Scales Of Honesty (The Apprentice Of Anubis #8.5) by Laura Greenwood

Scales Of Honesty (The Apprentice Of Anubis #8.5) by Laura Greenwood

 

Blurb:

Being a priestess for the goddess of truth and justice is not for the faint-hearted. Taia always thought she and fellow Ma'at Blessed priest, Metjen, were inseparable. When he starts avoiding her, she questions whether their bond is as strong as she thought it was. A big festival to celebrate the temples in London comes with a test of Taia's devotion and the goddess of truth and justice is not one to displease. Can Taia and Metjen figure out what's causing the problems between them before they risk losing the blessing of their goddess? - Scales Of Honesty is a standalone companion story to The Apprentice Of Anubis series, an urban fantasy set in an alternative version of London where the Egyptian Empire never fell. Scales Of Honesty can be read as a standalone. The events take place during the events of Festival Of The Blessed. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative versions of the modern day, temple politics, and slow-burn workplace romance, then start the Apprentice Of Anubis series today with Apprentice Of The Dead.

 

My review:

I picked this up as free standalone in a series I haven’t read. Wow! I was blown away. Fantastic world building and intriguing characters.  I will definitely be checking this series out.

 

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Shifted Hearts of Crescent Cove - Book 2 – Adrian by Robbie Cox

 

 

Blurb:

He wasn’t looking for love, and she only wanted a story for the paper, but some things are destined beyond our control.

Adrian Sinclair has worked toward opening his own restaurant his entire life, and now is his chance. And then she walks in for an interview and his world explodes, almost literally.

Selene Archer is ready to hit the big times as a journalist with her story on the Blackthorns criminal empire when her editor assigns her a fluff piece. Her attitude changes, though, when she sees the son of the town’s Alpha staring at her like his next meal, and she hopes it’s a five-course affair.

Her story forgotten, Selene falls for Adrian, giving herself to his visions for the future until someone sends her a package meant to kill her. She believed it’s the Blackthorns until someone threatens Adrian as well. Now they’re dodging attacks without knowing who’s sending them.

As the heat rises, Adrian must protect his mate, but how can he when he doesn’t even know who’s behind it? When whoever is after them strikes again, Adrian realizes he can either save his future or his present. He can’t have both.

This next installment of Shifted Hearts of Crescent Cove promises to be a harrowing ride as everywhere they look a new threat emerges. Grab Adrian now to see how hot things get!!!

 

And make sure you read the first in the Shifted Hearts of Crescent Cove series - Tobias!

 

My review:

 

Things are smoking hot between Chef Adrian and reporter Selene Archer. These two will make you sweat in this PNR suspense.  You can read this standalone but I believe you will get more out of it if you’ve read Tobias first. 

 

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Doctoring Dolly (Submissives of Rawhide Ranch Book 5) by Cooper McKenzie

 

Doctoring Dolly (Submissives of Rawhide Ranch Book 5) by Cooper McKenzie

 

Blurb:

Turns out the biggest danger at Rawhide is the danger of falling…in love.

Dolly Carter has a tendency to be what some people would call “accident prone”.

She just calls herself a big ole’ klutz.

That isn’t stopping her from learning everything she can about kink, though, so she takes herself off to Rawhide Ranch, where she can learn in a safe, protected environment.

What she isn’t safe from, however, is the smoking hot doctor who commands her attention from her very first visit to the dungeon. Doctor Quincy Nelson is every woman’s fantasy come to life—and he has his sights set on Dolly.

But Dolly has a big secret. One so huge it threatens not just her relationship with Quincy, but her future at Rawhide Ranch. And even having her own personal doctor may not be enough to patch up her broken heart when her secret is finally discovered…

 

My review:

Dolly is a bit of a stumblebum. She needs a Doctor Daddy to take care of all her bumps and bruises.  Dr. Nelson is fresh out of the military and looking for his future. Can he find it in Dolly? I enjoyed the interaction between the characters from the first page to the very end.

 

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Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley

 

 

Blurb:

Heather hoped to find fun and romance at her first medieval reenactment. Instead, a vicious darkness followed her there with a twisted agenda all its own. She finds herself in its clutches, only to be saved by Sir Roland— a handsome stranger.

Their attraction toward each other is immediate, leading to Heather happily dancing the night away in his strong arms. While Roland is skillfully aware of the dangers lurking nearby, Heather is stunned by the evil in constant pursuit.

Malicious shifters.
Trained rangers.
A prophetic owl.
Innocent lives caught in the middle.

Frightened and unsure of who to trust, Heather wants to seek solace in Sir Roland's protective and heroic nature. But how can she when no one at the reenactment is who they claim to be?
Will the danger end when the weekend does? Or will it follow her back to the familiar streets of home?

