Cat out of Hell, Volume II by Candace Blevins

 

 

Blurb:

Becca’s back in Hell. Her worst nightmare. She’s almost certain His Majesty and Kendric will get her out, but how long will it take?

Before long, she understands that Lord Xaephan never intended to lose her for good. He wanted the Prince of Darkness to train her more harshly, to finally well-and-truly break her, so Xaephan could rescue her and be her hero — and have a blank slate to rebuild her as he wished.

The Lord of Lust seems quite determined to keep her, and she’s no longer certain of rescue. He's also quite angry with her when he realizes she’s fallen in love with the vampire, and she has no intention of ever willingly submitting to Xaephan again.

 

My review:

This book picks up right where the last book left off and Becca’s in for a world of hurt more than the physical the emotional damage done to her in this book was hard to deal with. I have to trust the author to give us relief in the next book.

 

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The Haunted Homecoming (Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries #10) by Angie Fox

 

 

Blurb:

Apple cider, bonfires, football, and—ghosts.

It’s homecoming weekend in Sugarland, Tennessee and ghost hunter Verity Long is tickled to see so many souls—living and dead—back in town to celebrate. But not all reunions are happy ones, and when Verity stumbles upon a dead body by the football field, it appears someone has already evened the score.

 

My review:

The Haunted Homecoming hits on three very important facets of southern life. Football, homecoming and a woman’s relationship with her momma. Verity has to deal with all that Frankies love life  and  a cold case of murder in this witty mystery. When they discover Verity’s mommas best friend the homecoming queen dead and shoved into a time capsule from the 1980’s things get interesting very fast. This may be a murder mystery but there are some laugh out loud moments that will keep you entertained while finding out who dunnit. A fantastic addition to the series.

 

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Fierce Cowboy Wolf (Seven Range Shifters #4) by Kait Ballenger

 

 

Blurb:

Cowboys by day, wolf shifters by night: These bad boys are ready to heat things up in a sexy paranormal wolf shifter romance from author Kait Ballenger.

She’s all he wanted, but was unable to claim…until now.

Sierra Cavanaugh has worked her whole life to become the first female elite warrior in Grey Wolf history. With her nomination finally put forward, all she needs is the pack council’s approval. But those stuffy old wolves refuse to elect her unless she finds herself a mate.

Packmaster Maverick Grey was reconciled to spending the rest of his life alone. Now, upon entering into treaty renegotiations with the other Seven Range clans, he needs the elite warrior vacancy filled—and fast. If Sierra needs a mate, this is his chance to claim her. But Sierra has an agenda of her own for their union, and they’ll need to work together against the assassin intent on barring the deal. For these two rivals, the only thing more dangerous than fighting the enemy at their backs is battling the war of seduction building between them...

 

My review:

Duty and protecting the pack are all that Packmaster Maverick Grey lives for. Sierra has loved Mav all her life but when he married another she puts her energy into becoming a warrior of the first order. Now Maverick is a widower and Sierra has been put in to become an elite warrior. When the elders deny her advancement because she is unmated they put together a “fake marriage” plan. But as any good story goes if you want to make God laugh make plans. I at times wanted to box both their ears for idiocy above and beyond but ultimately loved this tale.

 

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Jeepers Reapers: There Goes My Midlife Crisis by Marianne Morea

 

Blurb:

★ Hell hath no fury? Try it with hot flashes ★

After learning Death isn’t all white light and tunnels, Louisa Jericho is having a thoroughly modern midlife crisis — of the paranormal kind!

She finds herself herself in midtown Manhattan, reluctantly employed by a CEO who loves pencil skirts and stilettos, and happens to be the Angel of Death.

Instead of celebrating with friends, Louisa is spending her 40th dealing with ghosts and possessed objects in a job she didn’t ask for and can’t quit — a job as a level one Keeper. She's stuck leading earthbound spirits through death’s version of This Is Your Life.

Oh, and on top of that, it’s up to her to keep them safe from Reapers. Nasty bits looking to grab unsuspecting souls before Keepers can guide them to final judgement.

Luckily, Louisa has an ace up her sleeve. A hotter-than-hell upper-level Keeper who’s hers for the duration. Grab your scythes, because the Reapers won’t know what hit them — a pissed-off midlife maven on a mission!

