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Strange: Not Your Normal Paranormal
Nine Complete Novels Featuring Psychics, Demons, Aliens, Angels, Gods and Goddesses, Time Travel, and More!
Dive into nine different worlds that aren’t your normal paranormal. These aren’t your run of the mill vampire, werewolf, and witch stories. Immerse yourself in these unique, full-length novels from national bestselling authors:
Bad Vibrations ~ Christine Pope
When psychic Persephone O'Brien reaches out to famous ufologist Paul Oliver for help, they soon find themselves drawn into a far-reaching alien conspiracy that sends them on the run...and into one another's arms.
Pisces ~ Rachel Medhurst
The bracelet around my wrist is a permanent reminder of my mission. The silver charm attached to the leather cord is stamped with my birth sign. Mission: Unite with my twin flame soulmate.
Beyond the Veil ~ Pippa DaCosta
Muse must decide whether to trust a Prince of Hell or the assassin sent to kill her. Little do they know, she’s more dangerous than both.
Bitter Ashes ~ Sara C. Roethle
She's not their long lost fairy princess. She's their executioner.
Thrown into a world of Norse Myth, Madeline must work her way through a web of deceit and intrigue. Maddy might just survive, but many others may die in her place.
Deception ~ Stacy Claflin
After meeting a gorgeous stranger on a blind date, Alexis feels like she's known him her entire life. Suddenly, dark long-forgotten memories swirl in her mind. She realizes she's powerful, stunningly beautiful, and marked for death.
The Legacy of the Key ~ S.L. Morgan
Men in Black meets Avatar! Reece Bryant is just an average young woman on Earth, or so she thought! Follow Reece as she is brought into an enchanting dimension for protection and discovers the truths of who she really is!
Nolander ~ Becca Mills
As an orphaned and perpetually single photographer in a tiny rural town, Beth Ryder Knows she’s different. Still, when strange monstrosities begin cropping up in her photos, she thinks it’s a cruel joke, until she’s plunged into a world she never knew existed.
The Girl In Between ~ Laekan Kemp
Bryn Reyes is a real life sleeping beauty who spends most of her time alone in a dream world made up of her memories. Until one day a boy she’s never met before washes up on the illusory beach of her dreams with no memory of who he is.
Rune Gate ~ Mark E. Cooper
Alex Yorke is a top police clairvoyant on the edge of sanity. Living inside the heads of serial killers has taken its toll. Can she do it one last time?
Dive into nine different worlds that aren’t your normal paranormal. These aren’t your run of the mill vampire, werewolf, and witch stories. Immerse yourself in these unique, full-length novels from national bestselling authors:
Bad Vibrations ~ Christine Pope
When psychic Persephone O'Brien reaches out to famous ufologist Paul Oliver for help, they soon find themselves drawn into a far-reaching alien conspiracy that sends them on the run...and into one another's arms.
Pisces ~ Rachel Medhurst
The bracelet around my wrist is a permanent reminder of my mission. The silver charm attached to the leather cord is stamped with my birth sign. Mission: Unite with my twin flame soulmate.
Beyond the Veil ~ Pippa DaCosta
Muse must decide whether to trust a Prince of Hell or the assassin sent to kill her. Little do they know, she’s more dangerous than both.
Bitter Ashes ~ Sara C. Roethle
She's not their long lost fairy princess. She's their executioner.
Thrown into a world of Norse Myth, Madeline must work her way through a web of deceit and intrigue. Maddy might just survive, but many others may die in her place.
Deception ~ Stacy Claflin
After meeting a gorgeous stranger on a blind date, Alexis feels like she's known him her entire life. Suddenly, dark long-forgotten memories swirl in her mind. She realizes she's powerful, stunningly beautiful, and marked for death.
The Legacy of the Key ~ S.L. Morgan
Men in Black meets Avatar! Reece Bryant is just an average young woman on Earth, or so she thought! Follow Reece as she is brought into an enchanting dimension for protection and discovers the truths of who she really is!
Nolander ~ Becca Mills
As an orphaned and perpetually single photographer in a tiny rural town, Beth Ryder Knows she’s different. Still, when strange monstrosities begin cropping up in her photos, she thinks it’s a cruel joke, until she’s plunged into a world she never knew existed.
The Girl In Between ~ Laekan Kemp
Bryn Reyes is a real life sleeping beauty who spends most of her time alone in a dream world made up of her memories. Until one day a boy she’s never met before washes up on the illusory beach of her dreams with no memory of who he is.
Rune Gate ~ Mark E. Cooper
Alex Yorke is a top police clairvoyant on the edge of sanity. Living inside the heads of serial killers has taken its toll. Can she do it one last time?
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About the author
Sara C. Roethle
125 books934 followersSara C. Roethle is a Fantasy author and part-time unicorn. She enjoys writing character driven stories in various fantasy realms with elements of Celtic and Norse myth, humor, and metaphysical ponderings.
