The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
This book was awesome. It was a great mix of fantasy and reality. I was captivated from the very beginning. The relationship between the relationships described within the pages really stood out to me. I related to this book on so many levels. I went through some much needed tears while reading this. I am truly a fan.
The Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Earl’s Scandalous Wager by Wareeze Woodson – Review by Michelle Collier
Rating 5 out of 5
The Earl’s Scandalous Wager is my first book by Wareeze Woodson and I will tell you I was not disappointed. Emily is such a great character. She is put up as a wager in order to cover his debts. Instead of freaking completely out, she watches and learns about her new lot in life. What will become of her? The writing really quickly draws you in and captures your imagination and your heart.
Elusive by Via Mari
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Elusive is the fifth book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. I recommend reading all the books in this series to get full enjoyment of this book. Via Mari did an amazing job as always grabbing me from the first page to the last page. It is a steaming romance. I am going to warn you that you may want to leave enough time because you may not be able to stop reading until the last page of this book. The characters are fully developed and relatable. This story is about Sheldon who is a bodyguard to Alexis. She needs protection from a trafficker. She is one handful for Sheldon to say the least. Will there be sparks between Alexis and Sheldon? Will Sheldon protect her from herself? I highly recommend reading this book to see what happens to Sheldon and Alexis.
Chameleon by Zoe Kalo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Zoe Kalo is a new author to me and I want to say that the cover pulled me to this book. The Young Adult (YA) genre is grabbing the attention of everyone. Zoe does an amazing job grabbing me from the first page until the last page. I also found myself turning pages faster and faster. The characters are complex and developed. This story is about Paloma. She was sad about her father’s passing and held a seance to contact him. She was kicked out of school and sent to a convent, from that moment everything changed. She formed a bond with special girls and they held another seance. Whom did they contact that night? What is going to happen to all the girls? Will Paloma contact her father? I highly recommend this book to see what happens to her and her friends.
Luce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara Series by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book 5 of the series and I just have to say that it gets better with every book. The characters are well-written. I feel like the characters could have been a few people I have met throughout my life. The plot is a page turner with many little twists. Just when you think you may know what’s going on, BAM, twist! I You feel every emotion that Lei and Lucca feel as the story goes along It’s not often that you can feel that in a story. This story left me on the edge of my chair and now I will be eagerly awaiting Part 2…
Twisted Secrets Audio Book by Amy McKinley is the first book in the Deadly Isles Special Ops series. This is a brilliant book, a strong start to a series and made for brilliant listening. I found myself completely drawn in to the voice of the narrator. I found myself nervous about what was going to happen to the characters and intrigued by everything going on. I felt the emotions they went through and I was really made to feel like I was on the journey with them
The author has done not only a brilliant job in writing this book but also in choosing the narrator. Everything about it worked and really just made the whole experience better. I loved listening to this and I cannot wait to dive into the second book.
Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another fab mystery in the series. A little meaty whodunnit to sink your teeth into. Honestly, these books are brilliant, I go into them not expecting all that much, just a by the numbers inspector stuff, and I always get my socks knocked off.
In this someone has got it in for potters, as Farlow finds one of them dead, a nice big medieval dagger sticking out their back. As always, expect lots of intrigue and twist and turns that will keep you guessing, and wondering if Farlow really will get to the bottom of all the messiness. A solid mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed, but then I have kind of come to expect that of Ranew, he always delivers.
Elusive by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Elusive:Dark Millionaire Mafia Romance by Via Mari is the fifth book in the Billionaire Bodyguards series. This is such a brilliant and intense series that somehow just seems to keep getting better. This book had everything going for it – amazing characters, strong chemistry and brilliant writing. It is fast paced and exciting from start to finish. The characters don’t have a typical start to their journey but it is one that hooked me immediately.
Via Mari is an author I only discovered relatively recently but she has easily become one of my go to authors. Whenever I see a book with her name on it I don’t hesitate to give it a go and I am never disappointed. This is a fantastic series and one I would highly recommend!
