Tag: Siren Publishing

Savage Alpha by Fel Fern

Title: Savage Alpha

Series: Devil Hills Wolves 02

Author: Fel Fern

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (134 Pages)

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

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Survival is Daryl Rush’s number one priority. On the hunted list of a powerful organization, Daryl and his brother spent their entire lives hiding, until a werewolf pack takes them in. The last thing Daryl needs is romance, but he can’t deny his attraction to the Alpha, Deacon Becker. Savage, lethal, and untouchable, Deacon is called the Demon Alpha for a reason. All Daryl needs is a shove in the right direction, but will he be able to tame the demon and come out unscathed?

After seeing his entire pack decimated, Deacon became Alpha at a young age. He built his pack from the ground up and would tear down any threat that comes near his home. Mates are a weakness, but the more he denies his wolf, the more his need intensifies. And Deacon wants Daryl for his mate, but will mating a human psychic come at a high price?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-111-7

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.

Daryl and his older brother had escaped the human’s who wanted to get their hands on him. He was what they call an Esper, someone with some psychic powers. He had killed their abusive father when they were younger, and just tried to stay safe. That is until his brothers chief started asking questions, then they decided to run to the one place that might be able to keep them. Now he was just trying to figure out his feelings for the sexy, powerful and cranky alpha.

Deacon and his best friends took up protecting other paranormal’s after most of their pack had been killed. Twelve years old and seeing the death of his parents and most of his pack, had made him a bit cold and hardened. He hated humans but slowly, very slowly he is starting to see that not all human’s are bad. He is just trying to figure out what to do with his feelings for Daryl.

This series has a dark tone to it and even though it does work for this story, it also makes the story a bit off. It felt like the story had been quite rushed by the author that it didn’t flow like it should have. I loved Daryl, but the alpha was a bit hard to connect with. You can understand why he is the way he is, but still he just comes off wrong. Other than those issues I had with it, the story is quite interesting and fun to read.

It has a unique and fresh way of taking the story in the direction it is going. It has great potential to be a top story with a little more time goes into it. I did enjoy reading it and can say that this will be read more than once.

Feral Claim by Fel Fern

Title: Feral Claim

Series: Devil Hills Wolves 01

Author: Fel Fern

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (128 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (April 12, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts

Blurb: Ordinary human Dave Rush and his psychic brother have spent their entire lives running away from a pro-human government. When Dave finds out the government wants his brother’s head on a platter, he takes his brother and runs. Dave’s spent his entire life being told that paranormals consider mere humans like him as prey. But when there’s no one else to turn to, Dave takes the risk of a lifetime and seeks the den of monsters for sanctuary.

For over a decade, the Devil Hills wolves have closed off their territory to outsiders, but the scent of his mate draws werewolf enforcer Forrest to find Dave. Forrest knows his community doesn’t allow humans in for a reason. Dave might be his undoing but once a Devil Hills wolf stakes his claim on a mate, there’s no stopping the hunt until he makes Dave his in every sense of the word.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-110-0

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Dave loves being a police officer, even though he was just getting started. He was a normal human who had a deep secret. His brother, Daryl is a very special man with psychic powers. That placed them in danger at all times. In a world where paranormal’s were hunted down and either killed or put into rehabilitation.

Esper’s were humans with abilities that could heal or kill those around them. The government placed them into places that rehabilitates them but leaves them like a robot, with no emotions. Dave did not want that for his little brother, so when his chief started asking questions, he knew it was time to run. To go to the one place that might just also get them killed.

Forrest was a powerful wolf shifter who has just found his mate, a human. His alpha hated humans and would kill them on sight. He was about to do the one thing that could get them both killed, go against the alpha’s orders.

This is not one of those happy pack type of books. The pack is a hard place and they don’t have much patience for others. They come off very cold and heartless, especially the alpha. It is a very unique story with a different feel to it. It caught my attention from the moment I started reading it and kept it all the way to the end. I can’t say that it gave me everything I could ask for but it came pretty close. It has a dark tone to it that I didn’t really care for, but it worked for this story.

I liked Dave quite a bit but it took a bit of time to get into Forrest, however he was perfect for his mate. It felt like the story was missing something but I could not tell what it was. It will be one of those stories that will be read more than once though.

I enjoyed it quite a bit and would recommend it. I can’t wait to start on the next book.

Finding Strength by Lynn Hagen

Title: Finding Strength

Series: Brac Village 24

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (96 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (January 8, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: After someone breaks into Barrington Manor, Gary and his grandmother go to the police, but it’s a move Gary soon regrets. There are secrets within those mansion walls, secrets that could end Gary’s life if exposed. But Gary is tired of being so isolated, so alone, that he takes that risk, and finds a handsome detective who is willing to help. Unfortunately, that help comes at a price. But Gary is infatuated with Detective Richard Cohen and risks everything to be with him again.