Her series include:
Tree of Ages
The Thief's Apprentice
The Moonstone Chronicles
Xoe Meyers
Bitter Ashes
Her series include:
Tree of Ages
The Thief's Apprentice
The Moonstone Chronicles
Xoe Meyers
Bitter Ashes
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August 18, 2016
Warning: This review/rating is based on my feelings, thoughts, likes and dislikes. You should read the book to form your own opinion/thoughts. Read on!
Rating: Overall 3.75 Stars..
Cover: Meh...
Cliffhanger: In some i might say they just leave with wanting to get the next book...
“Bad Vibrations - Christine Pope - 4 stars. Very entertaining, my first alien book"
"Piscex by Rachel Medhurst - 3 stars. The characters were some i haven't read before. Each of the zodiac sign exists and they have powers and personalities according to their sign. And they are trying to find their soulmates to bring love into the earth.
What i didn't like? It seemed all over the place, sometimes there would be details that appeared out of nowhere, and it got confusing since they changed the plot..."
"Beyond the veil by Pippa Dacosta 4stars - well, this was entertaining. The suspense, the plot, the characters, i liked a lot. The only think i didn't like was that Muse was betrayed even by the air she breathe, can't she catch a break? Someone who is in her corner always?"
"Bitter Ashes by Sara Roehtle 4.5 stars. Now i may need to buy the next book. Very interesting, entertaining, good story"
"Deception by Stacy Claflin 2.75 stars - Well, the plot was interesting but i just couldn't connect with the characters. I know that Alexis was 17 but she was so annoying and Cliff's reaction and he was supposed to be 7 years older than her, right? So he was 24, he should know better. Also, it felt really rushed, and i didn't believe when her sister was ok with the whole reading mind thing, really? As if is normal..."
"The Legacy of the Key by SL Morgan 3 stars - Well, i think i'm being generous with this one. It was too slow for my liking, and it was so sweet that i think i got diabetes. And when i thought there will be action, it was resolved rather swiftly. And i wanted more than loving embraces and sweet kisses...but that is just me..."
"Nolander by Becca Mills 3 stars - the first 16 chapters were confusing, i felt like i had just stepped in a conversation and couldn't understand the terminology or what they were talking about. It wasn't until chapter 17 that i started to be invested in the story but then it ended soon and it left me with too many questions. The world build was very extensive and i felt that there was no purpose."
"The girl in between by Laekan Kemp 4.75 stars - Now this, this is a very good novel. Is something i haven't read before (probably more like this out there). Just perfect, well-paced, great characters, awesome plot, great suspense, unputdownable. And all i want to do is find out what happens next. I'm sure Roman will make mistakes but i know he will redeem himself. Can't wait to find out..."
"Rune Gate by Mark Cooper 3.75 stars - This was a good story, you have your "psychic" working with the police to solve mysteries, but it takes a turn that you don't expect and i liked that, it wasn't like the other books. Now, all of a sudden we had a bunch of characters introduced and i liked most of them, i felt Allison has an agenda, what?, i don't know, but i think you only need to read the next to know."
Rating: Overall 3.75 Stars..
Cover: Meh...
Cliffhanger: In some i might say they just leave with wanting to get the next book...
“Bad Vibrations - Christine Pope - 4 stars. Very entertaining, my first alien book"
"Piscex by Rachel Medhurst - 3 stars. The characters were some i haven't read before. Each of the zodiac sign exists and they have powers and personalities according to their sign. And they are trying to find their soulmates to bring love into the earth.
What i didn't like? It seemed all over the place, sometimes there would be details that appeared out of nowhere, and it got confusing since they changed the plot..."
"Beyond the veil by Pippa Dacosta 4stars - well, this was entertaining. The suspense, the plot, the characters, i liked a lot. The only think i didn't like was that Muse was betrayed even by the air she breathe, can't she catch a break? Someone who is in her corner always?"
"Bitter Ashes by Sara Roehtle 4.5 stars. Now i may need to buy the next book. Very interesting, entertaining, good story"
"Deception by Stacy Claflin 2.75 stars - Well, the plot was interesting but i just couldn't connect with the characters. I know that Alexis was 17 but she was so annoying and Cliff's reaction and he was supposed to be 7 years older than her, right? So he was 24, he should know better. Also, it felt really rushed, and i didn't believe when her sister was ok with the whole reading mind thing, really? As if is normal..."
"The Legacy of the Key by SL Morgan 3 stars - Well, i think i'm being generous with this one. It was too slow for my liking, and it was so sweet that i think i got diabetes. And when i thought there will be action, it was resolved rather swiftly. And i wanted more than loving embraces and sweet kisses...but that is just me..."
"Nolander by Becca Mills 3 stars - the first 16 chapters were confusing, i felt like i had just stepped in a conversation and couldn't understand the terminology or what they were talking about. It wasn't until chapter 17 that i started to be invested in the story but then it ended soon and it left me with too many questions. The world build was very extensive and i felt that there was no purpose."
