Hot Rock by Annie Seaton

Reviewed by Desere

All of us has at some stage idolized a movie star or rock star, you fantasize about being their one and only and living happy ever after. The real question ? What would you do if it actually happened!

In the new read from Annie Seaton it does and it does so with an amazing bang of twists and turns that made this read a page turner through and through.

Megan comes face to face with her rock start idol, or so she thinks. The man of the moment is as close to the idol as it gets , yet he holds a secret that when revealed will shatter the world and Megan's idea of who the real man truly is.

I loved this read, it was fun and exciting. Had the perfect balance of rocking it out and romance found and with the added mystery it made the entire read an absolute delight to read. The author created extremely fantastic characters with very vivid detail and a truly fascinating plot.

I highly recommend this read for fans of music related romance reads, it has been done before but not quite like Annie Seaton does it, a true feast for the senses!

4.5 star review
" Rocking through time towards love"

Reviewed by Maria

This book took me right back.  Back to the seventies.  Picture this.  It’s 1973.  I’m ten years old.  My parents have rented a cottage by the sea for our annual family holiday.  And in the next field, there’s a rock festival going on.  Did I go?  Of course not, I was way too young.  But I remember music strumming on late into the night.  I remember hippies roaming around.  Long-haired, some of them wearing granny glasses.  Jeans.  T-shirts.  Kaftans (we called them ‘maxies’ back then).  I also remember reading articles about David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Slade in a magazine called ‘It’s Here And Now’.  Reading song words and tearing out posters and pinning them on my bedroom wall.

I read on enthralled as Megan, the heroine, a girl who wasn’t even born in the seventies attended a rock festival in 1973.  When her rock star lover looks up from his performance and sees her there, his reaction had me screeching with laughter over my e reader.  My kids are ready to sign me in to the looney bin.  The story just drew me in. The characters of Megan and Davy Morgan were so real, I could almost hear their voices.

Ever wished you had a time machine and you could just go back and relive Bowie singing ‘Star Man’?  Now you can.  Here’s the book that will take you there.  Oh, I had such a good time reading this.  It was, yeah, fab!  Far out, man!  Keep them coming Annie Seaton, keep them coming.  I’m giving this the full five.  Full five plus!  It’s the best read I’ve had in ages.  And believe me, I’m reading some good books lately.

Outback Affair by Annie Seaton

Reviewed by Desere

I have always loved a determined heroine and if there ever was a totally awesome one, it's Jessica Trent!
And we all know that impulsive actions sometimes when lucky, lead to awesome adventures.

Jessica is dead set on getting away from her current very unlikable miserable job and at the same time she will get her controlling father out of her hair.

She jets off to Australia and once there ends up having the time of her life with scrumptious you-have-stolen-my-heart Alex Richards.

The adventure is as much fun as it's 'this is so not what I signed up for' , only when it ends and Alex reveals the truth of his real identity it all comes crashing down and Jessica realizes this is one impulsive plan she will always regret, unless Alex can convince her to come back into his arms.

The main characters were beautifully written and both took my breath away. Annie Seaton has a unique talent at taking two completely opposite characters and weaving them, their emotions and heart-ships into perfect alignment.

I adored each and every part of this book. The backdrop settings were vividly described and blended in with the emotions of the characters so well, that the characters themselves very well could have been the backdrop without even speaking a single line!

I recommend this read for all fans of romance reads that transports you to a world or romance down under.

5/5 star review

"Writing her very own Outback Affair" 

Dangerous Desire by Annie Seaton (Entangled Ignite)

Reviewed by Maria

Annie Seaton's latest release is a real treat.  Romantic suspense at its most suspenseful...you just cannot put the bloody book down and get your washing done.  It's that compulsive.  You don't even want to go into the kitchen and get a cup of coffee for yourself.

Gracie, the kindergarten teacher who is looking for her missing sister reminds me of myself when I was a bit younger.  She is so innocent, she'd go anywhere looking for her missing loved one and find herself in a nest of sharks within minutes.  I loved her willingness to put herself on the line for those she loved.  Jake, the medically retired cop, who accidentally falls for Gracie then spends the rest of the story trying to get her out of trouble.

The world of the ocean with it's sense of danger around the corner and the difficulty of finding a missing person - someone could be lost forever within seconds - gave this story a delicious edge and sense of danger.  Jake and Gracie's love story was enjoyable too.  How this not-too-experienced young woman captures the heart  of this world weary cop makes for an enjoyable read.

The story was pretty hot in comparison to the Annie Seaton's usual work, as this is for a hotter line than those for which this author writes.  The scenes were certainly up to the mark.  But I have to declare here and now that I love this author's work and I read the book because of the author, not because of the fact that the line is smoking hot.

I loved the story and I loved the vividly descriptive language which brought the coast of Australia brilliantly, vividly alive for me.

Giving this one the full five stars.

5/5

Holiday Affair by Annie Seaton

 

Reviewed by Maria

Ever  wished you could just get away from it all, let your hair down and lose yourself in a wild fling with a gorgeous man and never have to worry about annoying things like repercussions?  So did Lissy.  Sorry, I meant Dr. Melissa McIntyre.  When this sedate assistant university professor threw caution to the wind and indulged in a holiday fling, she got more than she'd bargained for.  Never see the bloke again?  Think again!  What if he's waiting in your office on Monday morning, your senior colleague with whom you'll be working on a special assignment for the next couple of months and yes, your promotion is on the line?  Even better, what if he's your new next door neighbour too?  Not to mention very closely related to the nice, stable man whose marriage proposal you're seriously considering?  It really doesn't get any worse than this now, does it?  As the Americans say, go figure!  Go girl, let's see you get out of this one!

Apart from the very intriguing premise, I was completely captivated by the vividly descriptive writing of Annie Seaton. I've never been to the South Seas, but I feel as if I've been there and back after reading this.  I could taste the salt in the sea air and feel the sunshine on my skin.  It's an exhilarating read, to say the least.  An unshamedly romantic piece of women's fiction which deserves to be the holiday read of the year. I particularly enjoyed reading about the girls' night out.  It reminded me of my single days.  Just the kind of book you'd love to discuss with your friends.

Verdict?  Loved it!

You can grab your copy here.  Or if you are in the UK, here!