Review: Dragon It’s Cold Outside by Julia Mills 4 of 5 stars

Dragon It’s Cold Outside by Julia Mills

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


After sustained attacks from someone who hates her with a passion, Goddess Addilyn has just the one hope - her mate. Can they fulfil their destiny and have a chance at happiness?

This was a lovely story of home Addilyn and Saint met and worked together to defeat an evil hatred that threatened their chance at a future together. I was interested to read how they had to learn to work together if they were going to defeat the evil which also set them up for a blissful future together. Well written it was easy to read and pick up the thoughts and emotions being experienced by both Addilyn and Saint. Does contain explicit sexual content at the end of the story.

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Review: Inflame by Lisa Carlisle 4 of 5 stars

Inflame by Lisa Carlisle

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Gargoyle shifter Lucan was cursed (along with his brothers by a vindictive witch to stay in stone, but when they are finally free he is determined to make up for lost time by following up on his attraction to the mysterious blonde who has entered the club where he works. However, Elise has searched for Lucas and is determined not to be distracted by her attraction to him as she needs to tell him about his daughter. Even worse - he conceived the child with the witch who cursed him who just happens to be Elise's sister. However, when his daughter (and her niece) needs help it might prove impossible to resist each other any more. Can they saver her in time?

This was a great story about an unexpected child, an attraction that cannot be denied, and a fundamental change to life that will prove to be impossible to ignore. This was full of love, joy and adjustment as they all struggled to accept and adapt to a new way of thinking and of living. There was lots of drama, danger and in places joy as they worked their way through all of the obstacles that were in the way of a happy life for them all. Well written, it was easy to understand and very enjoyable to read.

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Review: Crown Of Blood by Veronica Shade by Rebecca Hamilton 5 of 5 stars

Crown Of Blood by Veronica Shade by

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Madison, Krista, and Ivy find that there’s one way to break the stone statues curse of La Voisin School for Witches, and the secret lies within something called the Soule family book of shadows. However, to locate it they need to perform some blood magic using three not so simple to procure ingredients - the bones of a dead animal, the hair of a drowned girl, and what appears thee simplest an athame made of rubies and gold. The last one actually turns into one of the most dangerous which they never predicted. As Madison gathers the last item needed to perform the spell, she falls into a trap—one set by someone she once trusted an in the process of this she’s finally discovered where the missing students have gone...only to realize she might be the next to disappear. Can they get to the bottom of it all and survive?

I loved this story. It was a major mystery wrapped in history and magic that highlighted a mass of new information for Madison and her friends to discover and process. Each time they were convinced they had made headway another complication reared it's head for them to find a solution and move forward. I loved the hints of involvement for various people some of which I would expect to not be involved and some who definitely will be involved. There were plenty of surprises, twists and turns as they navigated the mysteries and information that they discovered along the way. They clearly had a way forward by the end of the story I just hoped that they would manage to survive everything that was coming at them and find out what to do next. Well written it was very enjoyable.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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Review: SEALs of Honor: Books 14-16 by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

SEALs of Honor: Books 14-16 by Dale Mayer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A great value boxset of three Seals of Honor books. Very enjoyable and quite addictive.

#14 - Maklin - 5*

Macklin has had one damaging relationship in his life which he has done his best to avoid Marsha ever since. Alex is a new detective in the Coronado Police force and is determined to make a good impression. When Marsha is murdered and leaving evidence pointing to him, Macklin becomes the main suspect. Alex needs to find the killer soon, and Macklin finally has someone he wants to know better. Can they navigate the tricky case whilst staying in control of their thoughts and emotions until the killer is captured?

Great new story in the SEALs of Honor series. It was nice to see a guy struggling with a stalker as it is so often men stalking a woman, and I liked the torture of getting to know each other without crossing the boundary between a suspect and a lover. Everything was clearly written and clear and easy to understand. Very enjoyable and the ending set up a story for Corey in the next book.

# 15 - Corey - 5*

Corey gets a call from someone from way back in his past needing help but it appears a lot has happened in the past 12 years - both have moved on but Angela is in the middle of a bitter custody battle and very nasty divorce. She may have been married to Greg for 7 years but it is only now that she really understands exactly what he is like and it is not at all nice. Even worse she grabbed some photos of documents as a kind of "insurance" the last time she was in his house which might end up getting her killed. Can Corey help keep her alive as well as rescue her son from his evil father?

