To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Titania is fifteen and since the deaths of her brothers 3 years ago has trained to take the throne from her father. This book is action packed. I couldn’t put it down. I’m glad it’s a series because I don’t want it to end.
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Princess Rowan and Davin are arrested for trespassing by “barbarians”. Rowan is able to convince them to release Davin. Theo, the Socairan prince of a rival clan, takes her on her journey to the Summit to see what fate has in store for her. Along the way, they fall in love. 5 stars, I love this book.
The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Talaith and Kailen’s epic love story blew me away! Victoria Saccenti absolutely blew it out of the waters with this epic love story! I enjoyed The Titianian’s Mate so much that I was expecting this to be a great book as well but it far exceeded my expectations. I was drawn into this magical world from the very first page. The details were so incredible that I could feel all of the emotions flowing between Kailen and Talaith and I absolutely loved watching their story and emotions progress. There was so much action and so many twists interspersed within this incredible romance that I just couldn’t set it down. The ending made me tear up in the best possible way and I cannot wait to read the next installment in this series!
To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely love most books pertaining to anything “fae”. So, of course, I was excited to read this book by Tricia Copeland. I have never read anything written by Tricia, and I am so happy I did! I loved the adventure and thrill of the story line. I thoroughly enjoyed the build up of the characters and found myself totally enthralled with Titania. I cannot wait to read more in this series!
Titania, the main character is 15 years old. She is the sole survivor after her brothers were killed in war. She now finds herself forced to be the next queen. As you could imagine, this is a hard reality for a fifteen year old to accept, but she finds herself in an intriguing situation where she gets to prove herself.
The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. I enjoyed this fantasy adventure story. This is a well written story about Kailen and the deal he struck with a devil and how far he is willing to go to save his love. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters and what they brought to the story. They are connectable and keep the story engaging. I had a hard time putting this story down. This is a story that is full of action and adventure like no other. I highly recommend finding out what happens with Kailen and Talaith. What is the price to pay to keep them together? I enjoyed their growth throughout the story and how they made me want to know more. This is a really great story that kept me turning pages to the end.
Review by @bjwagner
The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 stars
The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti is the last book in this trilogy and is a paranormal fantasy story. She entices you into a world where it is easy to imagine due to her word building. Lured into this magical world where a lot at is at risk, magic, fae and elves are but a few amongst the stars of this story. There is plenty of action to keep you engrossed in this paranormal battle where more is at stake than just your life.
Her swore to keep his heart is closed to love but when a lavender eyed beauty crosses his path once again the solid wall around his heart starts to crumble. But can they defeat the daemon horde and remain in one piece and finally find what the other is looking for?
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Last Danaan by Victoria Saccenti is the sequel to Titanian’s Phoenix in her exciting fantasy series the Titanian Chronicles. The story opens with Kailen battling Astarot’s horde and dark wizards alongside the young Titanian Soren. Kailen has protection from his love Nadrine, a powerful sorceress. When Kailen notices a fellow warrior had been outnumbered by two strong adversaries, he tries to give aid, only to be put in the sights of a lieutenant. Nadrine interferes, but a dark wizard vanquishes her. From that moment, Kailen declares he will never love another again. Fast-forward to the 21st century and Kailen has attracted the desire of Talaith, a sorceress that has the ability to see memories of others. Despite his attempt to ignore her, he finds himself drawn in and becomes intimate. Kailen makes Talaith his right hand and vows to protect her.
Dubtach, Oras, and Brysys have somehow broken free from the exile realm. Brysys is adamant in reaching Eachann to plead her case. Unknown to many, Astarot had kept the sorceress locked in a cell. From the view of Eachann and the Titanains, she is a traitor due to a conspiracy caused by Eachann’s brother. When Brysys is battling against one of Dubtach’s creatures, Kailen and Talaith come to her aid. The powerful sorceress endures severe injuries, and they teleport straight into Eachann’s home. The vampire doesn’t promise Brysys anything more than to receive treatment and if she stays any longer, he will kill her. This causes a problem for Kailen and Talaith, as they were already assigned a mission in another location. Kailen vowed to never be separated from Talaith, but Brysys has to be taken to Soren’s to recover. While Talaith and Kailen are separated, will he be able to keep his promise, or will Talaith end up like Nadrine?
