This was an interesting concept. Taking the old adage if this walls could talk and giving the house sentient. Getting through the first story, The Butcher, was a bit of a challenge. It was graphic and could be triggering for some people. With that said, the stories after were good. Each story is about an owner of the house, told through the house itself. It's very interesting and a concept I'd never encountered before. The stories pulled me in and the plot was well done keeping me reading.
I was a bit confused with the houses ability to feel pain(?) at time and then it kinda being washed over at others. Yet all in all it was an enjoyable book. I liked the narrator as well, she did a great job and it helped set the mood for the book.

This book had a good premises but I had a hard time with it. Mostly it had to do with Mike, I found him to be irritating. I just couldn't find the story believable enough to be able to suspend my disbelief. There is a line and this story fell over that line.

I was conflicted about this story. Lucas and his brother Nate inherit the MacKenie mansion which their mother abandoned. They take their families and move to the house while fixing up the place and trying to use the renovation as a spring board to get a tv show on HGTV. Little do they know what lurks in the old house.
First off I found it confusing with all the names and points of view. I felt like there were just to many characters. Shepard's purpose and place in the book confused me as well. With a few changes his character could be written out and the book would actually have been better in my opinion. I felt Ms. Lloyd kind of shoehorned him in for whatever reason. There were also a lot of magical things that just didn't feel right in the story.
The story itself was well told and the writing decent. Despite the confusion I felt, about what I pointed out above, the plot does move along well. Over all the book was ok, not great but alright.

This book was much better than the first in the series. I feel like the author got better at not only writing but telling the story. I was able to get into and enjoy this much more than the first. The characters were interesting and the plot twist was well done. It also was unexpected which was nice.

Little Red Riding Hood is all grown up and kicking butt.

I loved the idea behind this story, literary characters have been brought to the real world. Tess "Red" Little also known as Little Red Riding Hood is an Enforcer for the Fairytale Management Authority. Think the police force for Tales, that's what they call people transplanted from the books. The world building is decent, although I would have like to know more about how they ended up in this predicament. I mean we learn that it had to do with Cinderella's Fairy Godmother and Aladdin's genie, but what actually happened? The mystery aspect of the plot was ok, it kept me reading so it did it's job but I figured it out pretty quickly.

The characters were good, I liked Red's spunk and wit, but she had some issues. Mainly I found her a bit overdramatic and I'm not sure if it was supposed to be a character flaw or the writing style. If it was a character flaw kudo well done, if it was writing style maybe tone it down. I like it when a heroine is both tough yet can show a vulnerable side, it makes it easier to empathize with them. Red was this she had the tough girl persona down, yet had a soft side which we saw time and again. The sexual tension between her and Nate was electric. I thought the romance aspect of the book was well done.

This was a fun entertaining read. I liked how it entwined literary characters into the real world and it's problems. It was a new take on the fairy tale trope and it was overall well done

I haven’t read many of the reverse haram books, but this one was a lot of fun.

Loretta is sheriff of Traitors Den, a little western town stuck inside a magic bubble, temporal rift, ok not quiet sure on that one. Alright so the town is actually more of a old west theme park version of a town. All the inhabitants are stuck there dumped out of a one way portal. The other catch is all of the inhabitants are magical, either shifter or magic users. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule and Loretta is that exception she doesn’t have magic. Even without the help of magic she is one tough lady. I loved Loretta and her take no crap attitude.

When two new guys fall through the portal they bring a whole heap of trouble with them. The plot is very character driven and if I hadn’t been so taken with Loretta I might not have gotten invested in the story. Rhett and Zeke the two who fell through the portal, are sexy as sin and twice as troublesome. They’re taken with Loretta, but she already got enough relationship problems. The sexual tension between these three was thick.

I enjoyed the banter, jokes and general world building that the author used. The cliffhanger ending left me a little sore but over all I really liked this book.

