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August 23, 2019August 20, 2019

Cover Reveal: Lara Adrian’s Edge of Darkness

TITLE: Edge of Darkness
SERIES #: Midnight Breed: Hunter Legacy #3
CHARACTERS: Knox & Lenora Caluhoun
AUTHOR: Lara Adrian
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2019
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | Nook | Apple | KOBO

*** EDGE OF DARKNESS will be going into Kindle Unlimited a day or so after release and will be exclusive at Amazon for at least 90 days. If you’re a Nook, Apple, or Kobo reader, please be sure to pre-order! ***

PRINT LINKS: Available on release day
AUDIOBOOK LINKS: Release day TBA

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

New York Times bestselling author Lara Adrian is back with Edge of Darkness, the latest sizzling, spellbinding novel in the Hunter Legacy series of vampire romances set in the darkly seductive Midnight Breed paranormal story world.

As a survivor of the horrific Hunter program, Breed vampire and former assassin Knox is a solitary man, closed off to the pain of love—and loss. A loner by choice, Knox deals in death and dark justice, expecting nothing in return. Until one snowy night he drifts into a remote town in northern Maine, where a determined beauty enlists his lethal assistance, tempting not only his hunger, but his wounded heart as well.

Lenora Calhoun has lived in tiny Parrish Falls all her life. Owner of the local diner that’s been in her family for generations, Leni’s as stalwart and stubborn as the tall pines that surround her. That unshakable resolve doesn’t sit well with everyone, least of all the most powerful family in the logging town. Leni’s been the target of their animosity for years, but with their escalating threats now putting an innocent child’s safety at risk, she takes a desperate chance on a dangerous stranger—a man who is something more than human. Knox’s deadly skills and turbulent gaze should be warning enough for Leni to guard her heart, yet she cannot deny the yearning he stirs in her blood. For the merciless Breed male is the only man she can trust in a town full of secrets, and where taking a stand could rip away everything she holds dear.

While this novel is Book 3 in the Hunter Legacy series, each story in this Midnight Breed spin-off series can be read as a complete standalone with HEA and no cliffhangers.

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Lara Adrian is the New York Times and #1 internationally best-selling author of the Midnight Breed vampire romance series, with nearly 4 million books in print and digital worldwide and translations licensed to more than 20 countries. Her books regularly appear in the top spots of all the major bestseller lists including the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Indiebound, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, etc.

August 19, 2019August 15, 2019

Interview with Seth from Death of Darkness by Dianne Duvall

Hello! Thank you for joining me today. I’m thrilled to be here at Books-n-Kisses, celebrating the release of DEATH OF DARKNESS, the ninth book in my Immortal Guardians series, which features powerful immortal heroes, strong heroines, and a lot of action, passion, humor and romance. For those who aren’t familiar with my series, I thought I would give you a glimpse of my Immortal Guardians crew in a character interview. (Also, if you’re new to the series, don’t worry. Each book can be read as a stand-alone. You’ll just be more familiar with the secondary characters if you read them in order.)

Today Sheldon, one of the mortals in my series (and a favorite of myself and many readers, thanks to the comic relief he provides) will be interviewing Seth and Leah, the hero and heroine of DEATH OF DARKNESS.

Sheldon: Thanks for agreeing to do this.

Seth: No problem.

Leah: I didn’t get much sleep last night, so I’m a little slow on the uptake. What are we doing again?

Sheldon: I’m not going to ask why you didn’t get much sleep, because I’m pretty sure I already know. I’m interviewing you two.

Leah: For what?

Sheldon: For the Network. Some of the humans who work at Network headquarters have been a little… antsy after everything that’s happened in the last couple of years.

Leah: Well, I can kind of understand that. Seth has been catching me up on some of what’s been going on. Considering the enemy the Immortal Guardians face now and how jacked up his track record is, Network employees are probably worried the battle will land on their doorstep again.

Sheldon: That’s definitely a concern. But… *glances at Seth* that isn’t all that’s making them… nervous.

Leah: What else worries them?

Seth: *rueful smile* We do.

Leah: *eyebrows flying up* You and me?

Seth: *grins* No. Immortal Guardians.

