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His Silent Mate by Jess Buffett

Jess Buffett - His Silent Mate Cover sndhc6evTitle: His Silent Mate

Series: Hunter Clan 04

Author: Jess Buffett

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (100 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (August 14, 2013)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: 💖💖💖 3 Hearts

Blurb: Jayden McLeod is used to betrayal. After years spent at the hands of an enemy and unable to speak after his own brother was forced to suppress his voice, he struggles to connect with the people around him. Particularly his mate.

As a Wolf-Shifter/Spirit Mage hybrid, Rhys Scott is used to hiding who he really is. When Rhys learns what the Spirit element has done to his mate, he is hesitant to reveal his true self to Jayden. Like all secrets though, the truth is revealed and Rhy must prove to his mate that he is worth a second chance.

Things become more dangerous when the Clan discovers Potestas is closer than they thought, and are no longer playing by the rules. With new allies and unknown enemies, the pair must learn to trust one another and accept themselves if they stand a chance of surviving.

ISBN: 9781627403092

Purchase Link: Siren-BookStrand | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Jayden and his little sister had managed to escape the evil they had lived in. Thanks to another brother who they were forced to leave behind. He was lost in so many ways and thinks that he is to broken to be of any use. Then he meets his mate.

Rhy had many secrets and one of them most people hated. He was a hybrid and one part of him was the part that scared the crap out of others. When he meets his mate, he tries to hide it. By hiding it might just get his ass kicked.

It gets to be confusing trying to figure out who everyone is. I know that Jayden’s brother was the reason he couldn’t speak, but it came off that it was not his brothers fault. However you find out that it is not what you think. I just couldn’t figure out who was who in most of the story.

However this story was different in the way that they are elements. However you have an alpha who is tough and an omega who is what an omega is suppose to be, sexual wise. But it is not true in some parts of the story. Jayden was a feisty one and I truly like him. I did like his mate, but there were some parts of him that drove me nuts. I must admit that one has to read the previous books to figure parts of the story. However it was not as remarkable as they should be. I didn’t remember any of the previous stories which is not a good sign for me.

Over all I did like the story but not as much as I should. What I want to know was what happened to the one brother they needed to save. It left me questions without answers, which was another bad sign.

Law by Jess Buffett Book Blast, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya peeps, we now have Jess Buffett stopping by with her newest release Law, we have a great excerpt, a fantastic giveaway and Lisa’s review so enjoy the post and click that giveaway link <3 ~Pixie~

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Law

(Scandals 03)
by

Jess Buffett

Law 

Being in the internationally successful boy-band Right Time had been everything I had ever wanted and more. Well, except for one thing, or should I say one person? But I had long ago acknowledged that I couldn’t have both the life and the person and I should be happy with what I had. That worked until he showed up in my life again. And then nothing made sense. 

Byron 

For years I had pretended I didn’t care. Ignoring my feelings had become second nature to me. That was until my niece begged me to take her to see her favorite boy-band, Right Time, for her birthday, and I came face to face with him. In all fairness, she had no idea the can of worms she’d be opening. And to tell the truth, neither did I.

Scandals is a multi author mixed genre (MF & MM) series.

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Law by Jess Buffett

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Series: Scandals, #3
Author: Jess Buffett
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 57 pages
Publisher: Evernight Publishing (February 29, 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5 Hearts
Blurb: Law
Being in the internationally successful boy band Right Time had been everything I had ever wanted and more. Well, except for one thing, or should I say one person, but I had long ago acknowledged that I couldn’t have both and to be happy with what I had. That was until he showed up in my life again. And then nothing made sense.

Byron
For years I had pretended I didn’t care. Ignoring my feelings had become second nature to me. That was until my niece begged me to take her to see her favorite boy band Right Time for her birthday and I came face to face with him. In all fairness, she had no idea the can of worms she’d be opening. And in all honesty, neither did I.

ISBN: 978-1-77233-743-3

Product Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/law-by-jess-buffett/

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This is the first series by Jess that I have read and I enjoy them quite a bit. Although have the time I want to smack the guys around. For such a short story they actually have a lot of depth to them and the characters are fully developed. They are a joy to read.

