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Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector Book 3) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Heather Watson

Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector, #2)Wicked Treasure by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had aa little trouble getting into this book. I wish I had read the first one so I could better understand this novel. It has a lot of drama and fantasy creatures in it which is right my ally. This novel shows a lot of friendship and what one will do for loyalty, Melissa does well with the writing the two different stories, Kayda’s and Harlow’s point of view gives you a better understanding of both characters. Get ready for adventures reading this novel. I would read these in order to better understand what is going on but great read.

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Unearthly Magik ( Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1 ) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Carla Clemmons

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a fast paced supernatural mystery read! I really love how you get the best of both worlds. You get the detective side with the fantasy! I love Ava’s character and all of friends that help her throughout the story. Its a race against time in most of the book so it will keep you turning pages to see what happens next. You really feel like you are there with the author’s descriptions. I will definitely be reading the other book in the series!

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Unearthly Magik ( Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1 ) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Caralee Loonat

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love supernatural books and this is the first one from this author I have read and man I was not let down. I like how the author brings the characters to life. The chemistry really is flowing between the characters. I like how there is a big mix of drama and intrigue mixed in with action. The author does a good job of creating the world and drawing in the reader into it. I felt as though I was right there in the midst of the adventure as it ensued. I really cannot wait to read more from this author in the future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector Book 3) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Tausha Treadway

Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector, #2)Wicked Treasure by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector Book 3) by Melissa Erin Jackson. I loved the 2nd book in this series so I was so excited about reading this one and I was not disappointed. Its the continuing story of Harlow and also the story of her best friend Kayda. Harlow is on the hunt for the magical sword, Caspian, to solve the mystery of the origins of the sentient sword. Kayda has been left behind to deal with Collective who is creating chaos. Kayda is not happy about this. Kayda and Harlow have always been friends, partners in crime in everything so when Kayda is ghosted by Harlow she is not happy at all and doesn’t understand. They both find themselves in dangerous situations during their quests. Will Harlow find the magic sword and will Kayda be able to hold the fort down without everything falling apart? Read this addition to The Charm Collector series to find out!

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Lisa Helmick

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a good good story! I enjoyed the world and the characters this author created. I liked meeting Ava and her friends. The author did a good job of getting me to worry and wonder about each of them. Are they good or bad? What are their secretive powers? Will they all be able to survive?

I loved all the activity and action. It easily kept me interested and reading. My biggest and really only issue is the Spanish speaking without translation throughout the book. It frustrated me since I didn’t understand what was being said. So I usually just ended ip skipping them.

I do look forward to more from this series.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lauren West

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series!! The men and leading ladies give every story such life, and who doesn’t love a good vampire story. The Consulate is still set in their way or no way and are hell bent on fellow Vampires carrying out demands. Romano and Raven have chemistry that’s beyond Lust, but the vampire and witch thing doesn’t sit well on any end in this world. As tensions high and loyalty vs love comes to play we see just how true a mate bond can be.

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book #1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Angela Hayes

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Unearthly Magik is the first book in the Black Cauldron Detective Agency series by Matilda Reyes. It is a superb urban fantasy full of mages, action, adventure, drama, magic, the supernatural/paranormal, suspense, danger, agendas, wonderful world-building, crime & investigation, tension, secrets, and mystery.
I really loved the premise of the story, and having read a few of Ms. Reyes other books, I couldn’t wait to dive into this one. I loved the characters, the whole supernatural detective agency trope, the missing (powerful and dangerous) grimoire, the plots and agendas, the wonderful world-building of the hidden ‘world’ within New York City, the friendships/banter/quips/antics, the adventure that results from the search for the grimoire, the other ‘jobs’ the agency investigates, and the fact that there is more to come in this series- as I am definitely hooked by Ava and co.
Whilst I did enjoy the story, there were quite a few editing issues with this book that I am sorry to say definitely detracted from my overall appreciation of the whole story. Little things, like missing words, wrong words, unfinished sentences, and repeated info, meant that I was regularly ‘pulled out’ of the story- which left me frustrated. This should/could have been a 5+ Star read, but unfortunately it was let down by simple editing issues.
The story does have a lot going on in it, and has a fairly fast pace, which the author does choreograph quite well. The story easily captured my attention and imagination, and pulled me into a wonderful adventure (minus the editing issues). I also appreciated that the characters were really well-developed individuals with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws- who continued to evolve, develop and grow over the course of the story.
I am looking forward to seeing where we go from here. Bring on Book #2!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Matilda Reyes!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Stephanie Nicole

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After eagerly awaiting this novel to hit my Kindle I simply devoured it when it finally arrived. I am a huge sucker for paranormal/fantasy books filled with passion and suspense and this book really delivered. Full of great characters, an original and terrific plot I just simply couldn’t put it down. Filled with magic, secrets, mages and more trust me when I say that you want to run and pick this one up today. This was a new author for me but trust me when I say I’ll be looking for more from her.

