Hell Bent (RBMC: Montreal Canada 1) by Roux Cantrell-review tour

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Sandy

☠️💚🏍️Hell Bent (RBMC: Montreal Canada 1) by Roux Cantrell-review tour☠️💚🏍️

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Sway

One fateful night, Sway’s life took a dark turn when her brother was tragically killed. Fueled by grief and a burning desire for revenge, she sets out on a path of vengeance, determined to uncover the truth behind her brother’s death. She finds herself encountering a man with striking good looks and piercing green eyes.

Despite her determination to stay focused on her brothers death, she can’t help but be drawn to this dangerous man who seems to keep crossing her path. His presence is a distraction, but Sway refuses to let anything or anyone deter her from seeking justice for her brother.

When thugs target her business, leaving her wounded and terrified, Sway realizes that she can’t face this danger alone. In a moment of desperation, she makes the decision to reach out to the dangerous man with the green eyes, hoping that he can provide the protection she needs.

But as she becomes entangled with Vicious and the Royal Bastards MC, Sway finds herself caught in a web of emotion she wasn’t prepared for.

Will her decision to become involved with Vicious lead to even more chaos and violence? Or will he prove to be the one person who can keep her safe amidst the storm of darkness closing in around her?

Vicious

Vicious may not fit the conventional definition of a “good man” in the eyes of society, but perhaps there’s more to him than meets the eye. While he may be ruthless and uncompromising in his actions as the VP of the Royal Bastards MC, there’s a side to him that few ever see—a side driven by loyalty, protectiveness, and a fierce sense of justice.

When Sway is kidnapped, Vicious’s primal instincts kick in. He leaves a trail of blood and chaos in his wake as he tears through the streets of Old Town, fueled by a single-minded determination to find her. Nothing and no one will stand in his way when it comes to rescuing the woman he sees as his own.

Despite his reputation Vicious’s actions speak volumes about the depth of his feelings for Sway. In her, he sees something worth fighting for, worth risking everything for. And as he races against time to save her, he proves that beneath his rough exterior lies a man capable of great sacrifice and unwavering devotion.

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REVIEW:HELL BENT is the first instalment in Roux Cantrell’s contemporary, adult RBMC:MONTREAL CHAPTER dark, erotic, MC romance series set in the multi-authored RBMC world. This is RBMC: Montreal VP Mason ‘Vicious’ Lapointe, and twenty-seven auto mechanic Sabine ‘Sway’ Roussin’s story line.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including graphic violence, there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Vicious and Sway HELL BENT follows in the wake of the death of Sway’s brother Tesh. Tesh Roussin was beaten to death, and in the aftermath Sway made it her mission to uncover the truth but Sway never expected to come face to face with RBMC: Montreal VP Vicious Lapointe, the man with whom Sway will fall in love.As Sway continues to follow the clues including the possibility of involvement by the RBMC, information comes forward from a questionable source, information that places our heroine in the direct line of fire.

The world building follows several paths:the building romance and relationship between our story line couple; the friction between Vicious, and the MC president Teller; a potential war on the horizon with the Bloody Scorpions; the possibility of betrayal from within; and the search for the people responsible for the death of Tesh Roussin.

The relationship between Sway and Vicious begins as Sway struggles to come to terms with her brother’s death. Threats to her life and her livelihood bring Sway up close and personal with our story line hero, a man who is willing to die to protect the woman he loves but Sway has pissed off some powerful people, and will pay the price for uncovering the truth.

We are introduced to several members of the RBMC: Montreal including their new club prez Teller, a man who wants to make changes, and continues to butt heads with our story line hero, as well as Tail Gunner Player, Road Captain Joker, club medic Razor, and Sway’s best friend Lottie. There is something developing between Razor and Lottie. The requisite evil has many faces.

HELL BENT is a story of betrayal and vengeance ; secrets and lies; obsession and madness; acceptance and love. The premise is dramatic, dark and emotional; the romance is provocative; the characters are determined and charismatic.My only complaint is there is more telling than showing…and in this I felt a little bit disconnected.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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HEATHEN (Cerberus MC: Las Vegas 1)by Marie James-review

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Sandy

HEATHEN : A Very Cerberus Halloween (Cerberus MC: Las Vegas 1) by Marie James-review

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The rules were simple:
Go to Vegas and get a feel for the place before you start the real work in a week.
Under no circumstances are we supposed to get involved with a case.
Yet after less than a week in town, I find myself married to a woman I don’t know because she got herself tangled up with some really bad guys.
It was meant to be a rescue, a problem easily solved, but as it turns out, life never works the way you think it will.
The contract Kaylee signed demands two years of service before she’s able to make another move.
With the threat of harm to those she loves, it’s up to me, and the other men of this brand new Las Vegas chapter of the Cerberus MC to figure out how to get her, and the other women these men have trapped, to safety.
As the days drag by, I find myself thinking that maybe being married isn’t so bad.
Only, it’s obvious that Kaylee doesn’t feel the same way.
How can I possibly make my wife see that being married to me isn’t all that bad?