So much drama and danger in this story. Corey must have been knocked sideways seeing her again and finding out about her son but he took it all in his stride and handled it like an absolute gent. I loved Corey as a character and I think we could all do with him in our lives taking care of us. A dramatic story with lots of twists and turns which was well written and easy to understand and empathise with.

#16 = Warrick - 4*

Warrick Canton is in Mason's Navy SEAL team and is going crazy being on the sidelines through injury. He is also starting to turn soft longing for a real proper relationship like his mates seems to have. This is made worse when his girlfriend of 3 years dumps him. Feeling sorry for himself he goes to a barbecue at Mason's house and encounters a fiery redhead spitfire called Penny Magnus who he unfortunately already has met - he's intrigued but only she would give him an inch and a second look. Penny Magnus loves her job as a medical insurance clerk but getting some stubborn men to fill in the forms right is almost impossible. She is open to starting a new romance but it has to be someone who is not difficult - she has learnt that from her best friend with such a difficult relationship that Penny had to help her to see she needed to get out of it. However, all thought of potential romances goes out of the window when Penny's best friend's boyfriend contacts her blaming her fr the whole mess and seems determined to punish her for it. Warrick ends up working to keep Penny safe - he just needs to not make any mistakes.

Wow - there is a lot of drama and action in this story. You have the best friend and her boyfriend thing, the simmering hot passion bubbling under the surface between Warrick and Penny and then the determination of the ousted boyfriend to punish Penny for her interference. It all adds up to a mixture of drama, danger and action, interspersed with bits of romance and passion that can make you smile. Well written and fit into the whole world of SEALs that the author has created in this fictitious company with its links to serving and non-servicing SEALs. Well written, an easy read which would work well for a vacation read or just pure escapism.

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Review: Miles by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Miles by Dale Mayer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


New Maverick member Miles was happy to be allocated his own case in his hometown of London in the UK until he realised that he knew of the latest kidnap victim - a woman who had touched him deep within his soul years ago and who he had compared all women too afterwards. He was tortured to think that she was in the clutches of a serial kidnapper and might be sold into sexual slavery - failure just was NOT an option on this mission. Model Vanessa tied up and blindfolded. She has no idea where she is nor why she has been kidnapped. All she remembers is leaving her apartment building - she is just hoping and praying that she has been missed, reported missing and someone is trying to find her. When she is found, Miles will be taxed to his absolute limit unravelling and capturing the series kidnapper who has been seen as a serial kidnapper and who has remained hidden for decades.

I loved this story which featured a strong and feisty woman who was definitely the equal of her strong and determined man. There were lots of plots and sub-plots in this story which were unravelled bit by bit as Miles dug further into the mystery that both he and Vanessa were thrown into. There were definitely some surprises along the way and I was definitely surprised by the additional twist that was found in the story near the end of the book. I loved the way they had an attraction that as hard as he tried to ignore it proved to be too much for Miles to ignore any longer. He definitely got all of his Christmas presents in one. Well written it was very enjoyable and easy to feel and empathise with the main characters. Very addictive, I found myself unable to stop reading this story and so read late into the night.

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Review: Jaden by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

Jaden by Dale Mayer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Jaden Hancock still has his two arms and legs even if one leg is badly damaged. He isn't afraid of hard work, he just can't see evidence of progress after weeks of therapy. He feels he should accept it as it really is but part of him can't do that. Nurse Brianna Kole crossed the country to escape her old life and work at Hathaway House. She keeps to herself and is not overly friendly to people to avoid attachment and the risk of hurt in the future. However both her and Jaden gravitate to each other as the two newcomers to the facility. However, it isn’t long before Brianna’s questioning her feelings… and his.

This was a really sweet story detailing the struggle that both of them went through with their own lives as well as the acceptance that they both had moved past the friends' stage in their relationship. I really enjoyed the sections of their struggles with both physical and mental problems around both themselves and the feeling they might have for each other. However, I did find the conclusion at the end a little abrupt and sudden (even though I have to admit to being thrilled at the same time). Well written, I found it clear and easy to understand most of the time. An enjoyable romance that I found increasingly addictive.

