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Review: Shake The Earth by Elizabeth Briggs

Length: 208 pages

Published: December 3, 2018

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of four sexy dragon shifters and the woman they’re sworn to serve…

It’s time for me to embrace my destiny as the next Black Dragon, the one who can control all five elements and bring balance to the realms.

I’ve bonded with two of my mates, Jasin and Auric, and now we continue our journey so I can become intimate with Slade and Reven. It’s a race against the Dragons we’re meant to overthrow, who will do anything to stop us from fulfilling our destiny.

We’re going to need allies if we want to defeat the Dragons, even if that means confronting the dark secrets of our pasts. But death and destruction follow us at every turn, and unlocking the hearts of my last two mates seems nearly impossible.

When all seems lost, will love be enough to save us?

SHAKE THE EARTH is the third book in this steamy fantasy romance series full of dark secrets, dangerous enemies, and smoldering desires

My Thoughts 💭

In this book you get to know Slade a lot better. The relationship between Slade and Kira gets better…finally! Reven is still a bit of a jerk but hopefully he gets the chance to tell Kira his true feelings! Kira’s father is revealed but that’s the least of her worries. I can’t wait to see how the guys and the father plan to get Kira out of danger!

Blog Tour: A Raven’s Revenge by Linda Bloodworth


Title: A Raven’s Revenge 
Author: Linda Bloodworth 
Genre: Upper YA/Paranormal/Fantasy/Christian
Series: A Raven Wing #2


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***WARNING: This book contains violence and sexual situations. Not recommended for those under 18. ***

Hell hath no fury like an angel scorned. Justice St. Michaels is on a mission from God to avenge her parents’ death, even if it means hunting Seliki to the depths of Hell. Justice and her powerful friends won’t back down until His will is done. Can an angel, witch, vampire and elf take on Hell and come out alive?



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JusticeSomething’s wrong.
I opened my eyes to pitch-black nothingness. Moving my shoulders, I felt the familiar weight of my backpack. At least that made it through, but where the heck was everyone? Was Hell supposed to be this dark? Sure, I didn’t expect a red, cloven-hoofed devil holding a pitchfork to greet me.I reached out, hoping to find a clue as to where my friends were, but only felt air. I stretched my foot forward, then stopped. For all I knew, there could be a cliff right in front of me. Yes, I had a heart full of faith, but I wasn’t going to take stupid risks, especially not here.A cold sweat ran down my spine; breath caught in my throat, heart pounding like crazy. Thudthudthudthud. I pressed a hand to my chest, somehow thinking it could force my heart to slow. Instead, heat flared on the back of my neck as electrifying panic spread through my body. Something about being surrounded by darkness triggered an alarm in my brain.No. Not here. Not now.Each gasp for air felt like a gulp of water as I drowned in anxiety.It can’t end this way.Falling to my knees, I closed my eyes. “Darien,” I croaked in between breaths, saying my friends’ names like a prayer. “Moira. Tom.The second I saw their faces in my mind’s eye, my heart slowed, my anxiety subsiding. Exhaling slowly, I focused on them as if they were my lifeline.Darien, with his playful smile and soulful grey eyes. I could get lost in them forever. Never did I imagine someone like him would love me, or vice versa. Who dates a vampire? He was a suave guy with a maturity beyond anyone I knew. The pebbles he’d throw at my window might as well have been him loudly declaring his love for the neighborhood to hear. The charming note he wrote me, how he leapt in front of me to take Seliki’s knives to the face, when he used his powers to deflect the sheriff… It all showed me he was in it for the long haul.Even when I was a broken, sobbing mess after my parents died, he was there for me. Never once did he try to take advantage, even though he could have turned me into his slave. Instead, he gave me all the power, let me decide how far I wanted to go. Now he was in Hell because of it.I clenched my fists in frustration. How could I do this to him? How could I drag my friends down with me?Moira… My sweet, vivacious, spirited Moira, who stood by my side no matter what. Always ready to fight bullies, demons, whatever came our way. She saved me in more ways than I could count. Who needed a sister when I had a friend like her? Why she hid her magic, I’d never understand, but it came in handy. She was always ready to follow me. And now look where it got her.
Tom, a gentle giant with a huge heart. That little boy with sky-blue eyes and corn silk hair, who grew way past six feet tall. With a swoon-worthy smile, it was no wonder Moira fell for him like a stone. At least something good came out of my tragedy.I stifled a sob when my thoughts settled on my parents. Seliki pushed them beyond their powers. To think their last thoughts were to protect me. I gritted my teeth. Never would I feel that helpless again. If Seliki wanted a battle, she had one coming.
Slowly, the heat left my body like a fleeting whisper. When I fluttered my wings, I barely heard them, the room (or wherever I was) … muffled the sound.Where in hell am I? 





