Review: Winter Cove

Winter Cove by Skye Knizley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Honeymooning In Hell?



••• Not for the homophobic, transphobic, closedminded or feint of heart •••



This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read the next one!



Finally back from Afghanistan, River is ready to lose herself in her wife Riley. Too bad they agreed to a camping roadtrip honeymoon to Maine in the middle of winter at their wedding reception over way too much tequila! Good friends, good times, and winter in Maine, it should be fun.... Right? Why is the island deserted? Where did everyone go? Who is watching River? What do they want? Why is everything so strange? Is anyone or anything what they seem? Will any of them survive? Or has their first trip turned into their last?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy a heartwarming romance at the core of their suspenseful horror thriller mysteries full of paranormal baddies as well as the good old fashioned greedy corporate mad scientist types with plenty of action and adventure along the way :)




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Review: Love Burns

Love Burns by Mandi Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott truly made these characters enjoyable (even when you wanted to throttle them...) And brought the story to life. The way they play off each other is a real treat. Each character is portrayed as an individual, complete with quirks and mannerisms. This was a really fun listen and wrapped up the support very nicely. I can't wait to listen to what they do next!


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Must Win The Princess



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is Love Hurts. This is the second, and final, book.


Reeling from the loss of one of their own everyone grieves in their own way. From self destructive behavior and recriminations to doubt and depression the characters experience all the stages of grief before finally finding their way to acceptance and moving on with their lives. The amount of growth from all the characters is awe inspiring and makes this book both uplifing and intense. It was a unique experience and I am truly glad I stuck with it :)


***This series is suitable for adult listeners (or readers) who enjoy MMA romantic thriller suspense with plenty of angst and violence as well as some intrigue and two characters who can't seem to get out of their own way most of the time but eventually leading to a HEA :)



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Review: Fairy Keeper

Fairy Keeper by Amy Bearce
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Price Of Magic



This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Mer-Charmer!



Sierra is a Fairy Keeper. She loved her mother but she died giving birth to her little sister Phoebe and now Phoebe is her life! She has one friend, another Keeper named Corbin who was lucky enough to be born to a family of Healers. Sadly, her father is a dark Alchemist who exploits her fairies and their nectar to create elixers like Flight. Sierra has always felt trapped by her Birthright of being a Fairy Keeper and is glad it skipped Phoebe. When her Queen disappears and she finds all the little fairies dead, Sierra is shocked. What could have happened? Who or what killed the fairies? Where is her Queen? Is she now free of her Keeper burden? Or will she have to find her Queen and resume her duties? What will her father do to her if she can't provide the Nectar? What will happen to her and Phoebe?



***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy apocalyptic fantasy set in a dystopian world where magic is dying due to the abuses of man filled with action, adventure, suspense, mystery, intrigue and a dash of romance :)

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Review: Aspen

Aspen by Skye Knizley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Going Walkabout



••• NOT for the homophobic, transphobic or closed minded!!! •••


This series must be read in order. The first book is Stormrise : Special Edition. The second book is Stormrage. The third book is Stormwind. The fourth book is Shadowstorm. The fifth book is Raven. The sixth book is Storm. This is the seventh book. I can't wait to read the next one!


It may be childish... But Aspen can't take it anymore! Loving Raven... Being IN LOVE with Raven... And never knowing for sure how SHE feels is just too much! Becoming Raven's friend and Familiar is both the best and worst thing that has ever happened to her. Plagued by self doubt, fear, and indecision, Aspen NEEDS a break... So she leaves Chicago (and Raven) behind to get some much needed clarity. Working in a dive Hunter's truckstop/diner/motel doesn't really let her use her college degree much... But it gives her plenty of time to think and a place to stay. These Hunters are good people and she even makes a new friend Jynx. Everything changes when she finds the new guest dead from... Well she isn't really sure. Can she and Jynx get to the bottom of who or what killed the man? Should she call Raven for help? Or just forget that something is odd about the way he died? Can she go up against big bads still ... Without Raven? And what should she do about Raven? Or will she get herself and Jynx killed making it a moot point?




***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dark urban paranormal fantasy with an incredible snarky heroine who never gives up or gives in when pursuing justice in all forms and filled with action, adventure, mystery, intrigue, suspense, thrills and a dash of romance and plenty of horror laced with humor :)

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Review: Chiaroscuro: The Mouse and the Candle

Chiaroscuro: The Mouse and the Candle by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Degrees Of Evil




This is a stand alone novel as far as I can tell. I don't see how there could possibly be a sequel!



Antonio is a priest in the Order. He is charged by Rome to stamp out Evil wherever it is found. Any supernatural force plaguing humanity is rooted out and destroyed by the Order. After an Exorcism takes a strange turn two priests approach Father Antonio to help them deal with a strange Vampire. Finding an innocent seeming child who is afflicted with Vampirism and yet unhurt by Holy Water or Crucifixes is truly a conundrum. All he knows is that he must protect the child at all costs. That is what God wants or he wouldn't be there! Can he convince the other priests to release Sabine into his care? Or will their zealotry make them turn on him for trying to protect the girl? Can he win her free? Or will he be forced to witness an atrocity he will never recover from?


***This book is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy a little whimsy in their supernatural horror fantasy with plenty of suspense, action, adventure and mystery :)

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Review: Deadly Dance: A Daath Short Story

Deadly Dance: A Daath Short Story by Eliza Tilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Unlikely Allies?


This series must be read in order. The first book is Broken Forest. The second book is Wicked Path. This is the third book. I can't wait to read Crimson Tides!


Derrick is trying to get on with his life since Jeslyn turned down his marriage proposal. Being a Blacksmith keeps him plenty busy... Especially since there seems that there will soo be a war on. When Lucy approaches him about finding Jeslyn and her missing brother he wonders why he should care. Can he trust Lucy? Should he do the right thing and try and save Jeslyn yet again? Or should he just forget the whole thing and keep working like nothing is wrong? Could he live with himself if something happened to Jeslyn. Would Avikar ever forgive him?


Lucy is in a bind. Her brother Luciano is missing... As well as the pesky Jeslyn. She needs to find him before the other Reptiles find out something is wrong. Can she convince Derrick to help in the search? Will she find Luciano before it is too late? What could he possibly be up to now?



***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy a bit of SciFi and aliens in their fantasy action adventures with plenty of intrigue, mystery, suspense and romance :)


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Review: Wicked Path

Wicked Path by Eliza Tilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Ties Of Affection


Avikar needs to leave Daath but he can't leave Raven! First of all he loves her... And second he promised to never leave her again. Unfortunately the return of her childhood friend Cael has complicated matters. Will he be able to convince her to leave with him? Is he going to lose her to Cael? What deep dark secret from her past is causing her so much pain? Will anyone at home believe the truth about Luciano and his true nature? Can they stop the invasion?