Victoria Saccenti’s The Last Danaan complimented perfectly Titanian’s Phoenix. I have had the pleasure of reading both books in order and found the developing plot captivating. The characters in the first book still appeared and the connections that Kailen and Talaith had with them continue to develop. I could fully understand the hesitation Talaith had of showing her emotions to Kailen. He did a lot to dismiss her overtures and was distrustful of her intentions. I didn’t expect how quickly Kailen changed his thoughts about Talaith, especially after his vow to never love another woman since Nadrine had died. Eachann’s pain from discovering Brysys is alive is believable, and I would probably feel similarly if a few hundred years had passed since being betrayed. The story’s pace is definitely one of my favorite aspects because it held my attention and I found myself unable to stop reading until I reached the end. The open ending leads directly into another edition of the series. I would recommend this 5-star fantasy romance to any adult reader that enjoys shifter stories. The ability to look through their eyes and see what Talaith and Kailen feelings is effortless and makes this book a delight. I look forward to more stories in The Titanian Chronicles.
The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Last Danann (Titanian Chronicles Book 3) by Victoria Saccenti
4 Stars!!!!
I mean where do I start? Wow just wow. I really found myself lost in this one as the story evolved. I like how the author is able to combine different paranormal storylines and bring them together. I like the use of Norse mythology.
I could really relate to Talaith and I was glued to the pages to see the romance between her and Kallen blossom. I really like how there is a good mix of drama. The whole good versus evil is betrayed really well. The author has a refreshing style that brings the characters off of the page. The drama plays out and you feel as though you are right there with them. I cannot wait to read more from this author.
Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Well. Wow.
This book is just wow. I truly cant even describe it, is absolutly amazing, is spice, and romantic, is adventurous and insanly GOOD.
The autor did a great job with the construction of the world and the caracteres are so real, and the stoline is just absolutly fantastic, yopu get a bit of all the world and genre so it make it much better and even if you get a taste out of all… is not overwalming or confusing. great book and great story. we need more of this in the books world.
Scarlet Princess by Robin D. Mahle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I love Rowan as a character. Her sharp tongue and willingness to fight make her unique. I love Rowans hatred of being tamed. The romance in the book is intriguing and fun to read. This was a really good read. I look forward to the next book.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an amazing retelling of a cult classic. The twist with the MMF just elevates the story to new heights. This is definitely NOT a kids fairytale, ADULTS ONLY!!! This book is HOOOTTTT
I feel that A.J. Morrow did the original justice with her take on Cinderella. Although there is no pumpkin it is absolutely amazing and the characters are superbly written with a storyline that grabs you until the end….. and what an end!!! Cliffhanger!!!!!
I can’t wait for the next book.
The Last Danann: Titanian Chronicles 2 by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading Kailen and Talaith’s story. Both are rather tortured souls that find completion with each other. There is a lot more history with Kailen compared to Talaith but I felt like the author did justice to both, considering that it is his story. This story is a continuation of the Titanians’ struggle with the daemon’s trying to take over with the help of their evil mages. I enjoyed seeing old characters throughout the story and the introduction of new ones.
Ms. Saccenti was wonderful in her descriptive language of all the different places this story takes the reader. I felt like I was experiencing the unique atmosphere of South America, New York, and Scotland with the characters. Her depiction of the characters were such that I found them relatable, too (in as far as you can with a paranormal character).
All in all, a very enjoyable read! The plot, the characters, and the different places kept me reading and I will continue reading this series to see how they defeat evil in the end!
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was so fun to read! It is a very interesting and unique take on the Cinderella story. However, it is not what you think. There are plot twists and character development aspects one wouldn’t think to add to Cinderella. Read this book if you like imagination, creativity, and being surprised.
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Award-winning, multi-genre author Victoria Saccenti writes romantic women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and paranormal romance. Not one for hearts and flowers stories, she explores the strengths and weaknesses of the human spirit and the twists and turns of intimate interactions. Impossible, against-all-the-odds love is her preferred trope. Forbidden, ill-fated, enemies to lovers, and flawed characters seeking redemption are her favorite topics.
After thirty years of traveling the world, she’s settled in Central Florida. She splits her busy schedule between family and her active muse at Essence Publishing. However, if she could convince her husband to sell their home, she would pack up her computer and move to Scotland, a land she adores.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Entwined by A.L. Morrow, is a unique take on Cinderella. It is not recommended for children. It’s definitely an adult book. Although it had some of the classic tale’s traits, it encompassed a lot of new flair. The intimate scenes were somewhat intense. I fell in love with the Prince. Like the classic tale he has such a pure heart. On one hand the story was made more realistic. No pumpkin carriage, or fairy god mother making her dreams come true. I enjoyed how inclusive the story is of the LBGT community. This story touched upon loss, romance, courage, and survival. I cannot wait to start the sequel. I need to know how this story plays out.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Entwined (Stone and Cinder Book 1) by A.L. Morrow
Entwined is the first book in the Stone and Cinder series by A.L. Marrow . I absolutely loved this retelling of the Classic Cinderella but with a twist. Going in I thought it was going to be much different than what we actually got. Let me just say I love the cover. This is a fast paced story packed with lots of goodness. There was no disturbing me while I devoured this book. I’m a huge fan of the Classics but this author blew me away with this book and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book. O highly recommend reading this you wont be disappointed.