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Review: Ex Nihilo by Nazri Noor 5 of 5 stars

Ex Nihilo by Nazri Noor

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Regular kid Mason Albrecht had his entire world rocked on his eighteenth birthday when golden flames seared holy sigils into his skin and a host of angels came to exterminate him. Then demons arrived, hungry for a taste of his Nephilim flesh. Using gifts he appears to now have (and can barely use), Mason has to fight to save his life in what appears to be a world gone completely mad. All he has to cling to is a pillar of light shooting up from a distant city where he hopes to find sanctuary.

In this prequel to the Sins of the Father series by the same author. It nicely sets up how Mason was awakened as a Nephilim and the way it affected him on emotional, physical and his own physical location levels. It was a great story as well as a valuable grounding on what happened before the first book in the series. Well written, it was easy to understand and read. Very enjoyable.

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Review: Academy of the Forsaken by Eva Chase 5 of 5 stars

Academy of the Forsaken by Eva Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


When Trix first got to Roseborne College searching for her foster brother Cade, she had no idea what she was in for. She's coped with physical and emotional torments as she made discovery after discovery. Now she is scrambling to pick up the pieces after discovering that supernatural beings are running the school with the help of three screwed-up guys that she had no idea she would end up counting on. Now she has a plan to use all the knowledge she has gained in order to take the place down. The problem is everyone from her brother, the three guys she might be falling for and even herself are keeping secrets. How can she find the strength to continue to fight if it turns out she can't trust anyone (including herself)?

This was definitely an action-packed second instalment of the series. So many revelations and discoveries as Trix tried to navigate everything in her path and handle all of the changes as they happened. I was definitely reading this story faster and faster as I got further into the story and needed to know what happens next. Well written and very enjoyable, you will become addicted as you read this book. It does end fairly abruptly after a major event so be prepared for some frustration at the end!

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Review: Icepick in the Ivy by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

Icepick in the Ivy by Dale Mayer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Based in Kelowna, British Columbia. gardener and sometime sleuth Doreen Montgomery (plus her cat, dog, and parrot) have been enjoying a few well-earned days of peace and quiet after the closure of her previous case. When Thaddeus, her independently-minded African grey parrot, digs up two rectangular metal pieces from the path along the creek, Doreen is sent down another rabbit hole of the past: connecting the dots from a long-defunct tool repair company and a young girl who disappeared at the same time. Corporal Mack Moreau doesn’t think these events are connected. He doesn’t believe the spate of recent deaths is suspiciously tied in either. Mack wants Doreen to focus on the materials and the cost analysis to replace her backyard deck and to leave the detecting to him. But how can she, when she knows so much more is going on than Mack believes? With heart attacks, unfair wills, and a missing ice pick Doreen knows they are all related - she just needs to understand how.

I loved this story which was like reading a murder mystery where just like Doreen we were reading and trying to solve the clues as she did. There were many twists and turns in the story and once again Doreen seems to have no sense of danger or self-preservation as she is willing to find the truth almost at any cost - it's a wonder she doesn't make Mack ill with worry sometimes! Well written clear and easy to understand, this is definitely a murder mystery with many layers for us all to solve.

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Review: Alien Mate Index: Volume One by Evangeline Anderson 4 of 5 stars

Alien Mate Index: Volume One by Evangeline Anderson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is a great boxset of a four-book series. It does contain graphic sexual content.

#1 - Claimed 5*

Very well written book which was very enjoyable to read

This is a very well written book which describes everything in great detail. I found this book addictive so I just know I will be going on to read the whole series. I loved the level of detail about the rituals and thought it added to the story. I did find it a little annoying as the determination to eave went a little too far, but overall I loved the book. Heartily recommended.

#2 - Protected 4*

Alien half-breed Grav N’gol has a past where he was a murderer and ex-convict. He is now a Protector which is much more than a bodyguard as a Protector chooses a female to ward for life and swears an oath to die for her if necessary. He currently has a simple job to do surveillance on an Earth female called Leah Roth - however, when he checks on her he sees something that just enrages him - her abusive husband is hurting her so he swings into action and without thinking he has Leah on his spaceship, so when he gets a difficult and dangerous mission she volunteers to come along and help…and somehow Grav can’t say no. He is drawn to her (as she is to him) but he knows it can never be between them due to his past that would turn her completely against him. He knows that from his past and from his true nature Leah must be... Protected at all costs.

This was a great story. It had lots of drama, danger and action which the characters skillfully navigated through. It was easy to find both Grav and Leah engaging and start to hope for certain events at the end of the story. It was easy to read and understand. Contains graphic sexual content.

