February 14th has rolled around again and Caspian is just waking up, he is as excited as always to see what this years Unbirthday present from his Grandpa is, but when he opens the box and finds that it is empty, he is more than a little disappointed. When he goes down to breakfast, he is still a little sad, but when his Grandpa asks if he liked his Invisible Magic Wand, Caspian is confused, that is until his Grandpa explains how to use it.
When he has done this, Caspian’s Grandpa tells him that he can use it to either speed up, or slow down time, so what adventures will Caspian go on with his invisible Magic wand today and can it grant his wish to win a basketball game? This is another lovely addition to this series of whimsical books, where magic is real and anything is possible on an Unbirthday!
Hansel and Gretel are having a picnic in the woods, but when they hear a mysterious knocking sound, they hurry off to investigate it and when they find the source, Gretel is amazed to see a woodpecker and is determined to add a sketch of it to her book, but when she does, neither her of Hansel can remember how to get back to their picnic area.
As they search for their way back, they talk about the rumour they had heard about the witch who wants to enter the Beautiful House Contest, but they cannot believe it, so when they smell gingerbread in the air, they decide to go on another mini adventure to see where it is coming from, this is where they see a lot of animals and birds nibbling what looks like a gingerbread house.
As they are admiring the house and tasting it at the same time, they are confronted by the house’s owner who is annoyed at them and the animals for eating their handiwork, but is it the witch and what will happen to them all now, can she still win the contest? This is a charming retelling of a classic fairy-tale with a twist and a lesson in morality which all ages will enjoy.
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Tamaska is a woman with a lot on her plate and the determination to succeed, as well as a clear idea of her path in life, however, when her latest venture goes terribly wrong, she is at a loss of what to do. Kodiak is a man with talent, not to mention that he is a wolf shifter and the second in command, but he has eyes on the top spot, however, when his latest job goes south, he is determined to make things right.
When Tamaska and Kodiak lock eyes the first time they meet, they can feel something smouldering between them, but they are more focussed on work than each other, no matter how hard it is to do, but when the unexpected happens, this connection they feel causes Tamaska to blame Kodiak for how things went down, but he knows he is innocent and is determined to find out the root cause of the failure. Tamaska is also determined to get answers, but when she follows a lead, she doesn’t realise the danger she is in, or that Kodiak will be in the same place at the same time and when one thing leads to another, they cannot deny their attraction any longer, but this isn’t the only dangerous territory they encounter, Kodiak is determined to protect Tamaska, even if she doesn’t want him to.
As Kodiak continues to investigate and finds out that the vampires are involved and that they are making moves which are unusual to their previous patterns and Tamaska is slap bang in the middle of it all, but when he reports what is happening to his alpha, he is given orders he doesn’t agree with and now knowing that he has to make a choice between Tamaska and his pack, what will he do and how will she react to that decision? This is a fast paced urban fantasy where difficult choices have to be made and the consequences dealt with no matter the costs and this makes it a steamy and action packed start to this series.
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It all starts in high school, the last year of high school to be exact and the unforgettable summer which came along with it. The first thing you need to know is that I liked to party, get drunk, get high and forget the trials and tribulations which went along with a prep school education, summers in Europe, hobnobbing with the elite, a future in an IVY league college and following in your families footsteps, being a high flyer and successful.
One party in particular that summer stands out, well two in all honesty, the first where I got way too wasted and witnessed a rape, albeit at the time, I wasn’t sure that it even was, the second was where I was abandoned by a friend in the middle of nowhere, at night and off my head, but those two parties changed everything and not in the same ways.
They both led me to girls, the first one I wanted to help and protect and the second led me to a girl I fell head over heels in love with, we broke laws, spent time in nature and she taught me why I needed to change my direction in life, it began with a phone call and it ended in a promise, now, the time has come to make another a phone call, a phone call to someone I haven’t spoken to in years and who were close, but now are strangers, but will they answer and listen to what I have to say, only time will tell? This is a story of summer love, transition, responsibility and growth, which is told through the eyes of a teenager whose expectations do not equal reality, but told with a supernatural tint which engages you with the story even more.
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Kai is an emissary and this means that he is quite literally an Angel of Death, but instead of a scythe and a cloak, he has black feathered wings and a celestial steel sword, plus the ability to see when it is someone’s time to die, but none of that matters when it is the person you love who died and you who was responsible for it, or at least that is how Kai feels. When he is afforded a chance for redemption, he takes it, he is given the opportunity to rid the mortals of the demons plaguing them, so he takes a chance and goes to work with a Messenger, another who deals out death, but in many ways, is completely the opposite of Kai.