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Linda Bloodworth is a writer from Toronto who often has to battle two cats and a dog to find a comfortable writing position. Through blood, sweat, and a few tears, Linda debuted A Raven’s Touch in 2015 and followed up with A Raven’s Revenge in 2019. Other than writing, Linda enjoys scary tales of the strange and unusual in book and movie form. Most often, Linda can be found binge-watching Sailor Moon ad nauseam. Tsuki ni kawatte, oshiokiyo!





Review: Venom by Dee Garcia

Length:349 pages

Published: October 15, 2019

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Purchased

Synopsis

-Tinks-

From the moment I befriended him, I set a conspiracy in motion.

A revolution.

Kill Peter Pan.

And I was their ultimate weapon.

I was also none the wiser, falling hopelessly and irrevocably in love with him as the years went by.

Just as they hoped I would.

But their plan comes to a screeching halt when Peter vanishes into thin air, something I’ll learn has nothing to do with Rosewood at all.

You see, Peter never truly loved me…because he loved a wench instead.

He lied to me, he used me, he left me, and he broke me.

Forever altering me in ways that incite revenge when Hook sweeps in with revelations and the ultimate truth.

Peter may have turned his back on me, but in the end, he and his precious little Wendy will choke on every last tear I once shed.

And I’ll have Hook to thank for that.

-Hook-

It’s no secret I always despised Peter Pan.

A common threat amongst the factions, I should’ve killed him when I had the chance, long before he sank his claws deep into Tinksley’s heart.

But his death at my hands wasn’t what the plan called for, despite how I felt for her.

I’d always been drawn to the girl, innocently enough at first…until that vile abomination marked her with his stamp, unleashing a sense of propriety I had no rights to.

Didn’t matter—he had her…and I wanted her.

Then like magic, he disappeared.

I thought my time had come, but the road to owning Tinksley’s heart comes with a price.

A price so dark and depraved it strips her of her purity and awakens the beast within.

All because of the truth.

Sometimes, there is honor in revenge, and it will be my utmost pleasure to watch as Peter Pan finally meets his maker.

His maker who will soon be my Queen.

My Thoughts 💭

This was a wonderfully written and dark retelling! Hook is bae! Lol! No seriously he was hawt and everything Tink didn’t realize she needed in her life. Tink started off kind of naive but her fierceness came out and I enjoyed it. I enjoyed this story and I can’t wait for the next book!

Release Blitz: Broken Home by Kim Mills


Title: Broken Home 
Author: Kim Mills 
Genre:  Military Romance
Series: The Way Home Series #4 

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Jeremy
I had everything once. A military career I loved, a family, a future.
I threw it all away.
Now I live my life alone, and every day make amends for what I did by accepting what I can never have again. Brotherhood, purpose, love… it’s not in the cards for me and that’s no one’s fault but mine.
Then she walks in with her wild hair and her gorgeous spirit.
She’s been through hell and I should be the last person she runs to.
So why do I keep doing all I can to keep her close?
Jordyn
I used to be loud, outgoing, friendly. I had friends and plans, I had the life I thought I wanted.
When they took everything from me, it was all I could do to just try and survive. Friendship, relationships, love… I couldn’t even consider the possibility when I didn’t know where my next meal would come from.
I should be running in the opposite direction from the sexy bartender with the haunted eyes and devastating grin.
I shouldn’t be agreeing to work for him. I definitely shouldn’t be agreeing to live with him.
He says he’ll keep me safe.
If only I knew if he meant from himself.

Broken Home is intended for 18+ and contains subject matter that may be difficult for some readers, including sexual assault and military-related PTSD.



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Kim Mills intended to grow up to be a psychologist with a loft apartment and 3 cats. Instead she dropped out of college and married a teenage soldier and had babies. No one ever asks her to speak on career day.After working and volunteering in Social Services for years, Kim began writing in 2011 on what is now the Canadian military family blog She is Fierce. Somehow, that led her here. No one is more surprised than she is.You can find Kim with the childhood sweetheart she’s been married to for over 18 years, along with her 3 kids and their border collie Trooper, making home wherever the army sends them.



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Review: Kiss The Sky by Elizabeth Briggs

Length:226 pages

Published: July 31, 2018

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

To unlock her powers she must mate with four sexy dragon shifters. One down, three to go…

I’m done hiding. I’ve stopped running. And I’ve finally accepted my destiny—to take four dragon shifters as my mates so I can become the next Black Dragon, the wielder of all the elements.

