If you’re looking for a little heat and spiciness, look no further. This book includes a number of sexy romance story collections that are steamy and short enough to keep you intrigued. I enjoyed some stories more than others depending on the point of view but that made this collection so brilliant because you will be onto the next story in no time. I wish some of these were much longer and more in depth characters but that’s not possible with short stories like these. You can read these all in one sitting or choose one per day. Either way you’ll be entertained.
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This adorable children’s book is delightful! The story is told in rhythmic rhyming poetry form which makes the story flow much faster. I’m an absolute dog fan so I enjoyed seeing the characters learn about being a responsible dog parent and what it takes to give them the best life possible.
The characters, CJ & Lora took an in depth approach to learning about dogs proving that they took the suggestions from their parents seriously.
Overall the book was fantastic and I think kids will enjoy it and parents will like reading it. It includes some great illustrations and lessons for all to learn.
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This romantic comedy is a great read with a unique perspective. You are introduced to the main character, Basil who is involved in a terrible accident. She’s provided a blood transfusion that ultimately turns her into a vampire. As we have all been told, vamps require blood to sustain their undead livelihood but what does a vegan turned vamp do in this situation?
Basil soon learns about the supernatural world, life in her new town, Silver Springs and against all odds, opens a very successful tanning salon/smoothie bar. In an effort to continue with her vegan life choice, Basil tries to create a vegan friendly solution to her current predicament.
In addition to all of this drama, she finds herself falling for a trio of interesting characters who openly love her, flaws and all.
Overall this book is entertaining, intriguing and full of surprises. You will also laugh a lot! I really enjoyed this and will continue to read additions to this series due to the entertainment factor.
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This book was incredible and full of things that make you think. You learn a little bit about Danny in the first few pages and then things get quite complicated. A metaphysical world blooms within these pages and you and the characters learn as you go along. It is a very intriguing plot and well written.
The author does an amazing job describing things so you do not feel confused or lost, all while expanding on Danny’s new world. I really enjoyed this unique spin on things and think all will enjoy some, if not all parts of this story.
I highly recommend reading this and determining where you feel this fits in your mind. It’s an enjoyable trip.
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This Sci-Fi Fantasy is intense and will have you hooked with the twists and turns. I love strong leads like this one. Xenobia is enlightened enough to understand and appreciate the fact that she is different than others. Her past experiences taught her to be extra cautious around others, limit the amount of people who know about her abilities and never show her true colors.
I found the introduction of a wolf shifter and vampire quite intriguing and Xenobia’s personal response to them had me chuckling.
I enjoyed learning more about Xenobia’s world and abilities, as well as those belonging to the other supernatural beings. The meditation and dreams sequences were also a bit trippy which I enjoyed.
I hope to read more from this author since I enjoyed the last two titles. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This brief origin story was genuinely dark and mysterious.
We follow Xenobia in this story as she attempts to be smart and safe in a dangerous environment, especially if you were female. Xenobia preferred to be by herself so no one paid too much attention to her. Head down and continue moving was a great motto to live by. However one day a young lady named Urd arrives and although she tries not to get close to her, Xenobia soon finds that they have an instant connection. A new friendship blossoms and soon Xenobia finds herself wanting to protect Urd.
Upon learning that a horrific gentleman bought them both, they wonder what they can do to save themselves from this horrific ordeal.
Xenobia soon learns things about herself that she could not imagine. This story had twists and turns that you will not expect. I think it is a great origin story to help explain a number of things about the characters.
I cannot wait to see what comes next from this author.
Selene, the main character, immediately finds herself in a position where she has no place to live and no job. She thinks she always puts 100% effort into her jobs, yet she continuously finds herself let go. So much so, the local job finding business refuses to help her. This doesn’t stop her from asking for something, anything they can offer. Thankfully someone takes pity on her and conveniently walks away so she can preview any job listings their office received. This is when her life forever changes.
Selene thinks she’s found a cushy job in paradise and after speaking with one of the owners, finds that her room and board would be covered if she takes the position to live on the island while completing her job. The details were a bit sketchy, but she rolls with it. When she first arrives, she isn’t bothered by the fact that she will be the only employee who stays overnight on the island other than the owners and the visitors staying at the establishment. Then she is informed that if she ventures outside after dusk, she must wear a mask at all times.
She immediately finds the mysterious island exciting, intriguing and a tiny bit dangerous.
The author created yet another paranormal romance plot that is a bit outlandish, but still satisfying for those who enjoy a bit of steaminess. Selene is a bit annoying at first, but you will soon grow to love her. While the book is a quick read, I felt it was missing a bit more details to fully reach its potential. I think overall readers will enjoy it, but it leaves you wanting to know more. Maybe a good start to a series for this character/location? Either way, I cannot wait to read the author’s next book.