I picked this up from a local authors booth at the comic con this past weekend. I read the first few pages while manning our booth and it caught my interest. When I got home, after doing all my wifely and motherly duties (Why do kids always wait until 6pm Sunday night to say hey mom I got homework?) I plopped my butt down on the couch and read this straight through, something I haven't done in a very long time.
From the beginning I was hooked, you could tell there was something quite not right yet also weren't sure what it was. It was intriguing and made me keep reading to figure out what was up with this mysterious woman. Corey was a likeable character and, having live in Northern New York my whole life, I could empathize with his plight of dealing with the snow and being snowed in. Also the way Mr. Clark described the weather actually gave me chills.
The plot moved along at a good clip, but it was a little jarring at times with the sudden POV shifts. Yet they did add to the story, and once I knew it could happen it wasn't as jarring, so I was able to forgive them. I will say if you are squeamish then this might not be the book for you, as it reminded me of the old fashion horror movies like The Thing or The Mist.
I enjoyed Mr. Clark's writing style and his reference to Boris Vallejo made me stupidly happy. Although unless you are a fantasy nerd you probably wouldn't get the reference. I really enjoyed Bella's Boys and will be looking to get more from this author.

I always felt like the Little Mermaid got shafted, and not the way it happens in this book. This retelling of The Little Mermaid turns the story on it's head and spins it around. Averil is the youngest of Tritons daughter yada yada we all know this part so I'm just going to skip ahead to the juicy bits. Zoltan, the Sea Witch, has an immediate attraction to Averil, but suppresses it in favor of his plan for revenge. Averil is drawn to the dark brooding, bad boy with lots of tentacles, yet believes that her true love is the human Prince.
Averil is spunky and brave, yet so innocent. She has lived a sheltered life and is naïve. I felt bad for the little princess, seeing her innocence destroyed in more ways than one and used as a pawn in two men's games. Yet her character grew so much and I came to like her more as the book progressed. Her resilience and how she came to certain revelations was great. I don't want to give to much away but the character growth in this book is awesome.
This was a fun read with lots of action, a fast moving plot, a little mystery to keep you interested along with a bunch of sizzling naughty bits.
I give this a five and if you like a sexy, bad boy with tentacles check this out.

This was a very interesting tale a play on Sleeping Beauty. Aura has grown up as the princesses body guard. She was trained and schooled to protect, this woman is no shrinking violet. I loved how strong and spunky she was, yet how vulnerable she was at times. When everything is revealed and her world falls apart she has a few dark moments but manages to rally. Mal is a wounded soul, torn down by his responsibilities and his own mind. These two were made for each other, darkly tormented they can find release together.
I mean who doesn't like a little slap and tickle or light choking during naughty time? Lots of rough sex, a King who likes being dominated and a Beauty who is up for it.
The revelations in the story are jaw dropping with wonderful twists. The plot moves along really well with action and intrigue to push it in just the right spots. Another 5 for this series

While this was an interesting take of the classic Nutcracker tale, I had issues with it but we'll get to those in a minute. I liked a fey take on the story. Having Drosselmeyer being a fey hunter and the sisters saving the Prince from him was an interesting twist. I enjoyed the world building on the fey world and the differences in fairies. I even enjoyed the relationship building between Clara and Sugar Plum as well as the tension between Louisa and the Prince. The characters growth with the sisters was done well.

What I had a hard time with is the sister switch, Clara should have been with the Prince. Even though I liked Sugar Plum more as a character, I just felt this nagging sensation that it wasn't right. No matter how much I tried to tell myself this is it's own thing, I just couldn't let it go.

Other than that this book was very enjoyable, but I have to give it a 4.

Compared to the other two books in this series, I didn't like this one as much. It didn't have the same enemies-to-lovers feel that the first two books had. Juliette's love and loyalty got her in over her head, yet to be honest they got her out as well.
While I liked the main characters, there was no real sexual tension and Juliette was ready to drop her panties as soon as the first room was transformed into gold. I really just kept reading for the assassination plot. Wanting to know how that was going to go down. While I liked the characters they were also a bit bland. The romance aspect was also a bit to quick for me. The plot was ok but also a little blah at times. The twist at the end was really well done. Yet over all not as good as I thought it was going to be.

I saw this book on a couple different blogs and was taken by the cover. The blurb drew me in, but I did not expect how actually spicy this book was going to get. Seriously get yourself a glass of ice water and some pearls to clutch.