I’ve already bonded with Jasin, my smoldering soldier, and soon I’ll be getting intimate with Auric, my lofty prince, Slade, my grounded blacksmith, and Reven, my frosty assassin. Only then can we become powerful enough to stop the current Dragons, the overlords of our world.

But as we continue our journey, secrets are uncovered about my mates that make me question everything, even as things heat up between us. Yet the greatest secret of all lies in my own past—and it might destroy us completely.

My Thoughts 💭

The second book was just as interesting as the first. I enjoyed reading. Kira has some doubts about becoming the black dragon. She learns something shocking about her parents.

Auric and Jasin working together for Kira was hot. Slade and Reven are kind of coming around and it’s cute. I’m ready for them to be all in!

I’m interested to find out who Kira’s dad is!

Review: Duncan’s Pride by Xyla Turner

Length:136 pages

Published: October 5, 2019

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Portia:

I can handle it, I said.

Duncan can handle it, I said.

We can handle it, I said.

Shit, we can’t handle it. We said…

Duncan:

Portia had this undeniable belief that the two of us having a child would be a good thing. She had no evidence to confirm these suspicions, but I had first-hand experience. Therefore, I charted what having children would mean for my mental sanity. The percentage was low. It was especially low for my wife.

Also, I did not factor twins into the calculations.

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Author’s Note: This is a novella and readers should read Book 1, Trent and must read Book 2: Duncan as those characters are heavily intertwined into Duncan’s Pride. Cameos by Mr. Vega and Faith, Trent and Bernie. Also, this book, specifically the Hero, is a bit different than a typical Xyla Turner book. It is IR, BWWM, and HEA, but Duncan is a different kind of perfect. I hope you give him another chance.

My Thoughts 💭

This was a sweet read! Duncan and Portia have twins and both of them have their own meltdowns. I still love Portia and Duncan! This was a really good addition to their story! I can’t wait to read the next book!

Review: Stroke The Flame by Elizabeth Briggs

Length:266 pages

Published: May 3, 2018

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Four sexy dragon shifters. A huntress with a dark past. A bond that could save the world.

I’ve spent my entire life running from my past and staying out of trouble. That’s how I’ve kept alive ever since my parents were killed by the Black Dragon, who’s ruled the world under her oppressive talons for as long as anyone can remember.

But it’s hard to keep a low profile when four handsome strangers turn up in your village claiming you’re destined to save the world. According to them, they’ve been chosen by the gods to become elemental dragons—and I’m their mate.

Which means one day I’ll be the most powerful dragon of all, able to control all four elements. Assuming I can unlock my powers first…by getting intimate with each of my sexy mates.

Auric, the clever prince. Jasin, the cocky soldier. Slade, the protective blacksmith. Reven, the mysterious assassin. And me. We’re the only ones who can bring balance to the world and overthrow the Black Dragon—if she doesn’t tear us to shreds first.

STROKE THE FLAME is the first book in a new steamy reverse harem fantasy series.

My thoughts 💭

This was a great start to the series! There’s action and dragons! Kira is no pushover and will fight if necessary. I adored Auric and Jasin! They were all for finding Kira and being her mate. Slade and Reven are in denial and standoffish but hopefully that ends soon. Everyone is keeping secrets and it is kind of cute how they’re all cautious with each other and their mission.

Review: Dragon’s Tears by Eva Chase

Length: 206 pages

Published: December 14, 2017

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Source: Kindle Unlimited

Synopsis

Discovering you may be the last dragon shifter alive—and that you’re destined to take four hot alpha shifters as your mates—can throw a girl for a bit of a loop. But now that Ren is getting her powers and her enemies under control, her confidence is growing. A little hike into the mountains to uncover her mother’s last secret seems like no big deal with her guys by her side.

Too bad life has other plans. The farther Ren goes, the more other secrets surface. Secrets that threaten the fragile peace between the shifters and the fae. Secrets that could destroy the bond Ren’s forming with her mates. With unexpected enemies around every corner, it’ll take all her newfound strength to survive the fray.

*This is the second book in a steamy reverse harem paranormal romance series intended for readers 18+. Expect sexy situations, intense action, ongoing storylines, and a quartet of alluring wolf, bear, jaguar, and eagle alpha shifters you’ll wish you could make your mates.*

My Thoughts 💭

I’m enjoying Ren’s journey. She’s showing she’s not one to take foolishness no matter who it’s from. Aaron and Nate are the only ones she’s mated with so far so they’re okay. Marco and West are jerks but they’re her jerks I guess. I can’t wait to see how they respond to the attack on Nate’s estate.