Byron Black is a demon and has fought to survive his whole life, but being the Demonic Martial Arts expert that he is, at least now he can use these skills to do it to support his family at the same time, it has not been an easy road, hiding from those trying to wipe his kind out, but at least for now, he has a roof over his head and his latest winnings can put some food on the table. That is until all hell breaks and his home becomes one of the latest victims of the Messengers feud against demons, he has to run and protect his family again at all costs, so when he gets the chance to give his life for theirs, he does it willingly.
Unbeknownst to either Kai or Byron, they are about to meet in an encounter which will change both their lives forever when Kai save Byron from what he feels will be his demise, but it is not yet his time and Kai will not see another innocent slaughtered of he can help it. As Byron flees, Kai believes that it will be the last time he will see the beautiful Demon, however, fate has other plans and the two meet again under similar circumstances, but will Kai be able to find out why this particular demon is such a high priority target and overcome his own demons in order to save the one he is now fighting for, or will his angelic family rip them part before they have a chance to begin? This is a steamy MM romance with a supernatural element as the battle between angels and demons rages, while love tries to find a way to being secrets out of the dark and turn darkness into light, in this high octane story which will hook you in from the very start and leave you wanting more.
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Loretta is back with some more adventures and when she gets home from school this time, she has an unexpected visitor, her Grandma and she has not come empty handed, she has brought Loretta an orange tree and Loretta thinks that this is perfect, as she can use it for her science project. As her Grandma explains how to look after the tree, Loretta notices that it has some insects on it, her Grandma explain that they are aphids and that Loretta will need to kill them, or they will eat the tree, but Loretta doesn’t want to kill any insects and instead just watches them.
A couple of days later and the aphids have mysteriously disappeared, but Loretta can hear a strange noise “Katy did, Katy did” coming from the tree, when she goes to tell her Grandma, she is told that it is a Katydid, an insect which eats aphids, Loretta is happy about this, but not so much when the Katydid starts to feast on her tree instead!
What will happen to Loretta’s orange tree now the Katydid has moved in and will it survive long enough for Loretta to use it for her project? This is yet another charming and informative book for all ages, with lovely illustrations to go along with it.
Coyote is a nature spirit, a shapeshifter who lives in a valley in the Nevada Desert, he watches life in his territory with a distant interest, he has seen many people pass through his home, but he has never seen as much change in the desert as he has these last few years, so when the last two people he was friends with pass away, coupled with the heat and the drought, he decides to leave the one place he has ever called home.
He sets off North on the only road out of the desert and even though he doesn’t have a destination in mind, something points him in the right direction, just as he is about to leave the desert, he stops for one last look and then turns towards the future.
As he travels, Coyote meets people and experiences different places along the way as he tries to find somewhere new in the Pacific Northwest, but will he find what he is looking for and a new purpose for his existence? In this dystopian sci-fi meets fantasy tale, where the future has been affected by the climate change scientists are just now predicting, this is a journey of self discovery and talks about hard subjects in a manner that all who enjoy this genre of book, it is charming and pulls you through the story to find out how it ends.
Raven Woman’s Tavern.
Raven is a Raven shifter, as her name suggests and she is in charge of the small logging town which has seen better day, but those living within its boundaries have all found themselves there for a reason and kindled a kinship with the others living there. This place, however, is like no other and you will only find your way in or out if Rachel allows it and the road can be as long, short, twisted or straight as she desires, that is until one day when the local Militia find their way in.
All who live there have found there way in unusual circumstances and are not the youngest of pioneers, they have all lived a good life, but like the town have become all but forgotten, they are disconnected from the outside world, but they are happy and make do with what they can, whether that is legally, or by stretching the law, just a little. Baylor is one of these people, although, he isn’t as young as the rest, he has also heard the cry of a raven and followed it, little does he know that this will save his life and that his skills will help this small town survive the turmoil to come.
Can Baylor and the other residents of this small out of the way town keep their way of life, or will the Militia come in and take away everything they are working hard to build? This is a fantastical dystopian take on some pertinent themes including climate change and the flaws and triumphs which combine in all of humanity, while injecting magic and humour throughout in this enchanting novella.
Mountain In The Air.
Pete is a rock star in the prime of his life, he has amassed a loyal, local following with his grungy tunes and it looks like his life is about to take a turn for the better, but one day he takes a walk up Mt. Rainier to clear his head and never comes down, this was in the 1990’s and eventually people stopped searching for him and just forgot, but 40 years later and he is lonely, so he reaches out to anyone he can reach, through their dreams, this is where he calls out to one person in particular without even realising it.
Meanwhile, life in a small logging town carries on and the people living there know that something is coming, they just don’t know when or where, so when a newcomer arrives, it is all hands on deck to help them feel welcome, but will they be able to forget their past life and adapt to this new one, one with little in one way, but a lot in another and with only each other to depend on, their unique talents all work together to help run this last piece of magical land.
