Arizona Thunder by Natasza Waters

Picking up shortly after where Arizona Lightning left off, the intense momentum of the story just kept building.  Surprises, and twists and turns kept the pages turning, and I had to take moments to look away to just breathe.  So much happened, but it all flowed together perfectly.

I loved how I was pulled into the life around the Vyro Creek Ranch and how it became more of an epic family story filled with all the emotional highs and lows, moments of peace and laughter intermingled with moments of fear and triumphs.  New characters arrived, bringing depth and new facets (can I say that I just adore Cian even with his troublemaking skills lol), and some threats were dealt with as new ones were revealed.  I loved experiencing more of Ari and Quinn's story and reaching their happily-ever-after, along with Connell and Lynn's - both melted me and drew me in deep.  Along with that, you see the love story of parents with children, siblings, best friends, and budding new couples.   If any piece of the variety of love stories would have been left out, this wouldn't have been as incredibly beautiful of a journey as it became.

Interweaving a powerful family epic drama with a terrifying rebellion narrowing it's focus on the Connelly Clan, Arizona Thunder delivers an intense story that will steal your breath and your heart.  Even though I know the danger isn't over yet and I'm bracing for what's to come, I turned the last page with a smile and contentment.

Arizona Lightning by Natasza Waters

Arizona Lightning is an insanely intense ride that stole my breath away! Mixing a captivating blend of every-day western with a unique vampire world, I stayed enthralled as the story bubbled to life and surrounded me.

I (sometimes grudgingly) enjoyed everything about this story, even the parts that ripped my heart to shreds and scared the crap out of me.  I have been jumping at shadows for a few nights and shed more than a few tears.  But the moments where there was hope, and something precious was nurtured, some laughter slipped out, and the depth of beauty and love in its various forms shone bright, those times made every moment of torture worth it. 

I loved how not only was this the beginning of the story for Ari and Quinn, but we also got to see the bonds of friendship sisterhood (and how honest and real those could be - not everything is peachy) with the three women and abiding bonds of brotherhood with the three men.  Something about that just seems to make the story feel more full-bodied and deeper.  I can't wait to see how all that plays out in the stories to come.  

I could go on about how I bonded with Ari and felt her emotions mirrored so clearly, and wanted to help her find herself again and claim some goodness and comfort for herself.  And how Quinn, being a vampire was perfect (eh, in a way) and I adored his sense of protection, strength, confidence, and encouragement, but also being a male (and ahem, let's not forget, a vampire) was not perfect, and made some decisions and had some reactions that gutted me - even if I understood why.  And how the special bond Ari and Quinn had with each other melted me over and over again.  I could sing to how I fell for a certain other vampire brother and his woman.  I could melt over the precious surprise that arrived and stole hearts so easily.  I could share how I look forward to how things play out with other characters.  But, no matter what I say, the story needs to be experienced in all its glory.  Totally worth taking a chance on something new.

Throw caution to the wind, let go of expectations, and head on down to Arizona where things are sizzling hot on the range.

P.S.  Book two cannot come soon enough - be prepared, just sayin'.  omgoodness.  

Legend of Spiralling Cedars by Natasza Waters

 

With just the right amount of creepy-scary, Legend of Spiralling Cedars had me literally jumping at noises in the dark while I was immersed into the story! And I may be kinda cautious after dark the next few nights.... lol

Rachel was awe-inspiring in facing the mystical danger head on and going on faith and gut-beliefs even when others around her weren't quite as bought into the legend.... yet. Her respect for nature and the native people and their beliefs stood out beautifully - along with her heart for everyone around her.

Garrett and his JTF2 team were just looking for a weekend get-away, and instead found themselves teaming up with Rachel to fight a special kind of threat. I loved seeing the instant connection Garrett had with Rachel and how he went all out to protect her and have her back any way he could (she wasn't a wiltin' flower by any means).

With a little bit of thrill, little bit of ghostbumps, little bit of steam, and a lot of bit of phenomenal story-telling, Natasza Waters delivers a story that shouldn't be missed!