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Knot for a Moment (Slate Omegaverse)by Devyn Sinclair-review tour

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Knot for a Moment (Slate Omegaverse 1-3) by Devyn Sinclair-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 26, 2023

Five years ago I found my mate… and he has no idea.

I’ve spent my entire life doing two things: training to be a ballet dancer, and longing for a scent-match. My feet bled for one, and my heart bled for the other.

Then my first heat hit, and my deepest dream became my darkest secret.

I scent-matched with my best friend, and ran.

It’s been five years since I last saw him—happily in someone else’s arms—and I couldn’t bear to break his heart.

But that was before. Before he joined my dance company, anger and grief in his eyes. Before I matched with the rest of his pack, whose scents drive me to the best kind of madness. Before I begged for forgiveness, even if I can never forgive myself.

But the more time I spend with them, the more I see the future I always wanted. A love that sweeps me away, keeps me safe, and never lets me go.

Every day, I fall deeper, and as I do, the more they see the truth: No matter how long it’s been, I never gave up on that dream. Knot for a moment.

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REVIEW:Book three in this series (you don’t need to read the first books to understand and enjoy this one) has a second chance at romance at its core, but also new loves with new alphas. And a catch up with familiar faces. (Which I absolutely loved reading)

Putting her career before her own happiness had been Sloane’s idea. Especially when she found out her best friend was a scent match made in heaven (don’t want to go into details the blurb does that) But now she in close proximity to Ash again, could they have a second chance?

Ash/Gabriel/Roman/Jace are all alphas and all for running away with their Omega, but they need to convince Sloane. She thinks that the past will hold them back, the pack don’t see that.

I loved that the MFC was independent and chose career over love (so many of the Omegaverse and fated mate stories have the FC rolling over and putting her life/dreams on a back burner) but that’s not to say she regretted a few choices over the years, including a bossy and domineering ex boyfriend!

The only thing that I wasn’t keen on, was the fact they moved on from the last too quick (I do like a little angst with second chance romance) and considering it’s a proper book and not a novella, we could have prolonged it a little ?

But it’s still a great read. It still has passion/romance and storylines that will have you reading it in one sitting (real life sucks sometime ?)

So although not my favourite book in this series, I still urge you to grab it (and the other two) and enjoy the Omegaverse at its finest.

Adding this author to my favourite author list now ?

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Reviewed by Julie B ?

Knot Your Damn Omega
(Slate City Omegaverse)
by Devyn Sinclair
Release Date: September 27, 2022

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She’s famous, beautiful, and the one Omega whose name everyone knows. She’s my twin sister. Everyone wants her, and no one wants me.

Being the twin of a movie star isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Eva is glamorous and sweet, and everything I’m not. Believe me, every person in my life has made that crystal clear. The press calls me the Ice Queen, leaving pack after pack broken in my wake.

I wish it were true.

All I’ve ever wanted was a pack—to be loved and cherished the way an Omega was meant to be—but now I’ve given up hope. Every group I meet wants a copy of my sister. Let’s not even mention the ones who called me by her name.

That was before I ran into an Alpha whose scent made me climb him like a tree. And his pack, who smells like heaven, makes me perfume, and claims they want to make me theirs. I want to believe love like this exists, yet the past has taught me it’s too good to be true.

I want to be able to tell the world I’m taken. To scream I’m knot your damn Omega… I’m theirs. But first, I have to believe it myself.

Knot Your Damn Omega is a standalone reverse harem Omegaverse. No choosing, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA! This book is part of a series of standalones, and can be enjoyed on its own, without reading any other books in the series. Content Warnings available on the author’s website.

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REVIEW: Reading a few Omegaverse books recently, and I have to say that I throughly enjoyed meeting Esme and the her pack.

Poor Esme is sick and tired of being second best to her twin! They might look alike, but that’s where the resemblance ends! And if she does meet someone, then they want a lookalike not the second best! She’s tired of being paraded around, tired of her mother looking at her as if it’s her fault the pack doesn’t want her!