What connections can Pete build within his dream walking and will they be the ones he wants, or the ones he needs? This is a magical story of how humanity needs the connections it builds with each other to survive any trials it may come across in this dystopian vision of a future which could come to pass, where reality and magic collide to create an unmissable story.
This is a trilogy which is full of examples of adversity and how it can bring people together, when both newcomers and old troubles come calling into this small town, will the magic surrounding it protect it from the ravages of climate change and humanity in general, or will this breach of their perimeter spell doom for them all? This is a dystopian world which could very much become a reality, if the messages held within are not heeded, as adversity fights for its place in this fantastical world in a way which hooks you from the start and keeps you there until the end.
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Raven is a Raven shifter, as her name suggests and she is in charge of the small logging town which has seen better day, but those living within its boundaries have all found themselves there for a reason and kindled a kinship with the others living there. This place, however, is like no other and you will only find your way in or out if Rachel allows it and the road can be as long, short, twisted or straight as she desires, that is until one day when the local Militia find their way in.
All who live there have found there way in unusual circumstances and are not the youngest of pioneers, they have all lived a good life, but like the town have become all but forgotten, they are disconnected from the outside world, but they are happy and make do with what they can, whether that is legally, or by stretching the law, just a little. Baylor is one of these people, although, he isn’t as young as the rest, he has also heard the cry of a raven and followed it, little does he know that this will save his life and that his skills will help this small town survive the turmoil to come.
Can Baylor and the other residents of this small out of the way town keep their way of life, or will the Militia come in and take away everything they are working hard to build? This is a fantastical dystopian take on some pertinent themes including climate change and the flaws and triumphs which combine in all of humanity, while injecting magic and humour throughout in this enchanting novella.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2023-03-05 16:20:352023-03-10 13:51:13Raven Woman’s Tavern by Laura Koerber – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
His protector is the first book that I have read by this author, and it will not be the last book. His Protector is a wonderfully written Romantic Suspense read. I enjoyed the story line and the characters of the book. What happens when an agent falls for the person she is protecting?? I loved the building of the Chemistry between Agent Ginger Craver and Jack. I liked the realness of this story not far off things you can’t relate to, this story is believable and enjoyable. I look forward to reading more books by this author, If Romantic Suspense books are your cup of tea i highly recommend this read. Thank you to this Author for writing this great read. @stephaniedulac25
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Wilf Gilvary is back and still trying to figure out how to control his magic, but he is still reluctant to accept his life as a wizard, he would much rather be playing football with his friends, or spending time with Katryna. Things don’t go to plan however, when the Veil he helped to strengthen starts to go rogue and the witches and wizards around him believe that he is the problem, they think that when he used his wizard magic to strengthen the witches spell, that he corrupted it and now it is out of control.
This isn’t Wilf’s only worry, his stepsister Myra is also on the loose, three days ago, she ran away from her crimes and Wilf is determined to find her, but the witches have other ideas and they are keeping him busy working on the antidote for the Virus of Beauty and studying magic, however, Wilf is getting more frustrated by the day and this isn’t helping anyone, least of all him, but he is struggling to control his emotions, as usual.
Meanwhile, in the magical realm, the Veil is expanding and it has taken on a life of its own, it is attacking witches and wizards alike and wreaking havoc wherever it touches and Wilf is expected to fix it, but when Katryna is kidnapped, he realises that he will do anything to get her back and save the magical realm, even if he doesn’t want magic himself. With tensions rising between the witches and wizards, can he keep everything in check while they fight over him, Katryna and the magical realm, or will it all end in disaster? This is another fantasy adventure with secrets, lies, mistrust and of course, magic throughout as you try to untangle the webs surrounding Wilf, Katryna and the others around them to work out who wants what and why, it is a story which will hook you in and keep you invested throughout.
Loretta loves being outside in her garden and she is always discovering new things and today is no exception, Loretta is running down the garden, past the milkweed plants when she finds something she has never seen before. When she takes it to her parents to find out what it is, she discovers that it is a monarch butterfly caterpillar and is told to put it back where she found it, Loreta does this and decides that she wants to help it grow, so everyday she goes down to the milk weed to see her caterpillar and while doing this, she protects it from a bird, a lizard and a wasp as it grows.
Will Loretta be able to protect her caterpillar so that it can grow into a beautiful butterfly and can she learn about monarch butterflies at the same time? This is another fun and informative book in this series for all ages, with lovely illustrations which make it easy to learn and retain the information.
Caitlin and Seraphine have grown up on the island of Lewis with their family, but they are not just your usual girls, they live under a dome which protects their families from the infected water which surrounds them, they just happen to be immune to the virus and are the future of humanity. The two girls are intelligent and are always getting themselves into some sort of trouble and the according punishments when they are caught, but all they want to do is escape their structured and calculated lives, they want their freedom and to forget their responsibilities, just like anyone their age would.
