Review: Kinked (A Novel of the Elder Races) by Thea Harrison

Kinked (A Novel of the Elder Races) by Thea Harrison
Publication Date: November 5, 2013
Reviewed By: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Two opponents must confront the cause of their obsessive fury in the latest Novel of the Elder Races…

As a harpy, Sentinel Aryal is accustomed to dealing with hate, but Sentinel Quentin Caeravorn manages to inspire in her a burning ire unlike anything she’s ever known. Aryal believes the new Sentinel to be a criminal, and vows to take him out as soon as the opportunity arises. But the harpy’s incessant wrath has pushed Quentin to the limit, and forces him to make a deadly vow of his own.

To put an end to the conflict, Dragos, Lord of the Wyr, sends them on a reconnaissance mission to the Elven land of Numenlaur. Forced to work together, Aryal and Quentin’s mutual antagonism escalates. Each fight draws forth more passion—culminating in an explosively sexual confrontation. But when their quest reveals real danger, Aryal and Quentin must resolve their differences in ways beyond the physical, before the entire Wyr is threatened.

REVIEW:

I loved Kinked! I really love this series, but I was a little skeptical that I would enjoy a story about Aryal, the harpy sentinel because I did not like her in the previous books. I have always loved Quentin though so I gave it a shot thinking it would probably be an entertaining and hot book just because he was starring in it. Their story completely exceeded my expectations. I saw Aryal in a different light and really came to like her after this book. Aryal and Quentin were explosive together! I loved every minute of their story. Kinked was full of action, danger, emotion and sizzling romance. The Elder Races series is one of my favorite paranormal romance series and I highly recommend it for paranormal romance lovers.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle ($5.99) | Amazon Paperback ($4.79) | B&N $7.99 | Kobo $7.99 | iTunes $7.99

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✦THE ELDER RACES BY THEA HARRISON ~ READING ORDER✦
✦#1: DRAGON BOUND ($5.99) http://amzn.to/17OAJsX
✦#2: STORM’S HEART ($5.99) http://amzn.to/1fGeSNo
✦#3: SERPENT’S KISS ($5.99) http://amzn.to/1fGeE8Y
✦ TRUE COLORS (Novella) ($2.66) http://amzn.to/17OA9vi
✦#4: ORACLE’S MOON ($5.99) http://amzn.to/17OAuhw
✦ NATURAL EVIL (Novella) ($2.66) http://amzn.to/1bCUsjm
✦ DEVIL’S GATE (Novella) ($2.66) http://amzn.to/H0mewH
✦ HUNTER’S SEASON (Novella) ($2.66) http://amzn.to/1fGdMRF
✦#5: LORD’S FALL ($5.99) http://amzn.to/1hZVCXV
✦ THE WICKED (Novella) ($2.66) http://amzn.to/17id5XD
✦#6: KINKED ($5.99) http://amzn.to/1bCTGmw
✦ DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY

Review: A Tale of Two Dragons (Dragon Kin) by G.A. Aiken

A Tale of Two Dragons (Dragon Kin) by G.A. Aiken
Publication Date: November 5, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori & Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Braith of the Darkness likes going through life unnoticed. Not an easy task for a She-dragon of royal descent. But the evil plots of her father are turning her quiet, boring life upside down, and she has now become the enemy of the most vicious queen her kind has ever known. But for once, Braith won’t have to fight alone. Not when the warrior dragon of her dreams is willing to risk everything to save her neck.

Addolgar the Cheerful wishes he could say he’s helping the pretty royal strictly for honorable reasons–but he’d be lying. It’s not his fault, though! He didn’t tell Braith of the Darkness to have the most delicious tail he’s ever seen! Yet before Addolgar can get his very strong claws on that tail, heads are going to roll. Just hopefully not theirs. . .

CORI’S REVIEW:
I love this series! The Dragon Kin series is a fun and sexy dragon shifter romance series. G.A. Aiken is one of my favorite authors because her books are always fun, entertaining and keep me laughing throughout the story. A Tale of Two Dragons is Addolgar the Cheerful and Braith of the Darkness story. It’s filled with action, danger, and smoking hot romance. It’s a novella and although I wish it were longer because I can never get enough of these books it felt like a completely romance story. I highly recommend this novella and this series for paranormal romance lovers looking for a hot romance with some laughs.

