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The Hanged Man / The Star by HP Mallory-reviews

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The Hanged Man/ The Star (Daughter of the Moon 2 &3) by HP Mallory

THE HANGED MAN
(Daughter of the Moon 2)
by HP Mallory
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, fantasy

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 2, 2024

KATE:

After inheriting my aunt’s crappy castle in the rinky dink town of Maplewood, Vermont, my life will never been the same again. And I’m not even slightly exaggerating.

So why the pity party? Well, first off I’m now a celestial guardian (called a Daughter of the Moon) and prior to moving here, I didn’t even read my horoscope. Second, I’m the caretaker of a talking goat and a shrunken head and I’ve never even owned a goldfish. And third? I’m stuck with literally the WORST bodyguard in the history of terrible bodyguards. Magnus is about as fun as a hemorrhoid.

And let’s not even talk about the fact that as soon as I made my vow to the moon, my body decided to morph into a fertility statue (and I’m forty freaking five!) Still not exaggerating–the Andes have sprouted up on my chest and my ass needs it’s own zip code.

But that’s not even the worst part! Nope, not by a long shot.

The absolute kicker is that my sex-crazed, nudist of a mother has just decided to relocate to a town nearby which means we’ll be seeing a lot more of each other. That might sound nice, but it isn’t. Not at all.

At least I have Luke Montgomery to rely on—Luke’s a magician in town and he’s the only one who’s able to keep me from wanting to tear my hair out. Not only that, but Luke’s in a word: hot. And, yeah, I might have a crush on him…

As if things weren’t weird enough, they get even weirder when I start having dreams of an incredibly sexy man who appears to be stuck in a garden. I can’t decide if he’s simply the result of one too many snacks before bedtime or if he’s meant to teach me something about the newest tarot lesson I’m embarking on—The Hanged Man.

Sometimes life is truly stranger than fiction.

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REVIEW: THE HANGED MAN is the second instalment in HP Mallory’s contemporary adult DAUGHTER OF THE MOON paranormal , fantasy romance series. This is the continuing story of forty-five year old, divorcee and author Catherine ‘Kate’ Murray. THE HANGED MAN should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events of book one THE FOOL.

SOME BACKGROUND : Following the death of her estranged aunt Artemis, Catherine ‘Kate’ Murray inherited her aunt’s castle, a guardian named Magnus; a magician named Luke Montgomery; Rocco the talking goat; Yolanda the shrunken head, and the mantle of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON.

Told from first person perspective (Kate) THE HANGED MAN focuses on Kate’s self-defense training with Magnus, and learning to use the magic buried within but someone or something is targeting our story line heroine. From the tarot to hellhounds, ghosts and vampires, warlocks, magic and dreams, Kate soon discovers all is not well in the world of Daughter of the Moon, or within the castle that is now a part of her life.

THE HANGED MAN is a story of secrets and magic, power and control. The premise is captivating and intriguing; the characters are magical and interesting-there are a growing number of potential suitors for our story line heroine.

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The Star
Daughter of the Moon 3
by HP Mallory
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, fantasy

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 19, 2024

An irreverent, sexy, and hysterical romp through the tarot…

KATE:

I’m finally getting used to being a Daughter of the Moon.

Getting used to living in my aunt’s wacky castle in Vermont, getting used to my enormous… assets, and getting used to living with a talking goat, an annoying shrunken head, and my oafish barbarian of a protector.

The thing I haven’t quite wrapped my head around? The fact that my mother is now living in a nudist colony up the street.
And that’s not the worst of it.

Apparently, my mother has her own set of powers, she’s bumping uglies with my protector, and she won’t keep her nose out of my business.

But everything is taking a backseat to the fact that I’m worried my new vampire friend, Gray—a man I met while strolling the dream-world—might not be the man I hope he is.

In fact, he happens to be my #1 enemy.

Or he used to be. But he’s been atoning for his mistakes for the last thirty years, so I’m hoping he’s found his way to the light. Otherwise, the fact that I’m harboring a major crush on him isn’t going to go down so well.