I was immediately pulled in by Finley and her plight. I thought she was an amazing character, strong yet still vulnerable. She had her flaws and new it, yet didn't let them bring her down. Nyfain was your typical strong, broody, alpha, but I kinda find that hot so. I found the characterization of all the... well characters to be well done and through. I became invested in the story, wanting to know more about them and what was happening to them.

The plot carried me along and the world building was outstanding. This was one of those books that I couldn't put down and couldn't wait to pick back up. I also found it interesting the myriad of ways the main characters got down with out actually doing the deed. The sexual tension between Finley and Nyfain was like a raw nerve pulsing and ebbing. All the while Finley was growing and expanding her knowledge becoming more. The biggest and only disappointment for me in this book was the cliffhanger ending. At the time of my writing this I have already downloaded the next book in the series and look forward to getting to read it.

I was trying out a new format for my reviews but that wouldn’t do this book justice. It was amazing! Beautiful, yet bloodthirsty, creatures called Sirens plague the waters of Treson Harbor. Vidar "Bone Heart" Woelfson has made it his duty to rid the world of them, after what they did to his father and himself when he was a young man. Dahlia also seeks vengeance for what happened on that beach when Vidar killed her mother. This is not your typical enemies-to-lovers book where they are fated mates or have an instant love connection, this is a slow burn.To the point where I wondered a few times how these two would ever reconcile their differences. Both of them have to come to terms with the fact that things aren’t always as black and white as they seem. As a new treat from the deep threatens to destroy both of their kind they find common ground and things move forward from there.
I devoured this book. I loved how Vidar and Dahlia were written, unlike many other books of this trope, while they are conflicted by their feelings they are not wishy-washy about it. One of my pet peeves is where the FMC will draw the MMC in then push him away and then do it over and over. This doesn’t happen. Dahlia doesn’t play around, and neither does Vidar, these two are past that point. They have both seen and dealt with too much for that, these are two broken individuals who are just waiting for death to come calling. At times my heart broke for these two as you learn the depth of what show more they have endured.
My only complaint is that I felt there were many things left unanswered in the plot itself and I would absolutely love it if there was a second book fighting the Sons and maybe giving us a Mullins and Meridan love story…?

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. show less

I don't usually write reviews for books I DNF but I feel I need to for this one. It wasn't the torture, etc that most of these reviews talk about, I didn't even get that far. I just found the book boring and trite. Shantel Tessier's L.O.R.D.s series was the same concept and done so much better.

A Twisted and Darkly Compelling Tale of Obsession
As a fan of stalker romances, this book delivered a gripping, intense story that I couldn’t put down. From the very first three chapters, I knew I was in for a wild ride tailored perfectly to my tastes. Christian, the dark, obsessive antihero, stole the show with his deeply flawed yet fascinating character. Possessive, manipulative, and mentally terrifying, he embodies the ultimate predator, and his psychological warfare is equal parts horrifying and mesmerizing.

Christian’s complexity is what makes this book shine. His multifaceted personality, switching from the shadowy stalker to the charming manipulator to the menacing terror, keeps the tension high throughout. Watching his disturbing obsession with Siân unfold felt like peeling back layers of darkness. His warped sense of control, narcissism, and willingness to cross any boundary make him a character you can’t look away from, even as your skin crawls.

Siân, on the other hand, was harder to connect with. She’s naïve to a fault, ignoring glaring red flags and making questionable decisions that had me rolling my eyes repeatedly. At times, her choices felt less like character flaws and more like contrivances to keep the story moving. While I understand her role as the foil to Christian’s darkness, her naivety stretched believability, especially in her interactions with the two men vying for her attention. Still, her innocence heightens Christian’s dangerous show more allure, creating an intriguing dynamic that kept me invested.

The book’s mafia subplot was minimal and served more as a backstory than a significant part of the narrative. While this wasn’t a dealbreaker, it left me wishing for more depth in that area. Additionally, the story felt unnecessarily stretched out, clearly setting up for the duet. This drawn-out pacing diluted the impact of an otherwise compelling premise, making parts of the book feel repetitive and verbose.

Surprisingly, despite the intense sexual tension, the spice factor was underwhelming. Aside from one incident, the book withheld intimacy until the very end. While Christian’s dark and dirty talk during these moments was captivating, a few more steamy scenes could have balanced the story’s intensity and heightened the romance. There’s also a non-consensual scene that may not appeal to everyone, so readers should tread carefully.