Law is one-fourth the member of his band and he is totally in the closet. Although he has had the hots for his music teacher for quite a while. However the one time he made a move Byron told him no. Byron knew that Law had to grow before a move could be made.

I am not one for teachers and students getting together, it just comes off creepy to me. However Jess wrote it perfectly and I was so glad to see this. It shows how Bryon does care for Law right from the start. Although it is still creepy, the book doesn’t come off like that at all.

I enjoyed the ending the best of all, although the two year drop doesn’t sit well with me. I want to know about the two years.

I had a blast reading this and look forward to the next story.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Cupid's Time by Jess Buffett

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Title: Cupid’s Time
Series: The Keepers 1
Author: Jess Buffett
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (56 pages)
Publisher: Jess Buffett (9 Feb 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5Hearts
Blurb: Cupid’s job is to help find true love for others, but it’s a hard job to do when he’s in love with a man who barely acknowledges his existence. Fighting his own desires, he is ready to give up all emotions just to avoid the pain of not having the respect of the one that holds his heart, let alone craving his love.

The Keepers can find their soul mates among each other, but Cupid is young compared to the one who is meant for him. However, when violence strikes close to home for the Keepers, Cupid is needed to help in the healing process, but only if the soul mates acknowledge their love will the healing begin.

Is Cupid in time or will time finally run out? Leaving the one who brings couples together, alone and emotionless for all of eternity.

ISBN: 9781311239433

Product Link: Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cupids-Time-The-Keepers-Book-ebook/dp/B015GPQNUE

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Cupid’s Time is the first book in a series, a series that I have thoroughly enjoyed (I’ve read up to book 4). I really like Jess Buffett’s writing style. There is something about her writing style which helps me connect with her characters and just fall in love with the stories.

The premise for The Keepers series is interesting. “The Keepers” are the beings that help guide humanity. Other than Cupid and Thyme [Father Time], from the top of my head, there is also The Sandman, Jack Frost and Santa among these beings.

Like many paranormal romances, The Keepers have soul mates but the catch is that only another Keeper can be their soul mate. But the Keeper needs to be “of age” to sense his mate, and when one is immortal, I guess when you’re 5000, like Cupid, you really aren’t of age yet.

Cupid is the youngest of the Keepers. He can’t sense who his mates is quite yet. He’s great at his job and enjoys it, he’s just sick of everyone else getting a HEA and him being left behind and without love. Cupid is all sweetness but he has a strong will and won’t even let Thyme, the one Keeper he lusts after, to play games with him.

Thyme on the other hand is all cockiness and bluster. Beneath that facade is thoughtful and loving, though is undoubtedly an alpha male. The only criticism I have for this book is that Thyme’s excuse for avoiding Cupid and the whole “underage” thing is a tad week. I think when a being is as old as they are the whole May-December story line is more difficult to believe.

So many of the characters, who do come up in later books, draw you in instantly – there is Nate and Harry especially, I love them, and as for Jack, well, he is an interesting sort.

However, in the end, this is just a cute piece and a quick read for anyone into the paranormal genre can enjoy.

* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *

Gypsy's Wolf by Stormy Glenn

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Title: Gypsy’s Wolf by Stormy Glenn
Series: N/A
Author(s): Stormy Glenn, Lynn Hagen, Olivia Black, Bellann Summer, Jess Buffett, Alex Carreras, Leah Blake, Cree Storm, Evelise Archer, E. A. Reynolds, Aeryn Jaden, Jane Wallace-Knight, Amara Lebel, Jordan Ashton, Berengaria Brown, Skye Michaels, Sydney Lain, Rennie Leigh, Frey Ortega, Andrew Jericho, Felicia Fern, Grace Ryles, Hennessee Andrews, Shea Balik, and Lyssa Samuels

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novel (184 pages)

Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (April 29th 2015)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: one story, 25 authors, infinite possibilities…

Quad McDaniel’s life changed forever the night he was attacked by a wolf. Now, he turns furry every full moon. Avoiding red meat and anything that makes him aggressive is his prime goal in life. But when his convertible breaks down in some Podunk town, becoming the beast within is no longer a choice. It’s instinctive.

