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Etched in this Moment (Etched Series Book 1) by Calla Zae – Review by Angela Shirley

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Etched in this Moment (Etched, #1)Etched in this Moment by Calla Zae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tia is trying to put the past behind her, but can she trust a stranger to help her find love again and leave her past behind her.

Theo is a detective but he is an administrative leave due to taking a bullet, but he believes there is a traitor in the station but he needs to find out, but when he stumbles upon a women who he sees in her her eyes she is running from someone, he becomes interested in her as he feels something drawing him to this beautiful soul.

This story brings these two characters together one a victim and one a hero, Theo is a precious soul from the word go, although I found that Tia (Sofia) trusted him a little too soon but I felt that they were genuine with each other and the chemistry just jumped off the page. The weave of the story and the constant feeling you are walking through the details with them gives an edge to the story.

I loved this story and it flowed really well, the characters were well developed and complimented each other brilliantly, I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice – Review by Angela Shirley

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters)A Hundred Wishes by Marianne Rice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gina has steadily been putting her life back together from the tragic roadside bomb from her army days. Gina is comfortable with showing herself from behind a computer but when she gets close to Bryce someone who is prepared to get inside the walls she has built up.

This story was heart warming and engaging, the characters were well developed and I related to Gina’s character and her reluctance to involve herself with Bryce in the beginning. Although she has scars on the outside of her body the ones on the inside are more powerful and more deadly.

The story was well developed and you are gently woven through the backgrounds and the present day for both of the main characters, the secondary characters also add a depth to the story which is great to read. I can’t wait to read more books by this great author.

Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, book 4) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Shirley

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Savage Secrets (Mafia Elite, #4)Savage Secrets by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marco is now a very powerful man with the family, but he still thinks back to the woman who left his heart in shatters is alive and kicking but in trouble.

Elena Caruso went on the run years ago, changing everything about her she let go of the family and all the people she loved, but someone has found her, and she must return to the group of people who she left. Coming back into the fold will not be easy but the most likely person is going to look after her, Marco La Rosa. Will he be able to put the hurt behind him to grab his future?

OMG when you get an Amy McKinley book you know what you are getting, full of action and drama with a twist of thriller deep. The characters are always rich and well developed and that is no different with these wonderful people in Marco and Elena. The story flows through and engulfs you with the drama of Elena’s situation and the determination of Marco to protect her to the bitter end.

The secondary characters also add depth and dimension to the story and will have you gripped until the end. The author always creates these strong female character who can hold their own with their male counter parts and Elena is no exception. It breaks your heart that Marco has had loved this woman for a long time but because of the loyalty to his family he has watch from a far and not pursued his happiness until the day she comes back into his life, to see the struggle he has with his feelings gives this dangerous man a soft side and seeps into your soul.

I can’t wait for the next instalment in this gripping series.

Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, book 1) by Emily Bowie – Review by Angela Shirley

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Sinful Vow (Dark Mafia Sins, #0.5)Sinful Vow by Emily Bowie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What happens when you are born into a world that does not want you, thinks you’re a cast off. Well, that’s me Aly the illegitimate child of one of the most powerful men in the town. No-one dares to touch me until one night I witness a stranger running away from a gunshot, but he turns and stands in front of me, although I am scared, he just captivates me. He vows to protect me even from my family.

Luca started life on the street a nobody, but one chance meeting and his life has changed forever. Now part of one of the biggest crime families in the town he is destined to become the Don when his father steps down, but one night he makes a mistake and saves a damsel in distress. Later, she captivates him, and Luca cannot give her up, the only problem she is the daughter of there enemy and will he be able to have his girl and keep the peace.

This story is full of action from the first page, seeing Luca’s start in life till now you understand why there is such rivalry with the Rossi’s and Mancini’s. Luca is captivated with Aly but he see’s away to get back at Mancini with making his daughter fall in love with him and this will be the ultimate betrayal. Although when Aly’s brother Jonny and the next in line for the Mancini line is killed, Aly’s father must find away to keep her the next in line to takeover the family but of course this goes wrong.

