Heart’s Escape by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fantastic paranormal fantasy tale. This is the third book in the series. The adventure continues on with the oldest sister. I found it to be quite exciting and a journey of a lifetime. There was a little of everything in the story. It’s a story that is definitely worth reading.
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The book hooked me right off the bat. I ended up reading the entire book in one day and late into the night. Riley is our main character with her best friend Sam. Sheltered, does not even explain the way these girls grew up. I was shocked but most definitely intrigued how this community lived. The surprise addition of the new kids at the academy causes lots of friction and drama. The new kids seem to not have a care in the world and are strong enough to take care of anything that may come to kill them.
This story had so many twists and turns with some heart wrenching moments as well. I already have book 2 and can’t wait to see what happens. The author’s attention to detail and storytelling was on point.
Heart’s Escape by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Heart’s Escape is the third book in the paranormal fantasy Fallen Hearts series. This story is told my fav way of storytelling from alternating POV’s given us a much more in-depth view of who the characters are.
Meredith has once again intricately woven together an amazing tale that is well written. Her writing style paints a vivid picture of this unique and exciting world that has many characters. There are elves, dwarves, dragons, and strange shadow monsters.
They may be broken but they take charge and forge ahead in this action adventure that is full of violence, danger and unexpected developments that had me on the edge of my seat.
Two strangers from different worlds lost, desperate and secrets start these characters on a dangerous road. This journey is a steamy slow burn enemies to lover’s tale.
There is a lot going on in this fast-paced tale that is full of magic, fear, hate, danger, passion, desperation, hope, plots, portals, a touch of humour, banter, and spicy romance.
This exciting book will appeal to anyone who enjoys reading paranormal romantasy tales with dragons and supernatural beings. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
Reviewed by @jennadb
Heart’s Escape by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Let me start by saying this is the only book in this series I’ve read. And I plan to go back at some point and read the others. Which could very well change what I’m saying now. But we shall see…
Well what’s there to say. Heart’s Escape was different. There were elements I enjoyed and others I didn’t. However, in saying that the parts I enjoyed and the way the author presented the story outweighed the parts I didn’t enjoy. Written in a duel pov the chapters go back and forth between the 2 main characters. Which I’m okay with. It flows, it works. It gives essence to the story. A girl on the run. A man that needs to be found. Alindra and Phaedron set out on a journey to achieve both those tasks.
Alindra, a Summer Kingdom magician, is planning to run. Leave the kingdom. This isn’t the place for her any longer. So it seems. What she didn’t expect was a portal to open up into the room and Phaedron to ask for her help. Before she could agree the portal spit him out and collapsed. She knew he had magic. Otherwise how’d he get there. She also knows he is from the Fall Kingdom. So what’s he doing here?
Phaedron needs a magician and the magician in his realm can’t be trusted. When he meets Alindra he is blown away. One by her beauty but also because she was so willing to help. But can she be trusted? He agrees to help her with her escape plan.
Well that escape plan goes all sorts of wrong and now they are on the run. Secrets ruin everything. So as secrets start to come to light it makes their adventure more interesting.
Does Alindra end up in the Fall Kingdom?
Does Alindra help Phaedron get his brother back?
Twists turns and obstacles, sometimes leading in a different direction. Which keeps the story intriguing! The character growth, at times hard to see in the end, worked out.
Do you like supernatural romances, with some mystery thrown in? If so, this story is for you! You will get a taste of all that and more. This may not be my go yo genre and I gave it a chance. A chance collectively hasn’t turned out too bad.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a quick and insightful read for the prequel Mission 3407. It starts out with going into TJ’s family history and how he became such a distinguishable officer and in the Navy Seals. All his training leads to his future involvement in Mission 3407. As he came from such a hopeless, poor background, he didn’t believe he could surmise to anything. Others along the way were able to see his worth and potential. His discipline and dedication leads him far into his successes where he becomes trained with the Navy Seal, not an easy feat at all. As he works on arriving there, he makes an unexpected discovery of a missing woman from her family’s yacht. The story takes further into their lives together and this special unit he becomes an integral part of. If you enjoyed Mission 3407, you will enjoy this short novella!
