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Hawk’s Cry (Satan’s Devils MC Second Generation #2) by Manda Mellett – Review by Jonell Collins

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Hawk's Cry (Satan's Devils MC Second Generation #2)Hawk’s Cry by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are a fan of stories about Motorcycle Clubs, Hawk’s Cry, Satan’s Devils MC – Next Generation Book #2, by Manda Mellet will not disappoint. There is of course, what you would expect from a motorcycle club, adult language, rough men, tough women, and detailed action. But, the deeper story here is the most compelling thing about this book. It’s a story about losing yourself and how slowly that sneaks up on you, until you’re so deep in the hole you can’t get out. As quietly as it sneaks up on you, sometimes even the ones we love don’t see it coming either. Eli is so lost he doesn’t have the slightest clue how to find himself. Don’t just surface read this one, this book deserves more than that.

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Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail and Day Al-Mohamed – Review by Jonell Collins

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Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie TaleBaba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn: A Steampunk Faerie Tale by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My entire life I have loved fairy tales and folktales from far and near. Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn by Danielle Ackley-McPhail and Day Al- Mohamed is a superb retelling of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves. Come Along on this page turning, romantic tale with Ali and his beautiful Morgiana. It’s an adventure you don’t want to miss and I can almost guarantee you will love this story.

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Releasing Her Power Within (Fae Shifters Book 1) by Madilynn Dale – Review by Jonell Collins

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Releasing Her Power Within (Fae Shifters Book 1)Releasing Her Power Within by Madilynn Dale
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have to tell you that my favorite thing about this book was that it is a good clean Romance. In releasing her power within (Fae Shifters Book 1) by Madilynn Dale, we have a good little tale about Shifters with the added twist of the Fae mixed in. By the time you get to the core of the story you’re very well acquainted with the characters and the world they live in. Book one will certainly give you an appetite for book 2.

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Why (Stalker Series Book 2) by Megan Mitcham – Review by Jonell Collins

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Why (Stalker Series, #2)Why by Megan Mitcham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good psychological thriller. Why, by Megan Mitcham is a very well written book. Very easy to read, the story flows effortlessly and keeps you intrigued and turning the pages one after another. Genevieve our heroine in this story has such a desire for justice and she’s driven to it even to her detriment. And I’m always looking for the story within the story and I really love the way the author deals with how we view our past and the guilt that we have over the different things in our past and how we deal with that. How it holds us back how it chains us to those events in the past and sometimes prevents us from moving on into the future. A good solid thriller even though the story does get a little bit hot and steamy and some may be a little uncomfortable with that.

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Who: A Stalker Series Novel by Megan Mitcham – Review by Jonell Collins

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Who (Stalker, #1)Who by Megan Mitcham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Who by Megan Mitcham is a great little thriller. It’s well written with great characters and the story flows really well. It’s a page-turner for sure. It was great fun trying to guess who the culprit was in this story. Larkin is all about business and she’s not about to mess it up with any personal relationships. Things don’t always turn out the way we plan. I thought I had guessed who the culprit was but as it turned out, I was only half right. It gets a little hot and steamy in areas and some of you may not be comfortable with that. All in all it was a good story

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

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

Descendants of Time and Death (The God’s Scion Book Two) by Winnifred Tataw, was an interesting book. I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect it sounded like a fantasy, but then there were planes in it and cell phones, but it is a fantasy but not quite what we’re used to. Usually in a fantasy the scenario is a save-the-world kind of thing and this was more like a mystery a very interesting mystery. The characters were all very compelling well described and the world was well built, it was a well-written book and the story flows along nicely. It does take a minute to become familiar with the different points of view. The story is written from the point of view of several of the characters, so it takes a bit to get used to that. Since the characters are so well described you very quickly catch on to who is speaking. Just a real good little story I can’t wait to read more of them. It’s not only a mystery it’s also a story about a dysfunctional family and forgiveness and overcoming, it’s a story makes you feel kind of good in the end.

