This first book in the series is a captivating historical fantasy romance with plenty of action, adventure, danger, and murder. The reader is pulled into the heat of the story right away and there are plenty of sizzling romance scenes. Anna is a strong heroine who can overcome unimaginable horrors to save the lives of her friends and family. The author made the story line and the characters come alive on the page!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-02-20 23:12:292023-02-25 11:44:36Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Brandy Vaughn
This is another fantastic read by the author. Princess of Prias is a great book. I had a hard time putting it down when I started it. L and her Royal Guard protector had me hooked and I’m sure you’ll love it just as much.
L was born on Earth, but she is a Princess of another planet. She has no clue what is going on so imagine her surprise when a guy shows up and tells her that she needs to go with him. When she finds out all she needs to know and finds herself falling for Locan. The quote I chose for L is: “Good, because I have a lot of work to do and I am hoping I can find a good man to be my King.”
Locan is a Royal Guard Member and his task is to save as many of his people as he can. When he finds the Princess on Earth he knows he can’t leave without her. Locan is also a Warrior and doesn’t exactly trust his other half. The quote I chose for Locan is: “How about a strong man who makes plenty of mistakes but loves you endlessly?”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-07-31 22:40:472022-08-01 15:06:56Princess of Prias by Courtney Davis-Review by Amanda Kimble
Queen Of Hearts: Heels, Rhymes, & Nursery Crimes Vol. 21 by Natalina Reis
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Queen of Hearts is volume 21 of the Heels, Rhymes, and Nursery Crimes Series.
Mìmì has no respect for a man who beats and cheats on the woman he is supposed to love, cherish, and respect. She gets revenge on them by removing their ability to have intercourse. The quote I chose for Mìmì is: “It’s okay. It happens to everyone. Just go home and rest, and you’ll be back to normal in no time.”
“A great and mysterious event occurred. Religious talisman came fluttering down out of the empty sky. Men dressed as women. Women dressed as men. The town’s people dancing through the village. The villagers cavorting in towns. Whole populations drunk. Orgiastic behavior in the streets and paper talismans falling from the Heavens, like cherry blossoms in the wind. The world was coming to an end. A new one was apparent.” ~ Iwakura Tomomi.
Western winds blow revolution across Japan as Emperor Meiji seeks to modernize his country. The changes, the whispers of siege and war in retaliation, sweep over Ono Aia. Her small world, wound and bound like the kimono around her body, revolves around the geishas she serves and the geisha she hopes to be.
But upheaval cannot be stopped. Aia is flung into the arms of a swordsman with obsidian eyes and a blade that can cut more than mortal flesh. His name is Nen.
At his side, not only does Aia learn of a mythical realm beyond human comprehension, she learns where her heart may truly lie. Perhaps it is not in the study and perfection of the geisha tradition. Perhaps, it beside a man larger than life. His size terrifies and thrills her. His black eyes dazzle and delight her.
But the spirits of Japanese lore could destroy man’s reality. Can the fates of the mortal and fantastical world remain in balance? Or will Aia find her heart only to lose it in the uproar?
Lose yourself in the sweep of this historical fantasy romance from author Bree M. Lewandowski!
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Coffee is wonderful. Coffee spurns my writing. I’m a married lady with four furry babies and my day job is teaching dance. I eat noodles like they’re vegetables and I can’t swim. Bios are weird to write.
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The Complete Fenris series is made up of a fantastic collection of stories – each of them were really enjoyable reads! The stories weren’t overly long which I liked and it was great to go straight on to the next without waiting. I actually read the whole series over a couple of days. I really enjoyed the mythology side to the stories mixed in with some romance. The characters were well thought out and detailed. I think out of the stories in the collection my favourite was probably book 1 in the series – The Monsters Lover. It definitely set the scene well for the rest of the series. I loved Sol and Fenris – the connection they had was just so genuine and could really feel it. I have read other books from this author and I really do enjoy her writing – the stories are easy to read, full of imagination and creativity. I would absolutely recommend this series and I look forward to more from Ms MacLeod in the future.