DONNA’S REVIEW:
Reading the story of Braith and Addolgar was fun, passionate and made me wish for more. G. A. Aiken once again portrayed a strong female and the male who earned her love through adventure and desire. This back story to my favorite dragons was a nice addition that reminded me of the fun and adventure of her previous books. The way the characters banter and carry on is true entertainment and I will be reading this one again. I only wish it were a full length novel as I just can’t get enough of them.

*Review copy provided by Kensington Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $2.51 http://amzn.to/1dcPfm4 | Nook $2.99 http://bit.ly/1aNnYRi | Kobo $2.99 http://bit.ly/1cl96jV | iTunes $2.99 http://bit.ly/18CSmMT

✦G.A. Aiken also writes as Shelly Laurenston and you can find a list of her books here: http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-MN

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DRAGON KIN SERIES BY G.A. AIKEN ~ READING ORDER
✦#1: Dragon Actually ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/1iumaRv | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/1adXWWB | B&N http://bit.ly/1adYmfE | Kobo http://bit.ly/1bCXFPx | iTunes http://bit.ly/HfiqY7
✦ “Chains & Flames” from Dragon Actually
✦#2: About a Dragon ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/17sVKQJ | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/HssgXA | B&N http://bit.ly/1cqUFdY | iTunes http://bit.ly/1cqPKtK
✦ “Can’t Get Enough” from Everlasting Bad Boys ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/16m85mG | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/19SHZrV | iTunes http://bit.ly/17xo2rb
✦#3: What a Dragon Should Know ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/18CVng6 | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/17sW9Tg | iTunes http://bit.ly/16MJBjv
✦#4: Last Dragon Standing ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/1cqQM8Y | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/18CVMzg | iTunes http://bit.ly/1gcCMAd
✦ “Dragon On Top” from Supernatural ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/17xp5Hz | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/17xp5Hz | iTunes http://bit.ly/19SHcaE
✦#5: The Dragon Who Loved Me ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/1adZY8X | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/18CUHrd | iTunes http://bit.ly/1f454Kn
✦#6: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/17sVuRM | Amazon Paperback http://amzn.to/1iuq6Bx | iTunes http://bit.ly/19b84TK
✦ A Tale of Two Dragons ➢ Kindle http://amzn.to/1dcPfm4 | Nook http://bit.ly/1aNnYRi | Kobo http://bit.ly/1cl96jV | iTunes http://bit.ly/18CSmMT

Review: Tempted: A Nightshade Novel (The Nightshade Series) by Brenda Tetreault

Tempted: A Nightshade Novel (The Nightshade Series) by Brenda Tetreault
Publication Date: September 23, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

He spotted her in club Nightshade, a beautiful goddess among the mortals, and from that moment on she was his everything. She tempted him. She intrigued him. He wanted her.
Sabrina Donahue knew she was playing with fire from the moment their lips met, but something about Roman Arceneaux made it difficult for her to care.

Sensual and darkly intense, Roman is every woman’s fantasy come to life. One by one, Sabrina’s reservations fall prey to his skilled seduction, leaving her dreaming of a future she never imagined.

When monsters and mayhem intrude upon their lives, Sabrina’s fragile existence is threatened and Roman is left to wonder if their love will survive.

*For mature readers only due to graphic language and sexual situations*

REVIEW:

I loved Tempted! This hot new paranormal drew me in and I couldn’t put it down until I read the last page. Dark and sexy Roman is half human and half vampire. When he spots Sabrina in his night club he is instantly captivated by her. Their chemistry and passion burned up the pages. Brenda Tetreault created a great paranormal world that captured my attention and I loved the characters. Their are a lot of great secondary characters that I want to read more about. I can’t wait for the next book to be released. I highly recommend this book for romance lovers looking for a sexy new paranormal series.

*Review copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINK (Available exclusively on Amazon):
Kindle ($2.99): http://amzn.to/18RXsL5

About Brenda Tetreault:

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Brenda is an author originally from Coos Bay, Oregon. Her most recent book is titled Tempted: A Nightshade Novel and it is the first in a new series of paranormal romances intended for adults 18 and older.

Brenda has enjoyed writing for as long as she can remember. She spent her high school days in Coos Bay sitting in the back of the class writing stories. “I wrote a lot for my friends,” she said. “I always had stories to tell.” In 2009, with the publishing of The Witcher Legacy: Book One of The Bounty Cove Chronicles, Brenda’s stories began to leave her notebooks and she was finally able to start sharing her stories with everyone. In 2012 she completed her six book series, The Bounty Cove Chronicles.