#3 - Descended 4*

Medical intern Charlotte Walker is just trying to get through her surgical rotation in one piece when life takes a weird turn - a seven-foot-tall patient with multicoloured eyes and golden skin shows up with a stab wound and she is convinced he is either crazy or high on drugs. However, Kristoff Verrai is not - he is actually the Captain of the Imperial Guard of the Goddess-Empress of the galaxy. The latest one is now dead and he is charged with finding her replacement - and it appears to be Charlotte. She is in danger and he is sworn to protect her, especially until she can travel to ascend the throne. He doesn't mean to fall in love with her because a relationship between them can never be--the Empress must have a Consort with Royal blood and Kristoff is just a commoner. Can they fight the love growing between them? Or will it overwhelm them?

This was a sweet story about love and how sometimes it just cannot be denied because it just cannot be wrong when it is so strong and pure. I liked the sections about corruption in the court and the resolution for them. Well written it was easy to understand and feel with the characters in the story. Contains explicit descriptions of sexual actions.

#4 - Severed 4*

Paralegal Rylee Hale is finding it hard starting her own business as she struggles to attract new clients. Denarins Drace and Lucian belong to a race where to males bond together and then bond with a single woman who they share and care of in every way. Normally it is an Alpha and a Beta who bond together but Drace and Lucian are both Alphas and from opposing clans so when they accidentally bond together so they try to find a Pure One from Earth as allegedly she can break the bond between them. They decide that Rylee is the right girl for them and so they abduct her from Earth determined to break their bond. Fortunately, Rylee is more than capable of looking after herself. The question is, once she gets a taste of being bonded to two sexy men who want to please her in every way, will she be able to stand by and watch them be… Severed?

This was an involved story which has many twists and turns as they traversed the pitfalls and realities of the situation they all found themselves in. Drace and Lucian were very honourable in general and only ever tried to do right by Rylee even if sometimes they failed at their aim. I loved the premise of the story and the way it developed although it did become rather irritating at times - especially the sections involving their families. Without giving anything away I was thrilled at the way the story ended. Well written and very enjoyable. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Review: Severed by Evangeline Anderson 4 of 5 stars

Severed by Evangeline Anderson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Paralegal Rylee Hale is finding it hard starting her own business as she struggles to attract new clients. Denarins Drace and Lucian belong to a race where to males bond together and then bond with a single woman who they share and care of in every way. Normally it is an Alpha and a Beta who bond together but Drace and Lucian are both Alphas and from opposing clans so when they accidentally bond together so they try to find a Pure One from Earth as allegedly she can break the bond between them. They decide that Rylee is the right girl for them and so they abduct her from Earth determined to break their bond. Fortunately, Rylee is more than capable of looking after herself. The question is, once she gets a taste of being bonded to two sexy men who want to please her in every way, will she be able to stand by and watch them be… Severed?

This was an involved story which has many twists and turns as they traversed the pitfalls and realities of the situation they all found themselves in. Drace and Lucian were very honourable in general and only ever tried to do right by Rylee even if sometimes they failed at their aim. I loved the premise of the story and the way it developed although it did become rather irritating at times - especially the sections involving their families. Without giving anything away I was thrilled at the way the story ended. Well written and very enjoyable. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Review: Descendedby Evangeline Anderson 4 of 5 stars

Descended by Evangeline Anderson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Medical intern Charlotte Walker is just trying to get through her surgical rotation in one piece when life takes a weird turn - a seven-foot-tall patient with multicoloured eyes and golden skin shows up with a stab wound and she is convinced he is either crazy or high on drugs. However, Kristoff Verrai is not - he is actually the Captain of the Imperial Guard of the Goddess-Empress of the galaxy. The latest one is now dead and he is charged with finding her replacement - and it appears to be Charlotte. She is in danger and he is sworn to protect her, especially until she can travel to ascend the throne. He doesn't mean to fall in love with her because a relationship between them can never be--the Empress must have a Consort with Royal blood and Kristoff is just a commoner. Can they fight the love growing between them? Or will it overwhelm them?

This was a sweet story about love and how sometimes it just cannot be denied because it just cannot be wrong when it is so strong and pure. I liked the sections about corruption in the court and the resolution for them. Well written it was easy to understand and feel with the characters in the story. Contains explicit descriptions of sexual actions.

