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Turning Wheels (Satan’s Devils MC #1) by Manda Mellett – Review by Sara Shalovelo

June 20, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Turning Wheels by Manda Mellett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jumping into this story, I knew I would be in for a wild ride. What really pulled me wanting to reading this story all starts with Sophie. Sophie had been injured, losing a leg below the knee and is a wheel chair. She’s being hunted by her best friend’s ex boyfriend and her saving grace is a biker gang called the Satan’s Devil.
My favourite thing about Sophie is she isn’t just the girl next door. She’s got a mouth and isn’t afraid to use it. She struggles with her trauma and tries to overcome it and grow from it too. The helping hand comes from the most unlikely of places, from Wraith. Meeting Wraith, the VP in the gang, he is the walking-talking epitome of a VP biker gang member. His inner thoughts are laughable but when I wasn’t in his head, it felt like I was reading a totally different character.
This story felt like a movie, as it is fast pace and full of action, and if your into biker gangs than this would grab your interest.

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June 20th, 2021

Forbidden Wolf (The Shadow Chronicles Book 1) by CR Robertson – Review by Sara Shalovelo

June 12, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Forbidden Wolf by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Forbidden Wolf was such a fun read. I fell into the story and I got lost in the words. I love a good vampire and lycan story but this one just took a hold of me and wouldn’t let go! I loved the story telling, the characters and their development and all the twists and turns. This story felt different from all the rest – it is a love story between two impossible people but it is also so much more than that. It’s also about family, adventure, friendship, self growth and one heck of an ride.
I highly recommend this !

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June 12th, 2021

An Unexpected Bonding (The Unexpected Trilogy Book 1) by Lilly Rayman – Review by Sara Shalovelo

May 16, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

An Unexpected Bonding by Lilly Rayman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Finding this book, I was completely intrigued. Vampires and werewolves? What’s not to love? As I began to read, it did pull me in. Vampires and werewolves that want peace between them? A wolf less werewolf? That’s a new concept – especially since most werewolf stories are pretty much the same.
Now, the story, I did like. The characters were great too. The one thing that yanked me away from the story was how quick it changes to different characters and the voices seemed mudded as well. It also felt hard to follow at times since there was the main story and a bunch of little stories tangled in there too.

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May 16th, 2021

Sure As Hell (Life Is Hell Book 4) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sara Shalovelo

April 18, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Sure As Hell by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I fell into this series on accident and I’ve really enjoyed the fall.
Stumbling onto this series, each story just gets better and better – pulling me in deeper and deeper. So naturally, when I found this book, I had high hopes. I’m so in love with this series, the characters and how each story just yanks you in and ‘Sure as Hell’ is no different.
I’m a sucker for romance novels – gender has never mattered to me. It has always been about the story telling and the character development. The only thing I got confused by reading this is I wasn’t sure who I was cheering for. It seemed each character had multiply partners and I wasn’t too sure who’s love story I was reading. But even though I’m not familiar with a multi partner love story – I still really enjoyed the journey this story took me on.

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April 18th, 2021

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In Plain Sight ( The Broken Bow Book 3) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Sara Shalovelo

April 11, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

In Plain Sight by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

‘In Plain Sight’ is a brilliantly written, quick paced story, right from the first chapter. I thought I would be able to put it down but my hands were glued to it, right until the last page. This is also the third book in the series by Ashley A. Quinn.
It starts off, 12 years earlier, with Rayna and Thomas trying to figure out their future. It goes from bad to worse and thus, 12 years later, they are on different roads and non speaking terms. Rayna, who is working the farm of her dreams, discovers a young viciously beaten teen in one of her fields. She took one look at him and decided to take him in and swallow her pride and ask for help – help from none other than Thomas.
There was many opportunities for crazy and wild conflict but instead the story took more a ‘who done it’ and internal conflict approach. Which actually fit the story and the characters much better.
Ashley A. Quinn has really created something special here. This story is more than just about two people that refuse to admit they still love each other. It is about survival, putting others first, friendship, right and wrong and, of course, there is a dash of romance. It truly was an amazing read and I highly recommend too.

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April 11th, 2021

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Third Time’s a Ghost (Haunted Ever After Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Shalovelo

March 13, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Third Time’s a Ghost: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m becoming a huge fan of Carrie Pulkinen’s. From the first book I stumbled upon, her stories have been entertaining, with great world building and relatable characters. So when I found this book, I had high hopes, as I always do. However, the beginning felt slow and dry and felt also a bit cliché. I did really love the characters that entered the story and the cross over but the story didn’t really hold my attention… until the twist. The twist took me completely off guard and offered that kind of suspense that keeps the pages turning until the end.
Though this wasn’t my favourite book by Carrie Pulkinen, I still recommend it as it completes the series.

