Rearranging Stars by Diane Adams (2nd Edition)

Title: Rearranging Stars

Author: Diane Adams

Genre:  Fantasy, Paranormal, Angels

Length: Novella (117 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (August 26, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: The freedom to love comes with a cost. 

As a guardian angel, Drake’s destiny is written in the stars. Choice is not part of an angel’s life. Drake never thought twice about it until he’s unexpectedly thrust into watching over Grey, who inspires passion in Drake but endangers his very identity as a guardian angel. Grey is more than just another human—he can see angels. When he discovers that unlike his previous angel Drake will talk to him, Grey becomes determined to pull Drake off the sidelines and into life. Attraction flares between them from the beginning and causes Drake to question his purpose for the first time. His distraction results in a decision that changes everything—and not just for him and Grey.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-378-3

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Diane is a new author to me and I was not really sure what to think or expect. However I have to tell you that it was a fun book but very different than normal. I only know of very few stories involving angels so not really sure what to expect. I am just glad there were no religious factors with it.

The characters are well written and fully developed if not strange. In fact it was a bit confusing with all of the twists to it. Drake was an angel and his job was to protect his charge. He just hadn’t realized that Grey was not what he expected. Grey was a shock to the angel’s world.

Like I said the story can be a bit confusing but it does roll together in the end. I truly enjoyed it and look forward to seeing what other stories this author has out. It was a cute little love story that just pulls you in and leaves you satisfied at the end.

I would definitely recommend it.

A Touch of Magic by Isabelle Adler

Title: A Touch of Magic

Series: Fae-Touched 01

Author: Isabelle Adler

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novel (182pgs)

Publisher: Nine Star Press (May 28, 2018)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: After returning to the straight and narrow, Cary Westfield hopes to rebuild his life as a stage magician. Only thing is, the success of his new show is entirely dependent on a strange medallion inherited from his late grandfather—an amulet that holds a rare and inexplicable power to captivate the wearer’s audience.

Ty prides himself on his ability to obtain any item of magical significance—for the right price. When a mysterious client hires him to steal a magical amulet from a neophyte illusionist, he’s sure it will be a quick and easy job, earning him a nice chunk of cash.

As it turns out, nothing is sure when greed and powerful magic are at play. When a mob boss with far-reaching aspirations beats Ty to the snatch, Cary and Ty form an unlikely partnership to get the amulet back. The unexpected spark of attraction between them is a welcome perk, but each man has his own plan for the prize.

All bets are off, however, when it is revealed the magical amulet holds a darker secret than either of them had bargained for.

ISBN: 978-1-948608-76-3

Product Link: NineStar Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK | B&N | Kobo | Smashwords

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Ty and Cary meet when Ty steals an amulet from Cary. After Ty gets the amulet it’s also stolen from him by the mob. This is where Cary and Ty hook up to get the amulet back. I loved both Ty and Cary’s backgrounds as they were brought into the story. This is a fast paced story with a lot of suspense and keeping ahead of those after the amulet or them.

Even though it seemed too fast for the two to get together it was still a brief reprieve from the actual plot. The danger was real for the two men as they set their plans in motion. There is a lot going on in this story from a sorceress to sorcerers and magic as the story unfolds.

I have to admit I was interested in Ty’s seemed connection to the fairy realm but it was not embellished on in this story so I assume we will find out about it in future books.

Great read.

Nothing Serious by Jay Northcote (2nd Edition)

Title: Nothing Serious

Author: Jay Northcote

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novella (143pgs)

Publisher: JayBird Press (18th July 2018)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: What happens when “nothing serious” turns into something more complicated?

Mark O’Brien is finally being honest with himself. His relationship with Rachel is over and he’s moving out of the home they’ve shared for six years. They get along, but he can’t fix a relationship when the person he’s with is the wrong gender.

Jamie Robertson, one of the removal men, is huge and ridiculously gorgeous, and Mark is smitten at first sight. When a cardboard box splits, revealing items of a personal nature that Mark never wanted anybody to see, he’s mortified. But it sparks the start of a beautiful friendship with benefits.

As Jamie initiates Mark into the joys of gay sex, the two men get increasingly close and “nothing serious” turns into something rather important to both of them. But communication isn’t their strong point. Will either man ever find the courage to be honest about his feelings?

