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Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 28, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Strega – Magic: The Spirit Never Dies by Lynne Russell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn to Strega due to the supernatural element of witchcraft. I’ll be honest I was off put when I first started reading it. I was really confused trying to figure out what was going on.
It starts with Annie’s baptism then automatically jumps back hundreds of years in time. I understand now it was to build the backstory it all ties together.
In saying all that, trust me when I say give this book a chance. I considered giving up on it, but I’m glad I didn’t and pushed through. It was definitely worth it.
Definitely different in its own right, but at the same time falls right in line with other books in the genre once you figure it all out.
I’m all about supernatural elements in stories but the tragedy in this story is sad but it breeds love and happiness.
Again I’ll say read it, don’t let confusion force you to put it down because you will be missing out!

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Dead Sound (Things Unseen Series Book1) by Anise Eden – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 26, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Dead Sound by Anise Eden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Intriguing I feel is the best way to describe Dead Sound! I didn’t love it but I didn’t dislike it either. I wanted to know what was happening which kept me reading!
I enjoyed how the author wrote the characters as well. Con was definitely a protector, especially when it came to everything Neve. Neve on the other hand seems to do what everyone does(which is extremely relatable), she can’t apply what she knows to herself. What I mean is, as a therapist she knows how to navigate situations and help talk other’s through things, but she seems to struggle applying that same concept to her life.
Returning to work after being attacked, Neve walks onto the psychiatric floor and is greeted by patients worshiping at her feet, unnerving to someone who was attacked the last she worked. Seems to get caught up in a dangerous conspiracy due to one of her established patients Amos.
Con, a colleague of Neve who wants to be more, does everything he can do to protect Neve from getting sucked into the dangerous conspiracy, he also being one of Amos Doctors, feels the information that was decrypted from the “Book of Amos” would put her in to much danger despite the promise she made.
What does Con do?
Does Neve find out he’s withholding from her?
How is her boss involved?
What has Amos done?
If those questions intrigue you as much as they intrigued me, you really need to check this book out! You’ll want to know what happens, and the only way you’re finding that out is reading for yourself!

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THE BOX (HER THREE IMMORTALS BOOK 4) by HAZEL STORM – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 19, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

The Box: A Greek Gods Urban Fantasy Romance by Hazel Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can I say? I love this series every single book and I’m so sad to see it end! Trust me I plan on reading it again! This series also inspired me to look into other fantasy/romance series that tie into Greek/Roman mythology.
The Box was the perfect end to the Her Three Immortals Series! I’m still partial to Grey and I always will be but Raef and Aroz have stolen my heart as well, which is another reason I want to go back and start at the beginning. To view those two characters through different eyes that aren’t fixated on Grey.
It blows my mind what the author did across four books, everything that happened in such a short period of time was incredible.
The Box has us coming full circle sending Vanessa full circle on a mission given to her by none other than her arch enemy from book one, Alfia, Goddess of Beauty. It just so happens to be the final task that will have her fulfilling the prophecy which will make her immortal. There’s just one problem: not only is this task in the Underworld but it involves a trip to Tartarus to fill a box with beauty from the highest mountain.
I was so excited to read The Box, and it ended perfectly. Now I’m just sad that it’s over.
Oh well, time to start over again tomorrow, in saying that. Yes you really should read all of the books in order because you may get confused. It’s also the best way to enjoy this author’s work of art.
Because isn’t that what writing is, it’s a form of art, that the reader never knew they needed in their life!

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 18, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Conveniently Yours is for the women who love an Alpha male romance! I’m not discounting the strength of our female main character, however alpha male novels have a following and this book right here should be at the top of their I WANT TO READ LIST! For me personally it’s a guilty pleasure!
It starts dominating oozing strength, but it sweetly comes full circle for Caspian, a man who’s early childhood was a nightmare. He did everything in his power to make sure never to return to that life again. Becoming one of the big serious titans of NYC. That is until his uncle kicks him down a few notches when he threatens to take it all away unless his nephew marries.
In slams Paisley right back into Caspian’s life, a man she hasn’t seen since he was her child & neighborhood hero. Paisley, down on her luck due to her mother being in a serious accident, doesn’t know how she’s going to survive.
You can use your imagination as to where it goes from there or YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND READ IT!!!! lol If you enjoy these types of romances like I do you’ll love it. It’s the best dose of Sweet & Spicy!!

