Review: Tempted by Magic by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Tempted by Magic by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Annia Melcott is an Enforcer and is back in Solantha because she made a deal with a spirit which gave her some illegal magic which is now churning and demanding to be used. However, if she wants to remain as an Enforcer and not end up in Prison she is going to have to learn to hide the magic even if it means she has to choose between sacrificing the innocent to protect her secret - the alternative is ending up locked away for life.

This was a great first full book in the series and very enjoyable. I loved her personality and the way there were times when I was most amused at her humour. It was lovely to be back in the world that has already been previously built that I was missing after the end of the Baine Chronicles. Well written and very enjoyable I'm really looking forward to seeing where this series goes and the adventures I can imagine Annia being involved in.

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Review: Called by Magic: a Baine Chronicles World novella by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Called by Magic: a Baine Chronicles World novella by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Annia Melcott is an enforcer and after some life challenges she goes to the Southern continent for some respite. She takes on a mission to escort two mage children and their guardian back to their ancestral home avoiding bandits. Can Annia avoid shamans, goddesses and vengeful ghosts and complete her mission.

I really enjoyed this book. It had a great mix of magic and mysticism as well as it was a treat to read another book in the Baine Chronicles World. It started well so I cannot wait to read how this new series develops and where it is gong to go. Well written and very enjoyable.

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Review: Ghosts and Grudges by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Ghosts and Grudges by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Medical student Aika has a hidden ability awaken in her and that's when the trouble starts. How is she supposed to handle caring for her sick mother, studying for her medical degree and running their restaurant before this new ability to summon monsters? However when her mother is taken by an ancient and powerful evil she can't ignore it anymore and ends up working with a hunky shaman called Raiden although she senses something is not right about him - will her attraction to him win out over her suspicions?

Wow - if I could give this more than 5 stars I would. There was so much drama, mystery and action woven into this mystical story around an ancient Japanese folklore that I was hooked from start to finish.Definitely a book that I struggled to put down. I loved the way the story was woven into the folklore and the clever way the concern for her mother, the need to learn about her new skills, her attraction to Raiden and the suspicions about him all mixed together into a lovely meal that certainly was a delight.

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Review: Kissed by Night: a Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy by Jasmine Walt by Emma Stark 5 of 5 stars

Kissed by Night: a Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy by Jasmine Walt by  

Emma Stark

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ace Bissett no longer thinks magic is a hoax but has to pretend it still is even though she has four hot gargoyles who will do anything for her and has magic at her fingertips. However she is trying to find the cure to the gargoyles' curse while also working as a homicide detective. Then life gets even more complicated when I new threat is in the city and the murderer is going for anyone who has anyone who is interested in or connected to the occult and Ace is the person who has to find them. Ace then realises that the murderer is actually trying to get her attention and if she doesn't find them soon even the gargoyles could be in danger - which Ace is now realising have become more important to her than life.

This was an action packed instalment to the Dark Protectors series which got much closer to all that Ace holds dear. The story covered a lot of thought by Ace about life, priorities and what was really important to her - which I'm sure we could all do with ourselves. I loved the action, drama and danger in the story and how it was written so that you wondered if this was the end only for something to happen and them to live to fight (and love) another day. The writing was good and I found it easy to read the story and pick up the emotions that the characters were feeling during some of the times where deep thought was involved about their past, present and future.

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Review: Call of the Dragon: a Steampunk Dragon Fantasy by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Call of the Dragon: a Steampunk Dragon Fantasy by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Zara Kenrook had been abandoned at an orphanage in childhood and by definition that meant she was destined to live in the slums but she has managed to gain a name as one of the best treasure hunters in Elantia. However she does have enemies and when one calls in a debt she is faced with an impossible decision - break into a dragon rider's house and steal a priceless object or lose her career and start again doing something else. However the object she tries to steal is incorrect and is actually a dragon's egg which starts to hatch - when they see each other life will never be the same again.

Wow - this is a great story that had drama, twists and turns all through the book. I loved the concept of the world, the dragon riders and the scrapes she found herself in. It was well written and everything was well written and easy to understand and feel. I loved the ending and can't wait for the next book in the series now as I really need to know what happens next.

