Company Policy at almost any place of business is that you – and especially if you are management -- don’t sleep with your employees. It only makes seCompany Policy at almost any place of business is that you – and especially if you are management -- don’t sleep with your employees. It only makes sense if you are in a position of power over their jobs, right? Yet Leslie Hill is promoted and now in charge of a team of three gorgeous men, Liam, Robbie, and Arthur, each with attributes that make them totally attractive to their boss.
With the four of them working on a project that must be completed by Christmas, and having to work long hours together to get it done on time, it is even more important that they keep things professional – no hanky-panky! Yet despite knowing all of this, with the chance they could all lose their jobs, will they be able to ignore the way they are feeling? And what will happen if they can’t?
This was a fun book and, even with a predictable story line, it pulled the reader in and gave us an enjoyable read. Grab your copy and enjoy!...more
As the story continues from Book 1, the groups are identified, with Lou involved with each. Her roommates are Estelle and Tyler; her 3 guys are FranciAs the story continues from Book 1, the groups are identified, with Lou involved with each. Her roommates are Estelle and Tyler; her 3 guys are Francis (vampire), Jayse (anaconda shifter), and Brooks (plant witch); and the popular girls clique, the Sparkles – Kristi whom no one likes, Sadie, and Madison.
Kristi has now gotten Lou angry. Someone messed with her glamor so that she was embarrassed by her appearance at a party. Then she saw Kristi kiss Francis! But not everything is as it seems. Taking advantage of Lou’s anger, her roommate Estelle is urging her to take revenge on Kristi – something to actually get her expelled from school. There is a magic book that will cause some trouble. Kristi is pushing Lou to do things that Lou is not comfortable with. And Lou makes some romantic progress with her guys who are okay with sharing her affections. Things are definitely heating up from multiple directions. Is Lou in danger? Will she be ready to deal with what comes her way?
I am really enjoying this fast-paced series and getting to know the characters who are becoming important in Lou’s new environment. Grab your copy and see how the interactions with the various groups shift and change. There will be surprises in this one that you won’t want to miss. ...more
This book bundle includes three contemporary romance novels. The legend of forever love comes true in Blue Moon Bay. The boxed set includes: Every LitThis book bundle includes three contemporary romance novels. The legend of forever love comes true in Blue Moon Bay. The boxed set includes: Every Little Kiss - Book 1, The Perfect Kiss - Book 2, and Just One Kiss - Book 3. Below is a review of one of the books to give you an idea of what you’ll find.
*** Reviewing “JUST ONE KISS – BOOK 3” *** Charlie Rockwell gave up her own dreams for her rock star ex. Catching him cheating, Charlie’s divorce left her with a broken heart, no money, and a mansion she can’t afford in her hometown of Blue Moon Bay where she has isolated herself. But when the producers of the soap opera, “Just One Love”, make an offer to rent Charlie’s mansion for a month, it gives her an honest way to get the money she needs. Charlie has always had a crush on the actor, Luke Montgomery. But she has had enough of stars, so she tries to stay out of Luke’s path!
When she is asked to be a stand-in during a scene with Luke, their sizzling chemistry together is obvious enough to the producers for them to offer Charlie a job. Can Charlie finally have an opportunity for the career she had once wanted as an actress? Will she give Luke a chance to show that he is the wonderful, trustworthy man he seems and not another jerk like her ex? Is there a HEA for both of them?
This was a very emotional story with likable and realistic characters. The story line was engaging and the reader could feel for Charlie and how she was struggling to get over the pain of her betrayal. This is a terrific box set that puts real feeling into the stories. Take this opportunity to read these books and I’m sure you’ll have another author to add to your favorites. ...more
Charlie Rockwell gave up her own dreams for her rock star ex. Catching him cheating, Charlie’s divorce left her with a broken heart, no money, and a mCharlie Rockwell gave up her own dreams for her rock star ex. Catching him cheating, Charlie’s divorce left her with a broken heart, no money, and a mansion she can’t afford in her hometown of Blue Moon Bay where she has isolated herself. But when the producers of the soap opera, “Just One Love”, make an offer to rent Charlie’s mansion for a month, it gives her an honest way to get the money she needs. Charlie has always had a crush on the actor, Luke Montgomery. But she has had enough of stars, so she tries to stay out of Luke’s path!
When she is asked to be a stand-in during a scene with Luke, their sizzling chemistry together is obvious enough to the producers for them to offer Charlie a job. Can Charlie finally have an opportunity for the career she had once wanted as an actress? Will she give Luke a chance to show that he is the wonderful, trustworthy man he seems and not another jerk like her ex? Is there a HEA for both of them?
This was a very good, emotional story with likable and realistic characters. The story line was engaging and the reader could feel for Charlie and how she was struggling to get over the pain of her betrayal. Grab your copy and see whether these two can find a future together. ...more
Blake Simmons wants to get his hands on Founder's House, the home of Nancy Ann Szymanski (“Nann”), any way that he can. His latest attempt was throughBlake Simmons wants to get his hands on Founder's House, the home of Nancy Ann Szymanski (“Nann”), any way that he can. His latest attempt was through blackmail, threatening to report Nann for tax fraud since she was given tax breaks for her historic home which isn’t actually “historical”. The true Founder’s House is a tiny log cabin – still on the property as a garden shed -- but not the Victorian she lives in! She could be forced to pay all the deductions back at a cost of $180,000. He intended to file an official notice of protest with the Internal Revenue Service unless Nann sold the house to him.
So when Blake Simmons ends up murdered, the suspicion naturally points to Nann who has the most to gain by killing him off. Deputy Keith Schwenk doesn't believe she is guilty, but the townspeople are blaming her until she can prove otherwise. She has an even more important reason to find the culprit – her love interest, Keith, won’t be able to make any more important moves toward their third date until her record is clean again! Twist and turns all the way, so join the gang -- Zinnia, Tink, and Pokey -- in this intriguing adventure as they try to figure out who murdered Blake!
This was another great story in this fun series. Mystery, humor, and the hints of romance keep the story line moving briskly along as Nann is right in the middle of another murder case. Will she and Deputy Keith find the murderer to clear her name? Grab your copy and catch up with the latest doings out in “Calamity Corners”! ...more
Zoey became homeless a few months ago. She broke off a small piece of a stale granola bar when her stomach growled. She was staying in a foreclosed hoZoey became homeless a few months ago. She broke off a small piece of a stale granola bar when her stomach growled. She was staying in a foreclosed house for a few nights. Unfortunately, there was no water for a shower. No electricity either. As former CFO of Walker Consulting, she gathered enough information on a thumb drive she carried in her pocket to bring down the crime boss, Nixson Walker, whose men were relentlessly after her. She knew they would torture her to get the information she had. He wanted her dead. For 3 months, she had evaded them. But as she sat on the floor, the front door squeaked. A tall, muscular man entered and she shot him – or shot “at” him since she missed. His name was Cole and he owned the empty house. He told her they would get something to eat while she told him more about the man who was after her. If she trusted him by then, he would help her. But she trusted no one by now and ran away.