Please note that although this edition has been re-edited for publication, there is no new or additional content.

ISBN:B07FKYQY8T

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is a new author for me and I have to tell you I was impressed. Not only was it the perfect length, it had an endearing tone to it, gorgeous men, sexy times and a bit of laughter.

Mark had been with his girlfriend Rachel for quite a while now, and his mother was pushing for marriage. The problem was he was not sexually attracted to women, give him a man and he is good though. However he had not ever been with one, so he was a bit lost on that front also. Rachel was angry at first, but they were friends before lovers so she gave him a thumbs up. When the movers came to take his stuff to his new place, he was not only surprised by one of the sexy men, but turned the hell on.

Jamie has known he was gay since he was little, and it was no surprise to his family either. When helping Mark move his belongings to his new home, he asked him out. Friends with benefits and all that. Then it turns into something more. Their nothing serious turns into majorly hot and very tempting.

I absolutely loved this and look forward to the next book. It caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. It also gave me everything I could want in the book. I had a great time with it and can’t wait to see what else this amazing author has out. I would definitely recommend it.

Blaze by Jocelyn Drake and Rinda Elliott

Title: Blaze

Series: Unbreakable Bonds 05

Author: Jocelyn Drake & Rinda Elliott

Genre: Contemporary, Suspense

Length: Novel (260pgs)

Publisher: Jocelyn Drake and Rinda Elliott (June 22 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: The rings have been selected.
The champagne placed on ice.
The cake decorated.

And the pre-wedding sex is off the charts…

Lucas Vallois and Andrei Hadeon are finally ready to walk down the aisle. There’s just one small problem.

A ghost from Lucas’s past shows up days before the wedding, desperate for help. Against his better judgement, Lucas and his best friend, Ashton Frost, plan a fast trip back to the one place they swore they’d never go: their hometown in Oklahoma. But the danger is worse than they expected.

Now, they’re in a race to track down a killer, keep a young girl safe, and get Lucas back in time to say, “I do.”.

ISBN: B07D6GJ4Y1

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Let me start off by saying usually I am not a fan of using the same MC’s from another book in a separate book because well honestly you learn most all you need to know about them in the first book so the second seems lacking. Not so in this tale as it’s about Lucas and the gang, wedding plans and a visit to Snow and Lucas’ hometown.

There were times I wanted to get to the good stuff, action, and there were others were I wanted to know more about what was going on. But all in all it was a decent read with a fair amount of drama, action and love for all to keep reading.

Facing their pasts was hard for both Snow and Lucas who left many years before and found a new family for themselves. I loved the struggles portrayed as well as realizing the past can not hurt you unless you let it. Andreas jealousy was a thing of beauty for Lucas. There was quite a bit of characters who added to the story as it progressed.

All in all it was great read and addition to the series.

Blood Dance by Samantha Cayto

Title: Blood Dance

Series: Alien Blood Wars 01

Author: Samantha Cayto

Genre: Science Fiction

Length: Novel (287 Pages)

Publisher: Pride Publishing (February 13, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: What lurks in the dark is not always a monster. Sometimes it’s your deepest desire.

A thousand years ago, Alex captained an alien ship that crashed on Earth. Stranded, he has tried to keep his men together while forging a new life. He’s locked into a never-ending war with mutinous crewmembers that makes unsuspecting humans collateral damage. That humans mistake them as vampires is all to the good. Humans are still not ready to learn aliens live among them. Alex has finally found some peace running a private club, but the memories of a human, loved and lost, keeps him alone.Quinn Cooper was kicked out of his family when he came out as gay. Having travelled to Boston, he takes a job in Alex’s club. His boss and the men around him are large, scary and hard to ignore—as is his instant attraction to Alex. Becoming involved with the boss is always tricky. There’s something about Alex, however, that’s too sexy and compelling to ignore.

Knowing that seducing the vulnerable and virginal Quinn is a bad idea, Alex tries to keep his distance. He’s also trying to protect the boy and everyone else when the traitorous crew once more stirs up trouble. Alex’s and Quinn’s growing attraction leads Quinn closer to the frightening truth of whose bed he shares, while putting him in unfathomable harm’s way. Alex has to find a path forward to end the alien war for good or risk losing another love.