 

My review:

Forty is bringing some major changes to Louisa Jericho. She quits her job finds a new avocation and a hot guy to teach her the ropes. She gets to question her life choices make new friends and enemies and finds new strength in kindness. I loved watching her start her new journey and look forward to seeing where it takes her next.

 

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Her Dragon Protector (Awaken the Dragon #3) by Milly Taiden

 

 

Blurb:

Book 3 in the Awaken the Dragon series

Eating a sheep isn't usually a big deal for dragon-shifter Tarn. But waking up in a new time and getting shot at for his little snack comes as a surprise. Although he escapes, he finds himself at the mercy of the most beautiful woman he's ever seen. His mate. He wants to heal quickly to show her all the dirty things he wants to do to her. To prove he loves her, of course.

Eva’s tired of living in a big mansion with loneliness as her companion. Tarn brings happiness and romance into her life. Okay, so he's a little outdated when it comes to flirting, but that's what makes him charming. Unfortunately, Tarn learns all the latest slang and it's no time before he makes it clear he wants to tap her backside. She should be embarrassed, but the sizzling looks he gives her make it really hard to not be excited instead.

Tarn and Eva need to figure out why he has woken up and why her father is acting so strangely. Dragons are being destroyed with their own magic. It must be stopped. They track down the poachers that want him dead. It's a battle for survival while Tarn and Eva figure out if their romance can survive the dragon hunters. 

 

My review:

Just awakened dragon-shifter Tarn has a lot to learn about this modern world. Eva is an artist with a big imagination. When Tarn tangles with a grumpy alien hunter with an automatic rifle its Eva who nurses him back to health and teaches him about this new world he’s awakened in.

These two characters have a lot to go through before admitting their attraction might be something more. I loved Eva and her big heart. This book is a wonderful escape.

 

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Crimson Moon Hideaway: A Ghostly Affair by Robbie Cox

 

Blurb:

He watched his wife walk around Crimson Moon Hideaway trying to find him a new bride. Weird to some, perhaps, but it was all right. You see, his wife is dead.

 

Now a widower, Geoff Johns booked a weekend at Crimson Moon Hideaway to escape all the sad faces cast his way, as well as the uncomfortable conversations asking how he was holding up. His wife was dead. How did they think he was holding up? Of course, that doesn’t stop her from popping up in the hopes of finding him his next bride. And on top of that, it’s the full moon, which meant tonight, his werewolf would try to end his vegetarian diet.

 

Corine Faraday left her therapist’s office wishing she had listened to her gut and not the opinions of her colleagues. Now, a little boy was dead, and she felt like a failure. She was through helping people, even herself. And then she notices a strange man talking to himself by the pool.

 

Can two souls who have lost so much find happiness at Crimson Moon? Perhaps a better question is can Erika Johns let go long enough for the others to find each other? One-Click A Ghostly Affair and find out!

 

My review:

This book deals with a lot of sensitive subjects but does it in a sweet and respectful way.  Geoff inspires caring from two wonderful women despite the fact that there is a part of himself he hates. He is a werewolf not a shifter. He has to shift with the full moon and doesn’t turn into a wolf he turns into a monster. He doesn’t remember what he does in that form and fears hurting someone. 

This story had me aching for Geoff, Erika and Corine as they each deal with the current reality and their own issues. This story will make even the hardest heart melt.

 

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Leg Warmers and Larceny by J.C. Layne

 

 

Blurb:

Since receiving her special powers as a sensator, Wren Chase is trying to get used to her dual life. Being the lead writer for Posh Vogue Magazine is stressful enough, but never knowing when a new sensator “case” will show up only adds to the stress.

The time has come for another big case and a brand new ghost helper has arrived. This one is like, totally awesome. Unfortunately, she has another not-so-awesome magical garment attached to her. Wren’s sense of style will suffer once again. But for the good of her cause, she’ll do it.

With the help of her over-the-top BFF and assistant, Skyler, and her detective boyfriend, Travis, Wren is ready to take on the new threat and get to the bottom of a larceny that could impact the future of the fashion world.

 

My review:

Have you read Handbags and Homicide? No? You really should read it before this one. This story takes place six months after and Wren is more confident with her gifts her relationship with Travis is growing warmer. This is a fast paced cozy mystery that will keep you guessing and flipping pages.

 

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