Review @katiereus - Sentinel of Darkness by Katie Reus (Darkness #8)

Sentinel of Darkness

Darkness #8

by Katie Reus

Goodreads blurb:  She thought she’d put her past behind her…

Local artist Keva might be human, but she knows about the things that go bump in the night. Years ago, a dragon shifter saved her from certain death. Ever since, she’s lived in his clan’s territory and put her life back together. But the feeling of security is only an illusion, because her past has come back to haunt her. A past with claws and fangs, demanding blood.

He’ll do whatever it takes to defend his mate…

Dagen has finally met his mate—except he insults her the first time they meet. He’s not too proud to grovel to get back into her good graces. But when a threat from her past emerges, he realizes that he’ll do anything to keep her safe. Even if it means dying—or losing her forever.

Length: 30,000 words

Author note: This is a stand-alone story in the Darkness series complete with an HEA and no cliffhanger.

Darkness series:
1. Darkness Awakened
2. Taste of Darkness
3. Beyond the Darkness
4. Hunted by Darkness
5. Into the Darkness
6. Saved by Darkness
7. Guardian of Darkness
8. Sentinel of Darkness

About the Author:  Katie Reus is the New York Times, USA Today, & IndieReader bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom's stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn't always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense.

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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!  I own this whole series and many other books by Katie Reus!

The cover is mysterious with tatted mystery man!

This is the 8^th book in the series, but it is the first book that I’m reading in the series.  It is for adults only due to the violence and steamy content.  While it is not necessary to read the books in order, I’m pretty sure you will love it even more if you read them in order.  I’m going back to start book 1 next as I do own them all! 

The story starts with a chase scene which also gives you Keva’s back story and how she came to know Conall.  Then it jumps to present day and a meeting she has with Dagen.  They get stuck together for a little bit, and then things get bumpy.  He knows she is his mate, but she is not looking for a relationship and her past comes back to bite her.  Dagen goes into protector mode.  This story was awesome, and I couldn’t put it down.  It has not hooked me on this series and world.  Now I have to go read all the books!  I love this crazy mixed paranormal world!

I highly recommend to any paranormal fan who loves shifters, vampires, magic, action, mates, and more!!

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Crescent Moon series

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Review @LoraLeigh_1 - Cross Breed by Lora Leigh (Breeds #23)

Cross Breed

Breeds #23

by Lora Leigh

Goodreads blurb:  The Breeds are humans altered before conception with the DNA of the predators of Earth. But although they all carry the genetic material of beasts within them, Cassandra Sinclair stands apart. A unique mix of wolf, coyote and human, she is revered by many—but preyed upon by others. She is fiercely protected by her community…but no one manages to stop her when she slips away one day to offer her body in exchange for her sister’s safety.

The man she succumbs to surprises her by unleashing her inner animal in ways she never dreamed possible—and provokes her deep, furious rage. To Cassie’s shock, he is the mate she has long awaited. She may never be able to forgive his deception. Still, as dangerous enemies track her, and as the threat of all-out war between Breeds and the humans who despise them hovers in the air, they must join forces and hold fast to each other.

But the passionate union between them holds a potential that could change the world—and some will do anything to stop it…

About the Author:  Lora Leigh dreams in bright, vivid images of the characters’ intent on taking over her writing life, and fights a constant battle to put them on the hard drive of her computer before they can disappear as fast as they appeared.

Lora’s family and her writing life coexist, if not in harmony, in relative peace with each other. Surrounded by a menagerie of pets, friends, and a son who keeps her quick wit engaged, Lora finds her life filled with joys, aided by her fans whose hearts remind her daily why she writes.

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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 most of the Breed books in paperback!  I will own this one too!

The cover is another awesome one!  Love Cassie!!

This is the 23^rd book in the Breed series.  This series is for adults only due to the steamy content.  I have long loved and read this series.  I will eventually need to go back and re-read them to write reviews because I read them before I realize I should write reviews.  Lora Leigh is one of the reasons I fell in love with shifter books.  I love reading her books, and my mom and grandma also read her books.  We all have collections of her books.

This story is Cassie Sinclair’s story.  She has been a fixed in most books because she knows things others don’t.  We have watched her grow up in their books, and now she has been claimed by her mate.  So much awesomeness about this book!  We learned so many things, and these are things that you will not learn from me because I won’t spoil the adventure for someone else.  You definitely want to read it though because you learn so many things that you may have wondered about, and so many other things that I didn’t see coming!  Cassie gets even more interesting!!  Loved it!!!

Lora Leigh weaves an amazing story that had me from page 1!  I can’t wait to see what happens next to my favorite characters in one of my favorite worlds!

I highly recommend to any fan of the Breeds because once you are hooked you just can’t stop, and if you haven’t read this series and you love shifters, you will want to read them all!