One day things haven’t exactly gone to plan for the two and so they decide to up sticks and leave in the middle of the night and escape the problems which they have caused, again, so they decide to use their technical skills to travel somewhere new. They have decided it is about time that the Nexus is reactivated, it has been a long time since anyone used it and for good reason, but now that they have figured out how to do it, they think that they are onto a good thing, but they didn’t bank on nature throwing a wrench in.
As they go through the Nexus, they realise that they are not where they expected they would be, they cannot understand what has happened, or even where they are, but they decide to explore and if they can, leave and travel over land to their final destination, but what they discover as they try to leave is more dangerous than anything they have could have imagined and they are in a whole new world of trouble. Can Cait and Sera figure out what has happened and what both the near and far future holds for them, or will it all come crashing down around them? This is an action packed epic sci-fi adventure where nothing is as it seems and twists and turns will keep you guessing throughout while discoveries are made and secrets are revealed in this unmissable and immersive world the author has created.
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One day an impatient piggy asks when she can go to big pirate school, but every time, she is told that she has to wait, it is the same everyday when she asks if she can stop doing something when she gets the chance to sail away there.
This little piggy is wishing her life away, that is until the day comes when she no longer has to wait, but what happens then, will she get cold hooves and decide she doesn’t mind waiting after all, or will she find that the treasure is beckoning and the call is too much to resist?
This is a charming story with an important message, which is brightly illustrated and fun for all the family to enjoy.
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Hagen is a Titanian Warrior, he is strong and powerful, but he is also consumed by a bloodlust which afflicts all the unmated Titanians and once it starts, it only leads to madness and suffering and Hagen is more afflicted than most and cannot remember what he has done, or whom he has done it to. As a last hope, Hagen goes to the gates of Hell to petition for clarity and an extension of time in which to find his eternal mate before the bloodlust consumes him completely, however, it is not to be when Hades denies his request and he is sent bloody and suffering back into the wilderness.
Faiza is a young woman who has had a troubled past, she was sold as a child to Master O, a man with powers who claims to be a wizard of the highest order, but he can be cruel and mysterious, he often travels from his home, but nobody can rest even then, as he will know if they do. He has terrible mood swings and no respect for anyone and he orders Faiza around like a housekeeper, especially when he brings an injured male to the house on his return from one of his trips and demands the household care for him.
Faiza has a secret that she keeps from her master, she has magic, only a small amount, but she also dreams of a male figure who is in pain, suffering and shrouded in mystery because no matter how much she tries, she cannot see who it is. As Hagen recovers from his injuries, he finds himself drawn to Faiza, but he has to hide it from Master O, that is until Master O divulges his plan to conquer the world using Hagen as a pawn in his scheme and it is at this point that Faiza decides to help Hagen escape, but when she opens a portal to an unknown place, she is about to enter a world of danger, destiny and possible destruction, but will she and Hagen be able to survive what is to come? This is a fantasy adventure full of discoveries and romance, but with a healthy dose of strength, perseverance and acceptance throughout, as you follow along with the story and become entranced with the magic within.
It is February 14th and it is Caspian’s Unbirthday and every year, his Grandpa gets him a mysterious gift and when Caspian wakes up, this year is no exception, he finds his Unbirthday box and sees a note within “Enjoy your hot chocolate socks” but when he just sees brown socks, Caspian is disappointed.
When he is asked about it, he answers “What is good about brown socks?” but his Grandpa has a smile on his face and so when he pours some hot chocolate on Caspian’s socks, he is unimpressed until he starts to float in the air! His Grandpa soon joins him in the air and passes Caspian a broom while grasping a mop, but where will they go on their adventure?
This is a fun filled children’s book with a good message and beautiful illustrations within which can be enjoyed by all ages with its upbeat story and wholesome content.
Princess Mora is a young woman with a bright future, but that future is not necessarily the one she wants, but her royal duties come first and so she heads off to meet her future and the ones who were in charge of organising it, but Mora cannot stand convention and is always looking for an adventure. This time, the adventure finds Mora when she meets someone who works on the Moon she is visiting, but this person is much more interesting than the official events she has to attend, so on a whim, she decides to go on a tour to somewhere which was not on the official itinerary.
It is on this tour that she meets the dashing pilot Darin O’Joy, a rapscallion of the highest order, a bad boy and someone born with charm by the bucket load and Mora is immediately drawn to him, so when he agrees to take her sightseeing, she is overjoyed at the prospect of spending more time with him. Unfortunately, the rest of her party want her to come back to the Moon Palace and continue with her duties, but when opportunity knocks, Mora is more than inclined to take it.
Amid tours of the Moon she is visiting, attacks by space pirates and discovering fantastical people, beasts and places, Mora is torn by her official life and her current more adventurous one, not to mention that she hasn’t actually told Darin that she is a princess, which could cause some issues if she isn’t careful. What will Mora do, follow her duty, or follow her heart? This is a fantasy romance in a space age world which is full of excitement, adventure and space based shenanigans which will pull you in and leave you wanting more.