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Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship (The Perfect Pairing Series Book 1) by Parker Fairchild – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 13, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship by Parker Fairchild
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Christmas Cookies on a Cruise Ship was a sweet holiday romance. One I could see being a future Lifetime or Hallmark movie.
I’ll be honest when I first started reading I got really confused. I wasn’t sure what the author was doing. It felt like a book within a book! It all worked itself out in a short time, but still threw me for a loop at first.
Olivia running as fast as she can away from family this holiday season, because her twin sister is now engaged to the man she once loved. Jace spending his time on a holiday cruise to watch and be part of the wedding of two dear friends. Little did they know what was up ahead for them.
Not in your typical idyllic Christmas setting, this book makes for an intriguing romance with the drama expected for these works of fiction!

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A Sweet Christmas: A Sweet Confections Novella by Nicole Richards – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 13, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

A Sweet Christmas by Nicole Richard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Sweet Christmas is literally and figuratively exactly what this book was. It was a sweet romance between a baker and a guy in a suit, that started over the blue eyed stare of Ben.
I thought it was cute and sweet! Honestly I was reading like this can’t be real, when’s the other shoe going to drop and he’s going to have the grovel his way back. It never happened. The way the author wrote Ben and Thea it was like out of a fairytale. Boy meets girl, girl likes boy, boy is perfection, no drama.
A Sweet Christmas romance, that gives off that let’s cozy up with a big mug of hot chocolate and enjoy our book. I didn’t read it that way but I wish I did. Hmmmm… maybe I will have to read it again and do just that!

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The Mating Call (Long Claw Pride Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 9, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

The Mating Call by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book till the epilogue!!! I’m so mad with how it ended! You don’t need to give the promise of an epilogue, to just say it will be continued into the next book! Author Brooke May has never frustrated me more! I had every intention of reading the next book till that epilogue, but I digress.
I enjoy paranormal romances, it doesn’t matter which branch it’s in. The Mating Call by Brooke May is no different!
Lane and Cheyenne, mountain lion shifters, have been beckoned by the call. The mating call can happen at any time in their lives. They are always told when it happens they will know. They definitely knew! It felt like a string forcibly pulling on their chests to come together for each other. It was their time.
Brooke May’s book is about how they navigated the call! In a beautiful setting in the mountains of Wyoming, in a small mountain lion pride community, is where their story plays out. Insecurities on both ends have cast doubts and made one wonder if ignoring the call was the better option.
No alphas in this one stating mine! Just two mountain lion shifters sizing each other up as they answer true nature’s call to them!
Read it!
I dare you!

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Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer (Curvy Ever After Book 2) by Stephanie Harrell – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 8, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer by Stephanie Harrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Baby/pregnancy romance can definitely be a guilty pleasure! This book is no different! I wish I could go back and read book 1 of Stephanie Harrell’s Curvy Ever After series, but that’s just me! It’s definitely not necessary! Surprise Baby for Mr.Fischer can definitely hold its own.
Harper, the baby of seven girls in her family, meets Kade when he thinks he’s saving her from drowning. Which leads to a wonderful weekend spent together and I’m sure you can guess the outcome. What Harper doesn’t know is that Kade is his middle name and that Lincoln Erickson is a rising star in Hollywood. Harper lives under a rock with her love for antiques; she doesn’t have time to keep up with celebrities.
Lincoln never thought a wonderful weekend would leave him longing to see her again.
Heading into the holiday season this book is about the adventures ahead for Lincoln and Harper as they navigate what they feel, their impending child, and Lincoln’s fame. Harper who’s stubborn as a mule and doesn’t make it easy(also very frustrating, I wanted to jump into the story and scream at her.) Lincoln wants to give her everything and then some, but will she ever be able to handle and accept it?
I guess you’ll have to read and find out. A sweet romance set in Rhode Island is what dreams are made of!