When Richard’s superior betrays him, he makes a career change and settles in Brac Village. He’s content with his life, until he meets Gary. His mate. When he decides to get involved and takes on Gary’s case, he knows something is going on at Barrington Manor, and Richard is determined to find out its secrets, even if that means breaking into the mansion himself to save Gary’s life.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-884-4

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

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Brac Village collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. With this story I would actually start with the Brac Pack series. There are many series that are branched off from it.

Lynn Hagen was one of the first authors of m/m romance that I have read. Her stories evolve around shifters who are the alpha types with mates that always call to them. They will do everything in their power to protect those around them, but will be taken down at the knees by their little mates. Her stories have an energy to them that always seems to lighten a person’s day. The are entertaining, funny as hell, exciting with a bit of danger to them and the sex is mega hot.

Gary lives with his grandmother when his mother passed away. He had a lot of secrets that he held, but the worst was his deadly father hidden in the attic. When someone tried to break in to their home, Gary and his grandmother go to the police for help. A sexy detective is not what he had expected.

Richard had once been working for the government who was going after Manny and his brothers. Now that his superior was the one behind it all, he has left that side of life behind. Working for the police department in Brac Village was something new. So when his mate walks in with a story of robbery he decides to help. It leads him to many more dangerous creatures then himself. And many more surprises.

I have a blast reading these stories and that hasn’t changed. The connection that is seen with the characters is always a nice surprise, for instance’s Mavericks feelings for the old lady was a nice one. Although you never really do find out why that is.

I enjoyed the story quite a bit and can’t wait to get my hands on the next story.

Mark of an Alpha by Stormy Glenn

Title: Mark of an Alpha

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (85pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (April 26, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: All Xias wanted to do was find a safe place for him and his cubs. With his alpha chasing after him, intent on taking one of his cubs and killing the others, racing through a blizzard in the middle of the night seemed like a good idea. He had no idea when he took shelter in a cave during a blizzard that he had found more than a place to rest. He’d found the one man determined to protect him and his cubs.

Zhuang wasn’t on the run exactly, but avoiding his father’s demand that he start his own clan sent him into the mountains where he couldn’t be reached. When he takes shelter in a cave during a snow storm, he finds his mate and a whole lot more. He also discovers that protecting his mate means changing his entire way of life.

But even going to the shifter council won’t keep them safe because the alpha who is after Xias is determined to have him, even if he has to kill everyone standing in his way. Zhuang’s only hope in saving his new family is in becoming the alpha his father always wanted him to be.

ISBN:

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: A new and exciting story by one of my top authors. I came across this author a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with her stories. This was no different.

Xias was an omega and omega’s had no standing in their prides. His alpha ruled them with an iron hand and was cruel as one could be. His alpha took what he wanted and killed off those who pissed him off. Xias was on the run with his cubs, cubs that were sired by his alpha. The problem is his alpha wanted his son, but wanted his daughters killed.

Zhuang’s father wanted him to start his own clan. To bad he didn’t want to do it. He was a loner and not very friendly. That was until he found a reason to do it. On a cold night with snow coming down hard, he came across his mate. A mate with three cubs and who was frightened.

I have always been a fan of Stormy’s books and knew right off the bat that I wanted to get my hands on it. It is a vey fascinating story with a mixture of fresh ideas and an old twist to it. It caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I was fascinated with the characters and their fight. Although I would have like a different ending with just a bit more to it, this left me thinking that maybe just maybe there might be another book coming.

The story did feel a little bit off, but not enough to make me want to stop reading. I had a lot of fun reading it and can admit that this will be read more than once.

All or Nothing by Leah Blake

Title: All or Nothing

Series: Shadow Creek 04

Author: Leah Blake

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Novel (187pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (17th July 2017)

Heat Level: Sextreme

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4 1/2 Hearts

Blurb: Mikhail Borreagous loathes anything paranormal. After witnessing the vicious murders of his older brothers in an attack that left him clinging to life over twenty years ago, he vowed to hunt and kill anything not human. That is, until Nico Montague crosses his path.

Nico is a wolf shifter and no stranger to Mikhail’s killing ways. The infamous hunter is his mate, but Nico will do whatever it takes to protect him against the lamabra. When a second attack from the vampire half-breeds goes south, Nico makes a crucial decision in hopes of saving Mikhail: return to Shadow Creek…with his mate.

Mikhail wakes up in the heart of the paranormal sanctuary his boss has dreamed of breaching. Caught between his fierce attraction to Nico and his loyalty to his leader, Mikhail has to make a life-altering decision: betray the creatures that have protected him despite his reputation, or risk his life to stay with Nico?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-473-0

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Although I love this series I did not care for the repetitive phrases of beast and beastly throughout this story. It got on my nerves to constantly read that. I know how Mikhail, a hunter, feels about the paranormal so there was no need to say so continuously. Once was enough.

