The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Books 1-3+ Novella by India Kells is a brilliant collection of books in the Sanctuary Chronicles series. It is a series of amazing fantasy stories that you will absolutely not want to put down. This is one of those series that will grab your attention and hold on tight, making you turn the pages faster and faster to find out what is going on. Each of these books is exciting and fast paced with some of the best characters I have read about in ages. The author has created a world that will leave you wanting more because of how good it is. Each of the stories has a little bit of everything you could want from a book of this genre and the fact that they are so well written is the added bonus! I cannot recommend this series enough, it is one you need to buy today!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-11-19 14:33:552020-11-19 14:33:55The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Kerry Baker
India Kells does it again. This box set has paranormal characters all over. There are three books and a novella that will fulfill your paranormal thirst. There are vampires, werewolves, and witches. India Kells has an imagination and storytelling ability that paints a picture so vivid that you feel like you are right in the middle of the book. Her characters are fully developed and complicated. They flow right off the pages and into your mind. If you are looking for a good box set to sit down to help take away the blues of 2020 look no further. Once you start this set you will not put it down. I highly recommend this author and all of her books to take your mind away on an awesome adventure.
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This collection is top notch! The author writes with a vividness that makes this hard to put down! It is filled with action, suspense and characters you can stand behind. The characters are lively and full of zest. I never really know what they would do next. Each story is a stand alone but builds the previous one. My favorite of the collection is Book 2 Blind Magic but they are all great.
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No Rest For The Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie is the first book in the Life is Hell series. This book is an absolutely explosive start to what is clearly going to be an amazing new series. I knew to expect a great book having read the previous work by this author but this book genuinely blew my expectations out of the water! This is the kind of book that you just have to read in one sitting simply because you cannot put it down. The read this book in record time because it was such an exciting and enjoyable read. I really enjoyed how diverse the main characters were and how much it seemed to open up the story. This author has quickly become one of my favourite authors and I wouldn’t hesitate to read one of her books. I don’t even bother to read the descriptions anymore as I know that no matter what the book is about I am going to get a well developed story that I cannot help but love. I am so excited to see what is next for this series and would highly recommend reading this book.
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The Sanctuary Chronicles has to be my most favorite series from India Kells ever so when I saw it was being offered in this gorgeous boxed set I had to have it. These books are all worthy of five stars and it is a collection of ones I intend to read and reread for many many years to come. I also love that this is available in time for the holidays because some of my reader fan fam will be getting a set of these! I did include two of my reviews for my top two fav in the series below. These are books you do not want to miss out on!
BLIND MAGIC – Book #2: Blind Magic is the second book in The Sanctuary Chronicles from India Kells. I have not had the pleasure of reading the first book, Broken Magic, although now I will be running to do so. It didn’t really affect my ability to enjoy this one though. Kells was a doll and gave us a pretty detailed prologue to catch us up for this one thankfully. This was just that amazing that I have to get my hands on the first as well. I normally don’t pick up books that fall into this ‘category’ but let’s be honest, look at that cover! Yummy, and eye catching. I had to know what was behind it. I am so glad I dived in blind.
In Blind Magic we get quite the story. I must say there was not a single moment that I was bored, and actually several hours that I was the do not approach the reading mom/wife or you may die type. Can you really describe a dark and twisty suspenseful book as beautiful and magical? I think this book qualifies for that, and really can’t come up with a better way to sum it up.
Sera Dover is one heck of a woman. Strong, independent and resourceful, oh and she is one heck of a witch. She will stop at nothing to protect those that she loves and cares about. She will face whatever danger comes her way too. Then there is Ian Macon, the damaged and gorgeous werewolf. He is instantly drawn to Sera. Her light and peace is something his shattered soul seeks out. These two have a connection that will set your kindle screens on fire, and give you a need for a tall glass of water, maybe even a fan or two, if you get my drift.
Of course, there is always danger lurking around the corner in all the great suspenseful novels. What is to come for them now and in the future? For that you must dive into this amazing five-star read for yourself, for I cannot bear to give away any more than I already have! Happy reading!