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The Elements of the Crown (The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1) by Kay L. Moody – Review by Beverly Finnie

November 7, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It was a lot better than I expected going in! The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody, is a book I typically stay away from. The supernatural element is what drew me to it though.
The world the author creates is intriguing, but has some beautiful aspects to it. The Characters, what can I say, there’s a lot of them. That isn’t always a bad thing however at the same time I intend to be vague not to give anything away.
Talise at the age of seven was brought from the outer barrier of Kamdaria, known as Storm, to prove she can manipulate the elements. Marmie does everything to make sure Talise gets her chance to make the academy, even giving up her meals so Talise has the strength to cultivate the task at hand.
Then there’s Aaden, a mysterious student who shows up at the elite academy, who is just as good if not better than Talise in cultivating and manipulating the elements. Which puts Talise on edge, because if she can’t successfully become a Master Shaper she has no choice but to return and live the rest of her life in Storm.
This book is definitely a fantasy adventure that includes love, friendship, enemies, and fighting.
If you love a great fantasy, this book is for you!
If you like surprise twists and turns, this book is for you!
If you like the emotions a book may make you feel while reading it, this book is for you!
Believe when I say it has a little bit for everyone, so DEFINITELY check it out! You won’t regret it!!!

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

November 5, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Cross-Country Christmas by Laurie L.C. Lewis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story written by Laurie Lewis was a breath of fresh air after a long stressful week. I absolutely loved Cross-Country Christmas! Beautifully written and wonderful characters to boot.
It all started with an accident that brought 2 lost and broken souls together!
CC contracted to drive a brand new Tesla from Chicago to Las Vegas received some devastating news, which caused her to make a bad decision, landing the car crash and being buried under a snow drift. Reese received a call from a neighbor saying there was an issue with his fence. An issue that would forever change his life.
With the trials and tribulations of the holiday season, plus the accident looming over her head, CC and Reese spend this story navigating life and being around one another.
Will this adventure heal them both? Will it break them further? Will CC have to pay for the ill advised decision she made?
Everything gets answered throughout this story, not without tears(which I myself shed at points) and heartbreak. This is such a sweet Christmas Romance to indulge in by a fire cozied up with a mug of hot chocolate! I dare you to do just that, because that’s the exact homely feeling this book represents!

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Twilight’s Curse (Twilight Realm Series Book 1) by K. M. Wray – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 31, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Twilight’s Curse by K.M. Wray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It took me a while to decide what to say when it comes to Twilight’s Curse by K.M. Wray. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it was very intriguing. My first time reading a book in regards to Elven Fantasy.
The Fantasy realm the author created seemed beautiful in exception to those characters who went against the grain and changed things.
Nix, the Crown Prince Phoenix, is in hiding after watching his parents slaughter at a young age. Zoe, an elf with extremely strong powers, is the daughter of the traitors who killed Nix’s parents so they could rule the Twilight Realm.
When they cross paths they have no idea how important they will be to one another. Nor are they aware that the same elf, Nate, was the one who mentored both of them.
Escaping from the regent was the only thing Zoe could do to stop the experiments her mom kept performing on her. Tattooing her skin with different spells that contain dark magic, little does her mother know that the light within her daughter is too great for the dark magic, which Zoe uses to her advantage.
Together Nix and Zoe have to help take down her parents and guide him to his rightful place, as King of the Twilight Realm.

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

October 30, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Rock Me To The Top by Victoria Zak
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this book so much! Victoria Zak’s book Rock Me to the Top had me so invested in the main two characters I never wanted it to end.
Joe, the drummer of Gracefall, has just learned with the rest of his bandmates and his manager that they will be headlining their first ever summer tour. Amongst all the shock, aww, and excitement there’s only one person he really wants to share the news with. He makes that call to his best friend Melody, to not get her on the phone but Dani instead informing him that Melody is drunker than she’s ever been.
Joe has loved Melody since he met her but they promised one another that their friendship was the most important thing in their lives, so he’s kept that info to himself.
Sad but I get it, I’ve been in a situation myself while you sit by and watch as the one you love you can’t have, it’s not easy. So that hits close to home.
Melody just found out she lost a shot at getting a chair as a cellist in the LA Orchestra, her dream. Feeling like a failure she turns to “Mind Erasers” to forget the pain. I’ve been that person too and I didn’t hit my rock bottom when I did, I probably wouldn’t be writing this review today.
This book hits very close to home, but I love these characters! The way Victoria Zak wrote them independently and together is what made this story.
Joe and Melody face the obstacles of their past as well as fears of what’s to come,on their path to each other. Read it please, because you know if you got this far into this review YOU KNOW YOU WANT TOO!

