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Accountability (Scope of Practice Book 3) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Joanne Ellis

Accountability (Scope of Practice #3)Accountability by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series and where we meet Valerie Williamson and her past has finally caught up with her the time.
She has seen Dr Chad Ross, who she has not seen in two decades, and she now knows it’s time for him to be held accountable for what he did to her.

Valeries secrets are getting too much for her and she is literally at her breaking point, with the people she can trust getting smaller by the day. The Lawrenceville’s serial killer, The Executioner is still on her mind, so the question that will haunt her if he will spike again?

I have really enjoyed this series and has kept me hooked right front he very beginning, the writer has really brought these characters to life. Bringing twists and turns and very unpredictable at times. Would truly recommend.

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Road Tripped (Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Joanne Ellis

Road Tripped (Satan's Devils MC Utah #1)Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a story about one of the Satan’s Devils MC members, Road, who has a task to carry out that has been requested by the president of the group.
He had to make his way to Utah and look into other chapters, he had specific instructions to look into what goes on behind closed doors with the gang, making sure they are following the Satan’s Devil’s rules and regulations.

Road makes the journey with Drummer, and through this route, they did not know the mishaps that would happen along the way……

The twists and turns in this is brilliant.. This is really is an action packed ride but I find all the Stan’s Devils stores are a great read, the author really brings out a great story with each character.
Really enjoyed reading this and looking forward to reading more.

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Solstice Shadows: A VanOps Thriller by Avanti Centrae – Review by Joanne Ellis

Solstice Shadows (VanOps, #2)Solstice Shadows by Avanti Centrae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series of the VanOps thriller, where we meet Maddy Marshall a software expert, who is faced with a task to decipher a code before extremists trigger a high tech apocalypse.
A Russian thief steals an ancient star chart, and Maddy along with her Boyfriend and twin, will then go on a hunt to find the treasure.

The story takes us on some fabulous locations, such as Mexico, the Middle East and the Philippians and in each we learn a puzzle , making things very cryptic, leading clues to each new place and as a reader, this is a brilliant way of getting us involved in the treasure hunt along with the characters. The atmosphere is built up brilliantly and the book is beautifully written.
The ancient history, combined with thriller, suspense and action is very well played out and would truly recommend.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Joanne Ellis

House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xenobia is raised in a society that treats women like cattle, so she does her best to keep herself, never bringing attention to herself and always obeying by the rules. She certainly doesn’t like to get attached to people.
Then she meets Urd, who becomes her best friend…. But they are then brought by a a man with very extreme sadistic tendencies.
Now, they both go on the run to find safety…….

I really enjoyed this book, full of adventure and a great paranormal story. The characters had me drawn in from the beginning, and with it being a short novel, I was just lost in the pages until the end.
I love paranormal books and this is definitely a great read. I am now going to read more by this author, as it has given me a taste for more.

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The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul Remembers by Stuart Ledwith – Review by Joanne Ellis

The Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul RemembersThe Abduction of Sarah Tarbell: As Her Soul Remembers by Stuart Ledwith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a a story about Sarah, which follows her abduction by Mohawk Indians, and her 5 day trek to Lachine, Quebec and is a truly well written and detailed historical book.
Sarah was captured with her two of her younger brothers who were then adopted by the Mohawk families, which they then remained with them.
She learnt their language and even fell in love with her captor, before being sold to a wealthy French family.
Sarah then lived with the nuns of Lachine, and then she then became a healer for the Mohawks and other locals and travellers.

The story is told through her eyes and is you see her deepest, darkest emotions. The book is extremely captivating, you see all the obstacles that she had to overcome, the heartbreak, drama, adventures and travels that she went on. It had me gripped from the beginning, and it was a wonderful journey to go on. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Confidentiality (Scope of Practice Book 2) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Joanne Ellis

ConfidentialityConfidentiality by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series from this author, where we once again meet Valerie Williamson, who is planning her wedding. After all, all she wants is a normal life, and her past still haunts her, but she is ready to revisit some of the people she thought she she would never be able to have in her life again.

Val also continues with her group where she forms a deeper connection with her group members and has a strong compulsion to safeguard them all.
However, there are a lot of lies and secrets that are getting out of control, with a serial killer on the loose.
Her fiancé Tim, is busy trying to find the one responsible for the murders . Although, Valerie is now wondering if the connection between the murders is more than a coincidence…..

