A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson-Review by Elena Tobar

A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fascinating paranormal story. Avery finds herself brutally attacked and has no idea what happened to her or who was responsible for it. Horrible, violent murders start to occur all around her and she starts to wonder if her attack is related. Luys doesn’t want to get involved but he can’t stand to watch her suffer in constant danger. He doesn’t want to reveal his past but he doesn’t see any other way to help her. They’re drawn to each other, each not sure if it’s safe to trust and they have to face so much danger together. This book is full of action, romance, suspense and the paranormal and it’s told from different viewpoints. I enjoyed that because it gives you additional insights into the story and each of the unique characters. This was an amazing story that you won’t want to miss and I absolutely cannot wait to read more from this author.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

After going out for drinks with friends Avery is viciously attacked. Who could have done this? Someone she knows or a complete stranger? Who can she trust? Enter her hot, brooding neighbor Luys. He keeps to himselg mostly due to his personal preference, but also to keep people safe. Trouble seems to follow him wherever he goes. When he sees his attractive neighbor struggling to stay upright trying to make it to her vehicle he steps in to help. He only meant to drop her off at the hospital, but ends up staying to make sure everything was okay and take her back home. Why does Luys feel the need to try and protect Avery? Will their attraction turn into more? Will Avery get the closure she needs by seeing her attacker be put behind bars?

This story was a little different than the paranormal stories I’m used to, but I did enjoy it. Even though this is the second book in a series I didn’t feel lost starting with this one. I will most likely check out book one because I don’t want to feel like I missed out on something that may have been important or explained in this book.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Candida Hopper

A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book drew me in from the start. When I jumped into this book I was a little unsure if I would be able to follow since I hadn’t read the first book in this series but I found that I had no trouble at all. I am now definitely going to go back and read book one since I enjoyed this one so much. I found this story to be original and intriguing. I read this book in one sitting because I was so enthralled in the story line. I needed to know where this story was going. This book has a lot of history while still remaining current. This author did a wonderful job writing a romantic, paranormal, dramatic read.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Jenni Bishop

A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Long Kiss Goodbye is a nice dark treat and probably one of the best books I have read this year. It gets all your senses kicked into high gear. The story is fast-paced, thrilling and I love the way HD has cleverly woven all the delicate threads contained in this twisty plot. It is intriguing and suspenseful, steamy and a page turner that you are unable to put down. With dark secrets and lies around every corner, assault and murder looming in the dark, evil lurking in the shadows, it’s a wonder anyone is safe. Intrigue, action packed drama, thrills and suspense are the name of the game.

This is the follow on from A Kiss Before Dying which I discovered after I had finished but I did not feel I was missing a thing. This is my first-time reading HD’s work and I enjoyed the writing so much that I am going to go and devour the rest of her work.

I am not giving anything away because this is one little gem you need to discover the intensity of the story all by yourself. This is one of two books that you don’t want to miss out on.

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A Long Kiss Goodbye (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

A Long Kiss GoodbyeA Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an enjoyable and exciting paranormal romance with plenty of suspense to keep any reader hooked. When Avery is brutally attacked, there is no motive, and no suspect. Then days later when a neighbour is found dead, the second mutilated body to be found, it’s presumed that a serial killer is on the loose in Scottsdale. When Avery learns that her attack was not random or normal, she does not know who to trust, she even sees her next door neighbour, Luys act of kindness as being sinister. Meanwhile, Luys has his own secrets and a past he wants to keep hidden.
When Avery is attacked, Luys knows that a killer deadlier than any human is to blame, and that he needs to protect her. Luys knows that if he trusts Avery he will be exposing his dark history. With a killer, “filled with a seething need for vengeance”, on the loose the couple join forces to find the killer, knowing they might not survive. As their attraction grows they start to wonder if a relationship between them is doomed from the start. The characters were well defined and the chemistry between Avery and Luys really came across in the narrative. This had a fast paced storyline with plenty of plot twists and turns that kept me happily turning the pages.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Ashley Johnson

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I devoured this book so quick! It was so good. I was hooked from the first page. This is the first book that I have read from this author but I am going to start the her other series now. This story was action packed and Quintus…. sigh…I am ready for book 2!