The chemistry between Bennett and Esme was off the wall, but she’s scared! No one has ever wanted her! She doesn’t believe she deserves a pack of her own, she believes she’s just not good enough!

Meeting Bennett/Luke/Rylan/Kade/Avery will change Esme’s life, that is if she gets enough confidence to take a chance…. Bennett is an alpha through and through, a talented tattoo artist and owner of the tattoo studio. Luke is also a tattoo artist and Alpha, he’s the oldest in the pack. Rylan is the only Beta in the pack, he is the peacemaker. Kade is also a tattooist, and the guy you make an appointment if you need a piercing, an alpha from top to bottom. And finally Avery a teddy bear of an Alpha, who can’t wait like the rest of his pack to court and claim this lovely but skittish Omega.

I enjoyed the pace, the story, the characters and all the emotions that went with this story. (Although Esme constantly doubting the packs feelings for her did get a little wearing!) I liked how the pack constantly looked after and reassured her ?? it’s also the pack focus on her, there is no MM action.

A highly recommended read. And I’m looking forward to reading the next book. Another new author that’s going to be one on my reading list.

Reviewed by Julie ?

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Knot All That Glitters
(Slate City Omegaverse)
by Devyn Sinclair
Release Date:March 30, 2023

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ABOUT THE BOOK: All she ever wanted was a quiet life doing what she loved. Her family had other plans.

Being the Omega daughter of Slate City’s favorite politician is exhausting. Everyone in our family is perfect. Good jobs, good images, no scandals, and smiling at all times. That’s not me, and it never will be.

No matter how hard I try.

All I’ve ever wanted was a simpler life—to choose what I want to do, have a pack who loves me, and be happy—but that’s not an option. My entire life is already planned out for me. Every step carefully curated to make sure my family stays at the top, in the spotlight, and in power. Of course, I will be their dutiful Omega daughter.

That was before I got trapped in a closet with an Alpha whose scent made me want to misbehave. And before I found out that he’s my new bodyguard. His pack smells like paradise, drowns me with passion, and doesn’t care about my family’s plans. They only want me.

From the outside my life seems perfect, but I know better than anyone that knot all that glitters is gold. I want to break out of the cage I’m in, and I want these men to help me do it. But when you’re on a pedestal to the entire world… there’s a very long way to fall.

Knot All That Glitters is a standalone reverse harem Omegaverse. No choosing, no cheating, and a guaranteed HEA! This book is part of a series of standalones, and can be enjoyed on its own, without reading any other books in the series. Content Warnings available on the author’s website.

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REVIEW: Knot All That Glitters, is part of the Slate City Omegaverse Series by Devyn Sinclair, and is the second story in this universe.

Petra has to be seen doing the right thing, not allowed to tarnish the family name! Being in the public eye is nothing but a chore for her.

And allowing her stepmother to dictate to her so it keeps the peace is all part of Petra’s every day life! She’s an Omega, so in this universe Omegas are shy and protected. Protected, yes. Shy, oh hell no! Petra doesn’t conform to the stereotype of a shy Omega.

Whilst interviewing a pack, Petra catches a scent that she has to immediately investigate, and what she finds surprises and delights her…..

Cole and Harrison are bodyguards, they are good at their job. Emery is a vet for exotic animals and his job keeps him busy. And Blake, chef extraordinaire and restauranteur completes the pack. And unlike the the last book, they are all Alphas. They’d stopped looking for an Omega after several failed attempts, and now they know why, they’d been waiting for Petra.

Instant attraction for both parties, and then throw in Cole/Harrison/Emery and Blake, well you can guess the rest ?

I have to admit I didn’t like it as much as the first book (Knot Your Damn Omega) but it’s still a great book. I loved the interaction between Petra and her pack. I also liked the idea of knowing your mate by scent.

I liked that the pack being interviewed helped run interference and helped her along the way.

Wasn’t too keen on the stepmother, she really wasn’t a nice person! And best friend Sloane, she was sassy and a fun character.

But it’s not all plain sailing for Petra and her men! No, we have a stalker to contend with and death threats! And when we find out who, and I admit I was a little surprised.

