Prince of Air and Darkness (The Darkest Court #1) by M.A. Grant

Blurb:

Phineas Smith has been cursed with a power no one could control.

Roark Lyne is his worst enemy and his only hope.

The only human student at Mather’s School of Magick, Phineas Smith has a target on his back. Born with the rare ability to tap into unlimited magick, he finds both Faerie Courts want his allegiance—and will do anything to get it.

They don’t realize he can’t levitate a feather, much less defend the Faerie Realm as it slips into civil war.

Unseelie Prince Roark Lyne, Phineas’s roommate—and self-proclaimed arch nemesis—is beautiful and brave and a pain in the ass. Phineas can’t begin to sort through their six years of sexual tension masquerading as mutual dislike. But Roark is also the only one able to help Finn tame his magick.

Trusting Roark’s mysterious motives may be foolish; not accepting his temporary protection would be deadly.

Caught in the middle of the impending war, Phineas and Roark forge a dangerous alliance. And as the walls between them crumble, Phineas realizes that Roark isn’t the monster he’d imagined. But their growing intimacy threatens to expose a secret that could either turn the tide of the war…or destroy them both.

My review:

Prince of Air and Darkness is an incredible m/m fantasy filled with magic and mayhem. Unseelie Prince Roark Lyne is caught between politics and love and it takes our human hero Phineas Smith a long time to figure it out. But to be fair he is dealing with learning to control his incredible gift of magick. These two are ice and fire and totally combustible. I really enjoyed this book and its fantastic world. I look forward to the next installment.

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Demon on the Down-Low (Supernatural Selection #3) by E.J. Russell

Blurb:

After decades of unrequited love, this kangaroo will jump at the chance for a date. Any date.

Lovelorn kangaroo shifter Hamish Mulherne, drummer for the mega-hit rock band Hunter’s Moon, waited years for the band’s jaguar shifter bassist to notice him. Instead, she’s just gotten married and is in a thriving poly relationship. How is Hamish supposed to compete with that? But with everyone else in the band mated and revoltingly happy, he needs somebody. Since he can’t expect true love to strike twice, he signs up with Supernatural Selection. Because what the hell.

When Zeke Oz was placed at Supernatural Selection through the Sheol work-release program, he thought he was the luckiest demon alive. But when he seems responsible for several massive matchmaking errors, he’s put on notice: find the perfect match for Hamish, or get booted back to Sheol for good. The only catch? He has to do it without the agency’s matchmaking spells, and Hamish simply will not engage.

But Zeke starts to believe that the reason all of Hamish’s dates fizzle is because nobody in the database is good enough for him. And Hamish realizes that his perfect match might be the cute demon who’s trying so hard to make him happy. 

My review:

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Demon on the Down-Low is a terrific addition to the Supernatural Selection series. This sweet tale answers a lot of questions from the earlier books. Zeke is a fabulous character and Hamish is a lucky drummer. I absolutely adored this story and recommend it heartily. This book can be read standalone but will be so much better if you’ve read Single White Incubus and Vampire with Benefits first.

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Fierce Justice (True Heroes #5) by Piper J. Drake

Blurb:

As a K9 handler on the Search and Protect team, Arin Siri needs to be where the action is--and right now that's investigating a trafficking operation in Hawaii. When an enemy from her past shows up bleeding, she's torn between the desire to patch Jason up or put more holes in him. Then again, the hotshot mercenary could be the person she needs to bust open her case.

Jason Landon's team had always been about taking the contract, getting paid, and not asking questions. But after his last mission went south, he started to get curious. His questions quickly drove him out of his mercenary group and off the grid. Now, the only people he can think of to help him are the Search and Protect team -- and the dark beauty who is as ready to kill him as she is to bed him. And he's totally ready to risk the former for the chance at the latter. But he isn't the only person with a target on his back. Arin's in danger too, and he'll do everything he can to keep her safe.

My review:

Fierce Justice is a wonderful romantic suspense. I love books by this author as I always feel like it is a total immersion experience. This story is no different. The characters are flawed and real and totally swoon worthy. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more adventures in this series.

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Armed 'N' Ready (Federal K-9 #2) by Tee O'Fallon

Blurb:

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Nick Houston is as tough as they come, and he and his K-9, Saxon, are hot on the trail of a major illegal gun dealer. But his best lead—the beautiful owner of the Dog Park Café, Andi Hardt––is not cooperating. Doesn’t matter how sexy she is, or that his dog seems to be in love with her. She’s a suspect and he won’t cross that line. Ever.

