Dr. Draden Freeman is on a mission to stop a terrorist group when he is infected with a deadly weaponized virus. Knowing there is little chance of surDr. Draden Freeman is on a mission to stop a terrorist group when he is infected with a deadly weaponized virus. Knowing there is little chance of survival, Draden decides to take out the terrorist camp. While he is taking out the terrorist camp he gains the notice of someone else on a mission, Shylah (Peonies).
Shylah was sent to take out the doctors that are creating biological weapons when she discovers what has to be one of Whitney’s Ghostwalkers. She is drawn by him and his beauty as he slaughters his way undetected through the terrorist camp. Well, mostly undetected, until an alarm is raised and Draden is injured. Shylah has to decide whether to keep to her mission or rescue Draden. She choice is rescue and inadvertently exposing herself to the biological weapon.
I enjoyed Draden and Shylah story. I loved how Draden went out of his way to do everything he could to make Shylah happy. I did wish there was more of reunion between Shylah and her “sisters” and less repetition on certain plot points. Great urban fantasy read and even though I've enjoy all of Feehan's series, .Ghost Walkers has become my favorite in her works.
Toxic Game is a great love story. In a time is the essence scenario, there is little relationship development but the commitment comes across as real and genuine.
I received this ARC copy of TOXIC GAME from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. TOXIC GAME is set for publication March 12, 2019.
My Rating: 4 stars Written by: Christine Feehan Series: A GhostWalker Novel (Book 15) Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 12, 2019 ISBN-10: 1984803492 ISBN-13: 978-1984803498
Dr. Draden Freeman is on a mission to stop a terrorist group when he is infected with a deadly weaponized virus. Knowing there is little chance of survival, Draden decides to take out the terrorist camp. While he is taking out the terrorist camp he gains the notice of someone else on a mission, Shylah (Peonies).
Shylah was sent to take out the doctors that are creating biological weapons when she discovers what has to be one of Whitney’s Ghostwalkers. She is drawn by him and his beauty as he slaughters his way undetected through the terrorist camp. Well, mostly undetected, until an alarm is raised and Draden is injured. Shylah has to decide whether to keep to her mission or rescue Draden. She choice is rescue and inadvertently exposing herself to the biological weapon.
I enjoyed Draden and Shylah story. I loved how Draden went out of his way to do everything he could to make Shylah happy. I did wish there was more of reunion between Shylah and her “sisters” and less repetition on certain plot points. Great urban fantasy read and even though I've enjoy all of Feehan's series, .Ghost Walkers has become my favorite in her works.
Toxic Game is a great love story. In a time is the essence scenario, there is little relationship development but the commitment comes across as real and genuine.
I received this ARC copy of TOXIC GAME from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. TOXIC GAME is set for publication March 12, 2019.
My Rating: 4 stars Written by: Christine Feehan Series: A GhostWalker Novel (Book 15) Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Berkley Publication Date: March 12, 2019 ISBN-10: 1984803492 ISBN-13: 978-1984803498
Pirates, magic, and mystery, OH MY! And penned by Chloe Neill! You can’t go wrong by picking up a copy of The Bright and The Breaking Sea.
Kit has a maPirates, magic, and mystery, OH MY! And penned by Chloe Neill! You can’t go wrong by picking up a copy of The Bright and The Breaking Sea.
Kit has a magical ability with the seas, so being a Captain in the Queen’s fleet suits her perfectly. When the Queen pairs her with a Viscount, Rian, to infiltrate a pirate stronghold to rescue a kidnapped spy, Kit balks. She has been on the wrong side of the upper class’s attitudes and has no desire to deal with one on her ship. But when the fate of her country and home are at stake, they must find a way to work together before they find themselves under an emperor’s rule.
Neill has woven a fabulously enchanting, magical, swashbuckling, fantasy tale that sucks the reader right into the adventure. Captain Kit Brightling is an amazing heroine that surrounds herself with strong and confident family and crew members and I can only say that watching the tenuous relationship between Kit and Rian evolve was simply brilliant.
This is definitely a change from the past Neill storylines but all the sassy, strong characters and adventure that we've come to love are still there. I highly recommend you check it out.
I received this ARC copy of The Bright and Breaking Sea from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review....more
I know I’ve said it before, but it is worth saying again IF NALINI SINGH IS WRITING IT, I’M READING IT.
This is the stoTitus and the Hummingbird, wow!
I know I’ve said it before, but it is worth saying again IF NALINI SINGH IS WRITING IT, I’M READING IT.
