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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "This was the difference between the witch in front of me and all the others who’d come before her. In the face of death, she screamed, not in fright but in rage, and not backing down an inch. Honestly, I was a little impressed." - Kian Perder Lucem's a magic hating guild full of magic hunters. Vale and her sister are trapped within the guild as mindless grunt workers. Only neither sister is mindless, and Vale has been doing something the guild hoped to ensure no one would have time for. Thinking. She has plans to escape with her sister, but they should have already done so yesterday! Vale's magic threatens to reveal itself more and more each day and if it does. . .it's all over.  Only when saving her sister or allowing something utterly unspeakable to happen to her, Vale's plans go out the door! Being fine with sacrificing herself for her sister's life Vale hopes the end will be swift. Fate having other plans for Vale in the ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost, this is book one and a half! If you haven't read "The Prince's Dearest Guards" go back and read that. This book takes place between events from the first book! * * * * "I am no hero, Hal thought to himself. Why in the world was I sent here?" - Prince Hal Arkaus is a legendary utopian land reserved for heroes, Hal being no hero. The god of the place allowing Hal one wish before he must wake and face the mythical serpent. Our prince knows exactly what he wants and in this very short read we get to watch it unfold! “I’d like to have sex with my guards whilst having a penis.” The God blinked. He remained silent for a moment. I love this series so much and just how seen you feel whilst reading! Prince Hal was born with a female body, but he knew that just wasn't him! So, when he makes this wish my heart just melted! I will warn you this read is bittersweet but so worth it! Hal and his guards are turning into ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars!     First and foremost! This series goes in order and ends on cliffhangers! This installment literally picks up right where book one leaves off maybe just a little before the ending of book one!  * * * * "I like all you guys a lot." - Lily Lily was just looking for a break from life and the heavy expectations of her family and friends. She wasn't looking for anything long term but this season in Utah is proving her wrong. Life tends to throw you curve balls when you least expect it. Only for Lily she's thrown multiple at once! How will the flat mates move forward after the statement Lily gave? She likes all of them?! ALL of them! Do the guys like her just as much if not more or was this just a winter fling? Lily is also standing at the crossroads as she realizes maybe she wants to teach snowboarding full time. Make a career out of it, but should she? Can she even afford that life? ". . .life is short. You get one chance to follow you...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I might not have much, but for the first time in my life, I won't have to answer to anyone." - Lily Lily is about to trade in paradise for the snowy ski village in Utah. Hawai'i for Utah?! Paradise just doesn't seem like it when the island becomes very small because of an ex and past regrets. She decides to do something about it and makes a decision for herself! The snowy mountains call to her like the sea calls to others. But shortly after arriving in the village she quickly begins to understand the gravity of things. Right down to having no other option than to share a condo with six other people! Will she turn tail and run home in defeat? Or will she be able to adapt and find her true freedom? It's just for one season, she can do this, right. . ? "Hopefully, a season will be long enough to undo everything I’ve done wrong." - Lily I could relate to Lily in so many different ways! She's tired of following everyone ...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I would release hell on Earth if it meant getting my brother safely back where he belonged." - Lexi Lexi's parents believed they had more important things to do then raise the children they brought into the world. Lexi took over as guardian for her brother and has raised him ever since she got the legal papers. She will protect her brother no matter what but when he's kidnapped in the middle of the night everything changes! Lexi has to get her brother back and decides to use a summoning spell to communicate with ghosts. Only when she casts the spell, ghosts are not the ones who appear within the circle. . . Three monsters that are hotter than sin have Lexi questioning her choices of being single. She has to get her brother back and these men have stated they will help her. She's also their fated mate?! "She will be the death of us." - Dom Lexi has had to be the responsible one for so long she has no idea what fun is anymore...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! This series goes in order and ends on cliffhangers! If you haven't read the first two books go and read them first otherwise this review will contain spoilers! * * * * * * "Eden's life has been a series of tragedies." - Anna "Time is Now", what does that even mean?! Things have gotten progressively worse, and no one is coming forth with answers. Eden is missing and the guys are becoming more tangled within a dangerous web of lies and coverups. Something isn't right at the Wellness Center and the leak of the news regarding some issues is not helping anything! Media swarming in to get all the details while some are trying to cover their butts. . . Matt/Luke decides it's time to reopen the cold case regarding the Lassiter twins. But as he sorts through the case and tracks down people to interview, he's finding all sorts of "odd" things. Getting closer to the truth is placing everyone in dan...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! These books go in order and leave off on cliffhangers! Spoilers ahead if you haven't read the first book! Also, be sure to check out the TWs at the beginning of the book. * * * * * "I don't like most people. They're boring, predictable, and annoying." - X/Hutton Things went from bad to complicated at the Wellness Center! Luke's been stabbed but has also been lying to Eden and Blaine for a while. Eden should have heeded Blaine's warnings about Luke, but she couldn't help it. She's not getting any closer to finding her answers, only more questions. Feeling alone and lost as Blaine is removed from her study group. The guys are beginning to question the truth about Eden's past and if Embry was even real! X/Hutton's potentially the key to many things pertaining to Eden but can she trust what he says? Will he open up enough to talk to her? Did Caleb mean to harm Luke? And is she rushing things wit...

Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! This series goes in order and ends on cliffhangers! Major spoilers ahead for the series if you haven't read the first two installments! This book is the closing arc for Adrienne and her men! * * * * * * "Before the Oracle, I thought I wanted nothing more than to go home." - Adrienne Adrienne, Brita, and Adrienne's men had to flee Knossos and leave behind unresolved matters. Realizing they need help in taking down Xenodice and her bottomless greed that has influenced dangerous decisions. Only will the Minas Thera listen to the group of them and help or turn them down? How will Kitanetos even begin speaking to his mother. . ?! Adrienne has other matters to worry about as well. The prophecy pertaining to her and her men! Having to figure out the key points and riddles within what the Oracle told her. Power building inside of her and the knowledge that she isn't just simply a mortal. But can she unleash her abilities b...

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! "I had no idea how to take the idea of adding him into the whole mate mess. Because that's what it was." - Cassia Because of the nature of her magic, that's more of a curse than a blessing, Cassia believed she was destined to be alone. Her shadow magic wanting to constantly consume her whole until nothing is left and sometimes, she wishes it would. But fate had other plans for her as she soon finds herself gravitating towards a group of men. Men with different backgrounds, abilities, and their own demons. Men who are her mates! Cassia needs help facing the impending fight that started in the shifter territory. Her guys are not going to just stand by and watch their mate face it all alone! They're going to be right there in the middle of everything with or without having officially formed a bond with Cassia. Somethings coming and it isn't good, failure is not an option! So, as I was reading this book I started picking up on things ...

Audiobook Review Narrated by Macie Miller and Marcus Rayne 5 out of 5 stars! "Everyone knows men can't own women. . .since women are the makers of men." Adrienne was on her path to nationals with her dance team, getting into college, and becoming an adult when things went very wrong in a short amount of time. After a series of events that lead to Adrienne having to jump into the sea, she doesn't think anything else could possibly get worse. Only it does when she surfaces and finds herself no longer in the modern age. Somehow Adrienne has been thrown back in time into the Minoan Bronze Age! 1600 BCE with no antibiotics, caffeine or processed foods! To top everything off the people seem to believe she is the child of one of their goddesses. Adrienne has to quickly learn and navigate through her new time period so she can possibly get help to return to her own time. Is there even a way for her to time travel forward? How did she accomplish this jump in the first place?! ...

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...

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! "This will be the hardest thing I've done in years. This is going to drag everything back up." - Eden You know how we are all told/warned not to get wrapped up in a cult? Be careful who you talk to and what you believe. What happens if you had never gotten a real choice? Eden's in search of answers regarding something from her past, she's taking a big risk with joining the study group. But she will willingly take any risk or challenge to get what she seeks! Eden and her best friend get tied into things neither of them were prepared for. Some new faces are joining their duo team, but can the new people actually be trusted? What's the end goal for everyone? And can Eden keep her past a secret long enough to get what she needs, regardless of how many things could be placed in jeopardy? "In what universe do I get myself in the middle of this study and feel attracted to multiple guys?" - Eden A universe I would be interested ...