Andi Hardt sank everything into her dream business—the Dog Park Café, a restaurant catering to dogs as much as people. Now everything is in jeopardy because of one extremely frustrating, incredibly hot state trooper. Like it or not, she’s in Nick’s crosshairs, and he’s calling the shots. Her only option: cooperate, or lose everything she’s worked so hard for.

Nick and Andi are catapulted straight into the danger zone, forcing them to make life-altering choices, and face their desires. Risking his life for Andi is the easy part. Risking his heart is the toughest assignment Nick will face.

My review:

Armed 'N' Ready is a sweet romantic suspense that will have you flipping pages just to see what happens next. Neither K9 Police Sgt. Nick Houston nor Café owner Andi Hardt are looking for love but love has other ideas. I really enjoyed this story. I read it in one sitting to the exclusion of everything else. Though this is part of a series it can be read stand alone.

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Legacies of Love by C.L. Roman, Tawdra Kandle, J.C. Layne, Olivia Hardin, Terri A. Wilson, Faith Starr

Legacies of Love by C.L. Roman, Tawdra Kandle, J.C. Layne, Olivia Hardin, Terri A. Wilson, Faith Starr

Blurb:

The items we inherit are tangible symbols of what has gone before. Reminders of our family history, values, and relationships.

However, such articles are often temporary. They can be lost, stolen, or destroyed. But the love passed down is a living thing - a permanent legacy that never dies.

The stories in this collection all center around an heirloom. An artifact handed down from one generation to the next. Some are meant to protect, others to remind the character where they came from, or of the devotion handed down from the previous generation.

Each of them is part of a legacy of love.

My review:

Six wonderful stories by six terrific authors who remind us our futures are molded by the past but not defined by it.

The Worlds Between Us by C.L. Roman – This is a fun paranormal adventure with childhood sweethearts finding each other again and helped out by a gift from the hero’s grandmother.

The Key To Valhalla by Terri A. Wilson – A terrific tale featuring Valkyries and other paranormal creatures. I loved this story and am thrilled there will be future adventures in this world.

The Way You Drive Me Crazy by Olivia Hardin – This is a really sweet tale that proves we can learn from history.

The Problem by Tawdra Kandle – Friends to lovers is always fun and this tale is no exception. I really liked Blake.

Fate’s Melodie by J.C. Layne – This is a fantastic tale about finding your soul mate and muse in the frenetic world of the music business. It goes to prove the world is a very small place.

The Sinful Agreement by Faith Starr – This story almost brought me to tears on more than one occasion. But boy was it good.

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Bite My Bengal: PDA (Heads N' Tails Book 3) by Roxanne Witherell

Blurb:

How do you love once you’ve lost?

BJ Elwood, the oldest of a small group of friends, lost the love of her life five years ago. She’s content with being alone, but her friends scheme to set her up for happiness. What are the chances she can find love again? She isn’t a beauty, but maybe, just maybe, Gerri can find her a new love. 

Dare Forrester has been alone since his wife died twenty years ago. He gave up finding love long ago. When he finds it again, will it be to only lose her in the same way? Could he survive another loss?

My review:

Bite My Bengal is a sweet and sexy tale of second love. I really liked the fact that the H/h of this story are older. Love isn’t just for 20 or 30 somethings. This story has really good energy. Though this is part of a series it can be read standalone.

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Gilded (New Rules Trilogy Book 2) by Bianca Sommerland

Blurb:

Everything has a price. 

Self-made millionaire Xavier Ashburne has never stopped fighting for control. Money and power gave him some, but there’s still so much uncertainty neither can overcome. 

When his longtime lover and partner, Luther Cross, leaves on a trip to reconnect with his brother, Xavier is left to manage their business and household alone. He’d never realized how much he relied on his man—especially when it comes to their shared submissive, Alexander Tremaine. 

As a reformed thief, Alexander came into Xavier’s life in the most unconventional fashion, but before too long, stole his way into Xavier’s heart. And now that he’s there, Xavier needs the control he’s won to keep him safe and happy. 

But when Xavier’s past comes back to haunt them, all the riches in the world won’t be enough. 

Money is worthless. 

Power merely existence painted in gold. 

My review:

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If Polished (New Rules Trilogy Book 1) was Alec’s book this one is Xavier’s. We learn a whole lot more about him and See how he came to be as he is and even get to watch him grow a bit. It was really great to see the dynamic between the three develop. Luther, Xavier and Alec will bury themselves into your heart.

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