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REVIEW: HEATHEN : A Very Cerberus Halloween is the first instalment in Marie James’ contemporary, an adult CERBERUS MC: LAS VEGAS MC romantic suspense series focusing on the members of the Cerberus MC- all former members of the US Marines. Cerberus MC: Las Vegas is a spin off set in the author’s Cerberus MC world. This is thirty year old, former US Marine Ellis ‘Heathen’ Burke, and twenty-six grocery store clerk year old Kaylee Rhodes’ story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Kaylee and Heathen) HEATHEN follows in the wake of the Cerberus MC setting up a new chapter in Las Vegas. Ellis ‘Heathen ‘ Burke is one of several Cerberus MC members to be assigned to Las Vegas in their endeavour to hunt down human traffickers but Heathen never expected the first woman he met to fall victim to the very people he is fighting to take down. Marrying Kaylee to protect her life, Heathen must face the men of Cerberus MC, in the hopes of uncovering the people responsible.

The world building focuses on the start up of the Las Vegas chapter of the Cerberus MC, and their first foray into taking down a human trafficking ring selling Russian brides, and one home grown American woman who made herself a target of some powerful men. A little TSTL (Too stupid to live) Kaylee walked into trouble wherever she went, bringing with it trouble to the Cerberus MC.

The relationship between Heathen and Kaylee begins when Heathen suspects Kaylee is in trouble. Heathen had previously met Kaylee at her job but finding Haylee’s car at a suspicious warehouse eventually brought the wrath of the Cerberus MC to their door. Marrying Haylee to keep her safe meant bringing facing the MC he would soon call brothers but marrying Haylee would be questioned by all. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

We are introduced to the new members for the Las Vegas Chapter of the Cerberus MC (Twisted, Bandera, Rooster) ,as well as the return of some of the original brothers (Kincaid and Dominic). We are introduced to Haylee’s best friend Morgan.

HEATHEN is a story of new beginning and friendships, power and control, betrayal and madness, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is haunting; the romance is slow building and guarded ; the characters are determined and spirited but Kaylee Burke’s behavior was often questionable in the face of what was happening and why.

As to the ‘Halloween’ aspect of the story line-it is limited and almost non-existent.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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I’m a full-time author, mother of two boys, and wife of 18+ years. Dog Mom to four great danes: Maximus, Nala, Freya, and Hagrid.

I’ve spent almost my entire lifetime living in central Texas, with only short stays in South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. Currently residing in a sleepy little town in East Tennessee.

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The Deals We Make (Iron Outlaws MC 9) by S. Cole-review tour

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Sandy

🧡The Deals We Make (Iron Outlaws MC 9) by S. Cole-review tour🧡

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Calista
They always say you should never fall in love with your best friend.
And that’s especially true if they aren’t in love with you.
But when I was eighteen years old, I did it anyway.
Until Tiberius “Vex” Williams did the unthinkable and shattered my heart, costing me everything.
But now I’m back in New Jersey with an ailing mother and an unknown stalker.
The last thing I need is a grumpy biker determined to make sense of our past.

Vex
There are many rumors about how I became an Outlaw, but I became one to save my best friend’s life after she threatened to hack the MC.
And she hated me for it, leaving New Jersey in a blur of words time hasn’t healed.
Calista Moray is now the CEO of a leading cybersecurity firm, and she’s back looking better than ever.
When our paths cross, sparks fly. We’re best friends turned enemies with a score to settle and a whole lot of tension between us.

Until the head of the Cosa Nostra confides that millions of dollars have been stolen from their accounts and he asks me to figure out where their money went.
The thought I’ll find Calista’s digital fingerprint everywhere terrifies me.
Especially given this time around, it’s not just our hearts but our lives at stake.

