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Lost Then Found by Alex Carreras

lostandfoundTitle: Lost Then Found
Series: McCloud Brothers, #1
Author: Alex Carreras
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story
Publisher: Siren/BookStrand Publishing (June 16, 2015)
Heat Level: Low to Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3Hearts
Blurb: After the death of his parents, Shane McCloud rents an apartment with his younger brother, Ian, on Perdido Key, Florida.

Vowing to start anew, the two brothers decide to go out to a local bar to have some well-deserved fun. That night Shane meets a man named Roger who blows him away in more ways than one. After a quick romp in a men’s room stall, Shane can’t stop thinking about the attractive man.

Anthony Antonelli didn’t mean to give a false name but he never expected to see Shane again, anyway. Hell, it had been years since he last saw his high school crush so the chances were slim to none…or so he thought.

Unable to stay away from Shane, Anthony finds himself at the bar where they first became reacquainted the following night. And after seeing Shane, all goes well but unfortunately Anthony can’t resist telling one more lie.

Then another.

And then another.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-468-6

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/lost-then-found

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: The main problem I saw with this book was the fact that the author used the wrong names for the guys. Anthony goes into to the restaurant and is talking to his dad. Anthony says he talked to Anthony today, when it should have been he talked to Shane. A few pages before that it was Shane’s brother telling him that Shane showed up to see him. This happens a few times in the book. It drives me up the wall that an author has a great story and when you come across mistakes that are so easy to catch it leaves me with questions.

This is the first book that I have read from this author and as I said it would have been a great story if it had not had all the mistakes that I had noticed. It makes it come across like the author rushed this book.

Shane and his brother Ian lost their parents to a car crash, and were more or less forced to move. Finding an apartment was on their side and so were the great neighbors. When they decide to celebrate at the club, Shane was shocked to find himself doing some hot stuff in the bathroom. It wasn’t till his new neighbors take him to a restaurant that he finds out the truth. His sexy lover had lied about who he was.

Anthony has always liked Shane, but was ashamed of who he was at one time, so he lied about who he was. Anthony had been a big boy when they were in school and he wanted to come off as someone else. Too bad it gets his ass in trouble.

Now normally when I am disappointed in a book I don’t normally look forward to reading the next story. However since this is the first of a series, I am wanting to see what he does with the next book. So far I am disappointed in the mistakes that were easy to notice. I hope the next book is edited better.

Now overall, the story is sexy, hot and has great potential. I look forward to hearing about what Ian is going to get into.

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

Caressed by a Wolf by E.A. Reynolds

caressedbyawolfTitle: Caressed by a Wolf
Series: Peyton City, #3
Author: E. A. Reynolds
Genre: Interracial/Paranormal
Length: Novella (115 pages)
Publisher: Siren/BookStrand Publishing (April 23, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4 Hearts

Blurb: He was only a minor player in the battle between the lions and the panthers, but a minor skirmish almost cost Taylan Marshall his life. He wakes with no memory of what he was trying to accomplish, but he does remember the man who’d stolen his heart.

Collen Pane knows the battle with the lions will come down to a war of attrition, and he might lose people he loves. Then, he almost loses the man he loves. As Collen tries to rebuild his relationship with Taylan, he discovers Taylan isn’t just his mate, but a lover with secrets that could turn the tide of the war.

As each secret is revealed, their love strengthens into an unbreakable bond that heals Taylan’s wounded heart. Then, the enemy puts its master plan into action, and Collen leads the panthers in a counter move of destruction.

When the two courses collide, who will be left standing?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-314-6

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/caressed-by-a-wolf

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Peyton City collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. In fact, you will have to. It is the only way not to be confused with this story. Even with time has passed, and I haven’t read the other books in a few weeks I am a bit lost with it. E. A. Reynolds has one amazing imagination. The characters are well written and developed.

Taylan has always been on the side of good but he never fully trusted him Dom. He was in love with Collen but he tried to get messages to him, but Collen never did anything about the danger. Then while meeting one of the cats, he is injured and has lost his memory. He has forgotten that he had in fact been mated to Collen.

Collen did not know what to believe, but he knew that he did love Taylan. He loved his sub but did not think they were mates. He took Taylan home after he was hurt, and kept him by his side. Now he must learn to trust what is in his heart as well as in his mind.

I came across this author some time ago and there is always a twist to the stories. I love the twist and turns to it, but it is so confusing at times especially if you haven’t read the first two books that it does the exact opposite of what one would like. You have the paranormal world mixed in with love, danger, suspense, excitement and some pretty hot action in this book. I enjoyed it enough to know that I will read them over more than once.

Of course I will start with the first book to recap what I do not remember from them.

I would be happy to recommend this book to my friends.

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

Progressing With Storm by Bellann Summer

progessingwithstormTitle: Progressing With Storm
Series: Granite County, #5
Author: Bellann Summer
Genre: Contemporary / Ménage a Trois
Length: Novella (139 Pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (June 13th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: A wedding brings Storm Donahue to Granite County. Saving Corey Casey from a burning house leads him to meet Kris Winters. One act of heroism brings the three together and attraction explodes.

Corey returns to his on again, off again boyfriend, after hearing Kris has been attacked. This time he isn’t given a warm welcome. Instead his selfish wants may have damaged the relationship beyond repair.

Kris is never enough for his boyfriends. He tries, but the last one thanked him by taking a knife to him. When Corey returns, trust is gone and frustration abounds.

Meeting Kris and Corey has made Storm’s life complete. He’s more than willing to help them progress to forgiving each other and growing into a solid unit with him. But a firebug’s in town. Kris suspects it’s one of Corey’s exes, but the signs point elsewhere. As the three burn up the sheets, someone’s burning up the city.

