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Caim (Antipodes 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spoilers ahead for the previous book, Ouroborous. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!

Caim starts with surprise visitors to Lewis, 7 years after they have disconnected the portals and declined to become part of Collective. Their Caim of Roseglen has grown considerably and they are all living their best lives. The visitors bring two little girls that have striking features extremely similar to Freyjas’ own daughters. Thus, it is discovered that genetic material from Kat (Freyjas’ sister) has been used to create children. Of course, their group must journey to find out the whole truth. Freyja is still the first-person viewpoint that we follow, and this makes this book even more devastating. Only wait until you find out who the father is and that those two girls are not all the surprises in store. The ending of this book expertly led up to an extremely surprising conclusion.

I can’t wait to read Sessrumnir, the next book in the Antipodes series!

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Ouroboros (Antipodes Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spoilers ahead for the previous book, the Liminal Space. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!

Ourobororos starts with Cam needing to be alone with his loss of Lae. Cam sets off on a journey to discover more about Lae’s past to be able to share Lae with their son, Louis. Freyja comes looking for Cam to potentially be able to rekindle their relationship. The viewpoint switches to Freyja and we get to experience what she went through in Antipodes and Liminal Space. Her viewpoint is extremely refreshing and brings new life to the series! The stakes are higher than ever when the true reason why they get selected is revealed! This ending is the most closed in the whole series but is still open for mystery, I still needed to know what was going to happen next. Again, I love this series so much and this book is one of my favorites!

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Spoilers ahead for the previous book, Antipodes. Do not read if you have not finished! Highly recommend reading them in order!

Liminal Space starts by filling in the gaps of Cams journey back to Lewis. Freyja comes to Lewis Island and Cam must face his past. They find out about more communities of survivors where potentially one of his family members could be alive.

The true meaning of Liminal Space is discussed and felt by the reader. It is the space in-between major life events, which are often tragic, to move you to the next part of your life. August Island was Cams Liminal Space.

I could not put this book down! It is truly a heartwarming story about the survival of humanity. Be warned this book broke my heart and then started mending the wounds again. Now for the next book, Ouroboros!

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The 45th Parallel ( Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just when I thought it was over here comes book 6 and boy what a way to rebirth the series. I like how the author is yet again filled the characters with charisma. I love the chemistry between them. I am super excited to see just where this will lead.

There is truely a lovely balance of adventure,drama, and romance. I also like how the world is developing and the characters as well. I still feel so drawn into this series and I cannot wait to read what comes next.

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Sessrumnir ( Antipodes Series Book 5) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes, #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again we got to a point where the characters were feeling safe and bam. This author really knows how to get the twists and turns into her stories. I love how the characters develope and mature and how the drama isn’t overwhelmed by romance. The balance really is just right. By now though I am really amazed I was drawn into a dypstopian world and I really cannot put this book down.

I really started to feel the loss along with the characters and really wanted to have a happy ever after but not knowing if it would be. I found that the author was able to redevelop the world and create an even more challenging one. I really couldnt put it down and needed to see how it all would end.

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Caim ( Antipodes Series Book 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just when you think it is all safe and secure bam. Well this fourth book realy sort of throws a curveball at the characters. As with the past three books in the series they handle it with all the charisma and grace you expect. I realy like how the author draws out the series and uses twists and turns. This fourth book really drew me in.

The characters are drawn into a bit of a web and I love how the author is able to balance the romance and the drama whilst leading the reader through the story. I cannot say enough how I really felt as though I was right beside the characters. I truly got swept up in this world and could really feel how important the lessons the character’s learnt were.

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Ouroboros ( Antipodes Series Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This third book really starts to cement the series and there is a truely clearer picture as to what the author is trying to put across. There is a lot of chemistry between the characters and the scary reality of their world brings a lot into question. I really couldn’t put this book down either.

