Dog Days and Killer Nights (Pupcakes and Peril Book 3) by Paige Tyler

 

Dog Days and Killer Nights (Pupcakes and Peril Book 3) by Paige Tyler

 

Blurb:

Pupcakes Bakery owner (and amateur sleuth) Tassie Drake must admit, things have been almost doggone perfect around Bluewater Bay. The warm summer weather has brought plenty of tourists to town (and to her bakery!), the Dog Days Festival is in full swing, and there hasn’t been a murder for almost three months!

Not to be selfish, but no murders mean more free time with her handsome boyfriend, detective Jack Sterling. Who would say no to that? Not Tassie, and not her Chiweenie, Baxter; he loves Jack as much as she––oops! (Love!? Was she ready for the “L” word?) Unfortunately, Tassie doesn’t have time to consider her romantic feelings. When one of her high school classmates is found strangled at the festival––with a dog leash, no less––half the town is a suspect. And that means it’s time to dust off her sleuthing shoes so she and Baxter can help Jack investigate.

But the deeper they dig, the more proverbial skeletons they uncover, and Tassie soon realizes Bluewater Bay may not be the quaint town she thought. More than one person she calls ‘neighbor’ is capable of murder…

 

My review:

Dog Days and Killer Nights is another adorable adventure with Tassie and Baxter.  Things are heating up between Tassie and Detective Jack Sterling. But while attending the Dog Days Festival one of Bluewater Bay’s less than stellar citizens is discovered dead and there are no shortage of suspects. Tassie and Baxter have their work cut out for them.

I love this series. Baxter once again steals the show. An adorable escape.

 

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Aïdes The Unseen: A Hades and Persephone Romantasy by Heather Long

 

 

Blurb:

A love lost to time. A truth buried in myth. A goddess reborn.

For centuries, the Lord of the Dead has searched for her—his queen, his soul’s twin, scattered across mortal lives and fading memories. She is Irina now, unaware of who she was, haunted by dreams that aren't dreams, shadowed by gods who remember too much.

But something is waking.

Drawn together by fate, Irina and Graven—Aïdes, unseen ruler of the Underworld—find each other once more. But to reclaim her full self, Irina must walk through every life she’s lived, every truth she was denied, and confront the oldest lie of all: that she was ever a girl stolen.

From the twisted corridors of memory to the roots of the olive tree where her name was buried, Irina will unearth the keys to her power, her past, and her future. But some gods will stop at nothing to keep her bound—and Aïdes will burn the world before letting her be taken again.

This time, she chooses.

A mythic love story woven through time and shadow, Aïdes the Unseen is a lyrical, devastating reclamation of self, agency, and love that endures beyond death.

 

My review:

Aïdes the Unseen is a wonderful take on the Hades and Persephone story. This thoughtful tale follows Persephone on a journey through time as she struggles to find her way back to herself. Through many lives she becomes more but throughout her love for Hades prevails. But something is keeping them from being together. In her current life she finally feels strong enough to find the truth. But the obstacles of the past are still in play. Can she overcome and still choose love?

I ached for them and angered at the forces keeping them apart. But it wasn’t in vain as lessons learned along the way are never wasted. I truly enjoyed this saga.

 

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Unholy Gambit: Checkmate in Blood (A Paranormal Halloween #5) by Candace Blevins

 

Unholy Gambit: Checkmate in Blood (A Paranormal Halloween #5) by Candace Blevins

 

Blurb:

He buried her memories to protect her. She was never meant to remember the vampire who saved her.

Aurélie de Saint Claire was five years old when she threw herself at a monster to save her mother’s life. She doesn’t remember the blood. Doesn’t remember the fangs. Just the fallout: bones that never healed right, a limp that became her identity, and a fear she could never explain.

Now twenty-three, she’s a rising star in the international chess circuit, with a brilliant mind, a body that never fully healed, and a past that’s beginning to unravel. When the truth begins to resurface, so does the dark, distant immortal who once silenced her pain with a thought and walked away without a trace. He’s cold, controlled, and undeniably inhuman — and he’s watched her grow from half a world away.