We get to catch up with a character or two from the previous (which always a favourite of mine) book.

This book has no problem standing on its own in the series, there is no need to read the first. But after reading this (if you haven’t read the first book) I can almost guarantee you’ll go back and read the first one.

A recommended read from me. And now I’m off to find book three.

Reviewed by Julie B?

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MONSTER WITHOUT MERCY by Cynthia Eden -review

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MONSTER WITHOUT MERCY by Cynthia Eden – review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2023

Anyone can be tempted…

Xavier Hollow is the king of destruction. A shifter, a vampire, a demon—every nightmare you have—all rolled into one very smoking hot package. Xavier snaps his fingers, and the world falls at his feet. His enemies tremble in fear. And the women who want him? They tremble with yearning. Life (and death) is one fabulous ride…until a certain very old curse kicks in for him. A curse that threatens to take away all of his dark power.

He needs someone good…to fall for him. STAT.

Three days. That’s how long Xavier has to tempt one Mercy Josephine. Innocent, pure, the actual descendant of an angel, she’s all the things that normally give him hives—literally. He’s allergic to good and just can’t stand it. Committing a “good” act causes Xavier physical pain. The bigger the act, the more intense his suffering. But, for Mercy, he’ll have to pretend to be someone very, very different. Someone who is—unfortunately and ever-so-disgustingly—good.

He’ll corrupt her. She’ll save him.

A simple enough task. Go to the costume ball. Charm the modern-day princess. Get her to sacrifice her soul for him. Done. He could probably bring her to the dark side with just a kiss. But then he meets Mercy and realizes that he’s not the only one looking to destroy some goodness. Other beasts are closing in, and in order to break the curse that haunts him, Xavier will have to do the one thing he never expected…protect Mercy. Beautiful, brave, and—shudder—good Mercy.

The plan won’t change.

By the time the clock strikes midnight on the third day, Mercy will be under his spell. He’ll convince her that he’s a hero, that she’s desperately in love with him. She’ll give up her soul—and her life—for him. The desire that rages between them is hotter than the fires of—well, home. Temptation is his specialty, and he can seduce her like no other.

Not like he’s going to change his mind for her. Not like…

Not like anyone can teach a monster to love. Because only the good love. And Xavier is many things, but he will never, ever be good. Not when being bad is so much fun.

Time for the world to burn. Time for an innocent to fall. And time for the monsters to reign…

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REVIEW: MONSTER WITHOUT MERCY by Cynthia Eden is a contemporary, adult, paranormal, romance story line focusing supernatural power Xavier Hollow, and descendant of an angel Mercy Josephine.

Told from several omniscient third person perspectives including Mercy and Xavier, MONSTER WITHOUT MERCY follows Xavier Hollow as he attempts to break the curse invoked by his father. Xavier has three days to take the life of Mercy Josephine but there are others racing to take her life before our story line hero. Mercy Josephine has no idea she has been targeted by the supernatural world but a fundraising auction features Mercy as the ultimate prize. What ensues is the building but struggling relationship between Mercy and Xavier, and the potential fall-out when Xavier becomes the target of a desperate man.

The relationship between Mercy and Xavier is one of immediate attraction but Xavier’s seduction threatens the life of our story line heroine, and Mercy’s love for Xavier threatens the power of the man that she loves. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense.

We are introduced to Xavier’s right hand man Micah; his brother Paxton; as well as Mercy’s father’s assistant Thomas.

MONSTER WITHOUT MERCY is a fast paced, dark fairy tale style story of betrayal, power, control and magic. The premise is enchanting and captivating; the romance is predicated upon desperation and a lie; the characters are determined and powerful, with a little bit of mania.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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SPOOK’S POSSESSION (RBMC: Tonopah NV 16) by Nikki Landis -review

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SPOOK’S POSSESSION (RBMC: Tonopah NV 16) by Nikki Landis -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 13, 2023

A Royal Bastards MC / Royal Harlots Crossover

Spook:
She was the right girl at the right time.
Heather showed up at the lowest point in my life.
She saved me from ruin.
As a boy, I grew obsessed. As a man, I’m downright possessive.
Until one night when the past catches up and forces us apart.
My heart refuses to recover.
I need to fix this, but I’m running out of time.
Nothing is as it seems.
The devil likes to play tricks, especially on All Hallow’s Eve.
I’m a Royal Bastards MC prospect, not a pawn in his game.
This Halloween, I’ll prove I have what it takes to ride with the Reaper.
Then I’ll claim my beautiful, wicked treat, and Heather will be mine.

