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Bad Boys After Dark
Dark, dangerous, deadly, and full of desire.
Paranormal creatures stalk the night and find their mates in this collection of stories to be read at bedtime and fantasized about in dreams. A power that can’t be resisted. A wild streak that can’t be tamed. A passion that fulfills a woman in ways she never imagined. All these are contained in a volume of tempting FULL-LENGTH NOVELS by eight AWARD WINNING and BESTSELLING romance authors.
Shifters, vampires, ghosts, and more inhabit these night time worlds, existing in the gray realm between good and evil. Whether you like your hero furry, fanged, aggressive or more subtly seductive, this set is for you!
Paranormal creatures stalk the night and find their mates in this collection of stories to be read at bedtime and fantasized about in dreams. A power that can’t be resisted. A wild streak that can’t be tamed. A passion that fulfills a woman in ways she never imagined. All these are contained in a volume of tempting FULL-LENGTH NOVELS by eight AWARD WINNING and BESTSELLING romance authors.
Shifters, vampires, ghosts, and more inhabit these night time worlds, existing in the gray realm between good and evil. Whether you like your hero furry, fanged, aggressive or more subtly seductive, this set is for you!
1087 pages, ebook
Published August 2, 2016
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Tina Moss
16 books284 followersTina Moss is a USA Today Bestselling Author of urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and sci-fi romance. She lives in NYC with a supportive husband and corgi Bear, though both the males hog the bed and refuse to share the covers. Her corgi Chuck now lives in her heart. When not writing, she enjoys reading, watching cheesy horror flicks, and traveling. As a 5’1″ Shotokan black belt, she firmly believes that fierce things come in small packages.
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August 7, 2016
A GREAT SET, IF A LITTLE DARING BUT !! I LOVE GOOD STORY LINES
I WAS GIVEN THIS SET FOR AN HONEST REVIEW ....... OVER 18+ READING
SINCE THIS IS A LARGE SETS AND I WANT TO GET AT LEAST SOME OF THE REVIEWS STARTED, I WILL ADD TO IT AT A LATER DATE:
# 1 CODE BLACK by TINA MOSS
Sera Benenate, a gossip magazine writer who wants to be more starts investigating gruesome paranormal murders in Buckhorn Residence in Phoenix, AZ. Talon Rede (a sexy full shape shifter special agent) from the phone call he received , then when he finally saw her, on he knew that he would do anything to protect her and that's a lot. His team ( Agent Stephan Bram is boss) and Jame (full shape shifter) is second in command, Slick (shifter / human hybrid), Bull (vampire), Drake (vampire / informant) who happens to care for Jame. Sera knows she has fire abilities but not how to use them, where they come from, how she got them or why she has them since she is human as for as she knows. She also knows that for years she has had a voice in her head and at 16 her father cut his self off from her and sent her away to schools, never telling her why so she thinks he doesn't love her. So much happens to this group that you will go back and forth wondering sometimes who the good guys really are and why is Sera involved in most of it.
# 2 The Devil's Dires Series Book 1 by Ellis Leigh
Bez leader of the Dire Wolf Shifters (there are only 7 left,and none have mates in years) has been called because another Omega (and this one Angelita is only 15) and a Dire wolf is the best chance of finding her. Omega's are the mates of Dire wolves most of the time, any Dire wolf would give his life to protect an Omega. But what do you do when you find two Omegas where their should only be one and one Seriel had been captive for months (who should be collateral damage but is your mate and their isn't time to get back up or to come back for one). The Omegas had almost been lost forever to the Dire wolves but now though mate bound and extreme battle Bez will be responsible for two . But he and his whole team and new mate swear to find the rest of the missing Omega young women. They will never fail one again.
# 3 Protector by Vivian Lane
Carys Taylor life was in perfect order till a trip to South America when her professor had ask her to go along to record some native music from a secret village. The trip turned her world upside down when she was turned into a supernatural, where for 100 ears she would be the protector of the village , that was all she was told by the village elder but the what she was, how she would protect them,wasn't explained at all. She had a teaching job for a semester and decided to lease a place to stay in when she was in town rather then have to spend all that time driving. Which let to her meeting Sarah (a powerful witch) who led her to a powerful group of people trying to protect their world from the supernatural . Wystan (used to work for the Agency as a guild to train the Paladin), Michael (a paladin, a demon / vampire hunter), Aija ( a ex-genie) , Corinne (a doctor who dates Michael) ,Hope (16, Michael's daughter being raised by Sarah) and William (a vampire cursed to not be able to hurt/feed from humans).They help Carys learn to adapt to her new powers as they develop and to train her to use them. When she is called she is ready and returns to he village but later comes back then a job London and a trip over seas returning home and finally a year after she took the lease she decides not to renew since many of her friends have offered her a place to stay when she visits now she know longer works in town. Will she and her love interest make it? Will she be able to deal with the spell that has changed her for a hundred years? What else over the years will she be called to do? That last question I do hope there will be more stories to tell more. Carys has lots of decisions to make about her long unexpected lifetime.
