Forbidden Bonds (Immortal Curse #2) by Lexi C. Foss

Blurb:

Exile never felt so good. . .

Tom’s a trained sniper, not a babysitter. He kills rogue immortals for a living, but after releasing classified information to a friend, he’s banished to a remote location with the CRF’s most prized asset.

Can two tortured souls find solace and love in one another?

Secrets unfold as Tom forms a forbidden relationship with his new charge. The immortal woman evokes memories and feelings long forgotten, and forces him to question everything he’s ever known.

Sacrifices must be made.

A rash decision sends them both running for their lives as immortal enemies vie for their heads.

Some bonds are meant to be broken. . .

My review:

Forbidden Bonds starts up right where Blood Laws (Immortal Curse #1) left off. Tom is the son of the bad guy who Amelia has been tortured by for the past 6 years. Tom didn’t know the extent of Amelia’s abuse and when he found out it was the beginning of the end of his relationship with his father. Watching Amelia grow into herself is painful yet you are rooting her on and are proud of the woman she becomes. Tom is struggling to and these two have a unique insight into the other that eventually becomes something more.

This is a dark UF/PNR that made me put it down and walk away for a bit every once in awhile as I had to remove myself from the pain but I kept coming back because I had to see them through it. When they get through the other side it is like the sun after a storm. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to future installments in this series.

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Something New (Brides of Cedar Bend Book 2) by Lena Hart

Blurb:

When small town mechanic Damian Carson comes to Savvy Williams' rescue—again—he is determined to make their encounter a bit more memorable than the first. Yet when a rousing kiss leads to a bogus engagement, Damian is willing to play along with the charade—if it means having certain liberties over the southern belle.

Embarrassed by her recent broken engagement—and eager to dispel rumors of her attraction to rich men only—Savvy forges ahead with a pretend relationship to the handsomely rugged mechanic. But when their harmless charade results in a quickie wedding, new desires are aroused and they must decide how far they are willing to take their pretense…and if it will be strong enough to survive something real.

My review:

Something New is a sweet small town romance. Big city girl, Savvy Williams, goes to a small town to attend her cousins wedding. Small town mechanic Damian Carson seems to be her knight in slightly grubby armor. Although Savvy and Damian seem to be opposites the attraction is undeniable. Although I loved watching these two come together Savvy bugged me with her push me pull you ways it took her forever to make up her mind about being with Damian. Still. A sweet fun read.

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Wildfire (Hidden Legacy #3) by Ilona Andrews

Blurb:

Just when Nevada Baylor has finally come to accept the depths of her magical powers, she also realizes she’s fallen in love. Connor “Mad” Rogan is in many ways her equal when it comes to magic, but she’s completely out of her elements when it comes to her feelings for him. To make matters more complicated, an old flame comes back into Rogan’s life…

Rogan knows there’s nothing between him and his ex-fiance, Rynda Sherwood. But as Nevada begins to learn more about her past, her power, and her potential future, he knows she will be faced with choices she never dreamed of and the promise of a life spent without him.

As Nevada and Rogan race to discover the whereabouts of Rynda’s kidnapped husband and are forced to confront Nevada’s grandmother, who may or may not have evil motives, these two people must decide if they can trust in each other or allow everything to go up in smoke.

My review:

Wildfire is the third but hopefully not the last in this terrific world. I dove in and didn’t want to leave. I read this book in one sitting and guarantee I shall visit again and again. I love Nevada. She is smart and strong and not afraid to ask for help when she needs it but stands alone when she can. Nevada loves and takes care of her family but makes time to have a life of her own and an extraordinary love in Connor “Mad” Rogan. It wasn’t planned but now that she has found it she isn’t letting go and won’t let him push her away. This is a UF story with romantic elements. There is action, adventure and love. A perfect mix. I recommend that you read the first two books before reading this one but this can be read stand alone.

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The Brothers Ménage by Louisa Bacio

Blurb:

The Brothers Ménage

Who says all fairytale princesses are cursed?

Blessed with the ability to shift on the first three days of the New Moon, Princess Daphne vows to find a romantic connection before her father locks her into a loveless, arranged marriage.

Twins Cliff and Jacob know all the animals in the forest, until they come across shifter Daphne, who appears to them in different forms before transforming into a human.

As time runs out, the brothers from the wrong side of the tracks must weigh if a lifetime with Daphne is worth sharing their own secret, and if it’ll make a difference.