Axel was never supposed to interfere, but a single encounter changed everything. The tiny child was too fiercely brave, too brilliant, too intense. For the first time in his long life, he broke the rules to save a life. He’s never been the same.

She was brave before most children can tie their shoes, and now she’s a woman who tempts him in ways that have nothing to do with innocence.

He rewrote her memories and vanished, but she was his the moment she stood on shattered legs and faced a monster. Their bond should have died when he erased her memories. It didn’t.

Now that Aury is remembering, the bond is waking up, and it’s still alive. Still functional. Still binding them both.

As she digs into the scars left behind, she’s dragged into a world of vampire law, ancient debts, and a game more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Because this isn’t just about what happened that night. It’s about the bond they forged, and buried obsessions can rise from the dark and crawl back. Fangs first.

Even erased memories leave scars.


Unholy Gambit is a standalone vanilla vampire paranormal holiday romance set around Halloween. Perfect for readers who crave slow burns with a big payoff, emotionally damaged possessive heroes, sexy vampires, smart heroines who happen to be virgin, high-stakes chess, trauma recovery, dark secrets, and a love worth bleeding for.

 

My review:

Unholy Gambit features complex characters and new beginnings. She is intelligent and self-aware. He is a vampire with a vicious past who has never felt love for another. These two may have been brought together by horrible circumstances but they now have a chance to explore a future together. I love Aury and her outlook on life.  Axel has made a lot of bad decisions in his long existence but they’ve led him to this moment in time and a chance at love and happiness.

 

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Voluntary Pain by Irina Semikop

 

 

Blurb:

Some girls choose love.
Some choose pain.
Sophie and Caroline chose both.

They were strangers.
Different lives, different worlds, but the same mistake —
falling for men who were never truly theirs to begin with.

One week apart, both women were found dead.
No struggle. Just silence.

Detective Angelina von Stein wasn’t supposed to share this case.
But now she’s working alongside two men she never wanted on her team,
especially the one who’s made her feel too much for far too long.

The trail leads to one therapist’s office.
A place that promised safety… and delivered anything but.

The deeper they dig, the darker it gets.
Obsession, grief, control, and the quiet unraveling of someone no one thought capable.
Because the most dangerous kind of hurt… is the one that learns how to hide.

Voluntary Pain is a sharp, intimate psychological thriller about secrets, patterns,
and the kind of love we never admit out loud.

Enter for the murder.
Stay for the part that hits too close to home.

After all… haven’t we all, at least once,
chosen something we knew would hurt?

 

My review:

Voluntary Pain is a smart, mind-bending tale of murder and manipulation that will take you to unlikely places with twists of the imagination. I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up this book but no way could I have imagined what took place on the pages. I was instantly enthralled and found it hard to put down. This is the type of story that will stick with you way after the last page.

 

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Corbin: Wild Wolf Pack from the world of Gallize Shifters by Dianna Love

 Corbin: Wild Wolf Pack from the world of Gallize Shifters by Dianna Love

 

Blurb:

In his late teens, Corbin fell for a female wolf shifter who, like him, was living secretly among humans. That mistaken trust cost him years of freedom and left him with a broken wolf. Now that he has escaped the Romanian gang leader who bought him, he’s hiding in a South Carolina wolf shifter pack where he wants to prove his value so he can stay. That’s why he volunteered for a security contract his pack leader accepted where they will investigate a high-value entertainment shifter whose human bodyguards keep dying. When Corbin discovers it’s the same woman who ruined his life, he’s happy to do his part in determining if she’s an innocent victim or a killer.

Gifted with a natural ability to sing, wolf shifter Eirene lives a dual life on stage performing and covertly helping female shifters running from abusive packs. She hides them from dangerous alphas and shifter law enforcement anxious to lock up rogue shifters with no pack alliance. If her secret gets out, Eirene will be fingered as a criminal and lose her protected celebrity status, but she knows what it’s like to be a female wolf shifter with no one to depend upon. Especially not a man since all of those she’s ever known have let her down, starting with the young man who stole her heart years ago then disappeared without a word.