Gypsy Govanivinch just wants to live a quiet life in Trinity Valley, running his roadhouse tavern. He doesn’t need an overly aggressive shifter coming into his town and messing with his peaceful little world, no matter how gorgeous the man looked.

Life never asked Quad or Gypsy what they wanted. It simply gave them what they needed, whether they agreed or not. Fate brought them together but it’s up to Quad and Gypsy to stay alive long enough to appreciate what they’ve been given. And when others work to prevent that, fighting together might be the only chance they have of surviving.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-397-9

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/gypsys-wolf

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This was a wacky, crazy, and pretty damn good read. I have never read a book where each chapter is by a different author. But I must say they did a great job.

Quad is changed into a wolf shifter and abandoned by his maker. Now months later Quad is driving in his new car when it decides to die outside a little town called Trinity Valley. From there things just get weirder and weirder.

Gypsy is not human himself and is able to explain to Quad a little about shifters. But Gypsy has been hurt by shifters before and has a pretty big issue with them. But that doesn’t stop these two from mixing it up both in and out of bed. The chemistry is there from the start even when they don’t seem to like each other much.

For a book written by twenty-five different authors, there was a good flow in the story. It was fast paced and gave the needed information without dragging down the story with too much. The sex was steamy and very hot. The main characters were easy to like and personable.

A lot happens in a very short amount of time. There was tons of twist and turns going on throughout as Quad and Gypsy try to figure out what the hell is going on. There was some wicked planning going on by the bad guys.

This was a well written story by some of my favorite authors. It was entertaining, humorous, sexy, and wicked fun to read.

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Always Been You by Jess Buffett Blog Tour, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, today we have Jess Buffett stopping by on the blog tour for her extended re-release Always Been You, Jess lets us have a peek at an excerpt and she is offering a brilliant giveaway. So enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 Always Been You

 by

Jess Buffett

After recovering from a shooting that took the lives of his best friends, Seth Hall returns to his hometown for the first time in eleven years with his two children in tow. Intent on setting up a happy, stable life for them, he vows not to allow his past to intervene with their future. That is until Jared, the boy who had broken his heart all those years ago, returns to his life a full grown man who knows exactly what he wants…Seth.

Jared Stewart thought he had lost his only chance to be with Seth after a series of misunderstandings and mistakes. When Seth finally comes home and back into Jared’s life, Jared vows to do anything it takes to keep him there. However, while Jared and Seth grow closer, they discover that not everyone is so happy for them.

Will they be finally able to make a life for themselves together? Or will they be torn apart again, by people they thought they could trust?

This book has been extended and re-edited.

Re-release: 7th Feb 2015

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Always Been You by Jess Buffett Cover Reveal, Excerpt & Giveaway!

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Hi peeps, we have Jess Buffett stopping by with the cover to her upcoming re-release Always Been You, we also have a little snippet for you to enjoy and there’s a great giveaway. So enjoy the post and click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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 Always Been You

(Second Chances 01)
by

Jess Buffett

After recovering from a shooting that took the lives of his best friends, Seth Hall returns to his hometown for the first time in eleven years with his two children in tow. Intent on setting up a happy, stable life for them, he vows not to allow his past to intervene with their future. That is until Jared, the boy who had broken his heart all those years ago, returns to his life a full grown man who knows exactly what he wants…Seth.

Jared Stewart thought he had lost his only chance to be with Seth after a series of misunderstandings and mistakes. When Seth finally comes home and back into Jared’s life, Jared vows to do anything it takes to keep him there. However, while Jared and Seth grow closer, they discover that not everyone is so happy for them.

Will they be finally able to make a life for themselves together? Or will they be torn apart again, by people they thought they could trust?

Expected publication: February 7th 2015 by Reckless Lovers Press

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His Sleeping Beau by Jess Buffett Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hiya guys, today we have Jess Buffett by for a visit with her alternative fairytale His Sleeping Beau. Jess brings along a sweet teaser and a fantastic giveaway, we also have Lisa’s review and let me tell you she seems to have fallen in love with this story! Well guys I will leave you to peruse the post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~
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His Sleeping Beau

(Wickedly Ever After 02)
by

Jess Buffett

Zanth is a teacher making the best of his life until a chance encounter changes everything for him. It leaves him questioning everything: his life, his family, and his ability to love. 

