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Echoes of a Fractured Past by Jools Louise

Title: Echoes of a Fractured Past

Series: Warriors of Sage 02

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Shape-shifter

Length: Novella (136pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Albert and Finn find each other in the dungeons of an ancient castle after being tortured and nearly killed. Albert was created by a monster, and in the aftermath of Fielding’s demise, Albert is trying to find his place in the world, surrounded by men who reek of authority and strength, both inside and out. Finn and Albert have to make sense of Albert’s demons, while taking on an army determined to eradicate shifters.

After a failed coup, Fortress is more determined than ever to take down the Warriors Brigade. With only a handful of recruits, and a small group of Warriors, Fortress seems set to win.

Albert and Finn have more than one battle to worry about and, in the midst of conflict, they find love and hope in each other’s arms…but will that be enough to slay the echoes of Albert’s fractured mind?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-945-2

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Albert and Finn are on the mend after being rescued from Sir Aaron’s evil clutches. Albert is at a loss since he has no idea what to do with his life now. These men have been through so much. But with the others hep they will make it through the darkness. At the time time D’Arcy and the commander are on the hunt for missing money that does not belong to them putting Albert’s friends Dorothy and her six year old son Arthur in danger.

Albert goes to the rescue as well as Finn. Amazing addition to the warriors of sage saga. Intense, heartbreaking, joy, sadness, and action are all interwoven into this book. It will pull you in and not let go until the very end.

These books must be read in order to understand better understand all the characters and backgrounds that are throughout. Start with Two Spirits then move on to Spirits of Sage series and finally Warriors of Sage as all these books are connected.

Highly recommended.

Devil’s Desires by Lynn Hagen

Title: Devil’s Desires

Series: Dark Knights 01

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Length: Novella (101 Pages)

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

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Ryan is devastated when his boyfriend breaks up with him through a text message. And now Jeff is at Krave with his new toy, flaunting Terry in front of Ryan. Terry is ten years younger, handsomer, and paws Jeff to the point Ryan can’t stand it any longer. But there is someone who catches Ryan’s interest. Devil is sex on two legs, but he’s straight, so Ryan doesn’t stand a chance with the gorgeous guy. Or so he thinks.

The Dark Knights have formed, and the job is proving harder than any of them expected. Devil McKellen has been given a list of the Hunters he has to eliminate, but when he discovers his mate at Krave—a nightclub Devil now owns—his attention is split between work and pleasure.

Until Ryan finds out what Devil is really up to. But the stakes grow when one of the Hunters goes after Ryan in order to lure Devil to his death.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-959-9

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 cross over characters, I would recommend reading the series in sequential order. This series is a branch off from Brac Pack, Zeus’s Pack, Christian’s Coven, Brac Village, Demon Warriors, Wolves of Desire, Brac Pack Next Gen, and so forth. I would start this series by reading the first Book in Brac Pack.

The Dark Knights were formed to get rid of the hunters and now that the leader of the hunter were dead, things are getting harder. Devil is one of the knights but he only took the job to save his life. His pack had wanted him dead and the chance was a good one. To bad he wasn’t really a killer and one of the names on the list was a man he owed. A man who saved him, and the man who was his mates ex. Should make it easier I suppose.

Ryan had been dating Jeff for a few months, till Jeff dumped him by text. His best friend was the one that decided to get him out of the house and straight into Devil’s arms. However there are many surprises that Ryan doesn’t know yet, and boy can you imagine his expression when he does find out.

I came across Lynn when her first book for Brac Pack came out, and she was a favorite ever since. Her stories have quite a bit of humor in them, especially when Cecil gets involved. It is like a ride that never ends. They have a serious tone to it, but more humor then serious. I get a kick out of them and always look forward to the next one. Now if only there were humans who treated their love like the men in these books treat theirs.

I got a kick out of this and would definitely recommend it.

Do It By Hand by Shea Balik

Title: Do It By Hand

Series: Cedar Falls 24

Author: Shea Balik

Genre: Contemporary

Length: Novella (134 Pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc (February 7, 2018)

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.

Tobias Walker grew up hearing about white knights and princes riding in on a white horse to save the day. That was until his father died and he was forced to live in the basement of his stepmother’s home. Then he was forced to face the harsh reality of life—fairy tales didn’t exist.

