Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms (Gumshoe Mysteries Book 1) by Laura Hawks

Blurb:

Mia Thomas just turned 15. On her special day, her teacher needs to speak with her parents, her father gets arrested and a stray cat starts talking to her. So much for a Happy Birthday! With the help from her new familiar, Gumshoe, Mia sets out to clear her family's name and save them from financial ruin. Will her snooping cause her own death or will her coffee-drinking, wise-cracking, booze-desiring familiar come to her rescue?

My review:

Gumshoe And The Mysterious Mushrooms by Laura Hawks is the first in a brand new teen cozy mystery series. Mia is bright, ambitious and gifted. Gumshoe is a cat with a past and a wicked sense of humor. When these two are on the case you just know the bad guys are going to get caught. I really enjoyed this fast paced action filled adventure.

 Disclaimer: I was lucky enough to have won a character named after me. To say I was invested would be accurate. But holy smokes I was blown away by the story and if you have a young teen that likes mysteries you should have them check this out.

Buy link:

Amazon

Luca’s Lessons by Deana Birch and Amelia Foster

Blurb:

An Italian Dom guides a Swiss banker through the world of BDSM and she threatens his most important rule.

Sparked by curiosity and drawn by need, Swiss banker Claire asks Italian businessman Luca to introduce her to the D/s lifestyle. He agrees, as long as she abides by his number one rule of not falling in love. The two then embark on a slow, complete and realistic path of liberating Claire’s true submissive nature.

But as their lessons progress, blurred lines morph into a child’s scribbled drawing when feelings creep into their playtime. And with new emotions bubbling under the surface, Luca questions Claire’s hard no. She calls “red” and walks away, leaving the Dom sure he’s lost the one sub who finally saw his true desire to be cared for. 

Now, certain she’s broken his only rule and torn by thoughts of betraying her dead husband, Claire must decide between exploring the love she’s found or locking away her heart with the ghosts of her past.

My review:

Luca’s Lessons is a sexy tale of exploration and growth. Luca is a superb training Dom by has no room for love in his life. Claire is a widow and a high powered Swiss banker. When Claire asks Luca to train her his only hard limit is love. But as they train they find themselves growing closer. Can Claire breach his hard limit and can Luca teach her that it is okay to love again? This is a well paced sexy BDSM romance that didn’t push any hard limits for me.

Buy links:

Amazon

B&N

Blood Is Forever by Asta Idonea

Blurb:

As a fae-vampire hybrid, scorned by all, Holden’s life has never been easy. The one bright spot is his job testing blood at supernatural crime scenes. It’s routine work, until the day he finds a victim he can’t read.

When one murder becomes two, and then three, it’s clear there’s a serial killer on the loose—one with a penchant for collecting hearts. Finding the bad guy could cement Holden’s career, but he’s drawing a blank. And it doesn’t help that the expert his boss calls in to assist him is the man Holden’s been crushing on for years.

With lives hanging in the balance, Holden and Val must solve the case before the killer strikes again. But will they come out with their hearts still intact?

My review:

Murder, betrayal and love this story has it all. While assisting on a murder investigation fae-vampire hybrid and dealing with a bunch of bigoted jerks Holden is challenged like never before. When partnered with upper class witch Val, Holden becomes distracted and it could cost lives. This story takes us on twists and turns with surprises along the way. Truly enjoyable.

Buy links:

Amazon

B&N

Huntsville Pack Boxed Set (Huntsville Alpha's Mate Series Book 5) by Michelle Fox

Blurb:

A boxed set packed full of shifter goodness. The alphas every reader needs all in one place.

Enjoy almost 200,000 words of bestselling shifter reads. THREE critically acclaimed novels and the short story that started it all.

Bring Her Wolf: Chloe's wolf finally comes and chooses her mate, the next pack alpha. More than 100,000 copies downloaded.

The Alpha's Mate: Chloe claims her place as Alpha's Mate and defends the pack and proves her worth.

The Alpha's Justice: Sheriff Talon Garde learns love doesn't care about law and order when his mate wants nothing to do with him.

The Alpha's Fight: Alpha Ryder Chase fights for a future worth having while unraveling the mystery of the strange woman who is his mate. Is she friend or foe?

My review:

Huntsville Pack Boxed Set contains four smoking hot shifter stories sure to get your blood humming and put a smile on your face.

Bring Her Wolf – Chloe is a null a shifter who can’t shift. According to pack rules she can’t stay. When the manwhore of a future Alpha offers to help bring her wolf what’s a girl to say. This is a steamy and sweet tale of an outsiders redemption. I loved Chloe.

The Alpha's Mate – In which we see Chloe come into her own and she is fierce.

The Alpha's Justice – Whats a guy to do when the woman who sets his wolf on fire doesn’t want him? It’s not just him its any guy claiming to be her mate. Gretchen doesn’t believe in them. But Sheriff Talon Garde always gets his woman. Sweet and filled with action I was amazed these two finally made it to bed.