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Review: Cursed by Night by Jasmine Walt by Emma Stark 5 of 5 stars

Cursed by Night by Jasmine Walt by Emma Stark 
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ace Bissett is the police detective who picks up the so called paranormal cases and solves them by proving that a human did them. However when she inherits an old house left to her from an elderly aunt she finds that there are 4 winged and fanged hot guys who say she is the only one who can break a curse that is affecting them. Ace feels a connection to them and then starts to see things she can't explain. Everything has to go on hold as she faces a new threat to the city - one that leaves victims with missing bones and no blood. Thankfully the 4 roommates can help her solve the case and help protect each other.

Wow - I loved this new direction with a merge of the paranormal, reverse harem and a detective story. It was full of excitement, action, danger and drama which helped to keep me addicted to the story as it was unfolding. It was well written and everything was clear and easy to understand. I love the concept of this story and can't wait to see how this develops and what happens to them.

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Review: Den of Thieves by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Den of Thieves by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tariel and her harem cross into Carliss and feel that they are past the worse but when Riann is kidnapped by bandits everything falls apart. So Tariel and those that are left have to go deep into the territory of the bandits to try and rescue him. They then find themselves caught up in a conspiracy that extends to the highest levels of the Carlissian government. But can Tariel beat the criminal overlord and his vengeful witch? Can Tariel find a way to take the bandits out for good?

Poor Tariel - there was just so much trouble upon trouble in this story for her, but through it all she found goodness and hope around the corner. I loved the various twists and turns in this story which was certainly not boring. I felt the determination and willingness within her to succeed whilst doing the right thing. I loved that at all opportunities she would rather use her magic to knock people out than get the members of her harem fighting and potentially killing people. I could definitely feel for her when Riann was kidnapped and the frustration as she was trying to find him. Well written and very enjoyable. I can't wait to find out what happens to them next.

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Review: Kingdom of Storms by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Kingdom of Storms by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tariel is a half-breed with magic that she is trying hard to hide and suppress. When her vindictive warden tries to marry her off to a hideous man who beats and seems to kill his wives she realises her attempts to fit in have been worthless and she will have to escape and finally embrace her magic. She has her two best friends (one a knight and one a scholar) and a desert spirit to help and guide her in her escape. However the deadliest witch hunter his on the hunt for her and they ned to find some way to avoid him if they want to find her destiny.

Wow - I felt so very sorry for Tariel and the way her life was. He life was so hard and as much as she tried to fit in nothing seemed to work. I could definitely empathise with her and feel all the thoughts and emotions she was going through. Hurrah for her two friends who stepped up and did everything they could to help and protect her. A great start to the series and I can't wait to see what happens next to Tariel and her men.

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Review: Order of the Regent: a Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by Jasmine Walt by Melle Amade 5 of 5 stars

Order of the Regent: a Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by Jasmine Walt by Melle Amade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lorelai has never had an easy life especially after dark magic killed her family and then she has been married and caring for her rescuer the King who has been sick and deteriorating for years. When his brother murders him she is given the choice between marrying him or dying. So she flees for her life trying to find allies to conquer him. She has 5 protectors on her journey - 5 knights of the Order of the Regent but they are not enough as they face rejection from the great houses of Valliere and assassins are chasing them across the kingdom. They must not give in if life is not to change irrevocably from what is was before.

There was just so much drama and danger in this story. The brother is just so evil and Lorelai so pure while being strong it works perfectly as opposing worlds. The 5 knights are to die for and so honourable and brave. This was well written and very enjoyable. Everything was well described and I could see the world and the people in it clearly in my mind as I read it. A great start to this new series that shows great promise going forward.

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Review: Dragon's Curse by Jasmine Walt by May Sage 5 of 5 stars

Dragon's Curse: a Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by Jasmine Walt by May Sage

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dareena is pregnant but is in danger for both her own and her unborn child's life as the war with the magicians intensifies. Can the three mates survive and keep Dareena and the unborn child safe from all the spies and assassination attempts?