Leah: Oh. *frowns* Why? They work for you. Their whole job is to help you. They wouldn’t do that if they didn’t know you’re the good guys. I mean, without Immortal Guardians, psychotic vampires would roam unchecked, killing humans at will.

Seth: And the Network employees understand that. That’s why they help us. It isn’t so much that they fear us. It’s that they find us a little… intimidating.

Leah: *stares up at him* Why?

Sheldon: *laughs* You are the ONLY person on the planet who is completely unfazed by the power this guy radiates.

Leah: *sends Seth a flirty look* Because I like what happens when he UNLEASHES some of that power.

Seth: *eyes acquire a faint golden glow* You do, do you?

Leah: Hell yes.

Sheldon: *grimaces* Let’s keep the sexual innuendo to a minimum today, please.

Seth: *winks at Leah* We’ll try.

Sheldon: Leah, until the last two or three years, very few Network employees actually encountered Immortal Guardians in person. Much of what they do is behind the scenes kind of stuff. They spend their time in labs researching the virus that infects immortals and vampires, or developing new weapons and technology that make their job easier, or in offices monitoring the internet for leaks and the like and aiding with cover-ups when all hell breaks loose.

Seth: And knowing they’re working for powerful immortals who possess special gifts and spend their nights hunting and slaying psychotic vampires is one thing. Bumping into them at work is another.

Leah: Oh. *shrugs* Okay.

Sheldon: *smiles* You aren’t intimidated by them at all, are you?

Leah: No.

Seth: She’s very good with different.

Sheldon: She is. Strong, too. Leah, rumor has it you can really kick ass.

Seth: *slides Leah an admiring glance* Yes, she can.

Leah: *nods* I can.

Sheldon: Strong women are so hot. How did you acquire your butt-kicking skills?

Leah: Years of martial arts classes my step-dad enrolled me in. We live in a dangerous world, so he wanted to make sure I could protect myself.

Sheldon: That’s awesome. And, honestly, you’d HAVE to be strong in order to handle Seth. I mean, he’s the most powerful man on Earth. He even intimidates other immortals.

Leah: *waggles her eyebrows* Oh, I HANDLE him very well.

Seth: Yes, you do.

Sheldon: Gross.

Seth and Leah: *laugh*

Sheldon: *stares at Seth*

Seth: What?

Sheldon: I don’t think I’ve ever seen you smile and laugh as much as you do with Leah.

Leah: *leans into Seth’s side* You smile more when you’re with me?

Seth: I do a LOT of things with you that I didn’t used to.

Sheldon: Hey. What’d I say about keeping the sexual innuendo to a minimum?

Seth: I made no promises.

Leah: *laughs*

Sheldon: Well, the Network employees are very curious about you both, so I asked them to offer up some Hot Seat Questions they’d like me to ask you.

Seth and Leah: Okay.

Sheldon: *consults his tablet* All right. Here we go. Sneakers or flip-flops?

Leah: Sneakers.

Seth: Boots when I’m working. Barefoot when I’m not.

Leah: *smiles* I love his big bare feet.

Seth: *winks* I know.

Sheldon: Weird.

Seth and Leah: *laugh*

Sheldon: Coffee or tea?

Seth and Leah: Tea.

Sheldon: Dogs or cats?

Seth and Leah: Both.

Sheldon: Leah, I’m guessing this one is for you. Beard or clean-shaven?

Leah: *reaches up and cups Seth’s jaw* Five o’clock shadow.

Seth: *turns his head and kisses her palm* Because you like the way the stubble feels against your bare skin.

Leah: Absolutely.

Sheldon: *shakes his head* Cold showers or hot showers?

Seth: Cold showers before Leah and I became lovers. Hot showers afterward.

Leah: *grins* Very hot.

Sheldon: Great. Now his eyes are glowing. And I doubt this will help. Regular bath or bubble bath?

Seth: Regular bath. I don’t want bubbles to obscure my view of Leah’s—

Leah: *claps a hand over his mouth* Don’t say it!

Sheldon: Seth, looks like this one is for you. Boxers, briefs, or commando?