You can e-mail Brenda at: booksofbounty@yahoo.com

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Follow: @booksofbounty for updates and tweets from Brenda.

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The Nightshade Series
Brenda’s newest series begins with Tempted.

The Bounty Cove Chronicles
The Chronicles encompass six Paranormal Romances which take place in the fictitious town of Bounty Cove, North Carolina. The series is for adults 18 and older. If you enjoy paranormal romances without the usual witches, wizards, vampires, or werewolves, then this is the series you are looking for.

The Chronicles consist of the following books:
Book 1: The Witcher Legacy
Book 2: The Devil’s Own Angel
Book 3: Then, Now, Forever
Book 4: Shadow of Doubt
Book 5: A Ghost of a Chance
Book 6: Prophecies and Destinies

Review: Undying Embrace (A Novel of the Enclave, Book 2) by Jessica Lee

Undying Embrace (A Novel of the Enclave, Book 2) by Jessica Lee
Publication Date: October 21, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION

Arran MacLain is a vampire on a suicide mission, driven to kill his former partner who betrayed him and the Enclave they served. But two things stand in his way: Gabrielle, the human female who holds his heart, and the past that won’t let him go. If only death was enough to cleanse his soul.

Gabrielle Steven’s sister is missing. Her hunt for clues brings her face to face with the one vampire she can’t forget. Their missions combine and thrust them into the heart of evil. Will their passion be enough to overcome the pain from their past, or will their dark desires destroy them both?

REVIEW:

This is the second book in Jessica Lee’s Enclave Series. These books can be read individually, but I recommend reading them in order to fully enjoy the story. This series is a sexy paranormal romance where vampires protect humanity against evil vampires that prey on humans. Arran and Gabrielle were in the first book as secondary characters and I was excited to read their story. Undying Embrace is full of danger, action and smoking hot passion. Arran and Gabrielle’s chemistry heated up the pages. This is a really hot vampire series and I can’t wait for the next book. I recommend this book for paranormal romance lovers looking for a hot vampire series.

*ARC provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle $3.79 | Nook $3.99 | Kobo $3.99

Additional Books In The Enclave Series by Jessica Lee

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Book 1: Undying Destiny (A Novel of the Enclave) by Jessica Lee
Review Link (Rated 4.5 Stars): http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-gB
Buy Links:
Kindle $3.79 | Nook $3.99 | Kobo $3.99

Review: Fury of Desire (Dragonfury Series #4) by Coreene Callahan

Fury of Desire (Dragonfury Series #4) by Coreene Callahan
Publication Date: October 15, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Of all of the warriors in the Nightfury pack, none is more complicated or more damaged than Wick. Emotionally scarred from a childhood of slavery and torture, Wick can barely stand the touch of another person. But all bets are off when he meets newcomer J.J. Solares. When J.J. is unjustly imprisoned, Wick agrees to help rescue and return her to the family fold. But Wick lives a life of self-imposed isolation, even among his beloved brothers in arms. Venturing into the world to seek justice for J.J. may be more than he can bear.

Meanwhile J.J. fights for her life at the hands of brutal prison guard Griggs. When she winds up in the hospital she sees no hope for things getting better. But events take a dramatic turn when she and Wick encounter each other. The connection they share is unlike anything either has felt before. J.J. believes she is hallucinating when she sees the majestic dark-haired god sweep in to save her, and Wick is shaken to his core by the attraction he feels for J.J. For the first time in his life, he finds himself wanting to get close to a woman.

After J.J.’s rescue, the two retire to Wick’s mountain home, where J.J. recovers from physical injury while attempting to help Wick recover from his emotional ones. But neither is out of harm’s way yet. And when they find themselves in the center of a Dragonkind war, they are forced to make the ultimate choice between surrendering to their fears or each other’s love.

REVIEW:

I love this series! Hot paranormal romance about a group of dragons shifters that protect humans from a group of dragons that prey on humans. Fury of Desire is filled with danger, action, emotion, and smoking hot romance. I’m completely hooked on this series. Fury of Desire is book four in the series and is Wick’s story. Wick has been a favorite of mine since the first book. I have a thing for bad boys. He’s emotionally scarred after spending his childhood in slavery and forced to survive by fighting in pit fights against other boys. Wick can’t stand to be touched, but when he meets J.J. he a has an instant connection with her and for the first time he feels the need to touch and be touched. I loved their story! This is a great paranormal romance series and I highly recommend it. I can’t wait for the next book!

