Black Dog Rising by Kat Caulberg
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great read. It has a lot of action and dark fantasy an amazing dark fairy tale. Emma is visiting rural England to forget her past relationship. Toby is a man with alot of baggage. This is a well paced live affair with elements of dark fantasy through. I highly recommend reading.
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers is book one of the Juniper Samoni Trilogy. This book is a paranormal fantasy which is not my usual genre to read but I enjoyed it. The book was action packed and suspenseful at times.
Juniper has been tasked with retrieving the Stone of Destiny. The stone’s powers are too great for it to fall into the wrong hands. She has to get it before anyone else can. There’s always evil lurking in the shadows. Will Juniper be successful in her mission?
The book was well written as are the characters. The author keeps you guessing and throws surprises at you. I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next. I recommend it!
Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti is a paranormal fantasy story. Victoria’s world and word building lures, you into the fantasy giving you so many possibilities. The stakes are high when you have a human who is much more than she ever knew. Just who is she and where does she truly come from. The story has a little of everything to make it a great story with, magic and elves, eccentric godmothers and fae lots of action and paranormal beings, romance and enemies.
I was intrigued and soon fell into the tale and everything came alive and it was easy to envision it all. I was fully engrossed and before I knew it, it was drawing to a close and having to say goodbye to the characters.
I look forward to seeing what comes next.
Reviewed by @jennadb
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4 Star
License to Bite: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Carrie Pulkinen . This is my first Audible and I actually enjoyed listening and Hollie done a wonderful job. I honestly liked listening a lot more than I thought I would. It was a nice change not staring at a screen. I absolutely love this author , I love her style of writing and the fact she makes me chuckle. Her characters are fun, relatable and fully developed . Jane and Ethan, she’s the Governors daughter and is used to getting what she wants. A girls trip to Mardi Gras finds her in the arms of Ethan who is a hot as sin Vampire . He gives her the gift of immortality and super strength. There’s one tiny issue she doesn’t like the sight of blood and usually faints. I found myself chuckling throughout this story. These two are funny and whitty. Find out what happens next by grabbing this and giving it a listen. I highly recommend and look forward to more audible books.
Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire has adventure, romance as well as suspense. Each book takes you on a journey that you don’t ever want to miss.
It was about Zariya Chanji who agreed to join MASC’s force. She had to prove that she was capable enough to find the killer and take on any mission that came her way. With five other teammates who didn’t know the first thing about her. She was to win their trust in order to succeed in the missions. She will stop at nothing to avenge her father.
This book had so many twists and turns. Each chapter had you at the edge of your seat. The adventure was never-ending. The romance was forever brewing. Each book had you looking deeply at each character in a different light. It has you questioning what is true and what is an allusion. The books were so much fun to read and to have all the books out at the same time is really satisfying for a quick reader.
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers is an absolutely amazing action packed adventure, one that will keep you hooked from the very first page. This is book one of Juniper’s story, and i admit, i am already addicted and need more! This is not my first book by Nadine, so i went into this excited, and came out of it ready and needing more. Nadine has truly outdone herself with this detailed, engaging, work of art! If you are a fan or the paranormal, this author is definitely for you. I recommend this book, as well as the rest of Nadine’s work! I look forward to seeing where this story goes, and seeing more of Nadine’s world!
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a great fantasy read! This is a great quick read. Its a fast pace story following Juniper on her mission to find the stone before anyone else! There are so many characters to read and learn about. It definitely keeps you reading to see what will happen next! Can’t wait to read the others to see where Junipers calling takes her next!
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5/5 Stars
Stone of Destiny (Juniper Samoni Trilogy Book 1) by Nadine Travers
This is the first read by the author. Travers has captured the attention of readers. The writing and style make you want more.
Juniper is a Witch Warrior and she loves what she does. Going on missions helps her overcome her past. This mission causes her to find something, to lose something, and more missions. The quote I chose for Juniper is: “Come on, if you want a piece of me.”
