Squid by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book!! I the chemistry between Levi and Kindle was down right melting! I found the story very well written and I really enjoyed the P.O.V. the story was told from. I was hanging on to every sentence that I had much difficulty putting the book down. I found myself trying to sneak in a few pages whenever I could. Highly recommended!
Squid by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read a few books from this author but she continues to blow my mind. This is the fifth book of the Moto X series. You can read this as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I was so excited when I got this book I stopped everything and started to read it immediately. I was hooked on these characters right from the beginning. It only took me a little over a day to devour this awesome book.
Levi Crowe has it all. He has the looks and also the money. Levi loves to party and bring a different girl home every night. He doesn’t want to have his heart broken ever again so he never has the same girl more than once. Levi runs into this goddess that turns him down. He is also forced to get his life back together by working for his dad. Levi is shocked when he finds out that the goddess is now his boss. He wants to get to know her but she wants nothing to do with him. Will Levi get what he wants or will he end up with another broken heart?
Review by @heatherbass
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow just Wow!! This is the first book I have read by this amazingly talented author and I know it most definitely won’t be my last! I was totally hooked from the very start by the creatively written storyline, the wonderful characters and the imagery it all came together to create in my mind. I personally can’t wait to read more in this series but also from this author. To have finally found a series I can share with my daughters is a fantastic feeling and I know they are going to love it as much as I do. The best thing I can do for you is say run don’t walk and grab a copy of this book now! Get to reading all about Chloe and Quintus because you will not regret a single moment!!
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When I first started this book, I was unaware that there was a previous series that explained more of the back story of Chloe and Quintus’s relationship prior to the beginning of this book. As I read on, the information the author shared gave me a clear picture of the relationship and definitely made me want to read the original series to get even more information. The author was able to summarize and recap the previous book without it feeling like a recap or rehashing old information. When we meet Chloe, she is living a quiet life in the mortal realm with her family. She still has some access to magic, as she brought a book back from Fairie that helps her in her role as the apothecary, and her brother is a fae, who has masked himself to look like a mortal. She is trying to combat a strange illness that has broken out in her village, one that is similar to an illness she finds in her book from Fairie. As she is trying to save lives, Quintus arrives, demanding she return to Fairie to help the fae fight against the mortals who have attacked them, including her sister. Initially she refuses, she isn’t a fighter, she doesn’t like Quintus and distrusts his motives, and she has people to save from the illness. Unfortunately she realizes that the poison the mortals are using against the fae is poisoning Fairie and it has seeped into the mortal realm, making them extremely ill. If she wants to save her people in the mortal realm, she is going to have to go to Fairie and help fight against the mortals. Despite her physical attraction to Quintus, she doesn’t trust him and doesn’t like him. She just wants to save the fae and go home. Unfortunately the mortals are far more dangerous then she realized. . As they continue to work together and face new dangers, Chloe starts to recognize not only changes in herself, but in Quintus as well. As she starts to trust him further, she starts to realize that some of her core beliefs about herself might not be what she thought they were. The pacing of the story was excellent and the author did a great job of balancing the emotional scenes with action. I devoured the book in one sitting as I wanted to see how things ended. I can’t wait to continue the series and see how things will grow between Chloe and Quintus as they continue to fight for Fairie and the fae in it.
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Flame and Crystal Thorns (Fae and Crystal Thorns Book 1) by Kay L. Mood
Flame and Crystal Thorns is the first book in Fae and Crystal Thorns Series and is a wonderfully written spin off of the Fae and Bitter Thorn Series. This is a author that I never hesitate to pick up a book by. Her style of writing along with amazing characters make for a epic story every time. This is a Fae/ Fantasy Romance that once I started reading I couldn’t stop. I read this in one afternoon I had to know what was going to happen next. This is a story about Chloe she’s very happy to be back in the mortal realm and has become the town apothecary. All is going well until someone from the past shows up begging her for help. Chloe finds out her sister is being held hostage so she of course packs a bag and off she goes. She quickly finds herself needing help because the Mortals are more powerful than she realized. Can Chloe and her new found friend save her sisters? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Flame and Crystal Thorns was a true fantasy novel that let me escape the real world, in the best of ways! This book had the romance, adventures, imagery, headstrong that we all hope to find. The main character makes strong similarities with us here in the real world, which brings this fantasy to life. I will admit that now I have to read Kay L Moody’s other series that follow’s Elora as I feel it would have made a better experience as a first time reader of hers. Overall this is an engaging, wonderful read that was hard to put down.
