Nina Croft

Small, blonde, bubbly, and with a penchant for all things pink, Julia Melville has always considered herself a nice girl – until she was attacked by a werewolf. Months later, and still in total denial, Julia spends the time between full moons fantasizing that her life is normal. And who could be better to help her with that than her new neighbor, handsome accountant, Sebastian Crane. For two hundred years, Sebastian, a powerful warlock, has been possessed by a demon. Each day, his soul grows darker, and he knows that soon he will be beyond salvation. But the demon loves to gamble, and he's made Bastian one final bet—get a good woman to say the words "I love you" and he'll be free. Julia wants a normal guy. Bastian needs a good woman. Maybe together they can find something far more valuable...redemption.

Betting on Julia

Ali Dane

I was generously given an ARC of this title by Entangled for an honest review :)

This is a Melville Sisters novel, and I will definitely be getting myself a copy of the other novel, Operation Saving Daniel. You can read BOJ without having read OSD and completely enjoy it on it's own.

Julia is a newly turned werewolf, struggling to have a normal life. Bastian is, well, not normal. Or strictly good, but he is GREAT. I love the chemistry between the two. This was a surprising win for me! I ended really enjoying Bastian as a complex character and the alternating POV between him and Julia. As a reader and lover of urban fantasy this was a great adventure laced with everyday romance and intrigue. I thought it was really fun and most definitely a 5 out of 5 on the heat meter. If you liked fifty shades and twilight... This will most definitely appeal to you. I'm giving this one an overall 4 out of 5 and say that I really liked it!

Totally Addicted to Reading

Betting on Julia is the second book is the second book in the Melville Sister series, however, it can be read as a stand-alone. It is an entertaining and humorous read which has come to expect from the pen of Nina Croft.
In this installment, readers are introduced to Julia Melville, a recently turned werewolf who ironically is a vegetarian. She is struggling to come to terms with her new nature. As a result of her transformation she was reluctant to get involved in a relationship as she did not how he could explain what she is to a prospective mate. This decision was taken out of her hands when she met Sebastian Crane.
Sebastian had his own issues to deal with. He is a 400 year old half warlock half few who ironically hates werewolves. This hatred came about as a result of werewolves destroying his family. In a bid for revenge, he became possessed by a demon named Dante. He has been possessed for the past 200 years. The opportunity for freedom came when Dante made a wager with him, which would provide him with his freedom if he could get a good woman to tell him she loves him. This, however, came with a high price as everyone knows that demons can’t be trusted.
The banter between Dante and Sebastian is humorous, however, what had me riveted to the story was the interaction between Julia and Sebastian. The attraction between them was clear from their initial meeting. They both tried to fight their feelings, but it was all for naught. These two had so many secrets and tried to keep them from each other which only made the situation more intense. 
So far this seems to be a great series and I can’t wait to see what next Ms. Croft as in store for her fans. If you are looking for a unique paranormal story that has hints of BDSM then Betting on Julia will hit the spot.

NB I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

NaTasna Jiggetts

***ARC honest review requested coming August 25 (on release day)***
***ARC Honest Review Requested by Author***
I am in love with Julia and Bastien..Can I say the fact that he was trying to win her over by wearing a pink shirt was adorable. ***SPOILERS*** so Bastien has had this demon on his back and in his mind for about 200 years due to the fact that the wolves have killed his wife and child so he has thought that all wolves are evil and should die. Then he meets Julia although he did not know she was a wolf until way letter on after they have fallen for each other and are scared to admit it to one another. Julia is still trying to deal with the fact that the now dead alpha turned her and her brother who has become the new alpha. She can't stand the fact that she will err have children as well as a normal life. Bastien comes to her door as a "new neighbor" and her loins are going haywire. Cant give away too much but the fact that there is a hit out on her brother and Bastien is the one who has to do it..but an he HHMMMM you will have to read it. There is suspense..on the edge of you seat danger and sweetness.. and a few OMG how can you be so stupid moments where you are yelling at the characters.

Betting on Julia

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