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Divine Phoenix by Heather Rainier

May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Divine Phoenix by Heather Rainier
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (324 pgs)
Other: M/F, Masturbation, Spanking, M/F/M, menage, toys
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Plumeria

Every woman wants a fairy-tale ending, but Lily Valentine has given up on that. Other women may get their happily ever after, but what she lives is more like a nightmare. Admitted loner Clay Cook has heard all the stereotypes about artists and even lived some of them. He struggles with his craft, wondering if his best work is behind him.

Mortally ill, Lily flees to Divine, barreling headlong into Clay’s life from the distant past. Clay’s brother Del returns from a lengthy deployment, suffering from deep trauma of his own, at a loss for how to move on from it. In an effort to remake herself, Lily unintentionally does more harm than good.

As Lily Valentine rises from the ashes of her former life, jealousy is sparked and danger comes calling. Will Clay and Del be able to save her when her old life tries to reclaim her?

Even in the darkest of times, a person can claw her way out and rise above the ashes to start anew.

This story is about Lily Valentine, originally from Divine and childhood friends with Clay and Del Cook. Lily and her family moved away while she was still in school and she lost contact with the boys. Moving away may have seemed like the worst thing to ever happen to Lily until she met and married a man named JT, who turned out to be a sick, sick man. Lily spent the next twelve years in her abusive husband’s clutches, with no hope for escaping. But after a final humiliating confrontation she decides enough is enough and Lily heads for Divine. Little does she know her entrance would be a smash.

Clay is the local jeweler and owns a shop where he designs his own creations. Even though he’s as dependable and caring as he can be, Clay still buys into the stereotypical idea of what artist should be, flaky, in touch with with emotions and unreliable. He spends most of his time alone and works on his friends’ tokens of love for their women while he has no one. It wasn’t until Lily came crashing back into his life that he realized what he was missing.

His older brother Del finally comes home from working in a private military company. It’s been four years since his last visit and this time he brought home some emotional baggage. Unable to deal with his issues, Del sets himself to making his run down ranch functional. Of course, that’s easy to do when you never sleep. Once he and Lily reconnect, sparks fly but Del can’t help but worry about Clay’s feelings.

While Lily sets a backbreaking pace to improve herself and her life, Del sets the same pace but instead of improving, he ignores his issues. Clay is the healing agent for them both. Initially the story starts off as Clay and Lily grow closer to one another and when Del shows up everything shifts to create their triad. I really loved how different all of theses characters were and how they complimented each other without even trying. And how they just easily flowed into creating their relationship between the three of them with little discussion. Once the idea was planted, it literally grew wings and flew.

What I enjoyed most about Divine Phoenix was the emotions that the author was able to pull out of me. As a reader, I admit I can be a bit jaded when it comes to conflicts and the bad guys. But this story really grabbed me from the beginning to the very end. I just wanted to hug Lily, kiss Clay and hold Del. And I really wanted to do serious damage to JT.

But what made this book 5 stars for me was Ms. Rainier’s restraint when it came time for the climax. I deeply feared what I was going to read as I sped through her words but she gave you just enough without going too deep. Once you read this book, and I think everyone should, you’ll understand what I mean. Sometimes authors walk a fine line when it comes to painting a character especially the bad guy. They can come off a one dimensional or even ridiculous, but Ms. Rainier did it just perfectly. She painted a beautiful story with all the right colors and the end was a portrait of a divine phoenix.

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Worth the Risk by Karen Erickson

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Worth the Risk by Karen Erickson
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (252 Pages)
Heat Level: Hot
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Moonflower

How to make a strong man fall hard? Refuse him.

Worth It, Book 2

Hunter Worth lives life to the absolute fullest. As vice president and head of brand marketing for Worth Luxury Goods, he’s brought his family’s business firmly into the twenty-first century. Ruthless yet charming, he’s now set his sights on the sexiest member of the marketing team. First thing on his agenda? Seduction.