Heather:
I was the right girl at the wrong time.
The story of my life.
Taken as a small child, I faced evil. My world shattered.
Rescued by a gang of bikers, it forever changed.
I became an MC princess who hid a dark secret.
When I met the new boy with a nervous tick and soulful eyes,
I knew he was the only one who could make me whole again.
But when the past returns and I’m forced to face my demons,
Can Spook save me from myself?

Spook’s Possession is a dark Halloween romance that includes steamy scenes, biker slang, cursing, violence, and a paranormal REAPER twist. For best enjoyment, it is highly recommended that Devil’s Ride, Violent Bones, and Jigsaw’s Blayde are read before Spook’s Possession.

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REVIEW: SPOOK’S POSSESSION is the sixteenth instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary, adult RBMC: TONOPAH NV dark, erotic, paranormal, MC series, a part of the multi authored RBMC series. This is Spook aka Country aka Henry, and Heather ‘Raven/Wildfire’ Sturges’ story line. Heather is the daughter of Macon Sturges. SPOOK’S POSSESSION can be read as a stand alone but for back story, the author recommends reading DEVIL’S RIDE, VIOLENT BONES and JIGSAW’S BLAYDE. There is a slight cross-over with the author’s ROYAL HARLOTS series.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Spook and Heather) using dual time lines, SPOOK’S POSSESSION focuses on the relationship between our leading couple. At sixteen years of age, Spook was ‘rescued’ by our story line heroine. A target of bullies, Spook struggled since his arrival in Tonopah, Nevada but never expected to find his savior in our story line heroine but Spook’s past refuses to let go, and in an effort to save his life, Spook disappears for close to two years . Fast forward, Spook returns to the woman he loves only to be pushed away without a second chance. Concerned about what was happening and why Spook would spend another eight months worried about the woman with whom he had fallen in love until their pasts collide, changing Spook forever. What ensues is the building relationship between Spook and Heather, and the potential fall-out when the past collides with the present, threatening someone they love.

The world building focuses on child human trafficking, abuse and revenge. As an MC princess, Heather is well aware of the life style including the bad with the good but our heroine has experienced some of the worst people in the world, and the past is about to collide with the man that she loves. Meanwhile, Then RBMC Tonopah NV is a supernatural club, headed by Lucifer Morningstar, and Spook is about to get up close and personal with the man in charge.

The relationship between Heather and Spook begins three years earlier when Heather saves the life of the man with whom she will fall in love. Spook’s past continues to control his presents but falling for Heather is one of the happiest times of his life. Spook knows Heather is the only woman he will ever love but demons from the past refuse to let go for our story line couple. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to Heather’s father Macon, her cousin Micah, Uncle Hale, RBMC president Grim, Patriot, Wraith, Mammoth, as well as Royal Harlot’s Georgia. The requisite evil has many faces.

SPOOK’S POSSESSION is a story of power and control, abuse and torture, betrayal and vengeance, madness and obsession, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is fated; the characters are flawed, determined and dynamic.

Previous Reviews

Twisted Devil
Haunting Chaos
Santa Biker
Manic Mayhem
Viciously Mine
Jigsaw’s Blayde

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Reviewed by Sandy

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When A Dragon Falls (Embraced by Magic) by Kerrelyn Sparks-review

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When A Dragon Falls (Embraced by Magic 4) by Kerrelyn Sparks-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2023

Princess Lenushka of Norveshka prides herself on her courage. She’s faced down the doubters who think a woman dragon shifter is worth less than a man. She will marry to secure the support of her nobles—and ensure she’ll hold the Norveshki throne. A battle-hardened soldier, she’s prepared to destroy the Brotherhood of the Sun, who threaten all Aerthlan. But she can barely look at Bran Morris, the Raven. His dark, brooding beauty is off-limits for a princess who must wed for advantage. And he has far too many secrets of his own for Lennie to trust him with hers.