When Guardian Liam is sent to collect his charge and bring him home, the last thing he expected is to discover the young, clueless man is meant to be his. Now he must explain the past to save the future to a man with no knowledge of his worth.

Will a Tribe gain the leader they have waited years for? Does the evil from the past finally receive their vengeance? Or can Liam convince Zanth that apart means death to all but together, they are unstoppable?
Categories: Fantasy, M/M Romance, Paranormal, Romance

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Loving His Cowboy by Jess Buffett

lovinghiscowboy__17749.1397163255.300.450Title: Loving His Cowboy
Series: (His Cowboy #1)
Author: Jess Buffett
Genre: Contemporary Cowboy Romance
Length: Short (32 pages)
Publisher: Evernight Publishing (April 11th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3.5Hearts
Reviewer: Tams
Blurb: Quinn Bridges has almost everything a man could ask for. He is healthy, his cattle station is doing well, and he just signed a deal of a lifetime. After a chance encounter with a young man at the pub, he thinks perhaps he has met the final missing piece to his life.

Luc Walker has spent most of his life proving himself to everyone around him. Meeting Quinn changes that, as the older man has no idea who Luc really is. Desperate to not change how Quinn sees him, Luc keeps his true identity from him.
But when things fall apart and Quinn discovers Luc’s secret, will he be able to convince Quinn that nothing is more important to him than loving his cowboy?

Purchase Link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/loving-his-cowboy-by-jess-buffett/

Review: Luc Walker has lived his life trying to convince everyone he is not this entitled rich kid that everyone thinks he is, as soon as they hear his last name. He works for his father, yes, but he works hard at his father’s insistence. So when he meets the sexy cowboy that has come to his dad’s office to do some business, he’s immediately taken with the big man and sets out to see if the attraction could be mutual.

The two share a very passionate night and Luc is ready to walk away and chalk it up to a one nighter, but Quinn convinces him they should get to know each other and give each other a chance. But, as the threat of Quinn finding out who Luc really is looms closer, Luc breaks off all contact for fear that it’s inevitable anyways. Luc finds himself desperate to do anything to convince Quinn to give him another chance when his worst fear is realized.

These two guys are about to learn that an intense, immediate attraction and smoking hot sex aren’t the only elements of a relationship they need to master in order to be together. Definitely short and steamy, and I’m not sure that a lack of communication is the issue because Luc just flat out doesn’t tell Quinn who is. First Quinn has to get past that, which builds a trust issue from the start. The story itself is really well written though. Buffett lengthens the time frame of the story by mentioning the passing of time here and there, so the reader knows that these two have actually known each other a while, not just the 30 something pages we are reading. There were a few hiccups in the story and it didn’t flow quite as well as I like, but overall, it was a pretty sexy read that will eat up your lunch hour and allow you to skip all those extra calories while reading!

 

The Hunter Clan Series by Jess Buffett Blog Tour, Guest Post & Giveaway!

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Jess Buffett Kayans Mage

The Kayan’s Mage

Sawyer McLeod lost his family and his entire Guild, except his twin, seven years ago. Now almost twenty-one, he is coming to the age to receive his abilities as a Mage. Unfortunately there are others who will stop at nothing to see the brothers don’t survive that long.

When Jake Hunter, Kayan for a Clan of Wolf Shifters living in Australia, finally finds his true-mate, he doesn’t expect it to be in the midst of a brutal attack. Through omissions of truth, misunderstandings, and fear, Jake struggles to prove to Sawyer that he can trust him.

When Sawyer is finally willing to give Jake a chance, a ghost from the past returns to destroy everything they have built together. Will they be able to overcome the foe long thought gone, or will it be the end for the Kayan’s Mage?

