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Resisting Nature (Powder River Pack Book 4) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Resisting NatureResisting Nature by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alexa Hart is a young woman with her dream job, she is living with her best friend and her whole life is ahead of her and so she goes out to celebrate with her friend, dressed to kill in heels and a shimmery gold dress, she is ready to let loose. Miles Fischer is the brother of the Powder River Pack alpha, and he is the ladies’ man of the group, he is tall with dark hair and muscles upon muscles, but when he goes to work in the pack bar, the last thing he expected to find was his mate.

As soon as she sees the tall, dark and extremely handsome bouncer and the bar she found online, she is for once, speechless, especially when he turns a smile which she cannot resist, not the offer of the first round of their drinks on him and they are some drinks. In fact, the drinks are so good that she cannot work out how to get home with her friend without annoying their mum, this is where her handsome bouncer comes to their rescue and offers her a lift home, which she accepts, as does her friend and the kiss she gets at the end is something else.

This is where Alexa, who normally doesn’t keep men around decides to give Miles a chance and soon realises that she is undeniably attracted to him and him to her, however, she has a hidden past which she is trying to move on from, but it comes back with a shock and leads her to push Miles as far away as she can. When she does this Miles is upset and desperate to win her back, as well as find out what happened to make his mate run away, which makes him angry, desperate and not fun to be around.

Will Alexa be able to open up and let someone into the walls she built around her heart and find something she desperately needs, or will she push away anyone who even tries to help, and will Miles be able to convince her that taking a chance is the best thing she can do before nature takes hold? This is another, darker addition to this series where secrets, emotions and nature run wild to create a whirlwind of twists and turns until everything is revealed.

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It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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It Just Comes Natural (Powder River Pack Book 3)It Just Comes Natural by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brandon Quarters is a young man in his prime, he has had a life filled with happiness and smiles and is the joker of the family, however, he makes the decision to join the military and serve his country. Macy Cutler has had a difficult upbringing, she was always feeling as if she wasn’t good enough and her parents didn’t do much to change that, especially when her sister’s reckless nature means they have even higher expectations of her.

The night before his first deployment, Brandon decides to go to a local club with some of his fellow recruits and he knows it will be a long night, however, he doesn’t expect to meet his mate there, but when he does sparks fly. Macy has managed to escape for a night with her best friend and is out on the town, finding a local bar for a night of drinks and dancing, she is having a wonderful time, however, when a handsome young man starts to dance with her, she is overcome with a whole host of new feeling she cannot describe, and she decides to go with it.

The tension between the two builds until they decide to give in to the passion which overwhelms them and allow it to take over, however, Macy immediately panics and leaves, but just as Brandon discovers this and goes to find her, he finds he has to leave early and loses his chance. Once the fog clears from her mind, Macy knows what happened and realisation hits, but just too late and she misses Brandon, so without realising the other is doing the same, they try and find the other.

Years pass and Macy has built a life for herself after plucking up the courage to face her families’ expectations and stand up for herself, but this leads to her being forced to live her life by herself, or at least until she finds help in an unexpected place. Meanwhile, Brandon finally comes to the end of his military service, and he can finally return home for good, so when he surprises his family and packmates, the last thing he expects is to run into his mate, or the circumstances he sees her in.

Things do not go to plan and misunderstandings happen; however, Macy is determined to grasp this opportunity with both hands and not let go, but will Brandon be able to do the same? This is a paranormal romance with plenty of spicy action, emotional turmoil and the unexpected as hopes and dreams appear amid hopeful reunions and life changing events.

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Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack Book 2) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Call of the Alpha (Powder River Pack #2)Call of the Alpha by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rylie Press is a young woman with a promising career as a biologist who has just landed her dream job in her hometown, she has worked hard to get where she is and she isn’t going to give it up for anything, or anyone. Mason Fischer is the alpha werewolf of the Powder River Pack and as such, he has a lot of responsibilities including his pack, the bar he owns and the ranch he lives on, not to mention being a single father to his son.

One night, shortly after moving home, she is dragged out by her best friend for a girl’s night out, but she hasn’t been out in a long time and reluctantly agrees, but little does she know that it will be a wild night. Mason is holed up in his office completing the paperwork necessary before walking out into the main bar area of his bar, but as soon as he walks out, he senses someone he has been waiting for and cannot believe it is finally happening, he has found his mate.

This is where things start to spiral into a hot and spicy mix of emotions for the both of them, and their attraction is undeniable and Rylie is soon trying to come to terms with how fast things are moving, meanwhile, Mason is doing everything he can to help her on her way to acceptance, but they both have secrets they are wary of revealing, but what will happen when Rylie becomes her own worst enemy and Mason has a choice to make, but will it be the right one?

This is another spicy romance where past and present collide and the truth will out, as secrets, revelations and emotions combine in a rollercoaster of ups and downs which you will have to roll with until you find out what happens in the end.

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A Second Chance (Powder River Pack Book 1) by Brooke May – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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A Second ChanceA Second Chance by Brooke May
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Derek Sumerland is a man who has had his heart broken, but it still affects him many years later because he is a werewolf and his heart was broken by his fated mate, the other half of his soul and because of that he has never been able to move on. Annabel Daniels is a young woman who also has a broken heart, but even though she is a human, she still has never been able to get over her first love.

This all happened when they were both kids, Annabelle had to leave and Derek never followed her, each thought the other had abandoned them, so when Annabelle has to return years later to her hometown, to settle affairs with the father she wished she never had to see again, but she is guilted into it and so makes the decision to go home. Meanwhile, the Powder River pack Derek belongs to have gotten used to his surly self and it is nothing compared to when he was younger, despite the tragedies in his past, so instead, he has thrown himself into work and his day-to-day existence.