I love the character of Aly, she is full of sass and determination to become the woman she wants to be, within the mafia world she has seen how they have treated her mother and is determined that is not going to happen to her. Although when Luca comes into the picture, she is fascinated by him although at first, they are frenemies she then starts having feeling towards him and eventually they both can’t hide their true feelings anymore.

The characters in this story are so well developed and rich, the story is powerful but shows that there is a soft side to rugged men and that love does win out in the end. I can’t wait to read more books in this series and by this author.

Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Angela Shirley

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Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan #2)Imperfectly Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

They had everything together, successful jobs, a loving relationship but the one thing Elsa needed was taken from her and can she come back from the abyss with the love and care of Anton.

Elsa has a high powered job being the most successful Realtor in the city, although with her relationship with Anton being long distance she is surprised when he pops the question and will she be able to have what she has always wanted love and children.

Anton is a Hollywood superstar who has yearned for a family for such a long time, when he saw Elsa he knew straight away when he saw her she was the one, so when he proposed and she said “yes” all he dreams would come true. But he was not prepared for what comes.

This story is heart-breaking, I was utterly devastated by the trials and tribulations this couple goes through. At the beginning everything was going great and then when Elsa has something tragic happen to her there world is turned upside down.

The author has written a great story with compassion and understanding regarding the subject matter. My heart went out to utter devastation of Elsa and was wishing her to come out of the spiral she was falling in to at great speed. I have another book boyfriend or even promote him to husband status, his character was so desperate to help his wife that he battled through the dark path the story took them down.

I can’t wait to read more from this author and this series.

Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Angela Shirley

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Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brock and Kirsa have been friends ever since he trod on her sandcastle and she pushed him down, but when another person comes into the mix, nothing will be the same again.

Kirsa has grown up with the protection and friendship of Brock, undeniable that these two were two peas in a pod, never out of each other presence. One day all that changes and in comes Victoria, a new girl in the neighbourhood so Brock and Kirsa be-friend her. As the years goes on the threesome becomes two and Kirsa is slowly pushed out of the group and favour.

Over the years Brock and Victoria make Kirsa’s life hell with relentless bullying, making sure everyone knows not to be friends’ worth her. Until Rylan arrives and pushes past the bullies and befriends Kirsa, this makes Brock angry but as the story goes on you see the manipulation and Brock questions his actions.

To say this story broke my heart I wanted to crawl into the book and just give Kirsa a great big hug. The relentless bullying this character entails in this book would crush anyone’s spirit but although she faulters at times she still stays strong and pushes forward. I have to say the character of Victoria was a brilliant manipulator and you see the weaving of her malicious lies within the story and yes from the first intro to her I knew she was someone I would not like, and boy was I right.

Brock was a frustrating book character; I was at one point shouting at the words on the page but not being able to change the outcome lol. You get to see this character grow somewhat through the story and understand the pain he invoked on his supposed best friend and in the end, it works out alright. If you are looking for a story of teenage angst and troubles, then this is a great book.

I really enjoyed the writing and the story developed brilliantly; the flow was just enough o have you wanting to read more to see where the story would go. I did enjoy the secondary character of Rylan and hope he found the one in the end. The author was sensitive to the topic and should just enough to be shocking but not too much to stop reading. This is not my first book by this author, and they do not disappoint with any story. Can wait to read more.

States of Grace (Grace Locke Mystery Series) by Mandy Miller – Review by Angela Shirley

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States of GraceStates of Grace by Mandy Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Grace is at the last straw with life and her career, with a pretty big addiction can she help herself and also help the young girl she has just taken on as a client.

Grace is at a low point in her life, just been released from jail and needing to raise some money to survive she is more comfortable prosecuting the innocent not the perceived guilty, but as she works through the case. Grace starts to investigate and finds stuff that is wrong and she is starting thinking maybe there is more to this case than first thought.