*Review copy provided by Amazon eGalleys in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Kindle ($3.99) http://amzn.to/1dcP8qP | Amazon Paperback ($7.63) http://amzn.to/14jkWoO

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✦DRAGONFURY SERIES READING ORDER✦
✦ 1 ~ Fury of Fire by Coreene Callahan
Kindle http://amzn.to/1bK7qju | Amazon Paperback ($7.17) http://amzn.to/153xuTR
✦ 2 ~ Fury of Ice by Coreene Callahan
Kindle ($3.99) http://amzn.to/1ebCHtf | Amazon Paperback ($7.17) http://amzn.to/1gzfsbH
✦ 3 ~ Fury of Seduction by Coreene Callahan
Kindle ($3.99) http://amzn.to/19Dkohp | Amazon Paperback ($7.17) http://amzn.to/169QAIL
✦ 4 ~ Fury of Desire by Coreene Callahan
Kindle ($3.99) http://amzn.to/1dcP8qP | Amazon Paperback ($7.63) http://amzn.to/14jkWoO

BOOK DESCRIPTIONS:
✦ 1 ~ Fury of Fire by Coreene Callahan
Publication Date: February 7, 2012
BOOK DESCRIPTION
A clandestine race of half-dragon, half-humans known as dragon-shifters lives among us. Bastian, leader of the Nightfury dragon clan, is sworn to protect humankind at all costs. For him, honor and duty always come first. When the clan dictates he take a human mate to sire a son, he falters, aware that for a human to birth a dragon-shifter she must die. Myst, the woman given into his care, is the most extraordinary he’s ever met, and though he can’t bear the thought of harming her he is bound by duty.

Myst loves her life in the human world, but Bastian has captured her heart in an instant of electric connection. But Bastian and his warriors are in the middle of a deadly battle with the Razorback dragon-shifters, intent on killing every Nightfury clan member—and the humans they protect—the fate of their world and ours hangs in the balance.

An extraordinary blend of action, fantasy, and steamy romance, Fury of Fire brings to life a dangerous new world intertwined with the survival of humanity, all while exploring the meaning of honor and the nature of true love.

Kindle http://amzn.to/1bK7qju
Amazon Paperback ($7.17) http://amzn.to/153xuTR

✦ 2 ~ Fury of Ice by Coreene Callahan
Publication Date: June 5, 2012
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Homicide detective Angela Keen thrives on the city’s rough streets. But when she becomes the prize of all prizes in the dragon-shifter world due to her “high-energy” status, she gets more than she bargained for. Kidnapped by Lothair of the Razorback clan, Angela barely survives captivity before managing to escape. Hurt and alone with nowhere to hide, she faces certain death when Lothair uses the trace energy she leaves in her wake to hunt her down. But before he can reach her, a mystery dragon-shifter intervenes and saves Angela’s life.

Now a guest of the Nightfury clan, Angela regains her strength as her rescuer, Rikar, the last living frost dragon, gradually breaks down her mistrust. Surrendering to her desire for Rikar, but still uncertain of her feelings, Angela goes against his wishes and agrees to be used as bait to lure Lothair into the open. As the battle commences, the true struggle comes from within: Will Angela return home to the life she loves, or forsake it all to be with Rikar?

Kindle ($3.99) http://amzn.to/1ebCHtf
Amazon Paperback ($7.17) http://amzn.to/1gzfsbH

✦ 3 ~ Fury of Seduction by Coreene Callahan
Publication Date: November 13, 2012
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Successful landscape designer Tania Solares prides herself on living by her own terms, relying on no man to provide for her. But her carefully controlled life takes a turn for the extraordinary when her inquiry into the disappearance of her best friend thrusts her between two warring factions of dragon-shifters. Suddenly Tania’s survival depends on Mac, a newly initiated dragon-warrior who will break every rule to keep her safe.