Leah: *stares* Network employees want to know what kind of underwear he prefers?

Sheldon: You’d be surprised how often that question comes up when I ask what they want to know about immortals.

Seth: Boxers.

Leah: *whispers* I like it better when he goes commando.

Sheldon: Don’t encourage him. Taking risks or exercising caution? Leah, I’m going to guess you’re more into taking risks.

Leah: Actually, I prefer to exercise caution.

Seth and Sheldon: *eye her with disbelief*

Leah: *frowns* What?

Seth: You’ve taken countless risks since meeting me.

Leah: And you were worth every one of them.

Sheldon: If I were Tracy, this is the point where I would say, Awwwww. That’s so sweet.

Leah: *laughs*

Seth: Smartass.

Sheldon: Moving on. *glances at his tablet and frowns* Seriously?

Leah: What?

Sheldon: *sighs* Sex in the front yard or sex in the backyard?

Leah: *laughs* Neither. Seth lives at David’s place, the hub of the Immortal Guardians world here on the East Coast. That place sees a LOT of traffic and I have no interest in putting on a show.

Seth: *nods* And even if they didn’t see us, every immortal within a five-mile radius would be able to hear us if we were outside.

Sheldon: Which leads me to my next question. Leah, is Seth a screamer?

Leah: *laughs*

Sheldon: He is, isn’t he?

Seth: *narrows his eyes* That wasn’t on the list, was it?

Sheldon: *grins* Nope.

Seth: You like to live dangerously, don’t you?

Sheldon: Next question. *looks at his tablet* I really shouldn’t ask you this one. Fast and hard or slow and sweet?

Seth and Leah: Both.

Sheldon: *mutters* Now his eyes are glowing even brighter. *consults list* Oh, come on!

Leah: *smiles* What?

Sheldon: *sighs* On top or on bottom?

Seth: *frowns* Sheldon, where did you get these questions?

Sheldon: Mostly from female employees who think you’re hot.

Leah: He is. VERY.

Seth: *whispers in her ear* Only because you make me burn.

Sheldon: Let’s just skip that one and move on. Naughty or nice?

Seth: Leah is very naughty.

Leah: So are you.

Sheldon: Long sword or short sword?

Seth: You’d better be talking about weapons, Sheldon.

Leah: *laughs* Long sword.

Sheldon: *sends Seth an uncertain look* Saddle or Bareback?

Leah: Well now everything is just making me think of sex.

Seth: *stares down at Leah, his eyes bright with desire* Want to ditch the interview and go for a RIDE?

Sheldon: That’s it. I’m out. *rises* Thanks again for the interview. *heads for the door* Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.

Seth: I don’t think there IS anything you wouldn’t do.

Sheldon: *laughs and closes the door behind him*

Seth: *turns to Leah with a smile* Now. About that ride.

Leah: *smiles and wraps her arms around him*

***

Seth has led the Immortal Guardians for thousands of years. With them fighting by his side, he has protected humans from psychotic vampires, defeated corrupt mercenary armies, defended military bases under attack, and more. But the latest enemy to rise against the Immortal Guardians has proven to be a formidable one, wielding almost as much power as Seth. His goal is simple. He wants to watch the world burn. And he will use every means at his disposal to accomplish it. Seth and his Immortal Guardians have succeeded thus far in staving off Armageddon despite heartbreaking losses. But they have never before faced such danger. Seth has only one wish: to protect his Immortal Guardians family and ensure the continuation of humanity by defeating his foe. But then Leah walks into his life and sparks a new desire.

Leah Somerson has suffered losses of her own. It has taken her a long time to rebuild her life and find some semblance of peace. Then one night a tall, dark, powerful immortal with what appears to be the weight of the world on his shoulders stumbles into her shop, and everything changes. Peace and contentment are no longer enough. Now she wants more. She wants to find happiness. She wants to erase the darkness in Seth’s eyes and replace it with love and laughter. She knows he’s different in ways that make most fear him. Even some of his immortal brethren keep a careful distance. But Leah will not. Nor will she shy away when danger strikes.

