Accepted by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series. I am very intrigued about the dynamics of Avas Thomas and Hunter relationship. It very interesting to see how it has developed into how it has became not hearing their back story makes ke understand them more.
My only problem now is i want more of the Rhodes Family to follow. Text you copy will automatically show here
Enchanted Passion The Protectors Series Book 4 by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is book 4 in The Protectors Series. If you love paranormal romance and mystery this is definately a read for you.
Luna loves her life. She also loves her best friend Rhys. But with troubling dreams plaguing Luna and her mum she senses something bad about to happen.
Rhys also loves Luna and when the pair finally admit there feelings the need to work together to defeat the evil that is coming to tear them apart. Can the two lovers relationship and bond protect them and make them stronger or will something from Luna’s past destroy them both.
I loved this story. The romance element between friends Luna and Rhys was really well written and the mystery and magical aspects just brought the whole story together for me.
Drifting, Falling — Diary of a Call Girl Suicide by A.J. Ullman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Drifting Falling: Dairy of a Call Girl Suicide by AJ Ullman is a deep and thought provoking story that follows a young girl on a difficult and emotional journey. She has been through so much in her life and you could really feel that fight in her that is what got her through the things she had experience. While you might not be able to relate to the exact thing she has been through it was so easy to connect with Ripley. I felt the emotions and her pain on each page of the book which really added so much more to the story.
This is the kind of book that leaves you thinking about it well after it has ended. I thought that I was a powerful story and on that everyone should read.
Enchanted Passion The Protectors Series Book 4 by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Enchanted Passion by Toya Richardson is the fourth book in the Protector series. This is a fast paced and exciting book that really keeps you turning the pages. The characters are really interesting to read about and the connection between them that is so strong. You really engage with them while reading the book.
I enjoyed the overall story as well. I thought it was exciting and really kept the momentum going throughout the whole book. It is a strong addition to the series and a book I very much enjoyed. If you like paranormal romance then this is definitely a series for you.
Alamir, Blood of Kaos Series, Book 1 by Nesa Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Alamir is the first book in Nesa Miller’s Blood of Kaos series. It’s an exhilarating fantasy story centring on a young woman, Etain, whose magical powers have brought her to a world vaster and more dangerous than she could have imagined.
Miller has created a really detailed and grounded fantasy world. There is something of the urban fantasy to it, with some events taking place in the modern human realm, but there are many unfamiliar and original aspects of the world that we get to explore through the story.
I particularly liked the use of Celtic languages. The Welsh in particular added to the sense of place and it was so wonderful to encounter the languages when I wasn’t expecting it! (and don’t worry – translations are provided so you won’t miss out on important information).
My favourite character is Spirit. I appreciated how much agency she had, even when underestimated by others. Her observation and understanding of others, as well as other powers such as healing, lead her to be a really important and loveable character!
For me, this is a five-star book. A thoroughly enjoyable fantasy with plenty of original and unexpected aspects. I would recommend it to fans of supernatural stories with tight, messy family relationships.
EverMarked by A.J. Eversley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sienna is a young girl who is about to graduate from her school in the DEZ where she is living after being abandoned by her parents at birth, nothing seems too untoward about that, except that because of this she is one of the Marked. This means that she is not allowed outside of the DEZ and as such, not know what the outside world is like and she takes risks by actually going outside and into the arena in the city of Cytos, but she is doing it for a reason, she is preparing for life outside the DEZ, so as well as her studies during the week, she goes into the arena on a weekend so she can provide for herself and her friends when they do graduate.
Jayla is a Watcher and is part of a secret force who keep the citizens of Cytos safe from those they have no idea about, she stops those who would want to harm the population and maintains the secrecy that has been around for over one hundred and fifty year and she has done her job successfully until now.
This story begins with Sienna in the ring and fighting her opponent so that she can remain the Champion, although she has to cover up her marks and her face so that she is not recognised as one of the Marked. After she finishes the fight, she is confronted by her friend who has also sneaked out of the DEZ to find her, as they walk back together, they visit another friend on the way.
As both Sienna and Jayla go about their lives, there is an explosion at a genetics lab within the city limits and this event is a shock and mystery as the explanation is a gas leak, however, this is suspicious to both of them because of the use of robotics as a means to ensure the safety of the population.
As both parties decide to investigate what happened, they realise that something isn’t right and that all is not well in the worlds they both live in. What they both don’t realise is that the challenges and barriers which will be thrown up in front of them, will be something that neither is expecting or anticipating.
What will happen once Sienna and her friends graduate? Will Jayla be able to figure out what the significance of the explosion is? Will either of them be able to carry on as they are, or will their futures be more than they are capable of facing?
