Category: Paranormal

REVIEW: Void of Course by Carole Ann Moleti

11/4/2022

Taina Aponte, the sole survivor of an arson fire that killed her family, was taken to safety in Puerto Rico by her grandmother to escape the wholesale destruction of The Bronx. Thirty years later the witch, still haunted by her memories, is back in the hood.

She's inexperienced in urban magick and ill-prepared to battle the roving gangs of dhampirs and werewolves that that set The Bronx aflame and wrested control from the police. But time is running out to find those who set the fire—and why.
Taina's search for the murderers uncovers a vast werewolf/dhampir conspiracy--and an alliance of fae to aid in her quest for justice. But needs more than the

elderly santera who teaches her mysterious Santeria rituals.

She enters into an uneasy alliance with Arnaldo Arroyo, a reformed addict turned community activist who schools her his own special mix of sex magick and brujería. The truths she uncovers shake her faith in everything and everyone she ever knew. Will she give up and run? Or will she accept the mandate of the orishas, restore the balance between good and evil--and take back the neighborhood?

Rating: 4/5 stars - highly recommended read!
Heat: 2/5 - Flirty!
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
TBR Reviewer: Bella

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Vampires and werewolves are loose in The Bronx. They’re not looking to make friends but rule the neighborhood in a supernatural gang war. Taina has dealt with them once before, when they killer her family. Now she back for her revenge…

Taina was dealing with a lot of trauma from her families fiery death. I like how she was determined to do the right thing, no matter the cost. However, she was not tough enough to get that revenge. I’m not sure why she came back to The Bronx when she was so clearly unprepared. Arnaldo was a former addict, reformed to a good guy trying to do good and he wants to help her. Together they began an uneasy alliance that was sexually charged. I really liked the action and romance balance in the book. There was a lot of character introduction in the beginning that was a bit hard to follow. This felt more like the second book in a series rather than the first. I did like the addition of the sweet zombie that collects cans. There are also witches. This story has a nice mix of paranormal.

Void of Course was a promising start in a new series!

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GIVEAWAY: The Night Slayer by Zoe Forward

10/26/2022

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She's all he ever wanted and the one thing he can't have...

As an ER nurse, Gemma Leight needs to escape into fantasy when she gets home from work. But when the sexy vampire anti-hero in the dark fantasy TV show she loves looks at her and speaks her name, she thinks maybe she’s taken her “fantasy” a little too far.

Skarde Blackmann, mercenary monster hunter, is at a loss, stuck in a world of people that need his skills but abhor him. To say life is lonely is an

understatement.

Until Gemma.

She appears from nowhere, announces he needs a vacation, and awakens everything in side him. But the things he wants are forbidden and if he gives into his desires, it will spell ruin for them both.

TBR Reviewer: Bella
Genre: Romance, Paranormal
Rating: 5/5 Stars - Must Read
Heat: 3/5 Blush Worthy

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With all the books on my list to read, I didn't get to The Night slayer until now and that is a shame. What a great book! I found myself sinking into the story several times and annoyed that I waited this long to read this new author to me.

I loved Gemma. She's an ER nurse with an open mind and a lonely life. She wants more but when her fantasy comes true, it's a bit shocking. Skarde (still not sure how to pronounce that) is a badass monster hunter. I like how well the romance is mixed with the dangerous action. There are also several secondary characters that stood out. I'd definitely want to read their story. This is a stand alone but I think it would make a great series.

If you like romance and action packed paranormal books then The Night Slayer should be on your list to read!

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GIVEAWAY: Promises to Keep by Katherine Grey

5/5/2022

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Sometimes a leap of faith can cost you everything…

An empath who feels only the negative emotions of others, Ava Tiernan has lived a life of self-imposed isolation. Circumstances force her to put her trust in Vincent Everett, the leader of Echo Company, a special ops unit. But when she needs his help the most, he doesn’t believe her and leaves her alone and defenseless against a man determined to exploit her.

After a mission goes sideways, leaving one of his men seriously injured, Captain Vincent Everett has one goal: find out who set up his team and why.