Cole is an ex-SEAL and he saw the terror someone had put in this lady’s eyes. She was squatting in his flip house and, knowing she needs help, he follows her when she runs from him. Can he help save her?
Be ready for a wild, action-packed adventure! This book is so good, with excellent characters, a tense story line, and incredible descriptions that pull the reader into the action and make it real! This is an incredibly good reading experience and I highly recommend it for your enjoyment! ...more
Aiden and Kaylie were best friends since they were six years old. Aiden is a firefighter and does plenty of dating. Kaylie hasn’t had much success inAiden and Kaylie were best friends since they were six years old. Aiden is a firefighter and does plenty of dating. Kaylie hasn’t had much success in finding that special someone. With her 30th birthday approaching, she had hoped to be married and have her 2.4 kids quota reached. Luckily Aiden is always there to help and the truth finally occurs to him. He and Kaylie have moved into adulthood and have been looking “out there” for the one special person – instead, they already found their true love. Does she love him too? Can he make her see they are meant to be together?
I enjoyed the relationship between Kaylie and Aiden, both as friends and as they discovered their grown-up version. The laughter and comfort in revealing their relationship to the reader was fun. The story line was good, well-paced, and satisfying as the characters brought it all to life. ...more
Clementine and her best friend, Heather Newell, were in Las Vegas for a convention. Heather kept telling Clem that a handsome man was looking at her.Clementine and her best friend, Heather Newell, were in Las Vegas for a convention. Heather kept telling Clem that a handsome man was looking at her. When she finally turned around, she saw it was true – he was gorgeous – and he was talking business with Heather’s father. Howard Newell was hoping to do business with Sheikh Samir regarding his export and import business. When Samir thinks Clem is Howard’s daughter, they spend the night together having too much to drink, only to discover they had gotten married and remembered none of it!
Clementine immediately wants a divorce, but the laws in Samir’s country have a 3-month period before divorce is permitted! But as they spend more time together, he finds he loves talking with her, laughing together, and the way she embraces his people. She is ready to fall in love, but she doesn’t think he feels the same way about her. By the time he is ready to tell her that he wants to stay married, she is gone! Will he go after the stubborn woman? Or will he cut his losses and go ahead with his life as it is?
I love these books – they are always such a joy to read, especially as miscommunication is a common theme and results in a hilarious situation. The characters are excellent and their interactions are real. Grab your copy and enjoy a great story line that will keep you eagerly reading on to see how things turn out for these two. ...more
Anne Winchester loved her house and had a euphoric feeling as she glided to the door, intending a trip in the carriage to London. But the carriage wasAnne Winchester loved her house and had a euphoric feeling as she glided to the door, intending a trip in the carriage to London. But the carriage was not waiting and her temper immediately flared. She yelled a young stable hand, demanding to know where the carriage she had ordered was, and he fearfully told her the Countess had cancelled it. She turned around and stormed back inside, seeking her sister-in-law, Marie Winchester, Countess of Havestead. Since her brother had returned two years ago, he had cut her spending in half and limited her socializing, as well as insisting that she be married! While he was away for the week, he had told his wife to limit expenditures and curb Anne’s excesses which she considered a frivolous carriage ride to London to be. So she schemed to retaliate and make them regret having crossed her!
Anne had invited haughty, self-righteous busybodies, drinkers, gamblers, and rakes to Havestead Manor – her brother’s estate – for a party, their descending like locusts wreaking havoc and causing a scandal would undoubtedly make her brother Philip happy to send Anne off to his London townhome. Dozens of people arrived so that she could make a proper spectacle. They ate and drank everything in sight. She was certain the mess they left would definitely get her sent to London. Philip’s loud, angry voice was a welcome relief as she hadn’t considered how to make them leave. He was livid, telling her she had been pampered and catered to from the cradle and it’s high time she learned some restraint. She again repeated he should send her to London if he didn’t like it, which he responded NO. It was obvious to Philip and his wife that it was now time for Anne to be married. Because he knew she would turn down all of the men he presented, he told her she had no choice – he would choose for her. She had been so close to realizing her dreams, and now everything had gone wrong! So she decided to become so unlovable that no man would be willing to marry her! Philip will wish he never tried to force her!
Henry James Mordane, the Fifth Duke of Harrogate, a dashing rogue among the ladies, is getting pressure from his mother to marry. They go to visit Lady Anne as a prospective bride. She's on her worst behavior and wants nothing to do with Henry. But Henry, in an attempt to meet up with a maid, accidentally ends up in Anne’s room. According to the society rules, they are required to marry to save her honor. Henry has a secret but is too proud to ask for help. Will Anne be there for him, or will she continue her horrible behavior?
This was a good book with a good story line. There are hints of a mystery that keeps the story intriguing for the reader. The characters are well-described. Anne was obnoxious, which added spark to the story. There is more to come in the book as Anne and Henry get to know each other and some discoveries still need to be made. Grab your copy and don’t miss the action yet to come! ...more
Thade and his children -- daughter, Yulna, his twins Krezz and Flatt, and the oldest, Xerrn -- finally made it to Earth after a 3-month journey on theThade and his children -- daughter, Yulna, his twins Krezz and Flatt, and the oldest, Xerrn -- finally made it to Earth after a 3-month journey on the transport. Five hundred Vaxxlian warriors arrived to collect their new mates, human females to whom they had been matched through a mail order bride program. They found her apartment, but the woman who answered the door was not happy to see them. She had applied to the program when she was fighting with her boyfriend. They were together again and she was no longer interested – nor would she want to raise someone else’s children. She slammed the door in Thade’s face.
Thade and his children went to a hotel and he booked the Presidential Suite. A childcare provider, Alana, was sent to meet him and would care for the children while he went out to find a replacement bride willing to marry and live on New Vaxx. Alana had already worked 50 hours this week and was exhausted. But the overtime would be worth it. She was surprised when the tall, handsome alien opened the door and invited her in. One of the twins broke the food replicator, so while Thade went to the kitchen to fix it, Alana met the other children in the living area. The boys were all taller than her 5’8”, and they each started asking questions about whether she was mated, did she like children, and would she like to marry their father! Thade, who had heard her answers, asked her to speak with him privately. To her shock, he asked her to marry him, but she refused since they didn’t know each other and she couldn’t leave Earth or her friends.
When the kids were in bed, Alana looked at all the paintings they had done of their planet. She felt a pang of warmth for them. Thade’s children had treated her with kindness and respect, cleaned up their own messes from their activities, and were helpful preparing the table for lunch and dinner. Yulna cried in her sleep for her mother, and Alana held her close and comforted her. Thade found them cuddled up asleep when he returned early the next morning. The kind lady from the front desk, Maggie Hampton, had given him ideas on how to romance a woman. After his fruitless search for a mate, he wondered if he could romance Alana? Her eyes opened, but she hadn’t seen him there as she stroked Yulna and whispered soft words of comfort. Thade began to gift her with flowers, jewelry, candy, and stuffed animals, even when she said it was not appropriate since she worked for him. Her crush from the first day never lessened and, this time when she reminded him to go look for a bride, her heart wasn’t in it. She might even be feeling jealousy?
