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WOLF OF THE STORM (Tides of Fate 1) by Delta James

WOLF OF THE STORM
(Tides of Fate 1)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2025

She should fear me. She should run. But fate marked her as mine the moment I saw her.
Stormhaven Cove is mine to protect. The cliffs, the pack, the fragile balance between rival clans, it all rests on my shoulders. Outsiders can’t know the truth. Humans can’t glimpse the storm-bound secrets that keep us alive.
Then she arrived. Eliza Warren. Sharp eyes, sharper instincts, digging into things she doesn’t understand. I should have sent her away the moment I caught her scent. I should have wiped her memories clean and let the sea claim her questions.
But the wolf inside me doesn’t obey reason. The moment I saw her, I knew… she’s mine. My mate. The one fate chose, no matter the cost.
Now the storms are growing stronger, enemies are circling, and shadows stalk the cove. To keep her safe, I’ll have to risk everything: my pack, my secrets, even my soul.

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REVIEW: WOLF OF THE STORM is the first instalment in Delta James’s contemporary adult TIDES OF FATE erotic, paranormal romance series. This is alpha wolf shifter Declan MacRae, and journalist Eliza Warren’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Declan and Eliza) WOLF OF THE STORM follows in the wake of the death of Eliza’s aunt Maureen. Called to Scotland in order to handle aunt Maureen’s estate, Eliza Warren will discover she is the sole heir to her aunt’s house and contents, an inheritance that will bring Eliza up close and personal with a world she knows nothing about. Something is different about the people in Stormhaven Cove, including the man with whom Eliza will fall in love, and our heroine is about to discover her arrival in Scotland comes with a family history of watchers who live and work alongside the supernatural element.Someone is taking aim at the different paranormal species, and Eliza’s fated relationship with alpha Declan MacRae has placed a target on our story line heroine.

The world building is detailed as the reader is pulled into a fight for power. Seven ancient bloodlines have been are threatened, and in this, the bonding between Eliza and Declan has revealed a power neither expected.

The relationship between Declan and Eliza is one of immediate attraction. Upon her arrival, Declan and his wolf know immediately that Eliza is their fated mate but a war is on the horizon, and Declan refuses to place Eliza in the direct line of fire. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and supernatural secondary and supporting characters including Declan’s second in command Jax: panther shifter Rafe; dragon shifter Finn; bear shifter Greyson , tiger shifter Kian, and sea witch Moira.

WOLF OF THE STORM is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, magic and paranormal, secrets and lies, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is action packed, detailed and dramatic; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and magical.

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PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS
(Tides of Fate 2)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 25, 2025

I’ve lived my whole life hiding what I am.

Stormhaven hides its secrets in the mist, and I’ve learned not to go looking for them.
But when people start disappearing and every whisper leads back to Rafael Vega, I can’t look away.

He’s the man who rules the docks with quiet ruthlessness; a panther shifter whose very name keeps the peace through fear. Everyone says he’s dangerous. I believe them.
What scares me more is how drawn I am to him.

I tell myself I’m just searching for the truth, but every step pulls me deeper into his shadows. Beneath the danger, I see something else, a wounded protector, hunted by enemies who want him dead.

Now the storm is rising, and I’m caught between the world I know and the man I can’t resist.
If I stay, I risk my life.
If I leave, I lose the only man who ever made me feel truly seen.

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REVIEW: PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS is the second instalment in Delta James’s contemporary adult TIDES OF FATE paranormal, romance series. This is panther shifter Rafael Vega, and sea witch / inn owner Moira Flynn’s story line. PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Moira and Rafael) PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS follows in the wake of a series of missing and murdered people from the Stormhaven. Banished years earlier by his father and his pride, Rafael would eventually find an unwelcome home in the port city of Stormhaven, where in our hero would run a successful criminal enterprise but when a number of locals go missing, and their bodies show signs of dark magic, Rafael demands Moira Flynn take action when the dark magic takes aim at our story line heroine. As the locals go missing, the pass returns for both Moira and Rafael, a past they cannot fight without the help of magic, and our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on the search for a killer, someone who possess dark magic but Rafael never expected face the demons from his past.

The relationship between Moira and Rafael begins acrimoniously as both Rafael and Moria’s reputations precede their introduction to one another. Moira inherited her grandmother’s talents and power but hides her abilities in the face of abuse. Rumors of Rafael’s banishment comes with more questions than answers, and his criminal enterprises include many of the underworld elements. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful and magical secondary and supporting characters include the return of the previous story line supernatural characters, the brotherhood of shifters who protect Stormhaven including wolf shifter Declan, and Declan’s second in command Jax: dragon shifter Finn; bear shifter Greyson, and tiger shifter Kian. The requisite evil has many faces.

PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS is a story of power and control, betrayal and redemption, obsession and madness, friendships and relationships, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise edgy and intriguing; the romance fated; the characters are energetic and determined.

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MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN
(Shifters of Redwood Rise 4)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: release Date November 21, 2025

Lost to the wild. Found by fate.

Six months ago, I vanished into the mountains and never came back.
Everyone thought I was dead.

But I survived, in a shadow realm where time twists and monsters whisper my name. I returned scarred, half-feral, and carrying something dark that followed me home. Now it hunts through the ley lines, and I’m the only one who can stop it… even if it means going back and never returning.

Then Maren Rivers finds me. A wilderness photographer and nature documentary researcher, with fire in her eyes and a scent that wakes the man I thought I’d lost. My bear knows her, my mate, but the bond between us burns and breaks, as if the shadows want to claim us both.

She believes we’re stronger together. I believe I’m too broken to keep her safe.
But when the Hollow rises again, the only thing more dangerous than losing her… is letting her go.

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REVIEW: MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN is the fourth instalment in Delta James’ contemporary adult SHIFTERS OF REDWOOD RISE erotic, paranormal romance series focusing on the Hayes Brothers. This is marine biologist and grizzly bear shifter Jonah Hayes, and photographer Maren Rivers’ story line. MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order as there is an ongoing premise throughout.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Maren and Jonah) MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN focuses on the return of Jonah Hayes, who disappeared six months earlier but Jonah didn’t just disappear, our hero was pulled into the Shadow Realm where he will battle the shadows that are currently connected to the ley lines in Redwood Rise. Fast forward to present day, Jonah breaks through the barrier to come face to face with his fated mate, photographer Maren Rivers, the woman whose soul has been calling to him in the months since he disappeared. Jonah’s return to the real world brings with it the spirits from the Shadow Realm, and the grizzly guardians are going to war to protect the people and the land that they love.

The world building focuses on the magic of the land, the ley lines, and the supernatural elements that live and die in Redwood Rise. Not all is as it appears to be, and the Hayes brothers, their mates and our story line couple must come to a decision where it concerns the future and the land upon which they thrive.

The relationship between Maren and Jonah is one of fated mates: an insta-lust to love relationship that will be tested in the face of the darkest that is consuming our story line hero. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense without the use of over the top,sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters include the Hayes brothers and their mates, all of whom must work together to fight the Shadow that refuse to die.

MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN is a story of power and control, magic and mayhem, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is entertaining and encouraging; the romance is limited; the characters are determined, desperate and magical.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Mountain Storm
Roaring Heat
On Tap for the Bear

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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT
(Mercenary Masters 6)
by Delta James

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 9, 2025

This Christmas, silence isn’t holy… it’s deadly.

This Christmas was supposed to be quiet, private suite, roaring fire, and a week where Fitz could focus on only one his beautiful submissive wife. But the Swiss Alps have other plans.

When coordinated terror attacks erupt across Europe, the luxury resort where Fitz and Jordan are staying becomes the next target. Power goes out, gunfire erupts, and armed men take control of the hotel, claiming it’s a robbery, but Fitz knows better. Professionals like these don’t risk international attention for pocket jewelry. This is a message…and Jordan is the intended recipient.

Trapped on a mountain with no backup, no way out, and dozens of innocent lives at stake, Fitz and Jordan shift from holiday mode to operational readiness in a heartbeat. He’s a former special operations commander with lethal instincts. She’s a capable operative who refuses to be sidelined. Together, they’re a force no enemy expects, or survives.

As the night descends into chaos, Fitz will burn down the world to protect the woman he loves…
And Jordan will walk through fire to stand at his side.

This Christmas, silence is deadly, and survival is the only gift that matters.

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REVIEW: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT by Delta James is a contemporary, adult novella found in the author’s MERCENARY MASTERS erotic, Dom/sub romantic suspense series. This is the continuing story of Robert and Jordan James-Fitzwallace, first introduced in ALPHA DOG #2. There is a slight cross over with the author’s CLUB SOUTHSIDE and the Cerberus Security .

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Fitz and Jordan) SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT follows Jordan and Fitz as they embark on a Christmas holiday in Switzerland but terrorists are targeting prominent celebrations, and our couple will find themselves in a hostage situation in which Jordan is willing to sacrifice herself to save others. The past has returned, and our heroine must come to terms with what is happening and why.

The world building covers but a couple of days in which Jordan and Fitz struggle to save dozens of innocent people, people who know nothing about reasons behind the terrorists attacks.

