Ryan (Alpha Geek #13) by Milly Taiden

 

Blurb:

A lioness rescued from an underground ring takes on a whole new opponent: a cute geek she just can't resist.
Nikita is struggling to adapt to her new life now that she's started working for Nick's protection agency. She meets her match when she falls for Ryan, a skinny geek with a heart of gold who's trying to find his lost friend. But can she keep things professional before they find his friend?
Ryan's friend is in trouble, and he's the only one who can help him! With the help of whoever Nick assigns as his bodyguard, of course. He's instantly attracted to Nikita, and they turn out to be the perfect pair. But what will Nick think when Nikita has to use the secret serum, and Ryan wakes up forever changed?
Their adventure at sea will take them to a mysterious island to face a madman, where their strength will be tested. Can this lioness protect her geek turned dragon and save the day with him at her side? 

 

My review:

The author had fun with this one and so will you. This one has a socially inept lioness/shark shifter guarding an ocean going geek with a spine of steel in a marshmallow body. They have to outwit the bad guys, stay alive and give in to the burgeoning love between them. Exciting.

 

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Alpha Males and Other Shift (Shifting Into Midlife #2) by L.A. Boruff, Lacey Carter Andersen, Lia Davis

 

Alpha Males and Other Shift (Shifting Into Midlife #2) by L.A. Boruff, Lacey Carter Andersen, Lia Davis

 

Blurb:

An Alpha dragon wants me, but my hands are full with a pack of shifter jerks...

Since becoming a shifter, my life has turned upside down. Gone are my days of solitude, enjoying an empty nest while my daughter is off at college. Instead, I'm juggling a new job, a new pack of friends, and a hot dragon shifter making eyes at me. That's enough to drive me crazy—in a good way—but now I'm also worried about my daughter accidentally swearing an oath to an evil alpha.

My friends and I have a plan to free her from the alpha’s ruthless control, but the process might be a little reckless. We can use both magic and death, right?

I sure hope so.

As a mom, I was prepared to let my daughter live her own life. But I'm not about to lose her forever to a pack of shifter miscreants.

Well, that’s not going to happen. What a bunch of bullsh—Well, you know what I mean.

 

 

My review:

This is a terrific follow-up to Pack Bunco Night. There is nothing fiercer than a pissed off momma. When Tilly is threatened Bethany will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Bethany and Declan grow closer. Esther and Holly face off. And Bethany meets her sperm donor. Action packed fun.

 

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Irish Rogue (Brooklyn Kings #5) by L.K. Shaw

 

 

Blurb:

Anya

Five years ago I was sold. Used. Abused. Now, I'm broken. My loving family thinks a husband will fix me. I have no desire to get married, but I’ll give them what they want. Except it will be on my terms. And I know just the person to ask.

Paddy

Getting married is at the top of the list of things I swore I'd never do. So there’s no way I’ll agree to Anya’s ridiculous proposition. Yet, somehow, I find myself saying yes. She says we both can live our lives without interference from the other. It seems like the perfect plan.

Until it isn’t.

 

My review:

Anya’s tale will break your heart. She’s recovering but she has her sister and brother in-law wanting to fix things. Its enough to make her want to tear her hair out.

Paddy has a heart wrenching tale of his own but as the always smiling jocular fellow you’d never know it. Perhaps Anya sensed it one broken being to another.

When these two get together and help each other heal it was so precious it made my heart smile.

 

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The Nightshade Guild: Magic Mayhem by Louisa Bacio

 

 

Blurb:

Through waves of chaos, can love surface?

As Sea Mage of The Nightshade Guild, Serena Moon lives on the line between land and water. But when magic goes awry, mayhem follows.  

All she thinks she knows comes crumbling apart when Serena can no longer control her shift between human to mermaid form, leaving her stuck in mystical limbo.   

As king of the sea dragons, Peder wars between the desire to fix everything and the realization there's things he cannot. He craves time with Serena but refuses to use force.  

With the continuous onslaught of unseen forces trying to destroy them, Serena and Peder learn to rely not on their magic, but themselves...and each other. 

 

My review:

Magic Mayhem continues the story of mermaid and sea mage Serena and king of the sea dragons Peder. In this story Serena is losing her powers and is afraid she may be losing Peder too. The long distance romance is taking its toll. This story is filled with fear, love and empowerment. I loved it.