# 4 OUT OF THE BOX BY KALLYSTEN
At On The Edge ,a dancing club where humans and vampires and socialize openly and in safety. Anando ,a 400 year old vampire who loves to dance, meets Virginia, a curious human woman who intrigues him, and he is not sorry to see her return after their night together. She keeps setting rules and they keep breaking them, just a little at a time. Each time she decides not to return but no matter how long/ or how little she last hes always happy to see her when she comes back. Their relationship keeps changing her life and the things she though she'd never do, could never enjoy. They keep finding each other till he is gone, she is so hurt . A strange woman answers his phone one day after she found it and tells her to come for Christmas. She doesn't go then but does after the next call from her. She gets to see him one more time and they say a final good by and she returns home alone. But Mary makes sure he finds out a 300 year old truth she decides he needs to hear now before he completely ruins his life. Then to his surprise she is waiting to have a finale talk to him as he leaves. She has some good points and he decides to do it. But then decides he needs some liquid courage before he can, cause back at the club he is surprised when he starts asking question at what Leo the bartender does, in front of him but stepping back out of reach. Well after facing her to talk and she leaves. Anando knows he has some things to decide but later realizes he had made his choice because every move he had made in the last few days was what he alone chose to do. What did he chose go or stay? If it is stay could he be forgiven for the pain he caused? Is it go cause he has done burned his bridge here?
I WAS GIVEN THIS SET FOR AN HONEST REVIEW ....... OVER 18+ READING
SINCE THIS IS A LARGE SETS AND I WANT TO GET AT LEAST SOME OF THE REVIEWS STARTED, I WILL ADD TO IT AT A LATER DATE:
# 1 CODE BLACK by TINA MOSS
Sera Benenate, a gossip magazine writer who wants to be more starts investigating gruesome paranormal murders in Buckhorn Residence in Phoenix, AZ. Talon Rede (a sexy full shape shifter special agent) from the phone call he received , then when he finally saw her, on he knew that he would do anything to protect her and that's a lot. His team ( Agent Stephan Bram is boss) and Jame (full shape shifter) is second in command, Slick (shifter / human hybrid), Bull (vampire), Drake (vampire / informant) who happens to care for Jame. Sera knows she has fire abilities but not how to use them, where they come from, how she got them or why she has them since she is human as for as she knows. She also knows that for years she has had a voice in her head and at 16 her father cut his self off from her and sent her away to schools, never telling her why so she thinks he doesn't love her. So much happens to this group that you will go back and forth wondering sometimes who the good guys really are and why is Sera involved in most of it.
# 2 The Devil's Dires Series Book 1 by Ellis Leigh
Bez leader of the Dire Wolf Shifters (there are only 7 left,and none have mates in years) has been called because another Omega (and this one Angelita is only 15) and a Dire wolf is the best chance of finding her. Omega's are the mates of Dire wolves most of the time, any Dire wolf would give his life to protect an Omega. But what do you do when you find two Omegas where their should only be one and one Seriel had been captive for months (who should be collateral damage but is your mate and their isn't time to get back up or to come back for one). The Omegas had almost been lost forever to the Dire wolves but now though mate bound and extreme battle Bez will be responsible for two . But he and his whole team and new mate swear to find the rest of the missing Omega young women. They will never fail one again.
# 3 Protector by Vivian Lane
Carys Taylor life was in perfect order till a trip to South America when her professor had ask her to go along to record some native music from a secret village. The trip turned her world upside down when she was turned into a supernatural, where for 100 ears she would be the protector of the village , that was all she was told by the village elder but the what she was, how she would protect them,wasn't explained at all. She had a teaching job for a semester and decided to lease a place to stay in when she was in town rather then have to spend all that time driving. Which let to her meeting Sarah (a powerful witch) who led her to a powerful group of people trying to protect their world from the supernatural . Wystan (used to work for the Agency as a guild to train the Paladin), Michael (a paladin, a demon / vampire hunter), Aija ( a ex-genie) , Corinne (a doctor who dates Michael) ,Hope (16, Michael's daughter being raised by Sarah) and William (a vampire cursed to not be able to hurt/feed from humans).They help Carys learn to adapt to her new powers as they develop and to train her to use them. When she is called she is ready and returns to he village but later comes back then a job London and a trip over seas returning home and finally a year after she took the lease she decides not to renew since many of her friends have offered her a place to stay when she visits now she know longer works in town. Will she and her love interest make it? Will she be able to deal with the spell that has changed her for a hundred years? What else over the years will she be called to do? That last question I do hope there will be more stories to tell more. Carys has lots of decisions to make about her long unexpected lifetime.