Jeslyn is torn between what she feels for Luciano and what he did to her brother. The way he was with her was completely different. Living with her grandfather and becoming his apprentice at the jewelry store has given her a bit of peace. She misses her family but the memories at home are too much to deal with. Which was the real Luciano? Are her instincts completely flawed? Does she really love him? Did he truly care for her or was he just using her? What was her purpose in his schemes?


Luciano is driven to reclaim Jeslyn no matter the cost!. Conflicted between his need for power and his feelings for her makes obtaining her a true obsession. Being half human and half Reptilian has its an special torments. Are his emotions truly a weakness? Or a hidden strength? Can he win Jeslyn back to his side? Or will he have to reacquire her through force? Can he slip his guards and get back to Daath? Will the Reptilians be able to take over the human world before their planet dies and exterminates their species?



***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy a bit of SciFi and aliens in their fantasy action adventures with plenty of intrigue, mystery, suspense and romance :)


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Review: Elijah

Elijah by J.T. Lewis
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Judging Elijah


This is a companion book to the Reign Of Blood series and can be read anytime after Disarming. It is divergent to the parent series in many ways and only deals with the Reign Of Blood world and the character Elijah.


Miel is tasked by the Archangel Rashnu to find extenuating circumstances in order to redeem souls who have committed grievous sins. They must feel remorse and repent. They must have tried to do good to make up for their transgressions. It seems like an almost lost cause trying to find a redeemable soul after the effect of the zombie vampire plague have taken over the world. Will she be able to find even one person worth saving in this world gone mad? Or will she be forced to report a failure of epic proportions? How could this have happened? Will the world ever be safe again?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy faith laced stories somewhat Christian in nature that show other facets of beloved characters from their favorite authors :)

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Review: Sovereign (The ArcKnight Chronicles #4)

Sovereign (The ArcKnight Chronicles #4) by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Clarity Amid Chaos


This series must be read in order. The first book is Ardent. Wolf Romp can be read at anytime after the first book and is contained in this book after the main story. The second book is MarkTier. The third book is Enmity. This is the fourth (and hopefully NOT final) book. I hope the author writes more!


Lily is fighting for her rights. Not least of all her right to an existence within her own body. Her ancestress Malia is inside her body (through some sort of magic reincarnation) and wishes for it to be hers so she can exact her vengeance. Grayson also wishes to use Lily to both awaken the KelHan pack trapped as stone statues and as the vessel of his beloved little sister Malia. Can she keep Malia from overpowering her and taking over her body for good? Can she prevent Grayson from slaughtering all the people she loves? Will she be able to resist doing what they want? Or is she truly lost and about to become just a memory as Malia swallows her soul and takes up true residence in their body instead of just dwelling within? Can Lily be strong enough to thwart all her foes and survive?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who like a little twisted prophecy in their modern paranormal fantasy with a dash of romance and loads of intrigue, suspense &mysteries around every corner :)





••• Bonus~ Wolf Romp •••


Becoming True Mates



Lily and Ephrem are everything to each other. They have to be. Lily is exiled from ALL Pack lands thanks to Elise's treachery. Needing to Run they go to Wolf Romp in the Neutral Zone. Will they finally make their mating official? Or will Lily reject Ephrem and destroy their forbidden bond?




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Review: Enmity (The ArcKnight Chronicles #3)

Enmity (The ArcKnight Chronicles #3) by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Beginning Of The End


This series must be read in order. The first book is Ardent. Wolf Romp may be read anytime after Ardent. The second book is MarkTier. This is the third book. I can't wait to find out what happens in the fourth and final book Sovereign!


Alec won the challenge against Gilbert and now rules alongside Raphaela as the King and Queen of the ArcKnight Pack. They are deliriously happy with each other. If only there wasn't the ancient threat of the KelHans Pack hanging over them like the Sword of Damocles. If only her sister was really her her sister instead of a changeling. If only her family had never been torn apart. Will she find her sister safe and unharmed? Will they all be slaughtered by the KelHans Pack? Or will they magically prevail against this ancient enemy?


Ephrem has been frantically trying to figure out how to save Lily from Grayson since she was snatched from him in the park. Will he be able to broker an alliance between the ArcKnight and MarkTier Packs to face the threat of the KelHans Pack? Will the Queen of the ArcKnight Pack blame him for the loss of her sister?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy ancient feuds and mysterious prophecies in their dystopian urban paranormal fantasy romance with a dash of horror and lots of action, mystery, intrigue and adventure :)

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Review: MarkTier

MarkTier by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cursed Bloodline


This series must be read in order. The first book is Ardent. Wolf Romp may be read anytime after Ardent. This is the second book. I can't wait to read Enmity to discover the next new twist in this amazing series!


Exiled for LIFE... How do you even begin to deal with that? Forbidden to marry... And finally in love. Lilliana used to be a pampered but ignored second Princess but all that changed the minute she was betrayed by her closest friend. Now she is banished to Temple and working as a waitress. Will she ever find her place in the world? Will she and Ephrem find a way to mate in defiance of their packs? Or will they be engaged forever and in Limbo?


Raphaela is unhappy. She is Queen but she has lost her sister. Her King Gil is cruel and petulant leaving all the real work of governing to her and Alec. What kind of Alpha does nothing for the good of the Pack? How could he take her so for granted? Why can't he be like Alec? How will she survive without an ounce of love?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who like a little twisted prophecy in their modern paranormal fantasy with a dash of romance and loads of intrigue, suspense &mysteries around every corner :)


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Review: Wolf Romp

Wolf Romp by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

••• Originally published in Beyond Happily Ever Alpha Anthology •••


°°° Bonus in the back of the book Sovereign °°°




Becoming True Mates


This series must be read in order but this story can be read anytime after the first book Ardent. I can't wait to read MarkTier!


Lily and Ephrem are everything to each other. They have to be. Lily is exiled from ALL Pack lands thanks to Elise's treachery. Needing to Run they go to Wolf Romp in the Neutral Zone. Will they finally make their mating official? Or will Lily reject Ephrem and destroy their forbidden bond?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who like a little twisted prophecy in their modern paranormal fantasy with a dash of romance and loads of intrigue, suspense &mysteries around every corner :)





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Review: Ardent

Ardent by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fated To Be


This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read the next book Wolf Romp and then MarkTier!


Lily has trusted the wrong person her whole life. Elise stole her Ardent Talisman which led to her banishment from the ArcKnight pack. Alone and desperate after barely escaping something nefarious by some skeevy guy she is almost eager to accept help from a MarkTier soldier. Can she really trust him? Why would he help her?