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The Immortal Guardians Series:

Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1), Night Reigns (Immortal Guardians, #2), Phantom Shadows (Immortal Guardians, #3), In Still Darkness (Immortal Guardians, #3.5), Darkness Rises (Immortal Guardians, #4), Night Unbound (Immortal Guardians, #5), Phantom Embrace (Immortal Guardians, #5.5), Shadows Strike (Immortal Guardians, #6), Blade of Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 7), Awaken the Darkness (Immortal Guardians Book 8)

Author Bio:

Dianne Duvall is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of the Immortal Guardians series and The Gifted Ones series. Reviewers have called Dianne’s books “fast-paced and humorous” (Publishers Weekly), “utterly addictive” (RT Book Reviews), “extraordinary” (Long and Short Reviews), and”wonderfully imaginative” (The Romance Reviews). Her books have twice been nominated for RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards and are routinely deemed Top Picks by RT Book Reviews, The Romance Reviews,and/or Night Owl Reviews.

Dianne loves all things creative. When she isn’t writing, Dianne is active in the independent film industry and has even appeared on-screen, crawling out of a moonlit grave and wielding a machete like some of the vampires she creates in her books.

For the latest news on upcoming releases, contests, and more, please visit DianneDuvall.com. You can also find Dianne online . . .

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August 15, 2019August 12, 2019

Kimberly reviews Womby’s School For Wayward Witches by Sarina Dorie

TITLE: Womby’s School For Wayward Witches
SERIES #: Not So Cozy Witches 1-5
CHARACTERS: Varies
AUTHOR: Sarina Dorie
PUBLICATION DATE: 01/10/19
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A magical boarding school. Budget cuts. Missing teaches. A not-so-cozy mystery.
You think you know the world of magical boarding schools? Not from a teacher’s perspective at a school for at risk youth.

This book bundle includes: Tardy Bells and Witches’ Spells, Hex-Ed, Witches Gone Wicked, A Handful of Hexes, Hexes and Exes, and BONUS MATERIAL. Personal Ads for Witches and Thirteen Ways to Tell if You are a Witch are also included in this bundle.

Book 1: Tardy Bells and Witches’ Spells (A prequel before Clarissa teaches at Womby’s School for Wayward Witches.)
Most of us have faced the fact that an owl will never come with our acceptance letter to Hogwarts. Find out what this teen does to take matters into her own hands. Will she become a witch, even if the price is higher than she expects?

Book 2: Hex-Ed
Consider what would happen if a bumbling character like Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum had been told with the quirky voice of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and she was trying to get a job at Hogwarts.

A gang of evil Fae wants to kidnap and enslave Clarissa for accidentally using magic at the wrong place and the wrong time. Clarissa must escape little old ladies in gingerbread cottages, the evil school district psychologist who has always been out to get her, and a hoard of harpies before she can prove to the Witchkin that the bad apple falls farther from the tree that they’d guessed.

If she can do this, then maybe, just maybe her dreams will come true and she’ll land that job teaching the dark arts and crafts.

Book 3: Witches Gone Wicked
As if being the new “arts and crafts” teacher isn’t hard enough at a school for juvenile delinquent witches, budget cuts are just as severe in the magic community, administrators are as unrealistic in their expectations of teachers, and the job is a hazard if the students find out you can’t actually do magic.

As if this isn’t enough pressure, she has to figure out why teachers are mysteriously disappearing. If she doesn’t, she might be next.

Book 4: A Handful of Hexes

When Clarissa finds her mother’s diary outlining her experiments with the Fae Fertility Paradox, she is desperate to uncover the mysteries of her mother’s past that will help with her own magic problems of the present. She suspects this book will solve the feud between Fae and Witchkin.

Either that or it will cause an all-out war.

Book 5: Hexes and Exes
Dear Jezzy: Love Advice for Paranormals

The ghosts of boyfriends past are haunting Clarissa Lawrence, the most unmagical teacher at Womby’s School for Wayward Witches.

When Clarissa’s problems aren’t filled with her exes, they are filled with hexes. Everything in her life revolves around letting go of her past so she can accept her future. Clarissa must save Derrick before the Raven Queen gets him for good, even if it means she must join the dark side to do so.