And that’s not the only crush I’ve got (ahem, enter sexy magician, Luke), but life is complicated and I guess so am I.

Regardless, I’ve got a new tarot card mission (The Star) I need to conquer so I can find out what new power I’ve earned which hopefully will help me in the battle between light and dark…

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REVIEW: THE STAR is the third instalment in HP Mallory’s contemporary, adult DAUGHTER OF THE MOON paranormal/fantasy series. This is the continuing story of forty-five year old, divorcee and author Catherine ‘Kate’ Murray. THE STAR should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book two THE HANGED MAN.

SOME BACKGROUND : Following the death of her estranged aunt Artemis, Catherine ‘Kate’ Murray inherited her aunt’s castle, a guardian named Magnus; a magician named Luke Montgomery; Rocco the talking goat; Yolanda the shrunken head, and the mantle of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON.

Told from first person perspective (Kate) THE STAR follows in the discovery of Kate’s vampire friend Gray is the vampire her aunt placed in stasis, locking down the evil that was once Valerian Shadowbane. Gray has been visiting Kate in her dreams but the reality proves that Gray’s intents may be a manipulation of someone else. Freeing Gray has Kate’s intrepid gang of protectors on alert including Luke who suspects Kate has fallen for the vampire. When Grey’s memories are restored, the vampire Valerian Shadowbane takes control, and Kate will find herself at the mercy of his demands but Kate has yet to come into her powers, and in this, she leaves herself unprepared and at a disadvantage when her mentors desperately try to instil the truth about her new reality, a reality that is about to get more dangerous and dark.

The world building continues to focus on residents of the castle; the cast of characters who all have a role to play in Kate’s life, and the surprising revelation with the appearance of Kate’s mother, a woman who may or may not have some magic of her own.

The large ensemble of magical and quirky characters add a significant amount of comic relief. Kate’s mother is a little eccentric; a woman whose own life runs towards the unconventional; a woman who finds herself falling for one of Kate’s guardians.

The relationship between Luke and Kate is struggling in the face of her attraction to Gray/Valerian. Valerian is a master manipulator, and in this, Kate refuses to heed to Luke’s warnings, and finds herself pulled into the aura that is Valerian Shadowbane.

THE STAR is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, magic and mayhem that relies heavily on the tarot. The premise is fun yet dramatic; the characters are bizarre yet charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
The Fool

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate 11) by Sylvia Black

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A vampire master with revenge on his mind.
A red-haired beauty who won’t stand for his rules.
When they find their targets, will the star-crossed lovers survive?

The mangy shifters and bloodthirsty rogue vampires have evaded us, using traitors from the underworld for
the very last time. Now, there is no escaping their doom.

All the stars are finally aligned for the purebloods. The master vampires will surely be victorious over our
enemies, as long as the pesky witches can be trusted to cooperate.

But destiny throws a curveball and places a goddess who insists on defying me at every turn, right in the
middle of the vampire war.

And when the enemies attack her, they make a deadly mistake. They will learn just how protective a master
vampire can be when protecting his mate.

Because no one messes with the woman I plan to make mine, no matter how many rules must be broken or
enemies must die.

They will learn that the hard way today.

••••••

REVIEW:MASTER BISTRITA is the eleventh instalment in Sylvia Black’s contemporary adult MASTERS OF THE CONSULATE dark, paranormal, romance series. This is pureblood vampire Master Bistrita, and bartender Chara’s story line. MASTER BISTRITA can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order as there is an ongoing premise throughout, and many of the previous story line characters and couples play a significant role.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Bistrita and Chara) MASTER BISTRITA continues to focus on the hunt for a betrayer. One of their own has formed an army of rogue vampires, taking aim at the members of the Consulate and their fated mates. With the forced help of the shifters, the rogue leader wants the ultimate power, and in an effort to achieve their position, takes aim at the vampires, their mates, and the coven of witches. Meanwhile Master Bistrita has discovered that female bartender Chara is his fated mate, and our hero is determined to introduce Chara to his dark side, his need to Dominate the woman with whom he will fall in love. What ensues is the quick building relationship between Chara and Bistrita, and the potential fall-out as betrayal from within begins to multiply as more vampires and rogues are pulled to the ‘dark side’