Now that Tania knows the truth about Dragonkind, returning to her old life is too grave a risk. Ivar, leader of the Razorbacks, plots to decimate the human race, and Tania is just the tool he needs. Despite the danger, Mac cannot deny her a choice: Trade the independence she’s fought so hard to achieve for safety in a magical world, or turn her back on the man she’s grown to love in order to reclaim a freedom that might not last? It is an impossible choice. And yet a sacrifice must be made…

Kindle ($3.99) http://amzn.to/19Dkohp
Amazon Paperback ($7.17) http://amzn.to/169QAIL

✦ 4 ~ Fury of Desire by Coreene Callahan
Publication Date: October 15, 2013
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Of all of the warriors in the Nightfury pack, none is more complicated or more damaged than Wick. Emotionally scarred from a childhood of slavery and torture, Wick can barely stand the touch of another person. But all bets are off when he meets newcomer J.J. Solares. When J.J. is unjustly imprisoned, Wick agrees to help rescue and return her to the family fold. But Wick lives a life of self-imposed isolation, even among his beloved brothers in arms. Venturing into the world to seek justice for J.J. may be more than he can bear.

Meanwhile J.J. fights for her life at the hands of brutal prison guard Griggs. When she winds up in the hospital she sees no hope for things getting better. But events take a dramatic turn when she and Wick encounter each other. The connection they share is unlike anything either has felt before. J.J. believes she is hallucinating when she sees the majestic dark-haired god sweep in to save her, and Wick is shaken to his core by the attraction he feels for J.J. For the first time in his life, he finds himself wanting to get close to a woman.

After J.J.’s rescue, the two retire to Wick’s mountain home, where J.J. recovers from physical injury while attempting to help Wick recover from his emotional ones. But neither is out of harm’s way yet. And when they find themselves in the center of a Dragonkind war, they are forced to make the ultimate choice between surrendering to their fears or each other’s love.

Kindle ($3.99) http://amzn.to/1dcP8qP
Amazon Paperback ($7.63) http://amzn.to/14jkWoO

Review: Connectivity by Aven Ellis

Connectivity by Aven Ellis
Publication Date: October 16, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Overachiever Mary-Kate Grant (who is indeed named after an Olsen Twin) has followed every rule to the letter to pursue her dream of working in TV programming. Ripping a page from the “hard work pays off” playbook, she takes an assistant level job at a Chicago sports network to break into the industry.

MK has no time or desire for a relationship right now—she is totally focused on her career and being independent, unlike the other women in her family.

But MK’s plans are run through the shredder when she finds herself working for William Cumberland, a British media mogul who made his fortune with Connectivity, a social media site. William blows into Chicago just like the winds off Lake Michigan and purchases the group of networks MK works for—and makes her his personal assistant in the process.

Suddenly MK finds her career plans in jeopardy. William makes her question everything she has ever thought and has the uncanny ability to see right through her. And for the first time in her life, MK finds herself not only questioning what she wants for her career but for her personal life as well…

REVIEW:

Connectivity is a beautiful love story that drew me in from the first page. I fell in love with the characters Aven Ellis created. MK (Mary-Kate) is a smart, sassy, funny and somewhat quirky woman who is not looking for love and completely focused on her career until she meets her new boss. William is a sexy, British mogul and is intrigued by MK from the start. I loved their banter with each other. I think William needed someone like MK to bring some fun into his life. There story is a really sweet romance that takes the reader along for the ride as they fall in love. I highly recommend this book for romance readers looking for a sweet and romantic love story.

*Review copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

Buy links are not available yet, but I will post as soon as they become available.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Aven Ellis

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I have always loved to write. I completed my first novel at the age of 15—an angst driven high school romance (Boy meets girl! Evil girl likes same boy! A deception! Will true love prevail?) Though I truly wanted to be a fiction writer, I also knew it was more practical to pursue a job in the communications field and write fiction on the side. So I went off to Purdue University and earned a degree in communication, writing for The Exponent along the way (apologies to anyone who fought through reading those early attempts at journalism.)

After a stint writing for a community newspaper and a public relations agency, and not enjoying what I was writing at all, I found myself a non-writing job and continued writing at night and on weekends. I completed multiple manuscripts that found a home under my bed. Complete it, print it, stick it in an envelope, slide under bed. It became a routine for me, similar to “Lather.Rinse.Repeat.”

Finally, years later, I wrote Connectivity. I loved this story; I loved writing for William and MK. I became brave enough to share this story with new friends who became equally as passionate about these characters and their journey. They encouraged me to submit it to a publishing house. Then, in a critique group session, wine was poured and one of my partners, Lauren Linwood, pointed her finger at me and demanded that I submit Connectivity to a publisher, telling me the words every writer dreams of hearing—this will sell. I ended up submitting Connectivity to Soul Mate Publishing and now can happily say I am a published author.

