The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What an adventure. This story was packed with life lessons, amazing characters, action and romance. Going on the journey with Elodie and Sebastian was absolutely fascinating and I couldn’t absorb the words fast enough. Elodie is an amazingly strong woman and I loved everything about her. I was sucked into this book from the beginning and it was impossible to put down.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is an excellent paranormal romance by an author I had never read before. I’ve recently started reading more paranormal romance and I was attracted by the blurb of this book, so decided to give the author a chance. I’m glad that I took the chance as I really liked this book very much.
Set in 1782 in New Orleans, Greer had been happily selling flowers on the streets of Paris when she was kidnapped and put on a boat filled with other women and taken to Paris to stay in a convent until they were married off.
I loved reading Greer and Theron’s story. Women at that time we supposed to be meek and subservient. Greer was very much the opposite – sassy, opinionated and not scared to get into trouble. Theron could not help the attraction he felt towards her, even though she was supposedly just a thing for him to feed on.
I really enjoyed reading about the secondary characters in the book, the girls that Greer befriended on the boat journey over and at the convent. I particularly liked Desiree and hope we get to see more of her in this series. I admit I wasn’t too enamoured with Edith but she may be redeemed in time…or not.
This is a great book and I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.
The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This has become one of my favorite authors, though this is the first book in this series I have read. There are parts of the story that are for mature audiences only. Juliet and Gage meet in an unconventional way, an attempted rescue that was not a rescue after all. Neither thought they would ever see each other again.
Their paths crossed again at an underground cage fighting event. Juliet’s roommate, Ten, was fighting to hopefully earn money for their rent. Twists and turns and some very steamy turns later…..I felt like I was in the book right there with the characters. This author does a great job of drawing you in and making you forget that you are in a fantasy world and life is going on around you.
The Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber
The Curse of a Faeblood is a well written Paranormal Fantasy that once you start reading its hard to put down. This is a new author to me but I’m a fan already. Their style of writing and attention to detail is wonderful. Her characters are well developed and fun. It felt like I was apart of the story at times. This is a story that is fast paced and will keep you guessing. Get ready to be taken on quite the with Gavyn and Ember as they seek family members amongst other things. I highly recommend reading this book and im looking forward to reading more from this Author
Snap Me Up by Landra Graf
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Full Throttle Sci-Fi!
This was a spectacular book! Strong cast, beautifully written story, and all in a really great backdrop of a future Mars that isn’t shiny and pretty. This is a gritty Mars that is relatable and run by gangs that are race focused and are vaguely reminiscent of pod racing (Star Wars) meets Street Outlaws.
Our Main characters are Snapper, a cyborg with trust issues, who happens to be second in command of Frog Lick and the Full Throttle Gang; and Gina the Android/Synthetic. Gina is trying to learn what it means to be human and as a sentient AI that started as a Ship… It’s interesting. However, she makes a phenomenal mechanic! In order to save Frog Lick, these two have to work together on an experimental engine design in order to win the Regional Race. Of course, it’s not an easy task, as getting the parts requires some “creative acquisition” to retrieve them. Throw in some love triangle drama, sabotage, and some steamy sex scenes; and you have one really space-worthy novel!
I’m now fully invested and can’t wait
The Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Curse of a Faeblood by MK Lorber
The Curse of a Faeblood is a well written Paranormal Fantasy that once you start reading its hard to put down. This is a new author to me but I’m a fan already. Their style of writing and attention to detail is wonderful. Her characters are well developed and fun. It felt like I was apart of the story at times. This is a story that is fast paced and will keep you guessing. Get ready to be taken on quite the with Gavyn and Ember as they seek family members amongst other things. I highly recommend reading this book and im looking forward to reading more from this Author
The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Desperate for money, Ten decides to try to win some quick cash in an underground fighting circuit, much to the dismay of his best friend and roommate, Juliet. But, when Ten realizes he’s out of his depth against a ruthless opponent, Jonathan Gage steps in to give him some advice that wins him the fight, but brings on a new set of problems. The win ends up coming too little, too late, anyway, as the roommates arrive home to find they’ve already been evicted from their apartment.