Ephram is the second Prince of the MarkTier pack and has been looking for Lily since they were betrothed as children. In his mind at least he has vowed she is the only one for him. He will do anything to help her no matter the cost. Will they find the woman who betrayed her? Will they get her Talisman back? Will she ever feel for him the way he feels for her?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who like a little twisted prophecy in their modern paranormal fantasy with a dash or romance and loads of intrigue, suspense &mysteries around every corner :)

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Review: The Summer the World Ended

The Summer the World Ended by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Summer From Hell



This seems to be a stand alone novel.



It has just been Riley and her mom since she was 8 and her father just disappeared one day. She has exactly one friend, Amber, and they spend more time playing XBox online than they do actually hanging out. This was supposed to be the best summer ever... But now Amber is going to spend two weeks in Mexico and she is going to be home alone with nothing to do! Can life get more unfair? Then the unthinkable happens. Her mom gets sick and she has to call 911. Will her mother be okay? Is she going to be an orphan now? How can she survive if her mom doesn't get better since she can't even make friends? Is the world coming to an end? Or does it just feel that way?



***This book is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy apocalytic contemporary fiction with more plot twists than a bag of Cheetos full of suspense, thrills, mystery and a dash of romance :)

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Review: Grey Ronin

Grey Ronin by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Price Of False Honor




This series must be read in order. The first book is Prophet Of The Badlands. The second book is Archon's Queen. This is the third book. I can't wait to read Daughter Of Ash!


Mamoru was raised to believe in the Shinto religion and ancient practices of Japan including a Samurai's duty to his Shogun. He knows little truth of his past and feels his parents died because they were too weak which makes it just. His chi allows him to perform superhuman feats as well as become one with machines. This makes him very valuable and well respected until the unthinkable happens. After being approached by Oni (at least that is his only comprehension of the being) to defect to the UFC, someone steals his honor and turns his Shogun against him. Fleeing for his life, and under the auspices of getting to the bottom of the mystery, he flees to Mars to get revenge and restore his honor. Will he ever find out who has destroyed everything he stands for? Can he become a Samurai again? Or will he forever be Ronin? Why would someone do this despicable thing? Can he trust anyone? Or will his quest to restore his honor only end in death?




***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy futuristic sci-fi action adventure set in a post postapocalyptic dystopian world filled with superstitions and prejudices where paranormal elements fight with elements of the government and society over the fate of anyone with paranormal powers :)

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Review: Broken Forest

Broken Forest by Eliza Tilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Truth Hidden In Lies



This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Wicked Path!


Avikar was a gifted fighter until the day his younger brother accidentally drowned while in his care. As he had been too busy sparring with his best friend Derrick to pay attention to his little brother he gave up his dreams and dedicated himself to his father's horse ranch. He doesn't deserve to live out his dreams since his selfishness caused the death of his baby brother! Everything changes though when his sister Jesalyn is kidnapped by strange men posing as Roamers with expensive taste in fabrics... Now he must take up fighting again, if only to save his sister. He can't lose two siblings! Will he be able to find her in time to save her? What do the men want with her and the other girls? Has she already been killed? Or do they want her for something even more sinister? Who can they trust? What is really going on?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy a bit of SciFi and aliens in their fantasy action adventures with plenty of intrigue, mystery, suspense and romance :)

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Review: Archon's Queen

Archon's Queen by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Past Will Not Set You Free



This series must be read in order. The first book is Prophet Of The Badlands. This is the second book. I can't wait to read Grey Ronin!


While set within the same world as Virtual Immortality and the Division Zero series there is no crossover of characters or storylines as of yet but if you enjoy this world reading these books will just enrich the experience! I highly recommend reading all the books in this world :)



Great Britain is no place to be Psionic. Being "Registered" comes with a remote control bomb planted in your body and either death, prison or forced Government work. Anna was forced to kill her father in self defense and then live on the streets to escape becoming Registered. Fear and degradation are her constant companions. Penny is her best friend and adopted sister but Anna can't risk letting even her know of her true nature. It is mostly because she fears rejection... But also to keep Penny safe. If anyone found out... And if Penny knew and didn't report it... She could end up paying for her silence with her life. The price of hiding from the CSB is living in a drugged out haze. When Spawny brings home Faye, Anna realizes something has got to give! She can't let the girl end up like she has after all. Can she change? How much lower can Anna possibly fall? Will she ever be able to actually get clean? Or will she die a pathetic drugged out whore? Can she live with herself if she continues on the path she has been on?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy futuristic sci-fi action adventure set in a post postapocalyptic dystopian world filled with superstitions and prejudices where paranormal elements fight with elements of the government and society over the fate of anyone with paranormal powers :)

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Review: Amplified

Amplified by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Searching For Answers



This series must be read in order. The first book is Resonant. The second book is Reign Of Blood. The third book is Disarming. This is the fourth book. I can't wait to read Fluxion!


April trusts Christian about as far as she could have thrown him before the plague, blood bond or no blood bond. Now she just has to keep remembering that as they search for his old hive. Rick is there and he is the only person who knows what he did to her mother. The only thing April has left of her mother is questions... And she NEEDS answers! Otherwise she is afraid the not knowing will eat what is left of her insides and she will become a hollow shell of a person just existing for no good reason. Will Christian's hive welcome him back and help them? Or will they see the return of Christian with unknown hybrid vamps and humans as a threat? Will Rick even still be alive? Will he answer her questions? Or is this all some elaborate trap? Can you betray your "mate" or are you now genetically programmed to be completely loyal?



***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy post apocalytal horror adventure survival coming of age stories with a bit of romance and loads of suspense :)


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Review: Division Zero: Thrall

Division Zero: Thrall by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finding Happiness?


••• NOT for the Transphobic, Homophobic, or Closedminded •••


As far as I am concerned the books of this series and Virtual Immortality are so closely linked the NEED to be read together!!!


This series must be read in order. The first book is Into The Beneath. The second book is Virtual Immortality. The third book is Division Zero. The fourth book is Loose Ends. The fifth book is Division Zero: Lex De Mortuis. This is the sixth book. I can't wait to read Maestro's Requiem (short) and then Division Zero: Guardian when it releases!


