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The Trouble with Fate (Mystwalker #1) by Leigh Evans-a review

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THE TROUBLE WITH FATE (Mystwalker #1) by Leigh Evans-a review

The Trouble with Fate

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 2012

Meet Hedi Peacock. She’s half Fae. Half Were. And all trouble…

I Have Two Words For Werewolves:

My name is Hedi Peacock and I have a secret. I’m not human, and I have the pointy Fae ears and Were inner-bitch to prove it. As fairy tales go, my childhood was damn near perfect, all fur and magic until a werewolf killed my father and the Fae executed my mother. I’ve never forgiven either side. Especially Robson Trowbridge. He was a part-time werewolf, a full-time bastard, and the first and only boy I ever loved. That is, until he became the prime suspect in my father’s death…

Bite Me.

Today I’m a half-breed barista working at a fancy coffee house, living with my loopy Aunt Lou and a temperamental amulet named Merry, and wondering where in the world I’m going in life. A pretty normal existence, considering. But when a pack of Weres decides to kidnap my aunt and force me to steal another amulet, the only one who can help me is the last person I ever thought I’d turn to: Robson Trowbridge. And he’s as annoyingly beautiful as I remember. That’s the trouble with fate: Sometimes it barks. Other times it bites. And the rest of the time it just breaks your heart. Again…

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REVIEW: THE TROUBLE WITH FATE is the first storyline in Leigh Evans’ paranormal/UF Mystwalker series focusing on Hedi Peacock-half Fae/half Were twenty something young woman whose life is about to become a lot more complicated.

I won’t go into too much detail about the series/story premise as the blurb just about covers the basics but I will say that the novel is richly detailed in world building and character development; told from the heroine’s POV, the story is awash is flash backs, memories, dream walking, flash forwards and real time. Most of the story is told through the internal dialogue of Hedi and her struggles to prevent the Weres who destroyed her family from taking the only thing she has left that connects her to the Fae side of her blood.

The writing style is descriptive in nature; the details are numerous especially the backstory and history of the Fae and the Weres. There was rarely a point where one could jump forward lest you missed something of importance to the plotline and premise.

The characters were flawed. Everyone had an agenda or was focused on the ultimate prize. Fae vs Fae; Were vs Were; Fae vs Were. And in the end, there was death, destruction, torture, heartbreaking pain and sorrow; and the knowledge that just because you love someone, doesn’t mean you are loved back in return.

Considering the amount of detail, the storyline was evenly paced, although at times the plot detoured between present day, memories and dreams which made it difficult to follow and in that lost some of the momentum.

The relationship between Hedi and Robson was one built on misunderstanding, lies and the truth about what happened so many years before. Hedi has always been attracted to and in love with Robson Trowbridge since she was a little girl-her internal Were knew that this man may one day be her mate-but Robson is a man on the run; a rogue wolf with no pack and the only person who could probably keep Hedi safe. But in the end, life and a brutal pack, had other plans for this couple and one or both may not survive.

THE TROUBLE WITH FATE is a graphically detailed storyline about complicated relationships of interspecies and, the trouble when your heart does not follow your head. There is some torture and violence of a descriptive nature and, there is also betrayal and sorrow; sacrifice and love. But when one sacrifices for love, you would hope that they know who and what they are sacrificing for.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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A Warrior’s Heart (The Shields #5) by Donna Grant-a review

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A WARRIOR’S HEART (The Shields #5) by Donna Grant-a review

A Warrior's Heart

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Released January 2013

There are those who would love to rid themselves of painful memories, to forget nasty pasts and mistakes. They say its hell to live with those memories. I say its hell to live without them. I have no memories of my past, my friends or family.

I owe my life to the Fae who discovered me bleeding and nearly dead at their doorway. They saved me and offered me a new life, regardless of my past. So I’ve served the Fae and the Shields since that day. My special knowledge of herbs and healing has been needed to save the Shields countless times. They are my brethren, my family, yet I am alone.

