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Violence & Virtues Anthology Vol 2 by multiple author-review

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Violence & Virtues Anthology Vol 2 with Rose Wulf et al-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 14, 2025

Notorious Publishing is bringing you NINETEEN authors with some tasty treats for you to feast on this Valentine’s day. In this dangerously dark and devour some anthology, you’ll discover never before seen material that will have you aching for more!

From ruthless bosses to loyal soldiers, twisted love to brutal betrayal; this collection of stories will take you on a journey through passion and peril. Whether they seek power, revenge, redemption, or justice, nothing will stop these characters from getting what they want. If you love stories of crime, passion, and intrigue, desire and danger in equal measure, then you won’t want to miss Violence and Virtues.

Enter the world of Violence & Virtues with this Morally Grey Mafia Anthology.

Our featured authors are:

A. Boss, Addison Tate, Andrea Hagan, BL Jones, Brittany Wright, C.J. Willis, Effie Campbell, Elamy Pride, Harley Raige, Kelly Lord, Kerry Kilpatrick, Liz Highland, M.J. Herald, Molly Briar, N.Owens, Nichole Ruschelle, Rose Wulf, Tammy Bradley, Violet Knight.

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REVIEW: I have read four (4) of the short stories and novellas

LUCIA’S KISS by MJ Herald

Told from dual first person perspectives (Vincent & Lucia) LUCIA’S KISS by MJ Herald is a contemporary adult, Mafia romance focusing on the arranged marriage between Vincent Scarletti, and Lucia Valentino

Vincent Scarletti and Lucia Valentino were basically strangers whose marriage will be used to merge two powerful crime families but someone else is determined to claim Lucia as his own. Having met the night before, a chaste kiss sends Vincent into a spiral, a spiral hoping for something more

We are introduced to Vincent’s brothers Matteo Valentino, and Luicia’s brother Nico Scarletti.

LUCIA’S KISS is a fast paced quick read that covers a few hours in the life, with an epilogue advancing the story approximately one year. The premise is entertaining; the romance is limited; the $ex scene is passionate; the characters are underdeveloped but such is the nature of the short story / novella.

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MISTAKEN PRINCESS by A Boss

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dante and Gabrielle) MISTAKEN PRINCESS by A. Boss is a contemporary, adult, erotic, Mafia, romance focusing on thirty six-year old, Don Dante Lombardi, and Gabrielle. Gabby was waiting for her Tinder date when a man she didn’t know, took control of our story line heroine. Believing she was part of a role playing game, Gabby went along only to discover she was to marry Don Dante Lombardi, and a case of mistaken identity found our heroine married to the mob.

MISTAKEN PRINCESS is another fast paced, short story about power and control, and mistaken identity that covers a few hours. The premise is engaging; the romance is limited; the $ex scenes are erotic; the characters are impulsive.

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FATAL ATTENDANT by Elamy Pride

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dante & Xavier) FATAL ATTENDANT by Elamy Pride is a contemporary, adult, LGBTQ+ erotic, Mafia romance introducing Dante Montelli, heir to the Chicago Montelli Crime family and hitman Xavier.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Xavier & Dante) Xavier is a hitman for hire whose latest assignment is to kill the heir to the Montelli Crime family, Dante Montelli. Undercover as a flight attendant, Xavier finds himself the boytoy to Dante Montelli, a position that quickly turns dangerous and dark. In an effort to thwart the assassination plans, Dante makes Xavier a deal, a deal that pulls Xavier into the world of Montelli Crime Family.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are introduced to Dante’s Bodyguard, friend and second in command Vincent Cavali.

FATAL ATTENDANT is a fast paced, quick story that introduces our story line couple. The premise is dark and gritty; the $ex scenes are provocative and erotic; the characters are desperate and determined. FATAL ATTENDANT ends on a cliff hanger-Dante and Xavier’s story continues in HITMAN HUSBAND.

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SEDUCTIVE SECRETS by Rose Wulf

SEDUCTIVE SECRETS by Rose Wulf is a contemporary adult, erotic, Mafia romance novella focusing on Dania Soriano, and Arcangelo Raimondi.

Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Dania and Angelo) SEDUCTIVE SECRETS follows the forbidden relationship between Dania Soriano and Arcangelo Raimondi. The Soriano and Raimondi families are at war but Dania and Angelo’s sexual relationship, having lasted close to two years, has been kept hidden from the families. Both Dania and Arcangelo are at a point in their lives where they are commanded to marry, an idea neither one is happy to endure. With her father’s life hanging in the balance, the annual Valentine Day Gala finds Dania exposed, threatened by someone from her father’s crew.

The secondary and supporting characters included Angelo’s guard Enzo; and Dania’s father’s friend Ettore Agnelli.

SEDUCTIVE SECRETS is a fast paced, short story of secrets and lies, power and control, family and love. The premise is edgy and dramatic; the characters are flirty and spirited; the romance is passionate. The author has plans for an extended version later in 2025.

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FROM FRIENDS TO FOREVER by Darynda Jones, J. Kenner, Susan Stoker

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FROM FRIENDS TO FOREVER (1001 Dark Nights) by Darynda Jones, J. Kenner, Shayla Black, Susan Stoker-review tour

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The sweetest love stories often bloom from friendship. From Friends to Forever is filled with heartwarming romances where bonds of friendship evolve into something deeper. Whether they’ve always known each other, or their friendship stood the test of time, these characters will find that the best love grows from the most unexpected places.

Release Date February 11, 2025

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THE GRAVEDIGGER’S SON by Darynda Jones

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REVIEW: THE GRAVEDIGGER’S SON is instalment 13.6 and novella in Darynda Jones’ contemporary, adult CHARLEY DAVIDSON paranormal, UF series, and the latest instalment in the multi-authored 1001 Dark Nights series. This is twenty-seven year old demon tracker Quentin Rutherford, and psychic/traveller Amber Kowalski’s story line. For fans of the series, Amber and Quentin were first introduced in the earlier instalments of the Charley Davidson series. Amber is the daughter of Charley’s assistant Cookie.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Amber and Quentin) THE GRAVEDIGGER’S SON focuses on two of the secondary characters in the author’s Charley Davidson series. Approximately ten to twelve years have past since we were last up close and personal with our story line couple, teens who have been in love for one another for a very long time but Quentin Rutherford disappeared from Amber’s life, a disappearance that ripped out her heart, and destroyed her soul but both Quentin and Amber have psychic abilities, abilities that grew stronger, through their teen years into adulthood.

Amber Kowalski hadn’t seen Quentin for close to ten years but investigating the possible murder of a recently deceased brings Amber up close and personal with Quentin Rutherford, the boy turned man, who is much more than she could ever have imagined.

THE GRAVEDIGGER’S SON is a quick read; a fast paced, action packed story of vengeance and betrayal; friendship and love; second chances and hope. The premise is captivating; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are familiar and energetic. THE GRAVEDIGGER’S SON is a welcome return to the Charley Davidson’s series, a return of which there will be so much more. Here’s hoping the author has plans for a spin-off series focusing on Amber and Quentin.

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MEMORIES OF YOU by J. Kenner

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MEMORIES OF YOU is instalment 5.5 and novella in J. Kenner’s contemporary, adult STARK SECURITY erotic, romance series-a spin off from the author’s numerous Stark Series . This is former US Navy SEAL turned security specialist Renly Cooper, and Nikki Fairchild-Stark’s business partner Abby Jones’ story line. MEMORIES OF YOU can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from first person (Abby) and third person (Renly) points of view MEMORIES OF YOU follows the rekindling friendship and relationship between Renly Cooper and Abby Jones. Renly and Abby were childhood best friends and neighbors but a Renly’s parents’ divorce pulled Renly out of Abby’s life. A few letters here and there ended any chance of staying in touch, and our couple eventually lost contact with one another. Fast forward to present day wherein Renly Cooper, tired of working security for the Hollywood elite, finds himself contracted with Stark Security where he will reconnect with his childhood friend but all is not well in Abby’s life-a potential stalker has laid claimed to our heroine, and targets Renly in his attempts to take what doesn’t belong. What ensues is the quick rebuilding romance and relationship between Renly and Abby, and the potential fall-out as Abby finds herself facing a man whose obsession is quickly spiralling out of control.