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sera is the main character in this captivating book. I personally connected with this character more than any other character. I connected to her not because of her looks but because she is being used….Cassius is something else as well. I relate to him as well because he feels like he doesn’t belong. At least that is how I am taking him in. I personally love this book and would recommend it to all of my friends.
Devil’s Breath by Lang Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lang Johnson is a new author for me and boy oh boy, have I ever been missing out! Devils Breath follows the deadly Sera and her intended hit Cassius. The push and pull in this book was enthralling and I really couldn’t put it down! It was so well written and paced. The author wrote the characters to be ones who draw you in and make you hang on their every word. Their chemistry was phenomenal and I cannot wait to read more from Lang!
Deadly Sommer by Nicholas Harvey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Boy, did this book start out and keep up the pace, all the way through. I do feel I would have been clearer on some things if I had read previous books from the series that included Nora. However, the descriptions are beautiful and engaging, the little blurbs about the background story help fill in enough of a gap of info to keep you invested and feeling included, and the mysteries the author calls on Nora and the reader to solve are excellent. What a good book! I’m interested in learning more about Nora, AJ and friends.
Nore is a new constable on the PD in the Cayman Islands, and living in a friends shack. On a normal day, normal patrol with her partner, she discovers a kidnapping and is chosen by a madman to be the pawn for his insane revenge plot. Racing the clock, Nora has to complete a series of difficult challenges to protect the victim.
Gripping, intense, suspenseful, with a lot of crazy twists and turns, Nora was an excellent lead character and an interesting POV here. Starting the AJ series now!
Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 Stars
Coyote’s Road Trip by Laura Koerber is the prequel to Raven Woman’s Tavern. It is a dystopian story with magical realism, paranormal elements, drama, messages on climate change, mythology, and more.
This is an original and interesting story with thought provoking elements. And as Ms. Koerber always manages to do, she weaves her story in a way that takes the reader on a journey, while also giving them pause for thought. There’s always more to her characters and storyline than first meets the eye.
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Laura Koerber!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Collateral Damage: A Second Chance Mafia Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited for this book to come out, and even more excited to hear it was about Trey. This author has created yet another fantastic story to follow the rest of the Five Families in Chicago. Another riveting novel, filled with twists and turns and a gorgeous finish. Honestly, I think my husband might be a little jealous with how in love I am with the La Rosa family, but what can I say? The Elites are quite addicting!
Bake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cat has made the road trip with her family to see the family bakery and to (hopefully) figure out how to control her emotional baking. Instead of just sitting down and laying out the family history, CG creates a scavenger hunt that gives Cat and Robyn a more “hands on” approach. But, Cat is observant, and is noticing that there are lots of things not being said from different members of her family…and she is determined to figure it out. Turns out there is more going on than everyone is letting on.
I enjoyed the first book in the series and was happy to see Cat get some answers that will help her. This book is definitely written for a younger reader (maybe 10-14 years of age), but I still enjoyed it. And…there is a recipe at the end of each chapter that sounds super yummy!
Bake Off by Cori Cooper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cat is back! This time her and her family travel to meet GG and her aunt for Thanksgiving vacation. She learns about the family bakery and why her mom refuses to cook. Again there are recipes at each chapter, which really are part of the book! Love the writing style and the characters. Highly recommend.