"The girl in between by Laekan Kemp 4.75 stars - Now this, this is a very good novel. Is something i haven't read before (probably more like this out there). Just perfect, well-paced, great characters, awesome plot, great suspense, unputdownable. And all i want to do is find out what happens next. I'm sure Roman will make mistakes but i know he will redeem himself. Can't wait to find out..."
"Rune Gate by Mark Cooper 3.75 stars - This was a good story, you have your "psychic" working with the police to solve mysteries, but it takes a turn that you don't expect and i liked that, it wasn't like the other books. Now, all of a sudden we had a bunch of characters introduced and i liked most of them, i felt Allison has an agenda, what?, i don't know, but i think you only need to read the next to know."
June 29, 2016
This was a strange compilation of really, really strange books...
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March 8, 2021Snippets and bits, mostly cliffhangers.
November 10, 2018
Three stars overall. Some stories were twos and a couple were four or fives.
I have a terrible memory and have trouble separating storylines so will try to review each one as I finish reading it.
*There are spoilers in most of these reviews* Yes, I am aware that I write much more about stories I dislike than the ones I enjoy. For some reason I feel compelled to point out what I consider absurd.
1. Bad Vibrations ~ Christine Pope: Okay, so this was a paranormal romance; not my favorite genre. I don't care how psychic you are - you can't decide on a life partner in just a couple of days. The male doctor is supposedly drop-dead handsome, i.e. a waitress hovers at their table to ogle him. So, why isn't Mr. Wonderful already in a relationship? We never hear about his romantic past. Also, and I'm perfectly willing to admit that I may have missed it in the story - how did the aliens know that Persephone was or would be dangerous? Who told them? She has one client who thinks his girlfriend has been turned into an alien. The aliens are already hot on her tail. Why? Then the poor client ends up dead. Again, why? She and the good doctor run into her mother at a restaurant. This seems like a pointless encounter. Total strangers believe she has powers of which she knows nothing. Her spirit guide turns out to be some kind of holy celestial being who has been masquerading as an ancient eunuch since she was 12 years of age. He and his ilk apparently know that she is going to save mankind. Really?
This wasn't a horrible bit of fluff but I doubt that I'll seek out any more in the series.
2. Pisces ~ Rachel Medhurst: Twin Flames/Soulmates - redundant, they mean the same thing. Just pick one. Why do only Pisces and the other eleven astrologically-named "people" she grew up with know that their mission is to seek out their soulmates? Why don't all of the several thousand chosen know this? She knows that she is not really human. We discover that she has been reincarnated numerous times as she keeps failing to achieve her goal.
Why does she call the males she lives with her brothers but refers to female Cancer as her friend? What's the difference? They all come from different parents and then are raised by a pair of guardians. It seems more than a little suspicious to me that the guardians, who supposedly are soulmates, get divorced and move on to other partners. Love, love, love is supposed to be the answer and yet those two totally fail. How can the twelve be expected to succeed?
The next book in the series is entitled Aries. I wonder if there will be 12 books or just 6 focusing on the six characters highlighted in this volume.
This story reminded me a great deal of The Djinn Wars, which I couldn't finish. Each one of those stories had the same plot, just featuring different primary characters. Interestingly enough, those were written by Christine Pope, the first author in this anthology.
Beyond the Veil - Pippa DaCosta: When I started reading this last night I found it familiar enough to suspect that I'd read it before. Sure enough, I purchased this first volume on 10/7/15. Three years is long enough for me to forget the intricacies of the plot so I'll re-read it.
This story revolves around a woman who is half demon/half human. Full blooded demons despise her kind and either kill or make slaves out of them. Obviously she was a victim of the second. At some point a demon prince acquires her and her life improves. However, she longs for a "normal" existence and leaves him so she can pass as a human. This story starts five years after that when attempts are made on her life. Many twists and turns. She doesn't know who is telling the truth or who she can trust.
Apparently I wasn't logging what I'd read back in 2015 as Beyond the Veil was still listed as "Want to Read." My kindle also showed it unread so perhaps I read this in a different anthology. Whatever. I liked this story better than the preceding two and most likely will seek out the rest of the series someday.
Bitter Ashes ~ Sara C. Roethle: I am unfamiliar with Norse mythology so many of the references are new to me. The author does a good job of clarifying them. Once again we have an adult female, Maddy, who has no idea that she is really some kind of supernatural being. She is snatched from her bed in the middle of the night and confined to an underground compound where she is expected to assume the role of executioner. Lots of unpleasant experiences for her.
After a time she starts to embrace her destiny and finds she gets an unexpected benefit from releasing dead "souls." She also starts a romantic relationship with one of her captors (Stockholm Syndrome, anyone?) A lot of the "people" have ulterior motives and many are not whom they profess to be. Poor Maddy is so confused that she doesn't trust anyone - probably a wise decision.
