Monday, January 2, 2023

Partners in Crime (Partners in Crime #1) by Elise Sax

 


 

Blurb:

A string of brutal murders. An international conspiracy that includes the highest seats of power. A ruthless, sadistic killer who’s intent on terrorizing women.

Peter Bolton is a spy, but he’s up for a career change. He makes Jack Reacher look like an amateur, and he’s saved the world more times than James Bond. But now Peter is ready to retire and live a normal life without underworld figures trying to kill him every day and without a cyanide capsule in his molar in case he gets caught.

Piper Landry walks out of the Redwood Forest of Northern California in the middle of the night with no memory and no clothes. She knows only two things. The first is that her name must be Piper Landry because that’s what’s written on a tag bolted to her ear. The other is that she’s richer than Midas.

When Peter and Piper meet, it’s fireworks. The two become instant partners, but soon Piper’s mysterious past gets in the way—not to mention the global conspiracy and the sadistic killer—and these new partners might have to save the world one more time.

Or two more times…

Partners in Crime is an international thriller and action adventure romance.
 

 

My review:

This is a laugh out loud thrill ride. Peter and Piper had me giggling and gasping. I LOVED THIS BOOK!

 

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Friday, December 30, 2022

Aroma Holiday (A Nora Black Midlife Psychic Mystery Book 7) by Renee George


 


 

Blurb:

My name is Nora Black, and I’m having a very merry messy midlife Christmas!

50’s are the new 40’s and I’m living my best life ever. I may have a few more aches and pains, graying roots, and couple extra pounds, but I also have two quirky best friends who always have my back, business is booming, and my love life has never been better or hotter.

That is until my sweetie Ezra Holden invites me home for Christmas to meet his family.

The season is full of surprises in Ezra’s hometown, like a missing cousin, a case of mistaken identity, and a slew of painful memories—none of them my own.

This Holden Family Holiday should be filled with scents of peppermint, gingerbread, and pine, but all I smell is danger. It turns out my psychic nose really is the gift that keeps on giving.

 

My review:

Easy and Nora head to his folks for Christmas and of course things don’t go smoothly. There is a reason Easy hasn’t been back for years. Emotions flare and of course danger intrudes but nothing will stop Nora and Easy from having a terrific holiday. I loved how Nora handled Aunt Lorena. Fun, fun, fun.

 

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Midlife Hotspots (Hunting After Forty #1) by Lia Davis & L.A. Boruff


 


 

Blurb:

Antique store owner and ostracized paranormal hunter, Blaire Braden lives a quiet small-town life, running her antique shop and minding her business.

The hunter guild gave her the boot thirty years ago when they discovered she was pregnant with a half-shifter baby. Since then, the wolf pack her daughter belongs to has become her extended family, complete with fur, fangs, and claws.

Life is good and drama free.

Until Lachlan James, her baby-daddy, Alpha of the local wolf pack, and a very good friend comes to her for help. One of his wolves is being haunted, and Blair is just the non-hunter for the job. She’s got an affinity for hauntings, despite not technically being a hunter anymore.

Of course, she has to help. It’s not like she has a ton of things to do herself, like selling her antiques, keeping an eye out for cursed objects, and trying to figure out if her shop is being haunted. There are strange things happening, that’s for sure.

She’ll drop everything and help the haunted wolf because that’s the right thing to do.

And Blaire always does the right thing.

 

My review:

Midlife Hotspots is the first in a spin-off series from the minds that gave you Witching After Forty. Drew’s sister Lily heads to St. Harmony Florida. There she hooks up with Blair a “retired” hunter. Blair is an interesting character that I am looking forward to learning more about. This story is filled with hauntings, angst and a whole lot of fun.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Soulbound Shifters by Riley Storm

 








Soul Shift, The Wild Moon, As Darkness Falls and Fate Unbound

 

Soul Shift

I wanted my life to change. But not like this…

The first full moon after my twenty-first birthday should be a special occasion. My wolf will emerge and we’ll run with the pack for the first time. We’ll also become Soulbound, mated to another pack member for life. There’s a lot to look forward to as I move on to the next stage of my life.

But when the time comes for that very first shift, nothing is the way it should be. I’m afraid, and alone, without anyone to support me. A single comment from a vindictive ex about a past I never knew has brought my world crashing down.

I’m going to discover the truth, but first, I have to survive the Soulshift.

 

The Wild Moon

I’ll do whatever it takes to be free of him.

Eight months ago, my ex-boyfriend decided that if he couldn’t have me, then nobody could. What should have been the best night of my life was ruined. Stripped of friends, my parents, and denied a mate, my Soulshift was a disaster I didn’t see coming.

By now I should have been making my own family, instead I’m still searching for the one he destroyed. Once a month I slink back to my hometown for the Wild Moon. It sucks having to relive everything, but it’s better than being hunted by the pack leader for breaking his rules.

This time though, everything changes. When the Wild Moon finally shows me my mate, my last spark of hope dies. It’s him. The man who destroyed my life. There’s no way I’m letting that happen. Instead I’m leaving town for good, and while I’m at it, I’m going to find my parents. Even if rejecting the bond kills me.

Because anything is better than being Soulbound to him

 

As Darkness Falls

I should be free. Of him. Of everyone.

But I’m not. I’m still here. I’m still Soulbound. Just not to my ex. Now I’m bound to an ancient shifter god. He’s all I could want in a man. If I’d been allowed to choose him.

