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Shifters in Love Collection #11
Bitten By Love
This collection of shifter romance stories is one you don’t want to miss. It’s available for a limited time and features new and loved books from NY Times, USA Today and Bestselling paranormal authors. Grab yours now!
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase – NEW WORK
Combust – V. Vaughn – NEW WORK
Stilettos, Curses, and Fur – Jovee Winters - NEW WORK
Of Bards and Witches – Alisa Woods
Bear’s Honey –Jacqueline Sweet
Secret Bear - Harmony Raines
Hell’s Wrath – Michele Bardsley
Mountain Bear’s Baby - J.K. Harper
The Alpha’s Curse- Scarlett Grove
Battle Scarred – Becca Fanning
Burn Deep - Élianne Adams
Discovering His Dragon - Rinelle Grey
Conquered - Chloe Cole
Caught - Julia Mills
Baby for the Bear - Olivia Arran
1233 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2017
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294 books702 followersHarmony Raines loves to write romance filled with magic and love. Her men are usually not so alpha, but they know how to treat their fated mates, or alien lovers well.
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August 9, 2017
This is a fun collection with a nice variety of stories. My favorite is J.K. Harper's -Mountain Bear's Baby. I like collections because I can sample the writing of new authors, and I will definitely be looking for more of J.K.'s books.
August 16, 2017
Bitten by Love
A Shifters in Love Romance Collection
If you love shifters of all kinds, magic, curses, witches, cops, vampires, true mates and love. This is the book for you. Hours of tibit readings of 15 different books to come in this tasty novel. Some will eventually become full fledged novels from what the authors say after their slice of the book. Loved every bit of Shifters in Love, even though I'm not into anthology books like this.
A Shifters in Love Romance Collection
If you love shifters of all kinds, magic, curses, witches, cops, vampires, true mates and love. This is the book for you. Hours of tibit readings of 15 different books to come in this tasty novel. Some will eventually become full fledged novels from what the authors say after their slice of the book. Loved every bit of Shifters in Love, even though I'm not into anthology books like this.
August 7, 2017
Nope, not for me. It started out okay but quickly dove down a sexual road I didn't like.
August 7, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader's copy of this book. This was a good collection, but as I've noticed in collections, there are some stories that are better than others in the collection. I've done small reviews for each story:
Stilettos, Curses, and Fur -Jovee Winters - this was a puzzling little story that kept my interest because I couldn't decide how this would go since I had no idea what a "Diné" would be. It was not what I expected but it was an entertaining short story.
Bewitched by Moonlight -Kenzie Cox - this story was real good, but the ending felt rushed. I liked Phoebe & Dax for the most part & the story held my attention.
Discovering His Dragon -Rinelle Grey - I sort of felt like I was dropped in the middle of a series (that I haven't read), where all the world building & the references to other characters' events leading up to this happened. Because I felt so lost, I really didn't enjoy this story.
Combust -V. Vaughn - Alisha & Jackson are likable for the most part. I liked the story, but would have liked a tiny bit more for the ending.
Secret Bear -Harmony Raines - I enjoyed this story, it flowed well & held my interest. I also liked Ion & Etta, they seemed perfect together.
Baby for the Bear -Olivia Arran - this was a cute story even if it was a little bit predictable. It flowed smoothly, held my interest, & Tyler & Sam were sweet & likable. It ends with a sweet HEA for them.
Of Bards and Witches -Alisa Woods - it's interesting to see the back story for Leonidas (from books 4-6 of the Fallen Immortals series), it helps his story quite a bit to know why he is the way he is, & where/how the curse came about. I definitely enjoyed this!
Caught -Julia Mills - This is part of the Blood Courtesan series -though the books in the series are all independent of each other. I enjoyed this story, the flow was good, the story held my interest. I liked the characters, Katherine seems very normal/average & relatable. Now Roarke, he was pretty awesome for a Vampire, him & Katherine had great chemistry too! I liked the way he had been waiting for her, however long it took!
Hell’s Wrath -Michele Bardsley -This was an interesting story that kept my interest. For being in a collection, it was well developed with a bit of humor to lighten up the story. It flowed well, & Nyx & Wrath were unexpected, but likable. There were some editing errors that hopefully get addressed before publishing.
The Alpha’s Curse - Scarlett Grove - This had a good plot, but seemed odd. Avery & Lucian were ok, something about them just didn't resonate with me. The ending seemed odd too.
Battle Scarred -Becca Fanning - This was an ok read, there were a ton of editing errors that I hope are fixed when published. I felt there was a lot of stuff going on in the story, some of it was understandable, some needed more explanation. Toby & Kat are ok for characters, but not memorable to me.
The Half-Bear’s Honey -Jacqueline Sweet - This was an ok story. The story started out very slow, I almost gave up. It picked up speed about halfway in & was able to finally hold my attention enough to finish. It has a Beauty &a the Beast vibe to it.
Mountain Bear's Baby -J. K. Harper - This was a cute little story. Jessie is super sweet, Shane has a few moments you want to hit him over the head for his idiocy. It all sorts itself out with an HEA for them.
Burn Deep -Élianne Adams - wow, awesome story, I think my favorite from the collection. This is he first time I've read about Phoenix shifters. Cortney & Draven were so perfect for each other, they were also very likable.
Conquered -Chloe Cole - This story just moved right in, but I felt it must be a side story or something, because I was a little lost for a bit, it did finally smooth out. Steph & Phin are sure an interesting couple, I felt bad for her with the missing memories torturing her like that. But it all worked out in the end with an HEA.
Stilettos, Curses, and Fur -Jovee Winters - this was a puzzling little story that kept my interest because I couldn't decide how this would go since I had no idea what a "Diné" would be. It was not what I expected but it was an entertaining short story.
Bewitched by Moonlight -Kenzie Cox - this story was real good, but the ending felt rushed. I liked Phoebe & Dax for the most part & the story held my attention.
Discovering His Dragon -Rinelle Grey - I sort of felt like I was dropped in the middle of a series (that I haven't read), where all the world building & the references to other characters' events leading up to this happened. Because I felt so lost, I really didn't enjoy this story.
Combust -V. Vaughn - Alisha & Jackson are likable for the most part. I liked the story, but would have liked a tiny bit more for the ending.
Secret Bear -Harmony Raines - I enjoyed this story, it flowed well & held my interest. I also liked Ion & Etta, they seemed perfect together.
Baby for the Bear -Olivia Arran - this was a cute story even if it was a little bit predictable. It flowed smoothly, held my interest, & Tyler & Sam were sweet & likable. It ends with a sweet HEA for them.
Of Bards and Witches -Alisa Woods - it's interesting to see the back story for Leonidas (from books 4-6 of the Fallen Immortals series), it helps his story quite a bit to know why he is the way he is, & where/how the curse came about. I definitely enjoyed this!
Caught -Julia Mills - This is part of the Blood Courtesan series -though the books in the series are all independent of each other. I enjoyed this story, the flow was good, the story held my interest. I liked the characters, Katherine seems very normal/average & relatable. Now Roarke, he was pretty awesome for a Vampire, him & Katherine had great chemistry too! I liked the way he had been waiting for her, however long it took!
Hell’s Wrath -Michele Bardsley -This was an interesting story that kept my interest. For being in a collection, it was well developed with a bit of humor to lighten up the story. It flowed well, & Nyx & Wrath were unexpected, but likable. There were some editing errors that hopefully get addressed before publishing.
The Alpha’s Curse - Scarlett Grove - This had a good plot, but seemed odd. Avery & Lucian were ok, something about them just didn't resonate with me. The ending seemed odd too.
Battle Scarred -Becca Fanning - This was an ok read, there were a ton of editing errors that I hope are fixed when published. I felt there was a lot of stuff going on in the story, some of it was understandable, some needed more explanation. Toby & Kat are ok for characters, but not memorable to me.
The Half-Bear’s Honey -Jacqueline Sweet - This was an ok story. The story started out very slow, I almost gave up. It picked up speed about halfway in & was able to finally hold my attention enough to finish. It has a Beauty &a the Beast vibe to it.
Mountain Bear's Baby -J. K. Harper - This was a cute little story. Jessie is super sweet, Shane has a few moments you want to hit him over the head for his idiocy. It all sorts itself out with an HEA for them.