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What an intoxicating read from the very beginning. Readers will find plenty of emotional moments, intriguing drama and lots of sexy steamy moments.
Each of the main characters, Petra, Weston & Callum bring a bit of baggage to the table but I think that brings a healthy dose of real life relatability. Insecurities are immediately apparent and I liked how each of then eventually realize speaking about it together is healthy for a relationship, no matter how many are involved.
I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters, the adorable interactions with the side characters (the sweet dogs) and drama that ensues.
I think fellow readers that enjoy MMF romance plots will like this little spicy nugget that has plenty of heat and heart.
You had me at Faelands! I love reading fantasy fiction books. I found this one is part of a series, Faelands Series, and was immediately on board. I am new to the author and after finishing this fantastic book, I am a fan!
First off, the cover art is eye-catching and I think it works perfectly for this story. Secondly, the main character is a female named Lannahi who grows into her own and I feel is a real badass, so this checked off another item found on my favorite things to see in a fantasy fiction book.
I really enjoyed how the story began with a bit of drama leading up to the day Lannahi was dreading. I seriously felt as if her character has a good steady head on her shoulders, even if her lack of experience in most things has caused her to be a bit naive, which is understandable and relatable.
The author also did a fabulous job working on some of the other characters, including those that only played a small part. I felt as if you were getting to know them as real individuals, which helped you determine on your own if you liked or disliked them. I always love to see if an author can write such good deep content that you honestly hate some of the situations and characters in a story, just like in this book.
Overall, I think this book was well written, had a good pace and left things in a way that could continue this series for the long haul. I cannot wait to read more from this gifted author. I give this 4 out of 5 stars.
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I’ve been on a wolf kick lately so the title alone piqued my interest. Then I noticed the stunning artwork on the book cover and I was sold.
The author is new to me so I was excited to start this fantasy series. Especially since it revolves around different paranormal shifter groups in addition to humans: dragons, werewolves, and fae.
We watch the different groups converge upon the illustrious Bastion Academy. When different strong willed groups are placed in close quarters with each other, the expected chaos ensues. So you find just about every aspect popping up throughout the storyline which makes for a very addictive reading experience. All the drama, adventure, romance and bit of camaraderie sprinkled through this book.
I loved how the author built up the drama and suspense between the different characters, as well as developing a brilliant new world that readers will learn more about throughout this book series. I cannot wait to read the next book. I believe readers across all genres and generations can find themselves enjoying this book.
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This is a wonderful addition to this series. Book two picks to years after Julia accepted Samuel’s offer of helping them overthrow the Vampire King. We find Julia still developing her powers and abilities, while also acknowledging that she’s light years away from her full potential. Thinking they’ve got plenty of time on their hands for her to grow into her own at her own accord, they are shocked to learn that Valentino himself had shown up determined to find those within the resistance.
This paranormal storyline is a bit complex but not overwhelming, so all levels of readers should be able to follow the intricacies in the plot and character growth. While you can read this book on its own, I think the reader will get the full effect if they take the time to read book one as well. Either way, you will be entertained and intrigued.
The author did a fantastic job adding to Samuel and Julia’s journey. I think both characters are impressive, especially when trying to determine how best to beat your nemesis when strength alone will not allow you to protect yourself and your team.
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The book cover art immediately made me feel as if I was about to watch a scary movie or read an extremely scary intense suspenseful book. I began reading this and did not want to put the book down, again due to the storyline being just as intense and suspenseful as I expected. This book follows Tom, a newly retired agent who simply wants to live his life outside of the agency and with his love, Isabella. However, when two young ladies involved with a previous case contact Tom’s agency friends demanding his immediate attention, his immediate reaction is to ignore or reject. However, when Isabella asks him to do one last favor and speak to the young ladies, he begrudgingly agrees. This is when Tom’s life takes a turn. The author then introduces you to the secret mission Tom previously was involved with that revolved around a tragic human trafficking ring. In his attempt to limit the amount of people involved with this off-the-books scenario, Tom finds that everyone involved and their loved ones are in danger.
You follow the adventure to find the location of a few of the victims of the tragic ring, and gather as much intel as possible on the folks involved with the expansive trafficking network. While the reader will find themselves on the edge of their seat, I think the thrilling conclusion of this book will leave them wondering what is next.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the creation of these incredibly complex characters. I cannot wait to catch up w/ the entire series and follow the author’s success due to their incredibly creative gift of story telling.