When the third member of a security detail forced on her by her trustee is critically injured following two who died in mysterious ways, she catches a familiar scent. A wolf shifter from her past, the last person she wants to see when she can’t juggle a new problem.

With one bad decision, Eirene and Corbin land in the wrong place at the wrong time facing jackal shifters stalking them. Could it be shifter law enforcement trying to entrap Eirene or the Romanian leader hunting Corbin? They both have secrets to protect and need each other to survive, but can they trust again?

Dive into the new romantic adventure spin off series from the League of Gallize Shifters that will yank on your heart strings with every unexpected twist and pin you to the edge of your seat until the explosive ending.

My review:

Characters that make your heart bleed, bad guys who redefine evil and heroes who overcome obstacles to high for mortal man. Two very different wolf shifters with equally horrid backstories find a second chance at happiness in this fast-paced adventure by the fabulous Dianna Love.  I love this world and rejoice whenever I get to visit.

Psychic in Suburbia by K.C. Freeman

 

 

Blurb:

There's nothing magical about midlife for Abby McBride, unless dealing with pesky ghosts counts.

Between hot flashes and brain fog and the dead paying a call at all hours, she's had her share of spirited mayhem, while trying to hold up a perfect image among her cul-de-sac crowd. Not easy! But, after decades of suppressing her psychic gift, it all comes crashing down at the annual Halloween bash and her quiet suburban life goes up in spectral smoke.

The ghosts of 125 Magnolia Lane have demands and are not opposed to dragging the living into their hellish afterlife if that's what it takes. Can Abby finally embrace the powers she's long denied in order to save her family and friends from eternal destruction? But at what cost to her reputation, her sanity, marriage and possibly even her freedom?

When Ghost Whisperer meets Bad Moms, haunted hijinks are inevitable among dysfunctional friendships and an intrepid heroine who's so done playing nice. That's right! DONE! Get set for a thrill ride that will leave readers with a tale of laugh out loud, heart-tugging midlife magic and mayhem.

 

My review:

I’ll admit I almost didn’t get through the prologue. It hurt my heart to see a parent treat their child like Abby’s parents treated her. But I pushed through and got to watch Abby become the woman she was always meant to be. Her story is filled with love, laughs and mishaps but she pushes on.

All in all Psychic in Suburbia is an enjoyable adventure once you get past the prologue.

 

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Sugar Plums and Death's Intern by D.C. Gomez

 

 

Blurb:

What’s the worst way to spend a weekend with your quirky, magical team?
A team-building retreat, of course.

When Constantine drags the crew to Hochatown, OK, for some "bonding," no one’s thrilled. Bob’s only focus is the bake-off, which is already shaping up to be a recipe for disaster. But when a group of thieves launches a high-stakes heist in the middle of their supposed downtime, things go south faster than you can say “sugar plums.”

Now, it’s not just about surviving each other’s company—it’s about surviving in a town where the dead have a nasty habit of showing up, and everyone has a secret. Between eccentric family reunions, a string of bodies dropping like flies, and a magical showdown that’s anything but ordinary, the team will have to navigate the chaos or risk becoming part of the mess themselves.

In this hilarious, fast-paced urban fantasy adventure, Sugar Plums and Death’s Intern proves that sometimes, the real danger comes from the family you never asked for—and the enemies you never saw coming.


Sugar Plums and Death’s Intern is book nine in The Enchanted Woods Cottagecore Series.

This book is set in the Reapers Universe. A stand-alone misadventure from the Intern Diaries. You don’t need the full files to survive this story. If you enjoy Supernatural and True Blood, the crew of Sugar Plums and Death’s Intern will keep you turning pages while wishing you were in your own cottage sipping tea.

 

My review:

Somebody really should keep Constantine away from the internet and YouTube. He’s got the interns in the middle of the woods in the middle of nowhere on a team building weekend. Wackiness ensues. I gigglesnorrted and guffawed my way through this adventure filled with quirky characters, adventure and love. A total winner.

 

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Kidnapped and Catnipped: A Cozy Mystery Novella by Diane Kelly

 

 

 

Blurb:

After her tabby alerts her to suspicious activity next door, a college student finds her elderly neighbor non-responsive, the bedroom ransacked, and the woman’s beloved cat missing. Was it a burglary gone awry, or something much more sinister? Can she track down the clues and bring the prissy Persian back home?