Finch Jarsdel had recently retired from England’s infamous SAS. Had he known he’d sit in his flat all day binge watching the telly, he might never have left his special forces unit, even if his heart had no longer been in it. When he received a phone call to chase down Bigfoot, he thought the guy was touched in the head. But with nothing else to do, Finch headed to a small town in North Carolina called Cedar Falls.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-989-6

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Future Warning: Jesse is now Mayor and he is out of control, all in a good way. He has decided that there needs to be a place that hunts Bigfoot. He has asked one of the residents for a clue on who to hire. Finch is in a dark spot, so when Jesse calls offering him a chance at a fresh start he jumps at the idea. He just had not expected that he would be hunting for bigfoot in the future. Nor did he expect to find a sexy man that he would want with all his heart.

Tobias has had a rough life. When his father passed away, that left him with his step-family. A step-family from hell. I sure do hope his step-brother gets his ass kicked in the end. So when a very hot man makes a move on him, well you can imagine what he does. Things are going to get real interesting real fast.

Excitement, adventure, true friends, hot sex and well you can just guess what is in this amazing package. It caught my attention from the start and kept it all the way to the end. Shea is an awesome author with a great imagination that will keep a reader entertained.

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

Strength of an Assassin by Stormy Glenn

Title: Strength of an Assassin

Series: Assassins Inc. #3

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Publisher: Siren Publishing (September 14, 2017)

Length: Novella

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Samson

I was an assassin, one of the strongest. My strength was my asset when completing my missions. When I was captured and forced to fight in cage matches, that strength was used against me as I was used as a feral monster for the entertainment of others. My salvation came in the form of the man I was forced to fight…my mate.

Henry

I was an omega shifter forced to be a fighter. It wasn’t a job I wanted, and going against my nature was harder than I thought it would be. By the time I was tossed into the pit and made to fight for my life, I was ready to give up. My salvation came in the form of the man I was forced to fight…my mate.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-693-2

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

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Every once in awhile you find an author that can give you a world that would be perfect to live in. I came across Stormy Glenn awhile back and I knew from that moment that she was going to be one of my favorite authors of all time, if not the top one. There is something about the way that she writes that not only draw you in but keeps you there. She gives you hot sex, lots of love and tenderness, mixed in with excitement, adventure and lots of dangerous situations. They are not only the perfect length for me, but they are so full of detail that it feels like you are right there with them. They not only entertain you but captivates you throughout the whole story. For me once I start reading I can’t move until I find out how they end. Her characters are also very fascinating and unique to me.

The characters are beautifully written with big hearts, however if you cross them, they have no problem putting you down. To me there is nothing better than a good romance, but when it is a paranormal then it hits higher marks to me. I love them especially when there are some gorgeous men in some kinky situations.

Samson was a top assassin, but even a good assassin has a bad day. Captured and forced to fight was just on the top of the list. The last fight was the one that was going to end it all. The last fight was with his mate, a mate he just found. To top it off his little mate was an omega.

Henry was not a fighter but he was a prisoner. When the men who had him ran out of fighters the stuck Henry in. Things are going to get real interesting real fast. My only issues was not finding out what happened as they escaped. It felt like just a bit was missing in the story. Other than that it was perfect.

I can honestly tell you that this is going to be one of those types of series that you can’t put down and have to read more than once. It is the perfect story for me and gave me all that I needed. I love the way all the feelings they felt was involved in this story. I had a blast reading it and I can’t wait to read the next story.

Stone Cold Lover by Stormy Glenn

Title: Stone Cold Lover

Series: Assassins Inc. #2

Author: Stormy Glenn

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (July 6, 2017)

Length: Novella (129 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Sinclair

Now that I had replaced Councilman James as leader of the panther shifters, I figured life would get a little easier. Boy, was I wrong. Between losing my mate and the attempts on my life, I have to find out what happened to seven missing shifter kids, and I don’t know who I can trust.

Stone

I had made myself stay away from my mate for years out of a sense of guilt. That all ended when I discovered someone was out to get him. In order to keep Sinclair safe, I’ll have to do something I never thought I’d do…ask for help.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-519-5

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

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Stone was the reason Sinclair was the way he was.  He had been sent to kill a target and his bullet hit his mate.  Sinclair was now unable to shift and was in a wheelchair.  He never blamed Stone and wanted him as his mate.  However miscommunication is a big ordeal between these two.  Stone thought Sinclair blamed him and wanted their communication stopped.

Now Sin was in danger and it was time Stone went to his mate.  Children were coming up missing and someone wanted Sin dead.  Sin has a big secret that he has been keeping and is about to find out what it truly means to belong.