Bran’s quest is for vengeance, against the Brotherhood monsters who killed his brother and abused his sisters. He can’t dream about the sharp-eyed woman warrior whose memory haunts him, not even when she appears to rescue him from an unknown dragon shifter. But when Lennie and Bran discover they’re Aerthlan’s last defense against a powerful, murderous mastermind, they can no longer afford to deceive each other—or themselves. And when a dragon’s passion is freed, anything is possible .

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REVIEW:When a Dragon Falls begins with Princess Lenushka (Lennie) of Norveshka arriving for Princes Roslyn’s wedding. Once she sees the bridesmaid’s gowns, she contemplates an accidental hiccup and burning them all. Not wanting to upset Roslyn, she decides against it. Roslyn’s wedding to Earl Freydor worried not only Lennie, but the other bridesmaids as well. When Queens Brigitta and Luciana arrived, Queen Brigitta (Roslyn’s mother) was aghast at the sight of the dresses. Things got really interesting when one of the bridesmaids bumped into Queen Luciana. Anyone who comes into contact with Luciana was compelled to tell the truth. Once Roslyn realized that no one liked the dresses, she was heartbroken and didn’t think it could get any worse. Until one of the maids touched Luciana as well and blurted out that she had been having an affair with Earl Freydor. And she wasn’t the only one.

Bran and his younger brother, Zane, have been tracking Greer for quite a while and argued over who would be the one to deliver the killing blow once they found him. Greer was a member of the Brotherhood of the Sun, just as Bran and Zane had been, until their brother had been killed by Greer. Bran was a spy for the Brotherhood and a raven shifter. He knew more about the outside world than Zane so the two were at odds often about how to handle things. They do agree on one thing: the rest of the Brotherhood had to be taken down.

As Bran and Zane and their two companions enter town, they encounter Earl Freydor heading to where they thought Greer may be. Bran shifts and spies on the Earl who does indeed meet with Greer. Greer gets away with Bran following, only to be chased by a dragon. He doesn’t understand why and does his best to outmaneuver the dragon and is ultimately brought down by an arrow. Roslyn’s arrow. Seems she and Lennie were heading to confront the Earl as well and saw Bran giving chase. Bran had been part of a plot to kidnap one of the Queens a long while back and that is all that Lennie and Roslyn knew.

As Zane is kidnapped, along with two others, Lennie knows she must work with Bran and the others to save everyone. Bran has no idea who, or what, Lennie is and at first refuses. Once they decide to work together, they will move heaven and earth to save those they love.

When a Dragon Falls is another exciting addition to the Embraced by Magic series. Lennie and Bran are slow to admit their feelings for each other. They are written well, and their chemistry is sweet. The love they have for their families, both blood and chosen, draws them closer together. There is a large secondary character presence. I loved getting to catch up with the Kings and Queens from the earlier books and see them interacting with their children in this one. As I’ve said in previous reviews, Sparks is one of very few authors that can pull off a story that builds slowly yet keeps you turning the pages. I love the humor, the intrigue and the romance. I would recommend reading the series in order due to the continuing story arc throughout. And, once again, I can’t wait for the next installment in this series. Well done, Kerrelyn Sparks! Very, very, very well done!

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Reviewed by Vickie

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House of Agni (Harem Project) by Crea Reitan-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19, 2023

Beware the fire for it burns.

It’s time to find my home. My family.

In a world where strength is hunted and those unlike the rest are sentenced to death, my kind are better off in groups. Fire is not something to dabble in and when given the right fuel, it can destroy anything.

Thus, we are public enemy number one in the world of supernaturals.

While investigating a connection between the Division of Silence and ORKA, monsters are also trying to find those responsible for giving humans magic with which they use to kill supernaturals. I’m in the middle of these investigations, even as I try to find my own happily ever after.

