Tag Archives: paranormal

Burning Dawn by Gena Showalter (Book Review)

A tormented past has left Thane with an insatiable need for violence, making him the most dangerous assassin in the skies. He lives by a single code: no mercy. And as he unleashes his fury on his most recent captor, he learns no battle could have prepared him for the slave he rescues from his enemy’s clutches–a beauty who stokes the fires of his darkest desires.

Elin Vale has her own deep-rooted scars, and her attraction to the exquisite warrior who freed her challenges her every boundary. But Thane’s unwavering determination to protect her means she must have her greatest fears–and enter a world in which passion is power, and victory means breathtaking surrender.

 

 

I loved the camaraderie/bromance between Thane, Xerxes, and Bjorn. Those three had me rolling more than Bianka, Kaia, and Anya. 
 
Speaking of those vivaciously lovely women, they have a couple fabulous scenes in this story. Lucien, too. 
 
And if you love Gena’s wicked sense of humor, you won’t be disappointed with this tale. It is jammed pack full of hilarity!  
 
Heart rating system
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤❤


Print * Kindle

Leave a Comment

Filed under Uncategorized

Dances with Demons by Lori Handeland (Book Review)

51nncuvc0kl-_sx311_bo1204203200_

When a demon comes calling Megan Murphy’s bar blows sky-high, and she’s suddenly on the run with her klutzy day shift bartender, the exceedingly gorgeous Quinn Fitzpatrick.

Quinn has been in love with Megan from the moment he saw her. Too bad he’s living a lie. He isn’t as klutzy as he makes out, nor as human as she believes. Quinn was sent to protect Megan from anything that slithers.

But there’s danger afoot, and the best place for them both is one that’s far, far away. A place Quinn Fitzpatrick once called home. Ireland–land of fairies and gargoyles, shape-shifters, dragons and more.

There they will dance with demons, and Megan will uncover every secret Quinn has.

 
 
images-17
 
It’s rare that the hero in the story is a virgin. That, I found refreshing. 
He was also a shifter, but was also something more. What else…..yeah, I’m not telling you. You’ll have to buy the novella and discover that secret for yourself. *grins*
 
I was thrilled to see Liz back in the series. She was “missing” in the last short story and it wasn’t the same. Now if only Sawyer would return. He’s one of my favorite characters and I know his story isn’t over. Can’t be. 
 
 
Heart rating system – 1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)
Score: ❤❤❤1/2

 

Purchase Links: Amazon – Print / Kindle

 

 

MORE STORIES IN THE SERIES

ANY GIVEN DOOMSDAY -11/08
DOOMSDAY CAN WAIT -4/09
APOCALYPSE HAPPENS -11/09

CHAOS BITES -5/10 
IN THE BEGINNING (A FREE Phoenix Chronicles Short Story)
Click here to download. (PDF Format)

HEX APPEAL – 6/12 (an anthology containing “There Will be Demons,” a Phoenix Chronicles)

Leave a Comment

Filed under Uncategorized

Blood & Lilies by Lyn Croft (Book Review)

 

First in the Bloodlines Series Once cast from Heaven, Zillah has vowed to destroy God and overtake his kingdom. But a key is needed to open the gates between the two realms. The Key to the gate walks the earth in the form of a woman…young, innocent and completely unaware of her importance in the battle between good and evil. Once her blood is shed, Zillah can open the portal to release her father…Lucifer himself. Cara, a college sophomore, is quickly thrown into the world of the supernatural, as well as learning of her true ancestry. Vampires, werewolves and the Nephilim are now a part of her reality. As the beings struggle to protect her, she fights to keep her sanity as her mortal realm is crushed. Secrets are revealed that could shatter Cara’s new found love, as well as lead to her ultimate death. A family is torn apart as the battle to save the key leads them down a road of betrayal and heartache. Loved ones are lost, lines are crossed, and nothing is as it seems. Lies and truths twist and turn, leaving us with only one question… Could you sacrifice the one you love to save the world?