DEAD MAGIC- Book #3: I was so stoked to get my hands on this book, Dead Magic, the third in The Sanctuary Chronicles from India Kells. This has to be one of my favorite series of hers and they are jammed full with action, adventure, magic, mystery, lore, and steamy fun to balance it all out. I could not wait to get the story of Violet and Finn with this one and they did not disappoint. Another side note about this series is the covers, like they literally grab you without even saying a word. I wouldn’t even need a title on these to know they have to be full of some amazing story lines. This one may be my fav because of the purple undertones but it is drool worthy and definitely worth mentioning. I would highly recommend also that you read the first two books before this one. While it can be read as a stand alone novel I feel that these are better read in order so you get that slow and inevitable build up of excitement with each new one you read. This one has my favorite pairing, a sexy vampire, and a fierce witch. These two don’t want what fate is throwing their way. Will they be able to find the common ground and manage a relationship? That is about all I felt safe sharing the rest is only good when read by your own eyes. I can’t wait to see what will come next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2020-11-18 15:04:462020-11-18 15:04:46The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Liz Vrchota
Kimble writes an intriguing YA fantasy tale. I was intrigued by the premise and immediately drawn in by the beautiful cover. I enjoyed diving into the pages and finding out what made this little town, and Iris, tick. Something all ages will enjoy and plenty of room left to explore in future books. Looking forward to reading more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-11-18 08:19:172020-11-18 08:19:17Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Heather Lovelace
This amazing series just cannot be stopped. Kells does an amazing job with the paranormal fantasy genre. Each book is a beautiful fantasy that unfolds with fantastic characters and riveting world building. Once you read one you will want to read them all. And this Boxset is a fantastic value! Don’t think about it – add it to your library immediately. You will never go wrong from a book by Kells!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-11-18 08:03:072020-11-18 08:03:07The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Heather Lovelace
This box set consists of the three books in The Sanctuary Chronicles series: Broken Magic, Blind Magic and Dead Magic plus a bonus novella- Hidden Magic all by India Kells. This paranormal series is incredible! I’ve read many paranormal books in my time so I can honestly say that this one is worth a read! It’s unique, intriguing, intense, action-packed and truly captivating. I found this series to be a fast read as India writes with so much detail which kept me entertained and never wanting to put it down.
I loved how with each book I was kept on my toes wondering until the very end how everything would play out. I was able to connect with these characters from the start so I felt highly invested in each of their stories and I can honestly say I was not disappointed with how any of their stories played out.
Having said all that, I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone looking to start their next paranormal read! India Kells is a phenomenal author and you will not be disappointed!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2020-11-17 15:28:592020-11-17 15:28:59The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
I was going through a reading slump when I started reading this but it was so easy to read and Sarah is just a really likeable and funny character! I feel like I really related to her despite being in my early 20’s.
Sarah is your average popular high school girl who cares too much about her image. However, puberty and other supernatural abilities hit her as she discovers more about the boarding school she’s at.
This story has a mix of mystery, humour, supernatural/paranormal elements and an adorable talking beaver! I think it was done really well and I can’t wait to read more from this author!
I give Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology 5 stars.
This collection of horror and paranormal is perfect for any time of the year in my opinion, but especially fitting around the spooky time of the year. Based around Halloween and/or All Soul’s Day, this set is so eclectic, you will not be disappointed at all. While I had my favorites (a girl who grows up in a funeral parlor, a carnival in purgatory, strange happenings in an eerie motel, a necromancer), all these stories are quite good. They are all written so well and each one is very unique from the next. These authors obviously have such wonderful imaginations and I will definitely be following up on some of the new to me authors.
If you like things that go bump in the night and things this side of normal, I highly recommend this set. However, you may need to leave the lights on and ignore that noise in the other room…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erin Wolfhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErin Wolf2020-11-17 06:31:422020-11-17 06:31:42Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology – Review by Erin Wolf
On the hundredth anniversary of being turned into a vampire, Edith joins her adopted daughters and their friends at the Heartsong Clan’s annual “vampires vs humans” LARP recruitment event where she meets an eager Dan Paxton. Dan’s older brother and vampire hunter, Darren, thinks he is merely chaperoning a trip to a nerd convention, but when Darren discovers Dan missing, he follows the only lead he has to the Heartsong Clan’s residence on Tombstone Row. He’s determined to keep his Hunter instincts in check, rescue his brother, and make a clean escape. When an impromptu late-night encounter leads Darren and Edith to be honest with each other about who and what each of them are, Edith longs to keep Darren and his brother close, even though it goes against Clan rules. The two start to grow closer as they seek out the truth from Edith’s Sire, Mr. Heartsong, and soon Darren is finding it harder than he thought to snuff out Edith and her family.