The city was having more and more riots as things worsened. Thade told her he wanted her to stay in his suite for her safety. He wanted her to be his mate. It already felt like she was part of his family. His children adored her and he held great affection for her too. But why was she still pushing him to go out and find a bride? Maybe it was time to ask her again to marry him?
This was such a wonderful story that melts the reader’s heart. Thade’s children were so adorable. And seeing what a wonderful father he was would make any woman love him. Why does Alana think her plans for life on Earth were anywhere near as precious as what she had right in front of her? Would she see the truth in time before she lost this family who already wanted her in their lives? ...more
For the past three days, Jana has thought she heard someone whisper her name over the transmission radio, full of static, crackles, and pings. Her fatFor the past three days, Jana has thought she heard someone whisper her name over the transmission radio, full of static, crackles, and pings. Her father had spent years showing her how to reach out to space for help, but nothing ever came of it. The planet was dying, the sun could not sustain it anymore. Her 11-year-old brother Newton walked up and asked if she was nearly done yet. They had almost a year left before they would all freeze to death – or they could starve first if they miscalculated on the rations. Until then, Jana tried to keep herself, Gran, and Newton in the “Hopeful Group” who continued with daily activities keeping life “normal” until the very end. So Newton still had to go to school and had extracurricular activities in which he participated.
This was the one night in the week Jana got to drive Gran’s car since it got so cold in the evening after drama club and they couldn’t safely walk home in those temperatures. As she drove, Newton said her name, “Jana?” But when she responded, he said he had not said anything.
When Jana dropped Newton off at home, she jogged to McTipsy’s Irish Pub to relax. Unfortunately, there was news on the TV about sun-spots cooling things even faster than predicted. Her peppermint schnapps lessened the tension in her shoulders and warmed her insides. “Jana?” The voice this time was clearer and definitely male. So she snapped, “What do you want?” And the voice answered! “I’m answering your father’s plea for help.” What?? Could she dare hope? Could someone out there among the stars help them? But is the cost too high when Lon of planet Kaipra tells her she will have to leave Earth and everyone behind and travel the galaxy with him!
This book is so well-written! The description of the world and living in that environment makes it so real and clear to the reader what they are going through. Even the little time left becomes even less until even Jana is running out of hope. And then . . . don’t miss this story! ...more
Theo Russo, owner of the winery in Sunshine Springs, sighed as he stood at the top of the ladder helping Izzy James center the bright red Christmas boTheo Russo, owner of the winery in Sunshine Springs, sighed as he stood at the top of the ladder helping Izzy James center the bright red Christmas bow on the First Bank of Sunshine Springs. Her Dalmatian, Sprinkles, barked as he finally aligned it perfectly. Then they moved down to the law offices of J.J. Dunham and Associates with the next bow. Izzy owned the Drunken Pie Café, where locals could find espresso drinks, wine, and freshly baked pies—many of them boozy pies, infused with wine, beer, or liquor. Suddenly Vinny Herron started yelling at Simon Farrington, and started to beat him on the head with his picket sign, protesting the killing of trees for decoration. Their loud argument was getting the attention of tourists who are vital to their economy. Theo finally broke it up, then he and Izzy went to the Drunken Pie Café to have some of the fresh-baked pie and relax.
Izzy began to make hot chocolate to go with their pies when Sprinkles started barking at the door. Izzy called him away from the door, but he quickly returned and barked loudly. She eventually pulled him away by the collar, but he again ran back to the door and barked. Theo suggested that something may be wrong since Sprinkles never barked that insistently before. They looked out and saw Simon Farrington tightly strapped to a street lamp with pine garland. His head was slumped forward and his eyes were open, staring down at the ground.
When the murder became known, rumors start flying that Simon’s death was due to a “Christmas curse.” Frightened tourists are avoiding Sunshine Springs and the local business owners are frantic as this is the season they make most of their money! Can Izzy solve the murder to prove there is not a curse? Can she and her friends save Christmas? And are things finally heating up with Izzy and Theo, despite Izzy’s protests? ...more
Colton Lennox left the Gray Shade Clan established the Red Claw Rising Clan and MC club. Angry and depressed, Colton made a deal with Patrick HargroveColton Lennox left the Gray Shade Clan established the Red Claw Rising Clan and MC club. Angry and depressed, Colton made a deal with Patrick Hargrove, a well-known drugs and arms dealer, the alpha of the Ebon Wolf Pack, whose territory Colton and his men currently occupied. Despite the mounting bills that awaited him in his office, his clan had tried to earn their money legitimately and Colton had never once agreed to any of the illegal work Patrick repeatedly offered him. But as part of their dealings until he had the money to move, for his clan to live in Hargrove’s territory even though they paid him rent, now Hargrove has a job for him and won’t take ‘no’ for an answer, ordering Colton to track down a smuggler named Flynn who went missing with one of his ‘packages’. He’s giving Colton 3 days to bring the smuggler and the package back.
Tegan Massey had a rough life as part of the abusive Bluewolf Pack from which her mother helped her escape. On her own, attempting to get a cleaning job at an MMA fighter gym, she finds herself in a situation where she is surrounded by a gang of wolf-shifters and about to have some big trouble when Colton steps in to rescue her. With no education and no skills to defend herself, how could she make a life for herself? Someone would always be taking advantage of her. But as the two of them get to know each other, Colton is able to get her past some of her fears. Can they each help the other heal from the damage to their lives and become stronger together? Is there a HEA waiting for them?
This was a well-written book. The characters were portrayed particularly well, as the reader feels a definite reaction to their personalities. Colton is a sweetheart who, despite being a tough and strong man still has a heart of gold and is always trying to be a better man than he thinks he is. His sadistic half-brother Ramsey Paxton, on the other hand will fill the reader with revulsion the more we get to know him. And Tegan is a woman much stronger than she realizes who responds to Colton and is able to find courage to face up to some of those things she fears. The story line is good and the reader cares about the main characters. What is ahead for them? Grab your copy and see where it all leads. ...more
Wendy Oprander is a wolf-shifter journalist who had submitted a front-page piece about slave ring run by Gregory Malpan – before her muse apparently wWendy Oprander is a wolf-shifter journalist who had submitted a front-page piece about slave ring run by Gregory Malpan – before her muse apparently went silent. She needs another really big breaking story to get the full-time position her boss sort of implied. She gets a tip about the overdose of a couple of teens at a party but, when she finds out they were poisoned, she might have something she can worth with.
Logan Caspian’s detective cousin had asked him to help out with a case. Logan was a dragon-shifter, tech expert, and Guardian charged with keeping the realm safe. Detective Anderson Caspian wants Logan to look into a couple of teens who were murdered. He finds out that Wendy is also investigating that case.
