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November 2, 2015November 1, 2015

Kelly’s review of Fangs for the Memories by Molly Harper

TITLE: Fangs for the Memories

SERIES #: Half Moon Hollow #4.5

CHARACTERS: Dick Cheney & Andrea Ryder

AUTHOR: Molly Harper

PUBLICATION DATE: November 2, 2015

ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Simon & Schuster

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

For all those readers who asked, “When are Dick and Andrea getting their own story?” FANGS FOR THE MEMORIES is a flashback ebook novella exploring their courtship when Andrea was still human.

NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4.99

The only reason this is not a 5 star is because I want MORE Dick and Andrea (thank goodness I remember Andrea’s name *wink, wink*). I am always excited to go back to the Hollow. While reading Jane’s books we got to see Dick and Andrea from Jane’s point of view. In Fangs for the Memories we get to see it from Andrea’s point of view. We get to see why Andrea is the way she is. We also get to see the smarta$$ and sweet side of Dick Cheney.
I want more!!!! I hope the Molly will continue to give us some novella’s in the future on all the characters from the Hollow. It would be nice to see what everyone is up too.

Oh and never fear as soon as Fangs for the Memories comes out I will have an audio review of this book.

Disclaimer:

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Gallery, Threshold, Pocket Books in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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October 31, 2015October 27, 2015

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October 30, 2015October 27, 2015

Kelly reviews Grimm’s End by Shiloh Walker

TITLE: Grimm’s End
SERIES #: Grimm’s Circle #9
CHARACTERS: Will & Mandy
AUTHOR: Shiloh Walker
PUBLICATION DATE: October 27, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
“He would walk into hell for her. Hell’s not willing to let him back out.”

“Grimm’s Circle,” Book 9

Years have passed since Will flung himself headlong into demon central. Everyone has told Mandy he’s lost to them, but she still won’t believe it. He was her heart and soul-still is-even if he never admitted they belonged together.

When a friend is nearly torn through a rip between the worlds, Mandy gets the sign she’s hoped and prayed for. Her friend is thrust back through to safety by no other than Will himself.

With all hell breaking loose on earth, only two Grimm can be spared for the mission to retrieve their leader-Mandy and the only other Grimm crazy enough to go with her.

Will would forget the color of the sky before he’d forget the love of all his lives. But his time is done. It’s only a matter of which demon will finally destroy him.

He never thought his final moments would be haunted by Mandy’s face. But is it a fitting punishment, or one last chance to atone for crimes he committed so long ago?

“Warning: This book contains too much angst, too many secrets, and two people who long to be together. It’s also the end of a long, fun ride. Thanks for taking it.”

REVIEW:
I am so sad that the Grimm’s Circle series has come to an end. But very glad that Will finally gets his story. I have loved every book in this series. I loved the twists and turns that Shiloh put into each story. I hope just because we finally have Will’s story doesn’t mean that Shiloh won’t ever visit The Grimm’s world again. I believe follow up stories are needed.
Gash, I am not even sure where to start without giving away too much. Grimm’s End is not a book you want to read as a stand alone. There has been too much that has happened over the past 8 books that lead us to the finale. So I would suggest picking up book one (Candy Houses) and starting there.
During the series we have all wondered about the why’s, the wants and the who is Will? Finally we learn it all. And it all makes since. It all becomes clear as to why Will acts the way he does and doesn’t act the way we want him too. I really can’t say
much because I don’t want to give away anything. But it has been one Hell of a trip.

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

October 30, 2015October 27, 2015

Kelly reviews Alien Separation by Gini Koch

TITLE: Alien Separation
SERIES #: Katherine “Kitty” Katt (Martini) #11
CHARACTERS: Kitty, Jeff and the whole crew
AUTHOR: Gini Koch
PUBLICATION DATE: May 5, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Life’s never easy . . .

The Mastermind has finally been identified, but before Jeff and Kitty Katt-Martini can take him down, they, their daughter Jamie, Charles Reynolds, Paul Gower, Christopher White, and several others are zapped out of their solar system and into another.

Landing in scattered groups on various areas of Beta Eight in the Alpha Centauri system means getting the team back together will be a major issue. But it’s only one of the challenges they’ll face. Kitty and Company have to forge alliances with the wide variety of sentient natives on the planet while plotting to create a civil war and overthrow the king – who just may be a clone of one of their bitterest enemies, Ronaldo Al Dejahl.

Of course, to do this, they have to overcome an assortment of dangerous obstacles, protect a group of refugees, take mind reading lessons, and seek out unexpected new allies as they journey to the Centerpoint of the world.

