Alphas Unwrapped: 21 New Paranormal Holiday Hotties Sure to Make Santa's Naughty List

by Rebecca Hamilton

The alphas are hot! The heroines are sassy! These ALL NEW stories are guaranteed to heat up your holidays!
Featuring:
Michele Bardsley - Pack Rules 8 - Bear Winter
Colleen Gleason - Gardella Vampire Hunters - Raging Winter: Max Denton Book 2
Dianna Love - Belador - Tristan's Escape
Caris Roane - Flame - Christmas Flame
Mary Buckham - Invisible Recruits - Invisible Betrayal
Dakota Cassidy - Paris, Texas 04 - White Witchmas
Claudy Conn - Nether Blue
Melanie James - Fur Ever Yours
Rebecca Hamilton and Conner Kressley - Christmas with the Beast
Gena D. Lutz - Dragon Blade - Bite of Frost
D’Elen McClain - Fang Chronicles - Esha's Story
Julia Mills - Dragon Guard - Her Dragon's No Angel
Dawn Montgomery - Winter Guardian
Stephanie Rowe - Dark Wolf Rising
Terry Spear - Covert Cougar Christmas
Renee George - The Cull 3 - Ravished by the Alpha: A Christmas Cull
Tracey Jane Jackson - Cauld Ane - Bound by Joy
A.K. Michaels - Lori's Wolf Pack, Rolf's Wicked Winter
Hildie McQueen - Choices
Sky Purington - Yule's Fallen Angel
Candice Stauffer - Legendary Lover - Arctic Plunge

Genres: Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Anthologies, Romance, Fantasy, Dragons, Angels

1329 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2015

About the author

Rebecca Hamilton writes Paranormal Fantasy, Horror, and Literary Fiction. She lives in Florida with her husband and four kids, along with multiple writing personalities that range from morbid to literary. Having a child diagnosed with autism has inspired her to illuminate the world through the eyes of characters who see things differently.

Rebecca Hamilton is represented by the ever-more-amazing Rossano Trentin of TZLA.

There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name

Reviews

[Tracy O’Sing · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for Bite of Frost by Gena D. Lutz.. More reviews to follow!

F'Loved this novella by Gena D. Lutz. Loved the characters and the setting were so wonderfully detailed that I felt the chill while reading..
Sexy Dragons..*sigh* new book boyfriend.. Festive elves a sexy Santa who had me LOL, and Jericha aka the daughter of Jack Frost..
Not going to give spoilers.. If your looking for a fast paced and exciting Christmassy read that has just the right amount of sexiness mixed with your paranormal don't wait to grab this awesome book!

[Kyjuliano · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased this Anthology and was also given an ARC. Overall I give this 5 Stars. There are some really great stories well worth the price of $.99 individually, lucky for us we get all of them for that price. There should be a little something for anyone who likes reading Paranormal. Some of these stories could use better proof reading and a few of them are cliff hangers, fortunately there aren’t too many of those. I encourage you not to give up on the whole offering if those things annoy you because you’ll miss some real gems.

Bear Winter - Michele Bardsley
3.5 Stars - This was a cute short read. It was obvious it was part of a series and that some parts of it would have had more meaning if you’d read the prior books. Although I liked the story it didn’t make me want to rush out and buy more of the series. There were some nice scenes between Gage and Hope and it was obvious they were in love and belonged together.



I took off points for a couple of reasons, first the story blurb has glaring inaccuracies, when I looked it up to write my review I had to go back and skim the first two chapters of the book, I recognized Gabe and Hopes names but that wasn’t the story I remembered. Obviously the characters took a different direction as it was written, the author should have taken the time to correct it to reflect the story that was published. The second was because there were quite a few grammatical errors, at one point a whole paragraph was duplicated. I had a moment where I hoped the errors wouldn’t put people off from reading the other stories as they were that noticeable. In my opinion the first story in an anthology sets the tone for the whole book and it really needs to be carefully edited, too often I see reviews were people stop reading at the first book because of the errors and that’s not fair to the rest of the authors in the book.



Raging Winter - Colleen Gleason
3.75 Stars - This story was good, I’m not really a big fan of stories that take place in this era and I found Max to be just a tad dreary and full of angst for an Alpha. It was a fascinating take on Vampires and hunters drawing on names in history that are quite famous, a nice twist. It was an interesting quick read, but again did not grab me enough to want to purchase more by this author.