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Review: Protected by Evangeline Anderson 4 of 5 stars

Protected by Evangeline Anderson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Alien half-breed Grav N’gol has a past where he was a murderer and ex-convict. He is now a Protector which is much more than a bodyguard as a Protector chooses a female to ward for life and swears an oath to die for her if necessary. He currently has a simple job to do surveillance on an Earth female called Leah Roth - however, when he checks on her he sees something that just enrages him - her abusive husband is hurting her so he swings into action and without thinking he has Leah on his spaceship, so when he gets a difficult and dangerous mission she volunteers to come along and help…and somehow Grav can’t say no. He is drawn to her (as she is to him) but he knows it can never be between them due to his past that would turn her completely against him. He knows that from his past and from his true nature Leah must be... Protected at all costs.

This was a great story. It had lots of drama, danger and action which the characters skillfully navigated through. It was easy to find both Grav and Leah engaging and start to hope for certain events at the end of the story. It was easy to read and understand. Contains graphic sexual content.

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The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase 5 of 5 stars

The Looking-Glass Curse: The Complete Series by Eva Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A great series of three books that will transport you to the world of Alice and her looking glass. You'll be surprised at how things are working out for her and how different the story it to how you remember it.





Wicked Wonderland - 5*

Lyssa Tenniel has inherited a large house from a great aunt that she can barely remember but finds it helps her to forget the mess that is her life and leads her to the kind of adventures she could only dream of. It all started when she falls through a mirror and finds herself in Wonderland. There she meets some really hot guys - an eccentric Hatter, a mysterious guy called Chess and the inventive White Knight. She will get involved in a rebellion against a tyrant of a White Queen, discover a special power all while trying her best to keep her head (literally) and her heart.

This is a lovely slow-burn reverse harem book that is an imaginative twist on the Alice in Wonderland story. The places, characters and events are all easy to imagine, understand and sense how the characters are feeling. Lyssa is understandably hesitant as she comes to terms with the whole situation and events that are happening - sometimes I admit I found her annoying but I'm probably far more trusting of this kind of environment that she is given the kinds of book that I read. A great book that is highly recommended.

Wrathful Wonderland - 5*

In this second book in the Looking Glass Curse series, Lyssa is stuck in Wonderland and has to stay there until a new route home is found for her. During this time the Queen starts to imprison townsfolk until she has Lyssa and all of the Spades in custody. With the help of the Hatter who is being madder these days, Chess going missing a lot and the White Knight revealing some very dark secrets will Lyssa evade capture and rescue those imprisoned or end up losing her head?

I loved this book which explained a lot of the questions that came to my mind in the first book (although it did give me a few new ones too). It gave some great details about the world Lyssa is now in, the history of it, the main characters and some great insights into the three guys and their personalities. It was all clear and easy to understand and the ending is a definite cliffhanger so I definitely NEED to know what happens next and what Lyssa does about it.

Wanton Wonderland - 5*

This is the third and final book in the Looking Glass Curse series. In this book Lyssa has a number of tasks tom complete it she wants to claim back Wonderland's throne from the current usurper queen. The citizens are either drugged and in a daze or have been altered in some way, make sure she has all the artefacts and knows how to use them, and complete the circle of love she has for the three extraordinary men by freeing one of them from captivity. Now, this world is her home Lyssa needs to be prepared to fight to get it back.

This is a great final book in the series where we experience the final showdown between Lyssa and the usurper queen that she needs to overthrow. The relationship between Lyssa and her three lovers was strengthened in this book and she finally came into her own as she battled to overthrow the usurper queen. A great ending to the series that was well written and very enjoyable.

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Review: Dragon's Lore: Paladin Warriors by Julia Mills 4 of 5 stars

Dragon's Lore: Paladin Warriors by Julia Mills
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dargon Guard and Paladin Sable has been held prisoner and tortured by the Overlords and then a very evil witch, he's found by Lore frozen in the snow. He's kept the ancient secret he was entrusted with safe but having recognised that Lore is his mate he has a dilemma - can he survive in order to follow their fates or will he continue to be tortured and badgered for the secret. He can only hope that by some miracle Lore is able to rescue him and that he or they can finally gain his freedom.

This is a dramatic story that has lots of danger, drama, mental and physical torture and love as Lore and Sable fight for the chance at a future while also keeping the ancient secret safe. However, the evil witch is determined and so it is a case of who has the power and determination to win this war of attrition. Great story that was definitely addictive. Easy to understand and feel.