Gage, who now feels responsible for his advice bringing the pair into danger, offers up his home as a place to stay until they can get the whole mess sorted out. Sexual tension mounts among the three, with Ten and Juliet obviously interested in one another, but too timid to ruin their friendship; the pair seem to also have an interest in Gage, which is also reciprocated. Lots of steamy scenes happen between Gage and Juliet, Gage and Ten, and finally Ten and Juliet, culminating with all three having a shared experience.
In the meantime, Gage is coaching Ten for a fight that may be a set-up, and Juliet is struggling with her internal feelings for both men and trying to decide what she actually wants. With all of their safety being in jeopardy, Gage reaches out to his old friends to help keep his new friends safe while he works out a plan to hopefully keep them all out of trouble for good.
This is the first book of the series I’ve read, and it works perfectly fine as a standalone, but you can tell there’s more of a backstory to Gage and his old friends that would be revealed by reading the earlier books. Overall, I found the book to be a great mix of tension, build-up, and sizzle, with a sprinkling of danger and mystery.
The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story follows Juliet and Jonathan and is 171 pages in length. Juliet and Ten go way back – from when her parents left her. To make some extra money, Ten enters the cage fighting ring and ends up in a bit of trouble. Jonathan had given Ten some pointers which resulted in some serious issues and now Juliet and Ten have no where to go. Jonathan decides to let them stay with him – and que the chemistry – between all three of them! Who ends up with who?
Reigning Hearts: The Complete Series by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you are a fan of small-town romances…then this is the series for you. Each book centers around a different couple but they all have that small-town, not really looking for love but finding it anyway, nothing stays secret in a small-town kind of vibe.
Each story is, however, unique and warms your heart in its own special way. There are rockstars, single dads, matchmakers, pub owners…all sorts of characters to fall in love with.
This author quickly became one of my “go-to” authors after reading my first book in the series…and I always look forward to what is next!
Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and connecting with the characters. I thought they had such a great chemistry and I bought into their story with easily.
The Book itself I found to be well written and pretty exciting. They was a lot going on that I could get myself lost in. Although it is the second book in the series it was still enjoyable on its own. Overall this is definitely a book worth reading.
Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is not my normal type of book, but I really enjoyed it. There are plenty of twists and turns, as well as character development.
Nadia is a trained government assassin of a mostly female squad, Hera Force, with a major Traumatic Brain Injury that causes her to lose track of time and has caused her to forget six whole years of her life, causing her to lose the man she loves and who loves her too. Mitch is a former MI6 agent in British intelligence, who has been in hiding after being framed for treason. When Nadia walks into his bar in Mexico, kills several drug cartel members, at first he can’t understand why she can’t remember him, but he knows he has to help her escape the police and cartel members that are now on her tail. This belief is only bolstered when she wakes up the next morning with no memory of what had happened the previous night, no memory of the six years since she last saw Mitch, and believing it is 6 years before. As Mitch works hard to get Nadia back to her teammates, Nadia struggles to make sense of her life and what is going on around her. Working together with Hera Force, Mitch and Nadia work to figure out who framed Mitch, who sent the cartel after Nadia, who is working to create a biological weapon, and who the Chessmaster, the man who is pulling all the strings, really is and try to bring him down.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read by this author and what an introduction it was! Wow I was hooked from the very start. This book definitely satisfied my enjoyment of paranormal, dark and romance genres! I loved the historical parts to the story too. There really was so much going on in this book that I was completely captivated by what I was reading. I loved the characters Greer and Theron. Greer was a strong heroine and great to read about, she was definitely strong and fierce and I absolutely loved her. Theron is kind of like the bad boy you shouldn’t but can’t help but love. I am really excited to read book 2 in this series!
A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Veil of Gods and Kings book 1 by Nicole Bailey is a wonderfully written enemies to lovers’ book about a mortal Prince (Hyacinth or Cyn for short) and a Demigod (Apollo). Apollo has not ascended and took his rightful place of God of the Sun. His Father, Zeus, is not happy and give Apollo an ultimatum, ascend now or go live with Prince Cyn for a year to shadow and learn how to become a ruler.