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The Groomsman (Unexpected Series – Book 2) by Marina Hanna – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 30, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

The Groomsman by Marina Hanna
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hot Hot Hot! Dirty Hot! Is how The Groomsman by Marina Hanna starts and I LOVED every minute of it. A hot passionate one night stand between Lauren, the bride’s best friend, and Mark, the groom’s best friend, it’s everything they want, but does it stay at just that.
The story written by Marina Hanna has some frustrating ups and downs as Mark and Lauren navigate the fact that one taste would never be enough. It’s a hot and heavy sexual attraction, an attraction on a personal level as well, but secrets and fear keep them both enjoying the passion between them but tucking tail after.
Lauren is quick to compare Mark to every other arsehole, as she puts it, she’s come into contact with. Mark is terrified of how she makes him feel, with as many times he tries to sabotage it, he can’t let her go.
You want hot and heavy check it out, but be warned you’re going to want to scream at both of these characters for overthinking every aspect of the other. Him because his fears make him an arsehole, her because she’s so quick to judge.
Hopefully they can get past all that’s holding them back so they both can have everything they want.
What did you think I was going to tell you how it ends, or the secrets holding Mark back? Absolutely not!!!! I want you to take the time to read Marina Hanna’s story to find out for yourself! It’s so worth it!!!

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Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 28, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Snowflakes & Stockings by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Marianne Rice really had me going into her romance Snowflakes and Stockings, but I fell in love three quarters of the way through when she referred to Italian Sauces as “Gravy.” Having a heavy Italian background in my family that was what I heard growing up, but I’ve been looked at as I was crazy calling it that but I digress.
Back to the story between Sawyer and Liberty! Liberty, tasking herself with finding out who Maine’s Secret Santa is, never thought the quest would change her life. Sawyer, a workaholic eligible bachelor, never made time for anyone in his life, till his eyes landed on Liberty.
Coming from a “ broken home” myself, I understand both Sawyer and Liberty’s lives and family dynamic. I was always one to throw myself in my work as well. I feel at home reading this book and want to be part of their lives!
In an idyllic holiday setting in Maine no less, dreaming of a white Christmas yet, I can imagine how beautiful it all must be. This is the first book in this series I read, so now I have to go back and read books 1-3, to see if I love them as much as this 1!

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Blood Oath (Mafia Elite, book 2) by Amy McKinley – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 27, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Blood Oath by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amy McKinley, what am I going to do with you? You have me hooked! I enjoyed Lil and Max’s story, however I don’t even think it compares to Enzo and Sofia’s story in Blood Oath.
As children Sofia and Enzo made a blood oath to one another to always keep each other safe. Now as adults that blood oath holds a lot more meaning.
Love for one another that they dare to act on. I get it, in a sense been there done that but at the same time, that man is now my husband. So I can relate to how she wrote the characters in a way.
When love is involved secrets can threaten to destroy the whole thing, especially when those secrets are now what has Sofia’s life in danger! Sofia has to choose the best way to go about those secrets, because she could lose everything she holds dear.
Get ready for a wild ride! Passion and connection to one another neither can deny. There’s so many characters in these books, when’s book 3 coming out? If that’s very much so, I can’t wait for who and what Amy McKinley writes about next in this series.

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The Girl and the Demon (The Girl and the Raven Book 3) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 24, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series! The Girl and the Demon by Pauline Gruber is the perfect follow up to The Girl and the Gargoyle! It’s one of those paranormal fantasy worlds, I love getting lost in and wish I was part of.
With the aftermath of the battle with Marcus’s father and his army of mutant protectors, Lucy is struggling living with the fact she ended his life. On top of all that Jude is gone running the demon realm while Lucifer roams hers.
Dylan is struggling to control his demon blood and genes. As well as his step-monster wants to relocate her family, which includes his siblings.
It’s a time in both their lives Jude is really needed, but is stuck elsewhere.
On top of all that Seamus is still out to end Lucy’s life, and has bonded with Ella to help him do so. Utilizing Ella’s dislike for Lucy she’s the perfect person to help him utilize his plans.
I feel bad for Dylan. Lucy starts to grow on me a little but I still feel she’s uber irritating. I won’t deny I love Jude and I was sad when this story started that there was less of him.
I really look forward to reading more by Pauline Gruber in the near future. I’m a sucker for YA Fiction no matter how old I am.