Burn Deep -Élianne Adams - wow, awesome story, I think my favorite from the collection. This is he first time I've read about Phoenix shifters. Cortney & Draven were so perfect for each other, they were also very likable.
Conquered -Chloe Cole - This story just moved right in, but I felt it must be a side story or something, because I was a little lost for a bit, it did finally smooth out. Steph & Phin are sure an interesting couple, I felt bad for her with the missing memories torturing her like that. But it all worked out in the end with an HEA.
August 13, 2017
Another great anthology by so many of my favorite authors!!!! This anthology gives you a chance to get to know new and different authors while also reading some of your every day favorites.
Bewitched in Moonlight
Quick prequel that introduces you to Phoebe and Dax. Can not wait to read the rest of this series!!
Combust
We met Alisha in the book Bite my sass where she found her fated mate Roman, and ever since Alisha has become obsessed with becoming a wolf shifter as well. On her mission to find her mate she visits Juliet and comes head to head with Jackson. When some say opposites attract this could never be more true with Jackson and Alisha. I loved that I got to read more of these girls
Stilettos, Curses, and Fur
This is the first book by Jovee Winters that I have read, but I have many of her books on my want to read list. I loved this cute little story of a town hidden away by a curse. Sai has dreamed of a woman his entire life, and believes she is only a dream until one day he stops for gas in this strange town called Blue Moon Bay and finds his dream woman. I can not wait to read more of this series.
Discovering His Dragon
This is the first book by Rinelle Grey that I have read, and I really enjoyed the story of Bruce and Narrian.
Of Bards and Witches
Let me just say this story grabbed me and did not want to let me go. I loved this prequel to Leonidas and can not wait to read more on his story and how he deals with the curse he was given.
Bear's Honey
This was a cute beauty and the beast type story by a new author to me. Running for her own safety Rose finds an abandoned cottage and eventually finds the cursed half-bear Liam.
Hell's Wrath
Nyx, with the help of her pitbull Max has been on the hunt for the demon that killed her family. She ends up running into a woman and a child and promises to protect the little boy since the demon she is hunting wants the little boy. She ends up getting help from the mysterious and sexy Wrath and his siblings. This is the first book I have read from this author and I will be adding more of her books to my TBR list.
Mountain Bear's Baby
I really enjoyed this story and hope to read more of the series.
The Alpha's Curse
I really enjoyed this story as it shows that no matter what love can overcome all.
Battle Scarred
I loved the fact that this book is about a disabled Veteran that is a shifter. It brings to light the issue of PTSD where as most books just talk about it in passing if it is brought up. This story is about three people who have been hurt in different ways, One is a recovering drug addict, another is a survivor of an abusive relationship, and the third is an injured war veteran who's mental scars are far worse then his physical injuries.
Burn Deep
This is the first book I have read from this author and I love the fact that the story is about phoenix shifters! Loved the storyline and the world building and can not wait to read more of this authors work
Conquered
I loved this story and will be reading the rest of the series when I get a chance
Caught
Action packed and fast paced!!! Love this well written story, this is the first of the Blood Courtesans series that I have read and now I want to read the rest of them if they are this good!!!
Baby for the Bear
This was a funny and cute little story of what happens when someone tries to beat around the bush when doing a mail order bride ad.
Bewitched in Moonlight
Quick prequel that introduces you to Phoebe and Dax. Can not wait to read the rest of this series!!
Combust
We met Alisha in the book Bite my sass where she found her fated mate Roman, and ever since Alisha has become obsessed with becoming a wolf shifter as well. On her mission to find her mate she visits Juliet and comes head to head with Jackson. When some say opposites attract this could never be more true with Jackson and Alisha. I loved that I got to read more of these girls
Stilettos, Curses, and Fur
This is the first book by Jovee Winters that I have read, but I have many of her books on my want to read list. I loved this cute little story of a town hidden away by a curse. Sai has dreamed of a woman his entire life, and believes she is only a dream until one day he stops for gas in this strange town called Blue Moon Bay and finds his dream woman. I can not wait to read more of this series.
Discovering His Dragon
This is the first book by Rinelle Grey that I have read, and I really enjoyed the story of Bruce and Narrian.
Of Bards and Witches
Let me just say this story grabbed me and did not want to let me go. I loved this prequel to Leonidas and can not wait to read more on his story and how he deals with the curse he was given.
Bear's Honey
This was a cute beauty and the beast type story by a new author to me. Running for her own safety Rose finds an abandoned cottage and eventually finds the cursed half-bear Liam.
Hell's Wrath
Nyx, with the help of her pitbull Max has been on the hunt for the demon that killed her family. She ends up running into a woman and a child and promises to protect the little boy since the demon she is hunting wants the little boy. She ends up getting help from the mysterious and sexy Wrath and his siblings. This is the first book I have read from this author and I will be adding more of her books to my TBR list.
Mountain Bear's Baby
I really enjoyed this story and hope to read more of the series.
The Alpha's Curse
I really enjoyed this story as it shows that no matter what love can overcome all.
Battle Scarred
I loved the fact that this book is about a disabled Veteran that is a shifter. It brings to light the issue of PTSD where as most books just talk about it in passing if it is brought up. This story is about three people who have been hurt in different ways, One is a recovering drug addict, another is a survivor of an abusive relationship, and the third is an injured war veteran who's mental scars are far worse then his physical injuries.
Burn Deep
This is the first book I have read from this author and I love the fact that the story is about phoenix shifters! Loved the storyline and the world building and can not wait to read more of this authors work
Conquered
I loved this story and will be reading the rest of the series when I get a chance
Caught
Action packed and fast paced!!! Love this well written story, this is the first of the Blood Courtesans series that I have read and now I want to read the rest of them if they are this good!!!
Baby for the Bear
This was a funny and cute little story of what happens when someone tries to beat around the bush when doing a mail order bride ad.
August 8, 2017
Lots of Great Reading
This is a review of just the stories I have read so far.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase – NEW WORK
Combust – V. Vaughn – NEW WORK
Stilettos, Curses, and Fur – Jovee Winters - NEW WORK
Of Bards and Witches – Alisa Woods The makings of a curse. This is Leonidas beginning with no end in sight. A dragon must be careful of who he spites as the consequences can last a lifetime.
Bear’s Honey – Jacqueline Sweet A curse to make you a better person or so it would seem. When in fact it is meant to teach you a lesson. Are you willing to learn? Liam will meet Rose and his life will never be the same.
Secret Bear – Harmony Raines
Hell’s Wrath – Michele Bardsley This story was not even what I expected. Ms. Bardsley has a way of telling a story to keep the reader so wrapped up until the very end. This was not one of her typical books that kept me laughing or smiling but a book of angst, life altering happenstance and revenge so well told.
Mountain Bear’s Baby – J.K. Harper When you are sharing space with a wildness you can't control a person will tend to stay to themselves so they don't hurt anyone. Just once you give in to a 3-day absolutely fabulous interaction with a woman that made my bear crazy but I don't do permanent.
Shane is afraid that he is like his father so he does not make friends or do relationships until he goes to Deep Hollow to work for family.
Jessie has always been looking for the something missing in her life so she tended not to put down roots anywhere until her life changed. The changed required she move somewhere to protect and nurture the unexpected treasure in her life. This is how she ended up in Deep Hollow.
Their paths crossed over a year ago and they felt something they never expected but they did not choose to explore. Now they have a chance of a life time.
The Alpha’s Curse – Scarlett Grove A ghost but not a ghost. How would you feel if the love of your life could only appear at certain times? Avery Miller will experience thing that would make the average woman run for the hills but she keeps the faith.
Battle Scarred – Becca Fanning Weary and trying to straighten out his life Briggs Dawson won’t know what has hit him until he least expects it. This story carries some of the everyday issues faced by men returning home for services different than when they left. Finding their footing in a world that no longer appears the same. The author has done well translating it into shifter mode. This story is fictional but it makes you wish that life could change for someone in the real world.
Burn Deep – Élianne Adams If you like hospital drama, men who flame up and fly then you will love this story.
Discovering His Dragon – Rinelle Grey
Conquered – Chloe Cole
Caught – Julia Mills
Baby for the Bear – Olivia Arran This is such a cute story. Single mother search for a job and a better life for her son. Job interview gone so wrong just to be made right.
I have voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from the author without obligation.
