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Daire’s Devils (Daire’s Devils Series Book 1) by Danielle Ackley-McPhail – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Daire's DevilsDaire’s Devils by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jump into an action packed high stakes military Sci fi adventure!

this is a well done military Sci fi that starts out with Kat a MC who thinks she’s been dispatched to a boring assignment but it turns into anything but. This multi POV military Sci fi brings so much camaraderie, sarcasm, quick humor and strong attention to detail that you feel immersed in these characters adventure and its hard not to like any of them.

I did feel like the action was a tiny bit rushed so I had to slow down my typical reading style to make sure I got all of the well built details but it is worth it as you can easily miss important bits it you aren’t paying attention.

this adventure is left open with hopefully more story to come as you’ll be invested in the outcome of the story at the end!

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4)The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jump right into political intrigue and well done historical mystery crime solving.

The leader of the hall of Buckquoy dies. There needs to be a replacement but there is no male heir. There is an illegitimate son, a nephew and a local all who could assume the role and an Earl has to decide.

The leaders wife, now a widow has a daughter who seems to have her favorite to take over, but when the daughter turns up murdered so many questions ensue. Who killed her, and why? is it to influence the selection of the leader? is the mother involved, is it completely unrelated?

this story is a great historical crime novel which will both let you learn of culture, political intrigue and hierarchy but also have you lost in this story desperate to find out what actually happened.

You won’t regret this read!

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Journeys Through Collection: Volumes 1-3 by James Talisman – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3Journeys Through Collection: Volume 1-3 by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A mysterious voice is heard inside the minds of multiple people across time and the multiverse to spread warning and encouragement for the amazing journey they are about to undertake. Beings across time and space will have to work together to save the multiverse from complete destruction.

This series is the first Sci-fi series that had me hooked from Page one. The intricate world building and character development is nothing short of amazing.

There is multiple POV in this story, and this story will explore the theories of multiverse, consciousness, time travel, prophecies, spirituality, and ancient wisdom.

the characters introduced will grow, learn and change with each subsequent story leading to a action packed conclusions.

Can they save multiverse from destruction? Will “good” or “evil” prevail.

This is a can’t miss series!!!

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3) by James Talisman – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Journeys Through AllCreation (Journeys Through Book 3)Journeys Through AllCreation by James Talisman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Prepare for another adventure into multiverse this time with twins Matt and Rashella at the healm who have to find an ancient artifact and save entire universes from being erased… the entire multiverse is in danger!

Yet again this author has you delving into consciousness, spirituality, time travel and prophecies while expertly building worlds and developing characters in a way that hooks you to their journey and you can’t stop reading!

I truly enjoy how the returning characters have changed and grown as the series progressed in complicated and beautiful ways. It’s imperative to read the first two books if you want the full effect from this fantastic series.

This is a can’t miss and a GEM of an author who truly understands writing and projects passion and true literary art in every word.

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The View from Here by Leon Stevens – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The View from HereThe View from Here by Leon Stevens
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

wow! this book is an incredible dive into the possibilities of parallel dimensions or possibly other worlds!
This hooked me in the first 3 pages and I finished it in one sitting. Thomas and April do not know one another but their paths cross and an ultimate journey begins.
Exploring an entirely different world and having to solve puzzles using their combined math and science knowledge and survival skills.

What do they find? Can they get back to earth? Is there other life out there?

This Novella feels like the start to a series that will be captivating. I can’t wait to see if it is!

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Face the Fire (Moore Family Saga Book 5) by Michele Sims – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Face the FireFace the Fire by Michele Sims
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Miles and Bella have it all, a wonderful hot and spicy marriage, a set of healthy beautiful twins and a thriving business in the music industry.
under wraps is Miles Paranormal gifts that he hides from the world.

but success always comes with jealousy, intrigue, danger and competition. Can Miles and Bella keep their family safe, their secrets safe and their relationship alive? Can they withstand jealousy and others wanting to take what they’ve earned?

Great Paranormal Romance! I did not read the other stories and didn’t need them to understand them

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles Book 2) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Melissa Saxton

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To be a Fae Guardian (Realm Chronicles, #2)To be a Fae Guardian by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Here we are again with a terribly young queen with insight far beyond her tender age of 16 years old.