TogetherUSA Today Bestselling Authors Sarah Biglow and Molly Zenk are the authors of the Captivity series and the Celestial Academy series. Independently, they write across multi genres including: YA, urban fantasy, historical, and cozy mystery. Sarah lives in Boston with her husband and son. Molly lives in Denver with her husband and three daughters.
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This was an interesting read for me. I wanted to read it the moment I finished the blurb and saw the cover. It may be geared or marketed towards young adults but this is a genre I normally devour fastly no matter what. This book was hard for me to get into. I did enjoy the idea behind it with it being about a young girl who just wants so badly to fit in with those in her small and narrow minded town, but unfortunately she is different and has abilities that will make that even harder to achieve this. I think this book could have had a bit more. A bit more character history and a bit more drama, maybe a bit more intensity and I would have been sucked away for a few hours. Instead I felt like this was more a second draft. I will definitely give the next book a shot and see if we have increased all these areas I wanted in. If it sucks me in I may revisit this one too. Overall this was a nice and easy read just not as exciting as I was hoping so I am gonna give it a solid 4 star review for now.
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Shift Happens by Carrie Pulkinen Review by Kaitlyn Stewart Rating 5 out of 5
This is the second book of the series, New Orleans Nocturnes. And just like the first book License to Bite, it’s absolutely hilarious. All Sophie wanted was a hot werewolf lover. But after Trace bites her at a party. Sophie needs to find out who cursed Trace’s pack before the next full moon or she gets wolfy. I also cannot believe this cliffhanger. Once again I cannot wait to read the next book to find out what happens to Jane and Sophie’s friend.
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No Rest For The Wicked (Life is Hell Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie 4 Stars
This is definitely my favourite book by this author. I have read all her books and her writing is getting better with each one. This is a fast paced story either action and drama. Its characters range from a variety of supernatural beings which makes things interesting.
Delilah is a tough, sarcastic, burnt out demon. She decides to leave the city for a little vacation in Juniper Lake only to find herself in a load of trouble once she’s there. She’s caught in the town’s web of lies. She tries to extricate herself without hurting too many people but certain things can’t be avoided.
I loved the characters and the story kept me enthralled until the end. Can’t wait to read more in this series.
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No Rest For The Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie is the first book in the new series Life is Hell. We are introduced to the demon Delilah Hawthorne, a bar owner, who thinks things will improve if she gets away. Little does she know that a new town might be not as restful as planned. I have really enjoyed other books by this author but I am hooked on this series. Delilah and the other characters have left me wanting more. I read this fairly quickly because it was hard to put down. Ms. Valkyrie sets the characters and world-building apart by making them smart and interesting to the reader. It is rare for me to leave a book and ready to dive into the next in the series, but this is what has happened with this book. I look forward to reading more from this author and series soon.
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Crimson Oliver is a bad witch. She’s not wicked, but every spell she tries to cast goes awry in one way or another. After her last screw-up, the high priestess has threatened to bind her powers and turn her human for good.
Crimson’s solution? Challenge the priestess to a battle of magic she can’t possibly win.
Not without a miracle, anyway.
Enter hotter-than-hellfire demon Mike Cortez. He’s a devil’s advocate who can make anyone’s dreams come true…for a price. He’s had his eye on the seductive witch for a while, and Satan is in the market for a new assistant.
But Mike wants to date her, not damn her.
When he accidentally makes a deal condemning Crimson to an eternity of satanic servitude, they’ll have to go to hell and back to outsmart the devil and save the witch’s soul.
Ride along on a journey from the Big Easy to the underworld and back again in this fast, steamy romantic comedy!
Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance author who has always been fascinated with things that go bump in the night. Of course, when you grow up next door to a cemetery, the dead (and the undead) are hard to ignore. Pair that with her passion for writing and her love of a good happily-ever-after, and becoming a paranormal romance author seems like the only logical career choice.
Before she decided to turn her love of the written word into a career, Carrie spent the first part of her professional life as a high school journalism and yearbook teacher. She loves good chocolate and bad puns, and in her free time, she likes to read, drink wine, and travel with her family.
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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novellais a spellbinding series by India Kells. This is my absolute favourite series of hers, so far! This is definitely one of my all-time favourite fantasy/paranormal romance series and one I highly recommend to anyone who loves paranormal romance, fantasy, or who just wants a fantastic read. This boxset is the perfect way to explore the series- getting all four books in one handy package. But get set for quite a ride- and prepare to develop an India Kells book addiction. The Box Set contains: -Broken Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles Book #1) -Blind Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles Book #2) -Dead Magic (The Sanctuary Chronicles Book #3) -Hidden Magic (A Sanctuary Chronicles Novella- Book #3.5)
I could rave on and on about this series, but you would need an hour just to read my review- so I will leave you with my review for one of the books, just to give you an idea of what to expect.
