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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Cheer is Book Two in the Magical Emerald Hollow series. It is set in a small town called Emerald Hollow and has an overall whimsical and magical feel. It is full of romance, likable characters, charm, intrigue, secrets, and mystery. After reading the first book in the series, I was anxious to read this one and I was not disappointed. The story centers around the character of Sophia, who lives in Emerald Hollow. She is friends to both Holly and Ash who we were introduced to in the first book. When Sophia meets Isaiah, she is naturally skeptical of this mysterious man that has shown up unexpectedly because she knows nothing about him. As she tries to get to the bottom of the mystery of who he is Sophia discovers she is attracted to him. As the story evolves, the characters experience loss and heartbreak, but also begin to grow, rediscover themselves, and heal. A great read with a feel-good, magical vibe and wholesome romance.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Kerry Carr

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Magical Emerald Hollow series. This is a sweet romance which has a very magical element as well as some intrigue and some mystery. I would advise reading these books in order as we meet Holly and Ash in the first book and they continue to play a role in this books as well.
This book mainly focuses around Sofia. When Sofia finds a man unconscious on a trail in the snow she obviously helps him get medical attention but when it turns out the man has no memory of who he is, where he comes from and why he was even on that trail she starts to question whether he is being genuine or not.
Sofia has been burnt by love before and is very skeptical and wary about trusting again but no matter how much she tries she can deny her attraction to this man.
Who is he? Why did he appear? When fate plays it’s hand is there any way to deny it?

Meanwhile Holly is settling in to Emerald Hollows but as she learns to live among new people she also discovers a magical secret that affects all the residents of Emerald Hollows.

This is a quick paced paranormal romance. The characters are so well written that you cant help but be invested in their story. I can’t wait to see what else Emerald Hollows has in store for us.

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Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amber Howard

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think I liked this book the most in the series so far. I absolutely love Lark. I think he’s so different from the other characters. Not just because he’s a pixie but because he has such a childlike view on the world. He’s really sweet and loving. There is always much more to the characters than how they appear to us initially. I didn’t like Lark in the previous book lol, I thought man he’s a trouble maker. Harmless but annoying. I’m so glad we got to see more of him. Jaru’s growth is amazing. I can go on an on about this story but I will leave it with the fact that Naomi is a superb writer. You get an amazing insight to every character. You learn their secrets, their fears and what makes them happy.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I read this book not realizing it was the second in a series. While it was still good as a stand alone, I will definitely be going back to read the first one just to get Holly’s story and see things from the elf’s side.
Sophie discovers Isaiah unconscious one day while she is out for a hike. It is quickly determined that he has lost all memories of who he is or where he came from. The two set off to try and recover his memories but as time goes on they come up with nothing. Eventually Holly is the one who figures it out and helps him regain his memories, but will he stick around in Emerald Hollow once he knows the truth? There were so many connections throughout this book that really kept me reading. I also loved the banter between the characters. This was a no spice, sweet romance/mystery that will have you really believing in magic. There was even a sweet surprise toward the end, and a little bit of a cliffhanger in the epilogue pointing to a hope of a third book. I hope to see more books in this series.

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Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Megan Rea

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 4th installment in the Life is Hell series by Naomi Valkyrie. This is the story of Larkspur and Jaru and a few surprising characters. I really enjoyed this installment. Jaru is like a character I’ve never seen before and while I found him a bit irritating in the previous book, this book gave us a much more in-depth look at his character and explained a lot of why he is the way he is. I thoroughly enjoyed Lark and Jaru’s story and the continuation of all of the characters in Juniper Lake. I love how Valkyrie keeps characters from previous stories in the current story and continues to give the readers updates and tidbits about their lives. I also love how good Valkyrie is at teasing the next book’s characters. The plot line of this series just keeps getting better and better and I can’t wait to see what the 5th installment brings. While these books do focus on different characters, you need to read them in order to get a full understanding and grasp on the plot of the series and the characters’ nuances and dynamics. Sure as Hell is a MM paranormal romance that will have you turning the pages long after you are supposed to be sleeping.
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Sure as Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shea Gilkerson 5/1/24

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell #4)Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We are back in Juniper Lake for book 4 of the “Life Is Hell” series. This one focuses on Larkspur the pixie, Jaru the imp, and Soren the bodyguard. You see all characters in previous additions to the series and by the time we get to book 4, they feel like comfortable old friends.