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High Fae Academy – Year One: Fae Paranormal Romance by Kaylin Peyerk – Review by Jonell Collins

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High Fae Academy - Year One: Fae Paranormal RomanceHigh Fae Academy – Year One: Fae Paranormal Romance by Kaylin Peyerk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book although it’s hard for me to think of a time when I don’t enjoy save the world kind of stories. In High Fae Academy Year One, by Kaylin Peyerk, it’s not that Tiana doesn’t know who she is, but she certainly doesn’t know about any prophecy. Until of course Orin enters her life. Then that all changes. First it seems like this was going to be one of those fluffy little hot and steamy books but it was quite refreshing to see that it didn’t actually go there. Although the relationships in this story are intense they are all part of building the story. Good characters good world building and a killer of an ending. You won’t want to miss the second book, I know I don’t.

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Black Blade (Black Blade Book 1) by Alexander Charalambides – Review by Jonell Collins

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

When I first started reading Black Blade (Black Blade Book 1) by Alexander Charalambides, I was a bit put off with the short clipped dialogue of our hero and heroine. But as I continued to read, I realized how normal that was. That is exactly how a great many of us speak and communicate. It was worth sticking with it because as you progress through the story the other characters in the story have dialogue that is a thing of beauty. I love language and how it flows together, and this author brings it to the fore. The characters are very unique, well described and memorable. The world he builds is diverse and you can almost smell it. There is plenty of action, twists and turns and quite unpredictable. Then, of course, there is always the story within the story. Just a little head up here the story goes at a nice little pace until you near the end. It’s a page turning roller coaster after that. Be prepared.

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Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman – Review by Jonell Collins

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Journeys Through TimeSpaceJourneys Through TimeSpace by James Talisman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Journeys Through TimeSpace (Journeys Through Book 2) by James Talisman we meet again some of the same characters from the first book and who doesn’t like a save-the-world book. With young adults Matt, Julia, and Dan who are on their way to … becoming, and the characters on the spaceship Basilisk having second thoughts, this is a great little world that gets your mind to thinking. This is not a book to just zip through it’s a book to think through.

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P.A.W.S. (The P.A.W.S. Saga, Book 1) by Debbie Manber Kupfer – Review by Jonell Collins

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P.A.W.S.P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer is an excellent little book. A good book for a young adult to read. It’s about belonging about finding your tribe. Mary spends many years as the odd man out. When she enters a new world and finds her people she finally learns what family is all about. Great story, with great characters. I think I will be remembering this author because I want a little more.

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Aberration (Aberration Series Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie & Rebecca E. McEwen – Review by Jonell Collins

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AberrationAberration by Rebecca E McEwen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aberration: Book One by Naomi Valkyrie and Rebeccae McEwen, is a fast paced, simply written story. They set up a believable world with nicely built characters. It has a good plot and its left a little open ended for more. I see a series coming on. Even a little romance going on in this story that some might feel uncomfortable with.

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Age of Secrets (The Druid’s Brooch Series Book 8) by Christy Nicholas – Review by Jonell Collins

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Age of Secrets (Druid's Brooch: #8)Age of Secrets by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Age of Secrets: Druid’s Brooch Series: #8 by Christy Nicholas, is a delightful book. Reading this book was pure enjoyment. It’s a slowed motion kind of book and you really get to know Fingin. It’s like he becomes a really good friend because you know about his past and you know how he’s living now. The story develops at a slow pace so that you become familiar with all the other characters and their places of importance in Fingin’s life. A story so well-written you feel like you’re right there with him on his journey. Through his quest he finds purpose in life and I especially like this quote from the book…”Friends who make one forget self-loathing are treasures beyond that of gold or silver.” If you need a breath of fresh air this is a book you’re really going to love…

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The Finder of the lucky Devil (The Lucky Devil series Book 1) by Megan Mackie – Review by Jonell Collins

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The Finder of the Lucky Devil (Lucky Devil Series Book 1)The Finder of the Lucky Devil by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Finder of the Lucky Devil by Megan Mackie was such a delightful story. I loved this book. This book had me sucked in at the very first few pages. And then it was just a terrific read all the way through. It was exciting, it was adventurous, it was action packed. Go with Rune on this amazing adventure and discover who this mysterious man, St. Benedict is. What is his place in this story. It’s a well written story, it has wonderful characters, and the world that Maggie has built is easily visualized. Plenty of twists and turns here. It’s just a romping good story. If you like fantasy with a little mystery mixed in, you will really like this book. It’s left a little bit open ended which makes me think we will be seeing more of Rune and St. Benedict and I can’t wait.

