Be sure and take a gander at the Found book trailer at the end of the post. Carlie tells her story of how Heartsearch came to be.
My Review of Heartsearch: Lost, Book I. I will have to apologize before hand for getting so carried away and rambling on in my review about this book. If you love Vampires and haven’t read these, you will not regret picking up a copy today. I want to tell you, so much, how this book ends, but then………………
SYNOPSIS
He had waited so long for THIS human.
Joshua had visited South Weald Country Park many times. He had no idea that this time would be life changing.
As I thought of becoming Mrs. Joshua Grant, I couldn’t help but smile. Joshua met me at the airport. His kiss was very passionate. We made love that night and I awoke to find bruises all over my body. I guess he really did miss me. I managed to keep it from him, but when we made love again, I awoke in the morning feeling even more pain. It wasn’t just bruises this time. There were long, raw scratches down my arms and thighs. Before I could cover up, he came in the room. He saw what he had done and fell to his knees, crying. He ran from the house.
After Remy left for work, Joshua returned to the house. He saw the wedding lists on the table. He grabbed a pen and pad and wrote, “Dear Remy………….”
MY REVIEW
I had heard a lot about this book from my sister at fuonlyknew. She fell in love with it. Myself, I thought, oh another vampire book. I take my Vampires in small doses. Thrillers and mysteries are my favorites, with the paranormal and horror next in line. Was I in for a huge surprise. I have read thousands of books, so to surprise me is huge kudos to the author.
I was immediately drawn in and the story never let me go. It is so well written that the pages passed quickly beneath my eyes. I was in a hurry to find out how this would go.
The story is told from two different points of view, Remy’s and Joshua’s. Carlie did really well blending them together so I didn’t loose track of what was happening going back and forth.
Remy’s love was so strong that she couldn’t let him go. She went in “Search” of him. As Remy starts to dream, my hand reaches to turn the page. Oops, no page, it’s my Kindle. How would you “Search” ? Where to begin once the obvious is done? I guess that is why a show like America’s Most Wanted is such a hit. John Walsh, the host, is a prime example of how far some people will go to get an answer.
At first I really didn’t like how callous the vampires were, then I thought, that’s how they are supposed to be. Cold, self-centered, unfeeling. Carlie’s vampires seemed more realistic. Realistic? LOL. Before I knew it, I was laughing at myself. Is there such a thing as a nice vampire? I think I fell for Joshua. How could that be? Can a Vampire be a good guy?
Remy had been bubbly, outgoing, an extrovert, the life of the party type. As Carlie talks about the pain of her loss, I could feel her determination to find him.
When Remy was people watching, I smiled. I remember my girlfriend, who is no longer with us. We used to sit and watch people, trying to figure out who they were, what they did for a living, what car they drove…..I still love to people watch, but it just isn’t the same. I love a book that gets my mind working and I get more from the book than just the author’s story. Thanks Carlie for stretching my mind.
I FREAKED OUT at the ending. Caught me totally off guard. A huge surprise. I thought it was going to be one thing and it was another. I laughed out loud because I never saw it coming.
Carlie is awesome at throwing you a curve ball, so don’t think you know what is going to happen before it does. You are sure to be shocked and amazed. Her ability to tell a story about vampires that is so unique is mind blowing. I have never read a vampire book like this and I loved where she took it. I cannot even guess where she will take me next. I am so glad I have Book II so I don’t have to wait.
5 STARS – Would Buy It For Them (lol)
I received this book in return for an honest and unbiased review.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carlie M A Cullen was born in London. She grew up in Hertfordshire where she first discovered her love of books and writing. She has been an administrator and marketer all her working life and was also a professional teacher of Ballroom and Latin American dancing until recently.
She has always written in some form or another, but Heart Search: Lost is her first novel. This was launched 8th October 2012 through Myrddin Publishing Group and book two, Heart Search: Found, is due out early July 2013. She writes mainly in the Fantasy/Paranormal Romance genres for YA, New Adult and Adult.
Carlie is also a professional editor.
Carlie also holds the reins of a writing group called Writebulb. Their first anthology, The Other Way Is Essex, was published September 2012 under Myrddin Publishing Group. Their second anthology is in editing.
Carlie currently lives in Essex, UK with her daughter.
For stalking purposes, find Carlie M. A. Cullen at the links below:
Website / Twitter: @carlie2011c / Facebook / Linkedin / Amazon / About.me
Find the Carlie Cullen Heartsearch series on Amazon by clicking on the covers below.
Review of Heartsearch: Lost, Book I
Guest post for Heartsearch: Found, Book II
Review of Heartsearch: Found: Book II
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Great review, Sherry. I read Heart Search: Lost, and think you hit the nail completely on the head! :0)
Thanks Donna. I still cannot get over the end. I teased myself for a couple of days before I started book II. Build up the anticipation. I can’t wait to see where she goes with the story.
Great review, Sherry, and now I’m dying to know what the ending is!
Thanks Taylor. I can’t help but laugh every time I think about it. Never saw it going there and have never seen anyone take it there. I am so excited to see where Remy and Joshua go from there. ^_^
Great review. I read Heart Search and liked it also. The ending came as a surprise to me, also.
Every time I think about it, I cannot help but laugh. Well, I better not say any more or I may give it away. I do not want to ruin it for anyone.
Now we can talk about it! I didn’t want to say anything so the surprise would smack ya! I knew you’d love thie book. Remy is so genuine and she’s a very determined young lady!
Almost done with my review for Found. How are you doing with it?
I know. I loved her determination. But Joshua, hmmmm. I think I fell for a vamp. What is wrong with me? LOL The ending smacked me all right! I LOVE it. I can’t get over it and smile as I write this. I am finishing Found. I teased myself for a day or two and then I had to start reading it. Now I am slowing down on book it, because then what will I do? lol
I read more last night until I almost fell asleep. Not because of the book, because I am so tired. Working in 100 degree heat is wearing me out.
Hang in there, the weekend is coming!
I do like vampire if done well. Problem is that is rare now so thanks for putting this one on my radar.
Happy to give you something to add to your TBR. This is a very unique vampire tale and very well written. I am loving Book II. Reading slow, because I don’t want to come to the end. lol
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