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The Girl and the Gargoyle (The Girl and the Raven Book 2) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 24, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

The Girl and the Gargoyle by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2! Well it’s definitely been interesting to say the least! I’m still debating which book I liked more, despite knowing book 3 is next. In saying that I love them both! It had a few moments where I actually laughed out loud. The Girl and the Gargoyle by Pauline Gruber takes us further into Lucy’s story.
Dylan and Jude are definitely my favorite characters. Lucy is actually quite annoying at times and all Marcus does is brood.
There’s a war coming and it’s time for training to prepare. Jude is being hunted by a protector, a gargoyle, who just happens to be Marcus’ father. On top of the fact the threat of Seamus still remains.
Getting deeper into the author’s world, I want to be part of it! I can’t wait to get my hands on book 3 to continue this series!

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The Girl and the Raven (The Girl and the Raven Book 1) by Pauline Gruber – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 23, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

The Girl and The Raven by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again it looks like my guilty pleasure has gotten the best of me! YA Paranormal books keep sucking me in! The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber is no exception. I wasn’t sure how I was feeling when I first started reading, intrigued I guess. Once I got further in though, I knew I wouldn’t be able to put it down! I love it.
Lucy, orphaned right before her 16th birthday, is taken in by her uncles. Within days of moving to Illinois she finds out she’s half witch. Lucy’s character development was good but she wasn’t my favorite.
My favorite characters are between Dylan and Jude. Very important figures in Lucy’s life. I was surprised at the end with the twist for Dylan but it made me love him more.
I can tell by the end this series is just getting started and I look forward to book 2!

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Shadows of Doubt (A Crawford Mystery) by Merissa Racine – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 20, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Shadows of Doubt by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m going to start with saying I loved it! Though I did have one minor grievance. Merissa Racine’s follow-up to Silent Gavel, Shadows of Doubt, was fantastic! I’m obsessed! I need more and I really hope the author intends on keeping the Crawford Mysteries going!
So to address my minor grievance, I was really disappointed that when the book started Lauren and Sam weren’t dating. Just having awkward conversations attempting to be friends. However I was happy with the direction the author took their dynamic to the end of the book. In regards to characters, I actually like the dynamic between Lauren and her ex-husband, the now Honorable Judge Anthony Jenkins.
Lauren subbing in for Tony’s court stenographer, while she’s on maternity leave, is there for Tony’s murder trail as a judge. The murder the Chief of police’s mother. It’s intriguing reading a book like this from a different point of view. I think that’s why I love it so much!
I really really hope Merissa Racine has more stories to tell, through these characters she created. Besides the fact I need more Lauren and Sam in my life as a sidebar to the story.

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Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 16, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well what is there to say about Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland….. hmmm.
Well for starters I couldn’t put it down. I loved everything about it, but the end. It felt rushed, but in saying that I can’t wait for book 2.
Alena, a hybrid witch-vampire, a forbidden creature that needs to be kept hidden. Does everything she can to act as normal as possible to those around her. Her dynamic with football player Nick felt forced. Her dynamic with Hunter though was amazing. There’s a lot more in store for these two in the future.
The character development is crazy good, and again I loved every minute of this book but the end. I wish I could read book 2 right now because this is definitely a series I’m going to follow and read more than once!

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Cursed Luck (Broderick Coven Book 5) by AJ Renee – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 14, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Cursed Luck by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As much as I loved Max in book 3, I actually loved Edward more in AJ Renee’s Cured Luck. Edward since finding out his true lineage has become a recluse in his own right. Making up excuses not to go to family events and such. Magical powers aside, I understand Edward and why he feels alone. I think that’s why he’s my favorite Broderick sibling to date.
Edward meets his mate Mia which I’m glad about. He needed someone who could keep him grounded. I love their dynamic throughout. AJ Renee does not disappoint once again. Definitely becoming a favorite author of mine after reading this series.
I look forward to looking into more books the author has written to add to my collection.