ISBN: 978-1-78651-663-3

Product Link: Pride Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Aliens have landed on Earth over a thousand years ago and were the ones that created the fable of vampires. Stronger, faster, and of course the drinking of blood is just a bit of what the guys have going for them. I should say they crashed instead of just landed on it, but then again newbies shouldn’t be trusted with something so very much needed as navigation. Alex and his men were now stuck on this blasted planet and needed to work around it. To bad half his crew didn’t agree and seperated. So you have a group that is good and a group that is bad, so very overused I would say.

Quinn had finally came out to his parents and what did his honesty get him, a boot out of his home. He needed food, a place to stay so being a gogo dancer is looking better each time he thinks about it. All looks good till the owner decides he wants him. Which puts him into the site of well you can guess.

First off this book was just way to long to stick with it. To much added story that was not needed. The characters were hard to connect with, well with the exception of our Quinn and Mackie. It starts off like you are in the middle of the story instead of the beginning which didn’t really do it any favor. It took longer to get involved into the story and by the ending I had been wishing I stopped reading. The book was pretty much like so many others out there that there was no fresh idea to it. Aliens who are pretty much vampires who crashed landed in Romania and well it just didn’t work for me.

Then there was the whole hive way of thinking and being led by a queen, no thanks just sounded like a bunch of worker bees. Now the story did have a good plot going on, and the world was different, but it bombed on me with all the extra added crap put into it. I think had it started out a bit different and not coming into feeling like I came into the middle would have been a better deal.

So for this book and possibly the rest of the series, it is not for me. However I will wait to see if book two gets better before totally giving in. Less of the dark tone and more fun is needed.

BadLands by Morgan Brice

Title: Badlands

Author: Morgan Brice

Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, 

Length: Novel (296pgs)

Publisher: Darkwind Press (June 26, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Medium and clairvoyant Simon Kincaide owns a Myrtle Beach boardwalk shop where he runs ghost tours, holds séances, and offers private psychic readings, making a fresh start after his abilities cost him his lover and his job as a folklore professor. Jaded cop Vic D’Amato saw something supernatural he couldn’t explain during a shootout several years ago in Pittsburgh and relocated to Myrtle Beach to leave the past behind, still skeptical about the paranormal. But when the search for a serial killer hits a dead end, Vic battles his skepticism to ask Simon for help. As the body count rises, Simon’s involvement makes him a target, and a suspect. But Simon can’t say no, even if it costs him his life and heart.

ISBN: B07F25ZM1S

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK  | Kobo  | B&N

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I really enjoyed this story about two guys who come to Myrtle Beach for different reasons yet are attracted to one another once they meet. That is put on hold when Vic, a cop, gets a call about a murder. Wanting to find out who the killer is sets him on a path closer to Simon, a man who has the ability to talk to ghosts.

Wanting to help with the case Simon turns t his contacts and ghosts. At the same time Vic is doing all he can to find the person responsible before anyone else gets killed. Wonderful story with the perfect balance of romance, mystery and suspense. the investigation was really good. I loved all the details within it that came out.

The chemistry between Simon and Vic was hot when they actually had the time for each other in between solving the case. Entertaining and addictive this story has it all.

Fantastic read.

Challenge the Darkness by Dirk Greyson

Title: Challenge the Darkness

Series: Yellowstone Wolves 01

Author: Dirk Greyson

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novel (234 Pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (August 31, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: When alpha shifter Mikael Volokov is called to witness a challenge, he learns the evil and power-hungry Anton Gregor will stop at nothing to attain victory. Knowing he will need alliances to keep his pack together, Mikael requests a congress with the nearby Evergreen pack and meets Denton Arguson, Evergreen alpha, to ask for his help. Fate has a strange twist for both of them, though, and Mikael and Denton soon realize they’re destined mates.

Denton resists the pull between them—he has his own pack and his own responsibilities. But Mikael isn’t willing to give up. The Mother has promised Mikael his mate, told him he must fight for him, and that only together can they defeat the coming darkness. When Anton casts his sights on Denton’s pack, attacks and sabotage follow, pulling Denton and Mikael together to defeat a common enemy. But Anton’s threats sow seeds of destruction enough to break any bond, and the mates’ determination to challenge the darkness may be their only saving grace.

