Sexy Witches by Charity Parkerson

4 Stars

This was a very cute collection of romance stories. I think I would have felt kinda jipped had they been sold alone, but as a collection, they were great. My favorite story involved Giddeon. I giggled and sighed and just really enjoyed that particular story more than the others. I felt as if each story were similar in the sex and foreplay, with just the bit of storyline differing slightly. Some parts felt rushed, leaving the reader going, "huh?" for a moment, but they were easily passed by as unimportant. If you're looking for a sexy bit of fun, you've found a great book.

Secrets of Midnight by Miriam Minger

5 Stars

Totally tearing up right now. This is such a great book filled with suspense and so much love. It's just a flat-out good gushy romance that has you craving more. Donovan. Sigh. What a man. I hope the next book has at least a bit of them in it - if only to find out about his daughter. This was very well written and just an excellent read. I will be getting more from this author. <3

Of Shadow and Stone by Michelle Muto

3 Stars

Entertaining and suspenseful. For the main portion of the book, I couldn't help but think, "Kate's in a dream-trance/astral projection state. How is she able to do all this crap? did she suddenly develop a talent for teleportation and if so - why isn't this, like, an amazing thing?!" If you can ignore this HUGE plot hole, then the book is quite entertaining and fun. I'd love to know more about this world and sometimes wish Michelle would've expanded more in her detail, but I had a lot of fun with this book.

Protecting his Witch by Zoe Forward

5 Stars

I have a stupid, sappy smile on my face. I really enjoyed this love story between Kat and Matt. It had the right balance of fantasy and reality without sounding unbelievable. Fast paced, quirky and smoking hot book. I'd definitely recommend this to someone who just loves a good romance. It's even better with the paranormal tossed in.

The Dragon's Call Trilogy by A.D. Trosper

5 Stars

Short and sweet. I want to know more about Emallya, Rylin, and the beginning of the war. This books sets up an amazing fantasy, enticing the reader, making you crave more. Definitely read this before Embers, but make sure you have Embers handy when you start reading!

5 Stars

Flat out loved this book. For a Young Adult, it had everything an adult reader could ask for in a book. I'm so god I read A New Beginning prior to reading Embers and I can't WAIT to pick up Tears of War. If you like fantasy, dragons (who doesn't?!?), adventure, or just a flat out amazing read- pick up this book. I don't even want to tell you anything about it - I don't want to risk ruining what is set up to be an EPIC fantasy.

4 Stars

This is such a fantastic series. I was a bit frustrated in the beginning of this book though. There were quite a few new characters that were talked about, but never introduced. I understand that they are minor characters, but to just start talking about them, without having the reader know anything about them, it was confusing. Just a small paragraph or two explaining how many new riders appeared over the missing time would have been perfect. That being said, I loved this book and I'm so glad I don't have to wait for the completion. There were a few other editorial oopses that were a bit confusing, but they didn't distract too terribly from the reading. Without giving too much away - and even with knowing, or having an idea of what was going to happen, I couldn't stop the tears or heartbreak. Shadow Riders must die.

5 Stars

AAAAAHHH!!!!! Such a great way to end this series! I'm a bit miffed about the epilog, but very excited at the same time. I loved the "knowing the future" theme that Maleena struggles with and how that panned out. Gah. I want to say so much, but I don't want to ruin the excitement or stress for anyone else. I could feel my heart pounding during Loki and Vaddoc's battles. I wasn't sure my heart could take more death. I spent the first half of the book in mourning with Kellinar, wiping tears that just didn't want to stop falling. This is a fantastic series. Dragons, magic, epic battles, and oh so much more. It's series'/books like this that once you finish reading, you're never quite the same again - and you expect everyone around you to have had their world slightly shifted as well.

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Decode and 318 by Autumn Kalquist

5 Stars

I have decided that Autumn is one of my new favorite authors. She has a talent to suck you not her stores, make your heart race, and have you constantly demand more from her characters. Decode is no exception. It sucks you in and has you hoping for the best, yet still wary of what it could truly mean. Sure, genetic manipulation should be helpful, but what is the cost?

5 Stars

Chilling, but I want more. I love Autumn's books, but I really, truly wish they were longer. Just as things get awesome - they end. It's frustrating. Great, captivating story that has you biting your nails in suspense though.

Stone Guardian, Stone Embrace, Cage King, & The Rooftop by Danielle Monsch

5 Stars

Such a good book! Captivates you from page one and doesn't let go. Tera is beyond the perfect male and the whole story is just - puts a say grin on your face. Love it. Whatever happened to the creature Larissa's dad saw at her birth, I wonder...

