Missing in Michigan by April A Taylor

July 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment


Missing in Michigan by April A Taylor
Alexa Bentley Paranormal Mysteries Book One
Publisher: Midnight Grasshopper Books
Genre: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full length (174 pages)
Heat Level Sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Orchid
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Is she a medium? A psychic? Alexa Bentley only knows one thing for certain; she can talk to ghosts. And sometimes, they take her advice. Missing in Michigan is ideal for fans of the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Mysteries, quirky female characters, and the Paranormal Mystery/Supernatural Suspense genre. This exciting, funny new series will keep you guessing!

Alexa’s unusual ghost therapy skills take her to a remote corner of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. But this case is much trickier than anything else she’s ever encountered. A grieving ghost, several missing teens, and a supernatural creature from Native American folklore stand in her path. Along the way, she manages a bit of romance and lots of witty humor.

Alexa (Alex) Bentley is the type of main character I love. Determination sees her through, even when obstacles get in her way. Her attitude is light hearted, but she takes a serious approach to her business. What is her business? She’s a ghost therapist, and a very good one too. Don’t tell anyone though as people tend to look at her with skepticism when she admits what she does. Her present case means she has to become part detective before her ghost will pass over.

The plot grabbed me and made me want to read on, while the light heartedness made the story even more enjoyable. What helped to keep my interest was I couldn’t work out the solution to the mystery. There were hints but not enough to make me positive I’d solved where all the lost boys were going. Add to this a little bit of romance which was more Alex’s fluttering heart than anything else, and you have a very good book.

This is a book I would be quite happy to read a second time.

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Gabe’s Revenge by Doris O’Connor

July 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment


Gabe’s Revenge by Doris O’Connor
McLeod’s Security Book 2
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (156 Pages)
Other: M/F, Anal Sex/Anal Play, Spanking, BDSM, Rope Play
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Revenge is best served cold…

Gabriel Henshaw is nothing but a monster—a ruthless killer—that’s what Lissa Andrini has always been told. Sold to the man by her own father, she fears for her life, yet she can’t help the insane pull she feels to him. It has to be some form of Stockholm syndrome, surely? It couldn’t possibly be the effect of his Dominant nature effortlessly pulling her under his spell and awakening her latent submissive side.

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Can love flourish when you’re a pawn in a dangerous game?

If you are a romance lover then Doris O’Connor is a must read author.  This is not my first time reading one of her books and will not be the last.

Gabe’s Revenge is a BDSM Romance that has a Daddy/Daughter play (not real daddy/daughter) going on that may not be for everyone’s taste.

Gabe is a dominant who is bent on getting his revenge from Lissa’s father, however, when her father sells her to Gabe, everything changes. Gabe has a history with Lissa’s father and mother and that has been incorporated into the story really well. Gabe is ruthless but kind and protective to the people who work for him; and those people mean a lot to him.

Lissa is an artist who had a good childhood until her mother died. When her father sells her, she is forced to come face to face with the worst side of humanity.

I do have to mention that the book has some scenes of violence and torture; after all Gabe is not an angel. However, with Gabe by her side, it proves to be an enjoyable read. Their passion and chemistry is off the charts.

It is the second book in the series which I did not know until I completely finished the book. That means it can be read as a stand-alone. The story is well developed and it was difficult and almost impossible to stop reading until I was completely done. It’s a recommended read.

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A Legacy of Love and Murder by Brenda Whiteside

July 11, 2018 By 1 Comment


A Legacy of Love and Murder by Brenda Whiteside
The Love and Murder Series Book 3
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (321 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

In Austria to meet her great-grandfather and explore his castle estate filled with priceless art, August Myer arrives to find he’s died suspiciously. As one of the heirs, her life is in danger, turning this fairytale Alpine adventure into a nightmare of veiled threats, unexplained accidents, and murder.

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When August learns the handsome inspector is concealing a personal involvement, and the death of her great-grandfather is somehow connected, she takes the investigation into her own hands. The outcome could be the death of both of them.