I live in the Dallas area with my family. I enjoy clipping out recipes I will never get around to trying, working out, and chatting with friends on social media. I am particularly fond of British actors named Benedict and Henry. I love shopping and fashion and admit to being obsessed with whatever the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing. I am also obsessed with any show or cookbook featuring Gordon Ramsay.

And I do not believe in the Lather. Rinse. Repeat theory when it comes to shampooing my hair.

Connect with Aven Ellis:
Facebook | Twitter | Website | Pinterest

Review: Shadowed (Dark Protectors) by Rebecca Zanetti

Shadowed (Dark Protectors) by Rebecca Zanetti
Publication Date: October 3, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Danger signs rise off Jase Kayrs like steam—the scars, the secrets, the strength. He’s got a mission, and he’s not interested in much outside of it. Except Brenna Dunne.

Brenna was an ass-kicking, name-taking witch—before the poison that’s killing her sapped her powers too. She knows there’s more to Jase than a handsome face and an ugly history. But there’s no time to find out what. Taking him as her mate might save her life. But once she unleashes the force of his desire, there will be no turning back…

REVIEW:

I love The Dark Protectors Series! Shadowed was full of danger and scorching romance. Jase and Brenna heated and scorched up the pages in this book. Jase is the youngest brother of the five ultra alpha vampires in the Karys ruling family. Jane has been my favorite since he was introduced in the first book. Jase was the sexy, carefree, and charming brother. That’s all changed and now he only has one goal. Revenge. This was an emotional read for me. Jase had been through so much in the previous books and to see him and his brothers struggling really affected me. Rebecca Zanetti has a way of pulling the reader into her books and making the characters come to life. I highly recommend The Dark Protector Series for Paranormal Romance lovers!

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Buy Links:
Kindle | Amazon Paperback | B&N | Kobo | iTunes

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DARK PROTECTORS SERIES BY REBECCA ZANETTI – READING ORDER:
✦ 1 – FATED: Talen and Cara’s book http://amzn.to/14LSYPF
✦ 2 – CLAIMED:​ Dage and Emma’s book http://amzn.to/17aHoOS
✦ 2.5 – TEMPTED:​ Max and Sarah’s novella http://amzn.to/1bBosQW
✦ 3 – HUNTED:​ Conn and Moira’s book http://amzn.to/17dXl5R
✦ 4 – CONSUMED:​ Jordan and Katie’s book http://amzn.to/16s3IXG
✦ 5 – PROVOKED:​ Kane and Amber’s book http://amzn.to/1e2UnHe
✦ 5.5 – TWISTED:​ Terrent and Maggie’s novella http://amzn.to/17icSDG
✦ 6 – SHADOWED:​ Jase and Brenna’s book http://amzn.to/14OL5IN
✦ 6.5 – TAMED:​ Caleb and Lily’s novella – available early 2014
✦ 7 – JANIE’S BOOK: (NO NAME YET)​ – Available early 2014

Review: Dragon Rising (A Hidden Novella) by Jamie Rush

Dragon Rising (A Hidden Novella) by Jamie Rush
Publication Date: October 1, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

They are the Hidden.
Not quite human. Far from normal.
And never, ever safe . . .

After her father falls victim to a serial kidnapper, cunning Dragon shifter Lyra Slade is determined to rescue him. When she discovers a clue to his disappearance that leads her to a sexy but aloof stranger, she knows she shouldn’t trust him to help her, but she’s run out of options.

Archer Grant, a descendant of fallen angels, is reluctant to aid the beautiful dragon because her evidence implicates his own brother . . . But when his brother also goes missing, Archer must work with Lyra to uncover the truth. But even as a supernatural desire grows between angel and dragon, they are hunted by an evil force. Faced with the deadliest of dark magick, can even love save them?