This is a review of just the stories I have read so far.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase – NEW WORK
Combust – V. Vaughn – NEW WORK
Stilettos, Curses, and Fur – Jovee Winters - NEW WORK
Of Bards and Witches – Alisa Woods The makings of a curse. This is Leonidas beginning with no end in sight. A dragon must be careful of who he spites as the consequences can last a lifetime.
Bear’s Honey – Jacqueline Sweet A curse to make you a better person or so it would seem. When in fact it is meant to teach you a lesson. Are you willing to learn? Liam will meet Rose and his life will never be the same.
Secret Bear – Harmony Raines
Hell’s Wrath – Michele Bardsley This story was not even what I expected. Ms. Bardsley has a way of telling a story to keep the reader so wrapped up until the very end. This was not one of her typical books that kept me laughing or smiling but a book of angst, life altering happenstance and revenge so well told.
Mountain Bear’s Baby – J.K. Harper When you are sharing space with a wildness you can't control a person will tend to stay to themselves so they don't hurt anyone. Just once you give in to a 3-day absolutely fabulous interaction with a woman that made my bear crazy but I don't do permanent.
Shane is afraid that he is like his father so he does not make friends or do relationships until he goes to Deep Hollow to work for family.
Jessie has always been looking for the something missing in her life so she tended not to put down roots anywhere until her life changed. The changed required she move somewhere to protect and nurture the unexpected treasure in her life. This is how she ended up in Deep Hollow.
Their paths crossed over a year ago and they felt something they never expected but they did not choose to explore. Now they have a chance of a life time.
The Alpha’s Curse – Scarlett Grove A ghost but not a ghost. How would you feel if the love of your life could only appear at certain times? Avery Miller will experience thing that would make the average woman run for the hills but she keeps the faith.
Battle Scarred – Becca Fanning Weary and trying to straighten out his life Briggs Dawson won’t know what has hit him until he least expects it. This story carries some of the everyday issues faced by men returning home for services different than when they left. Finding their footing in a world that no longer appears the same. The author has done well translating it into shifter mode. This story is fictional but it makes you wish that life could change for someone in the real world.
Burn Deep – Élianne Adams If you like hospital drama, men who flame up and fly then you will love this story.
Discovering His Dragon – Rinelle Grey
Conquered – Chloe Cole
Caught – Julia Mills
Baby for the Bear – Olivia Arran This is such a cute story. Single mother search for a job and a better life for her son. Job interview gone so wrong just to be made right.
I have voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from the author without obligation.
August 3, 2017
Stilettos, Curses and Fur - I enjoyed this short story with an unusual shifter. Looking forward to reading more of the stories from Blue Moon Bay.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Interesting story, but he lies to her and she take him back - blech. Should have kicked him a good one several times first.
Discovering His Dragon - I enjoyed this very different dragon story. Want to read more of the stories in the series.
Combust - Alisha wants to be a werewolf like her roommate. She meets Jackson and opposites attract; but she almost loses him because she tries to make him change his ways without changing any of hers. Good story and fun.
Baby For The Bear - I adore Olivia's bear stories. Tyler puts an ad for a shifter mate and Sam thinks he meant shifts and wants a farm hand. So he hires her and then they manage to work things out. Her evil ex comes after her and Tyler shifts to his bear to protect her, She tells the ex that she has proof of his crooked dealings and that it will be given to the authorities if anything happens to her, her son Cory or Tyler. Sexy and exciting story.
Caught - A Blood Courtesan Story - Kat was trying to help children victimized by evil vampires; so she stole medical supplies from the hospital where she worked. She was caught and Roarke, a vampire bailed her out, because he has been in love with her since he first saw her. Good vampires, bad vampires, crooked cops, abused children, and love.
The Alpha's Curse - I have read this story before and always enjoy it. I like Scarlett's stories very much and this one is most entertaining.
Battle Scarred - Another great story from Becca Fanning. An injured shifter missing one arm; a prototype of a prosthetic arm; the woman who made it; a bunch of nut-case shifter-hating humans; a vicious fight, a fire and finally love.
Mountain Bear's Baby - JK. Harper - Jessie spent 3 days and nights with Maverick and he left. Then she found out she was pregnant and after the baby was born, she discovered that her baby was a bear shifter. She moves to Deep Hollow and accidentally runs into Shane; who she knew as Maverick. Now he finds out that he is a father. And he, Jessie and Grant become as family.
Burn Deep - Cortney has to spend a month with a Phoenix shifter because she has the aura of a Phoenix mate and she signed a contract with the government so that she could get money to train as nurse. She tries to stay away from Draven, but the mating urge is too strong and when he is almost killed by a rogue phoenix shifter, she realizes that she loves him and wants to stay with him. But she still wants to be able to use her nurses training, so they set up a clinic at the Phoenix village.
I was given an Advanced copy of this box set and am freely and voluntarily writing this review.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Interesting story, but he lies to her and she take him back - blech. Should have kicked him a good one several times first.
Discovering His Dragon - I enjoyed this very different dragon story. Want to read more of the stories in the series.
Combust - Alisha wants to be a werewolf like her roommate. She meets Jackson and opposites attract; but she almost loses him because she tries to make him change his ways without changing any of hers. Good story and fun.
Baby For The Bear - I adore Olivia's bear stories. Tyler puts an ad for a shifter mate and Sam thinks he meant shifts and wants a farm hand. So he hires her and then they manage to work things out. Her evil ex comes after her and Tyler shifts to his bear to protect her, She tells the ex that she has proof of his crooked dealings and that it will be given to the authorities if anything happens to her, her son Cory or Tyler. Sexy and exciting story.
Caught - A Blood Courtesan Story - Kat was trying to help children victimized by evil vampires; so she stole medical supplies from the hospital where she worked. She was caught and Roarke, a vampire bailed her out, because he has been in love with her since he first saw her. Good vampires, bad vampires, crooked cops, abused children, and love.
The Alpha's Curse - I have read this story before and always enjoy it. I like Scarlett's stories very much and this one is most entertaining.
Battle Scarred - Another great story from Becca Fanning. An injured shifter missing one arm; a prototype of a prosthetic arm; the woman who made it; a bunch of nut-case shifter-hating humans; a vicious fight, a fire and finally love.
Mountain Bear's Baby - JK. Harper - Jessie spent 3 days and nights with Maverick and he left. Then she found out she was pregnant and after the baby was born, she discovered that her baby was a bear shifter. She moves to Deep Hollow and accidentally runs into Shane; who she knew as Maverick. Now he finds out that he is a father. And he, Jessie and Grant become as family.
Burn Deep - Cortney has to spend a month with a Phoenix shifter because she has the aura of a Phoenix mate and she signed a contract with the government so that she could get money to train as nurse. She tries to stay away from Draven, but the mating urge is too strong and when he is almost killed by a rogue phoenix shifter, she realizes that she loves him and wants to stay with him. But she still wants to be able to use her nurses training, so they set up a clinic at the Phoenix village.
I was given an Advanced copy of this box set and am freely and voluntarily writing this review.
August 5, 2017
Boxed sets are a good way to meet new authors and check out their work. When I saw that some of my favorite authors had stories in this one I had to pick it up at the low price. A few examples of the fun inside are:
Combust by V Vaughn:
I was excited to learn this is the beginning of a new series to come.
Alisha knows about werewolves. Her two BFFs have become weres. Athletic, but girlie, Alisha wants what her friends have found. To become a wolf she has to find a werewolf mate. She does. A feral fire fighter who spends more time in wolf than human form. Can two so different find a life together?
This is a touching story of learning what it takes to love. Plenty of steam and fun, interesting characters. I loved it and recommend this story and the upcoming series.
Conquest by Chloe Cole:
Stephanie was having hot nightmares/dreams about a man. A man she didn't know but did. It was confusing. Her friend had been sick and her now husband had taken her away to recover. They'd invited her to come to keep Zara company while she recovered. Phinn was there (the man from her dreams) and more kept her away than let her visit Zara. The time had come to find out more about him and what had happened to Zara who hadn't seemed to fully recover.
Her experience tracking him down was even hotter than her dreams.What happens next will require ice water and a fan. Danger? Forbidden future? That hot man and revelations.
You'll enjoy this short read. Hot, great characters from an earlier book of Ms. Cole's, although it isn't necessary to have read it to enjoy this one.
