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Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! "So, what? My eternity is. . .math class?" - Olivia One moment you're doing runs for the famiglia's money and the next moment you're in Hell. How do you explain to Nonna that you didn't get that ticket into Heaven? Olivia finds herself in the middle of an academy with demons and humans alike. Who knew demons were actually a real thing?! Oh, and Hell really exists but it's different. Navigating her new life gets even more complicated when Olivia discovers that failing or being dead last in her freshman class is NOT an option. But to rise in ranks she has to make deals. . .be mindful of your wording or the phrasing may just bite you in the rear! "You just need to be quick on your feet and figure out how to work the system." - Mouse Having strict parents has helped to teach me the art of loopholes. Olivia's life has also helped to train her in the mastery of such things. You don't exactly relax when your famil...

Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "From the first moment she'd picked up a crayon as a toddler, Kailyn had found her calling." - Kailyn Like many art teachers around the world, Kailyn Jade's having to fight for every penny she can. When a potential after school program opens up Kailyn has her eyes set on it! She wants to help others through art, but the odds seem stacked against her as she tries to remain positive. The biggest thing standing in her way is her arch "nemesis" Mateo Matthews. . . After eight years of deployment, Mateo has returned home to the ranch and his ever-growing family. He wants to help add to the family by getting the woman who's had his heart since the moment he laid eyes on her. The only thing blocking him from his happiness is himself and his twin brother. Aldo has no issue going in on the older Jade twin, Elayne. Will Mateo overcome things? Or remain quiet as his chance at a beautiful life slips away? ". . .Kailyn had a reputat...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I knew in my heart of hearts that these men would irrevocably change my life." - Aneira Aneira's not into the Christmas spirit, let alone the spirit of finding a mate, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Unfortunately, the only place hiring on such short notice is THE North Pole. . . Aneira soon finds herself surrounded by Christmas themed elements and cheer along with two men. Will this Frost Elemental's heart melt or remain cold with her guards firmly intact? "You're trouble." - Racer "You don't know the half of it." - Aneira So, we all love Hallmark Christmas movies or at least one of the many, right? This short novella reminded me of a Hallmark Christmas movie but with spice, shifters, and why choose! You get all the fluffy, magical moments, and Christmas cheer/hope but with smut on top! Also, little hints of "The Polar Express" because of the town in the North Pole and the supernatu...

Audiobook Review! 5 out of 5 stars! Narrator: Sophie Linfield "Where is your husband?" That question is on EVERYONE'S lips as poor Paige is hounded over and over! Why did the wife and child survive but the husband didn't? Where's the body? Is the wife hiding something? Why can't the wife remember? Question after question that Paige cannot answer, her memory not wanting to fully show her the entirety of the night leading up to the accident! Paige wants nothing more than to hold her baby in her arms and try to carry on with her life. Not wanting to fully believe Leo is truly gone, but knowing she needs to move on for the sake of her son. Yet, several people will not let her work through her grief. They want answers Paige can't seem to give them and the ones who are demanding the hardest are part of the State/Government. . . Leo, what did you do? I was able to ARC read the eBook form for S.M. Thomas, and I fell in love with the thriller! I was so excited when...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I keep finding the biggest losers who are even bigger letdowns in the sack." - Bea Bea's done with guys who don't hold a candle to her vibrator! She wants to feel that ecstasy and euphoria that will have her melting into the sheets but also have a man in her life who only sees her. A romance that would end all romances, is that too much to ask for?! Bea throws together a rushed plan of action and hopes it will work, even if it may just be a quick thing, she wants something to help tame her libido! But things go very wrong when the monster she tries to summon isn't the right one and he's very angry when he realizes his situation. . . This is a fast-paced novella with spice, a little bit of plot, and dark magic not going right! We all struggle to find that person, even trying different types to see if we like them. Only to be disappointed and dejected along with feelings of hopelessness. Bea's tired of it all and with little hi...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, this series goes in order and ends on cliffhangers! So, if you haven't read, " Autumn Chaos: Season's War Book One " do that first! Otherwise, there will be spoilers ahead and this review will be confusing. * * * * * ". . .Ina's priority was finding her dragon." - Ina What does one do when their lover shifts into a dragon and flies away? You grab your bestie and chase after the "overgrown lizard" with the intent of getting them back. With the intention of giving them an ear full once you find them but nevertheless you go after them! Ina will find Mar no matter what, but the snowy weather presents a challenge along with others seeking her out. Her Chaos magic is no longer a secret as the "blessed" bards are singing her praises. . . Ina will be facing more than just getting her complicated lover back. She will be forced to make decisions and change her ways otherwise she may lose more th...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Bastards like me are the least of your concern." - Mysterious Man Arwen's loyalty to her family and her brother, who may or may not have stolen some gold, is intense. She has traded her life for that of her brother's and her family's. Stationed within enemy territory and their keep she's forced to heal their soldiers. . . Arwen wants nothing more than to escape and find her family, but the woods surrounding the keep are known to be extremely dangerous! She cannot trust anyone, yet some are slowly breaking through her guard that surrounds her heart. Can she fully open up to these people and allow them in? Should she trust them? Which side is the correct side to be on? Who's the liar in all of this? "And I'd love to listen to you fall off a cliff." - Arwen Oh, the enemies to lovers trope is becoming my number one trope! The banter between the two is just fantastic and I have to say it, Arwen wields a lit, candlest...

Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! These books go in order and leave off on cliffhangers! If you haven't read the first four, then this review will be confusing and contain spoilers! There is one more book after this before the series is complete! * * * * * * * * "Want to Johnny these wolves?" - Luther The Shadow King is coming and wants The Phoenix! With the loss of one of her mates Nova is struggling to remain strong as she tries to prepare for the impending doom. She believes her mate is not lost but how can, she be sure? How can she get him back if he is still alive? The spotlight is shining brighter on Nova as the clock ticks down. There's a piece about The Phoenix Prophecy that's missing and has yet to be figured out. Will Nova and her remaining mates be able to figure it out? Will they even want to know what the missing puzzle piece? How will this all end? "A fire witch cannot be burned by a magick flame." - Luther It has just bee...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "To the people who fantasize about a fun night of coitus with a stranger. This one is for you." - Dedication for the Book! Jenna's lost the spark of life and is weighed down by her responsibilities. Not being able to write her romance novels or find inspiration to do so. But when a certain stranger in a bar approaches her, she decides to throw her cares and fears to the wind! She wants to have a night full of fun and do things she only researched about for her book characters. The expiration on the night of fun is until the sun comes up and she has to go back. Is she taking too high of a risk? Will this night inspire her or just sadden her more? Can she stop overthinking? "Thank you. Though, I don't need a knight in shining armor to save me." - Jenna "Good, because I'm anything but honorable, sweetheart." - Alex I was excited to read this novella from an author I had previously read and reviewed a book for. And the...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "For nearly four hundred years, there had been no female Viria born to any Royals." Well, if that didn't just seal Aurelia's fate. . . Her birth was a miracle and a cause for celebration and excitement, but for Aurelia she only sees her birth as a curse. One she must bear without ever fully having a choice! But when a fateful birthday comes along, she decides enough is enough. Using the "gifts" her father so cunningly got for her she flees into the woods and far away from the tower that's been her prison. A little bit of a retelling of Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel but with so much more! Aurelia will find everything she wants and craves but it will come at a price. Will she be willingly to accept the price? Or will she return to the castle and be placed back under her father's thumb? What will become of our strong-willed princess? "I would forever be the princess locked away in the castle." - Aurelia This book h...

Book Review 3.5 out of 5 stars! "Welcome or unwelcome. Fate had arrived." One eventful night twenty years ago changed fate. Now another night is bringing about change as five friends step foot in the preserve, a place surrounded by rumors and stories. They are gifted powers that heighten one of their five senses. With new powers comes new responsibilities and challenges. An evil is coming for their sleepy and beautiful town of Danville Heights the boys will have to work together to stop it. But how can they stop it? Why is the evil coming to the town and seeking out certain boys within the group? Why were they given these gifts? "Actual or imagined, his hurt was real. But it would not slow him down on his journey to destruction." - Druth This book had an interesting concept with one of the five senses in the human body being heightened. I enjoyed the closeness of the boys and how they shared deep bonds of brotherhood. The guys are trying to navigate and find their f...

Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! "All important meetings occur in the rain, with a clap of thunder." Rose is venturing out on her own and trying to make it as an adult! Being in college with roommates and away from her strict parents she's trying to do her best. Wanting to make her folks proud as she becomes an independent person. When an application for a potential dream job appears, Rose takes her chances. But things don't go so well. . . It's not recommended to kiss your potential future boss on the first interaction, even if it was an accident! The media and paparazzi don't see it as an accident as the billionaire is caught kissing a young, unknown woman. The solution to both their problems and reputations is simple fake date. Will they be able to convince people of the lie? Can Rose manage to get her parents to see she's still a good and innocent girl? How will this all turn out? "I like words. And I like when my words are correct, thank you very ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "It all started with a game." - Lethe Just a simple game amongst friends to kick off some early Halloween fun. Only the game wasn't what Lethe had signed up for and definitely not what the rest of them had hoped for. Deaths tend to place a damper on things and when they are of the people you know and who are closest to you. . . well, it gets a bit scary. What ghost have they unleashed on the sleepy town? Do ghosts even exist? It was just a silly cardboard game with a pointer, why's this happening? Happy Halloween. . . "I'll be her shadow." This was such an interesting read with all the chills and spookiness of a Halloween novella! Not to mention the mystery and suspense of what's going on and why's it happening? Are the deaths homicides or freak accidents? Lethe is caught on the very edge of being eighteen and trying to mature a bit. Figuring out she may no longer like certain people or want to be close to them anymo...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "The problem was that the balance of friend and unsupportive bitch was a very fine one." - Evie Evie's excited her best friend is coming home from an overseas internship. What's she's not excited for is the fact her impulsive bestie is now in love and engaged to someone! Within a very short time frame! So, a plan forms as she ventures out into the snow to meet her friend at a diner. Operation make-best-friend-see-reason is a go! Evie didn't realize that her best friend's fiancé would bring his best friend as well. Will this new person add complications to Evie's plan, or will he help her? And why does mistletoe have to be hung from every doorway?   "He kind of balances my crazy." - Stacy Evie's just trying to watch out for her best friend and make sure she's making the right decisions. She's a bit protective of her bestie and after breaking free of a very bad relationship Evie's a bit guarded. And...

Book Review 4 out of 5 stars! "The things we do for love."  No matter how hard you try to not get involved with dating it never works. We are creatures who desire companionship even if things may have changed and the dating game just got a little more dangerous. . . This was a very short, cozy gothic story! About humans and "Hungries" aka zombies trying to coexist with one another. One such women is trying to keep the sickness from spreading while battling the feelings of loneliness. Having set up a boundary to not date but despite that she still craves someone to love. I enjoyed this interesting read and how the POV was in the second person. Intrigued by how it constantly said "you" and made it feel like it was your POV. The POV we were given was understood to be in a woman's body but no name which was a unique twist as well. I loved the fast pace of the short read, the coziness of it, and how it ended. If the author wanted to, she could write another...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! This series goes in order and leaves off on cliffhangers if you haven't read, " Mother of Pearl: Precious Stones Series Book One ", please go read that one first. Otherwise, this review will contain spoilers and be confusing! * * * * * * * "Everybody makes mistakes, but if your intentions were pure, why do you see yourself as such evil?" - Nicholai Carrying around so much guilt and pain from what happened Valeri has made some hefty promises. Ones she wasn't fully ready for or fully understood but they needed to be done. Now she has to pick up the pieces and try to move forward but which path should she take? What's most important to her and what can she release? Her magic is growing, and she's trying to understand it and potentially unlock more of herself. But being in the "enemies" kingdom has her guards up. For more reasons than one, though as she gets closer to King Nicholai and his close...