Dragon’s Hoard by M.A. Church ~ Audio Review

Title: Dragon’s Hoard

Series: Dreamspun Beyond 05

Author: M.A. Church

Narrator: Dorian Bane

Genre: Paranormal

Length: 6 hrs, 54 mins

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (12 December 2017)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖 4 Hearts

Blurb: To be loved by a dragon is to be treasured.

100 years ago, werewolf alpha Montgomery took a risk driven by desperation – he borrowed money from the ancient dragon Warwick Ehecatl, putting up the pack lands as collateral. Now the debt is due, and dragons don’t forget – or forgive. Warwick demands Montgomery’s son, Avery, and three businesses as compensation. As an omega, Avery knows he is basically useless to his pack, so he might as well agree. He soon has second thoughts, though. Warwick is fearsome, and he’s free to do as he likes with Avery.

Warwick knows his race’s reputation, and he even admits some of it is deserved. But he’d rather cut off his tail than let his innocent mate’s light go out. It won’t be easy, but buried deep, there’s something between them worth safeguarding.

Product Link: Audible US | Audible UK | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Prime

Review: I was really looking forward to listening to the audio of Dragon’s Hoard and I was not disappointed. I really do enjoy MA Church’s writing, from memory there has been far more paranormal stories by this author than contemporary, but I don’t think I’ve ever finished a book by Church truly disappointed.

Additionally, I was also looking forward to Dorian Bane. I love hearing Bane narrate paranormal/shape shifter stories, his deep, husky voice provides the perfect tone. The only thing that bugged me a bit was Bane’s pronunciation of the name “Warwick”, though I am not sure if that is just an accent thing rather than not pronouncing the name properly, the second “w” should be silent. This is kinda like how Americans pronounce the name Craig (“Creg” as opposed to Australia/UK saying “Cray-g”, it seriously sets my teeth on edge).

But apologies, I digress.

I am happy to say, in terms of both the author’s writing and the narration I was left a very satisfied reader at the end of Dragon’s Hoard.

Warwick Ethecatl is a surly dragon who like many dragons is very protective of his hoard. He is also a great businessman, often making loans to other paranormals. One day, one hundred years ago Warwick made a hefty loan to the alpha of one of the strongest wolf packs, putting all man’s pack lands and businesses up as collateral if he cannot pay in 100 years. Now that the century is up and with the alpha unable to make the payment, Warwick makes a deal, at a loss to himself in monetary value, but is more valuable in other ways. Once he sees the alpha’s son, Avery Montgomery, Warwick knows that this man is his mate and that he needs this man as part of his life, which also means Avery is to be part of his hoard.

Avery is a wolf shifter and an omega. Normally omega wolves are spoiled brats and can also be used as bargaining chips between packs. Even Avery will admit to himself that he is just a bit less spoiled than most, but he does know that like most other omegas he has also led a very sheltered life. Reaching his maturity at the age of 100, Avery finds himself being matched to prospective mates, all very eligible and very rich men. His world then turns completely upside down when he realizes that his father has almost cost the pack everything because he is unable to pay back the massive loan to the dragon. Avery agrees to mate with Warwick but this is only the start between the strong willed men, who have some serious chemistry.

This is a fun book and most fans shifter mating books will be pleased, although this doesn’t really go into the whole soul mate thing, it was fun to listen as the guys got closer and began to understand each other more.

Seeking Solace by Ari McKay Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Ari McKay popping in today with the blog tour for their new release Seeking Solace, we have a great excerpt, a brilliant giveaway and Prime’s review so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

Seeking Solace

(Dreamspun Desires 69 | Walker Boys 03)
by

Ari McKay

All hands on deck for a shipboard romance—with a secret.

Like his cousins, Devin Walker aspires to be a chef, but he wants to indulge his wanderlust while feeding his customers, and working a cruise ship seems like the solution. Since he can’t find an opening in the kitchen, he’s happy to start out in a position behind the bar.

While onboard Poseidon’s Pearl, Devin is assigned to shepherd a visiting executive. Paul Bailey is quiet and unassuming, and a car accident that cost him his leg also shattered his confidence. He doesn’t think he’s attractive to other men anymore, and Devin is eager to show him just how wrong he is. Paul has a surprising secret that might sink their passionate affair before it even leaves port.