The Alpha's Curse by Scarlett Grove
Avery is living her dream, thanks to a small inheritance from her grandmother. Her family would never have helped. She is a strong woman starting a natural farm by herself. She's not afraid of hard work and is amazing. The long days must have something to do with dreams she's having of a man with startling blue eyes who makes her yearn for him. Deciding a day off is what she needs she heads into the forest to collect some herbs and relax. But she isn't alone. A huge gray wolf watches her. She should be more afraid but for some reason, she isn't.
As the story moves along the wolf is more but the man he becomes doesn't stay, he keeps leaving with no explanation. She should resent it but there is something about him.
You will enjoy finding out about the Alpha's Curse—you may not appreciate him always, I sure didn't until I found the truth. Another good read by Ms. Grove.
Combust by V Vaughn:
I was excited to learn this is the beginning of a new series to come.
Alisha knows about werewolves. Her two BFFs have become weres. Athletic, but girlie, Alisha wants what her friends have found. To become a wolf she has to find a werewolf mate. She does. A feral fire fighter who spends more time in wolf than human form. Can two so different find a life together?
This is a touching story of learning what it takes to love. Plenty of steam and fun, interesting characters. I loved it and recommend this story and the upcoming series.
Conquest by Chloe Cole:
Stephanie was having hot nightmares/dreams about a man. A man she didn't know but did. It was confusing. Her friend had been sick and her now husband had taken her away to recover. They'd invited her to come to keep Zara company while she recovered. Phinn was there (the man from her dreams) and more kept her away than let her visit Zara. The time had come to find out more about him and what had happened to Zara who hadn't seemed to fully recover.
Her experience tracking him down was even hotter than her dreams.What happens next will require ice water and a fan. Danger? Forbidden future? That hot man and revelations.
You'll enjoy this short read. Hot, great characters from an earlier book of Ms. Cole's, although it isn't necessary to have read it to enjoy this one.
The Alpha's Curse by Scarlett Grove
Avery is living her dream, thanks to a small inheritance from her grandmother. Her family would never have helped. She is a strong woman starting a natural farm by herself. She's not afraid of hard work and is amazing. The long days must have something to do with dreams she's having of a man with startling blue eyes who makes her yearn for him. Deciding a day off is what she needs she heads into the forest to collect some herbs and relax. But she isn't alone. A huge gray wolf watches her. She should be more afraid but for some reason, she isn't.
As the story moves along the wolf is more but the man he becomes doesn't stay, he keeps leaving with no explanation. She should resent it but there is something about him.
You will enjoy finding out about the Alpha's Curse—you may not appreciate him always, I sure didn't until I found the truth. Another good read by Ms. Grove.
August 16, 2017
There are 15 wonderful stories to choose from in this paranormal romance set! Although I am only reviewing a couple representative samples, do not let this box set get away! You will definitely find something you love in this set!
>> Reviewing “BEWITCHED BY MOONLIGHT - LAST WITCH STANDING” by Kenzie Cox <<
Phoebe Kilsen is a witch who usually tracks rogue vampires. But this time, she is being asked by the vampires to look for a dangerous shifter who is apparently targeting their kind. When the vamp bouncer at the door of the Night Shift bar insisted on a pat-down search, she declined and walked away. After much begging by the vamp – because now Eadric Allcot would “owe” her – she went inside to see what she could find out.
Finally Phoebe noticed a powerful shifter walk in, calmly scanning the crowd around him. When he sat down, she sat beside him. He identified her as a witch right away and seemed to know far more than the average shifter. She dragged him to the dance floor and put a tracker coin in his pocket just as he looked over her shoulder and excused himself to take care of something. As she started to move, a vamp grabbed her arm to take her to Pandora, Eadric Allcot’s consort. Eadric was missing and a threatening note from a shifter was delivered to her that Eadric would be dead by morning.
Phoebe and Pandora left, following the tracker she had planted on the shifter, Dax. Although it led them to where Eadric was, the tracker was pointing away from that area. Pandora went toward Eadric’s location while Phoebe turned away to find Dax before he interfered. Why wasn’t Dax with the others? Would Pandora be able to free Eadric before he was killed? Is there more going on than they thought??
This was a wonderful selection from the Bitten by Love collection! Well written, fast-moving, it draws the reader right in. And with all of the well-known authors contributing to this set, you absolutely can’t go wrong! Highly recommended, well worth your attention!
>> Reviewing MOUNTAIN BEAR'S BABY by J K Harper <<
Jessica McMillan put the finishing touches on her Christmas tree, the first Christmas celebrated in her very own place in Deep Hollow. She had an adorable bear shifter baby and was grateful for her good friend, Livy’s, help in getting situated in Deep Hollow 10 days ago. She loved her new home town; it gave her so much peace and comfort. And it would be a wonderful place for Grant to grow up in the woods and fresh air. The people of the town were so friendly and wonderful to her.
Livy and Jessie grabbed the cookies they had baked for the cookie exchange and headed out, with baby Grant strapped to Jessica’s back. They opened the door to step inside when Jessie was introduced to a huge bearded man named Shane who had just returned to the town. He seemed familiar – and then she recognized him! She knew him as “Maverick” and he was Grant’s father! Maverick, the underground shifter fighter she spent 3 nights with two years ago, was actually Shane “Maverick” Walker! With his bear raging like crazy inside of him, Shane ran to the woods outside to calm down.
After the two days it took to calm his bear down in the woods, Shane went to his Aunt Elodie’s house where she had made him lunch. Then they talked. Shane was so different now from the person he used to be. He had proven himself as a part of this community for the past year. He overcame the bad parts from his rough childhood. Did that mean he could now open his heart to his new family? Could he make a future with Jessie and his little son who would need him as he grew up into a shifter?
This was a very cute story with some good life lessons woven in. It’s sometimes difficult to overcome one’s past; it takes strength and love and support. But people can change when they learn to trust in themselves and others. I highly recommend this book! It’s a charming read and worth your time.
>> Reviewing “BEWITCHED BY MOONLIGHT - LAST WITCH STANDING” by Kenzie Cox <<
Phoebe Kilsen is a witch who usually tracks rogue vampires. But this time, she is being asked by the vampires to look for a dangerous shifter who is apparently targeting their kind. When the vamp bouncer at the door of the Night Shift bar insisted on a pat-down search, she declined and walked away. After much begging by the vamp – because now Eadric Allcot would “owe” her – she went inside to see what she could find out.
Finally Phoebe noticed a powerful shifter walk in, calmly scanning the crowd around him. When he sat down, she sat beside him. He identified her as a witch right away and seemed to know far more than the average shifter. She dragged him to the dance floor and put a tracker coin in his pocket just as he looked over her shoulder and excused himself to take care of something. As she started to move, a vamp grabbed her arm to take her to Pandora, Eadric Allcot’s consort. Eadric was missing and a threatening note from a shifter was delivered to her that Eadric would be dead by morning.
Phoebe and Pandora left, following the tracker she had planted on the shifter, Dax. Although it led them to where Eadric was, the tracker was pointing away from that area. Pandora went toward Eadric’s location while Phoebe turned away to find Dax before he interfered. Why wasn’t Dax with the others? Would Pandora be able to free Eadric before he was killed? Is there more going on than they thought??
This was a wonderful selection from the Bitten by Love collection! Well written, fast-moving, it draws the reader right in. And with all of the well-known authors contributing to this set, you absolutely can’t go wrong! Highly recommended, well worth your attention!
>> Reviewing MOUNTAIN BEAR'S BABY by J K Harper <<
Jessica McMillan put the finishing touches on her Christmas tree, the first Christmas celebrated in her very own place in Deep Hollow. She had an adorable bear shifter baby and was grateful for her good friend, Livy’s, help in getting situated in Deep Hollow 10 days ago. She loved her new home town; it gave her so much peace and comfort. And it would be a wonderful place for Grant to grow up in the woods and fresh air. The people of the town were so friendly and wonderful to her.
Livy and Jessie grabbed the cookies they had baked for the cookie exchange and headed out, with baby Grant strapped to Jessica’s back. They opened the door to step inside when Jessie was introduced to a huge bearded man named Shane who had just returned to the town. He seemed familiar – and then she recognized him! She knew him as “Maverick” and he was Grant’s father! Maverick, the underground shifter fighter she spent 3 nights with two years ago, was actually Shane “Maverick” Walker! With his bear raging like crazy inside of him, Shane ran to the woods outside to calm down.