August and her mother uncover more than family history on their trip to Austria.

August and her mother, Lacy, had high hopes for their trip to Austria. It was a chance to connect with long lost relatives and take in the beauty and history of the estate. Unfortunately, they don’t receive the warm welcome they were hoping for. August’s great-grandfather is dead and his widow, Eike, and nephew, Fabian, make it clear they see August and Lacy as intruders. In spite of it all, August and Lacy stay in the castle, but are they living with a murderer?

August is a fun character. She is spunky and certainly not afraid to speak her mind. She isn’t ruffled by Eike and Fabian’s chilly attitude. Her enjoyment of history and art leaps off the pages, and it was a joy to watch her explore the castle. August and Tobias have great chemistry from the start. Even though their personalities are very different, I think they make an interesting pair. August is a take action sort of woman, and I admire that about her. However, she does have a tendency to be impulsive and jump to conclusions. Tobias is more of a planner. He likes to gather as much information as he can before he makes a move. I think their skills complement each other nicely, and I enjoyed watching them work together.

The culprit of the crime is revealed well before the book ends. The suspense comes from watching August and Tobias solve the puzzle piece by piece. The tension is further increased as the murderer becomes increasingly bold in their efforts to prevent August from solving the mystery. I was on the edge of my seat wondering how far the villain would go!

I really enjoyed reading A Legacy of Love and Murder. The pacing and suspense are very well done, and Tobias and August make a great couple. While this is book three in the series, it stands alone very well. Fans of romantic suspense would do well to pick up a copy today.

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The Gorgon Bride by Galen Surlak-Ramsey

July 10, 2018 By 12 Comments


The Gorgon Bride by Galen Surlak-Ramsey
Publisher: Tiny Fox Press
Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (324 pgs)
Rated:
Review by Poppy

THE GODS ARE FUNNY.

Except when you piss them off.

Then they suck.

They really, really suck.

(Really).

Alexander Weiss discovers this tidbit when he inadvertently insults Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, and she casts him away on a forgotten isle filled with statues.

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For now.

What follows next is a wild, adventurous tale filled with heroes, gods, monsters, love, and war that is nothing short of legendary.

Whenever Greek gods get involved in anything, the result is typically chaotic and messy. This story is no exception.

The story starts with Alex being squashed (and mostly killed) by a whale (who was originally a Gorgon…it’s a long story). Thus begins an eventful and occasionally confusing tale of love and adventure. In order to save himself (sort of), Alex agrees to find a husband for the sister of the Gorgon who crushed him, Euryale, who’s actually a pretty decent woman, aside from those pesky snakes and eyes that turn a person to stone. In no time at all, Alex is smitten and the feelings are returned by Euryale two-fold.

But they were set up by Athena, and her sister Aphrodite is ticked off. After all, just who is the goddess of love, for crying out loud? And so Alex and Euryale find themselves pawns in a real life game of chess between Ares, Aphrodite and Athena (with a little help from others like Hermes and Hephaestus, amongst others).

I’m a Greek mythology geek. I studied it in school, I’ve loved other fiction works that include it, was thrilled when it became more mainstream via Rick Riordan, so was more than happy to grab this book for review. The author certainly understands how remarkably petty and arrogant Greek gods can be, especially when they tamper in the mortal world. He really humanized some immortals, like Kharon, who is fooled once by Alex and has a bit of a sense of humor about it. Sort of. He knows how to hold a grudge, too.

I did have some issue with how quickly Euryale and Alex fell in love, and have to admit that the story was confusing for awhile because so much was happening and we hopped between Athena and Ares, Alex and various gods and demi-gods, Ares and Aphrodite, etc. I might not have kept reading if I’d not accepted this for review since I was left scratching my head a bit and had to go back and re-read parts to make sure I was understanding the plot.  All of that was necessary to set things up and once it gelled, it was just a fun read. The author has a great sense of humor (the blurb absolutely sold me) and made the story incredibly irreverent and amusing.