Titania struggles as the realm doesn’t appreciate she saved them from disaster and instead condems her. she struggles knowing her instincts are right and true but a council of a different generation can’t see things the way she does.

she perseveres despite some heart lurching goodbyes and she learns not to trust so quickly except in her own decisions. she makes one hard decision after another but continues above all else to put the realm and her kingdom first.

will she regain trust in herself, can she erase self doubt…can she protect a realm that doesnt seem to want her protection and can she mend her poor young broken heart….?

wonderful YA series… its a can’t miss!

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Melissa Saxton

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To be a Fae Queen (Realm Chronicles, #1)To be a Fae Queen by Tricia Copeland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

the youngest child of a King and Queen who’s lives were turned upside down with tragedy leaves 15 year old Titania as the queen of her realm.

her early rein is fraught with decisions to be made that are far beyond her tender years but Titania though stubborn and headstrong always puts her Realm before herself.

Many will be plotting against her thinking her to young to lead and some of those plotting behind her back will shock you.

Can Titania grow from an entitled princess kept locked up by parents trapped by tragedy into a young leader… her journey and growth will keep you captivated to the last page!

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t say enough about this book. Kella, the main character is a snarky, brutally honest girl who we hear all of her inner thoughts and feelings and internal monologs throughout this story and it truly is what makes this story the masterpiece that it is.

Her fierce protection of Huck, her brother who is unique in his world views is an added conflict while they try to traverse the Appalachian trail with something that might just save the world from a virus gone awry turning humans into virus spreaders in one bite.

in our current covid world this story is compelling and the cliffhanger you are left on is a powerful one making you want so much more. you won’t be able to put this one down!.

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King of Pain (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5) by Donna S. Frelick – Review by Melissa Saxton

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King of Pain (Interstellar Rescue Series Book 5)King of Pain by Donna S. Frelick
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trevyn, who previously a hunter of thrane is stuck in the legacy of his families brutality which is well known by many. He manages to break free of his families legacy and became captain of a ship of the anti slavery interstellar rescue squad.

Lael, a shape-shifting Hinarr survives a broken heart after the death of her father at the hands of Thrane and fights everyday for her people who are considered “less” as they lack the telepathic ability of the Thrane.

The thrane rule their home planets making the Hinarr slaves, but the deep secrets, conspiracy and political intrigue about to be uncovered is deeper than both of them could ever know.

Trevyn receives orders to intercept a pirate ship smuggling weapons for slavers and finds Lael leading the charge, and begins to question everything he knows.

Thrown togethet by fate, needing to rely on their differences to keep them both alive , can these enemies mend their broken hearts with unexpected Romance?

this was an outstanding read, fast paced, action packed and much like the other books in the series leaves you breathlessly wanting more

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The Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III – Review by Melissa Saxton

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The UnholyThe Unholy by Paul DeBlassie III
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Claire witnessed her mother’s death at the age of 5. her mother was a medicine woman which Claire Inherits but rejected it and clings to being a natural healer. but increasing visions and obvious medicine woman supernatural happenings are increasing with her everyday including violent dreams and visions.

Claire finds herself back in the community where it all happened as the director of psychiatric care. however all is not what it seems

the clinic is funded by dirty money extorted from wealthy religious zealots who are run much like a cult by the evil arch bishop…. the arch bishop who does not like the power that Claire has simmering just under the surface.

Claire starts asking questions when tragedy strikes and you dive head long into good versus evil struggle veiled in religion.shes threatened, stalked and it gets worse but that would be a spoiler so I’ll let you find out!

this was a good book. I wished the ending had as much care as the character building did in the beginning it felt a little rushed but overall this book was a great look into Indian folklore and religious structure and is worth the read

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Ember’s Secret (Solstice Quartet Book 1) by Catherine Peace – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Ember's Secret (Solstice Quartet #1)Ember’s Secret by Catherine Peace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Family secrets, traditions and duty clash with the “regular world” when Austin a TV personality meets Ember a small town girl (so she seems) with a talent for cooking but no one to appreciate it.

Ember however is so much more than she seems….and Austin… somehow can feel this

there is so much angst in Embers story trying to decide what’s best for her and her family and her secrets… not only that you think you know her secrets but oh boy SUPRISE! THERE’S MORE

This was a wonderful Paranormal Romance and well built I look forward to the next one!

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