After the two days it took to calm his bear down in the woods, Shane went to his Aunt Elodie’s house where she had made him lunch. Then they talked. Shane was so different now from the person he used to be. He had proven himself as a part of this community for the past year. He overcame the bad parts from his rough childhood. Did that mean he could now open his heart to his new family? Could he make a future with Jessie and his little son who would need him as he grew up into a shifter?
This was a very cute story with some good life lessons woven in. It’s sometimes difficult to overcome one’s past; it takes strength and love and support. But people can change when they learn to trust in themselves and others. I highly recommend this book! It’s a charming read and worth your time.
Want to read
August 2, 2017Stilettos, Curses, and Fur – Jovee Winters - NEW WORK
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase – NEW WORK
Discovering His Dragon - Rinelle Grey
Combust – V. Vaughn – NEW WORK
Secret Bear - Harmony Raines
Baby for the Bear - Olivia Arran
I loved the misunderstanding of the add by Sam. She's not even a shifter nor is she looking for any romantic relationship. She feels an attraction to Tyler, and him to her, but she fights it because of her previous pain and mistrust. Tyler will do what it takes to convince Sam she belongs with him, even letting her believe he is hiring her as a farmhand. A wonderful story with a cute baby.
Of Bards and Witches – Alisa Woods
Caught - Julia Mills
Hell’s Wrath – Michele Bardsley
The Alpha’s Curse- Scarlett Grove
Avery is strong and determined. Both for herself and her land. She feels a deep connection with Lucien but nothing seems clear with him, except his presence on the night of the full moon.
Battle Scarred – Becca Fanning
Briggs Dawson was trying to lay low. He decided to serve his country, went over, and returned as one of the many wounded. Katrina Crawford wanted to get help for her brother Toby, but there was only so much she could do. With her lab working her overtime coming up with a prototype prosthetic, the little fights with Toby about his lack of sobriety were all that was keeping her sane. She is ready to start trials but they will not allow her using the prosthetic on humans. There is also an anti-shifter faction gaining ground in town and targeting Briggs.
The Half-Bear's Honey – Jacqueline Sweet
Mountain Bear’s Baby - J.K. Harper
Shane and Jessie had an amazing three nights together, but he was not in a good place in his life and she only knew him as Maverick. She has been unable to find him to let him know he has a shifter baby. Shane is afraid he will be just like his terrible father.
Burn Deep - Élianne Adams
Conquered - Chloe Cole
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase – NEW WORK
Discovering His Dragon - Rinelle Grey
Combust – V. Vaughn – NEW WORK
Secret Bear - Harmony Raines
Baby for the Bear - Olivia Arran
I loved the misunderstanding of the add by Sam. She's not even a shifter nor is she looking for any romantic relationship. She feels an attraction to Tyler, and him to her, but she fights it because of her previous pain and mistrust. Tyler will do what it takes to convince Sam she belongs with him, even letting her believe he is hiring her as a farmhand. A wonderful story with a cute baby.
Of Bards and Witches – Alisa Woods
Caught - Julia Mills
Hell’s Wrath – Michele Bardsley
The Alpha’s Curse- Scarlett Grove
Avery is strong and determined. Both for herself and her land. She feels a deep connection with Lucien but nothing seems clear with him, except his presence on the night of the full moon.
Battle Scarred – Becca Fanning
Briggs Dawson was trying to lay low. He decided to serve his country, went over, and returned as one of the many wounded. Katrina Crawford wanted to get help for her brother Toby, but there was only so much she could do. With her lab working her overtime coming up with a prototype prosthetic, the little fights with Toby about his lack of sobriety were all that was keeping her sane. She is ready to start trials but they will not allow her using the prosthetic on humans. There is also an anti-shifter faction gaining ground in town and targeting Briggs.
The Half-Bear's Honey – Jacqueline Sweet
Mountain Bear’s Baby - J.K. Harper
Shane and Jessie had an amazing three nights together, but he was not in a good place in his life and she only knew him as Maverick. She has been unable to find him to let him know he has a shifter baby. Shane is afraid he will be just like his terrible father.
Burn Deep - Élianne Adams
Conquered - Chloe Cole
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
August 3, 2017
I voluntarily received an Advance copy of this box set for review. I am still in the process of reading all of the books within this awesome box set but had to tell you about the one's I have read so far.
Elianne Adams "Burn Deep" This is the first time for me reading a shifter book about a Phoenix and I was so curious as how they would mate so on so forth. Let me tell you HOT HOT HOT with sizzling steam as well. Draven and Cortney are a perfect match, as she is hot headed and stubborn, yet she is also curious, just like me. I couldn't get enough of it, and the way it ended was Epic of course :-) So now I have to wait to see what happens in the next session and hopefully it brings out Ry and Trista's storyline :-)
Harmony Raines "Secret Bear" I have to say, if you have not read any of Harmony Raines books, you are missing out on the wonderful characters that are within. This one has other characters from other books in it, so you may want to read the other series that came fore this one to know who you are reading about. Ion gets himself into a bit of an issue when he smells his mate inside of a shady looking bar. Will things work out for him, or will they continue roll downhill? Must read :-)
V. Vaughn "Combust" ~ This one had me yippin' and yappin' the entire time while reading it. It has laughter and heartache, but then of course the HEA. Alisha wants to be a werewolf because her best friend is one, but at what cost to her spoiled rich little life will she get that wish? Well when she meets Jackson, well lets just say she may rethink her logic :-) Another great read.
Elianne Adams "Burn Deep" This is the first time for me reading a shifter book about a Phoenix and I was so curious as how they would mate so on so forth. Let me tell you HOT HOT HOT with sizzling steam as well. Draven and Cortney are a perfect match, as she is hot headed and stubborn, yet she is also curious, just like me. I couldn't get enough of it, and the way it ended was Epic of course :-) So now I have to wait to see what happens in the next session and hopefully it brings out Ry and Trista's storyline :-)
Harmony Raines "Secret Bear" I have to say, if you have not read any of Harmony Raines books, you are missing out on the wonderful characters that are within. This one has other characters from other books in it, so you may want to read the other series that came fore this one to know who you are reading about. Ion gets himself into a bit of an issue when he smells his mate inside of a shady looking bar. Will things work out for him, or will they continue roll downhill? Must read :-)
V. Vaughn "Combust" ~ This one had me yippin' and yappin' the entire time while reading it. It has laughter and heartache, but then of course the HEA. Alisha wants to be a werewolf because her best friend is one, but at what cost to her spoiled rich little life will she get that wish? Well when she meets Jackson, well lets just say she may rethink her logic :-) Another great read.
August 14, 2017
Bitten by Love
Is a great set of stories written by great authors, below is a few of my unsolicited reviews.
Of Bards and Witches – Alisa Woods
This quick read gives us a look into why Leonidas has never found love and why he thinks it will be him that voids the treaty. It's short, sweet and sad and best read before his full story begins.
Burned Deep – Elianne Adams
The Phoenix Alpha has finally found his mate but she’s not sure she wants that life. Cortney is positive she’s going back to work once her month is up but something happens during that month. When rival phoenix try to steal Cortney and Trisha and Draven gives his life to save her, only Cortney believes he will rise again.
Mountain Bear’s Baby - Second chance story – JK Harper
Shane has finally found his place in the world and has made his home deep in shifter country but he misses the one woman who lit up his life. Jessie got pregnant one wild weekend and now has a part shifter son. She's never been able to find his father and never forgotten him either. Jessie moves to shifter country to raise her son and runs into the man she can't stop thinking about by accident. After the shock wears off Shane realizes that he has a mate and a son and he needs to man up and take care of them.
Is a great set of stories written by great authors, below is a few of my unsolicited reviews.
Of Bards and Witches – Alisa Woods
This quick read gives us a look into why Leonidas has never found love and why he thinks it will be him that voids the treaty. It's short, sweet and sad and best read before his full story begins.
Burned Deep – Elianne Adams
The Phoenix Alpha has finally found his mate but she’s not sure she wants that life. Cortney is positive she’s going back to work once her month is up but something happens during that month. When rival phoenix try to steal Cortney and Trisha and Draven gives his life to save her, only Cortney believes he will rise again.