Deception ~ Stacy Claflin: Obviously geared towards young adults since our protagonist is a high school student. Supernatural powers that seem to suddenly manifest. Others know that they would eventually show up but it's news to her. (I was just reading some reviews and apparently these are called coming-into-power stories. Who knew?) So, it seems that our girl was smuggled to earth to protect her from assassins.
I don't understand why she and her friends can't return to the dimension they originated from. Sure, her royal parents are away on a secret mission and not reachable to apprise them of the situation but it seems to me that there should be armed guards or spells or something to keep her safe. It's a castle for Pete's sake.
I'm less than enamored with her pre-destined romantic situation. Sixteen year old girls should not have to make a life-long (in this case practically eternal) commitment to a partner.
Okay, she's had a birthday so is now seventeen. Alexis is far too immature to assume any kind of leadership position. She will not let go of real or imagined slights and will pretty much stop at nothing for vengeance. She's going to make one hell of a queen if she keeps pulling that shit. And why did Brooke's parents suddenly disappear when they are needed now more than ever to protect Alexis from danger within and without? They should have taken Alexis and the others back with them to the kingdom. They could use their mind altering mojo to have Alexis disappear from the humans' memories. Argh.
MAJOR SPOILER REGARDING ENDING: Clifford's (does anyone else's brain fill in the Big Red Dog?) mother turns into a real bitch when it turns out Tanner is now royalty since Alexis turned him into a vampire with her royal blood. Why the hell her parents are so delighted with this event is a mystery. Perhaps they don't like Clifford and his family and are relieved that they won't have to be in-laws. Beats the shit out of me. Now we are left with Clifford's mother threatening the king and queen and knowing that Alexis is going to have to choose either Clifford or Tanner as a mate sometime in the future. I'll probably never discover how it turns out. Too much teen angst.
I still don't understand why her parents think she is safer masquerading as a human. The jig is up guys. The whole vampire community pretty much knows where she is. Also, didn't they defeat the leader of the bad guys who were trying to eliminate her? Gah.
The Legacy of the Key ~ S.L. Morgan: I have enjoyed this story and for some reason stayed awake until 4 a.m. reading it. I don't know why - it's not like it's an edge of your seat mystery. I guess I liked the conflict of jealous natives trying to take down the newbie. Plus, there are magic horses. Levi, the Guardian and eventual boyfriend is way too syrupy sweet in his relationship with Reece. Their magical special smiles for each other gets old pretty fast. These people eat a lot. I don't think we miss mention of a breakfast, lunch or dinner.
A few oddities occurred to me. How was Michael Visor able to summon a horse so he and Simone were able to cross the barrier? I know he had trained to be a Guardian but then disappeared. When Levi escapes his captors and returns home, he immediately confronts Simone about her treachery. Who told him about her - Michael?
Some of the above questions are answered in the epilogue. Hint: Apparently the horses are bonded to their riders. Simone was able to contact Michael and apparently they worked out how they were going to bring about Reece's capture.
There are three more books in this series. I'll see if I still want to invest in them after I finish the other stories in this anthology. I am so easily distracted by other plots...
Nolander ~ Becca Mills: I read this in a different anthology in 2017. I remember enough about it that I'm not going to re-read it now. I did like it and would seek out more of the series, just haven't yet.
The Girl In Between ~ Laekan Kemp: This is a rather disquieting tale. I don't think I've ever read anything remotely similar to it. It would be hard for me to give a synopsis without giving away the majority of the plot. There were times I felt the story was dragging but overall it held my interest and I like that there was somewhat of a conclusion instead of a cliff-hanger ending.
Rune Gate ~ Mark E. Cooper - Right off the bat I found similarities between this and the Bishop/SCU series written by Kay Hooper. Although the victims are methodically tortured and killed much like in Hooper's books and there is a character with supernatural abilities, the story took a decidedly different turn. I have enjoyed it so much that I've already ordered the next in the series before finishing this one. I may even read it before diving into the next Sevenfold Sword novel.
I have a terrible memory and have trouble separating storylines so will try to review each one as I finish reading it.
*There are spoilers in most of these reviews* Yes, I am aware that I write much more about stories I dislike than the ones I enjoy. For some reason I feel compelled to point out what I consider absurd.
1. Bad Vibrations ~ Christine Pope: Okay, so this was a paranormal romance; not my favorite genre. I don't care how psychic you are - you can't decide on a life partner in just a couple of days. The male doctor is supposedly drop-dead handsome, i.e. a waitress hovers at their table to ogle him. So, why isn't Mr. Wonderful already in a relationship? We never hear about his romantic past. Also, and I'm perfectly willing to admit that I may have missed it in the story - how did the aliens know that Persephone was or would be dangerous? Who told them? She has one client who thinks his girlfriend has been turned into an alien. The aliens are already hot on her tail. Why? Then the poor client ends up dead. Again, why? She and the good doctor run into her mother at a restaurant. This seems like a pointless encounter. Total strangers believe she has powers of which she knows nothing. Her spirit guide turns out to be some kind of holy celestial being who has been masquerading as an ancient eunuch since she was 12 years of age. He and his ilk apparently know that she is going to save mankind. Really?