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REVIEW:THE DEALS WE MAKE is the ninth instalment in S. Cole’s contemporary, adult IRON OUTLAWS MC erotic, MC romance series. This is thirty-three year old cyber security specialist and owner Calista Moray, and Iron Outlaws MC IT specialist Tiberius ‘Vex’ Williams’ story line. THE DEALS WE MAKE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE:Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ves and Calista) THE DEALS WE MAKE follows the second chance relationship between our story line couple. Tiberius ‘Vex’ Williams and Calista Moray were childhood friends and neighbors; computer nerds and hackers until the day Calista found herself on the receiving end of threats, blaming our hero for what was to come. Fast forward fifteen years, Calista is now the CEO of her own cybersecurity firm, and has returned home to New Jersey to garner a security contract with a local company but her return home comes with too many memories of the past, and the reality of her mother’s mental decline. Accepting help from Tiberius threatens Calista’s need for privacy and independence but Calista has a stalker, and Tiberius is determined to protect the woman he loves. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Tiberius aka Vex, and Calista, and the potential fall-out as Calista’s time in New Jersey comes to a close.

The world building follows several interconnected pathways including the rebuilding relationship between Vex and Calista; Calista’s mother’s mental decline; Vex and Calista’s history; her reasons for running; Vex’s introduction to the Iron Outlaws MC ,and more than one potential stalker for our story line couple.

The relationship between Vex and Calista is one of second chances. A friends to enemies to frenemies to lovers in which Calista struggles to forgive the man she blames for the sins of the past, and ultimately her love for the man who continues to control her heart. Vex never knew the reason or the truth behind Calista’s need to run but rekindling their relationship means a second chance with the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and impassioned including Shibari rope play.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters including most of the previous story line couples. The next generation continues to grow with pregnancy and births, marriages and love. The requisite evil has many faces.

THE DEALS WE MAKE is a story of betrayal, obsession and revenge; secrets and lies, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is edgy and dramatic; the characters are brooding, broken, and haunted; the romance is spicy and sensitive.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

The Sins We Hide
The Games We Play
The Lies We Tell
The Bonds We Break
The Vows We Keep
The Loves We Lost
The Souls We Claim
The Fates We Tame

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Reviewed by Sandy

The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy. Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I’m getting the chance to follow that dream.

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The Grimm Files 1-4 by Delta James-review

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Sandy

Magic Unleashed/Magic Unbound/Magic Unrestrained / Magic Unlimited (The Grimm Files 1-4) by Delta James-reviews

MAGIC UNLEASHED
(The Grimm Files 1)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK:Release Date September 18, 2024

Mysterious deaths. Impossible magic. And the sexy dragon who might drive her to murder.

In the shadowy heart of modern-day New Orleans, where the supernatural simmers just beneath the surface, Phoenix Duvall is a force to be reckoned with. As a formidable fairy enforcer, she stands as the city’s last line of defense against the demonic threats that prowl the night. She’s trained from childhood and is armed with lightning-fast reflexes, mastery over fire, and deadly weapons, Phoenix knows she’ll only come into her full power when she finds and bonds with her fated mate. But Phoenix has never been one to wait for fate—until it throws her into the path of Griff Broussard, a hard-nosed dragon shifter detective with secrets of his own.

Griff has been investigating a series of gruesome deaths that defy all logical explanation. As their paths intertwine, Phoenix is forced to confront the Griff is her fated mate. Together, they form an uneasy alliance to combat a rising demonic cult. But as their chemistry ignites, so too does the danger surrounding them.

Griff becomes possessed by the very demon lord they’ve been hunting. Phoenix faces an impossible uphold her duty as a fairy enforcer, or risk everything—including her life and the fragile balance between worlds—for the man she’s come to love.

As the battle for New Orleans intensifies, Phoenix must confront her deepest fears and make a heart-wrenching decision in a final showdown that will determine the fate of both worlds.

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REVIEW: MAGIC UNLEASHED is the first instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal, romance series. This is dragon shifter/ NOLA Detective Griff Broussard, and fairy enforcer Phoenix Duvall’s story line.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Phoenix and Griff) MAGIC UNLEASHED follows fairy enforcer Phoenix Duvall as she investigates a series of supernatural murders, all focusing on demonic and ancient dark magic. Meanwhile, NOLA Detective Griff Broussard has been assigned to track down a possible serial killer, an assignment that crosses paths with our story line heroine. As Griff and Phoenix begin their hunt for the truth, the discovery of a demonic cult with powerful connections is threatening to take control of everything they know.

The world building is detailed and entertaining. We are introduced to Phoenix’s sisters Geneva, Savannah, Catalina and their aunt Maeve, all fairy’s gifted with the knowledge of the Grimm Files.

The relationship between Phoenix and Griff begins as friends working together to solve a paranormal crime but the attraction to one another is immediate, and Griff’s dragon now’s Phoenix is their mate. The $ex scenes are erotic and impassioned.