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Review: Stone Cold Protector by Julia Mills 4 of 5 stars

Stone Cold Protector by Julia Mills

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Dragon Guardsman Oscar Tomas (Oz) was an explosives genius and had earned the nickname 'Stone-Cold'. Then he met bobcat shifter London who was redheaded and with all of the right curves.
When a demon abducts London's father, can they both stay objective enough to resolve their differences as well as work together in order to defeat him? Prepare for sparks to fly!

This was a great story that was very dramatic as they worked through the steps needed to rescue her father at the same time as resolving any issues between them and accepting that fate would not be denied. Well written and very enjoyable.

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Review: Dragon Her Home by Julia Mills 3 of 5 stars

Dragon Her Home by Julia Mills

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Dragon Guardsman and Paladin Stone is missing his missing twin Sable and we jin him when he is close to death hanging in silver shackled after being tortured extensively. He is fighting not to fall asleep and is determined to go down fighting as any dragon should. However, he has a mate - a fox shifter with seven tails called Annika who as the last of her kind holds all the power of her ancestors. Can they both move past their pig-headedness and learn to work together in order to defeat the threat to her home? Then they will have a chance to builds the life together that the fates are promising.

This was a nice story which had some nice variations to the standard Dragon Guard formula, but in doing that it also had some glaring inconsistencies. I still have no idea what the source of Anika's power is and how it works, I have no idea how she gets supplies for her food if (as she says near the end) likes to cook (especially bake) and finally how did he source the ring from one of his female ancestors if he was not in contact with his kind? Apart from that, it was generally well written, easy to read and enjoyable.

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Review: Dreamin' of a White Dragon by Julia Mills 4 of 5 stars

Dreamin' of a White Dragon by Julia Mills

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Cailleach (Callie) is the Goddess of Winter and is refusing to start the snow so people can indulge in the fun of wintertime. She is also refusing to recognise that she has a mate and that she needs to stop ignoring the fact. Dragon Guardsman Jude is a white dragon and is the mate of Callie - he decides that they have to resolve whatever is going on so travels to be near her. However, Callie is doing everything she can, determined to ignore him, so that she is punished and her powers are taken away from her until she comes to her senses. However, she is kidnapped and doesn't have the power to defend herself. So Jude steps in to save her.

A similar story to another one in the series due to the kidnap and lack of power, but it does have some good differences too as Callie is so grumpy and contrary that I started to wonder if she would have attracted anyone if it wasn't fated. Some drama and danger in the kidnap scenes but a fairly easy and quick read.

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Review: Ryker by Dale Mayer 4 of 5 stars

Ryker by Dale Mayer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Ryker finishes the previous assignment and is looking forward to a rest, but in a few hours the next job has arrived on his plate - there is a female geologist called Manila who has been kidnapped together with her two male colleagues by guerillas in the Columbian jungle. Can Ryker and his ex-colleague Miles to help out keep her safe and get them all back safe and sound?

This was a dramatic story with dangers from the jungle as well as the guerillas. It became worse when it was apparent that everything was not as it appeared and there was also a subplot involving one of her colleagues - the problem was working it out, find who it was, and letting it play out so that it could all become clear. Then as the story progresses it because more like the other books in the series when Ryker and Manila became closer and built up a dependence on each other. Through it all, both Ryker and Miles were in control and able to keep everyone safe. The ending was very dramatic as we found out who was involved and why. Well written and very enjoyable.

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Review: She Thinks My Dragon's Sexy by Julia Mills 3 of 5 stars

She Thinks My Dragon's Sexy by Julia Mills

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Elle returns to Texas to defend someone and meets Dragon/Wolf shifter Gage MacAllen. At the moment they meet it becomes apparent they are mates. They then get embroiled in a battle to defeat a combination of evil old magic which is using some very old white magic as a power source. It is all tied into an ancient Indian prophesy and Elle and Gage will have to work together if they want to defeat the evil source which desperate to kill Elle and have her magical power. Suitable sparks fly as they battle together - will they manage to win?

This was a sweet story that was enjoyable if you ignored sections of the prophecy and tedious repeating of phrases as they worked it out. I enjoyed some parts of this story but I also found some incredibly irritating. So accept that you might not enjoy ALL of this book even though overall it is a great story.

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