The relationship between Jordan and Fitz continues to be a highly sexual, Dom/sub relationship; a partnership of love and protection. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense with some scenes of spanking.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several whom were introduced in the previous story lines including operatives Sully and Sawyer.

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT is a fast paced story of vengeance and obsession, power and control. The character driven premise is intriguing and suspenseful; the romance is passionate; the characters are determined and dynamic.

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Reviews by Sandy

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Bonds and Blooms (Scent Valley University 1)by Polly Maple-review

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Bonds and Blooms (Scent Valley University 1) by Polly Maple-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 7, 2025

She’s wary of alphas. They’re determined to be her safe place.

Faye Nightingale doesn’t want to be pouring tea in a sleepy, small town forever. From day one at Scent Valley University, she knows she made the right choice to leave behind her comfort zone. She’s got a cozy apartment, friends who feel like sisters, and a new sense of freedom.

All that’s holding her back is her underlying apprehension of alphas.

Something she’s forced to face when she stumbles across the most eligible pack on campus, a pack who believe they’re her scent match.

Ren… The sweet bookworm who helps her learn how to trust.

Laz… Her new best friend’s lovable, golden retriever brother.

Cole… Their protective leader, whose strong arms feel like home.

Damon… The grumpy biker hiding secrets and a softer side.

After an unexpected heat spike causes Faye’s world to unravel, her body and heart start to betray her. The Silverwood Pack will do anything to prove they’re worthy of their omega, but even fated love isn’t perfect.

Can they find a way to heal a lifetime of hurt to claim the happily-ever-after they all deserve?

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REVIEW: 🌺 What a lovely book! 🌺

As a long time lover and fan of all things Omegaverse, to find this book was such a joy. For readers who love…well love, this is the book for you.

Faye Nightingale (love the name) is a small town omega starting her new life at Scent Valley University, she might be shy but she knows what she wants, and a new life is it. She just didn’t know a pack was going to be part of it. After meeting all her new friends at Stella house, Faye is settling into her new life and school, but when she starts to meet members of the Silverwood Pack, all things “normal” for poor Faye get tossed right out the window.

Ren, Laz, Cole and Damon make up the Silverwood pack, for the most part, they guys meld well with each other and when Faye is found to be their scent match they are all over the moon. Well almost all of them. Each of the guys, minus Damon, because let’s be fair, Damon is a special kind of broody, tries to convince Faye to give them time with her. When she agrees, each of the guys takes her on a special date, this is when things get dicey. Scent match is more than just a smell, it sends Faye into heat spikes that puts a jump start on the groups relationship. They all fall into the heat, all but Damon. In the “heat” of this (pun intended) Damon goes and puts his foot not only in his own mouth, but the mouth of every member of his pack, a foot that sends Faye running from them. Can the guys get their stuff together long enough to make it work with Faye? Can they explain? And most importantly..can Damon get over his issues and face the fact that Faye means more to him than his past?

What an adventure! As a first time author, I think Ms. Maple did a wonderful job. It takes skill to wrap a story in cozy, smut and good characters, but this one is done very well. Like many people, Damon frustrated me the most, but he was also my favorite. He’s grumpy and moody, and only soft for his Faye. Each of the guys brings something to the pack it needs, and that holds even more true with Faye, Ren is a sweetie, with his books and soft side, Laz is a total golden retriever that makes jokes and keeps things light, and then there is Cole with his protective leadership, who always knows what to do. Together these four guys, this pack, make the perfect grouping for Faye to feel safe and become who she is. I wish we all had something like this in the real world. Very much looking forward to the next installment of the series.

Reviewed by Sarah

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JUSTICE’S BOND (Spiked Raiders MC 4) by EC Land-review

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JUSTICE’S BOND (Spiked Raiders MC 4) by EC Land-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 18, 2025

She’s the daughter of the enemy.

Justice

Trust is a delicate, dangerous game. I’ve played it enough to know I don’t care to play again. All I need is my club. Life’s easier this way. My brothers have my back, and I’ve got theirs. It’s simple. Clean. Until she crosses my path.

Stunningly beautiful, she’s a walking contradiction. Soft yet strong. Light yet dark. Loving yet guarded. She has reasons to be wary, to protect herself as I do. Our bond is undeniable. Neither of us can deny it. Doesn’t mean I’m willing to give someone like her a chance to get closer than she already is.

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REVIEW: JUSTICE’S BOND is the fourth instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult SPIKE RAIDERS paranormal, erotic, romance series. This is Spiked Raiders MC VP and coyote shifter Justice, and vet tech Annahi’s story line. JUSTICE’S BOND 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 first person perspectives (Justice and Annahi) JUSTICE’S BOND follows in the wake of an injured coyote shifter as Annahi’s place of work. Annahi knew immediately the coyote was a shifter, and said shifter knew immediately Annahi was their mate but like the other members of the Spiked Raiders MC, Justice believes Annahi is a blood witch, and someone not to be trusted or like.All is not as it appears to be, Annahi is not what she appears to be, and in this Justice and the members of the Spiked Raiders MC must come to terms with what is happening and why.

