Tag: Siren Publishing

The Sister of Seven Ravens by Sophie Martin

Title: The Sister of Seven Ravens

Series: Stories, Tales, and Legends: Retold 02

Author: Sophie Martin

Genre: Fairy Tales, Myths, Fantasy

Length: Novella (138pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 1/2 Hearts

Blurb: A horrible curse turned Yasko’s brothers into ravens changing his life forever. After embarking on an adventure he finds a way to ease their suffering. It leads him into the middle of an ancient forest and requires a great sacrifice.

Duke Casimir’s had enough of his mother’s schemes. When he asks the soothsayer for help on his hunt he is thinking about finding a husband.

Lost in the middle of an ancient forest Cas is saved by Yasko. The two men fall in love and Yas agrees to go with Casimir.

But someone doesn’t want Yasko as Casimir’s husband and they’ll do anything to force them apart.

Magical forces, hidden foes, and a war brewing on the horizon all stand in their way, but with some help from new friends, the support of his brothers and Yasko’s sheer stubbornness they might yet come out of the ordeal stronger than before.

ISBN: 9781642431834

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Yasko and his brothers suffer from a curse brought on by his ailing mother’s mental state after a devastating plague affects her. Yasko goes in search of a cure that will turn his brothers back into humans. Instead he finds out that is not possible to permanently restore his brothers. He is given a long task and explicit instructions to complete so his brothers can have some semblance of normalcy.

He meets Duke Cas and romance blossoms. He agrees to go back with the man but then runs into problems with the heinous duchess, Cas’ mother. I hated this woman. She was spiteful and hurtful. The things she did was despicable all in the name of keeping her power. What really pissed me off was how Cas turned a blind eye to the way she behaved. That was unacceptable to me as he was the duke.

All in all it was a wonderful retelling of a story I enjoyed.

Great read.

Buried Treasure by Jools Louise

Title: Buried Treasure

Series: Spirit of Sage 13

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Ménage, Paranormal

Length: Novella (5th June 2018)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Love has been right under Drew’s nose, and he couldn’t be happier. Until shit happens, and he finds he has two mates. Callahan, working at Cafe Anglais for years, punches his way into Drew’s heart after saving Drew from Vince Smith, only for them both to realize that Vince could just be their mate, too.

Drew is a computer geek, a member of Sage’s Warrior’s Brigade, and has secretly hidden a stash of money in cyberspace from arch enemies, Flashpoint. And they want it back. Hatching a plan, directed by none other than Drew’s father, Flashpoint send Vince to get the money, but Vince realizes he’s been played, and tries to make amends for his stupidity. Tragedy has hit Vince already, and he’d be a fool to throw away his second chance at happiness. Can the trio resolve their differences? Or will Vince’s ghosts continue to hinder?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-256-5

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Upon Drew being attacked he comes face to face with the realization that Callahan is his mate and worries over Daniel’s next move to get money that is not his. Learning his attacker, Vince, is his mate makes him wary. Along with this other factions are at play to get to the citizens of sage.

A plan is formed to set up other safe places as the town of sage is growing larger. I have loved these series since the very first book in the two spirits series started. These series are connected together and tell harrowing tales of survival and determination to live in piece while protecting those that are vulnerable.

Fantastic read and highly recommended.

The Seduction of Bryce by Jools Louise

Title: The Seduction of Bryce

Series: Spirit of Sage 14

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novella (117pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (25th July 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Rankin is smitten with Bryce, the sexy barista at Café Anglais. He goes all out to woo the cougar shifter, showering his beau with chocolates, flowers, and a romantic meal for two. What could possibly go wrong? Except this is Sage, and Flashpoint are getting bolder and more ruthless by the day. Bryce is contacted by an old friend Mags, a drag queen at Club Antoine. Mags is in grave danger, has witnessed a murder, and is now being hunted by Antoine, a gangster and ally to Flashpoint. Bryce is determined to rescue his friend. Bryce and Rankin’s courtship is further hampered by the efforts of an ambitious reporter, Reuben, who has a nasty knack of writing articles that put innocents in danger, and he’s not pleased when the residents of Sage don’t cooperate with his attempts at getting a scoop on all things shifter. Will Bryce and Rankin ever hook up? Or is the Seduction of Bryce never going to happen?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-319-7

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand 

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: The town of Sage is still dealing with Flashpoint and they’re many associates. What starts out as a call for help quickly turns into much more as whispers of plans and treason come to light. I loved Rankin and Bryce though I was taken aback by the things that Callahan and Bryce said to Mags.