The Harem Project has my family. I’m sure of it. And when I meet the House of Agni, I know without a doubt that they are the matching flames to my fiery soul.

There’s just one problem – someone beat me to their hearts mere weeks before me.

My name is Zuri and I’m not sure I’m even going to get a happily for now, never mind a happily ever after. Especially not when monsters have just called an all out war on ORKA and I’m left wrecked for the family I was too late to claim.

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REVIEW:Back to one of my favourite series and a firm favourite one click author.

The Harem project had just gone from strength to strength. Building a world full of large families that live/love and fight to keep that tradition going. Paranormal beings that are being persecuted by ORKA (an organisation that is slowly and systematically destroying anything or anyone that they deem “not normal”!) and don’t forget the organisation calling themselves The Silence!

Zuri is added to the family (almost as an afterthought) she’s added to the House of Agni, but Emrys is still finding his feet with the house, so I felt her story was ignored in favour of his! Her character is a great one, she’s fierce, intelligent and extremely independent.

Emrys is a character that you just want to cuddle and protect. He’s been lonely for so long, he’s given up hope of ever getting a family of his own. His life hasn’t been a happy one, so when he finds the House of Agni you can’t help but cheer.

I did get a little confused as the description on the back of the book lead me to believe it’s Zuri’s story, who in fact didn’t make an appearance till almost chapter 13 (40% of the book!) I think maybe it should have been focused on Emrys!)

This is book six in the series. You don’t need to read the previous books, but you’ll meet previous characters and there is an ongoing story, but the author gives you a quick rundown.

The Harem project are slowly connecting the dots between The Silence and OKRA! And it’s not a good connection! There is also a shock and a twist that I didn’t see coming!

As with the previous books you are treated to a smorgasbord of emotions. I love watching how an established unit have room in their hearts and lives for one or two more people. There are individuals that have connections with just each other, but they love as a whole. The banter is witty, and the fighting spirit is plenty, and they need all the help they can get. I like how they connect and interact with the other units/packs.

There are triggers in this book as there are in the series. So please read the warnings before reading the book.

I throughly enjoyed reading this book, and would recommend reading in order.

Previous Reviews
House of Wyn
House of Igrashi Part 1
House of Igrashi Part 2

? Reviewed by Julie B

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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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Hell of an Angel by Christi Barth – a Review

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Hell of an Angel by Christi Barth – a Review

 

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Description:
Raised in Hell. Living in Buffalo. And on the verge of accidentally destroying both realms…

Dark angel and actuary Evangeline Thayer hates taking unnecessary risks, but she knows becoming human will be worth it. All the creatures in Hell have bullied her about her negligible ‘power’ her whole life. And don’t get her started on why she has wings if she can’t even fly?!? She just needs a teensy bit of help with removing her power…which is where a very hot, very flirty, and absolutely infuriating Nephilim comes in.

Half-angel Gideon Durand has been fighting demons a long time, but he’s never heard of a dark angel. Least of all one this gorgeous, stubborn, and with the power to completely nullify evil. Maybe in Hell, that’s a weakness—but with an unknown evil on the loose and murdering Nephilim?—that’s a damned useful skill. So Gideon strikes a deal with Evangeline: he’ll scratch her wings…if she’ll scratch his.

Now good and evil are—temporarily—working together. And might even be having steamy fun…if it wasn’t for a rather inconvenient threat trying to unleash the apocalypse, once and for all.

 

 

Review:

Hell of an Angel by Christi Barth is the 2nd book in her Unlocking His Heart series. I did not read the first book, but it read very well as a standalone.  We meet Evangeline Thayer, when she meets three men who need help, as she is an actuary, who calculates risks for companies.  Evangeline lives in Buffalo, but was raised as a child in Hell, since she is a dark angel; she hated Hell as she was bullied, and eventually was able to escape and pretend to be human. She is also powerless, with only the ability to nullify those with evil powers, which she never uses, since she feels it is a curse; but Evangeline wants to live as a human, be safe and wants to remove the power she has.

