Dragons Breath Tavern: Deity Dating by Sheri Lyn

 

 

Blurb:
Jared Maddox grapples with the burden of immortality, a gift from the meddling Norse Gods Loki and Thor. Their latest to help him find love. Trapped within the confines of his home, tormented by the passionate encounters of his brothers and their mates, Jared yearns for a respite from the maddening loneliness. Just when he believes his sanity hangs by a thread, a clandestine invitation arrives—a beckoning from the enigmatic Dragon's Breath Tavern and Inn. Riepal, a Dragon shifter and co-owner of the establishment, has long abandoned the notion of love. Preferring solitude over heartache, he guards his heart fiercely. But when fate intertwines Jared and Riepal's paths, an unexpected spark ignites, stirring the embers of hope within their weary souls. Amidst the mystical ambiance of the tavern, Jared and Riepal navigate a dance of desire and vulnerability, as the allure of an immortal love collides with the hesitations of a jaded dragon. Together, they must confront their deepest fears and embrace the possibility of a love that transcends time and nature itself.

 

My review:

A sweet addition to the Deity Dating series. Jared is a mountain goat shifter who has been gifted with immortality by the gods and is now the focus of Thor and Loki’s Deity Dating service (much to his chagrin).  Riepal is a Dragon shifter who is immortal and though he would love to claim a mate he doesn’t want a mortal who will die in 50 or 60 years. Watching Jared dodging gods and Riepal dodging Jared makes for a fun and romantic romp.

 

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Faking It With The Firefighter Wolf Daddy (Wolves of Evergreen Book 1) by Skye Wilson

 

Faking It With The Firefighter Wolf Daddy (Wolves of Evergreen Book 1) by Skye Wilson

 

Blurb:

Faking it with my best friend was supposed to put out a fire. Not start one…

The plan was simple. I pretend to be Xander’s girlfriend to stop his mother setting him up.

With his powerful firefighter’s physique, he always turns head every time he walks into a room—not that he ever notices. But now he’s become alpha, his mother can’t wait to secure the bloodline, and women are lining up.

I’m the perfect solution. We’ve been friends since forever, and to me, he’s just Xander. Only it turns out a human like me isn’t good enough, and his mother sets him up anyway.

That’s when all hell breaks loose.

When Xander rejects the female shifter who is the daughter of their ally pack’s alpha, wolf daddy’s fangs come out.

Not only have we turned Xander’s ally pack into an enemy, we’ve done something much, much worse.

 

My review:

An engrossing friends to lovers tale Faking It With The Firefighter Wolf Daddy tells the story of Xander an alpha wolf and his bff Felicity. They each have their own reasons for pretending to be dating each other but then they catch feelings for each other. I was totally invested and can’t wait for the second book.

 

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Lion's Little Scamp (Bratburg Daddies Book 4) by Cooper McKenzie

 

 

 

Blurb:

Her forever mate. Her forever home. Her forever Daddy...

The Bratburg Institute might finally give Irish McCullough the fresh start she's been needing.

It might also give her more than she ever dared to dream of.

Before she can even settle into her new temporary home, she's approached by the most intimidating, sexiest man she's ever laid eyes on. Not only does the gorgeous lion shifter claim to be her fated mate, he informs her he'll be taking on the role of her guardian.

Which, she soon realizes, means he has the right to redden her bare bottom whenever she breaks one of the Institute's many rules.

And when her Daidi is forced to hunt her down after she lets herself be talked into a dangerous trip into the woods, she learns that a lion's bite is much more painful than his roar...

 

My review:

Irish McCullough is the kind of female lead I like, Irish has been through hell and keeps on coming. She isn’t a total bad a$$ but she does have courage and fortitude. When she ends up on the wrong side of a police raid of a homeless camp she is determined to get through and survive that too. Finding a hunky shifter to love her is icing on the cake.
This is a sweet, fast paced, insta-love story between a lonely lion shifter and the little girl he wants for his own.

Though this is part of the Bratburg series it can be read standalone just fine.

 

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Magic Mishaps and Hidden Agendas (Howling Creek Paranormal Cozy Mysteries Book 2) by Lia Davis

 

Magic Mishaps and Hidden Agendas (Howling Creek Paranormal Cozy Mysteries Book 2) by Lia Davis

 

Blurb:

With her magic still on the fritz, Lexie’s magic training with Octavia is proving to be a slow and downright embarrassing process. One Lexie doesn’t have much time for, what with the brand-new investigation she’s been assigned.