 

My review:

Kidnapped and Catnipped is a smart, enjoyable quick read. Featuring a smart college student, a sassy senior citizen and a couple of cute kitties our intrepid team is on the hunt for a dangerous pet-napper. Pets are disappearing from the neighborhood and Austen and Sherlock are on the case. I really enjoyed the chase.

 

 

 

Koa's Little Girl (Soldier Daddies) by Pepper North

 

 

Blurb:

"Are you a daddy?"

Giana felt brave as she left the note with that simple question at the base for special forces officer Koa Lokela, but the moment he gave her his answer she was soaking wet and blushing crimson.

Now he's undressing her and carrying her to his bed to claim her as his not just in her naughtiest fantasies but for real.

And soon he'll be spanking her bare bottom when she's been a bad girl, bathing her and tucking her in with a kiss after a hard day, and sometimes even putting her in diapers, taking her temperature, or bringing her to the squad medic for a thorough examination while he watches.

Because his answer was yes.

 

My review:

Koa's Little Girl is an adorable age play romance. Giana is in a high stress job with real responsibility when she’s not at work she likes to let it all go and just be little and let Daddy take care of her. Can the hot special forces officer Koa Lokela be the Daddy she’s been looking for? Can she trust him with her little? I had so much fun from their meet cute to the very last page.

 

 

Project X-Force: W.O.L.F. - Whiskey Oscar Lima Foxtrot by K. R. Hall

 

Blurb:

Staff Sergeant Liam Walsh is a white wolf shifter and the second-in-command of the X-Force squad of created shifters. Liam is a born leader, dedicated to his military career and team. But everything changes when he discovers that his true mate is Pauline Nevins, the forensic scientist for Project X-Force.

Pauline is a young woman with a passion for forensic science. Working for Project X-Force was a dream come true, fueled by her love for forensic science and crime-solving shows.

While jogging on the track, a bloodied body came rolling down the hill, knocking Pauline over and knocking off her glasses. As she looked up, she spotted a man raising his hand as if he had a gun and would shoot.

Her life quickly turns to terror when she becomes the target of a ruthless killer. With her glasses knocked off and her defenses down, she's at the mercy of her attacker. But when all hope seems lost, her mate appears, ready to protect her at all costs.

***Warning*** Some scenes in this book may be triggering to some readers. Triggers include violence, stalking, abduction, strong language, weapons, trauma, graphic sexual content, b0mbings, and m*rder.

 

My review:

This story reads like an NCIS episode. Fast paced with military ops interspersed with personal danger and love. A great addition to the series.

 

 

Beyond Her Reach (Bree Taggert #10) by Melinda Leigh

 

 

Blurb:

In a quiet suburban neighborhood in upstate New York, single mom Kelly Gibson is slain in her home—the victim of a rage killing. Right away, Sheriff Bree Taggert has three persons of interest: an angry soon-to-be ex-husband, a furtive rebound boyfriend, and an obsessive neighbor.

But as Bree and investigator Matt Flynn work together to narrow the field, there’s a shocking twist in the case: a second woman is murdered in the same brutal fashion.

While investigating, Bree is attacked and left for dead. When another woman is kidnapped, Bree and Matt must act quickly to unravel the deceptions in Kelly’s life and death and find a killer before someone else dies.

 

My review:

I love this series. This series features a wonderful cast of strong intelligent women making it in a mans world. Bree and Matt are once again on the trail of a killer. It will take all their skill and a good dose of luck to get justice done. I was sucked into this story and just couldn’t put it down.

 

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A Wedding Pit-astrophy (A Barkside of the Moon Cozy Mystery Book 9) by Renee George

 

A Wedding Pit-astrophy (A Barkside of the Moon Cozy Mystery Book 9) by Renee George

 

Blurb:

Something borrowed, something blue, something old, but does the something new have to be corpse? For body magnet, Lily Mason, the answer is always yes.