And once they reach the All Seeing Mountain, new issues and surprises await. Because there’s more than a small war going on – they’re in the midst of the Alpha Centauri Civil War!

REVIEW:
Kitty strikes again!!!! Dang I love Kitty. I want her to be my BFF. Not only because she hangs out with uber hot Aliens (love love love Christopher) but she is just an awesome character that gets thrown into situation after situation and always comes out on top, better and a tad bit wiser than when she started.
I am so excited for the next book in this series. I really can’t wait to see what the future holds for Kitty, Jeff and Jamie. :). And if I were Mastermind I would be very afraid….
If you are new to this series, I hate to say it but you really need to read this series in order. So much happens from one book to the next to get us to where we currently are. So get on it!!! Go grab Touched by an Alien and get yourself catch up on all things Kitty!!!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

October 27, 2015October 26, 2015

Kelly reviews Autumn Thorns by Yasmine Galenorn

TITLE: Autumn Thorns
SERIES #: Whisper Hollow #1
CHARACTERS: Kerris Fellwater & Bryan
AUTHOR: Yasmine Galenorn
PUBLICATION DATE: October 27, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
In an all-new series, New York Times bestselling author Yasmine Galenorn invites readers to Whisper Hollow, where spirits walk among the living and the lake never gives up her dead…
Fifteen years ago, I ran away from Whisper Hollow, Washington, a small town on Crescent Lake in the Olympic Peninsula. But truth is, if you were born here, you can never really leave. I’m Kerris Fellwater, and when I returned, I inherited my grandmother’s house—and her gift. As a spirit shaman, it’s my responsibility to drive the dead back to their graves, because around Whisper Hollow, people—and secrets—don’t always stay buried.
When I was little, I was told my mother ran off. But now it looks like she was murdered. With the help of my mysterious neighbor Bryan, we begin to unravel the mystery of her disappearance, and in doing so, unearth a dark force seeking to bury Whisper Hollow. Now I must work with the dead, rather than against them, because our enemy will do whatever she can to destroy the town, and she means to start with me.

REVIEW:
Just in time for Halloween Ms. Galenorn is releasing the first book in her new Whisper Hollow series. Autumn Thorns brings us into the world of the undead, the living and the mystery that is Whisper Hollow.
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. Kerris left home hoping to never return to the creepy strange town of Whisper Hollow, but with the death of her grandma she must return and take up her position and protect the town that she once couldn’t wait to get out of. Kerris is a spit fire. She is tough and determined even when facing a truth that could possible break her. And Bryan…. *sigh* Bryan is the super sweet shifter next door that will rock Kerris world in more than one way 😉
I am really interested to see where this series will go. I can’t wait to watch Kerris grow in her strength and power. And I can’t wait to see how Kerris & Bryan’s relationship goes.
Fan’s of Ms. Galenorn will love this new series. Not a fan yet? Pick up a copy of Autumn Thorns and come back and let me know your thoughts.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

October 26, 2015October 25, 2015

Kimberly reviews Bearing It All by Vonnie Davis

TITLE: Bearing It All
SERIES #: Highlander’s Beloved #3
CHARACTERS: Anisa & Ronan
AUTHOR: Vonnie Davis
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/27/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A Scottish hunter and a French secret agent find themselves on a collision course with danger—and irresistible desire—in Vonnie Davis’s new bear-shifting Highlander novel, perfect for fans of Jennifer Ashley and Shelly Laurenston.

In the pine-dense mountains of the Scottish Highlands, shape-shifter Ronan Matheson is running free when a desperate woman parachutes out of the sky, directly onto his furry, powerful chest. Instead of clawing her to death, Ronan’s inner bear longs to keep her safe. Once he’s back in human form, Ronan is amused by the mysterious beauty’s fearless attitude—and tempted by her expertly toned physique. But what could she possibly be doing in this isolated stretch of the Highlands?

French intelligence agent Anisa Brosseau never imagined she’d be on the CIA’s bad side—until she’s framed for treason and forced to flee in a stolen drone. Hiding out in a remote cabin, Anisa just needs some time to clear her name. What she doesn’t need is a brooding, muscle-bound Scot in a skimpy kilt to drive her crazy with lust. But when Anisa’s enemies come knocking on his door, Ronan calls on a secret weapon to protect his turf and the bonny lass he’s come to love.

REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts While enjoyable this was not my favorite in the series. Something seemed to missing and after a while I realized it was the humor. Yes there was some but not like the last couple of books. What it did have was a lot of sappy lines which is not a bad thing but there was so many of them I wonder if Davis will have any lines left for the next book.

I liked Anisa in the beginning and I guess I continued to like her but I liked her more when she was tough and feisty. Being around Ronan made her a girly girl who somehow also lost her French accent. I liked Ronan when he was in the background of the other books and again I guess I still like him but he changed too in this book. He became so mushy that at some points it got ridiculous. And the connection he has with his bear is a bit odd. It is more like he and the bear are father and son more than two halves of the same being.

Ok now I know this might sound like I didn’t enjoy the book but I did. It just wasn’t the best in the series. While Ronan’s story needed to be told I look forward to the next in the series which I hope is Kendric’s story.

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

October 22, 2015October 18, 2015

Kelly reviews From Russia With Claws by Jacey Conrad & Gia Corona

TITLE: From Russia with Claws
SERIES #: From Russia…. #1
CHARACTERS: Galina Sudenko
AUTHOR: Jacey Conrad & Gia Corona
NARRATOR: Natasha Volkov
RUN TIME: 9 hrs and 56 mins
PUBLICATION DATE: August 18, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
When Alpha female Galina Sudenko agreed to attend her distant cousin’s birthday party, she wasn’t counting on meeting the devastatingly handsome and powerful Rom Alpha, Andrey Lupesco, or having her sexy times with him interrupted by the murder of her idiot brother-in-law, Sergei. But such is life when your father is one of the most powerful werewolves within Seattle’s supernatural Russian organized crime syndicate.

Not content with being just a pretty face and good breeding stock, Galina sets out to make her mark within the family. But in doing so, she runs afoul of her eldest brother, Alexei, the heir apparent to the family dynasty. He has no intention of ceding his position without a fight.

Andrey and Galina’s burgeoning romance is threatened when she discovers that before his death, Irina’s husband, Sergei, hijacked Andrey’s shipment of the werewolf drug, Bullet, a synthetic drug that gives the supernatural creatures a cocaine-like high. Sergei’s theft means that Andrey had a reason to have Sergei killed, leaving Galina to decide whether to risk trusting Andrey even as her feelings for him deepen.

As her brother Alexei’s behavior becomes more erratic, Galina must find the missing shipment, prove to her family that she’ll be a capable leader, and decide whether her lover Andrey can be trusted before she can hope to challenge her brother for his position as head of the family.

A tale of sexy werewolves, forbidden love, family power struggles, and danger closing in, Gia Corona and Jacey Conrad’s From Russia With Claws will leave you howling for more!

REVIEW:
From Russia with Claws is Jacey Conrad & Gia Corona first full length novel. I need to address something up front. If you are picking up this book because Molly Harper is writing as Jacey, that is great, awesome and totally wonderful!!!! But stop there, this is not a Molly Harper book this is a Jacey & Gia book. And Jacey & Gia’s books are a LOT different then Molly’s books. Okay back to my review.
In From Russia with Claws we met the Sudenko family. We learn that the Sudenko family deals in not so legal dealings. But while the Sudenko family is trying to stay at the top there is a power struggle within the family itself. Galina’s oldest brother Alexei wants to take over as head of the family. But he is not leader material and Galina will only let Alexie take over the family over her dead body. Which Alexei is more than okay with.
I really really liked. I loved Galina!! There is just something about an Alpha chick that I totally love to read about!!! Oh and man Andrey *swoon*. If an Alpha chick is awesome and Alpha male is even better. Andrey and Galina are combustible together *fan’s self*
The whole case of side characters are wonderful too from Irina to Victor to Nik to Kon. I want to know more about them.
I did pick this book up on audio. This was also the first book I listened to that was narrated by Natasha Volkov. Ms. Volkov did an amazing job pronouncing the Russian names and words. But my biggest issue with Ms. Volkov was that the male voices were too similar to the female voices. Which made it hard at times to know who was talking until it was written into the story. I do hope that Ms. Volkov will work on her male voices, because I think she if can get them down she will do a great job. I have read that other had issue with Galina’s voice but I think it fit in perfectly with who Galina is.