Of course, Cyn and Apollo didn’t get along at first but then slowly things begin to change, and these enemies start to develop other feelings than anger and frustration. This book is full of emotion, drama and love and you will not be able to put it down. I love all the characters that Nicole wrote into the book. This is a great alternative prospective on the Gods.
She has a secret. He has a darker secret. One of their secrets can get them both killed.
Avery is brutally attacked. There is no motive, no suspect. She doesn’t know who to trust. The neighbor? Her friends? What about her lover or the police? Making the wrong choice will lead to her murder.
Days later, a neighbor is found dead. His mutilated body is the second in a matter of weeks. A serial killer has hit the streets of Scottsdale, and Avery suspects her assault is somehow tied to the killings.
As she slowly unravels the truth, Avery realizes her attack is anything but normal or random. She is only one player amongst many. But does she risk confiding in anyone? What about her next-door neighbor, Luys? His act of kindness has brought them together. But is it truly kindness or something more sinister? Could he be hiding his own agenda?
Luys wants his past kept in the past. But a killer, far deadlier than any human, isn’t willing to let things go. Then when Avery is assaulted, he knows he must do something to protect her, but at what cost? There’s no going back if he dares to trust Avery with his dark history. He’ll not only expose himself but the ones he loves. And what of any relationship between them? Is it doomed from the start, leading to pain, even death?
If they join forces to find a killer, will it be enough to survive? Because before they’re done, more than one person will die. And they’ll quickly learn someone is pretending to be who they’re not and that the killer is filled with a seething need for vengeance.
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Multi-award-winning author, H. D. Thomson, writes romantic suspense, paranormal and contemporary romance. She loves writing about tortured heroes and ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances. If you love fast-paced sexy thrillers with a great plot twist, strong women, and exceptional men, then try Anxiety, the first book in her Smoke & Mirrors paranormal and romantic suspense series.
H. D. loves everything by Dean Koontz, Mary Higgins Clark, Harlan Coben, Christina Dodd, and Linda Howard. Their fast-paced, twisting plots have all influenced her writing style. That and her love of romance.
From Ontario, Canada, H.D. moved as a teenager to the heat of Arizona where she graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. After working in the corporate world as an accountant, H.D. changed her focus to one of her passions—books. She owned and operated an online bookstore for several years and then started the company, Bella Media Management. The company specializes in websites, video trailers, ebook conversion, and promotional resources for authors and small businesses. When she’s not enjoying small-town life in Spirit Lake, Iowa, or heading her company, she is following her first love—writing.
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Angelina Squires loves her well-ordered life, but her nightly erotic dreams involving two unknown guys make her restless. One fateful night, her world is turned upside down when she is tracked and almost killed by a demon and saved by two men who bear a striking resemblance to the hotties in her dreams.
Salvatore and Luca De Laurentis are angel/vampire hybrid twin brothers, tasked with protecting their territory from demons. They have been searching for their mate for centuries, but they never expected to catch her scent and save her life on the same day.
Angelina’s bond with the brothers grows steadily stronger, but they face danger at every turn. The demon threatens to destroy them and the human territory they’ve protected for centuries, risking their exposure and many lives. When it’s time to face the enemy, will Angelina be strong enough to help take him down, or will she and her new-found mates be condemned to death.
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Here’s a bit about Toya and her crazy life. She writes paranormal romances, romantic comedy/enemies to lovers, and contemporary romances. She’s married with one son and a cat called Masai. She lives near Ipswich in Suffolk, originally from Essex.
Writing has been her passion from a very early age when her mum encouraged her to use her imagination. Sadly, it wasn’t until the death of her mum, who was also her best friend, in 2009 that she started to take it seriously. Her mother’s wish was to see her published, which didn’t occur until 2014. And now, each book she publishes is dedicated to her.