Heart’s Escape by Meredith Hart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is part of a series that I have enjoyed reading. I enjoy this author’s writing skills which bring life to her stories. The use of details makes the story realistic. This book is no different. It is an enemies to lovers story that you don’t want to miss. A story where trusting, romance, and magic may not be what you are looking for but what finds you.. This is a well written story that is told in both sides of the characters. We get to see inside of both characters which just made the story harder to put down. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world with ease and kept me there until the end. They are connectable, creative and relatable characters that add to the story’s entertainment value. They have great growth as well as great chemistry throughout. This is a fast paced story that I enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved getting to read the backstory of this enigmatic hero. Readers can be inspired by the hope that comes from seeing the caring adults who step in and step up to help a teen become a man. It was interesting to see the paths he chose. Each decision that a person makes sends out ripples to impact others. Although the ending is not happy, it is a springboard for future stories featuring this character.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this one as I’d never read anything by this author before. I was pleasantly surprised by this quick and interesting dive into military adventure with TJ/Sarge. Sometimes I get a bit worried about short books as I feel they can leave out too many details that could’ve connected the reader to the story, but this author pulled it off very well. I have not read the related book, Mission 3047, but I plan on picking it up since I enjoyed this so much. I was pulled in from the very beginning as the author knows how to create engaging characters that have you invested very early on. I highly recommend picking this book up and reading about a determined Sarge!
Reviewed by @shannlynn
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sarge is a Fantasy Adventure that tells the story of Lieutenant Commander TJ Madison, AKA Sarge, who we were first introduced to in Mission 3047. This book gives his backstory and tells about his upbringing, how he first met his wife and how he came to work for a top secret agency. Sarge had a challenging upbringing and worked hard to put food on the table at an early age. When he was given an opportunity to have a better life he took it and through hard work, perseverance, and determination he became a highly decorated Navy Seal. Sarge met the love of his life when he rescued her but lost her when she passed away. The story is full of love, loss, drama, action, suspense, UFO’s, aliens, and top secret missions. The author has a unique writing style and I loved how entertaining and intriguing his stories are. I highly recommend this book!
Heart’s Escape by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading Rowan and Arryn’s story and meeting Rowan’s brother Phaedron, I was hoping to get a book for him. Alindra has been through a lot, being a magician in the Kingdom of the Summer, a life altering secret and an escape plan foiled by Phaedron showing up in her room. Phaedron while searching for his brother stumbles upon Alindra and she agrees to help him find Rowan if he helps her flee her kingdom. Along the way Phaedron drove me absolutely nuts. I could tell Alindra really fell for Phaedron, but he was too stuck in his own insecurities about his arm that he couldn’t look at the woman who saw him for who he was. Rowan in this book really goes through the ringer, I am so sad to learn of his role in bridging the kingdoms, and how he was used by his own father. Even with an appearance altering injury he was still upbeat and fun loving. This has been such a wonderful series, very enjoyable.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith. We first meet Sarge in Mission 3047 but don’t really learn a lot about him. This is his story and we learn all about him. It can be read as a standalone though. Its the story of Sarge and his many life lessons in growing up. He is a deep character that grew up in a rough way and ended up becoming a very decorated Navy Seal. Its tells of his marriage and all the trials and tribulations they went thru. Its a very telling story of a man making something of his life after he was dealt a hard hand. Such a informative, interesting read. I highly recommend it.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This talented author has done it again! He has brought us a really entertaining read which gives us a much better insight into the character Sarge who I first met in the book Mission 3047 and I am so glad I read it. I am really enjoying this authors writing style and creative stories. If you haven’t read either book I would start with this book first but don’t worry if like me you are reading them out of order your reading experience will not be hindered in any way.
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Alindra spent her life trapped in the Kingdom of the Summer. Tonight, she’s escaping.
There’s only one place the Kingdom of the Summer won’t find her: the Lands Below, that frozen subterranean realm where long ago her king imprisoned the wicked Kingdom of the Fall. She’s ready to risk her escape alone, but the Lands Below come looking for her when a man named Phaedron opens a portal into her bedroom and claims he needs her magic to free his brother from a dragon.
It’s an insane story. She would have to be desperate to go with him.
But she is desperate. And she is going with him.
Phaedron thought losing his arm was the worst thing that could happen to him. Then he lost his brother.
When his brother agreed to use himself as bait to catch a dragon, Phaedron promised to find him. No matter what. Even if it means throwing himself through a portal, entering the palace of their enemies, and trying to convince a magician he’s never met to help him rescue someone from the kingdom they defeated and imprisoned centuries ago.
Everyone knows you can’t trust a magician, especially a magician from the Kingdom of the Summer.
But Phaedron doesn’t need to trust her. He just needs her magic.
Snarky, steamy, and fast-paced, Heart’s Escape is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers adventure with dual point-of-view (his and hers). The last in a series of connected stand-alone novels, this epic tale of love and rescue ends with a hard-won Happily Ever After and is perfect for readers looking for a sprinkle of spice in their next swoon-worthy, passionate romantasy.