The White Knight Cowboy: BWWM Historical Western (The Studs of Clear Creek County) is a great Historical read. I absolutely love this author she is amazing historical writer. I was not disappointed in this read there is a little bit of age gap between Dusty and Lovely Jo, but it wasn’t a big deal for me this read sucks you in right for the beginning. Fast Paced read with Romance and Darama and everything to keep you entertained. The only thing I would change about this read is to make it longer I could have kept reading about Dusty and Lovely Jo. I highly recommend this Author and look forward to reading more book by her. Thank you for a wonderful read.
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Rowan Sheridan is a Celtic Warrior living in modern times, he had his family have been protecting regular humans from The Morrigan, a fearsome Goddess hell bent on their destruction for generations, but time is running out for Rowan as his twenty eights birthday approaches, he has yet to find his talisman, the woman who fate has matched him with and the only one who can work with him to defeat the triple threat of vengeful goddesses, rogue warriors and zombies. Alyssa Macaulay is a young woman with the personality of a wallflower and a stubborn streak to match, she was orphaned at a young age and raised by her Grandmother, but she is not just a normal human, she just doesn’t know it yet.
One evening, Alyssa and her best friend are having a normal weekend outing at a bar, people watching and having a couple of glasses of wine, however, when two drop dead gorgeous men enter the bar, they find themselves having some unexpected company, Alyssa knows she doesn’t stand a chance when compared to her flawless friend, she is surprised when one of the men chooses her and her best friend goes home alone. Rowan cannot believe his luck when he sees a woman across the room and steers his companion towards the two women there, but when he tries his sign on one of them, he finally finds his talisman, so after a quick discussion, he ends the night. Now Alyssa isn’t one for one night stands, albeit Rowan is, but she cannot deny that she is attracted to him and he to her, so when he drives her home, the last thing she expects to happen is to uncontrollably want this man, she would rather talk, but her body and Rowan, both have other ideas.
After they are physically spent, Rowan tries to explain their connection to Alyssa, but when he realises that she has no knowledge of his world and has never been told who or what she is, he is shocked and knows he has to bring her up to speed quickly, thankfully she is smart and a fast learner, despite the shock his revelations create in her. Can Rowan teach Alyssa everything she needs to know before danger comes calling, or will they be ripped apart before they can really begin? This is a fantasy adventure full of Celtic lore married with modern times in a seamless and exciting way, where revelations are around every corner and danger comes not just from supernatural beings, but emotions as well in this tale of steamy paranormal romance and supernatural action.
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Rhia Caddell is the sixteen year old daughter of the Mayor of the small Welsh village she lives in with her older brother and parents, it isn’t the easiest of lives and involves a lot of toil in the fields and manual labour on the farm and Rhia has been doing these chores and labour for most of her life, it has left her strong, tall and muscly for her gender and it hasn’t gone unnoticed by those in the village. This is a good thing for Rhia because she can both intimidate and work at the same time and that has some advantages where she lives, but one thing that isn’t an advantage is that she is a free spirit in everyway and has no plans to settle down, but a letter from the King changes all of that.
Unbeknownst to Rhia, her hand has been given in marriage to the Prince of Wales so that the debt which her father has accrued over the years can be forgiven and those are two things which Rhia hates most, finance and arranged marriages and she cannot for the life of her understand why this tradition still stands, but despite her arguments against this imposition, it seems that she has no choice in the matter, so the preparations for her wedding begin in earnest.
As the day of her wedding grows near, Rhia is doing everything she can think of to turn the day to her advantage and when she sees the Prince in person, all she can think of is that she could snap him in half! He is so dainty that she doesn’t believe that he has done a days manual labour in his life, but she goes along with the pretence for her villages sake. Little does Rhia know that it is the Prince’s mission not to forgive the debt, but convince her that she has to pay before a deadline which the King has sent with him.
As the time passes and Rhia and the Prince come closer to the deadline, can they work together to formulate a plan to keep the peace and remove the debt, or will all their plans be snookered by snails and mud? This is a sweet romance with plenty of wit and humour throughout as this unlikely pair try and work out how to play a game they are both highly invested in without being hurt too badly in the process and it is one which will keep you laughing and gasping in equal measure as you follow along this rocky path with the newly-weds.
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Loretta lives with her parents and helps out around the house, one of her chores is to collect firewood from the woodpile and take it inside to heat their home during the cold, winter months, but one day while she is doing this, she finds a strange tube when it falls out of her armful of wood. She asked what it was and found out that it was a nest for leafcutter bees, so she returned it to the woodpile and checked on it when the weather warmed up.