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Rocky Road of Love…in Heels by Liam Livings Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Rocky Road of Love…in Heels

(Kev 02)
by

Liam Livings

Still single, despite his best efforts, Kev is a gay cross-dressing teenager, searching for love in the late nineties in Wiltshire. He may not know whether to put Yours Sincerely or Yours Faithfully at the end of a letter, but he sure can belt out a show tune in a pair of heels and a frock.

Looking after his worrying mum, who refuses to slow down despite having a funny turn and ending up in hospital, Kev’s working in a shop to support the household now his dad has left. Irreconcilable differences. His dad said Kev needed fixing and Kev and his mum thought he was perfect as he is.

Tony, his best friend and Human League fan agrees, although he thinks Kev’s a chaotic big-hearted, trusting mess. But he’s Tony’s mess and they’re there for each other through useless boyfriends, jobs, and studying. Because that’s what friends are for, right?

Contains an inordinate amount of singing on stage, many costume changes, lashings of heart, family and friendship, an almost complete absence of the internet and a big dollop of optimism.

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A Kiss Before Christmas by A.E. Ryecart Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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A Kiss Before Christmas

A snowy London love story
by

A.E. Ryecart

Christmas is looming and Jack De Lacy needs a solution to one hell of a fix.

Dumped by his boyfriend in favour of his best friend, Jack’s been busy bragging about the hot new man in his life.

A hot new man who doesn’t exist.

With an important function to attend where he’ll come face-to-face with his ex, Jack knows he’ll be a laughing stock when his boasts are exposed as nothing more than wishful thinking. He’s desperate but time, like his options, is running out.

Rory Kincaid is scared he won’t last another night sleeping rough on London’s frozen, snowbound streets. With all the homeless shelters full, Rory seeks refuge in the first empty doorway he stumbles across.

Finding Rory shivering in the sub-zero temperatures, Jack can no more send him away than kick a puppy out into the cold. A shower, shave and hot drink later, and the grubby street kid is transformed into a beautiful young man.

As the attraction between them grows, so does a plan that will get Jack out of the mess he’s in and give Rory a warm, safe home for Christmas. Sweet and adorable, Rory will make a great fake boyfriend for the holidays – the problem is, neither Jack nor Rory is sure where the make believe ends and the truth begins.

Warning: this 37k novella contains a camp Christmas tree, a drag queen Christmas fairy called Doris, way too many jugs of eggnog, a closet posh boy, and the sweetest Kiss Before Christmas ever.

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A Touch of a Brogue by Christine Danse and Checked Baggage by Valentine Wheeler Release Blast, Excerpts & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have two authors popping in today to celebrate their new holiday stories, first we have Christine Danse with A Touch of Brogue and then her fellow NineStar Press author Valentine Wheeler with Check Baggage, we have great excerpts from both books and there’s also a brilliant $10 NineStar GC giveaway, so check out the post and enter the giveaway!  ❤ ~Pixie~

A Touch of A Brogue

by

Christine Danse

Eric Rossi isn’t a bad person. But he’s been talked into doing some pretty regrettable things by the man he thought he loved–like write a fake review of a pub he never stepped foot in for a food magazine that makes or breaks restaurants in Portland. He’s since dumped the boyfriend, but he can’t undo the review or the damage it’s done to the Irish Sisters and its passionate owner, Colm.

When Colm paid to have his family pub shipped from Ireland to Oregon, he put his savings, his heritage, and his sanity on the line. Now he gets so few customers, he notices each one. Especially the sweet, shy man who is dragged into the pub by his pink-haired niece. He calls himself Mark, and he is a chef’s dream, a man who completely enjoys everything Colm cooks. What Colm doesn’t know is that the man he’s falling for is the critic who’s almost cost him everything.

Eric didn’t mean to fall in love with the Irish Sisters or its blue-eyed, Irish-American owner. He definitely didn’t mean to lie about his identity. He’s already done enough damage, after all. Now he must make things right for the restaurant and disappear from Colm’s life before Colm learns the devastating truth, because the last thing Eric wants to do is destroy the chef’s heart, too.

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Checked Baggage

by

Valentine Wheeler

A Thanksgiving Romance

When Faris has to take a trip back to his family’s home in Lebanon to handle his grandmother’s estate, he finds himself caught between the world he left and the world he’s built himself in the United States. After an exhausting stay with his boisterous extended family, all he wants is a quiet trip home and a chance to rest before Thanksgiving with his parents in Massachusetts. But the weather has different plans for him.