The world building focuses on the connection to Annahi and Justice’s past. Justice has not seen his siblings for close to twenty years, and Annahi is determined to stay out of reach of the woman who claims to be her mother.

The relationship between Annahi and Justice is one of fated mates but Justice believes Annahi is a blood witch, and she will never be accepted by the Spiked Raiders MC but Annahi and Justice’s connection is much more than mates, and our couple must come together in an effort to protect the people they love. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of supernatural secondary and supporting characters including the members of the Spiked Raiders MC, and the arrival of Justice’s siblings.

JUSTICE’S BOND is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, magic and mayhem, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is dramatic and engaging; the characters are powerful and dynamic; the romance is limited but seductive.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Corbin’s Conflict
Tucker’s STrike
Dane’s War

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Reviewed by Sandy

A little about E.C. Land 

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

Now 2 times USA Today Bestselling Author.

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Roaring Heat / Mountain Storm/ On Tap for the Bear by Delta James

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Roaring Heat / Mountain Storm/ On Tap for the Bear by Delta James

ROARING HEAT
(Shifters of Redwood Rise 2)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 12, 2025

I came to Redwood Rise to track predator behavior. I didn’t expect to become the prey.

After a messy divorce and stalled career, wildlife biologist Anabeth Cole is ready for a fresh start. But something is wrong in these woods, and the local mechanic, Beau Hayes, knows more than he’s letting on.

Beau frustratingly charming, recklessly protective… and hiding something.

I have no idea the world I’ve stepped into.

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REVIEW: ROARING HEAT is the second instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult SHIFTERS OF REDWOOD RISE erotic, paranormal romance series. This is bear shifter Beau Hayes, and wildlife biologist Anabeth Cole’s story line ROARING HEAT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Anabeth and Beau) ROARING HEAT follows in the wake of the arrival of wildlife biologist Anabeth Cole in Redwood Rise. Anabeth’s latest assignment sends our heroine to Redwood Rise when within minutes of her arrival all does not go according to plan. From the outset , strange phenomenon heighten Anabeth’s senses, and the introduction of Beau Hayes pulls Anabeth into a world she knows nothing about. Beau Hayes is a grizzly bear shifter, and knows immediately that Anabeth is his fated mate but the ley lines in Redwood Rise are angry; volatile and determined taking aim at our story line heroine.

The world building follows the search for the truth in the wake of Anabeth’s arrival. The ley lines are pulling towards our story line heroine, actively searching for some sort of connection. Beau and his brothers know there is more than the physical anomalies but a psychic pull that no one can ignore.

The relationship between Anabeth and Beau is one of fated mates. Beau and his bear know immediately that Anabeth is their fated mate but Anabeth is human, and unaware of the supernatural aspects of the village in which she now lives. The ley lines are determined to claim our story line heroine but Beau refuses to let anything happen to the woman with whom he will fall in love. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

We are introduced to several townsfolk ,as well as the return of Beau’s brothers Sawyer and Eli.

ROARING HEAT is a story of the supernatural, power, secrets and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and magical;the romance is fast and furious; the characters are desperate and determined.

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MOUNTAIN STORM
(Mountain Shadows 1)by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 7, 2025

There’s a reason no one hikes Grizzly Hollow.The Beast doesn’t let his prey leave.

Investigative journalist Caryn Stevens came to Alaska chasing whispers—a feral sniper hiding in the upper reaches of Grizzly Hollow, a ghost story the locals are too afraid to name. But when a whiteout crash leaves her stranded and half-frozen, she finds herself in the arms of the myth himself.

Zeb Cross was once a decorated soldier. Now he’s a brutal recluse, a man of silence, secrets, and scars. The moment he lays eyes on Caryn, he knows she’s not just a threat to his world—she’s the woman he’s been watching. Wanting. Waiting for.

He gives her a choice. Leave now. Or stay and be his. But the storm has other plans. And so does the Beast. He believes in possession.

And Caryn? She was never just here for the story.

She was born to be his.

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REVIEW: MOUNTAIN STORM is the first instalment in Delta James’ contemporary adult MOUNTAINS SHADOWS erotic, romance series. This is former US soldier Zeb Cross, and investigative journalist Caryn Stevens’ story line.

