider Bight, and Out of Bight, Out of Mind—were the original characters’ story arc. There will be more books coming involving crews of the other ships, after I get a few other sets of “voices” out of the way first.

Another trivia fact about the series: most of the character names come from Shakespearean works. It’s also the first book I wrote where I actually managed to catch my husband by surprise with the twist at the ending. (He’s extremely hard to do that with.)