Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Book Review: Filthy Rich Vampire

  Title - Filthy Rich Vampire 
Author - Geneva Lee Albin 
Series - Filthy Rich Vampires #1  
Genre - Paranormal Romance
Format - Kindle
Add it to (Goodreads)
Buy it here (Amazon)

Synopsis 

“It was as if my life had been marked by her absence…” Sensual, dangerous, provocative — step into a daring new world of dark magic, primal attraction, and breathtaking romance.

Julian Rousseaux has a problem. He’s single, and for the world’s wealthiest vampires, the social season is about to begin. Julian would rather stake himself than participate in the marriage market. But as the eldest, eligible Rousseaux he’s expected to find a wife before the season ends—whether he likes it or not.

When cellist Thea literally stumbles into his life at a gala, he knows she's the last person he could ever fall in love with. She's too innocent, too kind, and way too human. But now that she knows about his world, she's also a walking target. She needs protection. He needs a fake girlfriend to discourage overzealous vampire matchmaking.

So, Julian makes Thea an irresistible offer: pretend to be his lover and he’ll change her life. For one year, they’ll attend the season’s social events together in exchange for his protection and a way out of her mother’s crippling medical debt.

She can’t say no. But the vampire world is impossibly decadent and darker than Thea ever imagined, and Julian’s filthy rich vampire family wants her out of the way. But with each moment they share, new dangers emerge: a desire as forbidden as their stolen touches, an awakening of a long-dead heart, and secrets that could tear them both apart.


Review 

Julian has been forced to wake up from his long sleep to take part in the marriage market. It's been a long time since the rites were enforced and the season has gone into full swing. When a chance encounter brings Thea into his life the perfect solution to his problem is staring him in the face. Thea knows nothing about he vampire world until she's forced to face the truth, and thankfully Julian shows up at just the right time to save her. 


Neither of them can deny the attraction to each other, and when Julian gives her an offer she can't refuse she's whisked into the vampire world. However, not everyone is happy to see the eligible bachelor has been taken off the market least of all his own mother. As Thea struggles to take on the rites darkness is looming in the shadows intent on causing bloodshed. Are they strong enough to survive the season or will it be too much for them? 


I have had my eye on this one for a while it's a Crazy Rich Asians meets Bridgerton with vampires. I finally decided now was the time as the 2nd one is out, and it fit for my bingo game. I was hooked by the first chapter it's a captivating story with characters you can't help loving. Julian is just as I hoped he would be and Thea is as sweet and adorable as could be. I devoured this book in just a few reading sessions as it was hard to put down.


I love the story I was hooked before the end of the first chapter Thea and Julian quickly becoming my favorite couple. I was so nervous as it reminded me of two of my favorite books but the author did it beautifully with her own twist. From start to finish it was a fantastic read it left me wanting more and wanting to toss my kindle across the room. I can't wait to start the next installment which is already on my kindle ready to go....This one could be top 3 for 2023 best books I've read this year. 



Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Book Review: All Work and No Slay

 Title - All Work and No Slay 
Author - Skye Sullivan 
Series - Witches of Devil's Orchard #1  
Genre - Paranormal Mystery
Format - Kindle
Add it to (Goodreads)
Buy it here (Amazon

Synopsis 

Bobbi Brooks has enough trouble keeping her cafe from burning down on the best of days. Learning she has fire-magic? It's bound to go up in flames...


It's a beautiful day in the small town of Devil's Orchard when Bobbi's grandmother informs her she's actually a witch. Not just any old witch, either.


Bobbi is part of a long line of demon-slayers.


Bobbi, who can't step on a cockroach without squealing, is a demon-slayer? Yeah right. She's tempted to write the whole thing off as a stress-induced hallucination. Especially when the dumpster-diving fox starts talking...


But then she stumbles over a body that's unfortunately very real, and very dead, and life gets even more complicated. Because people in small towns love to talk. Like about how great a shot her grandmother is with her little .22 pistol. And how her dislike of the dead guy gives her motive. Or how she's just crazy enough to pull the trigger.