Told from dual first person (Zeb and Caryn) MOUNTAIN STORM follows years after Caryn Stevens first visit to Grizzly Hollow. Twelve years earlier, Caryn Stevens’, while hiking in Grizzly Hollow, was rescued by a stranger, a stranger she could never forget. Fast forward to present day, Caryn Stevens returns to Grizzly Hollow, Alaska hoping to find the man who has spent too much time in her mind but a man who does not want to be found. A blizzard, another rescue, and a man determined to claim Caryn as his own, finds out couple spending several days together wherein the reality of their situation will come full circle when the past returns to finish a job

The world building follows Zeb’s search for the truth. Caryn’s arrival comes with a secret from the past.Zeb has never forgotten about the woman he left behind but Caryn’s journey back to Grizzly Hollow comes with too many secrets, and Zeb is determined to uncover the truth.

The relationship between Zeb and Caryn is one of second chances, of a sorts. Twelve years, and neither one ever forgot about the other. Caryn’s search took over a decade but refuses to acknowledge her obsession for a man who is more than equally obsessed. The $ex scenes are intimate and aggressive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited, as our couple spend most of their time in a cabin on Grizzly Hollow.

MOUNTAIN STORM is a story of secret, obsession and acceptance. The fast paced premise is intriguing and entertaining but familiar. The characters are desperate and dynamic.

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ON TAP FOR THE BEAR
(Shifters of Redwood Rise 3)
by Delta James
Genre: adult ,contemporary, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 31, 2025

She came to hide from the disgrace. He just wants to pour her a pint. But fate’s menu has already paired them…

I’ve poured a thousand pints across this bar, but the night Quinn Samuelson walked into my tavern, everything changed.

She’s all sharp edges and wounded pride, hiding behind a critic’s pen she swears she’ll never use again. Her ex stole her words, her career, and the trust she gave too freely. She came to Redwood Rise to disappear.

But my bear doesn’t see a broken woman.
It sees my mate.

Quinn doesn’t know that the tavern’s heartbeat runs deeper than good beer and small-town charm. The ley lines beneath Bear Claw carry magic, and her fractured sense of taste is the one gift that can help me protect it. She notices things no one else can, the subtle shifts that could destroy everything I’ve built and the town that depends on it.

She came here to hide.
But I’m not letting her walk away.

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REVIEW: ON TAP FOR THE BEAR is the third instalment in Delta James’ contemporary adult SHIFTERS OF REDWOOD RISE paranormal, romance series. This is bear shifter /tavern owner Eli Hayes, and food journalist Quinn Samuelson’s story line. ON TAP FOR THE BEAR 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 (Quinn and Eli) ON TAP FOR THE BEAR follows Quinn Samuelson upon her arrival in Redwood Rise in the wake of professional betrayal. Bear shifter Eli Hayes and his bear know immediately that Quinn is their mate but Quinn continues to struggles with a previous betrayal, and learning to trust again will not be easy. The ley lines in Redwood Rise are calling to our story line heroine, a woman who is about to discover there is more to life than running away.

The relationship between Quinn and Eli is another one of fated mates. Quinn is pulled into a world of magic and shifter as Eli struggles to wait for the right time to claim his mate. The $ex scenes are limited but intense.

Once again,the secondary and supporting characters include Eli’s brothers Beau, Calder and Sawyer, the townsfolk of Redwood Rise, as well as the people who betrayed our story line heroine.

ON TAP FOR THE BEAR is a story of magic and the supernatural, secrets and lies, fate and love. The fast paced premise is entertaining and enchanting; the romance is seductive ; the characters are determined and magical.

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Reviews by Sandy

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Stefano/Shifting Desire /Shifting Hearts by Jade Marshall-reviews

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Stefano / Shifting Desire/ Shifting Hears by Jade Marshall-reviews

STEFANO
Cammareri Family 4
by Jade Marshall
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark, Mafia romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 13, 2025

Andrea
I’ve loved Stefano Cammareri for as long as I can remember. Not the silly kind of crush you outgrow, but the kind that brands itself into your bones.

He’s my brother-in-law’s youngest brother. He’s dangerous, brooding, and so far out of reach it hurts. Every look, every stolen glance, only deepens the ache. But Stefano always pulls away, reminding me I should find someone safe. Someone normal.

So when a charming stranger makes me feel wanted, I take the risk … and walk straight into a trap.

Stefano
She thinks I don’t want her. I know I can’t give her what she deserves. But Andrea Rossi has owned me from the moment she first smiled at me, and I’ve been fighting that truth ever since.

When she’s taken by the cartel to strike at my family, every wall I’ve built shatters. I’ll spill blood, burn cities, and destroy anyone who stands between us. Because Andrea isn’t my weakness, she’s my reason.

