Review: A Hot Piece of Sass by Melanie James 4 of 5 stars

A Hot Piece of Sass by Melanie James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wolf shifter Tanner Larsen is more than a standard shifter - he is one of Odin's wolves and so has some special skills. He does also believe he has been cursed as those around him meet their mates and yet he is still alone. When he catches the sweet strawberry scent of his mate worlds collide and ancient legends are revealed to him. Tanner discovers that his curse may be the only way to save his mate when a rogue wolf tries to destroy them. Will they get a chance of a future together?.

I enjoyed this story which had true mates, respect for the female and emotional intelligence as Tanner and Hannah fought to keep their future alive. I loved the twist of the rogue wolves and their attitude towards women (and what Tanner did to them) as well as Hannah who was very sassy and completely determined to not just accept her mate and actually know more of him. The information from the Ancients will come into play later in the series I am sure. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Review: Mistletoe and Mates: Shifters in Love Holiday Anthology by V. Vaughn by Julia Mills by C.D. Gorri 4 of 5 stars

Mistletoe and Mates: Shifters in Love Holiday Anthology by V. Vaughn by Julia Mills by C.D. Gorri
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A good value collection of shifter stories of a Christmas nature that will leave us all with the seasonal spirit.

#1 A Furry Little Christmas - C.D. Gorri - 5*

This is a second chance at a love book set in the Maccon City Pack area. I really enjoyed it and was rooting for them both.

#2 Unwrapping Her Dragon - Julia Mills - 3*

This is a Dragon Warrior story. Everleigh knows that the dragon is hers, but after he just left her she is not yet ready to let him get near her. He certainly has his work cut out for him.

#3 Her Cowboy Warrior – Liv Brywood - 3*

I enjoyed this story although I did find the female lead a bit clueless at times

#4 Tis the Season for Sass – Melanie James - 4*

This is set in the Black Paw wolves pack and was a great mix between lots of action and magic.

#5 A Fated Mate for Christmas – Selena Blake - 5*

I loved this story and the way that Garett and Gabriella connected together and the strength she got through her connection to him.

#6 The Honeybear’s Xmas Curse – Jacqueline Sweet - 5*

I loved this story and how she was saved from evil magic at Christmas time.

#7 Her Cowboy's Christmas Surprise – J. K. Harper - 2*

I really disliked this story. As I was reading it I was just shouting in my head at Callie to stop being so stupid and acting like an idiot.

#8 Gracie’s Gift – V. Vaughn - 4*

I loved this story and the connections between them all were great.

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Review: Twisted Lies by Melanie James 3 of 5 stars

Twisted Lies by Melanie James
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Mikah Dawson has a lying problem - no matter how hard she tries nearly every word out of her mouth is a lie. She does know how to tell the truth, but she is so determined to keep a wall around her heart to protect herself that she has to lie constantly. After an unsubtle hint from Gerri Wilder, wolf shifter Jason Black leaves his home area to find his mate. When he finds the hottest and most alluring woman she has ever seen who was made just for him, things don't go so well as she appears to hate him on sight. The question is, does she really hate him?

This was a really nice story. I have to say that I found Micah one of the most irritating people and her constant lying was just too much in the end. Part of me is surprised that the author managed to write a character such as her because it must have been very difficult. I loved Jason who seemed to be a really nice guy. Well written and enjoyable, it was easy to read and understand everything (even if I didn't like Micah). Contains some sexual content.

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Review: Twisted Fate by Melanie James 4 of 5 stars

Twisted Fate by Melanie James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Ruby Jean St. James has carefully crafted a set of rules to live her life by where she does her job, keeps her head down, and most importantly her emotions in check at all times. Bad things happen to her when she loses control so she also avoids certain people. Shifter Liam Olsen has been blessed by the Gods and has ancient Majik waiting with a dark side that knows no bounds Fates and Gerri Wilder, owner of The Paranormal Dating Agency, conspires to make sure that they meet. Can they overcome their differences or will they destroy one another?

This was definitely a dramatic story where two very powerful and blessed people came together in a total whirlwind of power and passion. I liked the way that the others had some involvement and the fact that the two of them were able to find a way to be together. Well written and easy to read. Contains some explicit sexual content.