This series just keeps getting better and better as the many enemies of shifters keep rearing they’re ugly heads. I am curious what is to became of Rueban as he seemed to be awed by Mags.

Another exciting addition to the series.

Fantastic read.

Heart of Sapphire by Jane Perky

Title: Heart of Sapphire

Series: Last Dragons 04

Author: Jane Perky

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Short Story

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc. (July 5, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Dormant cat shifter River’s one regret in life is never being able to say good-bye to his childhood friend, dragon shifter Blake Draken. When he returns to his family home after losing his job and breaking up with his cheating ex, the last person he expects to see is Blake. But the angry boy River knew is gone, replaced by a deadly and sexy male.

Seeing his brothers happy with their mates while he remained alone, Blake’s sapphire dragon is slowly growing unstable. He thinks River is an illusion until he makes contact. Sparks instantly fly. It becomes clear to Blake that River is his missing mate, but Blake is terrified of losing control of the lethal beast that shares his skin. Hurting River is unacceptable, but when a blast from the past threatens to harm River, Blake refuses to stand on the sidelines. Can River tame the beast within and win the heart of his sapphire dragon?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-296-1

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

Reviewer: Lisa

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

River and Blake had become friends when they had been children and now they have reconnected. Blakes dragon is having a difficult time and River’s ex seems to just want to cause trouble.

No surprises in this story and very predictable outcomes. It was pretty much like the previous books so it was a bit on the boring side. There had been a chance at making it a hot read but it failed to deliver. What danger there was, well it was dealt with in just a few seconds so there was no fun there either. I am afraid that this book was just to dull to really enjoy fully. I hate to admit that I just don’t see myself reading any more books by this author.

Abel by Fel Fern

Title: Abel

Series: Abel’s Bloodline 01

Author: Fel Fern

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Short Story (77 pages)

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

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Plagued by mysterious dreams of a fallen and wrongfully imprisoned vampire king, socially awkward human Elliot thinks he’s slowly going insane. Elliot seeks out Abel, only to find out his vampire king is real. As Abel’s rightful mate, only Elliot has the power to free the vampire king, but that might also mean surrendering his heart to Abel and damning his own soul in the process.

For a century, only vengeance has fueled Abel’s will to live, until he meets Elliot. His fated human mate is more than he could ask for. Elliot’s misunderstood, complicated and loyal to a fault. Elliot deserves better, but Abel has waited several lifetimes for his fated mate, and he’ll eliminate whoever gets in his way. When old enemies emerge from the shadows, can a fallen king both retake his throne and claim his rightful mate?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-315-9

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand 

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Abel had been betrayed by members of his coven. Imprisoned, chained and a witch’s handiwork made it impossible to escape. He was a very old and powerful vampire but it would be up to his mate to rescue his ass. The only way he could talk to him was through his dreams. To bad it made Elliot think he was going crazy as well as those around him. However Elliot had to figure it out.

It starts out pretty unique but has a very dark tone to it. It is definitely not one of those happy romances one picks up but it is still quite different then many others that I have read. It actually resembles those movies you watch at night about vampires. Rising out of his casket skin and bones, well you get my picture.

I haven’t had a chance to read many stories by this author but will admit that if they have the same dark tone to them, then I will probably avoid them. I will wait to see when book two comes out though, so far it is a fairly short read and is very entertaining.

You get hot sexy times, evil vampires, shifters, cute mates and danger in this story and quite a bit more. For now I will say that this was a good read but not my kind of story.

