Under my Skin by Shawntelle Madison [SBM Reivew]

Under My Skin

(The Immortality Strain #1)

Shawntelle Madison

Goodreads

Everyone wants to either be a member of the Guild or work for them. Little does the populace know that the Guild hides sinister secrets...

For Tate Sullivan, life in her small, coastal town is far from glamorous. The affluent lives of the Guild members and their servants isn't something she has ever wanted. But all sixteen year-olds must take a simple test, and Tate's result thrusts her into the Guild's world, one where they hide horrible plans for those they select. Tate must fight the relentless General Dagon for control of her mind, body, and soul to keep the one precious thing she has always taken for granted: herself.

Her only ally is the same handsome boy she is pitted against in General Dagon’s deadly game. Quinn desires nothing more than to end the life of General Dagon who has taken over Tate's mind. While romance blooms between Tate and Quinn, General Dagon plots to eventually take over Tate's body, and love might end before it even begins. 

This was such a great story!! It has everything I love a strong female character, swoon worthy men, mystery, a whole new exciting world to explore! Tate is such a great character, so strong willed and in the beginning innocent. The innocence changed quickly once she knew what situation she was in. There is so many possibilities and characters to explore. I can't wait to read the next book and go on another adventure with Madison. This is a series I will be following!!

Crane by Stacey Rourke [SBM Reivew]

Crane

(Legends Sage Book 1)

Stacey Rourke

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The Horseman is unending, 
his presence shan’t lessen. 
If you break the curse, 
you become the legend. 

Washington Irving and Rip Van Winkle had no choice but to cover up the deadly truth behind Ichabod Crane’s disappearance. Centuries later, a Crane returns to Sleepy Hollow awakening macabre secrets once believed to be buried deep. 

What if the monster that spawned the legend lived within you? 

Now, Ireland Crane, reeling from a break-up and seeking a fresh start, must rely on the newly awakened Rip Van Winkle to discover the key to channeling the darkness swirling within her. Bodies are piling high and Ireland is the only one that can save Sleepy Hollow by embracing her own damning curse. 

But is anyone truly safe when the Horseman rides? 

I enjoyed a new look at a classic story. It was a retelling of Sleepy Hollow and an Ichabod Crane that I hadn't seen before. It was interesting and had a great twist. I enjoyed the way Rourke the story. I got to experience the "true original story" while getting the story of the present. I just loved Rip! Rip was just the funniest and his old world charm just made me smile. It was a great base story for a series. It was a little slower than I usually liked, but loved the back story and can't wait to find out what trouble we find in the next book.

A Charming Spell by Tonya Kappes [SBM Review]

A Charming Spell

(Magical Cures Book 4)

Tonya Kappes

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A CHARMING SPELL is book four of the top-rated A Magical Cures Mystery Series. Get lost in Whispering Falls, a place full of magic, romance, and humor.

Bubble... Bubble...

There is a new store Whispering Falls, Kentucky. Ophelia Biblio, the owner of Ever After Book Shop, has a power that no one else in Whispering Falls has. She’s a witch and her shop is magical.

Cures and trouble...

June Heal is on a mission to come up with a special cure for Sheriff Oscar Park to help him regain his memory, while working hard at being the best newly elected Village President of the magical village.

Magic stirs...

Alexelrod Primrose shows up on June’s doorstep begging her to block the opening of Ever After Books, making her wonder if opening the village doors to witches is a good idea.

And troubles double...

When one of the Spiritualist turns up dead and Oscar Park is falling in love with someone else, June has her hands full trying to solve a murder and fix her love life.

June has quite a bit worry about. A murder in her village and her love doesn't remember he loves her. I love this series. It's fun, funny, exciting, mysterious, and I so root for June and her love life! I love all these characters and can't wait to find out where Kappes takes me in the next book! I think my favorite part of this series is being able to share it with my daughter. It's a wonderful paranormal series for young readers. 

Dark Screams Vol 1 [SBM Reivew]

Dark Screams

(Volume 1)

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Stephen King, Kelley Armstrong, Bill Pronzini, Simon Clark, and Ramsey Campbell are the first contributors to a mind-bending new series of short-story collections that push the boundaries of horror and dark suspense to the bleeding edge. From Brian James Freeman and Richard Chizmar of the acclaimed Cemetery Dance Publications,Dark Screams: Volume One reaches across genres to take readers beyond the precipice of mortal toil and into the glimmering void of irreality and beyond.

 

WEEDS by Stephen King

When a meteorite lands on his property, Jordy Verrill envisions an easy payday. Unfortunately for Jordy, this is no ordinary rock—and the uncompromising force inside has found its first target.

 

THE PRICE YOU PAY by Kelley Armstrong

Never pay more than you owe. Sounds like easy advice to follow. But for Kara and her childhood friend Ingrid, some debts can never be repaid . . . especially those tendered in blood.

 

MAGIC EYES by Bill Pronzini

Edward James Tolliver has found a weary sort of asylum among the insane. He knows he’s not one of them—but how can he tell anyone about the invaders without sounding that way?

 

MURDER IN CHAINS by Simon Clark

Imagine awaking to find yourself in an underground vault, chained by the neck to a murderous lunatic, a grunting goliath who seems more animal than man. What would you do to save yourself?

 

THE WATCHED by Ramsey Campbell

Little Jimmy gets a glimpse of the cold truth when he finds out that it’s not always what you see that can get you into trouble; it’s who knows what you see.