Raised by wolves in the mountains of Colorado, Meredith Hart traveled the world to seek her fortune, fell in love with a half-elf ranger, and now lives in a cabin deep in the Maine woods where she writes steamy fantasy romance with snarky, reluctant heroes and the warrior women who love them.
She also writes mythology-inspired paranormal romance under the pen name Samantha MacLeod, and she has occasionally been known to pen a poem or two. Sometimes they even make it into her books.
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Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The cover art is beautiful and drew me in the second I saw it. The book was even better than the cover!
I was hooked immediately! I did nothing for an entire day while I devoured this. I fell in love with the characters! The friendships are relatable and made me think of my bestfriend. I laughed, blushed and had my jaw drop. This book deserves so much hype!
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith- 4 out of 5 stars
This book is more of a short novella and I personally love it that way. Short, simple, sweet, and to the point, this book has just enough. Sarge is complex yet a simple man at the same time. While it is part of the Mission 3047 universe, this novella can definitely be read as a standalone. I recommend this read.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an interesting and inspiring book. This story if full action, adventure and romance. Strong character, with plenty of soul and determination. Fast read and short book, good afternoon read by the fire or on the porch. Recommend for fantasy and adventure readers.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sarge is an easy to read novella. This book is part of the Mission 3047 universe. It’s intriguing, interesting, entertaining, but also a little different. It was easy to become invested in this character. Sarge is complex yet a simple man. While this is a shorter story, it holds a powerful message. I like the sci-fi story element with UFO’s.
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book surprised the heck out of me. Wow wow wow. I enjoyed this so much! Such a intrigue filled and creative book. I haven’t read a boom in this trope in so long and it’s because I haven’t found any that held my attention but this book gave as good as it gets. The characters were so well plotted and I loved learning them. Cannot wait to find more from this author because she put me on one heck of a ride with Shadow Bringer.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was really good. It’s a quick read. This story is about a man named Sarge. It shows us the things he has been through to become the man he is today. I highly recommend this book.
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith is a novella by Stuart Ledwith. This is a short but very sweet about a young man named TJ who delivers packages to help put food on the table. His life takes a very different turn and he becomes the man known as “Sarge” from Mission 3047. The story is inspiring and right to the point. We see how the kindness of another can lead to a life Sarge had not headed towards. It was also nice to see the romance between Sarge and his wife and how they came together. The book is a very entertaining backstory to this character.
WOW!!!! What a storyline this was!!! I was having a hard time putting it down. I want to know more! I enjoyed how each character had a different and unique personality. The drama, suspense, different species and livelihood of each one sheds light on how the beautiful main Character is to go on her journey. Being the first book in the series, you definitely will want to read the next book and find out what happens to the rest of the characters. Where will they end up? Who will be saved? Who will die? This is that type of storyline!
The author makes sure the suspense is worthy for a teenager and or even a younger child to read. There is no cursing or naughty romance in the storyline and it makes for a worthy book for all ages. I personally think it is one of the best books I have read in a long time and honestly it had a great start, then the climax made you want to continue and then once you got to the end you were left hanging. Which means you were waiting for the second book!
Tears into Gold by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tears Into Gold
By: Cori Cooper
This is a fantastic take on a fairy tale. It definitely is a new spin on the tale of King Midas. This story shows Branka and her journey from being a servant to having exceptional powers. All because she meets a leprechaun. This story was absolutely enchanting and I enjoyed every second of it. In general I do not like stories that feature magical elements, however, I definitely love a good fairy tale that reminds me of the stories I heard as a child. This definitely reminded me of those stories and I highly recommend picking this book up!
Sarge by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I first read the synopsis for this book I decided to go in with an open mind. Its definitely not my usual reading genre and it’s also the first time I have read anything by the author. Overall I was pleasantly surprised, it was an interesting read that was well written and unique. It was actually nice to read something a little different. The main characters TJ, aka Sarge, was a really interesting character to read about. It was interesting to see what he went through in life to make him int the person he is by the end of the story.
This was a really unique story that I wouldn’t definitely recommend people give a chance.
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Shadow Bringer is the first book in the Raven Academy series by the supremely talented Brandi Elledge. I absolutely LOVE Ms. Elledge’s books- she is one of my favourite authors- so it was a given that I would be reading this Book. But to say I was blown away is an understatement- I couldn’t have loved it more than I do! I finished it and dove right into Book #2 which had only just released- I devoured them both and was left with a taste for more- in the best possible way. I hope Book #3 is coming soon because eeeep, I need to know what happens next.