Buy link

http://www.bookstrand.com/the-kayans-mage

Review

http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com/2013/04/05/the-kayans-mage-by-jess-buffett/ 

Jess Buffett Riley's Vampire Prince

Riley’s Vampire Prince

Riley McLeod has never gotten over the loss of his family to murderous Vampires, and often hides behind his sarcasm and carefree attitude. So imagine his shock when he discovers he is not only mated to one, but his mate is the Prince of the Vaucluse Coven.

When Caleb Vaucluse arrived at the Hunter Clan, he never expected to meet his mate. His joy soon turns to devastation when he learns that Riley fears him. Caleb struggles to get past Riley’s defenses and prove that they are meant to be. Unfortunately just as they come together, pride and old wounds prove hard to overcome for the pair, and threaten to tear them apart for good.

As an enemy is revealed and more questions are raised, Caleb and Riley have a choice to make. Do they keep their pride and stand alone, or stand together and embrace the love fate gave to them?

Buy link

http://www.bookstrand.com/rileys-vampire-prince

Review

http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com/2013/06/10/rileys-vampire-prince-by-jess-buffett/

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Nick's Christmas Wish by Jess Buffett

18751601Title: Nick’s Christmas Wish
Series: Shore Point Pack, #0.5
Author: Jess Buffett
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Short Story (29 Pages)
ISBN: B00H267BMK
Publisher: J K Publishing (December 13th, 2013)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa
Blurb: In the Christmas story to the Shore Point Pack: Jaxon Flores has finally returned home to Shore Point pack. He’s father is going to train him to take his rightful place as the next Pack Alpha. He arrives home the day before Christmas Eve—unsure and unprepared for what lies ahead for him.

Nick Ashby co-owns and runs a small café. He carries secrets that only the ones closest to him are privy to. Life dealt him a bad hand as he grew up with an unforgiving father—one who happens to be the town Reverend.
When Nick’s past and future walk into the café, will he finally get his Christmas Wish?

Purchase Link: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/383723

Review: Now I have found another favorite book, the only problem I found was it wasn’t long enough. I can understand the pain of losing a love one, but for a father to hurt his son I cannot understand.

Nick had promised his mother and had followed through with it up until he meets his mate. He was so scared of everything. He wanted his wishes to come true, especially a special one of having his mate.

Jaxon’s father and mother had ended their relationship when his father had found his mate. He had moved to Australia with his mother only to come back when his father wanted to train him to take his place as the next Alpha. What he had not expected, when he arrived and decided to get some coffee, was his mate being there. Also, that his mate would deny him. He had to find away to help his mate see that they were meant to be together. He also had to help his mate forgive himself for breaking his promise, but to understand that this was a promise he should never had to deal with in the first place. Could he get his mate to understand that he was there for him in every way?

This was not only a beautiful story, but a heart breaking one also. I felt like beating the tar out of Nick’s father and holding Nick close. He has the ability to overcome all the pain from his life but he has to trust in himself and his mate. I would have loved to see where this goes. It would have made an excellent story if it had been longer. I would recommend reading this story and checking out the rest of Jess’s books. It will make you cry out in outrage for Nick and wish you could help Jaxon with his mate’s pain.

Riley's Vampire Prince by Jess Buffett

17669030Title: Riley’s Vampire Prince

Series: Hunter Clan 02

Author: Jess Buffett

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (102pgs)

Publisher: Siren-BookStrand Publishing (22nd May 2013)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Riley McLeod has never gotten over the loss of his family to murderous Vampires, and often hides behind his sarcasm and carefree attitude. So imagine his shock when he discovers he is not only mated to one, but his mate is the Prince of the Vaucluse Coven.

When Caleb Vaucluse arrived at the Hunter Clan, he never expected to meet his mate. His joy soon turns to devastation when he learns that Riley fears him. Caleb struggles to get past Riley’s defenses and prove that they are meant to be. Unfortunately just as they come together, pride and old wounds prove hard to overcome for the pair, and threaten to tear them apart for good.

As an enemy is revealed and more questions are raised, Caleb and Riley have a choice to make. Do they keep their pride and stand alone, or stand together and embrace the love fate gave to them?