ISBN: 978-1-63476-482-7

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review:  I have enjoyed reading many stories both m/f and m/m over the years, but the moment I read a m/m romance I decided that I liked those best.  However I found myself more aligned with books that were written by females more than males.  Although I must admit that there are a few that surprise me.  Dirk Greyson was one of those authors.  This was the first book that I have read by him, and let me tell you that he has probably became one of my favorites just after reading this.  

Now if you are anything like me you are more likely to read paranormals then contemporaries.  There is just something about the worlds that are created with these types of stories.  Dirk has managed to give us a unique story that I haven’t really heard in a long time.  They are fully developed and the characters are just about perfect.  I do have to admit that the cover of the book was just a bit creepy, but once I started reading the story I came to an understanding with it.  There is so much energy in this story and you can feel the heat, emotions, and action and so forth with this book.  

Mikael has known since he was a small boy that his mate was going to be a man.  He had been visited by the mother and gifted from that time on.  There was a story passed on about dark wolves that were evil then others.  He just thought it was a story, until he was forced to watch a fight between alphas, a fight to the death.  He watched that dark wolf tear a man apart.  A man who had left behind a mate and two small children.  The fear of what was to come led him to contact another pack to help each other in the upcoming times.  To his surprise the alpha of the other pack just so happened to be his fated mate.

Denton was a strong alpha but he knew he was not supposed to be.  He had gotten the title after he took out his old alpha who was leading the pack the wrong way.  Now here in front of him stood his fated mate, a mate he wanted but wasn’t sure what to do.  However if you really want to know what happens, you must read this story.

I loved the characters and the way the story just seemed to flow off the pages.  It was an enjoyable read and I can’t wait to get started on the next book.  This is one author who now has a new follower. 

I would definitely recommend this story. 

Sink or Swim by L.A. Witt Blog Tour, Fun Facts, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hiya peeps, we have L.A. Witt visiting today with her new release Sink or Swim, we have 10 fun facts, a great excerpt and a fantastic giveaway, so check out the post and leave a comment to enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

Sink or Swim

(Anchor Point 08)
by

L.A. Witt

When need meets fear, can two very different men find common ground?

Alhazar Bukhari spent his Navy career in the closet. Now he’s retired, divorced, and hungry for the love he’s never had a chance to experience. He tries to put his faith in Allah to bring the right man into his life, but it’s hard to be patient after all this time.

Chaplain Dylan Pedersen spends his days counseling Sailors, and his nights with men he doesn’t know. Months after finally escaping an abusive relationship, he’s terrified of anything more than a physical connection. Maybe it’s a sin, but he’s too lonely to not let men into his bed, and too scared to let them into his heart.

When Alhazar’s civilian job brings him aboard the USS Fort Stevens, and his daily prayers bring him into Dylan’s chapel, the chemistry is instantaneous.  Sex and friendship quickly evolve into more, but Dylan’s too haunted by his recent past to be the man Alhazar wants. Alhazar needs love, Dylan needs time, and if they can’t find some sort of balance, they’ll sink before they ever have a chance to swim.

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Lost In Indigo by V.L. Locey Blog Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Lost In Indigo

(Colors of Love 01)
by

V.L. Locey

Mathieu Beresford was so close to seeing his dream come true.

The thirty-eight-year-old captain of the Buffalo Surge had led his team to the final round of the playoffs with his aggressive defensive play and leadership. During the first game of the championship series, he was taken down, and his leg snapped upon impact with the boards. From his hospital bed, Mathieu watched his team go on to win it all.

Adrift in anger, resentment, and the new direction of his life, he returns to his mansion along the St. Lawrence River. Alone and sulking, Mathieu is not prepared for Indigo Neu to enter his life. The genderflux twenty-year-old botany major signs on to play nursemaid, confidant, and groundskeeper over the summer and slowly leads Mathieu out of his confusion––one tender smile and touch at a time.

The deeper Mathieu falls, the more he wonders if being lost might not be so bad after all.

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Nothing Serious by Jay Northcote Release Blast, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Jay Northcote popping in today with his new re-release Nothing Serious, we have Lisa’s review so check out the post and enjoy! ❤ ~Pixie~ 

Nothing Special

by

Jay Northcote

What happens when “nothing serious” turns into something more complicated?