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Midnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski – Review by Jonell Collins

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Midnight in the House of LangMidnight in the House of Lang by Bree M. Lewandowski
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Midnight in the House of Lang, by Bree M. Lewandowski is a sweet little romance. There is sadness in it, but isn’t that like real life. I especially like the way the author describes grief, because that’s exactly what it feels like. There is so much hope in this story and so much happiness that the grief doesn’t bury you. The romance between Thea and Irek is a precious thing to behold, but the love between a man and a woman isn’t the only kind of love and this book makes that clearly evident. There is humor, there is drama, there is adventure, and plenty of action. This story has it all. Ms.Lewandowski has a new fan.

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A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash – Review by Jonell Collins

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A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2A Study in Spirits: A College Fae magic series #2 by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Study in Spirits (College Fae book #2) by Byrd Nash is a young adult book and it’s a real easy read. Wonderful characters that pull you right in and you feel like you know them. This is a sweet little story about magical creatures and humans living together and working together, having friendships together and solving a mystery together. It’s a Wonderful World and my time was well spent reading this book.

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Lisa: Coming Of Age (Book 1 of The Guardian Shifters) by KM Lowe – Review by Jonell Collins

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Lisa: Coming Of Age (The Guardian Shifters, #1)Lisa: Coming Of Age by K.M. Lowe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lisa-Coming of Age (Book 1 of the Guardian Shifters ), was an easy to read book with well-developed characters. It seemed like it took forever for Lisa to get to her final destination, but it is necessary to the plot. This story is on the hot and steamy side and if that is your genre this will satisfy your need for that and your need for the paranormal. Lisa introduces you to characters that you will meet again. A good story.

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DIE FOR ME by Diane Hester – Review by Jonell Collins

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Die For MeDie For Me by Diane Hester
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great little book. I nearly passed this book over but I’m telling you I am so glad I read Die For Me by Diane Hester. There are two or three stories going on in this book and they are all very skillfully woven together. Tragedy, bitterness, forgiveness, love, all the things that make a story great. As I was reading the story I got all the warm fuzzies and I was thinking oh what a sweet, sweet story because it is. The author pulls you along and lulls you into this wonderful story until she gets you firmly locked into the roller coaster. At that point you can hang it up you’re not doing anything else, no dishes will get done, the bed won’t get made and the laundry won’t get caught up. It was a page-turner for sure a really wild ride. I think I will be reading Diane Hester again.

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Summer Princess (Dark Fae Book 1) by Sloane Murphy – Review by Jonell Collins

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Summer PrincessSummer Princess by Sloane Murphy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! What a great story. In Summer Princess (Dark Fae Book 1) Sloan Murphy gives us everything a great story is made of. Love, revenge, heartache, forgiveness, wild action, and adventure. This book kept me in suspense till the very end and I thought I had it figured out. Let’s just say…. I was caught off guard and can’t wait till I read the next one.

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Prophecy Girl (Camille Bishop Book 1) by Ravin Tija Maurice – Review by Jonell Collins

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Prophecy Girl (Camille Bishop, #1)Prophecy Girl by Ravin Tija Maurice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Prophecy Girl by Ravin Maurice seemed a little slow to get started but she builds really good characters and gives us a really well described world. This is Camille’s first client as a private investigator and she doesn’t expect things to get as weird as they get. This was a pretty good book, it certainly kept me turning the pages.