The answers are in this fantastic book and they’re ready and waiting to be discovered as you are drawn into Jayla and Sienna’s worlds and lives. Be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of emotion, as you delve through this fast paced and exciting read.
Reviewed by @RoxsanneL
Solstice Shadows by Avanti Centrae
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow Never thought I’d get into this stylebook but hey you never know until you read it I guess. The author did a great job with the character build-up and making the story flow very well.
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have to admit from the start this isn’t usually the type of book I usually read. I was ultimately surprised how easy it was to read and it was very relatable with the relationships, the work environment, and the goings on that seemed to happen around the characters.
This was very well written. I could see the characters and the places that they were in as if it were in a movie or I were there with them in the EC. It was also kind of neat to read about a more local destination, I haven’t come across a lot of books set in Michigan.
This book certainly kept me on my toes and I am curious to know if it is going to continue with the relationships that formed during the entire story.
If you are into some ghostly story telling, this is a great book to get into. It isn’t at all what I expected in a ghost story and that is what made me like it so much.
On With the Butter! by Heidi Herman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
On With the Butter! by Heidi Herman is informative and thought provoking as it gives some ideas to self-help with retirement and living life to the fullest. Heidi gives us stories from those around her that are inspiring and full of wisdom, I mean just look at her 94 year old mother! She gives us something where activities and strategies can be used and that is purposeful not only for later in life but could be utilised now. It is something that is easy to read and a little fun.
If you are at that stage where you are wondering “what comes next” grab a copy and have a read.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Enchanted Passion The Protectors Series Book 4 by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Enchanted Passion (The Protectors Series Book 4) by Toya Richardson is a paranormal romance and is the story of Luna, a witch and Rhys, an elemental. It is fast paced and full of surprises making my favourite of the series. It has a little bit of everything from witches and magic and shifters. Love comes in all shapes and sizes and when the universe deems it fated there is not much you can do but hang on for the ride. Toya always gives us that little bit more, that something that makes her worlds and characters charming and makes you feel a part of it.
If you love a good paranormal romance with a few twists then look no further.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Composed: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Another great read this author never ceases to amaze me with her writing style. I couldn’t put this one down! If you’re looking for a great author and series definitely read these!
Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Road Tripped: Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1 by Manda Mellett. I’ve come to expect this author to always bring her absolute best when in comes to storyline and characters. Once again I’m very happy to say I wasn’t in anyway disappointed to see she’d done it again. Another fantastic book to add to not only my favorites list but also to my re-read list. The characters are complex and relatable, they immediately had me completely hooked and I couldn’t put it down nor did I want to even when I’d reached the end. This is book one in the series and I’m so excited to see where the author takes readers next. Well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five big stars!
Accountability by Jessica Aiken-Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series! Valerie (Val) Williamson Phillips is working with the ladies in her “trauma” group in a way, but the group is now more like a group of close friends. They support each other through rough times, some more than others. As Val is working through her loss of her Gran, she finds herself finally ready to press charges against her childhood abuser.
Make sure to read the books in order, the characters and story build from one book to the next. Each of the characters will connect you more to the story and keep you wanting more.
Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 by Lucinda Race
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Old and New: The Enchanted Wedding Dress Book 1 (The MacLellan Sisters Trilogy)
Lucinda Race
4 out of 5 stars
Old and New is the first book in the MacLellan Sisters Trilogy. This was the first book I have read by Lucinda Race but as I have found often with new to me authors lately, it will not be my last. I am the middle child, between two sisters so the sisterhood aspect of this novel, or trilogy is what drew me in initially. Old and New was an engaging read with imagery that transports you to the same time and place as the characters. I was interested in the story and the characters from the first page to the last and I am excited to know there are more books to come. If you are in the mood for a charming read, I really do recommend this one.
Deadly Weapon by Mark Nolan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
DEADLY WEAPON (Jake Wolfe Book 5) by Mark Nolan
5 Stars
Well there goes that relaxing fishing trip… One phone call and those infamous “Can I count on you?” words take Jake and Cody from a relaxing Alaskan fishing trip to a race to save the world.
This one hit close to home, with all going on in our world today there were more than a few times I sat thinking about things I had just read. The action and suspense was vintage Mark Nolan, I love this series. The progression of these characters, even the secondary has been amazing to watch. I was worried about Jake and Sarah as they have been written to this point but there’s always hope and this installment gave that to me. Cody is with no doubt one of my favorite characters ever. Every time I pick a book up in this series I pray because God forbid anything happens to our Cody!
You can absolutely read this as a stand alone but don’t. You really get to know these characters by reading the books before and why not? It is an amazing series and this author hits each one out of the ballpark. I read this in one sitting because putting it down was impossible!