Charlie’s father left when he was a toddler, and he’s never gotten a chance to connect with his paternal roots. A trip to the village his grandparents left in the 1930s gave him the facts but left him yearning for a connection he still didn’t feel.

When both men are stuck in Beirut for the night unexpectedly, can they find the feeling they’re both missing and make it home in time for Thanksgiving?

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The Wayward Prince by Hanna Dare Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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The Wayward Prince

(Mind + Machine 02)
by

Hanna Dare

Spaceships, daring heists, and interstellar intrigue!

Since murderous AIs drove humanity from Earth more than a century before, people have been rebuilding civilization. That doesn’t mean the galaxy is anywhere close to being civilized.

A liar and a scoundrel – and he’s the good guy.

The thing that Captain Sebastian Garcia values most of all is his ship, The Wayward Prince, and like most of his possessions, it’s something that he stole. Now the ship’s original owner has found Sebastian and he’s looking to collect what he’s owed.

When you want something stolen, call a professional.

Ren is someone Sebastian never expected to see again, and the one he never could forget. But Ren’s not offering forgiveness. Unless Sebastian can pull off an impossible heist on a distant planet he’ll lose everything – including a second chance with the man he once betrayed and still cares for.

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A Vampire’s Heart by Kayleigh Sky Release Blast & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have Kayleigh Sky popping in today with her new release A Vampire’s Heart, we have a brilliant giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

A Vampire’s Heart

(Ellowyn Found 01)
by

Kayleigh Sky

Vampires live.

And they hunger…

Otto Jones, a cop assigned to the seemingly random murder of a vampire, would rather hide out in the nearest bar than waste his time on a dead vamp. He hates the bloodthirsty demons. But when the king of the vampires commands him to work with one of the lesser princes and find the killer, he has no choice.

Prince Jessamine Senera is ready to sacrifice his happiness in a loveless marriage for his family’s benefit… but not yet. He dreams of adventure, excitement, and true love. He lives on romance novels and detective stories and wishes he could drink synthetic blood like every other vampire. But he can’t. He needs human blood to survive and is hated by vampires and humans alike.

As Otto and Jessa draw closer to an entity that doesn’t want to be discovered, Otto finds the heart he thought long dead opening to the romance-loving Jessa. No good can possibly come from falling in love with a vampire, but when a shadowy assailant attacks Jessa, Otto will descend into the darkest pit of the earth to rescue him.

If you like vampires, mythical and urban settings, intense suspense, and happy ever after, then you’ll love this first book in the dark and mysterious Ellowyn Found trilogy!

A Vampire’s Heart is a stand-alone paranormal dystopian noir romance with a satisfying conclusion to the love story and a central mystery that weaves the trilogy together.

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Imperfection of Swans by Brandon Witt ~ Audio Review

Title: The Imperfection of Swans

Author: Brandon Witt

Narrator: Kirt Graves

Genre: Contemporary

Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (14th March 2017)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖💖 5 Hearts

Blurb: Kevin Bivanti’s dream is to open a wedding dress shop, a place with the stunning gowns to make every bride-to-be feel adored. At 38, he quits a successful advertising career to buy an old brownstone in a trendy Boston neighborhood and to make his dream a reality. When one of his cosigners drops out, fate intervenes, ushering in Casper James, who hopes to open his own bakery. With Casper willing to take the risk, their ambitions meld into a wedding dress and wedding cake boutique.

Extensive renovations to the brownstone, an affair with his ex-husband, family drama with his mothers, and the anxiety of significant life changes push Kevin to the brink of a nervous breakdown. In the midst of stress and uncertainty, Casper becomes more than a business partner, a mutual attraction that adds another layer of intensity and risk.

With their dreams on the verge of reality, Kevin and Casper must find the courage to face the stress of managing their attraction, the gamble of a new business venture, and the resurgence of Kevin’s personal demons.

Product Link: Audible US | Audible UK | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Gigi

Review: Real. Powerful. Heartbreaking. Loving. Grab this book and plug in for a wonderful listen!
The narration is clean and real, no extreme character changes, the subtle tones parallel the intricate story line.

You become invested in Kevin and Casper’s individual stories. Kevin is a wounded but determined character, all about organization, planning and control. Unfortunately his control also causes him personal and physical problems too.

Casper is a more vibrant, risk taking creative baker. When the two come together it’s all business, and determination but over time this business relationship evolves into true friendship and then to physical attraction.

There are huge deep issues of eating disorders, anxieties, trust and it’s not light hearted. This story becomes gut wrenching but beautiful and I want everyone to read it, to understand, to empathize.