Journeys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Melissa Saxton
Breathless and thrilling are the best terms to use to describe this 2nd installment to the Journeys series. This could be read alone but reading book one helped me better understand the characters.
Book two brings you through past present and future on a wild ride of surprises I found myself muttering “omg” out loud while reading. You will explore the multiverse theory in more depth and detail. You spend time getting to know the trio of college students from the first book and you will really love the tie into Atlantis! You will follow them learning time travel and journey to find ancient treasures. meanwhile a reptilian commander has his own plans and needs he will ruthlessly work to obtain.
Mr Talisman brilliantly ties together each universe frequently flipping between characters as you read yet you never feel lost, or confused about what part of the story you are in or where you are reading about. you are fully engaged flipping pages to see what happens next!
This series truly has made me look at the world around me and its connections in a different way. I absolutely cannot wait for the 3rd installment and this is a MUST READ for any Sci fi lover out there! fair warning you will get lost in this series and lose track of time because you will not want to put it down!
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Entwined was a retelling of one of the world’s favorite fairy tales! It was well written and nothing that I expected. The story of Ashling and Prince Callum and the Duke Teague was fascinating and entertaining! The idea of dark things creeping in on our fairy tales was a wonderful twist! Highly reccomend!
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A completely new retelling of an old tale and it was perfect! This is not the story of your youth so buckle up and get ready! Ashling (our Cinderella for this telling) has been raised on stories of monsters told to her by her now deceased father. The story really takes a new twist when Ashling decides to go to the ball put on by Prince Callum (Charming) and his husband who are in search of a mother to be for any future children they may have.
I loved the pace of this book and the characters. I will definitely be looking for more books by A.L. Morrow, she has piqued my interest.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Entwined: A MMF Cinderella Retelling (Stone and Cinder Book 1)
A.L. Morrow
This is an excellent retelling of a classic with a little bit of spice added in. This book has magic, an evil stepmother, danger, action, romance, some steamy moments and interesting characters. I found this story to be entertaining and original, I’m just sorry that it was such a quick read, I wanted more. I like how Ashling took charge when she realized the monsters were headed to the ball. I don’t want to give anything away so I’m just going to say that this is a must read. I am very interested to find out what the next book has in store for us.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Have to say I love reading the different ways authors convey the story of Cinderella. In this new series the author has blown me out of the water with their rendition. You will get drawn in fast and not wanting it to end as quick!
Ashling, the leading character, is done with her evil stepmother and sisters! She is done with standing on the sidelines.
This is one of my favorite retellings to date! Book 2 come out soon!
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Entwined by A.L. Morrow is the first book in her series entitled Stone and Cinder. It is a retelling of the Cinderella story like none before. It follows the common tale with a number of twists and expansions beyond the original story. The characters are diverse without betraying the stereotype of wicked step mother to an unfortunate girl. There is Prince Callum with his husband and Ashling who is the Cinderella of the story. A ball is to be held by the Prince and monsters lurking in the Kingdom outside.
This book was my first read by this author and I am looking forward to the next installment of Stone and Cinder. The books contains a combination of relationships m/m, m/f, and m/m/f so joy everyone may enjoy. I however fully enjoyed the story and would recommend it.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an enjoyable and engaging fantasy romance, which is a retelling of the classic Cinderella fairytale. This story is definitely for more mature readers though, as it’s a very different version of the tale, involving a prince already married to a man and sexy scenes of a ménage. Ashling Glasby has grown up with tales of the dark creatures who live beyond the barrier arc that protects them. Now living with her bitter stepmother following the loss of her father, his final warning that one day the beasts would attack is coming true. Ashling turns up at Prince Callum’s ball to warn him and Callum is intrigued by the women who seems to know about the nightmarish creatures that are threatening his kingdom.
