Review: Light Fantastique by Cecilia Dominic 4 of 5 stars

Light Fantastique by Cecilia Dominic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Marie St. Jean is known as a great actress but it is isn't just a matter of talent as she uses her soul in producing her great works. Johann Bledsoe is a violinist who has made some poor choices in life but it currently fascinated by Marie. They are both stuck in Paris which is surrounded by the Prussians.

Also stuck with them are Iris McTavish (an aspiring Archaeologist), Professor Edward Bailey (man who is developing the Aether side of things), Patrick O’Connell (an Irishman who is helping Edward) and Doctor Chadwick Radcliffe (an African American medical doctor).

The Focus of this story is all about Marie and what has happened in the past. There is also progress on figuring out the Eros Element.

This was well written and there was a lot of expansion on what was given as hints in the past, but we now get the facts and understanding of the emotions that came to play at that time. I felt by the end of this book both the characters and us as the readers understood them much better. I did get a little lost at times and that is why I only gave this a 4 and not a 5.


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Review: Faye Magic by Jo Michaels 5 of 5 stars

Faye Magic by Jo Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Morgan LeFaye Woodenson plans to marry Sawyer and live a blissful life. However when the Regent's wife dies suddenly, she is suddenly forced from her home, and has to compete with all the other 19 year old women in a battle (based in an arena) where the surviving competitor wins the position of his wife. Can Faye hold on to her dreams and not become become something that she despises?

This was a different story to what I expected (which was good). It was well written and had lots of drama and intrigue. There were plenty of surprises and it was a great new twist on the Othala Witch story.

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Review: The Wolf Who Stole Christmas by C.E. Black 5 of 5 stars

The Wolf Who Stole Christmas by C.E. Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Kellan Archer just wants a quiet life but it appears his new neighbour Joanna Mackay and her son might have other ideas. Giving him cookies and trying to get him to feel the spirit of Christmas is not going to work and he'll do his damnedest to make sure it doesn't.

This was a really sweet story that gets you right to the heart - I have to admit I cried reading this story so read it when no one is watching! Well written and very enjoyable.

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Review: Taken by Laxmi Hariharan 5 of 5 stars

Taken by Laxmi Hariharan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jai is the son of the Mayor of Bombay and is an honourable, fierce soldier who has vowed to protect the city. Aria is from London and lost everything when that city fell. She saves Jai from a hybrid and their budding romance is kindled.

This is a complex story with detail of the places, people and emotions that all build together into a vivid picture of this story. The trials and tribulations that they both go through are clearly told so that you can live it with them. The building love between them both and their realisation of it is beautiful to experience. Great ending to the story.

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Review: Once Upon a Midnight Solstice by Gwen Knight and C. E. Black 5 of 5 stars

Once Upon a Midnight Solstice by Gwen Knight
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Death by Mistletoe by Gwen Knight
Never kiss beneath cursed mistletoe - you just know from the word "cursed" it's not going to be pretty for either of them. Can Rumour and Knox solve all the killings and survive the curse themselves?

This is a lovely shifter story containing love, passion, magic, betrayal and a wished for HEA. I loved the way the story developed and the interplay of all the characters and the politics that also needed to be navigated.

The Alpha's Christmas Mate by R.E. Butler
Sugar Pierce is a snow leopard shifter and agrees to be her sister's Maid of Honour. Maddox Haynes is an alpha lion shifter and is the Best Man at the same wedding. When they meet will sparks fly or will they choose their packs and deny any attraction they may feel for each other?

This was a lovely story nicely told. I enjoyed the ending which showed how people can work together to achieve the right thing and it can be easier than they probably thought.

The Wolf Who Stole Christmas by C.E. Black
Kellan Archer just wants a quiet life but it appears his new neighbour Joanna Mackay and her son might have other ideas. Giving him cookies and trying to get him to feel the spirit of Christmas is not going to work and he'll do his damnedest to make sure it doesn't.

This was a really sweet story that gets you right to the heart - I have to admit I cried reading this story so read it when no one is watching!

Celebrate Me by Kristen Strassel
Delaney arrives unable to speak due to trauma, and Shea is damaged in his own way due to a difficult younger life. Can they find happiness and joy by helping each other?

This was a lovely Christmas story showing how love can conquer pretty much all. Carefully told and with the right amount of detail.

Lir's Lady: A Fada Shapeshifter Story by Rebecca Rivard
Shifter Lir has returned to claim his fae mate via a gamble with a passion filled night - will everything work out the way he wants or will he have to go away alone again?

This was a lovely story with lots of feelings and emotions getting involved with feelings of duty affected by out of date impressions.

Chamber Music by DJ Shaw
Can Celestine play her cello solo in the concert and can she also solve the connection she has to her magical cello?

A strange little story but quite pleasant. I like the ending but it was a bit rushed I felt at the end and could have been done nicer in more detail.

A Kiss for Solstice by Elizabeth Allyn-Dean
Zelda's sister is being kept a hostage in order to force her to do things for their step-mother - can the kiss between Dax and Zelda be the start of a solution to this problem?

This was a great story - a nice length for it to be quite involving and well told so I could feel the drama and emotions. A nice twist on the evil step-mother class of story. I think we all need our own Dax.

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Review: Nightmares of Caitlin Lockyer by Demelza Carlton 4 of 5 stars

Nightmares of Caitlin Lockyer by Demelza Carlton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Six months ago, 23 year old Nathan's sister Allegra was brutally murdered. Now he has set aside his philandering ways and is only focused on revenge against her killers. Late one night Nathan finds himself on the same beach his sister's mutilated body was found only he finds another tortured girl - and she is still alive. After saving Caitlin's life he becomes both a suspect and the only person who can protect and calm her - can he dig into her memories to find the people that did this?

Wow - this is different to the usual books I have read from this author. It's definitely a thriller of a story which twists and turns until towards the end everything becomes clearer only to get mysterious ready for the next book. This was well written and quite enjoyable.

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Review: Caught in the Rush by Eva Chase 5 of 5 stars

Caught in the Rush by Eva Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

Fiona Wilde has always lived up to her last name but she is determined to do the only job she is qualified for - protecting LA stars from the Glowers. She takes her thrills from casual encounters with the opposite sex and always leaves before anyone could possibly leave her - it's just safer for her heart that way. A perfect opportunity presents itself to her in Will who is the older brother of the current teen star she is guarding as he visits just for spring break - no need to leave anyone as he will be returning to college.

Then the Glowers start a concerted attack on the teen she is guarding and life gets a bit interesting in general for Fiona as things between here and Will also appear to be hotting up - can she cope with the pressures from both sides or will she crack and relapse into past behaviour?

I loved this story. It had lots of action at times and I loved the way the relationship built between Fiona and Will challenging both of their normal behaviours. Well written and a great second book in the Glower Chronicles.

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