When she does arrive in Fetterman, Wyoming, she hopes that she won’t see the young man she left all those years ago, but she also secretly hopes that she will. Derek has become a grumpy and broken man, however, when he finds out that Annabelle has come back, he immediately wants to go to her, however, he is also scared of her reaction if he does. When they encounter each other for the first time, the feelings return full force for the both of them, but it is not all smooth sailing and although there is hope when they start to talk, love is something painful, as well as beautiful.

As the attraction builds and their bond strengthens, choices have to be made and the realisation that their lives are about to change leads to the biggest choice of all, can they build a life together, or will their dreams block the way? This is a steamy shifter romance where past and present collide as fated mates come back together, and second chances appear in a tension filled and spicy story.

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The Scent of Snow by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Scent of Snow: A Winemakers NovellaThe Scent of Snow: A Winemakers Novella by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two years after the Count of Almoster Pedro Duan and Anne Maxwell married, it is Christmas time and they are expecting the family to visit, however, it isn’t what she wants, she would rather have snow like there was back in England. Things are not all rosy within their marriage though, she wants something that Pedro does not, and it is causing a dissonance between them, it is the desire for a family of her own, but thanks to Pedro’s past, it is something which terrifies him.

However, one extremely cold winters day, one of the family members goes missing, a young boy and so a search is conducted by the menfolk, while the women try and keep their emotions in check. As all but Pedro return, Anne holds out hope that he will find the young lad unscathed and that both of them will return, so she sets the group to praying for them.

Will Pedro be able to find the missing boy and return safely and how will he combat his own demons who come to the fore while he tries? This is a short historical novella which mixes myth and reality to create a story of love, acceptance and a whole heap of emotional turmoil as you see the true meaning of love and the scent of snow.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers Book 2) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Taste of Light (The Winemakers, #2)The Taste of Light by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In Portugal, vineyards spread as far as the eye can see, but recently, they have been decimated and only the strongest have survived and just like those vines, so has Pedro Duan. This man who served in the military and had his whole life ahead of him has now become a recluse ever since he lost his love to another man, all he searches for now is port and other vices. Anne Maxwell is a young woman who has put her life on hold for her family, she takes on the role with happiness, despite her not having the chance to be a socialite, but still enjoying the chance to live on a beautiful vineyard and learn more about this generous culture surrounding her.

One day, she decides to take over the role of her sister-in-law and travel to the nearby vineyards to pass on knowledge which could save them, however, the first place she comes across is not what she expected and nether is the man within it. As soon as Anne enters the room he is in, he sees her as an angel exploring her dark surrounding, someone too pure for what he requested and far too bright a light for him to dim with his shadows, however, fate intervenes and a choice must be made between past and present, revenge or protection, fight or flight and Pedro knows which one he prefers, however, Anne is too vulnerable to be left to this fate and so he escapes with her.

Although, it is not a smooth escape and injuries are sustained, they find safety, however, it is not where Pedro expects it and so when he finds that his angel is not whom he thought, he takes her to his own safe haven. The only thing is that he is followed and accused of a treasonous act, they both know that he is innocent, however, he has no proof, so they set off running again, fugitives, but alive. Anne cannot understand the mercurial moods of her saviour; however, his shadows draw her too him and her light draws Pedro to her, neither can deny what they feel, but they try their hardest to resist it.

As danger creeps closer and the chase for validation of his innocence continues, the two seem to gravitate towards each other and it becomes harder to resist the other, until truths are revealed which could change everything, but will Anne be able to accept that fairytales aren’t as clean cut as she thought, and will Pedro accept that his darkness needs her light? This is yet another historical romance where passion and deception vie for supremacy while, darkness and light also fight for the win all while danger creeps closer and emotions run high across the beautiful vista of Portugal.

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The True Purpose of Vines: An intoxicating historical romance about wine and love. (The Winemakers Book 1) by Giovanna Siniscalchi – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The True Purpose of Vines (The Winemakers #1)The True Purpose of Vines by Giovanna Siniscalchi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia Costa is a young Portuguese woman who is a widow, and she has a passion for wine and winemaking, it has been instilled in her since she was a child and she loves it, so when she married, she knew how to both work and manage the vineyard, however, after her husband died, she took on the roll full time, not that the suppliers know that. Griffin Maxwell is a young man who has made a deal with a large wine salesperson, the unfortunate thing is that he now has to chase a debtor in a small town in Portugal, it is the last thing he wants to do, however, he reluctantly agrees and goes to another vineyard nearby.

Griffin is not used to travelling when not doing it on horseback, so when he becomes stuck behind a local mail cart, he cannot take the cramped space any longer and decides to forge ahead on horseback, however, this does not go to plan when he encounters a boar and a woman working on the vines, in the most inappropriate mens clothing, but destiny brings them together to escape the boar, then part ways. This, however, is not the last he will see of this intriguing young woman as he meets her again at the local villages celebration and this is where he also cannot resist a taste, no matter how scandalised she feels after the kiss, but he is adamant he wants nothing else to do with the Portuguese or their temptations.

Julia does her best to ignore the attraction between herself and the Englishman, however, when the past comes to visit, she knows she needs to make another hard choice. Soon, Julia and Griffin begin to work together learning about each other’s skills and when Griffin discovers Julia is the debtor he is supposed to chase and is torn between his heart and his business dealings, but things are not to be within control, or Julia’s when tragedy strikes, and a pestilence begins to rip its way through the local vineyards.