Jaru is a former contract companion and has been in many iffy scenarios in his time. All of his experiences have led him to begin his own companionship business to offer better and safer options for courtesans of Juniper Lake. While focusing on his business, he doesn’t have the free time that he used to, and Lark let’s it be known he is very unhappy about it. When sparks begin to fly, Jaru wonders if he can have his business AND Lark. As Jaru wrestles with whether or not this could be the right thing, danger starts to emerge which leads to him hiring Soren in order to protect Lark. Once he sees the chemistry and interest between Soren and Larkspur, he decides he must step out of the way to let them both protected from him and his problems. When Lark is captured, Jaru comes up with a plan to avenge him and a confession of love and devotion is made. Will the three of them be able to figure out what is just right for everyone involved?

Before all is said and done, there is chemistry, intrigue, passion, stress, love, danger, attraction, self doubt, and so many other things that make up the excellent location of Juniper Hills. While characters are paranormal, they are so relatable and understandable in all the ways we doubt ourselves and what we have to offer. The emotions are so beautifully pulled from the reader and you will ache and laugh right along with the characters we have come to love. The world building is fantastic, the characters and the way they have all become family to one another keeps you coming back for more, and the sizzle factor both ramps up and calms down as the moments arise. In order to best appreciate the series and characters I recommend starting at book 1!

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The School of Nine (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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The School of Nine (The Mythic Academy Collection, #1)The School of Nine by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars
With a unique and intriguing storyline, The School of Nine is a YA paranormal fantasy romance tale with clever world building.
With characters that are interesting and well-developed you will fall in love with them. I really like the premise and the mythos of muses in training along with prophecies and the chosen one.
The School of Nine is set in a magical world of Brightling Academy – a prestigious school for female Muses. So, when Sebastian turns up imagine everyone’s surprise but not everything is as it seems.
Bianca has her reservations about this newcomer but there is more to him than she first thought.
With tension, intrigue, frustration, drama, turmoil, danger, action, adventure, there is something for YA lovers of magic.
Will Bianca be able to rely on help to stop the trouble before them? To find out you will need to grab a copy of this book.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin – Review by Jenni Bishop

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection)A Song of Salt and Secrets by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Song of Salt and Secrets has a unique and intriguing storyline and clever world building. It is a standalone YA fantasy romance novella-length tale. With a lot of emotions frustration, fear, longing, love, suffering, suspense, action, adventure, and there are a lot of ups and downs.
Corisande ties hard to keep a side of her hidden because if not she can destroy and that is not who she is. Being born as a siren is a curse but can’t help wanting to sing it is who she is, but it is that very thing that puts everything in peril. She lives her life on hopes and dreams. Will Noah be the one to save her from herself and himself along the way?
A Song of Salt and Secrets has well-developed and interesting characters that are hard not to like and feel for. I really enjoyed the premise of this short, sweet read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Oradea is tasked with bringing rogue vampires and shifters to justice that are hiding in his territory. The syndicate family in his area are hesitant to join in his pursuit until their sister Natalia is threatened. It is an instant love match that fate has brought into play at just the right time. Unfortunately, there is betrayal and distrust between the vampires and their witch mates. Can they survive to see forever together? Or will fate step in once again and help the rogues to stay one step ahead of Master Descallia and his consulate masters?

This is a quick read. There was an unexpected twist/betrayal that I was hoping would not happen, but at the last minute… ugh. It was a stab in the heart, for sure. At this point, I feel invested in this series, and I want to see it through to the end. While I want to know how it all ends, I am not quite ready to say goodbye to all of these characters. I feel like there is so much more that I need to know about them. All in all, a wonderful addition to the series.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Rose McCaskey

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Finding Cheer is the second book in the Magical Emerald Hollow series. It has a bit of magic, mystery, and romance. I started and read book 2 before I knew it was a sequel so I plan to go read book 1. I enjoyed it. It was cute and a fun read.