Gracie Hayes needs her job at Worth—and she’s not about to let the gorgeous owner and her direct boss distract her—again. Orphaned, and with a rough childhood behind her, she’s worked too hard to compromise everything for a fling, no matter how tempting. Independent, strong and resourceful, she will fight off Hunter. She has to.

Flirting, stolen kisses, a few nights of scorching hot sex…Hunter has all that in mind and more with the delicious Gracie. He never figures he’d fall in love or that she’d deny him. How will Hunter convince Gracie he’s the one for her?

The Worth brothers are well worth the read…pun intended. Book two in the Worth It series is just as steamy and hot as the first, Worth the Scandal. The chemistry between these two stubborn people was burning up my reader and I couldn’t wait for their amazing moments of weakness. I wasn’t kept waiting for long.

Hunter is simply an arrogant womanizing jerk. As the middle man in the trio of brothers, he plays the part well. He’s jealous of the baby of the family because of his carelessness and freedom. He’s also always trying to prove himself to the elder, never feeling good enough and doesn’t want to be thought of as a burden. Feeling loved, but never quite fitting in, he’s just witnessed his big brother fall helplessly in love, and what a fall it was. Hunter’s determined to never be a victim of that feeling. The problem is he has an unexpected pull to his co-worker Gracie, which he just can’t deny or satisfy. He didn’t see the warning signs of danger ahead. Hunter’s an accident waiting to happen.

Gracie’s been alone forever. She was abandoned by her mother at a very young age and grew up in the system. She fought long and hard to get where she is and she will not make the mistake of falling into the bed of her over-sexed boss. But the one kiss they shared continues to haunt her. Could this warm fuzzy feeling be something worth looking into?

Hunter jumps in with a full frontal attack and Gracie never saw it coming. She may have her moments of weakness when it comes to this handsome man, but she stands strong and makes him work for it. It was apparent throughout the book that these two belonged together, but I could still completely understand the barriers they were facing. From the beginning to the end these two have to fight against love and fight for their freedom. It takes almost losing it all, to open their eyes.

My heart went out to these two people. It was almost painful to watch what Hunter had to go through. He was so strung out over his newly discovered feelings, it was poignant. Gracie was an amazingly strong willed woman who had so many inner demons to conquer, I wondered if she would ever make it.

Worth the Risk has amazing pacing, with no lulls and the style of writing was smooth. I was never bored and I didn’t feel rushed at all. The flow from scene to scene was flawless. It’s rare to find a novel that’s so perfectly balanced.

Ms. Erickson knows how to write a compelling story that doesn’t allow any room for distractions. This book was hard to put down and kept my attention from beginning to end. So be prepared to spend the whole day with Hunter and Gracie. Worth the Risk made losing my day so Worth It!

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Lord of Fire and Ice by Connie Mason and Mia Marlowe

May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Lord of Fire and Ice by Connie Mason and Mia Marlowe
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Action/Adventure, Historical, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (384 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Foxglove

Brandr the Far-Traveled is revered by his fellow vikings: his bed skills are the stuff of steamy legend, his sword sings of death on the field of battle, and he can call up fire from thin air. Enslaved through trickery, he’s determined to woo his new owner into freeing him. Too bad her heart’s as icy as the frozen North. Katla is sworn to avenge her husband’s death at the hands of Brandr’s father. But she didn’t count on Brandr’s dangerous masculinity or the way he awakens her long forgotten desires. Can Brandr seduce his way free, or will love make slaves of them both?

After five years away from home, serving as a Varangian Guard for the Byzantine emperor, Brandr, son of Ulf has finally reached his beloved Hardanger Fjord. As the son of the current jarl, a strong warrior and fire mage in his own right, he is nonetheless captured, stripped and, wearing the collar of a thrall, or slave, is presented thus to Katla, head of a farmstead and all of its surrounding people. Katla’s brothers captured Brandr as retribution for his father murdering Katla’s husband. They seek to humiliate both Brandr and his father with Brandr’s thrall status. As time goes by, an attraction forms between the two. When Katla’s brothers insist she choose a husband from one of the wealthy men they parade before her, as an independent spirit, Katla surprises all by making her choice…Brandr. But there’s more than marriage in store, there’s political wrangling and betrayal ahead for them all. Will Katla and Brandr survive to make a real marriage? Can these two strong and stubborn people learn it is better to unite than fight? Katla will need Brandr’s help and support to save her people from the evil that is coming for them all.