If you're a fan horror don't miss out on this set!! You get 5 great stories from some great authors. Even if your only a fan of one or two of these authors this gives you a chance to discover a new horror writer! 

Christmas Brides (Holiday Anthology) [SBM Reivew]

Christmas Brides

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Relax on a silent night and dive into Christmas Brides, a lush historical holiday anthology featuring a brand-new story from USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Hawkins. And back by popular demand from last Christmas, previously published One Hot Scot, The Scandal Before Christmas, and It Happened Under the Mistletoe are back to deck the halls in this sensual Christmas collection.

One Hot Scot by Suzanne Enoch

Duncan Lenox lives surrounded by enemies, a MacLawry in a land of Campbells. But when an English beauty has nowhere else to turn, he feels obligated to help. Now that they must spend a night together in an abandoned cottage while a storm rages on, will their mutual passion save—or doom—them both?

Once Upon a Christmas Scandal by Alexandra Hawkins

Lady Ellen is outraged when she learns her dowry’s been increased by her dad, eager to draw every bachelor in England to her front door. So when Lord Swainsbury comes knocking, Ellen assumes he’s another dreadful fortune hunter. Little does she know that Swainsbury has completely fallen for her—body, heart, and soul…

The Scandal Before Christmas by Elizabeth Essex

Lieutenant Ian Worth needs a wife by Christmas. He has to find her, woo her, and wed her before he goes back to sea. Anne Lesley is a shy spinster with no prospects, so she accepts Ian’s hasty offer only for the security it will bring. But when a midwinter storm rolls in, things start to heat up between them…and they might just find true, honest-to-goodness love…It Happened Under the Mistletoe byValerie Bowman

Oliver Townsende intends to avoid the hordes of marriage-minded misses at a friend’s holiday party. When he meets Miss Cerian Blake, who’s dodging her own unwanted set of admirers, the two decide to join forces and fake an infatuation to keep their suitors at bay. But when mistletoe becomes involved, will their Christmastime prank turn into a love to last all seasons? 

A great anthology for the Christmas season! If you love historical romance then don't miss out on this. It's fun, sexy, and I just couldn't stop smiling while I read it. 

Slave Girl by Lisa Cach [SBM Reivew]

Slave Girl

(1001 Erotic Nights Part 1)

Lisa Cach

Goodreads

A sex slave who’s never been touched… National bestselling author Lisa Cach spins an erotic, passionate novel about a young Roman Empire slave who’s intended to become her king’s concubine—until a rugged barbarian prince takes her heart…and more.

Lovely Nimia is a slave to King Sygarius, who’s grooming her to be his consort as soon as she reaches full womanhood. And that time is very close. Nimia is forced to attend shocking lessons in the erotic arts; lessons that leave her body aroused and her mind conflicted. Because while she’s attracted to Sygarius’s power and eroticism, her spirit rebels at being his slave.

Then one of Sygarius’s allies comes to visit. Smart and ambitious, Clovis burns to take over Sygarius’s kingdom—and the beautiful Nimia. And though her virginity is meant for Sygarius, Clovis takes it with her enthusiastic consent.

When Sygarius learns that she is no longer a virgin, Nimia flees for her life. But can she find Clovis before the wrath of Sygarius—and imminent death—finds her first?

When I first started this book I was uncomfortable with the idea of a young girl who has just entered puberty and taking sex classes. I'm a mother of a teenage daughter. However, I do know that for the time period and her station this was a normal fact of life for the slave. As I read on I found a very interesting story line. The slave of course wants her freedom and she has to choose which way she chooses to obtain this freedom. She also wants to find her people and her place with in the their culture. It's very interesting and I'm curious to find out what the slave will have to face next..

The Beginning (Vampire Assassins League Bundle 1) [SBM Reivew]

The Beninning

(Vampire Assassins League Bundle 1)

Jackie Ivie

Goodreads

WE KILL FOR PROFIT... 

Welcome to the world of Vampire Assassin League, where the contract is just the beginning. In VAL there’s no line a vampire won’t cross to secure a true mate once found. Only death can separate them…. 

Set One: The Beginning contains the following novellas: 

KNIGHT AFTER NIGHT: Scot laird Thoran MacKettryck has met his mate, after years of bitter longing and endless existence. He expected someone more experienced; a little less quick with her tongue; a bit more agreeable. What he got was his perfect match – Jolie Pritchard. 

BE STILL MY HEART: Sasha Stroyanovich is pure killing machine. There isn’t a man out there safe from her relentless need for vengeance. She hasn’t got a heart. She hasn’t got a dream. She hasn’t got anything other than hate. And then she tries to kill Dr. Stuart Findlay. 

DEARLY BELOVED: Dominick Miklos St Guis is a recluse. A shadow. Killing and draining blood without leaving a trace. It’s his signature. Until something goes terribly wrong and he winds up with a captive who came very close to killing him. And for that, Courtney Dwyer is paying… 

WE ARE GATHERED: Tristan Navarre Invaris died a crusader knight - a warrior steeped in lessons learned at the end of a sword blade. He’s got everything under control as VAL’s Innovation Specialist. And then something goes awry as the one thing he can’t fathom enters his tightly controlled world: A female. Rori. His mate.

This a fun, quick, and sexy series. Each one is about another member of the assassin league. If you enjoy vampire reads you should check out this great series.