Monday, October 30, 2017

Review @ChrstineWarren - Hard Breaker by Christine Warren (Gargoyles #6)






Hard Breaker
Gargoyles #6
by Christine Warren

Goodreads blurb:  From New York Times bestselling author Christine Warren comes the sixth book in her red-hot romance series in which even the most beastly gargoyle is able to win the heart of a beautiful human woman.

Ivy Beckett has a special gift. She can hear voices, feel events, and receive messages from great distances. Which is also a curse. The moment her family is killed by the servants of the Darkness, she knows it. And the only way to fight these evil forces is to align her powers with a Guardian. A legendary warrior of stone who strikes fear in her heart―and fire in her soul…

Baen is a fierce and powerful gargoyle who has sworn to protect all humans from the Darkness. But when this mighty winged warrior swoops down to rescue Ivy from the jaws of death, he is drawn into a battle that is more dangerous―and more intimate―than he ever bargained for. The beautiful, gifted Ivy touches something deep within him, an all-consuming passion that puts both their lives at risk. Can he conquer the armies of evil itself . . . without losing the woman he loves?


About the Author:  Born and raised in coastal New England, Christine Warren lived in the South and the Mid-Atlantic before hopping to the other side of the country to take up the life of a transplant in the Pacific Northwest. She completely bypassed those states in the middle due to her landlocking phobia. Hmm, need to research a scientific term for that...

When not scrambling frantically to complete her latest writing project, Christine spends most of her time as a crazy animal lady, hanging out with her dog Levi (he’s the one with the hair) and pretending to train him to have some manners. She also hangs out with her horse, Cal—a thoroughbred with a craving for strawberry licorice twists—her goddog, Merlin; and her best friend, fellow author Hannah Murray. In addition to playing with her pets, Christine’s hobbies include identifying dog breeds from photos of their underbellies, appreciating fine and not-so-fine wines, shopping for the perfect pair of Christian Louboutin shoes, and most of all reading things someone else had to agonize over.

She enjoys hearing from readers and can be reached via email sent to Christine@christinewarren.net or by postal mail to Christine Warren, PO Box 871900, Vancouver, WA 98687-1900.

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My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!

***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!  Yes, I received a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!

The cover is great and goes with the rest of the series!

This is the 6th book in the series, and it is for adults only due to the steamy content and violence.  I highly recommend reading all the books in order because this is the culmination of the series, and everything has led up to this book.

Wow!  So many things I didn’t see coming, and it was a fantastic adventure.  Ivy and Baen as well as some others are new to the scene in this book, and they are all kicking Darkness’ butt.  This whole book rocked like a new Guardian waking up!  I don’t want to give anything away, but you will not want to put this book down.  I love all the action, the love, and the snarky banter between the characters.  This is a great book.

Christine told a fantastic story that you feel you are going through.  Christine is one of my favorite authors, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

I highly recommend to any paranormal romance fans who loves gargoyles, romance, good vs evil battles, and so much more!


Interested in reading???

See my review of Heart of Stone (Book 1)!!
See my review of Stone Cold Lover (Book 2)!!
See my review of Hard as a Rock (Book 3)!!
See my review of Rocked by Love (Book 4)!!

See my review of Hard to Handle (Book 5)!!

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Review @valeromance - Ancient Magic by Catherine Vale (Worlds of Magic #2)




Ancient Magic
Worlds of Magic #2
by Catherine Vale

Goodreads blurb:  If you think ruthless Queens and sleepless nights in a dungeon were bad, wait until Alicia and Grayson enter the Hallowed Forest…

Despite barely surviving Wonderland, a world filled with merciless enemies and coldblooded killers, Alicia still refuses to stop portal jumping until she uncovers the truth about her parents. Even if it costs her everything.

With her loyal dragon shifter by her side, Alicia and Grayson set off on their next adventure into a world of vicious magic and unimaginable darkness. Armed with only her magic and his breath of fire, it’ll take everything they’ve got to survive.

Ancient Magic is the second book in the bestselling Worlds of Magic Series. If you enjoy stories filled with enchanting creatures, otherworldly monsters, shifters of all kinds, and scorching hot romance in a fantasy setting, this is the series for you. Don’t read this one if you spook easily. ;)


About the Author:  Catherine Vale has been writing fiction for as long as she can remember, but it wasn’t until she wrote her very first paranormal romance story that she found herself hooked on the raw, edgy love affair of shifters, vampires and other dominant alpha males and the captivating women that love them.