Logan realizes that Wendy is his mate and doesn’t like that she is in danger. He tries to persuade her to drop this investigation, but she needs this story and won’t back off. It’s only when someone really does come after her and she knows she is in danger that she accepts Logan’s help and they work together. Will he be able to protect her? Will they solve the case? And is there a HEA waiting for these two?
This was a good book with a nice story line and likable characters. The danger and suspense keeps the reader involved and interested. Grab your copy and enjoy the mystery while these two are building up their relationship. ...more
Pauline Blackburn left her father’s London townhouse to meet the curator of the British Museum who would introduce her to a new client, Major LivingstPauline Blackburn left her father’s London townhouse to meet the curator of the British Museum who would introduce her to a new client, Major Livingston. Major Livingston had also recently become the new Earl of Ashford. Two weeks after being ordered home to London after a knee wound, he was told his brother, the Honorable Geoffrey Livingston, had died in that battle. He commissions a statue of Geoffrey to an artist simply known as P. Black.
As Pauline stepped outside, a bird blew overhead and messed on her bonnet! She ran back inside to make herself presentable again. She knew this client – she had fallen in love with him years ago, even though she had only met and danced with him once. When the carriage suddenly stopped, she discovered it was caused by an apple cart that had overturned and there was chaos in the street as horses, children, and birds scrambled to grab the apples. She jumped out of the carriage to run the two blocks to the Museum!
Matthew Robert (“Stone”) Livingston, the sixth Earl of Ashford, had a pounding headache and was frustrated that the sculptor was late. His knee injury which had not healed pained him, and he missed his deceased brother and parents. He could not bear waiting any longer and left the Museum, assisting a young woman who ran into him while racing up the steps. He did not remember her and hurried away.
The curator was upset to see P. Black was a woman and knew the Earl would not want that. Pauline suggested that, since the earl already believed the artist is a recluse, they just had to convince him he would not want to meet at all until the work was done. All she needed was a likeness of his brother. Her parents told her there was a ball coming up that might have men who knew Geoffrey. They contacted the family hosting the ball and suggested, as a way to honor fallen heroes, they invite to the ball the two troops of dragoons who arrived in town. And if Patterson went to Stone to tell him his brother’s friends would be there, perhaps he would attend as well. Pauline’s plan was coming together.
At the ball, Stone saw the troops gathered around someone. When they turned to greet him, he saw the young lady who ran into him at the Museum. Patterson told him they were telling her stories about Geoffrey, Stone added some of his own. He tried to find out from Pauline’s parents how to contact P. Black, but he was referred back to the Museum. The curator told him P. Black had gone on a retreat to prepare for the project. Pauline attended 4 more balls as she promised her mother she would, but Stone never showed up. She assumed he once again made a bad impression on him.
When the statues were completed, covered over to hide them, and transported to the Museum, soldiers had lined the street and saluted as the statues passed. Lines formed at the Museum to see this tribute to war’s true heroes, the soldiers who fought for them. Finally Stone managed to get through and demanded to meet the sculptor – and the curator pointed to Pauline! In shock, he turned and left the Museum. Had he hated her work? Had he felt betrayed by her? Or was it something else that overwhelmed him at that moment?
This is such a powerful story that brought tears to my eyes, reading how Pauline captured what Stone’s pain and reflected back to him what his brother would have wanted for him instead. A celebration of life, and a love for others. The story line was lovely, and the characters made a lasting impression. Grab your copy and see what happened at the unveiling and beyond. This book will hold the reader’s full attention from start to finish. Don’t let it pass you by! ...more
Jessie Colby had worked as a cleaner for Dexter Medical Industries (DMI) for only a week and didn’t know her way around the large building yet. It felJessie Colby had worked as a cleaner for Dexter Medical Industries (DMI) for only a week and didn’t know her way around the large building yet. It felt like she was on the wrong level. She heard the roar of an animal but knew they used research animals, even though she wasn’t comfortable with that. But she needed this job. The roar sounded again, like whatever it was had to be large. She only cleaned offices, and there didn’t seem to be any here. But she swore the guy said Level U3. Then she heard a low growl and the rattle of chains! What did they have in here? She found cells and, instead of an animal, she saw a man inside! But not totally human – he had the eyes of a cat and large canine teeth. He threatened her and she was afraid – but she was also attracted in some way. She couldn’t just do nothing, so she took pictures of him with her phone and promised she would find a way to get him out of there. She couldn’t trust the police, so she would take the pictures to the press. She had to help him and any others they were holding there.
Jessie’s actions did get Rage, the alien hybrid she had encountered, and the rest of the Alien Breed released. But when they meet again on the planet Eden, his hostility is blatant! Rage mistakenly assumed that Jessie had been responsible for all the torture he had suffered and the beating he was given after she saw him at DMI. He was filled with anger, yet he was drawn to her too. She caused feelings in him and he feared he would lose control of his beast. But he would allow no man to touch her. She was his. Would he be able to resolve his confusion and conflict? Would he trust her and trust himself to not harm her?
I enjoyed the book. I thought the characters were well-portrayed and the story line was good. It kept me interested in how everything would resolve and if Rage would ever find a HEA after his horrible experiences. Grab your copy and follow the adventure. ...more
Traveling with her aunt, the Duchess of Lynch, the naïve Claire Curtis liked to think of herself as being free of all restriction and direction. She wTraveling with her aunt, the Duchess of Lynch, the naïve Claire Curtis liked to think of herself as being free of all restriction and direction. She was ready to leave London behind and enjoy the fresh air of the country. She lowered the carriage window and put her hand outside, immersing herself into a world of fancy and illusion, imagining her hand was a bird flying through the air currents. Her aunt was not thrilled with the flies and midges she was allowing inside and with watching her hand flopping around crazily out the window. Claire attributed her aunt’s bad mood on the “mess” they left behind in London. After all, the man brought on his own public humiliation by not just quietly accepting her snubbing him when he didn’t do anything that impressed her. He should have just walked away, so the incident was completely his fault.
As they neared Holdenwood Manor, Claire frowned and criticized the Duke of Cromford and her dear sister’s country home as looking like a carved rock dumped on the land. Claire didn’t wait for the footman or servants to open the door for her – she bailed out to run to her sister and instead fell headfirst out of the carriage! Expected to land on the ground face-first, Claire was surprised when a strong arm grabbed her around the waist, its owner tall, elegant, and well-built. Claire is introduced to John Graham, Earl of Dalton, the architect who would be renovating the estate. He and the Duke of Cromford were good friends who went to university together. Later, her sister Grace talked to her in private about the 12 men she had disparaged in London with her vicious tongue and asked her to not do the same to Lord Dalton if he showed an interest. Claire’s response was to ask if he were an avid reader and, when Grace said she saw a book or two in his hand, Claire was disappointed that his passions did not align strongly with hers, despite the fact he was a busy architect. Her dramatic rescue by Lord Dalton was inspiring, but she wanted to prove that she was not being unreasonable in her expectations of men and might perhaps make occasional allowances. But he began to sound less of an artist and more like a mason as she figured he didn’t passionately read, paint, sketch or draw, other than architectural designs.