MAGIC UNLEASHED is a fast paced story of power and control, betrayal and madness, magic and mayhem, family, friendships, and acceptance. The premise is engaging and intriguing ; the characters are magical and powerful ; the romance is limited but fated.

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MAGIC UNBOUND
(The Grimm Files 2)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 25, 2024

In the heart of New Orleans, a magical fae warrior and a tough, magic-hating detective must join forces as the supernatural world teeters on the brink of chaos.

Catalina Duvall, a fae with the power to command lightning, has always protected the city from demonic forces. But when a surge of dark magic ripples through New Orleans, she realizes something far more dangerous is threatening to tear down the barriers between realms.

Detective Zane Riker never wanted anything to do with magic. But when a high-profile murder tied to sinister forces shakes the city, he’s forced to team up with Catalina. Their partnership crackles with tension as they clash over everything, even as an undeniable attraction sparks between them.

As they dig deeper into a conspiracy that could devastate both the human and magical worlds, they uncover Cipher—a terrifying blend of magic and machine. With time running out, Catalina and Riker must learn to trust each other to stop the looming disaster. But in the heat of battle, will their fragile bond be enough to survive the coming storm?

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REVIEW: MAGIC UNBOUND is the second instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal/ fantasy series focusing on the Duvall sisters. This is demon hunting/ lightning faery Catalina Duvall, and bear shifter / NOLA Detective Zane Riker’s story line. MAGIC UNBOUND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Catalina and Riker) MAGIC UNBOUND once again, follows in the wake of a series of supernatural murders. Someone or something is killing the people and the supernatural of New Orleans, and Detective Zane Riker has been partnered with lightning faery Catalina Duvall but Zane Riker struggles to trust more supernatural beings but most especially the fae who are known to to be untrustworthy. When Catalina is called to the faery realm, she begins to suspect a traitor in the family, a traitor who is targeting our story line heroine. As the walls between the realms begins to weaken, Riker and Catalina must work together in an effort to stop the complete collapse before it is too late.

The world building focuses on the hunt for a killer; a supernatural killer whose shifting abilities is not natural, who has employed the use of technology to destroy the world.

The relationship between Riker and Catalina begins acrimoniously. Riker doesn’t like working with other paranormal beings, and his inability to trust threatens the struggling investigation but forced together for work means the discovery that their attraction to one another is fated by magic. The lone $ex scene is passionate .

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of Catalina’s sisters: Savannah, Phoenix and her mate Griff Broussard; bartender Finn O’Riley, Aunt Maeve and Captain Evelyn Moreau.

MAGIC UNBOUND is a story of power and control, betrayal and madness, magic and murder, acceptance and love.The fast paced premise is entertaining; the romance is subtle but fated; the characters are desperate and determined.

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MAGIC UNRESTRAINED
(The Grimm Files 3)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 4, 2024

In New Orleans’ shadows, a fae huntress and a half-demon bartender must unite against darkness—or watch their worlds fall apart.

In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where magic seeps through cobblestone streets and jazz fills the night air, Savannah Duvall leads a double life. By day, she’s a talented graphic designer yearning for normalcy; by night, she’s a water fairy bound by destiny to hunt the demons that threaten her city. Isolated by her dual nature, Savannah’s latest hunt leads her to The Obsidian Lounge, a new nightclub pulsing with dark energy and secrets she can’t ignore.

Gage Tremblay seeks refuge in the shadows. Born half shifter/half demon … Rougarou, he’s torn between worlds that both reject him. Taking a job as a bartender at The Obsidian Lounge, he hopes to find peace but instead becomes entangled in a sinister plot that could unleash chaos upon the city he now calls home.

When their paths collide, an undeniable attraction sparks between Savannah and Gage—an attraction both intoxicating and dangerous. As demonic forces gather and a malevolent scheme threatens to poison New Orleans itself, they must set aside mistrust and unite their contrasting powers. Navigating a labyrinth of dark rituals, underground realms, and their own conflicted hearts, they discover that only together can they thwart an impending apocalypse.
In a world where magic is unrestrained and love crosses the boundaries of fate, Savannah and Gage must embrace their true selves to save not just the city, but each other.

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REVIEW: MAGIC UNRESTRAINED is the third instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal/fantasy series focusing the Duvall sisters. This is demon hunting water faery / graphic designer Savannah Duvall, and bartender / musician/ wolf-demon hybrid (Rougarou) Gage Tremblay’s story line. MAGIC UNRESTRAINED can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Savannah and Gage) MAGIC UNRESTRAINED follows Savannah Duvall as she tries to uncover the truth about a new hotspot known as The Obsidian Lounge where she will come face to face with her future in the guise of Gage Tremblay. Dark, demonic, old magic is brewing in the city of NOLA, and our couple find themselves caught in the middle of a demon uprising while trying to navigate their new found fated relationship.