Catherine Vale writes both contemporary and paranormal romance for readers who are willing to take a walk on the wild side of love.  Her stories always include powerful alpha males, smart and sassy heroines and a happily-ever-after (even if she often put her characters through hell to get there!)

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My Thoughts – 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!

***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!  Yes, I got a review copy of this book, (but I have already bought my own copy) but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!!

The cover is beautiful and fits in with the other cover well!

This is the 2nd book in this series, and it is for adults only due to the violence and steamy scenes.  While it is not mandatory to read in order, I highly recommend it because you will understand Alicia and Grayson more and references to the past!

Alicia and Grayson’s relationship heats up!  Again, they team up to save another world.  I loved all the action, but you should be aware that there are sensitive issues involving children being kidnapped and abused.  I can’t wait to see where Alicia and Grayson’s relationship goes and if the m word will be involved.  Also, will Alicia find her parents, and what world will they visit next?

I recommend another great book by Catherine Vale to any paranormal fan who loves shifters and magic!

Interested in reading???

See my reviews of other books by Catherine Vale
Magic Fire (Shifting Magic #1)
Magic Burn (Shifting Magic #2)
Magic Blaze (Shifting Magic #3)
Broken Magic (Worlds of Magic #1)
Bearly Magic (Order of Protection #1)
On the Prowl (Jagged Lovers #1)
On the Move (Jagged Lovers #2)
On the Edge (Jagged Lovers #3)
Her Two Bears (Her Two Bears #1)
Bear the Heat (Bear Instincts #1)
A Taste of Honey (Taste of Honey #1)
Tigers Tango (Guardian Shifter #1)
Double Trouble (Her Two Bears #2)
Awakening the Bear (Taste of Honey #2)







 


Friday, October 20, 2017

Review @ZoeChantebooks - Mountain Rescue Lion by Zoe Chant




Mountain Rescue Lion
by Zoe Chant

Goodreads blurb:  A lonely shifter who's given up on love + a mountain climber in need of a partner + a deadly ice storm = a romance that'll keep you warm on a cold night!

Outdoorswoman Cora Parker has bad luck with climbing partners and worse luck with men. After getting her heart broken one too many times, she's given up on finding a partner she can rely on. She's resigned herself to spending her life alone, doing what she loves: climbing dangerous mountains. But this is one mountain-climbing trip that will change her life forever.

Mountain lion shifter Eric Peterson loves working as a park ranger. But with a job that means spending all his time in the wilderness, he's given up on finding a mate who'll want to share his life. Until he finds himself trapped in a cave with a woman who shares his love for nature...

With a deadly storm lashing the mountain, Cora and Eric take shelter together—and share a night of scorching passion in their remote hideaway. But they're not the only ones caught out by the weather. When Cora joins Eric in a search for a lost hiker, she begins to realize he might be the partner she'd been missing all her life. Will they be able to win the race against time... and find the love they've been looking for?

Mountain Rescue Lion is a scorching hot, action-packed, standalone romance. No cliffhangers (except the kind involving actual cliffs!).  


About the Author:  Zoe Chant loves writing paranormal romance. Over a cup of tea (or something stronger) she whips up sexy tales of hunky heroes and adventurous heroines to tantalize and satisfy her readers. Sizzling hot romance, no cliffhangers!

Every 100th person to join Zoe's mailing list gets a free book! Could it be you?
To get on her mailing list, please follow this link: 
http://eepurl.com/bhOy_T

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My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!

***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!  Yes, I got a review copy of this book, and no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!  I have bought this book because I loved it, and I own most of Zoe’s books!

The cover has a beautiful mountain lion and more!  I love it!

This is a story of 2 mountain climbers who are soul mates.  The mountain climbing adds a new element of danger and conflict to bring the action in this story.  The rescues and romance were awesome.

Zoe Chant brings a unique story in each book.  I love the variety she gives me, and she always ends with a happy ending that makes me happy.  Her books always leave me happy and never disappointed. 

Any shifter readers who loves HEAs will find a great story here!  I can’t wait to see what is next!

Interested in reading???