The Alpha's Fight - Ryder Chase is a fighter but isn’t interested in challenging his former Alpha for the job he is making arrangements to create his own pack. While waiting for approval from the Pack Council Ryder’s Grandma Tilly has a job for him. She wants him to help the young she-wolf with amnesia. This is a story filled with action adventure and love.

Buy links:

Amazon

B&N

Dragons are a Mage's Best Friend: Casino Witch Mysteries 5 by Nikki Haverstock

Blurb:

Things that Ella worries about at 2 a.m.
__Does it hurt to get smited by an angel?
__What do dragons like for breakfast?
__Is her friendship a curse?


Ella and Vanessa must investigate the latest murder in their small but magical gambling town with only a few minor inconveniences like an avenging angel, a surprise posse of clueless ghosts, and an illegal baby dragon. The owner of Fuzzybatts, a long time Rambler store, was found dead by his two children and now his widow wants answers. Plus Emily, Ella’s close friend, has gone missing after sharing a threat against her life. Ella will do anything to find her even if that means talking to someone she hoped to never see again. 

My review:

Dragons are a Mage's Best Friend is a hilarious multilevel paranormal cozy mystery. I LOVED IT! Sometimes I was laughing out loud and other times I was biting my nails. What I couldn’t do was put it down. This is a terrific addition to the series and I look forward to future adventures with Ella and the gang.

Buy link:

Amazon

Delicious (Camos and Cupcakes, #1) by Melissa Schroeder

Blurb:

Allison Bradley has always known what she wanted.

At thirteen, I decided to be a nurse. That very same year, I fell in love with Ed Cooper. Sure, I was barely a teenager and he was one of my older brother's buddies from boot camp. I didn't care. I was in love or lust...or something. He consumed my every waking thought.  Sadly, fifteen years later, I'm still infatuated and he sees me as a little sister.

Baker Ed Cooper has a problem.
When she was a teenager, Allison was  a sweet nuisance.  Now, I want to take a bite of her to see just how sweet.  I'm beyond infatuated with her but she's my best friend's little sister. Definitely against the bro code. Every time she comes into our shop--which is just about every freaking day--I lust after her. If her brother knew, he would definitely kill me.

One drunken kiss changes everything.
The moment Allison's mouth hits mine, I know there's no going back. Just one taste of her turns me into an addict. Even though I know I'm not good enough for her, once I've had her in my bed, I know I'm not giving her up.

Warning: This story includes so much sweetness from the strawberry lemonade cupcakes to the sexy giant of a baker you might end up with cavities. There are meddling best friends, an older brother who needs to get his own life, and so much frosting used in inappropriate ways you'll probably die of embarrassment. Or I will. Maybe not. Listen, just buy the book and get ready for sweet, hot, over the top kind of romance that will leave you craving for more than cupcakes. You're welcome.

My review:

Absolutely smashing! Delicious is a combination of sweet and spicy that makes it a delight for the brain.

Allison has had a crush on Ed Cooper since she was thirteen. She isn’t a kid anymore and Ed Cooper is back and hotter than the ovens he bakes his scrumptious creations in. Ed has been back from the Army and he and two buddies have put Ed’s skills in the kitchen to work in their bakery. He has noticed his friends little sister is all grown up but his wanting her breaks the bro-code. Fate has a way and when these two get together they are combustible.  This story is told with wit and love and I relished each word.

Buy links:

Amazon

B&N

Raven's Haven: Fighting for Forgiveness by Cassidy K. O'Connor

Blurb:

Raven’s Haven, a gym dedicated to teaching women self-defense becomes something more, a beacon of hope for survivors. The Self-Rescuing Goddess Club, nine women from different backgrounds, with different circumstances come together to learn how to live, love, and trust again.

***

Absolution...That is all Mason Stephenson wants. He needs to atone for failing to save his sister. Mason dedicates his life to rescuing people in need of help. Through self-defense classes, he teaches women how to be strong and gives them the confidence to live life again. Always thinking of others, he doesn’t realize the woman he saves from being attacked in her car is going to change his life forever.

Mia Chapman thought her day was going like any other until suddenly it wasn’t. Attacked while walking to her car, a surprise hero intervenes and rescues her. It doesn’t take long for her to see Mason is special, but she worries his past will keep him from feeling he deserves love and acceptance.

Mason can’t forgive himself for what he thinks is his part in his sister’s death. Will Mia be strong enough to help him heal or will he be doomed to live his life searching for forgiveness?

My review:

Raven's Haven: Fighting for Forgiveness is a sweet tale of redemption. This book has all the feels. A man who protects and respects women. A young woman who teaches the teacher to forgive himself. And a group of women you just want to hug. I loved this story.

Buy link:

Amazon