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Santana Hicks

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ava Ramos is a gray mage who owns her own agency called the black cauldron. Being a gray mage means that you are in a gray zone for morals which makes certain jobs hers for the taking. Ava isn’t scared to get her hands dirty and because of this, she is well known in the supernatural world.

Everything seems to be going good when Ava realizes that she is being followed by someone she does not recognize. Ava’s old boss whom she hates with a passion, Tasis, shows up with a job that she cannot refuse. A grimoire which holds a lot of dark secrets is in circulation. In the wrong hands it could be detrimental to a lot of races if not all. Tasis wants to employ Ava to retrieve it for him. He offers one of his own guys to help out, a mage by the name of Max.

Instantly there is tension between the two mages. This was the same guy that Ava caught a few times following her so instantly she did not trust him. As time goes on there is some will they/won’t they vibes between the two. Lack of trust made things go less smoothly than Ava had hoped. They will have to put their differences aside if they want to get out of this case unscathed.

This book sucked me in right from the beginning. It’s filled with magic, mystery, action with a huge plot twist to top it off. The characters are relatable making it easier for me to envision myself in their world. Ava is sassy, stubborn, mean and a little bit crazy. Max is charismatic and knows it. He uses his looks and flirtation to get what he wants and most of the time it works in his favor. The two seem like an unlikely pair but the partnership throughout this case really works well for them.

The only downfall was the fact that there was some Spanish in the book which I do not speak so I was not fully aware of some of the banter between the characters.

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Kerry Baker

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really strong start to a new series and it was such an easy book to get into. I loved the main character. She comes across as so strong and feisty. She was really interesting to read about and I thought she was so engaging.
This is still a relatively new author to me but I am starting to get a feel for her writing style. Her books always come across as well developed and I find them to be exciting and fast paced. As the first book in a new series I think this one does a great job of whetting your appetite for what is to come. I am looking forward to seeing what that might be.

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Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector Book 3) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Jerricka Brown

Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector, #2)Wicked Treasure by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was amazing. I could not put it down. With each turn of the pages, I wanted more and more. I loved how it was like reading two different stories. All the aspects of this book worked wonderfully together. The author did an amazing job turning the words into a mental picture.

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Lorrene Huisman

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I do love my paranormal books with a passion but this one really held its own. I was swept away with the story and the characters that it held. It was full of intrigue and moments you did not want to let go of.

I loved that this book focused on a supernatural detective agency. To me that was a golden find as I knew I was in for a treat learning that and the characters that info surrounded. Ava was a woman after my own heart. She had the personality that you do not see much in characters in paranormal books. She was strong minded as well. The book went at a fast pace and everything made sense, and there were no confusing moments. You read what you got. The book was magically amazing Impossible not to love!

I loved this book for all it held and contained. I can’t wait to read more! The book was great all the way through. I highly recommend this must read book! I highly say, do not pass this one up!

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lisa Helmick

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another good installment in this series. I enjoyed meeting Raven and to be honest witches are not a favorite of mine. Vamps -yes! Witches-nope. So I was hesitant about this but that connection between Raven and Romano is what made me believe. Raven seemed like a meek, incapable young witch in training. After a bit she impressed me with what she could do not counting standing up to Romano and other vamps. I enjoyed the banter between Raven and a certain band of vamps. What an ending! It made me happy but also ramped me up for the next in the series! So now I am eagerly awaiting the next one!

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Kerry Carr

Unearthly MagikUnearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading the paranormal story. There is so many twists and secrets that need to be uncovered that it keeps the readers guess. I loved the fact that the action starts right from the first page so the reader is instantly gripped.

Ava is a Maga who runs a detective agency. There is nothing or no one that Ava cannot find and her business is her life. Ava and her partners take all sorts or jobs.
When an old rival of Ava comes to her with a case she wants to turn her back. But she owns them a favour so agrees to take the case.
The Lauret Grimoire has gone missing from the most closely guarded library. With what it contains if it falls into the wrong hands it could spell really bad trouble.
So Ava accepts this impossible case, to find The Lauret Grimoire and return it before it falls into the hands of the wrong people.
What follows is a captivating story as Ava unravels the clues to find this missing item. What will she uncover along the way? And can her old rival Tasis be trusted or is there something he is hiding?