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Cursed Touch (Broderick Coven Book 4) by AJ Renee – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 14, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Cursed Touch by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Here we go again! Another brother found his mate! In AJ Renee’s Cursed Touch! I will admit I liked Carter’s story, but I preferred book 3 with Max’s story.
Not taking away from the author’s world, as characters progress through a series I start to have more affinity for one over the other.
Vanessa, a jewelry maker, feels like she’s losing her mind. She keeps seeing all kinds of things she can’t explain. Including the first time she saw Carter, and the pull she had to him. After learning about Carter’s family history and that there are other supernatural beings in the world she starts to understand everything she’s seen. While dealing with the fact she’s Carter’s soulmate, she also finds out her life is in danger.
As we navigate each character’s story, I love how AJ Renee has developed each one. Even though that’s caused me to like some characters better than others, there isn’t a main character so far I haven’t liked.
On to book 5!

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Cursed Whispers (Broderick Coven Book 3) by AJ Renee – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 14, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Cursed Whispers by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The more I read, the more I fall in love with the Broderick siblings. We’ve come to Max’s story, Cursed Whispers by AJ Renee. I like this book the best so far!
Continuing into the world the author created, that I love, I will always want more.
Max, whose gift is talking to animals, comes across a severely injured werewolf in the woods behind his family home.
Claudia, severely injured, finally had a chance for her and her daughter to run. Held captive for the last 8 years she’s been beaten, battered and unfortunately raped.
Little do they know that they are each other’s destiny, their soulmates. How they navigate that as a witch and werewolf is unheard of. This is their story.
I can’t wait to find out who book 4 is about!

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Cursed Sight (Broderick Coven Book 2) by AJ Renee – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 14, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Cursed Sight by A.J. Renee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

AJ Renee is at it again with book 2 in the Broderick Coven Series! Cursed Sight is the next story about Ethan and Serena, and I want more. I can’t wait to read book 3 to find out who’s story is next to be told in the Broderick Coven.
Having previously killed Volark, there’s someone new tormenting their lives. I seem to love any paranormal romance I’ve picked up so far. Witches, werewolves, demons Oh My!
Ethan, accepting his role as the Bishop Coven Oracle, starts to have visions, all which show Serena dying. Knowing how Ethan feels for her, he needs to figure out how to alter the future. Serena, realizing Ethan is her soul mate, does everything to keep him at arm’s length, not realizing she’s going to need him.
AJ Renee did a great job writing these two characters as their stories developed. Again I can’t wait to read book 3 and other books by this author.

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Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7 by Valerie Davisson – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 12, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

While I was sitting here reflecting on what I just read, I realized my initial thoughts when I finished reading Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson were the right ones. I feel like I had a love/hate relationship with Valerie Davison’s book. There were parts that were very intriguing and I wanted more, but then there were parts where I said to myself “what is going on? what does this have to do with anything?”
At the beginning we meet Logan who goes and helps out at the New School in Oregon every so often. She was the main character of our story, but not the center of it.
The center of our story was a who done it, in regards to the murder of
Monica LeGrange. A piece of work in her own right, nobody liked Monica, leaving the detectives a list of 50 people it could be.
Logan spends the story going through the ins and outs of trying to figure out who did it before the police arrest the wrong person.
I enjoyed the way the book was written! Also the character development, especially Monica, was very intriguing at times. I will say I enjoyed the unexpected twist at the end, definitely didn’t see that one coming.
In saying all that, I love forward to reading something else Valerie Davisson has written in the near future.

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Wild Desire (The Protectors Series Book 1) by Toya Richardson – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 8, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Wild Desire by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this paranormal romance! Wild Desire by Toya Richardson had everything I would need to satisfy my obsession with supernatural beings, if it be shifters, vampires, witches, etc.
Mila is a character well written who has major developments happened throughout and the author did not disappoint when writing about her growth.
Then there’s Elias who has so much depth and culture written into his character. The growth between Elias and Mila by themselves and together is wonderfully written. I really couldn’t rave about it more!
When their livelihood is threatened Elias, being Mila’ mate, would do everything in his power to keep her safe. Being shapeshifters as well as having other powers, has drawn interest from Scott Tech for experimentation and torture.
Do they succeed?
Do they fail?
Or do they do enough to keep themselves and their own family safe?
All that and so so much more is here, within the pages of this book. I dare you to find out what happens!