This wasn't a horrible bit of fluff but I doubt that I'll seek out any more in the series.
2. Pisces ~ Rachel Medhurst: Twin Flames/Soulmates - redundant, they mean the same thing. Just pick one. Why do only Pisces and the other eleven astrologically-named "people" she grew up with know that their mission is to seek out their soulmates? Why don't all of the several thousand chosen know this? She knows that she is not really human. We discover that she has been reincarnated numerous times as she keeps failing to achieve her goal.
Why does she call the males she lives with her brothers but refers to female Cancer as her friend? What's the difference? They all come from different parents and then are raised by a pair of guardians. It seems more than a little suspicious to me that the guardians, who supposedly are soulmates, get divorced and move on to other partners. Love, love, love is supposed to be the answer and yet those two totally fail. How can the twelve be expected to succeed?
The next book in the series is entitled Aries. I wonder if there will be 12 books or just 6 focusing on the six characters highlighted in this volume.
This story reminded me a great deal of The Djinn Wars, which I couldn't finish. Each one of those stories had the same plot, just featuring different primary characters. Interestingly enough, those were written by Christine Pope, the first author in this anthology.
Beyond the Veil - Pippa DaCosta: When I started reading this last night I found it familiar enough to suspect that I'd read it before. Sure enough, I purchased this first volume on 10/7/15. Three years is long enough for me to forget the intricacies of the plot so I'll re-read it.
This story revolves around a woman who is half demon/half human. Full blooded demons despise her kind and either kill or make slaves out of them. Obviously she was a victim of the second. At some point a demon prince acquires her and her life improves. However, she longs for a "normal" existence and leaves him so she can pass as a human. This story starts five years after that when attempts are made on her life. Many twists and turns. She doesn't know who is telling the truth or who she can trust.
Apparently I wasn't logging what I'd read back in 2015 as Beyond the Veil was still listed as "Want to Read." My kindle also showed it unread so perhaps I read this in a different anthology. Whatever. I liked this story better than the preceding two and most likely will seek out the rest of the series someday.
Bitter Ashes ~ Sara C. Roethle: I am unfamiliar with Norse mythology so many of the references are new to me. The author does a good job of clarifying them. Once again we have an adult female, Maddy, who has no idea that she is really some kind of supernatural being. She is snatched from her bed in the middle of the night and confined to an underground compound where she is expected to assume the role of executioner. Lots of unpleasant experiences for her.
After a time she starts to embrace her destiny and finds she gets an unexpected benefit from releasing dead "souls." She also starts a romantic relationship with one of her captors (Stockholm Syndrome, anyone?) A lot of the "people" have ulterior motives and many are not whom they profess to be. Poor Maddy is so confused that she doesn't trust anyone - probably a wise decision.
Deception ~ Stacy Claflin: Obviously geared towards young adults since our protagonist is a high school student. Supernatural powers that seem to suddenly manifest. Others know that they would eventually show up but it's news to her. (I was just reading some reviews and apparently these are called coming-into-power stories. Who knew?) So, it seems that our girl was smuggled to earth to protect her from assassins.
I don't understand why she and her friends can't return to the dimension they originated from. Sure, her royal parents are away on a secret mission and not reachable to apprise them of the situation but it seems to me that there should be armed guards or spells or something to keep her safe. It's a castle for Pete's sake.
I'm less than enamored with her pre-destined romantic situation. Sixteen year old girls should not have to make a life-long (in this case practically eternal) commitment to a partner.
Okay, she's had a birthday so is now seventeen. Alexis is far too immature to assume any kind of leadership position. She will not let go of real or imagined slights and will pretty much stop at nothing for vengeance. She's going to make one hell of a queen if she keeps pulling that shit. And why did Brooke's parents suddenly disappear when they are needed now more than ever to protect Alexis from danger within and without? They should have taken Alexis and the others back with them to the kingdom. They could use their mind altering mojo to have Alexis disappear from the humans' memories. Argh.
MAJOR SPOILER REGARDING ENDING: Clifford's (does anyone else's brain fill in the Big Red Dog?) mother turns into a real bitch when it turns out Tanner is now royalty since Alexis turned him into a vampire with her royal blood. Why the hell her parents are so delighted with this event is a mystery. Perhaps they don't like Clifford and his family and are relieved that they won't have to be in-laws. Beats the shit out of me. Now we are left with Clifford's mother threatening the king and queen and knowing that Alexis is going to have to choose either Clifford or Tanner as a mate sometime in the future. I'll probably never discover how it turns out. Too much teen angst.
I still don't understand why her parents think she is safer masquerading as a human. The jig is up guys. The whole vampire community pretty much knows where she is. Also, didn't they defeat the leader of the bad guys who were trying to eliminate her? Gah.
