Tag: Lavinia Lewis

Pugorilla by Lavinia Lewis

51UQ4TDn66L._SX311_BO1,204,203,200_Title: Pugorilla
Series: Spliced, #2
Author: Lavinia Lewis
Genre: Paranormal
Length: 49 pages
Publisher: LL Books (February 13, 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥4.5 Hearts
Blurb: Series blurb: When scientists mess with the most primitive elements of a man’s core, the results are bound to be explosive.
Living a loveless existence is hard for any shifter, but having DNA spliced with creatures who stand out from the crowd is damn near impossible. Which is why four experimented-on souls decide to break free from the chains that hold them, climb the fences that circle them, and go in search of adventure, passion and most of all, their mates.

But nothing worth having is ever easy, and for Sharkorilla, Pugorilla, Kangorilla and Elephorilla, this is definitely the case. They’ve come to the end of one very long, hard and frustrating road, but now, with the help of men who have big hearts, they must shed their fears, accept their bodies, and be true to the desires that burn within them. The only problem is, will they get away with it?

Pugorilla Blurb: After being created in a lab, his DNA spliced with both canine and primate genes, Dex has spent his entire life locked up. He has always longed to see the outside world and to find lasting love with that one special person—dreams he never thought would come to fruition. Yet when he and his friends discover a plot to kill them all, they have no choice but to plan an escape. A life outside the walls of their compound is everything that Dex has ever hoped for, but there’s only one problem—James, a lab technician who Dex can’t seem to get out of his heart or head.

ISBN: e000000001281

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Reviewer: Lisa

Review: Each one of these amazing stories is told by a different author. This one was written by Lavinia Lewis, who just happens to be one of my favorite authors. She has a way of telling any story so that it will catch your attention from the start. My only issues with it are the fact that it is way too short for me to get more than just a taste.

Scientists have been experimenting on humans and shifters, but now they have gone too far. They managed to create humans who have two different types of shifters in them. When the lab tech’s realized that the shifters were to be put down, they did what they could to rescue them. It seems that the lab techs are somehow connected to the shifters. Dex is a pug and a gorilla. He wants to feel the outside on his face and now he is given the chance. All he has to do is to get James to connect with him.

I had a blast reading this and look forward to reading book three. This was one of the series that I was attracted to even before it came out. I was gifted with a look at the idea and knew that I had to read them. I was glad to have had the chance.

It was a fun read and I would recommend it.

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

An Indoctrinated Man by Lavinia Lewis

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Series: The Desert Sanctuary, Book Two
Author: Lavinia Lewis
Genre: Paranormal/ Wereshifters
Length: Novella (103 Pages)
ISBN: 978-0-85715-687-7
Publisher: Totally Bound (April 24th, 2014)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥5Hearts
Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: How can wolf shifter Erik Masters form a relationship with his mate, Clark Perry, when Clark’s trust issues are even more deeply rooted than Erik’s?

Wolf shifter Erik Masters has had a lot of sleepless nights since he visited the illegal compound in New Mexico that houses scores of newly made wolves. The atrocities he witnessed on site have been weighing heavily on his mind. When he learns that another convoy of these shifters will shortly be arriving at the sanctuary, his anger and sense of hopelessness increases. Worse still is the news of a recent discovery―some of the shifters have come from a different compound, but its location is yet unknown.

When special ops leader Jace Bryson commands Erik to befriend one of the new shifters so that they may discover the new compound’s whereabouts, Erik’s reaction is one of disbelief. Horrific events in his past have left him feeling bitter and jaded. He doesn’t trust strangers and is far more at ease in his own company. When he discovers that Clark, the shifter he’s been assigned to, is his mate, Erik’s problems have only just begun. Clark Perry is far from an average shifter, made or otherwise. It appears his trust issues are more deeply rooted than Erik’s and Clark might just have an agenda of his own.

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/an-indoctrinated-man

Review: This book is best read in sequence, as it is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone. However if it was me I would read in order so that you can get a better feel for the characters. Erik had some problems being around others, but when his boss and friend Jace ask him to befriend another shifter, he agrees. Jace needed to know where the other base full of shifters was at so they could go in and rescue them. The problem was on the last rescue mission, it had made Erik not only sick but also angry. When he finds out that the shifter he is to befriend is his mate he flips out.

