Review: Levi's Legend by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

Levi's Legend by Dale Mayer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Levi was in the service as a SEAL he was involved in something life changing that was caused by someone betraying the rest of his group. Since then he has been focused on finding who it was which means his new security firm and everything else has taken a second place - even though the man he is hunting for is also looking to find Levi and finish the job properly. Ice has been with Levi all of the time however for some he has shut her out and everything is getting to a critical point - if something doesn't happen soon or a wrong word is spoken her hopes and dreams could be over (as well as the relationship between them). Can they beat the man coming for them before it is too late and can they both survive with their relationship intact?

This was a great start to the series - there was enough back story that I could understand the links between the players and the various ways the end could go. I felt all the angst of both Levi and Ice and the emotions that were churning through their thoughts as the story developed. I was heartened and relieved at the way it finished although there were lots of twists and turns as part of getting to the end. Well written, everything was clear and easy to understand and very enjoyable.

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Review: Rhodes' Reward by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

Rhodes' Reward by Dale Mayer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rhodes knew Sierra when she was a gawky teenager but meeting her it is clear she is nowhere near that now. Sienna had a major crush on Rhodes (her brother's best friend) and now he is even hotter than he was then. However she is new to the compound and her primary focus is making sure she can continue to live there - however when she is asked to help on a job a sequence of events is triggered that will put them both in danger. Can something good come out of this dangerous situation?

This is a very sweet story of a crush on a brother's best friend merged into a story of greed and a set of people who will do anything to ensure that their gravy train continues and is protected. It had a good balance of danger, drama and excitement merged with an undeniable attraction between two people who are destined to find each other and find a HEA with lots of sparks on the way. Very enjoyable and impossible to put down.

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Review: Heroes for Hire: Books 4-6 by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Heroes for Hire: Books 4-6 by Dale Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rhodes' Reward - 4*

Rhodes knew Sierra when she was a gawky teenager but meeting her it is clear she is nowhere near that now. Sienna had a major crush on Rhodes (her brother's best friend) and now he is even hotter than he was then. However she is new to the compound and her primary focus is making sure she can continue to live there - however when she is asked to help on a job a sequence of events is triggered that will put them both in danger. Can something good come out of this dangerous situation?

This is a very sweet story of a crush on a brother's best friend merged into a story of greed and a set of people who will do anything to ensure that their gravy train continues and is protected. It had a good balance of danger, drama and excitement merged with an undeniable attraction between two people who are destined to find each other and find a HEA with lots of sparks on the way. Very enjoyable and impossible to put down.

Flynn's Firecracker - 5*

Flynn is ding a trial job for Legendary and is looking after Anna and her animal shelter but he finds easy but his trouble starts when he leaves after the job finishes. Anna had enjoyed having Flynn's help and couldn't help being attracted to him so was a bit relieved when he left but also really needs him when there is a dead man on her property. It becomes apparent that someone really wants to kill Flynn and really has no problem if other people die as part of the process. Can they both survive?

Wow - this was very dramatic and had so many twists and turns there was no way you could be bored reading it. I loved the relationship between the feisty Anna and Flynn - they made a great couple and were definitely made for each other. There were some drama, some thrills and some really tender moments too. I loved the way the animals were melting the hearts of these touch ex-SEALs in the story - proof that everyone has a soft side if you only know where to look for it.

Logan's Light - 5*

Logan and Harrison have been sent to Boston to look for intel on a human trafficking case which then leads them to assist as they get more and more involved in the case. All Alina can remember is having a coffee in the cafe at the hospital where she works when she comes-to in a strange apartment and tied up. However there are other women involved and there is a determination in the traffickers to not lose out through a loss of women so when Logan saves Alina then they all end up on the run trying to keep her safe AND find the traffickers plus free the other women. Can they find everyone in time?

I loved this story which had so much drama and danger mixed into a tale which had many twists and turns as they navigated the perils of the world of human trafficking. I loved the way the interaction between Logan and Alina started with care and compassion and that over time it developed into something that was rather deeper. As always I love the endings where the team comes together and it sets up the team dynamic for the next story. Well written I was completely caught up into the story and was hoping and praying that the women were found and freed as well as what was developing between Logan and Alina got a chance to be something more.

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Review: Logan's Light by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Logan's Light by Dale Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Logan and Harrison have been sent to Boston to look for intel on a human trafficking case which then leads them to assist as they get more and more involved in the case. All Alina can remember is having a coffee in the cafe at the hospital where she works when she comes-to in a strange apartment and tied up. However there are other women involved and there is a determination in the traffickers to not lose out through a loss of women so when Logan saves Alina then they all end up on the run trying to keep her safe AND find the traffickers plus free the other women. Can they find everyone in time?