BLIND MAGIC (Book #2) 5 Stars
Blind Magic is the second book in The Sanctuary Chronicles by India Kells. OMG!! This Book, and Series is brilliant! I love everything about it, but especially the wonderful story that completely enchanted me right from the beginning and held me spellbound right through till the end. I couldn’t put it down, because I just had to know how things would play out- so I ended up reading it in one sitting! Ms. Kells weaves a breathtaking Paranormal/shifter story with werewolves, witches, spells, magic, suspense, intrigue, drama, mystery, and a really beautiful romance. This story could be read as a standalone, but I really recommend reading the first book before embarking on this one, because there are a lot of recurring characters in this book who we meet in the first book, and a lot of backstory and character information is also contained in the book one. Not to mention that it’s an exceptionally good story in its own right. The epilogue at the end of book one set us up for book two, and becomes the prologue in this book. I am still in awe of all the seemingly small details that are intricately woven throughout the story that turn out to have unexpected connections and deeper meaning later on down the line. The story is so superbly written, wonderfully detailed, with vivid descriptions that help to bring everything into being. I was completely swept up in Sera and Ian’s story and followed along expectantly the whole way through. We met Sera in book one as she is one of Valeria’s best friends. Apart from being a powerful witch, Sera is a renowned scholar and researcher, who spends a great deal of time with her nose buried in the books at Impossibilities Inc, the specialty store for witches and magical beings, where Sera works. She is incredibly intelligent, loyal, and kind- with a bit of a stubborn streak. She has worn glasses for quite some time, as her eyesight has been slowly failing over the years. She expects that at some point she will lose it entirely- but she is completely unprepared when blindness strikes quite suddenly. It comes as a great shock and she has been having trouble adjusting to never seeing again- especially since the last thing she saw before losing her sight was the dark and intriguing werewolf she can’t help but feel drawn to and would love to look at some more. Ian Macon’s world was shattered several years earlier when his wife and young daughter were killed by rogue Enforcers. His rage nearly made him feral. He was broken, alone and became bitter towards everything and everyone. Asher brought him to the Sanctuary and gave him a place there, where he could make a difference helping others. Ian is now the beta to Asher’s Alpha of the pack. He is strong, powerful and commanding in his own right, but still a shell of the wolf he once was. His one true mate died- so he will never again find that connection with anyone else, that bond died with his mate. But meeting Sera was like a beacon shining through his darkness, beckoning him into the light. But one thing I have learned about Ms. Kells is that things are never simple, there are layers and complexities yet to reveal themselves. There is definitely a lot more to Sera and her situation, which we discover and that comes into play in a huge way. Ian can’t fight his attraction, or his protective feelings towards Sera- and even though ‘mixed’ relationships are outlawed by the governing council, sometimes fate has a mind of its own. But, danger is stalking Sera, putting her and all those she cares about in serious peril. She will have to find answers and get to the bottom of everything before it’s too late. But will she have to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to save the one/s she loves? There were time through this story where I had my heart in my mouth, reading along anxiously as things played out! The suspense, mystery, tension and intrigue were superb! It was so well done, it was like having a movie play out in front of me. There were emotional points throughout the book, that really made my heart ache- but the last few chapters had me literally sobbing my heart out- I was so caught up in everything that was happening, the story broke me and flung my emotions all around the place, before Ms. Kells slowly pieced me back together again…. And I. Loved. Every. Single. Moment. Of. It! I can’t recommend this story highly enough! You really should do yourself a favour and grab a copy, because you’re sure to love it as much as I have!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-11-15 06:14:122020-11-15 06:51:24The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Angela Hayes
Bonds That Beckon is the first book in the Daughters of Anubis seriesby Kelli Kimble. It is a YA small town paranormal tale- a bit of a coming of age story about fitting in, acceptance, small town mentality, feeling like the outcast, prejudices, friendship, family, drama, and self-discovery. I didn’t connect with the story or characters like I had hoped to- as this story should have been right up my alley. I felt like something was missing and wanted to know more about the characters, backstories, and situation. But, I plan on revisiting it soon, before I start on the next book, to see if I still feel the same way- or if I was merely having an ‘off’ reading day with it.