I found myself cheering and crying out in turn. Knowing that this story is based on real life people made it even more special for me, I felt that connection to real shared experiences.

If you’re looking for a deeply moving book grab it!

Bad to the Bone by Nicki Bennett

Title: Bad to the Bone

Series: Dreamspun Desires 58

Author: Nicki Bennett

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (210 pages)

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (15th May 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖 3 Hearts

Blurb: A second chance at first love—if he has the courage to take it.

Alex can’t think of himself as anything but a failure. In high school, he was on the fast track to a career in pro football when he forged an unlikely friendship with a half-Comanche boy from the wrong part of town, Ricky Lee Jennings. Their shared love of books could have grown into more—but a homophobic teammate attacked Ricky Lee, and Alex wouldn’t risk his scholarship to defend him. Ricky Lee was kicked out of school, and Alex never heard from him again.

Now Alex’s glory days are nothing but a memory. An injury ended his football aspirations, his marriage fell apart, and his dreams of making a difference as an environmental lobbyist are as dead as his fantasies of sports stardom.

But all that could change in one magical night, when Ricky Lee shows up at their high-school reunion.

ISBN: 978-1-64080-106-6

Product Link: Dreamspinner Press | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Nicki Bennett is not a new author to me. I’ve read and enjoyed a handful of her books, and while I wouldn’t rank Bad to the Bone as the best, it was certainly enjoyable.

Alex is something of a washed-up jock. He’s approximately 27/28, since he is about to attend his 10 year high school reunion, an injury ended his chances to be a pro footballer when he was in college.

He’s since moved back to his hometown, married a woman and divorced her, and now he runs his family’s store and is involved with the local library. Back in high school his best friend was Ricky-Lee, who was judged by some of the more horrible people of the town for his sexuality and his ethnicity (he’s half Comanche Indian). Ricky-Lee left after he and Alex were caught in a compromising position and Alex was unable to defend him. When Ricky-Lee comes back to town he’s grown up and although a little mysterious, there is nothing bad about this all-around good guy. Alex has to work through his own personal baggage before he and Ricky-Lee can begin to pick up the pieces of their friendship and make something more.

The story itself is fun and there is true chemistry between the two characters. However, I’m not totally happy with the development of the characters, or lack thereof, throughout the story. This is a book for those that want to read an easy romance of rekindling a lost love, and all of it taking place at a school reunion.

A Dance of Water and Air by Antonia Aquilante

Title: A Dance of Water and Air

Series: Elemental Magicae 01

Author: Antonia Aquilante

Genre: Fantasy, Trans

Length: Novel (318pgs)

Publisher: Nine Star Press (October 1, 2018)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖 3.75 Hearts

Blurb: Edmund is heir to the throne of Thalassa and a wielder of Water magic. Devoted to his kingdom and his duty to it, Edmund can do nothing but acquiesce to an arranged marriage with the queen of a neighboring kingdom. The marriage and the child it is required to produce will seal an alliance between Thalassa and Aither that is vital to Thalassa’s safety, and far more important than Edmund’s personal misgivings.

Arden is the younger brother of Aither’s queen and a wielder of Air magic. Raised in the politics of the court to support his sister’s rule, he understands the alliance is important to Aither, even as he worries about his sister marrying someone she’s never met. When Edmund arrives in Aither to prepare for the wedding, Arden is tasked with helping him settle in at court. As they spend more time together, Edmund and Arden develop a close friendship, then stronger feelings, but with Edmund’s wedding approaching, they must hide their feelings, even from themselves.

When someone tries to assassinate the queen, Edmund is blamed, and Arden rescues him before he can be executed for a crime he didn’t commit. To prevent a war between their kingdoms and protect them from a dangerous enemy, Edmund and Arden will have to discover who wants to pit Aither and Thalassa against each other and mend relations between the two kingdoms as they evade those searching for them—all while finding a way to be together.

ISBN: 978-1-949340-85-3

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I was honestly on the fence about the overall feel of this story after I read it. Prince Edward, a water magic wielder, is arranged to marry the Queen of Aither, an air magic wielder, in the hopes of strengthening the treaty between the two. Once there Edward meets the queen’s brother, Arden, and slowly spends more time with the man. Eventually the two grow much closer and a hidden relationship begins.