The world building is fast and furious. Another Duvall sister finds her fated mate in the melee that is the NOLA world of the supernatural.

The relationship between Savannah and Gage begins a co-workers who are both investigating the dark energy seeping into their city but as Gage struggles to keep his demon side controlled, our couple will need all of their magic to take those the people in charge. The $ex scenes are impassioned and provocative.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. Detective Griff Broussard, and Finn O’Riley return, as well as the introduction of Grungle the Sewer King, and ancient vampire Vesper.

MAGIC UNRESTRAINED is a fast paced, quick read focusing on power and control, acceptance and love, magic and madness. The premise is enchanting but the conflict resolution was over too quick; the romance is limited but fated; the characters are dynamic.

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MAGIC UNLIMITED
(The Grimm Files 4)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, fantasy, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 9, 2024

She hunts demons. He is one. Their forbidden love could save New Orleans—or doom it forever.

In the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where jazz melodies entwine with whispers of the supernatural, Geneva Duvall leads a double life. By day, she’s an assistant medical examiner, unraveling the mysteries of the dead. By night, she soars above the city on shimmering green wings—a fierce fae warrior battling demonic forces that lurk in the shadows.

Geneva’s solitary existence takes an unexpected turn when Ash Shadowbane, a rogue half demon/half human with a troubled past, collapses at her doorstep seeking help. Despite her deep-seated distrust of demons, she can’t ignore the urgency of his plea—or the undeniable pull she feels toward him. Ash unveils a chilling a demon trafficking ring orchestrated by his formidable former master, Lord Asmodeus.

Bound by a common enemy, they form an uneasy alliance. As they delve into the underworld’s labyrinthine depths, their clashing worlds and simmering attraction ignite a passion that defies their very natures. Together, they navigate treacherous alliances and confront haunting specters of betrayal.

When the lines between good and evil blur and the city’s fate hangs in the balance, Geneva must decide if she can trust the demon who challenges everything she’s ever believed. In a battle where magic is unlimited and love might be the most powerful weapon of all, two souls will collide in a fight for justice and a future neither thought possible.

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REVIEW: MAGIC UNLIMITED is the fourth instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult THE GRIMM FILES erotic, paranormal/ fantasy series focusing on the Duvall sisters. This is demon hunting/ assistant medical examiner/ fae healer Geneva Duvall, and half demon/ half human Ash Shadowbane’s story line. MAGIC UNLIMITED can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient perspectives (Geneva and Ash) MAGIC UNLIMITED follows the building relationship between Ash and Geneva, as the couple hunts for a demon lead soul-trafficking ring. Crescent City but more specifically New Orleans is a mecca for demon hunting. A new group of demons is trafficking in souls, and Ash finds himself struggling to keep up with the mayhem, often injured in his fight to eradicate the darkness but a familiar foe sets their sights on our story line couple, forcing Ash and Geneva to work together to take down the baddest of the bad.

The relationship between Ash and Geneva is a frenemies to lovers. Geneva doesn’t have time for romance, spending most of her time either in the morgue or hunting demons but Ash is struggling to keep up with the copious number of demons, and Geneva must come to terms with her feelings for our story line hero. The $ex scenes are provocative.

The secondary and supporting characters include Geneva’s sisters Savannah, Phoenix and Catalina, and their mates; the siblings questionable Aunt Maeve, as well as several demons, and supernatural business owners.

MAGIC UNLIMITED is another story of power and control, magic and mayhem, danger and betrayal. The fast paced, novella length premise is action packed but the conflict resolution was too quick and barely noticable; the romance is passionate ; the characters are desperate and magical.

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Reviews by Sandy

Lightning in her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland-Review

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Barb

Lightning in her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland-Review

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Teal Flores is desperate for two things—control over her gift of weather, and a date to her ex’s wedding. The first isn’t possible until she finds her long-lost mother, but the second has a very handsome last-ditch solution: Carter Velasquez.

Carter needs Teal too. His chance at receiving an inheritance is dependent on him being married by age thirty (blame his traditional Cuban grandmother), so who better to pose as his wife than Teal? But fake marriage and cohabitation prove tricky when mutual attraction charges the atmosphere—quite literally for Teal, whose volatile emotions cause lightning strikes.