I really enjoyed this story, this is the first book I have read by this author and it was thrilling and it grips you. I loved the way the book weaves through the clues and you piece together with Grace to find if her client is really guilty.

The characters are well developed and I loved the fact that Grace is a little flawed, being an army vet with a disability was brilliant to read, the interactions with the secondary characters are great and enhances the story.

I can’t wait to read more books by this author in the future.

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Angela Shirley

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Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely to Stay by Olivia Sherwood is the third book in the Parker Lake series and is centred around Brant and Colleen or CC as she is know by and is a great romantic story.

The story is a fast flowing, well written story which brought theses to characters to life, I love a book that you can just get lost into and Unlikely to stay is a great story to do this with. I enjoyed all the characters that were in this book but I especially enjoyed the chemistry between the two main characters Brant and Colleen.

Brant is a nurse practitioner and Colleen or CC is a hairdresser within the town of Parker, both have serious crushes on each other but are not prepared to admit just yet that until one night CC’s friend’s decide to bid in the bachelor auction and buy CC a date with the handsome Brant.

They hit it off and the rest is history, but will there pasts be the ending to the new relationship they have created or will it be too late for it to be over. I can’t wait for the next book in this series and hope these wonderful characters are included in the other books. I would recommend this series to my friends.

Master Trentino (Masters of the Consulate Book 3) by Sylvia Black – Review by Angela Shirley

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Master TrentinoMaster Trentino by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Trentino is still trying to help locate the leak within the consulate but as going about his busy he comes across his enemies sister bleeding on the floor minutes away from death, he has two options save her and break his rules of the consulate or let her die. As Trentino is drawn to Angel he decides to save and turn her into a vampire.

Angel is confused and lost as she is now something she has been taught to hate through out of her life, how can she get her head around that she is now a vampire, but with the pull and drawn to Trentino can she keep her feelings in check and help uncover the traitor within the court of vampires, but can she live as a vampire.

This is the third book in this series and I think this is my favourite so far. Although this is a series you can read each book as a stand alone although the stories do interlink in some way it does not distract from each story. This story involves Trentino and Angel and I have to say from the first couple of paragraphs you can feel the undercurrent of this story.

I loved the way the story weaves through with a hint of mystery of trying to find who is trying to bring down the consulate and with the chemistry of Angel and Trentino this story is full of fireworks and passion.

I can wait to read the next instalment in this series.

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Angela Shirley

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Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp is the third book in the Parker Lake series and is centred around Brant and Colleen or CC as she is know by and is a great romantic story.

The story is a fast flowing, well written story which brought theses to characters to life, I love a book that you can just get lost into and Unlikely to stay is a great story to do this with. I enjoyed all the characters that were in this book but I especially enjoyed the chemistry between the two main characters Brant and Colleen.

Brant is a nurse practitioner and Colleen or CC is a hairdresser within the town of Parker, both have serious crushes on each other but are not prepared to admit just yet that until one night CC’s friend’s decide to bid in the bachelor auction and buy CC a date with the handsome Brant.

They hit it off and the rest is history, but will there pasts be the ending to the new relationship they have created or will it be too late for it to be over. I can’t wait for the next book in this series and hope these wonderful characters are included in the other books. I would recommend this series to my friends.

Black Canvas by Laura Rossi – Review by Angela Shirley

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Black CanvasBlack Canvas by Laura Rossi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When on the outside you are a professional, strong woman trying to help the police in an investigation but secretly your world is falling apart and spiralling away from you.

Aria’s world seems stable from the outside but as she is brought in for her expertise with a woman who has been found wondering, so delves and self diagnoses herself trying to banish the demons in her head but can she help both of them.

This is the first book I have read by this author and oh whoa was a book, this book is a real mind bend and you are left thinking and absorbing what you have read for a few days after. The writing is brilliant and the story twists through the life of Dr Aria De Luca, with her narrative from inside her head this is a fascinating read.