Mountain Bear’s Baby - Second chance story – JK Harper
Shane has finally found his place in the world and has made his home deep in shifter country but he misses the one woman who lit up his life. Jessie got pregnant one wild weekend and now has a part shifter son. She's never been able to find his father and never forgotten him either. Jessie moves to shifter country to raise her son and runs into the man she can't stop thinking about by accident. After the shock wears off Shane realizes that he has a mate and a son and he needs to man up and take care of them.
August 5, 2017
BABY FOR THE BEAR - Olivia Arran 4*
Bear shifter Tyler is looking for a Mate so decides placing an ad is the way to go but didn't expect it to be mistaken as a job advert for a farm hand so when a human female Sam answers the ad he is even more shocked by his reaction to her.
Sam desperately needs a job and somewhere safe to escape her past and although she's attracted to the incredibly sexy Tyler she has no intention of getting involved, knowing that eventually she'd have to keep on running. Will Tyler be able to convince her they are made for each other ?
This is a short but lovely feel good story involving an intense attraction between a Hot shifter and his Mate.
THE ALPHA'S CURSE by Scarlett Grove 3*
A short story about Avery and Lucian, each fighting what their families want them to do to follow their own paths. Fated to be together and only once they find each each other will Lucian's curse be broken and they can find happiness.
THE HALF-BEARS HONEY by Jacqueline sweet
3*
A short and sweet Beauty and the Beast fairytale type story, it starts off promising but there wasn't any time for character or relationship development between Liam and Rose.
August 2, 2017
I enjoyed this set of paranormal romances. It is has some of my favorite authors and has plenty of great stories.
I have read some of them before and be aware that many will get you eager to read other series.
I really like these sets for discovering new authors.
Mountain Bear’s Baby - J.K. Harper
This is the story of a surprise pregnancy between a shifter and a human. It was a great time and they went their separate ways. Somehow, they are brought back together to have a chance to be a family. He has been trying to start a new life and now has to deal with a son and the woman he feels such a strong connection to. She has been struggling and so happy to found a town where her son can be supported by other shifters. As soon as she sees him, she feels the attraction but it is hard for her to believe in a happy ever after. I really liked the characters and the people in the town are a really big part of the story. The people are so welcoming to her and her son.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
I have read some of them before and be aware that many will get you eager to read other series.
I really like these sets for discovering new authors.
Mountain Bear’s Baby - J.K. Harper
This is the story of a surprise pregnancy between a shifter and a human. It was a great time and they went their separate ways. Somehow, they are brought back together to have a chance to be a family. He has been trying to start a new life and now has to deal with a son and the woman he feels such a strong connection to. She has been struggling and so happy to found a town where her son can be supported by other shifters. As soon as she sees him, she feels the attraction but it is hard for her to believe in a happy ever after. I really liked the characters and the people in the town are a really big part of the story. The people are so welcoming to her and her son.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
August 3, 2017
Book Reviewed: Bitten by Love: Shifters in Love Romance Collection
Publication Date: 7/30/2017
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
I am leaving review for one book in this set at this time. As I have previously read/reviewed it.
Caught: by Julia Mills
Katherine is a nurse and a damn good one or at least she has always aimed to be. She has lost her family and thanks to her best friend Vanessa she is coping.
Well she thinks her life is normal until one night she is lured by what? A child yep a child needs her help only she finds more than she bargained for.
Then everything spirals out of control and next she knows she is being primped and prodded and seduced by one very sexy man.
Roarke!!
This book gives us action, suspense and a whole lot of hot. I enjoyed it very much and hope there is more in the future.
“I read this book via Kindle Unlimited.”
Bitten by Love: Shifters in Love Romance Collection
Publication Date: 7/30/2017
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
I am leaving review for one book in this set at this time. As I have previously read/reviewed it.
Caught: by Julia Mills
Katherine is a nurse and a damn good one or at least she has always aimed to be. She has lost her family and thanks to her best friend Vanessa she is coping.
Well she thinks her life is normal until one night she is lured by what? A child yep a child needs her help only she finds more than she bargained for.
Then everything spirals out of control and next she knows she is being primped and prodded and seduced by one very sexy man.
Roarke!!
This book gives us action, suspense and a whole lot of hot. I enjoyed it very much and hope there is more in the future.
“I read this book via Kindle Unlimited.”
Bitten by Love: Shifters in Love Romance Collection
August 3, 2017
I have only read one story so far but it was great. I have also read stories by a few of the other authors and loved them. There are some new to me authors as well. I can't wait to read more of this collection. It is such a great deal! What a way to be introduced to some new to you authors.
Mountain Bear's Baby by J.K. Harper - This was a cute story involving a human female (Jessie) and a bear shifter male (Shane). After a really hot three night stand they went their separate ways. Pregnant as a result, Jessie looked for Shane, but not finding him, resigned herself to raising her bear shifter son (Grant) alone. Will she have to go it alone forever? You'll have to read to find out. While the interactions between Jessie and Shane are great, it's Baby Grant that steals the show. He just seems so freaking adorable.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
Mountain Bear's Baby by J.K. Harper - This was a cute story involving a human female (Jessie) and a bear shifter male (Shane). After a really hot three night stand they went their separate ways. Pregnant as a result, Jessie looked for Shane, but not finding him, resigned herself to raising her bear shifter son (Grant) alone. Will she have to go it alone forever? You'll have to read to find out. While the interactions between Jessie and Shane are great, it's Baby Grant that steals the show. He just seems so freaking adorable.
*I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest review.*
August 7, 2017
As boxed-sets have become more popular, I’ve used them to find new authors or just to read the authors I really like. In this set, I have started with one author I really love and will add as I read the other stories; I like to savor sets!
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase. Ms. Chase has been one of my favorite authors for a while and I love when she puts out a new book. She really has a way with writing that really draws the reader in, and even if the story is a shorter one like this one is, you are left feeling like the story was a complete one. I really liked the chemistry between Dax and Phoebe; they worked very well together. Ms. Chase’s gift with writing characters really shine with these two, especially Phoebe. I can’t wait to find out more about Dax and Phoebe and to read more in this series as this was a series starter. Give this one a try; you won’t regret it!
Highly recommend so far! Thanks to an author for the e-copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase. Ms. Chase has been one of my favorite authors for a while and I love when she puts out a new book. She really has a way with writing that really draws the reader in, and even if the story is a shorter one like this one is, you are left feeling like the story was a complete one. I really liked the chemistry between Dax and Phoebe; they worked very well together. Ms. Chase’s gift with writing characters really shine with these two, especially Phoebe. I can’t wait to find out more about Dax and Phoebe and to read more in this series as this was a series starter. Give this one a try; you won’t regret it!
Highly recommend so far! Thanks to an author for the e-copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
May 9, 2019
4.5 stars. Love the great value of box sets.
Some great stories by some of my favourite authors and a couple of new authors for me to read.
I will add to this review as I read them.
My thanks to some of these authors for giving me the chance to give an honest review of their books.
JOVEE WINTERS - STILETTOS, CURSES AND FUR
KENZIE COX - BEWITCHED BY MOONLIGHT
RINELLE GREY - DISCOVERING HIS DRAGON
V VAUGHN - COMBUST
I do not enjoy this authors books so will not be reading tis.
HARMONY RAINES - SECRET BEAR - BIKER BEARS 2
Not one of this authors better ones, every now and then I find one of her heroines too silly to be believable.
In this book I just couldn't get past Etta's terrible attitude. It grated on me the way she was so one dimensional in her thinking. As a police officer she should be more fluid in her thinking and wanting to utilise all available resources.
I found this all a bit trite, too simplistic.
For half the book Etta is unlikeable, then she gets herself in serious trouble and is saved by Ion again, then a few days later it is all kissy face.
What happened to her partner Pete, that she called for backup when she was running in the forest? Why does she not put it together?
Whilst I loved that Etta could handle herself she was just too harsh and judgemental for my tastes. Her reasons were valid but not aquitable for her actions.
Ion was a sweetie and was only trying to do right by his mate, very difficult to explain that to a one track stubborn minded woman.
OLIVIA ARRAN - BABY FOR THE BEAR
Sam and her son Cory turn up at Tyler's farm to answer a job advert for a farm hand. What Sam didn't know was the ad was for a wife and that Tyler is a bear shifter.