Drake is a shifter who hasn’t been awake for centuries. He isn’t the last of his kind, but is the only one awake. He finds his mate in a Witch Warrior and can’t leave her alone. The quote I chose for Drake is: “Of course. Not only did I kiss her, but she has my ring, and she’s starting to have mating dreams. If I don’t join her, those dreams will get worse. I have to be there the moment she’s ready to join with me.”
Highly recommended for Paranormal lovers.
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I give Stone of Destiny (Juniper Samoni Trilogy Book 1) by Nadine Travers, 4 stars.
This was a very good urban fantasy packed with suspense, action, and all the emotions you can fathom. The author does a good job of throwing in surprises that keep you guessing. If you have read the Supernatural Intelligence Agency series, then you will already be familiar with the characters in this book. Juniper is a good main character and I cannot wait to see where the next books lead us in her life. The book splits between the different characters as did the previous series, and the only disappointing thing to me was that for a trilogy named after her, I would have like to see more of her point of view. Other than that, it is an interesting story that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions and you will be on the edge of your seat until the end.
If you are a fan of action packed urban fantasy, this book is for you.
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What an amazing adventure that was!! The story was told from many points of view. It was very interesting reading all sides to the mission. The love stories, of course, are what kept me intrigued the most. I wanted so badly to know everything about all of these team members and their fated mates! Magic and all of the different creatures that it derives from is my favorite part of reading!!
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Nadine Travers has another hit on her hands. The story of Juniper Samoni was an exciting adventure. This adventure included some twists and turns, surprises, and even love. Nadine Travers has created a vibrant alternate reality and I really enjoyed continuing the journey in this universe. I look forward to the next adventure of Juniper and the continuation of her journey.
Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Imagine an elderly relative telling you stories of a magic realm’s existence. Anna told her god-daughter several stories about elves, titans, and more creatures that coexisted among humans. Maya dismissed the stories about magic as make-believe or perhaps senility from her godmother. Then the unthinkable happens. In Titanian’s Phoenix, Victoria Saccenti shows Maya Brown’s discovery of the truth behind Anna’s stories. Mays arrives home from work and is drugged by an unknown assailant. When she wakes up, she finds Anna has also been abducted. Anna assists Maya’s escape with magic and advises her to find Soren or Brant. When she arrives at the bar, she asks the barmaid where to find Soren. The large Titan appears suddenly behind her, causing her to faint. He has been expecting to claim Maya as his mate. Before her arrival, Soren had been watching a meeting between a man, daemon and an elf about production of something that would change the dynamics of the magical realm’s existence. Maya is about to embark upon a journey into the magic realm.
There is nothing negative to say about Titanian’s Phoenix. The descriptions of the scenery and the well-developed characters allowed my full engagement with Saccenti’s story. I felt the frustration that Maya felt when she didn’t understand how Soren could be amorous one day and dismissive the next. I was suspicious of Talaith’s quiet role as a powerful seer. This is a story that will captivate your mind and keep you begging for more. I sincerely look forward to reading the other books included in this series. I recommend this book for mature adults due to the explicit scenes, violence, and profanity. These elements do not detract from this five-star novel’s quality.
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the story of Juniper Samoni, she travels the world on missions to retrieve relics and she has just come off of one mission and is debriefing the elders when we join her, she is recalling her last mission, it was successful, but she came across some unusual activity while she was returning, she was attacked by an opposing group which was made up of a quartet who do not normally work together and she was also rescued by someone while she was in the middle of it all, which was fortunate as if he hadn’t helped her out, then she probably wouldn’t have been where she is now.