As she watches the nest, she sees round holes appearing, she knows that it is the bees leaving the nest, but she cannot find the bees anywhere, she also notices more holes in the leaves of her families rose plants, but there is still no sign of the bees, where could they all be?
This is a charming tale which talks about the importance of leafcutter bees and how to attract them to your own garden, just like Loretta is trying to do.
Stella is an up and coming plus size designer who is happily enjoying life with her friends and family around her, but one birthday evening breaks that happiness right open and the person who she was hoping would invest in her line is out of the picture because of it, but with little other choice in the matter, she has to make a dreaded phone call and ask for help, but when she is asked to hurry to her step-brothers house as soon as she can, she fears the worst. Charles Harlow is a man with a plan for his life, but that all unravels when a baby he is told is his, is thrust upon him and his life changes immediately, he is tall, rich and handsome beyond belief and Stella has always had the hots for him, so when she sees him getting out of a car with a baby in his arms at his Malibu beach house, she doesn’t know what to think, but she can see that her step-mother has a plan which soon becomes all too clear.
As Stella and her step-mother talk about her situation, she is told that she is there so that she can be the live in nanny for Charles’s baby while he works and plays hard, just like always, but Stella will only do it under certain conditions and when Charles hears the discussion, he helps Stella negotiate for a better deal. When it has been decided that Stella will help out for the month, this is when two more hotter than hell men turn up, they are Charles’s best friends and they are just as surprised as Stella that she is there, as well as a baby, but they take things in their stride and pretty much act as they normally would on this annual break of theirs.
As a routine settled in and Stella gets to know the guys, one of whom is a lawyer and the other is a personal trainer, Stella doesn’t know where to look, but when they’re intentions towards her are made clear, she can’t resist them, but when Charles discovers what’s going on, instead of being disgusted, he is looking like he wants to join in. With all the stress of her business and trying to handle two men and the possibility of a third, Stella has no idea what the future holds, never mind what lies beyond this one month together.
Will Charles indulge in the taboo nature of his desires towards Stella and what will the future hold for them all of he does? This is an erotic reverse harem with all the saucy antics you can think of, as well as a meaty streak of confidence in both body and business, as this sassy woman keeps getting challenge after challenge thrown at her in this emotional rollercoaster of a story which will keep you titillated throughout.
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Dominic Larussio is the underboss, the second in command within the Larussio family and that honour comes with a lot of responsibilities, he is the right hand man of the boss and is as loyal as they come, not to mention ruthless, he takes no prisoners, ever. Emelia De Rosa is a Mafia princess within a ruthless family, but like a lot of the other women in these families, she is kept out of the loop and doesn’t know much about the family business, but it doesn’t mean she doesn’t know how to protect herself.
Revenge and retaliation are the hallmarks of the Larussio name and anyone caught in the crossfire has to know which side they are on, but as Dominic hunts down a Mafia princess in her own home, he has a plan in mind to find her and get the information he is after. However, when he finds Emelia in a secret passage, she is more to handle than he expects, she fights for her life and doesn’t give in no matter what situation she finds herself in. In the end, Dominic has to make a decision whether to hand her over to the boss, or keep her safe and away from the bloodshed surrounding her, especially when she sees it first hand.
As soon as their eyes lock, Dominic and Emelia know that something in their world will change and Dominic decides her safety is the most important thing and Emelia, knowing what it will cost cannot keep her mind or hands off of him. Things are never smooth sailing in the world of the Mafia, so when further revenge is sought and new hands are played, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues, but unbeknownst to Emelia, what she thought she saw turned out to be a lie, so as soon as she is able, she runs, but what will the consequences of her actions be?
Will Dominic be able to put his plan into action before all hell breaks loose, or will the princess shove a spanner in the works and being everything he has worked towards crashing down around them? This is a dark Mafia romance with plenty of action throughout, it is suspenseful and spicy, with more than a hint of tenacity included and a story which will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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Caspian is back with his Invisible Magic Wand and this time, he is showing it to his cousin Belinda, he shows her how it can control time and Belinda asks Caspian’s Grandpa for one of her own, but when he goes to get one for her, an earthquakes hits and shakes the house! Will Caspian and Belinda be able to use their Invisible Magic Wands to escape the earthquake? This is a children’s book which is both magical and educational, with fun illustrations and something everyone can enjoy.
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Elinor Chalamet and Tristan Fontaine, the Duke de Archambeaux return, but this time, they are both guests of the King at the Winter Revels, a culinary competition to find the best chef, Elinor is happy to know that a friend of hers is one of the chefs competing, so when she receives an invite, she is ecstatic, so she takes her friend along with her for company. While traveling, she encounters a young lady in need of aid, so she does what she does best and helps a person in distress, even though as usual, it puts her at odds with people and ruffles some feathers all at the same time.