I really enjoyed this book, and again loved how the author made this fast paced. It was full of action, was full of suspense and could not put it down as soon as I picked up the book. Would highly recommend.

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Dare Me (The Demonology Series Book One) by Felicity Brandon – Review by Joanne Ellis

Dare Me (Book One in the Demonology series)Dare Me by Felicity Brandon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dare me is a paranormal romance and book one in a demonology series and definitely my kind of book.
Sara is the main character. Art is her main love, which she lives for and her only salvation, but she lives in misery, she is lonely, with her boyfriend leaving her and nothing is going right for her.
Ralf is a demon from hell, who wanders the earth looking for mortals enslave. That is until Sara catches his eye. After watching her for months, he will makes his presence know to her.

The demon wants her, but he wants her to give herself to him willingly. Raif takes control of Sara and promises to make her life better, giving her everything her life desires, all she has to do is surrender to him.
He shows her a side of herself she was not aware of. But can she give herself to him completely? Will they work?Read to find out more.

I absolutely loved this boob and the author did an amazing job with the characters. I love this type of genre, and this was a brilliant storyline. It is also very steamy. Already looking forward to book 2.

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Golden Void (Black Blade Book 3) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Joanne Ellis

Golden VoidGolden Void by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the third instalment of this tale, we see teenager Megan take on an insidious serial killer who targets wizards in a magic, mystery and murder mystery.

It seems like history is repeating itself , when a twist of fate force Megan and a newly adopted teen, a cocky athlete Tyson, it seems like history is repeating itself.

Conscripted into her second mystical quest involving enchanted swords of legend, Megan’s charged with keeping Tyson’s rebellious attitude under control long enough for them to reach their subterranean goal. But when an army of inhuman cultists and the machinations of a bloodthirsty, insidious serial killer of the wizards threaten them all, Megan comes into conflict with the fears that set her down this path to adventure.

Megan is forced to wonder, who is her real enemy, with these monsters at her heels, she is choosing between her yearning for deeper meaning and a better life and the powerful personalities around, that threaten to dominate her life.

Another wonderful read in the series, draws you in right from the beginning and the magic and mystery is enchanting. The characters jump out from the book, bringing the story to life, making this a wonderful adventure in every part of the book.
Really enjoyed reading this and would thoroughly recommend.

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Boy on Hold by JD Spero – Review by Joanne Ellis

Boy on HoldBoy on Hold by J.D. Spero
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was Cabbage Night, 1991. The traditional night of pranks, which takes a disturbing turn when a violent crime rocks a small Adirondack town. Even more so, is when the only witness is a 7 year old boy. Hen trout, was out hoping to catch a pet hedgehog that night, sees Miss Sally become a victim.

Single mom Marcella Trout is blindsided when Tyler, her seventeen year old, is arrested for the very crime Hen witnessed. Now Tyler’s eerie mood swings seem dark and frightening and rooted in a family history Marcella has desperately tried to bury. She has to deal with the dark issues of loss, drugs and the undiagnosed of mental illness, that will change her family lives. As the criminal investigation churns on, the tenuous fabric of the trout family begins to unravel. And even Hen begins to question the truth.

The story was told by multiple viewpoints and the book is surrounded by mystery, and the story was told beautifully of how the trauma consumed Hen Trout’s family and their small town.
The author has done a brilliant situation of Capturing every emotion possible, especially telling the story from a child’s point of view.
A very enjoyable read and would highly recommend.

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Boundaries (Scope of Practice Book 1) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Joanne Ellis

Boundaries (Scope of Practice, #1)Boundaries by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Valerie Williamson is about to find out what it takes to make someone really snap….She is a social worker, and between being forced to start a trauma support group and the death of a 19 year old, by the name of Cameran Davidson, she is pushed outside of her comfort zone.
Valerie has always kept strict boundaries, which make her a little distant and never like getting too close. These barriers stem from her past, which have earned herself the reputation as the anti-social social worker. But the days of playing it safe are well and truly over.

When Valerie hears stories from the members of the group , the fire from her past explodes. A trauma that is coming back to haunt her. She has to do what she knows is right, and some boundaries that need to be crossed. She is about to discover a lot more than she bargained for, that is guaranteed.

Boundaries is the first book in the Scope of Practice series and a very enjoyable read. It is fast paced, full of action, suspense and the characters are very relatable. There is also humour thrown into the story too, which is really refreshing.
The story was very well written, therefore, it made me race through the book. Really looking forward to the next instalment.