Enter the three men, Gideon, Zaviar and Rhys, who want to hire Evangeline to help their business, which starts off on the wrong foot, when she overheard Gideon’s sarcastic comments. Little does she know that the three men are Nephilim warriors.  Later that night, Gideon is flying to check things out, and notices a girl on the ground and jumps down to save her.  Both are shocked, recognizing each other, and Eva was waiting for a ferry to take her to Hell to visit her aunt, and Gideon ruined it.  Gideon learns about Eva’s ability, and her being a dark angel; he tries to convince her to work with them. He explains that they are half angel, half human, and their job is to save humans from the dangerous demons.

Gideon, who is player, is slowly falling hard for the beautiful Eva, and he with his partners can’t understand why she wants to change to only being human; they feel she should learn about her true abilities.  Eva ends up staying in the safe place that all of them including, Maisey and Liss live in.  Together, Gideon, and his paranormal besties, teach Eva and the girls learn to defend themselves and be able to fight the demons escaping from hell.  The Nephilim discover that keepers of the gates, are being murdered and are determined to find out who is behind the killings.

With Eva and Gideon spending more time together, with him helping her find the things she will need to create a spell, and make her human. But Eva will agree to help the Nephilim’s stop the war between Heaven and Hell; even though they all feel she would be a great addition to their team.  I really did like Eva, and a bit later, started to like Gideon, who continued to fall in love with her; she was falling for him too, but worried that if she became human, there was no future. I loved when Eva got to meet Lucifer Morningstar, who is her grandfather, the Devil. She will learn more about her so-called missing powers. I do not want to give spoilers, and the last third of the book was very exciting, as I could not put the book down.

Hell of an Angel was a fun, action-packed story in a wonderful fantasy world filled with demons, angels, fallen angels, dark angels, Nephilim’s; with good and evil. I loved Gideon and Eva together, as in time they made a great couple. Hell of an Angel was so very well written by Christi Barth.

Reviewed by Barb

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HE IS …CREED Pt 1 (Windwalkers 1) by Lisa Renee Jones-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19, 2023

They created a weapon. And he is that weapon…

He was stationed at Area 51, a loyal soldier serving his country, and later injected with what he believed to be a standard vaccination, only it was an experiment. Now he’s a weapon, a man with skills like no other, who can travel with the wind, a man with darkness within that he battles every day of his life.

Then he meets Addie—the light to his darkness, the daughter of the man who created him. Addie is the only one who understands Creed, the only one who makes him feel more man than monster.

But there is war in the air between Creed, his fellow windwalkers, and Addie’s father. Creed will not allow himself, or the others like him, to live as pawns and weapons.

Now Addie must choose a side.
Her father or the man she loves.

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REVIEW: HE IS …CREED Part 1 is the first instalment in Lisa Renee Jones’ contemporary, adult WINDWALKERS sci-fi, romance series focusing on supersoldier Creed, and scientist Dr. Addie Lawrence.

NOTE: HE IS ..CREED is the re-release and reimagined story first introduced as Michael/ The Legend of Michael (Zodius Series) but has been completely rewritten with new content, characters, names and premise.

Told from several first person perspectives including Creed and Addie HE IS …CREED follows Dr. Addie Lawrence as she struggles with a government experiment, using alien DNA to create an army of super soldiers, DNA injected without the soldiers’ permission. In the wake of her mother’s death from an automobile accident, Addie begins working at Area 51, continuing the work of her late mother, only to discover that her father General Lawrence, has been keeping secrets, and Addie’s life may be in danger. Enter super soldier Creed, the man with whom Addie will fall in love. What ensues is the building and fated relationship between Creed and Addie, and the potential fall-out as a super soldier with even more superior DNA threatens to take over the world.

The world building introduces some of the background surrounding the discover of the alien DNA, and the soldiers who have been injected. As the experiment continues to grow, some of the soldiers will find love, their fated mates, something the US government and army refuses to accept. The premise is a familiar story but entertaining and interesting, none the less.

