Hoaley Inexplicable (Hoale Construction Mystery #3) by Declan Sands

m/m romantic suspense.  Adam Hoale and the gang are dragged into another murder mystery when they find a dead body in Bobby’s gym.  Who is the guy and how can they convince C.C. that Bobby didn’t do it?  This is another fast paced, truly humorous, terrific mystery.  You could probably read it stand alone but with a series this good you really ought to read them all.

Unbound by Angela Knight, Jennifer Ashley, Jean Johnson, Hanna Martine

Four stories of paranormal romance.

Enforcer by Angela Knight – I've been waiting for years for this story.  We return to the world of her Time Hunters series.  Time travel cops.  This story can be read stand-alone but it revolves around Dona & Alerio who we've been waiting for them to get together.   Angela Knight writes a steamy sex scene that will leave you in a puddle of goo.
 
Perfect Mate (Shifters Unbound #4.5) by Jennifer Ashley – Bear shifters Cormac and Nell.  I love Ms. Ashley's shifters and the bears in particular.  I was thrilled to see this pairing.  However I really think this story was too short.  Nell wouldn't have given it up that easy.  This would have been much better as a book.

The Hunter’s Cabin by Jean Johnson – Not being familiar with this world made this story a little awkward but the characters were engaging.

No Surprise More Magical by Hanna Martine – This story takes place in Ms. Martine's Elementals world.  I've read and enjoyed Liquid Lies and this story has just moved A Taste of Ice up on my TBR shelf.  David is a soldier who has been in love with Kelsey since they were in school together.  When the council falls he releases Kelsey from their marriage contract thinking that she was forced into agreeing to pair with him.  Truth is Kelsey has always loved him.  Now they are thrown together into a life threatening situation will they fess up?

As anthologies go this one is a winner.

Shift: A Virals Adventure by Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs

The only YA I am reading lately this series by Kathy Reichs (Bones) & her son Brendan Reichs is a paranormal Nancy Drew type romp.

Tori (Temperance Brennan’s niece) and her friends have accidentally been infected with a genetically engineered virus that has given them each an extra boost in a particular sense (sight, smell etc.)  In this short story there has been a break in at the lab where Tori’s dad works while Aunt Temperance is visiting.  Who will solve the mystery first? 

I've been enjoying this smart, quick paced series and recommend it to anyone who wants a change of pace.

Wild Invitation (Psy-Changeling Anthology) by Nalini Singh

Four short stories from Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series.  The first two have been published elsewhere (but I hadn't read them) and the second two are entirely new.

Beat of Temptation – Tamsyn & Nates story.  Tamsyn is the healer and heart of the DarkRiver Leopards and one of my favorite characters.  Because of an attack on the DarkRiver cats Tamsyn is forced to grow up fast.  She becomes the community’s healer at the age of 17.  She has known the Nate was her mate since she was 15.  Nate is 10 years her senior and has forced himself (and his cat) to wait until she is grown and has had a chance to see a bit of the world.  Tamsyn is now 19 and back from medical training and is tired of waiting.  Nate needs to put up or shut up.

Stroke of Enticement – DarkRiver leopard Zach Quinn is smitten with human teacher Annie Kildare when he goes to deal with his nephews’ problem at school.  Because of her parents dysfunctional marriage Annie has lost faith in love.  Zach won’t settle for anything less.

Declaration of Courtship – SnowDancer lieutenant, Cooper is about as dominant as they come.  When he meets shy submissive Grace he knows she is the one for him.  (This D/s relationship is nothing like 50 Shades but explains the dynamic the best I’ve read)  Can he get her wolf to understand that he would never hurt her?

Texture of Intimacy – SnowDancer healer Lara and Walkers story.  We read about it peripherally in Kiss of Snow.  I've always felt that Walker was the strongest of the Lauren clan, not necessarily the most deadly but the strongest in force of will. Having survived Silence and the betrayal of Yelene can he learn to let go and share with Lara?

A wonderful addition to this fantastic series.

Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson #7) by Patricia Briggs

When Mercedes Thompson Hauptman isn't up to her elbows in auto repairs she is in over her head in trouble.  While trying to bond as new step mom to Jesse she allows herself to be conned into going shopping at the Black Friday sales.  When she has an accident and can’t reach Adam or any of the pack she becomes concerned.  She uses her mate/pack bond to try and reach Adam.  She can feel he is alive but he is angry and in pain.  It is up to Mercy to find out who and why and where the pack has been taken all while keeping Jesse safe and avoiding being killed herself.

Mercy ROCKS!  This is another non-stop roller coaster ride.  If you like smart, strong, independent kick butt heroines you need to read this series

Sorry

I've been reading almost non-stop.  After reading Calculated In Death (In Death #36) by J.D. Robb I had the desire to go back to the beginning and re-read the whole series.  I got through Conspiracy in Death (In Death #8) by J.D. Robb when I realized that Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs was finally coming out.  So I put down the In Death series and started re-reading the Mercy Thompson series and I finally get to read Frost Burned today.  Stand by…

Calculated In Death (In Death #36) by J.D. Robb

One of my all time favorite fictional couples... Eve & Roarke are back at it.

This time an accountant is found dead apparently mugged but Eve & Peabody figure out rather quickly that it was murder.   Again Eve, Peabody and company are on the trail of a murderer who is escalating quickly. With the murders involving those in the money field Eve taps her best resource, Roarke, who helps her understand the money trail.

Despite the formula or maybe because of it I LOVE this series. I never seem to get tired of reading about Eve and the oh so sexy Roarke.