Wild Game by Colette Rhodes

 

3 Stars

Wild made a mistake 5 years ago by pissing off a god. He’s paid for it since. Now he’s found his soul bond but doesn’t feel he deserves her. When her life is put at risk he refuses to stay away. Will he be able to work through his history and step up for Grace?

This book has a massive pacing issue. The plot plods along and then we get an information dump. Then it plods along for a while and then info dump. I struggled getting through this one but it was still good ish. There were parts of the book that I skimmed because they didn’t add anything to the story. I still enjoyed most of this and felt the characters grew and changed but I am getting frustrated.

Book 3 State of Grace

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Sunshine’s Grump by Merri Bright

4 Stars

Giovanni is very wealthy and grumpy man. He’s tired of people taking advantage of those he love. His sister is marrying a man he hates and wants to stop her but can’t and they need a betasitter for his niece. He hires a new company that is supposed to be all betas. One he wasn’t expecting was Soleil. She’s not a beta but an omega who loves children and is the light of the room. He wants her but is too old for her and far too grumpy. Will he bend for her?

I loved this story. Soleil is just trying to be different than what the world expects of her. She wants her business and to take care of herself. I loved the give and take she has with Giovanni and how she wins over those in his life. One of the best parts of the book was Giovanni willingly letting her walk away to live her best life even though they were fated and it will harm him. I also loved the smack down Soleil’s mom did with the dad when he was being a dick about Soleil having a business. It was one of the best parts of the book. Can’t wait for the sequel with her BFF as I need to know what happened to her while Soleil had her adventure.

Book 1 The Billionaire's Betasitter

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Silver Bullet by Colette Rhodes

4 Stars

Every night Bullet visits Grace in her dreams, and she forgets him when she wakes but now he’s able to be with her in person but he’s not sure which path will keep her safe. Life is getting more complicated every day, and his goddess is not supporting him like she used to. What path is the correct one to take?

I enjoyed this one about as much as the first one, but it felt like it’s being drawn out. Why does Grace have to wait to meet all her mates? It’s like the author wanted an individual book per mate but she knows of all of them and she just can’t meet them just yet per Bullet. It makes the book seem a little on the slower side but still good. Hoping the rest of the books pick up.

Book 2 State of Grace

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Fate Hollow Academy: Term 1 (Fate Hollow Academy, #1) by Lyra Winters

3 Stars

Wren is a naïve arctic fox shifter. She was taken in by her mother’s pack after her parents were hunted. She has been outcast from the moment she arrived even though she works with her adopted mom providing medicinal care. When it is discovered she is fated mates with the alpha’s son, he rejects her. She thinks all is lost until she enters Fate Hollow Academy where she discovers she doesn’t have just one fated but 7 other ones. How will this work?

This was good. The steamy parts were not as descriptive as other books in this genre are. That aside the plot was interesting and I liked all of Wren’s mates bar her rejected one. It was interesting to see her try and do away with the bond since it was causing her pain. It does end in a cliffhanger ending and I am curious to see how it all plays out.

Book 1 Fate Hollow Academy

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Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant

4 Stars

Theo has been a thorn in the side of Laney since the third grade. Now they are both in Hawaii for Theo’s sister’s wedding and Theo needs to be on his best behavior and not irritate the groom. Laney is asked by her BFF to keep him in line and be his babysitter. The problem is he’s not the scrawny kid from their youth but a tattooed, muscled man. The more she learns about him the more she struggles to not fall for him. Will they find away to get past all their issues to HEA?

Love this book. Both Laney and Theo were amazing. This was a low drama, high humor book. I loved the shenanigans Laney and Theo got into. The big drama was incredibly amusing, and no one was at fault. Theo gets his head out of his behind and gets the girl. I am very much hoping Laney’s two BFFs get their own stories to see where they end up. If you are looking for a quick fun read this one hit the mark.