The Complete Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod is an excellent compilation of stories including an extra book. I absolutely loved this series and really enjoyed the prequel novel! The characters are amazing and creative. I also loved the Norse mythology background required to create the storyline and back story of many of the characters. It was easy to get lost in these books without realizing how much time has passed. Each story has an easy to follow flow and is very organized. Fenris was an interesting male and he intrigued me. These books are wonderful and I highly recommend ALL of them.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-09-23 17:57:072019-09-23 18:26:54The Complete Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
The Complete Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod is a boxed set with all five books in the series. I love boxed sets because it is a one stop shop, no waiting to get a hold of the other books in the series. This is an original paranormal fantasy series that is complex and magical with everything you need to make a great read. There is romance and drama, suspense and action, adventure and erotic scenes. This series about Fenrir who is a wolf and the son of Loki but is he a true monster? The story and the characters are well developed and the mythology helps to entice readers into this new and strange world. The stories are shorter but they certainly don’t lack in the telling. There are a lot of emotions from happiness to torture and you feel them as you journey along with the characters. Fenris who is not depicted as the kind soul he is, but he is seen as a monster. He meets Sol and his whole world changes. There are plenty of ups and downs for the couple and within themselves. Sol is a little naïve of the world and the people within it and her eyes are most definitely opened. Is she in love with the man or the fantasy? What horrors will they have to endure? Will they survive and remain together. All this and more is waiting for you to take a look.
This complete series follows the progression of the relationship between Sol and Fenris. Based on Norse myth, the characters grabbed my attention immediately. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each book. And to find them now in this box set – absolutely recommend getting the whole series. It is a must read. Excellent work by MacLeod – loved it!
The Complete Fenris series by Samantha MacLeod is a boxed set containing all five books in the series as well as the bonus short story. Such a great deal- six books for the price of one, and there’s no waiting between books! That’s a real win-win situation. This is a wonderfully original fantasy series: with romance, paranormal elements, magic, action, suspense, drama, adventure, steamy & erotic details, sexy scenes, ménage, prophecy, rich & vivid world-building- and all based on the Norse Myth of Fenrir, the monstrous wolf, who is also Loki’s son. I Have really enjoyed exploring all the books in this series as I can always count on Ms. MacLeod to deliver a fantastic, complex, and well developed story. It is a captivating read right from the very first page of Book #1, right through till the end of the final book. Ms. MacLeod is a talented storyteller whose unique take on Norse mythology made for a few hours of spellbinding reading. All the books in the series are on the shorter side, but the contents are anything but lacking- with a lot happening in a small space. But as usual Ms. MacLeod choreographs the whole series superbly. Weaving twists, surprises and unexpected developments that had me on the edge of my seat. Most of the books end on a bit of a cliff-hanger, and then the next book picks up where it left off. So, this is another bonus for buying the box-set, as you can begin on the first book and follow the story right through to the end, and not miss a thing.
The series contains:
-The Monster’s Lover (Book #1) -The Monster’s Wife (Book #2) -The Monster and His Prisoner (Book #3) -The Monster Chained (Book #4) -The Monster Freed (Book #5) -Tempting Fenris Wolf (Bonus Short Story)
I highly recommend this series to all fantasy, paranormal, and Mythology lovers- it’s well worth the read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2019-09-11 13:25:022019-09-11 14:42:08The Complete Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod – Review by Angela Hayes
I have loved this series from the first book. It is a romance fairytale that will keep you fast reading through each book. Each book builds on the other to create a great Norse folklore fairytale adventure. The characters are strong and support each other and make the story come alive. I loved watching Fenris and Sol’s relationship grow through each book. Their story is one of trust, it is dark, sexy, and magical, what more could you ask for in a story. This is a must read!