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Satan’s Devils MC Boxset Books 1-5 (Satans Devils MC Series) by Manda Mellett – Review by Joanne Ellis

Satan's Devils MC Boxset Books 1-5Satan’s Devils MC Boxset Books 1-5 by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Satan’s Devils Motorbike club is not your typical club….we meet a lot of hot alpha males and the bikers end up facing some of the social issues that we all face in today’s society.

Sex trafficking, disability, racism, grooming of young girls and overcoming the grief of losing a partner form the various backgrounds that these bikers have to face in order to win the woman they want to ride with through their life, but that is not always an easy ride.

The first book is Turning wheels, where we meet Sophie, who has a disability and Wraith, who is determined to show her that the disability doesn’t define her. However, in order to do so, he has to protect herself from inside and outside the club. And she has to overcome her demons.

The second book is Drummers beat. The president of the Satan’s Devil has not yet found a woman to be a partner in his life…..and then he meets Sam, who is broken at the side of the road. Drummer helps her out, but she then claimed to be the daughter of one of the members, he doesn’t believe her. Viper has made it well known he cannot have children, therefore she must be lying.
He fights the attraction towards her, then admitting his attraction after she has been taken by a sex trafficking ring. It is a race against time for him to find her.

The third book is slick running, where we meet Ella, who has performed for the club as a service, but it had cost her a lot. Slick had claimed her a few months back, but he left him. Yet she needs help and he refused. She knew he wouldn’t go for her, she wasn’t his type at all.
But he knew that the club owed her, and Slick starts to find out why she ran and he is now determined to get her back, and even willing to break up a child grooming ring to rescue Ella’s young sister.

The fourth book is Targeting Dart, who is a confirmed bachelor and is fighting his attraction to Alex, a curvy black girl. All he can offer is friendship to the woman who is fighting for the life of her sick child.

Her violent ex catches up with her , and Dart has to face up to his feelings and take on responsibilities he did not expect, both for the club and in his personal life.

The fifth book and my personal favourite is Heart Broken, where we meet Heart who is destroyed by his wife’s death and he goes on a journey from which he has no intention of returning.
Yet, that voice on the phone keeps him going on.
That voice on the phone is a cop, who seems to understand what he is going through. As the months past, when he actually gets the chance to join his wife, he does want to live.
He owes that all to the cop. But the cops and bikers do not get on and it is out of the question to have a relationship……

This Boxset blew me away and took me through every emotion possible. The characters was great and I loved how each story was individual and interesting, yet it all wove together beautifully.
Book 5 was my favourite, it was a brilliant friendship and very heartwarming.
Very well written and cannot wait to read more.

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HIT AND RUN by Diane Hester – Review by Joanne Ellis

Hit and RunHit and Run by Diane Hester
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Raina Wilkins is forced to go on the run with a wanted killer and a homeless teen with a very deadly secret……… and until that point, she had thought she had very little to live for.
Driving from the woods in Maine, Raina hits a man, thinking it is an animal, who darts straight in front of her.
From that moment on that stranger climbs in her car, which forces her to drive on at gunpoint. Terrified with the gun pointed at her face, she did as she was asked.

Shortly after, however, this stranger gets out and disappears back into the forest.. Thinking she will never see him again after that, Alec DeMarco has left something behind when he left.
This something, others would absolutely kill to possess it.

When Alec returns to claim this, Raina is then swept into a world of conspiracy, murder and abduction. A world where even the police want her dead. Not knowing who she could trust, her life was in constant danger.

This book was a real page turner and you could feel the tension on each page. A fantastic thriller, with twists and turns keeping you guessing throughout. Raina has a troubled past which comes back to haunt her, and as a reader, you feel really involved in her character.
A definite must read.

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Lucifer’s Emblem: A Paranormal Academy Novel (Celestial Academy Book 1) by Sarah Biglow & Molly Zenk – Review by Joanne Ellis

Lucifer's Emblem (Celestial Academy, #1)Lucifer’s Emblem by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Zuri, is Lucifer’s daughter. She has tracked her father’s Emblem, which happens to be his one defence against the Archangels that banished him from Heaven, to a thief at the Celestial Academy. However, as a chid of a fallen , Zuri will never be allowed entry to the school for the descendants of angels and saints.