I was so amazed when I got lost in this dystopian world. The romance and drama and adventure are well balanced. The author really has a entwined this series nicely. The books have a real flow and as with the first two I cannot wait to read the next one. I am excited to see how all the drama will unfold.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series! This is the 6th book in the Antipodes series. I highly recommend reading the others, first. This would be a fine read by itself, but the entire experience is the recommended experience. Caitlin and Seraphine are sick and tired of doing whatever it is that they are told, and long to branch out and see different places, and do different things. They long to make their own decisions about their lives, so they set out on a journey that will challenge them. There is action, emotion, and great characters and development. This dystopian sci-fi adventure is not unimaginable in this day-and-age. It kept me glued to my seat and turning those pages! If you haven’t read any of this series, be prepared to dive in and spend some time. 5 stars.

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The Liminal Space ( Antipodes Series Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second book developes the story line further and we begin to see just what kind of world it is. The characters still have the chemistry and that also adds to the story. I like how the author begins to create the world even further and brings the reader into it.

There are beginning to have more twists and turns as the story progresses. The author does a wonderful job of creating a very colorfull world and characters. There is also a undertone of the story base and I this really had me not wanting to put this book down. I began to get a clearer thought process of this series. I really look forward to the next one.

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Antipodes ( Antipodes Series Book 1) By T.S. Simons – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say I like to find new authors and I enjoy finding series that are not always in my go to genre. I do like the romance element of this series and the whole setting of the series really was well written and I for one felt as though I was right in the midst of it. I have not really read a lot of dystopian books but I was drawn into this one.

I like how the author builds the characters and how the story is carried out. The chemistry between what becomes the lead characters really adds to the story. The author does a great job of balancing the drama and the romance. The author does a great job of building the characters and showing why they are how they are. I thought that this first book was an excellent start to the series and I couldn’t wait to get to the next one.

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Antipodes (Antipodes Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Callie Luna

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Antipodes is an amazing start to the series! The beginning gives you a sense of normality before the apparent problem of the water supply appears. It reminded me of COVID-19 when the first outbreak happened; I didn’t believe it would affect the United States, and I wasn’t worried about it until it hit close to home. In the beginning, Cam is the same way he doesn’t believe that it would be able to hit Australia. When the government sends out a text for testing, he ends up getting his ticket to an island to live in a safe new community with 300 strangers. It was an extremely challenging decision to leave his family and friends behind and there are many topics touched on including survivors’ guilt. I found the premise to be believable and the setup of the island detailed enough, including the issue of being completely self-sustaining. I was able to put myself in Cam’s shoes easily and it make me think about how I could potentially survive.

I didn’t think the book could get any better at this point but when his world turns upside down it changes everything. It sends him into an even greater adventure in this new post-apocalyptic world. The ending is amazing but felt a little rushed. The next book, The Liminal Space fills in all the missing details nicely.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Kerry Carr

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Protector Wolf Series and i can’t wait to read more. The author has a great mixture of paranormal adventure and danger as well as a forbidden romance which gets your heart and pulse racing. I’m a huge fan of books about shifters and vampires so I was sold right from the beginning.

Tamaska is human. Her only goal in life is to succeed at what she does enough to set up her own business as an event planner. She has no idea about the dangers or supernatural beings that live alongside her. That is until one that that was supposed to change her life in a good way ends up changing it in a way she never imagined.

She hires some people to protect the rare gem she is auctioning off the Blood Opal. What she doesn’t realise is the people she hired are shifters. She immediately has a distrust for the leader Kodiak but she doesn’t know why. When the jewel goes missing she thinks it was him but how wrong she is.
Kodiak hates humans. Can’t stand them. The only reason he took this job is to earn money to provide for his pack. So what happens when he starts reacting to a female human in a way that makes him want to protect her? Why is he getting these feelings towards her and what does it mean?
When he goes to her aid and takes his eye off the thing he was suppose to be protecting they now have to work together to find and reclaim the missing item.
Who stole the Opal? Why do they want it? Can Kodiak and Tamaska trust each other to work together? And what is the strange feelings that keep bubbling up between then despite both of them trying to ignore and deny them?