Kirsten *should* be ecstatic... She has her son Evan (hopefully soon to be legally adopted). She has her (ghost) partner and best friend Dorian. She has new friends and even an amazing and rich boyfriend Konstantin. Everything she has ever wanted is right there within her grasp! Why is she so stressed and unsettled? What keeps making her physically ill? It can't possibly just be work after all! So what if she met a Seraphim? Why are Demons and Abyssals influencing people to make 180° decisions? Who is behind it and what do they hope to accomplish? Will anyone ever believe that is what's happening? Why does she keep feeling like her world is unravelling? Can't she just be happy?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)

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Review: Division Zero: Lex De Mortuis

Division Zero: Lex De Mortuis by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Facing Demons Within And Without


••• Not for the transphobic, homophobic, or closedminded •••


Before starting this series you should read Virtual Immortality because some of the characters are closely linked to this series. This series must be read in order. The first book is Into The Beneath. The second book is Division Zero. The third book is Loose Ends. This is the fifth book. I can't wait to read Division Zero : Thrall!



Kirsten has found a way to bring most of her demons under control. Evan has helped her immeasurably. Their bond grows daily as do her fears of losing him. His presence has given her life meaning, beyond just her job and saving innocents. For the first time she can remember, she has a real family worth protecting. Hopefully all goes well and she will *finally* be able to adopt him and make their family permanent. Having Dorian for a partner has certain advantages... As well as drawbacks. Too bad there is noone else truly like her to partner with! With returned dark souls to deal with from the Abyss, her job is becoming weirder and weirder. How did they escape the Abyss? What are they here for? Are they the things that gave rise to the stories of Demons? Or is there something worse out there she has yet to come across? Can she send them back or destroy them before they accomplish their mission? What will happen if she fails? Can she keep Evan safe?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)


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Review: Loose Ends

Loose Ends by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Being The Hero She Wishes She'd Had


••• Not for the transphobic, homophobic, or closedminded •••


Kirsten finally quit having nightmares about her mother. Maybe it was saving Evan from his own horrible *home* life... Or maybe it was when he taught her to astral project and she confronted the of her mother's abuse. Who knows? Either way she knows she wants to give Evan something she never had, a real Home. Will they let her adopt him? Or even foster him? Or will they say she is just too young? Will he even want to live with her? Or is she just projecting her past hopes and dreams onto a kid that just happens to have a similar background and the same powers? Can she do this? Or will she just fail them both in the end?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)

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Review: Once Upon A Curse: 17 Dark Faerie Tales

Once Upon A Curse: 17 Dark Faerie Tales by Yasmine Galenorn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Not All Curses Are Created Equal


••• So far I have only read one story from this Anthology. I will update my review as I read more :) •••



The Variance Court by : Alexia Purdy


Far From Faerie


This seems to be a stand alone story. Hopefully it won't always be :)


Aylin is a nonmagickal girl living within a very magical world. Variance is incredibly dangerous for those without magick so she has never left her home. Her father used to go to town and trade at least once a year but he died. Should she stay safe at home? Or venture forth to find the things she needs? How will she survive without her father? Is she destined to die alone never even meeting anyone new?


Anna is just a normal girl living in the human world and trying to make a better life for herself. She is in college and trying very hard to get good grades... Too bad she just failed her Biochemistry Midterm and it looks like all her hard work has been for nothing! Why does the homeless guy near campus seem to be taking an interest in her? How can he seem to be a handsome well dressed man and a bum at almost the same time? Is she losing her mind? Or is there more to him than meets the eye? What can he possibly want with her?


***This story is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy a bit of whimsy in their modern faerie tales filled with magick and mystery :)



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Review: The Variance Court

The Variance Court by Alexia Purdy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


••• At this time this story can only be found within the Anthology Once Upon A Curse: 17 Dark Faerie Tales •••


Far From Faerie



This seems to be a stand alone story. Hopefully it won't always be :)




Aylin is a nonmagickal girl living within a very magical world. Variance is incredibly dangerous for those without magick so she has never left her home. Her father used to go to town and trade at least once a year but he died. Should she stay safe at home? Or venture forth to find the things she needs? How will she survive without her father? Is she destined to die alone never even meeting anyone new?



Anna is just a normal girl living in the human world and trying to make a better life for herself. She is in college and trying very hard to get good grades... Too bad she just failed her Biochemistry Midterm and it looks like all her hard work has been for nothing! Why does the homeless guy near campus seem to be taking an interest in her? How can he seem to be a handsome well dressed man and a bum at almost the same time? Is she losing her mind? Or is there more to him than meets the eye? What can he possibly want with her?



***This book is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy a bit of whimsy in their modern faerie tales filled with magick and mystery :)



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Review: Maestro's Requiem

Maestro's Requiem by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series must be read in order. The first book is Virtual Immortality. It is probably best to read Division Zero before reading this as well to avoid any spoilers as there is some character crossover. This is the second book. I hope the author writes more!



Nina is finally getting used to life as both a doll and a Division 9 officer. She is still haunted by her death and the death of her partner Vincent at the hands of the cyborg called The Russian. If only she could destroy him... Maybe then she could finally make peace with the way things are now! Her latest mission is rescuing a group of kids that were bought by a local company from Europe to experiment on. Will they be able to find the kids in time? Or will they be too late?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy hyperrealistic yet surreal futuristic sci-fi Dystopian realities with a myriad cast of characters that will drag you into their world and refuse to let go... filled with horror and hope as well as plenty of action, adventure, romance, intrigue, suspense, thrills&chills, mystery and more plot twists to keep you on your toes :)

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Review: Prophet of the Badlands

Prophet of the Badlands by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Price Of Innocence?



This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Archon's Queen!


Althea is the Prophet. Her eyes glow and she can see in the dark. She cannot truly remember a time she was not owned... Or stolen on a regular basis. Her healing powers make her highly in demand, especially in the Badlands. Her legend keeps her somewhat safe... For the most part. She does not fight and she never runs, but she ends up being caged anyway. Den makes her feel like a real girl. He is neither afraid of her or wants to own her. He is the first person she has cared about since forever. Too bad the rest of the Tribe is pretty much afraid of her and keeps her locked up. She would do anything for Den... Well almost anything! She'd not let him wife her even though they will go through the joining ceremony if his father allows it. What is menacing Den? Can she save him from it? Will she be able to stay with the Tribe? Or will she get stolen again? Why does everyone she love end up getting hurt because of her? Will she ever find peace, acceptance, and a place to belong?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy futuristic sci-fi action adventure set in a post postapocalyptic dystopian world rife with mutants and superstitions while paranormal elements fight behind the scenes for control of the people living in the wild untamed areas where technology has gone so wrong and modernity doesn't encroach ;)

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Review: Division Zero

Division Zero by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Atheistic Ghost Whisperer?


••• Not for the transphobic, homophobic, or closedminded •••


This series must be read in order. Though this is technically the first book I recommend reading Virtual Immortality first as it is set before this book in the same world and a few of the characters make appearances in here :) The short Into The Beneath can be read before or after this book. I can't wait to read Loose Ends!