Despite these drawbacks, Christian’s character is a standout. His dichotomy of personalities, his sweet, wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing facade versus his true, dominating nature, kept me glued to the pages. He’s not a good man, but his morally grey actions and unwavering obsession with Siân make him an enthralling antihero. In contrast, Siân’s lack of growth and frustrating naivety left much to be desired, though I’m curious to see how her character develops in the sequel.

Overall, this dark romance delivered on its promises of obsession and psychological intrigue. A tighter story, a more realistic heroine, and a touch more spice could have elevated it further. Still, Christian’s sinister charisma makes this a must-read for fans of twisted, possessive romances. show less

If Michael Myers had a heart, and gave it to you on a bloodstained platter, this would be his love story. This is a jaw-dropping dark romance that blends obsession, vengeance, and forbidden love into something unforgettable. This story grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go.

This is a standalone dark romance featuring:

A masked, silent serial killer MMC

An innocent yet drawn-to-darkness FMC

Step-sibling taboo

Stalker elements, primal play, blood kink, fear kink

A protective anti-hero who would (and does) kill for love

A deeply emotional connection born from shared trauma

Dual POV

And yes—an unforgettable epilogue that will wreck you in the best way

My Thoughts:

I’m going to be honest: I was not prepared for how hard I’d fall for Kaleb.

The moment he was introduced—silent, terrifying, and devoted—I was gone. Kaleb doesn’t express love with words. He shows it with violence, protection, and absolute loyalty. From the very beginning, he’s been Shiloh’s monster. Her guardian. Her shadow. Her obsession. And she’s his everything.

When Shiloh is hurt in the most violating way, Kaleb crashes out and does the unthinkable… and ends up locked away for years. But monsters don’t stay caged forever. And Kaleb? He never forgot her. Never stopped wanting her. Never stopped planning.

Their connection is twisted, taboo, and completely addictive. Shiloh is soft, a little broken, and drawn to darkness—and with Kaleb, she finds a version of herself that’s powerful, show more fearless, and desired beyond reason. Their chemistry is feral, their love story violent but so, so tender at its core.

Let’s talk spice: primal, fear, blood, and emotional kinks collide in a way that will absolutely destroy you. One particular scene involving a lighter? I was left speechless. Every encounter between Kaleb and Shiloh is thick with tension, heat, and emotion.

And that epilogue? It will live rent-free in my head forever. Onyx. That’s all I’m going to say. If you know, you know. show less

Morella Moon’s Sins of the Stone is the kind of spicy, soft-hearted, fairytale-adjacent novella that had me giggling, gasping, and straight-up grinning like an idiot in public. It’s short, sweet, steamy, and everything I didn’t know I needed in a gargoyle x human romance.

Ursulette is the classic misunderstood outcast. She’s curvy, quiet, a bookworm who keeps to herself (yes, she’s giving Belle-from-Beauty-and-the-Beast vibes), and she’s been bullied by the men in her village her whole life. Enter Ramuz. A literal gargoyle. The only one of his kind. Stoic, watchful, gentle… and so down bad for this girl that it physically pained him to look away.

Their connection? Instant kinship through shared loneliness. Their romance? A forbidden slow burn full of charming banter, comforting conversations, and seriously hot tension. The voyeurism? Chef’s kiss. The steam? SO good. (And I love that Ramuz is respectful and tender without needing to lean on constant dirty talk.)

I don’t usually see a lot of monster romances written in third person these days, so finding this gem felt like stumbling across a unicorn. And the writing? Gorgeous and emotional. Ramuz wanting to learn her name just to “add it to his vocabulary”? I was literally kicking my feet and giggling like a teenager.

Ursulette is brave, independent, and completely relatable, especially if you’ve ever been the “weird girl” who turned to books for comfort. And the moment she introduces books to Ramuz? show more My heart.

This story isn’t just spicy, it’s got heart. It touches on grief, isolation, body image, and the found family trope in a way that feels genuine and validating. And let’s not forget: the smut is wild, adorable, and just the right amount of dark to scratch that adult fantasy itch.