Nico, was strong and understanding yet firm and unmovable on certain things. I liked the way he let Connor see for himself how creek was rather than constantly telling him. Mikhail’s past trauma broke my heart. I did understand to a point his hatred of the paranormals.

Jude, the leader of the hunters, was evil incarnate. It shocked me at what he did to those who he selected. It served to remind me just how animalistic humans can be. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Great read.

Owen and Charlie by Bellann Summer

Title: Owen and Charlie

Series: Operation True One 04

Author: Bellann Summer

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (104 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (April 26, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: According to the scroll in his grandfather’s attic, Charlie Johnston’s birthmark will lead to finding his true one. When a madman takes his virginity and birthmark, Charlie is broken.

Owen Kodiak knew mating and having children would strengthen the family. When he lost his son to deceit and betrayal, day-to-day survival became his only goal. Meeting Charlie triggers needs he had set aside long ago. Owen’s decision to fight the mating bond waivers when Charlie is kidnapped. After Charlie’s rescue, Owen may sit at the wounded man’s bedside, but total commitment remains out of reach.

Hurt slams against the thick wall surrounding Owen’s heart. When Charlie runs, Owen follows. Settling things between them and falling in love doesn’t keep the past where it belongs. There’s a book to find and Charlie’s cousins are up for the adventure. But, do the answers to a woman’s evil lies only lead to more questions?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-241-1

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Charlie and his friends had been hunted because they had a birthmark signaling thy were true mates to the bear shifters and could have their cubs. Too bad his had been cut off him and his virginity was stolen by a cruel shifter. He didn’t think that he could have his bear shifter mate and no babies.

Owen had been avoiding Charlie ever since he found out that they were mates. He had mated once before and she had killed their child before he had even been born. A second chance at love and a family was something he wanted, if his fears wouldn’t betray them both. Then Charlie is abducted and he knows what he needs to do.

Fascinating story as always. It was worth waiting for and I was glad I grabbed it up. This story caught my attention from the moment I started reading and kept it all the way to the end. The characters were fully developed and down right hot. I think that Charlie would be my favorite of the guys so far. He is a sweetie that is for sure.

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

This is one book I would recommend.

Devil Beside You by Olivia Black

Title: Devil Beside You

Series: Federal Paranormal Agency 09

Author: Olivia Black

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (October 12, 2017)

Length: Novella (156 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5 Hearts

Blurb: Ten years ago, Tae Young-Jin got himself entangled in the Red Ribbon Killer murder case, resulting in not only the death of his parents but also the loss of his memory. When he wakes from a six-month coma, Tae starts his life with a new identity. Now, years later, using the name David Choi, he returns to New York as a genius profiler.

David is recruited by Abram Jackman and becomes a trainee with the Federal Paranormal Agency. He balances FPA training with his own secret investigation into the Red Ribbon Killer. While working on the case, David tries to uncover the past and unlock his memories.

Eric Khang has secrets of his own. The vampire has been watching over David since the young man was a teenager living in New York. And now that David is back, Eric is trying to help the other man recover his memories.

Working together, the truth will be revealed. But, sometimes things are better left in the past.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-680-2

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

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.

I came across this author some time ago and absolutely fell in love with the worlds she creates. When I saw the name of the series for this particular story line, I knew it was what I wanted to read and probably needed. There is always sexy characters, interesting story, excitement, adventure and danger in these books. This story however was a bit different.

David was born Tae and his life was taken from him by a vicious killer. He came home to find his parents dead and then he was injured when he ran. A six month coma left him with out his memories but time will tell. Living with his guardian, he has spent a majority of his time researching serial killers, which keeps his mind on the past. Years have gone past and his past is coming back. He needs to know the truth, who killed his parents and why. He might just regret asking those questions.

Now he is recruited by the FPA and is sent in to find the killer. What he finds is not what he wanted. Eric is a medical examiner as well as a vampire. He has kept watch out for David, but there are some pretty wicked twists to this story that will change things.

Now for me the story is a bit rocky and doesn’t flow like it should have. Also the ending was way wrong, I am sorry but a killer is never reformed. To hold such a secret and for the amount of people involved would be impossible. The means to an end or in this case vigilante killings are just as twisted as those they go after.

I felt let down with this book, and sure do hope the rest don’t follow the same line.

Pushing the Limits by Lynn Hagen

Title: Pushing the Limits

Series: Wildfire 03

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Contemporary, Ménage

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (September 11, 2017)

Length: Novella (103 pgs)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Cory has been crushing on Max since forever, but Max hasn’t made a move on him. Tired of waiting for something that may never happen, Cory finds himself in the arms of one of Wildfire’s investors. They both are scratching a carnal itch, but when it becomes more than just lust, Seoul isn’t sure he’s ready to become the man Cory needs.