I always get a kick out of Stormy’s books.  They catch my attention from the moment I start reading and keep it there to the end.  This story was no different.  I loved the title and series name, which is what caught my attention from the beginning.  It is very catchy and tempting.  Nothing better then a man with a gun, but Sin was the one that stole my heart.  The characters are charming and fully developed, and lets face it the story just rocked.

I had a lot of fun reading it and would definitely recommend it.  I can’t wait till the next book.

A Lesson in Trust by Marcy Jacks

Title: A Lesson in Trust

Series: A Dragon’s Growl 08

Author: Marcy Jacks

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novella (114 pages)

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

Heat Level: Scorching

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Sorin was still getting his life together and finding out his place in the world as the only vampire in a dragon clan, and son of the man everyone wanted dead. He mated with one of the alpha dragons and loves Lucian with everything he has, but when Lucian is captured and Sorin taken home, protecting his mate will mean hurting him. Emotionally, physically, every way possible. Because keeping Lucian alive will mean destroying their love.

Lucian knows the risk he took in falling in love and mating with the former vampire prisoner. Now the tables are turned, and Lucian is chained in a vampire mansion. His mate visits him, sometimes, but when he does, Lucian is having more and more trouble believing it’s all just an act. Lucian is starting to lose faith that his mate might just be faking the pleasure in his eyes whenever he hurts Lucian.

When escape becomes possible, Lucian may even leave Sorin behind.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-547-8

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

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: This book was awesome. Lucian is captured by Sorin’s father and as a way to protect him he makes Lucian believe them being mates was a mistake. It had Lucian questioning everything between them.

Dan makes an appearance in this story, don’t understand why he is still causing havoc for the dragons, but helps Sorin. I still think he is an asshole though.

Fantastic addition to the series.

Highly recommended.

No More Tomorrows by Jools Louise

Title: No More Tomorrows

Series: Warriors of Sage 01

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novella (140pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (7th November 2017)

Heat Level: Scorching

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb:Mikhail, an agent for the newly formed Warrior Brigade of Sage, Wyoming, is on a mission to take down Fortress, a group who like hunting and murdering shifters for sport. Heading to London, Fortress’s base, Mikhail meets Robert, a British agent working for the Dept. of Shifter Affairs.

Sparks fly, attraction is instant, but both are grieving after losing their mates to the brutal terrorists, and Fortress’s affiliate group, Flashpoint. Between them, Mikhail and Robert unravel a deadly plot to overthrow Parliament, murder the Prime Minister, and end up running for their lives, unearthing traitors and betrayal on all sides.

Fortress is run by Sir Aaron Fielding, an English aristocrat who loves making money and murdering pesky shifters. His love of murder and power puts him right in the path of Mik and Robert.

Can a Warrior of Sage really complete such a hazardous mission? Sparks, bullets, and sexual tension abound. Will love survive?

ISBN: 9781640107274

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Oh my. This story is truly a fantastic read. It hits the ground running literally when Mik meets his contact Robert and from a hell breaks loose as they find themselves on the run from some dangerous people. I loved how Mik did not care who he pissed off in the slightest to get the answers he wanted.

Robert seemed more laid back and quiet but the two worked well together. We also find out what happened to Finn and the help he got where he was being held. This is the start of another awesome series that I can not wait to read more of.

It’s best to read Two Spirit first then Spirit of Sage and finally start Warriors of Sage. Why you ask, because all these series are connected and each book picks up where the previous leaves off. I can not recommend these series enough.

They are brilliantly written with mystery, suspense, action, drama and some hot sex as well as strong characters to boot.

Learning Curve by Jools Louise

Title: Learning Curve

Series: Spirit of Sage 11

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Ménage, Paranormal

Length: Novella (124pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (15th December 2017)

Heat Level: Sextreme

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Oliver and Shark have more to worry about than their new business, Feeling Clucky. Sexy Slade Winters is determined to seduce his way into their affections, but they’re afraid he might be too much like their sociopathic ex-lover, Crash.

A series of sick pranks alerts them to the fact that Crash has escaped prison and is apparently gunning for them. Added to that, Flashpoint are still up to their old tricks, and two old enemies, Ghost and Morag, return to Sage to get revenge again.

Can Slade convince the wolverine shifters that he’s in for the long haul and wants to claim Oliver and Shark as his mates? Can he make them see he’s no psychopath, but a lion shifter with a heart of gold?

The three suitors have to negotiate deadly foes, tragic pasts, and fight for the right to a happy future together. Will the learning curve be too high to climb?