If you love monster romances, strong but soft-hearted heroines, and MMCs who are fiercely protective yet incredibly respectful, Sins of the Stone is 1000% for you. I’m obsessed. I’d marry Ramuz in a heartbeat. show less

Wanna Play A Game delivers everything I’ve been craving in a dark romance. It’s not one of those stories that dissolves into butterflies and rainbows by the end. Instead, it gives you the rare satisfaction of a happy ending where the characters keep their taboo tastes and chaotic personalities intact.

This book will mess with your head in the best way possible. The Stockholm syndrome hits you just as hard as it hits Cali, and you’ll find yourself questioning your own sanity for rooting for these characters. The author masterfully balances the darkness with humanity, making you truly feel for the characters even in their most twisted moments.

One aspect that stood out for me was the MMMF dynamic—it was exceptionally well written. The men’s attraction to each other felt authentic and maintained throughout the story, with the FMC acting as an addition to their bond rather than just the focus of a shared obsession. Their distinct personalities shone through, and I loved the little moments of familiarity, like the water tower scene, which was so endearing.

The FMC having a pet was a nice touch, adding a layer of realism to the story that made it more immersive. Speaking of immersion, the dialogue was incredibly natural, pulling me further into the world and making the interactions feel grounded. The balance between story and spice was spot on, with enough plot development to keep things interesting and enough spice to keep the pages burning.

The spice, by the way, was show more SPICYYYYYY. The dynamic between the characters was raw, intense, and incredibly well-executed. I appreciated how the psychos played with Cali, whether drugging her or letting her run—it was darkly authentic and aligned perfectly with their twisted personalities.

My only critique is with the pacing. At times, it felt like the book dragged, circling back to the same points without significant developments. The story could have been tightened with a shorter length or enriched with more detailed plot progression to balance things out.

Overall, Wanna Play A Game is a dark romance done right—intense, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down. If you’re looking for something that doesn’t shy away from the shadows while delivering emotional depth, character complexity, and fiery spice, this is the book for you. show less

After reading Red I was eager to know how the Tales ended up in the “Here and Now”. This is Lavender’s story. How she went from one of the most promising fairies to one of the most hated Tales. Ok possibly this is a little melodramatic but it’s how Lavender sees herself. In need of a new start she goes to the Refuge. A place for Tales who couldn’t quite hack it in the “Here and Now” or just need a new start. Red sends her to stay with an old friend, who ends up being none other than the big bad wolf himself. The tension between these two is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Yet neither is ready to be burned again.

If this isn’t enough to keep you reading there’s the mystery of the missing Tales and dead ordinaries. And lets not forget someone sent hellhounds to stalk Seth and Lavender. While this might seem overwhelming the author does a great job of balancing everything and keeping the plot moving.

The story is engaging, the characters are likable and easy to empathize with. I felt for Lavender and Seth they were both flawed yet wanted to do the right thing. I really enjoyed this story and the twist on nursery rhymes, fairy tales, and lit characters.

This book was a bit nostalgic for me as a child of the 80's. I found myself repeatedly trying to put myself into Abby's position. At times it was a bit hard, I have to admit. I found the beginning a bit confusing, but finally got my footing.

The plot was good, but I didn't get why Abby did some of the things she did. Even as a teen I don't think I would have done some of the things she did or put up with the stuff she did. Yet I can also remember being willing to walk through hell for my best friends. However I still had a hard time with the characters. They just didn't feel fleshed out, I found them one dimensional and a little bland.

The events leading up to the exorcism were a bit cliché. Although I did find the end of the exorcism pretty original and it brought a smile to my face. While not a stand out book, I did find it a entertaining read.

Leigh Rivers delivers an intense and wildly unhinged dark romance that begs the question—why isn’t the entire dark romance community losing their minds over this one? With an obsessive, morally black alpha hero and a heroine who will make you question your sanity, this book is a whirlwind of obsession, betrayal, and twisted love.

Malachi, adopted at eight, immediately latches onto his foster sister, Olivia Vize, with a fixation that borders on dangerous. When his place in her life is threatened, he reacts accordingly. But Malachi is nothing if not patient, biding his time until their inevitable reunion. The story follows their tumultuous relationship as they navigate years of separation, betrayal, and an undeniable pull toward each other—despite the destruction they leave in their wake.