When he discovers Ava is the reason his team was ambushed and has been kidnapped by a rogue government agent, he risks everything to save her.

Now he has one chance to make things right for his team, one chance to keep Ava safe, and one last chance to prove he’ll never let her down.

Genre: Suspense, Paranormal, Sweet romance

TBR Reviewer: Bella Star

Rating: 4/5 - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 2/5 - flirty

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I love romantic suspense so I really wanted to read Promises to Keep. Ava is an empath that feels negative emotions. Vincent is the leader of Echo Company. All hell breaks loose and Vincent must use all his skill to save her.

From Columbia to Maryland, this book keeps the plot moving with lots of action. The romance between Ava and Vincent makes a nice round story line. Ava is used to protecting herself from people but she’s having a hard time keeping Vincent at a distance. That little paranormal addition really makes for an interesting story. I don't mind sweet romance. I liked their romance but it is a little stiff. I think because there are just so many characters to follow. I wish the romance and action had been balanced better. Ava is a great character. She’s vulnerable but also smart. She is in a tough spot and she’s doing the best she can to stay alive.

This first book in this series is called Honor Bound. That is a must read, five-star story. Promises to Keep is the second book and I really enjoyed it. I think it is a nice addition to the series.

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GIVEAWAY: Honor Bound by Katherine Grey

10/1/2021

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Title: Honor Bound

Author: Katherine Grey

Genre: Romance, Suspense, Paranormal

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 3/5 -Blush Worthy!

The blurb was actually too long for me, too busy. However, I absolutely love romantic suspense so I was definitely going to give this book a read. Callie narrowly escaped a car bomb and now has a bodyguard, Hawk. The past collides with a dangerous future. Can Hawk keep Callie safe? Will their growing attraction get in the way of protection? The only way to find out is to read Honor Bound.

Callie is stoic. She hides her emotions after a rollercoaster of a past. She doesn’t want to like Hawk but he wiggles his way under her defenses. Hawk only want to protect her. That’s his job. It’s quickly becoming clear that this is more than a job. As the danger increases, I found myself glued to the edge of my seat. I couldn’t wait to find out how it all ended. Where they going to get a happy ending? The romance to action ration was perfect. Just as the action came to a high, there was a romantic relationship building between them. There’s also a paranormal surprise that I really enjoyed. I am a huge fan of romantic suspense and Honor Bound is a perfect fit for the genre!

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REVIEW: The Curator's Vampire by Alexa Piper

9/17/2021

Title: The Curator's Vampire (Dusk and Dawn # 6)

Author: Alexa Piper

Length: 164 pages

Genres: Paranormal Romance

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 4 stars - Highly Recommended Read

Heat: 3/5 - Blush Worthy

Robyn is a curator of historical artifacts. Somewhere along the line she met and married Maxim Vallois. He is a vampire who hunts vampires who are still old-fashioned enough to kill humans. Maxim's job is often dangerous, so he doesn't usually tell Robyn much about it. Centuries ago, the fae, the werewolves and the vampires decided to appear to humans as themselves, and attempt to coexist with them. A huge part of that was that they needed to police their own, so that humans aren't considered "food" anymore. Of course there are humans who still want to hunt and kill paranormals. In fact, Maxim had an affair with a British woman who came from a family of hunters. When she was injured, she chose to die rather than allow him to bring her into eternal life as a vampire. But their child, a dhampire (half-human, half-vampire) named Heath, still lives with Maxim. In fact, he's part of the comedy relief, since he refers to his father as "the old bat."

The plot of this story involves a mummy being delivered to the office where Robyn spends her days cataloging and displaying the artifacts that Maxim has bought over the years. When she finds the mummy in a big box, she's intrigued by the oddities surrounding it. Robyn seeks to have it examined by experts which is of course, a huge mistake, since it's a vampire mummy, who is totally upset that he's been forced to endure the centuries living only in his own mind, thirsting for revenge. He recognizes Robyn as a "shaman," which is never mentioned by anyone else, so I suspect that will be part of the story in future books in the series.