Amid all this is the fact someone is trying to kill the queen and sets up Edward to take the fall. Now while all this sounds really good the delivery of the story did not quite match up to the pace of the blurb. It was slow at times and too rushed in other places. Some details that were needed were missing.

Overall the story could have been better, but that’s my opinion.

Good read.

Color of Blood by April Kelley

Title: Color of Blood

Series: Saint Lakes 07

Author: April Kelley

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novel (224 Pages)

Publisher: April Kelley (October 12, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖 4 Hearts

Blurb: For fated mates, going from friends to lovers should be a smooth transition, but Ladon and Magnus have never had things easy.

At twenty years old, Ladon knows he’s too young to be Saint Lakes’ Alpha, but no one listens. Not even his mate, Magnus, and he’s Ladon’s best friend. Magnus is out of town on a dangerous investigative mission when Ladon shifts for the first time. They’ve waited years for this day, because they couldn’t bond until it happened. Almost as soon as it does, Magnus goes MIA, leaving Ladon to wonder if it just isn’t in the cards for them.

ISBN: B07J2RBHW1

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Saint Lakes collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.

Ladon is one hell of a powerful dragon shifter and he hasn’t even shifted yet. He knows who his mate is, but his mate has a few issues. One is Ladon’s age, he is a twenty year old who is going to be the alpha of their crazy family. A family that is more than one kind of paranormal. When Magnus goes missing after an argument with Ladon, Ladon has no clue what to do.

Magnus is pretty much the investigator for them all and will kill when needed. He can get into any place without trouble but trouble finds him. This is one mating that is not so easy.

I love this series but I will admit that Ladon doesn’t come off as an alpha. He might have the power to back it, but his emotions sure do get him into trouble. This story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. You get action, danger, excitement, and some hot sexy times in this story and much more. I would say Magnus needs his ass kicked by his mate, but then again the same could be said for Ladon.

I had a blast reading this and can not wait to get my hands on the next book. I would definitely recommend not only this book but this author.

In the Wreckage by Hailey Turner

Title: In The Wreckage

Series: Metahuman Files 01

Author: Hailey Turner

Genre: Gay Romance, Science Fiction

Length: Novel (340pgs)

Publisher: Hailey Turner (February 19, 2017)

Heat Level: Moderate – Explicit

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖💖 5 Hearts

Blurb: A Marine with honor.

After surviving a horrific chemical attack that turned him into a metahuman, Captain Jamie Callahan got a second lease on life. For three years he’s been working for the Metahuman Defense Force and leading Alpha Team—all against the wishes of his family. The job requires his full dedication, so it’s no surprise Jamie doesn’t have time for a relationship. An enticing one-night stand with a gorgeous stranger is all it takes to show Jamie exactly what he’s been missing. When a mission to take down a terrorist cell brings that same stranger back into his world, Jamie’s life gets complicated.

A soldier with secrets.

Staff Sergeant Kyle Brannigan was only looking to relieve some stress after a long mission. He didn’t know the hot guy he picked up at a bar was the leader of the MDF’s top field team. When Kyle and his partner get seconded to Alpha Team to help fight a terrorist threat, he has to balance his desire for Jamie against his duty to keep his secrets safe. That gets harder and harder to do amidst regulations both are tempted to break.

Two men trying to survive.

Giving into passion could cost both their careers. Abiding by the rules will only result in heartache. An attack on MDF headquarters brings with it a choice Jamie and Kyle can’t escape—duty, or love?

In the Wreckage is a 100k word steamy m/m sci-fi military romance with a HFN ending. There is military violence within the story that may not be suitable for everyone, as well as explicit intimate scenes not suitable for readers under 18.

ISBN: B06VY2PV5M

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: A new terror has emerged in the form of splice, a chemical that attacks humans on a cellular level and either changes them or kills them. The majority of humans exposed are killed but a small percentage survive with abilities. These individuals are called metahumans.

To counterattack terrorists using metahumans as weapons a task force is formed called MDF. These individuals are tasked with shutting down terrorist attacks as soon as possible with minimal damage to the public. The Captain of this group is Jamie. Metahumans can both be good and bad as with anything else and the stigma that goes with them runs deep.

Kyle is a metahuman along with his adopted brother. They both have kept their metahuman status a secret especially from the strike force unit they are part of. They are loaned out to MDF to help them with their case when things come to light making them part of the team permanently.