No matter where I search or what questions I ask, I discover nothing to open a doorway in my mind of locked memories. Until I catch a glimpse of a woman who seems as familiar to me as breathing.

Gabriel the Hollow

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REVIEW: A WARRIOR’S HEART is the fifth and final instalment in Donna Grant’s The Shield series. The Shield series focuses on a group of ancient warriors, all from different realms and times, hoping to rid the world of The Great Evil. With the help of the Fae, the Shields must locate and gather the Chosen. It is said the Chosen were sent as infants to other realms, to protect them from the evil. And along the way, the five Chosen will meet up with the Shields and their power will bring an end to The Great Evil’s reign. Each warrior had hidden a painful and terrible past only to be confronted with the reality that some things are not as they appear.

Gabriel is the last of the Shields to find his mate, but Gabriel’s past is a mystery. Found near death years before, Gabriel is nursed back to health by the Fae, only to discover his memories are gone and the little that he does remember, are of blood, death and betrayal. But a stranger will arrive at the Castle that tugs at Gabriel’s heart and for some reason she is eerily familiar to the warrior. When his memories finally return, Gabriel knows that his past has finally caught up with him, and retribution and revenge are only a few of the things on her mind.

A WARRIOR’S HEART is a well written, fast paced conclusion to The Shields by Donna Grant. Donna brings together a world of warriors and fae, shapeshifters and demons, omnipotent powers and immortal beings. She mixes a little of the Scottish Highlander with the fantasy of otherworldly beings and pulls the reader into a maelstrom of the power of love. If you like a little bit of fantasy with your Highland warrior The Shield series by Donna Grant is the perfect read.

Reviewed by Sandy

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BLOOD OF FIRE ( The Blood Burden Series #2) by Wenona Hulsey-a review

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BLOOD OF FIRE (The Blood Burden Series #2) by Wenona Hulsey-a review

BLOOD OF FIRE (The Blood Burden Series #2) by Wenona Hulsey

BLOOD OF FIRE is the July 2012 release in Wenona Hulsey’s Blood Burden series that follows the life of Nichole Keenan. In the previous storylines, police officer Nichole Keenan discovered that her ability to ‘hear’ the thoughts of other people is a by-product of her blood heritage. As a descendent of both the Irish Fae and the Warrior Guardians, Nichole has been blessed (or cursed) with some amazing powers, but both family lines are willing to risk everything to see her take her rightful position on the throne. The only problem-the Fae and Warriors have been at war for hundreds of years and someone wants her dead.

This particular storyline begins immediately following the events of the previous novel and leaving behind everyone she loves will force Nichole to take a step back and discover exactly who and what she is. But the beautiful country of Ireland has some hidden secrets and Nichole is about to embark on a journey that will present several paths and options.

Before she confronts the Warrior who has terrorized her dreams, Nichole must learn what it is to be Fae in a world of humans and finding an all too eager beautifully handsome, millionaire hotel owner offering his aid, will affect Nichole in more ways in than one. When her powers suddenly become non-existent Nichole’s only means of defense becomes her physical abilities, and even those are lacking against a monarch who sees Nichole’s presence as a major liability. The war between Fae and Warrior will find that there are people willing to destroy the last of the royal bloodline, and others who only seek of the power of the throne.

Nichole’s affections for her Guardian will come into question when a powerful Fae desires everything that Nichole can offer. But Luke’s need to defend and protect Nichole has never waivered and their relationship will take the next step when Nichole discovers that her soul mate has been by her side the entire time. To reclaim her rightful place, Nichole must enter a war between Fae and Warrior, but not before someone she loves is destroyed in the process.

BLOOD OF FIRE is an exciting and revealing instalment in the Blood Burden series by Wenona Hulsey. The death of a friend will bring into focus the true meaning of evil, and Nichole must face the reality that all is not fair in love and war. Sometimes everyone is out for a piece of the pie. Wenona Hulsey blends modern day Ireland with the hidden land of the Fairy, elemental gifts and magical powers.

Read our reviews for Blood Awakening and Burden of Blood -the first two storylines in the series click HERE

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Reviewed by Sandy

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