Moon Coven By Rebcca Hamilton and Conner Kressley

My Rating----> 4 of 5 STARS

Read on July 17th, 2016

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This is a definite modern witchy twist to the Romeo and Juliet tale, with the Fairweather and Blackwood covens being in a lifelong feud. Naturally they are forbidden to be together and naturally they are completely in love. I would have loved to read how their love story began and unfolded, from start to, blow up to, end. But just as the story line goes, you always want what you can’t have.

I was drawn in from the very start of this book. I loved the banter between Julia and her mother during the Uber ride and would have loved to see more of the driver that Julia has and then Roman has later on.

I’ve read a lot of reviews and there are a lot of people that felt as if Julia’s character was weak for running away, but I feel as if she wasn’t running away so much as finding herself, centering herself and growing as a person. She is however torn between what she wants and duty to her family, that was a struggle that I also understood and sympathized with. Although if we had been given the opportunity to start earlier in these characters lives than it would have easier to relate to her need to find herself, due to the pressure put on her by her family. Then there is Roman, he’s a dark and sexy character with complicated emotions. I for one LOVED his character, he stays true to himself the entire time and doesn’t make excuses for his behavior and he keeps pushing Julia and do the same. He was appropriately chastising, loving and sexually charged as he needed to be, and I loved every steamy second of it!

I really did love the drama, deception, love, betrayal, fear, family bonds, twists and turns and magic this adventure had. You really can't help who you fall in love with and how it will change your life. This story really has it all, friends/family who can’t be trusted, secret plots, set ups, hostile take overs, magic spells, steamy sex scenes and a genuine heartfelt love story. I have always been a fan of Rebecca Hamilton, her writing and her as a person, she is a down to earth woman and mother and a creative and talented writer and artist. I was skeptical about reading something that was collaborated with another author, especially one I had never previously read but Conner Kressley and Rebecca Hamilton worked really well together, it’s obvious that they both really know how to write this genre and they meshed their work so well together that you could hardly tell it was written by two separate writers. They kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails and turning the pages so quickly that I finished the book in under just five hours.

How The Wolf Lost Her Heart by Sarah Brownlee

My Rating---> 5 of 5 STARS

Read on Nov. 5th, 2014

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    Okay, WOW! So, I'm having a hard time coming up with the right words to express how amazing this book was. The story line, the detail and way Sarah Brownlee is so descriptive is just, wow, out of this world! This novel was a joy to read, I was so engrossed in it that I literally lost track of everything around me, I was late to pick my kids up from school and everything! I read the whole thing in THREE hours time, if that doesn't tell you this book is amazing and worth reading, I don't know what I could say to get that message across to you!

    The characters are just amazing, with the hit and miss feelings between "friends", the utter loyalty, the fight for what's right, the shape shifting, and the villains constantly lurking, what else could you ask for?! I can not wait to see what other amazing things come from the imagination of Brownlee in the future and will be vigilantly keeping my eye out for what may come next!

    I know this isn't like my other reviews but I seriously am having a difficult time expressing the Amazingness that is this novel and the Brilliance that is Sarah Brownlee! So EVERYONE reading this right now if you like the Paranormal reads at all, READ THIS! It's just too good to pass up!

Girl on a Wire by Gwenda Bond

My Rating---> 4 of 5 STARS

Read on Nov. 5th, 2014

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    This was a great debut novel by Gwenda Bond, the work, drama and family bonds behind the scenes of the circus. I loved the superstitions, lore, history, suspense and thrill in this book. It is a truly amazing novel that kept me engaged all the way through.

    I really enjoyed the characters, the way they all interacted and the way they all pretend not to believe superstitions and lore but when really confronted they are apprehensive about it. I loved the Shakespearean core to the book, the Maronis and the Garcias feuding like the Capulet and Montague families, the rivalry is amazing. Then there is the "star crossed lovers" haha, Jules and Remy, but really the only people keeping them "apart" (I use that word lightly because they don't get kept apart at all) is themselves believing everyone still holds on to the feud.

    Anyway, things keep happening and people get hurt or die and Jules and Remy are determined to get to the bottom of it all. They play Sherlock and Watson together behind everybody's backs and work out the mystery. Bond did a wonderful job, I was completely entertained throughout and I even cried a bit. I loved seeing Jules grow as a person a bit throughout the book and seeing how things progressed and concluded. This was a great debut novel for Gwenda Bond and I look forward to seeing more of her work in the future. Would I recommend this book, Yes I would. If you like YA and a bit of mystery, the circus made the perfect backdrop for a dangerous and thrilling mystery adventure!

Sweet Unrest by Lisa Maxwell

My Rating---> 4 of 5 STARS

Read on Nov. 4th, 2014

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    To be completely honest I purchased this book based purely off of the cover and title, and I am so glad I did. This turned out to be an unexpectedly great find, and I am so glad I got to read it. The mystery, romance (however sad and unorthodox it might be) and the thrill were amazing. It seemed as if this novel was a bit on the dark side for a YA, but after reading it I feel as if it wasn't really. Lisa Maxwell did a superb job writing this book and for it to be her debut novel is amazing. The language and culture in the book are amazingly well done and the characters are easy to relate to, hard to keep yourself from falling in love with and completely unforgettable. 