When I was done with this book I was smiling. Then I realized that I've done that each time I've read one of Alexa Piper's books. The word that sprang to my mind was "frothy" but now I realize that her writing style is like that of the old romantic comedy movies that used to star Cary Grant. The hero is undeniably sexy, but he's also urbane and suave. He's smooth as silk, and he adores his chosen female to distraction. The heroines are smart and independent, while head-over-heels in love with their man whatever species he happens to belong to. The stories are fun to read because of the easy relationship between the characters, and how much they enjoy each other. That makes me enjoy reading about them.

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REVIEW: Dark by Thayer King

9/13/2021

Title: Dark (Princesses Book 3)

Author: Thayer King

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read

Heat: 3 heat - Blush Worthy!

Prince Raven of Dark Sphere has more power than anyone else around him has ever known. But when the traditional fortune-teller attended his birth, she predicted that he would lead his people to the destruction of their world. So he's been shunned his whole life. He's now in his early twenties. He's only got a very few real friends, since his tragic reaction years ago to discovering that his family had been slaughtered in an attempt to get him to return to Dark Sphere, so he could be killed. His emotions and his power combined, and he's been depressed about it ever since. He puts strong metaphysical chains around himself at least twice a day, to try to keep himself sane.

Veracity is the third child of a king and queen whose other two children will not be inheriting rule over their planet, C7. Her brother, Prince True, died in a tragic accident. And her older sister, Whimsical, Whimsy for short, fell in love with Gaedrian and ran off to marry him. He's a prince also, but not the one her parents had chosen for her. So Veracity is determined to make her parents happy. Unfortunately, the man they've chosen to unite her with is boring beyond belief. The only man her heart wants is referred to only as Dark. And he's barely acknowledged her existence. When her sister's twins turn three, there is a huge birthday celebration. Since Gaedrian is one of Dark's only friends, she knows he'll be at the party. She decides to throw herself at him, to try to get his attention. And somehow, she has to get rid of her betrothed.

I was so captured by this story that I had to keep reading long after I should have gone to bed. Dark is sent on a perilous assignment, and Veracity is determined to prove her love for him, so she decides to stow-away on the ship he travels in. Dark has been keeping his strong feelings for her to himself, because of his mistaken belief that no one so pure and beautiful could love a monster like him. He suffers eloquently. But little-by-little, she wins his trust. Since she's a virgin, once again there is the required deflowering scene, where she suffers minimal discomfort after he pleasures her with his tongue. But for all of his talk of how violent his urges are, and how afraid he is that he'll hurt her, he proves to be such a considerate lover that I wanted to join her in yelling at him--"I won't break!"

They have many adventures before they realize their HEA, but when Prince Raven is finally able to undo what he had done so many years before, I was thrilled for the relief he felt. And when you care about the characters that much, you really enjoy reading the book.

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REVIEW: Bonfire Bright by Alexa Piper

8/31/2021

Title: Bonfire Bright, (Elvenswood Tales 3)

Author: Alexa Piper

Length: 121 pages

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Reverse Harem

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 4 Stars - Highly Recommended Read!

Heat: 4/5 - Smoking Hot!

Charlotte (Charlie) Bisset was born to a witch family, but has no magical power at all. She's a sexy librarian who has not just one, but two devoted men. I use "men" loosely, since Dr. Hugo is a centuries-old vampire, and Laurette is Elven royalty with untold power. He's also a devoted baker who takes up knitting in this book. Charlie has been to Hell and back, literally, (Elvenswood Tales 2) with Laurette, and she's still enthralled with the knowledge that both of these sexy guys love only her--well, she's their only female lover.

Seems that Dr. Hugo and Laurette have been besties for many years, but their relationship was never physical until Charlie came into the picture. Now she's got her reverse harem to enjoy, and when she's not available or the mood strikes them, (which is often--these folks are mighty lusty!) the two guys will eagerly pleasure each other.

The plot of this book, the third in the series, involves unnatural vermin attacks in Elvenswood. Seems there is a protective spell woven on the museum at the center of town, which was built and maintained by the earliest elves to live there, to show their devotion to their human lovers. When evil bunnies start chomping on innocent folks, then rats, frogs, and chickens get into the act, Laurette is determined to get to the bottom of this, because it's upsetting Charlie--and that can't be allowed. It's also spring, and Dr. Hugo wants to go on the yearly Easter Egg Hunt run by the local witches.