Note: This book contains double penetration.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-808-0

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Many things happen in this exciting addition to the spirit of sage series. Shark and Oliver, wolverine shifters, have been abused in the past. When Slade comes a calling Shark is determined to keep the man at arms length due to not wanting to be hurt again.

When danger arrives Slade comes to the rescue but the town of sage is overrun with one problem after another not to mention the investigation into Flashpoint and the fight rings. I was enraptured with this story from the start and could not stop reading until the very end. Suspense, danger, action and drama are all throughout as the town of sage yet again has to fight off the bad guys whose intent is to cause as much harm as possible to the residents.

I love this series as well as the others connected to it. Smooth flowing story with excellent details and characters make for an outstanding read. I highly recommend all the series associated with this series as well as this one. You won’t be disappointed.

Adrian’s Bodyguard by Shelby Rhodes

Title: Adrian’s Bodyguard

Series: Vampires of Vadin 01

Author: Shelby Rhodes

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal

Length: Novella (134 pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (September 13, 2017)

Heat Level: Scorching

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Vampire King Adrian Bloodhart has faced many challenges in the thousands of years he’s been reigning. However, he had thought he’d moved past the stage of his life that was littered with assassination attempts. And, as if the attacks weren’t irritating enough, he finds himself saddled with a personal bodyguard he doesn’t feel he needs or even wants.

When Xavier Dayden had agreed to guard King Adrian, he had expected to be guarding a mature adult, but what he got was a petulant child. Adrian is odd as hell and too sexy for Xavier’s peace of mind. When Xavier finds his control slipping, he’s conflicted. Giving in could lead to so much more than a one night stand, but was it worth the possible heartbreak?

The choice is made when tragedy strikes where it is least expected and, as Adrian’s walls crack and fall, Xavier is there to pick up the pieces. Through the heartache, love is finally in their grasps.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-590-4

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: A fantastic story about a king, Adrian, and his bodyguard, Xavier. After many repeated attempts on his life his friends insist on him having a bodyguard. Xavier is serious and hardly talks in the beginning but the attraction he feels for Adrian threatens to undo him.
Adrian is not what I expected in a king. He pouts, jokes and is downright devious when he wants something. Namely Xavier. Yet their is a serious side to him as well that will move heaven and earth to protect those he loves.

I really enjoyed the story except for the whole who was behind the assassination attempts. There was no real investigation that I could see only snippet every now and then about a woman then out of the blue this so called woman blabs all to her son then is taken into custody. Seemed like the majority of the book was based on relationships and hardly any mystery as that was rushed so much that it almost felt like it did not really happen.

Macario’s Salvation by Jo Penn

Title: Macario’s Salvation

Series: Milson Valley # 10

Author: Jo Penn

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (112pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (August 16, 2017)

Heat Level: Scorching

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts

Blurb: Macario Aston would love a holiday, one that took him far from his overprotective, interfering family. He loved them, truly he did, but they wouldn’t accept what was happening.

Whereas Mac had accepted. He was ill. Now he just wanted to get on with living while he had time left, and he wanted his family to face the truth. So Mac was going to enjoy himself by indulging in the things he liked. A holiday would be good, dining out, and massages. Mac loved a good massage. And maybe he’d tell the fae where to stick their training accounts.

The moment masseuse Fale Taucher saw Macario Aston, he knew he’d found his mate. Unfortunately, Fale hadn’t a clue how to let the man know! When Aston’s security caught him hanging around, it gave him the chance to tell Mac, but convincing the man to let Fale claim and bond them may take more time than his human had left.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-543-0

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Another book that I felt disconnected with the characters and as a result did not enjoy. Marcario is sick. He longs for freedom and to seek his own path in life. Fale is a truly sweet guy but, he goes way overboard in his emotions. I felt like I was on a rollercoaster each time he reacted extremely.

They seemed to get off on rocky start on Marcario’s side. But Fale perseveres in the end after many misunderstandings. Along the way these two are in constant danger from those that would do the Ashton’s harm.

It was an o.k. read.

Cowardly Cowboy and His Sultry Swan by Susan Laine

Title: Cowardly Cowboy and His Sultry Swan

Series: Pariah Pack #7

Author: Susan Laine

Genre: Paranormal, Science Fiction

Publisher: Siren Publishing (November 29, 2017)

Length: Novella (134 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts

Blurb: Huck Cassidy is a cowboy at the Lazy L dude ranch. He’s a reformed bully trying to turn his life around and find redemption. One day Huck spots odd animal tracks by the perimeter fence. They’re massive in size. The discovery is soon proved dangerous when dead animals start appearing on the grounds and in the woods.