Clark was a made shifter, not from a bite like Jace’s mate but from scientist. He was a special ops military soldier and he thought that by becoming a shifter would help his abilities. He was warned by his superiors that Jace’s group would tell him lies and try to change his mind. He knew to go in and get the information needed, but he wasn’t expecting a mate to be there.

When he finally decided that, he did want Erik he had decided that he didn’t want to do his job anymore. He wanted his mate. Coming out however might be the hardest thing he has done, fearing his mates reaction he knew he had to do the right thing.

This series gets even better. It has amazing characters who have gone through hell and find away to overcome all of their pain and fears. You can’t help but fall in love with them. You will feel the pain that Erik felt when his family was killed. You will also feel the fears that Clark had when he thought he would lose his mate forever for his deception. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves the paranormal worlds, sexy men, danger, and excitement. This book has all of that and so much more. I can’t wait to read more from Lavinia.

An Improbable Wolf by Lavinia Lewis

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Series: The Desert Sanctuary Series, Book One

Author: Lavinia Lewis

Genre: Paranormal/ Wereshifters

Length: Novella (101 Pages)

ISBN: 978-1-78184-144-0

Publisher: Totally Bound (December 2nd, 2012)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Lisa

Blurb: Can werewolf Jace Bryson find and capture the wolf that attacked his mate before he finds Deacon and finishes the job?
When wolf Jace Bryson—leader of the special ops task force in the Sanctuary—hears there has been another wolf attack in Las Vegas, he quickly assembles two teams to investigate. Upon arrival, he discovers that wolf Deacon Fairchild, the victim of the latest attack, is his mate. Even more surprising is the fact that Deacon used to be human…

Humans afraid of catching ‘the wolf virus’ have hunted shifters almost to the brink of extinction, but they have been mistaken. Werewolves are not made—they are only born…until Deacon.

When a human is murdered, Jace must find the wolf responsible and stop him, before people become aware of the wolf’s ability and rage a war upon the shifters in the Sanctuary that could mean the end of the life they have become accustomed to.

Jace’s problems become exacerbated when he discovers the attack on his mate was anything but random. It was personal and the culprit is only getting started. Will Jace find the wolf responsible in time to save his mate’s life?

Purchase Link: https://www.totallybound.com/an-improbable-wolf

Review: This is book one in the Desert Sanctuary series and they should be read in order. It makes everyone easier to figure out. I actually had to read this book twice, it was that good. It was missing bits and pieces here and there but other those minor fractions it is an awesome book. I love how Lavinia spins a tell that will have you dreaming about it later. You can close your eyes and just see everything going down the way it is told. Jace Bryson is the leader of the special ops task force in the Sanctuary. They protect not only their werewolves selves but also the humans from attacks from rogues. Werewolves are not mad, they are only born, or at least that was the way it uses to be. Till he hears, there has been another wolf attack in Las Vegas. He quickly assembles two teams to investigate. What he finds is not only his mate who was at one time human that is when he was brought in to the hospital, but he leaves as a werewolf.

Deacon is one among many that were attacked he just happens to be the one that turned a belief all the way around. He was attacked by a rogue and then the next thing he knows he is a werewolf and mated to the leader of the special ops task force sent out to protect everyone. He is lost especially when he is brought back to Sanctuary. He is afraid of what happens now that he is a werewolf. However, there is the one that attacked him coming at him full force. There are many factors at risk now. The rogue that attacked him, kills another human and is focused on him. Jace realizes that he has to do everything in his powers to protect not only his mate but also his people. With the fear already out there, many of the hunters have taken out a lot of the werewolf population and now this death could start a war.

I loved this story. There are twists and turns with it. It will catch your attention from the start and keep it all the way to the end. It did mine and I had to read it twice. I love the surprise that Deacon finds when he wakes up to not only the werewolf part but also his mating. He also finds out that he has such strength and power coming from him. If you love paranormals, werewolves, fights, death, danger, and excitement then you will love this book. Not only that but it has two very sexy men and the love they have for each other will make your breath stop. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.