    I don't know maybe I'm being biased because I really enjoy the New Orleans, creole, voodoo, ghosts, southern superstitions and the like, but I really feel this was a great read, but this is just my opinion. If you want to know more about this book please click on the purchase link above and read the synopsis and form your own opinion.

    I was completely immersed and enthralled with this enchanting story about voodoo and hoodoo, magic, trapped and wandering souls, good and evil, love that transcends time and goes on through multiple lifetimes, history, friendships and family. I couldn't get enough, I laughed, cried and rooted for good to defeat evil, I was on the edge of my seat wondering who was behind it all and what would happen next. Maxwell knew what she was doing with the traditional New Orleans themes of voodoo, sacrifice, possession and ghosts, and boy did she do it well, I cannot wait to find out what is in store for Lucy, so I hope there is a follow up story!

Spark by K.C. Stewart

My Rating---> 5 of 5 STARS

Read on Nov. 4th, 2014

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    This was an amazing read, I loved it the action, the adventure, thrills, witty repartee, the characters, the setting. It was all amazingly well written, the plot was imaginative, the detail was fantastic and the pace of the story was great. I enjoyed this story a lot and look forward to finding out what will happen next for Hailey and her handsome dragon mate.

    The characters and the banter between them all, oh my gods it was to die for! I was laughing so hard my eyes were watering and my husband was giving me weird looks and I definitely got emotional at parts. K.C. Stewart did an incredible job, I fell in love with her writing style and can't wait to read more from her! The magic was well done, the voice in Hailey's head was exceptional, it is what initially sucked me into the story and Dek turned out to be an amazing character as well. I absolutely loved how the dragons can transform and the politics of their race, it was all just very creative and completely entertaining.

    Hailey is the most unlikely of heroines and she just surprises you again and again throughout this book. She has an amazing group that support her and help her through, though they have their own reasons and driving force they all share the same goal, to take down the evil villain, Silas! Darby a witch and Lia a Goddess and a Muse and these two amazing women are heartbroken and trying to avenge the death of their dragon mates. SERIOUSLY?!? I didn't put this book down, not once while reading it and I finished it in four hours, that is how good it is! If you enjoy a bit of magic, mystery, adventure and you like the thought of dragons still being among us you NEED to give this a read!

Dead in Bed: The Complete Novel by Bailey Simms

My Rating---> 4 of 5 STARS

Read on Nov. 3rd, 2014

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    Alright here goes, this is one awesome series! I cannot wait to get my hands on the next part because this is great. I freaking loved it, it is fun exciting, suspenseful and witty. Bailey Simms is a fantastic writer with amazing creativity, she has given me a whole new type of Zombie to read about! This was an action packed zombie story that is set in a small town in the middle of nowhere, these undead are not only more human like they crave sex instead of brains and human flesh. At first I was on the fence about whether it was aliens or zombies but that question was answered in an epic way, ever wonder what it's like to be buried alive you wont wonder any more after this!

    The characters are great, Ashley being the most amazing kick butt chick. She makes some really weird and questionable choices throughout the story but during a horse back ride you find out some crucial Intel that makes it all clearly understandable. I also really like Chris's character as well, he's quirky, intelligent and has a sense of humor. But Simms did a fantastic job creating these characters, they all have very separate personalities and Simms gave them just the right amount of individuality. 

    I love how you never know which character is going to die next, get infected, get caught having an inappropriate sexual encounter or just say something outrageous. There are a lot of twists and turns in the plot, tons of the unexpected, humor and suspense in abundance and definitely something uniquely new in store for you while reading this. Anyone that enjoys zombie novels needs to read this, it is a must!

The Forgotten Ones by Laura Howard

My Rating---> 3 of 5 STARS

Read on June 27th, 2013 
& Nov. 3rd, 2014

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    I really liked this book, the detail and creativity that went into it is fantastic and I read it all the way through in one sitting. So, I signed up to receive a copy in return for an honest review based on the description, and after receiving my copy realized that I had already purchased and read this book in June of last year. I didn't recognize the title of the book, the forgotten ones in fact got forgotten. I did however re-read it and instantly remembered how much I enjoyed it, the story line, characters and imagination are VERY unforgettable. 

    Allison and her unconventional family are a lot to take in and digest, but they all love each other with a fierceness that is unmatched and the bond however small or fragile cannot be broken by anyone, even the Danaan that the world has forgotten exist. All Allison wants to do is go to college and take care of her mother, but the father that has been absent for her entire life shows up and changes everything. Then her life gets turned upside down and turned all around in this crazy adventure in Tír na n'Óg with the Danaan (Fae).

    Laura Howard did a wonderful job with this book, the imagery and creativity throughout is amazing. The story line is brilliant and I was thoroughly entertained from the very start. I wish it had been a longer read, because I felt it ended very abruptly, there were WAY too many unanswered questions. I just hope that the story continues right where it left off in the next book so I can get the whole story without a weird break. Otherwise I really enjoyed this book and an looking forward to the next one and yes I would recommend this series to anyone that likes paranormal and is looking for a new twist on the fae.