The Legacy of the Key ~ S.L. Morgan: I have enjoyed this story and for some reason stayed awake until 4 a.m. reading it. I don't know why - it's not like it's an edge of your seat mystery. I guess I liked the conflict of jealous natives trying to take down the newbie. Plus, there are magic horses. Levi, the Guardian and eventual boyfriend is way too syrupy sweet in his relationship with Reece. Their magical special smiles for each other gets old pretty fast. These people eat a lot. I don't think we miss mention of a breakfast, lunch or dinner.
A few oddities occurred to me. How was Michael Visor able to summon a horse so he and Simone were able to cross the barrier? I know he had trained to be a Guardian but then disappeared. When Levi escapes his captors and returns home, he immediately confronts Simone about her treachery. Who told him about her - Michael?
Some of the above questions are answered in the epilogue. Hint: Apparently the horses are bonded to their riders. Simone was able to contact Michael and apparently they worked out how they were going to bring about Reece's capture.
There are three more books in this series. I'll see if I still want to invest in them after I finish the other stories in this anthology. I am so easily distracted by other plots...
Nolander ~ Becca Mills: I read this in a different anthology in 2017. I remember enough about it that I'm not going to re-read it now. I did like it and would seek out more of the series, just haven't yet.
The Girl In Between ~ Laekan Kemp: This is a rather disquieting tale. I don't think I've ever read anything remotely similar to it. It would be hard for me to give a synopsis without giving away the majority of the plot. There were times I felt the story was dragging but overall it held my interest and I like that there was somewhat of a conclusion instead of a cliff-hanger ending.
Rune Gate ~ Mark E. Cooper - Right off the bat I found similarities between this and the Bishop/SCU series written by Kay Hooper. Although the victims are methodically tortured and killed much like in Hooper's books and there is a character with supernatural abilities, the story took a decidedly different turn. I have enjoyed it so much that I've already ordered the next in the series before finishing this one. I may even read it before diving into the next Sevenfold Sword novel.
Want to read
April 13, 2016Bad Vibrations ~ Christine Pope
Pisces ~ Rachel Medhurst
Beyond the Veil ~ Pippa DaCosta
Bitter Ashes ~ Sara C. Roethle
Deception ~ Stacy Claflin
The Legacy of the Key ~ S.L. Morgan
Nolander ~ Becca Mills
The Girl In Between ~ Laekan Kemp
Rune Gate ~ Mark E. Cooper
Pisces ~ Rachel Medhurst
Beyond the Veil ~ Pippa DaCosta
Bitter Ashes ~ Sara C. Roethle
Deception ~ Stacy Claflin
The Legacy of the Key ~ S.L. Morgan
Nolander ~ Becca Mills
The Girl In Between ~ Laekan Kemp
Rune Gate ~ Mark E. Cooper
July 11, 2019
Mixed bag.
There are some good stories and some stinkers in this collection. The bad ones invariably are romance novels with a fantasy or sci-fi veneer.. But there are a couple of decent stories too. I believe all are the first of individual series of books so this collection is more or less an advertisement on steroids. I was only tempted to get a couple of sequel novels based on the ones here so it doesn't seem that successful a collection to me. But we all have our own opinions.
There are some good stories and some stinkers in this collection. The bad ones invariably are romance novels with a fantasy or sci-fi veneer.. But there are a couple of decent stories too. I believe all are the first of individual series of books so this collection is more or less an advertisement on steroids. I was only tempted to get a couple of sequel novels based on the ones here so it doesn't seem that successful a collection to me. But we all have our own opinions.
July 15, 2019
Great reading loved it and get it all done in the exciting news is I have is that you know when to get to the best reading yet thanks again Joyce Miller wife of hank Miller
Great reading loved all of them and the best reading yet to come must get more books in your sets thanks again Joyce Miller wife of hank Miller loved it all thanks again
Great reading loved all of them and the best reading yet to come must get more books in your sets thanks again Joyce Miller wife of hank Miller loved it all thanks again
December 8, 2023
Ok for cheap
You get to check out the entire first book of eight different series by eight different authors for really cheap... Can't beat that, well, unless you find all eight to YOUR taste, which is rare. Personally, I only found one book to my liking, which was Rune Gate by Mark E Cooper, who unfortunately appears to have quit writing...
You get to check out the entire first book of eight different series by eight different authors for really cheap... Can't beat that, well, unless you find all eight to YOUR taste, which is rare. Personally, I only found one book to my liking, which was Rune Gate by Mark E Cooper, who unfortunately appears to have quit writing...
September 9, 2018
lots of really good stories
really good collection of stories by authors i have and haven't heard of. i enjoyed reading the stories, granted some much more than others,but i can't remember which is which now cause i took my time reading them all.
really good collection of stories by authors i have and haven't heard of. i enjoyed reading the stories, granted some much more than others,but i can't remember which is which now cause i took my time reading them all.
September 13, 2019
Decent Bundle
Like most bundles, you get some stars and some duds. The good thing about this bundle is that there were at least three books I was interested enough in to read the next in the series and continued through to the end.