Poor Tyler was sick of being alone and had advertised for a wife. Imagine his surprise when his mate shows up, she is human and knows nothing about shifters.
Cory was a bonus.
What a nice story. Flowed well with a little bit of drama but no angst.
ALISA WOODS - OF BARDS AND WITCHES
Not really my thing. Didn't like Leonidis's attitude and hated the sad ending.
Short story telling how and why Leonidas is cursed. Whoring his way back and forth between London and Paris is no way to live but picking up poor Meridi and using her was even worse.
Didn’t like the language of that time so reading it was boring and made this short story drag out for me.
I think he deserved his fate due to his callous use of Meridi. She was an innocent and didn't even know she was a witch.
Will I read this series? Maybe.
JULIA MILLS - CAUGHT - BLOOD COURTESANS
I have read quite a few of this series.
This was an enjoyable read and a good plot that was interesting.
I love this authors books and did have a little laugh at the similarities between this Roark and another in a very well known series that I love.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
MICHELE BARDSLEY - HELL’S WRATH
SCARLETT GROVE - THE ALPHA’S CURSE
I have read most of Ms Grove’s books. This is something very different from her, in a good way.
Spiritual and a strong belief in fate doing what is best for you.
I loved Avery and her thought process and beliefs. She was a bit hippyish and out there but that was fine, it worked for her and I loved her approach to life and what she wanted to accomplish.
She believes she is dreaming when Lucian comes to her as his ghost and makes love to her. When she finds herself pregnant she does not freak out but put on the spot by her parents tells them she is getting married and sends out fake wedding invites. All this because she believes in fate and soul mates.
Lucian has been cursed. He knows Avery is his mate but can only come once a month on a full moon as a human. The rest of the time he is a wolf roaming the area.
Didn’t really get to know Lucian and it never said how long Lucian had been living under the curse.
Why did his dad curse his own son just because he wouldn’t do what his dad wanted? Boy I have 5 kids and I could be cursing them every day if that was the case.
In Avery’s words “your dad sounds like a dick”.
The curse is lifted when Lucian and Avery’s son is born.
Instant lust and sex between Avery and Lucian, but I thought the forgiveness of his dad was too easy. His father realised Lucian was sticking to his guns about his fated mate years ago but did nothing to lift the curse. Perhaps he could not once it was cast.
To me this story could have been more but saying that I did enjoy the total difference that this book gave. I really liked the premise of this story but thought it was just a bit too woo woo for some readers.
BECCA FANNING - BATTLE SCARRED
JACQUELINE SWEET - THE HALF BEAR’S HONEY
I have read this before and cannot remember where. Loved the whole story except for the ending with Ronald trying to Instagram Liam supposedly dying. Just silly and not needed.
JK HARPER - MOUNTAIN BEARS’ BABY read previously in Shifters in the Snow - Bundle of Joy
A very good read that brings a troubled bear back home.
Shane and Jessica had a hot few nights together.
When Shane returns from a business trip he finds Jessica and the baby son he didn’t know about have also moved to town. Jessica is also his mate.
I liked that Shane had already been on the road to balance and peace for a year before Jessica moved to Deep Hollow.
Jessica had a weekend with Maverick (Shane) nearly two years previously and had never forgotten him. She moves to Deep Hollow to raise her son among shifters.
A good Christmas story.
My only question is how did Jessica know Grant was a shifter baby?
ELIANNE ADAMS - BURN DEEP
Loved having phoenix shifters being the stars of a series, how fun was this.
Liked all the characters we met.
Enjoyed this well written short story and will be looking forward to reading more in this series.
CHLOE COLE - CONQUERED
Some great stories by some of my favourite authors and a couple of new authors for me to read.
I will add to this review as I read them.
My thanks to some of these authors for giving me the chance to give an honest review of their books.
JOVEE WINTERS - STILETTOS, CURSES AND FUR
KENZIE COX - BEWITCHED BY MOONLIGHT
RINELLE GREY - DISCOVERING HIS DRAGON
V VAUGHN - COMBUST
I do not enjoy this authors books so will not be reading tis.
HARMONY RAINES - SECRET BEAR - BIKER BEARS 2
Not one of this authors better ones, every now and then I find one of her heroines too silly to be believable.
In this book I just couldn't get past Etta's terrible attitude. It grated on me the way she was so one dimensional in her thinking. As a police officer she should be more fluid in her thinking and wanting to utilise all available resources.
I found this all a bit trite, too simplistic.
For half the book Etta is unlikeable, then she gets herself in serious trouble and is saved by Ion again, then a few days later it is all kissy face.
What happened to her partner Pete, that she called for backup when she was running in the forest? Why does she not put it together?
Whilst I loved that Etta could handle herself she was just too harsh and judgemental for my tastes. Her reasons were valid but not aquitable for her actions.
Ion was a sweetie and was only trying to do right by his mate, very difficult to explain that to a one track stubborn minded woman.
OLIVIA ARRAN - BABY FOR THE BEAR
Sam and her son Cory turn up at Tyler's farm to answer a job advert for a farm hand. What Sam didn't know was the ad was for a wife and that Tyler is a bear shifter.
Poor Tyler was sick of being alone and had advertised for a wife. Imagine his surprise when his mate shows up, she is human and knows nothing about shifters.
Cory was a bonus.
What a nice story. Flowed well with a little bit of drama but no angst.
ALISA WOODS - OF BARDS AND WITCHES
Not really my thing. Didn't like Leonidis's attitude and hated the sad ending.
Short story telling how and why Leonidas is cursed. Whoring his way back and forth between London and Paris is no way to live but picking up poor Meridi and using her was even worse.
Didn’t like the language of that time so reading it was boring and made this short story drag out for me.
I think he deserved his fate due to his callous use of Meridi. She was an innocent and didn't even know she was a witch.
Will I read this series? Maybe.
JULIA MILLS - CAUGHT - BLOOD COURTESANS
I have read quite a few of this series.
This was an enjoyable read and a good plot that was interesting.
I love this authors books and did have a little laugh at the similarities between this Roark and another in a very well known series that I love.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
MICHELE BARDSLEY - HELL’S WRATH
SCARLETT GROVE - THE ALPHA’S CURSE
I have read most of Ms Grove’s books. This is something very different from her, in a good way.
Spiritual and a strong belief in fate doing what is best for you.
I loved Avery and her thought process and beliefs. She was a bit hippyish and out there but that was fine, it worked for her and I loved her approach to life and what she wanted to accomplish.
She believes she is dreaming when Lucian comes to her as his ghost and makes love to her. When she finds herself pregnant she does not freak out but put on the spot by her parents tells them she is getting married and sends out fake wedding invites. All this because she believes in fate and soul mates.
Lucian has been cursed. He knows Avery is his mate but can only come once a month on a full moon as a human. The rest of the time he is a wolf roaming the area.
Didn’t really get to know Lucian and it never said how long Lucian had been living under the curse.
Why did his dad curse his own son just because he wouldn’t do what his dad wanted? Boy I have 5 kids and I could be cursing them every day if that was the case.
In Avery’s words “your dad sounds like a dick”.
The curse is lifted when Lucian and Avery’s son is born.
Instant lust and sex between Avery and Lucian, but I thought the forgiveness of his dad was too easy. His father realised Lucian was sticking to his guns about his fated mate years ago but did nothing to lift the curse. Perhaps he could not once it was cast.
To me this story could have been more but saying that I did enjoy the total difference that this book gave. I really liked the premise of this story but thought it was just a bit too woo woo for some readers.
BECCA FANNING - BATTLE SCARRED
JACQUELINE SWEET - THE HALF BEAR’S HONEY
I have read this before and cannot remember where. Loved the whole story except for the ending with Ronald trying to Instagram Liam supposedly dying. Just silly and not needed.
JK HARPER - MOUNTAIN BEARS’ BABY read previously in Shifters in the Snow - Bundle of Joy
A very good read that brings a troubled bear back home.
Shane and Jessica had a hot few nights together.
When Shane returns from a business trip he finds Jessica and the baby son he didn’t know about have also moved to town. Jessica is also his mate.
I liked that Shane had already been on the road to balance and peace for a year before Jessica moved to Deep Hollow.