Darkness is safer than love. Violence is cleaner than desire. And this time … I won’t walk away.

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REVIEW:STEFANO is the fourth instalment in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult CAMMARERI FAMILY dark, erotic, Mafia romance series. This is Stefano Cammareri, and Andrea’s story line. STEFANO can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Andrea is Guilia’ sister ALCEU (book one)

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Andrea and Stefano) STEFANO follows in the wake of the abduction of our story line heroine. The Cartel want revenge; The Cammareri Family are heading to war; and Andrea is about to become a pawn for the sins of the past.

The relationship between Stefano and Andrea is one of mutual attraction and desire but Stefano considered Andrea off -limits, as the younger sister of his brother’s wife. Refusing to cross an invisible line, Stefano watches from the sidelines until he is unable to let her go. The $ex scenes are passionate.

The dynamic secondary and supporting characters include the return of Stefano’s brothers: Alceu, Severu, Mancuso and their significant others.

STEFANO is a quick read: a novella length story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is limited but intense; the characters are desperate and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Alceu
Severu
Mancuso

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Reviewed by Sandy

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SHIFTING DESIRE
Monsters of New York 16
by Jade Marshall
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 27, 2025

Half-fae, half-human, Ari Caelthrone has always been too much and never enough. Working nights at The Gin Room keeps her distracted, until Malichai Veythronn walks in. Dark, ruthless, and devastatingly powerful, the dragon lord of New York stirs something in her she can’t explain … a fire that feels like fate.

Malichai knows exactly what it is. Ari is his mate, the one woman destined to be his. But three years ago, to protect her from enemies who would kill her for being “unworthy,” he ordered a witch to bind her side of their bond. Now the spell is breaking, and Ari is finally starting to feel the pull he’s lived with all along.

But when secrets come to light and danger closes in, Malichai must prove that his obsession is more than fate… and that Ari’s choice is the only one that matters.

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REVIEW: SHIFTING DESIRE is the sixteenth instalment in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult, erotic,paranormal, romance story line, a part of the multi-authored MONSTERS OF NEW YORK series. This is twenty-seven year old, Half-fae /half human Ari Caelthrone, and dragon shifter Malichai Veythronn’s story line. SHIFTING DESIRE 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 first person perspectives (Malichai and Ari) SHIFTING DESIRE follows the fated relationship between our story line couple. Three years earlier Malichai Veythronn saw Ari Caelthrone from across the room and knew immediately she was their mate but refused to claim the woman with whom he would fall in love. Fast forward to present day, Malachai has flirted and toyed with our story line heroine, and he is ready to claim what fate has deigned but our heroine is deemed unworthy, and in this, becomes a pawn in the supernatural underworld.

The relationship between Ari and Malichai is one of fated mates but our hero waits three years to claim the woman that calls to his heart, a woman who has yet to come into her powers. With a target on her back, our heroine refuses to become a victim, and discovers she is more than anyone could have imagined. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters include witch Serephine Dhalora, and bartended Akasha (Shifting Hearts)

SHIFTING DESIRE is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, fate and relationships. The fast paced, novella length story is enchanting and edgy; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are charismatic and determined.

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SHIFTING HEARTS
(Monster of New York)
by Jade Marshall
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 27, 2025

Akasha Lavey has been different her whole life. Dreams that come true have made her stand out not just in her family but in the small town she grew up in. Now, she is taking a chance and following a dream all the way to New York.

Korvin Slater is an isolated black bear shifter. He grew up alone and prefers his life that way now. Except he doesn’t. His fated mate is out there waiting for him, now all he has to do is find her. He dreams of her every night but has yet to see her face.

Nothing is what it seems though, and both of their lives are about to change forever.

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REVIEW: SHIFTING HEARTS by Jade Marshall is the second instalment in the multi-authored, contemporary, adult MONSTERS OF NEW YORK erotic, paranormal, romance series. This is bear shifter Korvin Slater, and bartender Akasha Lavey’s story line. SHIFTING HEARTS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary.

Told for dual first person perspectives (Korvin and Akasha) SHIFTING HEARTS follows the building and fated relationship between our story line couple. For months, Akasha Lavey has been dreaming about a man, a bear shifter she has never met, and when an opportunity arises to move to New York, Akasha leaves her life behind, and starts anew where she will come face to face with her future in the guise of our story line hero but all is not as it appears to be when Akasha discovers the world of the supernatural, a world in which she suddenly belongs. A vampire is taking aim at the New York territory, and Akasha’s arrival comes with the promise of survival and protection.

The world building follows Korvin Slater as he struggles to keep his distance from Akasha Lavey but his ‘bear’ knows Akasha is their mate, and is determined to claim our heroine as soon as possible. With the approaching war for the New York territory, Korvin finds himself facing on the outside looking in when he is targeted before he is able to protect his mate.

