Get Lenin

I’m going to start my review with a WOW! This is a fantastic historical story based around a subject that always interests me, WWII. But it is more than just a story about the war, it is so much more. Spanning across several countries and years, this story will grab you from the first page.
  
Get Lenin has it all, espionage, drama, thrills, sadness, love and a dash of passion. Robert has created characters that stay with you long after you have finished reading. It is a tapestry of interwoven stories all rolled into one. It took my breath away on many occasions.
 
In the beginning the characters are introduced, the scene is set and it builds slowly to a thrilling climax. Not only is it a thrilling ride but it is beautifully written with flowing, colourful descriptions and fabulous scenes. 
 
Every step of the way I held my breath for Eva while at the same time being enthralled by her journey. This is also a story about abuse of power and Robert shows us the horrifying acts and sad stories surrounding war and
Hitler’s rise to power.
 
I planned to read this slowly and did so to begin with, taking in each wonderful word but as I got closer to the end I didn’t want to read slowly, I wanted to find out exactly what would happen when they went to Get Lenin. 
  
I highly recommend this book by Robert and I look forward to the release of the sequel.

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

Grab your current read
Open to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You
don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

Share the author and perhaps a link to the book so that folks can add it to their own TBR lists.
Link to the book: 
http://www.amazon.com/Linda-Loves-ebook/dp/B004G08VTW/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1314078994&sr=1-1

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Here is my teaser from Linda Loves...? By Jillian Brookes-Ward

Despite being a man who did manual work, Tom’s hands were always smooth and soft. Adam’s rough skin seemed to her to be like the bark of the oak tree he loved, stronger and more masculine. She breathed out deeply as thoughts of her lover filled her.
 
Next week I will be posting my review. :)

I had planned to review Get Lenin by Robert Craven this week but I am savouring it and it is taking me longer to read than I anticipated... not because it is heavy going or hard to read, quite the opposite... I'm enjoying it to much and I'm not ready to let it finish yet. :)

So I'm giving two quick shout-outs today.

The first is for Six Weeks by Jessica L Demargo.... check out my review on Amazon for this great book by Jessica which is different from her other work but by no means does that mean it wasn't as good, on the contrary!
http://www.amazon.com/Six-Weeks-ebook/dp/B005H2FYNY/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1313570366&sr=1-1

The next is for The Dead Beat by Cody James

There is only one thing to say about this book.... simply brilliant.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-Beat-ebook/dp/B004DL0MT6/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1313570393&sr=1-2

Shinobi, Book One:  Concealed in Shadow

This homoerotic story is not for the faint hearted. Luckily I’m not faint hearted or I would have missed the opportunity to read this great book.  The opening chapters are raw and overwhelming and on more than one occasion I hissed in breath as we journey with Yoshi through his brutal mistreatment but the wonderful part is, we come out the other side and I found myself wrapped up in the love stories.

Not only is it high on the sizzle factor but it is a multi layered story about love, passion, loyalty, betrayal and there is some good old fashion romance (in Sessha’s unique man/man way) too.
 
This took me into the world of Japanese ninjas and opened up a whole new dimension for me which intrigued and interested me from the beginning.  
 
With characters that will endear you in Yoshi, Makoto, Souta and Daisuke, a great story to pull you in and hot, hot, hot love scenes, Shinobi has it all.
 
Even if you aren’t a homoerotic fan, this book is worth a read for the rich characters and in depth and powerful story.  The sizzle factor is merely a bonus. 
 
The only negative thing I have to say... I have to wait for Book Two!

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. 

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

Grab your current read
Open to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

Share the author and perhaps a link to the book so that folks can add it to their own TBR lists.

Link to the book: http://www.amazon.com/Shinobi-Book-One-Concealed-ebook/dp/B0054M51TE/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1312872673&sr=1-2

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Here is my teaser from Shinobi, Book One: Concealed in Shadow by Sessha Batto 
“I never thought anyone could love me, and I certainly didn’t expect to develop such feelings in return. You helped me become human, in a way I haven’t been for a very long time.”

 
Tomorrow as always I will be review this fabulous book.... if I get time to finish it that is! :)

It has been a long time between drinks... or in this case reviews. Life, again, rewriting, editing... has all got in the way. Trying to fit reading in is a challenge so I’m going to do ‘shout-out’ reviews for this edition of Writers I Know.

Firstly is the book I’m currently reading. Black Shadows by Simon Swift.

 If you like a gritty tale, set in New York, when gangsters were common place and private detectives like Errol wore suits and fedoras and the dames are named Ava and Marlow, then this one is for you. I still haven’t
finished this great story but so far I’m loving my nostalgic trip...

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Shadows-ebook/dp/B004TAFNCM/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1312344982&sr=1-1
 
Next is Seithe by Poppet

As you may or may not know I am a big fan of Poppet's work. Seithe was the first I read way back from authonomy days and it is definitely my favourite. It is punchy, it is romantic and it will have you turning page after page as you wonder who is Seithe, what is he? What will happen...

I cannot say enough about this fabulous book except you will not be disappointed. I also have a little crush on Seithe and this is always a sign of a great book. I can’t wait to read the rest of Poppet’s book on my kindle.

http://www.amazon.com/Seithe-ebook/dp/B005DNTPM8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1312345031&sr=1-1
 
The next shout-out is for my good friend –Tom Sharp and his great short Unfamiliar Country.

The only thing I have to say is WOW and when is he going to publish more! 

http://www.amazon.com/Unfamiliar-Country-Short-Story-ebook/dp/B004OEKBKC/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1312345961&sr=1-1 

My last for this edition is Clip by Kenneth Wayne

Before I start I will say this isn’t my usual read but then again there isn’t anything ‘usual’ about this story and I mean that in the complimentary way! For something a little different, I recommend you give it a try.
 
 http://www.amazon.com/Clip-ebook/dp/B004NIFN7U/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1312346283&sr=1-1

 Hopefully, all going to plan, next week I will be able to post my review for Shinobi... I am so
looking forward to this one but first I have to finish with Errol Black and Black Shadows...

Finally don't forget to check out Recommended by.... see details on my home page. :)