While Juniper is going through all that, the Lady in charge of that mixed group is angry that she lost the relic and that the group failed her, but she is ready and has the location of the next relic and the group she wants to go after it, it is the Stone of Destiny, it holds the power to control people so that they will follow whoever wields it and it lies in Scotland and she sends her chosen group on their way there as soon as they are physically able to. Meanwhile Juniper is debriefed and has returned to her apartment to rest, but is waylaid by her friend who she has asked to look into a few things for her, however, she hasn’t found anything useful, but she finds out some other news instead and it increases her suspicions and makes her even more stressed about the situation. She talks with another friend who reveals that she is worried about her and that she has a bad feeling about the current situation, but she cannot pinpoint why and needs to do some more digging, as she leaves Juniper to rest, Juniper is hoping that she actually will as she has a feeling she might not get much of a chance in the near future.
The next thing Juniper knows is that she is dreaming of a cry for help, it is a stone and it is calling to her, she knows she has to go to the Isle of Skye, but she has no idea what will be waiting for her there, or whether she will be able to physically manage it on the little sleep that she has, but she has no choice, so she packs and gets ready to go on another mission, but before she leaves, her friend gives her a ring which supposedly matches her energy, but before she can ask for more information, she has left.
Will Juniper manage to find the Stone of Destiny in time, or will the worst case scenario come to pass? Will she run into the mysterious stranger who helped her the last time, or will the enemies she is sure that she will be encountering? This is a journey of twists and turns, the unpredictability will leave you wanting more and the amount of action contained in the pages will increase your investment in the characters.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire Luana is made up of the 6 books of this series. It follows Zariya, a powerful half naga, on her quest to find out who is responsible for the death of her father. However, she doesn’t expect to find out her father was leading a double life, a life that she is drawn into as a member of the Phoenix Team, part of an elite secret organisation challenged with maintaining the safety if supes. As part of the elite team she must get to know her fellow team mates, track down those who betrayed her father and learn how to be a phantom. This series is really enjoyable, each book is a different mission so can be read on their own but I liked having them all together as it was so much easier to jump into the next story. As the books progress you get to know more about the other members of Phoenix Team and learn their stories. I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of fantasy.
Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire Luana
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is one series you do not want to miss and having the first six books, or the complete first season in this case, is a perfect way to devour this gem of a series. I was hooked right away with the detail in these novels. They make you feel as if you are right there with the Phoenix Team and the characters as they traverse and manage to make it through this inventive and fast paced world that Claire Luana has woven masterfully. This series kicks off with a woman who is facing the death of her father and figuring out this world she is thrust into. Nothing is what she has believed it to be her whole life and she is forced to make sense of it fast. The adventure and the intrigue is really fast paced and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as they try figuring out what could possibly come next. Every book builds perfectly on the previous and this makes you feel as if you are in the thick of it. I am anxious to see what may come next!
Review by @lizaileen
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License to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is book 1 in the series and I listened to this as an audiobook.
I really enjoyed this book, it was light-hearted, full of humour and a little romance.
Jane can’t stand the sight of blood, which becomes a problem when she is turned into a Vampire by Ethan.
Ethan was convinced Jane was his reincarnated fiancee but soon discovers that wasn’t the case, in fact, she’s the complete opposite.
Jane was what I imagine to be a southern belle. With her fathers position in politics, she was able to talk her way through any situation, which seemed to frustrate quiet and reserved Ethan. I loved the chats with her best friend Sophie and the way she handled every situation.
The narration by Hollie Jackson was brilliant, the accents and the delivery really added to the listening and helped immerse me j to the story.
Reviewed by @MrsR
Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m a sucker for a good plot, down to earth characters and a love story. And oh boy, did this story deliver and some.
The story starts off with you stepping into this magically world with mythical creatures, humans and then you meet Soren – The tall, handsome, gets you weak in the knees, Titanian warrior that is not only trying to solve a murder mystery but also trying to find his mate. In his search, he finds Maya – the beautiful, witty, smart and charming human.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters individually but when these two came together – the chemistry that Victoria Saccenti writes is perfectly done.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes adventure, supernatural beings and a good, hit you right in the heart, love story.