Connie Mason and Mia Marlowe have written an intriguing and absorbing historical look at the people of the North, with all the harsh and unyielding conditions of the time, and the passions that ruled the people. This is not a pretty world: it is hard living, harsh conditions and danger at every turn. The people have learned that they need to fight for what is theirs, and revenge is swift in many cases. This is a well-crafted world, and I was drawn to the characters from the beginning. The authors were able to bring to life not only the passions ruling the characters, but the small joys and disappointments inherent in the rough life these people lived.

Katla is strong and stubborn, determined to care for her people after the death of her husband, even though theirs was never a love match. She doesn’t need another husband, someone to take over and ruin all the good she’s done for her people. When her brothers present her with a naked and bound Brandr, she was, at first, determined to make him suffer for the sins of his father. But as time goes by, she begins to respect first his strength, and then to admire his honor and his beauty. I enjoyed watching Katla test Brandr’s limits, and her open minded appreciation of his strength and skill in all he does. I liked watching as she finally discovered that she wanted to be desired by him and her sudden insecurity where he’s concerned.

Brandr Ulfson is a strong man, and an honorable one. From his first appearance, naked, shorn and bound, there’s never an indication that he’s less of a man, or warrior than before. He’s determined to not bring shame to his family, even as he’s being belittled and treated as the basest of slaves. As he realizes why he’s been treated as he was, he knows that he must accept his fate as revenge for what his father took from these people: their lord, leader and husand. As his attraction for Katla grows, I enjoyed watching the small tricks he would pull, to make her accept him as more than just her thrall. I enjoyed watching as he discovered a love he never counted on with Katla.

There’s a dangerous hidden agenda with one of the prospective suitors brought before Katla for her choice as husband. Katla’s brothers each have a motivation to see her wed: each has plans for a future that doesn’t include staying on the farmstead as gentleman farmers. When the danger strikes, they all realize the one who can help them is Brandr, who is now Katla’s husband. But betrayal is around every turn in the road, and soon, everyone is in peril for their lives. There are several surprising twists and lots of passion and fighting to keep the reader hanging on every word. Katla nd Brandr enjoy a very hard won happy ever after, but only after severe trials and tribulation. I recommend this for historical lovers who like danger with their happy endings.

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Flying High by Em Woods

May 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Flying High by Em Woods
Publisher: Total-E-Bound
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (63 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play, Spanking
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Sometimes a mate bond can be damned inconvenient…as well as crucial to survival when a murderer sets his sights on one of the pair.

As if life isn’t tough enough for a half Fae, half butterfly shifter, Tate is thrown for a loop when his mate turns out to be a reclusive Lynx shifter. Cain is focused on tracking his brother’s killer, and stumbling across his mate at the same time he finds the murderer wasn’t in his plans. Especially when the discovery means the killer gets away.

Sparks fly between the Lynx and the halfling even though neither wants to cave to a fated-mate bond. But when a serial murderer comes after Cain, Tate must call up powers he rarely uses to save them both.

Vampires and wolves, wolves and humans, lynx and butterflies…one of these is NOT a typical shifter mating but it is the basis for an exciting and thoroughly entertaining story by the talented Em Woods.

Cain Howell is a lynx shifter. The story opens with him tracking the man who viciously killed his brother. His anger and impulsiveness puts him in the sites of the killer until he suddenly catches a fresh scent that distracts him from his goal. His mate.

A trope often used in fated mate/shifter books is the ability of the mates to know each other by scent. The smell is typically pleasant, intoxicating even. This is true for Cain when he catches Tate’s scent but there’s more. Cain also describes the scent as “reassuring and soothing” but that doesn’t mean he’s going to roll over for a belly rub just because some cosmic force deemed them mates. How can a lynx mate with a butterfly anyway? He can when the butterfly in question is more than he seems. Also, it doesn’t hurt that these men aren’t too proud to accept some motherly advice. Those scenes are actually pretty funny.

