Nightingale by Aleksandr Voinov

5

*** FIVE STARS READ ***

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Read from October 17 to 20, 2015

*** 5 Nightingale and Eagle stars !***

ARC was given by author for exchange of LGBTQ donation in my country and for unbiased review

“I still should have fought.”
“But instead I played the canary, singing for whoever owned my damn cage.”

My favorite author and his finesse. Historical. War.

It's been too long I haven't read a soulful story and almost forgot the feeling of a real good writing, a real great story, since I read Soldiers by the same author.
I read this blind, because I think I'm one of Aleksandr Voinov's first reader for this book.
I'm so happy I have a privilege reading this gem earlier than anyone else.

As usual, Aleks makes this story 'real' and believable. Oh come on, Nazi soldiers as a hero? How odd?
But then, after you read this book and finally get to know Oberst Heinrich von Starck and Falk Harfner, both are a big fans of Yves Lacroix, a club singer, you'll say...Ahh, Nazi also humans...surprise !
They can love, they can make mistakes, they can on the knees and crazy about one little french singer.

The tense of war, the vibes of a scary nights, the anxious, felt so strong in this story.
That's why Aleks never claimed this as a romance.
It's a historical fiction, with a little taste of love story.
Don't expect a romantic faithful love story from a slutty French singer with that two Germans. Yves face reality, that he can't choose between the two men. Both are having a very important rules in Yves life.
I can't dislike Heinrich, he's even a romantic guy for Yves. For an Oberst, he's kind of 'soft'. He really care about Yves and his safety.
But then, there's Falk, an ordinary soldier with no power who came into Yves life even before he met Heinrich.
And Yves is really stuck in between.

But war, have no mercy for lovers...I cried the day Yves cried for the first time since forever. It was so heartbreaking, and I can't complain, because 'it's war', right?

I'm glad the gloomy of war and my broken hear healed. Yes, Yves had his HEA after all. And I'm a happy girl !

Note from author : For the record, Nightingale is NOT a Romance or m/m Romance. It's a gay historical novel. It was never intended as a Romance. It's not listed on Amazon as a Romance. The cover is not branded for Romance.

BR with Rosalinda., going to BR 'again' with Funzee on weekend.
I just can't move on. This is one of Aleks 'Best Work' , and I'm glad I can be one of the VIP readers.

Keep writing Aleks ! Thank you for a wonderful story !

Winter Oranges by Marie Sexton

 Winter Oranges was a perfect story to start this month.
It was lovely, sweet, a little sad.



This is why love reading romance, fairy tales, fiction, 'anything' could happen, and it's still beautiful.
Use your imagination, and you'll be in a small wonderful world of Ben and Jason.
I think this one is easily become one of my Marie Sexton favorite book after "One More Soldier" that ripped my heart into pieces.

This one though, as sweet as winter oranges, with a little bit of cherry and chocolate chip biscuit as companion.
I like Dylan and Jason's friendship. And I liked it even more when Ben and Jason, liked it or not , they're owed Dylan their life (But shhh, don't tell him that!) :)

Winter Oranges is a perfect read for a Holiday season to come, go curl up in your nice sofa, a cup of coffee, and a story of Ben and Jason, and also Dylan.
It's just , perfect.
Highly recommended!

Aleksandr Voinov - Letters from the Front: Why I cannot publish Nightingale

Aleksandr Voinov - Letters from the Front: Why I cannot publish Nightingale

Alasdair (Masters Among Monsters, #1) by Ella Frank

Friendly warning : this book contains M/M, M/M/M, M/F, F/F, this is not a pure romance.
If this kind of story is not your liking, please DO NOT read this one.

"Things you cannot imagine,
I can give it to you..."

*** ELLA "FREAKIN' DEVIL" FRANK!***

This book is SERIOUSLY DIFFERENT from Ella's other books.
I thought I will see the different kind of Tate and Logan, but alas! It's NOT!
I never thought the day that I see myself saying, three is not a crowd !
Ella Frank, woman ! You did something very very very dirty, raunchy and naughty. You're a BAD,BAD girl!

This is book you wouldn't mind reading sex with audience, sex with stranger, and never feel the sexes are overwhelmed and took off the main story.
The mystery is awesome, the writing is great, with a fast patch, I cannot put down.

This is a very different experience for me with Ella's books.
Alasdair, Leonidas and even Vasilios are sexy as fuck ! Did I mind? Nope.Nope.Nope.

The ending was like...OMG! I want that to happen! ...or not.
No matter what, anything is very welcome here Ella!

Love the story !
You hurry up girl ! Let the rest of the series out! NOW!

Recommended!

The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (MacKenzies & McBrides #8) by Jennifer Ashley

*** 5 SEXY MACKENZIE STARS! ***

We're travel back in time...the first Duke of Kilmorgan who brought back a clan home after a war.
I remember only a little about "Old Malcolm", this is Young Malcom's story, in a much wilder and darker story before the 'modern' Mackenzies.

This is dark, heart breaking, and I found myself crying over the Mackenzies brothers and their bravery to keep their lands from England.
I dunno much about England and Scotland's war, but this is an eye opener. I like history, and I really enjoyed reading this.
Even this one is darker, Mal's story is awesome. And we know know where's the Mackenzies got their braveness from.



It's ALWAYS official to me that the Mackenzie are the hottest Highlanders. EVER!

Jennifer Ashley nailed it again !

See also my review on Goodreads

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
 
 

Honest Book Reviews Blog: HIATUS

Honest Book Reviews Blog: HIATUS: PHEW ! IT'S BEEN AWHILE GUYS. LIFE HAPPENS.  KIDS GROWING UP AND SUDDENLY...BOOM! THEY'RE ADULT AND LEAVING  HOME. THE LAST ONE LE...

HIATUS

PHEW ! IT'S BEEN AWHILE GUYS. LIFE HAPPENS. 
KIDS GROWING UP AND SUDDENLY...BOOM! THEY'RE ADULT AND LEAVING  HOME.
THE LAST ONE LEAVE HOME TO ANOTHER TOWN AND I WAS LIKE.....A LONELY FREAK. SCARED AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
CRYING ALMOST EVERY NIGHT THIS MONTH.

BUT I KNOW, LIFE GOES ON, AND I STILL HAVE TONS OF NEW BOOKS THAT NEED TO REVIEW.

HMMM, PROBABLY WRITING A SHORT STORY, OR A NOVEL. WHO KNOWS....WHATDAYA THINK?

NEXT MONDAY, I'LL BE BACK TO YOU WITH SOME REVIEWS. 
WHY MONDAY?GUESS WHAT? I FREAKIN' LOVE MONDAY !

SEE YA! AND KEEP DREAMING !