The world building continues to focus on the hunt for a betrayer, and the suspected betrayal by of a witch who is believed to be assisting vampire Lucas. As the pureblood vampires and masters slowly succumbed to their fated mates, a once powerful enemy will join forces with the vampires to hunt those who have betrayed their own.

The relationship between Chara and Bistrita is one of fated mates but there is little to no build up of palpable sexual attraction. Bistrita is a Dominant who is determined to make Chara submit to his will but Chara is a strong willed young woman who is struggling to find a place amongst the most powerful beings. Chara wants to become a vampire for many reasons, one of which is the man with whom she is falling in love. The $ex scenes are limited but provocative and seductive.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters, most of whom we have met in the previous story lines including the return of Benzini Crime family; Vampires Magnus, Gregor and Tylen. The requisite evil has many faces.

MASTER BISTRITA is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, acceptance and friendships. The premise is dramatic and captivating ; the characters are determined and charismatic; the romance is provocative but I struggled to feel any palpable sexual attraction-Chara spent most of the story ‘disobeying’ our story line hero as Bistrita considered all of the way to force Chara to submit.

Previous Reviews
Master Romano
Master Botosani
Master Oradea

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Sylvia Black is a master’s prepared paranormal romance author with a special love for old-world history and the folklore of Europe. A grandmother born and raised in the Baltic sea region nurtured this love and it grew more profound as a young child living for years in England and traveling extensively.

Sylvia likes to keep her readers on the edge of their seats one minute and fanning themselves as the heat rises in the next. Her novels feature handsome, dark-minded males who will stop at nothing to protect their mates.

The perfect day for Sylvia would be spent sitting on a balcony overlooking the Amalfi Coast in Italy while enjoying an espresso as she writes.

While not writing, she spends time with her husband and family, including an adorable fur-baby. She enjoys traveling extensively, especially when researching for her next novel.

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Dragon Born (Dragon Kings 8) by Donna Grant-review

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Dragon Born (Dragon Kings 8) by Donna Grant-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 9, 2024

She’s the most dangerous being alive…and the only one I crave.

I feel her across realms. Through the vast emptiness of space, weaving among the stars. She is the Queen of Violets. Powerful, shrewd, defiant. Utterly exquisite. Feared among her own and pursued by all.

She is the Dragon Queen.

I was an ordinary MI5 agent before being thrust into the world of Dragons Kings, Fae, Reapers, and magic. But it was a world I soon discovered I was bound to by blood from my Druid ancestors.

The instant we met, I was hers. Forever. I would have ripped the moon from the sky for her. I would have razed worlds. Then she deceived me.

Yet, I can’t stop thinking about her. Craving her. She’s in my very psyche, like a fever that burns through my veins like dragon fire. Scorching and eternal.

When I sense a malicious danger closing in around her, I defy every rule to get to her.

My love.

My queen.

•••

REVIEW: DRAGON BORN is the eighth instalment in Donna Grant’s adult, DRAGON KINGS paranormal, fantasy romance series -a spin off from the author’s Dark Kings, which in turn is a spin off from several other fantasy series by the same author. This is Druid/ JusticeBringer Henry,and Queen of the Violet Dragons Melisse’s story line. DRAGON BORN should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events of book seven DRAGON KISS. I recommend reading the series in order as there is an ongoing premise including the search for a missing King, and the history as to how the dragons came to live in Zora.

SOME BACKGROUND: For tens of thousands of years the Dragons have lived and ruled on Earth but a war between the dragons and humans forced the Dragon Kings to send the other dragons through a portal into an unknown world. Fast forward to present day, the portal has been revealed, and the Dragon Kings have been reunited in Zora, with their family and kin, but a new war is on the horizon between the Dragons, the Divine and the people of Stonemore.