Séraphin Deschamps is a swan shifter, an exotic dancer, and a guest of the pariah pack. He’s sent to safety at the ranch where he encounters a handsome cowboy—who happens to be his mate.

But Huck is too timid to act on his desires. Séraphin sets out to seduce his would-be mate. Huck soon finds his resistance faltering.

A black beast stalks the midwinter night with murder on the brain. Humans and shifters must unite forces to battle the mysterious monster. When Séraphin ends up in mortal danger, Huck must choose whether to flee or fight for love.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-791-5

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Huck is a sweet young man who choses the worst friends. He now has a record because of one. He helped burn down the ranches barn, all because Rex had been a bigot. Now he was trying to fix his past, and start a new one. Thankfully the boss of the ranch let him stay, but still tried to be a decent person. He has always thought he was a straight man, but when Seraphin showed up at the ranch, bets were off.

Seraphin is a sexy little swan shifter who also has a past. He is one of the most desired exotic dancers around and was a member of the pariah pack, although he says he is just a guest. When a strange creature shows up, the pariah pack sends the ones who could be in danger to the neighor ranch for safety. It is also where he finds his mate. A mate that is trying really hard to stay away. Huck wants him, but he has to let go of his past to go forward. That and keep them all safe, but sometimes the past comes back to haunt them.

Now this story caught my attention and kept it all the way to the end. It doesn’t flow the way it should however, but it isn’t enough to pay attention to it. It is an enjoyable read with sexy characters, unique shifters, danger, excitement, a little adventure and danger. I liked the story line and what it gives you, which is a very different type of paranormal shifter romance.

I had a lot of fun reading it and can’t wait to get my hands on the next book. I would definitely recommend this story and the series as well.

Quiet Wolf and His Rowdy Rooster by Susan Laine

Title: Quiet Wolf and His Rowdy Rooster

Series: Pariah Pack #6

Author: Susan Laine

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Publisher: Siren Publishing (September 6, 2017)

Length: Novella (118 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Sean Cameron is a pint-sized rooster shifter, but he’s got the sassy attitude of a much larger animal. He has a knack for getting into mischief, namely bar brawls.

Then revolts aimed at paranormals shift into high gear, and Sean is forced to seek shelter out in the boondocks. There he meets Ty Atwater, the Delta wolf of the Pariah Pack, an accountant who enjoys the quiet life. He’s the sweetest and shyest guy in the world—and Sean’s mate.

But Sean harbors a dangerous secret that could get everyone around him killed.

Add to that a tempting cowboy, a bunch of violent bullies, and a pinch of voodoo magic, and an explosive cocktail of epic proportions is ready to stir up trouble—with Sean the troublemaker at its heart holding a lit match.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-536-2

Product Link: Siren Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

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

I have never heard of a rooster shifter and this sound quite unique to me. To top it off, he wasn’t just a rooster but something much more deadly. Sean has been cursed and was a danger to everyone around him. However if you look at him, one would not think so. He was bright red hair, wears heels, eye liner and is very out there. Once rich, now he is as broke as a church mouse. He also has one hell of a bad attitude, and it is going to get interesting. He has met his mate.

Ty is a very big shifter but is as gentle as one wouldn’t expect. He was also quiet which his mate is not. You mix someone so sweet and shy with the opposite and it is going to get explosive. To top it off, Sean has one hell of a secret he is holding on to. One that can kill, and well you will have to read it.

Now the first thing I am going to say is it felt just a bit off, but not by much. It was an entertaining tale that has a few surprises for you. It has danger, excitement, hot sex and voodoo magic going on in side of it. And that is just a bit of what you will get. I got a crack out of it and enjoyed it quite a bit.

I love the unique character this author used and can not wait to get my hands on the next book.

Walker by Lynn Hagen

Title: Walker

Series: Grizzly Ridge #6

Author: Lynn Hagen

Genre: Erotic Romance, Paranormal, Shape-Shifter, MPreg

Length: Novella (92pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Inc. (7th August 2017)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: Life isn’t easy for Bailey. His mom split when he was a baby, and Bailey grew up with a father who blamed him for her leaving. The silver lining is his best friend. Corky makes life not only bearable, but fun. Until they visit a video game store and Bailey sees the hottest guy he’s ever laid eyes on. Too bad the guy turns out to be a lunatic who bites Bailey and tries to kidnap him.