# 4 OUT OF THE BOX BY KALLYSTEN
At On The Edge ,a dancing club where humans and vampires and socialize openly and in safety. Anando ,a 400 year old vampire who loves to dance, meets Virginia, a curious human woman who intrigues him, and he is not sorry to see her return after their night together. She keeps setting rules and they keep breaking them, just a little at a time. Each time she decides not to return but no matter how long/ or how little she last hes always happy to see her when she comes back. Their relationship keeps changing her life and the things she though she'd never do, could never enjoy. They keep finding each other till he is gone, she is so hurt . A strange woman answers his phone one day after she found it and tells her to come for Christmas. She doesn't go then but does after the next call from her. She gets to see him one more time and they say a final good by and she returns home alone. But Mary makes sure he finds out a 300 year old truth she decides he needs to hear now before he completely ruins his life. Then to his surprise she is waiting to have a finale talk to him as he leaves. She has some good points and he decides to do it. But then decides he needs some liquid courage before he can, cause back at the club he is surprised when he starts asking question at what Leo the bartender does, in front of him but stepping back out of reach. Well after facing her to talk and she leaves. Anando knows he has some things to decide but later realizes he had made his choice because every move he had made in the last few days was what he alone chose to do. What did he chose go or stay? If it is stay could he be forgiven for the pain he caused? Is it go cause he has done burned his bridge here?
August 2, 2016
Some of these stories seem to be indeed darker than what I normally read. But I can still appreciate a well-told story, and there were quite a few of those! Below are samples of two of the stories I focused on in this collection.
>>> Reviewing “Out of the Box” by Kallysten
This was the story of Virginia who tried out a new vampire-friendly club she had been curious about. She begins to tell of her previous evening adventure when she met “him”. Anando took her home and asked if she wanted to play a game. He directed her to his white chest where she could explore the contents.
There was no pressure from Anando and the description of Virginia’s thoughts and actions were very well written. But this kind of thing is not for me and I was unable to finish the story. If you are comfortable with this, I could tell immediately that the story would be a good read and I would recommend it on that basis.
>>> Reviewing “Savage Surrender” by Ellis Leigh
Bez was a member of a 7-member team, a special elite warrior breed called the Dire Wolves, thought by some to be extinct. They were brought in by the President of the National Association of the Lycan Brotherhood when the best of the best could not fulfill a mission. They submitted to no one.
Bez was called to the President’s chambers to be informed that another rare Omega female had been kidnapped. It was a serious situation, especially because she was only 15. They finally had a lead on one of the attackers, and the frightening news that a monster was with them – sounding like it could be a mindless, dangerous werewolf and not just another enemy shifter. Following the slim lead, Bez began to track the Omega, not realizing there were actually two now.
Omega Sariel is captive in a houseboat located in a swamp. She had been there already for more than a month. Her sadistic captors dumped another captive in the room, an unconscious young girl named Angelita. It took 3 days before the girl could talk about the attack on her murdered family. Sariel tried to give encouragement and hope to Angelita, while remaining truthful and realistic, but they were in a serious predicament.
I really enjoyed this book! Bez is tough alpha type that keeps your attention. He never failed a mission, and it was easy to see why that was true. The author’s descriptions made you feel like you were right there, experiencing everything each character saw and felt. It was exhilarating and I definitely intend to check out the other Dire Wolves books. Their closeness and loyalty reached out to me. I bought the rest of the series because this one was so excellent!
>>> Reviewing “Out of the Box” by Kallysten
This was the story of Virginia who tried out a new vampire-friendly club she had been curious about. She begins to tell of her previous evening adventure when she met “him”. Anando took her home and asked if she wanted to play a game. He directed her to his white chest where she could explore the contents.
There was no pressure from Anando and the description of Virginia’s thoughts and actions were very well written. But this kind of thing is not for me and I was unable to finish the story. If you are comfortable with this, I could tell immediately that the story would be a good read and I would recommend it on that basis.
>>> Reviewing “Savage Surrender” by Ellis Leigh
Bez was a member of a 7-member team, a special elite warrior breed called the Dire Wolves, thought by some to be extinct. They were brought in by the President of the National Association of the Lycan Brotherhood when the best of the best could not fulfill a mission. They submitted to no one.
Bez was called to the President’s chambers to be informed that another rare Omega female had been kidnapped. It was a serious situation, especially because she was only 15. They finally had a lead on one of the attackers, and the frightening news that a monster was with them – sounding like it could be a mindless, dangerous werewolf and not just another enemy shifter. Following the slim lead, Bez began to track the Omega, not realizing there were actually two now.
Omega Sariel is captive in a houseboat located in a swamp. She had been there already for more than a month. Her sadistic captors dumped another captive in the room, an unconscious young girl named Angelita. It took 3 days before the girl could talk about the attack on her murdered family. Sariel tried to give encouragement and hope to Angelita, while remaining truthful and realistic, but they were in a serious predicament.
I really enjoyed this book! Bez is tough alpha type that keeps your attention. He never failed a mission, and it was easy to see why that was true. The author’s descriptions made you feel like you were right there, experiencing everything each character saw and felt. It was exhilarating and I definitely intend to check out the other Dire Wolves books. Their closeness and loyalty reached out to me. I bought the rest of the series because this one was so excellent!
August 3, 2016
Mmmm It's Hard To Choose
Received this book for an honest review from several authors.
Man-o-man this collection of books is a read that should appeal to lovers of paranormal hotness.