Will Julia and Griffin be able to work together to find a cure for the vines, or will their livelihoods come crashing down before they can take a chance to invest in them? This is a historical romance set in beautiful country with a fascinating culture and the trials and tribulations they face, all while weaving a tale of romance and danger throughout, a tantalising glimpse into a world into which you will want to dive deeper.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R. C. Reigh – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Kingdom of 7 Sovereigns: WolfKingdom of 7 Sovereigns: Wolf by R.C. Reigh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Bastion is a school where young humans, shifters and fae of the royal families of the seven sovereigns will come to study, hone their skills and blossom into the rulers they are being trained to be and it is one of the safest places they can be. Each sovereign state has their own tower where the youths live and each one has two emissaries to help them.

Amelia of Avonlee is one of these youths, a girl with a future planned out for her, but she is rebellious and especially with one certain part, an arranged marriage between herself and the Prince Dane of Carpathia, she is adamant that she doesn’t want this and is determined to break it. Prince Dane has always wondered what his betrothed looks like but is of the opinion that she will just be another weak human, but that all changes when he meets her for the first time and the idea of breaking the betrothal soon becomes impossible.

Meanwhile, the other students have their own worries and dreams, so between studying, training and the tournaments and competitions between the kingdoms beckon, the rivalries come out to play in full force. The main one is between the two shifter clans, they each feel superior to the other and will do anything to prove it, so during the tournaments, some true colours shine through and they are not all positive ones.

One elusive fae from a kingdom nobody wants to garner the attention of is Kessara, the daughter of the Necromancer, a beautiful girl with plenty of tricks up her sleeve and chaos to create, but she is always willing to help others, but for a price of course. This is how Prince Dane comes to her, desperate for help with Amelia and turning her opinion of him and their betrothal round, however her price is a steep one for such a request.

As the months progress, the Bastion becomes a haven of lies, alliances, betrayal and treason as treaties are broken, maintained and stretched to their limits, especially when danger calls and reality hits, but will this lead the students down the correct path, or will fate intervene? This is a fantasy book filled with magic, action and a sprinkle of mayhem which will keep you on your toes and hooked until the end.

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Shifter Shorts by TK Lawyer – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Shifter ShortsShifter Shorts by T.K. Lawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Romance, fated mates, hot as hell shifters, what more could you want from a collection of short stories?

In the first story, Elorah is a young woman who is always running away from Rowan, she knows that she wants him and that he wants her, but what she can’t understand is why, especially when they keep playing cat and mouse, but who will win in the end?

The second story is one where a woman called Terra goes to sit in a coffee shop opposite a building with some fascinating statues, but the more she looks, the more she sees, but is this really happening, or is she imagining it, that is the main question?

The next story is heavier, but just as good where Lorena wakes up in a room in Hell, but she is not alone, there is a Hellhound in there with her and not just any Hellhound, an alpha who claims her, but can she really believe she is the one for him?

Draco is more than meets the eye in story three, he is a mix of two shifter species and is a one of a kind, but only one person Esma, accepts him for what he is, well mostly at least, but will she take a leap of faith and take their friendship further?

Jax is a wolf shifter, and he has his eyes set on Ivy, his Harlot, but when danger calls and a decision to be made, will it be a happy ending?

The final story is about Walker and his scuba diving love, but will a mutual love of the water be able to keep her next to him, or will his wild nature scare her away?

This is a collection of stories filled with passion, danger and seduction where fated mates are found, and romance is kindling in the pages of this paranormal romance.

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Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite #0.5)Savage Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hidden Valley is a typical place for those made of money, the elite of the elite and they know who they are and how they are supposed to behave, but for one young woman who tries to blend in wherever she is, she stands out.

She is young but has experienced a lot in her short life so far and she is hoping that here is the new start she wants, but she is also always looking over her shoulder and around her for her next grift.

This doesn’t perfectly when she goes for a walk on the beach, spots a target and tries her hand, however she finds something else altogether, something much more dangerous.

A gorgeous boy who kisses her such a way that she forgets where she is, but will this boy be her downfall, and will she be able to escape if she needs to? This is a fast-paced novella with an “opposites attract” theme where emotions are dangerous and grifting should be easy, but plans are seldom straightforward.

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The Round Box by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Round BoxThe Round Box by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie is a young woman who is in her room and is a bit bored, however, when she goes to see if either her mum, dad, or grandma are free, they are all busy.

This is when she finds a round box in her closet among some other boxes belonging to her Grandma labelled FASCINATOR,, but when she opens the box, she pulls out a small boat.

Soon Carrie realises that the boat is a hat and when she puts it on, everything changes, it feels like she is at sea and things don’t look the same as they did before, but what has happened and what will Carrie do with this newfound information?

This is a lovely story with plenty of imagination and a fascinating fascinator.

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Master Botosoni: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters Of The Consulate Book 9) by Sylvia Black – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Master Botosoni (Masters of the Consulate #9)Master Botosoni by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Master Botosoni is the vampire in charge of the Botosoni region and another of the Masters of the Consulate of pureblood vampires and he is on a mission to find the rogue vampires and shifters who have been wreaking havoc in the other Master’s regions and now they have shown themselves on his lands. He has history with these rogue factions which means he is more than happy to eradicate any that he sees, but first he has to find them and that is where he seeks out a woman who can do just that.