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“When I’m not out slaughtering adulterers, I like to curl up with a good book. Not that I’d tell the other demons that. I do have a reputation to uphold.”
No Rest For the Wicked is the first spellbinding instalment in the new Life is Hell series, by Naomi Valkyrie. This is hands down my favourite book from Ms. Valkyrie, so far- and that’s saying something, as I didn’t think she could top her ‘House Valdis’ series- but Ms. Valkyrie certainly pulled an ace out her sleeve with this amazing first instalment. This book had me entranced right from the beginning, I devoured every word, and was completely immersed in the story. I read it in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down. It captured my attention and imagination in such an unexpectedly great way. Naomi Valkyrie has a talent for telling a wonderful, original, and captivating fantasy. Weaving a dynamic story full of texture, layers, and rich detailing. Her clever and imaginative details really bring her story, and characters, to life- and made me feel like I’m there watching it all unfold, as a part of it all. This story has fantasy, paranormal elements, demons, witches, shifters, magic, humour, paranormal investigation, mystery, action, danger, hidden agendas, secrets, sizzling chemistry, a few surprising developments, and wonderful romance. Delilah is a demon who normally enjoys her ‘work’- but lately she just isn’t feeling it. She is feeling burnt out and in need of a vacation, yes even demons need a break. So, she packs her bags and starts to drive, finding herself in Juniper Lake, a small town that looked like time forgot. She’s surprised that she feels so drawn to the place, she is a big city girl after all- but something about the place really appealed to her. So, she finds a place to stay, unpacks, and get ready to relax and unwind. But all too soon Delilah finds herself caught up in a mystery that will test her like never before. So much for the relaxing holiday. But what Delilah discovers turns her life on end, bringing change in more ways than one. I love Delilah with all her sarcastic, snarky, humorous personality- and total kickbutt attitude. Malakhi, what can I say that won’t give away any spoilers, except ‘swoon’. Love all the other secondary characters- so well crafted and interesting. They made reading this story a true delight. Can. Not. Wait. To. Continue. This. Series! Bring on Book #2!!!
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Soul’s Day Box Set: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Theme Anthology is a superb collection of stories from 19 talented authors. As the title would suggest, all the stories have a bit of a spooky, darkish theme- cleverly woven to give all the chills and thrills. The stories are all very quick, easy, and enjoyable reads. Each individual story has its own unique ‘personality’, feel, and individual identity to the collection, and each one definitely brings its own ‘flavour’ to the whole- but all manage to blend together into a cohesive collection, complimenting the other stories, and providing a dynamic and memorable read. There are so many things to like about this collection- from all the wonderful paranormal elements, and all the things-that-go-bump-in-the-night- Necromancers, demons, shifters, Nephilim, ghosts, soul collectors, and so many more Halloween inspired characters. All Hallow’s inspiration brings murder, violence, action, adventure, drama, romance, suspense, intrigue, secrets, magic, danger, horror, voodoo, historical, and so much more to keep you spellbound!
The Anthology contains:
-My Dead Life By: Erin Lee
-A Hallow’s Eve Jinx Part II By: Judith Holstrom
-Dead Men Rising By: Amber Garr
-Cursed (The Shifter’s of Salem) By: Ashlee Sinn
-Daughter of Darkness (The Ebony Angel Book #1) By: L.L Hunter
-Drained By: Monique Singleton
-Revenant (Part One) By: Majanka Verstraete
-Karma Karnival By: Aubrey Wynne
-Night Ranger By: Stephanie Ayers
-The Root of all Evil By: D.M Wolfenden
-Finders Keepers (An Almost Gothic Love Affair) By: Maggie Tideswell
-Shh… By: Sian B. Claven
-Dungeons and Demons (Part Two) By: Kayla Krantz
-The Guardian’s Nightmare By: Yvette Bostic
-Hidden in the Dark By: Brandy Nacole
-Jilted By: Azaaa Davis
-Still Breathing In My Dreams By: Jennifer Fisch-Ferguson
-Chimera By: Lea Cherry
-Little Golden Locket By: Scarlet LeClair
This is definitely one of the most interesting anthologies that I have read. All the stories are entertaining, intriguing, and well-rounded. The book contains the work of some authors who I am familiar with, but also has a lot of stories by authors writers are new to me. So, this book has been a fantastic introduction to these new (to me) authors- as well as allowing me to catch up with the work from authors that I know and love. You may have noticed that I have read quite a lot of anthologies lately, as I am enjoying the diversity of stories that can be found within an anthology, and appreciate that I can enjoy many stories that all have a common theme and inspiration. There are 19 superb stories from 19 talented authors. What better way to spend a day than curled up with a book that will keep you entertained with plenty of thrills and chills.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-11-14 22:14:592020-11-15 06:47:21Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology – Review by Angela Hayes