They did begin a courtship, but her flighty attention is turned to Mr. Ruben Hawkins, a dashing rogue who hints at excitement and the forbidden. She foolishly sneaks away to secretly meet the man and they are discovered. Not only will Lord Dalton probably abandon her for such shameful behavior, but society would not tolerate her actions and she would forever be unwelcome. Who can save her now when her own outrageous behavior has finally gone too far?
This was a really good book. Claire herself was not a very nice character, although she did change toward the end. But her family loved her and tried to help her get over her flights of fancy and live in the real world. Lord Dalton was the very best, a true gentleman, an honorable, kind, and compassionate man. But finding Claire in the arms of another may be more than he can bear. Is there any chance for them after what she did? Grab your copy and see if Claire has gained a little insight and humility along the way. ...more
This box set of paranormal and fantasy romance contains stories of alpha wolf shifters and the feisty humans, shifters or witches they fall for. The cThis box set of paranormal and fantasy romance contains stories of alpha wolf shifters and the feisty humans, shifters or witches they fall for. The collection includes: (1) The Spell of Four: Luck's Hollow Urban Fantasy Reverse Harem Paranormal Romance, (2) Alpha's Halloween Virgin: A Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance, (3) Auctioned to the Alphas: Paranormal Ménage Romance, (4) Halloween Trial, and (5) The Pack’s Secret: A Silver Wolf Shifter Paranormal Romance. Below is a review of one of these books in the set.
*** Reviewing “AUCTIONED TO THE ALPHAS” *** Leslie Chapel, a werewolf living in Love’s Hollow, NY, was interviewing for a new job after she lost the old one a year ago when the bakery burned to the ground. Unfortunately, she could tell that she wasn’t going to get this one. Each failure made it more difficult to do well on the next interview. Unless she can find a job, she is going to have to move home with her overbearing parents. She texted her former roommate, Tina, a witch who just opened her own fortunetelling shop, and asked if she could stop by to talk. Tina did a reading for her and saw her in the woods next to a tree with 3 equal-length branches; the tree would bring her happiness. She also saw a stage, somehow related to the tree vision. Although she didn’t know what it meant, Tina recommended Leslie take a run in the woods in wolf form and it might become clearer what the reading was trying to tell her.
Concentrating on looking for her special tree, Leslie doesn’t realize she has moved out of her pack’s territory. She scents unfamiliar alpha males coming toward her. The Timberwolves pack members expected her to approach them with confidence, but she backs up, whining and submissive. Branch finds her wimp behavior disgusting. Both of his brothers, Oak and Blaze, ask him to calm down, but he snarls and forces all of them to human form with his alpha power. Accusing her of being a spy, Branch decides they will take her to the Mad Moon bar they own so she can call for someone to come pick her up. She injured her ankle so cannot get home on her own. As Blaze picks her up, she trembles and her skin reacts to the point that he is sure she is a virgin with no experience of men. But as they talk, she feels more comfortable and Blaze offers her a job in the bar when she says she is looking for work.
Leslie arrives a half hour late for her first day of work. She delivers food to the wrong tables and can’t seem to get it right. Then she dumps a tray of drinks on the customers. She crashes into a display case with valuable memorabilia and irreplaceable items now broken on the floor. Branch drags her to his office to yell at her for the disaster and her cowardly demeanor makes him angrier. But when he said her clumsiness probably caused the bakery fire, she got furious and stood up for herself, which he found the most desirable thing she could have done and he kissed her.
Somehow the guys each find themselves more attracted to her. And when she runs into trouble with another person at the bar, she is driven to desperate measures. Will the Timberwolves come to her aid? Can she count on them, despite their rough beginning?
This particular book wasn’t one of my favorites. Branch was a complete bully, way beyond a typical alpha with his temper. His brothers, also alphas, were far more what I would have expected, more sensible and even-tempered. Leslie was the absolute worst employee ever. No one is that careless, clumsy, and clueless. A few mistakes are understandable on a new job. But repeated large-scale disasters are not realistic. My enjoyment of the story line was marred by my own increasing irritation with Leslie. If her behavior was a little more believable, it would have made the story better. ...more
A handsome pirate, first mate on The Savior, Victor Blackburn has almost reached the age when first-born sons of his family die due to the curse infliA handsome pirate, first mate on The Savior, Victor Blackburn has almost reached the age when first-born sons of his family die due to the curse inflicted by Elizabeth Thorne. He is searching for the only woman who can save him, a descendant of Elizabeth, and time is quickly running out for him. Mercy has hated Victor Blackburn all her life, but she would not be able to recognize him. When she sneaks back to the tavern at night after helping a friend’s father who is ill, she witnesses a beating while she hides. She is grabbed by the pirate but, even though she fears him, she feels a strong attraction to him. Victor has no idea that she is the woman he has been trying to find. But he knows he feels something strongly for the tavern keeper’s beautiful niece. When her uncle steps into the alley and calls for her, Victor lets her go and fades into the shadows. This won’t be their last encounter!
This well-written book has it all! Handsome and fearsome pirates, a deadly curse about to be triggered, and love. Can Victor convince Mercy to help him break this long-standing curse? Will she forgive him when, in desperation, he kidnaps and takes her to Blackburn Castle, where the magic and mists from beyond the grave weaken her resolve and show her the truth of the past? ...more
Two twelve-year-old boys opened the creaking door of the dark and spooky Shepherd’s Cottage. Edward, Prince of Aramaya, nudged Maximus Edgewater farthTwo twelve-year-old boys opened the creaking door of the dark and spooky Shepherd’s Cottage. Edward, Prince of Aramaya, nudged Maximus Edgewater farther inside the one space that the King had forbidden them to explore. Were the stories of Shepherd’s Cottage true? In the dark corner was an ancient loom with delicate spider webs all over it – and in the center was a huge, magnificent spider, shaped like an hourglass. Edward admired the beautiful webs that glistened like diamonds. He stopped Maximus when he would have attacked her with a broom. Maximus, descendant from a long line of warriors sworn to serve and defend the crown, felt it was his duty to protect his friend, the future King. But Edward held him back.
Edward explained that his father claimed the spider that lives here is Arachne, cursed by a goddess to spin her webs for all eternity. Arachne was a master weaver and probably the best who ever lived. She had challenged Athena to a weaving contest and this was her punishment for her arrogance. Edward wanted to see for himself if the tale was true. The tapestry hanging in the great hall of the castle, the fabled tapestry of Arachne, was the one allegedly woven by Arachne. When the spider moved toward Edward, Maximus swung the broom to kill her – saying it didn’t matter since legend said she could not die. But all life was precious to Edward and he ordered Maximus to never come here again without him.