I loved this story which had so much drama and danger mixed into a tale which had many twists and turns as they navigated the perils of the world of human trafficking. I loved the way the interaction between Logan and Alina started with care and compassion and that over time it developed into something that was rather deeper. As always I love the endings where the team comes together and it sets up the team dynamic for the next story. Well written I was completely caught up into the story and was hoping and praying that the women were found and freed as well as what was developing between Logan and Alina got a chance to be something more.

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Review: Flynn's Firecracker by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Flynn's Firecracker by Dale Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Flynn is ding a trial job for Legendary and is looking after Anna and her animal shelter but he finds easy but his trouble starts when he leaves after the job finishes. Anna had enjoyed having Flynn's help and couldn't help being attracted to him so was a bit relieved when he left but also really needs him when there is a dead man on her property. It becomes apparent that someone really wants to kill Flynn and really has no problem if other people die as part of the process. Can they both survive?

Wow - this was very dramatic and had so many twists and turns there was no way you could be bored reading it. I loved the relationship between the feisty Anna and Flynn - they made a great couple and were definitely made for each other. There were some drama, some thrills and some really tender moments too. I loved the way the animals were melting the hearts of these touch ex-SEALs in the story - proof that everyone has a soft side if you only know where to look for it.

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Review: The Disappeared by Valerie J. Mikles 4 of 5 stars

The Disappeared by Valerie J. Mikles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Corey is a spaceship pilot and trying everything she can to escape an abusive man called Ivan LaMark. She joined the crew of a trade spaceship but it's not quite what she had hoped when she gets the chance of the bounty of a lifetime - one of the Disappeared - however that has put her in the sights of the crew of her ship, LaMark and the Lunar Guard.. Will she escape LaMark, avoid the Lunar Guard and the wrath of her shipmates in this powerful tale?

This is definitely the start of an epic tale of love, lust, pain and betrayal all wrapped into a complex world with some very surprising personalities and skills. You'll definitely be hooked as you begin to be drawn into the world and the various characters in the story although you do need to pay attention as it is not easy to remember who all of the people are at times. Well written I enjoyed most of the story however there were some very violent moments in there and the ending made me wonder what the hell can happen now. A powerful scifi story.

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Review: Laszlo by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Laszlo by Dale Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Minx Mahoney grew up is a rough area with an abusive parent and her only salvation was her childhood best friend Mouse, but he left when he was 17 and she never heard from him again. She trained at college and did her best to get out as she became a counsellor. However she is sent to work back in her childhood area after suffering sexual harassment. Laszlo Hansen is a former SEAL and after a deliberate action that had ended up with Mouse's death he goes to an area to investigate Mouse's childhood and meets Minx who is probably the best person to help him to understand. What happens next will test everyone's resolve and put everyone in danger - will they survive?

This was a powerful story that started to dig deeper into Mouse and gave Laszlo and the team some surprising information about Mouse that just kept giving more and more surprises as they followed all of the leads. Mix into that the story of Minx and her sexual harassment and it became a roller-coaster of emotions, drama and danger that definitely kept me addicted as they moved from one revelation to the next. Well written it was great to get even better understanding of the possible motives and causes of the events that left Mouse dead and the rest of the team suffering various levels of disability.

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Review: Deviance by K.E. Osborn 4 of 5 stars

Deviance by K.E. Osborn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Mylee walked away and the shock of that made Trax what is is today. However when she renters his life under threat he is the only one who can protect her even if it means that they all find out why she left. This story is going to be a wild ride which will also be a perfect example of Defiance.

This was a great story which had so much drama, twists and turns that it almost made you a little dizzy with it all. It was also a master class in politics and handling it whether within a MC or anything else (our politicians could learn a thing or two). I loved the way this was yet another story in the series featuring another couple navigating the choppy seas of love and coming out the other side which was completely different to the other ones. This was clearly written and easy to understand while still capturing my attention and getting me hooked. Definitely an enjoyable read that is worth your investment in both money and time.

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Review: War of the Dragon: a Dragon Fantasy Adventure by Jessica Drake 5 of 5 stars

War of the Dragon: a Dragon Fantasy Adventure by Jessica Drake
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Zallabar are cutting through Elantia and the dragons appear to have all gone missing when Zara and Lessie make it back. With Elantia defenceless it seems that the war is completely over and all is lost unless Zara and Tavarian can find and recover the missing dragons. Then she is put into a position where she has to either save Elantia and find the dragons or find another piece of the dragon heart and save the world can she do both or which one will she choose?