See my review of Bearista
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Pack
See my review of Her Jaguar’s Temptation
See my review of Mated to the Storm Dragon
See my review of Tropical Bartender Bear
See my review of The Master Shark’s Mate
See my review of Sheriff Bear
See my review of Lion's Betrayal
See my review of A Mate for the Dragon
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Heart
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Home
See my review of Firefighter Sea Dragon
See my review of Ranger Griffin
See my review of Royal Guard Lion (Book 1)
See my review of Royal Guard Tiger (Book 2)
See my review of The Griffin’s Mate
See my review of Tropical Tiger Spy (Book 1)
See my review of Tropical Wounded Wolf (Book 2)
See my review of Lion’s Hunt (Book 1)
See my review of Lion’s Mate (Book 2)
See my review of Lawman Lion (Book 1)
See my review of Guardian Lion (Book 2)
See my review of Rancher Lion (Book 3)
See my review of Second Chance Lion (Book 4)
See my review of Panther’s Promise
See my review of Bodyguard Bear (Book 1)
See my review of Defender Dragon (Book 2)
See my review of Protector Panther (Book 3)
See my review of Warrior Wolf (Book 4)
See my review of Private Eye Bear’s Mate
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Mate
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Baby
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Home (Book 3)
See my review of Firefighter Dragon (Book 1)
See my review of Firefighter Pegasus (Book 2)
See my review of Firefighter Griffin (Book 3)
See my review of The Christmas Dragon's Mate






Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Review @MillyTaiden - Mating Needs by Milly Taiden (A.L.F.A. #2)




Mating Needs
A.L.F.A. #2
by Milly Taiden

Goodreads blurb:  A cougar shifter meets his mate and match in this latest sexy paranormal adventure in the A.L.F.A. series as another Alpha League Federal Agent finds love and passion in the midst of danger by the New York Times bestselling author of Elemental Mating


About the Author:  Milly Taiden (also writes as April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean (to her) known as the Dominican Republic. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.

When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.

She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!

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My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!

***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!  Yes, I got a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!  I own this book and book 1!

The cover is my favorite kind!  It has both beautiful beasts on the cover.

This story is about Frank, who is the agent, and Amie, who is his mate.  I’m torn because the blurb really doesn’t give you anything, but I don’t want to ruin the adventure for you.  They met in college, and they fell in love.  Her family is connected to the mafia.  She tries to play the game to keep herself and her family safe.  When she witnesses a crime, she needs protection.  This story is action packed and very humorous at times.  I really loved the story!  I admire Amie, and she goes out of her way to help anyone and everyone.

I love Milly’s writing style.  I was engaged in the story and didn’t want to put it down.  She has action, drama, treachery, family, friends, romance, and an awesome HEA ending!

I highly recommend to all shifter fans who want a world filled with shifters, unknowing humans, witches, demons, and all around bad guys with a sense of humor that had me laughing!  I can’t wait to see what happens next!!

Interested in reading???

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Sunday, October 15, 2017

Review @ZoeChantebooks - Bearista by Zoe Chant




Bearista
by Zoe Chant

Goodreads blurb:  A tough bear shifter bodyguard undercover in a coffee shop + a curvy barista with an adorable 5-year-old + a deadly shifter assassin = a scorching thrill ride of a romance!

Tough as nails and hard as steel, Derek Ruger has spent his life in dangerous parts of the world, and has the scars (emotional and physical) to show for it. But this is his most difficult assignment yet: going undercover in a coffee shop to protect a curvy witness, who happens to be his fated mate!

Single mom Gaby Diaz is just trying to make ends meet, working as a coffee shop barista while taking night classes, caring for her 5-year-old son, and supporting her widowed mother. Then she witnesses an armed robbery, and now she's being hunted by an assassin and protected by a hot, gruff bodyguard who just might be able to coax Gaby into opening up the heart she's been sheltering for years.

Hot as a fresh cup of coffee, Bearista is a standalone BBW paranormal romance with a Latina heroine and a protective bear shifter hero. No cliffhangers!  


About the Author:  Zoe Chant loves writing paranormal romance. Over a cup of tea (or something stronger) she whips up sexy tales of hunky heroes and adventurous heroines to tantalize and satisfy her readers. Sizzling hot romance, no cliffhangers!

Every 100th person to join Zoe's mailing list gets a free book! Could it be you?
To get on her mailing list, please follow this link: 
http://eepurl.com/bhOy_T

Connect with Zoe:

My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!

***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!  Yes, I got a review copy of this book, and no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!  I have bought this book because I loved it, and I own most of Zoe’s books!

The cover is WOW!!  It is my favorite kind of cover with both beautiful beasts on it!

I loved this book because she is a single mom who works her butt off for her family, and she wins all around in the end with her happily ever after.  Her son is adorable, and he is included in the HEA!  She is fierce when it comes to the people she cares about, and she won’t leave anyone behind.  Derek is pretty awesome, and I love how automatically her family is now his.  It is definitely a sexy quality in a man!  He is just as fierce and protects what is his.