Malachi is… something else. His obsessive devotion, possessiveness, and dark inner monologues are both terrifying and hilarious. Olivia, on the other hand, had me wanting to throw my Kindle across the room more times than I could count. Her choices, from her questionable loyalty to her actions that directly betray Malachi, made me despise her at times. Yet, I devoured this book in one sitting, questioning my own tolerance for chaos and toxic love stories.

This isn’t a book with a deep, intricate plot—it’s messy, intense, and wholly unapologetic. If you’re looking for a straightforward, smutty, borderline insane romance with little to no drama outside the main couple’s show more self-inflicted disasters, this is it. The relationship dynamic is pure madness, but in the best way. Malachi’s unwavering obsession and Olivia’s reluctant but inevitable surrender make for a story that you just can’t look away from.

There are some controversial elements—Olivia’s engagement to another man, her involvement with multiple men even after her supposed commitment to Malachi, and the ultimate betrayal that lands him in jail for eight years. These are not your typical romance leads; they are flawed, destructive, and completely entangled in each other. And yet, despite it all, they are drawn together by something deeper than just love—obsession.

Rivers crafts a dynamic that is both thrilling and disturbing, ensuring the reader is hooked from start to finish. The only downside? The ending felt abrupt. After all the chaos, I wanted just a few more chapters of their inevitable, twisted happily-ever-after.

Final Verdict: If you love an over-the-top, possessive antihero and a romance that makes you question your own morals, this book is for you. Leigh Rivers took every dark romance trope, cranked it to the max, and delivered an unforgettable, addictively toxic love story. Proceed with caution—and enjoy the ride. show less

I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily leaving this review.

First things first—what. A. Cliffhanger. I went into this story with zero expectations and came out completely hooked, heart pounding, and emotionally shredded.

We meet Hope, a woman who has finally escaped the clutches of her abusive father and built a life for herself as a physical therapist for an NFL team. She’s safe now, or so she thinks, until three ghosts from her past come crashing back into her world: Knox Hunter, Jaxon Steele, and Dimitri Kessler. Her enemies, the ones who tormented her and turned their backs on her when she needed them most, choosing to believe her father’s lies. To Hope, they’re no better than the man who hurt her.

To Knox, Jaxon, and Dimitri, though, Hope was always their girl. One unforgettable night years ago changed everything, and they’ve never gotten over her. Now drafted onto her team, they’re determined to win her back. But the Hope they remember isn’t the woman standing before them now. She’s stronger, sharper, and not afraid to fight back. She says no. She means it, or does she?

The tension between the characters is electric and unrelenting, teetering between pain and pleasure, desire and danger. There’s heavy con-noncon/dubious consent elements here, so readers should proceed with caution. Hope is battling deep trauma, confusion, and buried wants, while the guys are relentless in their pursuit of her, even when the lines blur.

Everything explodes show more when they confront the monster from her past face to face, finally seeing the truth behind Hope’s pain. But their vow to protect her comes with a chilling caveat: from everyone... except themselves.

This book is not for the faint of heart, but if you’re drawn to dark, emotionally twisted, romance with deeply flawed characters, you'll be hooked. That cliffhanger? It hurts in the best way. Ms. Summers, you better be writing fast, because I need the next installment! show less