Catina is a young woman trying to break free from familial traditions, although it is more difficult than she imagines, but she is determined making her own way, however, when a dark vampire Master approaches her wanting her to aid him with her skills, she is terrified, but elated. As soon as she connects to destiny, she is shown the way to find the shifters, along with some words of caution, but it takes a lot out of her and ends up being taken back to the vampire’s mansion, but it goes against everything she believes.

When the rest of the Masters and their mates join Master Botosoni, he is determined to give them some news, and so he passes on what Catina has said, along with the updates from the other members of the team. All the while, Master Botosoni and Catina cannot deny their growing attraction and he when he makes the decision to make her his, he may have to wait as more information comes through and Catina is led to a situation where danger surrounds her, and drastic decisions have to be made.

With Master Botosoni fighting for his future, as well as the future of those around him, will Catina maintain her innocent nature, or will darkness consume her, and will the master’s finally be able to find and eliminate the rogues? This is yet another thrilling chase where nothing is black and white and danger haunts the shadows, loyalties are tested, and the rules of engagement are questioned in this dark romance with bite.

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories For Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Sasha is a young lady who loves the colour purple, and she is on a journey to self-discovery, with this collection of short stories, you will go through ups and downs along with Sasha as she finds out how to handle these emotions and work through them.

The themes range from being brave, self-acceptance, confidence, overcoming fear, handling pressure and growing your inner strength. They are colourful, creative and easily understood and suitable for all ages.

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Song Of Earth And Claws by Lena Abram – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Song of Earth and ClawsSong of Earth and Claws by Lena Abram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In the lands of the fae, there are rules of engagement, in this area, they are the Rules of the Black Tower, a dangerous game of challenges and conquests where lands, titles and kingdoms can be won or lost in a single fight, or war and revenge can be taken in some cases and not in others. It is a complicated Game and Challenges lead to repercussions whether won or lost and the penalty for improper use or behaviour is deadly.

Lannahi is a young woman who is just entering the age where she can participate in the Game, she has seen it played and heard stories of the winners, losers and the consequences, but she has never played before and didn’t really want to, albeit her family has. One day, a man whom she thought she could maybe see a future with showed his true colours and made it known to her of his intentions, she knows that her life as she knows it is about to undergo a drastic change, he is wanting to use her as a pawn to gain power, but he is not the only one.

On the days leading up to one of the main Game events in a central arena, Lannahi makes a plan to fulfil her need to escape her first love, she plans to enter the game, she plans on making a Challenge and hoping she will win. One slight change to the plan is being called upon to perform in front of the gathering, it is something she neither expected or wanted, but knowing she cannot back down, she accepts the invitation and performs to her best ability, however, she is seen trying to gather herself by another fae, but whether his intentions are honourable or not, Lannahi cannot tell.

It is after this performance where it is announced that she has made a formal challenge, much to her family’s distress and confusion, it surprises all of the gathered audience, but all she knows is that she must win, or she will die, or even worse, become a slave, the exact fate she is trying to escape. Will she be able to succeed in her challenge against an interesting choice of adversary, or will she lose and face the forfeit the Game demands, not to mention what will happen after the challenge finishes, will her life still be her own, or will it belong to another? This is a fast-paced fantasy in a land of fae, games, consequences, trust, loyalty and masks, as a young woman makes a choice to change her life, as well as those around her in a land of magic, games and determination.

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Human Mating Site Box Set 1 (The Human Mating Site Series Books 1-4) by B. L. Wilde – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella's 1-4The Human Mating Site Box Set 1 : A Steamy, Dating Humour Novella’s 1-4 by B.L. Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bella is a young woman who is finally free to live, love and make mistakes along the way to meeting Mr Right and in these short novellas, you can follow along with her.

Mr Wimp is her soon to be ex-husband, after twelve years of marriage, one day he ups and leaves with no explanation, apart from that the spark has gone, but Bella is not convinced it is just that. So, she decides to get her life back, although she didn’t realise quite how much of herself, she had lost and how different the dating game now is.

Mr Smooth is the next on the list when bar man Liam enters the picture and she can see how the men in the romance novels she likes to read can exist. Liam could be just the man to live some of them out with, he is a smooth talker with a lot of experience.

Mr Player is the next in the firing line, after getting some advice and tutelage with Liam, she decides to enter the world of internet dating and this handsome one is next. The only thing about him is that everyone else seems to think he is a player, including Liam, but surely, she can make up her own mind, so she gives him a try.

Mr Kinky appears on a girl’s weekend away in the country, the perfect getaway after her confrontation with Mr Player, she has sworn off of men, as have her girlfriends but that isn’t as easy as it looks when a god level gorgeous man just happens to match with her online and also owns the local pub promising treats galore.

Mr Heartless is a little understated and slow moving compared to the other men she has met, but he seems safe enough after all the excitement, they enjoy the same things and spending time with him is easy, but is he too good to be true?

What will Bella do with her newfound freedom and with whom in this fun filled novella collection?

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Betrayal Of The Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5) by Martin Ferguson – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Betrayal of the Gods (Relic Hunters Book 5)Betrayal of the Gods by Martin Ferguson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Hunter brothers are back and this time they are on their own, the team that they have been with is torn apart as the brothers find out some information which they have been seeking all their lives, and more on top of that. The betrayal is something they didn’t expect and ends up with them walking out and beginning a hunt of their own.

This means that for the first time, the Hunter brothers are lacking in equipment, supplies, information or support, but they do have their smarts, skills and tricks to be able to get the help they need. The journey starts out at home where they are shown something both close to their hearts and miles away at the same time, however, it just solidifies their determination to find out the answers they long for.