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See my review of Wake a Sleeping Tiger!!

New Release!!! @RebeccaZanetti - Demon's Mercy by Rebecca Zanetti (Dark Protectors #9)

Demon's Mercy 

Dark Protectors #9

by Rebecca Zanetti

Goodreads blurb:  Duty meets desire . . .

Mercy O’Malley hates killing people. So when she’s assigned to take out Vampire-Demon Logan Kyllwood, she lures him to a seedy bar in Scotland, then decides to kidnap him instead. How can she cold-bloodedly end all that heat, those green eyes, that ripped body?

Unfortunately for Mercy, attempted murder and kidnapping are just foreplay for the Kyllwood brothers. Logan may be the youngest of the bunch, but death and violence are already a way of life.  Now he’s ready to complete a painful, terrifying ritual to become one of the Seven, dedicated to protecting this world from the most dangerous evil it’s ever known. But first he has to deal with a blackmailing Fey, a ransom demand and his own pounding need for the last female he ever should have fallen for . . .

About the Author:  New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances.

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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 have started collecting this series and have 4 of the 9 so far, but haven’t gotten this book yet.

The cover is lickable….errr I mean likeable!!

This is the 9^th book in this series, but it is only the 2^nd one I’ve read.  This series is already in my heart because I want to own and read them all as well as the Realm Enforcers series.  Obviously, you can read them out of order though I bet you love them all even more if you read them all in order.  This series is for adults only due to the violent fights where heads are removed and the steamy content with mates!

This is Logan’s story of both his mating and his joining the Seven!!  So much going on in this book, first the Fae have entered the scene, and they think the apocalypse is coming because of the Seven.  It starts with Mercy kidnapping Logan, and then the tables turn.  You learn all sorts of things about the Fae, and they know things.  There is more trouble from the Cysts and Kurjans.  All sorts of new information is out for everyone about secrets!  I really love these bad boy hybrids because they battle fiercely and love just as fiercely.  I can’t wait to see what happens next!!

I highly recommend to any paranormal fans because there is action galore, vampires, demons, Fae, magic, mates and more!!

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Review @SableSylvan - Miss Claws by Sable Sylvan (The Twelve Mates of Christmas #12)

Miss Claws

 The Twelve Mates of Christmas #12

by Sable Sylvan

Goodreads blurb:  You've heard of Santa Claus, but, what about...Panda Claus?

Curvy panda bear shifter Pandora Claus hasn't had a normal life -- even by shifter standards.
She's the only daughter of Santa Claus. This BBW's next in line for the 'throne' -- Santa's magical sleigh. Over the last twelve years, Pandora has learned about the human world with her best friend Jack by her side. They've helped couples fall in love and find their own happily-ever-afters.
But, Pandora hasn't started to write the 'one upon a time' to her own fairytale love story.
She's in love with Jack -- and hasn't found a way to tell him.
Will Pandora and Jack finally tell each other how they feel, before things are too late?
This Christmas will be unlike any The North Pole has ever seen.
Grab your hot cocoa and candy canes. You're in for one heck of a Ride.

Jack's got one heck of a South Pole...

Ice elemental Jack has known one thing since the moment he met his father's rival's daughter, Pandora. He's in love with her. But, he thinks she wants a bad boy for Christmas. Over the last twelve years, this werepenguin's tried the 'ice prince' act. After all, he is destined to be the next ruler of the ice elementals.
But that icy act might've cost his tiny feathery penguin butt more than he ever could've expected.
Pandora's the one woman that can make Jack's South Pole melt -- but that's not a good thing.

The series gets wrapped up like a present with one heck of a bow...

When a threat bigger than either Pandora or Jack emerges...will Pandora be able to save the magical world, without Jack by her side? Find out, in 'Miss Claws,' the thrilling conclusion to 'The Twelve Mates of Christmas.'

This Christmas romance, featuring a BBW werebear and an ice elemental penguin, is loosely based on 'The Matchstick Girl.'    

About the Author:  The only thing I love more than reading hot paranormal romances is writing down my fantasies and sharing them with readers like you. My heroes are strong alpha male bear shifters who can be grizzly and gruff at times...but when it comes to their fated mates, they're absolute teddy bears. My curvy heroines are strong, sassy women, which is why the werebear men who love them will do anything for their love.

All my books are $0.99, at least full length novella length, feature an HEA, and are exclusively available on Amazon.com! They are all FREE via Kindle Unlimited!
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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!! And I have bought my own copy as I do most of Sable’s books, and I own the whole series!

This is the 12th book in this Xmas series, and it is still in Sable’s fabulous world of shifters.  This is for adults only due to the steamy content.  I recommend reading them all in order, so you know the world and the characters very well!