The ending wraps up Alex and Euryale’s story, but it does introduce the next story inside the epilogue and I’m glad Jessica will get her own story. She’s the catalyst to much of the conflict in The Gorgon Bride but it really wasn’t her fault, and the author managed to make her a very sympathetic character.

Like humor that just a little sideways? Enjoy Greek myths? Looking for a book that’s just pure entertainment? You should absolutely try The Gorgon Bride. I’m glad I did.

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Finding a Keeper by Michelle Geel

July 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment


Finding a Keeper by Michelle Geel
Publisher: Deep Desires Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (317 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Brenna Palmer has everything she wants in life: a dream job as a PA for the CEO at Thornsten Industries, and amazing friends. The only thing still missing is Mr. Right.

Then she stares into the mesmerizing hazel eyes of delicious Gabriel Burke, and she is hopelessly ensnared by his cocky charm. Gabe is a sexual master who knows exactly how to entice her surrender. He’s also a millionaire, a ladies’ man, and a dedicated bachelor.

Brenna resists him—there’s no way she’ll live up to the high-caliber women he pursues and she simply doesn’t have the time to reform him. But Gabe won’t give up so easily. He offers her a compromise: she can continue searching for Mr. Right, but as long as her heart remains unclaimed, she’s his to ravish.

It’s a perfect arrangement, until Mr. Right finally does come along. And when he does, Brenna finds herself in a worse predicament, since Gabe has a hold on her that she just can’t let go of.

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One night of hot sizzling passion, and they were doomed!

Brenna and Gabe’s relationship started with a misunderstanding and turns into multiple hot nights of passion. Oh, Brenna tries to resist but she does not succeed and they agree to an arrangement.

This full length story starts out with Brenna being not that confident about herself and her beauty. I loved seeing the changes that come to her as well as Gabe. Though he is an absolute master in sex, this was a learning curve for him since relationships have never been something he is good at.

Brenna wants a relationship, marriage, kids and the whole nine yards while Gabe just wants her in his bed.

Brenna is a responsible planner, the one friend in the group who would only drink a glass of wine or no alcohol while the other friends do all the drinking so that she could drive them home. Letting go of control and doing spur of the moment actions is not one of her things.

Gabe, a playboy,  is the opposite. They gel well together. The author did a great job with the characters and the story. It kept me coming back every time. I found the story had a constant up and down vibe. I got that because a couple of times it felt like a lull, almost like the climax was going to come, only when I looked at the number of pages I had yet to read did I realize I was nowhere near the end of the book. Maybe it is me. The story was a little stretched out but it was not enough to stop me from reading.

Finding a Keeper has a great storyline and characters. I love both of these characters, and feel the cover does not do the story justice. Many times book covers are what brings a reader to check them out, even though the story itself should be what grabs them.

Finding a Keeper has off the chart chemistry with characters that would make you believe in taking a chance in love.

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Lead Me Into Temptation by Devon McKay

July 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment


Lead Me Into Temptation by Devon McKay
Gold Dust Brides, Book One
Publisher: Forever in Love Publishing
Genre: Historical
Length: Full length (289 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

Violet Webster is a bride on the run. The last thing she wants is to get married, especially to a stranger twice her age. However, agreeing to be a mail-order bride had been her only option and it paid the steep passage to San Francisco so she could locate her father. She’d find him too, if only her betrothed’s son would stay out of her way.
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Unfortunately, his father will be the one to lie beside her.

Are you going someplace boring and need a book to keep you awake and entertained? Then I recommend putting this book in your purse. It’s one of those that I was able to put down and pick up and remember exactly where I left off. There was so much going on that I almost couldn’t put it down. It’s always exciting when I get to review a series starting with book one vs. starting with book three. I will be inclined to purchase book two in the Gold Dust Brides series.