The way the story is written you as the read are a character in the book, wondering through the narrative and drawing you own conclusions through the complex twists and turns. I really can’t wait to read more books by this wonderful author and recommend whole heartily this book to people who love a good phycological thriller.

Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel AUDIO BOOK by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra – Review by Angela Shirley

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This book sends the senses into overdrive with the story, as you listen from the first chapter you are drawn into the world of this author and are carried along to try and solve the crimes.

The story follows Detective Nick Larson as the melodic tone of the narrator invokes your imagination in the story, Nick has been battling demons for years but when a suicide gets dumped onto his desk it seems like an open and shut case but when he goes to the scene and thinks there something hinky going on, he decides to delve in deeper and try to find the answers.

Once they start delving into the life of the suicide victim things are not starting to make sense, so they carry on with the investigation they discover the underbelly of New York, can they solve the murder and save there selves in the process.

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Angela Shirley

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amber has always stayed away from any celebrations, as the self-processed grinch she hates anything to do with Christmas not intentionally, but it stems from her Christmas pasts were not the greatest to celebrate.

Although she has not got a heart of ice, when a Italian chef enters the scene with his daughter things start to change and can the magic of Christmas melt her cold heart and can love shine through.

This story was heart-warming and brilliant, but to be fair anything by this author does not disappoint, the flow of the story was brilliant, and the characters interacted lovely together. I loved the fact that they are both flawed characters and that nothing will stop them from coming together. With Gio determined to make Amber enjoy Christmas but will she be able to let go and have the family and the life she craves for.

This is a great novella with full of love and Christmas spirit and a great quick read.

Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite Book 3) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Shirley

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Born in Darkness (Mafia Elite, #3)Born in Darkness by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am destined to be the King, but the only woman I ever wanted to be my queen is out of bounds. Can I survive my father’s rath and protect the woman I love, or will the family destroy anything I seek, plus with a traitor in our mist will I be able to live the life I want?

I fell in love a long time ago, but he is forbidden but I can not just stop loving him. We keep our relationship a secret for his sake and mine, but will I ever be able to come into the light and take what is mine.

As they try and navigate the life in the mafia, things are dangerous and with a traitor in the mix these two lovers are destined for heartbreak and tragedy. When Emiliana is attacked something shifts in her and she becomes a woman who is not to be messed with. Can they find out who is the mole within the five families and save themselves in the process you will have to read to find out?

This is a great addition to this series, and I think this was my favourite so far, Stefano and Emiliana have an enchanted love as you start the book with hidden secret encounters and stoles kisses it added an edge of excitement to the relationship.

The story was well developed and gripping all the way through, I loved the way the characters interacted with each other and you’re just willing them along. The hardship that is written with each words have your heart-breaking with each paragraph. I can’t wait to read the next instalment in this series and see what happens in the world of Five families.

King Bastard (A Dark Sparrow Novel Book 6) by India Kells – Review by Angela Shirley

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King Bastard (Dark Sparrow, #6)King Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

He was a lone wolf until he found his brothers, trying to take down there father he nearly lost them all. Now they all have families I can let them sacrifice themselves for my vendetta.

Sasha was my shining beacon even if she does not know, I can not let my father know I have a weakness but can I live my life without her.

I have loved this series and finally getting to read “Oz’s” story was brilliant, I have always love Sasha as a secondary character and was the perfect pair with Lazarus. Sasha was full of sass and independence that only really could match the grumpy brother, this was brilliant that the story brought the softer side to him and I loved the interaction between the two of them.

The way the author weaved the web and the story through each of the books was brilliantly, I am sad that this is the end of the story and that we have to say goodbye to these great characters but can’t wait to read more books by this wonderful author.

Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Angela Shirley

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Red's Peril Part 2: The Prez's Old Lady (Satan's Devils MC Vegas #2)Red’s Peril Part 2: The Prez’s Old Lady by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Our paths have entangled again, he broke my heart but can he forgive the secrets I have been holding deep in my past for so long.

