King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
All I can say is wow. This book was so good. It was a roller coaster from beginning to end. Trevyn and Lael’s story was full of adventure and suspense. This novel was epic and if you love space adventures, epic adventure, and love then this is the book for you. I am putting this author on my must read list.
Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Swipe Right to Bite is the sixth book in the New Orleans Nocturnes series. This can be read as a standalone book but I recommend reading the entire series. As usual, there are sassy characters, sexy vibes, and much more going on in the Big Easy. I always enjoy books from this author and this book did not disappoint. I love the dating app for supernatural in this book. I love that they have the same issues as the rest of us “normal” folk. I look forward to the next book from this fantastic author.
A Moore Affair by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Moore Affair is the fourth book in the Moore Family Saga book series. The story of Miles and Bella continues. I recommend reading the first three books before reading this one. I’m glad to get to know more about Miles and Bella. Love is conquering all with their marriage but it also brings up other questions. How do they navigate the life of a celebrity and still have their own private life? Also, are there secrets that could come back to haunt them?
I have really enjoyed this series and this part of the story did not disappoint. I enjoy the twists and turns that the stories bring. The story flows so well and draws me into the story where I do not want to put it down.
Theodore’s Ring: BWWM Action Adventure Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
From start to finish this was quite the adventure this author takes readers on. This is a new to me author and I’m really excited to see more. The characters in this story really bring the adventure they’re on to life. Lydia isn’t to be messed with, when she on her mission to be save her guy, I really liked her character build. The storyline is fast paced but not rushed. It’s well written and had me completely hooked. Four stars and highly recommended.
Apocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was my first book by this author and about an apocalyptic world. I was so glad to read that it didn’t take place in New York like every other world ending book or movie. This is the 2nd book in the series but it isn’t hard to follow along. I must admit, Kelly, Huck & Jumper handled being survived off a pandemic that ends society much better than I would have, lol. I can’t wait to read book 3 and continue the series.
Face the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Face the Fire is the fifth book in the Moore Family Saga series. Read the first four books before taking this one on. Miles and Bella have created a powerful music business but with power and success comes different challenges. Will the two stay in sync with their goals and priorities?
I really enjoyed this part of the story. It is quick-paced and there is a lot going on to keep up with in the story. I like the progression of the story and how the characters are constantly evolving. I am glad I stumbled across this series.
The Fire God Tour by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Fire God Tour is the third book in the series. The story shifts focus from Cade and Lecia to Miles. Miles is now grown and a popular music artist known as “Ari’. I really recommend reading the first two books in the series before diving into this one. This series has kept me intrigued and this third book did not disappoint. I really enjoyed getting to learn more about Miles and being introduced to Bella. I like the energy between Miles and Bella and how it changes as their relationship evolves. I am really curious now to get into the fourth book.
Playing with Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Playing with Fire is the second book in the Moore Family Saga series. I thought the couple of Cade and Lecia had gone through a lot in the first book but there is more for them to encounter. Life on the road is not easy especially when one is a musician and the other the spouse caring for their child. Lecia moves back to the states and gets devastating news about their child. Will Cade be the man she needs?
Wow, I enjoyed the first book but this one improved on the first part of the story. I enjoyed the twists that were presented and still enjoyed the main characters. The story is interesting and I’m curious where it will take me next.
Seed on Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Seed on Fire is the first book in the Moore Family Saga series. I’ll be honest the title caught my attention and made me curious about what the story would be about. The story focuses on Kaiden and Alicia a couple with a baby on the way. Though a baby arriving could be a lot for some couples this is only one of the challenges this couple is faced with in the book. I enjoyed the characters and like how there is a multi-generational aspect to the book. There are some tense moments but they only added to the story. I look forward to reading more in this series soon.
King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great read! I definitely need to look into more from this author, because the the characters and the world are so complex that it feels like you have left the real world behind and are now living in the book. I will admit, I definitely skipped a few books in the series, so I can’t say if that would have made this a better experience or not, but I was able to keep up and understand the story none the less. The dynamic between Trevyn and Lael was so well done. I also love it when a book is told in multiple POVs and I definitely think it added to the story here. A fast paced, action filled read that will remain glued to your hands until you finish. Now, I must read the rest of the books in this series!