THE DEVOTED FAN by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I wasn’t prepared for this series to end. I wasn’t prepared for this book. And I mean both of those statements in the best possible way. The author has done an amazing amazing amazing job crafting this entire series. When you start, you think you might be unraveling one type of book when in essence you become sucked right into this world of unknowns and suspense without realizing it. The overall story is much more complex than you might initially expect. Just a well written plot with amazing characters. This book was the perfect way to wrap the series up – even if I am ultimately saddened that this is the end to this amazing series. I cannot wait to read more from this author.
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Walker Pride by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bernadette Marie – this author should have been in my library a long time ago because wow do I ever love the stories she writes. I love a good rom com. Give me two independent, sassy main characters and let me watch them find a relationship. Throw in the right amount of family drama and obstacles and emotion and I’m there. I loved everything about this book and can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
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THE DEVOTED FAN by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After book. 4 in this series I was so excited to read the final book The Devoted Fan and it didn’t disappoint! I thought I had got everything worked out about what was going to happen but no the author definitely had some twists in store. I have loved this series and didn’t want it to end and I think it’s safe to say Ms DuMond has certainly saved the best book for last! After Evie’s injury at the end of the last book I was intrigued to see just who was out to get her and the author definitely kept me on my toes and me guessing throughout! I really like Evie and have loved reading about her!
Although this series is over, I am really looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Cursed Whispers by A.J. Renee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book and series has been addictive to say the least. I really enjoy the author’s writing style and the way the story is woven together. Just the right balance of paranormal greatness, suspense, and romantic chemistry. A hard book to walk away from, I had to finish it in one sitting. Loved it.
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Chameleon by Zoe Kalo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
CHAMELEON by Zoe Kalo. I really enjoyed this book. Its the story of Paloma who gets sent to live in a convent in the middle of nowhere after getting kicked out of school. She got kicked out because she preformed a seance to reach her dead father. She is not happy being sent to the convent and she tries to isolate herself from everyone but she ends up becoming friends with several of the girls there. She becomes really good friends with Rubia, Adelita, Silvy and Maria. They all have paranormal abilities in one sense or another and they are all a little naughty. This convent has a very dark, haunting sense about it and its just gets darker as the book goes on. The girls end up doing another seance and apparently summon a very bad person. Bodies start piling up and they are actually scared for their lives. Paloma has big suspicions about what is happening but is having to tread lightly to protect herself and her friends. There are nuns, ghosts and all kinds of danger in this book. Its a great haunting read.
Sons of Sindicato by Cam Johns
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Braelynn Shaw is a defense lawyer defending the rich and the worst of society. She finds herself in deep when she commits murder. Will she get help from her secret lover? The book had me captured from the very start. I found at times I was holding my breath hoping beyond hope all will turn out for Braelynn Shaw. Although she committed murder I was cheering her on. The author has a way of making you feel compassion for the characters. I looked forward to Book 2 and getting to know the other characters in the mafia family.
Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I liked the idea of this book. I was eagerly ready to read it and get down to the nitty gritty. What I struggled with is the description of every little thing. There would be paragraphs of description then one line of dialogue. I am a person who need more dialogue. The descriptive is fine to set the scene but then let the characters be free to talk and move. Due to this the book seems to be way to slow. It picked up and got more interesting during the last half.
This is a cliffhanger and I wonder if that is why the story is slow. Basically filler to drag out the story for more books. Sorry I am not a fan of cliffhangers either.
As for the characters..Ramone has real promise. Strong and smart but not too smart. Katie is in a tight spot. Hopefully her character can get stronger and figure out how to break away. Carl is just exactly what someone would think when thinking of a crime lord.
Overall this is an okay book. I love the idea of the story. The characters are pretty spot on and solid. I would enjoy more dialogue and less minute by minute.
Sleeping Angel by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Going in to this book I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, I’m not a huge paranormal fan but I really like this author but the story was amazing. Full of so much emotion I was completely captivated by what I was reading. I felt what the characters did and I thought the author just did a wonderful job with them. There were some unexpected twists and turns and it was actually a really though provoking read too that made me think about what I was reading.
Overall an amazing read and one that I would highly recommend!
Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes by Danielle Jacks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved this book! I knew when I read the synopsis, I was excited to read it and I wasn’t wrong. It was such a captivating read and I loved every minute of it. This author is new to me and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future and Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes is certainly an excellent start to ‘Kiss Me’ series! I really liked Damien, I liked him from the very beginning and the chemistry between him and Zoe was undeniable – even if they did try and deny it at times! I loved the plot surrounding these two, friends, enemies, slight forbidden romance it had it all! I am really looking forward to the next book in the series!
Chameleon by Zoe Kalo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I give Chameleon by Zoe Kalo 4.5 stars. The book starts very foreboding and keeps up the suspense and mystery all the way through to the very end. Imagine being sent to a school run by nuns and a quote producing girl who seems to have the answers for everything? The mystery doesn’t stop and I couldn’t help but to identify with each character. Kalo’s development and description of characters are poetic and so readily able to be visualized in my head. I was drawn into the book and felt at home within the pages. A MUST READ for the young adult audience. I recommended this to my 12 year-old granddaughter who started it already and loves Paloma, the main character.
THE DEVOTED FAN by Pamela DuMond
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Devoted Fan is the 5th and final book in the 21st Century Courtesan series by Pamela DuMond. I wouldn’t advise reading this series as standalones. It will read and flow better if read as a series in order. I have loved this series so far and couldn’t wait for Evie to finally get her HEA. I had hoped for a while that it would be with Wyatt but that was not to be. When Wyatt passed away I then hoped she’d find her true one in Wyatt’s brother Easton. Will Evie finally get a HEA?
I really loved this book. Evie is troubled with coming to terms with Wyatt’s death and her growing feeling for his brother Easton. Although Wyatt did make it clear that this is what he wanted for Evie once he passed.
There’s a lot of drama and intrigue in this book with ‘the devoted fan’ becoming more and more deranged and no longer ‘devoted’ placing Evie in a great deal of danger.
This is a great book which ties up all the loose ends from the whole series, including long time boyfriend Dylan. It’s all brought to a dangerous and exciting conclusion that I was totally engrossed in.
Loved this book and loved the whole series. Definitely recommend The Devoted Fan.
Luce Eterna: Part 1: Book 5, The Luminara Series by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is just so full of emotion. Page Turner with ups, downs and definitely a few tears from me.
The love between Lucca and Lexi….undeniable. The strength that SJ Molloy puts into Lexi’s characters is just amazing. Lexi no doubt is a survivor and a very strong woman. Lucca…oh Lucca, my heart!!! This series is just fantastic and this book is just as amazing as the other books!! Its one heck of a roller coaster ride, so hold on and have some tissues ready too. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Blood Mug by W.F. Ranew
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blood Mug
Red Farlow Mysteries
Book 4
By W.F. Ranew
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Here you go! This is a full length Mystery. Be prepared to be intrigued, as you will not easily put this one down. This could be a standalone. I feel you should read the others in this series. Get familiar with how Red Farlow works. No spoilers in this review.
Red Farlow a private investigator, has brought himself into another Murder Mystery. As he goes to meet with the board member at Wickham Art in Atlanta. What he finds is not what he had thought would be waiting for his arrival. Now Red Farlow has to get some answers and find the murderer before another life is taken.
W. F. Ranew has quite the experience when it comes to this book of mystery. It is well written and will keep you turning the pages. His description of his characters and where they are. Makes you feel like you are right beside Red Farlow. I found myself looking around and jumping at every little noise. That is how I love a great mystery to go. The rollercoaster of the unknown, the twists and turns are gut wrenching, but so good. Well Done W. F. Ranew! Well Done!
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The Eclipse Dancer by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars!
I enjoyed this book very much. Sometimes I felt a little confused, but for the most part I was able to follow along. I felt a very strong sadness throughout this whole book. Andy, was not granted a great childhood growing up, I did see flickers of fun here and there with her and Danny but for the most part it seemed like she wasn’t really acknowledged by her alcoholic mess of a mother. I think when she found Alana and Kenshi, things started looking up for her, it seemed she had a purpose, and then when she lost the both of them, she seemed to be coasting again. Throughout this journey with Andy, we meet many people that she was introduced to, see many deaths she has to cope with and how her life turned out as an adult. The magical element added to the story made it much more interesting At some points I thought this book may be a little too deep for me, but as I kept reading, I became more and more entranced in the writing style. I would definitely recommend giving this book a read.
