Our two main characters are both witches; Emmaline Bluewater is weak, while Bastian Truenote is strong. Nearly a decade ago they were engaged, but Bastian left Emma with no explanation and hasn’t been back. He was cursed, bat can’t tell her. Heartbroken, Emma moves to a new town and starts to put her life back together. Now Bastian is back, and wants them to marry, because of the curse.
I enjoyed this book; even thought I’d like to slap some sense into these two characters. They have chemistry which makes this a fun read. Sophie Morgan has done a wonderful job on the two main characters, and some of the secondary ones have potential-maybe sequels in the future? Hope so for this engaging author and the world she’s created.
I was given an ARC of the book through NetGalley, and this is my honest opinion.
This is the first book in Tracy Sumner’s new series The League of Lords, with a whole new world for her to develop. We meet Piper Scott, who sees Auras and can heal and Julian Alexander who is a type of psychic. Piper’s grandfather was the man who created the League of Lords to help good combat evil, and he rescued Julian from London’s underbelly when Julian was a child. Julian has promised her grandfather years ago when they were children to stay away from Piper, and he’s done that. But now, since her grandfather was murdered the forces of evil are looking for Piper to use her power to heal to advance their cause. Julian is now in charge of the League, and has been “collecting” people who’ve been persecuted because they have magic, and bringing them to the estate he has purchased. Now, after 3 years, Piper is looking for Julian, to help him with the League, and also because she has loved him since they met as children.
Tracy Sumer has done a good job of building the bones of this world that surrounds 17th century London. She mixes in the way London would have been at that time and then adds in the people who could do magical things who come from all walks of life. I didn’t notice any writing or grammatical errors, and Ms. Sumner does an excellent job of describing people and places. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as a series starter. I didn’t care for some of the interactions between Piper and Julian- they both are written more like 20th century people. But the book is entertaining, and I continued onto book 2.
I was given an ARC of the book by the author/publisher through BookSirens and this is my honest opinion.
This next entry into Mandy M. Roth’s Grimm Cove series reminds me of Book 5, Thunder with a Chance of Lovestruck. We meet Jonathan Harker, a wolf shifter-vampire hybrid who is working to defeat the evil that is still trying to take over the human world. Willa Murray (twin of Mina) is descended from Wilhelmina Murray (from the Bram Stoker book). But she doesn’t think she has any abilities. And so, our story starts about 20 years in the past. The main characters have their initial meeting, but don’t get the other person’s name. Mandy M. Roth weaves an intricate storyline, tying characters from previous books, and incidents that have happened in the past into a cohesive story. It flows smoothly from our characters past into events that are happening now. This is a very enjoyable read, but readers should have already read the previous books, or you will be lost when characters pop into the story. A Timeline of major events would be nice, but the author has created a world that is familiar but also so much more. Spend the time and read this series!
I was given an ARC by the author through Booksprout and this is my honest opinion.
Features four novellas from the Reaper, Dark King, and Dark Sword/Dark Warrior series by New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant.
DARK ALPHA’S SILENT NIGHT The holiday season is for revelry, and the Reapers take full advantage to celebrate as a family.
MY FIERY VALENTINE It’s Valentine’s Day at Dreagan, and V has special plans for his mate.
SHARDS OF HOPE Ulrik, King of Silvers, comes face to face with his past and discovers a link to his mate that had been there all along.
A WARRIOR FOR CHRISTMAS Just days away from the winter solstice, Christmas, and Boxing Day, the Warriors and Druids of MacLeod castle come together once more to give thanks for the family they’ve made and the hardships they’ve overcome.
This is a collection of 4 stories that have previously been published but are now in one book. In this you will find Warriors, Reapers, and Dragons, with each touching on the lives of the characters of each of the series. Dark Alpha’s Silent Night is the Reaper story, which I gave 4 stars when I originally read it. My Fiery Valentine is set at Dregan with the Dragons, with one couple in particular. 5 stars on this one. Shards of Hope is only 2 chapters, and features Ulrik and Eillish. I feel that this needs to be made longer, just because there should be more for us to enjoy. And the last is A Warrior for Christmas which features each couple and their celebration of the Solstice and Christmas. A bonus feature of this story is the recipes that each couple enjoy. I gave this one 5 stars.
My overall rating for this book is 5 stars, and if you’ve read any of the books in Donna Grant’s Dark Universe you will enjoy this look at what has happened since their books were published. The writing is excellent, and the stories are in keeping with the characters. I am hoping that Ms. Grant will continue to add these slice of life stories; fans love the series and love to revisit them.
I was given an ARC of the book from the author through BookFunnel and this is my honest opinion.