As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I’m not sure if there’s anything more relatable than Brees initial thought of “never doing something again” because of previous results of said something. This type of romance novel isn’t what I normally read but I really liked this one. Not only was there depth to the MCs- Bree and Nate- but the secondary characters were wonderful as well! The MCs relationship developed so naturally- it was a joy to read and impossible to put down. This was my first book I have read from this author- and I am excited to expand my reading to more of their work! This was a very sweet romance that is sure to squeeze your heart. Glad I read it. (:
As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fun read about finding the perfect match! I found the main character Bree entertaining and really enjoyed her character growth over the course of the book. A great mix of sweet, fun, drama and humour- to me, this is the perfect light hearted rom com style romance to enjoy with a cup of tea.
As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bree has had her fair share of bad dates, wrong men and is just fed up with the whole dating scene. So, she makes a pledge with herself to not date JOCKS, no dating any athletes in general but while this is on the cards, she is now looking for the perfect mister right if he ever exists.
Nate is the perfect guy for Bree only he is a tennis coach, and he is in the friend’s category, but as time goes on, she starts to see him more than a friend and can she give in to the attraction and find the perfect one.
This is the first story I have read by this author and found it joyful and an easy read, the story was well written and flowed brilliantly. The book takes on the narrative of the main character Bree and meanders through her failed relationships and various rules she has for dating until she starts to grow closer to Nate. The story delves into different cultures and ethnicity and with the clever insight has thought provoking quotes.
The chemistry for the two main characters was jumping off the page and I when they finally realise, they are meant to be together you certainly get a glow inside. This is a stand-alone story and I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future.
As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
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As Close to Perfect is a well written Romance story that once you start reading you won’t want to stop until you’ve finished. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to seeing what other books she has written. I enjoyed this book and the characters are relatable and fully developed Her style of writing and attention to detail and her ability to pull you in and keep your attention until the end is amazing. Bree has a few rules she goes by when it comes to dating. She’s been burned on the past and one of her rules she doesn’t date Jocks, or athletic type. She’s a school teacher and basketball coach and also plays tennis. She’s met several guys but none of them meet her requirements until Steven. She’s hesitant at first but the more they get to know one another the more she thinks hes the perfect match for her. That is until she sees a different side of him. Then there’s Nate and he’s been there for her and she’s not been to nice to him. Who will Bree choose? Will she follow her heart ? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
As Close to Perfect by Maria Jane
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I seriously struggled to get into this book. Normally when I start a book it keeps my attention, even if it takes me a bit to get into it. This book didn’t keep my attention at all. I never like to give a negative review, but I want to always be honest, too. Bree was relatable in the things that she had been through with past relationships, but I felt like she dwelled on them too much. Nate was very intense, and if I had been her I would have tried to be nice but get my point across a little clearer than she did. I tried really hard to get into this book and desperately wanted to love it, but I didn’t it wasn’t completely horrible by any means, just not a favorite.
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Long Kiss Goodbye: A Romantic Paranormal Suspense (Onyx & Mercury Book 2) by H.D. Thomson
4 out of 5 Stars
I adored this book. Folklore and Mythology are some of my top genres to read, and this paranormal mystery/budding romance was quite the addition to my reading journey. The suspense was page-turning, or in my case, with my kindle, page tapping. I can’t really go into too much detail, or else I fear I will give to much away, but our main character Avery is a sweetheart, both strong and daring. Her neighbor, Luys is swoon-worthy. Avery is stuck between surviving both physically and emotionally. Lovers of suspense, thrillers, mystery, paranormal, and romance will all love this book. 4 out of 5 stars.
Review by @kgregory
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Avery, in an effort to relax a bit, joined friends for drinks one evening. As she walks home afterwards, she finds herself attacked. When she wakes up in the morning, she can’t remember anything and searches for clues. A horrible discovery leads her to head to the hospital, but her problem is severe enough it makes her weak and dizzy. Her stoic neighbor Luys notes her distress and takes her to the ER. After a thorough check up, it appears that beyond her injuries she is completely healthy. It baffles Avery who would harm and traumatize her so seriously and she has to find out what happened.