This is the story of two not so well know characters. Sharine, who is Blue Bell’s mother and had lost herself in her artistic world, for quite some time. And Titus, an Archangel with his own territory, Africa, to protect from the reborn.
Sharine, also known as Hummingbird, is sent to assist Titus. Titus treats her just like everyone else, a fragile being to protect. But little does he know that the Hummingbird has been healing and evolving in her own right and is ready to face the ugly the Archangel of Death and the Archangel of Disease have brought on the world.
Titus soon discovers that together they can accomplish much and that the Hummingbird might just be a match to perfectly complement his powers.
Watching the Hummingbird’s evolve and her relationship with her son, Blue Bell, expand was something I’ve been rooting for since she was introduced. To say I was excited about this book would be an understatement.
The relationship with Titus is slow-growing and gave Sharine the ability to spread her wings and face some that hurt her the worst.
I received this ARC copy of Archangel's Sun from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review....more
Nell, now a full-fledged PsyLed Agent, is back with her team facing another mysterious paranormal crime scene that might push Nell beyond anything sheNell, now a full-fledged PsyLed Agent, is back with her team facing another mysterious paranormal crime scene that might push Nell beyond anything she has faced before. Rapidly deteriorating bodies are discovered at a country music star’s home and everyone that comes in contact with the scene becomes infected as well. A murderer is loose that kills fast and virtually undetectable will stealing the life force of everyone exposed. If that was not enough, PsyLed comes up against a Psy hating FBI agent that will do anything he has to do to attack the PsyLed and its agents.
Faith Hunter wrote another amazing addition to the Soulwood series. I am loving the character growth and development as Hunter masterfully unravels the secrets of Nell’s and her sister’s mysterious classification, the mystery of the spreading life-sucking death and the budding relationship Nell has with Occum. As I mentioned, Nell is no longer a pro-B agent, but their team has added a new pro-B, Margot Racer.
Hunter never disappoints with fast-moving, action-packed, meaty stories that you just can’t wait to sink your reader’s teeth into. The characters become friends and family you want to catch up with and once you do, you are bereft to leave.
I received this ARC copy of Spells for the Dead from Berkley Publishing Group - ACE. This is my honest and voluntary review.
My Rating: 5 stars FAVORITE SERIES [image] Series: A Soulwood Novel (Book 5) Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Ace (July 28, 2020) ISBN-10: 0399587969 ISBN-13: 978-0399587962 Genre: Urban Fantasy | Paranormal Mystery
After the loss of her mother, Chelsea takes a year off exploring Europe. She discovers love in three places: Italy, Ireland and Paris. Only to return After the loss of her mother, Chelsea takes a year off exploring Europe. She discovers love in three places: Italy, Ireland and Paris. Only to return home to thrust herself into a career, a mediocre relationship and watching her sister go through man after man in marriage. When her father gets engaged it makes her re-evaluate her life and she doesn’t like what she finds… so she decides to take off to Europe once again to see if the men she left behind might be the answer to all her relationship problems.
Chelsea meets up with Marcelino in Italy, Jean Clause in France and Colin in Ireland. Is one of these the perfect love match? You’ll have to pick up Paris is Always a Good Idea and see.
Paris is Always a Good Idea was a light and entertaining read. One of those reads that you can just enjoy. It will take your mind off of everything and you can have a little book-cation.
I received this ARC copy of Paris is Always a Good Idea from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. Paris is Always a Good Idea is set for publication July 21, 2020.
Laurel K. Hamilton has made a very bold move, she went back to roots of the original Anita Blake and wrote a strong mystery. The type of mysteries thaLaurel K. Hamilton has made a very bold move, she went back to roots of the original Anita Blake and wrote a strong mystery. The type of mysteries that made me fall in love with the beginnings of the Anita Blake series. I have to admit, I was one of those readers that had become pretty disenchanted by all the self- analyzing and analyzing the psyche of every character in the story without a strong story but I’m excited to say this wasn’t the case…and I was happily pleased.
Anita is called away from her main stomping grounds when she is called in by the U.S. Marshal as a consultant in a tiny community in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A shifter is arrested for a murder and there is suspicion that he was being framed.
Throughout the investigation, Anita calls in for help and Edward comes into the story. Edward's and Anita's dynamics were one of my favorite storylines, so I have to admit this thrilled me…And then Olaf “the serial killer” – US Marshall – recently turned lion shifter stalks in. This is where it gets VERY creepy and if Anita goes there, I have to say this series will completely lose me! But for now, he (Olaf) is playing nice and assists investigation.