Max wants Cory with every breath he takes, but his best friend was molested by his father, and Max is hesitant to step up to the plate. When he finds out Cory is having sex with another man, his jealousy just might push Cory away.

Seoul thinks owning a town comes with perks. He spots a sexy little laborer, and the heat turns up, but there is only one problem. In order to have Cory, Seoul must deal with Max.

Can the three make a go of it, or will their attempt at a ménage relationship destroy each of their lives?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-592-8

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

Reviewer: Lisa

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

What is better then two sexy men getting it on, well you guessed it three. Welcome to a hot and tempting ménage. Max rescued Cory when he was a teenager and basically finished raising him. Cory had been abused by his father and needed a gentle hand. Which Max doesn’t really have. Things change for both of them and the explosion is about to hit. Then you add in one sexy millionaire who has had a taste of Cory, and things are going to heat up. To bad Max is closed off and Seoul has never been in love before. It is going to be an interesting run.

I wasn’t to sure about Cory and the guys at first. Just couldn’t figure out how he was going to get them all together but hey Lynn surprised me again. The heat and connection plus add in the passion and damn it was one sweet read. It wasn’t perfect but it ended pretty good. I can’t say this one would be my favorite of the series but it was still a good book.

I enjoyed reading this story and can not wait to get my hands on the next book. I also loved the danger and excitement, but really would have love to watch that beating jackal getting his just rewards. Guess will have to wait and see what happens. I had a lot of fun and can guarantee that you will too.

I would definitely recommend this book.

Losing Control by Lynn Hagen

Title: Losing Control

Series: Dark Knights 05

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (98 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (April 2, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: After his brother is killed, Caleb seeks answers. He follows one of the men from the funeral, needing closure. He wanders inside Krave, one of the hottest gay clubs in the city, watching Raven from the bar, drawn to the man by something Caleb can’t explain. But when Caleb decides to leave, it’s Raven who confronts him, demanding to know why Caleb has been stalking him the entire day.

Raven can’t believe he’s found his mate. The only trouble is, Kovachi has bewitched Raven, and now he feels a compulsion to kidnap Caleb and take his mate to the enemy. The new leader of the Hunters is in Raven’s head, and the only way to stop him from controlling Raven is to put a wall up in his mind. It’s a temporary fix, but one that allows Raven to show Caleb that he’s not alone in this world, that he has Raven in his corner as Caleb mourns his loss.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-123-0

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Dark Knights 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 series is actually one of the branch off of the Brac Pack and several others so I would suggest starting with the first book in the Brac Pack.

Caleb’s brother Jacob had been killed in a car bombing that was meant for his boss. He wanted answers and decided at the funeral was time to get those answers. To bad he didn’t actually have the guts to go up to the man, just follow him for hours in his car.

Raven knew right off the bat that he had been followed by not one but two vehicles. The first one was definitely noticed. The kid was not made for it, but he still needed answers. What he found was his mate. To bad the hunters found out about Caleb, because he will kill anyone who comes after him.

The first thing I am going to say is that I hope that Jacob isn’t dead but that is just a wish. This story was pretty cool and I enjoyed reading it. It gave me everything I could want in a story and so much more. The characters made it rock, although in a way it does leave you hanging. Which means I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

The Medic Finds His Home by Bellann Summer

Title: The Medic Finds His Home

Series: Rescue for Hire West 08

Author: Bellann Summer

Genre: Contemporary

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc (5th October 2017)

Length: Novella (116 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Medic Reese Palmer has been called the heart of Rescue for Hire West. His wisdom has touched every member of the team. The weight of loneliness, responsibilities, and a rescue gone wrong send him to the edge of burnout. Needing a vacation, Reese takes off, but an accident changes everything. He wakes up lost and alone in a world he no longer understands.

Ex-detective, now hotdog vendor, Lee Sanchez has been watching the tall, injured homeless man. Intrigued, he offers him a hotdog. Attraction and desire urge these two together, but unknown facts keep them apart. The team from Rescue for Hire West will need to use all of their skills to find the one who has disappeared into thin air.

What happens when the man you know as your friend and teammate is no longer there? Is this a story of tragedy or a blessing? You decide.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-733-5

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

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Rescue for Hire West collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. Rescue for Hire West is a cut off from the original Rescue For Hire stories, so I would suggest to get the full effect to start with the stories from Rescue For Hire.

When Bellann came out with her very first story for Rescue For Hire, I knew I had found an author that I would follow through it all. Her stories have this impact that just makes you wish you were right there with them. They are very entertaining with lots of action and some pretty hot scenes. The characters are fully developed and are just down right sexy.

Reese was a medic for his team. He has served in the military at one time and now worked for Rescue for Hire West. He lost his father at a young age and it impacted him for some time. Even now you can tell how it did. During a rescue he lost a young girl, but save two others. He needed a break from it all. He decides to go to the beach, but en route he is involved in a serious accident that leaves him injured.