I love the author India Kells. I loved all three of these books and there’s nothing better than just getting all of a series immediately. It’s not like I’m not going to read them! I have to read a series in order, and I suggest it for this series as well. All of the characters are well developed and bring life to this story. I enjoyed the forbidden love, redemption and forgiveness this series has. I definitely recommend this box set!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2020-11-14 15:54:502020-11-14 15:54:50The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Meg Tyrrell
Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology. All I can say is you better hold on to your britches! This anthology will have you sleeping with one eye open and you won’t want to put it down until you are finished. One of my favorite books was Karma’s Karnival and it was hair raising. Its the story of Ellie who is sweet and lovable so you don’t want anything bad to happen to her but this is a horror collection. I also loved the history because it made me feel like I was really there making it even more creepy. Each story is full of demons, mystery, murder and horror so fun to read on a dark rainy night. I promise it will make the hair on your arms stand up and you will feel like you aren’t alone. Amazing scary anthology.
The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells. This box set was amazing. It is full of Paranormal, Magic, Fantasy, Romance, mystery and drama. Each book will suck you in and keep you there until the very end. I loved each book a little more. In Broken Magic its about a witch who is cursed and a werewolf who hates her. He wants revenge for what happened to his family but that isn’t what happens. In Blind Magic you have Sera a witch going blind and Ian a werewolf who falls in love with her and makes it his life mission to protect her. The last book is Dead Magic and its about Finn O’Malley and he is the oldest living Vampire ever. Violet is his kryptonite and he knows he must stay away from her but he can’t. He feels himself drawn to her constantly. I loved this box set and you will swept away in it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2020-11-14 15:31:172020-11-14 15:31:17The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Tausha Treadway
I loved this book. Everything about it made me happy. I legit read this book in 5 hours? Didn’t put it down once. Delilah was our main female character and from the beginning I was hooked and couldn’t wait to see what she got herself into. Our main male character Malakhi had me drooling- a sexy man in a uniform who wants to help people. Yes please! I recommend this book and can’t wait to see what Life is Hell book 2 brings! I loved the sexual diversity of this book as well. Get me a little MFM while seeing what kind of adventures we’re going on- HELLO read this book lol :). **There are no graphic sex scenes in this book** Sad for me but if you’re not into the details then great for you ;).
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2020-11-14 15:06:272020-11-14 15:06:27No Rest for the Wicked (Life Is Hell Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Meg Tyrrell
This boxset is filled with new to me authors with some amazing stories! If you need a bump in the night story or anything to help keep your spooky loving heart content, this is for you. 19 authors, 19 stories and each with their own twists and turns . I can’t pick just one to talk about as they all snagged me in some way, i highly recommend these!
This is a compilation of tales of the paranormal and horror variety, it is all themed around All Hallows Eve, or Halloween to most.
The stories in this set range from the view of death from the viewpoint of the living in a mortuary, a haunted house which kills those who enter it in a gruesome manner to a necromancer making tough choices in order to survive.
It also includes the romance between a shifter and a witch in a town surrounded in danger and intrigue where revelations can become life threatening and a teenager in need of training and aid is coming out of hiding and discovering that she is more talented she thought and also more dangerous, but will she be able to juggle life’s challenges or become the danger everyone fears?
The discovery of a dead body which looks like an ancient mummy is only the start of this violent and graphic story for those over 18 only and a woman on a mission to avenge the deaths of ghosts she can see attached to the living, but only after the questions she has have been answered, but how did she become like this and how does she get her answers? Only she knows that.
Next is the Karma Karnival but it isn’t all candyfloss and corn dogs, this is a Karnival with a twist, it is where those who have died learn where they will spend their death, but where this will be only the newly arrived Lord and Lady Karma know as they repent for Lord Karma’s sins .
It also contains the story of the Night Ranger as he waits to capture the last four souls he owes so that he can remove the curse placed upon him, but will he get them, or will another deal be struck in its place?