In the latest story in the scintillating Dragon King series, Donna Grant, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, unites a sexy, determined Dragon King and an enigmatic woman who holds him enthralled.
You have to burn before you can rise.
Handsome. Commanding. Powerful. Alasdair isn’t a Dragon King to sit and wait. His carefully laid plans dissolve when he comes upon an enchanting woman. Lotti’s beauty beguiles him, her spirit intrigues him. The longer he’s with her, the more mysteries he uncovers. And the more his passion grows. He never expects she will lead him into the heart of Stonemore —while ensnaring his at the same time. With their enemies closing in, Alasdair will do anything to protect the woman he’s destined to love.
If there’s one thing Lotti knows, it’s that she’s a danger to others. She keeps her distance. Always. But all that changes when she lands in a difficult situation…with a gorgeous, seductive man. Every choice somehow leads her straight back to Alasdair. She can’t ignore his sexual magnetism or the undeniable desire between them. Their journey unravels everything she knew about herself to reveal a carefully constructed fallacy. Yet, she discovers an inner strength she didn’t know she had. But is her yearning for Alasdair worth the risk for them both?
First, I want to say that you will get the most enjoyment from this book if you have read the prior books in the series. But, if you haven’t, you’ll still be able to enjoy reading Dragon Arisen. Our two main characters are Alasdair, a Dragon King, and Lotti, who might or might not be human or magical. While a little slow to start, the story picks up and becomes a thrill ride for the reader. Donna Grant gives us a story to spark our curiosity and imagination. No spoilers, but readers, you can’t begin to imagine all the ways that this book will grab you and make you want the next book right away. Well written, with great characterizations, Donna puts more into this book than the previous five. And she gives us hints as to the upcoming developments that will affect not just Zora, but Earth also. This book reminds me of the earlier Dragon King books and is very welcome to those of us who’ve been reading this very extensive series. Grab this book and enjoy the rollercoaster! I was given an ARC of the book from the author through BookFunnel and this is my honest opinion.
Our story starts with the two main characters Alexander Reddington, second son and now the Duke of Beaubrooke and Lady Lavinia Wynnburn, the socially inexperienced middle daughter of the Earl of Abberforth. Alex, never expecting to become the Duke of Beaubrooke has spent his life studying botany, and his goal is to create a hybrid plant that can help people. Lady Lavinia, Livy, feels that she has been outshone by her two sisters’ beauty and talents, so she has devoted her time to reading, and fading into the background. An accurate description for one, and a shield for the other. Michelle McLean takes the story she’s set up and gone where her readers might not expect. Well written, with characters developing throughout the book, with good side characters. Of the two main characters Livy is the one I felt did not really grow through her life with Alex. She becomes a totally different person to the people around her, while her inner self is still stuck as who she was before she met Alex. I enjoyed the book, and by the end of it saw that both Alex and Livy deserved the lives they wanted. The only thing that threw me was the title, which I still am not sure about. I was given an ARC of the book through NetGalley and Entangled Publishing and this is my honest opinion.
This book is fun, but not nearly as compelling as the prior books. Our story starts out with Theodosia Astley, who is the Duke of Leighton’s (from Book 2) sister. She’s about to marry, when she finds out the bridegroom isn’t what she wants. She runs, but not too far, into a waiting coach. The coach belongs to Dashiell Campbell, a self-made man and former pickpocket and current card sharp, author, and friend and partner in the gaming hell of Xander Macauley (from Book 3). Though the book is well written, it doesn’t have the sharpness and details of the prior books. Both of the characters could have been more developed, and the overall plotting is not as detailed as in the other books. Still, it is a very enjoyable book that I enjoyed reading. I’m looking forward to additional books in the Duchess Society. I was given and ARC of the book through BookSirens and this is my honest opinion.
In this, book 2, we meet two new characters, Asa, a witch from the Viking homelands and Rory Sutherland who is the banished 3rd son of the Laird of Sutherland of Scotland. He has been tasked by Asa’s sister in Norway to find her and warn her of an impending crisis. Traveling from Norway Rory is dying from his wounds after being attacked while hunting Asa. He finds her in Scotland, and collapses after only telling her she must run. Asa has been meandering after having lost everyone who has meant something in her life. She left her home in Norway and now finds herself trying to help this man who is dying on the ground in front of her…. And so, Donna Grant starts weaving another compelling tale in her Kindred universe. An exciting storyline will keep you reading and invested in the main characters, along with new evil in the wilds of Scotland where the Kindred stories are set. Enjoyed this book, with the turns and reappearance of others who are fighting this new evil. I received this ARC from the author through BookFunnel and this is my honest opinion.
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