Reviewed by @asanabr1
Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I knew from the very beginning that I would like this book. Right around the part at the bar with the Crocodile shifter and I had my first laugh, I knew. I wasn’t wrong! This book was so much fun to read. It was funny, spicey and a fun twist to the normal Paranormal romances I tend to read. I believe this was the first book by Carrie Pulkinen I’ve read, but now I’m going back for the rest! Absolutely recommend!
Rebecca Steele Living The Dream by Joanne Patterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great 5 star read and the final book in this great series. If you like western romance you will really enjoy the series. Once you get started you won’t want to put it down.
Things are going great for Rebecca. She is in her happy place of singing and rodeo. She’s married with a family. But of course life has difficult moments and they definitely come Rebecca’s way. My emotions were all over the place at times.
Overall I really enjoyed this story. The characters were great and the author does a great job of pulling you in with her writing. It can be read as a stand alone but I would suggest reading the first two books in the series before this one so that you can enjoy the story more. 1-click and get started today.
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Unchained Memory by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’ll admit, I am not a huge Sci-Fi reader, but this book was awesome. I was invested from the very beginning. As if missing three hours of your life wasn’t confusing enough, the sequence of events that follow as Asia tries to uncover what happened and why was a roller coaster of emotion, action, and romance that I will definitely be reading again! The characters are all so complex and beautifully written, making it so easy to get hooked into the story. If you are thinking of taking a chance on this book, then my advice would be get a comfortable chair, a nice snack, and a warm beverage because when you start this book, you definitely wont want to put it down.
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King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
While I am not usually a Sci-Fi reader I thought that this sci-fi romance might change my mind and boy was I right. While I have not read the previous installments in this series it can be read as a stand alone but I do plan to read the previous four. This book was full of multiple Pov’s, two broken hearts, old wounds, slavery, shapeshifters and more it really pulled me in from the beginning and kept me turning the pages. This is the first book that I have read by this author but it will not be my last. This book was also full of suspense, mystery, and adventure, and this author weaves a beautiful story full of fantastic characters and a wonderful plot. So if you like Sci-fi or your looking for a new genre to try, I highly recommend this story.
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Someone is killing the Adrjssian royal family one by one. When the queen is pushed to her death, suspicion lands on 17-year-old Adrijana Mironacht, a village girl new to court. Determined to clear her name, Adrijana enlists the aid of the compelling and enigmatic Dragan Vulpe, one of the royal Mesmers—magicians with the ability to read and manipulate the thoughts and emotions of those around them.
As the royal body count grows and the hostile Vruk army gathers at the border, ready to capitalize on Adrjssian instability, Adrijana homes in on the Vruk ambassadors as the most likely suspects. But when she uncovers evidence of Mesmer help, she begins to second-guess both her instincts and the loyalties of those around her. Tangled in a web of half-truths and pretty lies, it will take all of Adrijana’s cunning to unmask the true killer.
From the author of the Confectioner Chronicles comes a stand-alone young adult fantasy mystery set in a seductive new world of glittering magic, shadowed secrets, and deadly intrigue.
Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5
This book is the third in a series that takes place in a small town in Oklahoma where everyone knows you, your momma, and your grandma. It has that feel-good heart-warming vibe that I adore reading about. This story being the third in a series opens up with a lot of characters in the first chapter and since I did not read the first two books I honestly was very confused. The author did give some backstory to the characters as she introduced them but it did take me about 2 to 3 chapters to understand the dynamics and all the characters. I was worried I wouldn’t get the big picture of the book having just read this one in the series but that turned out to not be the case at all. As the book progressed, I really understood the people and the relationships and the way this little town worked. I immediately liked CC and knew I would connect to her.
This book follows CC, a townie and the only hairstylist around, and Brant, the new to town guy who has run the health clinic for the last two and half years with the plan to make it 3 years in the small town to have his student debt relieved and then get back to his life in the city. It all takes a turn when the town helps CC raise money, she needs to finish renovating the gym she wants to open and CC’s friends buy her a date with the handsome Nurse Practitioner. She has spent the 2 and a half years he’s been in town avoiding him and he’s been admiring her from a distance. After their date based off the auction things start to look up for these two. They bond over shared stories of their childhood and learn they might not be so different from one another as they begin to fall for each other.