Lily and Parker are finally tying the knot. Surrounded by their friends, family, and faithful dogs in the quirky town of Moonrise, the long-awaited day promises joy, love, and maybe a few nerves. But when a corpse crashes the wedding party, the impending “I do's” turn into “whodunit?”

Secrets unravel, old grudges resurface, and danger lurks at every turn. With fierce determination and a gift for the truth, Lily and the Moonrise gang must unravel secrets, dodge danger, and stop a murderer before their big day becomes their last.

Perfect for fans of quirky small towns, canine sidekicks, and paranormal mysteries with bite, A Wedding Pit-astrophy proves that in Moonrise, true love might be forever—but so is murder.

 

My review:

In this fun episode The Moonrise murder mystery club runs side by side with wedding preparations. Lily and Parker and Buzz and Nadine are planning a double wedding! Nerves are to be expected. A dead body is not. But it’s not the first time Lily’s stumbled over a body. She is not going to let anything ruin her wedding. "Der mentsh trakht un got lakht" ("Man plans and God laughs"). 

I laughed and sighed my way through this terrific addition to the series.

 

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Bottoms Up (Mythic Beast #4) by Candace Blevins

 

Blurb:

Book Two of the Rock Bottom Duet

When a magical necklace chooses you, surviving supernatural society becomes the least of your problems.

Silver thought learning about vampires, werewolves, and dragons was challenging enough. Then a freaking magical artifact decided to make her its new owner — and suddenly she's caught in the crossfire of Julian's fight for freedom.

Julian has been owned for nearly three centuries. First by an opera company, then by his vampire maker. His current owner, the local Master Vampire, devises a path to his freedom — but the price is steeper than either he or Silver could have imagined.

Silver has survived everything supernatural society could throw at her, and she's navigated a world of fangs and claws on her own terms. But when Julian's quest for freedom demands she participate in the trial-by-fire, she discovers that loving someone means being willing to fight battles you never saw coming.

The road to Julian's independence demands sacrifices that will test them both. Silver must provide control far beyond anything she's ever been asked to give. Julian must prove he can become a man worthy of freedom — and of Silver's love — even when it means enduring punishments that push him far past his breaking point.

In a world where vampires play by different rules and demons make tempting offers, some relationships are forged in fire. Silver and Julian's love will either emerge stronger than ever, or be destroyed along the route they are required to travel.

The hurdles seem insurmountable, but both are determined to walk this path together.

Happily ever after was never going to come easy.

Warning: Contains explicit scenes, BDSM elements, supernatural power dynamics, and the kind of love worth fighting Hell itself to claim.

 

My review:

Bottoms Up is a brutal, dark continuation of Julian and Silver’s story. In this installment we find out more about the magical necklace that has claimed Silver. We also witness Julians efforts to be come a freed man. We also learn more about Silver’s brother Benji. And just as things start to settle we meet Atlas a masochistic jaguar shifter.  This book is not for the faint of heart. Vampire society is cruel and to get through the tests Julian and Silver make Gavin look soft.

 

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Four Weddings and a Funeral Director by Hazel Graves

 

Blurb:

She's a lover. He's a…funeral director?

Lily loves running her bridal boutique, spreading joy with every wedding she plans. Mort is content running the funeral home next door. They couldn't be more different.

But when a marriage proposal outside the two shops ends in a you're dead to me instead of a yes, everything changes as lightning strikes and weird things start to happen…

The bridal boutique's flowers wilt and its cakes start to rot, while the funeral home becomes disturbingly upbeat, complete with confetti cannons. It's a disaster for both businesses, and Lily and Mort are forced to work together to fix the mysterious changes.

But these opposites soon find they have more in common than they first thought, including an undeniable attraction. Will this pair find a way to save their shops, and perhaps even discover some romance too?

 

 

My review:

Wacky opposites attract rom-com filled with a cast of quirky characters and laugh out loud mishaps. Check your brain at the door and prepare to gigglesnort your way through Lily and Mort’s off the wall romance.