This was a great next instalment in the series. There was a lot of action and drama with many twists and turns as they worked through the various challenges they had from both finding the dragons and finding the dragon heart piece. She will meet old friends and foes as well some new ones as part of all these challenges which helps with the continuity as well as moving on the story with the adventures they encounter. Lessie is getting bigger and stronger which means her knowledge and wisdom don't feel quite as strange (it's very easy to forget how long she was in an egg experiencing her environment) plus she can still make me laugh. Well written and very enjoyable.

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Review: Wastelander; Awakening by Bolivar Beato 4 of 5 stars

Wastelander; Awakening by Bolivar Beato
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Zari and her Dad are travelling across the frozen Tundra that is New England scavenging goods to be sold on the black-market in order to save her younger brother Ant. However she has a future death sentence to look forward to as her nanite wetweave is failing and she will eventually turn into a Jackfrost and lose her mind (becoming a killing machine) - at that point her father will have to make the terrible decision and kill her. Can they find good items and can she keep everything together?

This is a lovely concept and story which definitely makes you wonder if this might happen in the future. I loved the dynamic between Zari and her father as well as between them and the others that they encounter on their travels. There were plenty of surprises as the story unfolded and it was nice to be so surprised in places. Well told and easy to understand it has built up the story nicely and left you with enough intrigue to want to know what happens next.

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Review: Tanner by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Tanner by Dale Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

SEAL Tanner Kosta is training on a new harness for Paragliding that was developed by instructor Wynn Rider and her brother - both retired from competing professionally at the top of their game. Disaster strikes when Wynn's falls mid-flight and Tanner's quick thinking saves her life (but not her job). As it becomes clear that her accident is sabotage can Tanner keep her alive, can Wynn accept her growing attraction to Tanner and will they find out who is determined to kill her?

This was a charming story in a great setting f the world of competitive paragliding. I loved the way both Tanner and Wynn were fighting and struggling with the concept of falling in love while all around them was drama, danger and betrayal. Their relationship and the trust between them built up slowly and so was definitely setting the foundations for something very special. Well written and very clear and easy to understand it was a great addition to the author's SEALs of Honor series.

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Review: Consort of Light by Eva Chase 5 of 5 stars

Consort of Light by Eva Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

In this last book of the series Rose Hallowell and her consorts would be justified in thinking they deserve a quiet life, but first they need to do what they can to stop forces that want to destroy the world - time for the inexperienced Rose to show them that she is more resourceful than anyone expects and will never give up. Can her consorts give anymore of themselves and will they defeat the threat?

Wow - this was an explosive ending to the series. It was certainly even more dramatic than the previous books as everything worked towards a crescendo that left me both relieved and delighted at the end result. Everything had a great build up which teased me and then surprised me with the way the result finally occurred. Well written, I really enjoyed it and was addicted to the point that I could NOT put it down until I knew the result of the current situation. I loved the little twists that would appear just when you thought you had worked out everything out.

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Review: Fallen Sun: The Great War by Harule Stokes 5 of 5 stars

Fallen Sun: The Great War by Harule Stokes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jocelyn was a teacher and then it all changed and she was turned into a genetically enhanced super-soldier and her sisters-in-arms who she would do anything for are Ophelia and Patricia. Oa is also a super-soldier but is slowly going mad and Pat is just human but a brilliant sniper. They are caught up fighting for the Northern Alliance in their war with Keynosa and just at the point when the Alliance is poised for victory every changes with the introduction by Keynosa of special bullets that can stop the super-soldiers with just the one shot. As their unit is sent to destroy the new weapon will they succeed or will everything go wrong?

This is a great science fiction/military story that captures your imagination and has you routing for Jos as they survive battles and use their amazing physical skills to do things you could never imagine anyone being able to do. This was well written and everything was clear and easy to understand. I love the analysis of the thoughts and emotions of the various characters and some of the conclusions. I think you will enjoy reading this but will also finish it and then have to sit and think for a while.

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Review: The Silver Queen by Josie Jaffrey 4 of 5 stars

The Silver Queen by Josie Jaffrey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Earth's last city (the Blue Zone) is contaminated so the vampire nobles are fighting over the remaining clean humans in the zone. With Cam with a few comrades in the Red Zone searching for the missing Queen, with the absence of vampire Lucas human Julia is forced to be with a new master. This convinces her that she has to escape or die. Can Cam find the Queen even with treachery from from some of his comrades, and will Julia escape her new master?

This is an explosive second instalment in the dystopian vampire trilogy. Well written, you can easily understand what is happening and at times work out what might be about to happen (although I was wrong a couple of times when I tried to do that). There are some slow moments that are a little boring and then it picks up and is full of action again, so my advice to any potential reader is stick with it as it will be worth the time investment. A great epic story that paints the world there very vividly.

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