And of course Ralph’s watching everything.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-467-9

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/progressing-with-storm

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Granite County collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. I love the way Bellann can put together a book that not only fascinates you but draws you in. I had a blast reading this and look forward to reading more by one of my favorite authors.

I came across Bellann’s books about a year ago and I was fascinated with the world she brought out and the characters. It didn’t take long before she became one of my top five favorite authors and I automatically buy her books. This story was no different and the bunny made it even better.

Kris had been kidnapped and tortured by an evil sadistic asshat. As he was in the hospital healing, Corey came home. Kris had been hurt when Corey had left him, never understanding why he needed to. Now he was back and Kris was terrified.

Corey had always needed something that Kris alone could not give him. He however knew that he loved Kris. So when he found out what had happened to Kris, he came running back. The problem was, Kris was pissed at him. Things were not going to get better that is for sure. Doing a delivery for Kris, ends up with Corey in danger and Storm saving his ass.

Storm had at one time been in the military, and then became a mercenary with his friends. He was damn good at it, but they all had known it was time to retire. Now he had come to Granite to watch a friend get married. He might have found a town which would be perfect for him. When he saved Corey from dying in a fire and meeting Kris he knew he was staying for good.

However he had not expected the stubborn little brats to fight all the time. It was time for a strong Dominate to put a hand to their ass that is for sure. To top it off someone seemed to want him and Corey to die. He had to keep his men safe and also to show them that they were loved.

I had a blast reading this story. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. It also gave me everything I could want in a book. I mean what is better than two gorgeous men. Well in this book you get three sexy ones with hot sex, tender loving and some feisty arguments.

I can’t wait to read the next story.

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

A Promise Given by Stormy Glenn, 2nd edition

apromisegivenTitle: A Promise Given, 2nd Edition
Series: Promise, #2
Author: Stormy Glenn
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Length: Novel (239 Pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (June 11th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate to Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Six months ago, Detective Cooper Thomas was kidnapped and tortured by a psychotic serial killer bent on revenge. The memories still haunt him. If that wasn’t bad enough, Alec Whitley, the only man Cooper ever really loved, came back just in time to rescue him from hell.

Their life together ended ten years ago when Alec left without a word. Cooper barely survived the loss. Now, Alec wants to discuss their past and the future he believes they might still have together. But before Cooper can come to terms with Alec being back in his life, he has to discover who is killing young gay men before he and Alec become the next victims.

This book was previously published with another publisher and has been extensively revised and expanded.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-469-3

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/a-promise-given

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.

I love the way Stormy can put together a book that not only fascinates you but draws you in. I had a blast reading this and look forward to reading more by one of my favorite authors.

Cooper is a quirky detective with a funny streak a mile long. He caught my attention in the first book because of the way he cared for his friends. He had been kidnapped by a psycho six months ago and was tortured for several hours before his friends found him and saved him. What surprised him was that one of the guys that came to help him, was his lover from ten years ago.

They had been in love. That is, until Alec left him with no word. He had just disappeared and Cooper had even thought he was dead. He blamed himself, and then he got pissed. He had never forgotten him and in fact still loved the jerk. Now he was back.

Alec has always loved Cooper, but he left him out of fear. Fear that his father would destroy what they had. Now that his father had passed he wanted to find a way back to Cooper. So after rescuing Cooper, he stayed. He had to way to make up for the past and to see if they had a future together. For now he had to keep another killer from getting his hands on his lover.

I think out of all the characters in this series though, it would be Ben and Jordan that actually have my attention. The fact that Ben is so tender and cute, and Jordan is straight means that I cannot wait for their stories to come out. As for this one, all I can say is Stormy rocks.

I can honestly tell you that this is going to be one of those types of series. One that I will have to read over and over. I love the way all the feelings they felt was involved in this story. It was the perfect story for me and I loved it. I can’t wait to read the next story. When Stormy puts out a book I am usually there to eat them up.

Trust me it will keep you laughing, crying, loving and having fun.

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

Not to be Messed With by Marcy Jacks

nottobemessedwithTitle: Not to be Messed With
Series: Mating with Wolves, #2
Author: Marcy Jacks
Genre: Paranormal / Shifters / M-Preg
Length: Novella (101 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (June 13th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Morgan Anson is getting used to his new life with his human mate. The man is everything Morgan could have ever wanted, strong, kind, and honorable. As an omega werewolf with mismatched eyes, Morgan is considered a curse to his pack. Despite that, Jake Taylor hasn’t thrown him to the curb.
Which doesn’t stop Morgan from being really nervous about telling his human mate that he is now pregnant.

Jake at first thinks his sweet and shy lover is pulling a fast one, but is thrilled when he learns the truth, and is soon looking forward to being a father, but now he must do everything in his power to make sure Herrick, Morgan’s abusive uncle and the Alpha of the pack, does not find out.

If he does, he might want to take Morgan back, and Jake will have to show him that even though he’s an Alpha, Jake’s mate is not to be messed with.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-466-2

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/not-to-be-messed-with

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: I do so like seeing the cruel and abusive prick villain of a book get his ass kicked by the good guy hero. Jake totally stepped up his game in this book. Not only does he have to deal with more weirdness as his omega mate Morgan tells him that he is pregnant, but there are bigger things to come for him.

The physical changes a male werewolf goes through to give birth was actually pretty interesting and a new take on M-Preg I don’t think I have run across before. And actually it was one of the less scary ones too.

There was a pretty good pacing throughout the story. It actually happens over a good amount of time and it made sense between the short time jumps. The sex of course was nicely done and descriptive enough without going into porn territory.

I really like Jake and Morgan as a couple. Jake may be human, but he is definitely an alpha. Morgan is still getting used being out from under his uncle’s abusive hands, well mostly. But with Jake’s love and support, Mogan has really started to lose some of his insecurities.