Please, ignore the cover of this book. It doesn't begin to capture the fun of reading these stories! Even the supporting characters are well-drawn--a couple just for comedy relief. The plots are secondary to the relationship between the folks in this triad. Hugo isn't possessive, but Laurette is--of both of his lovers--whom he dresses in his royal house colors when they go to the hunt, so everyone will know they both belong to him. I thought he was overbearing when I first started reading these books. But he's the perfect foil for Charlie and Hugo, who need to be reminded that human concerns are not all they should be involved with. And no review can be complete without mentioning the smokin' hot sex scenes! These three are lusty to the max, and hot for each other--which manifests itself in frequent steamy encounters that will convince you that maybe, just maybe, it really IS possible for a triad to be successful. Now where can I find me a vampire and elf to make MY dreams come true?

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REVIEW: Whisper by Ellen Mint

8/31/2021

Title: Whisper

Book 3 in the Coven of Desire series

Author: Ellen Mint

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Reverse harem

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 5 Stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 5/5 - Orgasmic!

Layla is still learning how to be a witch, under the sporadic tutelage of her bonded lust-demon Ink. She's always been dyslexic, so reading her spell book, which apparently only she can read, is difficult for her. She's learning by the seat of her pants, as monsters keep creeping into her life, and she has to draw wards and learn spells on the run, to stay alive. But she has Ink to satisfy her every desire--practically as soon as she thinks it.

She also has Cal, her boyfriend. She'd lusted after him for many years, while they were in a study group for the nursing classes they're both taking. Finally they both seized the opportunity to make things reality--while she was learning all about his past, and his horrible upbringing in a werewolf pack known for the cruelty of its leader--his father. He's been spectacularly endowed by nature with an 8-pack of abs, despite his diet of junk food--and a male member she describes as being the size of a coke can. Um, yeah. Lots of lube required, as you discover in a very hot scene early in this book!

I've enjoyed all of the stories in this saga, including the two short stories she's published. Now it's starting to seem like Layla is collecting males like a queen bee. They all gravitate to her, falling in love with her, despite her being convinced that she's unlovable, due to her awful childhood. But she really loves sex, and the men are all too willing to pleasure her, for their mutual benefit. Phew! I love a heroine who can indulge her every desire, heedless of societal rules. In this book, Layla is almost stymied when she starts lusting after a ghost--who seems to be able to help her by reading her spell book to her. Ink dismissively refers to him as a whisper, or a memory. Is he jealous? Perhaps. But Cal isn't worried--she can't touch the ghost and he can't touch her--right? So there's no harm in her working with him to discover who killed him many years ago. The harm becomes apparent little-by-little, and the author makes sure that you'll enjoy every minute! If you like paranormal romances and/or reverse harem stories, you must read this book! (Then you'll want to go back and start with Ink, then read the other two in this series.)

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REVIEW: Blackheart's Treasure by Gail Koger

8/21/2021

Title: Blackheart's Treasure

Blood Moon 1

Author: Gail Koger

Genre: Romance, Erotic, paranormal, suspense

TBR Reviewer: Bella

Rating: 5 stars - A Must Read!

Heat: 4/5 - Blush Worthy!

Tammy is strong, resourceful, a survivor. She’s had to let go of her feelings and focus on one day to the next. She knows how to kill but she doesn’t know how to love. Aiden is a very powerful werewolf who finds that Tammy is his mate. She’s got attitude and wants nothing to do with the lust between them. That could be a problem, there’s also a bounty on her very pretty head. What’s a werewolf to do but protect his mate, no matter the cost.