REVIEW:
This is the first 5 in a series that I would describe as an adult version of Harry Potter. Maybe not as well written but still a really good series.

Clarissa finds out she is a witch and ends up teaching at a magical school. But she finds out that no one wants her in the school because of her heritage of her descendents being an evil witch.

What I liked best is this is a boxed set so I was able to start at the beginning and continue reading. This is still ongoing so I look forward to continuing the series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

August 13, 2019August 12, 2019

Kelly reviews Protect The Prince by Jennifer Estep

TITLE: Protect the Prince
SERIES #: Crown of Shards #2
CHARACTERS: Everleigh Blair, Lucas Sullivan,
AUTHOR: Jennifer Estep
NARRATOR: Lauren Fortgang
RUN TIME: 12 Hours & 40 Minutes
PUBLICATION DATE: July 2, 2019
ORDER LINKS: Audible | Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Magic, murder, adventure, and romance combine in this second novel in the exciting Crown of Shards saga from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Estep.
Everleigh Blair might be the new gladiator queen of Bellona, but her problems are far from over.
First, Evie has to deal with a court full of arrogant, demanding nobles, all of whom want to get their greedy hands on her crown. As if that wasn’t bad enough, an assassin tries to kill Evie in her own throne room.
Despite the dangers, Evie goes ahead with a scheduled trip to the neighboring kingdom of Andvari in order to secure a desperately needed alliance. But complicating matters is the stubborn Andvarian king, who wants to punish Evie for the deaths of his countrymen during the Seven Spire massacre.
But dark forces are at work inside the Andvarian palace, and Evie soon realizes that no one is safe. Worse, Evie’s immunity to magic starts acting in strange, unexpected ways, which makes her wonder whether she is truly strong enough to be a Winter Queen.
But Evie’s magic, life, and crown aren’t the only things in danger—so is her heart, thanks to Lucas Sullivan, the Andvarian king’s bastard son and Evie’s . . . well, Evie isn’t quite sure what Sullivan is to her.
Only one thing is certain—protecting a prince might be even harder than killing a queen…

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts Protect the Prince picks up shortly after the end of Kill the Queen with Queen Everleigh Blair becoming the Queen Bellona. Becoming Queen has not been fun so far but it is what Evie had expected. The next step in Evie’s journey is to make amends with the Andvari people. Once in Andvari Evie must face off with a whole new set of problems from the Andvari Royals, a King that asks too much, an assassin who doesn’t know when to give up, and a trader who wants to take everything.

Protect the Prince is the second book in Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards series and this second book was just as good as the first. There were times while listening that I was not sure my heart would survive the journey. I truly love this series and can not wait for the third and final chapter in The Crown of Shards series.

Once again I let the talented Lauren Fortgang read this book to me. Lauren did a wonderful job of bringing these characters to life for me. I look forward to listening to the next book in this series too.

Disclaimer:
I purchased this book from Audible.com and it is an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

August 8, 2019August 5, 2019

Kimberly reviews Asylum by Jack Adams

TITLE: Asylum
SERIES #: Delaney & Murphy #1
CHARACTERS: Nathan Delaney & Adam Murphy
AUTHOR: Jack Adams
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/02/19
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Something happened here. Behind these walls, in these rooms, on the grounds, at the river. The inmate sketched it all – fine lines. See there, in the negative space, the truth in the pencil strokes. Then he was gone.

Joe was their friend; the man they spoke to through the wire fence of the Lunatic Asylum, and 10-year-old best friends, Nathan Delaney and Adam Murphy, knew he wasn’t insane. Then, one day, Joe was gone. Now hitting their thirties—jobs and divorces in their wake—ex-cop, current P.I. Nate and psychologist Adam decide to share office space and a receptionist. That’s when the letter arrives advising them that they have received ‘Expectations’. A quaint, old-fashioned bequest delivered by a solicitor which amounts to an inheritance for two boys – left by Joseph O’Connell, a missing-believed-deceased former patient at the River Park Lunatic Asylum.

REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts I have never read anything like this book which I found very amazing considering how much I read. But this book was different and kept me intrigued throughout most of the story. I saw most because there did seem some extra side stories that were a bit out of the flow of the book but even with that being said the story of Nate and Adam, as well as Joe.