Together, Teal and Carter embark on a quest to find her mother and the answers she’s searching for. But along the way, they’ll discover something even better: a love that can weather any storm.

Review:

Lightning in her Hands by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland is the 2^nd book in her Wild Magic series. Having read the first book in this series, I looked forward to Teal’s story. Teal was only 4 years old when her mother left the family, and she was the only one who saw her leave. Each of the sisters have their own magical gift, with Sage (the oldest) having an affinity for plants; Sky (the youngest) has an affinity for animals; and Teal’s gift is the weather. Teal has no full control over her gift, which responds to her emotions; but she learns many years later, that her mother took something from her the night she left; which causes her to feel unworthy; Teal also has a bipolar issue.

Teal has been best friends with Carter Velasquez most of her life, and when she moved on with a new boyfriend, their friendship fell apart. Now that Teal is no longer with her ex, she tries to convince Carter to go with her to her ex’s wedding, as she wants to resume their friendship. At first, he says no, but a short time later, he agrees to go to the wedding, if she will help him gain access to his inheritance. Carter needs a marriage of convenience, and after some thought, she agrees to the fake marriage with Carter, especially with both gaining some money. When they get married, both Carter and Teal begin to feel strong feelings for each other (as Carter has always loved her). Teal moves in with Carter in his gorgeous house. Along the way, the sex scenes between Teal and Carter are very hot and spicy; they were great together.

Teal knows she lost something all those years ago, which causes her gift to not be where it should be. Teal, Carter, Sage and Sky embark on trying find her mother, to get her power in full control. I was happy that Teal slowly knew she needed to improve herself, as well as being less selfish. If they can find the missing mother, Teal will fully restore her ability. The three sisters will find their mother, and they will need to get Teal’s full power back from the mother.

Lightning in her Hands was an intriguing, fun, emotional, romantic and sexy story. Lightning in her Hands was very well written by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland. If you enjoy a paranormal fantasy, with terrific characters, I suggest you read this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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WHEN KINGS FALL ( O’Sullivan’s brides 3) by Vi Carter-review

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Sandy

WHEN KINGS FALL ( O’Sullivan’s brides 3) by Vi Carter-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 14, 2024

No King can reign forever but I will try.
Finally, as the head of the O’Sullivan Family, the enterprise is once again running like a well-oiled machine. The gears grind and scrape through Ireland and beyond. We are at the height of our power.
But vengeance whispers in my ear.
Two Brides remain: Niamh, docile and loyal, and Selene, clever and reckless.
Amira has slipped through my fingers. Fingers that are itching to close around the throat of our enemies.
As my Brides get closer to the truth of Sophia Hughes’ death, Victor has voiced his warning. That warning has come in the form of a beast just as dangerous as me. He is trained. He is vicious.
The game of chess has reached its final stage.
And I plan on smashing the board.
When Kings Fall is the third and final installment of Diarmuid O’Sullivan’s story in the chaotic world of the Hands of Kings. Reader discretion is advised. There is spice. There is blood. There is retribution.

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REVIEW: WHEN KINGS FALL is the third instalment in Vi Carter’s contemporary, adult THE O’SULLVAN BRIDES dark, erotic, romance series focusing on Irish Mafia Don / King and assassin Diarmuid O’Sullivan, and his three virgin brides Selene, Naimh Connolly, and Amira Reardon. WHEN KINGS FALL should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book two-WHEN KINGS BEND. If you have not read the previous instalments , there may be spoilers in my review.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

SOME BACKGROUND: The Kings is a cult-like organization with the ability to replace and control CEOs, Presidents and Popes, and Diarmuid is about to rise to the position he has always wanted in the face of the death of his uncle Andrew O’Sullivan but family secrets and demons are threatening from the past. Gifted with three virgin brides by the Kings Organization, Diarmuid is about to come face to face with his future, three women as different as any three woman could be, but three women who could be the downfall of some powerful men.

Told from four first person perspectives (Diarmuid, Selene, Naimh, Amira) WHEN KINGS FALL continues to focus on the tempestuous relationship between Diarmuid and the three woman he was ‘gifted’ for a bride. Amira, having suffered at the hands of Diarmuid’s cousin Wolfe, finds redemption for herself and the women she will rescue; Naimh continues to focus on never quite being enough but a woman who is determined to help Selene uncover the truth. Betrayal from within threatens the sanctity of not only the Kings but Diarmuid’s house, betrayal that will come at a cost. Selene is the woman who has fallen for a man, a man who has fallen in return.