I love Gail Koger books! She always manages to blend humor, romance and action. I admit to being a little tired of the werewolf theme. However, Gail manages to hook me in the first scene. I absolutely love how tough Tammy is. She isn’t a woman to roll over and take anyone’s orders. Now she’s stuck as a meter maid with a completely new look and you know what, she doesn’t care as long as it keeps her safe. Then Aiden comes into her life. Everything is thrown in chaos and she once again has to fight for her life. This time, she has the sexy werewolf by her side. For me, Blackheart’s Treasure is a must read! I love this book from the exciting beginning to the promising ending. I cannot wait to read more in this series. This is book one in the Blood Moon series. I’m anxiously waiting for book two!

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REVIEW: Hell Raising and Other Pastimes by Jayce Carter

8/20/2021

Title: Hell Raising and Other Pastimes

Grave Concerns Book 2

Author: Jayce Carter

Length: 200 pages

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Reverse Harem

TBR Reviewer: Fiona

Rating: 3 Stars - A Good Read!

Heat: 3 heat - Blush Worthy!

Ava apparently doesn't know just what she is, but she does know it's not human--even though that's what she looks like. She has snark and sass to spare, along with abilities that sometimes manifest that let her know that there's a lot her grandmother never told her about her background. Both of her parents are long-dead, and her grandmother is MIA, so there's no one left to ask. When this book opens, she's in Hell. Seems that Lucifer put some kind of mark on her in the first book, and it means she's been summoned to meet him in his palace. In Hell. But he didn't provide her with an easy route, since she appeared on the outskirts and has to undertake a long and perilous journey to get to him.

Ava has four big, strong men to accompany her--each with their own special abilities. Hunter is a hell-hound whose real shape resembles a dragon made of fire and smoke. He's from Hell and likes it there, so he's a great guide for them. Kase is a very old vampire who has been to Hell many times. Grant is a mage who can work enchantments to protect Ava, or to repel some of the demons they meet. He's been to Hell often to get supplies for his spells. Troy is a werewolf who hates what he is, and is the closest thing to a mortal of the bunch of them--besides Ava.

I don't usually like to read a series book without having read the previous book(s), because you often have trouble with what you missed. This one was fairly easy to follow, once I wrote down the men's names and what they were. The author does a fabulous job of creating the reality that is Hell. Her world-building involves imagining creatures that live there, and places for them to live in. I was interested in her view of Hell that didn't involve myths or religion in any way--it's just a horrible place to live in, and not so great to visit--unless you were born (?) there, like Hunter.

Each of the men is very attracted to Ava, and she likes sex, so whichever one is interested is okay with her. There are reasons for her having to have sex with various combinations of the men together, or singly, and I was on board with that. The descriptions were steamy and satisfying--except for one thing. I detest the "c" word in romance. I employ that word as my ultimate swear, using it sparingly, only when extreme situations call for it. I'm always pulled out of a sex scene when it's used as a common word, as if it has no special meaning--just a description of a body part. So despite the steamy scenes, I can't give this a higher rating on the steam factor, because of my personal "ick" factor. If it doesn't bother you, then you'll really enjoy the steamy scenes--especially as a counter-point to all of the ugly grossness of the inhabitants of Hell.

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REVIEW: Void of Course by Carole Ann Moleti

Rating: 4/5 stars - highly recommended read!
Heat: 2/5 - Flirty!
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
TBR Reviewer: Bella

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GIVEAWAY: The Night Slayer by Zoe Forward

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GIVEAWAY: Promises to Keep by Katherine Grey

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GIVEAWAY: Honor Bound by Katherine Grey

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REVIEW: The Curator's Vampire by Alexa Piper

REVIEW: Dark by Thayer King

REVIEW: Bonfire Bright by Alexa Piper

REVIEW: Whisper by Ellen Mint

REVIEW: Blackheart's Treasure by Gail Koger

REVIEW: Hell Raising and Other Pastimes by Jayce Carter

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Rating: 4/5 stars - highly recommended read!Heat: 2/5 - Flirty!Genre: Paranormal, RomanceTBR Reviewer: Bella

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Rating: 4/5 stars - highly recommended read!
Heat: 2/5 - Flirty!
Genre: Paranormal, Romance
TBR Reviewer: Bella

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Gift Card: Anna Leigh
Prize list book: Latifa and Joy

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Gift card: Molly
Ebook of Promises to Keep: Barbara
Prize list book: Laura D.

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