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The Archcrusade: Tome One (The Archcrusade Series) by K. M. Hogenson

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The Archcrusade: Tome One (The Archcrusade Series) by K. M. Hogenson
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Genre – Fantasy, Adventure
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When bloodthirsty monsters raid the birthplace of the first archangel, the High King of Coserai calls for a crusade to defend the holy land. Basil, a sheltered healing mage’s apprentice, marches with the crusade to accomplish his Low King’s hidden agenda: to travel to an oracle and gather insight into the fate of the realm. Along his journey, Basil faces threats from demons and criminals, paid to assassinate crusade members. Though Basil’s master attempts to spare him from unnecessary suffering, Basil’s desire for adventure lands him in danger as he begins to unravel the truth of his divine destiny.

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  1. M. Hogenson graduated from the University of Maryland and worked as an engineer and then a supervisor afterwards. It is their dream to be able to become a full-time writer so they can justify extensively long trips to the library and consider it “work.” In their free time, they compulsively listen to audiobooks while working odd projects such as bookbinding, house renovating, interior decorating, gardening, painting, sewing, knitting, mug making, and pretty much any other hobby available at local craft stores.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse Audio Book (The Forerunner Series, Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Thorfinn is a young boy of 9 years and coming of age under the historical Viking lore. Along with magic, ghost’s, witches and paranormal events. He may be young, but his knowledge is powerful. Now he needs to grow long before he is ready. This is a very interesting story. I don’t care to read historical novels, this one caught my interest. The story is well written and pretty easy to follow. As well as educational if you are interested in this genre. You can tell the author is knowledgeable in Viking history and paranormal characters, as is clear in this story. This audible story is fun to listen to. This would make for long driving trips.  As the story builds, so does your heartbeat. This is a great story all together. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. I look forward to the next book in this series.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Santana Hicks

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Selene is running out of job prospects and is on her way to being homeless and broke. She finds what appears to be an ad for her dream job. A well paying job that is only a couple hours a day/three times a week, free food and housing and on a tropical island?! It has to be too good to be true.

Once Selene arrives, she finds out the Island is owned by six gorgeous men but there are rumours that the island is cursed. Selene is determined to keep this job. She tries her hardest to follow the rules. Even the weird one of all residents on the island have to wear masks, from dusk to dawn, if they are to leave their room.

Selene soon finds out that the nights are full of mystery and passion and she is all for it. But it still isn’t enough for her. She wants to learn more about the supposed curse and about the men who own the island.

C.A. King is one of my favourite authors. Their books are usually short but packed full of detail leaving you with a fast paced adventure or romance depending on the book that leaves you satisfied but also wanting more. I highly recommend anything this author writes and this book is no exception. There’s mystery, intrigue, romance and steam all bundled up with an HEA.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie- Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xenobia is a young woman who is expected to live a life of servitude and as such, she has been enrolled into an academy to train her in everything she needs to know and all she wants to do is stay hidden in plain sight and not get into trouble. The only problem is that she cannot risk getting to know the girl who she shares her room with, not because of worry for her safety, but because of her reaction if they leave.

One day, a girl moves into her room called Urd and she immediately feels like she wants to get to know her, even though it is a terrible idea, but she does anyway and it all goes well until a person with extremely high privilege and abhorrent tasted arrived to take Xenobia and Urd away. This spurs the two on to escape, but will they be able to, it will trouble find them anyway and to what lengths will Xenobia go to to protect her friend?

This is a short story with plenty of action and emotional turmoil packed into it’s pages and is a brilliant novella by this author.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Ashley Sugar

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m dipping my toes into more paranormal romances lately so I had to read this one. Rather quick read but I really enjoyed every page. Mystery’s make a book so much fun! Always needing to know what happens next so I’m quickly reading and flipping the pages but it grabbed my attention right away. And there’s a little bit of steam which I love!!! Can’t go wrong with that. Honestly though, it ended way too quickly for me and I didn’t want it to end. I’ll definitely be reading more of this authors work!

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Erin DeRoma

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t disliked anything from C.A. King, and I am happy to announce this was absolutely no different.
Curse of Forbidden Island was a fantastic quick read. I certainly would consider this a paranormal romance. This was a bit different than the other C.A. King books I read but enjoyed it.
I would say my only complaint is that it ended, I could have continued reading. I surely hope King shares more of this story in some way.

