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Taming of the Few (Guardians of the PHAE Book 1) by Rowan Dillon – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Taming of the FewTaming of the Few by Christy Nicholas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author so I came into it not knowing what to expect! Overall, this is a pretty good book but definitely easy to lose the storyline at times because there are so many characters with differing abilities!

We start out meeting Anna who has just been relieved of her teaching position and attacked by an angry mob all because of her growing abilities which she had no control over. After being attacked by an angry mob she flees to Ireland which is touted as a safe haven for the unhidden. There we meet Max who is also an unhidden, war veteran. As the unhidden flock to Ireland they are catalogs based on the unhidden ability they possess. Some have strong abilities like controlling water or air while others are more mundane like changing eye color. While attempting to learn the extent of their abilities the Phae are threatened by an extremist group determined to eliminate the unhidden from the world. From just learning a little more about their abilities now Anna and Max and a team of 4 other unhidden must come together to protect the one place that has given them sanctuary. Can their team of untrained unhidden people defend a country where sanctuary is given? Or will it be too much for these newbies and fall to the extremists?

This book takes an immense amount of concentration to keep all the characters straight along with their abilities. This book does not lack in action though and it does pull you in from the start. It was a well thought out book and the author does a beautiful job describing the scene and players so your mind can draw the image in your head. If you like fantasy this is definitely a good read and I look forward to diving into the second book to continue my discovery of the unhidden and their abilities!

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy Book 1) by Rowan Rossler – Review by Vanessa Watts

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The Cruiser (The Hustlers Trilogy, #1)The Cruiser by Rowan Rossler
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book right here is a must read for every romance lover out there, regardless of what you prefer. Not only does the author pack in a lot of steamy scenes but this book is action packed from page 1 to the very end. It took a while just to catch my breath after this one, it is a keeper for sure and one of those books I will read over and over again.

Morgan, the sexy as sin yacht designer on the advice of his most trusted friend hires a PR firm to maintain his image in a bidding war for the Saudi Princes yachts that he wants built. Unfortunately, he doesn’t realize just what he’s getting by using Vandana Hillman’s PR firm. After all, Vandana’s life has been on the fritz lately, and Morgan isn’t one to settle down as he has already left a streak of broken hearts behind him. In order to effectively manage the PR for Morgan, Vandana needs to fly to Monaco to be where her client is and in the center of the action. It’s only for ten days, how much can go wrong even with the world’s sexiest bachelor? Can Vandana keep her head on straight when her emotions and heart is in a mess? Is this the job she’ll regret for the rest of her life?

This book is a must read for anyone that likes steamy romance with a boatload of action(pun intended). If I could give more than five stars I definitely would for this one.

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending Book 1) by Nicole Bailey – Review by Vanessa Watts

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A Veil of Gods and Kings (Apollo Ascending, #1)A Veil of Gods and Kings by Nicole Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love all books about the Greek Gods and this was definitely a new one for me! This is an enemy to lovers’ romance that will leave you on the edge of your seat. This book had me pulling for the characters at some points while screaming at them when they acted irrationally at others.

Apollo, half deity and half mortal, is torn by the forced ascension Zeus wants to be God of the sun and his mortal life with his half sister! After a veiled threat and ultimatum, Apollo is sent to spend a year with Prince Hyacinth, who is the apple of his father’s eye and seems to never put a toe out of line. Unfortunately Apollo cannot stand Hyacinth but complies to protect his mortal sister. As the year goes on and they spend more time together each realizes that the other is not at all like they thought from past experiences. What happens when the feelings become too much with a time clock that is not in their favor?

As you read more secrets are unraveled and things aren’t as they seem for Apollo or Hyacinth and his kingdom. This is a book that shows how first impressions impact the way we see others and that past experiences impact how you act thus impacting others perceptions of you! If you like romance, with secrets and a little mythology thrown in then you should definitely give this book a try. You will not be disappointed!