Like most bundles, you get some stars and some duds. The good thing about this bundle is that there were at least three books I was interested enough in to read the next in the series and continued through to the end.
July 3, 2020
Meh
So, the short stories are really short with cliffhangers so deep the bottom is out of sight. They are also not very engaging unless you happen to be about 15 and insatiably curious about endings. Not great writing and very little character development.
So, the short stories are really short with cliffhangers so deep the bottom is out of sight. They are also not very engaging unless you happen to be about 15 and insatiably curious about endings. Not great writing and very little character development.
November 25, 2022
Maddening
Every book is book one in a series. If you are looking for an HEA you won't find it unless you spend more money.
I hate cliffhangers no matter how good the beginning!!!!
Every book is book one in a series. If you are looking for an HEA you won't find it unless you spend more money.
I hate cliffhangers no matter how good the beginning!!!!
September 19, 2023
Left suspended but happy
Although each story was different, they kept one turning the pages, entertaining, captivating, eager to find out more, then left suspended in time wanting to get the continuation of each different adventure - a must read for all fantasy readers
Although each story was different, they kept one turning the pages, entertaining, captivating, eager to find out more, then left suspended in time wanting to get the continuation of each different adventure - a must read for all fantasy readers
January 9, 2024
This book is a collection of cliffhangers, that's why it's price on Google Play Books is 0€. Does bait was worked? Almost, almost, there was one book i enjoyed more than others. Why i do not gave 5 stars then? Not all the cliffhangers was cliffhangers enough, last one - just a story cut in half.
May 24, 2017
Amazing collection of 9 books! Some I had already read but not many. Loved this collection and look forward to getting the next books in the series.
August 3, 2017
Strange: Not Your Normal Paranormal
Got caught up in these great books and enjoyed them all! Such a wonderful compilation to become enthralled and lost in.
Got caught up in these great books and enjoyed them all! Such a wonderful compilation to become enthralled and lost in.
August 24, 2017
Good reads
A great beginning to each author. Good stories, well written, amazing authors. Can't wait to read the next story to each of them.
A great beginning to each author. Good stories, well written, amazing authors. Can't wait to read the next story to each of them.
October 17, 2017
Good
These are good books. The last book is the best. I ordered the second book in the series. Good set!
These are good books. The last book is the best. I ordered the second book in the series. Good set!
February 21, 2019
Spooky
Great storyline, a little slow at first but picks up. A lot of the story unravels in your head, and you have to make the connections to understand it.
Great storyline, a little slow at first but picks up. A lot of the story unravels in your head, and you have to make the connections to understand it.
July 27, 2019
Great story
Hard to put the book down.
Easy reading keeps your interest waiting for the next action to happen the characters come across as real.
Hard to put the book down.
Easy reading keeps your interest waiting for the next action to happen the characters come across as real.
Read
July 23, 2020Not what i was expecting
This is a box set of the first books in different series. Most of them i didn't want to continue with, but i did buy the second book of one of them.
This is a box set of the first books in different series. Most of them i didn't want to continue with, but i did buy the second book of one of them.
October 28, 2020
Chilled read
Some were better than others, but overall a non racing read with supernatural elements and romance. Preferred the ones with less physical activity described
Some were better than others, but overall a non racing read with supernatural elements and romance. Preferred the ones with less physical activity described
November 7, 2020
Great bundle
This has fun stories that I would look for more from these authors. Not a lot of cliffhangers so worth the read.
This has fun stories that I would look for more from these authors. Not a lot of cliffhangers so worth the read.
October 26, 2021
Some were great some were so-so
That last story was too predictable and all about an insecure non-hero's rhoughts. But others were very original and engaging
That last story was too predictable and all about an insecure non-hero's rhoughts. But others were very original and engaging
December 4, 2022
Enthralling mix
Thoroughly enjoyed this mix of stories. It's a shame to get to the end of a story but then you get another one.
Thoroughly enjoyed this mix of stories. It's a shame to get to the end of a story but then you get another one.
October 25, 2024
An enjoyable read
A compilation of about 8 books. With a couple of repeat books from other compilations but otherwise a very enjoyable read!
A compilation of about 8 books. With a couple of repeat books from other compilations but otherwise a very enjoyable read!
November 1, 2024
Paranormal
These are books about different paranormal encounters. Witches, shape shifter, psychics and more. These were really good reads. I really enjoyed them.
These are books about different paranormal encounters. Witches, shape shifter, psychics and more. These were really good reads. I really enjoyed them.
April 19, 2019
This was a good set of books. I greatly enjoyed a few of them and will be looking at the rest of the series by those authors.
