Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Make sure you read book one!!! We come back to our leading men, Jace and Cyrus. And the world’s are in turmoil. You have to like retellings to truly enjoy this. This conclusion didn’t disappoint and I am looking forward to getting more from this author! I am always a sucker for a retelling!
Review by @michellerenee6590
Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After reading the first book in this series, it leaves the reader hanging on what will happen with Jace and Cyrus’ relationship after Jace is exiled. Well as this book starts, Cyrus is on a mission to find Jace wherever he can think of in Las Vegas. He ends up finding something quite unexpected and gets attacked. Luckily a caretaker comes to Cyrus’ aid during his time. Word travels fast and Jace ends up hearing that Cyrus is dead. The unfortunate thing he comes back to is discover a more devious plan involving them. I very much enjoy the paranormal elements of this story interwoven with the R&J retelling background. If you enjoyed the first book, you will definitely enjoy this one as well!
Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very creative twist on a Romeo and Juliet retelling. This is a MM romance and the 2nd (and final) book in the duology. Definitely read the 1st book before reading this one so you will understand what’s going on with Jace and Cyrus and everything they have to contend with. This book is filled with angels and demons and everything in between. Morrow has fantastic world building and I love the way they continue to develop the characters and plot line. Would highly recommend if MM, steamy romance, and great retellings are your thing!
Reviewed by @meggs1717
Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is action packed and pretty sexy. It continues from Book 1, Watcher, so it is best to read that one first. However, I did not and still really enjoyed Jace and Cyrus’ conclusion! I can’t wait to go back and read book 1! And I am hoping there are more books that follow the other characters in this story, especially Hesper and those at the Ranch!
I liked this author’s writing style. It was easy to follow along in this fantasy-human world. There are several character types, Demons, Watchers, Messengers, and Humans. Being that this is the first book I have read in this series there may be more!
The romance in this story is MM. And definitely NSFW or young readers or those with sensitive reading styles. While it claims to be a Romeo and Juliet style star crossed love, I didn’t particularly sense that in this book, maybe if I had read book 1 first I would see that aspect more. Still really enjoyed this story.
Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks
Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another amazing book from Isla Vaughn, putting Reily and Cole back at the spot where all begins for these two enemies and lovers to start their Senior Year battling to survive. But when the fire starts burning the desire does keep growing in Cole to find who Reily is. The funny thing that happens at that time is that their parents meet up and become very close to each other. I love this series where secret admires to enemies to lovers. I can’t wait to read the next book. Honesty I love the prequel because it helped me to see who they are and what will come of them.
To be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoy this series. To Be a Fae Legend did not disappoint. I’m still disappointed with certain characters but the book itself was really good. The author leads us on a continued journey for our Fae Queen. A journey that felt like it was coming to an end, however you’re left with a cliffhanger. Extremely frustrating but it leaves you wanting more.
Queen Titania has been tasked with not only finding a suitor, protecting and fighting for her people, as well as helping the witches to keep Sonia at bay. Running herself ragged in these tasks. Other Fae kingdoms are talking. They assume she’s ill, when that is not the case. Projecting one’s soul is exhausting, but nobody knows about that. Very few actually know she’s helping the witches with a task. However when creatures that haven’t been seen in over 200 years start venturing into her lands she needs to protect her people.
Will she defeat these creatures?
Will she succeed in helping the witches?
Will she choose a suitor based on love or alliance?
This series is wonderful, and it’s definitely a series. You could try to read it as a standalone but you’ll have more questions that could’ve been answered with books 1 & 2. A series definitely worth starting and if you already have, Guess What? Book 3 is out!
Notebook Mysteries ~ Suspicions by Kimberly Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is January 1889 and Jeremy and Emma have just been working on a case which has hit them hard, but as they are trying to recover, they are hit with another which is equally harrowing, so they have to use their combined skills and hope that it is enough to keep them together through the hardship of the investigation, but they have the Pinkerton detectives helping out. As they delve deeper into the investigation and uncover the horrors within it, the dynamic duo are split apart being needed in two different teams and while Jeremy is working one case, Emma finds herself called upon by a trio of families whom she has helped in the past.
In a rapid change of travel plans, Emma reaches out to reassure her family what is happening so that they can keep in contact and not worry like they always do when she is out on her own and so, Emma heads out to familiar ground where she aids three families with a problematic history with one man at its centre. With time constraints and the need to maintain secrecy, Emma works together with the families to solve their predicament and stay safe all at the same time.
When these cases are finally concluding, the family are all reunited under one roof and more than happy to be there where they can catch up on the latest news on the cases in relative safety and comfort and with what has been happening, Jeremy and Emma need this all the more. However, the familial bliss is unexpectedly breached as someone tries their darndest to become its latest member, but will they be able to come between this tight knit group and why do these cases all seem to point to something, or someone from Emma’s past? This is another fast paced mystery where nothing is as it seems and danger lies around every corner, as suspicions rain and the phrase crawling out of the woodwork is bandied around like candy as bonds are tested and relationships stretched to breaking point throughout this addictive read.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have to start this off with saying I don’t like poetry. Aside from Dr.Suess, I have small children, I typically don’t read it. I’ve never been good at “interpreting” what poems mean. With all that being said, I kind of liked this collection. There were some that I didn’t like and there were some that I really enjoyed. It took me a bit to get through but that wasn’t the author’s fault. He did a great job.