The story "Out of the Box" by Kallysten is about a woman named Virginia who decides to try something different in her social life. Enter a vampire to teach about giving up "control." Anando is a vampire in a class all his own and he receives something he was not expecting in Virginia. This story will appeal to the adventurous woman or the curious one.
If you like Dire Wolves, read Ellis Leigh's Savage Surrender and you will get a whole lot of wolf in the character Bez and his seven member team. He is the ultimate protector. If you like your men willing to fight for what is right then this book is for you.
Now if you want mythological creatures like the Furies then check out "Furies Kiss" by Nicola White. Who new that almost getting raped would bring out the "Fury" in a girl. Unbeknownst to Tara an unknown entity had been slumbering inside of her waiting to be woken to battle an unknown evil. This story is serious but can make you laugh at some of the antics of the characters.
If you are looking for a little mystery in your story then you cannot go wrong with "Shifter P.I." by Bonnie Dee. She mixes a wolf shifter detective with a snarky secretary who believes she has what it take to investigate and boy do they end up on opposite sides in a case.
In the story "Proctector" the cast of characters range from a vampire, witch, an independent paladin demon hunter, ex-Guides, dijin and a college teacher You can go wrong with this story if you like a superhero,
There are no bad stories in this bundle as I have only listed a few above. Every story in this bundle was a great read regardless of your genre choice.
Received this book for an honest review from several authors.
Man-o-man this collection of books is a read that should appeal to lovers of paranormal hotness.
The story "Out of the Box" by Kallysten is about a woman named Virginia who decides to try something different in her social life. Enter a vampire to teach about giving up "control." Anando is a vampire in a class all his own and he receives something he was not expecting in Virginia. This story will appeal to the adventurous woman or the curious one.
If you like Dire Wolves, read Ellis Leigh's Savage Surrender and you will get a whole lot of wolf in the character Bez and his seven member team. He is the ultimate protector. If you like your men willing to fight for what is right then this book is for you.
Now if you want mythological creatures like the Furies then check out "Furies Kiss" by Nicola White. Who new that almost getting raped would bring out the "Fury" in a girl. Unbeknownst to Tara an unknown entity had been slumbering inside of her waiting to be woken to battle an unknown evil. This story is serious but can make you laugh at some of the antics of the characters.
If you are looking for a little mystery in your story then you cannot go wrong with "Shifter P.I." by Bonnie Dee. She mixes a wolf shifter detective with a snarky secretary who believes she has what it take to investigate and boy do they end up on opposite sides in a case.
In the story "Proctector" the cast of characters range from a vampire, witch, an independent paladin demon hunter, ex-Guides, dijin and a college teacher You can go wrong with this story if you like a superhero,
There are no bad stories in this bundle as I have only listed a few above. Every story in this bundle was a great read regardless of your genre choice.
August 21, 2016
Very good boxed set there is Code Black by Tina Moss = This is book one in the series and is Gossip mag reporter Sera Benenati and shifter special agent Talon Rede story I now want the next book when it gets put out. Savage Surrender by Ellis Leigh = Book one in this series and I now have the complete set to read at my leisure . Bez of the Dire Wolf shifters he is feared by others but when he goes to rescue a teen who has been take he meets , Sariel who is an Omega and his mate. What happens? Protector by Vivian Lane = Is a new author to me ,I want to go back and read her book The First Vampire which is the prequel to this series.Out of the Box by Kallysten = This is a story of Virginia the club called On The Edge and the Vampire Anando and is about domination and submission. It is on the HOT side. Waiting for Darkness by Fionn Jameson = Book one in the Blood Martyr series it is Tanith Quinn a vampire’s story about her friends and enemies. My Scarlet Woman by Shelley Munro = Book one in the Middlemarch Shifters series I loved it I will now be looking for more books in this series Emily Scarlet’s cheating husband died in a car crash she is now moving on with her life, she meets Feline shape shifter, Saber Mitchell at the augural Middlemarch ball where neither one is looking for love. Will they get a happy ending? Fury's Kiss by Nicola R. White = This is a new Author for me I will be following her ,she has a couple of short stories I will be reading.This was a very good book and is part of the New England Furies series. Shifter, P.I. by Bonnie Dee= Is an author I have not read but I see some more books by her I would like to read as I enjoyed this one.
August 5, 2016
I really enjoyed this set. The stories are a little more intense than other similar paranormal sets. I discovered some new authors and will definitely be checking out their other books.
Out of the Box by Kallysten is an excellent read. It is the story of a woman that does not want romance. She goes to a club that caters to vampires to have a new experience and gets so much more. I really enjoyed seeing her explore different aspects of her sexuality and push the limits. The characters are very well developed and I became very invested in the story. I really liked that while most of the story is from her POV at the end we get his POV as well and really get to understand his perspective. I would love to read more about these characters.
Waiting for Darkness by Fionn Jameson left me wanting much more. I loved the main character. She has a complicated past and the present is getting more complicated every day. She just fascinated me and the men her life are just as intriguing. I want to read more about her and see where it all goes.