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Anytime a mercenary reveals he is a prince, the story is going to get interesting. I’m a new reader to this author but I was hooked immediately with this book. The cover art is great and the synopsis is intriguing. So I dove into the story of Leo who we learn never knew his parents. He travels to the lands of his royal bloodline to find a safe place for him and his siblings to live without the constant fear of being killed or exploited due to his true identity.
Leo is an interesting character and admittedly it took me a bit to warm up to him. By the end of the book, I think he may be one of the best characters yet.
When he’s initially faced with the idea of taking his rightful place on the throne, he immediately rejects the idea. Then he and his family try to learn everything they can about royal family, their ways. Most importantly, they need to learn who they can trust, who they should watch and how they can keep themselves safe.
I enjoyed the pace of the storyline and the complexity of the characters. I think YS fantasy fiction fans will be entertained.
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Karina is struggling with her life at the moment. She’s attempting to run her grandmother’s cafe to honor her memory. Keeping up with the day to day responsibilities at the cafe s a lot and she is trying to make her grandmother proud after her unexpected deathbed request. When her unreliable and flaky cousin is more focused on her love life than covering her entire shift, life gets a bit exhausting.
When a mysterious diary is uncovered by a nosey guest and then mysteriously disappears, the mysterious plot thickens.
I really enjoyed how well the author wrote and created the characters in this book. While the characters differ on most fronts, all come across the page as authentic and quite unique.
The dynamic plot has a bit of everything to keep the reader engaged throughout the entire story.
You do not need to be a fan of this genre or author to pick up this book, fall in love with the story and become an instant fan of both.
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This is the 3rd book in the Grave Digger Academy series. It is a must read for fans of paranormal fantasy fiction. I think out of the three books, this is the most creative and fans will appreciate it. There’s lots of adventure, fun and a touch of romance.
This series follows Makayla on her adventure within the academy after learning of her rare ability to see and communicate with the dead. The mysterious and secret school for people with her abilities turns out to be a great fit allowing her to learn more about her power plus uncover the mysterious realm called the afterlife.
This book presents Makayla and her friends with their biggest challenge to date. They are forced to fight a sinister plot to disrupt the balance between the living and the dead. There is a lot of growth throughout the series and especially in this challenging chapter.
I hope you enjoy stories that include humor, emotions, action, and suspense because this one is overflowing with it all!
I think everyone will be satisfied with the outcome of this story. It is so well written and has a good balance of characters, plot & incredible dialogue. I highly recommend.
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Tanjie is a witch. Alaric is a wolf shifter. They are not supposed to like one another. Instead they are to be mortal enemies yet a connection between the two will cause a bit of an uproar.
Tanjie has lost her parents, a beloved elderly friend and has stayed away from some of the suggestions her family provided which she considered to be hippyish. She doesn’t fully understand her destiny as a witch. She inherits a bookstore, learns about her coven and finally starts to learn about witchcraft. It’s a slow process and she doesn’t know if it will be enough or in enough time.
Alaric is up for the next alpha and enjoys the wolf life. He’s drawn to Tanjie but knows disclosing this to his pack would be devastating.
This story is a great beginning to this series and created such a neat world with wonderful characters. The ending will get you and make you wonder what’s next. I highly recommend reading this incredible paranormal story.
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I’m a new reader to this author but after reading this story I feel as if I have a new favorite to add to my list!!
I enjoy dystopian novels and this one did not disappoint. This is book one of the series which means there’s more adventures to come. It starts off with Lexi having a big birthday and in true Divergent vibes, she’s about to test out to see where she will fit in her future life. She isn’t thrilled with the concept of marrying someone that she hasn’t chosen herself. Essentially not having control over her life choices and her sense of independence did not feel right.
As Lexi finds herself at a crossroads and delving into a dangerous predicament, you find yourself emerged in a dark and tricky world. The expectations of others regarding her future is at an all time high, but just because someone expects something doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.
I highly recommend this book if you enjoy dystopian fiction and well written plots.
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This is a fantastic dystopian story with a thrilling mysterious sci-fi adventure. In fact, it gave me a bit of a Blade Runner, High Castle, Mortal Engines vibes which I enjoyed.
The futuristic story follows Frankie who is desperate to get the big promotion at work. Up to that point she only received subtle hints of the possibility of a promotion. Yet when she finds her employer is desperate for someone to go undercover for a risky secret mission, she reluctantly agrees to visit the zone filled with the sick and poverty stricken citizens that never seem to make it back to the somewhat safer zones.