But she comes up with a plan…… She dons a fake identity, which will lead her right into Miryam bat-Michael’s path. Miryam is the daughter of the Archangel Michael and she is far from perfect herself. Craving the love of her farther, as he is never there, therefore she is always seeking admiration and affection wherever she can find it. She will even throw in with Zuri, and she doesn’t fit in. An alliance blooms as the girls realise Lucifers emblem can unleash Armageddon and with Zuri’s blood, it can break the seal.

The only hope of averting the apocalypse and escaping death is for Zuri to trust Miryam, but is their growing bond strong enough to overcome an eternity of bad blood between Fallen and Archangels?

This is a brilliant angels and demons book, I really enjoy paranormal books and this one did not disappoint. The story flowed brilliantly and the characters was very well written, especially the relationship between Zuri and Damian, their friendship is wonderful. It gives a different take on good verses evil. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
Very much looking forward to the next instalment.

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Descendants of Time and Death (The Gods’ Scion) by Winnifred Tataw – Review by Joanne Ellis

Descendants of Time and Death ( The Gods' Scion, #2)Descendants of Time and Death by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It has been a year since the Reign of Ryton, the Demon king, came to a dramatic end. Leaving Rodrick to face the burdens, yet this time he is not alone.
After foreseeing all the massive deaths on the horizon, Lady Death seeks out the twenty year old prince’s aid in stopping what seems like an unavoidable war.

Roderick agrees to take on this mammoth task with the help of his brother Rayden, which is also his companion, the princess Arcelia and the Queen Riva for support.
But they are in for a fierce ride when they meet a tyrant and a terrorist fighting for control of a country that has suffered under their father’s reign. And here they will find betrayal and intrigue, where secrets are revealed, promises broken and trust is questioned.

What a wonderful book, it had me gripped from the beginning and the story was brilliantly addictive. The characters within the story are very unique, creating a setting that is woven beautifully within the magical and fantasy elements, but a lot of detail has been put into this, which makes it even more interesting. I loved the relationship of the brothers, you see them going through every emotion trying to stop this war, and it certainly does put their relationship to the test.

I would 100% recommend this book, it has action, fantasy, magic, betrayal’s and secrets. It has you gripped from the very beginning.

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Black Blade (Black Blade Book 1) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Joanne Ellis

Black BladeBlack Blade by Alexander Charalambides
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lance is a hero who does his best to survive high school, especially in a world that doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense. When his school receives a donation from an anonymous millionaire, Lance and his friend Megan, embark on an international trip to England.

Here, they will find a hand, bearing a sword, appears in a toilet bowl. From then on Lance knows he was the one to employ it. So, he has been called on a Quest with three Wizards named Albrecht, Reinhardt and Kendrick, along with Megan to safeguard Excalibur. Lance must also keep his friends safe from the army of magical soldiers.

Black Blade is a well written story and has everything from action to paranormal and was very enjoyable to read. It is a modern day story of Excalibur and a wonderful twist on the fairytale, where Lance, Megan and the wizards are all on a treasure hunt.

This is a really enjoyable book and would really recommend. It is full of twist and turns with fantasy, adventure and amazing characters. Looking forward to reading more from the author.

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Testament of Feats: Book of Sorrows Book Two by K.H. Jones – Review by Joanne Ellis

Testament of Feats: Book of Sorrows (Book Two 2)Testament of Feats: Book of Sorrows by Kimm Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the last book, we saw Night Scream collect blood debts for jaw for the Dogs Clan. Then when fellow ranger Warhold disappeared, Scream searched for answers to find him.

There he found lost survivors of the destroyed Ravens Clan. We meet up again with Night scream where he continues his hunt for his missing fellow ranger. This will force him into unknown territory in search of the killers.

This picks up right where we left off from the first book and we follow Night Scream’s journey. Again, the story is very well written, everything is perfectly detailed and as soon as I picked up the book I was totally engrossed. The characters are great, there is everything from suspense, danger, action and drama.

Would definitely recommend and looking forward to more.

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Brutal & Raw: Mafia Romance & Psychological Thriller (Beneventi Family Book 1) by Sonya Jesus – Review by Joanne Ellis

Brutal & Raw (Beneventi Family, #1)Brutal & Raw by Sonya Jesus
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

He wanted everything, and therefore, he could have my nothings too….

On a careless night, a girl found herself in the hands of a mafia boss, who wanted nothing more than to play mind games with her and through this, gave her the the identity known as 327! That’s what he called her.