They're not technically wrong, but Bobbi knows her grandmother's innocent, and she'll do whatever she can to prove it. Even if she has to find the killer herself.


She'll have to use her newfound magic to do so, but a spell is just a recipe, and Bobbi's good at following those.


This witch thing should be easy... Right?


All Work and No Slay is a hilarious, full-length paranormal cozy mystery filled with plenty of sass, snark, sarcasm, spells, snooping, snacks, spirits and sleuthing. And one of Bobbi's prized recipes!


Review 

Bobbie is just a local cafe owner with a unique granny and trying to make it through each day. Her old best friend has moved home to be a local cop and he's not the tall lanky boy she remembers but he didn't return home alone. When the local thorn in everyones side turns up dead in her shop freezer the local's are pointing fingers and hr granny is looking a little more like a suspect. 

In order to prove her granny is innocent she needs to find the killer before it's too late and they strike again. As if finding a killer isn't enough to keep her busy she learns that she's also a witch and future Guardian of the Rift. At least she's come into her magic so she has some tricks up her sleeve and she's got her sassy fox familiar by her side. Will they find the murder before it's too late? 

I love Bobbie she's clearly my spirit character she spends her days making these amazing lunchbox's and spends her evenings reading. She's just adorable her character I found refreshing she feels so real and I just love her. Her sassy fox and granny are the perfect complement to Bobbi a perfect team. 

This is my first book by the author totally picked it based on the cover had a house which could be the haunted house in the story. I love the authors storytelling she's created a captivating hilarious story that was hard to put down I had to know what would happen next. I plan to continue on the series because I can't wait to see what happens with Bobbi in the next book and see what our next recipe is. I think I'm going to try them out. Highly recommend for fans of fun paranormal mysteries.


Friday, November 4, 2022

Book Review: Librarian Witch

Title - Librarian Witch 
Author - Ella Hendricks 
Series - Moongrove Academy: Wicked Spells #1  
Genre - Reverse Harem
Format - Kindle
Add it to (Goodreads)
Buy it here (Amazon

Synopsis 

 I didn’t know I was a witch until a pair of cats started talking to me and I received an official summons to report to a training school for my supernatural abilities.


That’s when I’m shipped off to a highly esteemed university for the supernatural, Moongrove Academy. I go to class alongside shifters, vampires, and other creatures straight from the paranormal books I love so much.


When magical testing reveals that I’m a librarian witch, I’m ecstatic. Except, it turns out it means I’m a custodian of knowledge and creatures from beyond our dimension, rather than a curator of books. Librarians around here wield silver swords instead of decimal systems, and I’m about to find out why.


On my first day in the library, I accidentally release an ancient dimensional being from centuries-long imprisonment. It escapes and begins terrorizing everyone on campus.


My screw up wakes Geo, a duty-bound gargoyle who senses danger to his destined mate—me.


But he’s not the only one watching my back. I team up with Benjamin Cross, an enigmatic guy with a killer smile, who is searching for his lost little brother in all of this mess.


Yet the most mysterious man of all is Phaeron, the dimensional I freed. He claims he isn’t responsible for the murders across campus. If that’s true, then who is?


I must find out before anyone else is hurt and I’m expelled. Spare a little luck my way, I’m still in my first semester.


This is the first book in a medium burn, fated mates, enemies-to-lovers series with a strong heroine who doesn’t have to choose between her three love interests. It is recommended for mature readers.


Review 

Cress had no idea she was a witch until the day they showed up to send her off to Moongrove academy for her to learn her craft. Thankfully she quickly make some friends at the school so she's not going at it alone. When a mistake sets her down a path she won't be able to come back from now she's running from a dimensional who's hunting her, another who's determined to prove he's not the killer who she can't deny she's attracted to. At least she's not at it alone she has Geo a Gargoyle she happened to wake up as he must protect her mate. 

After losing someone very close to her she meets Ben he says all the right worlds and knows just how to charm her but he's also holding a secret that could destroy her world. With the help of her loyal Geo she's determined to fix the mistake she created and set things right. The shadows are a dangerous place and she may not make it out alive. 