The world building follows the three women in Diarmuid’s life: Naimh is the pawn in her father’s games, a pawn who is desperate to protect her sister Ella: Amira is the target of a psychotic mind, a woman who is fighting for her freedom and the freedom of others; Selene is the heart of the trio, and the heart of the Mafia King Diarmuid O’Sullivan but all three women are searching for the truth, avenging the death of a former bride.

The relationship between Diarmuid and his ‘brides’ is complicated and different for each woman. Amira has chosen to focus elsewhere leaving her ‘sister’ brides to fight for a man who has found himself in a precarious position. Naimh has been relegated to second, number two, and with it come the ability to often come and go as she pleases; Selene has fallen for her monster, a man who will die trying to save the life of the woman he loves.

Once again, the secondary and supporting characters include Diarmuid’s brother Ronan and Lorcan O’Connor; the head of the Hand of Kings Victor Maddigan, fisherman Ben Fleming and Father Isaac. The requisite evil has many faces.

WHEN KINGS FALL is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, power and control, murder and justice, acceptance and love. The premise is dark, gritty and dramatic; the romance is provocative ; the characters are desperate and broken. WHEN KINGS FALL ends on a happily ever after-for now.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
When Kings Rise
When Kings Bend

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Reviewed by Sandy

VI CARTER: When Vi Carter isn’t writing contemporary & dark romance books, that feature the mafia, are filled with suspense, and take you on a fast paced ride, you can find her reading her favorite authors, baking, taking photos or watching Netflix.

Married with two children, Vi divides her time between motherhood and all the other hats she wears as an Author.

She has declared herself a coffee & chocolate addict! Do not judge

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From Here to Eternity (Moonlit Ridge Book 1) by AL Jackson-review

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Sandy

🩷From Here to Eternity (Moonlit Ridge Book 1) by AL Jackson-review🩷

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I should have known everything was going to change when she walked into my tattoo shop…
Timid as hell and gorgeous to the extreme. I knew better than even thinking about touching a woman like that.

My life is dangerous.
My calling wicked.
Willing to cross any line to protect the innocent.

I thought I’d never see her again until my little boy tumbled and busted his lip, and I found her working at the doctor’s office.
The woman who’d taken possession of my thoughts.
When it becomes clear she’s in trouble, I offer up a deal.

Twenty questions to earn her trust.
Too bad trusting me is the last thing she should do.
With one kiss, I’m addicted. With one night, we’re falling into a passion greater than either of us has ever known.

The voices in my head warn I can never keep her. She can’t know the secret life I lead.
Only she’s keeping a secret, too.
And I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means losing everything…

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REVIEW:📚 From the author that brought us the masterpiece series that is Redemption Hill; A.L Jackson’s newest series is sure to be her best one yet.

From Here to Eternity is the first installment of her newest series; Moonlit Ridge, and all I can say is that it had me hooked from chapter one.

So much angst! The emotion in this book is truly what struck me the most, you could feel it coming off the pages from the characters as the plot unfolded. You truly could “cut the tension with a knife”

Charleigh has a dark past, one she is still running, one that if she stops to think about may consume her soul, one that no matter what she does always causes her to run again. Her life is grief, loneliness and fear, so much fear. Living under an assumed name, never staying anywhere too long, giving up so much of her life, only to live in constant fear. Until she settles into the smalltown of Moonlit Ridge. After settling in at her newest job, she finally acts on her deepest thoughts of getting a special tattoo. This is where she has her world tossed on its axis and meets River; the tattoo artist.

River is rough and tough, somewhat grumpy, single Dad. He has a thriving tattoo business with a years-long waitlist, a sister that he loves, a little boy that thinks the world of him, and a group of guys that may not be his blood brothers, but they are forged together by something more than that. All these things he will die and kill to protect, River is the definition of a morally gray hero. When Charleigh enters his shop, her presence strikes something so deep in his soul that he doesn’t know what to do, he is thunderstruck. When she tells him she wants a tattoo, and then shows him the design she wants, it’s that moment that (i think) their story really starts.

For what is being said is a slow burn romance, it sure didn’t feel like one. River and Charleigh have such a visceral, emotional connection that everytime they are together it feels like it’s the first time (as a reader). River is slow to earn Charleigh’s trust, but I think with the help of little Nolan and Raven, they bring her back into the light of happiness and hope. River has his own secret, (no spoilers!) one that he thinks will make Charleigh think twice about him, but it just makes him a better MMC. River is big, protective, and dangerous, but not to those that mean something to him, and think because of this, Charleigh learns to love.