 

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Fated in Winter (Talon Pack #11) by Carrie Ann Ryan

 

 

Blurb:

Conner Jamenson knows two things:

One day he might turn rogue.

And he can never risk his mate.

Romy Temple knows what it means to be lonely.

She’s spent ninety-nine years in the Talon Pack, not part of the hierarchy, and not quite old enough to be elder.

She’s the wolf no one remembers.

With a rogue on the loose and the winter season approaching, two wolves who promised they would never fall find themselves on the brink of doing what could cost them the most.

Each other.


*Originally found in the Shifters & Mistletoe Anthology.*

 

My review:

Fated in Winter is a sweet tale of two lonely souls finding each other.

Conner may be part of a big family and has a close connection to his twin but his fight with his wolf has him fearing for his sanity. His biggest fear is hurting someone he loves. That means he won’t be searching out his mate.

Romy has lost everyone she’s ever loved. They’ve been killed by war and crazy alphas. Leaving her with no contemporaries. She is afraid to love anyone for fear that they too will be taken from her.

The Moon Goddess has other plans for them and it all comes together this Yule tide.

I really enjoyed watching Conner and Romy overcome their fears and let love in.

 

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Kiss Hard (Hard Play #4) by Nalini Singh

 

 

Blurb:

New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh brings you a sinfully playful contemporary romance between two sworn enemies turned partners in crime...

Daniel Esera is a young god on the rugby field, a sexy and charming man who's got the world at his feet. There's just one problem: his sudden potent attraction to his number one nemesis--Catie River. No. Just no. Not happening.

Catie River is on her way to Paralympic gold, and she's not about to allow Danny "Hotshot" Esera to derail her plans. Too bad her body isn't cooperating. Even worse? Her heart might be coming along for the ride. No. Nope. Never.

The pair are united in their desire to remain enemies... until a stranger's reckless action threatens both their careers. Now, the only way out for Catie and Danny is to pretend to be in a relationship. How bad can it be? They're adults in full control of their hormones and their hearts. There will be no kissing. No PDA. And definitely no falling in love.

Let the games begin

 

My review:

This may be my favorite in this series. Danny and Catie are perfect for each other. Danny has been a professional Rugby player since he was just nineteen. Catie is headed to the Paralympics as a first-class sprinter. They’ve known each other for years and have a snarky give and take.  When circumstances throw them together for the media it could lead to something more.

I loved each of these characters. Catie has reasons not to trust her heart to just anyone. Danny has to learn that he doesn’t need to compete with his older brothers he just needs to be himself. I laughed out loud and might have dropped a tear or two. I recommend this book highly.

 

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First Bite by Avery Daniels

 

 

Blurb:

What's a positive thought girl to do when she finds herself one of the undead? Recite plenty of affirmations and use those new toothy skills to assist her PI boss, of course.

In 24 hours, Misty Summers had the worst date of her life, was bit by a vampire, and her PI boss may close his business as he goes through a divorce. Looking on the sunny side, she decides to use her new vampire assets and become the investigator to keep her job and income. She doesn’t know what her future holds, but it can’t be any worse! When she starts following up on a missing woman’s case, she finds herself in the middle of murder. Even with her positive thinking and affirmations, she is finding her new reality daunting. But she vows to take a bite out of crime in her small lake resort town.

If you like Duffy Brown, Nancy Warren, Nova Nelson, Dionne Lister, Trixie Silvertale, and Leighann Dobbs, then you'll love this series with a quirky intelligent sleuth, small town lake setting, and tantalizing mysteries. Misty Indigo Summers is a positive thinking kind of gal and a most unlikely vampire and PI. Buy these fun and clean cozy mysteries and start enjoying Misty's adventures today! 

 

My review:

First Bite by Avery Daniels is a cute paranormal cozy mystery. After dumping the blind date from hell Misty Summers is attacked and turned into a vampire. If that wasn’t bad enough her boss has bailed to go save his marriage. Misty needs the job and gives herself the title of junior investigator. She has cases to solve and paranormal rules to learn. She meets new people and makes new friends but her love life really needs work. A fun first in a series.

 

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