Here is the clip: https://soundcloud.com/audible/from-russia-with-claws

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

October 20, 2015October 18, 2015

Kelly reviews Darkness Eternal by Alexandra Ivy

TITLE: Darkness Eternal
SERIES #: Guardians Of Eternity #7.5
CHARACTERS: Uriel & Kata
AUTHOR: Alexandra Ivy
PUBLICATION DATE: April 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
For the Guardians of Eternity, battle is a way of life—whether the plight of their world is at stake, or the fate of their heart…

After being held captive by one vampire for four centuries, Kata had no intention of taking another one to the underworld with her. Yet even in the pits of Hell, there’s no ignoring the intoxicating desire awakened by Uriel’s touch…

REVIEW:
Darkness Eternal was filled with a lot of action, smexy time and of course a hint of crazy. This was a very quick read. And just like any good novella it made you want more even after you are done.
I will say that I am not catch up on this series ( I know, I know I am working on it) but Darkness Eternal can easily be read on it’s own.
I am looking forward to getting catch up on this series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & Zebra | Kensington Books in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

October 16, 2015October 11, 2015

Kelly reviews Accidentally Ever After by Dakota Cassidy

TITLE: Accidentally Ever After
SERIES #: Accidentals #11
CHARACTERS: Nina, Wanda, Marty and the newest Paranormal in Crisis
AUTHOR: Dakota Cassidy
PUBLICATION DATE: September 29, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | KOBO

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Accidentally Ever After by USA Today bestselling author Dakota Cassidy is a fairy tale romp complete with fairy godmothers, an evil queen, woodland creatures, a Jersey salesclerk on a mission to find Shamalot, and of course a handsome hero. This laugh-out-loud addition to the Accidentally Paranormal series will get you in the holiday mood as the girls from OOPS strut their stuff in a land far, far, far away.

Antonia Vitali’s on the run and in hiding, working as a salesclerk in a designer outlet mall in Jersey. Toni’s life has been on a steady downward decline for three years now, the ghosts of her past always nipping at her heels.

Little does she know, her life’s about to change when the OOPS girls whisk in for a day of Christmas shopping and fall through a wormhole in the store’s dressing room, taking Toni with them!

Now Toni’s got a pair of sparkly purple heels gifted to her by the Good Witch of the South—gorgeous heels she can’t take off until she returns them to the king. With a trio of reluctant fairy godmothers and an ogre named Dannan, Toni’s on a mission to get to the castle to receive a happily-ever-after she never asked for. Along the way, she meets an amazingly handsome, utterly chiseled stable boy named Jon Doe, who offers to help them navigate the Not So Sherwod Forest and get them all to Castle Beckett before Christmas Eve.

But if her happily-ever-after is at the castle, why would she rather make time with the stable boy? And why does the evil Queen Angria want Toni’s head on a platter? And how in the world has she developed her newfound, peculiar…um…talents?

Join Toni, Marty, Nina, Wanda and Carl, as they journey along the treacherous road to love and eternal happiness in the magical realm of Shamalot!

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Another fun adventure for the ladies of OOPS!!! This book was fun to read. Nina, Wanda and Marty are transported to another world with their latest paranormal crisis. Shamalot was a lot of fun. Ms. Cassidy took quite a few of our favorite fairy tales and through them at the ladies. But I think the best. Honestly the best part of the book was that Nina had to wear a flowing yellow dress, had wings and bluebird surrounding her in song all day long.
Just like everyone of Ms. Cassidy’s book you will laugh, you might cry but it is a guarantee that you will want Nina, Wanda and Marty as your best friends. I can’t wait to see what is next in the Accidental series

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

October 13, 2015October 11, 2015

Kelly reviews Stroke Of Midnight by Lara Adrian

TITLE: Stroke of Midnight (A 1001 Dark Night Novella)
SERIES #: Midnight Breed #
CHARACTERS: Jehan & Seraphina
AUTHOR: Lara Adrian
PUBLICATION DATE: October 13, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Born to a noble Breed lineage steeped in exotic ritual and familial duty, vampire warrior Jehan walked away from the luxurious trappings of his upbringing in Morocco to join the Order’s command center in Rome.

But when a generations-old obligation calls Jehan home, the reluctant desert prince finds himself thrust into an unwanted handfasting with Seraphina, an unwilling beauty who’s as determined as he is to resist the antiquated pact between their families.

Yet as intent as they are to prove their incompatibility, neither can deny the attraction that ignites between them. And as Jehan and Seraphina fight to resist the calling of their blood, a deadly enemy seeks to end their uneasy truce before it even begins.

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts Oh how I love the world of the Midnight Breed. I have loved this series since book one (Kiss of Midnight). And with each book in this series I believe the stories get better and better.
I enjoyed this story very much. I love meeting Jehan, Savage & Trygg all from the Rome division of the Order (already looking forward to learning more about Savage & Trygg).
I really loved Jehan & Seraphina. I loved the tension, love the banter, loved the sandstorm and the results of said storm ;). I just loved this book.
As with all of Ms. Adrian’s stories I want more. I need more. I will have more. I really can’t wait to see what is next for this series.