With war coming to Aramaya, Prince Edward was occupied by keeping the castle forge running day and night to make weapons and armor. He contracted with the smithy and he and his guards rode to look at land on which to build his mother’s dower house. With Edward’s being crowned soon as his father lay dying from a battle wound, he didn’t have time to marry for love, so he had decided to marry a commoner. Whoever he chose, it would be for the good of his kingdom. He even considered the blacksmith’s daughter because, if she became the future queen, the blacksmith could be a powerful ally in recruiting men to fight for him in the King’s Legion. Maximus countered that marrying a foreign princess would form an alliance and give him immediate access to trained soldiers. Edward told him there was no guarantee marrying a foreign princess would strengthen them, where it made more sense to build their own forces from within their kingdom with men who were vested in the outcome. But first, he had to tear down the old Shepherd’s Cottage, show his mother the beautiful land where her house would be built, and THEN ask her to let him suggest a commoner bride rather than a foreign princess. His only regret was that he couldn’t save the beautiful webs, unique pieces of art. But he had to do this for his kingdom.
When the Prince approached the cottage, someone was cleaning it! The woman spoke to a squirrel and tossed it a nut. The Prince was insulted that she addressed the squirrel before him! Didn’t she see the coat of arms his soldiers wore? Why was she occupying a building owned by the royal family? And why was she still ignoring him? The man helping her apologized for not introducing her as she ran inside to get cloth she made for his wife in payment for his help fixing the cottage. When she came out, the man introduced her. She looked Prince Edward over carefully, then said he didn’t look as she had remember him! But she claimed she had seen a painting of him as a boy. When he told her he was going to take the cottage down, she was horrified. She knew he loved this cottage – but how could she reveal her knowledge without giving up too much information? Who indeed is Ariana? And what are her intentions?
This was a very good story, with the feeling of retelling a fairy tale in an entirely different way. Will this be a way to allow Arachne a sort of second chance at happiness? Grab your copy and immerse yourself into the story as you’ve never heard it before! The characters are delightful and the pacing is perfect. Enjoy! ...more
Celeste Venoix is part angel and part demon, the daughter of Lilth and Lucifer, and it will be up to her to save the world in the battle between HeaveCeleste Venoix is part angel and part demon, the daughter of Lilth and Lucifer, and it will be up to her to save the world in the battle between Heaven and Hell. Her sister, Trinity, is training with Celeste to make sure they are both at their best for the fighting to come. Abaddon had been waiting for something before he started the war. When Trinity reported to him later about the ruthless way Celeste killed Trinity in their sword practice -- that was the change of heart that Abaddon had wanted. Now he was ready to send Celeste to the surface.
Trinity pushes Celeste to get Michael’s Sword, a weapon strong enough to bring down Heaven itself, from the Academy. She reminds her that if Heaven wins, the angels would end her mom’s life, her dad’s life, and Charlie’s life too. That was enough to put her in a rage and comply! But once they were back on the surface, she wasn’t at all sure she could do this. Seeing Benjamin and Zachary again, even though Trinity’s spell kept them from knowing who she was, was tearing her apart. She needed to get the sword and get out of there! When the Princes of Hell show up at the Academy, everyone is put in danger. Celeste will have to decide where her loyalties lie. Only she can save the world!
This final book in the series is fast-paced, action-packed, and still leaves you wanting more at the end! Will Celeste get her guys back? Will she get her HEA? ...more
Davin Steele saw the headlines on national TV for the third time that Celebrity chef Jared Diamonde fired the up-and-coming dessert chef Maisie BrownDavin Steele saw the headlines on national TV for the third time that Celebrity chef Jared Diamonde fired the up-and-coming dessert chef Maisie Brown in a huge public dispute in front of very important people. Her career was badly damaged. He felt bad for her and wanted to call, but he had his own big dinner crowd to take care of right now. As the last of the diners left, he turned away, only to hear the bell jingle again and see Maisie Brown standing in the doorway of his restaurant. He hadn’t seen her in 5 years. Davin had been her mentor and was a highly respected and famous chef himself, an author of cookbooks, and star of a Food Station TV show. He had always cared for Maisie, but she was much too young for him so he always kept things professional. Neither had admitted to the feelings they had for one another, figuring the other would not have been interested in pursuing anything. Now he aches seeing her in the place he loves the most, his restaurant, Forage.
As Maisie looks at Davin, tears start to slide down her cheeks. When he pulls her into his arms, she sobs in pain. She had come to ask his advice on how to fix her ruined career. But seeing his restaurant so perfect that every detail was absolutely right, seeing his strength and the protective look on his face, she fell apart – and she finally felt hope, safety, and that everything would be okay.
When Davin offers Maisie a job, then later offers her a guest room when she needs a place to stay, will they take a chance on something more between them? He has always been there for him and is the first one she ran to when she was devastated at her public embarrassment. He has always wanted her, but wouldn’t ask her to accept him with their age difference. Can they now see the other and realize second chances don’t always come along? Is there a future out there for these two special people who care so much?
I loved this story! It felt so authentic, and the characters were outstanding. The story line was perfectly paced to keep the reader feeling everything and experiencing all that was happening. Grab a copy of this wonderful book and let yourself feel their story. ...more
Emmeline Frothingham left her hometown of Creek Water, Missouri, as soon as she was able due to the small-minded, judgmental people. But now she’s bacEmmeline Frothingham left her hometown of Creek Water, Missouri, as soon as she was able due to the small-minded, judgmental people. But now she’s back, looking for a job – she had gotten into a bit of trouble out there in the “real” world, which she refers to as “The Event”. She had worked after college as head buyer for Silver Spoons Enterprises in Manhattan, an exclusive gourmet/kitchenware boutique chain. The Event was the corporate dinner dance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where all the bigwigs gathered to recognize top-performing employees. With her financially successful idea about using linens instead of paper napkins to lessen paper waste and add elegance to dining, she thought she was definitely going to get the award. She was so sure that when they called Allison’s name as winner, she also walked up and grabbed the award – even made a thank you speech! When Allison grabbed the award from her, they had a fight in front of everyone. She ran out, got super drunk, and woke in someone’s apartment in Brooklyn – and later discovered she was pregnant!
Emmie’s friend, Lexi, encouraged her to go back to the baby’s father and get child support. But she had been so ashamed that she ran out and has no idea who he is or where he lives. Then Silver Spoons laid her off, which worked out anyway since baby Faye arrived a month early! Her family insisted she come back home rather than try to raise a child in New York by herself. Her uncles offered a job and gave her a warm welcome when she showed up at their office. Then Uncle Jed asked if she remembered Zachary Grant, as a tall, gorgeous man with green eyes get off the sofa and walk over to greet her. He sure had changed since high school! The shy senior had built up the courage to ask her out to the Spring Dance at the Creek Water Country Club back then, but she and her Mama were not members and she didn’t want to show up there and draw attention from the nasty gossips. But she didn’t say that to Zach and he assumed she didn’t want to be with him. He had stopped talking to her and ignored her after that.
