Salvaged by J.S. Marlo

Title: Salvaged
Author: J.S. Marlo
Publisher: Sapphire Blue Publishing
Published date: September 2008
ISBN: 978-1-934657-04-1
Genre/Theme: Romantic Suspense
Length: 265 pages/71k words
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Underestimated because of her age and avoided because of the scar marring her face, Star Fisher is still focused, determined and won't let anybody push her around. An experienced underwater diver, she is hired as an investigator onto an underwater salvage operation where the mystery of a sunken Model T will test her skills and the people involved will test her temper, and even scarier, her heart. Hauk Ludvikson is fascinated by the new diver on his crew. At first uncertain of her skills, Star quickly proves herself to him, even if some of the others on his team take a little longer to warm up to her. Things heat up quickly when it seems that someone wants the mystery car to stay unexamined, and will go to any means necessary, putting the lives of the crew, and especially Star, on the line.

Salvaged is a very good story. There were two main mysteries involved, the one surrounding the car as well as one surrounding Star Fisher and the nightmares that haunt her. J.S. Marlo wove everything together with quite a bit of skill. The characters are unique as well, and I enjoyed all the interactions between the crew. It was also interesting to get glimpses into what the bad guys were thinking and doing, although it would’ve been nice if the villains would’ve been less idiotic. Even so, there were surprises enough to keep it interesting, even if the pace could’ve been a bit smoother. If you want a good mystery with a romance liberally sprinkled throughout, Salvaged is the book for you!

Rating: 4 Smacks

Heat Level: Highly Sensual

Reviewer: Dena Celeste

Remembering Ashby by Heather Long

Title: Remembering Ashby
Author: Heather Long
Publisher: Sapphire Blue Publishing
Published date: April 2009
ISBN: 978-1-934657-17-1
Genre/Theme: Fantasy
Length: 97 pages
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Peace among the clans has been nonexistent for the past centuries. But now that clan Lairds have decided to summon the God-touched people from their magical Isle to perform the rituals of Beltane to bless the peace talks between the clans, peace is within reach.

Melanie is honored to be chosen as one of six maidens to represent the Goddess at this important event. She is meant to be a vessel for the power of the Goddess while forgetting the failures of humanity during the festival. She knows should be concentrating on her part as a Maiden of the Hunt, yet she cannot banish the handsome Scot from her mind. Running in the Hunt is as sacred as the Goddess herself, and should her desires be known, there could be dire consequences for her and the clansman. However, she can’t find the will to deny his pull.

The mists of the Black Mountains enhance the excitement of their forbidden love while providing an escape from the Islanders encampment. Can they give in to their desires at the expense of their destinies?

Especially once The Sorcerer discovers their dalliance…

This was a great book! I really enjoyed it. I’m not much of one to try new authors, but something about this book drew me in and I’m so happy it did! Normally with stories like this one I have a hard time keeping up. The author has so much going on and you get confused and lost and you’re like…hey what the heck is going on? But Ms. Long has written a story that is very well in tact. It’s easy to keep up with; it’s easy to see what is going on with the characters and with the drama going on around them. I cannot wait to see more from this author, I am sure she is going to do great things. I recommend this book to any fantasy lover.

Rating: 4.5 Smacks
Heat Level: Spicy
Reviewer: Holli Winters