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Red Riding Hood (Down the Rabbit Hole) Anthology – Review by Jonell Collins

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Red Riding HoodRed Riding Hood by Autumn Sand
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

The Red Riding Hood (Down the Rabbit Hole) Anthology is a book packed with steamy little short stories. Who knew there were so many ways to retell a favorite fairy tale. Memorable is the story called Ruby by Autumn Sand. Our heroine shares the heart ache of breast cancer and divorce. It’s a steamy little story for sure but Ruby shares with us through her story the difficult task of coming to terms with what we think about ourselves.
I think my favorite story of them all was Cloaked by Lia Fairchild. Fairly tame, without all the hot and steamy. What I think I liked best about it was it reminded me more of Romeo and Juliet, just without the senseless tragedy. I came away from that little story with a real good feeling.

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Black Cat Security by Katerina Ross – Review by Jonell Collins

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Black Cat SecurityBlack Cat Security by Katerina Ross
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Black Cat Security by Katerina Ross starts out as a very interesting read. She builds a well described world, very interesting characters, (I mean magicians, can it get any better) and the flow of her writing is easy to read, and her world is easy to envision. It then takes a dark turn that took me by surprise. Ida, a witch, and a dominatrix takes Dragomir (who is surprised but not exactly unwilling) under her wing. Erotica is not a genre I read but different strokes for different folks. Dragomir has some serious anger issues and self esteem problems. Although this is erotica and will be very uncomfortable for some, I would be remiss if I did not point out that some of the things that the author points out about self-loathing, and how we think of ourselves, is of value. If this is a genre you like, I think you might get a lot out of this story.

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Out Of The Shadows by Theresa Sederholt – Review by Jonell Collins

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Out Of The ShadowsOut Of The Shadows by Theresa Sederholt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Out of the Shadows by Theresa Sederholt was a painful book to read. I have to tell you though, I read it from first page to last in one sitting. It woke up memories in me from my own past. Dane’s experience is not something that anyone that has been through domestic violence wants to share openly. It’s not like having a conversation about the laundry or your son’s little league game. It’s an experience of shame, regret, and fear. And if you have managed to physically and mentally survive it you spend the rest of your life trying to keep that door shut. Out of the Shadows is a book everyone should read. Someone you know is going through this, and they think they are alone. I did.

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

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Chasing StarlightChasing Starlight by Jennifer Siddoway
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Chasing Starlight:Cassandra’s Story (The Daughters of Night Chronicles) by Jennifer Siddoway and Matilda Reyes is a pleasantly slow build. A very sweet and warm love story that rocks along at an unhurried pace. The characters are slowly developed as you go along in an unhurried pace, giving you plenty of time to really know this couple. Then like a stream that starts at a trickle and then becomes a raging river, before you know it you cannot put the book down. Cassandra and Michael are only focused on their relationship and finding a way back. The deluge that engulfs them will hold you in the book until the end. Very good read, I’m ready for more.

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes – Review by Jonell Collins

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In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Series, #1)In Other Words by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How do you have a love story when the main characters are wholly committed to not falling for anybody, anytime. In Other Words (Boothbay Harbor Book 1) by Pamela Q. Fernandes is a book that shows us just how that happens. This is just such a sweet story. I felt like it was a window into the way many of us behave. We don’t say what we think or feel. Sometimes we do it out of fear, or courtesy, and then sometimes we don’t say it because we love. And because we love we are not going to cross the line that we think may or may not be there. Sometimes we lose. We lose opportunities, adventures, and sometimes we lose a love that legends are made of. Will Trish and Michael find that legend? Romance is not a genre that I read a lot but this one was well worth the read.