There she is again, the feelings are still there but will she be able to understand my lifestyle and accept who I am today.

This story picks up straight after the first book and answer so many questions that was raised in the first instalment and you really now see these characters as they have grown up over the years. I love how these characters compliment each other and show there vulnerabilities with an openness and you are just willing them to get together.

The whole story was well written and drawn you back into the story from the first words read, I also have a infinite for the secondary characters which added another dimension to this wonderful book. I have to say that the author addresses some topics within the story with dignity and inclusivity which is breath taking to read. I would not recommend reading this book within out reading the first one, although the story flows you do really need the background to these people to full enjoy the book.

I can’t wait to read the next book from this wonderful author and may the books keep coming.

Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Angela Shirley

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you fear your world as you know it will come falling down, what lengths do you go too to maintain the work and life you worked so hard for. For Caspian a visit to his uncle could have his world crashing before him unless he can come up with a way to for fill his Uncles dying wish.

Paisley has the ultimate dilemma, with her mom in a coma and the medical insurance running out it is up to her to find a way to look after her mother and live her life but will all the money problems coming her way she is at a cross roads and not sure which way to go, until she sees a blast from her past and can it be that simple.

This is the first story I have read by this author and loved the premise of the story a bit of “Indecent proposal” vibe to this but really enjoyed the story. I have to say at first the character of Caspian was not endearing, as a real playboy, love them and leave them but as the story goes on you get to crack the shell and delve deeper into him and his character which was fun. Paisley was a lovely likable character who you would love as your friend and although I was shouting at the book “no, don’t do it” to then see the slow burn of the relationship grow was lovely.

I enjoyed the flow of the book and that it did not make Paisley a weak person, you saw her courage and sass come through and put Caspian in his place a few times. It was a great first book in this series and would love to read more by this author and this series.

CADE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #3) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Angela Shirley

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Cade (Default Distraction #3)Cade by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cade has had his demons which he hopefully has worked hard to put behind him, but Winter is his one challenge that he has always been attracted to but she has always hated him. The only problem is Winter is one of his best friends and bandmates sister.

Winter has loved Cade for what seems forever, but after the one encounter when she was young and he dismissed her and she felt like show was just a notch in his bedpost but now when she needs this job more than anything can she put all her heartbreak behind her.

But as they both open their heart to each other can the secrets they both hide break them or make them?

OMG I loved this story, why have I not read anything by this wonderful author before. This is the third book in this series and to be fair the story flows and this can be read as a stand alone book, the story is well written and brings all the insecurities and flaws of both characters which just makes you love them even more and want to get past the history and embrace the present and future.

I got that involved within the main characters and the secondary characters I had to read the other books in this series and loved them just as much as these two. Thank you for allowing us to the world of Default Distraction and can’t wait to read more.

LUKE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #4) by A. S. Roberts – Review by Angela Shirley

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Luke (Default Distraction #4)Luke by A.S. Roberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luke was a foundling, left on the church steps so from an early age he wanted more, so when he met the three other brothers his life changed. That’s when he met who he thought was the love of his life but with drugs and alcohol they could not be enough for each other and then when he became a father and then lost his wife , could he live again or just survive.

Nikki has lived her life trying to help her family as the oldest daughter to a single parent she has always had responsibilities, but when her job as a nanny for a mega music producer hits the rocks she feels she is letting her family down, but when I chance meeting and a advert in the local village message board has her head in a spin not only is he handsome and his daughter a cutie but he is her teenage dream. Can she be professional enough to just be a nanny or will she give love a chance and jump straight in.

I can’t believe this is the last book in the series as I feel I am so invested into this family group that I want to know what’s happens after, does Brie grow up to be a dancer, Does Flint do what his heart wants to do. Do they all live in UK and live happily please tell me.

I loved the characters of Nikki she was full of Sass and as we say spit and vinegar, I loved that she was not intimidated by the Rockstar in Luke, I loved that you got to see the other side to him the vulnerable child still in him and him evaluating his life before Nikki.