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Review: Twisted Desire by Melanie James 4 of 5 stars

Twisted Desire by Melanie James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wolf shifter Ethan Lockhart had already found his mate but wasn't happy with the knowledge - the fates have messed with his life to the point he can't consider going near her to claim her - he'll just have to ignore her and avoid her at all costs. Wolf shifter Camryn Dochart is proud of her life - the owns Cam's Diner and works hard, but there is no one to play hard with or share her life with. When her mate walks into her diner she thought that finally, she would have the happily ever after that she craves but her mate had other ideas - specifically, he had no intention of claiming her and giving in to the Fates.

This was a really enjoyable story that detailed the complex web that was conspiring to keep Cam and Ethan apart by complicating his life from early on. I loved the way they managed to work through it with the help of others and that the lesson was to share problems not try and handle them on your own. Lots of danger and drama on this story plus proof that love can change all. Easy to read and understand it contains some sexual content.

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Review: Her Twisted Heart: Paranormal Dating Agency by Melanie James 4 of 5 stars

Her Twisted Heart: Paranormal Dating Agency by Melanie James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Callie Dupree refused to make the mistake of dating a shifter again - in fact, she has sworn off dating completely. So when a mysterious man constantly shows up in her dreams, she decides to do the best she can to ignore it and carry on with life as normal. After all, nothing bad will happen if she gives in to him in her dreams - it's not real, surely. Wolf shifter Wyatt Lockhart is going mad with dreams of his mate. She is bold in bed, beautiful beyond belief, however, he is stunned that the fates have paired him up with a human instead of a shifter. If he could get her to change to suit his needs she would be the perfect mate. Surely that will be simple to achieve?

The past to true love never runs smoothly and in this case that is definitely true! Callie is very against being with a shifter and Wyatt has a complete and utter lack of tact. Fireworks definitely flew as they sorted out their different perspectives and handled the odd piece of danger and drama. Well written and easy to understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Review: Bearly Twisted by Melanie James 4 of 5 stars

Bearly Twisted by Melanie James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bailey Jones was quite happy living in the city and all that it entails but when her friend Gerri Wilder suggests a weekend road trip it actually turns out to be an elaborate setup. The result is that Bailey has to choose between her one true mate or the life that she has worked hard at building up. Can she say goodbye to everyone and everything for a shot at true love? Bear shifter Gavin Neely was a loner hiding out via some ancient majik to conceal his true nature so he can live with a wolf pack and the life he has always wanted. All of that is going to change when he gets the scent of his true mate but will the wolves turn on him or accept him as he really is?

This was a lovely story where Gerri does her magic for a friend to make sure that she is happy and has the life that she should have. I loved the way that fate couldn't be denied and the drama and danger in the story as he worked with the wolf pack to control some rebels. I really liked the way that everything came together at the end of the story to utilise all sorts of friends and acquaintances of the pack in order to help with the ones who were injured. Well written and easy to read. Contains some explicit sexual content.

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Review: His Twisted Tail: Paranormal Dating Agency by Melanie James 4 of 5 stars

His Twisted Tail: Paranormal Dating Agency by Melanie James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alpha Calder Lorenson inherited a mess when he takes charge of the Twisted Tail Pack but soon finds himself in over his head especially when pack law says he has to be mated. With no time to spare he does the only thing he can think of and contacts Gerri Wilder of the Paranormal Dating Agency to find his mate for him. Daisy is an ER doctor who walks into Gerri in the street and goes with her for a coffee. Gerri makes her an offer she can't refuse and finds herself staying for the weekend with Calder to get to know him. Before she knows it she is committed to Calder and mated to him. Can they sort out the issues in the pack together?

A novella-length book that was enjoyable to read. There were a few gaps but I could make some assumptions and fill some of them in myself. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.

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Review: Immortal Desires by Melanie James by A.K. Michaels by Rebecca Rivard by Monica La Porta 4 of 5 stars

Immortal Desires by Melanie James by A.K. Michaels by 

Rebecca Rivard by 

Monica La Porta

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A bargain collection of books by some great authors.

The Dragon and The Vampire 4* - AK Michaels

Ronan is a powerful vampire and Director of the Supernatural Enforcement Bureau is surprised to find out that dragons DO exist and that one is being hunted in his area. He has to find her and then protect her with everything he has before a group of black magic practising supernaturals catch her. Starr is a dragon and has spent her life hiding in order to say alive. When she meets Ronan she suddenly feels safe and it becomes apparent they are mates.