“Touch her and die.” Never rang more true.
This book gutted me… in the best, most brutal way possible.
After the jaw-dropping cliffhanger of the first book, Protect picks up right where we left off: Hope is kidnapped by her monster of a father, newly released from prison, and all the worst parts of her past come crashing back. The trauma? Raw. The fear? Suffocating. And yet, somehow, Hope shines through it all.
This installment broke my heart even more than the first. What sets this book apart is how deeply it digs into not just Hope’s pain, but everyone’s. We learn more about the devastating pieces that shaped Knox, the emotionally fraught dynamic between Dimitri and his father, and see the first signs of unraveling when it comes to Coach, the man they once idolized. The only enigma still shrouded in mystery? Jaxon. His past remains unclear, but I have a feeling it’s going to hit hard in the final book.
A large portion of the story is told in flashbacks, and while that could easily drag a book down, here? It deepens it. These glimpses into the past give critical insight into the characters' guilt, shame, and trauma. And when we start to see Coach’s image crack and finally shatter, the emotional impact is devastating. You begin to understand why they betrayed Hope, without ever excusing it.
Hope, in this book, is pure survival. She’s scared, yes, but she’s also steel beneath it all. Her resilience shines as she clings to the only thing she has left: the show more belief that Dimitri, Knox, and Jaxon will come for her. That their obsession with her, twisted and complicated as it may be, will be the thing that saves her.
Meanwhile, the boys are in full rescue mission mode. Guilt is eating them alive, but so is love. They’re still morally black, still dangerous, still haunted, but their devotion to Hope is undeniable. And even though they’ve done unforgivable things, you feel the sincerity in their pain and their desperate need to fix what they broke.
And let’s talk about the spice. Or rather, the lack of it. There’s no steam between the MCs in this book, and honestly? I didn’t miss it. This part of the story isn’t about pleasure, it’s about pain, survival, and the pursuit of redemption. But something tells me book three is going to turn the heat all the way up. show less

Confession I read this originally when it came out in 2002. I remember sitting on the floor in the fantasy section of Borders looking through the books and tucked away on a bottom shelf I pulled this out. I fell in love with Phedre, Hyacinthe, Joscelin, and the world of Terre d'Ange. When I received the email from TOR offering the review I jumped at the chance to revisit this world and see if the reprint held up to the original.

It did. Oh it so did!

Ms. Carey has built a world that is beautiful, deadly and magical based on our own. You can find bits and pieces of history used as a foundation to create this amazing realm. The book is narrated by Phedre as though this was her journal or memoirs. She takes us from the time she was a child in the Night Court to being taught by Anafiel Delaunay and her adventures beyond. Phedre was touched by the gods, to experience pleasure and pain as one. She is marked for great things, and Delaunay sees this in her. He pays to trains her not only in the art of pleasure, to which she was born, but to listen, learn and think. Sex plays a huge part in the book, as Phedre is a servant of Naamah and basically considered a whore. There is far to much information for me to explain all of it in this review, but the amount of depth Ms Carey devoted to the world is incredible.

Phedre's tale is one of political intrigue, adventure, romance and, yes, even a bit of magic. I loved following Phedre's life as she went from a child, sold to the Night show more Court by her mother, to a courageous young woman that faces untold dangers to do what is right. The plot is engaging and dragged me in so as I wanted to keep reading. It's one of those books where the writing is so vivid you can see the scenes in your mind like a movie. I truly became lost in the book and did not want to come back to reality.

I'm not sure if I can wait for the next reprint to come out and may have to go digging in my books totes to see if I still have the rest of these books.

I received a free copy of this book via TOR show less

Likes-
-World building was very well done. Really like what
she created.
-The romance aspect was great. The sexual tension
and build up was well done. The fireworks when they
connected...wow.

Dislikes-
-The whininess of the FMC "poor me" all the time. I
went from a slave to a princess with a huge amount of
power at my finger tips, feel bad for me. Then two
seconds later I'm going to be all bad ass, until
something upsets me and then back to poor me. Not to
mention the dumb sh*t she does constantly. You want
to slap her and shake to smarten her up.

While I'm partly invested in the book I'm also frustrated
with it so I might come back to the series later.

I’ve been looking for a book like this for awhile, and just managed to trip over this on NetGalley.

Ava inherits her family home from her great aunt, a home that is possibly cursed and haunted by the ghosts of their ancestors. There is one stipulation to her getting the house, she has to solve the mystery of a death on the property that happened over a century ago. I was drawn into Ava’s plight and how she just wanted to fulfil her dream of turning the old house into a bed and breakfast.

As a last ditch effort she calls in a paranormal group/ show to investigate the house and hopefully find some answers. As Jackson and his crew investigate things get kinda weird, especially after it comes out that Jackson is distantly related to the victim. As the investigation goes on the attraction between Ava and Jackson grows. The sexual tension between these two is intense. Yet I was pulled in and kept reading to find out if it was genuine or due to the spirits.