5 Stars

HOTT!! I love Terak and Larissa. This short story was smokin' and adorable. I want more of them!

5 Stars

I think I've found a new favorite author. Danielle doesn't fail to hook you in on the third Entwined Realms book. She lures you into her intriguing world and leaves you craving more - always more. Eh and Nalah are fun, believable characters that have you continually loving this series - even if you miss hearing more about Tenak and Larissa. I can't wait until the next novel is out!

4 Stars

Not as awesome as the others, but still great foreplay. I'm anxiously waiting for what's next. How to Fallon and Reign end? Do we ever learn more? Is she strong enough to tame the beast? Argh!

Dark & Stormy and Taken by Felicia Starr

3 Stars

Super cute and corny book. There was one moment when a character's name slipped, but it didn't distract from the story. The beginning and end of this book was super crazy corny, but the romance between Regina and Reddick was HOTT! Exactly what you'd hope for in a steamy, erotic story.

4 Stars

This was a very suspenseful, interesting story that leaves you hanging in the middle of the climatic scene without any inclination of satisfaction. The abuse and torture are extremely vague - with hints at nefarious activities and you're constantly wondering if what you think happened, actually happened. I definitely want to read more, but only to finish the climatic ending than to know more about the story. Had it came to any sort of satisfying ending, I'd want to know more about the characters - is dream hottie her captor? Where's Axel? Does she ever discover her abilities? Does she find love with Gravin? Does she ever get out of that compound?

Confessions of a Small Town Librarian by A. McEwan

3 Stars

This book was just "meh" for me. I think fans of 50 Shades would enjoy it, but for me, no. The storyline should've been plotted out better and expanded. The naughty bits never sucked me in and the whole story was just missing something. It was a super quick read that was definitely steamy.

The Athol Trilogy by Miranda Stork

5 Stars

 O. M. G. It has been forever since I've picked up a book that I literally could not put down. This book was so captivating, I found myself losing sleep in order to finish it. Conner is such an intriguing person, and his dynamic dual personality was insane! While I knew what was going to happen, it was wonderful to discover how Miranda played everything out. She leaves you in suspense and on the edge of your seat - hoping things will turn out well, and wondering what will happen next. LOVED this book. I had to immediately get Erin, just so I could read more about this couple.

4 Stars

 This book doesn't fail to continue the same suspenseful vein as Conner. It starts off with a bang and doesn't let go. While there's a few editorial mistakes, they don't completely distract the reader from the plot line. You are determined to follow along with Erin and Conner/Filtiarn as they try to discover ways to fix what had been done to them. To discover that both of Conners parents are still alive and what their purpose in the story is - so fun. I just think it was a rather quick discovery/conclusion for that particular part of this tale. I think the author summarized what was going on in her head, and it could definitely use some fleshing out to make it more interesting. That's not to say it was uninteresting, just a tad abrupt. It's a great tale of violence, deception, and love.

4 Stars

Great pseudo ending to this trilogy. I kinda groaned at the end, but do think it led up to an interesting follow-up series. While there were still some editorial mistakes, this was an exciting way to end the trilogy. I kinda wish Miranda would have given the reader some more information on Filtiarn's past, but even without it, the story was great. He was an excellent bad-guy. I hate giving too much info about the story in reviews, and I really want to delve into a few particular scenes, but I think I'll just finish this by saying the battle scene was great. The ending was clean without feeling as if the author was trying to tie up all the lose ends in a nice bow. I would definitely recommend this trilogy to fans of werewolves and paranormal romance.

DreamHunter by Maya Tyler

2 Stars

The difficult part of fiction is making it more believable than real-life. This book is so beyond unbelievable - and not because of the fantasy aspect - it was borderline stupid. I think if Maya spent some time fleshing things out, it could be a really fun story. But having this deadly drama appear from no-where - all started from a seemingly innocuous package - was silly. Not ever does the reader feel danger - just a confusing sense of, "who cares, it's an envelope." Then for Cynthia to just immediately accept and trust Gabe, without so much as a, "hi," was just strange. The guardian/dreamweaver aspect was fun and creative, and Maya's writing was excellent. I just think the story itself could have used a lot more thought and development.