I enjoyed Lead Me into Temptation because I am intrigued by western romance stories that involve mail order brides. I don’t think I’d ever want to be a mail order bride but I enjoy reading about them. The heroine, Violet, was consistently getting herself into trouble. Fortunately for her the hero, Garrett, was there to rescue her. Together they made for a galloping fun romance.

The story line had some original aspects that were appealing to me. However, I did find that some scenes were farfetched but I found them to be entertaining. I felt the writing style was very good. My interest was captured and held throughout the story. I could feel the love and chemistry buzzing in the air. I was riveted during the suspense moments and I appreciated the surprise plot twists.

Lead Me Into Temptation was a solidly constructed book with well-developed characters that I can visualize seeing them in a book two and book three in the future. I know who I’m hoping book two is about. A significant plot thread was left unwrapped and I hope it’s addressed as the story continues in the next book. I liked reading this novel.

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Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall

July 6, 2018 By 6 Comments


Awaken the Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Immortal Guardians Book 8
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Action/Adventure
Length: Full length (247 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

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He awakens encapsulated in dirt with no knowledge of how he came to be there. Riddled with injuries, he can remember neither his past nor who he is. Nor can he remember what he is. But surely no mortal man could survive being buried deep beneath the earth. All he knows with certainty is that the soothing voice and presence of the woman moving around above enables him to endure the agony of his wounds. And he will do whatever it takes to be with her.

When Susan first sees the old two-story house for sale, such warmth and longing fill her that–against all reason–she makes an offer. It will take years of hard work and money she frankly doesn’t have to fix up the place. So she can’t explain why she bought it. She also can’t explain what compels her to spend hours one night, digging in the basement until she unearths a man. A man who still lives and breathes despite having been buried alive. A man whose intense brown eyes glow amber with pain, declaring him far more than ordinary. Susan knows she should keep her distance. He has no memory and possesses gifts that would make most fear him. But as the two work together to unravel the mystery of his past, she finds herself drawn in by his teasing nature and tender touch. So much so that she loses her heart to him even as they find themselves hunted by unknown enemies who are ruthless in their quest to capture them.

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I remember being over the moon when I found out that Awaken the Darkness was coming out and I couldn’t wait to read it. The wait was worth it. The novel is everything I could have hoped for. I plunked myself down into my favorite reading chair and stayed there, all the way to 1 AM, until I finished the book loving every page, every minute and totally feeling the loss of sleep well worth it.

I really want to say that this book, even though it’s part of the Immortal Guardians series, is a standalone read. Why you ask? Because Stan has lost his memory and has no past to draw upon. It’s only Susan and Stan fighting to stay alive, running from those that want to kill and/or capture them while having absolutely no idea why or what they did to deserve it. They don’t know who to trust or where to go to be safe. Talk about intense suspense, action and drama!

Ms. Duvall does provide a prologue that gives enough history to understand how Stanislav ends up as Susan eventually finds him. I’d forgotten those details of the battle so it was great for me to revisit it and get emotionally involved right away.

The one thing that Stan doesn’t lose is how to pursue a woman and romance her right into his arms, his bed, or wherever he can. There’s just one little problem preventing him from getting anywhere near that point. Talk about two frustrated characters. It was devious fun. Eventually their situation is sorted out and they finally, finally get together. That was fun too.

I liked how every time the hero remembered something it caused a hiccup in their burgeoning relationship. Eventually, the truth comes out but by that time Susan is invested in loving and being with Stan, no matter what. She’s no shrinking violet.

The action scenes were gripping, well written and nail-bitingly perfect. It was only towards the end that the Immortal community comes on stage to aid Stanislav and Susan. It was extremely poignant when Susan met Ami. I won’t tell you the reason why. I liked how the revelation of those secondary heroic characters was done because it reinforced my belief this could be a standalone for new readers. It was presented from Susan’s point of view and she was totally clueless. A reader learns as she does and I liked that angle.

Awaken the Darkness is terrific, exciting, wonderful, special and is an action filled romance that fans of Ms. Duvall are going to go ga-ga over. Well, I certainly did. I’m happy-skippy on one hand but on the other I’m sulky because now I have to wait and wait for the next book. It’s supposed to be Seth’s turn! Seth! It can’t come fast enough! Dianne Duvall rocks!