 

My review:

Renfest romance with a paranormal twist this take on the Pied Piper of Hamlin was a fun escape. I really enjoyed.

 

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Magnus (Danger Bluff #4) by Becca Jameson & Pepper North

 

 

Blurb:

Magnus
A mysterious billionaire saved my life.
Now, I owe him.
My team’s job: Save Juniper from looming peril.
My goal: Convince her she’s mine.

Juniper
I’ve waited years to photograph this place.
This building has secrets–I remember them.
Returning to the uniqueness of Danger Bluff is my dream.
If only that captivating computer genius didn’t ooze Daddy vibes.

 

 

My review:

What if Nancey Drew was little? Juniper is smart as a whip and loves a good mystery. Magnus has got his hands full with this one. A steamy romp.

 

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Zane (Were Zoo #1) by R.E. Butler

 

 

Blurb:

Gorilla shifter Zane Keeton has spent the last twenty-seven years of his life at Amazing Adventures Safari Park, where shifters live in secret away from humans. The enjoyment he gets from tuning up safari vehicles and hanging out in his shifted form for the park visitors has slowly ebbed, and now his thoughts are consumed with finding a mate of his own.

When human Adriana and her best friend, Celeste, receive free tickets for a VIP tour of the safari, they decide that it’s just the sort of exciting adventure that they’ve been waiting for. But when their vehicles are separated, Adriana finds herself on the receiving end of unwanted attention from a creepy tour guide. As the tour guide suddenly attacks her in front of the gorilla paddock, she’s rescued by an unlikely hero – one of the gorillas.

Adriana quickly discovers that her rescuer is no ordinary gorilla. Not only are shifters real, but the gorilla who saved her life claims that she’s his soulmate. Is she willing to let go of everything she knows and embrace being Zane’s mate?

*This book was part of the Gathering Darkness boxed set. If you already own the boxed set, please do not purchase this book.*

 

My review:

I picked this up in a first in series promotion. I was excited by the non-traditional shifter hero. Silverback gorilla! This was a fun premise and an enjoyable tale. There are some laugh out loud moments and interesting world building. I will be reading the next in the series.

 

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Her Halloween Billionaire (Billionaire Brat Pack Book 1) by R.C. Wynne

 

 

Blurb:

A single mom who simply wants to make her son happy this Halloween, a frustrated figurehead for a company, and their chance to rescue each other from a mundane life. For the past four years, Candy Hollier has only had one priority—take care of her five-year-old son, Brandon, and she’s kept her life simple in pursuit of that goal—that is, until her boss, Jackson Blackburn, asks her out. Her life has never been grandiose, and she’s been all right with that. All she’s ever needed is the love of her son, the help of her mother on occasion, and her best friend to keep her from becoming stagnant. She goes to work, returns home, plays mom, and then slips into bed, perhaps reading a chapter or two before sleep claims her. Simple. Pragmatic. Predictable. But Jackson Blackburn is anything but predictable. Caught up in the adrenaline of being asked out by the most sought-after man in the company, Candy doesn’t even realize what’s happening until she hears the whispers behind her back. Now, faced with false accusations of being a gold digger and not wanting to see her son hurt in the wake of office busybodies, Candy has only one choice—she has to turn her back on happiness and quit her job. But will Jackson allow her to simply walk away?

 

My review:

Fun office romance. Jackson and Candy were adorable together. Fast paced romp.

 

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Firefighter Griffin (Fire & Rescue Shifters #3) by Zoe Chant

 

 

Blurb:

Single mom Hayley Parker has always had to face every parenting challenge on her own - but when her five-year-old son unexpectedly turns into a lion cub, she finds herself with more than she can handle. With her little boy stuck up a tree and yowling for help, the only thing she can think to do is call the fire department....

Ex-firefighter Griffin MacCormick has the heart of a lion and the eyes of an eagle - literally. As a unique shifter with two inner animals, his battling beasts are slowly tearing his body and soul apart. Forced to retire from the elite all-shifter Alpha Team by his degenerative condition, he struggles to be content working as a dispatcher...until one day he takes a call that will change his life.

When Griff meets Hayley, both his lion and his eagle instantly recognize her as their one true mate. But how can he ask Hayley to risk her heart on a dying man, when she's already been abandoned once in the past? And when Hayley's arrogant lion shifter ex unexpectedly reappears on the scene with a horrifying demand, how can Griff protect his mate and her cub?

 

My review:

Firefighter Griffin is a multi-layered tale of love and acceptance. A seriously adorable meet-cute starts off the story of a single human mother, her ridiculously cute lion shifter son, his absent father and firefighter Griffin an eagle/lion hybrid shifter who is unable to shift. I was drawn in and couldn’t put this book down till after the very last page. Though this is part of a series it stands on its own just fine.