In the end, this was rather good like for me, 3.5. LKH went back to the roots of the storytelling and even though I am not a fan of Olaf and no matter how you spin it a serial killer will be a serial killer, I enjoyed this installment of the Anita Blake series.
I received this ARC copy of Sucker Punch from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review.
My Rating: 3.5 stars Written by: Laurell K Hamilton Series: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter (Book 27) Hardcover: 624 pages Publisher: Berkley (August 4, 2020) ISBN-10: 198480443X ISBN-13: 978-1984804433 Genre: Paranormal Romance | Urban Fantasy...more
When you start to read the last book in a beloved series, there is a lot of anticipation and expectations for these characters that you have come to kWhen you start to read the last book in a beloved series, there is a lot of anticipation and expectations for these characters that you have come to know.
Alex Craft is now the lead in the Fae Investigation Bureau. Finding herself investigating an explosion that threatens the Fae world, Alex struggles to find her footing while completely cut off from her allies and friends.
I must admit, I was a bit surprised by the direction Price took with Grave War. Alex spent a large portion of this book away from her gang. I guess my expectations did not even come close to the character growth I have come to expect from Alex and her decision making. In the end, it just didn’t grab me like the other books in this series did. 3.5 stars
I’m sad this run is over. I did really enjoy the ride. I am glad I went along for Alex Craft’s story.
I received this copy of Grave War from Berkley Publishing. This is my honest and voluntary review....more
Scarlet is a local librarian that Aleksei “Absinthe” can’t get out of his head. No woman has ever affected him the way Scarlet does. He has his demonsScarlet is a local librarian that Aleksei “Absinthe” can’t get out of his head. No woman has ever affected him the way Scarlet does. He has his demons and Scarlet quiets them. When he finally asks Scarlet out the connection is immediate and they both see it, but Scarlet has secrets too and now the Torpedo Ink will do whatever it takes to give Absinthe the woman of his dreams and make Scarlet’s troubles disappear.
I appreciate the imagination used in the creation of this story. I liked that Scarlet was doing whatever it took to get revenge on the persons who caused her pain. There is an uncomfortable element of abuse, lots of cringy moments and I must admit I skimmed over their “kink” as much as possible because I didn’t care… There were a lot of kink moments, entire chapters, and it still kept going and going. For me, Desolation Road needed more balance, I was good with the overall story, it just got bogged down by the highly descriptive kink, that I really cared less about, which disconnected me from the characters.
I received this ARC copy of Desolation Road from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review.
My Rating: *** Written by: Christine Feehan Series: Torpedo Ink (Book 4) Mass Market Paperback: 480 pages Publisher: Berkley (July 7, 2020) ISBN-10: 0593099753 ISBN-13: 978-0593099759 Genre: Paranormal Romance
Rache, Bis, Jenks, and Trent are back in an all-new series that brings are favorite Hollow characters front and center once again.
Something is plaguinRache, Bis, Jenks, and Trent are back in an all-new series that brings are favorite Hollow characters front and center once again.
Something is plaguing people while they sleep, making them attack the ones they love most with tortured nightmares from hurts of the past. Rache will do whatever she can to unravel the plot before the demons are blamed. But then the attacks hit home and Rache, battling with all Trent has given up for her, realizes that together they make a much stronger team...but at what cost.
Along with the evil plaguing dreams, other things have now been realized. Deciding if they are friend or foe can cost everything to the Hollows gang.
I L o v e d American Demon. Harrison has captured everything we loved in the Hollows series but brought as an entirely new series to devour! If you are a fan of the Hollows, you are going to love it.
If you are jumping right into Return to the Hollows, you can read it without the Hollows but I highly recommend reading the Hollows first. Harrison does a good job giving some background but nothing compared to the connections you will gain reading both series.
I received this ARC copy of American Demon from Berkley Publishing Group - Ace. This is my honest and voluntary review.
My Rating: 5 stars Written by: Kim Harrison Series: Hollows (Book 14) Hardcover: 496 pages Publisher: Ace (June 16, 2020) Language: English ISBN-10: 0593101413 ISBN-13: 978-0593101414 Genre: Urban Fantasy
We are, once again, brought back to Russia and the Black Edge Wolf Pack and the alpha, Selenka Durev, and she becomes mated at first sight to the “broWe are, once again, brought back to Russia and the Black Edge Wolf Pack and the alpha, Selenka Durev, and she becomes mated at first sight to the “broken” psy Ethan.