 

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Last Chance Seduction (Montgomery Ink Legacy #9) by Carrie Ann Ryan

  

Last Chance Seduction (Montgomery Ink Legacy #9) by Carrie Ann Ryan

 

Blurb:

The last time I saw Lexington Montgomery, he held my sister in his arms as my fiancé left me at the altar.

Neither one of us knew it would be two years until we saw each other again. Or that it would be the last time my sister was part of our core group.

Grieving, I’m back in Colorado trying to start over. I have no family and have no intention of dating ever again.

Only fate has other plans because Lexington Montgomery is my new neighbor.

I want to stay away from him, but there’s no chance of that now. Especially when his ex shows up to rub her new husband—and the chance at his dream job—in his face.

I didn’t mean to do it, but now I’m Lex’s fake girlfriend over the holidays and there’s nothing fake about the attraction between us.

Except once we finally give in, it turns out the past I ran from wasn’t so far away after all. And the dangers we never saw coming might end what we have—fake or not—before we even have a chance.

**Last Chance Seduction is a fake relationship, forced proximity, holiday romance in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series featuring Lexington and Mercy. Each book can be read as a complete standalone. An HEA is guaranteed!**

 

My review:

Sweet, heartwarming and sexy. Last Chance Seduction features Lex and Mercy and all the fun that comes with fake dating that turns into so much more. Lex is suffering from last man standing syndrome and wants to join the rest of the happily in loves. He’s the guy that girls date just before their happily ever after but they don’t seem to find it with him. Then there’s Mercy the girl he crushed on before his buddy called dibs. But they’re both free now and just maybe they can fake their way to a happy ever after of their own. Another fun Montgomery romance.

 

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As a Last Resort by Kristin Wollett

 

Blurb:

Opposites attract when a real estate developer's quest for a promotion returns her to the coastal hometown she loathes—where she's reunited with her teenage crush turned town golden boy. ​

There’s no place like home…and that’s exactly how real estate developer Samantha Leigh plans to keep it. When she ditched Rock Island, Florida for New York City, Sam left everything behind—her alcoholic mother, the high school bullies, her ex-best friend, and her first crush, Austin Marcs. She’s never looked back—until her boss ambushes her with an extended assignment on Rock Island, where promotion will be on the line. Sam has no choice but to book a flight home . . .

. . . to where nothing has changed. Her mom still drinks, the mean girls became mean-girl mommies, and Austin? The town’s golden boy is now its favorite ferryboat captain—still smoking hot, inexplicably devoted to the island, and Sam’s total opposite in every way. He insists Rock Island is perfect as is, without her big corporate ideas, and he’s determined to prove it. Before long, Austin’s personal tours of sandy beaches and swoony sunsets almost make Sam forget her hometown hate. But is falling for the guy—and the town—she left behind worth the risk?

 

My review:

As a Last Resort by Kristin Wollett is a delightful rom-com by an exciting new author.

This story has our leading lady struggling against the good old boys club at work and just trying to get by. When a job assignment has her going back to Florida and the small town she grew up in. Sam is less than thrilled.

Austin is Sam’s former BFF’s older brother and the boy she had a crush on throughout her teens. Austin is a thoroughly nice guy and unlike the guys Sam knows in New York.

I truly enjoyed getting to know Sam and Austin and watching them discover what was really important in life.

 

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Shift of Morals (Shifter Lords Book 2) by S.E. Babin

 

 

Blurb:

What do you get when you mix one hot shifter, one angry god, and an absolutely zero chance of keeping things low-key?

A whole bunch of trouble, that's what.

Life was so much simpler when Evie's problems consisted of picking the perfect peony. Now she's got the gods on her tail and shifters trying to sniff out her secrets.

Then there's the smoking hot Shifter Lord who has never once thrown a party, hiring her for all kinds of pack events and doing his best to convince her to trust him. But he has an agenda of his own, and Evie is far too smart to let her guard down.
On top of that, there's a new god in town, one who's way too good at identifying bloodlines and scenting out lies. She'll have to dig deep and muster up some of her rusty acting skills to escape his notice, while trying to keep her identity hidden from the rest of the world so intent on finding her.

And if that wasn't enough, someone is trying to kill her, and they're getting close to succeeding.