The last Rising brother to mate has found the person fated to be his. Unfortunately, what could go wrong, went wrong. Not only does Walker have to haul ass before he’s arrested, but he has to get to Bailey before the human goes into mating heat. Walker has his work cut out for him, but Bailey is his one chance at happiness, and nothing will stand in his way

ISBN: 978-1-64010-526-3

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Veronica

Review: Bailey was abandoned by his mom when he was a baby, and his father who raised him, has treated him like crap, and only notices him when he wants money. The one constant in his life is his best friend Corky, who’s been there for him always. After a bad day at work, Bailey leaves early and asks his friend to meet at the Video game store to hang out. While his friend is inside checking out the latest games, Bailey is outside having a smoke, when he sees, as he says, the hottest guy ever.

Walker the last of the brothers, has finally found his mate, but all goes wrong, after he bites Bailey and before he can take him to the mountains. Bailey escapes, and Walker has to find him before he goes into the mating heat. Bailey escapes from Walker and heads to Corky’s home. Walker follows and he and his brother kidnap both Bailey and his friend and take them to the mountains. As much as Bailey wants to leave, Walker can’t let that happen, knowing that the creatures on the mountain will try to take his mate and unborn child from him, and he have to do anything possible to save them both.

Love this author’s work and would recommend this story to anyone interested.

Loving Laser’s Lost Boys by Bellann Summer

Title: Loving Laser’s Lost Boys

Series: Granite County #7

Author: Bellann Summer

Genre: Contemporary

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (April 27, 2017)

Length: Novella (158 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Helping out friends, Laser went in search of hard partying Holt McCoy and Daniel Powel. His mission turned personal when he saw the two sharing a scorching kiss. Taking them home was easy. Keeping them turned out to be another matter entirely.

Holt used drugs and alcohol to forget the agony of watching his beloved mother lose her battle with leukemia. But no matter how hard he tries to find love, in the end he’s alone. After being kidnapped and tortured, Daniel had two options: feel sorry for himself for being stuck in a wheelchair or go out and have fun. His choice had his mind floating out of his body to the hard beat of music. His soul found its other half in Holt. Then, Laser came along and proved he needed a third.

It was too bad Daniel and Holt couldn’t get this relationship thing right and kept getting lost. But they needn’t have worried. Big, bossy Laser always found them.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-343-6

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

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

Bellann Summers has been one of my favorite authors for sometime. Ever since she started writing her Rescue for Hire series. I started reading romance stories at the age of twelve and it wasn’t until a few years ago that I started reading male on male romance stories. I love how the stories gives you not only action and suspense, but a bit of a mystery. The worlds that this author creates is intriguing, refresh, solid and just a damn good read. They always catch my attention from the moment I start reading and keep it all the way to the end. I always know when one of her stories come out that I am going to enjoy the read.

Laser decided to help his friends out. One was to look for a guy who didn’t show up for work and everyone was worried. The other one was the brother of one of his teammates. It was just to locate and possibly bring back. That all changed the moment he sat eyes on the two sexy men. Both were in their own little hell and he wanted to bring them out of it.

Daniel was in so much pain and filled with hate over his situation, where as Holt was missing his mother something fierce. He was lonely and hooked up with Daniel. Now here was a very sexy ex-mercenary looking at them like they were the prime course. To bad keeping them both out of trouble is well difficult. If you want to know more, then read the book.

I have enjoyed reading this book and can not wait for the next book to come out. I can honestly say that if she ever stopped writing them I would probably have a melt down. I can’t even imagine having a favorite character out of her series, they are all so damn fascinating. Each story sends me into a new and wonderful journey that I look forward to with each story. I can guarantee that you will love this story as well.

The Dragon, His Omega, and a Stalker by Marcy Jacks

Title: The Dragon, His Omega, and a Stalker

Series: A Dragon’s Growl 07

Author: Marcy Jacks

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal

Length: Novella (81 pages)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (August 4, 2017)

Heat Level: Sextreme

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 4 Hearts

Blurb: After a brush with a crazed man who wanted to force a mating on Micah, Micah can’t help but feel unsafe. As an omega who can’t fight, he’s bound to get in the way when his true mate, an alpha dragon, needs to protect him and their unborn child.

Stefan wants to protect his mate. The dragon who tried to force a mating on Micah is still out there, along with the vampires who want them all dead, and when Van returns just as the vampires attack, Stefan is left helpless as his mate is taken from him.