Renly Cooper doesn’t do relationships but a one-night stand with Abby is all he is willing to offer the woman he cannot forget. Abby Jones knows that one night with Renly will never be enough but the heart wants something Renly isn’t willing to give. Pressure to prove she is worthy of Renly’s love finds Abby accepting his terms to keep him in her life but Renly has a secret, that if revealed, may affect his future going forward. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense with a single scene of voyeurism at a local $ex club.

MEMORIES OF YOU is a story of second chances; a rekindling friendship that leads to romance for one couple whose lives were torn apart years before. The fast paced, character driven premise is captivating; the romance is seductive; the characters are energetic and dynamic including the cameo appearances of Damien and Nikki, and the introduction of Renly’s brother Red whose story is next in RAVAGED WITH YOU.

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MORE THAN POSSESS YOU by Shayla Black

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MORE THAN POSSESS YOU by Shayla Black is a contemporary adult, story line found in her MORE THAN WORDS erotic romance series, and the latest instalment in the multi-authored 1001 DARK NIGHTS series. This is businessman Hayes Elliott, and twenty-two year old, college grad Echo Hope’s story line. MORE THAN POSSESS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from first person perspective (Hayes) with two final chapters from Echo MORE THAN POSSESS YOU follows the graduation celebration of Echo Hope in Maui Hawaii. As a gift, Hayes Elliott gave his best friend Echo Hope a trip to Hawaii, a business trip for Hayes but a trip wherein Echo hopes to lose her ‘V-card’ to their mutual friend Xavian Costa but Hayes sees red as he struggles with his best friend going elsewhere, a best friend he refuses to accept as anything more. Friends for eighteen years, Hayes and Echo, along with Xavian Costa have done everything together but Hayes never expected to watch from the sidelines as his bestie lost her virginity to someone else. As Hayes does his best to foil all of Echo’s plans, our heroine must comes to terms that the man that she loves, doesn’t love her in return.

The relationship between Echo and Hayes is a friends to lovers relationship, one in which Echo has been in love with her best friend for close to eight years. Hayes Elliott never saw Echo as a woman, as a sexual being but a few days in Hawaii proves that Echo has been hiding behind baggy clothes for far too long. The $ex scenes are intimate, enthusiastic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters many of whom we have met in the previous instalments of the More Than Words series. We are introduced to Hayes’ Gramma Liddy, as well as Xavian’s large but well established extended family.

MORE THAN POSSESS YOU is a story of family, relationships, friendships and love. A story of conflict, acceptance, revelations and realizations. The fast paced premise is captivating and exciting; the romance is passionate and fated; the characters are energetic and animated.

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SECURING JANE by Susan Stoker

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https://www.stokeraces.com/

SECURING JANE is the last instalment in Susan Stoker’s contemporary, adult SEAL of Protection: Legacy romantic suspense series, and the latest addition in the multi-authored 1001 Dark Nights series. This is SEAL Admiral Storm North, and fifty-one year old, mail room civilian contractor Jane Hamilton’s story line. SECURING JANE 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 third person perspectives (Jane and Storm) SECURING JANE follows the building romance and relationship between SEAL Admiral Storm North, and fifty one year old, mail room civilian contractor Jane Hamilton. Jane Hamilton has had a ‘crush’ on Commander Storm North for as long as she can remember but one morning Storm North took an interest in our story line heroine, an interest that would find Storm up close and personal when a mail bomb, intended for Rear Admiral Creasy, blows up and injures Jane Hamilton in the process. Hoping to get closer to our story line heroine, Storm North, begins a slow seduction of the woman that is calling to his heart. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Storm and Jane, and the potential fall-out as Jane and Storm become collateral damage in the vendetta against Rear Admiral Creasy.