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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse Audio Book (The Forerunner Series, Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Bobbi Wagner

This is my first audio book by this author which I enjoyed listening to.  It will take you on an adventure that you won’t soon forget.  I enjoyed how the narrator used different tones to make the characters come to life.  I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the start.   The growth of the characters is great and I enjoyed how supportive they are of each other. A story that took me on an adventure that is full of action. It is a journey of an emotional connection that made the story hard to stop listening to.  I look forward to picking up another audio by this author.  I highly recommend this audiobook.

Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Amanda Gonzalez

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hard-working Selene is a gambling addict who works hard but has a hard time keeping a job due to the vibe she gives off. Down on her luck, having just lost her most recent job and home, Selene gets a crazy streak of luck. A job where you get room and board on a tropical island and unlimited use of the amenities? What’s the catch? There’s a mask rule and rumors of a curse. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but I quickly fell into the book and Selene’s situation and could not put the short book down! I am hoping this book becomes the start of a new series!

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Curse of the Forbidden Island isn’t what I expected. The cover art is what drew me in, I didn’t really know what the story was about, but I’ve read others by this author that I liked. The author is great with words, painting a picture with them. This was a good book, with a unique story line. It is very short- I read it in one sitting, but it is satisfactory, and wraps up as a full story. We get to know the history of the island, it’s curse and the reason for the masks. It was a little more…. graphic, and steamy than I expected- but that warning is in the synopsis.

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Nessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom

Nessie and the Viking GoldNessie and the Viking Gold by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nessie and the Viking Gold (Nessie’s Grotto) is the 2nd in a series about siblings Craig and Linda and their adventures with Nessie. This one focuses more on Linda, as Craig is growing up and seems to be trying to fit into a more mature world. Their family are back at Loch Ness and the 2 are of course on the water looking for Nessie almost immediately, this time with a new friend.

As always, a great read for younger kiddos as is anything by this author! I always have fun reading this one to my girls and they love it as well.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Gabrielle

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a quick and sexy read. On her last leg Selene finds herself taking a chance on a job that seems too good to be true. Soon she has more questions than answers. Will her curiosity cost her another job or will Selene finally find one that she is good at?
I liked the idea of this book but found the actual story missing something for me. I would have liked a bit more depth to the characters and their connection. Selene does not stand out for me and as much as I was interested in the plot I was not pulled in to the story. The male characters that we do get to meet are intriguing and it would have been nice to see more of their personalities. This is a quick adventure that gives readers a titillating story with a touch of the paranormal and mystery.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve read many books by C.A. king and I know that she never fails to deliver. The books usually have something a little outlandish for the subject matter but each time this author delivers a well written, satisfying story, although usually on the shorter side these novels are packed full. Curse of the Forbidden Island is a reverse harem, paranormal romance focusing on Selene. Selene I actually felt for because I’ve had similar feelings about myself my whole life. Never being quite good enough, there always being some reason people have an issue with me even though I’ve done nothing wrong. She actually gets fired from another job in the very beginning of the book to set everything off. What better place to go after than an intriguing new job on a mysterious island?! I definitely liked this fast paced, steamy novella.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This paranormal romance was NOT long enough! This is an intriguing and spell-binding treat to indulge in. I started the story sympathizing with Selene and then rapidly found myself quite jealous of her! It is a steamy tale but well-written, and it left me wanting oh so much more. This is a good one to dig into when you don’t want to commit to anything lengthy, but you will definitely wish it was longer and that’s my only complaint here. I love the way this author writes and highly recommend this story.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Crystal Jimmo

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

C.A. King has done it again with this short story. A lot of stuff happens in 52 short pages. Selene does a but to warm up to, but once she finds her stride, she becomes more likable. She is the only staff member to stay overnight besides the owners and visitors. If she leaves during the night she must dawn on a mask. She gets intrigued by the 6 mysterious owners. She plays detective and things gets interesting. I loved reading the short story and I can’t wait to read more short stories by her!

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Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack #2)Call of the Alpha by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rylie Press is a young woman with a promising career as a biologist who has just landed her dream job in her hometown, she has worked hard to get where she is and she isn’t going to give it up for anything, or anyone. Mason Fischer is the alpha werewolf of the Powder River Pack and as such, he has a lot of responsibilities including his pack, the bar he owns and the ranch he lives on, not to mention being a single father to his son.

One night, shortly after moving home, she is dragged out by her best friend for a girl’s night out, but she hasn’t been out in a long time and reluctantly agrees, but little does she know that it will be a wild night. Mason is holed up in his office completing the paperwork necessary before walking out into the main bar area of his bar, but as soon as he walks out, he senses someone he has been waiting for and cannot believe it is finally happening, he has found his mate.