The story flowed brilliantly and the characters were well developed and written, I loved this whole series with the same timeline but to peak into each of their lives and see how the whole dramas play out was brilliantly. I would recommend this series as a great emotional read and that you are pulled so far into these characters lives you feel like you are living each moment with them.

Thank you for such a great series and can’t wait to read more books by this author.

Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Angela Shirley

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, #2)Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When we were kids we made a blood oath to always be there and protect each other, Can I still protect her when there is a threat and I am who I am.

Enzo and Sophie have been friends since what seems forever and as children when one day they were attacked they pledged that day a blood oath that they would protect each other if they were ever in trouble. Although secretly they have loved each other all the years they have never pushed.

When Sophie is in danger, can Enzo be the one to protect her and will he be able to show her his true feelings.

Can I just say whenever I read any series or story by this author it does never disappoint and this one is just as brilliant.

The characters are well developed and brings to life one of the secondary characters from the first book which is brilliant to see. I loved the way these characters interacted and the chemistry was off the charts, the story wound through each of there lives and gave you the history of these two wonderful in depth relationship.

I can’t wait to read the next in this series or any other book by this author.

Red’s Peril Part 1: The making of an MC Prez (Satan’s Devils MC Vegas Chapter) by Manda Mellett – Review by Angela Shirley

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Red's Peril Part 1: The Making of an MC Prez (Satan's Devils MC Vegas #1)Red’s Peril Part 1: The Making of an MC Prez by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I never dreamed this would be my life in charge of a biker gang but they look after me when I need it and become the Prez, but will I ever find the right person to spend my life with since I screwed up the only relationship that ever meant anything to me.

Red has been on a long road, first giving up on his dream as a young boy to become a mechanic to then want to spread his wings and fly to Las Vegas, but when he happened upon some bikers who brought him into the fold and years later he is in charge of the chapter all he wants is an “old Lady” to have a family with but long ago he had that person but it flitted through his hands and will he ever be able to find someone to match her.

Cheryl is floating through life but she is trying to get the handsome biker out of her head, but when she ends up in as Vegas and sees him again the attraction is instant again but will this time be the right time or will life get in the way.

I loved this story, the attraction and chemistry between the main two characters was off the page. Red has pop up in the other books in the various series and you have always just had enough information to peak your interest and then its ripped from you in wanting more and we have more. This is a great introduction to this series and as always with Manda she draws you into the story from the first word to the last and then have you wanting more.

The story is well written and the characters are believable and relatable as the character of Red is flawed but has a good heart and wants to do the right thing, Cheryl is a perfect match for him as she is not a size zero, petite blonde but describe as a curvy full woman which makes the characters more believable and you can relate to them and are rooting for them.

I can’t wait for part two and see where the story goes.

Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Angela Shirley

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Fate, Frankincense & FuneralsFate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am a loner in the world, banished from love and shunned by my world as I touch the dead but he came into my life unexpected but can we stay together or will the law win.

Acheron is a Vulture shifter and is a loner as many people from his world shy’s away as he touches the souls of the dead, but when he is sent on a mission to help a nurse usher a soul to the other world he jumps at the chance to change his surroundings and experience something new.

Errapel is nursing the soul, when Acheron arrives he sees more than the keeper of the soul, he sees a man who has love in his heart but the only problem is that Acheron by law can not find a mate. Can they overcome this and find a mate in each other.

I do have to say that I’m not normally into this Syfy genre but I actually enjoyed this short story. The story between these two main characters was intriguing and interesting to read. The detail in this world was brilliant and as the book is technically a novella it does not feel like you have been short changed.

Will I read more, probably this story has peaked my interest within this genre and would like to read more by this author to see inside the world of shifters.

Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Angela Shirley

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery)Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lauren is struggling to survive at the moment, but when the biggest murder case her little town as ever seen she is in the thick of it with her being a court stenographer, but as the trial is going on Lauren is starting to have doubts if the person they have actually committed the murder.

