With the One by Jenni Moen [SBM Reivew]

With the One

(With the Father novella)

Jenni Moen

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I had a choice, and I chose right. 

I walked away from everything, 
expecting nothing 
but hoping for everything.. 

She was the miracle I never anticipated, 
the future I hadn’t imagined 
but now couldn’t live without. 

I wanted to give her the world, 
but all she wanted was me. 

If I hadn’t taken a chance, 
I would have never known 
what life could be like … 

With the One

What a beautiful ending to an already wonderful story. Moen gave me a look at the happily ever after. This tied up the loose ends that were left. Not just with the murder, but with the daughter and family also. I love Moen's writing and will be a fan for life!!

This is Your Destiny by Denise Grover Swank [SBM Reivew]

This is Your Destiny

(A Curse Keepers Secret #3)

Denise Grover Swank

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Collin Dailey is a trapped man: struggling to make a living as a fisherman, deep in debt to the gangster he does business with…and shackled to his destiny as a Curse Keeper. Sworn to guard the sealed portal to hell, Collin yearns to escape the dark duty that binds him. But his dream of outrunning his tormented life may be an impossible one. After all, he can’t turn his back on centuries of sacred tradition—or ignore his iron-fisted conjurer grandmother and her dire prophecies of a terrifying enemy bent on destroying him.

When the fearsome creator god Ahone reaches out with a tempting offer, Collin may not be able to resist. If he breaks the curse that barricades the demon realm, he’ll be liberated forever…as long as he can survive a confrontation with his deadly counterpart.

In the new prequel to the Curse Keepers series by New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank, a young man must decide between seizing his own coveted freedom and sealing humankind’s doom.

I always saw Collin Dailey as a bad boy trying to do good. At times it was hard to do, but I held out for hope! Thankfully Swank has given me my reason to still believe Collin is just trying the best he knows how to do. In this novella we find out what made Collin finally decide to break the curse. Reasons behind why is acted the way he has towards Ellie.  I just love having all this back story. I'm a big fan of not only The Curse Keepers, but Swank herself. Swank has a way of transporting you into her world. I love all her writing, but The Curse Keepers are my favorite!

Unborn by Amber Lynn Natusch [SBM Reivew]

Unborn

Amber Lynn Natusch

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Born into mystery. Shackled to darkness…

Khara has spent centuries discovering everything about the Underworld―except her place in it. But when she’s ripped from her home, solving the riddle of her origins becomes more important than ever. With evil stalking her through the dark alleys of Detroit, she finds salvation from an unlikely source: a group of immortal warriors sworn to protect the city. Khara needs their help to unravel the tangled secrets of who and what she is—secrets many seem willing to kill for. But time is running out, and the closer she gets to the truth, the closer necessity binds her to an arrogant fallen angel.

Can their shaky alliance withstand that which threatens her, or will her soul fall victim to the unholy forces that hunt her―those that seek the Unborn?

From the author of the bestselling Caged series comes a pulse-pounding new romantic urban fantasy series.

If you loved The Caged series you are going to love this! Natusch has created an amazing world and this series takes us into another part of it. I got meet more of Sean's brothers and some other interesting friends and even more family! I am even more obsessed with this series than I was before. So many mysteries to solve and surprises to find out. I can not wait to read more of both series!

Windburn by Juliette Cross [SBM Reivew]

Windburn

(Nightwing #2)

Juliette Cross

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No man can win her heart—until now…

In the Gladium Province, the boundaries between humans and Morgons, the dragon-hybrid race, continue to blur as a new generation surrenders to long-forbidden temptation…

Sorcha Linden does whatever she wants whenever she wants, and no one can stop her. Least of all a man. After all, they’re good for only one thing—warming her bed. But then she meets Lorian Nightwing, brother of Lucius. Seductive and iron-willed, he is determined to melt her emotional defenses—and warm her rebellious heart.

The beast within Lorian longs to cage Sorcha and mark her as his own. Forever. Yet the man within also longs to protect her. When a stalker starts leaving Sorcha suggestive gifts with cryptic messages bearing an ancient blood cult symbol, Lorian’s dragon side takes over. With her life at stake, Sorcha can no longer deny the love they share. But when evil tracks her into the night, will she be too late to claim it?

I am just loving this series! This story was even better than the first. The world Cross has created is intriguing and exciting. The twists and turns kept the story exciting. The steamy scenes were swoon worthy! I can't wait to find out where she takes us in the next book. I am loving these Morgan men. 