When she arrives at the charming town of Vouvant, she can see how the Winter Revels are welcomed by the establishments where they sell their wares to the tourists and holiday maker with abandon, but she runs into the same young lady and comes to the rescue again, however, the outcome is more positive for her, than the last one. After the first welcome meal and the opportunity to meet the chefs and sample some of the upcoming victuals, she runs into the Duke de Archambeaux, as well as spotting someone she may need to help during her time there, a grieving widow and her son, so tired and satisfied, she goes to bed, however, she is woken in the middle of the night by the Duke in need of her and her friends help, much to their chagrin.
It turns out that there had been an assassination attempt on the King and that her help is needed to find the individual responsible, however, when the finger is pointed at her friend, the chef, she is determined to uncover the culprit and show that her friend is innocent of the crime. Will Elinor be able to solve the crime while also helping out the young lady and the widow all at the same time, or will it all become too overwhelming for her to cope with? This is another fast paced mystery where spirits and food combine with delicious, yet dangerous consequences, all while romance slowly kindles between Elinor and the Duke.
Elinor Chalamet is a woman with an unusual talent, she is a Ghost Talker and can communicate with spirits so that they can pass through to the afterlife, but she also uses her talents to try and find her fathers killer, however, so far she has had little success. One day she receives a summons from the local morgue with a request for her aid with a body which has been found in the canal, however, when she arrives there, she is not expected by everyone and when she reveals what information she is able to, the Duke de Archambeaux, Tristan Fontaine is quite perturbed and insists on Elinor being escorted to his house where she will have to remain under house arrest.
Elinor is not impressed by this and so requests her belongings and her maid to be moved to his home, so that she can still undertake her work in a professional manner, the Duke is reluctant, but when she insists, he allows it, but only if he can vet her correspondence and clients first. This is not something Elinor is happy about, but she obliges and makes it as tedious for the Duke as possible, as it is very much entertaining for her to ruffle his feathers and put him in his place, however, this abrupt and outspoken attitude is not well received by the others living with the Duke.
As the investigation proceeds, Elinor is called upon to help, but as danger and intrigue surround her, will she be able to keep her head and not allow any antagonistic circumstances, or her budding attraction to the Duke de Archambeaux overwhelm her? This is a mystery where nothing is as it seems and the dark underbelly beneath the picturesque setting of Alenbonné is revealed.
Jessa Caldwell is a young woman with a secret, she belongs to a loving family, but she is nothing like her other two sisters who are made for society and are the proper young ladies her aunt prefers and who Jessa is trying to emulate, but Jessa is more outspoken and arty in nature, she prefers to spend her time sketching and tending her plants, while learning about their herbal uses. One day her aunt receives some troubling correspondence and decides to undertake a journey because of this, Jessa is suspicious, as it is completely out of character, but her aunt will not open up to her and as her sisters are not available to go with her, so Jessa insists on accompanying her aunt on the journey, despite her protestations.
While they travel, the whispers that Jessa hears on a day to day basis become louder and more insistent, but she keeps this hidden from her aunt, as such a thing is frowned upon in society and anyone who is considered “fae-touched” is reported to the Vigilists, a group of people who lock those who can hear the fae whispers, like Jessa, locked up. This is the reason that the destination is dangerous for both Jessa and her aunt, as it is near an Otherworldly Crossing, a place where the fae are more prevalent and anyone fae-touched is more at risk of discovery. Jessa uses her coping mechanisms to ignore the whispers and when they eventually arrive at their destination, she is exhausted, as is her aunt, so they decide to stay at an inn for the evening, but there is a commotion there when they arrive and they learn about just how dangerous this town near a crossing can be.
As the days pass, a series of dangerous attacks occur around the town and Jessa has to make a decision which could change her life forever, someone is guilty of sabotage and she is the only one who can solve the mystery, but if she does, then she risks being reported to the Vigilists. Will Jessa risk everything to solve the mystery, or will all her efforts be in vain? This is a fast paces fantasy novel containing mythical elements, as well as a mystery which will hook you in and leave you wanting to know how the story ends.
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Evan and his companions return, but this time, something has gone wrong and they cannot remember their mission or what they are supposed to do and this is because they have been drugged by the Amazon Queen Antioche and her warrior women after they crash landed onto their island home. They believe that they are there as the guests of the Amazons and have no idea of their delay, they have even forgotten the High Priestess they have been travelling with, but as her health deteriorates, she feels trapped by her condition and desperately searches for a way to rescue the rest of their companions while the drug challenges their allegiances and memories.
Meanwhile, the Dark Master is forging ahead with his plans for domination over the Gods and is almost finished with his preparations which he has been carrying out surreptitiously away from the Gods gazes and as he continues his machinations, he is hoping that Evan does not overcome his latest obstacle. Unaware of any of this, only the High Priestess remembers that the group of Atlanteans needs to travel to Krete to retrieve the final relic from the lair of the Minotaur, in order to complete their mission, but will Queen Antioche let them leave with the gifts she has presented to them, or will they remain drugged and oblivious to the danger their world is in?