 

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Sabotage Operation (South Beach Security: K-9 Division Book 1) by Caridad Piñeiro

 

Sabotage Operation (South Beach Security: K-9 Division Book 1) by Caridad Piñeiro

 

Blurb:

A security expert and his K-9
Will protect a stable owner at any cost

Owner of a thoroughbred racing stable, Teresa Rodriguez is about to testify against her former trainer. Is he the one behind all the recent sabotage? When security expert Matt Perez joins the investigation, Teresa is grateful for the extra protection he and his K-9 offer. Now, as Matt and his dog, Butter, stand beside her 24/7, the attraction between them can’t be denied. Even as the danger escalates.

From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.

 

My review:

Sabotage Operation is a delicious romantic suspense with a riveting who done it and a smoking hot romance. Matt was burned by a rich girl in the past but Teresa teaches him that not all “rich girls” are the same. Butter is the bestest dog.

 

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Twisted Destiny (Twisted Tail Pack Book 8) by Melanie James

 

 

Blurb:

Forced to flee her home, Hayley Adams had built the life she’d always wanted in the city. She had friends and a great job, but something was missing in her life. When she receives a letter from her former pack that threatens to upend her life, Hayley seeks help from the one woman who’s always been there for her—Willow K. Sprout.

Jackson Whelan never gave up on his pack or his home. The wolves at Twisted Tail had been through hell and back. When a new Alpha took over, the pack started to thrive, and hope was restored—especially when his mate rolled into town.

Upon her return, Hayley finds her destiny, but it’s quickly threatened by those who killed her family. Can she survive what they have planned for her, or will Twisted Tail truly bring about her demise?

 

My review:

Who says you can’t go home again? Hayley sure as heck doesn’t want to go. There’s nothing but bad memories and an inheritance. She needs to go and put the past behind her so she can move forward. This is the story of what happens when she does.

I loved this story.

Though this is part of a series it can be read standalone.

 

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The Bratva's Enforcer by L.K. Shaw & Rachel Everly

 

 

Blurb:

My loyalty is to the Bratva. I’ve killed more than one man for my boss, because that’s my job. Only this current assignment isn’t going as planne d. It should have been easy.

Until the soon-to-be-dead man’s daughter walks in and things get complicated.

Natalya has featured in every filthy dream I’ve had for the last five years. Only she’s far too innocent and virginal for a killer like me. Which means she’s off-limits. But when she offers me anything I want to spare her father, I accept before I can think of the consequences.

I plan on taking everything, because Natalya is mine.


Author’s note: this story was previously published in the Vows and Vendettas anthology. None of the contents have changed.

 

My review:

When her father is caught stealing from the Bratva Natalya trades her life for his. Sasha is the Enforcer for the Sokolov Bratva he is not a nice guy but when the opportunity to get the woman he has craved for years he is willing to cover the 3 million her father owes.

Watching these two find each other was sweet, sassy and smoking hot. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to the next installment.

 

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Vampires, Whiskey, and Southern Charm (Masie Kicklighter Book 1) by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

 

Vampires, Whiskey, and Southern Charm (Masie Kicklighter Book 1) by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

 

Blurb:

HE’S NEVER GIVING UP, AND SHE’S NEVER GIVING IN…

My name is Masie Kicklighter, and I work at my family’s local bar in the heart of Tennessee, slinging whiskey and living a quiet life.

I can’t say my life was perfect, but when a local vampire started stalking me and sayin’ all sorts of crazy things (I was not his. Nor would I ever be.), my first instinct was to run.
 

But Leiper’s Fork was my home. This was my town. And no one was gonna run me out. Even if he was hotter than a Sunday BBQ in July.

So I came up with a plan to run him off.

The only problem? 

He was one stubborn man. And crafty, too.

Then something terrible happened. A whole lot of terrible somethings. And they would change everything for us both.

 

My review:

Vampires, Whiskey, and Southern Charm is a fun paranormal romp that had me laughing and cheering along. Fantastic characters. I look forward to more in this series.

 

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Drake (Fated Dragon Daddies Book 1) by Pepper North

 

 

Blurb:

When a gold flash in deep blue eyes captures Aurora's attention, she can't deny the instantaneous bond connecting her to the man who can shift into a massive, ancient beast. Nor can she resist calling him Daddy when he fulfills her secret dreams.

Drake watched the mountains around Wyvern erupt from the ground. With his fellow dragons, he has guarded all who settled there from harm, waiting for the one who is meant to be his. The one only he can pleasure and protect. The woman they call Aurora.

Now change is coming to Wyvern. A centuries-old pact between the founders and their powerful allies could save the inhabitants of the city once again, but only a dragon Daddy can truly guard his mate from harm.