Lee is a ex-detective who now sells hotdogs to those on the beach. When he notices a man who seemed to be able to hide from people, well it caught his attention. Especially when that man has staples in his head, and a injury to his arm and leg. He decides to step in and help, but his heart soon wins over. Then the men from Rescue for Hire West shows up, and well you will have to read the story.

I am not really sure what to think of this particular story. I didn’t really care for the ending at all, not saying I didn’t love the story because I did, but the ending was just wrong. It was like tearing a family apart to me. It made me a little depressed and not really all that in a good mood. It doesn’t mean that I can’t wait to get my hands on the next story though. It just shows that Bellann Summer definitely puts her heart and soul into her stories. Very tender and heart filled story for me. I just wished for a better ending.

I would definitely recommend this, but get the tissues out.

Operation Tango by Stormy Glenn

Title: Operation Tango

Series: Geek Squad 01

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc (28th September 2017)

Length: Novella (118 Pages)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: They say a baby bird imprints on the first creature it sees when it’s born. I wasn’t a baby bird, but I had imprinted on Hank the moment he stood over me with his fists raised, protecting me from playground bullies.

I had been five. Hank had been seven. He was my hero from that day forward.

If he laughed, I laughed. If he hurt, I hurt. If he got a brain freeze from eating his ice cream too fast, my head ached as well. Hank was everything.

And then one day, he wasn’t. He was just gone.

I was willing to go through hell to get him back.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-714-4

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

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Ian was five years old, when Hank saved him from some bullies. As time goes by, Ian’s feelings change and so does his world. He figures he will always just love Hank from the sidelines as their lives go on. That all changes when Hank joins the military. Now it is thru letters and phone calls. That is until Hank is killed in service. However this story has many fantastic twists and turns that will leave you smiling in the end.

I came across Stormy Glenn a few years back and have pretty much kept an eye out for her stories. She has became one of my top favorite authors and was put on an automatic buy list. Her books are very entertaining, with a serious tone to it, but is matched with humor. The characters are well rounded and damn are they quirky. I absolutely loved all of the guys in this one. Just don’t drink the jungle juice.

Now the only negative thing I have to say is it felt rushed and not fully completed. I loved it, don’t get me wrong but it just felt like something was left out of the story. I really would have loved Hank’s families reaction, also to get to know the rest of the guys. However Stormy might have a secret that she is not telling us about. Makes me wonder, what she has planned.

I hope that this is the start to a new series, because the geek squad and Hank’s teammates need some loving. I also loved the paranormal twist that this had and can not wait to read it again. I can guarantee that this story will be read many times over.

I had a lot of fun reading this and hope that you will fall in love with it too.

Royale Stakes by Lynn Hagen

Title: Royale Stakes

Series: Dark Knights 04

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (115 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (August 6, 2015)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Declan Royale has the shittiest luck ever. Seriously. He was just standing there, minding his own business, killing a Hunter, and the cops show up. Worse, when the Ultionem hires Declan an attorney, in walks Saul Capezio, the man Declan hates with a passion. This is their first time so close, and when Saul takes a seat, a thick, musky, tantalizing odor slams Declan in the gut. Saul’s his mate. Declan is totally screwed.

Saul takes Declan’s case because he was paid handsomely, but he can’t deny he also wants to shove Declan’s face in the fact that now the loud-mouthed jerk’s freedom is in his hands. He just didn’t expect to fall for Declan, or to nearly get blown up by a car bombing…or two.

As Saul fights to keep his heart intact, Declan reveals his deepest, darkest secret—a secret that could get Declan killed.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-060-8

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Dark Knights collection features a new romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. In this case you should start with the original series “ Brac Pack”. That introduces you into this amazing world, and is cut off in to many different series. So a lot more reading in your future.

Lynn Hagen was one of the first m/m romance authors that I came across and knew that she would be a favorite of mine. Her stories are funny as hell but do have a underlining of serious attitudes. In this case, Declan killed a hunter and was caught by the local police, the human police. Now he was in trouble, and leave it to the one lawyer he hates to be the one to rescue him. To top it off the man is his mate.

Saul is pretty much in agreement wit Declan. He can’t stand the loud mouth, but there was something about him that turns him on just as fast. Now to find out what deep and dark secret his mate is hiding from him. Well that is after they find out who is trying to kill them.

I get a crack out of these books. There is a serious tone to parts of it, but humor out matches it. I love the characters and how they seem to be able to stand up to their rough and snarky mates. Their mates will kill any and all just to protect them. I had a lot of fun reading this and can not wait to get my hands on the next book.