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/rileys-vampire-prince

Review: This story is part of a series and must be read in order. Witnessing the slaughter of his family by Vampires, has left Riley scarred and he hides behind sarcasm and a carefree attitude. Discovering his mate is a Vampire, Riley doesn’t know if he can ever get over the memories and his fear. Caleb never expected to meet his mate when visiting the Hunter Clan and he never expected that his mate would be terrified of him. Getting past his mate’s defenses is hard and they begin to make progress… but, then misunderstandings get in the way.

This is a great addition to the Hunter Clan series and continues along the storyline of the Potestas and their intention to wipe out Mages. Riley is confused by his conflicting emotions when it comes to his mate Caleb. He just wants to climb all over the sexy Vampire and lick him all over, but his fangs scare the hell out of him. Caleb isn’t sure how to approach his sexy little mate. He knows what happened to Riley’s family and doesn’t want the fact that he is a Vampire to keep them apart. Both characters have been through their own horrific trauma and while Riley shares his, Caleb keeps his hidden which causes problems.

I really enjoyed this addition to the series with both men having their ups and downs. struggling to fit together as a couple and then sharing their pain with each other. When The Kayan’s Mage ended, Riley and Caleb had just met. Now, it’s a couple of months later and Caleb has given Riley space to get used to him. I loved that. The fact that they were mates and they were able to take their time, it’s such a refreshing change from the ‘instant mates, must mate right now’ attitude that most paranormal books follow. The progression of the storyline is good and new questions arise about the Potestas when the Hunter Clan receives a mysterious e-mail. The way the story was left has me wanting the next book Dmitri’s Little Spitfire; this is proving to be a very intriguing series.

It isn’t all perfect though. Yes, I adore the characters, especially Riley. The sex scenes are hot. The storyline is great and the plot progressing along nicely. So what wasn’t perfect? Well, Riley reacts badly at one point and does a 180 in his attitude that I found surprising and a little disappointing. Then there was a scene later in the book where Riley and Caleb make up, but it was in an inappropriate setting. sorry, but that is a pet hate for me. Other that those two times though, I really enjoyed this story.

I will recommend this to those who love Vampires, Mages, hot sex, damaged characters, hot making up, misunderstandings, an excellent twist and a very happy ending for Riley and Caleb.

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Always Been You by Jess Buffett

always-been-you400x600Title: Always Been You

Author: Jess Buffett

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novella (118pgs)

Publisher: Silver Publishing (4th May 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Seth returns home and Jared is determined to finally make Seth his. Unfortunately not everyone wants that to happen.

Seth Hall returns to his hometown for the first time in eleven years. Now a father of two, he vows not to let his past intervene when he sets up a happy, stable life for them. That is, until Jared, the boy who had broken his heart all those years ago turns up wanting a chance with him.

Jared Stewart thought he had lost his only chance to be with Seth. When Seth finally comes home, Jared makes it his mission to catch Seth once and for all but unfortunately not everyone wants that to happen.

Will they be finally able to make a life for themselves together? Or will they be torn apart again, by people they thought they could trust?

Purchase Link: https://spsilverpublishing.com/always-been-you-ebook-p-1460.html

Review: Seth returns to his hometown eleven years after having his heart broken by his high school crush. Now he’s starting a new life with his children and starting up his new bakery, when his long ago crush walks back into his life. Jared never understood why Seth left him behind and now he has the chance to make Seth his. But, first they have to put the past to rest and sort out misunderstandings. But, someone doesn’t want them to be together and sets out to tear them apart.  Can Jared convince Seth to stick around and fight for their love?

This is a great story of two young men who were driven apart by malicious friends, and then reuniting years later to discover love. Seth has been through hell. Returning to his hometown with his children is the only thing he wants to do, but running into the man who broke his heart years before isn’t something he needed on his first day. Jared is excited that Seth has come home. He is determined to make Seth his and getting to the bottom of why Seth ran all those years ago is the first step. Jared is a very confident man, although he hid a part of himself when Seth left him. But, after learning that Seth was injured, Jared finally admitted to everyone what he really wanted and now he sets out to get it. Seth is a much more unsure character. He was ridiculed in school and then was hurt by Jared, so he is still sore years later. Add that to his recent loss and brush with death he does get emotional when those close to him are threatened.