Tate wasn’t out looking for his mate, either, when he spots Cain hiding in the tall grass, but they can only deny facts for so long. Tate accepts his fate a lot quicker than Cain and that’s a good thing. They need each other and the timing is perfect. He uses his influence on Cain to convince him to wait until the right moment to confront the killer. Even still, they’re both thrown for a loop when the truth behind the murders is revealed. Would fate be so cruel as to bring them together, just to be pulled apart before they have time to truly appreciate their bond? This is romance; what do you think? The way they talk to each other, the way they touch, it all works together to solidify a very tangible bond.

Ms. Woods knows how to build a story around her characters. Cain and Tate are wonderfully drawn out men. They come from totally different worlds and just the idea of mating a butterfly to a lynx seems impossible. Not only does Ms. Woods make it possible, she makes it plausible. I first read a shortened version of this story as a sequence of editions to The Story Orgy’s Monday morning story prompt shorts. She expanded on a clever premise and breathed life into the characters and their struggle. If the short edition was fun and unique the expanded version is completely entertaining. The dialogue is witty and the chemistry palpable. There’s no doubt the men are attracted to one another. When they finally act on those feelings the scene is literally combustible.

If you love a good paranormal but want a story that’s unique and well written. Look no further than Flying High by Em Woods. She’s an auto buy for this reader and I’m looking forward to seeing what she comes up with next.

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Club Esoteria Christmas by Cooper McKenzie

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A Club Esoteria Christmas by Cooper McKenzie
Publisher: Siren Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Short Story (82 pgs)
Other: M/F, M/M/F, M/M, BDSM, Flogging, spanking
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Plumeria

You are invited to Club Esoteria’s Christmas Party
Friday, December 23, 2011, 8 p.m. until ?
Entertainment: A Sub’s Talent Show
RSVP required; floggings will be administered to those who do not

Antony returns from an eight-month deployment and wonders if Jenna will let him return for good. Gentry worries that he will be kicked out now that Antony is home. Whitney gets new toys for Christmas as Taurus pushes her boundaries. Sloan, Dane, and Merlin make their appearance though Sloan is seven and a half months pregnant. They leave early when Sloan goes into labor after she and Merlin dance for the talent show. Jackson is juggling bartending and keeping his lovely submissive satisfied. He grows more nervous about proposing but he is determined that she will marry him.

Will Jenna let Antony back into her household? Will Sinclair agree to Jackson’s proposal? Will everyone have a spanking good Christmas party?

What Christmas at a BDSM club would be complete without a tree decorated in balls, whips, handcuffs and chains?

This book is about Club Esoteria’s Christmas party which features a talent contest involving all the subs. The acts must be non- sexual in nature, which I found kind of charming.

This book is number seven in the series and focus on couples/groups from previous books. We revisit Dane, Merlin and Sloan from His Sub’s Submissive, Taurus and Whitney from Caught by the Master, Jenna, Antony and Gentry from Minding Mistress which are books one through three respectively. And finally we see Jackson and Sinclair recently from His Beck & Call Girl. Cooper McKenzie was able to bring a lot of her characters together in this installment and never let any one set overshadow another. Each couple or group had their own scenes that led up to the other. I was able to invest in everyone even with this book being a short read.

I had not previously read the prior six books, but in no way did I feel lost or at a disadvantage reading A Club Esoteria Christmas. I personally believe that takes a great deal of talent, and it made me want to go back and read the books to experience how all these couple came to be where they are in this novella. Fans of Ms. McKenzie or the Club Esoteria series will not be disappointed at all.

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Sparks by Sharon Horton

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Sparks by Sharon Horton
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (280 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by Sunflower

All her life, Callie O’Rourke wanted to be a firefighter. A lifelong nightmare of being in a fire has driven her to pursue a career to fight fires and save lives. She won’t let being a woman stop her from achieving that goal. When her determination and training land her a job, Callie has no idea being the city’s first female firefighter will gain the attention of more than just its citizens.