Will Evan and his companions be able to escape the clutches of the Amazons and find a way to complete their mission, so that he can head back to his time and his home, or will the Dark Master prevail with his destructive agenda? This is another exciting instalment in this epic heroic fantasy adventure across a familiar, yet strange world, in a race against time to save everything they know and love.
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Evan is a man out of time, or at least, out of his time, his father, the god Zeus has taken him from his home in the twenty first century and everything he knows and thrown him back in time into ancient Greece where he learns who he is and why he has to go on the mission which Zeus has commanded him to undertake. Now he has begun to acclimate to his new surroundings, he and his travelling companions set out to see an Oracle, who has the answer to where the relics he has been tasked to find are located, but as he has found out on the journey so far, nothing is plain sailing and everything takes much longer than planned.
As they leave for the next stage of their journey, the obstacles between them and their destination become apparent and they are not all of a natural nature, some are mythical and some are human, but they all litter the path with peril and they appear out of nowhere just when the group start to feel safe again. However, as Evan learns more about this time and their mission, as well as the Gods they are trying to save, he realises that not all of the threats are strange, some of them come from his blood relations themselves, but as they progress through the dangers and obstacles in their path, will they be able to overcome them?
Will Evan and his companions be able to find the Oracle and learn their next destination before the danger becomes life threatening? This is a historical fiction where the Gods demand help from their children, so that they can carry on their existence and with plenty of twists and turns throughout, this epic fantasy will keep you guessing all the way to the end.
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Royce Viktorsson is a part time volcanologist and full time explorer, he lives his life on the edge, but always with a calculated risk and it has paid off time and time again, leading to him growing his empire and putting the lessons learned into practice, but it has taken over his life in a way that leaves no room for romance, or strong emotions, he is a wild as he can be despite the hidden hole in his heart. Michelle Yates is a travel blogger and uses her experiences and thoughts on life to inspire others through the written word and so when an opportunity presents itself for her to escape the recent past and explore somewhere new and learn about some innovative projects, she signs up straight away, but what she doesn’t expect is immediately becoming caught in a thunderstorm and running into a friend when he comes to her rescue.
The last person Royce was expecting to see was Michelle and especially not caught in a rainstorm with one of his employees thanks to a run of bad luck, but when this bad luck keeps reoccurring, he thinks that he can see a pattern developing and he is not happy about it in the slightest. Michelle cannot understand why she keeps running into barriers, both mental and physical on this trip, but she is not letting them consume her mind, however, Royce is another matter entirely and she is struggling to keep the monster inside her head from warping it into something ugly when she us surrounded by beauty.
As the days pass and both Royce and Michelle use it as a way to plumb the waters of whether their is something more than friendship between them and when someone from their joint pasts turns up, it is a perfect opportunity to find out. As their clear and undeniable attraction builds, more and more danger creeps into the picture as well, but will they be able to find out who is behind their run of bad luck before their time runs out? Will the two be able to reclaim themselves as their presents run into their pasts, or will their romance be ripped apart before it can really, truly begin? This romantic suspense is a tangled web of secrets, lies, truths and revelations as danger surrounds the main characters in a vortex of monsters and darkness which they have to beat to find their future.
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Remington Starke is a man with a vision, he gets whatever he wants, be it in his business, or private life and he looks at life through a very black and white lens. He is not a fan of emotions and has tried his best over the years to avoid relationships and anything which could jeopardise the empire which he has built, but his latest acquisition is something else entirely. Audri Wu is a woman with a creative mind and this stands her in good stead with both her job and her hobby, she is always full of sunshine and makes those around her happy as well, but she has always had a soft spot for a certain friend of her brothers, but has kept it to herself, knowing that they are something she can never have.
Audri and Remington know each other as friends, but when he appears in her work environment as well, she has no idea what to do and neither does he, but his magnetism attracts Audri no matter how had she tries to deny it, but has no idea if he feels the same way. Remington has always had a spark of attraction to Audri, but felt she was off limits being his best friends sister, but the more he gets to know her, the more he feels the attraction is right.
Not everyone sees it that way and soon, his dark past re-emerges into the light and starts to threaten those around him, meanwhile Audri is having troubles of her own which are dredging up her past and causing the stress to build, but can the two friends overcome their barriers and their pasts to spark a fire which could burn everything down? This is a romantic suspense with twists and turns as secrets and truths are revealed and the past becomes entangled with the present, but will the future be full of darkness or light? The only way to find out is to read the first instalment in this series and immerse yourself into the fire within.
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The Empty Box by Lois Wickstrom