Both characters are great and although at first there is some angst between them, they both recover quickly and dive into a rekindling of their feelings for each other. The relationship develops quickly and is both hot and loving. the children are sweet and cheeky and extended family wonderful. The storyline is good with a touch of malicious mischief, threats and a very unstable woman. I really liked how the story played out and I understood Seth’s reactions to the threats he received. I know some people don’t like crying men, but it really fits with the circumstances and wasn’t over the top.

I will recommend this to those who love reuniting high school crushes, an unstable threat, danger, hot sex, settling the past and a very happy ending.

 

The Kayan's Mage by Jess Buffett

jb-hc-kayansmage1Title: The Kayan’s Mage

Series: Hunter Clan 01

Author: Jess Buffett

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (102pgs)

Publisher: Siren-BookStrand (3th April 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥♥4½ Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Sawyer McLeod lost his family and his entire Guild, except his twin, seven years ago. Now almost twenty-one, he is coming to the age to receive his abilities as a Mage. Unfortunately there are others who will stop at nothing to see the brothers don’t survive that long.

When Jake Hunter, Kayan for a Clan of Wolf Shifters living in Australia, finally finds his true-mate, he doesn’t expect it to be in the midst of a brutal attack. Through omissions of truth, misunderstandings, and fear, Jake struggles to prove to Sawyer that he can trust him.

When Sawyer is finally willing to give Jake a chance, a ghost from the past returns to destroy everything they have built together. Will they be able to overcome the foe long thought gone, or will it be the end for the Kayan’s Mage?

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/the-kayans-mage

Review: Sawyer and his twin, Riley, lost their entire family and Guild seven years ago when they were only thirteen.  They are approaching their twenty-first birthday, when they are betrayed by a friend. Sawyer is brutally attacked when he is rescued by his mate, but can he trust a man who doesn’t tell him the truth? Jake is surprised when he finds the man he rescued is his mate, he knows that there is horror lingering in Sawyer’s past and he tries to prove himself to his mate. When a foe comes back to finish what they started seven years before, Jake and Sawyer can only pray that they are strong enough to survive.

This is an incredible beginning to a brand new series from a brand new author. Sawyer has been running with his twin Riley for seven years. Hiding and dodging from those that hunt them, until they are betrayed by one they call a friend. Being rescued by wolf shifters doesn’t create much trust, but finding his mate has Sawyer wanting to believe that he is now safe. Jake is trying to have a relaxing evening with his friends, when they come across a young man being attacked. Discovering that the man is his mate is shocking, but discovering why his mate was attacked means they all have to be on guard. Getting Sawyer to trust him isn’t easy, especially when Jake hides the truth. But, danger lurks and they have to pull together to protect their family.

Well, this story is a great start to a series and I can’t wait for other books by Jess Buffett. This story is filled with enough background that you never feel lost. The history is explained early on and you get a good idea how the Guilds and Clans are formed. The story is very interesting and is woven really well. The flash back to the past is informative and makes your heart bleed a little and the characters are brilliant. Jake is Kayan (alpha) of his pack and although he has the typical alpha tendencies, it is also tempered by his acceptance of Sawyer’s abilities. Sawyer might look like a twink, but he knows how to handle himself. He isn’t a pushover and makes his feelings known. Riley is a wonderful brother and is a joy to meet. He has a spunky attitude and will let you know in sarcastic tones that he is unhappy.

While some of you might moan about insta-mates, this story handles it perfectly because although the connection is strong between Jake and Sawyer, they wait to actually mate and there isn’t much angst in their relationship, keeping all the tension for the enemies from the past. Although there is hot sex, it doesn’t litter the pages and isn’t in inappropriate situations so you can enjoy the storyline and the relationship in equal measure. I really am looking forward to Riley’s story in Riley’s Vampire Prince because Riley and Caleb clash right at the end of this story.

I will recommend this story to those that adore paranormal, the past rearing its ugly head, a great storyline, wonderful characters, hot sex, a well-paced mating and a happily ever after.