Review: Chicago Defiance Box Set Part One by K.E. Osborn 5 of 5 stars

Chicago Defiance Box Set Part One by K.E. Osborn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great value box set containing three great books.

Resistance - 5*

Torque is the President of the Defiance MC whilst Heely is a medical student who works in her family's Froyo store to both help them and have some kind of an income. They would strike you as two sides of a coin until they meet and there is an instant attraction. However he has 2 problems to handle - the club owned by the MC is having issues with the local mafia (Andretti family) and the second one - the fathers of both families have a historic feud over the city too. Can their fledgling relationship survive such an atmosphere? Can Defiance and the Andretti family pull back from out and out war?

I loved this story. It had pretty much everything you expected from a MC romance book and then some. There were battles, injuries, healing, emotion, brotherhood, compromise and passion in this story. It was well told by the author and it was easy to empathise and feel the thoughts and emotions of the characters in the story. I'm looking forward to the next instalment in their story as I feel quite attached to them.

Penance - 4*

Sensei is surrounded by drama - his family is hiding from the Japanese Yakuza (an organisation who wants to buy and control everything), his club is at war with them (they want to control Chicago and push everyone else out) and then he meets a woman called Spanner who is the shining light in his world (even though now isn't really the time). She is the complete opposite of him but it's like he is an addict and cannot stay away. You would think it would never work but in a bizarre way they compliment each other completely. Can everyone survive when it seems to all relate to what happened in the past because bloodshed is definitely coming - it's just a case of who is going to pay penance for the sins of the past?

This was a story full of drama, danger and passion. It was lovely to see more of the human side of these MC members that seem to always be there breaking the stereotypes we all have in our heads. It was also great to realise that Sensei is not the robot that he seemed in the first book but is human, has feelings and his connection to Spanner should continue to soften his harder edges. Well written and easy to read and understand I loved the way the story developed from a more localised problem to something quite personal

Deviance - 4*

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: Magic Waking by Eva Chase 4 of 5 stars

Magic Waking by Eva Chase
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Emma Hale is a reborn wizard and her goal in each life is to track down the latest incarnation of King Arthur and break the spell that bind their souls in a rather depressing cycle. However she can't remember how she initially cast the spell and the current incarnation is not only very good looking but cocky with it. So when a very talented fae mercenary puts the king in his sights she burns through all her tricks just to stay ahead. Can she find a way to kill him and achieve something she has never known before - kill a fae whilst living as a human?

There was plenty of drama and excitement in this story. I found it very hard to get into and found that by persisting I started to enjoy it a lot more - so if you feel the same way just give it more of a chance. Well written it was an interesting story that was enjoyable.

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Review: Titan's Son:(Children of Titan Book 2) by Rhett C. Bruno 5 of 5 stars

Titan's Son: (Children of Titan Book 2) by Rhett C. Bruno
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kale Drayton is a Ringer who works as a maintenance worker on a gas harvesting ship as part of his race's general servitude to the Earthers who took over his home planet. Then his mother is quarantined as part of being ill and he needs to earn a lot more money than he is doing that job so he decides to leave in order to be able to afford her medicine and care. Then he gets a surprise offer of care for his mother - all he has to do is go back on the ship and load a piece of code onto it. It all seems very simple and easy but then spirals into something much more important and dangerous, and his life go into a free-fall - will he find the courage to take control back?

I loved this story. It had lots of drama, action and twists and turns in the story. I definitely felt empathy for the characters at some points and was routing for him to get everything under control and get back some happiness in his life. Definitely recommend as a read.

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Review: The Final Reveal by Dale Mayer 5 of 5 stars

The Final Reveal by Dale Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kat Greenwald is a highly talented prosthetic design engineer who is in love with former SEAL Badger Horley. Badger and his 6 other surviving friends were in the same unit and were severely injured in the same anti-tank landmine incident. The female partners of these members of the SEAL team all are in for the long run and would dearly love to marry and start a family - however the men are all worried about their health and fear that if they were to tie their partners down they could regret it later on. So Kat decides to meet Badger head on and take a leap of faith - she feels in her heart he will agree with her and they will get the future they both want. Will everything go to plan?

OMG - when you read this you need to have tissues, wine (or tea) and chocolate available as I guarantee you will cry at some point.Having read all of the books in this series it was lovely to have a proper finish to the story. It was lovely to read about the interactions of the team after the conclusion of the Mouse situation and the impacts of their women moving in with them. It was also great to see such strong men admit just how much they love their partners and show just how human they really were. Well written and easy to read if you've read the series you will need to read this book in order to know what happened next. The very end will have a great surprise so look forward to that.

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Review: Phoenix Unleashed by Margo Ryerkerk 5 of 5 stars

Phoenix Unleashed by Margo Ryerkerk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

With Bahadur awake Sierra is determined to stop him but her impulsiveness backfires and they are all in a worse position. So she travels across the world to find a magical object which will give her a fighting chance against him. However, he is several steps ahead of her and makes a very surprising move. Will she still find a way to defeat him or is all lost?

Wow, this was an explosive final book in the series where Sierra and the rest of the team struggled with setback after setback in their attempts to defeat Bahadur and save the world. Intermingled with that was the story of Sierra and Gavin's relationship and how it was developing, how duty sometimes came in the way as they struggled to find a way to defeat such a very clever and well-prepared enemy. Well written it was definitely a fitting ending to the series that kept me guessing right up to the end as to whether they would defeat Bahadur and if Gavin and Sierra would have the time to work on their relationship. A great read.

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Review: The Fifth Moon's Wolf by Monica La Porta 4 of 5 stars

The Fifth Moon's Wolf by Monica La Porta
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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: 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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