I picked this book up for a reading Bingo game because it's about a witch and I've had my eye on it for a while. I loved Cress right from the start she's adorable and I found her easy to connect with. She's nerdy and reminds me a lot of myself aside from I don't have the skills to draw fashion but I always wish I could. I love the way that Geo plays out he's so unique as a character the way he transforms between both forms. I loved the way he was addicted to the internet and have so much hope for him in the future. 


Ella Hendricks is a new author for me so I was super curious to check out her writing style which I instantly loved. I found her storytelling captivating and hard to put down. The characters are easy to connect with but full of depth and personality. I truly enjoyed every page as I devoured the book and eagerly await the next one. I can't wait to see what's going to happen next for Cress and her men. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long. I highly recommend checking out if you are a fan of academy reverse harems with a spunky main character. 







Monday, October 24, 2022

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

  

Hosted by The Book Date 
Welcome to It's Monday! Every week we share what we just finished reading, are reading or plan to read over the next week. 

I've been reading a bit more. I still haven't finished a bunch of books I've started but I'm working on it. 

Finished 

Currently reading 
The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout - I'm buddy reading this series with my bestie a couple of chapters per day. We are loving it but real life has been keeping us from reading recently. 

Marry by Tana Rose (Goodreads)  Still working on this one. 

Librarian Witch by Ella Hendricks my bingo book (Goodreads)

Up Next
I'm working my way through the Pantheon trio. 
Kill by Tana Rose (Goodreads

Rest of the week 
I'm hoping to get a good chunk of my next bingo book read. 

What are you reading? 

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Book Review: Storm Cursed

 

Title - Storm Cursed 
Author - Patricia Briggs
Series - Mercy Thompson #11
Genre - Urban Fantasy
Format - Paperback
Add it to (Goodreads)
Buy it here (Amazon

Synopsis 

In this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves...


My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic.


And a coyote shapeshifter.


And the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack.


Even so, none of that would have gotten me into trouble if, a few months ago, I hadn't stood upon a bridge and taken responsibility for the safety of the citizens who lived in our territory. It seemed like the thing to do at the time. It should have only involved hunting down killer goblins, zombie goats, and an occasional troll. Instead, our home was viewed as neutral ground, a place where humans would feel safe to come and treat with the fae.


The reality is that nothing and no one is safe. As generals and politicians face off with the Gray Lords of the fae, a storm is coming and her name is Death.


But we are pack, and we have given our word.


We will die to keep it.


Review 

Storm Cursed is the 11th book in the Mercy Thompson series. In the prior book she claimed all the citizens under her protection and in doing so she's been responding to all the disputes and cases. From a goblin killer who's come running from the police to her territory. With the help of the pack so far things have been fairly quiet. That is until the zombie miniature goats are running around and the murder of a coven of witches. 

As if that's not enough to keep the pack busy they also have the humans having a meeting with the fae that they are providing security for. As things spiral out of control Mercy has to rely on friends in order to help her protect those she cares about, as they all become the targets.

I don't want to spoil too much but this book was another amazing installment in the series. I loved every moment of it and finished it in one afternoon it was impossible to put down. Mercy is just one of those characters you can't help loving she's just keeps evolving and getting better with each novel. I've loved every book by the author she's a very talented story teller each novel is amazing. 

I've been a long time fan since the 1st book came out, she's been on my auto buy list since the first novel. I am a little embarrassed to admit that I've fallen behind in the series but I'm catching up. Always my go to recommendation as she's one of my favorites. 

Book Review: Cursed Rage

Title - Curse Rage
Author - Sara Snow
Series - Cursed Mates
Genre - Paranormal Romance 
Format - Kindle 
Add it to (Goodreads)
Buy it here (Amazon

Synopsis 

On the heels of betrayal, can we find the right allies before all hope is lost?

Yeah, so my so-called friend Morgan attacked and tried to kill me.

Now I don’t know who to trust. I know only one thing: someone must stop Samara, before she steals our powers and takes total control.


Our only hope is to convince the High Council—a.k.a. the powerful-but-pig-headed fools at the top who only care about themselves—to declare war on Samara. And FAST, before she becomes unstoppable.