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The School of Nine by Amanda Marin – Review by Shelly Kittell

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The School of Nine (The Mythic Academy Collection, #1)The School of Nine by Amanda Marin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really cool story. I loved how it was about Muses-in-training. There was a mystery to be solved. The urban and paranormal mixed into the writing quite nicely. I enjoyed the writing and the characters. I find that when you have characters who are deceitful, that tends to catch and keep my attention. It’s a wonderful short read with lots of drama and action. A quick, fast-paced read.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a cute book. It was like reading a Hallmark movie and I loved it. Fun and lovable characters with an interesting storyline. This is book 2 of a series, but I did not read book 1 prior to this one. I didn’t feel like I missed out on anything by reading this as a stand alone book. Lots of layers to the story and I really enjoyed it. There are elements of grief, friendship, falling in love, Christmas magic (though it’s not a Christmas story), and some mystery. I would definitely read more from this series and this author.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Sarah King

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Master Oradea and Natalia’s is the tenth in the Master of Consulate Series. Each book adds to the main story that carries through the series as well as has the focus of a couple. It really is best if read in order. In Oradea and Natalia’s book, the Masters are still focused on finding the traitors and rougues. Natalia seeks out Oradea when her life is threatened.
Will they find the traitors?
Can Oradea keep Natalia safe?
Will they get their HEA?

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A Song of Salt and Secrets (Mythic Academy Collection) by Amanda Marin

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For Corisande Phillips, being a siren has meant living a cursed life, a lonely life – a life plagued by the fear of hurting someone with her deadly song. At Magwitch Academy, she has learned to control her urge to sing … for the most part, anyway.
But when a moment of weakness gets the best of her, Corisande accidentally causes Noah, a student at a nearby prep school, to crash his sailboat, unleashing the fury of the sea – and an ancient goddess who will not be robbed of her revenge. Only Noah’s love has the power to save Corisande, but how can he ever learn to care for a monster like her?
A Song of Salt and Secrets is a standalone novella-length story.

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When Amanda was a child, her father traveled frequently for business, always bringing back a book as a present for her. Whether she was getting lost in the pages of a tale about faraway knights, girls with supernatural powers, or kindly giants, she was quickly hooked on stories.

Nowadays, Amanda writes books of her own. A USA Today bestselling author, she also works in scholarly publishing. Her favorite things include Starbucks lattes, lazy summer afternoons at the beach, and stories with characters that make you go “awww.” She lives in New England with her family and furbaby, Snickers the Poodle.

 

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Sure As Hell (Life is Hell Series Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie

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All I want is to prove myself…

 

I’m Jaru Fane, imp, and former contract companion who puts up a good front, but inside I feel like I’m falling apart.

With the support of my Juniper Lake family, I finally know what I want to do with my life – start a business. Unfortunately, running a business doesn’t leave me a lot of time for my best friend, Larkspur.

 

Lonely, Lark decides to take matters into his own hands and remind me that he exists. The result is the start of something between us I never considered before. As things are starting to get good, like usual, my life goes to crap.

 

When disaster strikes, I know I’m not cut out to be what Lark needs. He needs someone like my bodyguard, Soren. I’m not strong. I’m not powerful. I’m always going to need someone to save me from myself. Setting Lark up with Soren seems like the best answer, but if I make the decision that will keep Lark safe, I may lose him forever.

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The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.

 

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book #10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Angela Hayes

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Master Oradea is the tenth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is another dark paranormal romance with enemies to lovers, a rogue vampire faction, shifters, witches, magic, pure bloods, politics, agendas, fated mates, drama, danger, tension, intrigue, chemistry, sizzle, action, and more. Again, as with the rest of the series, this is told from a duel POV- which helps deliver a fuller perspective.
This is Master Oradea and Natalia Benzini’s story- a dark, tense, romantic suspense-that not only tells their story, but also helps build the background story which has been developing throughout the entire series.
It is because of this ‘overarching, background’ story that I highly recommend reading the entire series, in sequence, so you have all the important details, character, and other relevant information on board- otherwise there might be some undue confusion.
There is a lot going on, and a large ‘cast’ of characters, so even though each book focuses on one individual ‘couple’- there is a recurring cast which pops up in instalments throughout the series- so ‘knowing ‘who is who’ helps.
As this ends on a bit of a cliffy, which is set to continue in the next is instalment — “Master Bistrita” (Book #11).
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Sylvia Black!

 

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sylvia has done another fantastic job on this series. In this book we meet Master Oradea and Natalia. While it is a stand-alone, it does follow the storyline of the rest of the Masters of the Consulate series, so I do suggest reading the previous stories to get a general idea of the storyline and what’s going on. The chemistry between Oradea and Natalia was burning off the page. Natalia’s fiery personality clashes with Oradea’s dominant. Secrets are being stolen and revealed, and lines are being drawn. Who comes out on top and who doesn’t come out unscathed? I loved reading this book, and the characters were wonderfully well done!

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Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider – Review by Enisha Reaves

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a feel-good book that is full of romance, enchantment, and magic, then grab this book!

Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider is the second book in the Magical Emerald Hollow series. It follows Sofia Reyes as she helps an attractive and mysterious man who does not remember his own identity. Will she allow herself to open up and fall for him?

I loved being back in Emerald Hollow and catching up with some characters I loved in the first book.This story is both magical and enchanting and keeps you smiling all the way through.

This novel is a must-read if you are ready to start spring with some romance. The characters are just as lovable as in the first book, and the story pulls you in from start to finish.

Get your spring colors ready, smell some flowers, and dive into this lovely book that will get you springtime ready.

Happy Reading!

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book and it was very nice to read the continuing story about the master vampires and their loves. This book is about Oradea and Natalia and how they find each other in the midst of the battle that is going on. I enjoyed being able to follow their journey and how even through the twists and turns of the battle they were in, they came together. This is an excellent series and I recommend it to others that enjoy paranormal romance.

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow Series) by Heather Schneider – Review by Jamie Truex

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Finding Cheer (Magical Emerald Hollow #2)Finding Cheer by Heather Schneider
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was so excited to read this book since I enjoyed the first one so much! Holly and Ash are basically supporting characters now and we get to focus on Sofia. I really Iiked her when we met her in book one, but I grew to like her even more in book two. And we meet Isaiah, who Sofia is very suspicious of but also very attracted to. I do recommend this book, though you should really pick up the first one so you can understand the town and the characters better. I finished it with some questions still not answered so fingers crossed for a third book.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lucy Machard

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and while it is a short, simple read, I did have a lot of moments where I was confused and unsure of the plot. While it is the 10th book in the series, it is marketed as a stand alone novel, but if you’re going to get started in this series, the I would suggest starting at book one, since it’s across the same universe. It personally isn’t something that I was absolutely 100% enthralled with. I liked the book, I like vampire and mafia novels, but this one just wasn’t something I loved a whole lot. I struggled to get into the story, and it just seemed to drag for me. However, that shouldn’t stop you from trying it out, because you might enjoy it more than I did. It just wasn’t for me.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jamie Truex

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book three in the Life is Hell Series by Naomi Valkyrie. This series just keeps getting better! We get to focus on Oren (a demon hunter newbie) and Teivel (a grumpy demon). Their attraction is clear to everyone. Oren brings out a softer side of Treivel. But can they make a relationship work? We meet a few new characters this time. Larkspur spends most of the time playing pranks on everyone and there is a baby that was dropped on Oren’s doorstep! You don’t have to read these books in order, but it doesn’t hurt to. That way you can learn about everyone involved. I definitely recommend this book.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so glad I started reading this series, I have literally enjoyed every single one of these books so far and I really can’t wait to rea the rest. I didn’t know there was more to this series till I started looking. Each book gets better and better, and I just couldn’t put this one down like the first ones. I am a sticker for making sure all the books are read in order so this is no different, but you could probably get away with reading them by themselves. these books are paranormal romance books but there’s so much more involved. Teivel and Oren, one demon, one demon hunter, will have you on a whirl wind of a roller coaster with these two. Once again, we are back at Juniper Lake to help out Teivel ex but there’s attraction to his ex’s deputy. The fear of loving again, baggage being carried over, and the secret of being a demon hunter. What possible could go wrong? Or right? I honestly recommend this series and even thou I haven’t gotten o the rest I recommend the rest because if they are all this good.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Kerry Baker

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was so excited to get my hands on the next book on this series. By book 10, most series have started to wan and lose their grip on me but this one just keeps getting better and better. I was pulled straight into these books and the characters. I loved getting to know them and discovering even more about this world I have come to love.
This author really has an interesting writing style. Her books have a dark and intense feeling to them and yet they are so easy to read because of how well written they are. This series has easily become one of my favourite to read and I cannot wait to see what else this author has to offer.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hell in a Handbasket is Book Three in the Life is Hell series. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the other books in this series because they are amazing. This book focuses on Teivel, a demon, and Oren, a demon hunter who are natural enemies.
Teivel has returned to Juniper Lake, a place that he keeps getting drawn to for some unexplainable reason. When a hybrid baby is dropped off on Oren’s doorstep, the two must work together to protect him. Teivel was mentioned in previous books briefly, but this book goes more in depth about his character. We learn that there is more to him than originally meets the eye. Most would think that he is a world class jerk, but it turns out that there is more to him than that. There is a strong attraction between Teivel and Oren even though there is no reason how a demon and a demon hunter could possibly be in any sort of a relationship or fall in love for that matter. This was another wonderful book written by an extremely talented author. Her writing style is not only unique and creative but her characters are quirky and fun.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Hannah Porter

