It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

  

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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 

Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs 

Cursed Rage by Sara Snow 

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? 

Book Review: Storm Cursed

 

Title - Storm Cursed 

Author - Patricia Briggs

Series - Mercy Thompson #11

Genre - Urban Fantasy

Format - Paperback

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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 

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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 

I 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. 

Book Review: The Dark Bite

 

Title - The Dark Bite  

Author - Leia Stone 

Series - Vampire Hunter Society 

Genre - Paranormal Romance 

Format - Kindle 

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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. 

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?