Kirsten had a horrible childhood... Especially after she came into her powers. Her mother abused and starved her for being Devil Spawn just because she could not understand or accept that her daughter was Gifted. This left Kirsten an Atheist who helps ghosts crossover or destroys them if they are too dangerous to leave to Fate. Division Zero is not just her job... It is her family! Between her partner Dorian and her best friend Nicole she gets by. Too bad men are either terrified of her powers ... Or just want to use her for sex! It feels like she will never make a meaningful connection with anyone outside of Division Zero... But anything is possible. Right? Now that Dolls are running amuck all over the city, it is up to her to figure out the cause, and put a stop to it! Is it a Psionic controlling the murderous dolls? Or a ghost possessing them? Or a truly gifted hacker? Who would make dolls kill innocent people? Why these dolls in particular? What is the endgame? Can they stop the killing before the whole city panics? Or will their society fall even farther under martial law?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)


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Review: Into The Beneath

Into The Beneath by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


••• This will be published in The Far Side Of Promise Anthology •••


***At this time it can only be found on the Author's website***



Finally Free?



This is the prequel to the Division Zero Series. It can be read either before or after Virtual Immortality. I can't wait to read Division Zero!



Kirsten is only ten... But her life has been a living Hell since she was six and came into her powers. Four years is a long time to spend being tortured for something you have no control over! Why can't her mother love and accept her as she is? Will she ever be able to suppress her gifts well enough to please her mother? Will her father ever stop running away? Or should she listen to the ghosts and run away before her crazy mother finally ends her?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dystopian futuristic sci-fi with plenty of intrigue set in a post postapocalyptal world where nothing is as it seems and the paranormal vies with advanced science for control of the world :)

Review: Fractured Innocence

Fractured Innocence by Julia Crane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fulfilling Her Purpose



This series must be read in order. The first book is Freak Of Nature. This is the second book. I can't wait to read Fatal Abduction!


Katelyn is learning to become the weapon she was created to be while learning to fit in with "normal" people. Who knew having a psychiatrist could be so helpful? She still doesn't get most slang or why people do a lot of the things they do... Like knock on doors before entering when they are expected. What is privacy anyways? She doesn't really have any (not that she cares) so why is it so important? Now if only she could figure out how not to upset Lucas, her life would be almost perfect! He and Quess and her new partner Erik are incredibly important to her. Harrington is like a father and she wants to make him proud. She is almost like a real girl finally! When will she get a mission? Will she be able to pull it off? Will she finally serve a real purpose in this world? Or will she get Erik killed and herself captured or destroyed? Is she ready to risk it all to do some real good in this world again?



Aalyiah is a good girl. She is seventeen and looks after her little brother, believes in God and is waiting to have sex until marriage. She is, for the most part, blissfully happy. She loves her boyfriend Noah and he loves her. She does well in school. Then the unthinkable happens after she gets her brother from basketball practice... A driver asks for directions and then abducts them both. What do the men want with them? How could this happen? What will happen to them now? What good is her faith in the face of true human evil? Can they escape? Or are they doomed to whatever fate their captors intend? How can something like this happen in America of all places? What did they do to deserve this?



***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy the darker side of SciFi filled with mystery, intrigue, action, suspense, thrills, and plenty of horror as well as a dash or romance and redemption for the unforgivable :)

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Review: Freak of Nature

Freak of Nature by Julia Crane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Pretending To Not Be A Real Girl


This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Fractured Innocence!


Kaitlyn is not sure who she was before she woke up in her room at the secret underground facility she now lives in. Though live is a pretty strong word for someone who is more than half machine and forced to hide any sign of emotion, personality or independent thought from her creators for fear of the last bit of herself being stripped away. Pretending not to be a real person is better than becoming the drone they tried to create her to be! Why does Lucas make her feel so oddly? Can he be trusted? Or is Quess the only human worth her trust? What is going to happen to her? Why did they make her this way? What is her true purpose in this form?


Lucas feels like he is going crazy. No woman has ever made him feel the way Kaitlyn does... Ever. Not even close! And she is not even human. They turned her into a machine without emotion... Every upgrade taking away more of what made her... Well her. Could he be wrong? Can she possibly still be in there? Or is he just sick and twisted on top of going to Hell for his part in this experiment? How could they do this to a beautiful teenage girl? What will the ultimate consequences be?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy the darker side of SciFi filled with mystery, intrigue, action, suspense, thrills, and plenty of horror as well as a dash or romance and redemption for the unforgivable :)






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Review: Fatal Truths

Fatal Truths by Maelani
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Truth Will NOT Set You Free...



This series must be read in order. The first book is Fatal Fugue. This is the second book. I can't wait to read the next one!



Alejandro told Haley NOT to trust Jay... Maybe she should really be taking that seriously. He doesn't seem like he is a nice person... Not that she was one either. With the Saudis looking for her and the "shipment" she now wouldn't produce, even IF she could, what choice does she have really? Alejandro has a family to look after... Though for some reason she truly trusts him, maybe even loves? him, it wouldn't be fair to rely on him more than she already has. All she knows, for sure, is that she has plenty of sins to answer for, even if she doesn't remember them. Can she stay safe? Will Jay do something unspeakable to her? Will she be able to change, now that she has no real memory? Or is she doomed to repeat the past? Will she even have a chance to try? Or will she pay for her past sins with her life?



Sasha is bound and determined to get revenge. Both on her "husband" and Madame H. Sure she was a whore in Mexico... But that was HER choice! Nothing from that past can even bold a candle to the indignities she has been forced to endure here, in America, as an unpaid sex slave. Will she be avenged? Or will she get caught before she finds her targets? How can she move on with her life when the people who did this to her still exist?



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy the darkest of romantic suspense thrillers where deception and manipulation rule, filled with chilling revelations and uncertainty as the antiheroine struggles to make sense of everything while fighting to survive long enough to solve the mystery of who and what she was and what she is going to do about it now :)


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Review: Virtual Immortality

Virtual Immortality by Matthew S. Cox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shades Of Life & Death



This seems to be a stand alone novel set in the same world as the Division Zero series as well as The Awakened series.



Nina was born to a wealthy and priveledged family. She was expected to marry well and have lots of babies... But she wasn't interested in that at all. She wanted to make a difference and help people... Just not as a patrol officer in Division One! She is afraid all the time... Of getting someone killed. Of getting hurt. Of getting herself killed. Only her partner (and lover) Vincent makes anything about Division One bearable. Being tortured and hazed every day makes her miserable. She knows she is too tiny. Being a Tech in Division Two is her dream and she will not quit before she realizes it! Will she survive long enough to transfer to Division Two now that her promotion seems to be in sight? Will Vincent EVER propose? Will her shallow parents ever get over themselves and accept her and her choices? Or will everything unravel and fall apart now that the end seems to be in sight?