Tristan's Despair by Lavina Lewis

2339-210x336Title: Tristan’s Despair 

Series: Shifter’s Haven 08

Author: Lavina Lewis 

Genre: Paranormal

Length: Novella (108pgs)

Publisher: Totally Bound (11th October 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate     

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥ 3 Hearts    

Reviewer: Pixie     

Blurb: Wolf shifter Tristan Ambrose is delighted to finally meet his mate, but is human Joey Brooks prepared for the constant danger that life with a shifter entails?

When wolf shifter Tristan Ambrose unexpectedly meets human Joey Brooks outside the guesthouse where they both stay, he couldn’t be happier to have finally found his mate. But Joey is an ambitious young newspaper reporter who came to Wolf Creek looking for a story on the arson attacks that have recently ravaged the town.

Can Tristan trust Joey to keep, not only his secret, but also that of his entire pack? And when Joey is nearly killed by a fully shifted wolf, will he decide that a future with Tristan is not worth the risk to his life?     

Purchase Link:  https://www.totallybound.com/tristans-despair

Review: This story is part of a series and must be read in order. Tristan finds himself stuck between a rock and a hard place when he meets his mate, while he is delighted to meet his mate he is horrified to learn that he is a reporter who is there to dig up the truth behind the fires that plagued the town. Joey is an ambitious reporter determined to get to the truth, but when he gets involved with local Tristan, he discovers more than he bargained for. Tristan has to discover if he can trust Joey with the towns secrets and Joey has to decide if a story is more important than love.

This is a great addition to the Shifter’s Haven series giving us a new couple with problems to solve and a storyline that weaves previous plots into this one. Tristan is feeling the weight of pressure from his brother and pack when he discovers his mate Joey, after all Joey is asking questions that they can’t answer to a human, but Tristan doesn’t want to deny his mate. Joey is instantly attracted to Tristan and thinks he knows one of the towns secrets, but it isn’t long before he realizes his error. Joey knows he has a hard choice before him and although Tristan has come to mean everything to him, giving up his dreams is hard to do. 

Tristan and Joey make a great couple and they do face some hostility at first because of Joey’s job, but a mate is a mate and Joey’s job isn’t their only problem. We discover that the storyline from Pete’s Persuasion lingers on with the discovery that the arsonist has sort protection from another pack, the news astounds the pack, but Joey and Tristan have more to worry about when wolves attack them. We see both Tristan and Joey suffer from their decision and it takes them both long enough to pull their heads out of their arses and come up with a way to be together. 

I did enjoy this story and enjoyed seeing the wolves of Wolf Creek again, seeing how they had moved on from the devastation that befell them in Pete’s Persuasion and catching up with the hunt for Evelyn. The story is well written and a nice light easy read, there’s a couple of tense scenes and some great sex scenes and it was also really nice to see that although there’s still the instant attraction and the urge to mate, it isn’t easy sailing for Joey and Tristan. 

I recommend this to those who love shifters, a progressing storyline, great characters, a touch of danger, great sex, hot shifters and a brilliant ending. 

Blood Ties by Lavinia Lewis

14632053Title: Blood Ties     

Author: Lavinia Lewis     

Genre: Paranormal     

Length: Novella (154pgs)    

Publisher: Lavinia Lewis (24th August 2013)   

Heat Level: Moderate     

Heart Rating:  ♥♥♥♥3½ – 4 Hearts   

Reviewer: Pixie     

Blurb: Vampire prince Thomas Vanderguard has been alone for over two hundred years – ever since the deathblow that killed his companion Jacob. For centuries, Drones have sought to eradicate his family’s royal lineage so that a rival family may seize the throne and gain control of their territory. But Thomas’s life of self-imposed solitude came to an end a little over a year ago when Daniel Alexander walked into his life. After months of refusal, Thomas finally gives in to Daniel’s request to change him into a vampire even though he fears Daniel will meet the same fate as Jacob.

With a possible eternity of happiness stretched out in front of them, can Thomas keep his lover safe or is history about to repeat itself?     

Purchase Link: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-bloodties-1271289-340.html    

Review: Thomas has refused to love for two hundred years. The loss of his lover, Jacob, to the Drones scarred him deeply and he hasn’t been able to give his heart again. Since then Thomas has swore to destroy the Drones who want to wipe out his family, the Royal vampire family, but one night his world is turned on end when he meets Daniel. Daniel won’t take no for an answer and Daniel stumbles into Thomas’ world of danger, but Daniel knows what he wants and he wants eternity with the vampire he loves. 