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March 13, 2021

Second Chance Spirit (Haunted Ever After Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Shalovelo

March 7, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Second Chance Spirit: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Trent, Logan’s childhood friend and lawyer, from “Love at first hunt” inherits an old, creepy and haunted house from a relative he hardly knows. He also knows just who to call to get it off his hands. Tina, Allison’s eccentric friend, is the best real estate agent in Michigan, who reluctantly agrees to help Trent.
I’m a bit of chicken but this book had me on the edge of my seat and also had my heart racing. Carrie Pulkinen out did herself in this one for the suspense she recreated in this book had me reading with the lights on.

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March 7, 2021

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Love at First Haunt (Haunted Ever After Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Shalovelo

March 7, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Love at First Haunt: A Ghostly Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love at first haunt – well, isn’t that the truth?
The story follows Allison, a down to earth woman and an ex psychic. She’s easy to like and her best friend, Tina, is down right hilarious. As the story continues, we meet Logan, the most untouchable bachelor, with a haunting past and house.
This story is full of surprises and tons of laughs. I highly recommend this fun read to all supernatural lovers!

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March 7, 2021

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Hell In A Handbasket (Life is Hell Book 3) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sara Shalovelo

February 21, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Hell In A Handbasket by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the ‘Life is Hell’ series and I couldn’t be more ecstatic to be reading more of Naomi’s fabulous writing! Since falling into this series it has really been a wild ride.
The series started with Delilah moving into a small town and falling into the hearts of Malakhi and Caspian then goes into depth about Sheridan and Millicent’s sweet tale and then enters Teivel and Oren. I really enjoyed the first book ‘No rest for the wicked’ and the second book ‘Hell hath No fury’ stole my heart but this book…well it grabbed me by the front of the shirt and wouldn’t let me go.
I found Oren so easy to love, much like Millicent. He’s gentle, sweet, caring and I love reading his internal thoughts about being attracted to Teiven. Teiven is a demon and is easy to hate but still wanting more from him. Meshing these two fire crackers together… I never knew how badly I needed their chaos in my life.
I found this series to be so entertaining and I can’t praise it enough. The characters are a work of art, the writing is divine and I want more!

February 21/2021

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Hell Hath No Fury (Life Is Hell Book 2) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sara Shalovelo

February 21, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Hell Hath No Fury by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t be more grateful that I fell into this series. I took a chance on a demon story, thinking that was all that it is. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I’ll be honest when I say the first book ‘No rest for the wicked’ caught my eye but this book stole my heart.
I fell in love with Millicent, the deputy and adorable human, from the first book. She’s easy to like and I knew there would be growth to her. Another character that comes back in and makes a grand appearance is Sheridan, Delilah’s eccentric friend. The story explores these opposites lusting after each other and having no idea what to do about it either.
I love the LGBTQ+ representation from book one and book two. I’m also falling in love with Naomi Valkyrie’s story telling. For I adore how she writes high tension between characters and leaves you waiting for what will come next.

February 21/2021

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No Rest for the Wicked (Life Is Hell Book 1) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Sara Shalovelo

February 21, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

No Rest for the Wicked by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Even though I’m drawn to all things supernatural, I must admit, I have not read many demon stories. But there is always a first time for everyone and I couldn’t be more happy that I took the plunge and found this gem!
It has everything and more that I could ask for. A great story line, easy to read, a page turner with a dash of romance between three amazing characters.
Truly highly recommend this for all my supernatural lovers!

February 21/21

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Beckoned (Born of Darkness Book 1) by R. B. Fields – Review by Sara Shalovelo

February 15, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Beckoned by R.B. Fields
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Over the years, I’ve read many different kinds of vampire books – so many that I run the risk of reading the same old vampire story.
In saying that, I took a chance on this book and I’m happy that I did. I’ve really enjoyed the journey that R.B. Fields took me on. I felt transported into a new world and the characters are refreshing. The book starts off by introducing the strong, kick ass, independent human that quickly falls into the dreamy and irresistible world of Silas- The vampire.
Their story intrigued me – pulling me in with their quick wit, their banter and their burning emotions. Their story soon turns into a multi point of view story just as I was starting to learn about Dawn and Silas. As much as I love a multi voiced story, the amount of voices put in here almost became too much. It felt busy and almost like a competition too be heard. I got distracted and I felt some characters were just not as interesting as others.
That being said, this story still grabbed my interest from the first page and I completely fell in love with the world building too. It leaves me hungry for more.

February 15th, 2021

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Flipping the Bird: A Paranormal Chick Lit Novel (Shift Creek book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Shalovelo

February 1, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Flipping the Bird by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie Pulkinen is easily becoming one of my favourite authors.
I fell upon this author completely on accident and I’m so grateful that I did. I adore all her characters, her world building, story telling and, of course, her clever titles.
‘Flipping the Bird’ did not disappoint. It focuses around a crow shifter that is trying to save her dying town then in steps Donovan, the warlock with no magically powers. Their story is hilarious, steamy and completely chaotic – and I fell completely head over heels for these two.
I’d highly recommend to all my supernatural lovers.