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Witch Switch (Bewitch Me Book 2) (in Midnight Magic Anthology) by Louisa Bacio – Review by Carrie Reed

Midnight MagicMidnight Magic by Gina Kincade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An excellent collection from a multitude of great authors. So many different styles of writing, different takes on paranormal romance and a whole lot of fun. With Witch switch, I found this story to be a steamy, drama filled quick read! Rafe being stuck with Meredith, seems like the worst fate for him. His love for Cheyenne though, gives him all the courage he needs to go against his parents and what is expected of him to be with her. At first I thought Cheyenne was going to be a weak damsel in distress type, but she proved me wrong when it came down to fighting for her family and the man she loved. There is drama, steamy romance and magic all packed into a short story! I look forward to Reading about Justina, Cheyenne’s sister. I am also hoping we get to see what becomes of the nasty witch Meredith.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Ashley Hasting

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Margaret Rose, you are one hell of a woman. In the century you were in, it’s amazing how your story is. Also this bring a true story from her mom is even more amazing. There is so much heartfelt moments, family drama, the war around them, and so much more. She goes through life with her chin up and conquers what’s ahead. Please read this book. You won’t regret it!

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Bake Off (Bake Believe Series Book 2) by Cori Cooper – Review by Ashley Hasting

Bake OffBake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In the first book, Cat discovered something with baking. Now she’s on a mission to learn more. She goes to the source of her family’s bakery that consist of her Great Grammy and Aunt Jojo. During this time, she has to help with many tasks and learn what baking with magic can really do. It was a fun read!

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Ancient Reflections: A Mythic Trilogy by Tamara Agha-Jaffar – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Ancient Reflections: A Mythic TrilogyAncient Reflections: A Mythic Trilogy by Tamara Agha-Jaffar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this book immersed me right from the first few lines on the first page! I loved the way the author created and wrote this story! I found my eyes were opened to visuals as well as different takes on the story through the eyes of the characters! Was very much a must read and I truly enjoyed this book!

The book consisted of 3 tales. I found each one captivating and different in its own special way. The characters faced odds and difficulties as they found as I would like to say, their purpose I was captivated to by how the characters handled things and how each one reached its outcome and its flow of the story. Gods and monsters are often feared, but are we as the humans who should be feared instead? The book made me think and see things differently. The book was amazing and I really enjoyed this collection!

Amazing book and if you love reading mythological readings as I do, then this one is surely to be enjoyed by you! A must read and a high recommendation from me! Wonderful writing by a gifted author!

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is hands down a must read book! I loved how the book starts and how the flow goes and for sure how the author as well as the book keeps you in anticipation as you read! The book was an amazing read full of everything I would expect from a world such as the Faerie and so much more! Loved it!

I loved the visuals the author used to describe how the Faerie world and all its containments looked like. I found I was right there with Chole on my my own magical adventure! Speaking of Chole, she was such a relatable character. Her actions were human and I loved seeing how she handled occurrences and tasks she was given. She was quite commendable! The story adds more and more as you read, leaving you wanting more. I loved this new start to a series and I certainly can not wait for the next!

Amazing and wonderful book by a very talented author! I highly recommend this new series, and this book as not ones to be missed! Loved it from start to finish! I look forward to my next visit to Faerie!

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Witch Switch (Bewitch Me Book 2) (in Midnight Magic Anthology) by Louisa Bacio – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Midnight MagicMidnight Magic by Gina Kincade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this collection of stories and books by very talented authors. I really was taken win with reading the story called Witch Switch, as the author had drawn me in right from the start and I was hooked!

The story brought a lot to the table I found. Paranormal and amazing characters that went along with it. I found the story went at a good pace, and everything made sense, as well as, I could not put this book down. Something I enjoyed specifically about this book was the strong character development. The characters really grew as the story went on and were all very connectable. As I said I was hooked and intrigued with the amazing writing and story flow! Highly recommend this one! Loved it!