Told from numerous omniscient third person perspective DRAGON BORN follows Melisse as she venture into the bramble thickets in search for a missing pink dragonling. No dragon has ever returned from within the brambles, and Henry is determined to find the woman that calls to his heart. Henry is a Druid, from a long line of JusticeBringers and Truthseekers, and in this Henry is determined to uncover the truth. Rescuing an injured Melisse finds Henry confronted by another powerful Druid, someone who is determined to destroy the dragons, one beast at a time.

The world building continues to focus on an enemy that has captured and taken prisoner a Dragon King. Much like the story line in many of the previous interconnected series, the Dragons face an enemy who is searching for revenge, the ultimate quest for power, and the take down of dragonkind.

The relationship between Melisse and Henry has been building for several story line but Melisse has refused all of Henry’s attempts at seduction, and in this, Henry is about to save the woman with whom he has fallen in love. There time together in the brambles reveals a haunting past for our story line heroine, a past filled with heart break and betrayal. 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 secondary and supporting characters including several couples from the Dragon Kings and Dark Kings series including the return of Con and Rhi.

DRAGON BORN is a story of betrayal, vengeance and mistaken beliefs. A tale of power and control, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is intriguing and impassioned; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are determined and dynamic.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Prequel-Ignite the Magic
Dragon Revealed
Dragon Mine
Dragon Unbound
Dragon Eternal
Dragon Lover
Frost Dragon
Dragon Kiss

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Reviewed by Sandy

Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.

She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.

Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, four cats, and one long haired Chihuahua.

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OMEGA FOR SALE (The Sanctuary 1) by Jade Marshall -review

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OMEGA FOR SALE (The Sanctuary 1) by Jade Marshall -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 12, 2024

I walked into The Sanctuary with one thing on my mind. Find an Alpha willing to buy me for the night and get out. I never took into account the type of Alpha who would buy an omega.

Aiden is not what I expected in the least. Neither is my time with him. But I got myself into this mess for a reason. All I have to do is survive the night and walk away with my money.

If only it were actually that easy.

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REVIEW: OMEGA FOR SALE is the first instalment in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult THE SANCTUARY erotic, paranormal, romance novella series. This is Alpha Aiden Black, and Omega Bella’s story.

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

Told from dual first person (Aiden and Bella) OMEGA FOR SALE follows Bella as she enters herself into the Omega auctions. Bella is an Omega wolf, desperate for money in the wake of her mother’s illness, but Bella is much more than an Omega, and the Alpha’s are willing to pay for a chance at our story line heroine. Enter Alpha Aiden Black. Upon his winning bid, Aiden, against the rules, is determined to make Bella his own, a determination that could see both of them imprisoned or worse. What ensues is the rapidly building relationship and proclamation of love between our story line couple as Bella and Aiden must come to terms with their new life going forward.

The world and characters building are limited. We know very little about the history of Bella or Aiden, and in this there is some information missing. Aiden is a millionaire-owner of the Sanctuary where Omegas are auctioned off to the highest bidder; all Omegas are supposedly voluntarily offering themselves for twelve hours.

The relationship between Aiden and Bella begins when Aiden is the winning bid for a night with our story line heroine. Bella is naive, young and completely out of her element; Aiden is determined to take all, including the heart of the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are aggressive and energetic.

We are introduced to Aiden’s brother Zion; physician Owen, and Bella’s ailing mother Deliah.