As usual, nothing is simple and straightforward, however, they do find someone else who can give them their first waypoint and so the chase begins. They realise that although they know a lot about mythology, this chase is going to lead them on an epic journey of discovery where myth and reality collide and with both their friends and enemies hot on their trail, will the two brothers be able to uncover all the information they need, or will this journey be their last one?

This is a cross country race against time as the hunters become the hunted in this dangerous and life altering journey in the footsteps of history.

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A New Day For Cray (The Adventures Of Cray On The Bay) by G Pa Rhymes and Erica Leigh – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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A New Day For Cray (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)A New Day For Cray by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cray is a crab who lives on the bay with his friends, but Cray has a bad habit, he likes to pinch and tease people and he has a routine everyday of where he goes, who he sees, who he pinches and who he teases, but his friends don’t like it very much.

One day when Cray sets off on his routine, his friends Hay, Ray and Fay are wise to him and decide to stop letting him pinch them, instead, they decide to teach Cray about friendship and how it isn’t all about pinching and teasing, but instead about kindness, generosity and love, but will Cray learn the lessons, or will his unkind ways remain?

This is a fun filled, bright and educational book which teaches important things in an interactive and exciting way and is suitable for anyone who wants to smile and learn all at the same time.

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Sweet Dreams By Claire: A Small Town Feel-Good Delicious Irish Romance (Capture The Light Book 2) by Nanette Littlestone – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Sweet Dreams by Claire: A Heartwarming Irish Romance (Capture the Light, Book 2)Sweet Dreams by Claire: A Heartwarming Irish Romance by Nanette Littlestone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claire is a woman who lives for baking sweet treats and flavour, so it is a good thing that she works in her family bakery, but her dream is to experiment more with flavours, however, the family bakery is very traditional. One day, Claire is asked to go up to the local castle and deliver some cupcakes for a clients wedding, although she thinks they are a little boring, she agrees and sets off on the long walk up the hill, unfortunately, a wayward cyclist foils that plan and squashes the box, but thankfully, Claire is given permission to use the resort kitchen to make some new ones and this leads on to a surprise invitation to the wedding itself.

As the days pass and the wedding grows closer, Claire is enveloped into the chaos that is Brigid Cleary and her family, including her dashing brother Finn, the man who is determined to take her out of her routine and explore the world around her. This completely unsettles Claire as she helps out with wedding dilemma’s, all while still working in the bakery, but when her past comes back to haunt her while spending time with her newfound friends, she has a feeling that it is going to spoil the connections she is fostering.

The only thing Claire did not plan for was a gift with some of the magic of Ireland crashing into her life as moonlight and emotion mix, but with the dawning of a new day, things come crashing down around Claire and she has to make the decision to either accept the new direction her life is going, or bow down to the traditional values she once adored, but are the consequences attached to each option too much? This is a sweet romance based in Claremore, Ireland where culture, magic, emotions and baking collide to lead you on a journey of romance, courage and creativity.

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince Book 2) by Ayla Marie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Uncrowned King (The Blood Prince, #2)The Uncrowned King by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Leo, his family and their newfound friends are back but the danger is nowhere near over for this rag tag band, they are trying to adjust to the life that they have found since Leo was introduced to the royal family in Illena since finding out he is a lost prince from their bloodline. Meanwhile, he is trying to come to terms with everything which has happened recently, especially about the ones he has left behind and those he has lost, but his brother is helping him not to fall down the rabbit hole of despair which he is determined not to fall back into.

Meanwhile, the group are learning how to live within their newly acquired luxurious lifestyle and all the pitfalls which come with living in polite society. However, they have not only caught the attention of the other royals, a band of ne’er-do-wells are also keeping them in their sights, but they have no idea just who they are tailing and how quickly the tables can be turned on them, especially as time moves on and the parallels between their and Leo’s lives become apparent and a truce is called.

As the days pass and things move along, Leo is finally starting to hope that this is a place where they can finally settle and maybe find the peace that they are all so desperately looking for, but as soon as he starts to let his guard down, his past come straight back in to rip it to pieces, but this time with all his emotional turmoil, can he stop himself from falling into the endless downward spiral he dreads, or will he be forced to meld his past and present to protect his future? This is another fast-paced dive into this fantasy world where truths, lies, revelations and secrets abound as the twists and turns in this emotional rollercoaster which will leave you gasping and living the “one last chapter” dream until you reach the end.

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Porter And Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Giselle Nevada and Jennie Chen – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid's Guide to a Happy Dog (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws and Playtime: A Kid’s Guide to a Happy Dog by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Porter and Midge are two dogs who have loving owners, CJ and Lora and in this book, their humans are learning all about play and enrichment so that they can make Porter and Midge’s lives fun filled and joyful, but how will they be able to do it?

This book goes through all of the different ways that CJ and Lora can play safely and happily with their furry friends, from hunting for treats, walks which are full of new sights, smells and friends all the way to doggy sports and being tactile.

This is a must read for all families who are either thinking of owning a dog, or already have one so that they can teach children how to play safely and join in the excitement which Porter and Midge experience in their own journeys to perfect playtimes.

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Nessie And The Living Stone: (Nessie’s Grotto) by Lois June Wickstrom and Jean Lorrah – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Nessie and the Living Stone (Nessie's Grotto)Nessie and the Living Stone by Lois June Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Craig and Linda are brother and sister, and they are on a family holiday to Loch Ness, far away from their bustling home city of Birmingham, but the one thing they haven’t yet done is see the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie for short and they are going home in a couple of days.