I loved this gripping story and can’t wait to see how the rest of the series unfolds.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadow Wolf brings you into the tale of a human and a shifter, with the human as always being naive. This story keeps you reading by being on the brink of finding out what is so important about Tamaska. A good story with good r rated scenes. The cliffhanger at the end begs you to get the next book to keep reading the series, which is what I plan to do.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Tonya Merritt

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A wonderful mystery paranormal romance story. I myself had not read the books in this series before this book. It did not have that repetition where you wonder about the books before it. Sylvia made the story its own. Master Calabrea and Tansia are fun to follow on their quest to find Isala and the love for each other.

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Caim, Antipodes, T.S. Simons, Review by Kristin Boutelle, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, Dystopian, Romance

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Caim is set in a few years later timeframe from the third book. This book flows pretty easily just like the others. I love how the characters support each other like an extended family. I especially like how the characters are interwoven with each other, and how their experiences relate to other characters. Some of the events in this book are unexpected but makes for a really intense read.

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Melissa Saxton

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tamaska is a bright event planner about to have her big break when she holds an event to auction off the Blood opal… but it’s not just the humans who are interested in it
Kodiak is a shifter and a good one, looking soon to challenge and take an Alpha role but still proving himself for the moment takes on the job protecting the Blood opal as security gig to make money and blend in with the humans.
Tamaska and Kodiak are pure fire when they come together but thats the only part that makes sense. There are clearly many secrets being kept from everyone and no one has the whole story.
This is a great series starter. I’m very interested to find out what Tamaskas history is I am sure there is a lot more than meets the eye with every one of these characters

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher Reviewed by Jasmin Slagle

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great read! I love both Anna and Larkin, they are perfect together. Excellent first book, I can’t wait to read the rest.

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand Series Book 1) by Nicole E. Kelleher – Review by Katie Turner

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Wild Lavender (Heart & Hand, #1)Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Lavender by Nicole E. Kelleher is the first installment to the Aurelian Guard fantasy romance series. Lady Aubrianne (Anna) is arranged to marry Lord Roger not long after meeting and while she tries to fulfill the role, it’s apparent she’d rather be left to her own thoughts with her horses that she raises than be in his company. His cruel nature eventually surfaces, and Anna realizes that he is not the man she’d hoped he would be. But Anna is a strong woman and is not going to let his treatment of her and Lord Roger’s people break her. But then Larkin, a man she had met during an interesting encounter only a couple of years prior and not seen again, is hired to do detective work on Roger. He has had Anna in the back of his mind ever since, but will she be found to be tied to the evilness of her husband?

This story was immaculately written, whirling with secrets and romance in a medieval setting. The author paints such a vivid picture for the readers without becoming monotonous and the plot builds at what I thought to be a perfect pace. It was very easy to get lost in the pages and difficult to put down. I am very intrigued to read the next installment and see what comes next.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I can’t believe we are halfway there with book 6 in this epic and explosive and deliciously dark Vampire Romance Masters of the Consulate series. And Master Calabrea what a master he is……. He can put his shoes under my bed any time he likes.
This series just keeps on getting better and better with each book. Masters of the Consulate is one of my absolute favourite epic series. I love the dark tantalising stories that Sylvia writes so well.
The stakes are high in this delectable tale in the harsh and savage underworld. Where traitorous vampires, witches, and shifters want to rid the world of purebloods. Where it is full of suspense and intensity, unbound danger but is also steaming hot when the flames are sparking. Where there is greed and revenge, secret agendas, politics and so much more.

With sexy but vicious vampires, psychics, and other paranormal beings you cannot put this book down. You need to discover this dark sensually wicked world all for yourself.

I can’t wait for book 7. Bring it on.

I highly recommend reading the first book in the series and working your way through. You are going to love them.