Jessica had a weekend with Maverick (Shane) nearly two years previously and had never forgotten him. She moves to Deep Hollow to raise her son among shifters.
A good Christmas story.
My only question is how did Jessica know Grant was a shifter baby?
ELIANNE ADAMS - BURN DEEP
Loved having phoenix shifters being the stars of a series, how fun was this.
Liked all the characters we met.
Enjoyed this well written short story and will be looking forward to reading more in this series.
CHLOE COLE - CONQUERED
August 16, 2017
I haven't had the chance to read them but
Mountain bear baby by jk harper
Shane walker is a bear shifter who decide to start his life over and move back home.
Jessie mcmillan had a passionate 3 night stand with a hot guy that turned out to be a shifter. Now she has a baby on the way and had to move to a shifter town to raise her son. But guess who is in the same town?
Great story, some drama, it's a 2nd chance romance.
Combust by v.Vaughn
One if alisha's best friend in college is a werewolf and she found her mate. Her other bestie found her true mate and is now a werewolf. Alisha's wants her hot guy and happy ending so she goes and visits her friends at the wolf pack. And .......Yea lol I'll let you read all about it. Fun story, action, drama
Both stories are great I can wait to read the rest of them
Mountain bear baby by jk harper
Shane walker is a bear shifter who decide to start his life over and move back home.
Jessie mcmillan had a passionate 3 night stand with a hot guy that turned out to be a shifter. Now she has a baby on the way and had to move to a shifter town to raise her son. But guess who is in the same town?
Great story, some drama, it's a 2nd chance romance.
Combust by v.Vaughn
One if alisha's best friend in college is a werewolf and she found her mate. Her other bestie found her true mate and is now a werewolf. Alisha's wants her hot guy and happy ending so she goes and visits her friends at the wolf pack. And .......Yea lol I'll let you read all about it. Fun story, action, drama
Both stories are great I can wait to read the rest of them
August 5, 2017
Burn Deep by Elianne Adams: This is one of the best novellas I have read all year. Admittedly, I haven't read anything from this author that I haven't enjoyed but this one is the crowning glory. In this one we meet sassy nurse, Cortney (no u) and phoenix shifter alpha, Draven. Int his world shifters are a known thing and phoenix shifters have a unique agreement with the government that the women all sign. This agreement makes all potential mates agree to spend a month with the Odyssey to find an agreeable mate. This story is fun and well written. I requested an ARC of this story to post an honest review.
I also read several of the other stories and they are all, in their own right, worth the price of admission.
I also read several of the other stories and they are all, in their own right, worth the price of admission.
August 14, 2017
So far I have only read Combust by V. Vaughn. Other reviews will follow as I read....
Alisha is human but wants to be a werewolf like her college roommate so she drops out of school to move where her former roommate is and look for herself a mate. Juliet doesn't like this but her mate agrees... if she can find a true mate in his pack. Wasn't hard, she meets Jackson within 5 min of being in town. Only thing is, he is a loner and more comfy as wolf than human. She is a sorority girl... see the challenge here? I really enjoyed how these two work out their differences. It is hot but also sweet, oh and a lot of insults flying until these two finally get their mess together. Oh and I did not stop reading until I was finished! Yup, that good.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
Alisha is human but wants to be a werewolf like her college roommate so she drops out of school to move where her former roommate is and look for herself a mate. Juliet doesn't like this but her mate agrees... if she can find a true mate in his pack. Wasn't hard, she meets Jackson within 5 min of being in town. Only thing is, he is a loner and more comfy as wolf than human. She is a sorority girl... see the challenge here? I really enjoyed how these two work out their differences. It is hot but also sweet, oh and a lot of insults flying until these two finally get their mess together. Oh and I did not stop reading until I was finished! Yup, that good.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
August 1, 2017
A great collection of 15 shifter romance novellas, including a couple of authors I have read before and love (especially Olivia Arran - Baby for Bear is yet another winner) as well as few new authors to add to my 'to read' list.
There is so much choice in this collection, that there is something for everyone: sweet, steamy, action, intrigue and tension, as well as of course Happily Ever After... This box set is a definite winner!
I received an ARC and have left an honest and independent review.
There is so much choice in this collection, that there is something for everyone: sweet, steamy, action, intrigue and tension, as well as of course Happily Ever After... This box set is a definite winner!
I received an ARC and have left an honest and independent review.
August 7, 2017
Love in a variety of shapes
All the stories are great , two that stand out for me are Burn Deep by Elianne Adams which I could not put down . This is one about Phoenix shifters . The story of Draven and Courtney was as hot as the Phoenix himself . The second one was Secret Bear by Harmony Raines . This one is about a undercover cop Etta Reynolds and the bear shifter Ion Fairchild . Who will go to some extreme measures to meet and save his mate . A great box set full of hot and sexy shifters.
All the stories are great , two that stand out for me are Burn Deep by Elianne Adams which I could not put down . This is one about Phoenix shifters . The story of Draven and Courtney was as hot as the Phoenix himself . The second one was Secret Bear by Harmony Raines . This one is about a undercover cop Etta Reynolds and the bear shifter Ion Fairchild . Who will go to some extreme measures to meet and save his mate . A great box set full of hot and sexy shifters.
September 11, 2017
This is a great boxed set with some amazing authors. Each book was great and had a wonderful story which kept me reading way past my bedtime. They all have well developed characters are all very entertaining. Each of the books were full of surprises and I didn’t want them to end. If you are looking for a great boxed set then you need to get this one. I am looking forward to reading the other books by each of these great authors. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
October 21, 2017
I will grade each story then average out the total once it is fully read, so the rating may or may not change depending on the ratings as I read them.
Stilettos, Curses, and Furs by: Jovee Winters - 4 Stars
While this story is very well written laugh out loud funny, the author makes it very clear at the end its not the full story and if you want that you have to go purchase the book.
It would have earned the 5 stars plus .. but its not the full story but a narrated version of it.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase –
Stilettos, Curses, and Furs by: Jovee Winters - 4 Stars
While this story is very well written laugh out loud funny, the author makes it very clear at the end its not the full story and if you want that you have to go purchase the book.
It would have earned the 5 stars plus .. but its not the full story but a narrated version of it.
Bewitched by Moonlight - Deanna Chase –
May 28, 2018
I bought this for Jovee Winters' story because I love her Dark Queens and I wasn't disappointed. A witty, romantic story full of surprises and a world, background story and characters that make you want more, this is just an appetizer and I dearly hope there'll be more! For this story alone the price is too small, I am looking forward to reading the other stories and will enhance my review accordingly then.
August 1, 2017
As a box set goes, this one is pretty darn good. But, beware a couple of the stories are beginnings and end without the HEA. That said it's still worth the .99.
In my favorite story Baby for the Bear its funny how fate puts you right where you need to be. Sam's misunderstanding of Tyler's ad brings she and Cody to a safe haven and her mate. But she doesn't know about shifters, yet. This sweet story is a heartwarming short read.
In my favorite story Baby for the Bear its funny how fate puts you right where you need to be. Sam's misunderstanding of Tyler's ad brings she and Cody to a safe haven and her mate. But she doesn't know about shifters, yet. This sweet story is a heartwarming short read.
August 2, 2017
I'm reviewing Baby for the Bear, this was a heartwarming great short read. Sam and Tyler pretty much hit it off right from the start, and with her son Cory In the mix made it so much more loving. Tyler expected just a companion but got what he deserved and so did Sam loved this Olivia is great at what she does. I received a copy for an honest review. Now I can't wait to get to the rest of the stories by some other authors I read before and some new, can't wait.
August 2, 2017
A very good boxed set that was very well written , I know I am going to be re-read this set .I could not tell you what book was my favorite as quite a few of these Authors are ones whose books I enjoy reading. I was gifted a copy and after the first book I knew I had to order it also. If the stories come out individually I will be posting reviews for each one. All I can say is read this you will not be disappointed you did.
August 3, 2017
This is a review of Olivia Arran's "Baby for the Bear". This is a great story and I pretty much read through in one sitting as once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Tyler and Sam's story will have you pulling for them to have their HEA. Loved their story and the ending!
I am in the process of reading the rest of the stories and will add to my review when I am finished.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and am giving my honest review.
I am in the process of reading the rest of the stories and will add to my review when I am finished.
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book and am giving my honest review.
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