Anyone want to help a fellow Ancients Agency detective figure out how to get rid of pink hair?

Uncovering a potential poaching ring is the last thing Lexie expected her boss to tasked her with, but she’s ready to get to the bottom of whatever is or isn’t going on with the shifters.

After all, this investigation means she gets to work directly with Kellen Rich. And even if the gorgeous wolf Alpha refuses to take a new mate, Lexie isn’t afraid to admit that he’s nice to look at and strangely comforting to be around.

And for whatever reason, her misbehaving magic seems to agree.

 

My review:

Lexie is back with a new and bigger mystery to solve. I love that Lexie doesn’t depend on her magic to get the job done. Magic is great and all but brains are better. I love the slow burn between Lexie and Kellen. An enjoyable fast paced puzzle.

 

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Steele (Shadowridge Guardians MC #1) by Pepper North

 

 

Blurb:

“Little girl, I’m only going to ask one more time…”

Things have not been going Ivy Jenkins’ way recently–well, until Steele Mattson rescues her. Being thrown away like garbage does a job on a woman’s self-confidence and bravery. Add in scrambled memories from a head injury and Ivy knows she qualifies as a hot mess, even if she is the assistant bank manager.

Steele’s father established the Shadowridge Guardians MC. He’s as dedicated to protecting the good citizens of his city as he is to creating the perfect weld on an old-school chopper, and he doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty to take care of problems. When he finds the petite woman in a very bad situation, he dives in to help. What he doesn’t expect is to discover the rescued treasure is his.

He’ll stop at nothing to hunt down those who endangered her and make them pay.

 

My review:

The first in what looks to be a fantastic new series by several of my favorite authors features Steele the president of the Shadowridge Guardians MC. These guys may be big, burly and tattooed but they aren’t one percenters or the like. They are Guardians in the truest form of the word.

Ivy is a smart young woman who has a gift for numbers. When she is attacked and thrown into a dumpster my heart felt for her. She was so brave struggling to stay alive when she was rescued by Steele I was as relieved as she. Watching them grow together was sweet and heartwarming.

I really can’t wait to see the other guys get their happiness.

 

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Safeword: Mayday ( A contemporary BDSM ménage romance) by Candace Blevins

 

 

Blurb:

Heather’s soul soars when she’s hang-gliding, skydiving, kayaking, or piloting a helicopter during search and rescue missions. She’s taken the term adrenaline junkie to a whole new level. However, she’s never enjoyed sex and never had an orgasm.

Instead of giving up on her, Kyle, a long-time friend who convinces her to be more, brings an experienced Dom in to help. Marcus explains she only enjoys extreme sports, so she needs to try extreme sex since the normal kind hasn’t worked. Marcus is all Dom, and helps Kyle bring Heather alive sexually.

Just when Heather thinks she has everything figured out, she learns the details of how it worked when the two men shared a girlfriend for years while they were in college.

Safeword: Mayday can be read as a stand-alone.

My review:

This author is my go to when exploring the world of sadomasochism. I love that she can explain and show me how it might enhance her characters lives. In Heather’s case it gives her a way to feel like a “normal” woman. Sensory issues keep her from feeling pain or pleasure. With help from Kyle and Marcus she explores new ways to feel. I adored Heather she is smart, tough and unafraid.

 

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Magic Claims (Kate Daniels: Wilmington Years #2) by Ilona Andrews

 

 

Blurb:

A new town, new friends, new challenges.... And a new heart-stopping adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ilona Andrews. Kate, Curran, and Conlan may have left Atlanta for Wilmington, but the usual magic mayhem has also hitched a ride!

Kate and Curran have just settled into their new home and their 'low profile, ' when a local businessman approaches them with an offer they can't refuse. A mysterious evil has spawned in the nearby forest and is holding a defenseless town hostage. The 'due date' is rapidly approaching.

It's exactly the kind of fight the Lennarts can't resist, not for the prize the town offers, but for the people who will surely die if they ignore it. If they succeed, they'll be rescuing an entire community and can build a strong new base for their family and the Wilmington Pack. If they fail...well, fail is a four-letter word.

Nothing comes without a price. Now Kate must decide if she has what it takes to pay it.

 

My review:

Kate and Curran have been trying to be “normal” for seven years now. Raising their son Conlan to be as normal as you can be when you are as gifted as he. But with great powers comes great responsibility. Kate and Curran must use their skills to save a town against an evil unlike any they’ve ever seen.

Kick butt adventure with some laugh out loud moments thrown in.

 

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