The slow burn of this romance was a good one. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time with angst just waiting for them to give in to each other. The way CC tried to push away her feelings and the longing Brant had was everything I love in a romance. Then you add in the drama and plot twist which I did not see coming that leads to some heartache for both characters and you had me turn page after page until I finished this book in less than two days. I could not stop reading this I just had to watch them fall in love and then the fighting and making up I was dying to see how this would turn out because when they were hurting I felt like I was hurting as well. I was so invested. This couple was so beautiful and funny and easy to relate to on so many levels. This was such a good book I now am wanting to read the other books in the series even though I know the way they end just to get more out of the little universe here and read all there is about Parker Lane and this tiny town in Oklahoma
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a wonderful story! This story features Lizbeth as she discovers her family’s history, secrets, and past conflicts. The twists and turns were unexpected (in a good way), I could not stop thinking about what might happen next when I put my book down! I love how the author touched upon serious topics such as racism and slavery. Overall, the novel was thought provoking. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to more reading more by this author!
Face the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an excellent read- both as a stand-alone, and as part of a series. Readers learn a bit about the business aspect of the music industry. African-American issues feature prominently in the novel, and the author introduces and educates readers who might be unfamiliar with some of these issues. The characters deal with issues that most people face- balancing work and family life, as well as adult children interacting with their parents. This story has romance, family, unrequited love, and healing.
King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. Lael Saphora is Hinarr, a race of people who can shapeshift into snow cats. Trevyn Dar is Thane, the race of people who subjugate the Hinarr, and who count hunting the Hinarr in their cat shapes to be the ultimate sport. Star-crossed is definitely a descriptor to use for them.
This story is more than a sci-fi romance, there is suspense, danger, and conspiracy everywhere. There are multiple factions Lael and Trevyn have to beware of, and they are forced to rely on each other to survive. There are interesting creatures, the settings are described vividly, and if you read the previous books, there are appearances by a few characters you might recognize. Definitely give this a read!
Face the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A romantic suspense with paranormal and magical realism elements which gives this story an element of intrigue. As the fifth book in the series, I recommend that you read the previous books to get a better understanding of the characters and their back stories as it is a remarkable journey. I am sure you could read it as a standalone, but I can assure you will want to start at the beginning. This is a story about love and family, secrets and lies, mystery and uncertainty. Their happiness is shadowed by doubt, betrayal, obstacles, and forces that wish to tear them apart. There are twists and suspense that keep you turning the pages.
Miles a music mogul will stop at nothing to make his dreams come true. BUT is it worth it if the price to pay is family?
Reviewed by @jennadb
Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
To be honest I had to look up the definition of succubus and incubus to fully understand the main characters. While this book doesn’t portray them in the same light as the definition I like to educate myself a bit if I do not understand something.
This book is your cutesy enemies to lovers romance with a supernatural spin. Katrina thinks that by being good and abstaining that Satan will forget about her and she’ll finally be free of his constraints. She assembles an app that allows supernaturals to essentially swipe right to show they are interested in a sexual relationship with other supernaturals. The app is a roaring success until Gabe, an incubus, comes into town with his own seminar. It is demon against demon for the relationship expert title of New Orleans and each side has their own secrets, some bigger than others. Can they find a way to coexist and move beyond their own limitations? Or is New Orleans only big enough for one demon? If you enjoy romance books with adult themes then this will surely be up your alley!
Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is just a rollercoaster of emotions. I have highly enjoyed Maggie and Will’s journey throughout the books. This one is the best of the three so far. The writing and plot twists will have you on the edge of your seat. I am looking forward to the fourth book.
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Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great addition to the series! It was so enjoyable to get back into this authors work and this story was a brilliant way to do that. I do think you need to have read the previous books first in order to get full enjoyment of the series. I thought this book was well written and exciting. I found myself invested in the story and the characters the whole way through and couldn’t wait to see how things would turn out. This is an interesting series that is certainly would a read.