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Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector Book 3) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Betsy Melano

Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector, #2)Wicked Treasure by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A urban fantasy you don’t want to miss. I really enjoyed reading this book from not only Kayla’s point of view but also from Harlow’s point of view. Each of them confronts drama, magic, adventure, and so much more. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and connecting with them as the story progresses. It does help to read these books in the order they were published to get the best understanding of the story.

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Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector Book 3) by Melissa Erin Jackson – Review by Brittany Angel

Wicked Treasure (The Charm Collector, #2)Wicked Treasure by Melissa Erin Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series is incredible and so very well written. Wicked Treasure is the second novel in The Charm Collector Series. In it, Harlow is on the run from The Collective and trying to find more information about the origin of her sentient sword. This takes her and Blackthorn on several adventures, leading her to reunite with someone from her past and possibly wind up working with her enemy. We also get a lot from Kayda, Harlow’s best friend, in this installment. Kayda is at a loss, having essentially been ghosted by Harlow, and finds herself under the surveillance of werecats. She herself falls into adventure with our favorite cranky witch, Welsh, and her crush, Henri. Through their investigative work, what they uncover about the increase in ferals breaking through the veil leads to shock and a thrilling showdown.

I said it once and I’ll say it again, this is urban fantasy at its finest! This series has adventure, magic, secret plots, drakens, witches, sorcerers, elves, a whole plethora of fae like creatures, and a sentient, murder happy sword.

I absolutely cannot wait for the next novel in this series. I need to fall back into Harlow’s world and uncover all the twists and turns this author has in store.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the first book I read in this series and boy was that a mistake. I liked this story so much I am going back to read the first three and this one in order. I love paranormal romance, especially vampires and witches. When they clash using their own supernatural bent it becomes even better. If you enjoy supernatural books and enemies to lovers stories these books are for you.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jess Dimmock

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A good paranormal romance book! Our lead characters are written well but could use a little more fleshing out. I feel like they are just on the cusp of being spectacular! Raven has the charm of a witch coming into her own and her power. She has gone the road of “being normal” and now has been pulled in to the world of her family and ancestry. Romano is an old master vampire with a long-standing hatred of witches. He is tasked with finding the traitors in the midst of his people. He catches Raven spying on his home and is instantly captivated with her. Poof! He is over his hatred and mistrust.
The world is well-written but could also use a little more fleshing out in the details.
Overall, the book is really good! It just feels a little rushed and like a few more details could be added to really knock it out of the park!

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Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ava Ramos is a woman with a larger than life reputation, she is a mage and the owner of the Black Cauldron Detective Agency and being based in New York at the heart of the supernatural community, she isn’t lacking in work. She has been out on her own for a while now and finding missing objects, or uncovering secrets are what Ava and her team do best and between them, they pretty much knows the city like the back of heir hands, or at least Ava thought she did, until Tasis, her old boss comes calling with a case.

The Lauret Grimoire has been stolen and he needs Ava and her team to find it, it is one of the oldest and most dangerous books out there, so time is against them from the beginning, it has been stolen from one of the most secure libraries for mystical documents and Tasis himself is one of the guards and no clues to the identity of the thief have been found. Ava is reluctant at first, but when Tasis calls it as the last favour she owes him, then she reluctantly agrees, but the case is more complicated than they expected and they keep running into dead ends

Will Ava and her team be able to find the Lauret Grimoire in time, or will it disappear and cause more problems than any of them can imagine? This is an urban fantasy with risks at every turn as the race against time and dangerous opponents in the supernatural community beneath a city filled with non magical people who could easily become caught in the crossfire.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Brittney Brady

Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I want to start by saying that I do not usually enjoy Omegaverse books. I have only read 1 before this and it was just not my cup of tea. However, this book totally surprised me. It was amazing and I cannot wait to read more!

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Whitney Morrison

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was such a great read! I haven’t read a supernatural book in quite some time and I’m so glad I chose this one. It was fast paced and kept me turning pages quickly to find out what would happen. I loved the story line and the characters and really just everything. Ava is just absolutely amazing and I instantly liked her determined sassy self. I highly recommend reading this book if you’re looking for your next paranormal read.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this vampire romance story. This is the fourth book in this series which keeps getting better and better with each new installment. This is a series that needs to be read in order. I highly suggest reading the previous books first before this one to help with your enhancement of the characters and the author’s writing style. This is a well written story where we get to see Master Romano in action. This is a dark vampire fated mates story that is hard to put down. It is full of action and romance that you don’t want to miss. I enjoyed how the author used details to make the story not only realistic but also made the characters come to life. They have great growth as well as the plot throughout the story. This is an easy and entertaining story to read which had me coming back for more. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Shelly Kittell

Unearthly MagikUnearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am a big fan of paranormal books and this one just joined my favorites list. I found the plot to be my favorite part of it. A Mage detective agency in the inner city among the ordinaries (is that like muggles?) . The story was action packed and pulled me in from the start. I found myself fascinated with her magic and the vines/thorns. The whole rival storyline was mysterious and part of why I had to keep reading. What was going to happen? This is a pretty cool book for paranormal fans. I hope to read more from this author.