Although haunted since childhood by the fiery death of his father, firefighting is in Danny Redmond’s blood. He comes from a long line of firemen, all the way back to his great-grandfather.

Callie’s refreshing candor ignites Danny’s interest. With her ability to fight fires, combined with the way she puts him at ease, it’s not long before they become friends. Focused on being the best firefighters possible, neither is looking for romance. Yet the more they’re together, the more they realize firefighting may not be their biggest challenge.

The world is full of books. Endless amounts of them. But there are only a few rare books that you pull out to read and, when finished, you’re overcome with such intense emotion. Sparks is one of those books. The experience I had as a reader while engaged in this powerful, riveting story had me in a whirl of feelings.

Callie O’Rourke is Fairmont’s first female firefighter. She’s a bit of a news maker with this status. Callie’s strong willed, fierce, and takes many risks, but these risks are to save lives. She thinks with her heart and her head. She’s had a lot of things to deal with in life, but Callie has definitely overcome obstacles to get where she is today. Though she didn’t get off on the right note with Danny Redmond, the hero.

Danny is a bit complicated. This man has not been whole for a long time. In a tragic chain of events, Danny’s life changed when he was a child, and the things he feels and never completely dealt with affect him to this day. He’s not too happy about Callie, but oh my, do things change for him rather quickly.

Written with such intense depth, Sparks draws readers into a wild ride of feelings, a bit of adventure, and a whole lot of love. The conflict keeps the story line tight. Just when I thought Callie and Danny were on their way to a beautiful relationship, some startling revelations come to light, spiraling everyone involved into a confused state. Talk about characters going through turmoil. This novel brings a sense of family and community together. A feeling of nostalgia washed over me many times, as reading this made me think of the times where people looked out for one another a lot more, and strong family ties were more prevalent.

There are touching moments, I wiped away tears more than once. This book is beautifully written. Strong characterization, stunning plot, and at times I held my breath, unsure of what would happen next. Fair warning, readers–this book is going to grab hold of you tight, and won’t let go even after the end. I find myself still thinking about Callie, Danny, and the rest of the crew at the fire station. Sparks lives up to it’s name, in every sense of the word. This is a story that can be read over and over. It’s a keeper!

If you love contemporary romances that have tendencies to bring out tears of joy, gut wrenching pangs of fear, and a powerful love story, let Sparks light up your life. Don’t miss this stunning novel!

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Temporary Mistress by Cecily French

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Temporary Mistress by Cecily French
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave Legend
Genre: Historical, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (98 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Aster

Brokenhearted after the death of his wife and infant son, Phillip Graves—Viscount Danbury—lives only for pleasure, changing his mistress every few months. After his mistress-to-be is indisposed, he acquires a temporary replacement who, to his surprise, offers him something he never thought to find—a second chance at love.

After being forced on the streets by her late father, Franny Talbot is desperate to escape the whoring life. The chance to be under an aristocrat’s temporary protection gives her more than a path to freedom, though. Philip’s skilled lessons in sensuality show Franny all the delicious and titillating ways a man can possess a woman. And she unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with a man who can never truly be hers.

It’s been a while since I read a story that hooked me from the first line, but Temporary Mistress definitely fits that category.

I fell in love with this heroine from the start. She was feisty, intelligent, and made absolutely no excuses, despite her stature and position in life. Where others may cower in fear, Franny held her head high and did whatever had to be done to move ahead, never apologizing nor feeling sorry for herself, although she had every right.

I enjoyed the hero of the story just as much. Phillip’s heart was closed to all around him, which could have led him to become cold-hearted and cruel, but instead he was fair and straight-forward. He had his reputation with the ladies, but was always certain when their time ended (and even during their time together), the women were well taken care of.