Witch Switch is one I truly did connect to and I highly recommend reading the author and their story and seeing what I am talking about! I do highly recommend, and I ensure you won’t be disappointed!

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The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana – Review by Amelia Stansell

The Wish-EaterThe Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book I could not stop ready. The author wrote these characters very well, we can tell how they are feeling and vividly see what they are doing. This one reminds me of an adult fairytale. The Wish-Eater comes into town and Elodie jumps at the chance to make a wish. She longs to be a mom. She has an obstacle to get through to make her wish come true, she learns so values along the way. I highly recommend this book.

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Witch Switch (Bewitch Me Book 2) (in Midnight Magic Anthology) by Louisa Bacio – Review by Rayne East

Midnight MagicMidnight Magic by Gina Kincade
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Magical collection
A stand out in this collection was Witch Switch. This was a fast paced short story that grabs you from the start. Everything unfolds fairly quickly but the author has a way of including all the necessary details. The characters were easily relatable and the world building well done. I enjoyed the twists and magical adventure of the story. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

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The Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas – Review by Wendy Wary

The Scent of GardeniasThe Scent of Gardenias by Lorraine Haas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a truly wonderful period fiction piece! This coming of age book about Margaret Rose Locke hits right in the feels as the reader is brought through the struggles of poverty, and living in a time when women still held little to no rights or freedoms apart from the men in their lives, times of war when nearly everyone was touched by loss, when divorcees were considered social pariahs, and when being a single mom came with more hardships than necessary.

As Margaret perseveres through it all and proves her resilience and drive to provide for her children, the reader is immersed in a different time in America with the promise of dreams and where reality oftentimes didn’t live up to expectations. Unlucky in love, ambitious to have a better life, fighting for her independence, Margaret is a representation of women who struggled against society’s expectations with the hopes of having a better life than the one they were born into. There’s also a strong theme of family bonds that are sometimes both a curse and a blessing.

I absolutely loved this book, and especially enjoyed the personal note at the end describing how the book loosely tied to the author’s own life. It reminded me of stories my own grandma shared with me as her family weathered poverty following the Great Depression and how she bucked her parents’ expectations for her to simply become a housewife when she was driven to have her own career at a time when there were very limited opportunities for women. These types of women are our role models, heroines, and pioneers of the time.

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The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber – Review by Amy Brennan

The Curse of a FaebloodThe Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There was so much to consider and think about and fall in love with within these pages. The hardships of the outsider that doesn’t feel she deserves to belong anywhere, the doubts that arise from the presence of said outsider and really anyone that doesn’t fit into the mold that society has told all folks we need to in order to be ‘right.’ Ember, being the outsider, has had a rough go for the last while, and is just stopping into town to replenish her supplies through questionable methods. Luckily, unluckily for her, this village has fighters and those made to protect, which is exactly what Gavyn feels he needs to do upon first interaction with her. There’s something about loss that can allow you to connect with those that you may not have before. Intrigued? Read this novel!

This author has a fantastic way about her that brings the story right off the pages and into the readers dreams, be it at night or daydreams. There were so many characters, some may find it difficult to allow for us to be able to connect with them all, if not the majority, but she did so without question. I very much look forward to venturing further on this troublesome/fruitful journey with Ember, Gavyn, Jade, and all those from the compound. The only thing, for me, was I found that it was a little long winded at times, but that’s to be expected from the first installment of a series. Bravo to the character development, world building, and nail biting! Will be recommending this novel for sure.

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Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns, #1)Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this young adult fantasy story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by this author. This is the first book in this new series for this author in which I can’t wait for the next book. I enjoyed how the author is able to pull me into her stories with her writing skills and her attention to details that make her stories come to life. This book is no different. This is a story about Chloe and her past that comes begging her to return. Chloe is happy to be back in her human life until her past comes knocking and asking her to return to Faerie. She reluctantly goes and now is faced with saving a companion and dealing with a new magic. You don’t want to miss what happens with Chloe. She is a great character that made the story for me. She is supportive and strong. I enjoyed how I was pulled into the story from the beginning. The growth of the plot made the story easy and entertaining to read. This is a story that took me on a fantasy adventure that was fast paced, engaging and just kept me coming back for more. I really enjoyed reading this story and I highly recommend it.