REVIEW:

I loved this novella! Jaime Rush created a unique and magical world of dragons, angels, and other beings. Dragon Rising was a fast paced paranormal romance, full of danger, mystery and smoking hot romance. This is a quick read, but I felt like it was a complete story with a plot that grabbed my attention and characters that heated up the pages. I’m completely hooked on this series and I’m looking forward to the first full length novel in December. I recommend this series for paranormal romance lovers.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS ($1.99)
Kindle | Nook | Kobo | iTunes

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READING ORDER ~ THE HIDDEN SERIES BY JAMIE RUSH
✦ Novella 1 ~ Dragon Mine (Jun 4, 2013) http://amzn.to/16fdVGH
✦ Novella 2 ~ Dragon Rising (Oct 1, 2013) http://amzn.to/17i1V59
✦ Book 1 ~ Dragon Awakened (Dec 17, 2013) http://amzn.to/1hjpzSo
✦ Book 2 ~ Magic Possessed (Jan 28, 2014) http://amzn.to/1cb4mJO
✦ Book 3 ~ Angel Seduced (Feb 25, 2014) http://amzn.to/1eYceSH

Review: Cowboy Justice (Catcher Creek, Book 2) by Melissa Cutler

Cowboy Justice (Catcher Creek, Book 2) by Melissa Cutler
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Transforming their parents’ rundown ranch in the small town of Catcher Creek, New Mexico, into a tourist destination is the toughest challenge the three Sorentino sisters ever faced. But now one of them has another fight on her hands – to keep from falling for the sexy town sheriff – again…

Rachel Sorentino has spent her whole life protecting her siblings from trouble – only to run headlong into it herself. Her first regret about shooting at the vandals targeting her family ranch is that her aim wasn’t better. Her second is that when bullets started flying, it was Sheriff Vaughn Cooper’s number she dialed. Vaughn is the mistake she keeps on making, a cowboy lawman who cuts through Rachel’s surface bravado to the vulnerability no one else sees. And no matter how inconvenient their attraction – for his career, her tangled case, and his already battered heart – there’s no denying what feels so irresistibly right…

REVIEW:

Cowboy Justice is the second book in Melissa Cutler’s Catcher Creek series. You do not have to read the first book, The Trouble with Cowboys, before reading this book, but you will enjoy the story more if you read the series in order. I loved the first book and thought Cowboy Justice was even better. I loved sexy Sheriff Vaughn Cooper. He’s definitely hero material. Rachel is tough and use to taking care of everything and everyone around her, but turns to Vaughn after a shoot out defending her ranch and her sisters lands her in the hospital. Vaughn and Rachel have explosive chemistry and heated up the pages. Their story is full of action, danger, mystery and smoking hot romance. I haven’t read a book by Melissa Cutler that I haven’t loved! I highly recommend this book and this series. I can not wait for the next book.

*Review copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

BUY LINKS:
Amazon Paperback ($6.29) | Kindle ($4.99) | B&N (Paperback $6.99/ Nook $5.99) | Kobo ($4.99) | iTunes ($5.99)

READING ORDER: Catcher Creek Cowboy Series
✦ Book 1 – The Trouble with Cowboys (October 2012) http://amzn.to/1ffbG6K
✦ Book 2 – Cowboy Justice (October 2013) http://amzn.to/15XIcMd
✦ Book 3 – How to Rope a Real Man (Coming May 2014)

Review: Obsession (The Plus One Chronicles, Book 3) by Jennifer Lyon

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✦ Book 1 ~ The Proposition by Jennifer Lyon http://amzn.to/14TU0aU
✦ Book 2 ~ Possession (The Plus One Chronicles #2) by Jennifer Lyon http://amzn.to/17I1S2m
✦ Book 3 ~ Obsession by Jennifer Lyon ~ COMING OCTOBER 10, 2013

✦ Obsession (The Plus One Chronicles, Book 3) by Jennifer Lyon
Publication Date: October 10, 2013 (or before the 10th)
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION
**Please Note: The Plus One Chronicles is a series of adult contemporary novels and are not intended for younger readers due to mature content.**

A PROPOSITION brings them together…Will an OBSESSION tear them apart?

In the explosive conclusion to The Plus One Chronicles Trilogy, obscenely rich, jaggedly handsome and still obsessed with love and vengeance, Sloane Michaels must face an impossible choice: lose the woman he loves or betray his twin sister’s memory.

Watching the man she adores destroy himself for revenge, Kat Thayne knows she should run and never look back. But running isn’t her way anymore. Kat has grown into a fierce fighter, and the man who helped her get there is the very man who needs her strength now. But as the sizzling passion and hard-won love bind Kat and Sloane even tighter together, old secrets and lies explode around them. Danger threatens. And Kat soon realizes that she’s risking more than her heart to be with Sloane…she’s risking her very life.