The Complete Fenris Series By: Samantha MacLeod 5 out of 5 stars
I truly enjoyed reading The Complete Fenris Series by Samantha MacLeod. It is a series that pulled me in from the very beginning and I found myself getting lost in its pages. I found myself staying up late into the night as I just had to read one more chapter. Each story takes you on a journey that I found entertaining and intriguing. I loved reading about the characters of Sol and Fenris. These are two characters that fall in love with each other. Fenris would do anything to keep Sol safe and protected. These books include action, danger, and romance. I love the mythology included in the stories. I couldn’t help but care for Sol and Fenris with each chapter that I read. The books have romantic scenes that make the temperature in the room rise. I also enjoyed reading about the additional characters that are introduced and interact with Sol and Fenris. There are those who are helpful to the couple and then there are those whose motives I questioned and wondered what their true agenda is. This is a series that I would highly recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-09-11 06:19:112019-09-11 08:30:34The Complete Fenris Series By Samantha MacLeod – Review by Laura Furuta
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Drawing Bloodlines (The Princeton Allegiant #1) by Deborah Garland was a hooking, hot read, that had me flipping the pages.
My, my, I have to say for a book, that for me had a shaky start, it quickly turned itself around and quickly made me a fan. As I an a fan of this author, I was super excited to get my hands on this different book from her. As her other series is non-paranormal, I was intrigued to see what new twists, and myths this author would bring to the vampire table. I was not disappointed in the least. Fresh and entertaining, Deborah managed to breathe new live into an over saturated market, and sparked a new love for the genera for me.
The only thing that I would change about this book, would be the opening. Now it did start with a nice well place opening chapter, it was the following one, when the POV switched to Alex, that I had problems. It’s a spoiler so I can’t get too much into it, but it touch on something a little too, dark in regards to consent and “primal urges”, and in all honesty, if that scene was taken out, it wouldn’t effect the book or plot in anyway shape or form. This’s ultimately why I can’t give this book a 5 star.
Overall outside of that, this book was as I said, fresh, unique, and entertaining. It has this nice twist, and I loved the new take on the vampire mythology. Once the secondary characters got introduced, things started to heat up, and the main non-love plot got underway, I was absorbed into this read and I didn’t want it to end. The MC’s, I got nothing but love for them, and I simply loved Alex’s tone and voice. That dual POV was a key move, and one that elevated this story into something magical.
To end, and if you haven’t guessed, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.
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The Queen of Witches (Wheel of Crowns #2) by Brandi Elledge was a fast pace, action packed, intriguing read, that had me hooked form start to finish.
The second book in the Wheel of Crowns series, and just like the first I could not put this book down. Something to know about this series, it can be read as a standalone, so if you haven’t read the first book, no worries, cause you can just jump in right here. But I do suggest reading the first book cause, it’s just as outstanding as this one. The attention to detail, the plot, the characters, everything was on point, engaging, pulling, and man at one point I forgot I was reading I was so absorbed in this amazing fantasy world that Brandi Elledge has created. This book, this series, is a must read from me, and it’s probably one of the best I have read so far this year!
So if you haven’t guessed, this book gets my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval.
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In a world where a woman’s purity is the fine line between being Queen and being killed, he was given one duty—to protect my purity and above all, to protect me. Both were a battle we weren’t ready for. Forced by tradition, and as their chosen Queen, I must endure my trials and the suitor phase, ultimately giving myself to a man from the Royal Houses. Each one competes to be my King, all wanting what no other has had…my purity. To have what I truly want would risk my entire reign, but to do what is expected of me would destroy my heart. My only protection is to follow through, giving each royal the opportunity to win their prize…me in a bedroom suite and a crown atop their head. Behind closed doors, I commit my biggest sin, loving a man I’m forbidden to have. When the time comes for me to be crowned, I’ll be forced to make a choice—risk our love or risk my life. From the Author: This story contains multiple men pursuing and having a relationship with the lead heroine. Series may not be suitable for readers who dislike love triangles, ménage, or why choose reverse harems. This series is as sexy as it is suspenseful. Packed with romance, drama, action, and unexpected twists. Once you start, you won’t want to put it down.
Betty Shreffler is a USA Today and International Bestselling Romance Author. She writes sexy and suspenseful stories with hot alphas and kickass heroines with twists you don’t expect. She also writes beautiful and sexy romances with tough women and their journeys at finding love. Betty is a mix of country, nerdy, sassy, sweet and a whole lot of sense of humor. She’s a fan of photography, reading, movies, hiking, traveling, wine, and all things romantic. She lives with her amazing hubs and three fur babies in Tennessee. If she’s not writing or doing book events, then you can find her behind the lens of a camera, in the woods, or sipping wine behind a deliciously steamy book.