This is where things start to spiral into a hot and spicy mix of emotions for the both of them, and their attraction is undeniable and Rylie is soon trying to come to terms with how fast things are moving, meanwhile, Mason is doing everything he can to help her on her way to acceptance, but they both have secrets they are wary of revealing, but what will happen when Rylie becomes her own worst enemy and Mason has a choice to make, but will it be the right one?

This is another spicy romance where past and present collide and the truth will out, as secrets, revelations and emotions combine in a rollercoaster of ups and downs which you will have to roll with until you find out what happens in the end.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns – Wolf (Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns Series) by R. C. Reigh – Review by Laura Jones

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Picking up any story by this author C.A king, you will never regret. The Curse of the Forbidden Island is a short but steamy read( about 50 pages). Just like the heroine Selene, I had to know what the mystery curse of the island was, and It leads to a paranormal reverse-harem romance 😉. This will for sure keep your attention from the start til the quick end. This book left me wanting so much more, so I can not wait to see if this was like a prequel to a longer series. I would definitely read it, if the author were to make more in this world 🤞. I also look forward to reading more works from C.A King
Ps I mean if you were down on your luck , would you accept a sketchy job offer at a paradise island lmao

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Jamie Truex

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! Another great read by C.A. King! Although the author got the whole story into this short book, I wanted so much more. I really got in to it and then it was over! But as usual, she shows her talent in world building and the paranormal.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Curse of the Forbidden Island is a paranormal romance. I’ve enjoyed many books by this author, particularly The Portal Prophecies! This is a bite-sized story with plenty packed into a short space.

I particularly enjoyed the setting! Reading this book on a bus in February, it was great to imagine a job where I could go and lie on a warm, sandy beach as soon as I’d finished for the day. We got plenty of background and development with Selene who never quite fits in or knows how to behave. Her curiosity brings readers into the story and helps us to wonder about the mysteries surrounding the island.

Although it’s a short book, I felt like it was satisfyingly complete. There’s plenty to fuel the imagination about what might happen after the story ends, but the story is well paced and the ending doesn’t feel rushed.

This book gets four stars from me! I’d recommend it to adult readers who are fans of this author, and any paranormal romance fans who want to replace gloomy castles with a tropical island!

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Susan Ratchford

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Curse of the Forbidden Island
By: C.A. King
Review by: Susan Ratchford
4 Stars

C.A. King’s fantastical imagination strikes again in this Novella. Curse Of The Forbidden Island is a wonderful and intriguing paranormal read that takes you on a fast paced mystery. I thought Selene was a very entertaining protagonist and I absolutely loved the idea of the masks. I really hope this novella is an introduction of a whole new series because 52 pages only whet my appetite for more. I definitely recommend this book and any C.A. King books in general if you like gripping, unpredictable, paranormal stories with great characters and amazing plots.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Barbara Bohls

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a really quick read and it was definitely steamy. I am giving this book 5 stars because it has great characters and builds an amazing setting. I found that was able to sit down and just read the book without having to stop or pause because of something in the book. I did however, feel that the book was a bit rushed or I felt it was lacking more. Maybe the best way to put it is, that I wish it was longer so it could expand on everything in the book. So lacking isn’t really the word just I needed more. It does have everything it needs to feel complete. I was still really happy with the book. Don’t let my need for more be what sways you from reading it. It is really good and you will feel yourself swoon when you need to and even blush. If you are looking for a quick escape this would be a great book for that. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Mary Espinoza

Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

T. K. Lawyer is a first-time author for me, so I was excited to read something new and unique! I really enjoyed the fact there were 6 very different short shifter stories; it wasn’t just normal shifter stories. I had never really read a book like this one and it was kind of refreshing to be introduced to a different kind of book. There are stories about a big cat, a gargoyle, a Hellhound, a dragon/vampire hybrid, a wolf, and a great white shifter. Every story was very different but at the same time kind of similar. The characters needed a little bit more developing, but that could just be because they were all pretty short stories. The world building was pretty well thought out, even with the shortened length. I was taken into many different worlds with the stories, you were transported into forests, cities, the ocean, and even the underworld itself all through the creativity of T. K. Lawyer. Some of these stories I would love to see as full-length stories and some of these stories were better left as the short stories. Overall, a quick, interesting read by an author I wouldn’t mind reading more stories from.