REVIEW:
Loved It! I have been impatiently waiting for Obsession to read the conclusion of Sloane and Kat’s story and I was left happy and satisfied after finishing the final book in this trilogy. I absolutely loved this trilogy! From the first book to the last we’ve seen Kat grow stronger and heal from her attack with the the training and support Sloane has given her. I loved that Sloane taught her to protect herself instead of just relying on someone else to protect her. We’ve also seen Sloane battle with his own past and loss and that all comes to a final decision in this book. Sloane and Kat’s passion and love grow binding them together throughout their story. Jennifer Lyon really made me feel for and love these characters. Heart-wrenching, emotional, suspenseful and filled with danger and passion. This trilogy is incredible! Obsession is the perfect ending for The Plus One Chronicles.

*Advanced review copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

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THE PLUS ONE CHRONICLES BOOK 1 & 2 – REVIEWS AND BOOK DESCRIPTIONS

✦ THE PROPOSITION (The Plus One Chronicles, Book 1) by Jennifer Lyon
Publication Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 4.5 Stars

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BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Rich, sexy and volatile, Sloane Michaels has a dark agenda that keeps his heart on ice. His extreme wealth gives him the control he craves and his skills as an ex UFC fighter the tools he’ll need to extract his ultimate revenge. But when the woman he never believed he’d see again crosses his path, Sloane is caught between the vengeance he needs and a sexual conquest he craves.

Kat Thayne has been in survival mode for six years, hiding behind the sweet creations for her bakery. But when a random carjacking brings her face-to-face with her darkest fears and hottest fantasy, Kat is forced out of hiding and offered a dangerously passionate proposition. One she knows she isn’t strong enough to refuse.

REVIEW:
Loved it! I’ve missed Jennifer Lyon! I loved her Winged Slayer Hunter series. This book is part of a new series she started that will be 3 books. The ending left me really wanting the next book! Sloane is a hot alpha hero that is an ex UFC fighter and he owns a chain of training facilities. I thought Kat was a great female character. She is learning to protect herself after surviving an attack in her past. She doesn’t want to be dependent on a man. These two have smoking hot chemistry when they come together! This is a super steamy romance with a great plot. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a sexy romance book. I can’t wait for the next book!

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✦ POSSESSION (The Plus One Chronicles, Book 2) by Jennifer Lyon
Release Date: May 28, 2013
Reviewed by: Reading In Pajamas/ Cori
Rated: 5 Stars

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DESCRIPTION:
Savagely sexy billionaire Sloane Michaels ruthlessly controls his life and everything in it. Even his sex partners are carefully negotiated plus-one arrangements, including his latest, the fiery bakery owner, Kat Thayne. But Sloane’s control is challenged when his mentor becomes seriously ill, and his need for Kat, his need to possess her at all costs, rivals only his single-minded goal of vengeance for the murder of his sister.

After surviving an attack six years ago, Kat Thayne escaped her fears in the protective world of her beloved bakery. Then Sloane Michaels storms into her life, making her feel beautiful, strong and sexy. Yet as Kat pushes her boundaries and uncovers a dangerous secret in her past, Sloane’s controlling side emerges. Worried that Sloane will possess her mind, body and soul, Kat fights to keep her hard won independence. But just as Sloane demands her complete surrender, she discovers he has a dark side that could destroy them both.

REVIEW:
I love this series! Possession is the second book in The Plus One Chronicles and picks up where the first book, The Proposition, left off. The series should be read in order. The Plus One Chronicles is full of drama, danger, mystery, and smoking hot romance. Sloane is the ultimate sexy alpha male and pushes past all Kat’s barriers in this book. I love them together. Not only do they have chemistry and passion that will leave you sweating, but Sloane helps Kat become stronger and to get past her fears while also giving her the skills to protect herself. They both have tragedies in their pasts that are coming back into their lives in this book. Most women want to use Sloane for his money, power and connections. Kat is the first plus one relationship he has had that only wants the man, and this is making him want to possess all of her. Jennifer Lyon makes you really feel and love these characters. I can’t say enough good things about this series. They have everything I look for in great books. Possession has an intriguing plot, great characters, danger, mystery and a great love story. I loved it and can not wait for the third book, Obsession, to be released in September. Jennifer Lyon is one of my favorite authors because she always delivers a great romance story and she definitely delivered with Possession. I recommend this book, and this series for anyone looking for a great story with lots of smoking hot romance.

*Review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

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