The relationship between Korvin and Akasha is one of fated mates. Korvin knows immediately that Akasha is his to claim but Akasha is supposedly unaware of the supernatural world but with the proper training and the love of her mate, Akasha’s powers will save everyone that matters. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

We are introduced to several supernatural creatures including witches, vampires, and shifters, most of whom are connected through the local bar The Gin Room.

SHIFTING HEARTS is a novella length story of secrets and magic, power and control, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and enchanting; the erotic, romance is insta-lust to love; the characters are determined, charismatic and energetic.

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Reviews by Sandy

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Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop – a Review

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Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop – a Review

 

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Words have power. Intentions matter.

Most people come to Destiny Park for entertainment. They come to have their cards read to tell them a bit about their future. They come to walk through a beautiful park and to eat at the hotel’s restaurant. They come in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Arcana, the paranormal beings who rule the Isle of Wyrd.

But some people come to make a bargain with the Arcana—to change their fate. And some people come for dark purposes.

When Detective Beth Fahey is sent to Destiny Park to inquire about a “ghost gun,” she will begin a strange journey on which she must learn to navigate the Arcana’s unforgiving laws and dangerous attractions. Her search will draw her into seemingly impossible cases and the secrets of her own past as tensions rise between the Arcana and their human neighbors across the river.

For the Isle of Wyrd is a place where the dead ride trains to their final destinations, predators literally become prey, and seekers’ true natures are revealed in the ripples of destiny unknowingly stirred in their wakes.

Who will live? Who will die? And who will be lost in between? 

 

 

Review:

Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop is the first book in her new Isle of Wyrd series. People come to Destiny Park for entertainment, have their cards ready to tell them a bit about their future; they walk through the  beautiful park and to eat at the hotel’s restaurant. They come in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Arcana, the paranormal beings who rule the Isle of Wyrd.

New Detective Beth Fahey has just moved to Penwych to join the 13th precinct, as they are liaisons between human laws and Arcana.  The town is the closest to the Isle of Wyrd, where many humans cross the river on the Ferry to view the gardens in Destiny Park. Beth works for Captain Forrester, who runs the 13th District, which is also in the Fate River.

Beth ends up with the short straw, as she must take the ferry to the Isle of Wyrd, to get answers. She meets Lucas Frost, the Sorcerer King or leader of the Isle of Wyrd, warning her about the Arcana bargains, which could come with severe consequences. Those who sneak onto the island, walk through the moon gates, can find themselves lost and never found again or get help to hide when necessary.  People come to have their palms read or ask Ladies Three to look into their futures.  Arcana will help, but there is a cost. Arcana sees justice, right and wrong differently than humans, having their own rules.   

A gang of boys’ capture Captain Forrester son’s (Colin) to bully on the island, and things went very wrong with the boys finding serious actions and bodies discovered. Colin will find a place in Arcana to be safe and become happy to learn about the jobs he helps with; until he will eventually be free.

Beth is smart, tough, inquisitive, and had an abusive childhood with a caretaker. We learn more about Beth’s truly powerful protectors, which the Ladies Three project that she is one of them.  They know the protectors have been looking after her since she was a child, as they know there is something different about Beth. Along the way, Beth learns more about herself and her past.  

Turns of Fate was a fabulous story, filled with suspense, police investigations, diverse characters, violence, abuse, greed, bullying, in this fantasy world.  Turns of Fate was very well written by Anne Bishop.   I am a big fan of Anne Bishop and have read and loved all her books. I look forward to more from the Isle of Wyrd.

Reviewed by Barb

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 31, 2025

A vow made in desperation.
A bond forged in fire.

Blueridge Hollow needed a leader, and Rowen had been ready to risk everything to provide her pack with a future.

Even if that meant forging a bond with the last man she thought she would ever choose—and the only man her wolf would never deny.

Wolfe was never meant to return.

Now he stands as the alpha of Blueridge Hollow—and also Stonefang Pack—and there’s trouble ahead.

Their marriage was a deception, a political arrangement, a necessary lie to preserve what matters most.

But lies have a way of becoming truth.
And bonds formed under pressure burn hotter than either of them ever expected.

When enemies strike from within and trust fractures at the seams, Rowen must decide if she can maintain the balance between duty and desire—or if surrendering to Wolfe will cost her everything she has fought to claim.

The world demands their loyalty.
Their hearts demand war.