I received a copy in return for a honest review.
Out of the Box by Kallysten is an excellent read. It is the story of a woman that does not want romance. She goes to a club that caters to vampires to have a new experience and gets so much more. I really enjoyed seeing her explore different aspects of her sexuality and push the limits. The characters are very well developed and I became very invested in the story. I really liked that while most of the story is from her POV at the end we get his POV as well and really get to understand his perspective. I would love to read more about these characters.
Waiting for Darkness by Fionn Jameson left me wanting much more. I loved the main character. She has a complicated past and the present is getting more complicated every day. She just fascinated me and the men her life are just as intriguing. I want to read more about her and see where it all goes.
I received a copy in return for a honest review.
August 6, 2016
This is a wonderful, interesting and intriguing collection of stories and I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and everyone of them. What you will find in this fantastic collection is drama. suspense, intrigue, action, werewolf shifters, vampires, phage's, unregistered supernaturals, paranormal murders, abilities, secrets, abductions, witches, bounty hunters, dancing clubs, a were-king, revenge, attacks, a ancient fury, a oracle, a private detective, a nosy woman, captive humans, a auction, lust, desire, attractions, romance and erotic scenes. The story-lines of the various stories is well developed and written. The characters are also well developed, with realistic personalities of fears, needs and desires. I will in all confidence recommend this book to people that like to read an exceptionally well written collection of paranormal stories. You will not be disappointed.
September 24, 2016
What a collection of stories! You have vampires, shifters and other paranormal creatures. Each author has their own writing style and every one is amazing. I really loved the vampire and shifter stories. I had not read books by most of these authors so it is a treat to discover them. I would recommend reading this book to anyone, even if you have never read these types of stories before. It is a wonderful introduction to the paranormal world. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 4, 2016
Hot,steamy, corporeally challenged, fanged or furry alpha males who set out to either find their perfect mates or run from them. The females either up for the challenge or running as far and fast as they can in the opposite direction. Savage Surrender by Ellis Leigh and My Scarlet Woman by Shelley Munro were 2 of the best; 5
August 6, 2016
Reviewing Out of the Box for Kallysten.
This was an exciting and fun story. Worth the read and I recommend it. It is a little different. That is what makes it interesting to read. It fit in nicely with the rest of the stories. I was given an ARC of these stories from Kallysten to review for her story.
This was an exciting and fun story. Worth the read and I recommend it. It is a little different. That is what makes it interesting to read. It fit in nicely with the rest of the stories. I was given an ARC of these stories from Kallysten to review for her story.
August 4, 2016
Out of the Box, by Kallysten
I was able to read one of the stories in the set "Out of the Box" Wow is all I could say. I couldn't put it down, it wasn't corny like a lot of the vampire/human romance stories, it was so sensual you could almost feel the emotions. Wow very sexy.
I was able to read one of the stories in the set "Out of the Box" Wow is all I could say. I couldn't put it down, it wasn't corny like a lot of the vampire/human romance stories, it was so sensual you could almost feel the emotions. Wow very sexy.
August 21, 2016
Super steamy boxed set. 8 amazing authors. I loved every single book in this collection. There is something for every type of paranormal romance fan. These bad boys are oh so good. Grab this collection, you won't be sorry. I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 22, 2016
I received this book from net gallery for an honest review.
A great collection of paranormal stories and I really enjoyed them. The stories were intense, action packed and exciting.
I would definitely recommend it.
A great collection of paranormal stories and I really enjoyed them. The stories were intense, action packed and exciting.
I would definitely recommend it.
September 6, 2016
I realize this is a long review and most will not have the patience to read all of it, so let me make it simple. For just 99 cents, it's pretty hard to go wrong. So, if you want more detail about each story, read on. If not, just buy the collection. It's worth it.
Code Black - Tina Moss
4 stars
This book was surprisingly long, considering it was part of a compilation. The characters were complex and the plot was compelling. The author took the time to weave in multiple storylines and character relationships. Overall, it was very well done. The story has an actual ending, but also has a hook leading to the next story in the series.
I had two problems with this story. The first problem was that Talon seemed to have an awful lot of trouble controlling himself and his emotions. It seemed like he was always on the verge of shifting and losing control. Also, during a scene in which they were basically fighting for survival, he and Sera end up in an embrace which causes them to lose sight of everything going on around them. Really?!? Logically, they both should have been killed at that point. It made no sense.
My other problem was the misuse of homophones. I noticed repeated instances of "passed" used when it should have been "past." And at one point, the author used the word "hurdled" When she should have used "hurtled." There were some minor proofreading errors which I was willing to overlook, but misusing words really bothers me.
Savage Surrender - Ellis Leigh
4 stars
This book was about the length I'd expect in a compilation. It was a full story, no cliff-hanger, with a clear promise of more to come. The characters were well-developed, the writing was easy to follow, and the plot was fast-paced and intriguing. Overall, I'd say it was very well done.