Survivors of the Dead by Tony Baker

4 Stars

This was an intense, interesting read. While repetitive and redundant at times, Survivors was descriptive in the detailed account of a cop's life and how someone jaded and controlled would handle the apocalypse. I liked how Tony used water as a way to fight off the hordes and I can't wait to see what happens in the sequel. Get to writing Tony! :)

Hellhound by Rue Volley

4 Stars

Very different, yet a fun story. I really liked Rue's interpretation of God and Lucifer. There was a bit of confusion for me in some parts of the storyline, but it didn't distract too much from the plot. Definitely a fun, vulgar, fast-paced story. Not quite sure how everything got wrapped up in such a tidy bow so quickly and perfectly - but I guess when you're dealing with god-type creatures, anything can happen.

Midnight Never Ends by Thomas Amo

5 Stars

OMG - This book is CREEPY! Just enough terror in each short story to have your pulse thrumming, yet tame enough to be able to read at night. Midnight Never Ends proves again that Thomas is a truly gifted writer of things that go bump in the night. My favorite tale was Along for the Ride, however, If you Should Die Before I Wake left me in chills. All of these stories could easily stand alone and be excellent tastes of what Thomas has to offer, but I love the collection - and the new nightmares!

Here be Dragons by Hannah Steenbeck

5 Stars

This is a cute collection of short stories. Well written and fun, if you like short stories. The title is not at all what you would expect the book to have, but there were a couple mentions of dragons in the tale, so not entirely misleading. My favorite was the third in the book, but all were original, imaginative, unique, and fun in their own way.

What you wish for

I like to follow the moons. First, I think the moon is an absolutely, breathtakingly, beautiful orb. And secondly, it's fun to see what each full moon means. For example - June is the Wishing Moon. During the night of the full moon (which was on the 2nd) you are supposed to go out and state your intention (wish) with the moon's rays lighting the sky. It is said that with the power of June's Wishing Moon, and your vocalizing your deepest wish, it is more likely to come true.

So, I was outside on the second, stating my wish to the heavens and my neighbors. Before the words even left my throat, I felt the stirrings of a panic attack. My palms were clammy, my chest tight, my heart thundering. It was then that I finally understood the phrase "sometimes what your fear the most, is the very thing that will set you free." What I fear the most, also happens to be my heart's greatest desire. And in that moment, I doubted. Before I uttered a single word, I let fear wiggle it's way in to show me everything that could go wrong with that wish. And then the words were uttered and a profound sense of freedom engulfed me.

"I wish..."

Be careful what you wish for, for it just might come true.

"I hope..."

"I believe..."

"I will...."

Sabrina's Vampire by A. K. Michaels

2 Stars

Interesting erotic novella that seriously needs an editor. I think if the story was fleshed out more ant the characters had more background and substance, it'd be a bit more interesting. But as it stands now, nope. It's really hard to believe Sabrina would just jump into bed with Kyle after what he saved her from. Perhaps if Michaels' focused more on the internal battle with Sabrina's feelings before the sex, it'd be more powerful and believable. As it stands, this book is just "meh" for me.

Number 75 by Ashley Fointaine

5 Stars

This is a super fun, exciting short-story about survival and revenge. Not sure a .22 would have done as much damage as the author depicted, but i.e. was certainly gratifying. (My husband is absolutely adamant that a .22 is not an adequate carry gun as he doesn't believe it has enough stopping power - probably would have been more exciting with a .38 or a 9mm, but I think it's still cool.) This was a very well written, satisfying book about a serial killer and a survival's revenge. I think I might have liked a bit more detail about the best friend and the ex-husband and their role in the ending, but it was a fun, quick book.

Bari-i-i-ins and what to do now

Been turned into a zombie and not sure how to prepare your new addiction? 

Tired of raw, uncooked, unflavored brains? 

Try:

Deep Fried Brains

Ingredients

1. 1 head of garlic, skin on

2. Black peppercorns wrapped in cheesecloth

3. 1 bay leaf

4. Bundle of fresh herbs

5. 1lb brains

6. Almond flour

7. 2 eggs

8. 1/2 cup almond milk

9. 1quart olive oil for deep-frying

Instructions

·      Prepare 3 bowls with the flour, the egg whisked with milk, and the breadcrumbs.

·      Bring a 2quart pot of water to simmer and add in the garlic, peppercorns, and herbs. Simmer for 15 minutes. Gently lower the brains into the pot and simmer for another 6 minutes.

·      Remove the brains with a slotted spoon and let cool. When the brains are cold and firm, separate the lobes into 2-inch chunks.

·      Heat the oil to 350ºF. Roll each brain segment in flour, then coat in the egg mix, then coat it in the breadcrumbs. Deep-fry the brain until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes.

·      Drain and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. I prefer teriyaki.

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