Joey is a Hacker obsessed with the Old West. He almost has to be... Coming from Mars! Everything there had the feeling of the Old West in the wild days before true civilization. Not that he can EVER go back! Besides with his father dead the only thing left on Mars is his evil sister... So no point really. His latest obsession is hunting down Cleopatra (whoever she is) and paying her back for all the crazy evil crap she's done to him for the past six months! She has made his life more miserable than he could have believed was even possible. How does she keep eluding him? Who is she really? Why is he all of a sudden her victim? Will he ever find her? Will he get his revenge?


Set in a superfuturistic dystopian sci-fi world where the police and the military rule and corporations are the root of all evil you would think this story would be hard to believe but the opposite is the case. It sucks you in and keeps you enthralled as all the complex characters interact in their nightmare world that is both surreal and yet super realistic. The intricate plot lines and character relationships weave a breathtaking story that leaves you wanting more. I hope the author decides to make this a series as I am not ready to leave this world yet!


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy hyperrealistic yet surreal futuristic sci-fi Dystopian realities with a myriad cast of characters that will drag you into their world and refuse to let go... filled with horror and hope as well as plenty of action, adventure, romance, intrigue, suspense, thrills&chills, mystery and more plot twists to keep you on your toes :)




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Review: Rise of Alpha

Rise of Alpha by Lorenz Font
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Both A Blessing And A Curse Of Destiny


This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Path Of The Guardian!


Brian has spent his life being marginalized and ridiculed for something that is no fault of his own and completely involuntary. He has Tourette's Syndrome. Besides physical tics he randomly drops the F-Bomb ... Especially when he gets nervous, upset or stressed. After constantly moving his WHOLE life from place to place he finally has real friends... Two of them. They ignore his issues and just treat him like a *real* boy. It is amazing! Too bad he has plenty of ridicule from the popular crowd at school. He is the Freak Boy. He wants to stay though because real friends are impossible to find! When Mark and Darryl decide they want to visit a psychic, he thinks it is a small price to pay for their unwavering friendship. Little does he know his whole life is about to change forever! What does the cryptic prediction really mean? How can a curse come with a blessing? Why is the nice, pretty, popular girl Shannon working at a Psychic Shop? Should he believe what the Psychic said? Or dismiss it as a bunch of malarkey? What is he having such bad nightmares? What do they mean?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy new adult urban paranormal fantasy with aliens, magic, action, adventure, intrigue, suspense, mystery, humor and real life medical issues that make the story alot more relatable and believable with some aliens and a dash of romance :)

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Review: Midnight Star

Midnight Star by Karpov Kinrade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Secrets In The Blood Revealed


•••NOT for the transphobic, homophobic or closed minded•••


This series must be read in order. The first book is Vampire Girl. This is the second book. I can't wait to read the next one!


Adrianna had been slowly adjusting to life as a Princess meant to marry a Fallen in Inferni... Until she was kidnapped by the Fae. Just when she was starting to feel at home! Hopefully her feeding Fenris her blood saved his life... She is pretty sure living without him isn't much of an option anymore. Baron either. They are more her home than Earth ever was. She must be the unlukiest girl alive. Now the Fae want her to believe she is half High Fae... How can that even be possible?! Why did noone ever tell her? Did her mother not know her father wasn't human? Or was that another thing she kept to herself... Like the fact that she died and was brought back to life on the contingent she become Queen and marry one of the Princes of Hell? Can she figure out a way to bring peace to these two very disparate peoples? Before the world burns down around them all?


Slowly everyone touched by Ari changes for the better if they are at all open to change. Anyone with any good in their heart falls under her spell of wisdom and kindness. It is beautiful to watch... If only there were not true monsters out there who only see her as a tool, a pawn... to be used and abused, if not outright crushed. Can she survive her detractors long enough to make a real and lasting difference? Or will the monsters ruin her and turn her into one of them? I can't wait to find out!



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy dark modern fantasy with plenty of intrigue and quite a bit of horror along with all the mystery, action, adventure, suspense, and magic with a dash of romance :)

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Review: Omega

Omega by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Unknowing Oracle In Waiting



This series must be read in order. The first eight book are available in a box set called Omega Beginnings Miniseries or separately. The first book is Alessandra. The second book is Mismatch. The third book is Phoibe. The fourth book is Lantos. The fifth book is Theodocia. The sixth book is Niko. The seventh book is Cleon. The eighth boom is Herakles. This is the ninth book. I can't wait to read The Silent Queen!


Alessandra feel a bit adrift. She cannot remember anything at all of her childhood before she was rescued by Herakles. Growing up in an orphanage run by Priests with a bunch of perfect, beautiful Nymphs is no piece of cake. Especially when her guardian is so strict and feels the need to train her for the Apocalypse every freaking weekend! Unless a boy can out run, out fight, and pretty much best her in every way she is not allowed to kiss him... Much less keep him. Why is she being trained in such a manner? Why can't she go past the line of red cord in the forest? What is she being protected from? Hidden from? Will she ever be allowed to have friends? Do normal things? Just be a real girl? What is the big deal? It can't be that bad can it?


If you haven't read the Beginnings series I suggest you take the time to! It explains alot of the back story and the motivations of the main characters. I can't wait for this series to continue! The world is breathtaking and immersive as well as being completely foreign to our own. Imagine if the Greek Gods still ruled the world!



***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)


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Review: Omega Beginnings Miniseries

Omega Beginnings Miniseries by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Foundation For The End Times Begins



This series must be read in order. This volume contains all eight prologue mini books. I can't wait to read Omega!



This is an amazing series and I really enjoyed each and every installment. Each book is a look into the life and thoughts of one of the main characters in this series. What motivates them is sometimes more shocking than the actions they take! I really like how this collection of stories sets the stage for the series as a whole :) It is not to be missed! I wish more authors would take the time to lay the groundwork for their new worlds so well.



***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)


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Review: Herakles

Herakles by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Becoming A True Hero


This series must be read in order. The first book is Alessandra. The second book is Mismatch. The third book is Phoibe. The fourth book is Lantos. The fifth book is Theodocia. The sixth book is Niko. The seventh book is Cleon. This is the eighth book. I can't wait to read Omega!