Jamie and Kyle meet at a bar before they know who the other is and have a wild night of passion. I loved this story. There are a lot of twists and turns as well as revelations that bring the story to a riveting climax. Needless to say there is a lot of edge of your seat action scenes that had me holding my breathe.

I am looking forward to reading more in this series. Fantastic read.

The Vampire’s Duty by Stormy Glenn

Title: The Vampire’s Duty

Series: Vampire Chronicles 04

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (147 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (October 18, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖💖 5 Hearts

Blurb: Aldrich was the head enforcer for his vampire tribe. He’s seen the worst of humanity, both vampire and human. When he finds a sweet man in need of protection, he knows he’s up for the job. Mating is something different altogether. Mating requires something he doesn’t have. Gentleness. Understanding. Patience. Love.

Mateo has been looking for someone to see him for a very long time. He’s been through his share of jerks because of it. When the head enforcer acknowledges him, Mateo can’t help but hope for something more, but when Aldrich disappears without a word, he admits defeat.

All too soon, Aldrich realizes Mateo is his mate. He isn’t quite sure what to do with the sexy little man until someone goes after Mateo, and then he knows exactly what to do. Death won’t come easily to his enemies because Aldrich doesn’t have an ounce of compassion in his soul for those who threaten what’s his.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-513-9

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Vampire Chronicles collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.

Mateo wanted two things in life, to be a pastry chef and to find someone who truly loved him. However he was going by it the wrong way. Each time he was disappointed until his mate stepped in. To bad his mate was just the same as the others, or so he thought.

Aldrich was the head enforcer in his coven and took his job seriously. He noticed all that was around him, including the sexy man being taken advantage of by the others. What he had not expected was for that man to be his. To bad someone is out to kill his little mate.

Action packed, danger filled, excitement overload and some hot sexy times are just a bit of what you get in this book. It gave me close to everything I could want in a book, OK it gave me everything I would want. It has a serious tone to it but there is some humor in it. I enjoyed the characters quite a bit but Mateo was the hit with me. I felt bad for him through out the story but was glad when he stood up for himself. He could kick ass if he wanted to.

I had a blast reading this and can not wait to get my hands on the next book. I would definitely recommend this. I wasn’t to surprised though, come on STORMY GLENN is a hit with me.

Sorcerous Rivalry by Kayleigh Nicol

Title: Sorcerous Rivalry

Series: The Mage-Born Chronicles 01

Author: Kayleigh Nicol

Genre: Epic Fantasy

Length: Novel (294pgs)

Publisher: Blue Feather Publishing (April 7, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖💖 5 Hearts

Blurb: In the peace following the Great Mage Hunt, the king’s long-time mistress is revealed as a sorceress. Locked away for the safety of the kingdom, bounties are placed upon the heads of the seven children she birthed. Mage hunters have scoured the kingdom for four years, searching for the seven scattered mage-born bastards.

After growing up in an orphanage, Reshi discovers his parentage and learns to hide his magic, living peacefully in a remote village with an unusual friend. But when an alluring mage hunter comes to town, his secret is revealed, forcing Reshi to reach out to his brothers and sisters for help. A family reunion might be Reshi’s only hope for survival–or it might become a spell-slinging battle royale.

Who can Reshi rely on when his own family turns against him?

ISBN: B07BX7PW1N

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: If your looking for a lot of hot sex this is not the story for you as all of the scenes take place off page. There are two kissing scenes and that’s about it. I loved this story. Magical with a lot of action as the siblings either try to kill each other or band together to fight those that are trying to harm them.

There are seven siblings in all. The title of the book fits the story as three of the siblings want the powers of the others and kill to get them. Needless to say three of the siblings don’t make it to the end of the book.

The main MC’s are Reshi and Kestral. Reshi is one of the siblings with shapeshifting abilities. Once he meets Kestral he finds him attractive but learns he’s an ex soldier and a mage hunter. Kestral is cold in his attitude toward Reshi. The author at some point tries imply that Kestral has feelings for Reshi which I never felt. Kestral constantly gave Reshi the cold shoulder and threatened to kill him a lot. If these two end up together I won’t buy it at all.

I loved everything about the story except for the supposed relationship between Reshi and Kestral.

It was an adventure of the two trying to keep from being killed by Reshi’s siblings. Many intense battles to be had throughout as the story progressed. I am looking forward to the next book as this one was not finished at the end.

Fantastic read.