Tristan’s Escape - Dianna Love
4 Stars - This story started out a little slow for me, I’m not a big fantasy, otherworld reader. However after a few chapters it really picked up and I enjoyed the story, lots of action and I loved the witty/sarcastic banter. This story ended on a cliff hanger. I was interested enough to go look up the series on Amazon, but as I could not find anything telling me which book continued on with the story of Tristan and Mac I decided to pass.



Christmas Flame - Caris Roane
4.5 Stars - I enjoyed this story, it started a little slow, and at first I found Drake’s inner dialogue a little strange and annoying but the story picked up quickly and there was lots of excitement and heat between Drake and Verena, I loved the twist on the usual mating ritual. I’m still not sure exactly why people end up in this world as there was not a lot of world building, I’m guessing that’s explained more in the books in the series. I wasn’t totally hooked by the underlining plot of the series, but if this story sticks in my head until I’m done with this anthology I’ll probably buy the rest of the books.



Invisible Betrayal - Mary Buckham
3 Stars - I really enjoyed this book, right up until the end when we got to the ever so typical cliff hanger. This books is written in first person, the writing was good, although I found myself wishing over and over again that I could hear what Herm was thinking also. 



I wish I had checked the Author out on Amazon before reading this and being disappointed by the ending. From Invisible Prison: Novella…. “unlike many other paranormal romance series on the market today, there isn't a primary focus on a happy ever after relationship that's resolved in one book; if you want your heroine hooking up with a hot warlock, you've definitely come to the right place, but expect cliff hanging endings as the relationship is not tied up with a pretty bow after book one.” I happen to like my stories to have an ending, I don’t mind reading a series with a common thread but I like there to be a HEA for the main characters, I’m really starting to feel cheated when Author’s take one story and stretch it out over 2 or 3 books. For that reason I won’t be reading any other books by this author.



White Whitchmas - Dakota Cassidy
5 Stars - I first fell in love with Paris, Texas when I read Ms. Cassidy’s contribution to the Twelve Shades of Midnight Anthology, I loved Witched at Birth and have happily followed the antics of the townspeople ever since. This book took me right back to all the fun. I love the humor and love, wit and sarcastic quips (meant only in the nicest possible way). The people are a riot, the fashion is to die for and love always wins out in the end. I highly recommend this book and this series.

Nether Blue - Claudy Conn
4 Stars- I enjoyed this story. It was another interesting twist on the paranormal with a nice love story. Some of the inner dialogue didn’t flow as smoothly as I think it could have, but overall I liked the world building and I’m curious to see what happens next in Nether Blue and Morelake.

Fur Ever Yours - Melanie James
5 Stars - Really nice short story, I enjoy Ms. James writing and this story did not disappoint. A strong Alpha leader who cares for his people with a great underlying message of good overcoming evil and the importance of family ties. I hope we get to spend more time in Black Paw in the future.

Christmas with the Beast - Rebecca Hamilton & Connor Kressley
3.5 Stars - This story was pretty good, some of the dialogue about the “beast and the full moon” got a little repetitive and took away from the overall plot for me. The twist I didn’t see coming and it was interesting, however I think someone got let off the hook that probably shouldn’t have as they seemed to be a little too happy to twist things to suit themselves, even if it didn’t work out the way they planned, either time.

Bite of Frost - Gena D. Lutz

3.25 Stars - This story had great potential, I just didn’t care for the writing style. The overall plot was there however for me there was too much description about the scenery and their feelings. Sometimes I felt like the author walked into a room and said lets describe everything you can see from the door. I want your words to make me feel and then visualize what’s happening and this story just didn’t do that for me.



Fang Chronicles: Esha’s Story - D’Elen McClain
4.5 Stars- I loved Rondy when he was just a young boy living a hard life and was anxious to read his story. This was another interesting twist in this series and I loved the introduction to a new shifter species of Tigers, it very nicely incorporated some scenes that will have more meaning if you’ve read the other books in the Fang Chronicles first. Although I really liked the story for some reason this one did not touch my heart like D’Elen usually does. I’ve always found in the past that I need a box of tissues to get to the end of one of her stories and this time I kept waiting for the tear jerking moments but they never came.