That’s not the only change however. I’m stronger. Faster. The others, they look to me for answers. I wish I had them. I’m making everything up as I go along, and I’m not sure what scares me more, the idea I might screw up, or the bigger question, the one that keeps me up at night.

What am I?

But among all the questions, I’ve learned something. The Alpha of my pack is majorly pissed at me. He still thinks he can control me. Only this time he’s going to try and do it by threatening the last person I have left from my old life.

It’s going to be his last mistake.

 

Fate Unbound

What am I?

The question gnaws at my insides, keeping me up at night. I was never human, not with shifter blood running through my veins. But now I know I’m more than that. I’ve touched magic. Some say I’m a goddess reborn, and that scares me almost as much as not knowing. I don’t want to be that. I want to be me. I want to forge my own destiny, not be forced into one.

But if I want to choose my path, I’ll need to deal with a few problems first. Starting with the god I just robbed who isn’t about to let me go. In fact, he’s sent a whole swarm of demons after me. Then, there’s the insane brother of the god who I’m Soulbound to. Oh, and to top it all off, my old Alpha has found a way to make himself immortal.

Everyone can control their powers, except for me. And it’s about time I changed that. Maybe then I can save my family and have the strength to be with the man I secretly long for. But can I unlock the secret inside of me before time runs out? Because the next Wild Moon is almost here, and when it comes, everything is going to change one last time…

 

My review:

I got the prequel novella free and was intrigued enough to purchase The Wild Moon and then ended up bingeing the rest of the series, It was an interesting ride and the author is continuing in this world. I am looking forward to Blood & Fangs.

This is a terrific take on the mythos of wolf shifters and a few other paranormals join the saga. I sucked it down like water after a 5k.

 

 

 

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The Heretic Royal (The Scarred Earth Saga #3) by G.A. Aiken

 


 

Blurb:

In this riveting, feminist tale perfect for fans of Katee Robert and Nalini Singh, two sisters battle for a single throne, warring factions take up arms, a land is divided, and uncertain allies become very certain lovers. With subtle commentary on today’s political polarization, this riveting epic celebrates strong female characters and champions the underdog with diverse, expert world building.

Gods save the queen!



Ainsley Farmerson has always planned to break free of the family business—and the family drama. But what was once farming, smithworking, and bickering over the dinner table has turned into open warfare between sisters. Sides have been taken, lives are on the line, and Ainsley has no doubt which sister must be queen. She’ll do whatever is necessary to take down the soulless Beatrix. Even if that means joining forces with angry battle nuns, irritating monks, and overbearing centaurs.

Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan has no time for human beings. And yet . . . there is something about the uncontrollable princess that he can’t ignore. Maybe it’s the way her eldest sisters underestimate her. Or her bravery facing down dragons and mad queens from distant lands. Whatever the reason, Gruff is willing to fight by this human’s side. Not only for the entertainment value, but because she’s right. Beatrix must never be queen. So whatever he has to do, whoever he has to destroy, Gruff will battle beside Ainsley. Fast. Hard. And with absolutely no mercy.

 

My review:

The Heretic Royal is a smart, funny totally manic romp that will have you thinking, giggle snorting and rooting for the most unlikely heroes. I recommend reading The Blacksmith Queen and The Princess Knight prior or you’ll get lost trying to figure out what in the world is going on. I love that the author brought in characters from her Dragon Kin series to add to the mayhem. Bring on Isadora.

 

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Monday, December 26, 2022

An Alpha Christmas (Rise of the Alpha Book 4) by Julie Morgan

 


 

Blurb:

Even the scroogiest Alpha spreads cheer this Christmas.

Lucian Blackcrown finally has it all—a great life, his fated mate, his brother back at his side, what more could he ask for?

When Christmas Eve arrives, he’s asked to pose as Santa for his nephew, and he agrees, despite his lackluster feelings for the holiday. He even goes so far as to climb atop the house and stomp around, much to the delight of his nephew. With Mrs. Claus by his side, he brings the magic alive and his family is moved by his gift.

When New Year’s morning arrives, will there be one more unexpected gift for this Alpha?

 

My review:

This is a holiday gift for the fans of this series. Grumpy Alpha Lucian is putty in his mates hands. She has him dressing up to play Santa for his nephew and considering a future out from under the specter of his past. Sweet and sexy fun.

 

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

The Christmas Deal (Festive Fakes #1) by Keira Andrews

 


 

Blurb:

Will fake boyfriends become the real deal this holiday?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—except ex-Marine Logan is jobless and getting evicted. Worse, he’s a new single dad with a stepson who hates him. A kid needs stability—not to mention presents under the tree—and Logan’s desperate.

Then he meets lonely Seth and makes a deal.

Can Logan temporarily pretend to be live-in boyfriends to increase Seth’s chances at a promotion? If it provides a roof over their heads for the holidays, hell yeah. Logan considers himself straight—he doesn’t count occasional hookups with guys—but he can fake it. Besides, with his shy little smile, Seth is surprisingly sexy.

Make that damn sexy.

Shocked that Seth has only been with one man, Logan can’t resist sweetening their deal to teach him the joys of casual sex. No strings attached. No feelings. No kissing.

No falling for each other.

Easy, right?

The Christmas Deal is a steamy holiday gay romance from Keira Andrews featuring fake boyfriends, bisexual awakening, a clueless single dad with an angry preteen, and of course a happy ending.

 

My review:

The Christmas Deal is a sweet fake boyfriend tale that will make you believe in love. Seth and Logan’s path to each other is rocky but worth the journey.

 

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