Great story with lots of drama and danger in the desperate fight to keep Starr safe. Mixed into that was a love story which certainly has a foundation in physical love too. Good start to the series. Well written and a pleasant read.

Sea Dragon's Hunger 4* - Rebecca Rivard

Cassidy O’Byrne is an Irish shifter and one hot summer she had fallen in love with visiting shifter Nic do Rio. However he had a big secret so ended up leaving her behind. However she then discovered she was pregnant and so she gives birth to her daughter Rianna in Ireland and was determined to bring her up alone. Three years later Cassidy is running with their daughter from the Fae so she heads for the only man she thinks can save them - Nic. He never thought he would see her again and is shocked to discover he has a child - now he'll do everything he can to keep Cassidy and Rianna safe and at the same time convince her to give him a second chance.

What a great story. It had all the necessary ingredients of a not shifter man, misunderstandings, hurt, danger and fighting for a new beginning. It was quite addictive as I got further into the story and the danger was building I was really rooting for Nic and Cassidy to be safe and find the happiness that so deserved. Well written it was really enjoyable and worth reading whether you are into the Fada Shapeshifters or Bad Alpha Dads.

The Fifth Moon's Wolf 4* by Monica La Porta

Valentine Lobo is the last werewolf in the Coral system and has a mate who has been genetically engineered to give him an heir. However when he marries Mirella Canalis the arranged marriage changes to be complementary souls that are joined with passion and love. However it starts a chain of events that could destroy their happiness when politics and jealousy intervene. Can they survive everything that is thrown at them?

I loved this story which was filled with emotions and passion as Valentine and Mirella met and started to form their relationship despite all of the reach and potential problems that they encountered. Well told and clear/easy to understand it was a charming introduction to the Fifth Moon's Tales and promises a lot of interesting stories going forward.

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Review: Magic Unleashed by Melanie James by A.K. Michaels 5 of 5 stars

Magic Unleashed by Melanie James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Wolf's Hunger - Sheba by A.K. Michaels - 5 stars
Sheba has broken a taboo in the Dark Moon Pack because she is the first female Alpha. It was not easy to get there and she had to fight hard and be much better than any male to get to that position - so she is determined for it to stay like that and not slip in her focus. Then she gets a hunger that makes her hunt and eat lots - nothing wrong with that surely as that it what a shifter was born to do right? Then she starts dreaming about the most magnificent Lion - strange - maybe she ate something bad? When renegades start becoming a problem she has a dilemma - she has to defend the pack and get rid of the renegades, but the pack healer says she has to go and find her soul-mate or go mad. Sensing her disbelief her beta Ray insists she must find the soul-mate and that he will go with her. Can she find him before the renegades?

Great story - and so nice to read another story in the A Wolf's Hunger collection of stories that is about a female Alpha and not a male one. It was nice to have a slightly different slant on the story which made it less formulaic and not a wolf or human for the soul-mate. It was well written and I could feel and empathise with the story as it unfolded. Loved it.

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Review: Shifters Untamed by Melanie James, by A.K. Michaels 5 of 5 stars

Shifters Untamed by Melanie James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a collection of 9 books and I will update this review as I read each one.

1) An Evening in the Superstitions - Kate Richards
2) Ember's Curse - Gena D. Lutz

3) The Black Rose Chronicles Deceit and Lies - A K Michaels

Rose keeps her heritage secret in this dystopian world where witches have been sought out and murdered even though supernaturals can live openly. Instead she is a highly trained assassin who only kills those who deserve it in this lawless world she lives in. However her latest commission from The Council stalls when she realises that the Vampire Cassius Allarde she was told to kill is not what she has been told.

Wow - i LOVED this story. It had a great plot and the story moved on at a fairly good pace. There were plenty of twists and turns and the cliff hanger at the end means I HAVE to read the next in the series.


4) Getting Bear - Ever Coming
5) Catamount Ridge - Aubree Lane
6) Volatile Breath of Darkness - Candice Mansfield
7) Awakening-Bray - Claudy Conn
8) Fur Ever Yours - Melanie James
9) Her Dragon's Fire - Julia Mills

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