Life With a Dragon by Marcy Jacks

Title: Life With A Dragon

Series: Fury 14

Author: Marcy Jacks

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Short (64pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.

Heat Level: Scorching

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Lightning is trying to do right by his new mate. His best friend turned enemy turned mate. Tim has been trying to make amends for the sins of his family for years. Not just the sins of his family, but his own unforgivable actions, as well.

Now that Tim has the chance for happiness, he almost doesn’t know what to do with it, and his mate has been acting strange lately.

Lightning met an omega wolf who reminded him of Tim, an omega who needed help, though Lightning was unable to give it. When he finds out that omega came to his clan searching for aid and his clan leader didn’t help, Lightning needs to make it right.

But making it right could mean leaving Tim behind, where it’s safe, so Lightning could go off to war with the people who want him, his mate, and everyone he ever cared for, dead.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-274-9

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I love this couple but they seem to have a communication problem. Lightning never asks what Tim wants to do he always assumes Tim’s doing chores as a form of punishment and that is not the case.

With Lightning now going to stay at the other Dragon clan to hep out with the warlock problem I am excited to if these two clans can ever co exist and help each other. Really entertaining read.

Great story.

Flying High by Stormy Glenn

Title: Flying High

Series: Pacific Cove 02

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Ménage

Length: Novella (128 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (February 4, 2016)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: When Joseph and Samuel Lake spot their mate while running through the woods, they know they can’t leave without him. They have been looking for him their entire lives, but convincing the gorgeous man that they want him was turning out to be a lot harder than finding him.

Matthew Brooks knows he isn’t the world’s best catch. He’s a little more plump than he’d like and has a very boring life as a paralegal. Finding two men that seem interested in him at the same time thrusts him firmly into fantasy land.

When someone starts coming after Matt, getting him to Pacific Cove seems like the safest idea, but to do that, they will have to explain to the man about bear shifters and mates and all that entails…and that might cause them to lose their mate faster than an assassin’s bullet.

ISBN: 978-1-68295-074-6

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

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Joe and Sam are twin bear shifters and they have just found their mate. A mate that is in trouble. They just have to figure out how to tell Matt that he is theirs and lets not forget the baby part. This might just get to be interesting in more ways then one.

I don’t really care for the instant sex thing right off the bat, well almost. However it is a very entertaining story that has some danger in it, plus some hot and kinky sexy times. I get a kick out of these stories. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. It is even the perfect length to keep me smiling and having a good time.

The characters are a blast to read about and it always makes me tear up just a bit at the pain the human mates in these stories have. Each one seems to go through some horrible times. The author just seems to make the guys worlds seem like somewhere I would want to be. I absolutely love their dads too.

I had a blast reading this and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Bronze Dragon’s Wolf by Jane Perky

Title: Bronze Dragon’s Wolf

Series: Last Dragons 03

Author: Jane Perky

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Short Story (76 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc. (June 28, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: An outcast in his own wolf pack, submissive werewolf James summons the courage to drive up to Draken Castle and see his best friend only to bump into sexy and lethal dragon shifter Zane Draken. The chemistry between James and Zane is insane, but James isn’t sure the bronze dragon is capable of commitment. James guards his heart for a reason, but will Zane only end up breaking it to pieces?

Seeing his two brothers happily mated, Zane Draken still believes a mate will only weigh him down until he meets one feisty little werewolf. Smart, bold, and adorable, James is everything he imagined in a mate, but James seems to believe a dragon can’t change his scales. When an external threat puts his mate in danger, Zane’s there to sweep in and prove once and for all that James is his to claim.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-2954

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

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

James wanted his best friend back. They had been from the same wolf pack but when Ben left his life got even worse. He was bullied and well you get the picture. So when he went to see Ben he hadn’t expected a big bronze dragon sitting on his car. Turns out Zane is his mate, things might be looking up.