Mark O’Brien is finally being honest with himself. His relationship with Rachel is over and he’s moving out of the home they’ve shared for six years. They get along, but he can’t fix a relationship when the person he’s with is the wrong gender.

Jamie Robertson, one of the removal men, is huge and ridiculously gorgeous, and Mark is smitten at first sight. When a cardboard box splits, revealing items of a personal nature that Mark never wanted anybody to see, he’s mortified. But it sparks the start of a beautiful friendship with benefits.

As Jamie initiates Mark into the joys of gay sex, the two men get increasingly close and “nothing serious” turns into something rather important to both of them. But communication isn’t their strong point. Will either man ever find the courage to be honest about his feelings?

Please note that although this edition has been re-edited for publication, there is no new or additional content.

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Broken Rules by Michaela Grey Exclusive Excerpt!

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Hi guys, we have Michaela Grey popping in today with her upcoming release Broken Rules, Michaela is sharing an exclusive excerpt with us so check out the post and enjoy! ❤ ~Pixie~

Broken Rules

(Mended Hearts 02)
by

Michaela Grey

Sanyam Desai is a Dom, a master of his craft. He knows exactly how to make a person beg, and he does it for a living, but he has no idea how to be in love.

Sterling Reynard is in desperate need of manners and someone who cares enough to take him in hand, but he knows he’ll never be loved.

When Sterling’s world crumbles around him, he turns to the one person who’s never asked for anything from him but his trust. But their relationship is built on quicksand, and one careless word will bring the whole thing down.

Release date: 24th July 2018
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Cutting Ties by C.M. Torrens

Title: Cutting Ties 

Series: Pack Born 02

Author: C.M. Torrens

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Novel (256 pages)

Publisher: DsP Publications (January 3, 2017)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: War is looming, and as the alpha, it falls to Dante to protect his shifter pack from the hybrid creatures spawned to prey upon them. To that end he joins forces with the Nephilim Odin in the hopes of keeping both their people safe, though past slights and animosity between the clans continue to cause strain. Attacks on the packs and Nephilim clans increase, and the seemingly endless army of hybrids will not stop growing. Dante knows their only chance to put an end to the carnage is to find the nest where his twin August and August’s mistress are creating the hybrids. 

With entire cities being destroyed, Dante must call upon the pack weave to find the people who have been captured—and the nest. Dante and Odin gather an army for an all-out attack. Though a desperate and risky move, Dante has been backed into a corner and he sees no other alternative. It’s a battle they must win at any price, because the cost of losing will be catastrophic.

ISBN-13: 978-1-63533-255-1

Product Link: DSP Publications | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty 

Review: I have to say this second installment was brutal in its intensity. The packs and Nephilim join forces to stop a mad woman, Evaline an ancient Nephilim and august from creating more dangerous hybrids. The making of the hybrids is horrifying. Though those being attacked have no idea how it is being accomplished as the hybrids are neither pack nor Nephilim but something in between dead set on killing anything in their paths.

Odin a Nephilim is at the head of the fight to destroy the mistress once and for all as she is his sister who went mad and had been put to sleep many, many years before. With Dante and the other Alphas help he hopes to end things before it gets out of hand. Unfortunately things go from bad to worse before they can locate the nest as many pack members are taken captive during a hybrid rampage that devastates all.

Dante along with others attempts a rescue but things do not go well at all. I was in tears by the end of this story with the enormity of loss that had happened. I admire an author who has no qualms about killing off main characters when it suits the story. It was truly a magnificent read. Such devastation and sorrow for all involved. 

I think what bothered me and had me scratching my head in confusion was August’s actions toward the end regarding his mate and son. I did not understand his actions to a point and I most definitely did not understand why he could not sense that Collin was still alive after the explosion. I mean he was an Alpha and as such was connected to his pack with a link. So it confused me why he did not know the child was still alive at the end.

I am highly anticipating the next installment to see what else happens in this riveting and heart stopping series. Full of suspense, mystery, chaos, devastation and action this book will immediately grab hold and not let go until the very last word.

Highly recommended.

Special Packages by April Kelley

Title: Special Packages

Series: Saint Lakes 05.5

Author: April Kelley

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Short Story (32 Pages)

Publisher: Hard Rose Publishing (December 31, 2017)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Some mates come with very special packages.