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The colorful pages are wonderful to go along with the reading of this poetry. They almost help you get into the bubbly mood for reading. Really great overall.
Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Messenger is an incredible sequel, and it does not disappoint! I highly recommend reading Watcher, the first book in the series, just so you can get all of the wonderful backstory and learn about the characters. I think there would be some confusion if you skipped straight to the second book. The story of Jace and Cyrus is one full of paranormal romance, tension, and vengeance. You can feel the chemistry, love, heartbreak, and a full range of emotions as you learn more and more about them. Even as the odds stack against them, you never know what is going to happen. It is definitely a different twist on Romeo and Juliet, but this is one of my favorites so far! Will either of them get what they want or is it a fool’s errand? I definitely think you’ll enjoy this book if you like MM stories of the paranormal romance genre.
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Little Red, the Detective: a science folktale by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Whenever I write a review for this author I feel like I am becoming a broken record because they are always so good. We always sit down to read these books as a family and each and everyone of us enjoys them. The stories are always so well thought out and engaging. They appeal to all ages and help children to think about topics they might usually. But the author makes sure they are fun and light-hearted, the perfect story for young children. This book was just as good as all the others and we have read it multiple times. I am sure we will read it many more before the next one as well.
Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Laura Morgan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first novella by Hadley Thorne that I have read. She didn’t disappoint with this one. I read this one in one sitting. It wasn’t very long either. This novella brought these two worlds together which was nice. Fae and vampire was a good suit for these characters. I want to read the rest of the novellas by her.
To be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thought this was really well done. The story takes place in the Fae realm, Middle Earth. Queen Titana is doing her duty to her kingdom by entertaining a potential marriage. There is a bunch of characters that peak your interest and the way the author taps into the emotions that Titania is feeling really adds to the story. I don’t want to give too much away because there is so much richness to the story that the reader needs to experience it for themselves. I was riveted to the story and it definitely kept me guessing in a very good way.
To be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third book in the series and it is just as good as the previous ones. I picked this one up as though I had just finished the second and was excited to see how the story would continue to develop. This book is just as well written as the first two, and I would highly recommend reading them in order. I love how we get the see the character development progress through all the books. Each book is exciting to read and has a really strong plot. This book definitely adds to the series as a whole. I would highly recommend this series to any fan of the genre.
Slip into your lab coats and get read for a great science adventure with Alex, the inventor. Alex is determined to find a good use for a frog magnet that broke. She tries many different experiments with different types of metal only to find that her magnet does not like all metals. To find out what fun experiments Alex does with her magnet, read the book, How to Make a Flying Carpet! Lois Wickstrom has crafted an excellent children’s book about magnetism complete with back matter about the Earth’s Magnetic Field and What Makes a Metal Magnetic. The information provided in the back could help any young scientist learn more about magnets.
Messenger by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Book 2 of the Star-Crossed Celestials Duet and this definitely did not disappoint. I recommend reading book 1 first to know the beginning of Jace and Cyrus……and I just love them.
Forbidden love…Jace and Cyrus are separated…their future is uncertain. When Jace is accused he is totally exiled from the celestial community….meanwhile Cyrus tries to find Jace but trouble comes to Cyrus and he is left for dead. Jace is out coming for revenge….but will it be to late or will Jace and Cyrus be able to be together……
If you love MM Fantasy Romance with danger and action I highly recommend this series. Truly fantastic story!
Return to Hoodoo: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This one is the first book by Reggi Depree that I have read. I’m glad I picked this book up because it was hard to put down. I was born in Texas so I could relate to this one. The characters were easy to relate to and easy to follow. Gwen is smart, funny, and fearless most of the time. I can’t wait to get the next book.
Watcher by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I love this interesting take on Romeo and Juliet with this MM Romance….and as I started the pages I love that the author provided a “cast” to get to know whom each character represents. Watchers, demons, messengers and danger….I really loved this story.
War is stirring…watchers and demons vs the messengers but what happens with Jace whom is a watcher and Cyrus who is a messenger….sparks and sizzle but love is forbidden. Will Jace and Cyrus be able to overcome the danger that comes their way and their feelings for each other no waiver?
I highly recommend this book..this is a great fantasy and the story line is top notch. I am looking forward to diving into book 2 to see what happens next!!