OMEGA FOR SALE is a fast paced, quick read. The premise is dramatic and engaging; the is little to no romance-the Alpha is in charge, the Omega must obey; the characters are desperate and feel incomplete-a few more lines or paragraphs could have easily added some background and history but such is the beast that is often a novella.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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A HEART OF ICE AND SHADOW (Shadows Eternal 2) by Ashley Lockwood

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A HEART OF ICE AND SHADOW (Shadows Eternal 2) by Ashley Lockwood-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 27, 2024

Gwen’s indoctrination to the world of magick was swift and bloody but after surviving the horrors of the magick mirror she’s determined to adapt to her new life. Sirus vows to keep her safe within his clan’s hidden ancient castle and Gwen vows to get over her irritating crush on her vampire protector. But the deeper she’s drawn into the mysteries of Volkov and her untapped powers, the harder it becomes to resist the primal connection pulling her toward Sirus. But the deeper she’s drawn into the mysteries of Volkov Castle and her untapped powers, the harder it becomes to resist the connection pulling her toward Sirus.

Sirus survived the magick mirrors because of Gwendolyn’s gift of blood but he is determined to keep his distance and keep her safe. As she recovers within the bounds of Volkov, Sirus finds himself captivated by Gwendolyn’s courage, strength, and vibrant spirit. She is a sweet temptation who threatens to bring a monster to his knees.

While Gwen, Sirus, and their friends try to unravel the depths of her magick and mysterious history, the evil High Priestess and her loyal servant, Aldor, continue their unyielding hunt. Gwen and Sirus’s bond transforms into something beyond anything they thought possible, except old insecurities are not always easy to overcome, pushing Gwen to wonder if a vampire with a heart of pure ice could ever truly fall in love.

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REVIEW: A HEART OF ICE AND SHADOW is the second instalment in Ashley Lockwood’s adult SHADOWS ETERNAL paranormal/fantasy romance series. This is the continuing story of ancient vampire Sirus, and Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Moore. A HEART OF ICE AND SHADOW should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events and cliff hanger of book one SHADOW OF DARK DESIRE.

SOME BACKGROUND: Sirus is an ancient vampire who has been contracted and tasked to find and protect our story line heroine. Gwen Moore is a human; without powers or parents, and in this she believes Sirus has mistaken our heroine for someone else but Sirus has been hired to protect Gwen Moore, a woman who is much more than she appears to be.

Told from omniscient third person perspectives A HEART OF ICE AND SHADOW follows in the aftermath of an attack against our story line couple. With the help of emerging powers, Gwen will save the man with whom she is falling in love but Sirus believes his existence is a threat to our story line heroine, and in this, Sirus is willing to sacrifice his own happiness to protect the woman that calls to his heart. As Sirus’ coven and family continue to search for the truth, Gwendolyn Moore is quickly falling for a man who is willing to die to protect her life.

The world building continues to focus on protecting our story line heroine. Gwen’s power and magick are believed to be blocked by a powerful force, and someone else is determined to claim the power for themselves.

The relationship between Gwen and Sirus building towards something more. Sirus has fallen in love with a woman he believes belongs to someone else, and Gwen is determined to prove Sirus is worthy of his own happily ever after. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

WE are reintroduced to Barith (dragon), Levian (mage), Abigail (witch), and Sirus’ sister Niah. The requisite evil has many faces. Gwendolyn’s true identity will not be revealed until the end of the story.

A HEART OF ICE AND SHADOW is a story of secrets and lies, magic and obsession, acceptance and love. The slow building premise is enchanting and entertaining; the characters are magical ; the romance is subtle but impassioned.

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THUMOS RISING (Σ Book I) by Demitrios Lopez-a review

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THUMOS RISING (Σ Book I) by Demitrios Lopez-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 15, 2024

“They said he was handsome,
but with alien features,
purple, pupil-less eyes…”

With the world of Ninivon on the brink of annihilation, Zeno finds himself pitted against a vampiric overlord from beyond the stars. The tyrant, wraithlike purple glowing from his eyes, is obsessed with one thing: unraveling the mystery of the Σ a primordial and otherworldly power. A power that has chosen Zeno as it’s champion.

But Zeno will not accept the power, terrified of what the Σ will make of him. Until he discovers that Alexandra, his childhood best friend, is leading a rebellion against the Vampire and his monsters. Then Zeno becomes the demigod he was destined to be and joins the fray. But the lines blur between his duty to save Ninivon and his desire to protect Alexandra, whose past is shadowed in secrecy.