Jane Hamilton never expected to find love again, least of all at the age of fifty-one. Her first marriage had been failure, and the one positive, her daughter, struggled in the aftermath of her parent’s divorce. Storm North had been married to the job. As the commander to several teams of Navy SEALs, Storm never had time for love or marriage but now that he was no longer going on overseas missions, Storm watched from the sidelines as his men found love. Lonely, looking for his own happily ever after, Storm goes after our story line hero but almost loses her before their relationship truly begins. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

Several of the previous story line male characters play secondary and supporting characters. As Storm introduces his fellow SEAL team members to our story line heroine, Jane slowly overcomes some of her issues of low self esteem, including the negative body image and ageism.

SECURING JANE is a story of vengeance and retaliation; mystery and suspense; romance and love. The premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are mature, energetic, and enjoyable-there was never any conflict between our leading couple.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Andrea by M.A. Abraham/ Magnetic Allure by DM Earl – Reviews

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Andrea by M.A. Abraham/ Magnetic Allure by DM Earl (Ignite Your Soul Charity Anthology- Reviews

 

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Anthology :

The Ignite Your Soul Author Event is celebrating its 10TH ANNIVERSARY! The sale of this anthology is supporting the SickKids Foundation.

From the authors of Ignite Your Soul Author Event, a collection of short love stories from meet-cute to second chances, sweet to spicy, there’s something within these pages for every romance lover.

Anthology Author List

Crystal St.Clair   
Erin Cristofoli 
J.C. Hannigan 
Cassidy London 
JA Lafrance
AW Clarke 
C.A. King 
Kayleigh Malcolm 
Shana Gray 
M.A. Abraham
Allison M. Cosgrove
Amy Ruttan 
Anjelica Grace 
Devin Sloane 
D M Earl
Jennifer Luerssen
Kendra Mei Chailyn
Melinda Falgoust 
Rachel Hope
Tricia Daniels2 

 

Andrea Description:
Andrea knows her past life is over. Now, laying in a hospital bed with her mother’s last words resonating in her mind, she waits in silence for her aunt. Only to her will she tell her secret before taking her place amongst those her parents trusted to protect and guide her.

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Review:

Andrea by M.A. Abraham is a novella that is part of the Ignite Your Soul Anthology. Above is the list of authors participating in this Anthology. Since I read all of M.A. Abraham’s work, this review is only on her novella Andrea.

Andrea’s family were all killed in a car crash accident, with only Andrea surviving.  She remembered her mother’s final words before her death… “Remember what I am about to tell you; Andrea, your Zia Donna will be coming for you, or perhaps just her husband. When they arrive, they will address you as Dree, not Andrea. By doing this, you will know they are who they say they are, and are family. Trust no one who tries to take you out of the hospital but them”

Andrea is only 16, and until she sees her aunt or uncle, she pretends to still be in a semi-coma. She has been told to tell them this was no accident, that this was deliberate. Her uncle will know who order the hit, and he will keep her safe.  Her aunt and uncle, Donna and Benito, arrive from Italy, with the sons of Don Tammaso. Zia Donna whispers into her niece’s ear. “Mia Bella Dree. I have come for you. Andrea awakes, as she heard her aunt call her Mia Bella Dree. 

Andrea has a lot of pain, as well as suffering from the loss of her family; it will take time for the wounds to heal. All Andrea wants is to leave the hospital, and after disagreements with the doctor and family, she finally is released.  Andrea arrived in Italy, still very much in pain; they arrived at Don Tommaso’s home, who she meets, but she will be in the care of Zia Donna and Benito.  Luca, who is Don Tommaso’s son, is assigned to go to America, run the estate and investigate who was behind the attack.  As he leaves, he knows that one day in the far future, Andrea will be his.  The novella leaves things open, as Andrea will take a long time to recover, and until she reaches 18, she then could return to America.  I look forward to see when M.A. Abraham will complete this book, as it looks like a very good story.

Reviewed by Barb

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MAGNETIC ALLURE
Ignite Your Soul Anthology
by DM Earl
Release Date: June 19, 2024
Genre: adult, contemporary,

As a traveling nurse, Luna Zawacki, loves the freedom her job provides Seeing new places and meeting new people always makes the work more interesting and exciting. However, a transient lifestyle makes little time for personal or even romantic connections. But when two young girls are rushed into her emergency room after a tragic car accident leaves the daughters without parents, Luna can’t resist the pull the girls’ loss has on her heartstrings. Ensuring their safety and well-being while they recover become her top priority.