This story is a pretty good vampire story of love and determination. The story starts now, as Thomas is turning his lover Daniel, we get his worry and his feelings of love for Daniel and the loving support of Thomas’ family. It then goes back into the past to when Thomas and Daniel first met and the beginning of their relationship; we see how their attraction is instant but the different reactions to that attraction by the two men. Thomas pushes Daniel away, determined to keep him from his dangerous world, and Daniel is gung-ho on pursuing Thomas. 

We get a very good feel for the history of the war between the vampires and the Drones and the reason behind it all, we see the danger that stalks the vampires and can fully understand Thomas’ reluctance to bring another lover into his world. Daniel falls into the world anyway and you admire his determination to pursue what he wants, even when he is scared. Their relationship is rocky at first, but evens out when Thomas opens his heart. But, that doesn’t mean it is all perfect. Because Daniel wants forever and Thomas still wants to keep Daniel safe from his world. 

While Daniel and Thomas’ relationship progresses there is still the war with the Drones going on and we see the development of that as well, the losses and how it affects the characters, the devastation and the determination to wipe out the Drones. We also get to see the end of the war in an unusual conclusion. 

So I found this story to be full of action, love, and worry. I am gunna have to recommend this to those who love vampires at war, finding and accepting love in trying conditions, hot sex and sweet love and a great ending. 

 

 

Aaron's Awakening by Lavinia Lewis

Title: Aaron’s Awakening

Series: Shifters’ Haven 04

Author: Lavinia Lewis

Genre: Shifter, Inter-species mating

Length: Novel (110pgs)

Publisher: Total E-Bound (17th October 2011)

Heat Level: Explicit

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥4Hearts

Reviewer: Pixie

Blurb: Werewolf Aaron Drake is delighted to learn he is finally moving to Texas with his father and father’s mate. Aaron is even more excited to meet his mate – Panther shifter Cary – on the very first day in his new home. But Aaron’s happiness is short lived when, upon their first meeting, Cary runs away from him, distraught.

When Panther shifter Cary Lewis discovers Aaron Drake is his mate, he is absolutely terrified. Mate. The word fills him with dread. Cary Spent two years being abused by his mate Gill and the last six months trying to get over his death. The last thing he needs or wants is another mate, especially one who appears to be as aggressive and dominant as Gill had been. But the mating bond is hard to resist and so is Aaron Drake. Just when Cary begins to come to terms with their union a representative from the supernatural council shows up, and Cary learns that cross species mating is strictly forbidden.

Forced to hide their relationship from the council or face dire consequences their bond is further tested when they discover gay shifters in the area are being targeted and killed by a group of local thugs. Are there too many problems for two such young men to overcome or is their blossoming relationship worth taking a chance on?

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Review: Aaron is excited to be moving to the ranch and hopefully becoming his own man.  That is if his dad can stop treating him like a child. Then he meets his mate, Cary, and it doesn’t faze him in the least that he’s a were-panther. But what does concern him is discovering that Cary had another mate and how that mate treated him. Cary is at a loss, how can he have another mate and why does the new mate have to be an Alpha, just when he thinks that he might be able to handle things he finds out his mating is forbidden and he is attacked by homophobic humans.

I thought this story-line had a lot going for it and was written quite well. Cary is still recovering mentally from his last mate and feels guilty that he isn’t more affected by the other mate’s death.  he can’t believe how naive he was when he works out that he was lied to. Aaron tries his best to give Cary the time that he needs and to do his best for him. They are both thrown when they discover what could happen to them if they mate and with the help of Kelan, Stefan and Gregory, the panther from the supernatural council, they try to discover a way to mate.

I enjoyed this story as there was a lot of conflicting emotions for Cary and Aaron, they had a lot thrown at them in a short space of time that they had to work through, and I thought Aaron made a fantastic rescuer for Cary when he was in trouble and a great mate with his understanding and support. I also thought that Cary was extremely brave to be able to accept that Aaron would not hurt him on purpose and was willing to give him the opportunity to prove himself; when it would have been so easy for him to deny his cat and to hide behind old hurts.

I will recommend this to those who love shifter stories, conflict, hot sex, inter-species mating and a good story-line.