Taming His Wolf by Lynn Hagen

Title: Taming His Wolf

Series: Dark Knights 03

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (97pgs)

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

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Joelle liked boring, predictable, and safe. Though that kind of life left something lacking. But all that changed when Kivani walked through the door. He was exciting, unpredictable, wild, and scared Joelle, too. Joelle wanted to give his life a little shake, but Kivani is determined to turn Joelle’s life upside down.

Kivani Davenport uprooted his life and moved to the city to be one of the Dark Knights. He also left his old life behind to get away from his cousin. Ethan has been a thorn in Kivani’s side for nearly three hundred years, but when he shows up in town, Kivani fears for his mate’s safety. Ethan is a Hunter, and he’s set his sights on Joelle.

Can Kivani save his mate from Ethan’s twisted games, or will Ethan hand Joelle over to the new evil that has invaded the city?

ISBN: 978-1-64243-037-0

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

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Dark Knights 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 series is a branch off from several series, starting with Brac Pack. This includes Brac Pack, Brac Village, Christian’s Coven, Zeus’s Pack and many more.

Joelle had basically led a boring life. He loved to read and hang out with his mother. He was still that way, well till Ryan dragged him out. To bad Ryan’s best friend was a bit prickly. Then he met Kivani and his life is about to get a bit more exciting, but he wasn’t really a person who like excitement. Kivani is going to have his hands full.

Kivani, like the other knights, had led a nasty past life. On top of that he was also keeping a secret, his cousin was a hunter. Kivani is an assassin who kept the paranormal’s and their mates safe. Now he has a sexy mate, and danger just keeps on a coming.

Lynn Hagen was one of the first m/m romance authors that I started reading and actually kept on reading. The characters are fully developed and damn hot. They are alpha males with sexy little mates that have had their own problems. They are action packed with quite a bit of danger in them, but don’t worry there is some hot sexy time also.

I loved this book but I knew I would before reading it. This story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I had a blast with it and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Flyers, Fuzzbutts and Fisticuffs by Jools Louise

Title: Flyers, Fuzzbutts, and Fisticuffs

Series: Spirit of Sage 12

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Menage, Paranormal

Length: Novella (132pgs)

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

Heat Level: Scorching

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Cullen is love-shy after a disastrous relationship nearly killed him. But then he meets Louis and Doyle and is intrigued by the two goofball bear shifters, who don’t seem to take anything seriously…except they appear to be serious about him. Shy and sexy, his suitors show him what loving is all about.

The town of Sage, as always, is under siege. Fortress, Flashpoint, and now a mysterious Russian all want to take shots at the residents. When a good friend of the bears is killed in an apparent suicide, there’s a race to find out what happened and stop another catastrophe.

With so many enemies on the loose, Cullen, Louis, and Doyle are hard-pressed to figure out what’s going on and have to rely on the skills of their friends to help eliminate the danger that seems an ever-present reality of Sage.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-056-1

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Another exciting addition to the spirits of sage series as enemies hit much closer to home with the help of one of the kids. Cullen finally get his happy ever after, though not without danger involved. His mates are sexy bear shifters.

One thing I love about this series is that each story has several things going on at once that all combine to give a fascinating read that draws you further into the community.

I love reading about each person and how they impact or fit in the group. Such a diverse group and tightly knit. I am looking forward to seeing hat else happens in this series.

Fantastic read and highly recommend.

The Forgotten Mate by Jane Wallace Knight

Title: The Forgotten Mate

Author: Jane Wallace-Knight

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (166 Pages)

Publisher: Siren Publishing (March 22, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Rowan Adams awakens surrounded by werewolves, with no memory of who he is. The man in front of him, Devon Carter, is the alpha of the pack and, according to him, Rowan’s mate.

Born into a coven of witches that behave more like a cult, Rowan took his sister and ran. They’d been running for years before they stumbled into Devon’s territory. Somehow, Rowan managed to convince the alpha to take him as his mate, knowing that his skills as a witch would benefit the pack, and that having a small army of werewolves to protect him and his sister was a pretty good deal.

The plan was going well until something went wrong with the mating ritual, leaving Rowan with no idea who he was, or what the hell was going on.

With the coven closing in, and trouble with another pack, Rowan barely has time to adjust to his crazy life, or to the man he’s apparently married.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-065-3

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Rowan and his sister are from a coven that is not somewhere one would chose to be. The coven had old views and one of them was the females were subs and mated off to who ever the leaders wanted. Rowan did not want that for his sister. So they did the one thing they could do, they ran. They ran right into a wolf pack.

Rowan had talked the alpha into mating with him. It would strengthen the pack and protect them all. The one thing they need since the coven was coming for them and a pack was on the odd side of them. To bad Rowan didn’t remember a thing about it.

Magic always seems to come back to bite one in the ass, but in this case it might just help them out a bit. Now with this story I hate to admit that it comes off a bit stiff and it is hard to connect with the characters. It doesn’t really flow like it should have, but is still enjoyable to read. I can’t say that it is one of those stories that would be read more than once, but time will tell. I will also admit that it did manage to keep my attention while I was reading it. So that was a plus in my book.