I liked the relationship of the boys/men. As boys, Nate and Adam, became friends with Joe, a patient at the Asylum but years later as men Joe shows up again and there are a lot of questions.

I found this really enjoyable even if there was a bit that didn’t need to be added. I liked that the book didn’t make the patients into insane monsters. They were people who need help and shows them as lonely and kind.

Better than I thought.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

August 7, 2019August 5, 2019

Kelly reviews Even Tree Nymphs get the Blues by Molly Harper

TITLE: Even Tree Nymphs get the Blues
SERIES #: Mystic Bayou #3
CHARACTERS: Ingrid Asher & Rob Aspern
AUTHOR: Molly Harper
NARRATOR: Amanda Ronconi
RUN TIME: 3 Hours & 3 Minutes
PUBLICATION DATE: June 6, 2019
ORDER LINKS: Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A hilarious new standalone novella brimming with otherworldly charm from the reigning queen of paranormal romantic comedy Molly Harper!
Ingrid Asher is the newest resident of Mystic Bayou, a tiny town hidden in the swamp where shapeshifters, vampires, witches and dragons live alongside humans.
Ingrid doesn’t ask for much. The solitary tree nymph just wants to live a quiet life running her ice-cream shop in peace. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to shake her new neighbor, Rob Aspern, head of the League’s data science department and so good looking it just isn’t fair.
If there’s one thing Ingrid doesn’t need, it’s someone poking around in her business. But the more she gets to know the hunky mathematician, the more she finds herself letting her guard down. Can she trust him with her secrets, or will her past destroy everything?

REVIEW:
Another great installment in Molly Harper’s Mystic Bayou series. Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues introduces us to Ingrid Asher the newest resident of Mystic Bayou. Ingrid is looking to start a new life and work on her love for all things ice cream.
There were a lot of funny events that happened in this short story. But my favorite scene was with a tree, Mayor Zed, Sheriff Bael and Ingrid. I laughed so hard.
If you are a Molly Harper fan you will love this little gem. I am already ready looking forward to the next installment in this series!!

As always Amanda Ronconi does an amazing job bringing all the characters to life. I love that Amanda is able to bring the right level of sass to this series and all of Molly’s books! Looking forward to the next narration by Amanda.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Audible.com in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

July 26, 2019July 25, 2019

Kimberly reviews The Seekers by Heather Graham

TITLE: The Seekers
SERIES #: Krewe Of Hunters #28
CHARACTERS: Kerri & Joe
AUTHOR: Heather Graham
PUBLICATION DATE: 07/23/19
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
THE TRUTH IS SCARIER THAN FICTION

Kerri Wolf has joined the crew of The Seekers, a show that searches for paranormal phenomena, as they explore a supposedly haunted old inn on the road between Philadelphia and Harrisburg. The place is famous for its warm welcome—and infamous for being the site of an ax murder rampage in the 1920s. They’ve barely begun when a very real dead body is discovered in the basement. As a nonfiction author, Kerri is supposed to be the rational one, but she can’t explain a terrifying apparition that seems to be both a threat and a warning.

Former detective Joe Dunhill knows what she’s going through—the strange gift of being able to see and talk to the dead is a struggle he shares. A new member of the FBI’s Krewe of Hunters, he’s on the team investigating the disturbing death. The town is steeped in old-fashioned superstition, and the deeper Joe and Kerri plunge into the dark secrets of the inn, the closer they get to a devastating truth. Will a bloody history be repeated? Or can the spirits of the past reach out to stop a killer?

REVIEW:
This series is easily one of my favorites in the genre. What I like most is the setting. Graham always makes me want to jump on a plane and head to the newest setting of the series. Having spent some time is PA lately I wanted to head to the Philly side and see where she was talking about.

This is a series with a lot of books but all of them can be a stand alone. But as with any series reading from the beginning is best. But mostly the Krewe Of Hunters are detectives who use ghosts to help with their case.

I always have a hard time figuring out “who-dun-it” which I enjoy.