REIGN: The Rise of the Lich: The Silver Blood Knight by Carol McKibben
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Well what can I say but I was really drawn to this book as I like supernatural books and this one hit the spot. The author has a very unique world that she has created. I just could not put this book down. I like how there is a lot of action and drama. The characters have a very unique chemistry and that is an added bonus. I also like how the plot was original and compelling. I really was on the edge of my seat to see what would happen and I am very excited to read more of this series. I really enjoyed this and am happy to have found another great author to add to my list.
Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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I’ll Love You Tomorrow by Julie Navickas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoy this author. I actually enjoyed this book and found some of the topics in it refreshing. I get tired of the beautiful stories sometimes and appreciated how real this one was. Everyone chooses their destiny and path, what works for them as well as what they are capable of forgiving. That was something that even though I wasn’t a huge fan of Lauren, I appreciated the realness of this story.
Magic-Scars by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story of The Crown of Stones continues as Ian comes to accept who he is and what he is. There are times he loses his way, but he is still one with a conscience and is still trying to do what he feels is right. This was a tough one to get through, Ian is flawed and there are a lot of things not going how he planned.
Content Warnings: rape, abuse, sex, language, violent battles
Reviewed by @daree222
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Magic-Price by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ian Troy is haunted by the past, tempted constantly to repeat it and is bombarded by those who want to use him for their own confusing reasons. I liked Ian from the start, he has a good heart, a conscience and a need to do the right thing. Sometimes the right thing is not very clear. Ian doesn’t trust easily and finds himself alongside a couple of unlikely allies. He has a hard time believing in himself, but these two see there is something more to him.
Content Warnings: abuse, violent sex, language
Reviewed by: @daree222
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4/5 stars
Oh my goodness! This is a unique romance with a sexy little circus theme. The beginning scene with the description of him “making her his own butterfly,” was steamy and just invites you in for more. The story is good. I found the characters to be strong and written to bring you into the story. It’s not your typical romance. Now, hearing this in auditory takes it up a notch and it’s hot, sexy and gives the suspense a whole new feel. I loved the touch that the narrators gave it. It is fantastic in audible and by book.
Can I start by saying? UNBELIEVABLE! That is the only word for this story. Cassandra is young but her life experiences make her sound so much older. The time has come, she wants to make her dreams come true. What a battle she is about to enter. Chandler is very talented and is teaching students about silk aerialists for Cirque De Lys. While he did not want to be teaching, his father gave him no choice. Now that Cassandra shows promise Chandler is having second thoughts. Here you will find romance, suspense and some extremely hot scenes. No Spoilers in this review. The author who wrote this book is top notch! I found it hard to stop reading, as the story heated. Her wording builds a clear picture of all events in this story. Also I am pleased that I got the book in audible. I was able to sit back and listen, as I watched the story play in my mind. So worth every amount of time spent on this book. I am looking forward to the next book in this outstanding series.
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Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The past, present and future are keys to this Crown of Stones story. Ian has endured really difficult things in this series and he is tested again in this one. There are many odds stacked against them and fate hasn’t been kind. I really didn’t want this series to end. I loved the characters and wanted them to have all that they had worked so hard to gain. I love these characters and will miss going on this difficult journey with them.
Content Warning: Sex, violent battles, language
Reviewed by @daree222
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Operation Escape by Landra Graf
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really loved this sci-fi romance. This is the second book in the Space Force Rejects series. The author does a fantastic job of bringing this story to life and I love the unquie take on the romance between the hero and heroine being similar to fated mates, however this bond isn’t neutral it was made by a experiment being performed on Markus.
Neither he nor Sera want this bond. However when Sera’s uncle (the scientist who injected Markus with this curse) goes missing Markus sees this as the opportunity to perhaps get this bond removed. Pretty simple right?
Oh how wrong they are. When they have to travel to Earth to find her uncle they are faced with a planet of people who are traitors, convicts, the lowest of the low. People who will stop at nothing to see Markus And Sera dead. However as dangerous as the situation is Markus and Sera need to work together, alongside these people of they are going to succeed.
Add to this lies, secrets, danger, a bond neither of them want and a connection and an attraction neither of them can deny, this becomes one hell of a space ride. One you will definately not be able to put down.
Magic-Borne by C.L. Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I could not put this book down. I was hooked from the beginning. All the aspects the author used really made the book come to life. This book is full of fantasy which is a genre I normally do not read. But this book made my imagination soar. I highly recommend it.
Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love how each passage has its own background that pertains to what the poem is about. Some of the poems are very relatable to me. The author’s creativeness is very unique. His poems are very descriptive and you can imagine all that he wrote in your mind.
To be a Fae Legend by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is the third book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous two books to help your enhancement of this series and this author. It is always great to see where the characters have been before. This is a young adult fantasy story that is full of magic, creative characters and an adventure you won’t soon forget. This is a fast paced, well written story that is hard to put down. The characters add so much to the entertainment value of the story. They pulled me into their world with ease and kept me there until the end. I enjoyed watching the growth of this story as well as the growth of the characters. They kept me coming back for more, they had me wanting to know more. I really enjoyed the adventure this story took me on. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Review by @bjwagner