It was a enjoyable read and I would definitely check out the rest of this author’s work out. I would recommend it.

Rookie in the Midst by Jools Louise

Title: Rookie in the Midst

Series: Blue Platoon 01

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Ménage, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense

Length: Novella (156pgs)

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

Heat Level: Sextreme

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Craig Mason is a rookie when it comes to loving, and the task of being mated to four sexy warriors is daunting…but he’s certainly up for the challenge. He finds himself embroiled in the delights of the claiming game–and then all hell breaks loose.

The Ruin Pack want supremacy and are prepared to go to any lengths to get it. Craig’s mates, Alpha Amos, Zane Finch, Brady Garnet, and Alfie Blaze are all Special Forces soldiers, and their duty is to protect their beloved heart, Craig, a special wolf shifter who possesses gifts that will unite the packs…only the ruling clans are against it, wanting power for themselves.

Craig is determined that he and his pack live in peace, not war. Alpha Amos Hartland must take a stand against Arnie Ruin, before his enemy exposes the shifter community and brings catastrophic consequences to their world. Can Craig’s healing powers stop the feud? Will love conquer all?

Note: This book contains double penetration and elements of FMF involve only secondary characters.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-035-6

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: I really enjoyed reading about Craig, Amos, Finch, Blaze and Garnet. The guys were seriously bad ass. Tough as nails and not afraid to fight for what is right. Danger comes in many forms to the group. Power hungry alphas tear down and abuse pack members at their leisure. On top of that the group learns of a facility were people are taken never to be seen again.

This was a great beginning to a new series. I was disappointed in the two m/f/f scenes in it as I’m an m/m reader. But aside from that it was a gripping tale of love, betrayal, deceit, mystery and suspense. This story had me on the edge of my seat.

But I do wonder what happened to Sharpie. He was mentioned several times as one of the people taken yet there was no mention of him being one that was rescued or that died, so I’m curious as to what happened to him on that island.

Great read..

Meeting His Destiny by Lynn Hagen

Title: Meeting His Destiny

Series: Dark Knights 02

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (112 Pages)

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

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Henry Dickerson has the worst luck with men. Not only has he been dumped multiple times, but his latest hookup confesses to already being in a relationship. Henry is so over it. He is done getting his heart stepped on. But when he goes to his friend’s apartment to complain about his latest fiasco, Henry is kidnapped by a tall and muscular stranger who demands to know where Henry lives.

Nyx Roman is mere backup when his friend goes after a Hunter. What he hadn’t expected to find was a man in tiny shorts and tennis shoes getting in the way. Nyx grabs him before Henry can walk into a dangerous situation, but after realizing Henry is his mate, Nyx doesn’t plan on letting the sexy little twink go.

Too bad Henry wants nothing to do with him. But Nyx sees the longing in Henry’s eyes, and he’s determined to show his mate that not all men are heartbreakers.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-990-2

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

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Dark Knights 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 series is a branch off from several series, starting with Brac Pack. This includes Brac Pack, Brac Village, Christian’s Coven, Zeus’s Pack and many more.

Lynn Hagen was one of the first m/m romance authors that I started reading and actually kept on reading. The characters are fully developed and damn hot. They are alpha males with sexy little mates that have had their own problems. They are action packed with quite a bit of danger in them, but don’t worry there is some hot sexy time also.

Henry has the worst taste in men, the latest was in an open relationship. To bad the man had never said a word to Henry about it. Then he goes down to complain to his best friend, only to be abducted by a sexy bear shifter. A bear shifter who says he is his mate, to bad he has no clue what that means.

Nyx has had a very rough life and a darkness inside of him. He is an assassin for the Ultionem and protected the paranormals and the mates. He has finally found his mate and as it turns out the hunters no who they are. Things are going to get hairy real fast.

I loved this book but I knew I would before reading it. I am not a fan of the series name, but it only took me to the third book to remember where it came from. This story caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. I had a blast with it and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book.

Bitten by the Kitten by Jane Perky

Title: Bitten by the Kitten

Series: Ferocious Felines 01

Author: Jane Perky

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (88 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (March 1, 2018)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Left for dead by his shifter clan, tabby shifter Steve Stone crawls into a stranger’s backyard to die. Steve doesn’t think he’ll survive the night but his unexpected savior comes in the form of recluse and ex-con werebear Damon.

Damon chose a life of seclusion for a reason. His bear’s gotten out of control but he can’t turn his back when an injured shifter collapses on his backyard. The last thing Damon expects is the inferno ignited between them.

Steve doesn’t understand his instant attraction to the big burly werebear but never has he felt more safe or loved. However, accepting Damon’s mate mark might mean endearing his werebear.