Overall a good story and a very happy ending for Jake and Morgan.

I am really hoping Alain and Sam’s book is next. What I have read so far about them has been intrigued.

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

Don't Mess with His Mate by Marcy Jacks

dontmesswithhismateTitle: Don’t Mess with His Mate
Series: N/A
Author: Marcy Jacks
Genre: Paranormal / Werewolves
Length: Novella (82 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (May 30th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 2 ½ Hearts
Blurb: Alpha wolf Maddox Burnz is on a scouting mission. He’s found a new hunter compound, and it looks like they’re signing up recruits. Before Maddox can make a plan of attack, something interesting, and a little sweet, tickles his nose.
The scent of his mate calls to him from one of the tents. Maddox sneaks in to discover that his mate is a hunter, and there’s a dead wolf shifter on the table beside him.

All is not as it seems, however. Todd was in the middle of being attacked by his superior for trying to save the life of the werewolf on the table. Before he can be executed for treason, Maddox kidnaps him.

Maddox believes his mate isn’t a bad person. Todd was caught up in something out of his control. Now it’s just a matter of making the rest of the pack see that, because Maddox has no intention of living without his mate at his side.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-424-2

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/dont-mess-with-his-mate

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: I generally enjoy Marcy Jacks books. However this one was lacking something to draw me into the story and the relationship.

The writing itself was up to par, but there was no real emotion. At least not that I felt. It was pretty much find mate, fuck mate, and pack drama. It didn’t have enough emotional components to make me root for either main character.

Granted the sex was hot, but that did not make up for the lacking of the storyline.

All in all this would have been more interesting if there was a little less sex and more interrelationship dialogue.

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

A Vampire's Claim by Jordan Ashton

avampiresclaimTitle: A Vampire’s Claim
Series: Mates of Nethermore, # 1
Author: Jordan Ashton
Genre: Paranormal / Vampires / Shape-Shifters
Length: Novella (85 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (May 30th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts
Blurb: Vincent Ambers hasn’t seen the outside world in months thanks to the Draco vampire clan that have kept him and his brother captive. When he finally escapes, he runs into a handsome stranger named Mason Pride who offers him his help to save his brother. But after all the evil Vincent’s seen in this new dystopian world, he’s afraid to trust him and let him into his heart.

Mason Pride is a wolf shifter who slays vampires in his spare time along with his brothers. When he comes across a cute, frightened man named Vincent Ambers who looks like a vampire, drinks blood like a vampire, but who doesn’t quite act or smell like one, he’s not only intrigued, he’s also smitten. Although his brothers want to kill Vincent, all Mason wants to do is hold him in his arms and protect him.

When Mason and Vincent head to the Draco lair to save Vincent’s brother, they get caught in a complex web of love and danger, because although Vincent claims he isn’t a vampire, he isn’t quite human either. Can Mason make Vincent trust him and open his heart to the everlasting love that exists between them, while protecting him from the vampire clan that wants him back alive or undead?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-425-9

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/a-vampires-claim

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: The world as we know it has been turned into a dystopian due to a man-made virus that killed two-thirds of the world population, including livestock. After the collapse of the world many things that were only myths have risen and now cause issues for the left over population.

Vincent and his brother Warren have been prisoner of vampire clan Draco. They were captured and the rest of their family killed. Unbeknownst to them they are being used as an experiment by the vampires. To what end is not yet explained.

Mason and his brothers have been hunting vampires for years. His older brother captures Vincent and brings him back in hopes of getting information on the Draco clan. He then plans to kill Vincent. However Mason and Vincent are drawn to each other and start to form a bond.

The way they jump into sex and are declaring their love after only knowing each other two days or less made gave me a bit of whiplash. It was bam, sex, bam instant love. Although I will grant that the sex was decently done. However some of the dialogue left much to be desired. Things like “Vincent was bringing out the sex god in him!” were a bit much for me.

The book ends abruptly and leaves many unresolved issues. Not everything is explained fully and I feel like there are holes in the plot. I am not sure if that was done on purpose and will later be filled in or what.

I am hesitantly giving this a three heart rating since I have never read the author before. I think the theme and overall storyline are interesting enough and I will see what happens in the next book.

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

A Sin He Could LIve With by Lacey Denair

asinhecouldlivewithTitle: A Sin He Could Live With
Series: Red Rock Pack, #3
Author: Lacey Denair
Genre: Paranormal / Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (113 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (May 28th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 ½ Hearts
Blurb: When bear shifter and clan leader Stone McTiernan meets his mate, wolf shifter Raven Terrence, its love at first sight. But the man is leery of starting a relationship with anyone, and won’t say why.

Figuring Raven’s been badly burned, Stone wages a campaign to let his man know he’ll always be there for him, while remaining true. When Raven gives in, the big bear thinks all his dreams have been answered.

However, life doesn’t always go the way people want, and when Raven’s ex-lover shows up and starts stalking him, things soon come to a head. Framed for something he didn’t do, Raven is arrested and taken into custody.

Can Stone clear his love’s name and get him back in his life to stay? He can only hope the answer is yes, as the old flame is determined to win his wolf back. The question is, can Stone hold his love’s heart or will old sins tear them apart?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-396-2

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/a-sin-he-could-live-with

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Red Rock Pack collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. I came across this series not too long ago and absolutely loved it.

The only problem I have with this book is the last chapter or so. It was going great then it moves into what other couples are doing and who is mating who. It would have been better had that part been cut out. I would have rather love to see that in future books. It came off wrong and way too fast.