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Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson-Review by Elena Tobar

Captivated (Hybrid Lovers, #1)Captivated by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a fascinating take on a fated mates romance. Angelina is living a completely normal life other than her steamy dreams about two men she’s never met. One day everything changes and when she’s in fear for her life those same two men appear and save her. She’s the fated mate of not one brother but both. They have to fight demons along the way if they want to have a chance at true happiness. This was such a great book I just couldn’t set it down once I started reading. This book has everything a romance lover could want, heat, vampires, angels and demons with plenty of action. You won’t want to miss the amazing start to this new series, and I can’t wait to read the next one.

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Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Captivated (Hybrid Lovers, #1)Captivated by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in a new series. The fmc is a human who is swept up into a world of demons, vampires, and angels. She finds herself to be the mate of 2 vampire/angel hybrid brothers and fighting against demons. The story is entertaining and keeps the reader engaged. Occasionally the dialogue feels a little unnatural but only slightly and could be reader interpretation. All in all this is an interesting series!

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Jenni Bishop

Thorfinn and the Witch's Curse (The Forerunner Series #1)Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is the first book in the series. Fantasy, Scandinavian folklore, Vikings and Norse mythology what’s not to like? This award-winning story is told in multiple points of view bringing so much more depth and realism to the story. It is action packed and a fast paced read. I really enjoyed the rich and vivid narrative that brings the story to life. The historical, the folklore, the mythology and the characters and world building are magically woven in to an impressive fantasy action adventure. I was transported back in time where life was dangerous and epic battles were the norm. There is a cast of characters that I hope to see get their own stories. I love stories that involve history and the supernatural, magic and ghosts, witches and curses.

Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is a must read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Captivated (Hybrid Lovers Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Captivated (Hybrid Lovers, #1)Captivated by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Captivated is a fated mates romance tale. I really enjoy Toya’s unique and clever writings and the characters. This one is engaging and is probably my favourite to date. This is a great paranormal tale with magic and the supernatural, danger, drama, and so more. Toya makes her worlds and characters charming and delightful and makes you feel their emotions. It is a thrilling read. The emotions and chemistry and the erotica left you feeling loved and were hot, hot, hot!!

It is a captivating story where our MCs are twins who are created to help keep demons from destroying mankind. To be able to do this they were created as a mixture of both angel and vampire, hybrids. The know their perfect mate is out there but have yet to find her before she is taken forever.

 

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Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE #1) by Rowan Dillon-Review by Amanda Kimble

Taming of the FewTaming of the Few by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Taming of the Few: A Thrilling Irish Urban Fantasy Adventure (Guardians of the PHAE #1) by Rowan Dillon

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Taming of the Few is an amazing book. It’s also the first of the genre I’ve read that’s had me hooked from the beginning. It’s the first book in the Guardians of the PHAE series.

Anna is a teacher who isn’t exactly all human. She’s got scales on her skin and one of her students catches it. She has to hide it before something happens. The quote I chose for Anna is: “I’m not sure what you mean. One of my students came back after practice while I did laps. Surely that’s not an issue?”

Max is a soldier and now he’s teaming up with Anna. Can she help him overcome his PSTD? Can he help her overcome the fact that she’s not exactly all human. The quote I chose for Max is: “Oi, you don’t waste time, do you, Hiroki? I would never have thought it of ya. Look at you, the ladies’ man!”

Highly recommended for Paranormal Fantasy lovers.

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third inatallment in this series, and boy was it filled with suspense, action, romance, and so much more. The characters were not only enthralling, but they were sweet, romantic, mysterious and so much more. There were a few times that our authors words are so perfect they feel like they could pull you right into the story. So while this is the third istallment in the series it could be read as a stand alone so definitely pick this one up today.