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

October 7, 2015October 5, 2015

Winter Romance Wednesday! Kelly & Kimberly review A Silver Wolf Christmas by Terry Spear

TITLE: A Silver Wolf Christmas
SERIES #: Heart Of The Wolf #17
CHARACTERS: C.J. Silver & Laurel MacTire
AUTHOR: Terry Spear
PUBLICATION DATE: 10/06/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Fans of shapeshifter romance will be thrilled to spend Christmas with the Silver Town werewolf pack…

C.J. Silver is eager to help the new she-wolves in town renovate the old hotel in time for the holidays, especially if it means spending time under the mistletoe with the alluring Laurel MacTire.

The bustle in the long abandoned hotel attracts the attention of human ghosthunters out to prove the place haunted, but the bigger problem is keeping them from discovering the werewolves in Silver Town. CJ and Laurel have to pull the wool over everyone’s eyes. Working together is a surprisingly hot holiday treat for two attractive and clever wolf shifters

KELLY’S REVIEW:
3 Hearts I enjoyed this story. I liked that it was set at Christmas time, yet didn’t have a huge “it’s a Christmas story” vibe. I really enjoyed C.J. and Laurel’s relationship. It was nice to see them grow as people and as a couple throughout this book. I enjoyed the ghostly elements of the story too.
I really liked the new wolfs we meet too. I am hoping that means more stories in the future :).
All and all this was another really good read by Ms. Spears

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4 Hearts I enjoyed this story. It is set at Christmas but I wouldn’t exactly say it is a holiday story. But it is still an enjoyable shifting story with a bit of a different kind of paranormal and a bit of suspense.

In the beginning I had a bit of a problem with this book. CJ seemed like a teenager with his first crush. He was written very young but as the book moved forward he seemed to change into a man and not a teen. I liked Laurel right off. She is the alpha of her three sisters and seems really mature which is why I couldn’t see her and CJ together at first.

We learn that the girls are in town for more than renovating the old hotel and it begins to feel a little like a ghost story. Is there is a ghost wolf? A haunted hotel? And what happened to the previous owners and the girls aunt?

After I got more into the book I enjoyed it more. The beginning was a bit rough and I did have a bit of a problem with how quickly to the reader the romance happened. It seemed like one day they were interested in each other but distant and the next they were dating and then mated. It just seemed fast to me. But as the book moved on the romance became more real to them I enjoyed it more. The suspense part was an added enjoyment. As I said I don’t know that I would call this a Christmas story even though it is brought up a few times but as a fan of paranormal romance you will enjoy it no matter what time of year it is.

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

October 2, 2015September 27, 2015

Natasha reviews Base Instincts by Larissa Ione

TITLE: Base Instincts
SERIES #: Demonica #11.7
CHARACTERS: Raze, Slake & Fayle
AUTHOR: Larissa Ione
PUBLICATION DATE: September 14, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
As a Seminus demon, Raze’s life literally depends on having sex with females. The problem is that he doesn’t desire females, and it’s physically impossible for him to be with males. Thankfully, he and his best friend, Fayle, have an arrangement that keeps him alive . . . if lonely. He finds some solace in his work as a medic at Thirst, a vampire club known for its rough clientele. But his carefully structured world turns upside down when he meets a mysterious male who makes him want what he can never have.

Slake is an assassin used to getting what he wants, and what he wants is Raze. But he also wants to earn back the soul he sold when he was a much different demon. All he has to do is capture a runaway succubus named Fayle and hand her over to her family. What he doesn’t count on is being caught himself by a web of lies—and his attraction to Raze.

Raze and Slake must navigate a dangerous world to be together. But as Fayle’s jealousy of their relationship turns deadly, they find themselves embroiled in a battle not only for their love, but their lives and souls.

REVIEW:
This was a very quick read, but fabulous! I love the Demonica series and have ready every single one of Larissa Ione’s books. She is an amazing writer and creates such touching characters – I have fallen in love with all of them. Even the not-so-nice ones! This story was no exception. Slake and Raze are great individually and so much more fun together! As with all her series, Ione gave us adequate page time for our all time favorite characters from books past. It’s a big family of a universe and I’m so happy that we get to stay connected to everyone in each installment. You never get bored; you just fall more in love with each page. Read this story alone or as a dedicated fan – you will never be disappointed!

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