5 Stars
More from Grimm Cove!
This is the 4th book in Mandy Roth’s Grimm Cove series and introduces us to Detective Stratton Bright and Astrid Franks. Moving back into the past and then into the present it was a little confusing at first. There are ins and outs to the story that make this a very interesting read. I enjoy this series so much! Well done, Mandy! I received and ARC of this book from the author through Booksprout, but also purchased a copy. This is my honest opinion.
5 Stars
Worth the wait!
If you’ve been reading these interconnected books (Immortal Ops, PSI-Ops, Immortal Outcasts, Shadow Agents, Crimson Ops) by Mandy Roth, you will recognize Striker (Dougal McCracken) from previous books. His character has grown with each appearance, and I, for one, have been waiting to hear his story. A big Scotsman, who would be called a player in today’s world, he has lived hundreds of years. Nothing has bothered him until about 5 years ago. He met 2 women in a hotel in Egypt. He helped save one, but the other has been lost. Striker has tried to move on and forget that he was unable to save her. And this is where his story starts.
Well written, with fully developed characters, Mandy M. Roth has done an outstanding job of giving us Striker’s story. Characters from the other books in this series make appearances, but they add to the story, not just fill space. If you are a new to Mandy Roth reader, this is a terrific book, but you really need to know the backstory that encompasses the entire series. Either start with book 1 in the PSI-OPS series Act of Mercy, or book 1 of the entire series from Immortal Ops entitled Immortal Ops. All are easy to read and entertaining. And you’ll join the rest of us, waiting for the next book in this Paranormal world.
I was given an ARC of this book by the author through Booksprout, and this is my honest opinion.
4 Stars
The ending is great
My rating is 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. I’ve been a fan of this series since I started reading Donna Grant’s works. The earliest Reaper’s books are the best, so that would make this one not the best. It’s good, but I found that the first half was not of the caliber of prior books. We’re introduced to the hero and heroine, but unlike prior books, the backstory for them was just so-so. We are told what happened in the past and why they aren’t together. But then they see each other, and they just fall back into their old ways. There is no true depth to the story Then, with the second half of the book, the action starts. We learn more about the Others, who are now working independently from the original Others. All of the second half is more detailed, with twists and turns that made up for the lackluster start. This book could be read as a stand-alone, but the story would make more sense if you started with book one. This series is nearly completed, and I hope Donna Grant gives the main characters more depth and brings back some of the key characters from her Dark Kings series. I was given an ARC by the author through NetGalley, and this is my honest opinion.
4 Stars
Time Travel or Paranormal Story?
We meet Amelia Peters, who is the daughter of two now deceased paranormal investigators. The role her parents have played in Amelia’s life is covered more than once, with Amelia having decided that her parents were frauds. She now inherits a small cabin, which she moves into. The prior tenant of the cabin died there 5 years ago. As Amelia spends time in the cabin, a mysterious man shows us, questions her as to why she is in his cabin, and then disappears. This happens several times, and Amelia finds out his name is Grey, who is completely real and solid to her touch. And he is also the prior tenant. The author weaves an interesting story of this couple and what Amelia does to find out what happened to Grey in the past. I enjoyed the book, but it took me 75-100 pages to get into the story. Mary Frame gives the time travel aspect of the book a plausible explanation, and it’s well written. And she gives Amelia back some of the lost faith in her parents. I was given an ARC of this book to read, and this is my honest opinion.
5 Stars
Short but good!
This is the very last book in this collection, and I enjoyed reading it very much. Even though it is a short story, the characters are well-developed, and the plot is complete. It is a typical Mandy M. Roth novella and is fun read if you only have about an hour. I was given an ARC copy of the book to read and review by the author and BookSprout and this is my honest review.
I will update my review as I read additional stories in this collection.
5 Stars
Dragons can be romantic
This short novella is re-visiting Vlad (V) and Clare, who’ve had multiple problems in their short time together. Set at Dreagan, with cameo appearances of some of the other Kings and their mates, we see both Clare and V embracing the ideas of Valentine’s Day. Each has decided to surprise the other with romance. An enjoyable, well-written story, we get a glimpse of what life is like for those who call Dreagan home. Donna has written this story to include only those who are residing there, and how they spend their time. A reader will find only good thoughts and happy times in this novella, which is fine after all the extended family has gone and will go through. Having read all the prior books will make this book easier to understand. I received this ARC of My Fiery Valentine from the author through BookFunnel, and this is my honest opinion.
5 Stars
Love will find a way
In this fun series Annie Nicholas takes us to a world with dragons, werewolves, vampires, and other shifters. And in this book our two main characters have played parts in other books of the series and are finally getting their stories told. We’ve met Cedric in Not His Dragon, and Bella just happens to be Eoin’s sister. Several other characters from prior books make appearances. But this is the story of Cedric and Bella and it’s a great one. There’s enough tension at the start, and then action and a bit of attraction between them to make the book one of those you don’t want to put down. Annie Nicholas has given us a well written and well-rounded book that will leave you wanting more! I’m looking forward to the next book and can’t wait to see who it will be about. I was given an ARC by the author thru Prolific Works, and this is my honest opinion.
4 Stars
Different from what I’m used to from Michelle
This is the first book in a new series by Michelle M. Pillow, and it’s different from her previous series. This one has a mystery as part of the plot, along with the main character Lily figuring out who she is, and what her place in life is supposed to be. The other main and supporting characters are Nolan, a building inspector; her brother, Dante; and her distant Aunt Polly. The story which is set in a small town called Lucky Valley, is well set up, and the main characters are well developed. Garden gnomes do play a part in the book, and I hope that in the next book we will learn more about them-they are inanimate objects of course! I would call this a light mystery involving paranormal occurrences with a small romance on the side. I enjoyed reading this ARC provided through Booksprout by the author, and this is my honest opinion.
5 Stars
Tor’s book
I read the prequel Heart of Stone, and I thought I knew where this story was going…I was so wrong. The only correct thought was that it would be in Australia, which is where this book takes place. We first meet Catena, or Cat, who is dealing with many different things. One of them being Tor, a gargoyle. Tor is one of three brothers who are stonemasons. I don’t want to spoil the story, but I will tell you that this is a well written book, with mostly well-developed characters. It took me a couple of chapters to adjust to the story after having read the prequel, but once in, I enjoyed reading Broken Chains. The plot moves along, but not too quickly to follow, and Demelza Carlton builds the suspense. This is not really a stand-alone book, so plan on reading the series. I received an ARC of the book from the author, and this is my honest opinion.
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