Being on the hospital board poses some challenges for Eli Stanford. He likes to keep his work at work, and his home life separate from his business. But everything changes when his two nieces are fighting for their lives after a fatal crush kills his sister (brother?). Now, more than ever, Eli must trust the hospital to care for the girls. Luckily, the determined and compassionate nurse assigned to his nieces shares his vision.

As Luna and Eli drop everything to focus on the care of the innocent girls, the two grow closer. But is the magnetic allure that pulls them together a reaction to trauma or will Eli and Luna find a real connection after the devastation subsides?

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REVIEW:MAGNETIC ALLURE by DM Earl is a contemporary, adult short story, part of the IGNITE YOUR SOUL charity anthology. This is travelling nurse Luna Zawacki, and businessman Eli Stanford’s introductory story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Luna and Eli) MAGNETIC ALLURE follows in the wake of a deadly accident that took the lives of Eli’s brother and his wife but left their two children struggling to survive. Luna Zawacki is a travelling nurse, working the ICU when the children are brought in but Luna never expected to come face to face with her future in the guise of Eli Stanford, the children’s uncle. A quick introduction, and a mutual need for space, finds our couple spending the night together as they make plans for potentially something more.

MAGNETIC ALLURE is a fast paced, quick read, approximately five chapters in length that reveals the introduction to our story line couple. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is fast and passionate but mostly implied; the characters are single minded and strong-willed. MAGNETIC ALLURE ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-there is more to come.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Lady in Glass and Other Stories by Anne Bishop – a Review

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The Lady in Glass and Other Stories by Anne Bishop – a Review

 

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Description:
A magical collection of stories new and old spanning across all of Anne Bishop’s most beloved fantasy worlds.

Here, together for the first time, the shorter works of New York Times bestselling fantasy author Anne Bishop are included in one dazzling volume.

A master of bringing fantasy worlds to life, this collection showcases Bishop’s impressive range, from rarities of her earliest writing to the Realms of the Blood, from darker fairytale retellings to the Landscapes of Ephemera, and from standalone stories of space exploration and fantastical creatures to the contemporary fantasy terrain of the World of the Others.

Includes previously published and unpublished tales, as well as two brand-new stories, written especially for this “Friends and Corpses,” a murder mystery in which the corpse has some decidedly unusual qualities, and “Home for the Howlidays,” a heartwarming return to the Blood Prophet Meg Corbyn and the shapeshifting Simon Wolfgard from The Others.

 

 

Review:

The Lady in Glass and Other Stories is an anthology of a collection of short stories written by Anne Bishop throughout her career.   Anne Bishop is a master in creating wonderful fantasies, which I have loved them all.  Some of these stories are previously published or unpublished tales from her fantastic fantasy world of amazing books; which include my favorites, Black Jewels, Ephemera, and the World of the Others. Two brand-new stories include Home for the Howlidays (The Others), and Friends and Corpses (unusual murder mystery).

Some of the collections were very short from her early days, and others were longer; such as from Realms of the Blood, Fairytales, Landscapes of Ephemera and the World of The Others. Of course, my favorites were from Black Jewels and The Others, though I have loved everything she has written.

Black Jewels has always been my go to all-time series (I never have enough from this series), and every time Anne gives us a new book, I cannot wait to savor it.  I loved reading more or reminding me of these two additions. It was wonderful to read more about Jaenelle, Lucifer, Daemon and Surreal.

Home for the Howlidays was a wonderful new addition to The Others, as this took place after Etched in Bone. I loved seeing Meg Corbyn, Simon Wolfgard, and all our favorites from this series; it was so much fun to read. I’m would love to have more from the Courtyard and the World of the Others.  The Dark Ship was also very good, with everyone, including the elementals trying to save two officers, as the Elders are creating havoc to stop the evil humans from killing.

Friends and Corpses is one of the new stories, which is a murder mystery, with corpses remaining alive for a short time. It is an unusual story, with solving the mystery, as well as the police controlling these zombies, it was actually good, but very different.