As Lauren starts looking into the case it becomes more apparent that the wrong person is being charged but can she uncover the true murderer or will she be put in more danger as she goes through.

I have not read the first book but found that I had not missed any of the story, possible it would help with a bit more background between Lauren and her ex-husband but it did not distract from the story. I loved the mystery and the twists and turns that the author created within the story which had you guessing and following along with Lauren picking up the clues along the way.

The story was well written and developed and the characters offer a depth to the book which I found interesting and engaging. I can not wait to read the next book in this series and will also like to read the first book.

Cross-Country Christmas (A Silver Buckle Brides Romance) by Laurie Lewis – Review by Angela Shirley

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Cross-Country Christmas (Silver Buckle Brides #1)Cross-Country Christmas by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

CC is lost and alone, wanting to change her life she decides to take a journey her father had dreamed about but sadly passed away before he got to take it. So when a opportunity comes along to deliver a Tesla car to Las Vegas she jumps at the chance.

Reese is broken, with a failed marriage behind him and his families responsibilities he is just surviving so when he and his friend are riding the fence line and spot a Tesla in the middle of his fence his anger rises, but when he looks into the car and sees an angel, can she melt his cold, broken heart.

They two of them have there demons but can they overcome them and find love and light in each other.

This is the first book I have read by this author and loved it, it’s not often you get a romance book which is about emotions and feelings but this book touch my heart. CC is lost as she is all alone with no family, losing her father was hard but since that day she has lost her purpose in life until she meet Reese. The story is a slow burn and delves into the both lives and insecurities of both characters which drive the story along.

I loved the secondary characters and the relationships which were established and created within the story. I loved this book and can’t wait to delve back into the world of the Silver Buckle Mine or the The Brockbank’s in the next book in this series.

Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour) by Victoria Zak – Review by Angela Shirley

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Rock Me To The Top (Gracefall: Vicious Love Tour Book One)Rock Me To The Top by Victoria Zak
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Grace believes she has nowhere to go she does the unspeakable and joins her friends band as Tour Manager. Grace has lived through this world with her dad beginning a world famous rock drummer but when her feelings start stirring for her best friend is this really a world to develop true feelings.

Grace and Joe has been friends since childhood and when Grace decides to become the Tour Manager for Gracefall the band Joe is apart of but will the hidden feelings from both of them be able to blossom in the toxic world of music. You will have to read to find out.

This is the first story I have read by this author and I loved it, it was well written and the characters where well defined, with the secondary characters adding to the story. I loved the close relationship between Grace and Joe and there love for each other really comes through with the story.

I would love to ready the next book in this series and other books by this author.

Death under Palm Trees (A Jack and Frances mystery Book 4) by Carmen Radtke – Review by Angela Shirley

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Death under Palm TreesDeath under Palm Trees by Carmen Radtke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jack and Frances are out on another adventure and will they get to the bottom and find out the mystery and stop the documents going public or will they fail you.

Its New years and they are invited to the party of the year but when there hosts asks for there help will they be able to solve the mystery in time.

This is the first book I have read by this author and loved every word written, the main characters interact brilliantly with each and I have a soft spot for Uncle Sal. The whole story flows brilliantly and has you working with the characters to try and solve the mystery and who is the overall responsible and the twists and turns kept me interested with the story.

If you are a fan of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers then you will enjoy the writing within this story, the setting of the 1930’s has its own special charm and adds to the whole intrigue in the story and recommend this story, I can’t wait to read more stories by this author in the future.

Wrong for Him (The Love Lottery Series Book 3) by Christi Barth – Review by Angela Shirley

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Wrong for Him (Love Lottery, #3)Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amelia has been attracted to her brother’s best friend for as long as she can remember, he was her first love and no one has really matched him, but when she starts a job and they are working together can she keep it professional or will the sparks fly.