Zoe Chant is amazing at writing action packed HEAs that leave you so happy to have read them!  I can’t wait to read the next one!

I highly recommend this book and any Zoe Chant book to shifter lovers who love a perfect blend of action, romance, and HEAs!  Zoe nails the combination every time!

Interested in reading???

See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Pack
See my review of Her Jaguar’s Temptation
See my review of Mated to the Storm Dragon
See my review of Tropical Bartender Bear
See my review of The Master Shark’s Mate
See my review of Sheriff Bear
See my review of Lion's Betrayal
See my review of A Mate for the Dragon
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Heart
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Home
See my review of Firefighter Sea Dragon
See my review of Ranger Griffin
See my review of Royal Guard Lion (Book 1)
See my review of Royal Guard Tiger (Book 2)
See my review of The Griffin’s Mate
See my review of Tropical Tiger Spy (Book 1)
See my review of Tropical Wounded Wolf (Book 2)
See my review of Lion’s Hunt (Book 1)
See my review of Lion’s Mate (Book 2)
See my review of Lawman Lion (Book 1)
See my review of Guardian Lion (Book 2)
See my review of Rancher Lion (Book 3)
See my review of Second Chance Lion (Book 4)
See my review of Panther’s Promise
See my review of Bodyguard Bear (Book 1)
See my review of Defender Dragon (Book 2)
See my review of Protector Panther (Book 3)
See my review of Warrior Wolf (Book 4)
See my review of Private Eye Bear’s Mate
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Mate
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Baby
See my review of The Snow Leopard’s Home (Book 3)
See my review of Firefighter Dragon (Book 1)
See my review of Firefighter Pegasus (Book 2)
See my review of Firefighter Griffin (Book 3)
See my review of The Christmas Dragon's Mate






Saturday, October 14, 2017

Review - Isaac by J.S. Striker (The Clan Legacy Series)




Isaac
The Clan Legacy Series
by J.S. Striker

Goodreads blurb:  Isaac is an addicting and intense addition to The Clan Legacy Series. J. S. Striker weaves her highly crafted characters through this magical world leaving a brilliant trail for more to come. A standalone story taking place in the same world as her previous stories, Isaac has rave reviews from her eager readers and will be sure to satisfy anyone looking for adventures through portals, gorgeous shifters, fairies, and for an intensely satisfying romance.

Blurb:
Ever since he’s been cursed ten years ago and unable to get out of his own clan borders, Isaac Hart has made it his policy never to deal with fairies again—that is, until one suddenly shows up and demands to speak with him.

She’s also the daughter of his curser.

She offers him a mission, and it’s pure madness to go. But what other choice does he have when it’s also the chance for his freedom? Amidst very different worlds and an intense heat growing between them, their fates intertwine—and Isaac must decide if it’s one he wants or one he must take to the grave.

Roxie K'Lashtama has a lot of game-playing to do, and the biggest one yet involves a very arrogant, very powerful panther clan leader. Isaac is unlike any man she’s ever met.

He’s also the only one who can help her rescue her mother.

It’s supposed to be easy, really—convince him his curse will be lifted, and all will be well. But Roxie has a secret, and as the journey goes on, Roxie must decide whether she has to fight for her secret—or fight for the intense feelings that she has for the man she’s not supposed to have them for.

Adult Content. 


About the Author:  J.S. Striker lives on the west coast with her hubby and 2 Great Danes. The coast is full of magical forests, the mountains and ocean often giving her inspiration for her stories. Having worked as a social worker most of her adult life J.S. is now giving writing all her energy and loving every minute of it.

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My Thoughts - 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!

***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!!  Yes, I got a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!  I did buy my own copy of this book too!

The cover is dark and sexy!

This story is part of the Clan Legacy Series, and it follows Mate Hunt in the timeline.  This is for adults only due to the violence and steamy content. This book is about 198 pages and a quick read that I enjoyed thoroughly.

Plenty of action and adventure going on in this book!  We learn more about the panther leader Isaac and his curse.  Roxie is a fairy who comes to him for help.  They both are weary of each other and do not trust each other, but they both want something from each other.  There is treachery, betrayal, battles, bad parenting, romance, and more! 
I recommend to any paranormal fan who likes complicated mixed worlds(shifters, vamps, fae, etc)!  There is never a dull moment!

Interested in reading???

See my review of Erik!!!
See my review of Mate Hunt!!!
See my review of Hans!!!