As the oldest son of irresponsible, selfish parents, Craig doesn’t remember the last time he shifted into his turtle form and took a nice relaxing swim. He’s far too busy working two jobs and taking care of his six younger siblings. When Craig’s mate comes crashing into the diner kitchen, where he’s a cook, his life gets even more complicated.

As the oldest vampire in existence, Zadimus has spent a lot of his years alone and liked it. Zadimus never thought his introverted nature would ever be a problem until he meets his mate’s family.

ISBN: B078R8QX94

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Craig is a cute little turtle shifter who has had a rough life. His parents are emotionally stunted when it comes to him and his siblings. He is usually the one that is taking care of them. Then in walks his sexy vampire mate, Zad. Things might be looking up this Christmas.

You can’t really go into detail about stories like this without giving the whole story away. It is a very entertaining story that I can see myself reading more than once. My attention had been caught from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end.

The characters are quite quirky and sexy as hell. I really wished the story had been longer, because I would have love to see how they all turned out.

I had a lot of fun reading it and can guarantee that you will too.

Blood Bathory: Absence of the Sun by Ari McKay

Title: Blood Bathory: Absence of the Sun

Series: The Guardians of Gaia 02

Author: Ari McKay

Genre:  Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Horror

Length: Novel (278pgs)

Publisher: Ari McKay (June 4, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 1/2 Hearts

Blurb: Tyger tyger, burning bright…

As theriomorphs in the service of Gaia, Tyr Gustavson and his lover Aaron fought against the vampires aiding the Third Reich during WWII. But even the fierceness of Tyr’s tiger form couldn’t save Aaron from being torn apart when a mission went horribly wrong. Lost in his pain, Tyr remained feral until he was unwillingly recalled to Gaia’s service seventy years later.

In the forests of the night…

When fighter pilot Adam Carson’s plane was shot down, he thought the worst that could happen was being sent to a Nazi prison camp. Little did he know there were other monsters in the shadows, and one of them wanted to claim him. But refusing Elizabeth Bathory had a price. Adam was turned against his will and trapped in a coffin as punishment for his resistance.

What immortal hand or eye…

While hunting ghouls, Tyr and his colleagues discover Adam’s prison. Believing he could be an asset, Marielle Du Lac frees him. Adam joins the team and is drawn to Tyr, despite Tyr’s hatred of vampires. When Tyr rejects Adam out of fear, Adam accepts a suicidal mission to find Thrace, the original nosferatu. If their desperate plan works, the theriomorphs could destroy not only Elizabeth, but the sire of all vampires as well. But if it fails, they could unleash a force leading to the destruction of them all… and perhaps of Gaia herself.

ISBN: B07DD5F3RH

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK 

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Adam Carson is taken prisoner after his pane is shot down. Only to be taken to Elizabeth during a transport where he’s turned. After the turnng he’s put in a coffin where he stays for a long time. Tyr has been feral and grieving since losing his other half. Now many years later he’s approached with a task to locate Elizabeth.

I loved Adam and Tyr. Tyr grief stricken even now and Adam who finds himself drawn to Tyr. But this story is not all romance and flowers. There is still the ongoing hunt to find Elizabeth and do away with her. Suspenseful and mysterious this story takes you on an adventure where all is not as it seems. The characters are intriguing and fascinating.

Even though some are highly questionable in their actions they all added that special element to bring the story into the light. I truly enjoyed this story and looking forward to reading more.

Great read.

Fresh Starts by Catherine Lievens

Title: Fresh Starts

Series: Free Shifters 05

Author: Catherine Lievens

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (128 Pages)

Publisher: eXtasy Books (June 08, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Robbie has been spending a lot of time with the shifters hiding in the mountain since his best friend Vaughn moved there. That means he’s also been spending a lot of time with Scott, one of the alphas. He likes Scott, but he’s convinced nothing can happen between them. As an alpha, Scott deserves so much better. Besides, with several cases of shifters wanting more rights being brought in front of the Supreme Court, they have other things to focus on.

Scott doesn’t know why Robbie is pushing him away. He can tell it’s not because he doesn’t want him, though, so he decides to push a little. He knows it was the right decision when Robbie starts opening up, and when the construction of the first shifter-human town in the state begins, he volunteers both of them to help.