Raven had thought he was in love with Tynan. However he soon realized that Tynan was a selfish prick that deserved to get his ass kicked. So when Tynan tells him that one of the girls he sleeps with is pregnant and he is too much of a coward to stand up to his mom, they end it. Then Tynan’s father shows up and things get a bit screwed up. The two betas beat the hell out of him. Once he recovered his brother asked him to move to the Red Rock pack.

All is going well especially when he meets Stone. When things go well then you know all hell is about to blow up.
Stone knew that the man was his mate, but he also found out that his little mate had been hurt pretty bad. Then Tynan shows up and tries to screw Raven’s future up. A wolf is about to get his ass kicked by a big ass bear. That to me would be perfect justice.

This book gave me almost everything I could ask for in a story well that is until it goes into Tynan’s mating and so on. The author could have made Tynan have his own story without messing this book up. To me it was just a waste to go into others live when the story should focus on Raven and Stone. It also gave me a thought that this was to be the last story of the series which I do hope is not how it ends.

I had a blast with Raven and Stone. They were an amazing couple and I got a kick out of Raven’s best friend. Although I loved Raven more. I would recommend reading this story. It gives you the paranormal world, sexy shifters, danger and pain, love and regret, lots of action and some hot sex.

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

Hunter's Beau by Shea Balik

25331171Title: Hunter’s Beau
Series: Paranormal Wars: Juarez, # 4
Author: Shea Balik
Genre: Futuristic / Paranormal
Length: Novella (131 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (May 20th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Anemone Zerr had been imprisoned, used by the Cadre for his Earth Mystic abilities. He’d been locked away so long, he’d started fantasizing that a cat shifter would come and rescue him. When Hunter Keif showed up, a cheetah shifter, Anemone was convinced the man couldn’t be real.

Hunter Keif couldn’t believe the man he was staring at, curled up on the floor, nearly dead, was his mate. His heart broke with the knowledge that Anemone had been through so much pain at the hands of the Vlad Kempf, leader of the Cadre. It would take time, but Hunter would do whatever it took to help his mate heal.

But with Vlad intent on getting Anemone back, will the two be able to find a way to let their love grow or it will be trampled into the ground by the enemy?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-381-8

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/hunters-beau

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order. This series also coincides with events happening in the Paranormal Wars: Stone Haven series.

This book has become my new favorite in the Paranormal Wars world. From the minute I started reading I could not put it down.

Anemone has been in hell for the past eighty years. Drugged, beaten, raped, and forced to harm the environment for selfish people’s wants. All his has are the fantasies he creates to take himself away from his hell. His favorite is the one about a cat shifter who comes and takes him away from all his has to endure.

One day the fantasies become the reality.

I loved Hunter. He is the team’s assassin, and was trained from a young age by his sadistic parents to show no emotion. He has lived that way since. That all changes when he rescues Anemone, his mate. I loved how he went out of his way to make Anemone comfortable. Serious cute factors in the things he does for Anemone.

When the two finally consummate their mating, wow, just so loving and sweet and tender. Hunter really takes into consideration all that Anemone has been through. Hunter does all he can to never make Anemone feel threatened or scared about their sexual relationship.

I really enjoyed the slow burn this two had. Anemone is definitely suffering from PTSD, and Hunter completely understands it. The sweet little things does for Anemone, loved them, especially the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reference.

The best is when the chips are down, and Anemone takes back himself and fights back any way he can. This boy can do some damage and I cheered him on for it. Hunter was not bad either.
I simply loved this story. It was touching, sweet, loving, and sexy. Shea Balik really out did herself on this one.

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

Just Breathe by Lynn Hagen

25322242Title: Just Breathe
Series: Primal Heat, #5
Author: Lynn Hagen
Genre: Ménage a Trois / Paranormal / Shape-shifter
Length: Novel (159 pages)
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 1st 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: All Jake ever wanted was a perfect life with a bonded mate. He soon finds that life is never that easy and things can go very wrong. After having his heart ripped out twice already, Jake decides the perfect life doesn’t exist. That is, until he meets Zach and Quad.

Quad Cash is an enforcer for the Bourne Coalition but leads a double life. He’s a mercenary and has just been handed a contract to take out a Russian drug lord. But things go wrong and he barely escapes with his life.

Leaving a life of luxury behind, Zach becomes an enforcer in Stillwater. He’s lusted after Jake for three years, but when Zach is kidnapped by a man who swears he has intel that he doesn’t, his life is forever changed.

Can three men on different paths come together to build a life together, or will the insurmountable forces destroy them all?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-404-4

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/just-breathe

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Jake has had a hard life. His father was so focused and possessive of his mother, that he didn’t even want her near Jake or his brother Cole. When she had taken her life, he had shot Jake and Cole. Cole was insane, killing anyone that even comes close to hurting Jake. Jake had just wanted someone to love and for them to love him back.

It had not gone to plan.

Now he had two gorgeous men that didn’t even give him the time of day. One he had always wanted had left him after their one time together. Jake didn’t know what to do about Zach or Quad. They both acted that they didn’t want him, and then Zach finally makes a move and then leaves him. Now Quad is acting like he wants him.

Things are just about screwed the hell up.

Zach had never wanted a relationship. He wanted Jake but had never made a move. Then what does he do after their one night of sex, he runs. Then he ends up at his parents and his life is about to get even crazier. Russians mistake him for Quad and tear him up pretty good. Now he has two men and nights full of nightmares.

How can he go forward when his head is stuck in the nightmares?
Quad is a mercenary and kills those who deserve it. After a fucked up attempt at taking out the Russian drug lord, he heads home.

Those he tried to kill are coming after him. Then he finds and saves Zach from certain torture. On top of that, Jake is thinking that both of them are just screwing him over. Now he has to figure out how to stay alive when Jake’s brother comes for him, when the Russian’s send their assassin and two pissed off mates. This is not going to be easy.