Any fan of suspense with a bit of paranormal will love this book and this series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

July 11, 2019July 6, 2019

Kimberly reviews Jake & the Dragons Of Asheville by Brian Kacica

TITLE: Jake & the Dragons Of Asheville
CHARACTERS: Jake
AUTHOR: Brian Kacica
PUBLICATION DATE: 05/12/17
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
In a small, sleepy town in North Carolina, thirteen-year-old Jake Winston has discovered he carries a unique genetic trait; one that a covert government agency will stop at nothing to obtain. After the tragic death of his father, a local firefighting hero, Jake’s absent grandfather returns and sends him on a journey into the gated forest at the edge of town, bringing Jake face-to-face with a family of ancient dragons thought long extinct.

Determined to grasp the power of the blood flowing through Jake’s veins, the agent from the secret ONX facility begins killing every dragon in his path. This forces Jake in the middle of a battle between the government and the dragons of Asheville, where the true potential of his power is revealed.

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts I have to say first this is a YA story. But I picked it up mainly because I live right outside of Asheville and wanted to see how the author included the city in the story.

I read it with my son and we both enjoyed it. It really is more for YA then for adults but still a fenjoyable entertaining read for teenagers.

Jake is a great character.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

July 5, 2019July 3, 2019

Kimberly reviews The Summoning by Heather Graham

TITLE: The Summoning
SERIES #: Krewe Of Hunters #27
CHARACTERS: Kristi & Dallas
AUTHOR: Heather Graham
PUBLICATION DATE: 05/21/19
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A CALL FROM BEYOND…

When Kristi Stewart inherits a property in the old part of Savannah, she knows it comes with stories of hauntings. But she doesn’t believe in ghosts, even while she runs seances for the guests of McLane House Bed-and-Breakfast. Until the inexplicable midnight appearance of one of her infamous ancestors. Terrified, she flees into the night—and right into the arms of Dallas Wicker.

Dallas is trying to uncover the truth about a colleague who died under suspicious circumstances. As strange happenings continue to plague Kristi’s home, it is soon clear that there’s a very living threat in the neighborhood—several people have disappeared without a trace. Dallas can’t find any connection between the victims, but someone wanted them gone, and it might be linked to the history of McLane House. And that means Kristi should be very afraid.

REVIEW:
I love the Krewe of Hunters and the writing for Heather Graham. This is the 27th in the series. That seems hard to believe since I think I have read every single one of them. But as with all of the books in the series they can be read as a stand alone.

The best thing about Heather Graham’s writings is how she draws you into the city she is talking about and this one is no different, making me want to jump in the car and head to Savannah, Georgia.

The characters are always enjoyable to read and the ghost that brings aide to the Krewe is wonderful but the city and the history Graham brings to the forefront is the key to the story if you ask me.

If you enjoy the genre of suspense with a bit of paranormal then this is the book and series for you.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

June 28, 2019June 26, 2019

Kimberly reviews Alpha’s Promise by Rebecca Zanetti

TITLE: Alpha’s Promise
SERIES #: Dark Protectors #10
CHARACTERS: Ivar & Promise
AUTHOR: Rebecca Zanetti
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/25/19
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
To hell and back . . .

Though he has vampire, demon, and Viking blood rushing through his veins, Ivar Kjeidsen’s soul-crushing trip to hell broke him in ways he can barely fathom. One vow keeps the deadly immortal standing: To rescue the vampire brother who had sacrificed freedom for him. To do that, Ivar needs the help of a brilliant physicist with wary brown eyes, fierce brilliance, and skin that’s way too soft.

Dr. Promise Williams understands the underpinnings of the universe but has never figured out the human beings inhabiting it. Her function is to think—and not feel—until she’s touched by a vampire who’s nowhere near human. The primal hunger in his eyes awakens feelings in her that defy calculation. As she shows him the way to step between worlds, he brands her with a pleasure that could last more than a lifetime . . .

REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts If the question is “Did you like the book?” The answer is “Of course, It was written by Rebecca Zanetti.”

This is the 10th in the series but can be read as a stand alone. But as I always say about Rebecca’s books I have no idea why you wouldn’t want to read every single one of them.