Confidence in a Mate by Cree Storm

Title: Confidence in a Mate

Series: Cackle Lands 02

Author: Cree Storm

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (142 Pages)

Publisher: Cree Storm (August 8, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖 4 Hearts

Blurb: Cal wanted to rescue his parents, however when he discovers everyone from the leader of his Cackle to his brother and even his own mate were plotting to leave without him he feels beyond hurt…he feels betrayed and leaving is the only answer.

Jackson is devastated. He can’t eat. He can’t drink. He can’t sleep. His mate is gone and he isn’t any good to anyone. Discovering his mate is living with the Cackle next to his own sparks a life in him he had not had before. He knows he cannot go onto those lands without express permission by their leader but there is no time. He had to get to Cal and beg his mate for forgiveness. He had to put his life on the line. Cal was his and Jackson intended to bring him home or die trying.

ISBN: B07GBF8T59

Product Link: Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Crackle Lands collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.

Cal wants to rescue his parents but it would seem that not only does his mate but his crackle wants him to stay out of it. Even though he knows how to get in nobody is listening to him. So he does the only thing he could think of, he ran away.

Jackson knew that what they had planned had been wrong but he just wanted to protect his little mate. Now here he was mateless and going down hill. Now you can guess what he plans to do, but what he finds is a bit more crazy. Things are going to not only heat up real fast but its going to get crazy.

Betrayal, action packed, danger filled and lets not forget some hot sexy times are a bit of what you get in this book. It will keep your attention throughout the whole story. This story is unique and a very fresh new type of book. It is even paced that will make for a good story. I loved the characters and their story. It gave me almost everything I could ask for in a story and so much more.

Cree Storm has became a favorite author of mine and I can tell you that she has become an automatic buy for me. I get a kick out of the characters and their attitudes. I had a blast reading this and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

High Test by Elizabeth Noble ~ Audio Review

Title: High Test

Series: Dreamspun Desires 47

Author: Elizabeth Noble

Narrator: Colin Darcy

Genre: Contemporary

Length: 5 hrs, 12 mins

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (22nd March 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖💖 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: The coffee is rich. Hayden isn’t. But Neal doesn’t need to know that – yet.

Hayden Owens is just your typical graduate student working his way through school as a barista for the Owens Coffee Company – no relation. But he keeps the “no relation” part to himself when he meets dashing architect Neal Kirchner, a successful older man from an old-money family. Hayden doesn’t exactly lie, but he figures it can’t hurt for Neal to believe he’s a rich kid. After all, Hayden doesn’t want Neal thinking he’s a gold digger.

The closer they become, the harder it gets for Hayden to come clean. Something always seems to get in the way. When a company bankruptcy and a jilted, vindictive woman threatens to expose his charade, Hayden thinks it’s all gone down the drain. Luckily, Neal is ready with some innocent trickery of his own.

Product Link: Audible US | Audible UK | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Elizabeth Noble is relatively new author to me, no other previous books by the author leap to mind. Likewise, Colin Darcy is a relatively new narrator for me, I think I’ve heard his narration perhaps once or twice before.

I enjoyed both the narration and the writing style, both elements together made for a fairly pleasing audiobook experience for me. However, I found the plot rather simple and predictable. It’s one of those types of books that I recommend for people who want something easy and relaxing but don’t expect too much in terms of literary excellence. It’s a great book to just relax and escape with.

I wouldn’t call High Test a rags to riches tale, more like a Cinderella tale. Hayden Owens is struggling to get himself through college where he is a graduate student trying to complete his PhD. All he wants to do is graduate and design cars that are engineering works of art. When he is forced to attend college function, schmoozing with movers and shakers ready to donate Hayden meeting Neal Kirchner. Neal is older than Hayden but their connection is instant. When Hayden leaves at the end of the night so that he can get the last bus, he realizes too late that he forgot to get Neal’s number. This first night was the start of confusion that Hayden finds too hard to get the courage to admit to Neal that he doesn’t come from a rich family. This is the main plot of the book and while there is some angst and drama, it’s a mild and simple book.

This book is good for those that want a simple, Cinderella type story with a sweet HEA.

As a side note one thing that I really liked here was that Hayden was a PhD candidate (only directly referenced once or twice) and despite this his intelligence was put right to the background of the whole story. From experience, I know that we do tend to be completely obsessed with our own projects and theses because we have very little time away from our projects, but the whole antisocial nerd thing is a tired stereotype.