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Mary Espinoza, January 2024

Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179502219-curse-of-forbidden-island” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Curse of Forbidden Island” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1687579078l/179502219._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/179502219-curse-of-forbidden-island”>Curse of Forbidden Island</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6993053.C_A_King”>C.A. King</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6236352141″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Selene is down on her luck and finds herself homeless and jobless. She feels as though she has found the perfect job, but it may be too good to be true. Not only does it offer her a place to stay and pay, but it is also located on a tropical island. Could things get any better? There is one rule: masks must be worn at night. Will Selene adhear to these rules or will she end up fired once again? This book was a bit different from the other books I have read by this author. It did however keep me turning the pages and like many others I felt it ended too soon.
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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King

Curse of the Forbidden Island is a Supernatural Fantasy that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. It’s a short story that I only wish was a bit longer only because I wanted more. This author out does themselves every time with the covers. I could stare at them for hours, they are so wonderfully done. Selena has had not so good luck at keeping jobs of lately and ends up losing her latest job and in serious situation where she needed a job like yesterday or she’s gonna lose her place to live. She takes a job on an island and there are certain rules everyone must follow. It’s said there’s a curse on this island and she’s not so sure there is. People are not the same in the daylight as they are in the dark of night. What happens next you’ll have to read this book to find out. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read several books by this author, and this is one of my favorites! Although all of their books are different, they are all simply amazing! I was hooked by this book from the very first chapter, and it was over far too soon. Selene is our main character who has gambled her way to the bottom. When she finds a job that seems too good to be true, does she find out it is? I won’t give anything away, but this book should absolutely be your next read. It’s quick enough to fit in at lunchtime and you’ll be hooked just as fast as I was! I would love to see this author expand on this book or even create a series from it. I highly recommend picking this up and any other you see from C.A. King!

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Jenni Brown

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Short and Steamy! I blew through this book so fast. It’s a quick read that starts off a little slow but when it picks up it flies by. This story left me wishing there was more! It was equally steamy and interesting!

While I do wish that there was more character development of the other island owners I understand that it’s a short story. However I will be reading more from this author.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Melissa Fink

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Helen Dawkins

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am never disappointed with a book written by C.A. King, and this is no exception. Wonderfully crafted paranormal romance, that is perfectly unique! This book is a short novella (52 pages) about a young woman down on her luck, named Selene. There is definitely potential to either continue the story or write a more in-depth view of the book. The story is full of steam (reverse harem) and is shrouded in mystery.

Selene is the definition of weird. She can’t hold down a job, and constantly is having complaints about her. After being fired from her job, she stumbles upon a new job adventure on the Forbidden Island. It almost seems too good to be true – the job is perfect for her, she is provided housing and free meals, and also gets the amenities of a wonderful island resort. The only people who live on the island are the 6 owners, and the guests. Selene doesn’t quite understand a few things about the island, especially the rule about wearing a mask if you go out at night. What is this horrible curse?
Will she be able to keep this job, or will she be fired from here too?

I would recommend to anyone wanting a quick steamy read that is also paranormal. Also, I would VERY much be excited if C.A. King made this a full-length novel! So many possibilities!

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Juls Dick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King is a delightful supernatural novella. After losing, yet another job, losing her home and having no where else to go it seems like Selene’s luck starts to change when she is offered an all inclusive position at a mysterious island resort. It seems to goo to be true, however upon arrival Selene determines that it is not all sunshine and cocktails, there is something deeply unusual about the Island and Selene is determined to find out what. I really liked the supernatural element of this book, I just wish it was longer as I wanted to know more of the details behind the curse and get to know all the characters better as each interaction was very brief (and there wasn’t much time for dialogue!). Would recommend to reverse harem fans looking for a quick read.

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Curse of the Forbidden Island by C.A. King – Review by Kerry Carr

Curse of Forbidden IslandCurse of Forbidden Island by C.A. King
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another great short paranormal romance by C A King. Every book I have read by this author has been captivating and this one is no different. This is a paranormal romance with a reverse hareem theme. Even though it is a short read the author manages to pack so much in and the story feels complete and not like it is missing anything. I am always amazed at how the author creates these wonderful stories as each on is unique.

In this story we meet Selene. She is down on her luck after losing her job and her home so when she gets the opportunity to go to a deserted island to work which provides good pay and accomodation she jumps at the chance.
However things arent what they seem, with 6 owners who are mysterious, mysterious men that appear at night and the rule of everyone wearing masks in the evening all adds up to Selene’s curiosity getting the better of her and her wanting answers.
But will her answers cost her the job of her dreams? Or will it open her eyes up to a world of possibilities she never knew existed?

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