Protector - Vivian Lane
1 star
Something has to be really poorly written for me to stop reading it. I made it to the third chapter before I was ready to throw my Kindle across the room. I think the worst thing about the writing was trying to figure out the POV. Initially it was first person, Carys. Then it was William and his chapter kept switching between first and third! By the time I got to the part where Carys confides in her new friend, I couldn't take anymore. It was the most stilted, unrealistic dialog I've read in a long time. In fact, I was reminded of my own efforts to write fiction when I was about 12 years old - though I had the good sense to keep it to myself! I wish this author had done the same.
Out of the Box - Kallysten
5++ stars
Kallysten never fails to deliver. In this instance, she managed to infuse this story with so much emotion, there were tears running down my face as I read it. What makes this astounding to me is that this story seemed to be mostly about sex and pushing boundaries. I've read stories that seem to be craftily constructed containers for sex scenes. This one may have been just the opposite. It was a bittersweet unexpected love story wrapped in sex. What a wonderful surprise! I think this might even be my favorite Kallysten story to date.
Waiting for Darkness - Fionn Jameson
4 stars
I really liked this, until the end: "To be continued...." Aside from the fact that I consider this an amateurish way to end a story, I absolutely hate cliff-hangers! In fact, I hate them even more as part of a compilation because there is no warning, and since you are reading a compilation of books, you can't exactly switch over to a conclusion of that story and still give a timely review of the compilation. If your writing and story-telling abilities are good, you don't need a cliff-hanger to compel readers to read more of your work. Left hanging abruptly and without a conclusion, readers don't know if they can trust the author. That's what I need to figure out while deciding whether to read more from Fionn Jameson.
So, I've given this story 4 stars despite my feelings on cliff-hangers. It could have earned 5; I enjoyed it that much - until I didn't. I think what I liked most was the voice of Tanith, a vampire with a sense of humor, especially when she said things like this:
"I sort of wanted to go to the nearest church I could find and confess my sins to the father there. Two things stopped me: the nearest church was over twenty minutes away by car, and if I ever stepped foot over the threshold of a holy building, I was bound to come away with some serious physical damage." I chuckled when she equated a minimum twenty minute drive to serious physical damage, as if they were equal deterrents. I still have many questions about Tanith, and about the other characters in this book; I'm not sure I'll be reading more.
My Scarlet Woman - Shelley Munro
5 stars
I wasn't sure when I started this, whether I'd like out our not. Something about it stuck me as trite. But the more I read it, the more I came to understand and relate to the characters. This is a typical romance where the biggest challenge for Saber and Emily is the fear of being hurt. There are no sinister villains or dark forces at work. If you're looking for a fun HEA, this is the book for you.
Fury's Kiss - Nicola R. White
4 stars
This book was pretty good - not my favorite, but definitely not the worst. I was unfamiliar with the Greek legend of The Furies, so I found that very interesting. The chemistry between Tara and Jackson was undeniable, though he tried desperately to deny it.
Perhaps partly because of my unfamiliarity with the legend, I found the plot to be full of surprises. It was often tense and always kept me guessing. I think the inclusion of this book in the compilation was a good choice and I recommend it.
Shifter, P.I. - Bonnie Dee
4 stars
Told from dual POV’s, this story was fun to read and easy to follow. I liked both main characters, Rick and Amy, and was rooting for them to overcome their fears and take a chance together.
Despite some gruesome events in the book, the author managed to describe these scenes in a non-gratuitous manner. There were children peripherally involved, but there was no elaboration on anything that might have occurred with them. I think, considering the content and the potential for some truly disturbing images, the author showed a great deal of restraint. For this, I am very thankful!
Code Black - Tina Moss
4 stars
This book was surprisingly long, considering it was part of a compilation. The characters were complex and the plot was compelling. The author took the time to weave in multiple storylines and character relationships. Overall, it was very well done. The story has an actual ending, but also has a hook leading to the next story in the series.
I had two problems with this story. The first problem was that Talon seemed to have an awful lot of trouble controlling himself and his emotions. It seemed like he was always on the verge of shifting and losing control. Also, during a scene in which they were basically fighting for survival, he and Sera end up in an embrace which causes them to lose sight of everything going on around them. Really?!? Logically, they both should have been killed at that point. It made no sense.
My other problem was the misuse of homophones. I noticed repeated instances of "passed" used when it should have been "past." And at one point, the author used the word "hurdled" When she should have used "hurtled." There were some minor proofreading errors which I was willing to overlook, but misusing words really bothers me.
Savage Surrender - Ellis Leigh
4 stars
This book was about the length I'd expect in a compilation. It was a full story, no cliff-hanger, with a clear promise of more to come. The characters were well-developed, the writing was easy to follow, and the plot was fast-paced and intriguing. Overall, I'd say it was very well done.
Protector - Vivian Lane
1 star
Something has to be really poorly written for me to stop reading it. I made it to the third chapter before I was ready to throw my Kindle across the room. I think the worst thing about the writing was trying to figure out the POV. Initially it was first person, Carys. Then it was William and his chapter kept switching between first and third! By the time I got to the part where Carys confides in her new friend, I couldn't take anymore. It was the most stilted, unrealistic dialog I've read in a long time. In fact, I was reminded of my own efforts to write fiction when I was about 12 years old - though I had the good sense to keep it to myself! I wish this author had done the same.