A Deceptive Alliance by Sydney Blackburn Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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A Deceptive Alliance

by

Sydney Blackburn

Kel and his twin sister Isabel have traded places before—to escape lessons, to prank their royal cousins, and for Kel to flirt with handsome men at royal balls. But when Isabel runs away in tears shortly before her proxy wedding to Prince Darin of Pervayne, Kel takes her place, knowing he could cause serious problems between Pervayne and their home kingdom of Karleed if discovered.

Isabel will show up—eventually—and take her rightful place and no one will ever know. The question is, will Isabel arrive before Kel falls hopelessly in love with the servant his sister’s husband has sent along? What if Kel isn’t the only one pretending to be someone else?

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The Kinsey Scale by CJane Elliott Blog Tour, Guest Post, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway!

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The Kinsey Scale

(Campus Connections 01)
by

CJane Elliott

Life is good for Eric Brown. He’s a senior theater major, an RA for a freshman dorm, and has a great circle of friends. Single since sophomore year, Eric isn’t looking for love. But then Will Butler—fellow senior, co-RA, and the cutest guy Eric’s ever seen—walks into his dorm. Will has a girlfriend he sees off campus—a minor disappointment that becomes a major problem when a housing shortage causes Will and Eric to become roommates, and Eric is forced to witness Will’s hotness day in and day out. For protection, Eric asks Jerry, his ex-boyfriend, to pretend they’re still together. Jerry warns him it’s a stupid idea, but he reluctantly agrees.

Too bad it won’t save Eric from losing his heart.

Will Butler has never believed in himself. His dysfunctional family saw to that. Although Will has loved music since childhood, he’s never seriously considered pursuing it, and the person he’s dating doesn’t encourage him. Then he and Eric Brown become roommates, and everything changes. Eric believes in Will and his talent. He’s also gorgeous and playful and fast becoming Will’s best friend. And that’s not good, because Will is hiding some big things, not only from Eric, but from himself.

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Blood Red Roulette by Jana Denardo Blog Tour, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Blood Red Roulette

by

Jana Denardo

Arrigo Giancarlo’s friends think he’s a rich young man with the unusual job of paranormal investigator, working with his psychic assistant in Las Vegas. In truth he’s a two-thousand-year-old vampire and member of the Chiaroscuro, a group of Supernaturals dedicated to keeping humanity safe from the more dangerous of their kind. He’s also openly bisexual… but alone.

When he spots Luc St. John in a bar, Arrigo is intrigued. What begins as an effort to repay the kindness shown to him in the past quickly turns into much deeper feelings for the suffering and displaced Cajun. For Luc’s part, he feels too poor, too uneducated, and too bound to his hateful family to ever be worthy of elegant and cultured Arrigo.

An old enemy, Eleni, blames Arrigo for murdering her true love. On the anniversary of that death, she’s back to take revenge. As Arrigo’s closest friends fall victim to savage attacks, he fears nothing will keep Luc safe. Should he break both their hearts and let Luc go, or is it too late? If Luc’s already in Eleni’s sights, Arrigo knows that like most things in Vegas, the odds are against him.

Release date: 14th November 2018
Pre-order:
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The Kinsey Scale by CJane Elliott Release Blast, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi guys! We have CJane Elliott popping in today with her new release The Kinsey Scale, we have a great excerpt and a brilliant giveaway so check out the post and enter the giveaway! ❤ ~Pixie~

The Kinsey Scale

(Campus Connections 01)
by

CJane Elliott

Life is good for Eric Brown. He’s a senior theater major, an RA for a freshman dorm, and has a great circle of friends. Single since sophomore year, Eric isn’t looking for love. But then Will Butler—fellow senior, co-RA, and the cutest guy Eric’s ever seen—walks into his dorm. Will has a girlfriend he sees off campus—a minor disappointment that becomes a major problem when a housing shortage causes Will and Eric to become roommates, and Eric is forced to witness Will’s hotness day in and day out. For protection, Eric asks Jerry, his ex-boyfriend, to pretend they’re still together. Jerry warns him it’s a stupid idea, but he reluctantly agrees.

Too bad it won’t save Eric from losing his heart.

Will Butler has never believed in himself. His dysfunctional family saw to that. Although Will has loved music since childhood, he’s never seriously considered pursuing it, and the person he’s dating doesn’t encourage him. Then he and Eric Brown become roommates, and everything changes. Eric believes in Will and his talent. He’s also gorgeous and playful and fast becoming Will’s best friend. And that’s not good, because Will is hiding some big things, not only from Eric, but from himself.

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