So excited when I saw there’s another coming…I can not wait!!
AMAZING!!
Alamir, Blood of Kaos Series, Book 1 by Nesa Miller
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Star
Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller is a very well written story that pulled me in from the beginning and kept me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This story is about Etain. She grew up to stories/ fairytales of Alamir, but truth is they were more for her. She was also taken in took her family. by a clan after an assassin took out her family. Will she be able to find the demon? Find out what happens next in this must read. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Road Tripped: Satan’s Devils MC Utah #1 by Manda Mellett
Like Road, it took me a bit to warm up to the Utah club. I wasn’t sure what to expect with them, it was much more than I could have imagined. There were questions from previous books that were answered and now I have more but I figure they will come.
I have read several of the Satan’s Devils books and I love the complexities of each of these characters. They all have several layers to them, some hide more than others which of course only intrigues me more.
This series is absolutely amazing and I can’t recommend it enough. These guys are all hard like you would expect a biker to be, but they are totally different with their families.
Are we going to see Vegas next or will we learn more about San Diego and Utah first? Either way I can’t wait for the next book.
Shattered by Lisa Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shattered is the first book in the Rhodes Family series. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I enjoyed it. I will warn, it is very R rated, and written for mature audiences. The book is a little too graphic for my liking, makes 50 Shades look like PG. But if I look beyond those scenes, the book had a good story line. I love that the female lead, Olivia, is a strong independent woman, and a rocking lawyer. Granted she is running from a failed relationship, but she is rocking her life. Gabriel is the male lead, and while he is arrogant, rich and a ladies man, he is also a pretty good guy. He is a family man, and goes above and beyond to take care of Olivia, even after just meeting her. I love the supporting characters as well, and look forward to seeing how book 2 plays out. There is some hints toward it’s plot at the end of this book. I loved the way the book was written, alternating point of views. While this is nothing new for romance books, seeing his and her views, this had a new approach I have never experienced. It has chapters for many of the characters, including Gabriel’s sister and parents. It added to the unfolding of the story and the emotions involved.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
House Valdis Orgins: Xenobia is my first experience with the author Naomi Valkyrie. It was not at all what I expected, but I really liked it. It is unlike anything I’ve ever read, I highly recommend it. While it is technically the 3rd book in the series, it is written as a prequel and is advertised as taking place before the first House Valdis novel. I will now go back and read the others in the series, and honestly, cant wait. The book is not for young readers, as it contains scenes of rape and topics of sex slaves. It is a very quick read, but so full of action that it seems like a much longer story. It has great world building and the characters are well written.
Reviewed by @way2gosmartguy
Sweet Salvation by Toya Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a good one from an author i will defidently have to read more of! It was well written and i was pulled in from the very beginning. The characters are what made this story awesome. I really liked Manuela. All she wanted was to be a normal girl with a normal life and it was exactly the opposite. Revenge, Anger, Heartache, Love, and Mates. This story has so many awesome elements that made my heart happy and even sad. Manuela goes through alot but she is stronger because of it and that’s why i liked her so much! I would recommend this to anyone that likes a good paranormal story! I can’t wait to get my hands on more!
Happy Reading!
Enchanted Passion The Protectors Series Book 4 by Toya Richardson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Enchanted Passion is the fourth book in The Protectors Series by Toya Richardson. This is a great friend-to-lovers paranormal romance, with mystery, the Protector community, witches, shifters, the supernatural, magic, elemental powers, risks, danger, drama, and high stakes
Here we meet Luna and her best friend, Rhys. Luna has been having bad nightmares that have left her feeling on edge and with a powerful sense of impending doom. Is there more to her dreams than she realises? Having had a troubled past, what will happen when that past now threatens everything she holds dear? Where does Rhys fit in all of this? It’s worth the read to find out.
My pick of the series, so far!