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Rayne East

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Enticing and passionate
I have enjoyed every book in this series so far. This is book 4 and I am still captivated by the world this author has created. Romano is one of the Masters in the Consulate and has a played a part in previous books. This is his and Raven’s story. With the witches and vampires on the verge of war Romano and Raven have the odds set against them. Even though each book is dedicated to a different Master, I recommend reading from book 1 to get an understanding of the backstory. And recurring characters. With vampires, witches, fated mates and romance – what’s not to love.

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Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1) by Matilda Reyes – Review by Cindy Rushin

Unearthly Magik (Black Cauldron Detective Agency Book 1)Unearthly Magik by Matilda Reyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoy paranormal stories especially when they have a kickass heroine,so this novel hits the mark. The story of Ava and her group of friends was exciting to read. This story had mystery and drama as we get to watch Ava kick some butt and take names. It included some surprises and some lighthearted moments making it just right. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.

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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Jess Dimmock

Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There are a lot of Shifter books out there, and this one is Excellent. The characters are so well written you feel like you know them intimately. Quinn is a strong female lead who is trying to solve the mystery of her parents’ death while protecting her people. Kieran is our male lead who is a strong alpha male who is simply too perfect. He is supportive and forgiving yet makes mistakes and assumptions and apologies. Too Perfect! (*sighs longingly)
The world is built and layered really well. There is an entire Omegaverse series that ties in to this book, but this one is a stand-alone. I haven’t read the other novels and didn’t feel lost at all. It was nice to get enough backstory about the world to know how it worked, but not so much that half the book bogged down in details that took away from the story. It was a really well executed balance.
I can’t say enough how much I enjoyed this one and have already pre-ordered the sequel!

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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Callie LaMarche

Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blood Sector is my first introduction to the V-Clan series. I loved this book! At first, I didn’t quite understand some of the terminology such as knot but it was easy to understand once Quinn was found by Kieran. I love the dynamic between them. I found the process of how their wolves came out intriguing, such as purring or seeing them in the eyes. The secret of why Quinn originally left kept me reading till the end. The book was a fast read. I can’t wait to read more of the V-Clan series books!

Review by @callielamarche

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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Anna Hirsch

Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss
4 Stars

I’ve always loved books by this author and this one is no different. The attraction and passion between Quinn and Kieran is off the charts. Kieran is a strong alpha who’s been chasing his betrothed for a century. Finally catching her, he intends to never let her go. Although he can be full of himself and dominant, he is also tender and cherishes her. I absolutely loved him!! Quinn is a strong Omega princess, heir to her throne. She is smart but has many secrets. She propositioned Kieran to save her sector then ran knowing it was in safe hands. Her time on the run is up, Kieran found her. Can she get away or will he punish her for her disobedience? The book hooked me from the beginning and had me flying through the pages. It’s been awhile since I read a story about werewolves so I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Review by Anna Hirsch
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Blood Sector (V-Clan Book 1) by Lexi C. Foss – Review by Tia Martel

Blood Sector (V-Clan #1)Blood Sector by Lexi C. Foss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Quinnlynn McNamara is the Princess of Blood Sector. After her parents death, she’s in line for the throne and all the Alpha Princes are fighting for her hand.

For the last century she’s been in hiding, but with Alpha Prince Kieran O’Callaghan finally catches up to her she is taken back to Blood Sector to tame her. Kieran is determined to take what was promised him and to finally claim her as his.

Quinn definitely wasn’t expecting what was waiting back home for her…but will she accept it?

This was probably one of my fastest reads this year, and I had definitely planned on taking my time. Blood Sector was a delightful, steamy, and suspenseful read. I loved every minute of the book.

Its well written and captures your attention almost immediately. The characters are enjoyable with plenty of mystery and growth.

I thought I knew what to expect but there were plenty of twists to keep me guessing. I’m ready for the next book!

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Master Romano (Masters of the Consulate Book 4) by Sylvia Black – Review by Katie Matthews

Master RomanoMaster Romano by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in this series and oh my gosh what a read it was! After each book I say that was my favourite and then this extremely talented author brings out the next and I say it all over again. Master Romano, he had me falling in love with him from the very first page! I absolutely loved his character. I loved him and Raven together! They were so much fun to read about. Raven was an awesome female lead – I loved her! The pull between the two characters was so real and I could feel that as a reader. I would absolutely recommend reading this series in order to get the best reading experience of these characters. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series!

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