Her Dragon’s No Angel - Julia Mills

5 Stars - I loved this story. This novella is the reason why I continue to buy Anthologies. This was the first story in this anthology (reading them in order) that touched my heart enough to make me tear up and as soon as I finished it I flew on over to Amazon and bought the complete series before I even took the time to type up my review. There was humor and love, faith and fate, and strong women to go along with our sexy hero. I highly recommend this story.

Winter Guardian - Dawn Montgomery
4 Stars - I liked this story, the writing was good and the story flowed well. Without giving away spoilers I guess I could say there’s still a little too much Baptist upbringing for me to get totally behind this one. The manner in which the evil overpowers the good is why I tend to avoid this particular vein of paranormal offering.

Dark Wolf Rising - Stephanie Rowe
5 Stars - I loved this story. I was first introduced to Ms. Rowe in Romancing the Paranormal, Shadows of Darkness from the Order of the Blade, it was so good I immediately stopped and read all of the Order of the Blade books. The only thing about Dark Wolf Rising I didn’t like was that I’m going to have to wait for her to write another book in order to get more of this new series. What a great love story this was. I look forward to meeting the rest of the pack and seeing how life changes for them as they face terrible evil and I’m thinking find love along the way! A definite must read in this Anthology.

Covert Cougar Christmas - Terry Spear
4 Stars - I liked this story, it was a nice read and I really enjoyed Bridget getting the staring role in the action that took place and I was really glad the “guys” took her suggestion about how to deal with all the bad guys.

Lori’s Wolf Pack, Rolf’s Wicked Winter - A K Michaels

3.75 Stars - I liked this story. The plot was interesting and there were moments where I really felt bad for Mishka and what she went through growing up. The confrontation between the packs was really good. I did not care for the writing style, it just didn’t flow well for me and some of the dialogue just seemed really stilted.

Ravished by the Alpha: A Christmas Cull - Renee George
4.75 Stars - I loved this story! It started out a little slow but it built from there, by the end I found myself tearing up more than once hoping things were going to work out ok and then because their love was so beautiful. There were also some great laughs, and I’m picturing how my husband would look in red lipstick…..I would give this 5 stars, however there were more than just a couple of missing words throughout the text, fortunately the story was so gripping that it wasn’t as distracting as it could have been.



Bound by Joy - Tracey Jane Jackson
3.75 Stars - I liked this story. I really enjoyed the love story portion of this novella and there was some really great dialogue. My problem was it was obvious that this was a continuation of a very elaborate series, there were so many people and plots and subplots being referred to and I was constantly lost trying to figure out what was going on. Finally I just started speed reading past the parts that were confusing and focusing on the story between Kenna and Gunnar.

Choices - H.M. McQueen
3 Stars - I thought this story was ok. There was a lot of potential for some really witty scenes, however most of the story was spent either thinking about sex, having sex or worrying about what would happen if they didn’t have sex soon. Sounds great but it fell just a little short. I was rocking right along though until we get to the Epilogue, now generally I love an Epilogue, that opportunity to peak into the future and see how everyone is doing, not this time. Once again the story ends on a cliff hanger and the epilogue was just to try and get you to buy the next book. I’ve talked to enough fellow readers to know I’m not the only person getting tired of this ploy. Write a really good story and you’ll hook me, cliff hangers just irritate me.

Yule’s Fallen Angel - Sky Purington
5 Stars - I loved this story. I fell in love with Sky’s writing when I first read The Georgian Embrace in the of Fur and Fangs Anthology and I immediately went out and read everything she had written and have happily followed along ever since. This story is a very amusing take on A Christmas Carol with lots of Ghostly action, add in a Fallen Angel turned Warlock and a cursed witch and sparks fly. I did want to slap Treasa a few times and I’ll gladly take Cullen if she doesn’t want to forgive him. The ghosts were a real hoot and kept me laughing. I teared up a few times at all they had lost and I loved the little moments spent with my favorite current Arch Wizard.

Legendary Lover - Arctic Plunge - Candice Stauffer
In an effort to be fair, as this review was based on my reading of the ARC and hurrying near the end to get it ready in time to post on release day, I took the time to re-read this story again in the copy I purchased. I'm going to say on the second read through I would probably give this 2.75 stars. However these are my issues, I highlighted 26 places in the first story where words were missing or a paragraph was so repetitive that I found it annoying. I did some research and the "2nd" story appears to be part of a book previously published in 2011 according to Amazon, I highlighted 3 issues in it and it ended abruptly in the middle of a climatic scene, yes you can download the book for free, however from the reviews it appears to be a series and each book ends on a cliff hanger. I personally did not care for the writing style and I felt that overall more time spent fleshing out the original story and not including the second at all would have been a better offering. At the very least the author should have given some kind of introduction to the second "book" so that the reader would know it was a preview.