My review:

The Brothers Ménage by Louisa Bacio is an erotic fairytale. Take a motherless, shapeshifting princess add in fraternal twins raised in the forest who have secrets of their own mix well and you have a sexy fun romp that will have you looking at fairy tales in a new light. A fast, fun read.

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Ain't Love a Witch? (Witchless in Seattle Mysteries Book 6) by Dakota Cassidy

Blurb:

The name’s Winterbottom. Crispin Alistair Winterbottom. But you can call me Win, ex-international man of mystery, current resident of Plane Limbo, and ghost attached to Stephania Cartwright.

For reasons unknown to us, Stevie can hear me, perhaps because she’s also an ex. An ex-witch, in her case, having lost her powers shortly before our first fateful meeting, upon her return to her hometown of Ebenezer Falls, Washington. Now, with my guidance—and help from her familiar, Belfry, and the spectral form of my old Russian adversary, Arkady—Stevie spends her days as the town medium, with a little light mystery-solving on the side.

The latter of which I’d much prefer she’d avoid, considering the constant danger in which Stevie finds herself. You see, the longer we’re together, the deeper and more complex my feelings become for my mini-spy. And the closer she comes to discovering the few secrets I’m still trying to keep…for both our sakes. But when a precious life is on the line, even I know there’s no stopping my dove from going all in to solve the latest mystery that lands on our doorstep—literally.

Along with Arkady and Bel, I’ll assist her in this latest endeavor. Because there’s more than one precious life on the line…including the one I can’t live without.

My review:

Ain't Love a Witch? Is the sixth book in this series and I heartily recommend reading the others before reading this installment or I promise you’ll be scratching your head going huh? But if you’ve read the others you will totally enjoy this installment. Winterbottom figures out lines he won’t cross as he falls deeper for Stevie. Arkady, believe it or not, is the voice of reason. And Stevie continues to get used to her human condition all the while trying to solve the mystery left on their doorstep.

This book is another romp from the twisted mind of Dakota Cassidy that will have you laughing your mascara off.

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Accidental Sire (Half-Moon Hollow #6) by Molly Harper

Blurb:

In Molly Harper's newest paranormal romantic comedy, Ben, Gigi's old boyfriend, must find a way to save his new love after a freak Ultimate Frisbee accident. But will she want to live after she finds out how Ben had to save her?

In this exciting addition to Molly Harper’s beloved Half-Moon Hollow series, the focus is on Gigi’s ex-boyfriend Ben. When his new girlfriend is killed in a freak Ultimate Frisbee accident, he’s determined to save her, no matter the cost, even if it means bringing her into the darkness of vampire life!

My review:

Welcome back to the wacky world of Half-Moon Hollow. Join Jane and friends as they welcome Ben and Megan as fledgling vampires. Meagan may have a turning story almost as wacky as Jane’s. I really enjoyed this story and got a kick out of seeing Jane act as a semi responsible adult. This book actually brought out how much each of these characters has grown yet the story is still just as laugh out loud as any before it. I enjoyed getting a peek at Georgie and how she is when Olivia isn’t around. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to my next trip into the insanity that is Half-Moon Hollow.

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West of Forgotten by Lynda J. Cox

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Banished from civilization to the Wyoming Territory, U.S. Marshal Harrison Taylor holds a deed to half the Lazy L. He isn’t sure why his beautiful new partner, Rachel Leonard, doesn’t trust him. He has to convince her he is nothing like the man who abused her and he must earn her trust before the escalating attacks at the Lazy L turn deadly.

For six years, Rachel has worked to repair a shattered life. Caring for her son and invalid father leaves little time to keep the Lazy L profitable. She doesn’t want a business partner simply because her father gambled away half of her beloved ranch, and most certainly doesn’t desire a husband. Unfortunately, she’s stuck with the former and can’t trust Harrison as the latter.

But unless she can learn to trust him, everything and everyone Rachel loves will be lost.

My review:

West of Forgotten by Lynda J. Cox is a riveting story that will draw you into Wyoming in the late 1800’s. Life is hard but especially so for women. Rachel is a smart and strong young woman who has dealt with the blows from life, her father, the church and the townsfolk. She hasn’t let it defeat her. When U.S. Marshal Harrison Taylor enters her life she is determined that he won’t defeat her either. Watching them grow together despite the troubles that surround them is a story worth reading. This story really touched me and left me thinking long after the last page.

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