Robbie and Scott try to live with each other and with the self-esteem issues Robbie’s ex caused when he left him. But not everyone wants shifters to be free, and between the protestors picketing outside the new town and the traitor inside it trying to stop construction, they’re going to have to trust each other, no matter their problems.

ISBN: 978-1-4874-2025-3

Product Link: eXtasy Books | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: It is finally coming to an end of the stupid laws against shifters. It is now at the supreme court and although many are still afraid to come out, they are going forward. The man behind getting the law changed was wanting to build a town for shifters and humans, but he needed help getting there.

Robbie’s best friend was dating and living with the shifters but he only sees im everyonce in awhile. There was a certain bear shifter that made him confused but hot. It also didn’t help that when he was going to see him, that goofy bear scared the shit out of him.

Scott was an alpha bear who was falling in love with Robbie. When the question of volunteers was brought up he suggested them both. They were to build the homes and live there, but first he had to get Robbie into it.

I love the mixture of shifters in this series. Bear shifters are quite unique and fun to read about. Although Scott is an alpha he doesn’t really act like it. He is very charming and fun, where as Robbie comes off as a stick in the mud. My problem with this particular book was there was no feeling of chemistry between these two. They just didn’t come off like they should have. Plus the way it flowed was a bit off as well.

Other than those issues it is still a nice book. I can’t wait to see what the next book will be like.

Chosen by A.M. Arthur

Title: Chosen

Series: Prodigal 03

Author: A.M. Arthur

Genre:  Paranormal

Length: Novella (99pgs)

Publisher: Briggs-King Books; 1 edition (March 21, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Grayson “Gray” Jones has spent his entire adult life trying not to be seen, not to be noticed, and simply existing day to day. Trying to ignore the fact that he can’t remember anything about his life prior to turning fifteen. All he knows is survival. The day before his thirtieth birthday, Gray wakes up to find his brown eyes unexpectedly a vivid blue—and tiny flashes of memory start to return. He grew up in a now-abandoned Pennsylvania town called Chosenone, and that town is calling him home.

Ravaged by an underground fire, no one lives in Chosenone anymore, and during Gray’s explorations of the old buildings, he’s shocked to run into his childhood friend Ian. He and Ian shared everything growing up, even their birthdays. But while Gray’s life post-Chosenone was one of inexplicable hell, Ian grew up to become a decorated police officer. And Gray hates cops. But some force drew them home to finish a ritual that began fifteen years ago, and this time, Gray wants to finish it once and for all—even if it costs him his own life in the end.

ISBN: B07BBYRW5W

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Another intense and interesting addition to an already amazing series. Gray is drawn back to Chosenone after being gone for so long. Upon arrival flashbacks begin to happen as snippets of that time so long ago come back with a vengeance. Ian the only man Gray has ever loved is also drawn back to the ravaged town and what they uncover will test the both of them.

I loved this story. The fact that this place actually exist is a plus. The accounts of the fire burning under the town is true and added an awe inspiring feel to the story. The paranormal aspect was mind blowing in it’s intensity not to mention the reason for it happening to begin with.

I loved this story as well as the first two in the series. I am hoping there will be more or some like it in the future.

Fantastic read and highly recommended.

The Devil’s Bargain by Stormy Glenn

Title: A Devil’s Bargain

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Novella (115 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 14, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Don Giovanni had lost everything through his own misdeeds. His father’s villa, the family money, everything right down to the clothes on his back. He had nothing, not even his pride. When he’s offered a deal with the Devil, he knows there’s a catch, but he’s too desperate to care.

With wealth beyond his imagination, Giovanni realizes that he’s been given a second chance and he refuses to squander it. When his charitable donations and good works comes to the attention of the king, life as Giovanni knows it changes, especially when he’s offered the hand of the royal prince.

Benito is the youngest child of the royal family. As such, he’s often overlooked in favor of his older siblings. When the king gives his word to marry his son to a wealthy benefactor, and the oldest prince turns him down, Benito volunteers, not knowing he’s about to embark on his wildest adventure.

But someone is not happy that Giovanni and Benito married. When they don’t know who they can trust, they have to learn to trust in each other, especially when betrayal comes from someone close to them. It might be their only chance to break a Devil’s bargain.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-310-4

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand 

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Don has lived his life wild and fast. In the end it cost him everything. Now here he was broke, homeless and starving. So when a handsome man in a limo offers him a deal that is to good to be true, well his dumbass takes him up on it. He has just sold his soul to the devil, unless he keeps his word.