Surviving will require placing her trust in the unlikeliest of allies and deciding just how long she can keep pretending she's only a demure little florist who has an unfortunate black thumb for drama.

Evie is still a florist. Still a fraud. And still trying to pretend she's not falling in love.

 

My review:

Have you read Shift of Heart (Shifter Lords Book 1)? No? Go read that then come and read this EPIC second installment. Filled with magic, really bad guys, gods and politics poor Evie has her hands full in this fast-paced tale. As many answers as we get there are two more questions to take their place. I can’t wait for the next book. Folks I can’t recommend this series enough.

 

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Rivals of Sea and Sky (The Avalon Courts, 1) by Marianne Morea

 

 

Blurb:

Eden Aossi, heir to the Summer Court, has everything... except the freedom to choose her own destiny.

Trapped in a gilded cage and bound by royal duty, she spends her days preparing for a future she never asked for—until an unexpected opportunity to escape changes everything. Determined to experience life outside the constraints of her title, Eden sneaks away to a glamorous gala at the rival Winter Court.

At last, freedom—until she collides with Daire Dannean, the brooding heir to the Winter Court and her sworn enemy. But when an undeniable spark ignites between them, Eden is forced to question everything she’s been taught about loyalty, love, and the fate of the Fae realms.

As the two heirs navigate a world teeming with political intrigue, dangerous alliances, and a growing bond that defies royal traditions, Eden and Daire realize they are united by a common dream: to heal the fractured realms of the Fae and restore peace. But dark forces lurk in the shadows, determined to keep the realms divided—and to destroy their forbidden love.

Will their love break centuries-old divisions, or will their forbidden romance lead to their undoing? Find out in this epic tale of magic, betrayal, and destiny.

 

My review:

Rivals of Sea and Sky (The Avalon Courts, 1) by Marianne Morea is an enthralling tale filled with danger, political intrigue and love. Our heroine is the smart twin a good girl thanks to the guards her mother the queen has set upon her and her own nature.  Our hero is the heir to the throne of a rival court.

This story gave me all the feels. I loved that the sisters supported each other. I loved that Eden was willing to give up the throne for a love worthy of the sacrifice. I can’t wait to see where their adventures lead them next.

 

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Justified Fear (TFH Team Bravo Book 2) by Melissa Schroeder

 

Justified Fear (TFH Team Bravo Book 2) by Melissa Schroeder

 

Blurb:

Fearing the bad dudes after her seems normal, but her real fear is trusting a man with her heart.

Keely Templeton has rotten luck. At least lately, everything seems to be going wrong. First, she finds her now ex screwing his secretary--in their bed. Then, she loses her job on the mainland. Now, she's running for her life in the jungles of Hawaii. It was supposed to be the night that her private chef business took off, instead, some bad dudes showed up and killed everyone in the house, except her. Climbing up a tree and hiding from bad dudes seems like a good plan, until it starts raining. But in one instant, everything changes when a hot guy shows up to rescue her.

Ryan Morrison joined TFH Team Bravo after years with the LAPD. He'd left there were scars--both physical and mental. But there is one thing he is certain about: his partner Maya. They have been together for years, and when they find Keely hanging from a tree, his whole world changes. Coaxing the gorgeous woman out of the tree takes a little work. Once he does, he is utterly and completely enchanted with her. Still, there's suspicion that she might have been in on the killing.

Once there are more attempts on her life, the team realizes that she had nothing to do with the attack and she might be the intended victim. Ryan takes on the job of protecting her, and their attraction goes from simmering to full on heatwave in the blink of an eye. As the danger ramps up, they must delve into her past to search out the stalker. But for Keely, facing her past is easier than admitting her love for man who could destroy her.

Author Note: We're back with TFH and they are up to their usual antics. There's snarky banter, bets flying around the office, and wedding plans in the making. There is also a lot of food talk (Keely IS a chef) and an adorable rescue dog who might be the love of Keely's life.

 

My review:

Justified Fear is an exciting romantic suspense that will have you flipping pages and holding your breath. Ryan and Keely are made for each other and Maya is just adorable. A fantastic addition to the TFH family.

 

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