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The Chronicles of Terlan: Daedala by Dañiel L Garcia

July 5, 2018 By Leave a Comment


The Chronicles of Terlan: Daedala by Dañiel L Garcia
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Historical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full length (209 pages)
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Orchid

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Daedala is mute and uses the Common sign language to communicate. Her family is killed by Prometh, the Light King who then slays her while taking sexual advantage of her. Daedala then joins Asmada as an immortal and they begin a quest to overthrow Prometh and recover Daedala’s son who has somehow survived the family slaughter.

I looked forward to reading this book but was disappointed by the bad editing. There were missing words, use of the wrong tense and head-hopping from character to character so at times it was difficult to figure out who was talking. The author also had a tendency to tell rather than show what was happening so that it ended up a bit like a text book.

Daedala could be an interesting main character as she is a blacksmith by trade so is exceedingly strong and her immortality means she recovers quickly from injury. She also has a sense or morality which gets her through tough times.

If the presentation was attended to this could be a spine chilling fantasy book with dragons, barbarians, magic and immortal warriors.

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Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson

July 4, 2018 By 12 Comments


Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (408 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Marnie MacGraw wants an ordinary life—a husband, kids, and a minivan in the suburbs. Now that she’s marrying the man of her dreams, she’s sure this is the life she’ll get. Then Marnie meets Blix Holliday, her fiancé’s irascible matchmaking great-aunt who’s dying, and everything changes—just as Blix told her it would.

When her marriage ends after two miserable weeks, Marnie is understandably shocked. She’s even more astonished to find that she’s inherited Blix’s Brooklyn brownstone along with all of Blix’s unfinished “projects”: the heartbroken, oddball friends and neighbors running from happiness. Marnie doesn’t believe she’s anything special, but Blix somehow knew she was the perfect person to follow in her matchmaker footsteps.

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On one hand, I want to be sad at certain parts of the story but then I think, “what would Blix say?”, and I can’t be gloomy. Blix is the secondary character that touches a reader’s heart as she strives to bring love, sparkles and happiness to others. Her strength is in how much she loves the people she meets and her acceptance of things that would destroy and depress folks in similar circumstances. She rises above that and her legacy is embodied in Marnie, a most unlikely heroine.

In the beginning the novel is told from two points of view, Blix and Marnie’s, and it’s a first person delivery for both. Eventually Marnie takes center stage because it’s her love story with all its hilarious ups and downs, mistakes and triumphs that Matchmaking for Beginners is all about. The mistakes she makes are common and completely believable. Her thought processes makes perfect sense and I could see myself coming to the same conclusions. And, we’d both be wrong. It’s an interesting learning curve.

I won’t reveal the people who touched my heart the most because I don’t want to dilute the impact. The author introduced me to so many folks while Marnie continued on her journey to her ‘big life’, and every single one helped her grow as a person, giving her insights, joy, hope and for readers, entertainment. There are a couple of characters that introduce personal drama and pitfalls that Marnie has to dodge, overcome and face the truths they reveal. All of it is an amazing reading experience.

The love of Marnie’s life isn’t a typical hero trope. I think that’s what made me love this novel so hard – it’s a special true love. It’s beautiful, magical and worthy of this author’s writing talents. I lost count as to how many times, I sniffled on the way to getting teary then bam, I’m laughing or melting into a romantic puddle.

I loved Matchmaking for Beginners. It’s not my usual type of book but I was wowed, impressed and bowled over by how Ms. Dawson’s characters’ came to life before my very eyes. They had depth, heart, quirky issues and were easy to fall in love with. I expected that this novel of over 400 pages would take me a couple of days to slog through. Instead, I read it in one day, one sitting and time flew. That’s the mark of an awesome book and a very talented writer. Kudos to Ms. Dawson for giving me an amazing reading experience.

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