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Book Review 3.8 out of 5 stars! This is technically the second installment of the series BUT the books can be read as standalones!  "We burned hot and then ultimately that fire burned us both." - Aurora Donnie Lowe was someone who came with warning labels and red flags, but Aurora ignored them all! Something about Donnie drew her in like a moth to a flame. Their relationship was everything, but things ended, and Aurora was left with a broken heart and new walls put up around herself. Ten years later she finds herself having to team up with Donnie to keep the Cartel out of their small town! And like most small towns you can only avoid someone for so long before you inevitably run into them. Aurora doesn't want to let Donnie back into her life and she certainly isn't the same woman she was ten years ago! She's a Queen and a certified badass that no one wants to mess with, but maybe she needs a King. . . "She owned her brutal reputation both as a fighter and a l...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, this novella is in between books one and two of the series! The books go in order and so potential spoilers ahead! * * * * * * "It could've been the tranquility of peace, if the taste of ash didn't thicken the morning breeze." - Kaia After the great battle that has left The Lost scattered, Kaia and Klaus have been tracking them down. Both Heirs wanting to ensure the realm is safe and free from the undead! Their journey leading them to the West where they find evidence of things, they weren't prepared for. . . The Lost aren't the only beings that can be dangerous and deadly. Kaia will have to face hard decisions and grow up a little more. Realizing that things aren't always black and white, she will have to make choices that may toe the line of morally correct. "We're all monsters on the battlefield." - Madoc I really loved the refresher at the beginning of the book! Listing characters and brie...

Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! "Would you like to be my next victim?" - Gallows Honor helped to serve up justice when she was part of a jury who helped place a dangerous sexual predator in prison! Only a couple years later he's no longer behind bars and Honor is on his list. . . Fleeing because he was getting too close Honor finds herself in a small-town. Something about this town really ignites a spark inside Honor and she decides it's time to stop running. She refuses to be the victim any longer and with some help from newfound friends Honor builds up her courage. Will that be enough to take on her stalker? Maybe some self-defense classes will help to solidify her new badass persona! Only the local gym is run by someone Honor knows she should avoid more than her stalker. She doesn't date and she certainly doesn't date criminals or people associated with a biker gang! Yet Luca's a flame that draws her in even if Honor knows she will inevitably get burned...

Book Review 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 five, then this review will be confusing and contain major spoilers! This is the FINAL book of the series! * * * * * * * "Devoured by flame. She is leaving me. Leaving us." - Kole Kole had to watch as Nova played out the final part of the prophecy, praying to every god/goddess that this was the right choice. That she will rise as The Phoenix and help to save the world from utter destruction. But what if they were wrong. . ? The guys are faced with hard decisions and realities they never thought would come about. Having to rely on one another and the few people they can trust. But is that enough? The King is coming and they may be powerless to stop him. What will be the fate of Phoenix Falls? Will there be anything left? Where's Nova. . ?! "And secrets. . .they eat you up eventually." - Sam Delayed review because I just didn...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Knock, knock.      Who's there?           An idiot in a sunhat." - Quinn Quinn's weeklong vacation for a friend just came to a screeching halt when Wesley appears. But this trip isn't about Quinn or the past involving Wesley, no this is about Basil and her birthday! Never mind that their ex is present, and they will be stuck with them for seven days. Surely Quinn can avoid Wesley for the time they are forced to be in close proximity with one another, right? The past is hard to forget and also something Quinn doesn't want to remember. Only things take a turn for the worse when the group decides to sign up for a local singing competition. Quinn's not ready for a redo of what happened with the a cappella group that lead to their biggest failure. . . "Maybe this singing thing isn't so bad." - Quinn This novella was so good and has me falling in love with the author even more! Connor Bryan will be a permanent author ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Goblins and gold went together like supermodels and stilettos." - Vori Vori loves both gold and stilettos and wants nothing more than to remain within a world that thrives on the items. She's a well-known supermodel with a career, family, and fans who adore her. She has it all, but the clock won't stop ticking down the minutes until her birthday. Vori made blood vows to a very powerful witch, and she cannot break them no matter what loophole she tries to find. One of the vows is that she must return to her home. . .the Goblin Realm. To enter Vori needs a "husband", or she will be instantly tied to someone per rules of the realm. Perry thought his life was coming to an end when suddenly Vori appears in it again. He ghosted her once and he will not make that mistake again! Only things get a little complicated when he's told the reason behind why she needs him. His beauty has a secret, one involving green skin and razor-sharp ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! This series can be read as standalone books but for a better reading experience go in order! Some of the characters from book one, " Merciless Heir " are present in this book along with a brief recap of events that happened. Not enough to be considered spoilers for the previous book! "I'm Kozlov property now." - Bianca Bianca had a plan to take down the one responsible for her family's murder, revenge within her grasp until a fateful poker game snatched that all away from her! Bianca's always been seen as "property" within the underworld of the mafia but that feeling really solidifies when she's forced to wed Daniil Kozlov! How is she supposed to obtain justice for her family while being surrounded by the Kozlov empire? Bianca can do this! She's been a part of this world for a while and has picked up a thing or two. She will not allow this new development in her life to detour her. She has to rethink how to...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Little flower, I am the glowing eyes." - Julian Chryssy has had to deal with going from the top of the food chain to the bottom. High school is rough but it's even worse when you are "that" girl, and you could potentially remain known for that even after graduation. . . No one believed her when she stated there was a pair of glowing eyes following her. Calling her crazy and worse since teenagers can be cruel. But when the bad boy of the town announces that he is behind the glowing eyes Chryssy's world spins on its axel. He can even prove it and may have shown her a bit more that she wasn't prepared for. Julian's not human and has declared that she is his mate!? Graduating and going to college was in the list of things to do, NOT becoming a mate to a White Saber Tooth Weretiger! Julian needs her but first he has to show Chryssy that he is serious about her. Enemies to Lovers anyone? "It just figures that my first da...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "My life had burned down into nothing." - Taurus Taurus was about to have it all, everything she had been dreaming about but it all changed when she caught her "loving" fiancé cheating on her with her own mother! Talk about going from zero to a hundred. . . Taurus has been facing difficulties her whole life but that really put the icing on the cake. Things have only gotten worse, and Taurus is about to give it up when an unexpected person steps into her life again. Taurus has nothing to lose and agrees to take Ru up on his offer to help her. The circumstances surrounding how they originally met is a little awkward and they are years apart in age. But there's something about Ru that draws Taurus in. . . She may need to lean on Ru more than she expects to when her mother and ex-fiancé decide they want to come back into her life. When will she be able to escape this dark cloud over her head and find true happiness? "Regrets carry ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! This novella is a prequel to " Zombabe " but can be read as a standalone!  "Frankie was a one-woman band." Even in a smalltown high school you have your cliques and Frankie was not a part of any of them! She preferred being alone because of how fake everyone was and didn't buy into the mask's others wore to "fit" in. But when the threat of summer school looms over Frankie's head she takes the first opportunity she can get to avoid sacrificing her months of freedom! Even if the help comes in the form of a cheerleader who glows with popularity. The same cheerleader Frankie has a crush on but shouldn't say out loud. . . Only there's a catch for Ivy's help with tutoring, will Frankie be able to hold up her end of the bargain? Maybe getting summer school is worth it after all. . ? "Bad place. Unnatural." = Bulldeen This smalltown is surrounded with mystery and paranormal activities. Things not spok...