This is a wonderful fantasy that captured me right from the beginning- giving me an instant addiction where I couldn’t have put it down, even if I’d wanted to- it is completely riveting!!! The story is woven around shadowbringers, shifter, witches, vampires, an academy for young immortals, magic, sci-fi, action, adventure, secrets, banter, humour, chemistry, romance, danger, drama, good vs evil, family, friendship, emotion, and has a bit of a dystopian setting and feel.
Riley has been raised in a sheltered ‘puritan’ community that keeps its inhabitants safe from the impure that have wreaked havoc on the world. With vampire’s, witches, shifters, and the deadly shadowbringers roaming the world, the communities offer the only real safe havens for the pure. Right? With nighttime an especially dangerous time, Riley ensures she’s never out after dark- she’s petrified of the dark and shadows- and has been since she was a very young child. She and her best friend have dreams for a better, and hopefully, more exciting future, but are unprepared for the surprise that fate had in store for them, both. Riley’s 18th birthday is one she won’t soon forget. Whisked off to the Raven Academy, a school for the ‘impure’ immortals she has a steep learning curve ahead of her. What happens when secrets are revealed? Add in some sizzling chemistry and a couple of hunky immortals to have to deal with, and the story takes an even more intriguing turn. You really should read all the exciting developments for yourself; you are bound to love it as much as I do.
Can not wait to continue the series!!
Brilliant!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Brandi Elledge!!!!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy
By: Brandi Elledge
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
I absolutely loved Shadow Bringer! Brandi Elledge created such a fun and entertaining book that hooks you from the first line! This book completely captivated me! I read it in one day because I was so enthralled I couldn’t put it down for one second! It gave me the vibes almost like a mix between Twilight and The Hunger Games! Two of my all time favorite series, so it was beyond right up my alley! I absolutely love Riley’s character and how she is written! Her inquisitive nature and yearning for the outside world are so relatable and I loved watching her character grow! I can’t wait to get my hands on the second book in this series, Shadow Dweller and continue this riveting story! If you enjoy the paranormal you really need to get your hands on this book!
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amazing start! Loved every minute spent reading this story 😊 Fast paced, easy read! LOVED the cover && the world created by the author. Kind of didn’t want it to end LOL SUPER excited to read the next in the series
Shadow Bringer: Raven Academy by Brandi Elledge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shadow Bringer is a paranormal fantasy tale. It is another great start to another wonderful series. This has to be one of the best if not the best stories I have read this year. Brandi is of my favourite authors, so I jumped around in glee when I saw this book was out.
The interesting premise makes it an exciting and easy read. I love the paranormal fantasy world Brandi has created and am drawn to the struggles and triumphs of these wonderful characters.
There is a cast of interesting characters that are quirky, well-written and well developed and feel real you are in for a treat. I love the humour that made me laugh out loud and the mystery of not knowing what is coming next.
Brandi has given us supernatural creatures, vampires, witches, shapeshifters and shadow bringers all the things that go bump in the night and keep the pages turning. She is a gifted storyteller and I love that her tales are original. She intricately weaves a vividly detailed world that brings the whole story to life.
It is addictive, riveting, action-packed and full of intrigue, drama, magic, suspense and much, much more.
One young woman is about to find out exactly who she really is and find out what lurks in the shadows. I am not going to spill the beans so you will have to read this amazing tale all by yourself to find out what happens.
I cannot wait until the next book comes out.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The shadows come out at night …
As a sheltered eighteen-year-old, who lives in one of the safest communities in America, protected from vampires, witches, shapeshifters and, most importantly, shadowbringers, I should be content, right?
Wrong. I’m bored out of my mind. And I can’t help but wonder what is outside my cage, especially when a group of mysterious new kids show up at our school. One in particular is a gorgeous boy who will help me achieve my dreams … but for his own personal gain.
I am going to get all the answers I ever hoped for, and then some, but the cost is high. Why? Because it turns out that I unknowingly carry my father’s secret within me, and it will literally be the death of me …
If only I could hide in the shadows that I fear.
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Brandi Elledge lives in the South, where even the simplest words are at least four syllables. She has a husband that she refuses to upgrade…because lets face it he is pretty awesome and two beautiful children that are the light of her life.
She is the author of The Wheel of Crown Series and best-selling author of “Blessed” from the Academy of Seraph series.
The Calamities of Camden Callahan by Brittany Tucker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful tale full of adventure, intrigue, magic, and fantasy. This is truly a pirate tale to tell. From the first page, the first sentence, I was hooked. From the first few words, to the tragic death of Camden’s mother, I couldn’t put this book down. Camden fights against all odds and when push comes to shove, he shoves right back till he can move on his own. He is determined to move his life forward, even if it means facing the demons of his past. I absolutely highly suggest taking the time to read this, as I know I will now be on the lookout for any more of Brittany Tucker’s works.