 

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Shadow Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Shadow WolfShadow Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shadow Wolf is the first book in this paranormal romance Protector Wolf Shifter Series. It is a forbidden love story that will intrigue you and at times sets your heart pumping.
Lilliana Rose is a new author for me, so I was excited to sample her work. I did enjoy the story, but I came away with a few unanswered questions, but it is the first book so hopefully everything will be explained in the next book.
Tamaska is about to find out that there are things that go bang in the night. To find out there is a dark unknown world she never knew existed. Her world hides this harsh reality that few ever learn about.
Kodiak is a wolf shifter was hired for protection to work alongside a human. Humans he detests. That is until he meets someone who changes his mind and sets is protective instincts on high. But can he keep her safe while looking for the one thing he is supposed to protect?
I won’t share any spoilers but will say within this urban fantasy world is vampires and shifters so you can’t really go wrong.
Enjoy.

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The 45th Parallel is the sixth book in the Antipodes Series. This book follows many of the children of the individuals from the first five books in the series, but the main focus is on Caitlin and Seraphine. They were born with a specific goal in mind of repopulating the community and keep it immune from disease. Cait and Sera have been told all of their lives that is their destiny to do so but they want more from life than to breed and populate the community. They want adventure and choose to reactivate the Nexus in search of new communities and to see what else is out there. In doing so they get more than they bargained for and are suddenly swept up in events beyond their wildest imagination.

Cait and Sera find themselves in an underwater community where strict rules are in place to prevent overpopulation. The community is ruled with an iron fist and outsiders are forbidden. Cait and Sera do their best to remain hidden until they are able to travel back but one small mistake ends with them getting caught. Will they be able to escape back to the safety of their own community before it is too late?

This book was fantastic and I enjoyed how the author chose to tell the story of the children from the inhabitants of the community of Lewis. The characters were lovable, and the setting was an interesting spin to the story. Cait and Sera were strong willed, independent, feisty, and smart young ladies. All traits that they clearly inherited from their parents. The underwater community was a fascinating aspect to the story, and I enjoyed reading about how it worked. This entire series is a must read and I highly recommend it! You will find mystery, action, suspense, intrigue, love, romance, loss, and even murder. I highly recommend!

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Masters of the Consulate are back! So exciting! I absolutely love this author and this series. Book 6 definitely does not disappoint, well it only did because I finished reading it so quickly. Master Calabrea also ended with a cliffhanger that I’m going to go crazy having to wait till book 7 comes out for answers.
If you love romance? Check
If you love vampires? Check
If you love other creatures of the underworld? Check
This book and series has it all!
Master Calabrea continues the search for Isala in his territory. What he doesn’t expect is for Embry’s cousin Tansia to turn his world upside down. He gives her the vibes of instant dislike when he wants the exact opposite. So when Overmaster Descallia tells them they need to stick together at all times and work together, how is that possible?
Tansia wants to do what she can to help those who have been so accepting of her, but she feels Master Calabrea has a problem with that and will stand in her way. Boy is she wrong.
I love this author! She gives you her all while writing these books in this series. I stress the series because if this is the first time you’ve come across it, you need to go back to Master Descallia and start at the beginning. These books don’t really work as standalone novels, because each is a continuation of the last while focusing on another Master. If you’ve already read the previous 5, now it’s time to get excited because it’s finally here!!!

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Sessrumnir (Antipodes, #5)Sessrumnir by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The residents of Lewis must do whatever they can to save the lives of their children after they receive some terrifying news. It is up to Illyria and Freyja to figure out who or what is threatening to destroy them and all they hold dear to them. Joining forces with both old and new friends they must eliminate the threat before it eliminates them. Will they be able to save the lives of their children in time?