This was my favorite of all the stories!  I love how everyone was involved in this epic story to save Christmas, Jack, and magic!  Pandora and Jack have been involved in each story along the way, and you could see that they had a thing for each other, but they wouldn’t move forward for fear of losing their best friend which happened to be each other!  This book had me on an emotional rollercoaster, and yes I cried…a lot!!  I’m a sap and couldn’t help but feel for Pandora and her fight to save Jack!  This was an epic conclusion to the series, and I loved every second of reading it!

I highly recommend to any sappy romantic who loves shifters, Christmas, and miracles that save someone you love!

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See my review of Frosty Claws!!!

See my review of Daddy Claws!!!

See my review of Demon Claws!!!

See my review of Blitzen Claws!!!

See my review of Donner Claws!!!

See my review of Cupid Claws!!!

See my review of Comet Claws!!!

See my review of Vixen Claws!!!

See my review of Prancer Claws!!!

See my review of Dancer Claws!!!

See my review of Dasher Claws!!!

See my review of Sun Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Glacier Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Mountain Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Little Red Riding Bulls!!!

See my review of Beauty and the Bobcats!!!

See my review of The Sleeping Beauty Pageant!!!

See my review of The Rapunzel Rodeo!!!

See my review of The Cinderella Hoedown!!!

See my review of Little Red Hot Sauce!!!

See my review of The Cinderella Cook-Off!!!

See my review of Beauty and The BBQ!!!

See my review of Spicy Beauty!!!

See my review of The Matchstick Grill!!!

See my review of Grizzly Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Polar Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Black Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Cinnamon Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Panda Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Koala Bear Buns!!!

See my review of The Little Bear Maid!!!

See my review of The Bear Prince!!!

See my review of Blue Bear!!!

See my review of Rumpled Bear Skin!!!

See my review of Shifterella and the Billionaire Bear!!!

See my review of Beauty and the Billionaire Bear!!

See my review of Sleeping BBW and the Billionaire Bear!!

See my review of Goldilocks and the Three Bear Shifters!!!

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Review @SableSylvan - Frosty Claws by Sable Sylvan (The Twelve Mates of Christmas #11)

Frosty Claws

 The Twelve Mates of Christmas #11

by Sable Sylvan

Goodreads blurb:  He's got a serious case of snow balls...

Ice elemental Boreas 'Old Man' Winter doesn't have blue balls. He has snow balls...and a heart of ice.
It'll take a fiery woman to make him melt.
He has no interest in finding that woman.
After all, as leader of the ice elementals, he's busy with work.
He certainly can't afford to take off all of December.
Unfortunately, he has no choice in the matter -- or in the destination he's sent to: a tropical island with white sand beaches.
Bliss for anyone normal, but practically hot as Hell for an ice elemental.
Well, Boreas isn't anyone normal -- and neither is this penguin shifter's fated mate.

Fun in the sun with some icy buns...

Curvy gal Ginny can't afford to take many vacations. When her friend gives her free tickets to an all-inclusive island resort as an early Christmas present, Ginny doesn't look a gift reindeer in the mouth. She packs her plus-size bikinis and hits the beach.
She expects to catch some rays.
She doesn't expect to catch the perfect man.
Handsome. Protective. Romantic. She's hit the jackpot.
The only problem is, this BBW werebear has a secret...and she has no idea how to reveal it.

What happens when fire meets ice?

Boreas hasn't found a way to tell Ginny that he's no ordinary shifter. He's not just a penguin. He's a lord of ice, a master of the elements -- an ice elemental. After Boreas runs away instead of explaining things to Ginny, Ginny gives Boreas a second chance for Christmas...but will Boreas find the right way to tell Ginny his secret without scaring her away? Find out, in 'Frosty Claws' -- technically, a book

This story, featuring a bad boy ice elemental werepenguin and a BBW, is loosely based on The Gift of the Magi.    

About the Author:  The only thing I love more than reading hot paranormal romances is writing down my fantasies and sharing them with readers like you. My heroes are strong alpha male bear shifters who can be grizzly and gruff at times...but when it comes to their fated mates, they're absolute teddy bears. My curvy heroines are strong, sassy women, which is why the werebear men who love them will do anything for their love.

All my books are $0.99, at least full length novella length, feature an HEA, and are exclusively available on Amazon.com! They are all FREE via Kindle Unlimited!
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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!! And I have bought my own copy as I do most of Sable’s books, and I own the whole series!

This is the 11th book in this Xmas series, and it is still in Sable’s fabulous world of shifters.  This is for adults only due to the steamy content.  I recommend reading them all in order, so you know the world and the characters very well!