The dynamic is fresh, the relationship is embraced by both. Even though they had their issues both accepted the relationship then built on what was immediate with spending time together and getting to know each other.
I am a Nalini Singh fan. She writes it, I read it. It is that simple. Alpha Night is an excellent addition to Singh’s outstanding repertoire. She gives us a story about an alpha female that delights her fans, rivets the readers, and makes us wish for more.
I received this ARC copy of Alpha Night from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. Alpha Night is set for publication June 9, 2020....more
Sarah is a Cuckoo, raised as a member of the Price family. As a member of the family she was taught to be cautious of her Cuckoo nature to manipulate Sarah is a Cuckoo, raised as a member of the Price family. As a member of the family she was taught to be cautious of her Cuckoo nature to manipulate and cause chaos. Recovering from what we discover as a metamorphosis, Sarah leaves her parents’ home to return to a family compound on the west coast. When she arrives, Sarah discovers other Cuckoos have taken up residency close by…which is never good for anyone, especially Sarah.
Artie has always had a thing for Sarah, they just get each other. When Sarah returns to the family compound, they get there chance to reunite. Artie is a quieter character but in this installment, the POV is switched between Sarah and Artie. You will discover a new side to Artie.
Lots happen and it ends in a H U G E cliffhanger! If you’ve seen my reading preferences, I’m not a big fan of cliffhangers but McGuire gave us enough closer but BOY OH BOY does she leaves us wanting more.
Pretty intense read for the InCryptid series, which I found more lighthearted than Toby’s plot lines. I enjoyed seeing Sarah and the Price – Healy group all coming into play and am sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to see where we will end up next.
I received this copy of Imaginary Numbers from Berkley Publishing Group - DAW. This is my honest and voluntary review.
My Rating: 4.5 stars Written by: Seanan McGuire Series: InCryptid (Book 9) Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages Publisher: DAW (February 25, 2020) ISBN-10: 0756413788 ISBN-13: 978-0756413781 Genre: Urban Fantasy
Anne Bishop has done it again, she came back to The Black Jewels world and gave us another great tale! I can’t tell you how excited I was to see the nAnne Bishop has done it again, she came back to The Black Jewels world and gave us another great tale! I can’t tell you how excited I was to see the new adventures play out and to rejoin this world for a little while.
In The Queen’s Bargain, Bishop continues with her multiple points of view narrations. It gives you a chance to see everyone’s perspective and here is the but; But, I really had a hard time with Surreal. And, maybe, even a little bit of problems with Surreal and Daemon. You know when you get to the point when you want to scream at a book’s character for being dumb, yeah, I got to that point with Daemon but especially Surreal.
That being said, there is so much potential to where this might go next. Bishop leaves you contemplating all the what-ifs to come. That in itself tells you The Queen’s Bargain was a really great read.
If you love a great fantasy read, check out The Black Jewels series. You won't be disappointed!
I received this ARC copy of The Queen's Bargain from Berkley Publishing Group - ACE. This is my honest and voluntary review. The Queen's Bargain is set for publication on March 10, 2020.
My rating: 4 stars Written by: Anne Bishop Series: Black Jewels (Book 10) Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Ace (March 10, 2020) ISBN-10: 1984806629 ISBN-13: 978-1984806628 Genre: Dark Epic Fantasy
This is an anthology of kick butt authors. In all honesty, I was in with Patricia Briggs participating with a story about the werewolf Asil but happilThis is an anthology of kick butt authors. In all honesty, I was in with Patricia Briggs participating with a story about the werewolf Asil but happily enjoyed the respite from reality as you delve into complete and utter fantasy/scifi short story after short story.
With all multi-author anthologies, there is a huge range of writing styles. In the end, Fantastic Hope was a good read for me. I really enjoyed some and some stories were just okay.
The best part about reading anthologies, besides catching up on some favorite series, is discovering new authors that will be added to my to be read shelf.
I received this ARC copy of Fantastic Hope from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. Fantastic Hope is set for publication April 7, 2020.
My Rating: 4 stars Written by: Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey are joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, Jonathan Maberry, L. E. Modesitt, Jr., Jessica Schlenker, Sharon Shinn, M. C. Sumner, Patrick M. Tracy, and Michael Z. Williamson in this collection. Paperback: 432 pages Publisher: Berkley (April 7, 2020) Language: English ISBN-10: 0593099206 ISBN-13: 978-0593099209 Genre: Fantasy|Scifi Shorts Anthology
Nicoletta was rescued from her uncles and being immersed in a sex trafficking ring at an early age. Now her worst nightmare has found her. To prove heNicoletta was rescued from her uncles and being immersed in a sex trafficking ring at an early age. Now her worst nightmare has found her. To prove her worth to herself, she must be involved in bringing them down, the one thing Taviano is forbidden to do, he must do to give Nicoletta what she needs to face the future. Taviano knew Nicoletta was the one for him but he will have to risk everything to prove himself to Nicoletta.