Sara Shalovelo
January 31st, 2021
Mythical Alliance: Phoenix Team: The Complete Season by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really loved these books. They are full of action and adventure which keep you gripped from the very first page.
Each book can be read as a standalone as each book deals with a different mission, however if you read them in order it builds builds characters better and makes the overall explanation of the big baddies easier to understand as the books progress.
I can’t recommend these books enough. I was hooked and read them all in 2 days as I couldn’t put them down.
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Stone of Destiny (Juniper Samoni Trilogy Book 1)
By Nadine Travers
This book grabbed my attention from the beginning and kept me hooked all the way until the end. This book is full of suspense, danger, action, magic, and wonderful characters. The author did an exceptional job making me feel like I was right in the story with her storytelling rich in detail. I found myself at the edge of my seat and turning pages quickly to find out what was going to happen next. I highly recommend this book. I cannot wait to read the next one.
Ride with he Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
Ride with the Moonlight (Thunder on the Moor Book 2) by Andrea Matthews. This is the second book in this series and I highly recommend reading the first book before this one. This is the continuing story of Maggie Armstrong a time traveler currently in Scotland. She has declared her love for a man that is forbidden but they are now together. Will is now declared an outlaw so they are on the run from Maggie’s family. When they catch up with them Will is sentenced to hand and Maggie is sent back to her family. Maggie’s uncle is still planning on Maggie marrying Ian the man who murdered her father. She is determined to not go through with it. Will’s family is trying to figure out a way to save him. Will they succeed in time to save Will? Will Maggie and Will find their way back to each other? Will Ian’s true self come out to Maggie’s family? Read Riding with the moonlight to find out!
Flipping the Bird by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Not only was this my first Carrie Pulkinen book, but it was my first ever shifter book. Not knowing what to expect I went into it with an open mind and I absolutely loved it! Alice and Maggie are two light hearted fun loving girls that made it feel like the friendship I have with my best friend. They made me smile and laugh out loud several times. Enter Donovan and his mongoose and it was so “stinking” fun to read. I felt engrossed in the story, the characters were extremely well developed and everything flowed smoothly. This is one of the best books I have read over the past 6 months and I can’t wait for more. The story has a happy ending, but leaves a wonderful opening for book 2 and for the characters to grow even more. If you have never read a shifter book, this could not be a better choice to start with, it’s fun, not too serious, romantic, and overall a kick b*tt way to spend a couple of hours.
This is a great, funny story. Jane and her best friend Sophie are in New Orleans. Jane is a blogger and she is there to blog on the Mardi Gras. What she didn’t count on was running into the very sexy and handsome vampire Ethan. Ethan is a vampire, he has a strong reaction when he meets Jane, something that has not happened in a very long time. Thinking she is his late fiancée reincarnated he clams and turns her into a vampire. Jane wasn’t made for this lifestyle. How is she going to adjust will she? It’s a really fun listen as well.
Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
Such a fun read. I was immediately sucked into this story, with all the magical beings and action involved. The part about Maya being the destined mate for Soren was so sweet and watching their relationship unfold was also very sweet. Maya is a human and Soren is of the Titanian race, but Maya is not only human. Soren and his friends find out what Maya is truly capable of and the powers she receives and it is nice to see she is fitting in and grasping her new life. Their relationship starts of kind of iffy, due to Soren following the laws of his people, and for a minute I didn’t think Maya was going to accept their relationship but, they worked through it and came out stronger. I loved this couple and watching them go on an adventure to figure out who and which race was trying to destroy humans and other beings. It might be a long shot but for some reason I feel like Soren’s uncle Gustaf has something to do with it, he seems kind of shady. I loved all the characters in this book, each was very well written in and interesting to get to know. I hope there is another book, I can’t wait to see what is in store for these friends next.