Ivar has been through hell… literally. And it changed him in so many ways. But then he set eyes on Promise. First he is mesmerized by her abilities but then he becomes enchanted by her in every way.

I always love the women in Rebecca’s books. They are strong and independent but are not afraid of love.

I have never found a book of Rebecca’s that I didn’t love.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

June 24, 2019June 23, 2019

Kimberly reviews Wolf Instinct by Paige Tyler

TITLE: Wolf Instinct
SERIES #: SWAT #9
CHARACTERS: Alyssa & Zane
AUTHOR: Paige Tyler
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/25/19
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
He’s a wolf shifter.
She hunts monsters.
How can she be The One for him?

SWAT werewolf Zane Kendrick will do whatever it takes to take down the man who attacked his pack. His search takes him to Los Angeles, but when he meets Alyssa, the smart, sexy agent who comes to his aid, he’s immediately interested in pursuing more than just the next lead. All his wolf instincts tell him that she’s The One.

FBI agent Alyssa Carson has investigated some weird stuff lately, and finding missing people drained of their blood definitely falls into that category. When following a clue leads her to Zane, she agrees to work with him and his team. She’s attracted to the gorgeous Brit, but she doesn’t have time for anything but finding answers.

When Zane and Alyssa discover the sinister truth, it’ll take everything they have to make it out of this mission with their lives―and hearts―intact.

REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts While this can be a stand alone I suggest that you read the series so you understand what SWAT is all about. That being said you can read this on its own and enjoy it. This is Zane and Alyssa’s story. Alyssa is FBI who looks for exactly what Zane is. Zane is SWAT (Special Wolf Alpha Team).

I really enjoyed the storyline of them meeting. And the romance was sweet and sexy at the same time. Paige Tyler has written a lot of shapeshifter books and I have to say that sometimes they get routine but not this one. This one I have enjoyed more than I have in a while.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

June 20, 2019June 19, 2019

Kelly reviews Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts

TITLE: Of Blood and Bone
SERIES #: Chronicles of the One #2
CHARACTERS: Fallon Swift
AUTHOR: Nora Roberts
NARRATOR: Julia Whelan
PUBLICATION DATE: December 4, 2018
RUN TIME: 13 hours & 42 minutes
ORDER LINKS: Audible | Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the epic Year One returns with a new tale of terror and magic in a brand new world.
They look like an everyday family living an ordinary life. But beyond the edges of this peaceful farm, unimaginable forces of light and dark have been unleashed.
Fallon Swift, approaching her thirteenth birthday, barely knows the world that existed before—the city where her parents lived, now in ruins and reclaimed by nature since the Doom sickened and killed billions. Traveling anywhere is a danger, as vicious gangs of Raiders and fanatics called Purity Warriors search for their next victim. Those like Fallon, in possession of gifts, are hunted—and the time is coming when her true nature, her identity as The One, can no longer be hidden.
In a mysterious shelter in the forest, her training is about to begin under the guidance of Mallick, whose skills have been honed over centuries. She will learn the old ways of healing; study and spar; encounter faeries and elves and shifters; and find powers within herself she never imagined. And when the time is right, she will take up the sword, and fight. For until she grows into the woman she was born to be, the world outside will never be whole again.

REVIEW:
Of Blood and Bone is book 2 in Nora Roberts’ Chronicles of One series. We pick up almost 13 years after the end of book 1 (Year One). Fallon Swift “The One” is swiftly approaching her 13th birthday and the beginning of the next chapter in her journey to save the world. Fallon’s journey will take her back to the town of New Hope that her mother and birth father helped found. The people of New Hope will play a very important role in Fallon’s journey.
Of Blood and Bone was a great second book in the series. The story is a little slow because the is a lot that Fallon has to learn in two short years. There is a lot of build up to what may happen in the final book of this trilogy. I am very much looking forward to seeing what is next.

Again Julia Whelan did an amazing job narrating this story. I am very much looking forward to the next book in this series. I will also be looking for more books narrated by Julia.

If you have not started this series yet, I would highly suggest it! But you must read in order!!!!

Audio Sample:

Disclaimer:
I purchased this audiobook and this review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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