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Promised to cruel King Nøkkyn’s harem, Sol Eriksen is out of options, and nearly out of time.
When she meets a distractingly handsome stranger in the Ironwood Forest who claims to be a legendary monster, Sol thinks he must be a madman, or a demon. She knows she shouldn’t listen to him. Or trust him. And she should not, under any circumstances, kiss him again.
As King Nøkkyn’s grip around her tightens, Sol finds her last chance at freedom may lie with her mysterious new lover, the man who calls himself Fenris.
Samantha’s work has been described as, “breathtakingly lyrical stories that breathe new and unexpected life into the old gods and the mortals who cross their paths.” Born and raised in Colorado, Samantha MacLeod has lived in every time zone in the US, and London. She has a bachelor’s degree from Colby College and an M.A. from the University of Chicago; yes, the U. of C. really is where fun comes to die.
Samantha lives with her husband and two small children in the woods of southern Maine. When she’s not shoveling snow or writing steamy sex scenes, Samantha can be found teaching college composition and philosophy to undergraduates who have no idea she leads a double life as an erotica author.
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While some bonds break, fate built theirs to last forever.
Winning the battle against Melia was supposed to give Trinity and Blain a chance to live a normal life. The problem is another evil has taken the Rogue’s place, shattering any promise of a future Trinity hoped to have with her sworn guardian.
Darkness now controls Blain.
Freeing his soul is a challenge Trinity gladly accepts, but rescuing the love of her life comes with one major complication. To save him she must go through Cronus, the ancient god who holds Blain’s light hostage.
Every Watcher Trinity enlisted failed.
Nothing is too extreme if it releases Blain. Summoning a forgotten god is dangerous, but for help in the fight against Cronus it’s worth the risk. In the end, she’ll even gamble her own soul to set Blain’s free.
Protecting humankind isn’t just a destiny Trinity was born to uphold—it’s her rite of passage. One that may cost her life.
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In the end, light may not be enough to outshine the darkness.
After Melia’s near-fatal attack, the connection binding Trinity and Blain shifts, allowing a dark force to wedge them apart. Her only hope for the life she craves is stopping Melia and her gang of Rogues.
Too bad life never plays fair. As Trinity’s eighteenth birthday draws near, new abilities manifest. More problems occur when objects around her spontaneously erupt in flames. While Trinity tries to manage her new powers, Blain works with Watchers to root out Melia’s hiding place. Unfortunately, Trinity’s uncontrolled talent evokes suspicion, causing old friends to challenge her ability to fulfill her destiny.
Havoc between the immortals ensues, leaving mortals unprotected as a new threat surfaces. Melia found a way to awaken an ancient god, whose wrath–if released–is sure to create more devastation than Pandora ever dreamed of. Everything about Trinity’s life is changing, except her vow: Keep those she cares for safe.
Born and currently residing in Texas, Angela works as a nurse during the day and an author by night. She’s addicted to cleaning, coffee, and fuzzy socks. When not spending time with her husband and their three children, working or writing, she’s reading a good book or listening to music.
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When everything else is lost, there is always hope.
While most teens want an epic senior year, Trinity Whitebone hoped for a normal one. Being seventeen was hard enough. Having the emotions of everyone around you in your head made life more than a little difficult.
Until Blain Heros enrolled.
He screamed hot-god in jeans with just his walk. His intense stare warmed her skin like a thousand suns. Unfortunately, his interest in her seemed to run from blazing to freezing in the span of moments and left her nothing but confused. She could deal with things not being normal, but when life goes from strange to dangerous…
Trinity is the direct descendant of Pandora and fated to rectify the terrors released into the world by her curious ancestor. With powers she didn’t know existed and abilities she never wanted, Trinity tries to walk away from everything her life had become. She thought she could turn her back on her fate, until a band of rogue immortals discover who she is and will do whatever it takes to control her powers. Trinity is left with one decision…Embrace fate or die trying.
Born and currently residing in Texas, Angela works as a nurse during the day and an author by night. She’s addicted to cleaning, coffee, and fuzzy socks. When not spending time with her husband and their three children, working or writing, she’s reading a good book or listening to music.
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Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