Meanwhile, Prince Callum and his husband Teague are searching for a women to join their relationship as the Prince needs an heir of his blood. As Callum and Ashling dance the Prince believes that she is the women they have been looking for, but then in true Cinderella style, midnight strikes. This is a fun fairly short easy read which had me hooked from page one. The storyline flowed well and the descriptive narrative bought both the characters and the setting to life which helped make me feel immersed in the story. I look forward to book two in the series.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Phew. If y’all thought you were getting a “normal” Cinderella retelling with Entwined- ya wrong! Because that’s what I thought I was getting and I’m so excited by what I got instead. I’m no stranger to MFM romances and this one is spicy and hot! My only complaint is I wish it was longer. I’m excited though because I know there’s more to the series! I really enjoyed the characters (Especially Ashling! What a great name!) The creatures were a great addition to the Cinderella story and I’m eager to see what else A. L. Morrow brings to this world! Check this book out- as long as you’re good with a little debauchery 😉
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoy the fairy tale retellings so when I saw this book, I was really looking forward to reading it. Overall, I really enjoyed it, the author is new to me and I really liked their writing style. It was fun to read and very engaging. The whole story was multi-layered with so much detail and I would say its definitely for an adult audience due to the nature of the story. Whilst some scenes weren’t what I liked I quickly skimmed over them but I cannot fault the authors writing at all – it was beautifully written! I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this series and I highly recommend it.
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Aishling Glasby is the daughter who has been left behind and who lives with her stepmother and stepsisters where she wiles away her days wishing her father would come back while also looking out for the things he taught her to see when nobody else would. Prince Callum is the only son of the King of but this brings responsibilities he and his husband would rather forget as it will impact on their future relationship as much as the kingdom that they will someday rule and it revolves around an heir.
It is just another day for Aishling catering to the whims of her step sisters as they order her around while she is trying to complete her chores, but today is not just any day, it is the day of the ball Prince Callum and his husband are throwing to celebrate their anniversary and all the women and girls from across the kingdom have been invited. As she is collecting something from the garden, she spots something by the arc barrier which shouldn’t be there, but she is soon distracted by her sisters again and thinks no more of it. Meanwhile, Prince Callum and his husband are preparing for the ball until their passion for each other wins out as usual, but once they are sated, they are ready to face the music despite how much it hurts the other.
As her family leave the house, Aishling is looking a the dress she had made wishing that she could attend too, however, she is distracted again when she looks outside and sees two creatures. They are testing the barrier and when one of the creatures passes through, she realises that the promise she swore to her father she would keep is about to become reality. Since her father left their homestead to chase the nightmare creatures which exist outside the barrier and whom drove him to madness, she has kept the belongings he created to fight them, so when she overhears them talking about attacking the palace, she knows what she must do. As Aishling makes her way there, Prince Callum is dancing with the guests and trying to comfort his husband, but when he sees Aishling he is intrigued and this continues as he speaks and dances with her, however when midnight strikes, so do the creatures.
Will Aishling and Prince Callum be able to defeat the creatures, or will they be torn apart before they can see what the future holds? This is a fairy-tale with a twist which keep you reading and engaged until the end as good fights evil to protect the lives of those around them.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling (Stone and Cinder Book 1) is an absolutely amazing twist to one of my favorite childhood fairy tales of Cinderella. It’s the grown up version of Cinderella for the adult women. This was a quick and fast paced read if you are not one for long romance stories. This book does contain MMF super spicy romance between Ashling and two other characters without spoiling for anyone. It is an LGBTQ+ book written by an amazing author. This is one of my first reads of hers and I love it. Defiantly a bit of a cliffhanger. If you do not like that kind of writing then this would not be the book for you. The book plot line is still based upon Cinderella’s father’s passing and being forced to stay with her horrid step mother and mean step sisters. Obviously there is still a ball from there the rest is history. Ashling is a force to be messed with and her love for Prince Charming is something that is sexy and on fire. I am anxiously awaiting book number 2 to this series to see what happens next to Ashling, Prince Charming, The husband and the realm of Fantasy and Monsters etc.
The Girl and The Demon by Pauline Gruber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Girl and the Demon is the third and final book in The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber. This YA paranormal romance is original and different to other books of this genre. I enjoyed the first two books in this series and knew this one would be just as good. I mean who doesn’t love a story with witches, demons, and other magical creatures both good and evil. This complex multilayered story will leave you wanting more of Pauline’s unusual.
With danger lurking Lucy is forced to reveal herself to true evil and the world where she wished to remain hidden. Now she just has to survive. Not just YA’s will love this book.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Entwined: A Cinderella Retelling by A.L. Morrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an inventive retelling of Cinderella. Ashling is a brave young woman who can jump right in there and fight monsters with the guys. Prince Callum and his husband, Teague, think she is the perfect candidate to carry their heir. Along the way, we have monsters, evil stepmonsters (oops, stepmothers) and a ball, along with a few other items. There is a bit of steam included for the romance fans (definitely 18+). I loved the well-written characters and detail. The original story with its little bits of unpredictability were fun and quite refreshing. I’m looking forward to Book 2 coming out in March 2022.
Highly Recommend.
