Review: Malachi

Malachi by Shiloh Walker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've read one of the later installments in this series, but it was so long ago that I'm not sure I could even remember. That being said, I don't think you need exposure to the series to appreciate this prequel.

We meet Malachi, who I assume plays a strong part in the series to have such a rich backstory. He was raised a slave, tortured, tested, and forced to "service" his latest owner. All the while, he has very vivid dreams about a mystery woman who gives him hope. How or when they meet up (I certainly hope they meet up) isn't clear from this story.

Malachi certainly goes through a world of pain before finally reaching the end of his tale. He tries to do good by a lonely woman (who ends up being a vampire), gets turned into a vampire, loses his companion, and ends up alone for a while. If this is just the beginning, I am eager to see where he ends up.

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Review: Cursed Ever After

Cursed Ever After by A.C. James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short collection of short stories set in the Ever After world. I've not read anything else in this series, but if this is any indication of the sizzle level of them - I can't wait!

The stories range from teasing scenes in an office to flashbacks of one of them becoming a vampire and everything in between. They are dirty and sexy and filled with the paranormal. If you're looking for a quick read that will fill your smut quota in a unique paranormal universe, this is definitely worth a read.

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Review: Cyncerely Yours

Cyncerely Yours by Eileen Wilks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a quick and easy read set in the World of the Lupi. We get to see the insanity that Cynna and Cullen experience on the day of their very unorthodox wedding. When all their friends, a dragon, a ghost, and a demon all come together to celebrate the joining of two of my favorite characters, things obviously do not go as planned. Maybe expecting the unexpected is the way they get through the day without freaking out.

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Review: Forever Bound

Forever Bound by Stacey Kennedy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This short from the 1Night Stand matchmaker series explored a newbie in the BDSM community. Josie is taking a huge risk, just diving in with someone that the matchmaker has selected for her. When she shows up to find Gavin, they both end up with more than they bargained for. This was obviously a kinky, dirty read.

Gavin is experienced in the scene, but he has yet to find someone he actually wants to stay with. Josie far exceeds his high standards for a sub and it all shows in what is actually just one scene. I kind of wanted just a little more from this one.

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Review: Fire Touched

Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was such a good read! I think this had just the right combination of fae politics, pack politics, and yummy Adam/Mercy relationship awesomeness.

Mercy is once again the reason for all the trouble in this book. Sure, she didn't make a troll appear on a bridge in her town, but she certainly took it to the next level. The Walking Stick/Mercy combo ends up declaring territory for the pack and there are almost immediate repercussions. The pack is finally forced (by Adam, the most awesome mate ever) to accept and acknowledge Mercy and at the same time, they are thrown out on their own. Oh, and obviously the fae are up to no good.

Usually I'm not really big on the political aspects of these books, but this one really changed my mind. Something about the trickster-like bargaining and insane large-scale events just combined to make a really entertaining read. I was very sad when the book ended - I could read a hundred more pages just about Mercy and Adam coming out of this situation. It was also really nice to meet some new characters but be balanced by some of my favorite old ones (Zee really shines here). This book definitely has me re-hooked on the series.


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Review: Shadowed Soul

Shadowed Soul by Stacey Kennedy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

These shorts are such a fun read! Each one appears to be completely unique and in this one we even get my favorite - paranormal romance!

Ellie and Bryce are both just looking for a one night stand, but the matchmaker has other ideas about them. Ellie is the jilted woman who needs to gain back her confidence. Bryce is a vampire, who is convinced that the only thing he can sustain is a one night stand. That doesn't stop him from trying to help women, though. He asks for only women who need a little "boost" in the confidence department. It's not exactly a hardship.

Ellie and Bryce immediately hit it off and the chemistry sizzles. They spend the night doing oodles of dirty things and are ready to part ways in the morning. That is, until they both realize that they could have something more. What a fun read!

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Review: Payback for a Post-Mortem

Payback for a Post-Mortem by Eileen Rendahl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Poor Dawn! She is a workaholic who couldn't resist the mystery of a decapitated wolf dropped at her office. What started as just a curiosity quickly heads into crazyland when someone actually breaks into her university lab to *steal* the dead wolf! If that didn't mess with her life enough, it looks like nobody will let her move on with her life. There's a strange guy stalking her, and the mystery people (with awesome banter, by the way) end up saving/kidnapping her. This all drags her even further into the world of a messenger and some werewolves.

Out of everything, the characters and their witty banter were the highlights of this story. You've done it - you've convinced me that checking out the series is totally worth it. Consider yourself added to my to-read list!

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