Where dragons soar alongside futuristic spacecraft and magic intertwines with advanced technology, Thumos Rising chronicles Zeno’s quest to unlock the mystery of the only thing those with purple eyes fear: The Σ.

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REVIEW: THUMOS RISING is the first instalment in Demitrios Lopez’ adult Σ paranormal, fantasy, sci-fi series focusing on Ninivon warrior Zenosthenes ‘Zeno’ Andrea, and his rise to power as the Vessel of Thumos.

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

Told from numerous omniscient third person perspectives (Zeno, Lysandros, Ghost, Vampire, Alexandra) following several back and forth timelines, THUMOS RISING focuses on a war between the Vampire and everyone else. The Vampire is determined to take control, annihilate every civilization, but never expected to come up against Zeno, a demi-god who has been chosen by an otherworldly power. More than ten years earlier, Zeno’s best friend Alexandra would be sent away for her protection, and in the ensuing years, would herself become a powerful warrior. Reconnecting years later, Zeno and Alexandra continue to profess their love but the Vampire is taking aim, separating our couple, once again. Fighting alongside Alexandra’s father Lysandros, Zeno would, at twenty six years of age, come into his powers, powers bestowed by an otherworldly Priestess. Family will be pitted against family, as Zeno is tasked with saving the world, becoming the ‘Truth’, the savior of men.

THUMOS RISING is an action-packed, multi-layered, exceedingly complex, and detailed story line using virtually every type of fictionalized creature from the supernatural to science fiction, and several others created for this tale. Using mashed-up words from Greek and Roman mythology, Latin and English, THUMOS RISING is a complicated tale of power and control, war and madness, as an alien priestess reveals the chosen to lead an offensive against the Vampire, and his army of the ‘undead’. There is an inordinate number of characters, worlds, peoples and names, and in this, the info-dumping is exorbitant, way beyond a simple or easy read-I could not fathom the pronunciation of many of the names and worlds. A well-written and elaborate yet convoluted and difficult read . THUMOS RISING ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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CAPTIVE CONSORT (Thanatos Coven 1) by Jade Marshall & Rose Wulf

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CAPTIVE CONSORT (Thanatos Coven 1) by Jade Marshall & Rose Wulf -review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 28, 2024

Scarlet

I have dreamed of him nearly all my life. Never once did I dream he would lock me in a cage. Yet here I sit, trapped, alone, and furious.

I would rather rage at him than listen to the outrageous things he’s trying to tell me. What the hell is a consort, and who does this man think he is, playing with my hormones the way he does when he walks into the room?

All I want is my freedom.

Or so I think, until Kyson finally convinces me of just how much more I could gain by staying…

Kyson

I knew my consort would be difficult to persuade even before the Oracle showed me the path I needed to take to find her. Such is the power my fiery Scarlet wields, and she doesn’t even know it.

The yearning I feel every time I catch her scent goes beyond mere lust. I need to consume her. I need to be consumed by her. And I’ll rip apart any man or vampire who tries to get in my way.

If only it were so simple.

•••••

REVIEW: CAPTIVE CONSORT is the first novella in the contemporary, adult THANATOS COVEN erotic, paranormal romance series co-authored by Jade Marshall and Rose Wulf. This is vampire Kyson, and human Scarlet’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Kyson and Scarlet) CAPTIVE CONSORT follows in the wake of the abduction of our story line heroine. Scarlet never had the best life back home but never expected to be sold to a man whose secrets threaten the reality of her world. Kyson is a one-hundred and eighty year old vampire who has finally found his fated mate, a human woman whose premonitions have brought our couple together but the vampire has a powerful enemy, a facet of the human population known as jagters, and the jagters have taken aim at the Thanatos Coven. What ensues is the rapidly building relationship between Scarlet and Kyson, as Scarlet’s welcome to the Coven is mired by the attack against the people she will some day call friends.