It’s Halloween night and Kris cannot sleep, but when she hears a scream ringing out and intruders in her idyllic home, can she and her husband survive the night or will these intruders be more than he can handle?
A woman has surgery to see and hear again, but as Halloween approaches, was this surgery the best idea, or will she be lost to her new world of sights and sounds? The woods at the edge of town seem to be the perfect place to play a game of dungeons and dragons, but will this group of boys survive the game when their Dungeon Master is an estranged classmate with a plan?
A forest guardian filled with spirits and a knight with magically powered swords clash, but does their future lie together and alive or separate and dead? Two sisters, MaryAnn and Ester enter the woods a night, despite the warnings of their grandfather, but when MaryAnn is taken from her, Ester escapes to run home and her grandfather, who retrieves MaryAnne’s body from the woods, but nobody believes how she died, apart from him, but why is she not able to mourn her sister and instead is still .fearful for her life and will the darkness now come back for her?
Theresa has it all, a booming following on social media, a job as an administrative assistant a clinic where she met her fiance, but on her wedding night, it all changes and s when her husband disappears, she has to uncover his secrets and save the life that she has built, but will she be able to do it? Irenna is an artist and that is all she wants to do with her life, but when she has to go on a trip with the worst person she can think of travelling with, her tormentor, she realises that their futures are bound in a way she she could never imagine, but in what way is what she has to discover.
Finally, a camping trip in the woods on Halloween sounds like a great idea to Raven and her friends, but that changes when they are being picked off one by one by something in the woods, but what is it that is hunting them and what happens to her friends once they disappear? All the while, another group of friends learn that they should have listened to the old ghost stories that people told them, but when they realise that they shouldn’t have taken the boat to the Island, it is too late to see how their lives would have panned out, but how this one day will change their lives, nobody knows, apart from the woman who is after them.
For a spine tingling and blood chilling box set, this one hits the mark, so what are you waiting for, dig in to these halloween themed tales for a worthwhile scare.
The Sanctuary Chronicles Box set by India Kells an enchanting collection. This was a great box set as you get the three novels in the Sanctuary chronicles and then a brilliant novella, I loved re-reading books one to three, its been ages since I last did and it was like running into old friends and allies, it took me back and sucked me in again, I love a box set as it means I don’t have to go searching through my kindle for the next novel, when I finish one I have so many it can take an age!! It was a dream getting stuck in again and just what I needed.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2020-11-14 08:56:322020-11-14 08:56:32The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Sara Oxton
Karma’s Karnival by Aubrey Wynne is one of the books in the Soul’s Day Boxset. Let me tell you that all the books in this Halloween Anthology are amazing but the best one for me is Karma’s Karnival. I had to read this book in the middle of the day because I was a little scared of what was going to be coming around every corner. When you go to Karnival’s custom sideshow, you will always get a prize. It may not be the one you are thinking of but there is a winner. This sideshow is dark and you can see in your mind’s eye everything because of Aubrey Wynne’s descriptive writing. I highly recommend this story. The other books in this anthology are good too. The authors have come together with eye-opening horror and paranormal storylines in everyone. If you are looking for a spooky read I recommend all of these books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2020-11-13 18:35:212020-11-13 21:55:12Soul’s Day Boxset: Horror and Paranormal Halloween Anthology – Review by Erica Fish
Bonds That Beckon by Kelli Kimble is the first book in the Daughters of Anubis series. This is a young adult paranormal story with a strong premise. I enjoyed the overall story on this book and could clearly see what the author was trying to achieve. I did at times struggle with the characters a little, I didn’t always fully connect with them. However their journey combined with the story made for a great read the whole way through. This is the first book that I have read by this author and while I felt there were a coupon of bits that could have just done with a bit more work I definitely enjoyed reading it. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-11-13 15:02:492020-11-13 15:02:49Bonds That Beckon (Daughters of Anubis Book 1) by Kelli Kimble – Review by Kerry Baker
I loved this collection of paranormal and horror stories. There is a collection of 19 stories by a variety of authors which means you can read stories by authors you don’t know and may find a new favourite.
One of my new favourites is Aubrey Wynne. Her story was really captivating. Its about a couple who die in an accident. The wife is set to go to heaven, however her husband is set to go to hell for his deeds in life. With the help of his wife he is in purgatory and needs to redeem himself. Can he make up for his deeds in life? With the help of his wife can he redeem himself or is it too little too late.
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