When not writing, or reading, her main hobbies are; cinema, theatre, live bands, gardening, walking, travelling, Formula One racing, darts and spending time with friends. She also has a huge collection of skull-related items, but not real ones! She also loves goats!
Her mantras are, “One life, life it.” And “Life’s for living.”
The Fighter by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Gage, Juliet, and Ten meet when Gage helps Ten with an underground fight. Unfortunately, Ten’s opponent turns out to be someone you don’t want to cross, and all 3 are at risk. In the midst of this, the three are exploring attraction to each other.
There are a lot of hot scenes in this book! The three have some serious chemistry, each with the other, as well as the three together. I really liked how Gage and Juliet met. Their relationship builds quickly, but it doesn’t feel rushed. The story surrounding the romance – the fighting, Mirkle, Bart, etc. is interesting and adds lots of action too. A good, sexy read.
This is the third book in the series, but you don’t have to read the other books to enjoy this one. The characters from the first books make appearances, so if you have read them it is nice to see them again.
The Curse of a Faeblood by M.K. Lorber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
First and foremost I love anything to do with magic. I just knew I was going to love this story. It has a little bit of every topic I enjoy reading. Romance, thrills, magic, a dash of action and a sprinkle of mystery. The author does a phenomenal job painting a picture of the world they live in. The characters are beautifully written. I just wish Ember was less of a Damsel in distress and had come into her own a bit more. With that being said I still enjoyed the story and look forward to reading the next installment.
Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a sweet romance. I couldn’t set this book down once I picked it up. I really enjoyed watching how Kendall’s childhood crush is all grown up and definitely not looking at her as a kid sister of his best friend anymore. She thought that things would have changed now that they’re all grown up but if anything she’s even more attracted to him. While she’s staying with him she decides to go for it and see if she can get him out of her system once and for all. But is a casual relationship going to be enough for either of them? They’re going to have to work around more than a few obstacles if they want to make a serious relationship work. There are so many sweet, steamy moments and more than a few that made me swoon! This is one book that you’re definitely not going to want to miss.
Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What would you do if you were staying with your crush for a week? Try and seduce them or act like you’re over them? Kendall Graves plans to seduce her childhood crush pro baseballer Pete Saunders. Pete still thinks of Kendall as a cute, but awkward teen until she shows up at his door. What has he gotten himself into? How will he keep his hands to himself for a week? A good book that can be read in one sitting.
Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4/5 stars
I really enjoyed this book! Kendall always had eyes for Pete but he would never cross the line due to his friendship with her brother, Ryan. Kendall stays with him for a week for work, and things completely change between the two. This book was a good read. My favorite character was Ryan however, lol. I would love to read a book with him as the main character.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a different story from what I have read with other vampire genres, and I loved it! The word building was immaculate and had me glued to my phone as I was reading this book and could not put it down! This story encompasses Greer, a girl who was taken from her home and promised to a man she does not know and Theron, a demon who uses people for his fill of blood. Their story starts to get entangled and became better and better the more that I read. This is the first book that I have read by this author, and it was absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to read the next books in the series and other books!
Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really did enjoy this book however I think we could have been given more!
Kendall is amazing. Its refreshing to have a strong female character that knows what she wants and goes after it versus being the damsel in distress. Kendall knows where she stands and doesn’t need anyones approval!
Pete is everything Kendall can ask for but there’s one problem. She’s the best friends little sister, how does that work?!? Is it worth the risk? Can it really work?
Pete doesn’t catch on as fast as we would like him to but if he caught on right away we wouldn’t have a story!
I do wish the scenes were a little steamier!
Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great 5 star read. Kendall is in town for work and Pete opens his home to her. What he doesn’t expect is how grown up Kendall has become and how tempting she is. Kendall has had a crush on Pete since she was really young. Problem is he is her brother’s best friend.
Lets just say that Kendall notices something in Pete and she takes advantage of it. And boy does it really go her way. They agree to a casual thing while she is in town, but can they keep their feelings out of it? What will happen if her brother finds out?