When these three get their crap together it starts to heat up. At first I thought Jake came off as an omega, but then I realized he was not what you would think he is. He is an enforcer who just lived through some harsh crap. I wasn’t so sure Quad or Zach would ever figure it out. They don’t find their mates like many other paranormal stories do. They go through a primal heat that usually ends up with their mates pregnant. This is a bonus for me.

It was the perfect story for me and I loved it. I can’t wait to read the next story. What makes it even better is that the mates can get pregnant. There is nothing better than a male having to go through labor to me. When Lynn puts out a book I am usually there to eat them up. Trust me it will keep you laughing, crying, loving and having fun.

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

To Take a King by Stormy Glenn

totakeakingTitle: To Take a King
Series: Venusian Trilogy, #1
Author: Stormy Glenn
Genre: Paranormal/ Sci-Fi Romance
Length: Novella (136 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (June 4th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: Elves are from Venus, wolf shifters from Mars. Vampires come from Saturn, humans live on Earth…and one man is king of them all…he just doesn’t know it yet.

Nicolas Callon had no idea that his life was going to change the day he turned twenty-five. He had simply been hoping to spend a little time with his best friend and secret crush Cooper Walsh. But nothing turns out like he had hoped. From interfering ex-girlfriends to aliens from outer-space, Nicky’s day just goes to hell.

The one bright spot is Cooper and the passionate interlude they share mere moments before Nicky’s life turns upside down. As he whisked away to parts unknown, it might be all Nicky has to keep himself sane, because being told he’s king of the galaxy pales in comparison to watching the man he loves get shot before his very eyes.

If Nicky can find a way back to earth, he might have a chance of making his birthday wish come true. If not, then everything he has gained as king will be meaningless.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-459-4

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/to-take-a-king

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: I read the blurb when the book first went up for pre-order on the website and I knew I had to have it. Holy shit this was so worth a read. Both main characters, Nicky and Cooper, are interesting men. Right from the start they pulled me into their story with each other.

Nicky is as he puts it a “certified klutz”. He can and does trip over air. For the past twenty years he has been best friends with Cooper, ever since Cooper saved him in the sandbox at the age of five. Cooper is Nicky’s projector, and he does anything in his power to make Nicky happy.

Cooper makes sure Nicky gets out in the world and doesn’t stay locked away working on his art. Nicky has always loved and wanted Cooper since he was a teenager, but was always afraid to let Cooper know for fear he would lose Cooper.

Cooper has made Nicky his number one priority in life. Nothing gets in the way of that. I may not agree with how Cooper wasted the time until he decided Nicky was ready to be his forever. But I did like the man and the way he felt towards Nicky. Nicky is literally his world and Cooper would do anything for him.

And then things went into Space Opera type mode. Nicky gets kidnapped by aliens and learns he is not even human. In fact he is the now the king of the whole freaking galaxy. Not that Nicky knows that at first, since the one in charge is an ass and abuses Nicky on the way to his original homeworld.

There is so much going on with this story. There is the budding romantic relationship of Nicky and Cooper. Then there is the whole king thing. There are also unanswered questions and situations that I look forward to getting more information on.

This book is so different and exciting and just fun to read. It has great characters, hot sex, action, and adventure. It sure as hell caught and held my attention.

It is billed as a trilogy so I cannot wait to see what happens next.

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

Wyatt's Laughter by Shea Balik

wyattslaughterTitle: Wyatt’s Laughter
Series: Paranormal Wars: Juarez, #5
Author: Shea Balik
Genre: Futuristic Paranormal
Length: Novella (136 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (June 3rd 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: Wyatt Klaegar was tired of trying to keep the peace between his friends’ constant bickering and childish antics. The older he got, the less he found humor in their jokes, wishing they would just take life more seriously.

Basil Riddick had little joy in his life while growing up, yet he still managed to find a way to laugh. From the time he was little, he was pushed by his parents into being the best, including graduating at the age of eighteen with a medical degree. When he finally got away from his domineering parents, Basil swore to have as much fun as possible. Too bad when he found his mate, the man wouldn’t know fun if it had hit him in the head.

As the saying goes, opposites attract, and Wyatt was pretty sure Basil was his complete opposite when it came to being mature. But Basil was determined to show Wyatt how to lighten up and laugh.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-428-0

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/wyatts-laughter

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order. This series also coincides with events happening in the Paranormal Wars: Stone Haven series.

Basil is bored, so when offered the chance to move to the Latin Territory to be the Alpha and inner circles doctor he jumps at the chance. When he gets there he meets his mate Wyatt.

Wyatt is termed as the big brother to his team, as he is a year older than all of them. Also he was the oldest of six siblings and was charged with helping to take care of them when he was younger. Now he is constantly having to mediate between his team members.

Really everything boils down to Wyatt being a stuck in the mad and Basil liking to have fun and laugh. Their two points of view do conflict through a good part of the book. Wyatt wants Basil to be more mature. While Basil wants Wyatt to have more fun and laugh more.

I loved Basil and understood his desire to enjoy life to the fullest. He is able to not only help Wyatt but also the whole team. Wyatt was a bit of a douche for part of the book. But I could also see where he was coming from. The stress the team has been under since they landed in the Latin Territory has been high. Luckily Basil came to the rescue and helped them all out.

I enjoyed this book. There were a good amount of light scenes to balance out the serious ones. The sex was pretty damn hot too. These two are perfect for each other in that regard definitely.

This was a good solid addition to the world the author has created.