Herakles has finally become himself again... Sort of. When Alessandra touched him all the brainwashing performed at Cleon's insistence dissolved leaving him a broken and conflicted man. He saw a "monster" trying to take off with Alessandra and killed it, taking her to safety. He doesn't deserve to be in the presence of a being as pure and special as her... Especially, as before he became himself, he killed her parents. Maybe she needs him, but his presence will just endanger and taint her... Won't it? Can he ever reconcile the things his Patron made him do as the People's Champion? Will he ever be able to look at his created face and body in the mirror without loathing? Should he stay and protect Alessandra? Or leave her in the care of the Priests to spare her his taint? Will she be better off with him or without him? What do the Gods' wishes matter to him? Can he make up for all the harm he has caused by doing some good? Or should he just end his tortured existence now and spare himself all the agony?


***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)


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Review: Cleon

Cleon by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Overshadowed No Longer

This series must be read in order. The first book is Alessandra. The second book is Mismatch. The third book is Phoibe. The fourth book is Lantos. The fifth book is Theodocia. The sixth book is Niko. This is the seventh book. I can't wait to read Herakles!


Cleon is (unfortunately) still afraid of his now dead father. You would think that once the sadistic monster dies the panic attacks would stop... Sadly it is not that easy to overcome years of torture and abuse. Why didn't Niko stick to the plan? Is he going to be implicated in the murder of his father? Will he be able to neutralize his siblings or will he be forced to commit Fratricide as well as Patricide? Will he be able to take over his father's position as Vice Magistrate?


***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)



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Review: Niko

Niko by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For The Love Of Money, Violence & Power

This series must be read in order. The first book is Alessandra. The second book is Mismatch. The third book is Phoibe. The fourth book is Lantos. The fifth book is Theodocia. This is the sixth book. I can't wait to read Cleon!


Niko can not handle being a father. He hates what loving Theodocia makes him feel. He never thought he truly had a heart... Much less one capable of falling in love with another person! The broken heart alone might kill him. Finally getting a chance to fight for a chance to meet the Patron of the People's Champion seems like a good time and place to unleash all the rage burning inside him. At least if he dies here it will mean something... And send a big fat check to help raise his child. Will he triumph over the other contestants and win the Audience with the Patron? Or will the unnamed beast kill them all? Can he even pass the written questionnaire he needs to fill out to compete? Will he become an Olympian?




***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)

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Review: Theodocia

Theodocia by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Personally Chosen By Artemis


This series must be read in order. The first book is Alessandra. The second book is Mismatch. The third book is Phoibe. The fourth book is Lantos. This is the fifth book. I can't wait to read Niko!



Theodocia is the only High Priestess to be Chosen directly by Artemis since who knows when. She is also the youngest ever to be elevated. Trying to figure out how to tell her boyfriend Niko her two secrets is harder than pretending she didn't know about the Elevation! Being pregnant should be a happy thing. They love each other... But it has only been six months! Can she trust Lantos? What is his stake in what happens to Phoibe? Will Niko be happy about her news? Or will this end them? How can she keep the Crown Princess safe? Will anyone ever accept her as High Priestess? What about her baby?



***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)

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Review: Lantos

Lantos by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Boy Who Shouldn't Be


This series must be read in order. The first book is Alessandra. The second book is Mismatch. The third book is Phoibe. This is the fourth book. I can't wait to read Theodocia!


Lantos is the demigod son of a Titan. Looked down upon by Gods and Humans alike is not a good way to live. His father has promised him a place among the Titans if he proves himself worthy... Too bad his Human compassion keeps getting in the way! He cares for Phoibe and feels the need to save her, help her, protect her. They are friends after all. Will he be able to find Mismatch in time to help Phoibe? Will he ever gain his father's acceptance and praise? Can he fulfil his mission without compromising himself or Phoibe? Will he finally earn his place among the Titans?




***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)

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Review: Phoibe

Phoibe by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Refusing The Curse


This series must be read in order. The first book is Alessandra. The second book is Mismatch. This is the third book. I can't wait to read Lantos!


Phoibe is trying her best to he patient while she awaits rescue from her cloistered life by Mismatch. She has to tell her shadow friend Lantos about Mismatch, the Curse, and his plan to save her from it... Then she will keep her promise to never speak again. What can it hurt to tell her only friend the secrets she just learned? Will he be happy for her? Is Lantos really just a shadow? Will she be able to keep silent long enough to be rescued? Or will the High Priestess' cruelty break her? Is her mother truly a grotesque now? Can she find and free her?



***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)

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Review: Mismatch

Mismatch by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From Stone To Life


This series must be read in order. The first book is Alessandra. This is the second book. I can't wait to read Phoibe!


Once the Crown Prince of Greece, Mismatch now no longer remembers his true name. Being a stone gargoyle for over 4000 year will do that to you! He is still adjusting to being a living being again but he knows there are things that he must do. Warning his descendant, Phoibe, of the Curse, and preventing her unwitting compliance in uttering the Spell that would activate it, is one of his major concerns. The other is protecting the special girl who brought him back to life. Noone is meant to have that kind of power outside of the Gods. Both girls are in imminent danger. Will he get to them both in time? Can he adjust to being alive again? Will he ever purge the stiffness that accompanies being stone for so long? Will the Gods destroy him when they learn of his new existence?


***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)


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Review: Alessandra

Alessandra by Lizzy Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ribbons


This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read Mismatch to find out what happens next!


Alessandra has special talents that will cause her trouble but she is too young to understand this. Her parents realize the danger and try to keep her powers hidden. Will anyone realize what Alessandra's powers are? Or will she escape before it is too late? Who or what is she being hidden from?


***This series is suitable for young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal in their modern fantasy suspense thrillers filled with the Old Gods and a bit of scifi :)

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Review: Strange Magic

Strange Magic by Michelle Mankin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


This was one of the most unique stories I have ever had the pleasure of listening to! Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross bring the characters to life far better than I would have imagined them by just reading the book :) I can't fathom this world without their voices bringing their world into vivid realism despite the fantastical nature of their existence!


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×××When I listened to it this book was two separate books but now has been consolidated into one complete book instead. I feel that part one (originally book 1) is a sort of Prequel and that part two (originally book 2) is truly the first book. Putting them together in one volume makes more sense :)×××


The Strangest Of Magicks


This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Dream Magic!


•••{Part One}•••


A Dark Twist Of Fate


Billy is a musician just out of rehab. Too bad that didn't solve his problems. He probably didn't even NEED rehab. When he plays his mouth harp he sees the angry dead. Ghosts that appear out of nowhere. He would think it a gift but he never sees the ghosts he wants to see. Being named King of The Bacchus Krewe should have him deliriously happy but instead all he can think of is his apparent Curse. Will the dead leave alone when he quits playing? Why has he received this honor? Who is the beautiful girl with the violet eyes begging him to help her?