2 Stars - This left me totally confused. First there was a story about a werewolf and his mate, and an evil vampire. Very short read with lots of grammatical errors and too many repetitive words. Suddenly that story ends and a completely different piece of another story begins, having done a fair amount of Beta reading it seemed like a first draft to me, bouncing all over the place and it ended very abruptly in the middle of a scene. Because I managed to finish it and there was the potential for a story there I gave it two stars, however I highly recommend hiring a good editor.



[T.M. Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book: Alphas Unwrapped
Author: Michele Bardsley, Colleen Gleason, Dianna Love, Caris Roane, Mary Buckham, Dakota Cassidy, Claudy Conn, Melanie James, Rebecca Hamilton and Conner Kressley, Gena D. Lutz, D’Elen McCain, Julia Mills, Dawn Montgomery, Stephanie Rowe,Terry Spear, A.K Michaels, Candice Stauffer, Renee George, Tracey Jane Jackson,Hildie McQueen, Sky Purington
Publication Date: 12/1/2015
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars


REVIEW
At this time, I am leaving a review for two stories. I will add more as I go from the other stories.

Fur Ever Yours by Melanie James
Rafe is a wolf shifter and when growing up his papa tells him and teaches him all he needs to know to become a strong and smart Alpha.
Mina is in a pack that has gone to hell in a hand basket. Her friends mate is tracking Mina to make her his new mate. Mina tries everything to escape. When she thinks she finally has she is surrounded by many wolf shifters.
What is going on?

Rafe scented an intruding wolf on his land. He sends out his pack but what comes back with them has him dumbfounded. Rafe knows it's Yule and what could happen.
What is Rafe to do? Is Mina an impostor sent to destroy him?
Can he protect her? and his pack from the war to come?

Very well written, strong characters, and strong storyline. I truly hope this is a series to come.

Nether Blue by Claudy Conn

Calico was left at a young age but Lyla the woman who has raised her now gives her a letter that was with Calico when she was found.. Warren is a horrible man and warlock who is determined to get Callie for himself but is it her that he wants? Callie has to watch as the woman she loved and who she thought of as a mother passed on. Callie is on her own as the coven will not be there to help her. Callie is determined to take down Warren but before she can she has to escape and come up with a plan. And then she meets Brodie via a mirror in her bedroom of all places.
Prince Brodie to be exact. He not only scares her but he smacks his lips to hers leaving her dumbfounded by this glittery blue mess of a man.
Now what will Callie do? She and Brodie are on a mission to right the wrongs that have been caused by many. Callie is in for a shock and hopefully Brodies strong arms can get her through this.

I enjoyed this book. Callie is one strong willed and strong headed mixture who is determined to see things through. And Brodie well I will leave you to read all about Brodie. I love how the author mentions characters from previous books. And I am so hoping for a series from this. Fantastic reading with some hot romance and even a little comedy.


I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review. And I also purchased the box set.
Alphas Unwrapped: 21 New Steamy Paranormal Tales of Shifters, Vampires, Werewolves, Dragons, Witches, Angels, Demons, Fey, and More

[Tarra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for Colleen Gleason's Raging Winter (more to come as I get my hands on and read through this awesome collection!)

Raging Winter is a novella taking place in the 1920s as part of the Macey Gardella saga. This is a really great companion piece to the first novella in this series (Raging Dawn) focusing on Macey's father, venator Max Denton. This short story packed a punch - action, second chance romance, even some comedy of manners. The Christmas setting was both bitter and sweet for the characters. A few revelations and teasers that will make fans eager for the third installment of the Macey centered books. I definitely recommend this for fans of the Gardella Vampire Hunters series!

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am only reviewing the book by AK Michaels right now, Rolf's Wicked Winter. It is actually the second part of Lori's Wolf, but be read as a stand-alone. I loved it because it goes more in depth of Rolf's life with the pack and outside the pack when he takes a little vacation from everything. After saving Mishka things happen quite quickly and the two have some really hot sex that steamed up my kindle!! I won't go any further because I want you to discover Rolf's relationship yourself and I know you will enjoy finding out what happens!! You also find out why Mishka is running for her life!! This is just one book along with a bunch of other stories so this is well worth the price for Ava's book alone!! So go one-click, hurry, you won't be sorry, I promise!!