Short and sweet, well I wouldn’t exactly say sweet but still a nice story. It is a bit dull and boring but for such a short story it had a lot to tell. Quite a bit of different things were thrown in to make it seem a bit longer, excitement, adventure and a touch of danger added in with a bit of sexy time.

I can’t say that it would ever be one of my favorite type of stories but it is entertaining. It is pretty good for when your just wanting to take a break. Now I am off to read the next book in this series.

Hot Mess 6 by Stormy Glenn

Title: Hot Mess 6

Series: Hot Mess 06

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novel (207pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (July 19, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Lany: I just wanted to help my Mom out with the Children’s Fall Festival. I had no idea I’d be dragged into a mess that would change my entire world. Learning that children in foster care were being abused, and determined to stop it, I jumped in feet first. I just had to stay alive long enough for Sal to rescue me.

Salvador: I loved Lany to the depths of my soul, but the messes he got into made me want to wrap my fingers around his pretty little neck. This last one might be the top of the list. When Lany is taken to stop me from investigating a child slavery ring, I have to step outside the boundaries of the law I work so hard to uphold, but it might be the only way to keep Lany alive.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-359-3

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Hot Mess collection features our two sexy men, Salvador and Lany. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order.

Lany doesn’t need to look for trouble, trouble seems to find him. In this case, he decided to arrange a party for children that don’t truly have a home or family. What he finds is children who are in need of help, the kind of help his husband is good for.

Sal loves his husband deeply but for once couldn’t he just stay safe. Oh no he finds some kids, which leads him to a very dark scene where his talent will help. There is one thing he can say, Lany always seems to get himself out of trouble, but these kids need both of them and more.

I have always gotten a kick out of this series and can’t seem to get them fast enough. Which is pretty weird for me, once the same characters have gone into the third book I am usually bored as hell. But not with this series, it is entertaining, exciting, adventurous and funny as hell at times. There is always danger and some pretty hot sexy times for our two sexy men. As always this story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. It gave me everything I could want in a story.

I hope this series doesn’t stop, they have me laughing my ass off throughout the story. Although there are some times I want to smack someone around.

I had a blast reading this and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Opposites Attract by Jools Louise

Title: Opposites Attract

Series: Spirit of Sage 10

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novella (138pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand (9th October 2017)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Fly is a cheetah shifter with a princess attitude and a love of high fashion, who has his diva routine on tap. Noah, a bear shifter, is laid back, has zero interest in being trendy, and is quite happy living an easy life…until he is injured again, and moves in with Fly. The pair dance around their attraction for each other, until things reach a boiling point and they finally acknowledge that they’re more than just roomies.

When Fly’s mother arrives in town, Noah discovers a side to Fly that is well hidden. The cheetah shifter has been verbally abused for years, and now has to deal with a woman who is determined to continue hurting her son, at any cost. To add to the drama, Flashpoint is becoming bolder…and Fly discovers his mother is a possible accomplice.

The two shifters are now friends with benefits, but they want more. Can they ever live together as mates? Or are they just too different?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-666-6

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This series just get better and better as it progresses. I loved Noah and Fly. They completed the other as polar opposites, The twists and turns not to mention the new threats and characters added a mysterious dangerous element to already fantastic series.

I am in awe of how how well these series are interwoven and expand to include a whole cast of characters that seem to worm their way into your heart with what they have already been through and what will happen with even more goings on. I am on pins and needles to see what happens next in this series.

Highly recommended.

Shadows on Ice by Jools Louise

Title: Shadows on Ice

Series: Warriors of Sage 03

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (90pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Ice, a white Siberian tiger shifter, finds love in the most unlikely place after returning home to Siberia to exterminate a madman. Dima, an Arctic fox shifter, is the brother of Ice’s first love, who was killed by Dimitri Petrovsky…the head of Stronghold, and a deadly enemy.