So far, they have gone down to the lakeside, but they haven’t seen anything and just get shouted at by the coast guard instead, not to mention that their parents have the owner of where they are staying watching their every move, until one day that changes, and the two children find Nessie!

The only thing is that Craig feels like Linda is slowing him down, but she won’t let him go on this adventure by himself, especially when they meet a mermaid who leads them into a Viking pirate trap, however, they manage to escape and find Nessie’s Grotto, but this is where Craig finds out that he must make a decision, save Nessie’s Grotto and possibly risk his own life in the process, or save himself and let the Loch Ness Monster become just another myth, but what will he choose?

This is a whirlwind adventure beneath the waters where myth and reality combine to create an unexplored land, all while teaching some good moral lessons all at the same time, a book well worth reading for all ages.

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Alien Redemption by Gloria Oliver – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Alien RedemptionAlien Redemption by Gloria Oliver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Claudia Zimmerman is a doctor, or at least she used to be before she was thrust out of her profession after being blamed for something which wasn’t her fault, all thanks to her employer wanting to save face rather than admit a mistake. The main drawback to this is that it has meant she has had to stay in hiding under an assumed name and not spending long periods in any one place.

As part of her disgraced status, she finds a job on a ship for medical personnel and decides it might be her only way off of the station she is currently in and escape her woes, however, that was not to be and instead she finds that the captain knows exactly who she is and what she has done, or at least been railroaded for. She is in shock and has no idea how to respond until the captain decides to go in for a little blackmail and threatens to turn her in if she doesn’t join his crew and so reluctantly, she does exactly that.

As the days and weeks pass, Claudia becomes more used to her situation and her role, as well as the challenges which come with it, including and almost permanent state of stress and anxiety about what the captain will threaten her with next, but she does her job well and looks after the crew. Normally, she isn’t allowed off the ship while they are on jobs, but one day, she is requested, and she knows full well that what she is about to do is something she will have qualms about. It turns out she is right, and her assignment is distasteful and downright abhorrent, especially when it turns out that the reason she is there, is for her to run checks on a new, sentient and humanoid species for a very specific purpose.

The more time she spends with these individuals, the more she comes to feelings of protectiveness and is loath to let the captains plan come to fruition, but will she be able to do that and stay alive while looking after these beautiful, birdlike creatures, or will she end up out of her depth? This is an epic sci-fi adventure full of plots, secrets, lies and revelations as one woman seeks to protect a new species from a less that positive fate while battling her internal mechanisms and biases, which spins a story full of unpredictability and emotional ups and downs throughout.

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The Alien And The Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Alien & the Crime BossThe Alien & the Crime Boss by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kasper Kingston is a man on a mission and his mission is to destabilise the two main crime families and take over in their place, it is dangerous, but he has a determination to attain his goal and so he goes to a cabin in the woods so that he can watch and wait for his enemy’s destruction. Leilphun is an alien, but he will no longer be able to live on his own planet anymore, this is due to the rulers of his home planet wanting instead to punish him for his crime by throwing him into the fighting arena’s, but he has no intention of that happening and so he says goodbye to everything that he knows, undertakes an exhausting and jumps through a portal for a one way trip to Earth.

One morning Kasper sees a bright light flash outside the window and decides to go and investigate just in case it is one of the families, however when he gets there, he only finds an unconscious person with purple skin and he decides that he cannot just leave them out there in the woods and so he takes the mystery person home, ties them up and waits for them to wake up so that he can interrogate them. When Leilphun awakes after his journey to Earth, he realises that he is in a dwelling and is being restrained to a chair, the most alluring thing is the man who is sitting in front of him, however, he is less than impressed with his being questioned the minute he wakes up, but especially when his answers are not believed.

That even Kasper makes the decision to allow Leilphun to sleep next to him so that he can tell whether he tries to escape, but this is when he is attacked by the families and Leilphun surprisingly helps him to escape, later revealing that it is because they are now betrothed according to Leilphun’s people’s customs, it also confirms his story that he really isn’t from this planet and that he really didn’t need the weapons he brought with him. Will Kasper be able to maintain the distance he needs so as not to become too distracted by the handsome alien, or will Leilphun become more than just a weapon to help destroy the families while keeping himself safe? This is a novella with heart, as well as danger, retaliation and redemption which will catch you in its net and not let you go until the end.

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To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter PilotTo Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marcie Hayes is a young woman with a nomadic lifestyle, she moves from place to place so that she can work as an in-home dog sitter where she temporarily moves into a client’s house so that she can look after their dog while they are on holiday, and she loves it. Normally she thoroughly checks out her clients beforehand, however, a last-minute offer in the Pocono Mountains has her changing her routine, including following the instructions left by the owner, however, in this case, she is having trouble with it because of her slightly rebellious nature and the ridiculous demands within it.

These demands include a creepy antique elf which must be posed every day in certain ways so that the owner can enter an online contest, but Marcie is not impressed and decides to do it but change things up slightly if circumstances lead to a better opportunity. While she is not happy about the elf, she is more than happy with the dog, a loveable King Charles Spaniel who loves nothing more than cuddles and walks, as long as the elf is nowhere in sight.

As the days pass, Marcie meets another resident, a tall, dark and handsome man called Ted, an RAF Pilot who also owns a dog and they are immediately attracted to one another, the connection is strong and even better, the dogs get along too and as they spend more time together, the flirting and chemistry heighten, but when Ted has to go away to a wedding, leaving Marcie home alone with the dogs, she suddenly goes quiet and Ted has a bad feeling.