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

Second Chance at Forever by Christine Shaw

secondchanceatforeverTitle: Second Chance at Forever
Series: The Reilly Coven, #6
Author: Christine Shaw
Genre: Paranormal/Werewolves/Vampires
Length: Novella (84 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (May 7th 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts
Blurb: In 1918, Oakley Reilly was helping out at a clinic in Northern Spain. One day after resting his weary head he discovered a man on the brink of death. He tried everything he could to save the young man from suffering the same fate so many others before him had. But there was nothing he could do for the young man fated by blood to be Oakley’s mate.

Jack Hayes heard what his mate said to him, what he confessed as pain wracked his body in what he knew was death. But when he did die something else happened entirely.

Oakley lived a life after that so full of pain, but in his dreams his mate would beg him to live, if just for another day. He reluctantly agreed every time for every day following that dreadful day.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-321-4

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/second-chance-at-forever

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Reilly Coven collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. There is nothing better than a good paranormal romance with two gorgeous men involved.

However this story was a disappointment for me. It starts out pretty good but then it finishes like it is a rush job. It gets to the point that it is confusing.

Oakley had met his mate over ninety years ago and lost him within four hours. He had wanted to get away and see the world, but came home a broken man. His mate had promised him that he would find him, but it got to the point of when was the time to stop wandering.

Jack had left his body and followed Oakley through his life. Until someone special told him how to get back to his mate. Everything was new and their love was what held them together.

Now see when a body dies, the skin melts away and so on. So when you come back to your body I do not see how it can be done. Then everything else just moves too fast for one to really believe. There were misspelled words and words used wrong in sentences.

I love the fact that they love each other, however there was no upset, and no discord with them. They had some danger but none of it connected right. It was meet, sex, and in love. There was no true feeling to this story. I can’t wait to see if the next story improves. I was not happy about how this story turned out.

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

Starting Something by Stormy Glenn

sg-cc-startingsomething-432x648Title: Starting Something
Series: Cade Creek, # 5
Author: Stormy Glenn
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (128 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (May 21st 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Hank Vaught had a past, one that made him wary of relationships. When the man he’s interested in betrays his trust, Hank refuses to have anything to do with him. But fate has a way of making a man regret decisions made in haste.

When Sammy’s life is threatened, Hank is the first to run to his rescue. Getting Sammy to agree to speak to him again might be harder than finding the serial arsonist that is plaguing Cade Creek. It might be damn near impossible.

Sammy Helmond wanted Hank with a need that clouded every decision he made. Not knowing what he did to get Hank to kick him to the curb, Sammy tries to move on with his life. With nothing to lose, he gives into family pressure and moves away from Cade Creek. But even that solace is denied him when he finds himself engaged to be married to a woman who needs rescuing more than he does.

Desire brought Hank and Sammy together. Betrayal kept them apart. Can they learn to trust each other or will their chance at love be over before it can even really start?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-416-7

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/starting-something

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order. Also this is a spin-off of the Blaecleah Brothers series and takes place in the same town with characters from that series showing up.

Hank has been betrayed before by a lover. So when given reason to doubt Sammy he does, immediately. But once he learns the truth he goes after his man for all he is worth.

Sammy has also been betrayed. But he is more trusting. Is issue is that what Hank does leaves him feeling insecure and he gets dragged into his crazy ass family’s drama. By doing that he almost loses his freedom. Luckily he does come to his senses and gets away from them.

These two men are smoking hot together and burn up in the sex scenes. Outside of them, they are just plain sweet as hell.

Seriously, I got a sugar rush.

Really the whole concept of what happens it a bit crazy and most likely would not happen. But either way I enjoyed the wacky ride. Both of these men have been hurt before and have reason to mistrust. Still they manage to finally communicate and make it work. I love a happy ending, and this definitely was that.

I can’t wait to see what happens next in the series.

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

Jonny Be Good by Stormy Glenn

jonnybegoodTitle: Jonny Be Good
Series: Cade Creek, # 4
Author: Stormy Glenn
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Novella (120 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (April 9th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: A year after his abusive stepfather went to prison, Jonny Foster is finally establishing the life he’s always wanted—with one exception. The growing feelings he has for Russ just won’t go away, not even when Russ makes it clear they can only be friends.

After one too many rejections, Jonny decides he needs to build a life without Russ, but that’s just the beginning of his troubles.
Russell Bozeman has wanted Jonny since the moment the frightened young man arrived in Cade Creek. Even knowing how badly Jonny was abused doesn’t make Russ want him any less. It just tells him that he needs to control his desires.

After one night of unbridled passion, Russ is positive he’s lost Jonny forever, but an angry confession from Jonny gives him hope. Positive he can win Jonny back, Russ calls in all of Cade Creek to help him. But someone doesn’t want them to be together, and they will do anything to prevent it, even commit murder.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-206-4

Purchase Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/jonny-be-good

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order. Also this is a spin-off of the Blaecleah Brothers series and takes place in the same town with characters from that series showing up.

Jonny has been living in Cade Creek for a year now with his siblings, after finally getting away from their abusive stepfather. For that past year he has been falling in love with Russ. When Russ rejects him again, Jonny finally makes the decision to move to town and become the roommate of a friend. Russ likes things a bit rough in the bedroom. He believes that Jonny, after his years of abuse, would not be interested in that kind of life.

The writing was great and there was a good flow to the story. The sex was a little bit kinky and hot. Something I have come to expect from Stormy Glenn. So there everything was spot on and did not disappoint.

However I never really got invested in their relationship. Both Jonny and Russ fell a little flat for me. These two never communicated with each other from the start. They both made assumptions instead of talking things out. It all leads to several misunderstandings and hurt feelings. It takes an outside force trying to cause trouble that makes them finally face up to each other.

So overall I enjoyed it to a degree, but it was definitely missing something to really draw me into the story. Neither character had whatever missing quality to make me root for their happily ever after. And I honestly miss that. I think without it this a just a well written book with a lack of emotional pull in my opinion.