Want to read
April 29, 2016Bad Vibrations by Christine Pope
This is the second book in the Sedona Files series I've read. The first one was the most recently published Falling Angels. After reading Falling Angels, I was absolutely hooked and knew reading the rest of the series was an absolute must! I was not at all misguided in that knowledge. Bad Vibrations was excellent and I am more hooked on the series than I was before. I enjoyed seeing how it all started. Having begun reading the series with book #5, I enjoyed finally reading about Otto and at least part of his history with this group of individuals thrust together (and bonded) by bizarre circumstances. The characters in the book were dynamic and colorful. Both Persephone and Paul have distinct personalities (that's not to say that the others don't, this just wasn't their story so I'm not going to focus on them). Both have come to know living outside what is publicly accepted as normal and acceptable all too well. Persephone has been plagued for 20 years, since she was 12, by Otto, her spirit guide (and a faux-16th Century Eunuch). Paul is an astrophysicist who believes in UFOs, costing him a promising future as a tenured professor at his university. Now both Paul, with two masters degrees, and Persephone, who also has an advanced degree, find themselves doing work the majority of the world considers a joke (her as a full-time psychic and him authoring novels and becoming a figurehead in the UFO community). They are thrown together without any read explanation by the promptings (or demands) of Otto. One thing I particularly like about this series so far, is that the characters aren't just a bunch of young 20-somethings falling headlong into a passionate romance or middle-aged individuals getting a second chance at love. This book was a great reflection of what is becoming more and more prevalent in today's society: waiting until later on to settle down and get married (with Persephone being 32). Another thing I particularly enjoyed about this book was Christine Pope's treatment of what it means to be psychic. It is very clear that Persephone (and all psychics) only have certain abilities (though she has far more power than she is aware of). They are not all seeing or infallible. They can be wrong or miss things. They have faults and insecurities and fears. They are, quite simply put, human. It makes it that much easier to relate to Persephone's character. And that really applies to all of the characters. They all have their own quirks and shortcomings, strengths and weaknesses, all-too-human personalities and characteristics. And, at the end of the day, they are a community, albeit a bit unconventional, that looks out for one another (despite Persephone and Paul being new to the fold). It makes them an endearing bunch. Overall, I think this book is an excellent book to what I believe will prove to continue to be an enthralling series. The story line is intricate and keeps you guessing. I found myself surprised on multiple occasions while journeying through this book. The book concludes with a HEA ending for Persephone and Paul and does not have a cliffhanger. I will warn you however, the book has the potential to pull you into the series as a whole and not let you go easily when it's done. I, for one, am excited at the prospect of plunging into book 2: Desert Hearts.
This is the second book in the Sedona Files series I've read. The first one was the most recently published Falling Angels. After reading Falling Angels, I was absolutely hooked and knew reading the rest of the series was an absolute must! I was not at all misguided in that knowledge. Bad Vibrations was excellent and I am more hooked on the series than I was before. I enjoyed seeing how it all started. Having begun reading the series with book #5, I enjoyed finally reading about Otto and at least part of his history with this group of individuals thrust together (and bonded) by bizarre circumstances. The characters in the book were dynamic and colorful. Both Persephone and Paul have distinct personalities (that's not to say that the others don't, this just wasn't their story so I'm not going to focus on them). Both have come to know living outside what is publicly accepted as normal and acceptable all too well. Persephone has been plagued for 20 years, since she was 12, by Otto, her spirit guide (and a faux-16th Century Eunuch). Paul is an astrophysicist who believes in UFOs, costing him a promising future as a tenured professor at his university. Now both Paul, with two masters degrees, and Persephone, who also has an advanced degree, find themselves doing work the majority of the world considers a joke (her as a full-time psychic and him authoring novels and becoming a figurehead in the UFO community). They are thrown together without any read explanation by the promptings (or demands) of Otto. One thing I particularly like about this series so far, is that the characters aren't just a bunch of young 20-somethings falling headlong into a passionate romance or middle-aged individuals getting a second chance at love. This book was a great reflection of what is becoming more and more prevalent in today's society: waiting until later on to settle down and get married (with Persephone being 32). Another thing I particularly enjoyed about this book was Christine Pope's treatment of what it means to be psychic. It is very clear that Persephone (and all psychics) only have certain abilities (though she has far more power than she is aware of). They are not all seeing or infallible. They can be wrong or miss things. They have faults and insecurities and fears. They are, quite simply put, human. It makes it that much easier to relate to Persephone's character. And that really applies to all of the characters. They all have their own quirks and shortcomings, strengths and weaknesses, all-too-human personalities and characteristics. And, at the end of the day, they are a community, albeit a bit unconventional, that looks out for one another (despite Persephone and Paul being new to the fold). It makes them an endearing bunch. Overall, I think this book is an excellent book to what I believe will prove to continue to be an enthralling series. The story line is intricate and keeps you guessing. I found myself surprised on multiple occasions while journeying through this book. The book concludes with a HEA ending for Persephone and Paul and does not have a cliffhanger. I will warn you however, the book has the potential to pull you into the series as a whole and not let you go easily when it's done. I, for one, am excited at the prospect of plunging into book 2: Desert Hearts.
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