Release Blitz: Undone by Mia Kayla

Title: Undone
Author: Mia Kayla
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 10, 2019
Blurb
“The way my body reacted to him was undeniable, but the
way my heart reacted was unprecedented.”


Calculated, clear, and concise.
That is how I like my life.
As head of Armstrong Realty, I acquire, conquer, and secure deals in the
boardroom—and bedroom.
No strings attached is how I like my relationships.But then Jordan—Mr. Hollywood A-list actor—shows up.
He has more strings than the 1000 thread count sheets I sleep on.
We both have reasons we’re unwilling to open up again.
And I can’t live through another heartbreak.

So I make a decision—a one-and-done to get Jordan out of my system.
Casual. Hot. Naked. Simple.

But when the clothes come off, beds get broken.
And everything changes.

Because underneath that California tan and perfect six pack
is a heart of gold, a heart I want, a heart I’m falling for…deep, fast, and
completely.

And suddenly, all my rules become UNDONE.

From USA Today Best Selling author Mia Kayla
comes a full-length romance novel with all the feels in one book.


✔A-list Hollywood Hottie
✔Sweet, Savvy, Sarcastic heroine
✔Billionaire Brothers

✔Love After Loss 
There is no cheating and no cliffhanger.

Just a story of love, laughter and happily forever
after. 

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Excerpt
“Hey, Christene. Wait up!” 

I stopped mid-step, and my heart stuttered.

That voice. I’d remember that voice anywhere. Thick. Deep.
Sexy. 

It’d been months since I heard him or seen him in person.
I’d viewed every movie he’d made, watched every YouTube video of his
interviews, and listened in on my sister’s conversations with her boyfriend
just to hear what was going on in his life. 

My pulse ticked up in tempo. Tick. Tick. Tick.
Like a bass drumming on the inside of my wrists. 

I froze, took a deep breath, composed myself, and turned
around ever so slowly to find Jordan Ryder—the highest-paid actor in show
business, Hollywood’s hotshot, America’s it guy—staring right
back at me. 

He was also Cade’s adopted brother. Yep. My sister’s
boyfriend’s brother. 

He blew out a breath of smoke and then flicked his cigarette
to the side. A sizzle of electric energy surged between us, just like that very
first day I’d met him months ago.

I took a step forward, and as though the world had suddenly
tilted on its axis, I lost my footing. In slow motion, as if I were in The
Matrix, my legs gave out, and I saw the ground, the gum on the concrete,
the cracks in the foundation. One knee hit the concrete before I felt a pair of
strong hands reach out to steady me.

My hands fell to his hips, and I thanked the heavens above
that I hadn’t totally wiped out. I thought I had been saved, saved by an angel.
But just when I was about to pull myself up, my other knee gave out, and I
face-planted. Not on the ground, but into his crotch.

Oh. My. God.

When I tried to push myself to a standing position, pain
seared through my scalp. Because, like on an episode of America’s
Funniest Home Videos, I realized my perfect curls were stuck on his belt
buckle.

“One second,” Jordan said.

Is he laughing?

Shit. Shit. Shit. He is.
Author Bio
Mia Kayla is a USA
Today Bestselling Romance writer who lives in Illinois. She is the wife to the
husband of the year, and mommy to three unbelievably cute little girls who have
multiplied her grey hairs.In her free time she loves reading romance novels, jamming to boy bands,
catching up on celebrity gossip and designing flowers for weddings.

Most of the time, she can be caught on the train with her nose in a book
sporting a cheeky grin because the main characters finally get their
happily-ever-after at the end.

She loves reading about happy endings but has more fun writing them.

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Cover Reveal: Breaking Free Together by J.L. Davis


Title: Breaking Free Together 
Author: J. L. Davis 
Genre: Contemporary Romance 




She was his parole officer. He was her parolee. Their attraction led to a forbidden love that couldn’t be given up. Not for anything.

Brooke struggles with the stress, the fear, and the recent changes in her life. While Cole tries to figure out how to help her, protect her, and keep himself from going back to prison in the process.

When the past continues to show up unexpectedly, attempting to wreak havoc in their lives, all of their truths must be laid bare, and not only theirs.

Can they fight the battles ahead, lay their pasts to rest, and break free, together?



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I started reading when the fifty shades phenomenon happened a few years ago. I have read hundreds of books since then and a story playing around in my head for quite a while. I finally got it out and published and I’m so proud of my first baby. It has many flaws, but it was my first. I’ve written four since and with each one I’ve grown. I’m more proud and in love with the characters and their stories. There will be many more to come. I love writing! 


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