Overall I really enjoyed the book. We have Pete who is a hot as heck baseball player who isn’t looking for commitment and Kendall who finally has the chance to go for what she has wanted for years, loved her braveness and strength. We get some steamy moments. The author pulls you in with her writing, I was done before I knew it. I like that the characters jumped right into things we didn’t have a should we or shouldn’t we for half the book type thing. I look forward to reading more from the series and author. 1-click and get started today.
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A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Veil of Gods and Kings tells the story of Apollo and Prince Hyacinth. I enjoyed this fresh spin on this tale from mythology. I do not want to give anything away about the story, but this is an enemy to lover’s story, and well done. The story is gripping and drew me in. I enjoyed the worldbuilding and character development. The story was a quick read and left me wanting more. I look forward to reading more in this series and from this author in the future.
Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have personally never read anything by this author but this novel really blew me away. The way that the author writes really pulls the reader in right away, and makes them feel like they are right in the middle of the story. Filled with action, thrills, romance and more this book really has something for everyone. While this is the second installment in this series it can be read as a stand alone all though you will lose some of the back story. So whether your looking for a new series or just a new book then pick this one up today.
The Wish-Eater by Claire Luana
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Honestly, I don’t know what to say first, because when I started reading this book, I was immediately enthralled. This author brilliantly wove this amazing world with characters that are so relatable! I wanted to know them, interact with them, and see their world. Elodie in particular is an amazingly strong female lead, who has excellent role models both in Pepa and Agathe. Willum’s story made me ache for him, but I truly wanted to meet Sebastian. His and Dion’s friendship was so genuine and I loved it as much as Elodie and Josephine’s sisterly relationship. The relationships within the family and town, the doubt within the characters’ normal lives, and the hope brought by a story were just truly beautiful. It’s a story that gave me Inkheart vibes, so if you liked those stories, I’m sure you’d enjoy this one.
The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A great story. If I’m being honest it took me a while to get into this book but I’m so glad I kept reading because after a few chapters I couldn’t put it down. The characters are very well written!
Phoenix’s Ascent by Winter Austin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is an enjoyable and exciting military romantic suspense with plenty of drama and action, that kept me hooked from page one. Nadia Roth, code named ‘Phoenix’, was part of an all female black-ops group named ‘Hera Force’, tasked with bringing down terrorists. Following her teams last disastrous mission, Nadia suffered a traumatic brain injury, causing her memory loss. So when she meets Ex-SAS operative Mitch Edwards, who is on the run having been framed for treason by someone in the British government, in a bar in Cancun, Mexico, she doesn’t recognise the man she had an affair with. Meanwhile a maniac is developing a fantastical drug and wants a test subject who fits all the parameters.
Reinstated Hera Force linguist and assassin, Nadia and Mitch partner up to find out who has framed him. Nadia is drawn to Mitch and a memory stirs in the back of her mind, especially as her Hera teammates seem to remember him. Unknown to the team, they have a traitor in their midst who’s been revealing all their secrets to the enemy. An enemy who wants to procure the special drug and Nadia as the test subject. When the team find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, lives are at risk and Nadia still does not remember Mitch. This was a gripping page turner of a read, with great characters, and an engaging storyline, all brought together by the descriptive narrative, which made me feel immersed in the story. I would recommend reading book one first, so you have more of an understanding of the backstory to the ‘Hera Force’, but I thoroughly enjoyed this action packed and romantic novel.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Greer has been kidnapped and put on a ship from France to America. She is in and out of consciousness during this long trip but once she finally awakens she is told by the other girls that they are headed to New Orleans where they will be married off. The girls will stay at a convent until married off. But strange things are happening and Greer is determined to figure out why and stop it. Theron is part of the strange going ons that are happening to certain girls. Will Greer be able to figure out why all this is happening and find a way to stop it?
Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a great romance story that has strong characters. They have an amazing connection between them. The chemistry is there right from the start and only seems to grow.
This book is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone. It is a fun romance story that has a bit of sexy thrown in. I thought it was easy to read but overall really enjoyable. I think this will be a great series to get stuck into.