As noted above, I am a big fan of Anne Bishop, loving all of her series, as she is a master at creating wonderful unique fantasy worlds.  I look forward to what she gives us next.  If you are a Fantasy lover, I wholly suggest you read anything by Anne Bishop.

Reviewed by Barb

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Holiday Heroes by Janie Crouch / Regan Black-review

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Holiday Heroes (Never Too Late for Love) by Janie Crouch / Regan Black-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 6, 2023

These heroes will protect their women from danger and won’t let them spend the holidays alone…

Includes two full books for one great price!

A Fairytale Hero — Jackson Prince thought love was done for him when his wife died five years ago. But the shy girl he never forgot from high school saving his life on Christmas Eve proves him wrong. Now they’ll both learn it’s never too late for love.

A Hero in Paradise – The holidays lost their shine for Will Frasier after his wife passed. Bucking traditions, he’s headed for Key West to do a friend a favor. One that brings him face to face with a woman who still believes in miracles… and that it’s never too late for love.

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REVIEW: A FAIRYTALE HERO by Janie Crouch is the introductory novella in Josie Jade’s contemporary adult, romantic suspense PRINCES OF FAIRYTALE, COLORADO series focusing on the Prince family. This is fifty-four year old widower, former US Army Ranger and patriarch of the Prince family Jackson Prince, and fifty-one year old divorcee, and cafe owner Chandra Priestly’s story line.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Jackson and Chandra) A FAIRYTALE HERO follows the Chandra and Jackson, on the run, from the men targeting our story line hero. Jackson Prince has been working undercover with his son, Fairytale’s Sheriff Beau Prince, and Jackson has witnessed something that placed him in the direct line of fire. With three men looking for Jackson, our hero seeks refuge on Christmas Eve with the local cafe owner, a woman he once knew, years before. Enter Fairytale Colorado cafe owner Chandra Priestly, and the woman who would lay claim to his heart as our couple struggle to stay one step ahead of the men taking aim at our story line hero.

A FAIRYTALE HERO is a story of power and control, family and relationships, friendships and acceptance. The premise is intriguing and entertaining; the romance has only started and mostly implied; the characters are charismatic and charming.

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REVIEW: A HERO IN PARADISE by Regan Black is a contemporary, adult stand alone, romantic suspense story line in the Never Too Late for Love multi-authored series. This is widower/father/police officer/security specialist Will Frasier, and single mother/bar owner Maureen Lassiter’s story line. A HERO IN PARADISE is loosely connected to the author’s Brotherhood Protectors World/The Guardian Agency series.

Told from omniscient dual third person perspectives (Will and Maureen) HOLIDAY HEROES picks up two days before Christmas wherein our heroine is a partial witness to a murder behind the Key West Beachcomber bar of which she owns. Calling in protection from the Guardian Agency, Maureen will be up close and personal with police officer Will Frasier, the man with whom Maureen will fall in love. The local police and Will believe Maureen has become a target for what she saw, and with the help of Will, and his sons David, Eli and Lance, Maureen’s life will be saved several times. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between our story line couple, and the potential fall-out as Will begins to suspect something darker behind the scenes.

The relationship between Will and Maureen begins as an assignment but quickly grows into something more as our couple are pushed together by circumstance and chance.Someone has targeted our story line heroine, and Will is determined to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are all implied.

The world building reveals Will and Maureen’s histories: their lives and loves, their losses and family, including marriage and children.

We are introduced to Will’s sons David, Eli and Lance, as well as local police officer Jenkins, and Maureen’s son Tim.

A HERO IN PARADISE is a story of betrayal and power, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The premise is dramatic yet endearing; the romance is subtle; the characters are dynamic and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Bane & Bound (Twisted Legends 10) by Crimson Syn-Review Tour

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Legend has it that Hellhounds are the gatekeepers of hell.
​​​​​​​They are sent to stalk those who owe their souls to the Devil.
In a moment of despair, Beau Kavanaugh is given an ultimatum.
A deal that will cost him more than just his soul.
Being dragged into the depths of hell, he is bound to pay off a century’s old debt.
There are one million souls to collect,
And there’s only one left.
With his contract fulfilled,
Beau will finally be able to get back to a life he never lived, or so that’s what was promised.
And no one ever said the devil keeps his promises.