Shake Loose the Border by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shake Loose the Border is the third book in the Thunder On The Moor series. It’s definitely worth starting with book one (Thunder On The Moor) as a lot happens in the earlier books that impacts on the events of this one.
Thunder On The Moor is a historical fiction series with a time travel twist. The historical setting is the Scottish borders in the mid-16th Century, and a lot of research has gone into the level of historical detail which really paints a vivid picture. Thanks to the time travel, we get to experience the past through modern eyes, as Maggie learns to accept the realities of the world she has found herself in.
This is an emotional book, and there is a fair bit of violence as well. But there’s also plenty of warmth and character to keep it balanced!
I would recommend this to fans of other time travel stories with strong historical elements, such as Outlander. It gets five stars from me – a totally engrossing read!
King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Trevyn Dar is from a planet called Thrane, he is one of the ruling class of the Thrane and is the son of one of the many Ruling Houses, the House of Dar, however, he isn’t anything like his father, known as the Butcher of the Four Systems, or brother and cannot understand their bloodlust or violent way of life, so he makes the decision to escape from that legendary heritage and strike out on his own and is now a member of the Interstellar Council of Abolition and Rescue. Lael Saphora is a woman also from the planet Thrane, however, she is from the other race who live on the planet, she is a Hinarr, a snow cat shifter who shares a mind and body with her Companion and who from a young age has experienced prejudice, violence and hatred from the ruling class who think because they don’t have telepathic abilities, that they are a lesser species and that they are only useful as something to hunt.
One day, Lael is bringing home a shipment of goods which her people are in need of, but on the way, she is arrested and detained by Rescue and her goods seized, however, when she sees that the person who has boarded her ship is a Thrane, she is even more angry. Meanwhile, Trevyn is trying to figure out why Lael has been arrested and when it is shown that she is a slaver, he knows that this is not possible because of her being a Hinarr and realises that she is a victim of an injustice in her own right, especially when he is told to deliver her to the Thrane Inquisitors for questioning. Trevyn knows that if she is sent back to Thrane that she faces torture and a slow and painful death at their hands, so even though he isn’t welcome on his home planet, he decides to escort her and delay her mistreatment as long as he can while he investigates the treasons for her arrest.
As Trevyn investigates and calls in some favours, he uncovers a deeper plot which encompasses more than just Thrane and has much farther reaching consequences than originally thought, but can a Thrane and a Hinarr overcome the barriers between them and a tragic past event to lead the Uprising, or will the conspirators win out in the end? This is a fast paced race to free the wrongly imprisoned before time runs out while love is trying to win over hate and prejudice in this story which will hook you in and take you on a whirlwind ride through rugged terrain and the peaks and troughs of an emotional rollercoaster all at the same time.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Unchained Memory by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Asia Burdette is a woman who has experienced a lot of loss in her life, first she lost three hours of her life which she has tried to remember, but failed at every attempt and because of these three lost hours, Asia lost everything else she cared about and now she is using drugs and alcohol to keep the nightmares caused by this at bay. As she tries to hold down her job and live a normal life, she enlists the help of a psychiatrist to try and help her to come to terms with the event of her past which has so entirely destroyed her, he comes highly recommended, but she is doubtful that he will able to help. Ethan Roberts is a psychiatrist with a haunted past, although he doesn’t stop him from helping others, he still carries round the weight of his past and cannot seem to let it go.
The moment that Asia Burdette walks into Ethan Roberts’s office, he knows that he is in trouble, she is beautiful and smart, but he can see how the lack of sleep thanks to the nightmares have begun to affect her on a day to day basis however, as the treatments starts, he asks her to try something different in the way of therapy and after a few sessions, she realises that she is actually feeling better, but the entire way through the sessions she has been trying to ignore how she feels about Ethan.
Meanwhile, Ethan is under pressure from a colleague to update them about Asia’s progress, he has also been trying to suppress his feelings for Asia, however, when they embark on a necessary journey together, something has to give and that is the barriers between them, but they face more than just an emotional battle when they are attacked by black ops operatives and nearly kidnapped, but as they dig deeper into the mystery of Asia’s lost hours and the new nightmares she is experiencing that makes and how they don’t make any sense, but seem so real, they discover more than they bargained for.