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The Flame and The Blade (Flame and Blade Series) by Meredith Hart – Review by Jonell Collins

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The Flame and The Blade (Flame and Blade #1)The Flame and The Blade by Meredith Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An excellent book. The Flame and the Blade by Meredith Hart made me immediately regret that I am such a fast reader. The story was great, the world-building was great, the characters were awesome. The gradual burn of Lyria and Vethe’s relationship is intense, can’t tell you how that turns out without spoiling the book. This is my first Meredith Hart book, but I can tell you it won’t be my last. Can’t wait for more of the adventure with the characters I’ve met in this story. I will be looking up her other books and you should too. I was so disappointed when I came to the end. I was ready to read more. There is one scene that is rather hot and steamy, may be uncomfortable for some but it comes in very subtle and is tastefully done. I will be reading the next book.

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Sky to Sea (Crimson Sash Book 2) By Amanda Marin – Review by Jonell Collins

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Sky to Sea (Crimson Sash, #2)Sky to Sea by Amanda Marin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sky to Sea: Crimson Sash Book 2, by Amanda Marin was a very good read. It was reflective of our society at this time in our country and the different feelings and attitudes about immigration. I enjoy books that reflect on our present society it helps to understand or consider a perspective that you may not have considered before. And it’s just a good story. The relationship between Neve and Micah is fragile and strong at the same time. Their struggle to help each other in the best way that they know how is a wonderful story. This book is a great read all on its own but if you haven’t read the first in this series North to Nara: Crimson Sash Book 1, you should. The background story will double your reading pleasure for this one.

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Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set: (Books 1-2-3) Vigilante Justice Thriller Series by Mark Nolan – Review by Jonell Collins

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Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set (Jake Wolfe #1-3)Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I had an opportunity to read the Jake Wolfe Series Bundle Box Set: (Books 1-2-3) Vigilante Justice Thriller Series by Mark Nolan, a while back and I passed them up. Boy was that a big mistake! These books were excellent. The characters are so well described that you feel like these are real people you know. The story plots are interesting and unique. The language is beautiful and very well written. It was a joy reading them. There is love, there is anger, there is edge of your seat suspense, and they are packed with action. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Jump on these books, they are well worth the read.

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The Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery – Review by Jonell Collins

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The Fat Girl's Guide to Loving Your BodyThe Fat Girl’s Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Fat Girls Guide to Loving Your Body by K.L. Montgomery is a book you need to read. Although this book is primarily a body positive book it can be about anything in yourself that you have decided you do not like. Ms. Montgomery points out in this book how that is a “choice”. Of course, we all want to say…well that’s easy to say but how do you do it. What are the mechanics of making a different choice? In this book Ms. Montgomery takes you on a journey that will lead you into learning how to do that. She teaches you the mechanics if you are listening with your heart and mind. The language is a little rough at times, but I think it reflects a very real person that is talking to you in a very real way. Not dressed up and all Grammarly but plain and simple, and down and dirty. I feel like it reflects the heart of someone who has a very real desire to help people find out where happiness can be found. Let K.L. Montgomery show you how you are so much more “than the sum of your parts.”

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The Wicked Wolves of Windsor: and other fairytales by Byrd Nash – Review by Jonell Collins

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The Wicked Wolves of Windsor: and other fairytalesThe Wicked Wolves of Windsor: and other fairytales by Byrd Nash
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh, what a wonderful collection of stories this book, The Wicked Wolves of Windsor and Other Fairytales, by Byrd Nash is. New stories but they feel so familiar. Easy to read, morals with a twist and they just feel good. Been a long time since I’ve read fairy tales, but these were so good. The Prince Learns A Lesson was my favorite. Think I am going to try a few of these out on my grands. I loved these stories, you will too!

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The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar – Review by Jonell Collins

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The Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart isThe Sister Pact: Home is Where The Heart is by Jacquie Biggar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t even begin to tell you what a pleasure this book was. The Sister Pact: Home is Where the Heart is by Jacquie Biggar was such a delight. A good clean romance with a situation between sisters that seems unsurmountable. Sometimes things happen in families that there seems there is just no coming back from. Someone has to be willing to cross the bridge, no matter how painful that is. In some situations time is short and it’s best not to leave it too long. Sometimes you just don’t know what you are missing. This was a great little story about all that. A real easy read that will leave you with a big sigh at the end. So glad I read this one, you will be too.

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