When he returns to the Mountains, his worst fears come to fruition when he finds that Marcie may have been abducted, but he is determined to get her back, but will he be able to do this in time and find the breadcrumbs leading to her, or will Marcie become as lifeless as the antique elf before he can? This is a festive romance with a dash of danger, as this sweet romance turns into a race against time to rescue a damsel in distress by her knight in shining armour.

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Sparky Of Bunker Hill And The Cold Kid Case by Rosalind Barden – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Sparky of Bunker Hill and the Cold Kid CaseSparky of Bunker Hill and the Cold Kid Case by Rosalind Barden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sparky is eleven and today is her birthday, she hasn’t had much luck on birthdays in the past, on one, her mother died, on the other, her guardians up and left her and today is no different. All Sparky wants is to do is crack open her lockbox full of sweets and watch the sunrise over the park, but instead she finds a little girl on the bench and it turns out she is dead!

Sparky is scared out of her wits and in her shock, she drops the candy tin and runs away, the next thing she knows is that the police have found the girl and her tin and because of what she has written inside the lid, she is now wanted for murder, with a reward on her head and has to go on the run. Unfortunately for Sparky, everyone who she classed as a friend seems to be in it for the reward and tattle to the cops, so she decides to go up Bunker Hill to somewhere she knows they won’t expect to find her.

This is how she finds some safety with the unlikely pair who live there, or at least safe enough that she can hide out until all of this is over, however, the papers want the opposite, they want to blame a whole host of other crimes on her as well, most of which she didn’t even commit!

Will she be able to figure out who killed that little girl and why so that she can clear her name, and will she be able to trust her unusual saviours, or will the mobsters, street kids or the other unsavoury characters she knows turn her in before she even has the chance? This is a historical novel which shows Depression Era Los Angeles from a perspective which not many would, all while weaving a mystery around characters who could well have been real in this quirky book.

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Dreamscape (J.J. Morris Book 2) by J.N. Sheats – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Dreamscape (J.J. Morris)Dreamscape by J.N. Sheats
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Joey is a young woman in her first year of college at Portstown and it is tough going for her and her straight A record has fallen to a C if she is lucky, but she can’t catch a break to study when she is still reeling from the events of the year before. After the fallout from the Great Hunt and the attack on her friend group, she has been immersed in a world that is hidden from most and she has no real enjoyment of it, it just beings stress and exhaustion.

That isn’t the only thing, which is exhausting her, she has been having strangely vivid dreams and most recently nightmares, but she has nobody she can talk to about it, so she just keeps it all her to herself, however, one night when she wakes again screaming from another nightmare to the sights and smells of a fire on campus. She is drawn to see it, but she is also feeling strange when she does, but she still cannot stop watching, at least until she is by force.

As Joey continues to try and study, she is also working in the college library, this is where she also decides to do some research into the fire and her dreams, but she finds nothing on the internet and is definitely frustrated by it. Unfortunately, things just become more distracting as one of the mysterious Warner Guardians starts to investigate and soon people start to go missing, students from the college and more fires pop up.

Joey knows that the only thing she can do to try and figure out how everything is connected is to bite the bullet and go visit the friends and ask for their help, but will she be able to face the guilt associated with them and be albe to solve the mysterious fires and missing students, all while trying to pass her finals? This is a fantasy which is full of fiery content, stubborn teens and one nasty Dream Conductor, as a tangled web is unravelled to reveal the truths hidden beneath the facade of normality of Portstown and its inhabitants.

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Orenda: The Latitude Series Book 2 by T. S. Simons – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Orenda (The Latitude)Orenda by T.S. Simons
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Caitlin is back and she is home where she is introducing Gio to the rest of her family, and just as she expected, he fits right in, so as the days pass and he learns the skills her family have honed over a lifetime, she realises just how much she misses her sister. Soon, however, Caitlin is introduced to her future role as an ambassador to one of the newest communities of the ACC, she doesn’t really want it, but she has had experience in both the domed communities where she grew up and the underwater unhabs where she accidentally travelled on the 45th latitude and met Gio.

One day, Gio comes back from spending time with her dad and something is wrong, there is a strain and so when her mother pulled her to one side, it turns out that Gio asked her dad for permission to marry her and this announcement throws everyone for a loop and Caitlin is angry, but true to form, she and Gio work things out and agree to marry before they head to their new position. This turns into a joint ceremony and a massive party with family and friends travelling there from all over the world, where bonds are renewed, created and a lot of fun is had.

Soon after, Caitlin and Gio begin their work learning how to be ambassadors and what that entails and it os more work than Caitlin expected, but as she works through the exhaustion, cramming of information into her head and some of it completely baffling her, Caitlin runs herself into exhaustion, but it has a positive affect as it enables her to work through her worries, fears and anxieties to realise how important and enriching this post will be. When the time comes for Caitlin to really start, she begins to build relationships within the community and deal with some of the issues they face, and this leads to the kind of problem solving she lives for, so when she comes up with an idea, she latches on and is determined to make it a reality and if she can, it means a whole new future for all the communities in the ACC.

So as she calls in aid from different communities to reach this goal, it is not all plain sailing as old issues and enemies resurface to cause problems Caitlin had hoped she had left behind, but can maintain what she has built amid secrets, lies, betrayals and constant danger to keep herself, her family and the communities safe from this growing threat, or will she lose everything she has worked for? This is another amazing continuation of this series where science, science fiction and fantasy collide to create a future which could be a reality, as well as keeping you invested in the characters, their challenges and successes in this challenging, yet enthralling read.