We have watched Nicoletta grow up with her adoptive parents throughout the series. Now it's her chance to find love. Will the vengeful, young girl who kept lashing out, realize she is worth love?
The Shadow Riders have followed the Ferraro family as they traverse the razor’s edge of the shadow world being the judge, jury, and executioner to the true evils of the world. Shadow Flight is a heated, dark, and dramatic read, facing many hot buttons topics for lots of readers. This book is not for the light-hearted reader. That being said, Feehan doesn’t slack off on the explosive chemistry, the wounded hearted characters and the devotion of family.
I received this ARC copy of Shadow Flight from Berkley Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. Shadow Flight is set for publication May 5, 2020.
My Rating: 4 stars Written by: Christine Feehan Series: A Shadow Riders Novel (Book 5) Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages Publisher: Berkley; 1 edition (May 5, 2020) ISBN-10: 0593099796 ISBN-13: 978-0593099797 Genre: Paranormal Romance
I received this ARC copy of The New Improved Sorceress from Berkley Publishing Group - DAW. This is my honest and voluntary review. The New Improved SI received this ARC copy of The New Improved Sorceress from Berkley Publishing Group - DAW. This is my honest and voluntary review. The New Improved Sorceress is set for publication Jan 14, 2020....more
From Alaska With Love is a pen pal military romance.
When Gabe is in Iraq, he receives honest and forth right emails from Sara that makes every day worFrom Alaska With Love is a pen pal military romance.
When Gabe is in Iraq, he receives honest and forth right emails from Sara that makes every day worth living. She is funny and says exactly what is on her mind, even if it’s a little off the wall. Their relationship blossoms through their letters, then texts and video chats. But when it comes time to meet, Sara baulks.
Devastated by Sara not meeting him, Gabe returns to his assignment in Alaska.
Sara realizing her mistakes jumps on a plane and shows up to find Gabe in Alaska.
Its touch and go for awhile but eventually Gabe understood why Sara wouldn’t meet him initially and then he decides he just has to convince her to give him six weeks to see what Alaska and he have to offer.
I really enjoyed the story right up until about 60% in. Once that happened it really didn’t compute for me. I mean there were cute moments, but it wasn’t based on anything beyond the surface. There were a bunch of things thrown at us that just didn’t make sense for the character’s that had been developing up until the 60% point. In my opinion, their character’s choices and the plot direction just went off the rails.
I received this ARC copy of From Alaska With Love from Berkley Publishing Group - Berkley. This is my honest and voluntary review. From Alaska With Love is set for publication March 3, 2020.
My Rating: 3 stars Written by: Ally James Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Berkley (March 3, 2020) ISBN-10: 1984806955 ISBN-13: 978-1984806956 Genre: Military Romance
Julia London brings the perfect amount of sweet and adds a good dash of sexy to The Billionaire in Boots.
When his father dies, Nick Prince must come hJulia London brings the perfect amount of sweet and adds a good dash of sexy to The Billionaire in Boots.
When his father dies, Nick Prince must come home to run the family’s empire leaving his dreams of being a pilot behind. He will do his duty to his family, but he’s got one foot out the door, and he is gone as soon as possible.
Charlotte Bailey is the office manager for Prince empire, so when Nick comes home, she can’t help but be around for his broody and discontented ways. But there is a chemistry that just won’t be denied. When Nick wants to break the sexual tension brewing between them, Charlotte tells it like it is… She has her priorities and she isn’t going to settle for anything less. I have to admit, I think I loved that most about Charlotte’s character.
Hot, sweet and spicy makes for some great Chinese food and an amazing contemporary romance. The chemistry is blazing, the characters, especially Charlotte, and plot is sweet, and boy can they bring the spicy with their snark and humor. The Billionaire in Boots is the perfect contemporary romance all around.
I received this ARC copy of The Billionaire in Boots from Berkley - Penguin Publishing Group. This is my honest and voluntary review. The Billionaire in Boots is set for publication March 3, 2020.
My Rating: 5 stars Written by: Julia London Series: The Princes of Texas (Book 3) Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Berkley (March 3, 2020) Genre: Contemporary Romance
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