Between them they must unravel the plot to wipe out shifters in Russia and rescue a group of shifters in need before Dimitri’s sick plans become a reality. Ice has a secret, though…Dimitri is his father, a man who threatened to murder his own son when Ice came out as gay. Fifteen years later, Ice is determined to find out what Dimitri’s problem is and stop him from his murderous plot. Can Ice and Dima succeed? Their journey takes them to the heights of passion and utter terror as their investigations uncover even more disturbing details.

Is Dima’s love enough to cast light over the shadows on Ice?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-221-3

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Ice takes it upon himself to stop his fathers evil ways. He meets his contact, Dima a childhood frend, the two set off to take down Dimitri and his cohorts but what they discover is so much worse than either of them could have imagined.

I was horrified by the conditions the children were kept in and what was done to them. My heart wept for all the injustices done to the shifters that had been killed on the whim of a madman. I love this series. It gets better and better with each new addition. The bad guys seem in endless supply and at times makes me wonder if the shifters will ever be free of danger. But then I’m reminded by watching the news that danger is everywhere and comes in many forms.

Fantastic addition to already epic series. Looking forward to reading more.

Highly recommended.

The Devil’s Bargain by Stormy Glenn

Title: A Devil’s Bargain

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Novella (115 Pages)

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

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

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

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

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

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

ISBN: 978-1-64243-310-4

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand 

Reviewer: Lisa

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

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

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

The Bear in Your Neighborhood by Alexia Ward

Title: The Bear in Your Neighborhood

Series: Magnificent Beast 05

Author: Alexia Ward

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (80 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 27, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Jeffrey Stone has no clue he’s just moved into an all-shifter neighborhood until he crashes into Alex Cruz’s fence. When the giant grizzly bear shifter comes out raging, Jeffrey tries to make peace. He offers to pay for the repairs and hopes they can become friends. But that’s easier said than done, because his new neighbor has an attitude problem.

Could things get any worse for Alex Cruz? First the shop he works at burns down leaving him jobless, then his dumb human neighbor, Jeffrey Stone, damages his expensive fence. He is boiling mad, but can’t stay angry for long. His new neighbor is so damn cute. The harder Alex tries to push Jeffrey away, the more drawn to him he becomes.

Unperceived to them there’s a killer nearby who has set his eyes on these two neighbors. Can Alex keep Jeffrey, the human he’s falling for, safe from the killer’s deadly strike?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-290-9

Product Link: Siren-Publishing

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Jeffrey and his two best friends have decided to move in together as well as work together. He just had not expected it to be an all shifter neighborhood, seeing as him and his friends are human. Of course finding out was after he ran over his neighbor’s fence and pretty much drooling over the man.

Alex has an amazing family but that is about the only thing going good for him. His work burns down and he is left without work, and now his new neighbor has taken out part of his fence. Could anything else go wrong, oh wait the answer is yes.

The story starts off pretty good but goes downhill fast. They meet in a crazy way which is all good, but then it just moves at a fast pace. They go to the store for Jeffrey to pay for the fixings on the fence, end up in bed and damn they are in love. The story felt very rushed and too short. Then the assassin, well lets just say I wouldn’t hire him.

The story had a great idea but the follow through just went out the door. There were a few editorial problems that I saw but nothing major. The characters just didn’t spark any interest in me, at least not them together. The whole story just felt off to me.

Wicked Deeds by Shea Balik

Title: Wicked Deeds

Series: Syn’s Playground 02

Author: Shea Balik

Genre: Contemporary, BDSM

Length: Novella (125 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (April 11, 2018)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Heartbroken after another sub had cheated on him, Kent “Wicked” Fields had decided to give up on finding that one sub to build a future with. He should have known fate would screw with him the first time he hooked up with a sub and not let him ignore the sweet heat that could be found in the cute little waiter.

Adam “Butsy” Butts found himself once more tossed away like yesterday’s garbage by the new bouncer. What he didn’t understand was why. Maybe his ex was right, and Butsy was bad in bed. If only he could forget what it felt like to be held by the man of his dreams. It would be difficult, but Butsy feared it was time to face facts. He was meant to be alone.

But happily ever after would be around the corner if Syn has anything to say about it.