I’ll do whatever it takes to bring them to our side. But will it be too late?


Review 

received Cursed Rage in return for an honest review. Cursed Rage is the 4th installment in the Cursed Mates series. It starts right where book three ended the gang has found out that the people they thought they could trust aren't on their side. Time is running out and they need to figure out a way to stop Samara before her curse wipes out the wolves for good. 

She's given them a curse puzzle with the change to solve save them all but they also could in fact make the curse worse if they don't get it right. Emily finally learns a little more about where she's come from who her family is when a fortune teller gives them a push in the right direction. With danger lurking at every corner they head into the fae world which sends them on a quest to gain ally's for the fight against Samara. Will it be enough with all the ally's to fight the powerful witch? 

I love Emily she's a sweetheart who has two very different Griffin and Cassian former friends who are now forced to share their mate with each other. I also really like Ember she's been a great addition to the group and I have some feelings she's more who she appears. I love the sister vibes between her and Emily she's a great complement to her just what she needed. 

This book revealed so much answering a few questions but I still have so many unanswered questions. I devoured it in one sitting dying to know what was going to happen next for our hero's. I truly love the authors gift of story telling it's a beautiful captivating story. Each installment is action packed a little romance and whole lot of adventure. This is a slow burn romance series but I feel like it works perfectly. It's refreshing to not have insta love. I can't wait for the next installment. 


Friday, October 14, 2022

Book Review: The Dark Bite

 

Title - The Dark Bite  
Author - Leia Stone 
Series - Vampire Hunter Society 
Genre - Paranormal Romance 
Format - Kindle 
Add it to (Goodreads)
Buy it here (Amazon

Synopsis 

Vampires are the spawn of the devil. Evil to the core... or so I thought, until one of them saves my life.


As a member of the House of Rose, a division of the Vampire Hunter Society, I've got one of the highest kill records on file. I track my mark and don't stop until the job is done.


That is, until my mark saves my life. Luka Drake isn't like the vampires I've been hunting for the past five years, and despite the fact that he's a vampire prince fresh out of Magic City Prison for committing God knows what crime, I can't kill him.


My only other option is to walk away and pretend our paths never crossed. I'm about to pull it off but Luka pulls me back, and in the worst way possible, in a way that changes everything.


This is a full-length slow burn paranormal romance for readers that love Jaymin Eve, Linsey Hall and K.F. Breene.

Review 

Aspen in an orphan raised to be a lethal vampire hunter it's all she's known her whole life. She's rising up the ranks quickly never missing her mark until the day she has Luka Drake in her sights. What should have been a quick easy kill goes terribly wrong and Aspen finds herself saved by the vampire she was sent to kill. In return she does something for him that changes both of their lives binding them forever. 

Meeting Luka has changed Aspens life in more than she ever imagined. He's not the vampire she expected him to be. Which forces her to question everything she's know about vampire and the life she was raised in. Maybe they aren't the blood sucking killers that she's been led to believe. Aspen will have to choose to believe the truth of keep her head in the sand. 

I knew this one was going to be amazing as we had a taste of Luka from the Wolf Girl series which I love. I just love Aspen right from the start she's this spunky red head who is bad-ass in her own right. She and Luka who have this instant chemistry that works if they can both accept they are in this together. I love that Demi and the crew are in this one as she's one of my all time favorite characters and I've missed her. 

Leia Stone is an auto buy must read author for me. I've read most of her book and truly love every story each one. She creates these worlds filled with unique characters that capture the heart as well as the imagination. It's impossible not to love every book she's written. I admit this one has sat on the shelf far longer than it should have because it's amazing. I devoured it in just one afternoon. A must read if you love action packed slow burn romance. 


Monday, October 3, 2022

It's Monday! What are you reading?

 

Hosted by The Book Date 
Welcome to It's Monday! Every week we share what we just finished reading, are reading or plan to read over the next week. 

Munchkin went back to school and real life is finally settling down at last. 

Finished 
Kiss by Tana Rose (Goodreads) need to write a review but I loved it. 