In the course of this story, Avery and Luys reluctantly continue to keep track of each other thanks to their attraction to the other. When Luys discovers Avery knows his sister, Mayor, and exactly what her injuries included he knows he has to protect her and help her discover who hurt her.
The storyline for this book is one I haven’t heard of before, so it was a nice original twist. I continued to read because I was curious what nugget of information would be included next. After finishing it, I realized there are several little hints and tidbits scattered through the book that gave you the potential of picking up on some twists and turns ahead of time, but they were subtle enough that even if you notice them, it isn’t to really point you in any special direction. While this is book 2 in a series, I didn’t feel like I was missing anything that would help me better understand the direction of the story – but after reading the synopsis on book 1, I’d like to read it and learn more about Gabriel and family.
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well this book took a turn I was not really expecting. This paranormal suspense started with a “normal” girl named Avery who starts to find herself in a very strange assault. On her way home from the bar one night she is attacked, but when she wakes up she can’t remember anything. She finds herself getting to the hospital with the aid of her neighbor Luys. What they find is very mysterious, nothing is wrong except for this crazy stitch work on her chest. As the story progresses, she and Luys build a connection, but both are going through different strangeness in their life. She is not sure who she can trust or not as she tries to figure out what happened to her and why there is a string of murders so close to home. The police warn her against Luys, Luys warns her against the woman Avery is friends with, and the circle continues. What happened to her, how is Luys related to all of this, and what does it mean for her future?
As a whole I thought this book was pretty good. It definitely took on a new spin on the paranormal romance suspense genre which I was thankful for. I loved Luys, he was sweet, caring, and seemed genuinely like a nice person. Avery, I didn’t not like her, but there were times I would find myself saying ‘girl you have got to be kidding me’. However, in the end, I did love her more after she started to fight for Luys a little more. One thing I wish was a little different was how the chapters were labeled. There were many times I started reading a new page or chapter and had no idea which character perspective I was reading from till the end of the page. There are many characters playing important roles in the story so maybe if she let us know who was speaking from the start I wouldn’t have had to pause and think about what they were saying or where the story was trying to go.
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
O.M.G. what a great read this book is. The paranormal take with the true crime involved. I didn’t realize it when I downloaded it that it was book 2. I immediately went and read book 1 once I finished book 2. I am for sure now following and reading anything from this author.
I wasn’t expecting the twist in the last few chapters and I loved that it kept me intrigued and made it hard to put down. I loved how Avery and Luys were so opposite in the first half of the book. I immediately fell in love with Avery and was hoping the ending would be how it was for her.
I am off to download some more from this author as I felt like I was reading a true crime from a TV show or something. It was easy to follow and once I was halfway through, thought I had figured it out. You know how you do with crime TV shows…. then the twist and I was shocked! I loved it and how it was written out.
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4/5 Stars
I’ve only read probably 2 or 3 paranormal romances including this one. This is book 2 in a series, but it’s a complete stand alone. This was my first book by this author and I did enjoy it! The beginning does a good job about pulling you in! I was absolutely interested in finding out how Avery was attacked and that in itself was enough to keep me reading. This story continued to keep my attention throughout every chapter! I’m going to go back and read the first book because this book was so good.
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Long Kiss Goodbye is the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be my last. It was a dark suspenseful read that I wasn’t expecting to like as much as I did. The twists and extremely unexpected turns had me on the edge of my seat and I didn’t want to put this one down. It was very fast paced and I enjoyed the main characters. They were intriguing but man oh man did they have such huge secrets. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future!!
Happy Reading!
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I only have one thing to say about this book, and that is why oh why have I not read this author before now? This book absolutely blew me away, I just couldn’t stop devoring it’s pages. Full of paranormal romance, twists, mystery, and of course a suspenseful intense storyline this book has it all. While this is the second book in the series it can be read as a standalone. But trust me once you read this one, you’ll want to go back and read this first one, I know I do!