Warning: Wicked Deeds abounds when Syn becomes involved.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-101-8

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

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Syn’s Playground collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. This is a branch off of the Cedar Falls collection.

When I read book one in the Cedar Falls collection, I knew right then that Shea Balik was going to be one of my top favorite author of all time. The worlds she creates are unique, fresh, tempting, sexy and damn hot. I love how the characters in this one each have a past that is a bit painful, but they seem to never give up in the end.

This story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I never was one who liked reading about BDSM, but for some reason this author just writes about it in a way that captivates me. Very tasteful and tantilizing is the words I would use I suppose.

Adam was just wanting to make sure he never had to move back home. He was making just enough to pay his rent and maybe eat throughout the week. He was a waiter at Syn’s Playground and actually enjoyed it. He didn’t have the best luck with guys, but damn if the bouncer didn’t do it for him.

Wicked had came close to claiming his sub and even possibly thinking marriage. That is until he walked in on him getting spanked by another Dom. From that point on he decided to never take a sub for more than one night. That is until he sees Adam. Although with his head up his ass, it will take their friends to get his head on right.

I had a blast reading this and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book. Butsy or Adam which is his real name, is probably one of my favorite characters of all time. He is just so damn cute. I would definitely be reading this book more than once. Way to go Shea Balik.

His Vampire Named Joe by Cooper McKenzie

Title: His Vampire Named Joe

Author: Cooper McKenzie

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Short Story (70 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 20, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Metal sculptor Sloan Norris must work two full-time jobs in order to climb out of the financial hole he’s fallen into. This leaves him little time for romance, especially since his last boyfriend left him with a stack of his own bills. While working as a dealer at the casino in town, he finds himself charmed by a sexy Spanish guest who uses the cheesiest pickup lines ever heard to get his attention.

Banned from Europe for two generations, 233-year-old vampire Joe Dante meets his mate while vacationing at a casino in the mountains of North Carolina. His little human mate is working himself to death, so Joe steps in to save Sloan from himself as well as his abusive ex-boyfriend.

Will Sloan accept the position of being Joe’s mate? Will Joe agree to model for Sloan’s next sculpture? Will Sloan’s ex-boyfriend separate them permanently?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-275-6

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand 

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Sloan’s asshat of an ex-boyfriend pretty much left him in debt, homeless and well down. He worked two jobs, never missing any days and working long hours. Well you can pretty much tell where I am going with that, poor kid. He doesn’t even have time for some hot and sexy, well that is until a sexy man shows up.

Joe, which is a pretty strange name for a vampire, was once a doctor and now he has more money than ever. He was banned from Europe for gambling and humans, so here he was in the states trying to decide what he wants to do. Then he finds his mate, and his little mate is in trouble.

This story has a dark tone to it and very little humor in it. It is well written for a short story but it came off rushed. I also don’t see a human who has no clue about vampires other than reading about them, just jumping ahead. The whole story just didn’t call to me and neither did the characters.

Maybe had the story been longer with a bit more feeling put into it, but as is, well it was just not for me.

Intertwined by Olivia Black

Title: Intertwined

Series: Federal Paranormal Agency 11

Author: Olivia Black

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Ménage

Length: Novella (131 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 21, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Park Young-Jin and Johnny Khang are brought together when FPA headquarters comes under attack, and Park gets shot. In order to save Park’s life, Johnny, an FPA trainee, offers to change him into a vampire, and Park agrees.

Johnny knew that by changing Park into a vampire, he would be creating a blood bond. The consequences didn’t matter. His only concern was saving Park’s life. Soon after, Johnny learns that Park is Axel Lee’s mate. Even though he wants to stay with Park, Johnny leaves. He doesn’t have a choice. Park belongs to Axel. With distance, comes untamed desire. It’s impossible for Johnny to stay away from Park when he wants the young man for his own.

Axel is conflicted. Even though Park is his mate, he can’t deny the blood bond. Axel wants to keep Park to himself but, he knows that the young man is in pain without Johnny. It’s up to him to think of a solution that will make the three of them happy.