Currently reading 
The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout - I'm buddy reading this series with my bestie a couple of chapters per day. We are loving it. 

Marry by Tana Rose (Goodreads) Half way done and love it. 

Up Next
I'm working my way through the Pantheon trio. 
Kill by Tana Rose (Goodreads

Rest of the week 
I'm not sure what's next yet but I suspect another dark romance series. 

What are you reading? 

Friday, August 26, 2022

RELEASE BLITZ - Ares by Penny Dee




Title: Ares
Series: Kings of Mayhem MC Tennessee #3
Author: Penny Dee
Genre: MC Romantic Suspense
Release Date: August 26, 2022

BLURB
A wounded biker with a checkered past. A feisty dancer with a secret. An unexpected love that could destroy them both.

I was born a monster.
Seven feet tall with fists the size of balloons and an even bigger…boot size.
I’m a demon in the ring and a devil between the sheets.
But even I’m no match for her. The demoness with the bright emerald eyes and hair the color of snow.
She’s everything I’ve run from my whole sorry life and the only thing I’m afraid of, so why the hell do I find myself on her doorstep time and time again?

I’m not a good man. She should run as far as possible from me.
After doing time for a crime I didn’t commit, I took my revenge on those responsible.
It was brutal. It was bloody. It was satisfying.
Now she wants me to do the same thing for her.
But she isn’t being completely honest with me.
And when I find out the truth, there’ll be consequences for us all to pay.

*** Ares is book three in the Kings of Mayhem MC Tennessee series but can be read as a standalone. It features two emotionally wounded main characters, lots of red-hot chemistry, a twist you won't see coming—throw in some crazed serial killers, and you’ve got a scorching romantic suspense burning up your Kindle.



PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Only available at the following
retailers for a limited time



ALSO AVAILABLE

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited




AUTHOR BIO


Penny Dee writes contemporary romance about rock stars, bikers, hockey players and everyone in-between. Her stories bring the suspense, the feels and a whole lot of heat.

She found her happily ever after with an Australian hottie who she met on a blind date.

AUTHOR LINKS


]

RELEASE BLITZ - Saving Vienna by Vikki Jay




Title: Saving Vienna
Series: The Teager Family #4
Author: Vikki Jay
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 26, 2022

BLURB
Some love stories start after I dos, and mine was certainly one of them.
I was a damsel in distress and Zane Teager was my knight dressed in a three piece suit, riding a Bugatti.
But he wasn’t saving me from some dragons or pirates but my own sick brain.

His offer was generous and beautiful, exactly like him.
We get married until my life was back to normal. Simple.
But nothing was simple in my grand wedding and the designer wedding dress.
Ours was possibly the only fake wedding where every custom was followed to the word...
including consummating the marriage.
Zane was a husband plucked out of dreams, determined to support me in...sickness and health.
And it was easy to forget that our marriage had a ticking clock.

Zane

Vienna came into my life by accident. Literally and figuratively.
When I was bringing her to the hospital, I didn’t know she’d be someday sleeping on my bed, demanding sex on our wedding night and so many more.
She was the yin to my yang. Noise to my silence. Light to my darkness.
But she was temporary.
I could never tie her to me...permanently.
The guilt of doing that to her would be bigger than any guilt I have. And I’ve many.
“I c-cannot effing do th-that to her.”


PURCHASE LINKS
AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited


ALSO AVAILABLE

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited


AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited


AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
Free in Kindle Unlimited


AUTHOR BIO

In those early morning hours when I’m alone, my imaginations run wild and I pen down the life of people living in my head. All my life, I have lived in small towns in different parts of the world. The friendships, the camaraderie that people share around me inspired me to create Cherrywood and St. Peppers, the two towns where all my stories take place. 

I write about beautiful coincidences, finding love in unexpected places and times, and fighting hard to get that happily ever after. 

I reject to read, see, write anything that does not promise a HEA. 
My characters are sexy yet shy, strong yet reserved… 

I am married to a man whom I fell in love at an age of 15, proposed him at an age of 23 and married at an age of 30. He has no clue what I write or do when he is snoring quietly in the next room.

AUTHOR LINKS