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REVIEW:WOLFE’S VOW is the second instalment in Eve L Mitchell’s contemporary, adult BLUERIDGE HOLLOW erotic, paranormal, romance trilogy focusing on alpha Wolfe, and his fated mate Rowen. WOLFE’S VOW should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events and cliff hanger of book one WOLFE’S RECKONING.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Rowen and Wolfe) WOLFE’S VOW picks up after the events of WOLFE’S RECKONING in which Wolfe having already fought for, and assumed the position of Alpha of the Stonefang Pack, finds himself the new Blueridge Pack alpha in the wake of the former Alpha’s death, and the fated mate to the late Alpha’s daughter. Rowen is struggling with her destiny, and the thought of being forced into a relationship she does not want but the merger of two embroiled wolf packs is about to threaten everyone including our story line couple. Not everyone is happy with the merger, and Wolfe’s reluctance to permanently claim Rowen as his mate, not only threatens the safety of his mate but the pack as well. Betrayal comes from within, and a united front is required to protect the wolves entrusted to their care.

The world building is detailed and complex as Rowen and Wolfe must come to terms with their mating; betrayal within the pack and from outside, and questions from those who are struggling to remain.

The relationship between Rowen and Wolfe is one of fated mates but a mating wherein both are struggling with their intended futures. As the daughter of an Alpha, Rowen is powerful in her own rite but mated to Wolfe, our couple find themselves the target of the people at the top. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of varied, questionable, energetic and angry secondary and supporting characters many of whom are struggling with their new alpha in charge.We are reintroduced to Wolfe’s inner circle: Diesel, Brand and Killian, as well as the return of the druid. The requisite evil has many faces

WOLFE’S VOW is a story of power and control, Betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, obsession and obstruction, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is action packed, thrilling and vivid; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and powerful. WOLFE’S VOW ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Eve L. Mitchell is a USA Today Bestselling author who writes contemporary romance and urban fantasy.

Being an avid reader from a young age, Eve still considers herself to be a reader first. She believes there is nothing better than getting that new book either on your e-reader or in your hands, and the fact she may bring that excitement to a fellow reader, fills her with wonder. She writes under a pen name because otherwise her Secret Agent status will be revoked.

Eve lives in the North East of Scotland, with her three coffee machines and her significant other, Mr. M. She enjoys NFL Football, music and having long conversations with the voices in her head, which sometimes turn into the stories she writes.

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Eriva (Silent World 1) by Crea Reitan -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date OCTOBER 30, 2025

Mama said monsters will kill you.

My Mama taught me everything she knew right up until the day that monsters killed her and my family, while leaving me and my young cousins alive. The beasts will kill you on sight. Monsters will do far worse.

Yet, when a beast gets the best of me and I’m succumbing to its poison, it’s a group of monsters that save my life. They show me that maybe Mama didn’t know everything and there might be a different narrative to the hostile world around me.

Now these monsters want something from me. Something I’m not sure I’m brave enough to give them.

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REVIEW: Crea Reitan’s “ERIVA (Silent World)” is a dive into a world fraught with danger, deception, and unexpected alliances.

With a gripping storyline that blends elements of fantasy and survival.

The story centers around Rainier grappling with loss and the harsh realities of his environment.

This story is set in a familiar world, but 100 years in the future…. If you’ve read the Harem Project then you’ll know all what happened. But if you’re new to this world, then don’t stress, there is enough information for you to know what happened.

The novel begins in a haunting setting….A world plagued by monsters that have shattered Rainier’s family. The story immediately draws us in with a sense of urgency and fear, as Rainier reflects on the warnings of his mother. Throughout the book, these early lessons linger, creating a tension between what Rainier has been taught and the reality he encounters.

As the story unfolds, the monsters emerge as complex beings rather than mere antagonists. Not all want to kill/maim and eat the remaining humans!

The pacing of the book is well balanced, alternating between heart pounding moments of danger and quieter, scenes that allow Rainier’s internal struggles to show. The writing is vivid, and the author immerses us in the world she has created, filled with detailed descriptions and savage imagery.

I did find this totally different from her Harem Series, it’s completely original from anything else the author has written. It’s dark, it’s a little unsettling (if we go on the way we are, this could be the world we leave for future generations!)

This group I found a little hard to like to be honest, they argue, they are petty and they don’t seem to gel at all well. I do hope we see this group in future books (and I hope they get on better)

Overall, “ERIVA (Silent World)” is a compelling start to what promises to be an engaging series. It expertly blends elements of fantasy with deep emotional undertones, challenging us to consider our definitions of monsters and heroes.

For those who enjoy fantasy that digests dark realities and moral complexities, “ERIVA” is a must read. The vivid world building and character development has me eagerly anticipating the next installment in this brave but terrifying new world!

There is a prequel you can read, you can sign up to the author’s website for it.

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Reviewed by Julie B

 

Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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