Out of the Box - Kallysten
5++ stars
Kallysten never fails to deliver. In this instance, she managed to infuse this story with so much emotion, there were tears running down my face as I read it. What makes this astounding to me is that this story seemed to be mostly about sex and pushing boundaries. I've read stories that seem to be craftily constructed containers for sex scenes. This one may have been just the opposite. It was a bittersweet unexpected love story wrapped in sex. What a wonderful surprise! I think this might even be my favorite Kallysten story to date.
Waiting for Darkness - Fionn Jameson
4 stars
I really liked this, until the end: "To be continued...." Aside from the fact that I consider this an amateurish way to end a story, I absolutely hate cliff-hangers! In fact, I hate them even more as part of a compilation because there is no warning, and since you are reading a compilation of books, you can't exactly switch over to a conclusion of that story and still give a timely review of the compilation. If your writing and story-telling abilities are good, you don't need a cliff-hanger to compel readers to read more of your work. Left hanging abruptly and without a conclusion, readers don't know if they can trust the author. That's what I need to figure out while deciding whether to read more from Fionn Jameson.
So, I've given this story 4 stars despite my feelings on cliff-hangers. It could have earned 5; I enjoyed it that much - until I didn't. I think what I liked most was the voice of Tanith, a vampire with a sense of humor, especially when she said things like this:
"I sort of wanted to go to the nearest church I could find and confess my sins to the father there. Two things stopped me: the nearest church was over twenty minutes away by car, and if I ever stepped foot over the threshold of a holy building, I was bound to come away with some serious physical damage." I chuckled when she equated a minimum twenty minute drive to serious physical damage, as if they were equal deterrents. I still have many questions about Tanith, and about the other characters in this book; I'm not sure I'll be reading more.
My Scarlet Woman - Shelley Munro
5 stars
I wasn't sure when I started this, whether I'd like out our not. Something about it stuck me as trite. But the more I read it, the more I came to understand and relate to the characters. This is a typical romance where the biggest challenge for Saber and Emily is the fear of being hurt. There are no sinister villains or dark forces at work. If you're looking for a fun HEA, this is the book for you.
Fury's Kiss - Nicola R. White
4 stars
This book was pretty good - not my favorite, but definitely not the worst. I was unfamiliar with the Greek legend of The Furies, so I found that very interesting. The chemistry between Tara and Jackson was undeniable, though he tried desperately to deny it.
Perhaps partly because of my unfamiliarity with the legend, I found the plot to be full of surprises. It was often tense and always kept me guessing. I think the inclusion of this book in the compilation was a good choice and I recommend it.
Shifter, P.I. - Bonnie Dee
4 stars
Told from dual POV’s, this story was fun to read and easy to follow. I liked both main characters, Rick and Amy, and was rooting for them to overcome their fears and take a chance together.
Despite some gruesome events in the book, the author managed to describe these scenes in a non-gratuitous manner. There were children peripherally involved, but there was no elaboration on anything that might have occurred with them. I think, considering the content and the potential for some truly disturbing images, the author showed a great deal of restraint. For this, I am very thankful!
September 26, 2016
Code Black - Exciting but a little hard to follow at first. Once everything started clicking into place it all made more sense. One thing I would have liked to know...is Sera Talon's fated mate? He eluded to it once but it was never confirmed. I gave this story 3 stars.
Savage Surrender - I loved this story! Bez and Sariel burn up the pages from the first time they meet. Their story is exciting, scary, nail-biting and sexy. A real page turner. I'd definitely be interested in more from this series. 5 stars!
Protector - I was extremely bored with this story. There's no chemistry between Carys and William. He watches her and she keeps brushing him off. Her life after being infected seems to consist of roaming around at night killing the occasional vampire and boring social visits with her friends. *yawn*. 2 stars. I could hardly get thru the story.
Out of The Box - Definitely a sexy story. A little long for what it was. Maybe a few encounters before they realize their feelings for each other. Even though all their encounters were entertaining, I just kind of wanted the story to end. 4 stars.
Waiting For Darkness - What seemed like a funny story at first, with all of Tanith's would be suitors, got serious really quick when her best friend goes missing. I had trouble with Tanith's character. She's always talking about how badass she is, but falls a little short several times. Plus, there's no HEA here folks! To be continued. There's real emotion in the story so I gave it 4 stars.
My Scarlet Woman - Emily is confused about her stuttering feelings for Saber and for obvious reasons is reluctant to move forward in a relationship. Her wishy washy attitude starts too get annoying and the way Saber reveals his shifter seemed abrupt given how nervous he was to tell Emily. 4 stars.
Fury's Kiss - I had read and reviewed this story previously. I really enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars.