The world building introduces the some of the players in a war between human and vampires, as well as the introduction of several characters including Coven leader Aziel, Luther and his mate Lily, and several new arrivals to strengthen the Thanatos Coven.

The relationship between Kyson and Scarlet begins as an abduction but Scarlet and Kyson have been dream walking together for what seems like forever. Kyson knows Scarlet is his fated mate but Scarlet has no idea about the existence of vampires. The $ex scenes are limited but erotic and passionate.

CAPTIVE CONSORT is a fast paced story of secrets, power, acceptance and love. The premise is entertaining and engaging; the romance is fated and provocative but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word, although only used once but more for shock value than anything else. The characters are charismatic and powerful.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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CROW’S REVENGE (Devil’s Murder MC 5) by Nikki Landis-review tour

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CROW’S REVENGE (Devil’s Murder MC 5) by Nikki Landis-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 25, 2024

For six months, Crow has been consumed with vengeance.
It’s become the driving force for nearly every decision in the club ever since his father, the former president Rook, was murdered.
But when the woman he loves is kidnapped, and a vicious, unpredictable enemy takes Bella, he’ll have to join forces with unlikely allies.
Nothing will prevent him from rescuing her, even if he must travel into the heart of his enemy’s territory and face the beast head-on.
Revenge is served in ways he could never imagine.
What happens when your enemy isn’t your enemy?
What if everything Crow believed to be true was a distortion of the facts, twisted to manipulate his father in a game of lies?
The past exposes painful truths when he receives an unexpected visitor. Can he forgive the wrongs that destroyed his parents and nearly ripped his club apart?
Now all the cards are on the table, the hand has been dealt, and Crow will have to win the game before he loses Bella, his club, and his sanity.

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REVIEW: CROW’S REVENGE is the fifth instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary,adult DEVIL’S MURDER MC dark, erotic, MC paranormal, romance series. This is the continuing story of Devil’s Murder MC president Austin “Crow’ Holmes Jr, and his ol’ lady Bella Hart. CROW’S REVENGE can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion I recommend reading CROW (Book 1) , and TALON (book 4) . There is a slight cross over with the multi-authored RBMC series, and the Tonopah MC by Nikki Landis.

If you have not read CROW or TALON, there may be spoilers in my review.

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

SOME BACKGROUND: The Devil’s Murder MC is a group of bikers all with special affinities and abilities related to the crows. Some have the ability to shift; call the crows for assistance, or in the case of Talon, see through the eyes, up close and personal.

Told from several first person perspectives including Crow, Bella, and Undertaker CROW’S REVENGE follows Austin ‘Crow’ Holmes as he seeks his revenge against the Dirty Death MC for the murder of his father but his father’s secrets have revealed a past Crow knew nothing about, and darkness that has taken control of someone else.

The world building continues to focus on Crow’s relationship and growing love for Bella Hart; his reconnection with the sister he never knew; and his hatred for the mother that left years before. As the Devil’s Murder MC prepares to go to war to avenge the death of their former president, not all is as it appears to be.

The relationship between Bella and Crow continues to grow. Bella is the only woman that calls to Crow’s heart but vengeance at the hands of someone else threatens Bella and Crow’s happily ever after. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of colorful and supernatural secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Devil’s Murder MC; RBMC Tonopah MC, as well as the revelation of the presence of another supernatural characters.

CROW’S REVENGE is a story of family and friendships, betrayal and vengeance, power and retribution, magic and mayhem, acceptance and love. The premise is dark, dramatic and intense; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, dogged and strong-willed.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Crow
Raven
Hawk
Talon

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

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Nikki Landis is the USA Today & International Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author of over 50 romance novels in the MC, reverse harem, paranormal, dystopian, and science fiction genres. Her books feature deadly reapers, dark alpha heroes, protective shifters, and seductive vampires along with the feisty, independent women they love. There’s heart-throbbing action on every page as well as fated mates and soul bonds deep enough to fulfill every desire.

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