~~ Review ~~
 
Last month, I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting Lyn and promoted this very book here for a generous giveaway. Unfortunately, I could not enter the giveaway due to hosting it. However, after reading the summary on it, I decided to buy my own copy AND I’m thankful I did.
 
I am highly impressed on Lyn’s gift of creating vivid and engaging fight scenes. It was like watching a 3D movie but in print. Yeah folks, she did that good of a job! 
 
Now for my favorite characters – the twins. I shouldn’t like the bad guys but I found them comical and very likable. 
 
I wish I could speak more on them or on the others players in the book but I don’t want to ruin the story for those who haven’t read it. 
 
With that said, GET THE BOOK so we can dish about it. 
 
 
Heart rating system – 1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)
Score: ❤❤❤❤

 

Purchase links: Kindle / Paperback

 

2 Comments

Filed under Uncategorized

Circle of Death by Keri Arthur (Book Review)

In one, vicious night, Kirby Brown’s world is torn apart. Her best friend is dead, killed by the madman who is now after her. And she has no idea why.

Doyle Fitzgerald has been sent to Melbourne, Australia, to hunt down a killer. What he doesn’t expect to find is a circle of witches capable of controlling the elements-and a sorceress determined to take that power for herself. And he certainly isn’t expecting to play bodyguard to a woman who is more than she seems.

When the police prove incapable of protecting her from the monsters that chase her, Kirby has no choice but to place her safety in Doyle’s hand. And while she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him, she fears to trust-because of the magic that lies in his soul.

It quickly becomes evident that the reason behind the killings lies in her past. But it is a past she has no wish to remember.

Because Doyle isn’t the only one with magic in his soul. Only hers was capable of destroying a world.

 
 
Witches, vamp, shifter…. Oh yeah, three of my favorite things. 🙂
 
I’m actually loved the zombies in the story. Yeah, “Walking Dead” has made me a fan of the undead. 
 
The only difference between the tv show biters and Keri’s….. Keri’s zombies fight back. 
 
If this zombie apocalypse ever happens, I vote for the “Walking Dead” type to roam the world. No way do I want to meet up with a dead guy who throws a punch first…. bites later. That’s craziness. 😀
 
Be sure and check out “Circle of Desire”….. the final novel in the Damask Circle series! 
 
I’ll be ordering mine very soon!
 
Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)
Score: ❤❤❤❤

Leave a Comment

Filed under Uncategorized

Rule Breaker by Lora Leigh (Book Review)

Lion Breed and enforcer Rule Breaker has just a few rules he doesn’t break. Not for anything. Not for anyone—like never have sex with a woman outside his own breed, especially a human woman. Especially someone too helpless, too fun loving and too full of life to ever be able to protect herself, let alone help him to protect her.

If the damned animal inside him insists on a mate, then why pick her? A woman who is an easy target and who can be used as a weapon against him at any time.
But what he suspects is mating heat may not be that at all. Just his animal instincts rioting, pacing, irritated whenever he’s away from her.
Okay, he can handle that.What ensues is a fiery affair that breaks all the rules of mating heat and will eventually endanger his mate with the very rules designed to protect the Breeds—for she’s possibly been working against them…

When Gypsy was fifteen, a very traumatic incident occurred which changed her and her family. She should’ve been able to turn to her parents; however, they were treated her like gum on the bottom of a shoe. Truly sad! 
 
And Rule, bless his feline heart, was always there for her….watching and protecting for nine years. 
 
I’m trying not to give away any spoilers because I hate when people divulge secrets/tidbits from new or relatively new releases. What I will say is this……As with her other books, the road to happily ever after isn’t smooth. If it was though, would we hang on Lora’s every word? Doubt it. 
 
For fans of Gideon, he is back in this story and BOY does he know how to make an entrance. I can’t wait for his book or Dane’s, for that matter. These two, by far, are my favorite characters. 
 

Heart rating system:

1 (lowest) and 5 (highest)

Score: ❤❤❤❤

 

Leave a Comment

Filed under Uncategorized