Shifter, P.I. - I loved this. Rick and Amy dance around their feelings for a year before Amy's kidnapping by an "other" cult forces them to deal worth them. Other than Rick and Amy thinking about their feelings for each other, there's not much chemistry. Rick even releases some steam with another woman and fantasies about a client. The story is exciting, though with nail- biting scenes and a HEA. 4 stars.
Savage Surrender - I loved this story! Bez and Sariel burn up the pages from the first time they meet. Their story is exciting, scary, nail-biting and sexy. A real page turner. I'd definitely be interested in more from this series. 5 stars!
Protector - I was extremely bored with this story. There's no chemistry between Carys and William. He watches her and she keeps brushing him off. Her life after being infected seems to consist of roaming around at night killing the occasional vampire and boring social visits with her friends. *yawn*. 2 stars. I could hardly get thru the story.
Out of The Box - Definitely a sexy story. A little long for what it was. Maybe a few encounters before they realize their feelings for each other. Even though all their encounters were entertaining, I just kind of wanted the story to end. 4 stars.
Waiting For Darkness - What seemed like a funny story at first, with all of Tanith's would be suitors, got serious really quick when her best friend goes missing. I had trouble with Tanith's character. She's always talking about how badass she is, but falls a little short several times. Plus, there's no HEA here folks! To be continued. There's real emotion in the story so I gave it 4 stars.
My Scarlet Woman - Emily is confused about her stuttering feelings for Saber and for obvious reasons is reluctant to move forward in a relationship. Her wishy washy attitude starts too get annoying and the way Saber reveals his shifter seemed abrupt given how nervous he was to tell Emily. 4 stars.
Fury's Kiss - I had read and reviewed this story previously. I really enjoyed it and gave it 5 stars.
Shifter, P.I. - I loved this. Rick and Amy dance around their feelings for a year before Amy's kidnapping by an "other" cult forces them to deal worth them. Other than Rick and Amy thinking about their feelings for each other, there's not much chemistry. Rick even releases some steam with another woman and fantasies about a client. The story is exciting, though with nail- biting scenes and a HEA. 4 stars.
December 29, 2016
Code Black by Tina Moss
Savage Surrender by Ellis Leigh
Protector by Vivian Lane
Out of the Box by Kallysten
Waiting for Darkness by Fionn Jameson
My Scarlet Woman by Shelley Munro
Emily's husband was verbally abusive, cheated on her, and left her for another woman the day he died. His family is ready for his sainthood and will not accept anything less than worship from his widow. Emily is done waiting for life to happen. She goes searching for a Mr. Right Now and finds Saber in Middlemarch. Saber knows Emily, or Jo as she introduced herself, is his fated mate. He had given up looking and was trying to get his brothers settled. Now he has to convince her of his trustworthiness and truthfulness, all before she leaves. A great shifter read.
Fury's Kiss by Nicola R. White
Shifter, P.I. by Bonnie Dee
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Savage Surrender by Ellis Leigh
Protector by Vivian Lane
Out of the Box by Kallysten
Waiting for Darkness by Fionn Jameson
My Scarlet Woman by Shelley Munro
Emily's husband was verbally abusive, cheated on her, and left her for another woman the day he died. His family is ready for his sainthood and will not accept anything less than worship from his widow. Emily is done waiting for life to happen. She goes searching for a Mr. Right Now and finds Saber in Middlemarch. Saber knows Emily, or Jo as she introduced herself, is his fated mate. He had given up looking and was trying to get his brothers settled. Now he has to convince her of his trustworthiness and truthfulness, all before she leaves. A great shifter read.
Fury's Kiss by Nicola R. White
Shifter, P.I. by Bonnie Dee
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 25, 2016
Do yourself a favour and grab this box set.
You will find a few new authors you are going to love.
One of the books in this box set is called out of the box by
Kally sten.
The story is about Anando who is a vampire and Virginia.
Virginia went to a club that she new had vampires and she won't
to know what it is like to be with a vampire and boy didn't she find
out. This is a book you are going to have to turn the air conditioning
unit to the coldest setting because this is a very hot read in fact the hold
box set is very hot.
Received this box set for an honest review.
Please put quite a few hours away for this set because
you will have a had time putting it down once you start to reading this set.
You will find a few new authors you are going to love.
One of the books in this box set is called out of the box by
Kally sten.
The story is about Anando who is a vampire and Virginia.
Virginia went to a club that she new had vampires and she won't
to know what it is like to be with a vampire and boy didn't she find
out. This is a book you are going to have to turn the air conditioning
unit to the coldest setting because this is a very hot read in fact the hold
box set is very hot.
Received this box set for an honest review.
Please put quite a few hours away for this set because
you will have a had time putting it down once you start to reading this set.
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August 23, 2016Yes!!!! I love paranormal romances and this was like an ultimate collection of paranormal romances. Super hot and steamy and like full novels all in this one book. You will not regret getting this book and reading all of the stories. Yowzers. - I received an arc for an honest review.
October 9, 2016
This was very good overall, I'd definitely recommend. Most of the books within the set I gave either a 4 or 5 star rating., Very good and a great way to pass a few days reading.
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