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

You know after reading the first two I just had to run to read this one. The Life is Hell Series is getting so good! Just like the first ones this is a quick read but no less fantastic. So like MM romance isn’t my usual go to trope, but the way the author wrote this I couldn’t put it down. I’m pretty sure I’ve said this before but this author really knows how to write a paranormal book, really knows how to make the subject her own with her unique take. Teivel and Oren story was probably my second fave of the series of the series so far . Ohhhhh I can’t wait to see what characters Naomi Valkyrie writes about next. If you haven’t done so i highly recommend you go to the beginning of this series even if you don’t have to you’ll want too 🙂

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So I think this story might be my favorite so far in the series. I appreciate that each story is standalone, but it’s definitely helpful to have read the whole series to really get a full understanding of what is going on. We have vampires, werewolves, witches, and humans all working together to defeat the rogue traitors trying to drag everything back to the way it was centuries ago. Oradea’s territory has been invaded by the rogues and he is determined to take them out. He doesn’t count on meeting and immediately being drawn to protect Natalia, a human whose brothers are involved in the syndicate. Neither of them have any intentions of wanting the other, but the temptation becomes too great. I loved that this story really carried a lot of the plotline with the rogues even further and definitely had me reading quickly to discover what was going to happen. Plenty of action, romance, betrayal, love, twists, turns, and steamy in this book. I can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens.

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell Series Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Hell in a Handbasket (Life is Hell #3)Hell in a Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finally, some insights. Not gonna lie Naomi Valkyrie has me by the horns with this series. I have wanted some more information on the mysterious tracker demon Teivel since his introduction in book one. Oren is no different, he is the only demon hunter descendant to make it out of that book alive and we need some insight into that part of this world. Dual perspectives of Teivel and Oren.
Oren discovers he is a demon hunter descendant in book one but hasn’t been able to learn anything about what that means. Numerous online searches only result in Hollywood information and nothing real. He agrees to be trained by Teivel only for him to disappear for weeks and no word. Teivel only agreed to help his ex-Malakhi in book one because they both lost their lover, and he took his anger all out on him but now Oren is the true reason he can’t stay away now. Even if he can’t and won’t admit it to himself. A shot in the dark case knocks on Teivel’s door to find out if a dragon has survived and still lives. This keeps him busy and away until a visit to see Oren changes everything. The truth behind his “shot in the dark” case arrives literally at their doorstep. Along the way to learning how to be together they now must figure out how to care for this incredibly rare baby.
Will they survive the changes? Can Teivel let go of the past to accept the new future? How will Oren deal with the new changes to who he is? Everything about this series is designed to pull you in to make you care for every new main character as much as you care about the first set. I love how the author brings in the characters in other books with bits and pieces here and there until you finally get the full story and see the growth that they go through. I cannot wait for book 4, Sure as Hell, to learn more about the new character Jaru, and of course Larkspur from book two and what will come next for them and Soren. See you there.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Michelle Austin

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read. I continue to get pulled into this great series. When Natalia finds herself in danger, her brothers get protection for her. And she is not happy about it. Oradea is determined to keep her safe. Things definitely got steamy between these two.
Overall I really enjoyed this story and the characters. I really like that it was in dual POV. We get witches, vampires and so much more. There are so many different things about this story that pull me in, I loved the storyline. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I look forward to reading more from this author and series. 1-click and get started today.

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate Book 10) by Sylvia Black – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Master Oradea (Masters of the Consulate #10)Master Oradea by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Master Oradea is the 10th book in the Masters of the Consulate series, but you don’t have to read them all. I have only read book 9 and this one, so far. This book does pickup where book 9 leaves off, and has the same characters for the most part. However, I jumped right into the story and caught on quick. There is about to be a big war between the underworld …factions? Not sure that’s the right word- The vampires, witches, shifters and humans. The vampires don’t know who they can trust and its weighing on everyone. Natalia is human (or so we think…..), the only daughter of a powerful family. She is strongly protected by her 4 brothers, but they enter in to business with the vampires and quickly learn they may not be able to keep her safe. So, she is sent off with Master Ordea to be her guard until the Rogue vampires are captured. But, like any good vampire story, there is a quick attraction between the 2. I think this book is much like the previous, and it is a perfect balance of steamy and suspense. I look forward to back reading in the series, I love the characters and their strength and connections.

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