[Clayr Catherall · Rating 5 out of 5]

**Rolf's Wicked Winter **

Rolf decides to take a vacation away from the Pack. He loves to stay in his cabin, so he can go hunting and have some time alone. Being Beta doesn't give him much quiet time...

Little does he know he's about to get the surprise of a lifetime...

Amazing book A.K.Michaels. I just can't get enough of your books :)

[Ashley Lovestoread · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally bought this set for eshas story by d'elen and it was amazing! Loved how the fang chronicles is continuing each book has been great. Then I had the pleasure of also reading other great work as a bonus since the book had several other stories by different authors in this set. Loved this bundle!

[Kelly Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm only reviewing for Rolf's Wicked Winter by A.K.Michaels at the moment. All I can say is hot, steamy and sexy with a fantastic storyline!! I definitely recommend it for anyone who loves paranormal romance, you will not be disappointed!!

[Karen Komarinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a paranormal lovers Dream. My Favorite book in this set so far is the continuation of Lori’s Wolf Pack Rolf’ Wicked Winter, this is a not only a continuation of Lori and Lyall’s story but we learn more about his Beta Rolf. Christmas is coming and Rolf would like to go to their cabin for some alone time and to hunt for extra meat for the Christmas Party. Lyall is concerned for his Beta and friend, for he is the only wolf he knows that likes to be by himself. Rolf is in for a big surprise, this trip is going to be different from any other, as he finds a shifter Panther that is hurt; she is on the run from her pack and father. Through all this many surprises come about, and life has changed for Rolf. Lori finds out not only how strong, and caring Lyall can be and how excepting he and the pack out to outsiders and other shifters. I hope there is more to come for Lori’s wolf Pack. Thanks again for sharing this story along with other 20 Hottie Naughty New Paranormal stories. Make sure you put this on your Christmas list and it makes a perfect gift for friend or family member who love spicy paranomal

[Sydney Hopke · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bunch of stories by some great authors!! My review at this time is for Lori's Wolf Pack, Rolf's Wicked Winter and Winter Guardian

Rolf's Wicked Winter - Rolf finds time to get away so he can be alone but fate has something else planned for him. He finds a panther shifter who's hurt and on the run. When they meet life changes for both of them once they meet but first they need to keep her safe. Once again the author tells an amazing tale and I enjoyed getting more of Lori's Wolf Pack.

Winter Guardian - When Ashley was young she opened the door to their cabin when she knew she wasn't supposed and when she was grown up she thinks what happened was just a dream. That is until the beasts and angel from her past show up again and this time her angel is in trouble. The fight between good and evil is beginning and Ashley finds out things about herself she never knew. Will good win out and will Ashley and her angel be able to be together? The author did a great job with this story and I can't wait to find out what happens next to them.

[DebbieReadsBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Independent reviewer for Paranormal Romance and Authors That Rock, I was gifted my copy of this box set for review.

21 short stories, all with only one thing in common: the Alpha male.

Paranormals, demons, angels, vampires, aliens, dragons, witches and shifters of every description are in this box set.

I didn't read them all, I mean, 21 alpha males back to back is a bit much even for me, but I did enjoy what I did read, I think I got through 12 or 13.

all short, sharp bursts of sexy males falling hard and fast for their other halves, all around the Christmas period. Some are *I think* little bursts of series, not full length books, but characters that have maybe popped up in the main books. Some are just stand alone books, written for this anthology.

For the price it is today, (99p, $1.53) its certainly a bargain, and I'm sure everyone will find something to please in this set.

Overall, 4 stars

**same worded review will appear on Goodreads, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com**

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is for Nether Blue by Claudy Conn in the Alpha's Unwrapped bundle. The only parent she knew is gone. She killed herself to protect her. Now she is on the run from a evil warlock. But her adopted mom knew the day would come when she would need to escape and she set everything she could up for her. This quick hot action packed story about love in all forms protecting you even though you don't quite know what's been happening or even who you really are. This is pure entertainment for me especially when Prince Breslyn shows up, lol. Enjoy I did.

After I finish the other stories, I'll give an overview of my thoughts. But with the authors in this bundle, I'm expecting excellence also.

[Sheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given a complimentary copy of Lori's Wolf Pack Rolf's Wicked Winter for an honest review by author A K Michaels. This review is only for A K Michaels contribution for the book set.

Rolf is getting away for a couple days to have a little alone time with out the pack around. The last thing he thought he would find is his mate, a sexy black panther Mishka. Rolf wants nothing more then to protect and provide for this beautiful cat and he will do everything he can to make it true.

The author gave the characters very good interaction.This is definitely a book that I could not put down.

This is for any mature paranormal romance book lover because of sexual content.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm still reading this set but these are the reviews so far.

ROLF's WICKED WINTER by A K Michaels.
When Rolf decides to get away for a few days to enjoy some hunting and solitude before celebrating Christmas with the pack, the last thing he expected was to stumble across an injured shifter, Least of all his fated Mate.
Mishka, injured and on the run from her father's archaic pack who view her as nothing but a piece of property to be sold to the highest bidder, accepts Rolf's offer of help but when her furious father, along with the man she's being forced to marry track them down, there's a bloody confrontation.
Lyall, as Alpha isn't about to leave his Beta to face this alone and the Panthers are about to learn that a wolf and his pack are willing to kill to protect a mate.
The confrontation between the packs is exciting, tense and had my heart in my mouth, I was glued to this book waiting to see the outcome.
It was great to revisit Lyall, Lori and Rolf and I hope to see more from this pack in the future.

BEAR WINTER by Michelle Bardsley.
Hope had left Gabe to try and keep him safe, after having visions of his death but when he turns up needing her help to find a mother and her son, she can't refuse and knows she will do whatever it takes to protect him including putting herself in danger.
Unfortunately there are a few editorial issues, the blurb doesn't match the story and there are a couple of errors including a repeated paragraph but it's still a nice little story, interesting with likeable characters.

RAGING WINTER by Colleen Gleason.
After walking out on Savina 2 years ago, Max thought he was keeping her safe but when they end up as guests in the same country house looking for the same amulet, not only will they have to face a vampire but their feelings for one another too. This could be a second chance at love but they have to survive first !
Max and Savina seem like the ideal team and I'll certainly be looking to read more about them.

[AnnMarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raging Winter by Colleen Gleason is the only book I have read so far in this set, but if the others are anything like this one, then this purchase will have been one of the best I have made this year.

Raging Winter is a continuation of Colleen's The Gardella Vampire Hunters series. It can be read as a stand alone story, but as I am a fan of this author's books, I have previously read the others.

In this story Max, a kick ass vampire hunter, who has a history with the heroine of the story, Savina, is in disguise at a house party. He is looking for a special amulet which in a vampire's hands will allow them to walk in the daylight!

Savina is also at the house party, she too is searching for the amulet. She is masquerading as a married woman, there with her husband. She is also a photographer, and her invite to the party came because she is to photograph the house for a magazine. Her pretend husband is there with a few tricks up his sleeves which may help them identify vampires.

Max and Savina don't realise that the other will be in attendance, and after breaking her heart two years previously, it makes for an intense scene when Savina finally gets to confront him. Apart from their history, and the chance of them perhaps rekindling their romance, this book was also great because of the excitement of the search for the amulet. Will they find it, will they be discovered? Will anybody lose their life during the search?

As always Colleen's stories never fail to enthrall, and without the need for a vampire in your presence, ha ha! I really enjoyed this, and am looking forward to reading the rest of the stories by the assortment of authors in this set.

[Cassie Hess-dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is for Christmas with the Beast by Kressley and Hamilton

I have read the other books in the Conduit series and have to say this one was just as good.
Abram and Charisse are going to a little town called Hope's Bluff, to spend Christmas together. But as they arrive, the town is a mess. There are no decorations for Christmas, there is garbage all over the place and there are no friendly, happy people about. The two start to realize that there is something going on and it has to be some type of magic. So they set out to figure out what's going on and make it right. Abrams past is catching up with him when they see that AnnaBeth is one of the people in the town. The two work together to fix what is going on in this town...is Santa really a bad guy? Can Abram and Charisse beat this spell and find their way back to each other? Or will the mistakes of the past ruin his possible happy future?