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

Something Unexpected by A.J. Jarrett

somethingunexpectedTitle: Something Unexpected
Series: Nehalem Pack, # 21
Author: AJ Jarrett
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novella (112 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (May 30th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts
Blurb: After years of captivity and being treated as a science experiment, Dax Garrett is free. He’s scared of the world around him but he refuses to be a victim anymore.

Colt Perry is a hunter who’s been placed on a mandatory leave of absence. Not what Colt wanted and he’s complaining to anyone willing to listen. All he has is his work and without it he feels lost and alone, two things Colt despises more than anything.

Everything changes when Colt meets a shy Dax. Dax isn’t sure what to think of this strong and sexy man but he can’t refuse what is so clearly right in front of him.

Life’s short and Colt is sick of living alone. Loving Dax means everything to Colt. But along with that love comes an unexpected surprise. Will Colt be able to handle the changes about to descend on his life or will he disappear back into a world of loneliness?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-431-0

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/something-unexpected

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.

I enjoyed the relative slowness of Dax and Colt’s mating. Because Dax has been in captivity for so long he never has been taught about mates, let alone dating. Colt is usually not a dater at all. But together they feel something drawing them together. They take their time getting to know each other and fall in love.

All that was great. It was the “something unexpected” part that ruined what would have been a good solid book for me. Without giving spoilers it’s hard to explain. But suffice to say that it boggled my mind. I actually was reading and thinking is it even in the realm of possible.

I love my paranormal, and I like the weird and unusual. However, I don’t like it when it makes me question the possibility. There has to be something, some switch, which allows me to suspend all rational logic and just go with the impossible. This just did not have it for me.

So… I very much enjoyed the romance and relationship between Dax and Colt. They were both cute and sweet. The writing was solid and had good pacing. But that little extra nugget added something the book did not need in my opinion.

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

Second Chance by Rennie Leigh

25613807Title: Second Chances
Series: Dragon’s Egg, #2
Author: Rennie Leigh
Genre: Paranormal / BDSM
Length: Novella (94 pages)
Publisher: Siren-BookStrand, Inc. (May 27th 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts
Blurb: When Gavin Thorvald, local dragon lord, met his mate, Sebastian Michael, he thought everything would finally be right with the world. It had taken six hundred years, but he had finally met the one man made just for him. After Sebastian’s own brother held him away from Gavin long enough to make Sebastian lose their first egg, Gavin thought his mate would never be ready for another. Now, on the night of their wedding ceremony, Gavin was about to get a second chance.

The plans have been made, the grounds have been decorated, and the guests have been invited. Sebastian is prepared, so he thinks, to tie the knot and accept a new egg. He knows Gavin is ready and deep down he feels he is, too. Fate wouldn’t give them a second chance if they weren’t both ready. Unfortunately, no matter how prepared you are things can always go wrong.

Sebastian’s secrets will be told and Gavin will have to fight harder than he thought to keep everything together.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-415-0

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/second-chances-leigh

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.
After all the heartache and pain Sebastian and Gavin had from the last book they deserve a happy ending. And this book definitely gives them that.

But it takes some work on both their sides to make it a happy ending. Sebastian is deeply scared mentally by what happened to him by his brother and former best friend. He is not completely healed and when he starts to carry another egg, that really shows through. He winds up risking himself and the eggs health, before he finally admits what’s truly wrong to Gavin.

I liked how Gavin come up with a game plan involving Sebastian and his medical doctors to help him through it. Once he learned the truth, he understood completely and found ways to help Sebastian and try to elevate his fears.

Damn these two are super-hot together. Really steamy in the sack, against a wall, or wherever. There was no real BDSM themes in this book. Just some minor bondage and kinky toys.

This was a nice read. A little heavy on the angst. But when you think about it Sebastian has really been through a hell of a lot and kind of earned a little freak out time. Gavin was his normal awesome caring loving mate self. He saw to Sebastian’s needs anyway he could.

Good addition to the first book in the series.

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

Theseus by Cree Storm

theseusTitle: Theseus
Series: Twelve Labors, #7
Author: Cree Storm
Genre: Paranormal / Fantasy / Gods
Length: Novel (164 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (May 23rd 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 ½ Hearts
Blurb: Hera and Aries have taken over Olympus. The other Gods have one chance to free Zeus and take his rightful place. However, in order to do so the other Gods must be willing to sacrifice their freedom for his. Theseus’s labor is to capture the bull…but this is just crazy.

Taurus is thrown for a loop when he is told he is the mate to a Greek God. Theseus is amazing and keeping his hands off the man is next to impossible. However, finding out that there are rules to mating with a constellation comes as a shock to everyone.

They have three days to find Taurus’s replacement or he returns to the sky and Theseus will cease to exist. Can they do this while Phobos is hot on their tails, wreaking terror, to stop them from succeeding on their journey?

Or will he succeed where others have failed and Taurus and Theseus be doomed?

ISBN: 978-1-63259-407-5

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/theseus

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: This book is part of a series and should be read in order.

Hera and Aries are up to no good once again, with help from Aries’ Phobos. The show once again how cruel and evil they can be in their goal to rule and control everything.

Taurus, the constellation at night, turns out to be a bull shifter during the day. But he is not like people think. He is good-natured and even-tempered, except for his stubbornness. He is a good man, but alone. He does not really interact much with people, except children. He loves helping them and teaching them.

Theseus, is maybe a demigod. Since the nature of his conception is at debate he had two fathers. Because of that is included, but not really part of Olympus. He suffered at the ends of some of the Gods. When he is chosen as part of the twelve he is actually happy about getting a mate and having someone all his own.