Elora Wolfsbane lives a life of solitude.
She’s fought the darkness for as long as she can remember.
A witch’s daughter, wiccan blood runs through her veins.
The only source of protection against her father’s ill decisions.
A promise was made to the devil a long time ago,
An exchange of one soul for the next.
Now she finds herself slaying demons, fighting for her right to live.
But the only way to fight the devil,
Is to stay pure of mind, body, and soul.
A task seemingly impossible, when Beau Kavanaugh is near.

Beau has one job,
To hunt down Elora’s soul and drag it back down to the Dark Prince,
where she’ll reign by his side.
But what happens when a contract is broken
And a Hellhound decides to pay the price for the living?
Will he be forgiven, or will he drag Elora down with him to forever burn in the depths of hell?

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REVIEW:BANE & BOUND by Crimson Syn is an adult paranormal/fantasy romance story line found in the multi-authored TWISTED LEGENDS collection focusing on gods and demons, the fallen and their prey. This is H*llhound/vessel Beau Kavanaugh, and book store owner/demon hunter Elora Wolfsbane’s story line. BANE & BOUND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Beau and Elora) following several times lines, BANE & BOUND focuses on the hunt for a soul. Beau Kavanaugh lost his life early in the twentieth century but given a choice between eternal damnation or a vessel for H*ll Beau chose to work for the Devil himself. Opting to be bound with a H*llhound, Beau became a soul collector, tasked with capturing one million souls, returning them to Lucifer for all eternity but when his final task was revealed, Beau would come face to face with his H*llhound’s fated mate, a woman whose soul is Beau’s final task. Having to outwit and outrun Ashdemai, the demon of lust, and perform a task for Kimaris, the demon of hidden treasures, our couple quickly discover the soul Beau is looking for has been bound to someone else. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Beau and Elora, and the fall-out as Beau makes a deal for a life and Elora’s soul.

The relationship between Beau and Elora begins when Beau is tasked with one final collection, retrieving Elora’s soul for Lucifer but Elora’s soul have been bound to someone else, and Beau and his H*llhound have fallen for our story line heroine. Elora is something not quite human, and the power that surrounds our heroine is a power bequeathed from someone else. As the attraction and need between Beau and Elora continues to grow, there may be no happily ever after for a couple cursed to live their life in H*ll.

The secondary and supporting characters include Lucifer; the fallen angel turned demon Kimaris; Ashdemai, the demon of Lust, as well as Elora’s best friend and witch Karma.

BANE & BOUND is a fast paced story of sins and sacrifice, penance and love. The premise is dark and heart breaking; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are powerful, dangerous, determined and cursed.

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Reviewed by Sandy

My name is Crimson Syn, not really, but what fun is it to use my real name. Instead I’ll use my inner goddess’ name, it’s much more fun that way. I grew up in New York City where I had a wonderful education, loving parents and awesome friends. What more could a girl ask for?

I started writing at the age of sixteen. The first romance I read was Stephanie Laurens’ Devil’s Bride. Since then I have been influenced by dozens of flourishing romance authors and even more dashing and daring rogues. I must say it, but Fifty Shades was not my first erotic romance, nor did it influence me to start writing them. If you’ve never read Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, Bertrice Small or A.N. Roquelaure’s Sleeping Beauty trilogy, then you’re missing out. Those were my sweet introductions to erotic romance, and boy were they hot.

So here I am, after reading so many wonderful stories, I have too many sinful tales of my own not to share. I like my alphas rough and possessive, and I have no shame in saying it or writing it. I had delightfully wicked teachers growing up, their books took me to new worlds and brought me new loves. So, I want to do the same for you. I want to indulge my readers in those steamy reads that will send them into the arms of dangerous alphas and deliciously sexy rogues, without leaving the confines of their nice warm bed. If I am able to entice your inner goddesses, then I have done my job and I am satisfied.