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

October 8, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Wrong for Him by Christi Barth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wrong for Him by Christi Barth is a sweet forbidden romance. One where the best friend’s little sister is off limits. While reading it I got a Hallmark movie feel from it, which definitely kept me interested. Christi Barth did not disappoint, I loved this book!
Amelia, Alex, Everleigh, and Teague were going through a rough patch in their lives. Until one Christmas Eve that all changed. They bought these scratch-offs thinking nothing could come of it, little did they know they were about to win a quaint little Inn in Chestertown, MD.
This story revolves around the trials and tribulations of running an Inn with your best friends and family.
Would it work out?
Would they fail?
You would have to take a gander to find out for sure.
On top of all that, there’s a forbidden romance building between Amelia and Teague. Amelia being Alex’s little sister and Teague’s best friend is off-limits. Unfortunately for either one of them, trying to navigate the feelings that they develop for one another is a different story.
Christi Barth did a wonderful job keeping me as the reader, “in the wanting to know what happens next category, between Teague and Amelia.” Also how that dynamic would affect the Inn they are running together as a whole.
If you have a guilty pleasure of watching Hallmark movies like I do, this book is definitely for you!

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Silent Gavel (A Crawford Mystery Book 1) by Merissa Racine – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 4, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Silent Gavel by Merissa Racine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was my 1st book I’ve read by Merissa Racine, and once I got into it, I couldn’t put it down. Silent Gavel has every bit of suspense, mystery, murder, and some humor all mixed up together. For me it started off slow but as I said previously, once I really got into it I want to know more. I was trying to come to my own conclusions on how it would end. I may have guessed wrong in the end but it still made for some entertainment for me.
Lauren, court reporter, went to pick up her boss Judge Murphy to head to a case outside of town. Little did she know she would make the gruesome discovery that her boss had been slain. An investigation led by Detective Overstreet puts Lauren on the roller coaster of uncertainty in her life.
Merissa Racine has a gift of keeping her reader hooked and wanting to know more. To make a game of being the investigator yourself trying to solve the mystery. I look forward to reading other books by this author in the future.

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Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow – Review by Beverly Finnie

October 2, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A.L. Morrow has brought new light to the story of Cinderella, with Entwined. A dark and twisty romance that I could not put down! The world the author created was beautiful despite the darkness that threatens beyond the arc.
Callum, the crown prince, is feeling the pressure to produce an heir to keep the arc protection from faltering and letting the darkness in. Married to the man he loves, Teague, it was decided a ball would be thrown on their anniversary to find a young lady to court and join them.
Ashling, our Cinderella of the story, only defies her stepmother’s orders and goes to the ball because the darkness has broken the barrier and she has to warn someone.
Little does she know that she has captured the attention of Prince Callum.
The character development is flawless, I felt for these characters as if they were part of my inner circle. A.L. Morrow has an interesting series developing that I can’t wait till book 2!

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Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! (Donovan Trait Book 2) by Seelie Kay – Review by Beverly Finnie

September 28, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass! by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seelie Kay is at it again with the second book in the Donovan Trait Series, Ye Gods! The Law is an Ass. It continues pretty much where book one left off. With the title as is I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Donovan and Shirley are due to be wed in the human world, as well as a Vampire Wedding for the Vampire Coalition. Being a human and vampire joining the Coalition granted the union under 2 conditions. 1 Shirley had to agree to become a vampire, via forced turning. 2 Donovan and Shirley had to agree to let the Coalition control and viable embryos or future pregnancies she has, including conception. Little did they know at the time they were in for a whirlwind adventure to keep themselves and their family safe.
I enjoyed where Seelie Kay took book 2. I loved digging deeper into these 2 characters and who they are as individuals and to one another. I felt this book was a great progression and even though it says book 2 of 2, I feel it was left open for a potential book 3. I need more Donovan Trait in my life!

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