Ms. French’s writing is wonderful. Her descriptions were vivid and her dialogue was appropriate and helped keep the reader in the time period the story was set it. I do wish she had taken a little time to explain what the ton was. It’s a term I had not heard of prior, and had to look it up. But once I did, all the pieces fell into place and her use of names and terms was spot on. I loved the way she would switch from one point of view to the other, skipping a line so it was easy to follow, but allowed me, as a reader, to know what each main character was feeling as the story progressed.

The villains in the story, though a minor element, were very well formed and the anxiety of whether they would find Franny had me cheering for her all the more. I was hoping Phillip would become the champion for his love and I was not disappointed. Even better, Franny was no wilting flower. She fought for herself. No damsel in distress in this story!

There were a couple of weaknesses, however. There were a few places where I felt the story was either rushed or stopped abruptly and shifted scenes. The first was during the scene where the couple made love for the first time. The scene was wonderfully described, and flowed easily, but it seemingly stopped as soon as they “finished,” and we were on to the next chapter. It was a bit jarring and took me out of the story temporarily.

The second weakness, and in my opinion the most important, was during a key break through. Just as Franny was able to crack through Phillips hard exterior, and he finally opened up to her about the loss of his family, we skipped ahead several days. The author simply made mention that they talked more about it as the days progressed. To me, it was a key time that the two could have been connecting at a deeper level – falling in love – but instead was skipped over, much to my dismay.

There were other missing elements, the biggest of which is the two never admitting their love for each other. The first “I love you,” is one of my favorite parts of romance stories, and although the feeling was most certainly there, it was never said, and I missed that.

Negatives aside, the story was definitely enjoyable. I loved feisty Franny, and the obvious admiration Phillip had for her. Their interaction, his teaching her the ways of love while she taught him an appreciation for life, was a joy to witness and I enjoyed it very much. I would love to revisit this couple, and see how their lives have progressed (or even how they plan for a wedding). If you like a story that allows you to travel to a different time and witness two strong characters falling in love, Temporary Mistress is one I would recommend!

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Timeless by Alexandra Monir

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Timeless by Alexandra Monir
Publisher: Ember, an imprint of Random House Children’s books
Genre: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (280 pages)
Age Recommendation: 12+
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by Lavender

When tragedy strikes Michele Windsor’s world, she is forced to uproot her life and move across the country to New York City, to live with the wealthy, aristocratic grandparents she’s never met. In their old Fifth Avenue mansion filled with a century’s worth of family secrets, Michele discovers a diary that hurtles her back in time to the year 1910. There, in the midst of the glamorous Gilded Age, Michele meets the young man with striking blue eyes who has haunted her dreams all her life – a man she always wished was real, but never imagined could actually exist. And she finds herself falling for him, into an otherworldly, time-crossed romance.

Michele is soon leading a double life, struggling to balance her contemporary high school world with her escapes into the past. But when she stumbles upon a terrible discovery, she is propelled on a race through history to save the boy she loves – a quest that will determine the fate of both of their lives.

What would you do if your true love were born a hundred years before you? Sixteen-year-old Michele Windsor finds out. When her mother dies, she moves across the country to live with her wealthy grandparents in New York. There, she’s surrounded with opulence, a first for her.

Michele is grieving, of course, but then something very strange happens. She gets transported back in time to the fascinating Gilded Age—1910. At a fancy ball, she makes eye contact with the young man who has haunted her dreams for years, and it’s a magical moment. Philip pulls her aside, equally entranced. They develop a friendship and more. She gets yanked back to her present but finds her way back to him periodically. These are two completely endearing characters. Philip is so respectful and romantic he sets a new standard. Michele is his equal, deserving of this great guy, and the chemistry between them is amazing. When they get separated, it’s heart wrenching.

The descriptions of the era, as well as those of the twenties and forties enrich the story and make the world of the characters realistic. Michele’s adventures in the past are interesting. The subplot adds intrigue with its family mystery. Supporting characters are just right.

This is a fast-paced book, hard to put down, and so well written. It’s moving emotionally and lovely in presentation. The author is a singer/songwriter, and the original songs mentioned in the book can be found online. I look forward to reading the sequel to this great story and highly recommend this book.