But then, Breaker Beneventi told 327, all his family secrets found a way into her heart and then ordered her death. He set her free, knowing all too well the butcher would find her, and he will do this by searching for her all over the country spilling the blood of innocent people.

Now, she has escaped and has all the power and secrets to destroy the whole organisation and how can he find her without a name?

This is a powerful, dark, psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns that will certainly keep you on your toes. Breaker is a new mafia boss who is figuring out his new life and everybody loves a bad boy….. I did like the journey the writer took you on with him. A very dark character indeed . Then we have 327, who struggles with her thoughts and feelings, which a lot of girls can relate too….

I would most definitely recommend this book, it’s a page turner and brilliantly written. Looking forward the next book!

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Chasing Starlight: Cassandra’s Story (The Daughters of Night Chronicles) by Matilda Reyes & Jennifer Siddoway – Review by Joanne Ellis

Chasing StarlightChasing Starlight by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The boogie man is real, after all, Cassandra Williams has seen him.

Cassandra is thrilled to start her new career as an elementary school teacher, when she moves back to Southern California, as well as moonlighting as a dream Weaver.

Her father, the lord of the night, demands she collects the dust of dreamers to maintain the illusion between our worlds, but things turn complicated when a creature lurking in the shadows try to keep her from leaving.

Other Dream Weavers are now starting to disappear, and the palm of dreams are not what they used to be, they are not safe. Yet, Cassandra cannot ignore her call of magic, but can she find a way to defeat this demon……

This is the first in the series of The Daughters of Night Chronicles and Cassandra is a brilliant character to get to know, very caring, loving and intelligent. I feel you got to know her quite while throughout the book, bringing in the anxiety was commendable and a great way to show this in the story.

This book is brilliant, a great page turner, magical, suspenseful and a wonderful fantasy read. It has brilliant characters, as well a great story line trying to find out if the demon is going to be caught! Would highly recommend and I cannot wait for the next one in the series.

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Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Joanne Ellis

Journeys Through SpaceTimeJourneys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A mysterious voice is heard in the minds of inhabitants across multiple within the vast multiverse of space and time……

This is an adventure of a swords master’s son, a powerful queen, a warrior, a college student from Earth, a reptilian humanoid scientist, and a wise leader of a utopian world that have to use all of their skills to battle evil forces that are bent on ensuring reality forms as they desire…..

We start the book as we enter all the different worlds, meeting all the different characters along the way, then a voice calls across the universe sounding in the heads of different people across the planets, which will bring characters together in a series of events.

Together they will take on mystery, betrayal and danger to make their way through the multi-universe and have an adventure through space.

This book is amazing and I love how the author connecting all these worlds and characters together, intertwining them making this a wonderful fantasy read. It is extremely detailed, so the guide at the beginning was really useful, but I enjoyed the fact that the story was complex, as it made me really concentrate on the characters.

I am really looking forward to the second book, it was beautifully written and an epic read. Would truly recommend.

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Never Date a Siren (College Fae Book 1) by Byrd Nash – Review by Joanne Ellis

 

View all my reviews“>Never Date a SirenNever Date a Siren by Byrd Nash
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

College Life; finals, and the Fae trying to kill you….

Never Date a Siren is the first book in the college Fae series, where we are introduced to unique characters in a magical world of Bewacherberg, where humans and Fae come together.
American college student, Logan Dannon, discovers his fellow fae students operate under a different code of honour to what he is accustomed to. The only way of hoping to survive the semester, is to is to decipher their tangled laws of civility.

Brigit, a fae runaway, didn’t plan on getting a human roommate. Or that she would be placed under a fairy debt. It will be down to Brigit to try and save Logan from a siren’s love spell, or will she will this be unsuccessful and fail the semester? She is a stickler for a fae law, and she is determined to fulfil this when needed.

I loved reading this book, it was such an easy read and the story flowed magically within the beautiful world of fantasy this story was built in. It was humorous at times when Brigit spoke to her floor mat and flowers and I absolutely loved how the writer wove these two worlds of the human and fae together seamlessly.

This is a wonderfully charming book, where the writer really makes you stir your imagination and brings a fairytale into the supernatural, with a suspenseful twist. I could not wait to read the next chapter and I enjoyed every part.
I cannot wait for the next instalment to see what is next for these delightful characters.

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