The moment she enters the Catford Zone, she immediately finds herself surrounded by a decomposing world in shambles, just like the withering population who have been long forgotten for those outside of the zone. Initially Frankie is paralyzed by the shock of her new surroundings. Then she decides to investigate and learn more about her housemates and how things work in her new surroundings. While she tries to do this and find something sufficiently interesting for her boss to allow her to return home she embarks on an incredible journey that she in no way could have dreamt of until now.
This was a good mind trip with an extremely well illustrated description of Frankie’s world. I enjoyed the eccentric and entertaining characters, flaws and all. I highly recommend this book.
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I really like the book cover art!! It’s an incredibly riveting thriller which is book 7 of this series. I was captivated from page one
The author does a great job making the continued storyline suspenseful and exhilarating. The characters are well written and they’re easily recognizable as someone you know in your life.
For those who are animal lovers, Cody the dog is my favorite character.
The twists and turns in this book will hook you and I highly recommend this read. I cannot wait to read what’s next!!
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Stas is the main character of this YA mystery. She’s in her late teens and dealing with normal teenage angst with parents who are no longer together and her mom is about to remarry. After her mom is murdered, her father is the prime suspect, suddenly her life is turned upside down. Family members come out of the woodwork. Some have plans that would uproot her life.
The book is a good read with plenty of suspense and emotions that will pull at your heart strings. It pulls you in and keeps you guessing. It is very well written and captivated my attention from the beginning.
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I really enjoy suspenseful books and this one was something special. This was definitely a page turner and that made this read that much more enjoyable. The main character is a writer so I was intrigued to see how they developed their character arc.
I think the plot and development were well planned and written. Secrets, drama, thrilling suspense and mystery makes this a fun read.
I loved this book and hope to read more books by this author.
I absolutely loved the innocent and quite naive young man, Fenimore James from the get go. He’s lived his young life in one place in the comfort of his parent’s home yet he wants more. He wants the life described in books or the papers. He’s dreamed of leaving his home, living life in the road, embarking on one journey after another, meeting new people yet feels something is holding him back. His name. At his core he feels his name is not a true fit and does not represent who he really is.
This incredible story finds Fen bravely choosing to leave home, Along the way he joins in with a group or gang of folks and changing his name. As most often do, he finds himself questioning his decision of leaving his hometown and every decision made since he left.
When he finds members of his gang being murdered he finds himself perplexed. Then dealing with his internal personal feelings about someone close he struggles.
Mystery, struggle, murder, romance and life’s many perplexities makes this complex story a winner in my eyes. I cannot wait to see what else the author had in store in the future.
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I love the Christmas holiday. I also love novellas. I’m a huge fan of the Notebook Series so I immediately jumped to read this new addition to the series, A party to remember.
This book finds Emma being her normal suspicious self. while her and her family were decorating their home, helping friends, Savannah and Ethan plan their wedding, they also receive a mysterious invitation for a party out of the blue. This fancy party was to occur in Chicago vs new York, which had everyone question why. who doesn’t love a good party? although they questioned the intent behind the impromptu invite, Emma and her friends were excited for the opportunity to travel to Chicago, see their friends, dress up and have a great time.
Emma does what she does best and that is to do the work and solve the mystery. i enjoyed this short novella and the Christmas atmosphere brought to life within this book. while you can easily read this book without following the previous titles in this series, to fully appreciate the character arcs I recommend reading the entire series.
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This adorable book follows a human school child, Shirl and their alien friend, Eee-Ahh. Shirl explains why she goes to school and how she enjoys hearing stories every day. Intrigued, Eee-Ahh chooses to go with Shirl the next day, as she too enjoys stories. While the other children immediately notice how different Eee-Ahh is from the others, they quickly become enamored with constellations and where she comes from.
I think children and adults will enjoy this book and the dynamics between the very open minded teacher and the children’s incredibly curious minds. Astrology is always a great subject to share with children and they may often come up with their very own ideas of what shapes they can find in the stars.
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This is book three of the Protector Wolf Shifter Series and I think it may have become my new favorite. I’ve truly enjoyed reading the first three titles of this series and have remained hooked from the very first page.
Book three finds Tamasca and Kodiak dealing with an insane scenario. Tamasca is determined to complete the change to a wolf shifter so she can have a new level of protection against the never ending hunt by the vampires. She is aware of the possibility of a dangerous and lethal result. Whereas, Kodiak is not a fan of anything that may end her life or put her in danger. His love and need to protect her at all cost is strong and puts them at odds due their inability to come to a compromise. As their terrible luck continues, Kodiak finds himself captured by the vile vampires, leaving Tamasca to look for new options to help her complete the change and get back her mate. Danger seems to be attracted to both of these characters, so you know going into book three you’re going to experience a lot of drama, action, politics, and suspense.