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I specifically purchased this book for Dark Wolf Rising by Stephanie Rowe. This author is off the charts awesome when it comes to paranormal romance stories and I was so excited to hear that she was starting a new series about shape shifters. What a great introduction to Cash and Bryn, Cash the bad ass, super sexy werewolf and Bryn his beautiful and caring childhood friend that he could never forget. This is the type of story that drew me to reading Stephanie Rowe's books in the first place and she did what she does best by drawing you in with great characters, an awesome story line, giving you just enough drama to keep you on your toes and wrapping it up in a big old bow that leaves you wanting more. Loved loved loved it!

[Nikki Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rolf's Wicked Winter by AK Michaels -

2nd book in the Loris Pack series but can be read as a standalone. Rolf loves his pack but sometimes a wolf just has to get away, especially from the newly mated alphas pair!!! When he finds a panther shifter desperate and injured he just knows his life has taken a turn for the more adventurous. His mate has been found but she's on the run...from her own family! Will he be able to get her back to pack safety before er pride arrive and try and force their will on her?

Ava writes moody, broody Alpha (and Betas!) like no one else!

This review will be updated as I get through the rest of the books.

[Michelle Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for Esher by D'Elen McClain.
The very 1st PNR I ever read was by D'Elen McClain it was the 1st fang chronicles book, Amy's Story and I was hooked. The books have just got better with each new one released. Esher is a Tiger Shifter who comes as a package with her mum and grandmother and Rondy is a vampire who is friendly and fun loving with a dark side job. I couldn't think of anyone more perfect for Rondy, and same for Esher. I loved this book it's become my new favourite fang chronicles, until the next one lol.
I would recommend this series to anyone who loves PNR with HEA's.
I was given his story for a fair and honest review.
Thank you D'Elen for another great read.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only read: Nether Blue by Claudy Conn
Calico “Callie” is much more than she seems. Even she isn't sure who...or what...she is. Only that she is a witch and not human. And she knows that she has to escape from the evil warlock who has taken over their coven.

She arrives in Ireland, to the home prepared for her to hide in, and everything changes. Callie may finally learn who she is and where she is from. And it doesn't hurt that she has the help of a magnificent hunk at her side for her adventure.
**Strong sexual content and language
**Included in boxed set: Alpha's Unwrapped
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[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a male reader, a few of the stories were not up my alley but they were all good. However, by reading these stories, and others, I have learned a great deal more then I thought I already knew about the ways of love and life.

I could discriminate and just glorify the authors I am more familiar with but wouldn't be fair. What I will say is that each story stands on it's own merits and writing. Are they all equal? No. Will I search out the books of authors I am not acquainted with? Yes.

To any male readers thinking about reading these stories: go for it. You will be surprised and you may find you enjoy them as much as I!

[Stephanie Lambeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great set of stories by some great authors!
My review is for Claudy Conan's Nether Blue. Another fabulous read with those awesome Royal Faes. Prince Bridge is our heroic Royal and Callie is the female lead and an evil warlock named Warren wants her for himself. A grand adventure and a new magical romance makes this story fantastic! This story is part of a set. Type in Claudy Conn here on Goodreads and other sites to view all her great series!

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far I have read Tristan's Escape by Dianna Love. I'm a big fan of the Belador series and it was amazing to get to know more about Tristan. Mac was a great match for him, and there was plenty of excitement throughout the story. I hope to see a lot more of them as the series continues.

I'm looking forward to reading the other stories in this set. It is a phenomenal group of authors and definitely a fantastic deal!!!

[Elois · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really love brand new stories !

I read several of these authors on a continuing bases and can always enjoy discovering new ones. That's why I buy anthologies, an inexpensive way to try new authors. Caris Roane was my hook and I'd like to thank her for some great reads. If you enjoy paranormal don't miss this taste.

[Erzabet Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this box set. All of the stories were swoonworthy and I was so happy to be on this naughty list. Woo hoo! Not a bad one in the bunch. You are going to want to unwrap them one piece at a time...

5/5

[Caissy Boudreau · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this set. Each story captivates and draws you in and leaves you wanting just a little more(in a really good way) Grab your copy before it is too late.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dianna Love sent me her story Tristan's Escape for free in exchange for an honest review. It was great!!! I loved it!! The story is action packed and a bit funny. I couldn't put it down.

[Suzan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good anthology! I especially enjoyed the stories by Gena D'Lutz and Terry Spears!

[JM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes

Glad I got a taste and looking forward to reading all the other books. Some left me on my toes and others had tears in my eyes

[K · Rating 2 out of 5]

Out of the 21 standard, straight, unimaginative writing I bookmarked three Authors
Don't waste your COVID time.