This series has had me hooked from the first book and it just keeps getting better and better. Cam, Freyja, and the residents of Lewis have all become like family to me and I have become heavily invested in their lives. I have watched them grow older and wiser. I have been there with them and experienced the ups and downs with them. I have felt the sadness through the deaths of loved ones and the joy at the births and new beginnings. I have experienced a rollercoaster ride of emotions as the characters deal with some unimaginably difficult situations. Yet, throughout it all they overcome adversity, and fight through all of their difficulties becoming stronger for them. Through it all the importance of the love of family has been the focus and of never giving up hope through the darkest of times.

This book was beautifully written, as were all the books in the series. The characters were relatable and the issues they experienced were ones that I feel many of us can relate to. The author draws the reader into the story, and you can picture yourself there with them in that time and place. You feel each emotion as much as the characters do and root for them each step of the way. This is a series that will be worth reading time and time again. I cannot begin to say enough good things about this series! I highly recommend!

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Caim (Antipodes Series Book 4) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Caim (Antipodes, #4)Caim by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Freyja and Cam are blissfully happy with their lives in their community of Lewis. After all the hardships they have experienced through the years they finally feel safe and secure. Their community is sustainable and they have forged some valuable friendships. Life is peaceful until some individuals from their past arrive unexpectedly and bring with them some horrific news. Freyja feels compelled to get answers and heads out on a quest to find them.

This book was a bit darker than the first few books and really digs into the diabolical plans that the scientists had for them and the reasons why they were chosen. Cam and Freyja face some horrific and terrifying adventures throughout their journey that really tests their courage and perseverance. This one is told from Freyja’s point of view and it really opens up the reader’s eyes on who Freyja is and how courageous she is. She is a strong female role model and I admired her strength, courage, and resilience through the most difficult of hardships. Cam and Freyja make a remarkable power couple as they build each other up and are there to lean on one another through the hard times. Nothing can stop them when they are together and are a force to be reckoned with. A must read!

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Ouroborus (Antipodes Series Book 3) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Ouroboros (Antipodes, #3)Ouroboros by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Book 3 of The Antipodes Series things become intense for Cam and everything he values is put at risk. Freyja is not only back in his life but they have been thrown together in the hopes that together they can save everything they hold dear to them. Cam is still reeling from the loss of his one true love and his on his own journey to discover who she was and where she came from. Now he is tasked with facing the feelings he has kept suppressed for his first love Freyja when they join forces to save their community.

Along their journey Cam and Freyja make some horrifying discoveries about the truth of their community and why they were chosen to rebuild. As secrets are revealed and the truth comes to light, they are shocked at what they learn. The real reasons each of them was chosen were purely evil and were part of a much more sinister plan. The survivors are now pitted against each other, communities are divided, and friendships are tested as they decide what to do.

This series has captured my attention from the first book and it has been impossible to put down. The storyline is brilliant and as the story unfolds it becomes more intense. There have been some twists and turns that I did not see coming. Freyja returning came as a surprise to not only me as the reader, but to Cam as well. He had suppressed his feelings for her so long that it was eating him up inside. I was surprised that Freyja had been pining away for him and that she had not moved on with her own life. Her love for Cam almost came across as obsession, in a way. In other ways, it was sappy and romantic and you could not help but feel sad for her that she had still loved Cam after all that time apart. The revelation behind the real reasons each of the individuals was chosen was mind blowing! A must read!

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes Series Book 2) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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The Liminal Space (Antipodes, #2)The Liminal Space by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book 2 in The Antipodes Series picks up where the first book left off and continues with Cam’s journey. He is now living in the community of Lewis where he has been accepted and where he feels at home. He loves his community and has not only made some strong friendships, but he has found love again. Although still in love with Freyja, Cam knows that she is never coming back and it is best that he move on with his life. He has found his soulmate in Laetitia and is wholly, truly, and deeply in love with her. For once he is content and feels at peace with his life and his community.