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February 1st, 2021

Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Sara Shalovelo

January 31, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Titanian’s Phoenix: Titanian Chronicles by Victoria Saccenti
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m a sucker for a good plot, down to earth characters and a love story. And oh boy, did this story deliver and some.
The story starts off with you stepping into this magically world with mythical creatures, humans and then you meet Soren – The tall, handsome, gets you weak in the knees, Titanian warrior that is not only trying to solve a murder mystery but also trying to find his mate. In his search, he finds Maya – the beautiful, witty, smart and charming human.
I absolutely fell in love with these characters individually but when these two came together – the chemistry that Victoria Saccenti writes is perfectly done.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes adventure, supernatural beings and a good, hit you right in the heart, love story.

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January 31st, 2021

Finders Reapers: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 4) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Shalovelo

January 9, 2021/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Finders Reapers by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carrie Pulkinen has out done herself again!
I fell into this series completely by accident and it has been one of my favourite accidents yet. Carrie Pulkinen, has yet again, created a hilarious, original supernatural love story that hits you right in the rib cage and leaves you searching for the next book.
So come step into this beautifully written, unique and entertaining world filled with reapers, necromancers, ghosts, vampires and the occasional talking cat then sit back and enjoy the ride …. or portals, boats, magically doors, you know, however you want to get there.

January 9th 2021

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Life’s a Witch (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 3) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Shalovelo

December 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Life’s a Witch by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Life’s a witch, what a perfect title to grab your attention.
Well, Carrie Pulkinen has, yet again, out done herself. She has, again, created another soul grabbing masterpiece.
Honestly, the amount of creativity and feels Carrie puts into her stories and characters leaves me completely speechless. It is more than just words on a page but a sense of realness and perfectly done story telling. This story had me on the edge of my seat, burying my face into my hands while I laughed and fanning myself.
But seriously – it yanks you in with a ride or die friendship, recovering demons that go to AA meetings, a ‘kind of’ witch that is more than just what she can or can not cast, a spontaneous lust turned into love… what more could you ask for?
You will not regret diving into this gem. My only warning is this story will grab you and hold you captive until the very last page.

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December 5th, 2020

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Shift Happens: A Paranormal Romantic Comedy (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 2) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Shalovelo

November 28, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Shift Happens by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shift happens – what a perfect title for this tremendously well written story. When I first read this title, it sparked my interest. After reading the first chapter… I. Was. Hooked.
The story revolves around Sophie, the ‘kind of ‘ witch, who is at the wrong place at the wrong time. She stumbles into Trace, who accuse her of something that becomes a hilarious misunderstanding. As the story continues to unravel, I couldn’t help but fail in love with these characters. I cheered them on, I laughed and my jaw dropped from the amazing one liners.
This story that Carrie Pulkinen has created will not disappoint. It has everything from relatable characters that will sneak their way into your heart, the right amount of romance, a pinch of adventure, mystery, tension and a dash of perfectly executed puns and one liners.
If you’re thinking about reading this, do yourself a favour and do it. But make sure to clear your schedule because once you start, you won’t be able to stop.

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November 28, 2020

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The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells – Review by Sara Shalovelo

November 28, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

The Sanctuary Chronicles Box Set – Book 1-3 + Novella by India Kells
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Witches, werewolves, vampires, Gods and dragons? What more could you ask for?
This series that India Kells has created will not be soon forgotten once you’ve dived in. The universe she has made will suck you in as you fall in love with the stories and the characters in each book too. As much as I fell in love with this series, some of the stories stole my heart faster and more than others did.
The writing was spectacular for all. The way India Kells uses descriptions made me feel like I was living in the stories she was telling. I will admit, that I loved all the stories as a whole but the third book, “Blind Magic” and the novella, “Dead Magic” did not have the same “grab you by the shirt and pull you in” vibe.
Overall, this was a wonderful series and I highly recommend to anyone that loves a good supernatural series with twists, turns and romance.

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November 27/2020

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Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes – Review by Sara Shalovelo

October 24, 2020/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Sara Shalovelo

Grosse Pointe by Natalie Barnes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Irish gentlemen, Italian mobsters, based in the 1920’s with a Romeo and Juliet love tale, what’s not to love? Brek O’Brien isn’t a character you will soon forget and the minute he’s introduced, you can’t help but cheer him on every step of the way. I warn you, if you have anything to do, be prepared to be sucked into this fantastic tale. For once you pick this book up, you will not be able to put this book down. This story will keep you guessing and sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Thank you Natalie for such a wonderfully written story.

Sara Shalovelo

October 2020

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