This Changes Everything by Denise Grover Swank [SBM Reivew]

This Changes Everything

(A Curse Keepers Secret 2)

Denise Grover Swank

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Ellie Dare Lancaster is only eight years old, but the secret she carries stretches back four hundred years, to the doomed pioneer colony of Roanoke Island—and the dark pact made by her ancestor, Ananias Dare. Though her father has told Ellie of her heritage, and she knows she will one day become a Curse Keeper, she never dreamed how soon that day would come…or how dear a sacrifice her grim duty will demand.

After impulsively sharing the truth about her destiny with her best friend, Ellie fears she has summoned something dreadful, something that cannot be denied. But it’s her parents’ discovery of an eighteenth-century artifact—linked to the mystery of the vanished North Carolina settlers—that brings fear, and murder, into their once safe and happy home. Now, the unholy forces unleashed at the dawn of a new nation stir once more, to challenge another generation fated to wage the war between gods of good and evil.

A short story, This Changes Everything delves deeper into the world of Ellie Lancaster and the Curse Keeper series!

I just love these novellas to the Curse Keepers. I got to find out what and how Ellie lost her mother. While reading this I had a few A-ha moments. The extra details just makes the main story line more and more interesting. If you're a fan of The Curse Keepers make sure not miss out on these novellas!

Outlaw Alpha (Part 1) by Dakota Cassidy [SBM Reivew]

Outlaw Alpha Part 1

(Fangs of Anarchy 2)

Dakota Cassidy

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Forced into a paranormal settlement and dealing with arcane, sexist mate calls, werewolf Freya Ashe—ex-attorney, current quilter—thought life couldn’t suck more. Unless she factored in her hunger for the sinfully luscious Liam McConnell—which she didn’t. Nope. Uh-uh. Not at all. When you want someone you can’t have, denial is the best policy. 

And on top of all that suck, the inconceivable has happened—Freya was chosen at the latest mate call. By the greasiest, smelliest, dumbest werewolf every to rub two brain cells together—Courtland Dodd. She’d rather chug battery acid than mate with the vile pack alpha, but in Freya’s world, it’s either surrender or suffer. 

Surly vampire Liam McConnell thought he’d lost everything when the government segregated paranormals. He was wrong. In recent months, he’s been kicked out of his biker club, Fangs of Anarchy, and shunned by his very family. He’ll be damned if he’s going to lose the one woman he lusts for above all others—even if she is forbidden. 

*Author note: Dear readers, this is part one of approximately a five-part serial. You know what that means? That’s right—cliffhangers (cue evil music). But wait! Before you hate, I hear anticipation is good for your complexion, and even your hair. I don’t know if that’s true or just a rumor, but is it worth the risk? Nonetheless, I solemnly swear to keep the stories coming swiftly, so your heads don’t asplode from waiting! 

The Fangs of Anarchy 1-Forbidden Alpha Serial 

Part 1-Alpha Down 

Part 2-Girl Most Lycan 

Part 3-Were in the World is Gannon Dodd? 

Part 4--In The Zone 

Part 5--Revelation

I just love these alpha's! Freya is given a position in her pack that she did NOT want. Time to find a way out, but first she needs a drink! I just love this series. The action, steamy scenes, and story line is interesting and entertaining. I've read FOA1 and I can't wait to continue FOA2. Don't miss out on these hot Vamps.

Highland Burn by Victoria Zak [SBM Review]

Highland Burn

Victoria Zak

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Will Love’s Flame Quench e Dragon’s Fire? … 

The past never stays in the past, it rears its ugly head eventually. James the Black Douglas knows this all too well. With a past that has left him vengeful and his dragon blood thirsty, his reputation as a ruthless warrior haunts his enemies in their sleep. As his allegiance stands with Robert Bruce, the King of Scotland, he must now repay a debt to the king and agrees to marry his daughter, Abigale Bruce. The problem is he doesn’t want a wife. When flames start to burn out of control between him and the auburn-haired lass, he must decide to either kindle the flames of passion or shelter her from the truth and set her free. 

It’s What Shines in the Dark That Brings Forth Your True Light… 

Determined to keep his daughter safe and out of the hands of the English, Robert hides Abigale behind the safe walls of a nunnery. After eight long years of living her life in seclusion, Abigale is finally set free. But her new found freedom comes to an abrupt halt when she learns of her betrothal to the infamous Bogeyman – James the Black Douglas. She soon finds herself falling in love with the uncontainable and haunted man. Is her love enough to soften his hardened heart? 

What a great adventure! Zak's writing was so wonderful that it transported me into the highlands. The story line is exciting and sweet. The mystery kept me intrigued and anxious for the next book! The sexy scenes were hotter than dragon fire. Love these dragons and can't wait for more!!