Ride with he Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ride with the Moonlight by Andrea Matthews a fantasy of a four-star read. This is number two in the Thunder on the Moor series and it’s a good idea to read them in order as this one does follow on from the first. This is an imaginative and interesting story, watching Maggie and Will with their struggles and believe me there are some real struggles, maybe a little too much. The setting is lovely and tells its own story, and it’s a great story, for me the struggle was just a little too much.
Review by @saraoxo
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers is a paranormal fantasy story about Juniper. Juniper was an orphan at a young age and adopted by Lilandra, the mentor of the Witch Warriors. Juniper was extremely emotionally driven in her missions. In her dreams, magical stones would call to her to rescue them from evil forces. The book opens with Juniper using her limited magical powers to keep a stone from a group that was made up of a werewolf, a witch, a vampire, and a demon. Just when it seems that she is about to succumb to her enemies, a strange man comes to her aid, and she escapes to safety. While recovering, Juniper is called again by the powerful Stone of Destiny. A secret power that Juniper holds is becoming stronger the closer Halloween approaches. Meanwhile, a strange being has sent the evil group in search of the same stone. Donovan, the werewolf, is mated to Sophia, a fire witch. Cross unions are illegal and the mysterious Lady has promised to use the powers of the stone to change the laws so that crossing of species is no longer a death sentence. Unbeknownst to them, the Lady has a much more sinister plan and is using the group as mere pawns.
This book defines good and evil but there is actually good within the evil. The group fighting against Juniper is actually looking at making life better for all. They are extremely loyal to one another and on many opportunities, try to avoid conflicts with the Witch Warriors. When they encounter Lilandra, she also avoids killing any of her enemies. Juniper is very hot-tempered and acts without thinking about the immense amount of danger she places herself in. The strange man that saved her in the first fight starts following her, which she resents. For some reason, the young woman seems to think that she should always be alone. This attitude and lack of forethought does have disastrous results to others that want to ally with her.
I would recommend this fantasy book to young readers with caution to some profanity used. There is a lot of action and the fight scenes are not exceptionally gore filled. Most of the book is from Juniper’s view but occasionally shifts to the perceptions of the other main characters. I couldn’t help but empathize with Donovan’s intentions because, as an antagonist, he was literally trying to make a better life for everyone. The ending of this book allows a seamless transition to the sequel.
Stone of Destiny by Nadine Travers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this paranormal story by this new to me author. I haven’t picked up one of their books before but I decided that this one sounded good and had an amazing cover so I took the leap, I am so glad I did. The writing was good and the characters were fantastic. I cannot wait to get my hands on book 2 & 3 and I hope they’re just as good as this one! If you’re looking for a good paranormal story to spend the evening reading I would definitely recommend this one!
Happy Reading!
Black Dog Rising by Kat Caulberg
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Emma as she runs from her ex. She ends up in a small town in England where she meets Toby, an innkeeper, but he also has secrets of his own. They get their start when he saves her from being mugged. Turns out, Emma has a stalker and Toby will not let anything happen to her. What made this story pop for me is that both main characters are strong, and I loved that it was set in England. I have never been, but the descriptions of scenery were detailed nicely.
License to Bite: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 1) AUDIO BOOK by Carrie Pulkinen was a fantastic listen! I just adored Jane Anderson! She made me laugh and refused to be the secondary character. I feel like she was the hero of this story. Ethan was well written and was great to see him come alive as the story continued. I did not see the ending coming and it was just beautiful. I cannot wait to read the next book!
Ride with he Moonlight by Andrea Matthews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this time travel story that is full of action and even some romance. This is the second book in this series that can be read as a stand alone. This is a well written story that brings page turning adventure. The characters are connectable and engaging. They bring the story to life and fun to read. Will and Maggie go through alot in this book. They are really great characters that I found myself fighting for. I won’t say too much about them as I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens to them. One is sentenced to hang and the other is sent home. Will one get saved so they can reunite or will fate have something else in mind?
Review by @bjwagner