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Everwood Plantation by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Everwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire RomanceEverwood County Plantation: BWWM Enemies-to-Lovers Billionaire Romance by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was definitely a quick, easy read. The characters are depicted beautifully as is the scene descriptions, especially those of the plantation.While I did enjoy this book I craved more conflict, more tension, and more passion.

We meet Zenni first who returns to her family’s hometown to assess and repair the damage done to her grandparents house from a previous hurricane. While there she catches wind of Colton Sage’s plans to tear down the Everwood Plantation which is a personal part of Zenni’s family history. As the fighting continues putting them into close proximity it seems the feelings they share are not only deep but meaningful and intimate. Can Zenni and Colton get over their own selfish ways to find their happily ever after? Or will they let the past ruin any type of future they might have?

A very quick read, with a simple to follow storyline. If you like romance novels this is a fairly good read and you would most likely enjoy this novel. I know I enjoyed it, I would just like a little more depth to the situations Zenni and Colton faced, both together and separate!

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Spring’s Calling (Seasons of Magic Book 1) by Sarah Biglow – Review by Vanessa Watts

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Spring's Calling (Seasons of Magic, #1)Spring’s Calling by Sarah Biglow
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me but I love the genre so decided to give it a go. The beginning built a little slow for me but as I kept at it to see what came next the author delivered flawlessly. It is a slow build but understandable in order to fully understand the character and her abilities.

Ezri, a rookie detective, read undercover witch is pulled in on a case where she can smell that magic has been used in the crime. Could this be the beginning of the prophecy that has plagued her since birth? With the vernal equinox in the very near future, Ezri along with her partner Jacquie must work to solve the murders while Ezri keeps her magical abilities hidden from even her partner. Yet as the bodies pile up, it seems Ezri must turn to those friends and fellow witches that she abandoned decades ago after the death of her mother. Can Ezri tie up these murders with a nice little bow before she must face her own destiny in helping good overcome evil? Can she maintain the balance between her destiny and the life she chose or will she need to sacrifice one to complete the other?

This is definitely an interesting read with a new take on witches, magical abilities, and the fight in good vs. evil. Though a slow build if you can stick through it then it is quite an enjoyable read. I definitely plan to read the series so I can see what else happens for Ezri and the characters in this book.

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The Last Cabin Girl (Detective Josie Thompson Series) by Tom Swyers – Review by Vanessa Watts

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The Last Cabin GirlThe Last Cabin Girl by Tom Swyers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is an undeniable thrill to read, so much so that 5 stars just doesn’t seem to do it justice! This one kept me guessing until the very end with so many twists and turns that it might make you dizzy. The plot is amazing and the author seamlessly combined the growing Covid19 pandemic that happened in 2020 into this gripping thrill ride. That kind of takes me back to dealing with the pandemic, shortages, and fear that was ever present!

Josie who is dealing with a terrible not quite ex husband named Eddie, her past discovery of a pink body, and growing concerns of a rising pandemic that everyone in the US is downplaying. As if that’s not enough she discovers a body floating in the river near her cabin, and she becomes a prime murder suspect. After multiple victims surface, Josie is arrested for the murders and is released on bond secured by her cabin and help from a wealthy bachelor who seems taken with Josie. Unfortunately for Josie things just aren’t adding up and she knows if she can find Eddie she’ll be free from murder charges and be rid of her ex. Only the more she finds the more secrets are unraveled. It seems everybody she meets is keeping some sort of secret from her. Can Josie come out on the other side after all these secrets are uncovered? Or is the past doomed to repeat itself and more bodies pile up?

Overall, I did not see where the author was going with this story until close to the very end. The range of emotions you go through while reading this book are immense. Some characters you start out loving only to hate them later on and vice versa. This is a dynamic book that I will recommend to all avid readers that enjoy thrillers. It makes you want to keep coming back until the story is finished and all the secrets are unraveled. Secrets are a terrible thing to keep and sometimes an even terrible thing to overcome!

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