Her uncles continued to tell Zach that Emmie and Faye came home and she would be working on the project with them to turn a building they bought into a restaurant, coffee place, gourmet food shop, and the like. Zach asked who Faye was – her little girl. He was surprised that she was married, but they told him her fiancé, whom she had been with for 3 years, was killed in the Middle East. She was stunned but went along with the lie. But it seemed that Zach may have shot her a nasty look as he left.
Emmie’s uncles show her the warehouse and then ask her to stay with Zach to learn his plans on the plumbing since he’s their contractor. He acts judgmental toward her, makes comments she doesn’t like. What is his problem?
This well-written book was enjoyable and funny. It had all of the Southern Charm feeling, with amusing quirky characters living in a small town and hilarious happenings that will have the reader laughing out loud. The descriptions of the town and people are so well done that the reader feels like a part of the town and easily envisions the areas the author vividly describes. As Emmie settles into life back home, will she ever think about her baby’s daddy? Will she wonder about his identity? And will she figure out why she reacted the way she did with Zach when she felt his breath and fingers on her neck when she begged him to help fix the buttons on her dress? Grab a copy of this terrific book and enjoy the perks of Southern charm! ...more
Melachine of Eighteen woke up in the medical bay with a case of temporary amnesia caused by a brain injury, unable to remember most of her life. KrogaMelachine of Eighteen woke up in the medical bay with a case of temporary amnesia caused by a brain injury, unable to remember most of her life. Kroga of Seventy-Five, a Xylan Warrior and her mate, vows his love for her, and explains why they are hiding out in the Swirl, living in isolation on an outdated recycling facility in a harsh, remote corner of the universe. But she keeps forgetting the reason. She was startled to see herself in a mirror – she was much older and had graying hair, feeling that this was not how she should look. She wished she was still young enough to have children. Something just felt missing. Kroga looked uncomfortable whenever she mentioned it. So he told her once again about their two grown sons that she couldn’t remember. She tried to remember, then passed out in another coma and woke again in the med bay.
Alone on the bridge, Melachine gets an incoming call from her friend, Megan. When Melachine admires her baby and jokingly says she needs nose ridges, Megan laughs and mentions her cousin whose children have three Xylan fathers – and Kroga knew them! She got a sharp pain in her head, but suddenly more memories start to come in! When all of her memories come back, she knows everything she has been told has been a lie! And maybe the love Kroga vowed to her was also a lie?
This is a good story with a touch of mystery to keep the reader intrigued. How will Melachine separate the truth from the lies? Is she in danger? Will Kroga be able to help her understand? ...more
Julia Thrall, the Resistance Agent known as Angel, popped into existence inside the gaming environment of Grand Central Station in New York, 1985. JulJulia Thrall, the Resistance Agent known as Angel, popped into existence inside the gaming environment of Grand Central Station in New York, 1985. Julia knew that the game’s designers, under the direction of a government office trying to control everyone’s behavior, were engaging in a sort of reverse intermittent reinforcement where a newcomer who escaped “punishment” for his or her actions the first couple of times they indulged, such as immediate death in the game by various methods, would be deeply disappointed when they eventually were punished early, probably killed at the start of the game. Ultimately needing to make money on these virtual games, the company, Sergio Productions, often made “penalties” much softer for bad behavior so rewards could be found even among the negative feedback. So Sergio Productions used the gaming for profit while the government used it for social engineering, trying to influence the way everyone thinks about everything in the Republic.
Julia headed to her destination down in the subway station. She went through an unlocked door leading to a service corridor along the back wall, tapped the wall until she could communicate with people in other gaming instances, even in Republican territory. But a man’s voice yelled, “Stop right there. Hands up!” She saw an NYPD officer aiming an ancient revolver at her while three other men stepped out. A fifth man joined them, dressed as a detective. When the first cop tried to cuff her, she knocked his gun away and held him in front of her as the others shot. She grabbed his fallen gun and shot those three. She ran to the glitch and jumped back into the corridor. When a bullet hit her, she felt the pain in real life although there was no blood.
More shots were fired and Julia was hit twice. The detective said, “We want her alive for interrogation. Don’t let her exit the game just yet. We’re zeroing in on her location IRL,” and she shot him. As cops surrounded her with nets and rope, it was time to get out of there. So she jumped in front of the train and exited the game! However surveillance drones followed her outside of the game tracking her neural link, so she and Sergeant Gina Wilcox incinerated it and tried to blend in with the crowd.
Armando Morales, Director of SSI Sporades, recognized that Republican agents were on Sporades and they were attempting to warn their Navy about Operation Starfold. These people were not amateurs!
When Thespar's newest weapon, Starfold, is placed in orbit, Angel has no way of warning the fleet. But she is one lady who thinks fast on her feet! What will she do now to help the Navy deal with this latest threat?
Grab your copy and join the battle! You won’t want to miss the nonstop, furious action in this exciting space opera saga! ...more
Head Coach Myles Mason watches Morgan Malone, his best friend’s daughter, as she plays soccer on the field. Just under 3 months ago, her parents wereHead Coach Myles Mason watches Morgan Malone, his best friend’s daughter, as she plays soccer on the field. Just under 3 months ago, her parents were killed by a drunk driver on her eighteenth birthday, right after she had been accepted into college. Now he started thinking about her as a young woman instead of his buddy’s kid, and he had no idea why. But she was forced to grow up this past summer, so maybe that’s it. Making her his is what he wants and needs now. She just needs to get the courage to tell her how he feels. Being her coach and her dad’s best friend just isn’t enough anymore.
Morgan thought about him too. She had a crush on him from a couple years ago. He was so much more to her now, always there for her, always encouraging. When she scored a goal, she wanted to run over and throw her arms around him – but she didn’t think he felt that way about her. Why can’t she just tell him how she feels? Probably because if she’s wrong, it could ruin everything between them and make things awkward. She goes to a coffee shop where Myles is staking it out. Instead of walking over to him, she meets the Captain of the football team. Myles works himself into a frenzy, not even knowing Casey is just Morgan’s partner in a project for class. But as Myles suspected, Casey is making a suggestive offer to Morgan, pushing her even though she only finds him annoying. So Myles steps up and removes Casey’s hand from Morgan’s, squeezing it tightly, and marches Casey out the door with a shove. The entire coffee shop patrons laugh and clap their hands since no one liked the football bully. One boy even thanked him since Casey had been bothering his sister too. Then he drove her to his house.
He saw pain in her eyes for some reason, but she was hesitant to talk to him about it. Then she said it was something he said at the coffee shop – he told Casey she was HIS woman. She needed to know if that was true. When he started to deny it, he saw her shoulders deflate as she turned away. So he told her the truth. Was this their moment to be honest with each other? Would they take it further? And what would be the repercussions they would both be facing over this if they decide to be a couple?