Micah will have to rely on his own quick thinking to keep himself and his unborn child alive during the battle, though by the end of it, friends will be taken from the dragon clan, and Micah might not be able to handle the trauma this time around with his mind intact, even with the strength of Stefan at his side.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-513-3

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Micah, Stefan and Van are back again in this installment. I have to say now that I have read one through nine I am amazed that Van is still around considering what all he has done. I thought it was sneaky yet smart to attack when the vampires attack. Though Van still did not get his way.

It is amazing to me that the big bad dragons seem to shy away from taking out one of their own when the need arises. Aside from that it was a great story with action, drama and suspense.

Great read.

The God of Death by Shea Balik

Title: The God of Death

Series: Paranormal Wars: The Gods #1

Author: Shea Balik

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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

Length: Novella (136 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Life as an immortal might seem like a dream come true, but for Tular, the God of Death, it was frustrating. His fellow Gods insisted on getting involved in the mortal realm and mucking things up. It didn’t help that love never seemed to be in the cards for any of them. So, when he felt a pull to the mortal realm, he was stunned to find himself drawn to a human of all people.

Joren didn’t know how much more he could take before he fell apart. The Paranormal War had killed his parents, destroyed his home, and left him devastated and unsure about his future. But it was as he sat there praying, his entire world imploded, for he opened his eyes to find the most terrifying man in the universe standing there staring at him – The God of Death.

So why did Joren want to curl up in the God’s arms? More importantly, why did he find himself desperately wanting to be kissed by him?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-618-5

Product Link: Siren Publishing | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Paranormal Wars: The Gods 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 this series is a branch off from Paranormal Wars: Stone Haven and Paranormal Wars: Juarez. I would start with those series first.

A war has been started, nuclear bombs were set on innocents, just because the Psy paranormals wanted the others eliminated. Thousands died and for what, power. Joren has lost his family and so many innocents, but his heart leads to forgiveness when others want revenge. His prayers lead the God of Death to him.

Tular is the God of Death and damn if he is not pissed off. Human’s caused problems and killed each other off. The Gods decide to create the paranormal’s to even it out, but it only causes more death. Now that death has led to thousands and thousands of innocent victims. He is pulled into the mortal world and leads him into his future.

The scrolls say that life began when the threads separated, and searched for each other. Paranormal’s were given mates, so one should expect the gods to be given too. However their heads are shoved so far up their own asses that they do not believe. That is about to be proven wrong.

Fascinating story with just a hint of dark tones to it. Pretty unique names given to them as well. I liked the danger and excitement that these stories have in them, but this one needed a bit extra kick to it, which it did not have. Other than that, this story pretty much rocked. I am not sure about being mated to the God of Death, but figure it was a perfect beginning to a new series.

I enjoyed it quite a bit and look forward to watching the other Gods go down, so to speak. It is a very fun story and I can guarantee that you will enjoy it also.

Fully Fledged by Jools Louise

Title: Fully Fledged

Series: Spirit of Sage 09

Author: Jools Louise

Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Western/Cowboys

Length: Novella (140pgs)

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc. (August 15, 2017)

Heat Level: Scorching

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts

Blurb: Freddy returns home to Sage, after three years of traveling, trying to find out about the wider world. The town has expanded rapidly.

A few surprises are in store, and his world is rocked from the start by the discovery of his mate Evan, a sexy African lion shifter who’s run away from the circus – literally.

Freddy’s homecoming triggers a new discovery, a rarity in the paranormal world. He is a dual shifter, with two animal forms inside him…and both are fighting for supremacy inside him, struggling to get out. The spirit of Sage has worked its magic, and his primary form takes the lead. A golden eagle, it gives him the power of flight, a useful weapon in the fight against a powerful, brutal militia group calling themselves Flashpoint.

Fully fledged, finally, will Freddy be able to overcome the terrors of his past, walk out of his nightmares, and into Evan’s loving arms?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-542-3

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Shorty

Review: Another fantastic installment of the spirit of sage series as Freddy, a dual shifter is featured front and center as he comes back after three years. He finds his mate in a lion shifter who ran from the circus along with others. Needless to say it’s more than the two in this story as Flashpoint makes an appearance and trouble comes knocking to Sage once again.

I simply love this series. It’s full of romance, suspense, mystery and action. Each story takes up where the last leaves off so it is best to read them in order.

Fantastic read and highly recommended.

Silver and Mikey by Bellann Summer

Title: Silver and Mikey

Series: Operation True One #2

Author: Bellann Summer

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand (August 17, 2017)

Length: Novella

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts

Blurb: Lives of emptiness, never love, only lukewarm relationships. True ones could be found if one family would stop trying to kill the other.