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Hidden Treasures (Together We Stand) by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Hidden Treasures (Together We Stand Anthology) by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Description:
They are hunted from the moment of their birth, their parents, and all of the Drakes will fight to the death to protect them.

Sequestered on an island with the young girls, Nonnie teaches these Hidden Treasures.

They will grow powerful as they age, enough to challenge the world, and their mates, as they forge new paths into the future for their people.

For they are Drakaina, and they will survive

 

 

Review:

Together We Stand is a multi-authored anthology. Below is my review on M.A. Abraham’s Hidden Treasures story. 

The story revolves around the Drakaina girls, who from their birth are protected by the Drakes.  Every summer all Drakaina are sent to an island for private schooling, which in this world can go on for 50 years; when they reach maturity, they should be able to survive in the outside world of humans and Dragon Hunters.

Nonnie is the one who will teach the girls how to behave, act in front of people, and in time learn how to defend themselves.  We meet all the girls, three of whom, are Nonnie’s granddaughters; with all the girls being beautiful, wily, precocious and adventurous. Nonnie is always in control when she watches over them, challenging them to expand their knowledge, as well as well as being strict; especially as they age, they will become very powerful. They will in the latter years, start thinking about meeting their mates.

Nonnie was a wonderful character who worked hard to meld them to be ready to handle the future.  It was nice to get to see each summer, as the girls got older, the ones who would excel.  Of course, her granddaughters were very good, especially the youngest, who became the one who most of the girls followed.

Hidden Treasures was a fun and interesting short story, that gave us a glimpse at how the Drakes trained and looked after their young Drakaina girls.  I really enjoyed this lighthearted story, that was a different kind of read.   Hidden Treasures was very well written by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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?Trek (Royal Bastards MC:Savannah GA) by Erin Trejo-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 21, 2022

My life was going according to plan.
I lived it to the fullest and destroyed the trafficking rings we located.
Then she ran through my front door, a blast from the past. She was broken and needed protection. Who was I to tell her no?
The club took her in. I took her in and made it my mission to find those who hurt her. However, her shattered soul was almost too much for me to handle.
She needed things, things I wanted to give her.
Now I’m struggling with my choices of what’s right and wrong.
Can I love the girl she is now?

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REVIEW:TREK (Royal Bastards MC: Savannah GA Chapter) is author Erin Trejo’s contribution to the multi-authored ROYAL BASTARDS MC series. This is Trek and Heidi’s storyline.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Trek and Heidi) TREK focuses on the take down of a sexual trafficking ring thought to be set up close to the RBMC’s backyard but Trek never expected to come face to face with a ghost from his past, the woman who once stirred something deep within our story line hero. Heidi was kidnapped, used and abused, and in this struggles to maintain any sense of normalcy in the face of months under the control of someone else. Unable to return to society, Heidi finds herself in the hands of the RBMC, and the man with whom she will fall in love. What ensues is the highly sexual relationship between Heidi and Trek, and the fall-out as several members of the Royal B*stards MC finds themselves at a disadvantage, unable to take down the man in charge.

The relationship between Trek and Heidi is one of second chances, of a sorts. Heidi and Trek aka Rory were childhood friends but life took Trek in another direction, and Heidi found herself a survivor of the ultimate betrayal. Heidi struggles with her freedom, with no path going forward, and Trek wants revenge for the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are aggressive and erotic.

We are introduced to several members of Erin Trejo’s RBMC: Savannah Georgia Chapter including VicPresident Drake and Evie (Blood Lust), Demon and Cheryl (Unbreak Me), and Rage (Bleed for Me). The requisite evil has many faces.

TREK is a quick read; a graphic, gritty, raw and dark story of abuse, violence, and retribution but I was hoping for a little more story set up and world building. The characters are broken but healing.

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Reviewed by Sandy

I am a wife, mother, child chauffeur and author. I love being able to create different characters and spin a web that makes them come together in the end. My books do not stick to just one genre, they span many.

I write about things that are real life situations and fairy tales are not always smooth sailing. My MC books are hard and gritty and they have struggles just like you would in life.

I also have books that are not so in your face. There are several that are good love stories that are fraught with issues that the characters have to deal with.

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