The mystery paired with the relationship between Jackson and Ava kept me reading. The plot was well done dropping hints and offering clues for both the readers and investigators. I found myself engaged and wanting to know more about the whole team, not just Ava and Jackson.

Most people into cryptozoology know the story of the Dogman. It's one of those urban legends that people latch onto and go searching for. Jack becomes one of those people only it seems that the legend is searching for him. With multiple unexplained deaths at the hands of what seems to be a large dog popping up and Jack seeing a strange humanoid creature with glowing eyes. He then finds he father's chest which drags him down a rabbit hole of strange occurrences that happen every seven years.
The story is well told with a plot that grabs you and keeps you reading. My only real complaint was that at times Mr Posthumus over explained things. He went into great detail about little things that really didn't effect the story as much as you would be lead to believe by the amount of information he was giving you. The other thing that kinda bugged me but also seemed to work in a way was the telling aspect. I felt like a lot of the book was being told to you, yet it also worked in a way because it was being told to Jack. So I was a bit ify on how to feel about it. In way it bothered my, yet also was justified. I did like that the characters were well fleshed out and easy to empathize with. The story once it got going played out a bit like a movie in my head, dragging me along on this horrific roll-a-coaster.

I'm a sucker for a good fairytale retelling, but that's not exactly what we're getting. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson pull elements from classic fairytales weaving them into a creative and dark world of their own making. Filled with dangers both known and unknown Keely drags both her motley cast and the reader on an adventure. This book had wonderful worldbuilding, great characterization and excellent writing. My only complaint was the amount of POV's in the book. This paired with the flash backs meant there were times that I got really confused then had to go back and reread a section to get my bearings. Even with that I still felt Mr. and Mrs. Wilson did a great job creating a story that was a mix of fantasy, mystery, sprinkled with romance and even a little horror. The plot swept me along, keeping me interested and engaged enough to keep reading despite my confusion.

Received via Silver Dagger Book Tours in exchange for an unbias review.

So I ended up raving about this book so much that I convinced one of my co-workers to buy it. Like right then and there. He looked it up on the Kindle app and bought it right in front of me. I only mention this because it has never happened to me before, ever. It was kinda surreal to be honest.
Ok enough about that on to the actual review.
Much like many of us Death is over worked, underpaid, and desperately in need of some vacay time. What's a guy to do? Get an intern of course. But it can't be any intern, not only is Death very particular he is also a bit of a perfectionist and workaholic. So who better to become Death's left hand, he's already got a right, than Buck Palasinksia. Buck is a down on his luck hitman, who finds himself on the wrong end of a minigun. After taking a bullet to the head, Buck is left with two choices become Death's intern or go Hell, do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars, straight to the fiery pits. It's not much of a choice really so he takes the job.
This was very Terry Pratchett esk, yet totally Urban Fantasy. While Buck was great, I think my favorite character was Death himself. I loved the dry dark humor and geeky references throughout the book. The plot was captivating and I found myself seriously jones to get back to reading this. I didn't want to put it down. You're dragged along with Buck on this crazy ride, learning about all the things in the paranormal underground and how they work. With a cast of very colorful show more individuals including John Dillinger. Neither you or Buck really knows who to trust. It's been awhile since a book has kept me on the edge of
my seat like this one. Paired with some really great action, it was like a movie in my head and ten times better than anything Hollywood could come up with. Ok to sum it up, writing was amazing, characters were amazing, whole damn book was amazing! I want more!
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Dani is an energy witch, hired by the League to study the rift. Zed is a werebear mayor of Mystuc Bayuo. He is a loveable teddy bear, who tends to be comic releif until he meets Dani and connects with her.
He's thinking long term she doesn't know how ling she'll be in town. Highjinks ensue. Add in a little mystery and someone out to sabotage Dani's work or get her out if the way permanently. I throughally enjoyed this book. I loved Zed in book one and was super happy to see him find his mate. Dani is perfect for him, she speaks her mind and has a thing for llamas which I found amusing.
While I thought the plot was a bit formulaic. As in they find each other, something drives them apart, girl ends up in trouble. Zed saves the day and HEA. I still enjoyed the story and it was a nice escape. Just what I expect form Ms. Harper.