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Rachel Moss

The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! This story was sexy, steamy, and very well written. The plot was great, and the characters just came to life on the pages. While I also found this one predictable, it still grabbed me and kept me interested enough to keep reading. This book was short, which I enjoyed because it made it a quick read, and still packed full of enough interesting content without skipping on the details. This has been a great series and I have highly enjoyed reading them.

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The Traitor (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 2) by India Kells – Review by. Stephanie Nicole

The TraitorThe Traitor by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second installment in this series, and it was even better then the first. While both of these books can be read as stand alones, their both good so i would definitely recommend reading both if you get the chance. The characters in this one are fantastic, the plot has enough action to really make your mind think, and the overall story as great. The main characters were my favorite they were funny, sweet, romantic and so much more. So if your looking for a short adventurous read pick this one up today.

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The TraitorThe Traitor by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a decent read. It wasn’t my favorite I’ve ever read, but it wasn’t bad either. This is part of a series but can be read a standalone. I did like this book, but I guessed what would happen at the get go, so it kind of lost my attention while I was reading. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline however, and it was well written. It had great character development and because of the main female character, Josie, it was decently emotional as well. It was also a quick read, which I enjoyed. Overall I did enjoy it and will definitely look forward to more books from this author in the future.

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The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers Book 1) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Michelle Collier

The True Purpose of VinesThe True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love this story. So beautiful. It has all the love and romance you could want, but add in history and wine to make this book truly unique. The story is set in Portugal, where a widowed mother is a winemaker in a time where women were not involved in such things. Julia is an awesome character who has her own mind and does things her own way. Griffin is only doing what he needs to do to get his family’s good name back. The growing attraction between them is not anything that either was looking for, but how will they handle it. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

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The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 1) by India Kells – Review by Stephanie Nicole

The Debt Collector (An Underground Bad Boys Romance)The Debt Collector by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is the first that i have read from this author and while I was highly intrigued it did leave me wanting just a little bit more background and character development. Tessa is our main character and I really loved her but I would have loved her even more with just a little more back story. However there is plenty of action and suspense to keep the readers on their toes. So all in all this was a pretty good read and it would be a great choice to get out of a reading slump.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Series Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Michelle Collier

Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls Book 1)Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blood & Ravens is the first book in The Casket Girls series. I love it so much. Greer is so strong and determined. She has a way about her that just seems to draw you in. Theron is not all that he seems at first look. He is acting out of character and he is not sure why. He is being pulled towards Greer. This world that the author has built is wonderful. New Orleans and all of its charm. A variety of characters that are well thought out and interesting. I definitely can’t wait for the next book in this series!

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The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance Book 3) by India Kells – Review by Tia Martel

The Fighter (An Underground Bad Boys Romance, #3)The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Juliet is used to believing in herself and not relying on anyone, but when her friend Ten was ready to make a life changing decision, they made the choice to depend on each other. After a few too many hiccups, Ten decides he’s going to fix their problems by cage fighting. When he injured his opponent, things go a bit awry when payback is craved.

Jonathan Gage has been burned one too many times, and has given up on the idea of love when Juliet and Ten stumble their way into his path. Determined to help them, he invites them into his home and between them all they agree to explore the feelings growing between them all.

As luck would have it, Gage must give up the woman he’s found himself falling in love with, but Juliet must also figure out if what she really wants is her best friend or the fighter whose stolen her heart.

I stepped out of my comfort zone for this book and I definitely struggled with reading it. I think the storyline was well thought out and the plot has some really strong points. I found several errors throughout the book with words missing, out of place, and misspelled or incorrect which can be very distracting for a reader.

I enjoyed the characters and the development of them as individuals and as a unit. When I tend to look at romance, I tend to go for a duo, and reading this enforced that three or more in a relationship is definitely not for me.

The Fighter was definitely well thought out and planned, but another round of editing would have been good. Also, be sure to know what you’re getting into when picking a romance. I made the error of not realizing this was a MMF trope and may have gone a different route had I caught on to that.

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