Then Cam’s world is turned upside down when he makes the startling discovery that someone, he loves dearly may not be dead as he had thought. He sets out on another journey and along the way he makes some startling revelations. Cam is overjoyed with the news of the loved one still being alive but is conflicted when someone else from his past also suddenly resurfaces. After finally coming to terms with his feelings and letting go of the past he is faced with some very difficult decisions and must navigate through the conflicting emotions of joy, grief, anger, betrayal, loss, and hurt simultaneously. Any decision Cam makes has a devastating outcome for those he loves dearly.

Book Two was amazing and we really got to see Cam grow as a person. The hard work of rebuilding and making a community flourish have made Cam wiser and stronger as a person. I enjoyed reading about his journey as told from his point of view. Laetitia is a truly beautiful person both inside and out and it is easy to see why Cam fell in love with her. I enjoyed reading about the portals and was fascinated by how they worked. I highly recommend this book! Now please excuse me, while I anxiously read Book 3 to see what happens to Cam next!

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Antipodes (Antipodes Series Book 1) by T.S. Simons – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Antipodes (Antipodes, #1)Antipodes by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The world’s water supply has been contaminated by a deadly virus and it is rapidly killing people all over the world. Australian scientists decide to select a group of individuals within a specific age range, and with very specific skills, to live in on an island in a domed community. The young people are put through rigorous testing prior to being chosen because the intention is for them to save and rebuild the human population.

Cam is one of the young people who has been chosen for this important task and he must make the difficult decision to leave his parents and his sister behind. Cam finds himself settling into a routine on the island and even finds love in a girl named Freyja. However, when Freyja disappears Cam finds himself lonely and at a loss. He sets out to find Freyja and makes some startling discoveries along the way. In his journey he finds similar communities and forms new friendships. However, in doing so, Cam is forced with making a difficult decision that could change his entire life.

I loved this book and was invested from the first few pages. I was fascinated with the idea of the pandemic that was wiping out the world’s population and how the author had come up with creative solutions for the characters to rebuild. Cam was smart, tough, and unafraid to back down from a challenge. As the story unfolds Cam really grows as a person due to all the hardships and challenges, he faces along the way. I highly recommend!

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Hot For Me (The Balefire Series Book 4) by Tam DeRudder Jackson – Review by Tori Mitton

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60054291-hot-for-me” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Hot For Me (Balefire, #4)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1641561630l/60054291._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60054291-hot-for-me”>Hot For Me</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19849371.Tam_DeRudder_Jackson”>Tam DeRudder Jackson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5372518471″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Adam is in a rock band, Cristy is the woman of his dreams. Or so he thinks. She has a deep secret that gives her nightmares. Cristy is publicly scrutinized for everything she does or hasn’t done her whole life. Adam and Cristy through thick and thin, get through it all.<br />With this series you get steamy, romance, mystery. All of it. Such a wonderful series!!
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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes Series Book 6) by T.S. Simons – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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The 45th Parallel (Antipodes, #6)The 45th Parallel by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I was super excited with book #6 in this series….it is a fantastic set and I highly recommend reading this series right from the beginning. This book continues the story and pick up with Caitlin and Seraphine, whom was adventure and excitement in life.

Caitlin and Seraphine are more groomed to have a specific role…that role is to populate the community especially to help with immunities from diseases. The ladies want more than this in their life. When they decide that there is more and want adventure, the decision to reactive the Nexus laid before them bring them into a whirlwind of danger, drama and some romance…..this had me at the edge of seat to what happens next!!

I love this series and I know I am already looking forward to more more more of this series!! So well done!!!

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the first book. This is the sixth book in the series which I highly suggest reading all of the previous books. This is a series that keeps getting better with each installment. I never hesitate to pick up one of this author’s books. They are engaging, fast paced and hard to put down. The author’s use of writing skills and attention add so much to the stories. This book is no different. The characters pulled me in from the start. They brought the story to life and made me feel as if I was part of their world. They have great growth throughout as well as great chemistry. I really enjoyed reading this book and the creative characters made the story for me. A vampire story you don’t want to miss for sure. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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