This is a great ending to the series and has a lot of action and drama as integral parts of the story. There were a lot of twists and turns many of which were impossible to predict and were a complete surprise to me. The book was well written and everything was clear and easy to understand.

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Review: Ghosts and Grudges: a Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy by Jasmine Walt by J.A. Cipriano 5 of 5 stars

Ghosts and Grudges: a Reverse Harem Urban Fantasy by Jasmine Walt by J.A. Cipriano
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aika has a hidden ability awaken in her and that's when the trouble starts. How is she supposed to handle caring for her sick mother, studying for her medical degree and running their restaurant before this new ability to summon monsters? However when her mother is taken she can't ignore it anymore and ends up working with 2 shamans who are willing to train her as they help. Can she work out what is going on with her two helpers and her attraction to them whilst rescuing her mum?

WOW - if I could give this more than 5 stars I would. There was so much drama, mystery and action woven into this mystical story around an ancient Japanese folklore that I was hooked from start to finish. I couldn't put it down and ended up reading it until 3 am. I have loved books written individually by both these authors and thought it was worth a try and was blown away - these guys need to write together more.

Please note this is heading towards a MFM scenario so if you are not comfortable with that you may want to give this a skip, although you will miss out on a great book.

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Review: Taken by Magic by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Taken by Magic by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The wedding between Sunaya and Iannis is fast approaching but they are both incredibly busy sorting out a conference and the wedding itself when Iannis's family contact him complaining that they had not been consulted. Then a family member takes action and an adventure in Manuc enfolds. Can they get through this situation and get the dream wedding they both deserve.

What a great story to finish series. I loved the different trials and their stories which were all quite different. I loved the wedding and it was wonderful to have so much happiness for the central characters so I can imagine them having a fulfilling and very happy life going forward. Sad for the series to end but it had a fitting ending that you need to read if you have read any of the earlier books so you have closure. Well written and cleverly crafted into a worthy ending. Looking forward to whatever the author writes next.

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Review: Dragon's Gift by Jasmine Walt by May Sage 5 of 5 stars

Dragon's Gift: a Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance by Jasmine Walt by May Sage
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dareena Sellis is just and orphan of a farmer who works as a serving girl at the Hallowdale Inn until fate takes a hand and she is chosen by the dragon huntress and finds herself in the keep swapping her miserable suitor from before to three handsome dragon princes. Seems she is what is described as the Dragon's Gift and is supposed to become the mate and bear the children of the future king of Dragonfell. However the three princes are triplets and she is being asked to choose who will become the next king - and neither of them are willing to concede to the other. Her decision could mean the salvation or the end of the kingdom as the current enemy is close to victory against them. What will she do?.....

Wow - what a lovely problem to have. I loved the story and the premise behind it. It was very well told and I could feel and empathise with the dilemmas and problems she was going through. I'm not sure I could have chosen between them either - they were like one third of a whole person as they each had their own strong points that had to work together to get real results. Well written as I would expect from Jasmine and it was so easy to get immersed in the story and the world that she created. Definitely one to add to your lists of must read books.

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Review: Fugitive by Magic by Jasmine Walt 4 of 5 stars

Fugitive by Magic by Jasmine Walt

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fenris had fled 3 years ago from being the Chief Mage and had been magically changed to be a shifter. While trying to adjust to his new life he ends up in a small human town called Abbsville. However he soon gets involved with Mina the local veterinarian who is also in trouble. Can they both learn to trust each other?

Great story, well written and very clear and easy to understand. I definitely found myself lost in the story. I just need to know what happens next now.

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Review: Claimed by Magic by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Claimed by Magic by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fenris and Mina are start to get used to their feeling for each other when she receive a letter telling her that her inheritance is about to be forfeit unless she goes back to confront the reasons she left in the first place. Can Fenris at her side helping her be enough to get it back from her family - especially when he meets someone dangerous from his past?

Lots of drama, danger and excitement in this continuation of the trilogy. Well written as I would expect from this author, and I could empathise and feel all the emotions involved in this complex tale.