The relationship between Creed and Addie is one of immediate attraction. Our couple are drawn towards one another, and the frequency of their interactions is increasing the likelihood of a fated coupling but all is not well; Creed has other plans, and pushes away the woman that calls to his heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and powerful secondary and supporting characters including fellow scientists Ava and Katie; super soldiers Caleb and Julian, as well as Addie’s father General Lawrence. Everyone has an ulterior motive, and no one is safe when the soldiers take control.

HE IS …CREED Part 1 introduces some of the background and build up of a powerful army made up of super soldiers, soldiers created to be used and controlled but there is enough human DNA mixed with the alien DNA that proves power comes from all sources, and the combination may threaten the world. The fast paced premise is intriguing and compelling; the romance is provocative and fated; the characters are powerful and determined. HE IS …CREED Part 1 ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones writes dark, edgy fiction including the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series and the upcoming, crime thriller The Poet. Suzanne Todd (producer of Alice in Wonderland and Bad Mom’s) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense.

Prior to publishing Lisa owned a multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine. She lives in Colorado with her husband, a cat that talks too much, and a Golden Retriever who is afraid of trash bags.

Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.

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My Boyfriend is a Vampire by Eva Knight-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 19, 2023

Hazy Florence is on track to graduate top of her class but she’s determined to have a little fun along the way.

As soon as she lays eyes on her mysterious and swoony new neighbour – Godric Hawthorn – Hazy knows he is just what she needs and they instantly fall for each other.

But this is no quintessential college romance. Godric has a secret . . . he’s a vampire.

Dating a vampire comes with its own messy complications. And then there’s Hazy’s jealous ex-boyfriend who’s dangerously close to the truth.

Can Hazy protect her boyfriend’s blood-sucking secret?

Or could there be more at stake than Hazy and Godric’s hearts?

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REVIEW:MY BOYFRIEND IS A VAMPIRE by Eva Knight aka Helena Hunting is a contemporary, new adult, stand alone paranormal, romance story line focusing on three hundred year old vampire Godric Hawthorn, and twenty-two year old, med student Hazey ‘Hazy’ Florence.

Told from dual first person perspective (Hazy and Godric) MY BOYFRIEND IS A VAMPIRE follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Godric Hawthorn and his brothers Laz and Hunter are vampires who have renovated and refurbished the ‘haunted mansion’ on campus but Godric never expected to come face to face with his future in the guise of human female, twenty-two year old Hazy Florence. Hazy and Godric are both pre-med students, lab partners and eventual lovers but Hazy’s past refuses to let go, threatening the status quo of vampires living amongst the human population. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Hazy and Godric, and the potential fall-out as Hazy’s former boyfriend is determined to prove there is something different about Godric and his brothers.

The world building focuses on college life/dorm life. Hazy lives with her best friends Satya and Alyssa, while Godric lives with his brothers Hunter and Laz but as Godric and Hazy’s relationship becomes something more, the ex-boyfriend is determined to prove there is more to Godric than anyone could have ever imagined.

The relationship between Hazy and Godric is one of immediate attraction but Godric is a vampire, and is hoping to keep his preternatural abilities behind closed doors Hazy will witness something she should not see, and her life is in peril unless the man that she loves is willing to reveal the truth. Hazy will quickly learn that life with a vampire is more than she could have ever imagined, including the love of a man who has lived for hundreds of years. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate , without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Hazy’s roomates and friends Satya and Alyssa: Hazy’s Ex boyfriend Blaine; Godric’s Brothers Hunter, and Laz, as well as Hazy’s parents and four over protective brothers. I am hoping the author has plans for Hunter and Laz.

MY BOYFRIEND IS A VAMPIRE is a slow building but cute and charming read akin to another popular teen-vampire romance series. The comparisons and similarities are numerous including a direct reference and Halloween party that reveals a humorous side to the vampires. The premise is entertaining and easy to read; the romance is seductive; the characters are fun, sassy and lively. I did struggle with the some of the language including the oft-used ‘boned’ when referencing $ex -the story felt dumbed-down for a younger audience.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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