Teague is back to his home town after leaving the specials forces but she was always the light at the end of the tunnel. Amelia is his best friends sister and has always been off limits but his attraction has always been strong, but when they start working together sparks fly between and before time they are declaring their love for each other.

This story is the first I have read by this author and I loved the writing, I thought the characters were well developed and the chemistry between the two main characters jumped off the page. Although that said I did feel that the relationship was sped up and before you know it Teague and Amelia were friends on one page and the next they were desperately in love and I got a bit confused if I had skipped some pages or even a chapter but this did not distract from the story.

The secondary characters also added to the story and I really enjoyed the romantic aspect and can’t wait for the next book in this series.

Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Angela Shirley

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Whisper Creek (A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7)Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Everything is going well for Logan; she is now engaged and it looks like life is on track. So, when her students and her produce a music video and it goes viral, can she still have a happily ever after.

Logan is happy in life, her personnel life is great and her career is going well until a video that her and her students make goes viral and she worries how this will affect her relationship with Ben, but as usual with everything going on she also stumbles upon a body and let’s just say it gets more complicated from there on in.

This is the seventh book in this series and this book does not disappoint, it is full of the usual twists and turns you accept from a Logan McKenna story and has you following along trying to solve the murder with Logan as her friend. I could not put this book down and accepting the story to follow one way and then suddenly driving in another way has you definitely on your toes.
This can be read as a stand-alone story but I would read this series from the start as you get to understand the dynamic between Logan and Ben and how they first started and some back history which I think helps you to enjoy the stories better. Can’t wait for the next book in this wonderful series.

Kiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn – Review by Angela Shirley

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Kiss Me Before FlightKiss Me Before Flight by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Callie is in trouble if she stays with her abusive husband he will eventually kill her, but what is her option until her neighbour decides to her help escape but if she gets away what will she do?

Callie is lost in her world and if she does not get away the worst will happen to her and see wants to live, but the escape needs to be clean and permanent but who can she trust to help her. When a conversation comes up with her neighbour a plan is hatched and Callie feels she can finally get her life back.

Conard is used to being involve in dangerous situations but he is always the extraction to his team when they need to get somewhere or leave, so when Jane his sister in law asks for his help to plan and escape for her neighbour, the alpha and protector in him takes up the mantle to try and help, but as all good things what could go wrong?

This is the first book I have read by this author and what a start to my journey, the story is full pf twists and turns and who could not resist a handsome alpha lead. Although this is a spin off from “Trident Security” this does distract from the story, I felt that I could follow any references from that series within the story, to be honest it just made my TBR list increase.

The chemistry between these two characters is off the charts and the story is a page turner trying to get to the next thrilling twist. The characters were well developed and the secondary characters added to the story. I also loved the way the original author of the Trident Series added the who’s who so you could get an insight into the world with out having read the books which was brilliant. I can’t wait to read more books by this author and definitely the next instalment in this series.

Unsettled Scores (DAG Team Series Book 2) by Kel O’Connor – Review by Angela Shirley

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Unsettled Scores: Book 2 of the DAG Team SeriesUnsettled Scores: Book 2 of the DAG Team Series by Kel O’Connor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amy is still hurting from the tragedy year’s ago, it hurts even more that she feel responsible and that she is estranged from family but will this next assignment help her bury some of the demons from her past.

Amy is still looking for the person who killed her sister but when she gets intel which sends her back to Atlanta will she be able to overcome the pain and try and find who actually hurt her. Amy also is trying to reconnect with her Brother-in-law so she can at least reconnect with her niece who she loves dearly.

As she goes through the investigation more things come to the front and can she piece them together to get to the bottom of the it all.

I came into this story without reading the first book and although I caught up on the story I still felt that I would have benefited from reading the first book as some timelines overlap, but saying that it did not distract from this book at all. The character of Amy was driven and brilliant, I loved the way she pushed through the horrendous trials she had in her past to try and get to the truth and solve her sisters murder.

The secondary characters where great and really enhanced the story and had you engaged from the first word to the last. I can’t wait to read more books by the author.