If Steve thinks Damon will bolt at the first sign of trouble, then the little tabby shifter is in for a surprise, because Damon will fight for his mate until Steve is safe in his arms.

ISBN: 978-1-64243-016-5

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: The cat clan has many harsh rules and Steve seems to break many of them. He is not as submissive as they want and he decided to help a human in need. It is a punishment of death, but he survived. He found a place to hide and in his mind to die. However something made him want to live. The place he found to hide just so happened to be a ex-con in the shape of a werebear. A werebear who was almost feral and rogue. It seems he might just save the bear also.

Damon has spent five years in a shifter prison for murder. The problem was he didn’t kill anyone, his little brother had. He had lost a part of himself in there, and now he knew he was going out of control. That is until he saves a little tabby shifter.

I have not read but a few books by this author, so I wasn’t to sure what to expect. He has a few weak spots in it and the connection was not felt between me and the characters very well. However it is a very entertaining story and I hope that the next book gets better. It has great potential to be pretty amazing. It is unique and very surprising. I am afraid that the omega and the way the others treat them was the same but they might have a way out.

I was quite surprised with it and did enjoy the book.

Cole’s Dragon by Marcy Jacks

Title: Cole’s Dragon

Series: A Dragon’s Growl 10

Author: Marcy Jacks

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novella (118 pages)

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

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Cole is a nobody. A nothing. He doesn’t want to be seen. And he doesn’t want to be heard. A life of torture and abuse makes it hard, and frightening, to be noticed. He’d rather go unseen.

The dragons came and freed him, and he was happy when none wanted him for a mate, but then he came along. Evzen is a strange man. Handsome, scarred Evzen is powerful and intimidating, and yet Cole can’t stay away from him. Even though he fears the pleasure Evzen can give, he is completely under the man’s spell and at his mercy.

Evzen will teach the small shifter what it’s like to really live, because only Cole can give that to him in return. After the death of his mate, Evzen wants this second chance, though someone in his own clan is plotting against him and his new happiness, with Cole as their primary target.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-583-6

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Evzen was the leader of the dragons that join with Seth’s dragons. He takes one look at cute Cole and pursues him but Cole is terrified of everyone after the abuse he suffered at the hands of the vampires. I liked how even though Evzen wanted Cole he took the time to ensure and do everything possible to convince Cole he was not in danger from him.

Some of Evzen’s dragons do not approve and one even attacks Cole. I felt their was a lack of communication to Cole on Evzen’s part as he should have told him not everyone was happy with them being mates. A great addition to the series.

Highly recommended.

Papa Bear’s Pup by Stormy Glenn

Title: Papa Bear’s Pup

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Paranormal

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (October 26, 2017)

Length: Novella (104 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Papa Bear was president of the Blue Angels, one of the deadliest biker clubs west of the Mississippi. He answered to no one, going where he wanted when he wanted. When being on the road so much takes its toll on him, Papa Bear heads to the woods to let his bear roam free. Finding a man beaten and covered in blood was never part of that plan but turning his back on the wounded man just wasn’t possible, especially since he suspects the little wolf might be his mate.

Bartholomew ‘Bug’ Matthews was on the run. Finding himself rescued by a burly tattooed biker was not where he expected to be but he wasn’t complaining. Papa Bear was the sexiest man Bug had ever seen. When the handsome man claims him, Bug couldn’t be happier. But his joy is short lived when Papa Bear disappears, leaving Bug alone and in more danger than ever.

When a vicious attack leaves Papa Bear with no memory of his mate, will he lose his one chance to find happiness or will Bug be able to protect himself and the secret he holds?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-756-4

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

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: This book was previously published at 20,000 words as part of Siren’s anthology Ride a Cowboy. It has been extensively revised and expanded an additional 16,000 plus words.

When I saw this and started reading this, I knew I had read it before. I hate to admit that I was thinking of a different author when I read it. Then I remembered why, the character Papa Bear is actually from Bear County series written by Lynn Hagen. Then I remembered the anthology that was written. Stormy has been one of my top favorite from the start of her series. Her characters are fully developed and a bit quirky. They are easy to fall in love with and always leave you wanting more.

Papa Bear is exactly that a bear shifter. He is the leader of a deadly and dangerous biker gang. Unlike real bears they have no desire to hibernate in the winter, but travel around. That is until he goes off on his own, and finds his mate. A mate that is in danger.

Bug is from a pack that is against many changes, and one of them is gay men. His father wanted to mate him to a female alpha and damn if the man won’t take no for an answer. Bug knew he had to leave now. Too bad his pack caught up with him and it left him bleeding. Now his mate has found him, rescued him and deserted him. Things are not what one would think.

It is a very enjoyable story, and a lot of fun to read. I have to admit that it is a bit smaller than I had expected and the story is just a bit off. However it doesn’t take away from the story itself. I can see reading it more than once will be in my future.

This is one story I would recommend.