I can’t say enough of this series! The continuation of the characters is fantastic! I love a good demon and nothing like a witch to fall in love with! I enjoyed the story of Crimson and Mike. The story is funny, light and some hot romance. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first I’ve read by Melody Calder, and it didn’t disappoint! What a twisted world Katie lived in with a father like Carl. With her life in danger, Ramone is tasked with keeping her safe. He’s told not to touch, and expects it to be no issue because after all, Katie is just the spoiled princess daughter of the boss… right? It ends up being so so much more, and left me hanging! I’ll be back for the second book!
I loved this audiobook! I love how you meet Sophie in book 1 and incorporate book 2 to her story and her meeting with the handsome Trace, a werewolf. What can go wrong… or right :). This story is a lot of fun to listen to and some hot romance. ❤️
Luminoso by S.J. Molloy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lexi and Lucca have been through the wringer. Michael Parks, David, Gina and Kimberly are still causing massive amounts of havoc in the background With the help of their friends and family, Lexi and Lucca show how much love and support can help you get through things. Lexi shows her strength as we see her grow while dealing with issues from the past. The plot in this installment had more romance and twists which I loved. The beauty of Italy can be felt in the descriptions that SJ puts in her writing. Someday I will experience the beauty of Tuscany…Thank you, SJ
Life’s a Witch by Carrie Pulkinen
Narrated by Hollie Jackson
Five Stars
Life’s a Witch: A Frightfully Fun Paranormal Romantic Comedy is the third book in the New Orleans Nocturnes Series by Carrie Pulkinen. This series is so delightfully funny, with witty dialogue and amazing characters. I think this book is my new favorite. Crimson and Mike have such chemistry and the stuff they get into is hilarious. Ms. Pulkinen’s writing is so descriptive it really makes the characters pop. If you like fast paced fun paranormal romance I would highly recommend this series.
Hollie Jackson has narrated the first three books in this series, and does a wonderful job. Her voice is smooth and easy on the ears. She really brings the characters to life.
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The Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really enjoyable read. It is wrote by a grand daughter who learns about her family’s past and their lives. The author does a great job of making the character relatable and captivating so you can’t help but feel part of their lives.
It was interesting to uncover secrets about the family and see how their lives and experiences all twist together building a Web that connects everyone.
Taking you on an adventure through different countries Anna needs to find out the history of her families past lives to help save her future.
Sexy Drug by Melody Calder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I found Sexy Drug to be a very character centered book. Melody Calder was able to draw my interest in with the constant turmoil within Ramone fighting his feelings and keeping the facade of a killer. Katie’s hatred towards her father runs deep, and she tries to thwart his control at every interaction. She Also has a deep-seated hatred as she suspects Carl’s right-hand Danny to be the one that caused her mother’s disappearance. What I found unique about the plot was that the assassin had a voice. Going by the name of K, he is determined to finish his mission or face a gruesome death at the hands of the unknown person that has hired him. The details of this book are gruesome, and I would caution anyone adverse to extreme violence and bloody death scenes to proceed with extreme caution. The ending was climatic and left off leaving me questioning the true motives of Ramone and Carl Rosemand. I also wonder if K is given another chance to kill Katie or if his botched sniper attempt has cost him his freedom. I can solidly give this a 5-star rating as the plot compliments the character development and kept my interest that I read the entire book in one sitting.
Chameleon by Zoe Kalo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Paloma is sent to a convent because she got kicked out of her school for holding a séance to contact her dead father. Palomas family basically drops her off on the steps and never really heard from them again. She tries to keep to herself but the other girls have other plans for her. She ends up forming a so called friendship with a group of girls that seem too good to be true and we all know when something seems to be it usually always is. Paloma uncovers some convent mystery and who the ghost of Madeline was.
The waterfall seems to call to her where she loses her most prized possession but in the end finds it in the most peculiar way.
Kalo draws you in from the first couple of sentences and I found myself not being able to put it down. I needed to keep reading to find out what kind of crazy went on in this convent.