Will Asia and Ethan be able to band together to solve this mystery which her nightmares unveil, or will their pasts be their undoing? In this thrilling extra-terrestrial race against the enemy, will their budding romance be strong enough to fight for each other, or will the opposition get to them before they even have a chance to try?
Reveiwed by @roxsannel
Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What do you do when your lifelong best friend accuses you of spreading rumors? Ugh! Poor Kirsa tried for years to get Brock to listen, but it fell on deaf ears. That is until Rylan showed up and saw that Kirsa needed a friend and decided to be someone she could count on. Will Brock be willing to open up and finally listen to Kirsa? This book kind of reminded me of a friend I once had minus the bullying. Even though this is a contemporary sports romance, I felt like this more of an enemies to lovers type book. Even though the theme of a sport and romance was interwoven it didn’t hit me as what it is categorized. Overall though this was a good read and I have so far enjoyed this authors works.
Check In by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Check In (Bobbins Sisters Series Book 2) by Debra Parmley
4 out of 5 Stars
Leann Bobbins has had her share of drama. A couple of years ago when she came to Barlett to visit her sister, Leann’s stalker wannabe boyfriend kidnapped her cat and followed her to town and then attempted to abduct her. Thankfully that did not happen. Leann is finally moving on from that incident when she meets Len Yardley, a local police officer.
Len feels almost instantly protective over Leann. They develop a quick friendship that is leading to more. All in part to their daily check in calls. This was something they decided to do because they didn’t always get to see each other due to scheduling. When Leann misses one of the calls, Len starts to worry. He calls her. Leann finds herself in trouble again. Will Len be able to save her?
A sweet, delightful short story! These Bobbins girls just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The author does a great job of incorporating strong veterans into the stories. Looking forward to getting to know the 3rd Bobbins sister!
Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There is so much I want to say about this book. First, this is not a short book so prepare yourself depending on how fast you read. Secondly, the book is about a woman, Tori, who is a psychologist. Over the last couple of years, she took on the responsibility of helping people during their last days by befriending them. She has taken some time off of doing that for reasons you will not really learn in this book. However, her best friend, who is a nurse, asked if she could make an exception for a 29 year old man who is in end stage cancer named Will. Will is a stubborn and angry individual when she first meets him, but quickly wins his affection. They become friends and develop a bond like no other. This bond becomes difficult because of the millions of feelings that have to be spoken, dealt with, and accepted. The book was amazing at showing both sides of death – the dying and those caring for the dying.
As a psychologist and caregiver myself, there was so much I recognized and learned from reading this book. I just fell in love with both main characters and even through the hard stuff envied the friendship that was developed. I am someone who has had to face the idea of death after my daughter was born with Cystic Fibrosis. While she is doing very well right now, I still understand that this is a disease that can take a different path at any time, and premature death is always a possibility. I thought the author had Tori partake in this relationship in the most perfect of ways: hopeful, being an amazing asset of support, honest, sympathetic, and just letting people move at their pace, but also encouraged to move further. This book also came at a great time for me because this semester I am teaching Psych of Death and Dying. So if you are interested in ways to move forward watching someone else’s story, this book displays positivity and hope within death.
Theodore’s Ring by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was my first read from this author and I loved it. This was a fast paced 5 star read full of adventure, danger, and action. The author pulls you in right from the beginning and you don’t want to put it down.
Lydia finds herself in the jungle trying to save her boyfriend, Cam. The only thing that will save him is the artifact that Cam has stashed . And who does she get to help her, her ex, yup was pretty entertained with this since he had his own agenda as well.
Will they find Cam before it’s too late?
Overall I really enjoyed this read. There are several twists, turns and surprises. Loved Lydia and her personality,Cam was great as well. All characters added a great element to the story. There was so much going on my head was spinning, I couldn’t wait to see what was coming next. If you’re looking for a read that pulls you right in, I highly suggest this one. I can’t wait to read more from this author. 1-click and get started today.
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