Thyme has a pretty good life running a successful ice cream shop in the French Quarter. Her boyfriend Shane is her best friend as well as the love of her life. She has the best grandmother in the world who loves her unconditionally. Even though they are not related by blood she has always had a true home with her. If only she didn't still miss the mother she adored who abandoned her. If only she knew who her father was. Why does the sinister Leon want to buy her ice cream shop so badly? What does he see in her that makes him change his mind? What does he really want from her?



•••{Part Two}•••


Fated For Each Other


Thyme is a Shade and she has been searching for ten years for her lost fiance. Her apartment in the French Quarter is her refuge and Haunt. Usually she cannot wait for a new tenant to leave... But not this time! Billy intrigues her. Does he really see her? Is it worth breaking the rules to spend time with him? Why is she so drawn to him? Is their burgeoning relationship worth risking obliteration over?


Billy is finally getting used to the ghosts. Finding out his new digs in New Orleans are Haunted should have him running for the hills. But he isn't. After catching sight of the beautiful ghost girl he is shocked to see that she is the woman who was begging him to save her during his last concert. How can that be when she died over ten years ago? Why does she make him feel so much more than any other woman ever has? How can he be with a Shade? Can he right the wrongs that stole her from him before they even met?


***This series is suitable for adult listeners (or readers) who enjoy urban fantasy filled with Old Gods and creatures of legend with suspense, intrigue, black magic, thrills, mystery and horror as well as a dash of romance :)



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Review: Love Hurts

Love Hurts by Mandi Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


Definitely the voice acting by Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott made this experience the most enjoyable :) Even when the characters were being idiots and I wanted to throttle them the actors kept me at rapt attention! The story was really good... But sometimes it was really hard to empathize with the two main characters. With this being an at least two part story I completely understand though. Reading this might have been difficult while listening to it was an experience not to be missed :)


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How Not To Get Your Girl



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to listen to Love Burns!


Frankie has grown up with the Loves and has always been the only girl. Well except for Indy. Noone gets more attention or love from the guys (and Indy)! She is THE Princess. The center of all of their worlds. And her life is perfect. She has her dance studio and her family. She even has a steady boyfriend, Andrew, who she lives with. When he proposes (and she says yes) it puts into motion an increasingly destructive sequence of events that spiral out of control until noone knows what will happen next. Why did she say yes? How will it affect the rest of her relationships? Will her life ever be the same?


Deacon has ALWAYS loved Frankie. And been in love with her since he doesn't know when. He has been hiding his time... For him to be ready to settle down. For her to be willing to look at him in another way. For both of their careers to be established. Now that Andrew has proposed he is panicking. He can't let her marry him! Will he be able to convince her to give them a chance? Can he even talk her out of marrying the nowhere near good enough for her douche she's already said yes to? How will he get her to see him? Can he convince her she is not like any other girl he has spent time with?


***This series is suitable for adult listeners (or readers) who enjoy MMA romantic thriller suspense with plenty of angst and violence as well as some intrigue and two characters who can't seem to get out of their own way that leads to more questions than answers with a cliffhanger ending lacking a HEA :)




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Review: House of Royals

House of Royals by Keary Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In The Blood

This series must be read in order. This is the first book. I can't wait to read House Of Pawns!


Alivia knew nothing of her father while her mother lived. Finding out he cared about her and died before he could do anything about it was a shock... Finding out she inherited a mansion and the rest of his estate is an even bigger one! She feels like a faerie princess! Why does her staff seem to fear her? Was her father a monster? What is everyone hiding? Why does noone go out at night? How did her father die exactly?


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult readers who enjoy paranormal small town new adult fiction filled with star crossed love, thrills, action, suspense, intrigue and mystery :)

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Review: Cold Justice Series Box Set: Volume I: Books 1-3

Cold Justice Series Box Set: Volume I: Books 1-3 by Toni Anderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••



Eric G. Dove is the only voice I could ever imagine for this series! He does better with every consecutive book even though his narration of the first was amazing. He knows the characters inside and out which allows him to convey they myriad emotions and personalities in a very entertaining and believable manner. Tue seamless transition from one book to the next makes it easy to get lost in the world created by his performance and the author's writing. I hope he continues with this series as I am sure he is the only one who can do it proper justice :) I can't wait to listen to more by this talented voice actor!


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Patriotic Romantic Suspense



This series must be listened to (or read) in order. This contains the first three books in the series. I can't wait to listen to Cold Fear!



This series is filled with strong, independent characters who are driven to find the truth no matter the personal cost. Finding killers, righting wrongs, stopping terrorists, exposing cover-ups are all in a day's work! Humor keeps the stories from being too dark even though the horror and suspense are intense and disturbing. The characters eventually find what they are looking for in a partner and find their requisite HEA but not before an intense action packed thrill ride filled with intrigue and mysteries that are not easy to solve. It will keep you on the edge of you seat and constantly wanting more!



***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy romantic psychological thrillers with loads of suspense, intrigue, action, adventure, horror and a broken hero learning to live again with a few steamy sex scenes :)






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Review: Cold Light of Day

Cold Light of Day by Toni Anderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

•••I listened to the Audible Audio Edition of this book•••


Eric G. Dove is the only voice I could ever imagine for this series! He does better with every consecutive book even though his narration of the first was amazing. He knows the characters inside and out which allows him to convey they myriad emotions and personalities in a very entertaining and believable manner. I can't wait to listen to more by this talented voice actor!


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Uncovering The True Spy



Scarlett has spent her whole life almost failing against the erroneous conviction of her father as a spy. He was a good FBI agent. And an amazing father. He never would have betrayed his country! Now that he has cancer and is dying, she can no longer wait. Designing a bug that is more effective and advanced (as well as almost impossible to detect electronically) she comes up with a plan. She will bug the Russian Ambassador her father suspected was running the spy ring and finally find proof that her father was framed. Will she be able to get into his office? Will she get caught in the act? Can she even walk in these heels? Will anyone believe her even if she has real proof? Or will her father die before she can accomplish anything?


Matt is a former SEAL. He believes in serving his country and protecting the American Way. Being forced to stand in for his boss at a Christmas Party at the Russian Consulate is not his idea of a good time. Then he sees her... And things seem to be looking up. Does he even have a chance with a politician's daughter? Or should he give up before he is in over his head? Why is a woman so used to being in the limelight so reserved and shy? Did she spill her drink on him on purpose?


***This series is suitable for adult readers who enjoy romantic psychological thrillers with loads of suspense, intrigue, action, adventure, horror and a broken hero learning to live again with a few steamy sex scenes :)

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