Thank you, Toya Richardson!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Composed: An Ash Park Novel by Meghan O’Flynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Composed is the Eighth book in the Ash Park series by Meghan O’Flynn, I have been reading this series from the beginning and I am hooked. This is probably one of my favorite series to read as it keeps you hooked until the last sentence and you can’t help but sit on the edge of your seat waiting for the next book. However, you should read every book in this series to ensure you understand what has happened. Detective Edward Petrosky is back with a bang and ready to start bringing justice while trying to save the Captains life. Can he beat his demons? Will they catch the killer? This author has a way of writing, so you feel like you know what’s about to happen and then throws you for a loop. Highly recommend this series as you wont be disappointed
EverMarked by A.J. Eversley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
EverMarked is the first book in The EverMarked Series by A.J Eversley. It is a young adult dystopian fantasy with sci-fi, action, adventure, suspense, romance, and mystery. I was drawn to the cover and synopsis of this book and was overly excited to start reading it, I found myself hooked after the first page. The characters in this book were different than most books I have read, I loved how they had a little more to them then normal. Sienna and Jayla tell the story in the book and its one that you won’t want to put down. Highly recommend
Alligators in the trees by Cynthia Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed the vulnerability this book displayed of each character and not even just the main character. It showed depth to their inner emotions, their drive, ambition and what made them who they are. This book takes us deeper into each characters’ lives propelling forward to seek their own inner happiness without falling purely for and through lust. Very captivating read: I very much enjoyed how deep it kept getting because it’s human nature to want to be our best selves. Very beautifully done, Ms. Cynthia Hamilton. Bravo!
Road Tripped by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Road Tripped is the first book in a new series of Satan’s Devils MC books by Manda Mellett, this tome set in the Utah Chapter. When Manda introduced the San Diego Chapter, I admitted to being worried beforehand that I wouldn’t gel with the new Chapter. How wrong I was! This time I had no worries as I knew that Manda wouldn’t let me down. However as I started reading she threw me for a loop. These guys seemed nothing like the other Chapters and I started to panic. Silly me! Or course Manda was just playing with us and these guys soon found a place in my heart.
Our main character Road we have met before as he was a member of the mother chapter and had travelled to Utah after an accident which left him no longer able to compete in trial bike riding. What he discovers is a totally different type of Satan’s Devils Chapter, whose ways he is intrigued by and decides to spend some time there. What he least expects is a woman who totally knocks him for 6. Swift is unlike any other women he has ever met. She’s ex British Army and is as feisty as hell. You certainly don’t want to get on her wrong side.
As always, with Satan’s Devils books, this is more than just a romance story, Manda Mellett has written yet another amazing storyline that is gripping, exciting and full of danger.
Having now been introduced to so many new brothers, I can’t wait to read their stories.
Alamir, Blood of Kaos Series, Book 1 by Nesa Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This mystical fantasy was a great start to an amazing read. From first listen, I was enthralled with not only each character but their past and how it affected each one of them in so many different ways to the point where their past defined their present, their future and the way they operated because of that. You were captivated so much from loss, love, lust, betrayal and the impacts of distress, grief, loss and the way their trauma impacted their life. I don’t want to give too much away other than that but this was worth every single page to get engulfed in!
The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Lightning Horse by N.L. Holmes is the first book in the Empire at Twilight series. This is historical fiction with a bit of thriller and mystery thrown in. The author used her experience in archaeology to bring a well-written piece to work. There is a very helpful map at the front and a list of historical notes to refer to as needed. This is about a young Hittite charioteer who learns so much concerning the personalities of man and the pain of loss at a young age. How does he move forward with his life? I will not give more away concerning the plot because I will not be able to stop. There is so much involved and I enjoyed the characters as well as the setting. I look forward to where this series will go in the future and reading more from this author.
Build-A-Book Workshop by Danielle Ackley-McPhail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Build-A-Book Workshop by Danielle Ackley-McPhail is the second book in the Literary Handyman series. This is a great book for anyone who is looking to start the self-publishing journey and needs that helping hand to get them started. The author has done a great job of laying out how to look at the formatting and design of the book so that it will attract attention.
It is more relatable as a guide as the author is able to offer insight and suggestions based on her own experiences which makes it more relevant to those in the same position. I think it helps to show that those at the start of the process that is possible to get to where you want to be and will help to give them the extra motivation they might need. This book is definitely worth a read if you are about to self-publish your own work.
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Distant Heart Sounds by Kate MacInnes is the first book in the Nurse Morgan series. This is a unique and exciting story that will leave you wanting more of the characters even after the last page. This is the first book that I have read by this author but I can say for certain it will not be the last. I loved her writing style and how entertaining the whole book was.
The characters are what really made this book though. They were so relatable that I connected with them immediately. One of the things that made this book so original is Morgan and her outlook on everything and the way in which you see that develop over the course of the book.
This was an amazing book that was really well written. It is entertaining and engaging from start to finish. I would highly recommend this book!
Just One Song by Lynn Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a new to me author. I really enjoyed this book. It was a fairly quick and enjoyable read for me. I loved the characters and especially Cami and Dylan. Cami wants to be a musician so when an opportunity arises for her, she jumps at the chance. That is where she meets Dylan. When they go their separate ways, Cami has to help and put her family first. Will Cami and Dylan find their way back to each other. Take a trip to Branson and you will find out!!