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Detective Dylan And The Case Of The Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Detective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book SeriesDetective Dylan and the Case of the Missing Mail: A Youth Sleuths Chapter Book Series by MJ Murray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is the summer holidays and Dylan is waiting by the mailbox for a very exciting and very important package, it is his detective kit from the Youth Sleuths, his favourite show.

As Dylan unpacks the kit with his little sister, she just will not stop talking and asking to use it as well, so he says she can be his assistant, as soon as they have a crime to solve.

Just as they are wondering what their first case will be, the neighbour next door comes out to her mailbox and finds that her mail is missing, and this is just what Dylan needed, his first case, but can he, his little sister and their adorable dog find the clues, solve the mystery and catch the culprit?

This is a lovely story for and children who are always exploring the world around them and have a love of mystery, as well as puzzles and treasure hunts, as they read along and become a detective alongside Dylan.

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Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales Kyndra Hatch, S.E. Smith, Candace Colt, Winnie Winkle, Stephanie Harrell, Cassandra Chandler, Natalie Palma, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Electra Gajdos, Pauline Baird Jones – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Festive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday TalesFestive Fates: 11 Spirited Holiday Tales by Natalie Palma
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is the festive season, and everyone seems to be happy, filled with love and ready to spend some quality time with those around them, but is this the same on every planet?

Story number one “Twas The Fight Before Christmas” involves a family gathering where one of the guests is more familiar with fighting than with singing carols, but will that change this year?

Story number two “Home For Christmas” talks about the importance of family, home and love as one woman’s meditation leads to unexpected consequences, but will she learn anything from this experience?

Story number three “Unwrapping The True Spirit” deals with a non-earthbound festival where gifts are exchanged and love abounds, but when one billionaire forgets to buy a gift, can he figure out what the perfect gift for his mate could be before time runs out?

Story number four “Christmas Trapping” Baxin and Miaxa are two aliens who are protecting an Earth family, the Maddox’s, but when they learn about Santa Claus, they are determined to stop him in his tracks, but will they succeed, or will a peaceful Christmas reign?

Story number five “The Winter Queen” is a charming story of one man and his big heart as he tries to win over one which has been cold as ice for a long time, but can he really melt it, or will his become just as cold?

Story number six “Retired But Not Forgotten” is all about recapturing life as a retired detective takes to the streets once again as a PI with a cheerful partner and a determination to solve her cases, but can this lonely and jaded woman be won over and find joy in the Christmas season once again?

In Story number seven “Sunshine’s War” it is WWII and one South African reconnaissance pilot is severely injured during service, but when he wakes up being nursed by a stranger, will he be able to find a new sunshine, or will he lose it all?

Story number eight “Wicked Beginnings” amid a works Christmas party, two colleagues have feelings they try to hide and bury deep within themselves, however, when they finally have a chance under the mistletoe, will they take it, or miss out again?

Story number nine “Magical Mayhem” a bartender finds out that her job is much more than meets the eye when Halloween comes around and new responsibilities are thrust upon her as a Keeper, but can she figure out how to corral the magical creatures who frequent the establishment, or will magical mayhem reign?

In story number ten “Seshka’s Gift” one girl must overcome her past to create a new future by learning that adversity can be a strength, especially when things go drastically wrong in the Mageguild Academy during the Harvest Moon, but can she do it?

Finally, story number eleven “Searching For Thanksgiving” tells the tale of a group of young Dragonlings who go on an adventurous quest to find Thanksgiving, but with only half a story and one map to go on, can these youngsters save the day, or will danger find them first?

This anthology spins these short stories with festive flair which will envelop you in feel good vibes and sweet romances from different points of view while you go on a whirlwind adventure through the universe.

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Dark Moon Secrets (The Witch Moon Series Book 1) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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Dark Moon Secrets (Witch Moon #1)Dark Moon Secrets by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tanjie is a young woman with everything she wants, good friends, an apartment and a job she enjoys, but one day her intuition tells her that something is wrong with one of her neighbours and when she goes to investigate, the worst has happened, and she is embroiled in grief all over again. When she finds out that she was included in her neighbours will, she is shocked, especially when she finds out that she now owns a bookshop, but there are conditions attached to the windfall, this throws Tanjie’s plans in the air, but she feels like she doesn’t have a choice, especially when her intuition is screaming at her to follow the instructions left to her.

Alaric is the son of the alpha is the Dark Moon Pack, but he doesn’t agree on the pack’s stance towards the witches who they live side by side with and this causes his rebellious nature to go into overdrive, but he still wants to be either the beta or the alpha and so he tries his best to hold his tongue. This changes when he discovers a scent in the air of something new and it draws him into a small local shop where he comes face to face with a young woman who says she is the new boss and it takes everything in him not to drown in her presence, even though he knows it is completely against the rules.

As soon as Tanjie goes to the bookshop, she is thrown back into a world that she was determined to avoid and forget, a world of witches and magic, but she realises that she knows even less than she thought and the more she finds out, the more she is determined to unveil everything, however, when Alaric walks into her shop, the attraction is immediate and strong, but it is against the other witches rules. As Tanjie learns how to be a witch and Alaric tries to maintain his position in the pack, they are undeniably drawn to each other, but will this be their downfall, or will they be able to flout the rules and be together against the rules of their worlds? In this paranormal romance, there are secrets, deceit and danger everywhere, as well as emotional turmoil as revelations abound in this tale which keeps you enthralled throughout.

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