Alpha and bear shifter, Silver Kodiak’s word is law. With seven feet of muscle and a bad attitude, he has no problem helping others see things his way. But muscle doesn’t work when he meets his soulmate. The little guy’s either leading him on a merry chase or is up in his face, demanding things.

Mikey Johnston may be tiny, but there isn’t a submissive bone in his body. Trust comes hard when he’s hunted all his life for having a purple moon birthmark. Meeting Silver fulfills his dreams. His cat doesn’t agree.

Between keeping the cat’s bloodshed to a minimum, enduring a pregnancy, eating everything in sight, being kidnapped, and going into labor in a hole, Mikey’s purpose in life becomes getting rid of all the white walls, flooring…. oh, and loving his true one.

ISBN: 978-1-64010-611-6

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Operation True One 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 would say Silver surprised his family all the way around. He knew about the scrolls and what they meant. After something tragic happened before his eighteenth birthday, Silver made a vow that all who wore the mark would be protected. Silver is a very cranky alpha bear who is meaner then a snake. He will tear another apart if they cross him, well unless you’re a white cat. He believed in mates, so when he found his, well you can guess. The only problem was Mikey took off.

Mikey is a very twisted little guy. He runs or he kicks ass and wants to blow things up. He ran from the big bad bear, but the moment the bear catches up, well lets just say things heated up real fast. Too bad there are still some out there that want him and his cousins dead.

Action packed and funny as hell, this book ranks pretty high up on my books to read more then once list. I got a kick out of Mikey and his cat. I had a lot of fun reading this and can not wait till I get my hands on the next book. I must admit that the bears attitude leave me with mixed feelings, but Silver was a definite surprise. It did show me why he is an alpha though.

Cameron and Keaton by Bellann Summer

Title: Cameron and Keaton

Series: Operation True One #1

Author: Bellann Summer

Genre: Paranormal, Fantasy

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand (June 29, 2017)

Length: Novella (83 Pages)

Heat Level: Low

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 4.5 Hearts

Blurb: Lives of emptiness, never love, only lukewarm relationships. Two families could find their true ones, if one family would stop trying to kill the other.

Keaton Johnston found scrolls that told of great love, but great danger with Kodiak grizzly shifters. After meeting Cameron Kodiak, he decided to take the chance anyway. The moment Keaton walked into Cameron’s bar, he gained the shifter’s attention. Never before had the unbending, arrogant Kodiak felt this need.

Acting on instincts, Cameron took Keaton to his bed, ready to claim. That is, until he saw the mark of the jackal. Somehow, Keaton managed to survive meeting and mating Cameron. Now, surviving pregnancy hormones and living with a dominating Kodiak shifter are iffy on a good day.

But that is nothing compared to the threat of the Kodiak family’s terrifying alpha. Silver, makes big, bad, Cameron look like a pussy cat. And Silver is coming. What will happen when he sees the hated birthmark?

ISBN: 978-1-64010-511-9

Product Link: Siren-BookStrand 

Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each book in the Operation True One 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 Bellann’s stories several months ago and knew after reading the first book, that she would rise up to be a favorite of mine. The worlds she create are unique and a fresh new idea to the paranormal worlds. I have read many shifter stories and have only come across so many that involves Kodiak’s. I actually had to laugh a bit, because of the way they act in the story are the way I would think they act in real life. Grouchy as hell, mean as a snake and mate for life are just a bit of what I imagine. However she gave it a new twist, one that involves a curse.

Keaton and his cousins fear for their lives. Each one has a crescent moon mark on their leg, and that puts them in danger from the Kodiak bear shifters. A curse, a wicked old woman and death follow the mark. However Keaton found something that points to the fact that the old stories were wrong, and the mark led to life for the Kodiak bear’s. To take a chance at dying, Keaton sets out to find the bear meant for him.

Cameron sets his eyes on a sexy man, a man who is his mate. Things get heated up, that is till he see’s the mark. You thought things were going to get rough, you haven’t seen anything yet. To make it even better, the male mates can get pregnant. Too bad Cameron’s alpha might have something to say about it all.

Now I have to admit that when Cameron see’s the mark, the way he reacted almost had me putting the book back down. I always wanted the shifter to be gentle to their mates even if they are pissed, and so seeing Cam’s reaction was a bit disturbing. However it does set with the fact that he is a bear shifter. They take possessive, dominating, asshat reactions to the level.

I enjoyed reading this story and have started on the second book. I can’t wait to see what book three will give us. I would definitely recommend this book.