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
A Long Kiss Goodbye: A Romantic Paranormal Suspense (Onyx & Mercury #2) by H.D. Thomson
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. A Long Kiss Goodbye is an amazing read. This is the second book in the Onyx and Mercury Series. I have not read the first book in the series, but I will be looking for it.
Avery is attacked and then the murders start to happen. She doesn’t want to leave her house. She doesn’t know who to trust. She can’t trust friends, neighbors, family, or cops. The quote I chose for Avery is: “I promised myself I wouldn’t complain. Compared to my last job, they offer far better insurance, which kicks in next month. But it’s going to be challenging. I won’t lie. I’m just going to have to learn to compartmentalize better than I ever have being a social worker. I can’t let my clients’ lives emotionally cripple me. Otherwise, I won’t be a help to anyone.”
Luys knows Avery as he’s her neighbor and they’re friendly. He knows that she’s been attacked and can’t help but seem to be protective. The quote I chose for Luys is: “Yes, I can see that. I’m glad I didn’t listen to you and brought over some to-go meals from a nearby restaurant the last couple of days. Orange juice and eggs. Not sure I can whip anything up with that. I guess I could fix you an omelet with egg as your only ingredient.”
Highly recommended for Paranormal Romantic Suspense lovers.
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Imagine going out one night with your friends to have a couple drinks then wake up naked in your bed the next day. Not knowing what happened, you start to panic. It feels like you’ve been hit by a truck but the last thing you remember is walking home from the previous night. That is exactly what happened to the main character of this book, Avery.
Avery decides to go to the hospital to get herself checked out. Struggling to the car, her next door neighbour, Luys, sees her and asks if she is okay. Looking like she’s about to pass out, he sweeps her up and drives her to the hospital.
Luys decides to keep an eye on her while she recovers but neither one of them know why. Before this incident, they barely spoke two words to each other but this circumstance brought them together. There is a strong will they won’t they vibe as you can feel the tension. Meanwhile Avery is trying to figure out what happened to her.
As more bodies start appearing, she feels like she is the target of a serial killer. Can she find out who the killer is before they come back to finish her off?
The author did an amazing job with this book. I was at the edge of my seat the whole way. Unpredictable twists and turns kept me guessing what would happen next. I could not put this book down.
The way the author described the world made everything so vivid. Avery’s character came to life.
The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before I even tell you about how this read blew me out the water I just wanted to honour the author and say thank for your dedication to those with ADHD , I appreciate you ❤️
So back to the task at hand …. I started this read and couldn’t put it down and once I did put it down I immediately went and one clicked the previous 2 ❤️📕
London went through a dark patch in life and it’s that dark time she met True and together they had the most intense and memorable week but their paths parted after that so I can imagine the shock when they meet up again under very different circumstances….
There were funny moments and some seriously tense moments but every page of this read was a sensory treat ! A definite read to shout from the rooftops !
A Long Kiss Goodbye by H.D. Thomson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was more than I expected. Expecting just a standard thriller, the story we got was even better. Luys and Avery are neighbors that barely know each other. It seems Luys is a grumpy neighbor who doesn’t want to be bothered. After Avery is attacked, Luys helps her and the story takes off. I found both characters very likable and I enjoyed watching their story unfold and rooting for them. They had wonderful chemistry together and I found myself wanting them to get together instantly. The book is well-paced and has excellent action-type sequences. The protagonist reacts to things just as you would expect them to. The book had a satisfying ending while also leaving room for more books. I greatly enjoyed this book.
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is the first book in The Forerunner Saga by Jay Veloso Batista. It was a historical fantasy book. I was pulled into the story from the first page until the last page. I felt as if I was right in the thick of the story with the characters. The book includes ghosts and Vikings. The storyline has adventure, history, Norse mythology, and paranormal elements. The attention to detail is what held my attention. The story is about Finn, who starts the story as a normal boy. He is a part of the Viking Kingdoms in England. There was a witch’s curse that becomes Finn’s fate. He is by day a boy and a ghost at night. Finn has an adventure in his future. I highly recommend this book to follow Finn’s adventure.