My issue with the story is that I was not really drawn into the romance of Theseus and Taurus. The sex was hot, but I was missing something to invest me in their happily ever after. I actually found the supporting characters more interesting than the main characters. They seemed to steal the show more for me.

The writing and pacing was good. But there were also some editing errors, like names in the wrong places and missing words that would throw me out of the story. There was also a scene in the beginning dealing with Aries that just make me feel icky.

All in all, it was a good read, but not my favorite from the series. Although I do look forward to reading more. I really like the concept and the different characters. I want to see what happens next.

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

A Shifter's Worst Nightmare by Marcy Jacks

ashiftersworstnightmareTitle: A Shifter’s Worst Nightmare
Series: Mating with Wolves, # 1
Author: Marcy Jacks
Genre: Paranormal / Shifters
Length: Novella (101 pages)
Publisher: Siren Publishing, Inc. (May 23rd 2015)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 ½ Hearts
Blurb: Jake Taylor was just looking for some fun at the gay bar outside of his tiny ass town. He never expected to see a man who made the world shift beneath his feet.

Morgan Anson is young and good-looking, and just Jake’s type. It’s weird that he feels an immediate jealousy of everyone Morgan dances with. He needs to get the man home, right now, and make him his. Jake just never expected to wake up the following morning next to a wolf.

Morgan didn’t mean to shift. It was an accident, but he was so comfortable and happy next to his mate, that it just sort of happened while he slept.

They can’t stay away from each other for long, however, though Jake knows he should, and even though Morgan is considered a curse on his pack, Jake will have to prove himself to the Alpha if he plans on taking Morgan out of his abusive pack forever.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-406-8

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/a-shifters-worst-nightmare

Reviewer: Leigh

Review: Marcy Jacks has found her niche in writing and she sticks to it with this new series so far.

Morgan is an Omega and because of his mismatched eyes, he is seen as a curse on his pack. He gets blamed for anything and everything that goes wrong. But, because he is the Alpha’s nephew, they don’t simply kill him or throw him away.

Jake is a local ranch owner, and human. He knows nothing about the paranormal world. But he learns fast when he realizes Morgan is a wolf and his mate. I have to give the man props for not being afraid to stand up for Morgan, even against Alpha wolves. He may not be a wolf, but he sure acts like an Alpha.

I liked these two together. They are really cute and sweet at times. The sex is hot as I expect from this author. But still it was over all missing a little something. I am not really sure what. It was well written, so that was not the issue. Just something wasn’t there fully for me.

Either way it was just enough to prick my interest. I look forward to reading the more to come. Plus there was a little surprise at the end that I want to see more about.

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

Absolution by Olivia Black

absolutionTitle: Absolution
Series: Federal Paranormal Agency, #2
Author: Olivia Black
Genre: Paranormal/ Shape-shifter
Length: Novella (119 pages)
Publisher: Siren/Bookstrand (May 23, 2015)
Heat Level: Moderate
Blurb: You have to be the best to go to war with the worst.

That’s the motto the agents of the Federal Paranormal Agency live by. They train hard to hunt down those that go rogue, enforcing the laws set down through the ages. They deliver justice to those that break the laws and save the innocent. They are the enforcers of the paranormal world.

Ranger Caber is the newest member of the Federal Paranormal Agency. He left his home and pack behind in New Orleans for a fresh start in New York. While on a mission searching for missing shifters, Ranger is abducted and drugged. He’s introduced to the brutal world of underground fighting. His only hope for escape is the members of the FPA and time is running out.

Abram Jackman is the leader of the FPA. He knows that Ranger is his mate, but he also knows that the wolf shifter moved to New York, leaving a lot of baggage behind. Keeping a secret of this magnitude from Ranger is slowly driving Abram crazy, but he isn’t willing to say anything, not until Ranger’s heart is free.

Between the underground fighting ring and their relationship, Ranger and Abram have a lot to overcome. But, the illegal underground fighting ring isn’t their only problem. There’s a chemist creating drugs that are deadly to paranormals and he must be stopped.

ISBN: 978-1-63259-419-8

Product Link: http://www.bookstrand.com/absolution-black

Lisa’s Review: Each book in the Federal Paranormal Agency collection features a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.

Ranger had screwed up with his old pack by falling in love with another’s mate. He had at one time even wanted to keep the little guy with him and not take him back. However he knew it was not fair to Maddox, Scout and himself. So he had left the pack and joined the FPA. When he got there, yes he was still in love with Maddox but he was attracted to the boss.

Too bad Abram wasn’t interested in him. Every time he asked for a case, he was turned down until now. It was just his luck to end up in hell. Then he found out what Abram had been hiding. The damn man was his mate.

Abram had known about Rangers past, and he should not have let his feelings go by what he learned. So he hidden his scent and not told Ranger that they were mates. Then Ranger is abducted and then almost killed. It was time to tell his mate and try to fix the mistake he has made. That and probably get his ass kicked for hiding an important part. But then again make up sex is downright hot.

I would definitely recommend reading this book. Trust me it will keep you laughing, crying, loving and having fun.

Shorty’s Review: Abram, a grizzly shifter and head of the FPA, sends his mate, Ranger, a wolf shifter, on a mission to find out about missing shifters. Things turn extremely dangerous when Ranger infiltrate the fighting ring to uncover who is behind it.

Heartbreaking scenes of shifters being drugged to the point where their animal side takes over and they are filled with rage then thrown in a ring to fight one another in animal form.

I was highly disappointed that instead of letting Ranger know he was Abram’s mate, he hide his scent from him so he wouldn’t know. While I understood the reasoning to a point, he still should have trusted him.

Intense scenes, adventure packed book, very well written book made for a fantastic read.

Highly recommended.