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Triton: Rise of the Fallen by Travis McBee

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Triton: Rise of the Fallen by Travis McBee
Publisher: Musa Publishing
Genre: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full length (210 pages)
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

The earth is dead and the only hope for humanity rests in the hands of a man with no name.

The earth is dead. The last twenty humans have crashed onto a new world created by humans. Their leader is dead. In his place steps a man without a name. A man whose past is hidden and secret. Under his guidance they start to rebuild civilization. But who is he? Why does he not cry? Why does he not smile? What secrets does his past hide, so dark and terrifying that the voices of it still haunt him? Who is Tritsan?

Could you trust someone whose name and past is a complete mystery?

Triton: Rise of the Fallen is full of surprises. A few plot points are teased out but never resolved at the end of the story. In some books this would be an exercise in frustration; in this book it actually makes sense. Some questions aren’t really meant to be answered. This also leaves plenty of room for a sequel to be written about Tristan and his fellow travelers in the future. I don’t know if one is planned but I get the impression that these characters still have many stories to tell.

Tristan is a well developed individual but it was a little difficult to get to know some of the secondary characters because we only see them through his perspective. I continued to mix up a few of them well into the story. What was shared about them was fascinating, though, especially once the reader picks up on how strongly some of Tristan’s personality quirks influence how he interacts with others.

While the flashbacks of Tristan’s past enriched the story they took away some of the urgency of the main plot at times. It was jarring to switch from Tristan’s memories to the growing community’s struggle to survive in a dangerous new world. Every flashback had a purpose but they might have been more effective if they had been inserted into less emotionally charged scenes.

Minor but repetitive grammatical errors also pulled my attention away from the plot.

Despite these issues Triton: Rise of the Fallen is a good bet for those of you looking for a fast-paced, other-worldly adventure. If I’m right and there’s going to be a sequal, it’s the perfect time to become involved in Mr. McBee’s whole new world.

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The Yuletide Yorkshire by Susanne Marie Knight

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The Yuletide Yorkshire by Susanne Marie Knight
Minx Tobin Mysteries Case Five:
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Holiday, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (104 pgs)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Aloe

HO, HO, HO … OH!

Home for the holidays, Minx Tobin introduces her parents to her homicide lieutenant, Gabe Harris. Unfortunately for her, her ex-fiancé Jared drops in on them, creating friction. But Jared soon needs Minx’s help in the sleuthing department because a gruesome “present” is found under the tree. Once again, Minx is hot on the trail of a desperate killer.

All Gabe wants to do is propose to the woman he loves. Instead, he has to deal with a cast of East Coast characters, including an unexpected murder. Why do dead bodies always seem follow Minx Tobin??

All Minx wanted to do was introduce her new love to her family. He’s a cop and very good looking, as well as a loving man. So when did solving a murder become a “home for the holidays” tradition?

This is Minx’s fifth case, but it’s the first time I’ve read this author’s work. Ms. Knight does a nice job of creating a cozy mystery that’s a bit unusual. Who expects your next door neighbor to be shot to death? She gives you enough suspects, all with motive, so it’s not obvious right away who the culprit is. The author writes a story that flows well and includes some jealousy because the next door neighbor’s son was once engaged to Minx and Gabe isn’t sure the attraction is completely over. As Gabe works with Minx to solve this murder, the local cop is unhappy because they are messing in his case and he’s acting a bit funny towards Minx, too. Poor Gabe…

The author writes a good drama/trauma story with almost everyone being a bit guilty for some reason. She also gets you into the romance between Minx and Gabe and you find yourself hoping neither one of them will be bullheaded enough to ruin their budding romance. Ms. Knight kept my attention and kept me reading to see just how she would end the story. I was not disappointed.

If you like a good cozy mystery, get a cup of tea and find a comfortable chair. This one will fill the bill for you. Why not see if you can identify the murderer before Minx? I think you’ll be surprised by the way it turns out.

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