ISBN: 978- 1-64243-285-5

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Park was just trying to protect his brother and himself. He was the creator of something dangerous and now they wanted him dead. He was being asked for information but somehow well you can guess. Johnny saved his life by changing him into a vampire but it created a tight bond. To bad he is mated to Axel, but he just couldn’t let Johnny go either.

Axel is a powerful lion shifter and Park’s mate. He had no clue what he was supposed to do, but hey a ménage might just be fun. Now if his lion will go for the idea and Johnny.

I wasn’t really sure about this one. I hate to admit that it didn’t keep my attention like the others. The characters were cool and fun, but lion shifters don’t share their mate as easy as this book makes it come out to be. I loved the characters but the story not so much. It was just kind of weird and off.

I hope the author doesn’t follow this pattern with the rest of the books. Other than my issues with it, it is well written and pretty hot. It is a good story and has an amazing plot going on. I just didn’t like the feel that they were cheating in the beginning. I hate to admit that I don’t really see myself reading this more than once.

Roped Adventures by Shea Balik

Title: Roped Adventures

Series: Cedar Falls 22

Author: Shea Balik

Genre: Contemporary

Publisher: Siren Bookstrand (October 19, 2017)

Length: Novella (125 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Welcome to Cedar Falls, a small North Carolina town nestled amongst the Smokey Mountains.

Where the people are friendly and the men are hot. Zack Adams was afraid of everything. He lived a boring a life, even getting a safe, mundane job as an accountant. But there was something missing. He needed to find it to break the chains that were holding him back.

Cullen Burke lived his life to the fullest. When doctors said he’d never walk again after an accident, Cullen proved them wrong by not only walking but learning to rock climb. Now, he wanted to find that man he could love for the rest of his life. It only took one look for Cullen and Burke to fall head over heels in love. If only Zack’s insecurities didn’t keep getting in the way, they could find their happily ever after.

Maybe what Zack needed was an adventure.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-682-6

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

Reviewer: Lisa

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

When I saw a new book out for this series, I was thinking woohoo a Jesse time to have fun. And boy was I right. Zack has always lived with his mother, at breakfast, gone to work and back home for dinner. Never really having anything exciting in his life. Then he decided it was time to try. I don’t think he had expected Jesse or a job in Cedar Falls.

Cullen has defied all odds. After a car accident he was told he would never walk again, well he is not just walking but climbing. He was going to prove them all wrong, even with a limp he was still all dominate. He decided to build a rock climbing area in Cedar Falls and have a life he wanted. He just hadn’t expected to find a man he would fall in love.

I get a kick out of these stories and hope that they never stop. They have a serious tone to them but there is so much humor in them that you will laugh your ass off through out it. This is one of the best series that I have found and can guarantee that they will be read many times over. I had so much fun and can’t wait for the next story.

Carnal Hunger by Fel Fern

Title: Carnal Hunger

Series: Devil Hills Wolves 06

Author: Fel Fern

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (109 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 6, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Jack and his family have been hunted their entire lives because of his ability to see the future. After his parents sacrificed themselves to save Jack and his brother, Jack flees to the Devil Hills wolf pack for sanctuary. Charming and sexy werewolf Max instantly gets his attention but Jack knows dancing with the lethal enforcer might just end up with Max breaking his heart.

After seeing the other enforcers of the pack mated, Max never thought a mate was for him until he spots the human seer Jack. Jack calls to his inner wolf like no other. Sparks instantly fly but with a war about to break out in the horizon, Max isn’t sure how to divide his time between Jack and his duties to the pack.

Jack thinks tangling with him might only lead to a broken heart but Max is intent on proving that Jack’s the only one for him.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-266-4

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand 

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Jack and his brother are espers and can tell the future. Although they are not that good at it right now, unlike their mother. She called them home only to have them run when the humans showed up. The squad either kills or experiments on those they capture and they use rehabilitated shifters who have no soul left basically, they are shells of their selves. Jack knew that there was one place they could run, but how accepting will they be.

