Prickly by Nature by Piper Vaughn & Kenzie Cade ~ Audiobook

Piper Vaughn & Kenzie Cade - Prickly by Nature Cover AudioTitle: Prickly By Nature

Series:  Portland Pack Chronicles 02

Author: Piper Vaughn & Kenzie Cade

Narrator: Iggy Toma

Genre: Paranormal

Length: 9 hrs, 38 mins

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press LLC (4th August 2016)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Portland Pack Chronicles: Book Two

In the four months since hedgehog shifter Avery Babineaux started investigating the disappearance of a young female werewolf from the Portland Pack, he’s discovered his life’s passion. Now he’s apprenticing under established PI Corbin Reid. Avery hopes his training with Reid will help him finally bring Lacey home, but detective work isn’t without its perils, and the potential dangers strain his relationship with his new mate, Dylan.

Dylan Green would be perfectly content with his mating and his motorcycle shop if it wasn’t for his constant worry about Avery’s safety and the fact that Avery’s never home. Proud as he might be of Avery’s determination to prove his worth and fulfill his promise to Lacey’s father, Dylan can’t stand the thought of Avery being hurt. Yet what right does he have to demand Avery give up his job when it’s clear Avery’s found his true purpose? Still, Dylan wishes he could, and the appearance of a new police detective who sets his sights on Avery only adds to the tension.

Something has to give, but stubbornness runs in both their veins, and it might take a catastrophe for them to find a compromise they can live with.

Product Link: http://www.audible.com/pd/Fiction/Prickly-by-Nature-Audiobook/B01JNCGBXU

Reviewer: Prime

Review: Prickly By Nature is the second book in the Portland Chronicles series. I feel that it would be very difficult to understand the overarching plotlines without having read or heard book 1 before hand. It is an enjoyable addition to the series.

We pick up the story of prickly hedgehog shifter, Avery Babineaux, and his wolf shifter mate Dylan Green. Avery is as prickly as his creature. He’s a good old southern boy from an obscenely rich family who believe that if there’s anything worse than Avery being gay, it’s that he’s mated to a wolf shifter. Avery and Dylan have overcome their problems to enjoy a proper mating. But Avery is taking on more than he really should in his new career as a private investigator and Dylan both worries and feels neglected by his mate. Throw in a mystery carried over from the previous book involving human trafficking and a new set of mates and everything in the story is ready to go.

However, it pains me to say I did not enjoy the story as much as I had been hoping, or rather expecting to. I enjoyed the plot in general and I loved the voice that Iggy Toma gave to the story. For me the narration was actually the saving grace that kept me going. My issue was the overall flow of the story was a tad too slow for my liking. In fact, I think the best way to put it that there was a lot of “telling” and “listing” in the story. Even the sex scenes seemed a little long and purely explanatory.

I think for me this is a book I would rather read the written word instead of hearing. I would definitely find more enjoyment out of that. This is a good paranormal romance from an equally enjoyable series – it’s just not the best installment in my opinion.

Hummingbird House by Kenzie Cade

HummingbirdHouseLGTitle: Hummingbird House

Series: Dreamspinner Press’ 2014 Advent Calendar: Celebrate
Author: Kenzie Cade

Genre: Contemporary/Holiday

Length: Novella (57 pages)

ISBN: 978-1-63216-743-9

Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (December 1st 2014)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Reviewer: Cat

Blurb: To honor his grandmother’s final request, Trenton Appleton drops everything to visit the family’s ancestral home: Hummingbird House, where he experienced his first kiss and first heartbreak with Callum Eason.

Eight years ago, confused by his attraction to Trent, Callum reacted badly. But with help he never expected, Callum found himself and learned to accept who he was.

Now Trent is back at Hummingbird House, and Callum has his opportunity to salvage their friendship, at least. But Trent is less receptive than he was all those years ago. Still, Callum is determined to show Trent he has changed and keep his promise to Trent’s grandmother. When past mistakes repeat themselves, Callum must break the cycle before his last chance with Trent passes him by.

A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package “Celebrate!”.

Purchase Link:http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5839

Review: Trent has given up most of his adult life to take care of his grandmother who has Alzheimer. He hasn’t been able to make relationships work since taking care of her is time-consuming. She left him her home in England and a request for him to take her ashes back there. He loves the home but it brings back memories of a childhood love.

This is a beautiful, emotional story. I liked that even young, Trent took the responsibility and tackled it head on. I loved the unfolding story of his grandmother through letters and the connection with his childhood first love. I will say it’s written in first person on Trent’s view then once in England Callum’s view is added in third person. I liked having Callum’s view but the switch from first to third was a bit confusing at times. Having said that I loved the story.

If you like sweet romance, emotional stories and some sensual man-love this is for you!

Hummingbird House by Kenzie Cade Blog Tour, Excerpt, Review & Giveaway!

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Hi guys, we have Kenzie Cade stopping by on her Hummingbird House blog tour. There’s a tasty teaser and a fantastic giveaway, and we have Cat’s review for you to enjoy, so check out the post and then click that Rafflecopter link <3 ~Pixie~

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Hummingbird House

(Part of Dreamspinner Press Celebrate Advent 2014)
by

Kenzie Cade

To honor his grandmother’s final request, Trenton Appleton drops everything to visit the family’s ancestral home: Hummingbird House, where he experienced his first kiss and first heartbreak with Callum Eason.

Eight years ago, confused by his attraction to Trent, Callum reacted badly. But with help he never expected, Callum found himself and learned to accept who he was.

Now Trent is back at Hummingbird House, and Callum has his opportunity to salvage their friendship, at least. But Trent is less receptive than he was all those years ago. Still, Callum is determined to show Trent he has changed and keep his promise to Trent’s grandmother. When past mistakes repeat themselves, Callum must break the cycle before his last chance with Trent passes him by.

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