This is Boreas’ story or intervention as it happens!  I really loved this one.  All of our favorites send Boreas on a forced vacation to find his mate.  As it happens, he meets Ginny.  They both have their secrets, but they are drawn to each other.  They both think that their secret will send the other running.  They have some romance, trouble, and more in their beach paradise.  I don’t want to give anything away, but it was a great story with a lot of humor mixed in!

I highly recommend to any shifter fans who love Christmas and especially if you have already found and loved this series!  I can’t wait for the last one!

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See my review of Daddy Claws!!!

See my review of Demon Claws!!!

See my review of Blitzen Claws!!!

See my review of Donner Claws!!!

See my review of Cupid Claws!!!

See my review of Comet Claws!!!

See my review of Vixen Claws!!!

See my review of Prancer Claws!!!

See my review of Dancer Claws!!!

See my review of Dasher Claws!!!

See my review of Sun Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Glacier Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Mountain Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Little Red Riding Bulls!!!

See my review of Beauty and the Bobcats!!!

See my review of The Sleeping Beauty Pageant!!!

See my review of The Rapunzel Rodeo!!!

See my review of The Cinderella Hoedown!!!

See my review of Little Red Hot Sauce!!!

See my review of The Cinderella Cook-Off!!!

See my review of Beauty and The BBQ!!!

See my review of Spicy Beauty!!!

See my review of The Matchstick Grill!!!

See my review of Grizzly Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Polar Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Black Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Cinnamon Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Panda Bear Buns!!!

See my review of Koala Bear Buns!!!

See my review of The Little Bear Maid!!!

See my review of The Bear Prince!!!

See my review of Blue Bear!!!

See my review of Rumpled Bear Skin!!!

See my review of Shifterella and the Billionaire Bear!!!

See my review of Beauty and the Billionaire Bear!!

See my review of Sleeping BBW and the Billionaire Bear!!

See my review of Goldilocks and the Three Bear Shifters!!!

See my review of Little Red Riding Bears!!!

See my review of Rapunzel and the Billionaire Bear!!!

Review - @LRWLee - Good Night by L.R.W. Lee (The Sand Maiden #3)

Good Night

The Sand Maiden #3

by L.R.W. Lee

Goodreads blurb:  Can Ali save Kennan, the Empire, and the World?

Ali won the contest of her life, The Ninety-Eight, as a pawn of the Council, but danger still lurks. The male Ali fled Dream from is using the brother of the man she loves to track her down. What's worse? That male is her father, Ambien. How will she and Kovis save his sibling from her father's clutches?

If that's not bad enough, the bigger threat still looms: Ambien plans to conquer Wake, and he'll turn humans into catatonic beings who do his will if he succeeds. As Ali and Kovis search for a way to stop him, every idea requires that she return to Dream, an impossibility. What darkness will she and Kovis be forced to confront to stop the god?

About the Author:  Since the age of eight, L. R. W. Lee wanted to write a children’s book, but felt she did not have anything significant to share; she sought to change lives while entertaining. A degree in Accounting did not provide riveting fodder for a best seller, so she waited. Over a decade, she founded and grew a company, during which, she worked closely with a mentor from whom she learned uncommon thinking that changed her life. After selling her business in early 2012, she had time to write and, more importantly, something significant to share.

L. R. W. Lee lives in scenic Austin, TX with her husband, daughter and son.

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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 do own this whole series so far!

The cover is really cool looking!

This is the 3^rd book in the series, and it is for adults due to the steamy content and violence.  I highly recommend reading the series in order so you understand the world and what Ali and Kovis are up against.

Ali and Kovis are trying to go to Dream to stop Ambien and rescue her sister and in turn Kovis’ brother.  They encounter lots of trouble along the way both brought on themselves and by outside forces.  Together they learn some lessons along the way.  This is part of the reason I love L.R.W.’s books because there is always meaning that you might not initially see but realize later.  So much awesomeness in this book, but I don’t want to give any of it away.  There are lots of battles, heartache, romance, pain, and so much more!  I really loved it!

I highly recommend to any fantasy fans who love magic, alternate worlds, action, romance, and lessons sprinkled throughout!  L.R.W. is one of my favorite authors!  You don’t want to miss out!

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See my review of Lullaby (Book 1)

See my review of Rock-A-Bye Baby (Book 2)

Interested in Andy Smithson series!!!

See my review of Power of the Heir’s Passion (Book 0)

See my review of Blast of the Dragon’s Fury (Book 1)

See my review of Venom of the Serpent’s Cunning (Book 2)

See my review of Disgrace of the Unicorn’s Honor (Book 3)

See my review of Resurrection of the Phoenix’s Grace (Book 4)

See my review of Vision of the Griffin’s Heart (Book 5)

See my review of Wisdom of the Centaurs' Reason (Book 6)

See my review of Battle for the Land’s Soul (Book 7)

Omnibus of Books 1 – 3

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Omnibus of Books 4 – 6

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