Max protects his pack and will kill those who causes trouble. Well if that were the case, he would have kicked Jack’s brothers ass, little troublemaker. However he realizes that Jack is his mate and it looks like he has a little brother as well. Things are going to get interesting.

It is a very unique story that borders on a serious tone mixed in with dark undertones. This one however was not as dark as the others. It took a bit more time to get into it, but it is still a very good read. Action packed, drama filled, danger and hot sexy times are what you get in this plus a little more. It is not one of my favorite type of stories but it is still a good read.

If you like darkness in your tone and shifters that bite, then this book will be for you.

Lethal Desires by Fel Fern

Title: Lethal Desires

Series: Devil Hills Wolves 05

Author: Fel Fern

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (109 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (June 6, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Captured and tortured by a pro-human faction responsible for rehabilitating non-humans, Theo’s only sin is having a psychic for a brother. Theo expects to die after his brother, but the Squad has one last use for him—as a sleeper spy to kill the Alpha of the most dangerous wolf pack in the country. Theo’s nearly given up on living, until he comes face-to-face with a feral and possessive werewolf able to strip his heart bare and help him heal both inside and out.

When a naked, bleeding human is dropped on pack land borders, werewolf enforcer Joe knows Theo is trouble. Theo can’t be trusted, but Joe’s wolf recognizes its fated mate. Joe defies his pack and even his Alpha to keep Theo, but can Joe help break Theo’s brainwashing, or is he doomed to lose his mate?

ISBN: 9781642432657

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Theo and his brother were captured by a human group that are out to either kill or rehabilitate non-humans. They are a very cruel and evil group that should not even call themselves humans. They hunt, kill, experiment or brainwash the paranormals. He was tortured dailey and drugged most of the time. Then the squad killed his brother and from that point Theo just wanted to die. To bad the squad had other ideas.

Joe is a powerful wolf shifter who protected his world. When he came across Theo he knew the man was his mate. He also knew that his mate was in deep trouble and so was the pack. Theo was sent to kill.

This is not one of those fun loving, sweet type of romance. It has a serious tone to it with a darkness flowing through it. It is well written with sexy ass characters that will protect those they love. However they also tend to kill those who show up, but they do protect their mates. It is an action packed, danger filled type of story but there is some hot sexy times as well.

I don’t really care for the dark tones to the story and can honestly say that I don’t normally read these books more than once. It is a very good story but come off just a bit harsh to me. However I would recommend it to those who like these types of stories.

Anyone But Him by Marcy Jacks

Title: Anyone But Him

Series: A Dragon’s Growl 12

Author: Marcy Jacks

Genre: Contemporary, Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Novella (97pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (20th September 2017)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3 1/2 Hearts

Blurb: Warren, a half breed vampire assassin, has just been taken down by a dragon much bigger, stronger, and badder than he could ever be. And that dragon is his mate. A mate who is incredibly unhappy to have him, and lets Warren know it.

Lasius, second hand of his former alpha, is pissed. A vampire? Really? The world saddled him with a vampire for a mate. Worse, this isn’t some innocent vampire, he’s as evil and blood sucking as they come, and Warren is lucky Lasius didn’t kill him on sight.

But is Warren really so evil? Warren’s seemed to be stubbornly hiding something since the moment Lasius found him, and as much as Lasius doesn’t want to acknowledge the mating pull between them, he won’t allow anyone in his clan to harm his mate either.

A sudden pregnancy and discovering his little assassin might be related to someone in the clan could change up everything for the better or the worse.

ISBN: 9781640106376

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I felt disconnected with Lasius in this story. I understood he was angry at who his mate was but felt the way he treated him was despicable and showed he did not care in the least.

Warren on the other hand seemed so lost at times. Though his secret was certainly not expected it made the story more enjoyable to me.

Mystery and a lot of drama are in abundance but well worth the read. Good addition to the series.