 

My review:

Drake is a fantastic first in a new series.  Dragon shifters finding their mates as the world is rapidly changing.  I loved watching Drake and Aurora come together. I can’t wait to see where the author takes us next.

 

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The Soul's Song: A Diesel War Novella by Mikea Howard

 

 

Blurb:

Dottie thought she had it all: a successful singing career, a handsome fiance, and a starlet’s wardrobe. Sudden betrayal brought it all crashing down around her. Those she trusted most played her as nothing more than a pawn. One misstep while fleeing the scene trapped her in another world alone, save a mysterious visitor.

Guatimozin, an eagle shifter, has spent ages assisting people through the realm between life and death, leading them to join loved ones on either side. No one had ever made him want anything for himself until he discovered this city girl.

Forces plot against them and time is short. Soon, the chance to build their connection will be too late.

Their existence thrust together by means out of their control.

 

My review:

First the gorgeous cover. This story flows like the finest blues song it will tear you up and rebuild your heart and leave you mellow. I enjoyed the characters and the terrific world building.

 

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On Her Watch (Bree Taggert #8) by Melinda Leigh

 

 

Blurb:

Sheriff Bree Taggert becomes a target when she follows the twisting trail of a serial killer in a bone-chilling novel of suspense by by #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh

A pair of hikers find a tarp-wrapped body in a clearing in the woods. When a search in the surrounding area yields two more, Sheriff Bree Taggert knows they’ve stumbled onto a serial killer’s dumping ground.

With the help of investigator Matt Flynn, Bree works the case. They go to interview Jana, the best friend of one of the victims. But when they arrive at her apartment, it’s been ransacked and set on fire. And Jana is missing.

It’s clear the killer is escalating. To make matters worse, he threatens Bree’s family and a young mother vanishes. Will Bree and Matt uncover the link between the victims before more women die?

My review:

I LOVE THIS SERIES! In this installment Bree is dealing with a serial killer, sick kids and cops with the flu. This case is filled with twists and turns and I will admit to being totally surprised at the killer and the motive. Another fantastic addition to the series.

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A Wilder Wedding (The Wilder Brothers #7.5) by Carrie Ann Ryan

  

 

Blurb:

The Wilders know their weddings and this time it’s for one of their own.

Naomi and Amos have been the secret backbone to the Wilder Brothers’ Retreat and Winery for years.

They’ve also loved and hated each other along the way.

Their on and off again relationship has always worked for them, but now it’s getting in the way of the next Wilder Wedding.

If they don’t figure out what they want, one of them will have to do what they feared: leave the Wilders.

But if they take that leap, they might just break.

Or finally have what they’ve always wanted.

Each other.

 

My review:

Naomi and Amos are side characters that have hinted at an on again off again relationship throughout the series.  This book tells their tale and gives them their happy but boy the author makes them work for it.

I love Naomi but have long been frustrated that she didn’t value herself enough to insist on what she wanted for fear of losing what she had. Amos needed to see just what he had to lose.

I really enjoyed watching her fight for her happiness.

 

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A Mythical Case of Arson (A Mythical Pet Sitting Mystery Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson

 

A Mythical Case of Arson (A Mythical Pet Sitting Mystery Book 1) by Melissa Erin Jackson

 

Blurb:

Just when she thinks her day can’t get any weirder, she finds a baby dragon …

Deandra Hendricks works her fingers to the bone at two jobs to keep her Los Angeles apartment. With a rapidly dwindling savings account, the prospects for her future are bleak. So when her cousin invites her to visit Axia—the hidden, magical hub their grandparents retired to—she agrees. Deandra doesn’t possess a stitch of magic herself, but a long weekend vacation in a strange new town might be just what she needs.

Her first day in Axia is so bizarre, though, she wonders if her bleak life in Los Angeles hasn’t been so bad after all. And, just when she thinks her day can’t get any stranger, she finds a baby dragon trapped in a dumpster. At a loss, she takes a trip to the vet, hoping they can help find the little guy’s owner.

The dragon, it turns out, only appears in its true form to her, while everyone else sees a dire wolf puppy. She and the vet discover that as long as the dragon wears his bespelled collar, his true identity is hidden. Someone went to great lengths to keep this supposed-to-be-extinct animal a secret.

Then the “dog” is accused of arson and is seized by authorities. Determined to help him, Deandra searches for the real arsonist. She catches wind of a thriving black market that’s populated by those who would stop at nothing to claim an animal this rare. She must work quickly to clear her dragon’s name, because if he falls into the wrong hands, she could lose him forever.

 

My review:

As a mundane daughter of a witch Dee has heard of the magical world but never visited till now. Her mind is blown from the very beginning in this adorable cozy mystery. The beings Dee meets along the way will make you believe. Along the way Dee is adopted by a baby dragon who is painfully cute. Dee has choices to make and a murder to solve. Enjoy the ride.

 

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