Benito is the kings youngest and sweetest child. He is full of love and tenderness, but he longs for true love. He might just get his wish, whether he lives long enough or not that is. Guess who is the bad guy in this and what king goes almost broke. Strange people in a strange land or time, I guess.

I have always been a fan of this authors work but must say that this one was not one of them. It was a bit dull and boring to me. There was no spark to it, well except near the end with attempted murder. I could not connect with the characters or the story and was not really into the story to begin with. It just did nothing to catch my attention nor keep it. I am afraid that this was one story that was not for me.

Wanting the Wolfman by Louise Collins

Title: Wanting the Wolfman

Author: Louise Collins

Genre: Science Fiction, Paranormal

Length: Novel (200pgs)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (June 26, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Can love be more than a memory?

Three years ago, an attack cost Joel his leg… and his memories. Though he was told a dog he’d befriended savaged him, he has one hazy recollection: the stunning silver eyes of a wolf… or maybe a man. Desperate for the truth, he struggles back into the woods where his life changed in search of his animal friend.

When he finds the wolf who has stalked his thoughts, he demands it reveal its true form, and he meets Guy, the man within the wolf. Guy is guarded, but the wolf knows Joel belongs with them, and gradually, Guy can only agree. Things fall into place, but then Joel inadvertently exposes the man and the wolf he’s coming to love.

Guy and the wolf are forced to flee, but can Joel follow?

ISBN-13: 978-1-64080-478-4

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: An interesting take on a shifter story. The wolf and man are actually separate in this story but it still worked. Joel was the biggest plus in this book. Despite everyone telling him it was a dog that attacked him he knew what he saw and went out to look for himself. I loved that despite his disability Joel did not let anything stop him on his quest.

Guy was constantly trying to keep Joel at arms length for fear of what would happen. So the romance is extremely slow. I admit it was confusing at times the way the shifter aspect was done.

Joel’s depression at the beginning of the book was very understandable after what he suffered through and then when the memories of the actual event resurfaced. I loved that despite he was afraid he knew he had to find out the truth. The way Joel was portrayed was awe inspiring.

Great read.

BadLands by Morgan Brice Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

Hi guys! We have Morgan Price visiting today with the tour for her new release BadLands, we have a great excerpt, an awesome 3x £10 Amazon GC giveaway, and Shorty’s review, so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

BadLands

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Morgan Brice

Simon Kincaide owns a boardwalk shop in Myrtle Beach where he runs ghost tours & does seances and private psychic readings, a fresh start after his abilities cost him his lover and his job as a folklore professor. Jaded cop Vic D’Amato saw something supernatural he couldn’t explain during a shootout several years ago in Pittsburgh and relocated to Myrtle Beach to leave the past behind, still skeptical about the paranormal. But when the search for a serial killer hits a dead end, Vic battles his skepticism to ask Simon for help. As the body count rises, Simon’s involvement makes him a target, and a suspect. But Simon can’t say no, even if it costs him his life and heart.

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Blyd and Pearce by Kim Fielding Guest Post, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps! We have Kim Fielding stopping by today with her upcoming release Blyd and Pearce, we have a brilliant guest post from Kim, a great excerpt, and a fantastic giveaway where there’s two audiobooks and a £10 Dreamspinner GC up for grabs, so guys, check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

Blyd and Pearce

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Kim Fielding

Born into poverty and orphaned young, Daveth Blyd had one chance for success when his fighting prowess earned him a place in the Tangye city guard—a place he lost to false accusations of theft. Now he scrapes out a living searching for wayward spouses and missing children. When a nobleman offers him a small fortune to find an entertainer who’s stolen a ring, Daveth takes the case.

While Jory Pearce may or may not be a thief, he certainly can’t be trusted. But, enchanted by Jory’s beauty and haunting voice, Daveth soon finds himself caught in the middle of a conspiracy. As he searches desperately for answers, he realizes that he’s also falling for Jory. The two men face river wraiths, assassins, a necromancer, and a talking head that could be Daveth’s salvation on their quest for the truth. But with everyone’s integrity in question and Death eager to dance, Daveth will need more than sorcery to survive.

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