These two are by far one of the best couples I have experienced, I very much wish I could read this book again for the first time. Having kids in romance books is a fav of mine, Nolan was as sweet as could be, and the later getting that big surprise was a “Holy Moly” moment, seeing a few past characters from Redemption Hills was also so awesome, knowing that they have a connect to the new guys is kind of like a little spoiler. All I can say for this book is that I screamed, I cried, I cursed, I smiled and I ended it happier than when I started it, thank you to Ms. Author for the experience.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Cold Spite (Cold Justice: Most Wanted 5) by Toni Anderson-review

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Sandy

Cold Spite (Cold Justice: Most Wanted 5) by Toni Anderson-review

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When FBI Agent Delilah Quinn survives an attempt on her life, she pretends to be dead in order to outwit her attacker. There is only one person she can turn to for help—a man she never wanted to see again…a man who abandoned her five years ago and left her heartbroken. A man definitely on the killer’s hit list.

FBI Hostage Rescue Operator Cas Demarco lives with the burning regret of choosing to join HRT and leaving Delilah behind. News of her death devastates him. Then she calls him out of the blue and he can’t help but seize this one last chance to make things right.

With both Delilah and Cas targeted for death, a task force is set up to catch their would-be killer, who they believe is a disgraced former Navy SEAL they helped convict of drug trafficking. Out of prison and on a ruthless quest for retribution, the former SEAL is eliminating everyone who wronged him—without leaving a shred of evidence behind.

Can Delilah and Cas prove who’s responsible for the attempts on their lives and have a second chance at a future together? Or will the rogue ex-SEAL double-down on his promise to destroy them both?

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REVIEW: COLD SPITE is the fifth instalment in Toni Anderson’s contemporary adult COLD JUSTICE: MOST WANTED erotic, romantic suspense series, a spin off set in the author’s COLD JUSTICE series. This is FBI Agent Delilah Quinn, and thirty-four year old, FBI Hostage Rescue Operator Cas Demarco’s story line. COLD SPITE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Delilah and Cas COLD SPITE follows the second chance relationship between our story line couple. Approximately five years earlier, Agents Delilah Quinn and Cas Demarco went in undercover as a couple with the Mexican Cartel but a dirty agent threatened the investigation, and in doing so, targeted Delilah in the process. With the mission complete, Delilah and Cas returned home to have Cas push aside the woman with whom he had fallen in love. Fast forward to present day, Delilah believes she is being targeted by the same agent who threatened their investigation, and the only man she trusts is the man who broke her heart. Enter FBI Hostage Rescue Operator Cas Demarco. A killer is amassing a body count of people involved in the operation five years earlier, targeting family friends and direct encounters including threatening the lives of our story line couple. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Cas and Delilah, and the potential fall-out as their time together comes to a close.

The world building is detailed as the number of victims grows; the threats against Delilah becomes more personal, and the possibility of more than one betrayer working for the FBI.

The relationship between Cas and Delilah is one of second chances. Delilah fell in love with Cas Demarco while on assignment five years earlier but Cas pushed Delilah out of his life, choosing to enhance his career without Delilah by his side. Broken and having lost more than her heart, Delilah never want to rekindle her relationship with our story line hero but the only man she trusted is the man who broke her heart. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, charismatic and familiar secondary and supporting characters crossing over from the previous story lines in the Cold Justice: Most Wanted series, as well as several characters and agents from the author’s original Cold Justice series, and Cold Justice: Negotiators.

COLD SPITE : MOST WANTED is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, heart break and forgiveness, power and control. The premise is dramatic, intense and intriguing; the romance is impassioned ; the characters are struggling, determined, dynamic and desperate.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Cold Silence
Cold Deceit
Cold Snap
Cold Fury

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Reviewed by Sandy

Toni Anderson is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, RITA® finalist, science nerd, professional tourist, dog lover, gardener, mom. Originally from a small town in England, Toni studied Marine Biology at University of Liverpool (B.Sc.) and University of St. Andrews (Ph.D.) with the intention she’d never be far from the ocean. Well, that plan backfired and she ended up in the Canadian prairies with her biology professor husband, two kids, a rescue dog, and a laid-back leopard gecko.

Toni started writing while pregnant with her first child and never stopped. Her greatest achievements are mastering the Tokyo subway, climbing Ben Lomond, snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, and surviving fourteen Winnipeg winters (fingers crossed). She loves to travel for research purposes and was lucky enough to visit the Strategic Information and Operations Center inside FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in 2016, and she also got to shove another car off the road during pursuit training at the Writer’s Police Academy in Wisconsin. Watch out world!

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