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Review: Forsaken by Magic by Jasmine Walt 5 of 5 stars

Forsaken by Magic by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lord Polar ar’Tollis has wealth, power, women throwing themselves at him - just about everything he could ever want. However as a mage he has been taught to rein in his emotions and that he is superior to other lives - humans or shifters. However when he receives an execution order for a child everything is called into question especially when he discovers corruption in his own organisation. How he enters the world of a catch-22 when he has to chose between killing an innocent child or saving her and potentially losing everything.

Loved this story!!! It was great to follow his realisation that there was corruption and that if it wasn't challenged an innocent child would die. The solution he came up with was inspired even if the final solution was a bit left field. The emotions, thoughts and emotions were very clear and I could feel all of them. This is a great introduction to The Baine Chronicles as well as an addition to any who already love the series.

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Review: Dragon Bones by Jasmine Walt by Ines Johnson 5 of 5 stars

Dragon Bones by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Nia Rivers is an immortal archaeologist with a serious memory problem. She has been concentrating on using history's ugliest stories to shed detail on her past but the 2000 year old relic that surfaces in the hands of a woman gets past Nia's misgivings about revealing the truth as a wealthy land developer wants to level and build on the site. It appears he is also an immortal and he has a grudge against her. There are some dark assassins that have stalked her for centuries and are determined to kill her (which may be fr the best from the little she is starting to remember).

Wow - this was a great start to the series and was a tale of immortality, love, friendship and misunderstandings. There was lots of action and twists and turns as the story unfolded and the truth became clearer. I loved the way the past came back to assert itself as part of investigating what really happened and the resolution at the end. I can't wait to see how it develops going forward.

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Review: Shadow Hunted by Jasmine Walt by Rebecca Hamilton 5 of 5 stars

Shadow Hunted by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brooke Chandler has no memory of her history and her identity and is working as a servant girl scrubbing floors. Attempting to escape she ends up in the land of Faerie where nothing is as it seems as she ends up with her father - The Winter King. She hen starts to rediscover her past life and about all the allies and enemies waiting for her to return. Now she has an impossible decision to make - stay with the enemies who want her dead or return and confront the enemies who want her tried and jailed for murder.

This was a great third book in the series and filled in a whole series of gaps about Brooke and her background that we could only guess about in the previous books. It was well written (as you would expect from Jasmine Walt) and you could empathise with the emotions felt by all of the characters. I feel I understand Brooke a lot better and that can only mean the next book will be even more enjoyable.

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Review: Shadow Marked by Jasmine Walt and Rebecca Hamilton 5 of 5 stars

Shadow Marked by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Shadows of Salem series - I recommend reading the first before reading this book.

Detective Brooke Chandler now knows what she is but has no idea how to use her powers. Unfortunately she needs a teacher and that falls to Maddox although sh is unsure if she can trust him as he is a fae lord who expects her to pay for her training by helping him to find some artefacts. Even worse for her, word has got out out her and her power and everyone in the supernatural world seems to want a piece of her. This then gives her another problem - who can she trust?

I really enjoyed this book and found it more enjoyable that the first one. It covered a lot more areas and had a lot more action that I could relate to. Great book and definitely recommended.

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Review: Shadow Born by Jasmine Walt and Rebecca Hamilton 4 of 5 stars

Shadow Born by Jasmine Walt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brooke is a Chicago based detective who has transferred to Salem to try and investigate the murder of her partner Tom who was also her fiance. She has a secret skill in her arsenal that she has kept secret - by touching things she can see what has happened there in the past. She hopes this skill will help her to find out what has happened. Unfortunately when she gets there, people either don't remember Tom or do everything they can to hide the truth. Just when she thought it was near impossible it got harder with several attempts on her life.

I enjoyed the book and as I got further into it I could feel myself getting deeper into the story. There is no denying the skill used in describing people, places and emotions. I did however find myself getting more than a little irritated with Brooke. She was so stubborn trying to do things herself and slow on the uptake at times. I find it hard to believe that someone who used to kill Vampires would find some of the concepts and characters she came across so hard to comprehend. I'm hoping she is less irritating next book in the series.

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