The story is interesting as the reader is shown both points of view while the characters think about what they want and if it’s even possible. I didn’t like the stalker-ish part of Myles using social media to track where she would be, justifying his actions as trying to be a father figure and monitor who she is seeing. That’s a bit creepy. But it was the catalyst to get them to talk honestly. Grab your copy and see how they decide. ...more
This is the next book in the Babies in Space stories which I have just discovered and started reading. I found the book amusing as two cute purple babThis is the next book in the Babies in Space stories which I have just discovered and started reading. I found the book amusing as two cute purple babies, Titi and Reese, cause trouble and get into all the mischief they can find after they sneak aboard the ship on a rescue mission. The humor had me chuckling much of the time!
Then, for a change of pace, the aliens on the Helian Six crash land in Wyoming where Captain Tetrak and First Commander Jestrian appear as attractive humans. Melissa Twining isn’t sure what the situation is with them, and it makes a hilarious situation.
This is a very unusual story line, but stick with it and you’ll find it’s pretty cute. When I started reading, I was horribly confused. But I kept reading – and found it wasn’t getting less confusing yet. But when I started laughing, I realized something was making sense. Unlike me, start the series from the beginning. That way you’ll laugh even sooner because you’ll know what’s going on! Enjoy! ...more
This was a fun, tongue-in-cheek kind of book that keeps the reader laughing throughout as we get a glimpse into more of the personalities of its AvynwThis was a fun, tongue-in-cheek kind of book that keeps the reader laughing throughout as we get a glimpse into more of the personalities of its Avynwood Forest characters and an update on what they are getting into. It catches us up on the changes in the families, their growth, and even their developing friendships and closeness with each other. With Christmas setting the tone, and the banter among the crazies we love, this is a very enjoyable read and a great addition to the overall story line, a wonderful and clever way for us to enter the Christmas Season with our old and new book friends!...more
Delilah primarily does the cooking for the entire Tribe. She watched the couples working in the garden, saw their kisses, laughter, gestures of love,Delilah primarily does the cooking for the entire Tribe. She watched the couples working in the garden, saw their kisses, laughter, gestures of love, and in her heart, she aches for someone too. But there are no unattached Zmaj left and she is destined to be alone.
Olivia wakes Delilah early to ask if she can take Mei’s place gathering water, wood, seeds, and berries at the oasis. Mei is not feeling well and they needed help. As Olivia and Dililah pick berries, the two Zmaj with them continue exploring the oasis. With animals coming here to drink and plants that can eat you, you have to be super-careful. Dililah finds her water-skin is almost empty and she can see the water a short way from the trees where they are picking berries. So she tells Olivia she is going to refill. This close, she should be fine. She sinks her water-skin under the surface of the pool and a hand comes up out of the water and grabs her wrist! It pulls her under the water so she cannot scream for help. She fights all the way but she is held in an iron grip and eventually goes unconscious.
Jormund knew this female was his treasure. Her voice drew him. She was the one he was destined for. He had watched and listened to the warriors, but he no longer remembered what the words meant. It had been too long. He took her to a small cave for shelter and she woke up, startled. He never said a word, but made a grunt sound now and then. She realized he was deeply into the bijass – an animalistic state the Zmaj fear, a kind of survival instinct -- and he is not comprehending her words. Although he has no words, he is staying still around her obviously trying not to scare her. In the morning, he picks her up and waits. Because she stays calm, he spreads his wings and jumps to the ground from the cave, then carries her a long distance. They end up at what is apparently his home, a larger cave but with only furs to sleep on. All he has here is survival, loneliness, no comforts. Her heart breaks for him.
Delilah saw how dirty the cave was and began cleaning it. He joined her and moved the larger rocks and debris. She took the blankets outside and had him hold the ends while she beat out the dirt. Her stomach growled and he had her follow him into another cave where he killed and skinned a small animal for them to cook. He slices off meat for her first, then takes his while constantly watching around them to protect her. She’s not quite sure how to feel at the moment. When she wakes the next day, he is gone again – probably hunting. She feels closed in and leaves the cave, only to surprise a pack of deadly gusters. She screams and Jormund hears her, racing back to protect her. During the fight, he is seriously injured and the bite bleeds heavily. He drives the creatures off, but he is losing too much blood as he takes her to safety in the cave. She is full of shame and guilt that he was so badly wounded because of her stupidity. She cleaned his wounds and wrapped a torn off piece of her shirt as a bandage. She looked at his eyes finally and he pulled her toward him for a kiss. Panicking, she pushed him away and screamed at him. Then he got up and left the cave. Did he finally realize there was no use wanting her? She wanted him but it scared her. Would he come back?
This is such a wonderful series that I never tire of reading. Jormund was such a sweetheart and was caring and protective of Delilah. Having no language to communicate made things difficult, especially when they misread the situation while adjusting to each other. Despite everything, Delilah knew he would never hurt her. He needed her just as she needed him. Would they keep trying to let each other know how they felt? Or was it now too late? ...more
It had taken Zaedon, the sexy Ketaurran with a gorgeous smile and teasing personality, only 3 weeks to get under Cara’s skin, where she wanted to puncIt had taken Zaedon, the sexy Ketaurran with a gorgeous smile and teasing personality, only 3 weeks to get under Cara’s skin, where she wanted to punch him one minute and get cozy with him the next! He was an elite warrior who protected the planet’s ruler. He was someone she could definitely be interested in, but Cara’s missions were dangerous, and she didn’t want to get close to any man and risk his life – not again. But Khyron, the current drezdarr ruler who’d brought an end to the war, had ordered him to be her personal bodyguard because there was now a bounty on her head because of Doyle, a nasty mercenary, and her friends had insisted on the protection while she was home with her family to help with the harvesting. Zaedon was just another complication in her life.
Cara was a skilled mechanic and was working underneath a large Harvester when his long tail brushed against her leg. She grabbed it and shook it, hearing his groan even though she hadn’t been rough with it. When he helped her out from underneath, he said she shouldn’t touch his tail… it reacted to women, although he said he wouldn’t mind if she chose to do it again! She was surprised he was flirting and apparently attracted to her as she was to him. When he touched a power source on the Harvester with a screwdriver, he was knocked to the ground. She didn’t know how to check for a pulse or breathing, so she put her lips to his to start CPR. His arms came around her, pulling her flat against his chest, and he pressed his lips to hers, smirking since his kind were difficult to injure. When he wouldn’t get off of her, she grabbed his tail and squeezed it hard, which had him quickly snarling and rolling away from her.
From the moment he first caught her scent, Zaedon was aware Cara is his mate and he is trying to encourage her interest in him. Although she initially hadn’t wanted him there as her bodyguard and protector, his teasing personality and pleasant though frustrating disposition was hard to ignore. But danger is coming closer. Cara is strong and able to fight, but will she lose the male she is beginning to care for -- just like she had gotten Graham killed on one of their missions?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book with the teasing and banter of the main characters and lots of action and suspense that keeps the reader intrigued. Grab your copy and let the smooth-flowing story line carry you into the middle of the action. It’s actually a fun place to be! ...more
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