A Charming Magic by Tonya Kappes [SBM Reivew]

A Charming Magic

(Magic Cures Book 5)

Tonya Kappes

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Bubble, Bubble. . . 

Magic is floating all around Whispering Falls. There is a new flower shop, Magical Moments, and an upcoming wedding that has the town on cloud nine. 

Cures and Trouble. . . 

Arabella Paxton, the owner of Magical Moments is smart, beautiful and has her eyes on Oscar Park. Not even the dark cloud looming over Whispering Falls is going to stop her from what she wants. 

Magic Stirs. . . 

Village President and A Charming Cure owner, June Heal, is on a mission to find out why things are dying in Whispering Falls including her relationship with Oscar Park. 

And Trouble Doubles. . . 

There is a perfect storm brewing and a beloved Whispering Falls resident has been poisoned from a potion bought at A Charming Cure. June Heal has to use all her sleuthing skills and a little bit of magic to not only clear her name but help Oscar remember that she is the love of his life. 

I love this series. Each story is better than the last. I wish I could visit Whispering Falls. I love the world and would love to call the residents my friends! Each book has it's own unique mystery that needs to be solved while the characters still grow and I get to know each of them better than in the last book. There is still so much to discover in the world that Kappes has created. I also love being able to share the series with my daughter. A great paranormal mystery with sweet romance!

Marked by Sarah Fine [SBM Reivew]

Marked

(Servants of Fate #1)

Sarah Fine

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In a broken landscape carved by environmental collapse, Boston paramedic Cacia Ferry risks life and limb on the front lines of a fragile and dangerous city. What most don’t know—including her sexy new partner, Eli Margolis—is that while Cacy works to save lives, she has another job ferrying the dead to the Afterlife. Once humans are “Marked” by Fate, the powerful Ferrys are called to escort the vulnerable souls to either eternal bliss or unending fire and pain.

Unaware of Cacy’s other life, Eli finds himself as mesmerized by his fierce and beautiful partner as he is mistrustful of the influential Ferry clan led by the Charon—who happens to be Cacy’s father. Cacy, in turn, can no longer deny her intense attraction to the mysterious ex-Ranger with a haunted past. But just as their relationship heats up, an apparent hit takes the Charon before his time. Shaken to the core, Cacy pursues the rogue element who has seized the reins of Fate, only to discover that Eli has a devastating secret of his own. Not knowing whom to trust, what will Cacy have to sacrifice to protect Eli—and to make sure humanity’s future is secure?

I loved the story line. I'm interested in finding out more about the world Fine has created. The romance part of the book wasn't as interesting or exciting as the world and story line itself. I'm curious to find out what Fine has planned for the next book. 

Devil in Duke's Clothing by Nina Mason [SBM Reivew]

Devil in Duke's Clothing

(Royal Pains Book 1)

Nina Mason

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Maggie York, a convent-raised foundling, knows the Duke of Dunwoody’s sexual tastes are a shade or two darker than normal, but marries him anyway—partly because she has no other prospects and partly because, try as she might, she can’t seem to stop fantasizing about her dashing guardian. 

Two years ago, a voyeuristic experience involving him lured her from the garden of innocence into the orchard of forbidden fruit and she's been hungry for more ever since.

Robert Armstrong, the duke, is a Roman Catholic whose extreme devotions as a child colored his desires as a man. He’s also a slave to the times in which he lives--and to his king. Everything he is, everything he holds dear, depends on staying in Charles II’s good graces.

Unfortunately, Maggie isn't the king's choice of brides for the young Duke of Dunwoody. Now, to make amends, Robert must choose between the lesser of two evils: whore his wife or be reduced to a penniless commoner.

Whose interests will Robert choose to serve, his own, the king’s, or the woman he loves?

This isn't simply an erotic story. It's a wonderful love story and any woman can only hope to have her virginity taken with such care. Maggie and Robert are such a loving and caring couple. The Duke of Dunwoody is the hottest Duke I have ever read. Mason does such a great job not only to entertain with an interesting story line, but the historical research is easily apparent. The erotic scenes are so hot, but the anticipation while Robert gives his new bride a sexual education makes it that much hotter! I can't wait for the next book and read about more delicious temptations. 

Weaving Destiny by G.P. Ching [SBM Reivew]

Weaving Destiny

(The Soulkeepers Series Book 2)

G.P. Ching

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Malini Gupta thought Jacob Lau was her destiny. But after months of failing to decipher how she fits into the Soulkeepers, frustration threatens to tear their relationship apart. And it doesn't help that a new Soulkeeper named Mara is ready to stop time itself to earn Jacob's love.

When Malini faces her worst fears, and even death, she learns a funny thing about destiny. Fate is a tapestry of choices, and she has the power to weave hers.

I am really loving this series. I finally found out what Malini's power is. The love story between Malaini and Jacob is sweet. They are young and have a very large responsibility in front of them. The world Ching has created is interesting and I can't wait to explore more of the world and the story line in the next book. A great paranormal story for young readers,  I love having series I can share with my daughter and this one we get to enjoy together!

Under my Skin by Shawntelle Madison [SBM Reivew]

Under My Skin

(The Immortality Strain #1)

Shawntelle Madison

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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.