I feel as if Tamasca is a bit of a bad ass in the making. Her character also showed a lot of growth as she found herself without her mate and still extremely vulnerable. Kodiak on the hand is your typical alpha with a bit of a teddy bear underneath. Hopefully the author will expand a bit more on that in the future storyline.
If you enjoy fantasy supernatural romance reads, you will find that here and more. Please read books one and two before jumping into this one so you’ll understand the backstory and details surrounding the main characters. They truly have endured a lot and come a long way in their character growth.
I’m looking forward to book number four and so on. Enjoy reading this incredible series.
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Book Two of the Protector Wolf Shifter Series started right up where book one left off. Tamasca is ticked at Kodiak. Both of them want to track down the Blood Opal from the vampires. Both are attracted to each other. Better yet, they seem to be drawn to each other but Tamasca is struggling to understand what Kodiak has unveiled about his true self.
One is human. One is a wolf shifter.
Tamasca’s struggle often felt like a tug of war between her mind versus her heart throughout book two. I love how the struggle and internal conflict was written in book two.
If you haven’t read book one, you might want to do that before finishing up this one so you fully understand the context behind the powerful attraction between the main characters, the hurt Tamasca experienced upon learning of her bff’s fate in book one and then the bombshell reveal from Kodiak after a strange but unexpectedly hot experience between the two. This book delves deeper into the chaos, passion, mystery and excitement that makes this book even better than the first.
I’m definitely a fan of the way the author has created this mysterious plot and the personable characters. I look forward to reading book three to see if it is full of supernatural intrigue, mystery, action, and lots of drama.
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This installment of the author’s A Commissario Scala Mystery in Rome Series is a brilliant read. I’ll admit that I have not read the previous books in this series but will check them out now that I’ve seen how incredibly written this one was.
I’m an avid fan of mysteries and this title does not disappoint. You are almost immediately thrown into a thrilling case following the disappearance of a woman who was having not only one affair, but two. Somehow she managed both but received a message to end the affair. A classic whodunit ensues and after an extensive investigation, a lot more was uncovered than expected.
This was a page turner from the very beginning. I really enjoyed it although it did not need as much of the twists and turns as was provided.
I enjoyed the cover art as well. While I’ve never been to Italy, some of the imagery describes what I would expect of its gorgeous atmosphere.
I give this title 4 out of 5 stars. I cannot wait to read more from this series and the author.
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I was extremely excited to read this book from the moment I read the title. If you were ever curious about Tarot or simply wanting to see how someone’s path may differ from other tarot readers, this is the book for you.
In this unique book, I thoroughly enjoyed how the author chose to describe each card and their placement, along with her personal insights based upon her experiences and knowledge gained over the years.
To top off an even more epic examination of the art of tarot, the author provides a comprehensive conclusion for the readers to learn a bit more about the craft and her love of the process before wrapping it up.
I enjoyed reading this and appreciated the author’s honesty regarding her need to continue the ongoing learning process.
I’m thankful to have come across this book and the opportunity to learn about something that has piqued my interest for many years.
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This is book number one of this thrilling series and it does not disappoint.
The small town atmosphere created within this story is quaint, close knit and felt safe enough to leave their doors unlocked at night. Very unassuming and typical of an old fashioned lifestyle that is the appeal of living in such conditions.
The small town was shaken at the core after a suspicious fire took the lives of two individuals, one of which is a child. To make matters worse, a newlywed couple has gone missing. For a community so used to being supportive and open with each other, they find themselves questioning the latest events, and the possibility of not feeling safe again.
The community struggles to make sense of things, the lack of clues and the thought of hidden secrets belonging to an individual or group of folks who are less than upstanding and downright dangerous.
This thriller has all of the makings of a great introduction into The House On The Hill series. In true great horror story fashion, it brings to mind that the plot could be easily adapted into a stirring movie or series.
I cannot wait to see what happens next after the electrifying cliff hanger.
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This incredible book is the fourth installment in the God’s Scion series. The gorgeous cover art pulled my eye to the title and I’m so glad I chose to read it. I love Fantasy Fiction and although I had never heard of this author or this series, I was able to fully engage with the overall plot, character building and emersion into this unbelievably compelling world.
I especially enjoyed the characters created and effectively grown throughout this story. You can find that they were so well written that their uniqueness and complexity works in their favor versus being distracting to the reader.
I found this story interesting and intriguing. I think I’ve not only found myself a new fave author but a new series to read in full. I give this book five out of five stars. Excellent read.
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