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Run Riot by Colette Rhodes

4 Stars

By the time Grace reaches 25 she’s supposed to have her four fated mates, but she doesn’t. She has zero soul bonds and is tired of the pity from her community. To get away from this she moves out on her own. When she is called on by a human friend for help and finds her first soul bond. The problem he’s a daemon and not agathos. What will she do?

I loved seeing Grace come into her own. She starts off with little rebellions and slowly grows into a stronger woman. I don’t know if I like where it ended. All of the books are out so I will check out the next one to see where this is going.

Book 1 State of Grace

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Coming Home for Us by Carrie Ann Ryan

3.5 Stars

Maddie has loved Elijah from afar for years. Helped him through the loss of his girlfriend. Now she is ready to move on and get more out of life. She’s ready to accept another job to grow more. That is until the Wilder Brothers offer her a new position with their business and Elijah has finally shown he is interested in more with her. Will she stay or will she accept a different direction?

I would have given this a 4 star if not for how the drama in the book was handled. Maddie was too forgiving of Elijah. His brothers do call him out for his idiocy and get him into much needed therapy. He basically shows up with his hat in his hands and was all I am so sorry excuse because of his trauma. All was forgiven at this point. I feel like this would have been better towards the middle of the book and have him work towards forgiveness instead of instant forgiveness. The writing was good and it is worth reading but I was just frustrated.

Book 4 Wilder Brothers

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A Word Fitly Spoken by T.A. Lawrence

 

1 star

Fae King of Naenden caught his human queen committing treason and decrees that he will take a bride a day and execute her in the morning unless one woman will offer herself up as a sacrifice. Asha knows she won’t be chosen as she is too disfigured to be selected. However, when she discovers her sister is one up for being selected as a bride she volunteers to be the queen. After the wedding she has one request of her husband that she be allowed to spend the night with her sister telling a story. The king eavesdrops and come morning he refuses the execution as he wants to know how the story ends. How long will he remain interested in the story?

I want my time and energy back for this one. The Asha is incredibly fickle which makes me hate her thus making the book incredibly long. The book itself was long & this was made worse by her. The ending left me wanting loose ends tied up. Not interested in any future books. In my head they've all died.

Book 1 Severed Realm

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Held in Contempt by Jade Thorn

4 Stars

Adolphus isn’t the safe space Melody hoped it would be. There is petty bullying going on and Melody just wants to survive. They are still working on a good way to get her out from under numerous geas. When they find the way to get safe will they be able to handle the consequences?

I love that the guys are willing to wait for Melody to be ready to mate with her. They are pushed to claim her but know she needs them to wait. Everything with Carla is just weird and it will be interesting to see how that plays out. Overall, it was a good addition to the series and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Of Magic and Contempt book 2

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Last Rose by Kitt Lynn

 

4 Stars

Corie has lost everyone she’s loved but is now looking for a pack. She might have found her forever pack if they are willing to wait for her to accept them. When her past comes out will they be able to survive?

This one had a slow start but once I got into it the pace picked up and it was good. Corie is amazing. She alone makes this book worth reading. She's stronger than anyone thinks. She was incredibly strong, and I loved that she surprised the guys. I liked some of her mates, but others irritated me with their belief that they knew best. It was a bit on the darker side but not too dark. Can't wait to see what book 2 brings us.

Book 1 Broken Omegas

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Beneath Contempt by Jade Thorn

4 Stars

Melody is the strongest witch in several generations. She’s bound to her Aunt Georgia. She’s forced to bond with shifters for her pack. When she finally hits her majority and needs to go off to Adolphus Academy where she’s been ordered to go after the Apex, Dean, Ryan, Oz, Nick, and Justin for the rest of the coven. She would do anything to prevent this from happening but when she’s not given an option will she find a way to keep everyone safe?

Jade Thorn has been on my TBR for a while and I was looking for something to read and settled on this book. Boy, was I glad to pick this one up. I blew through the book, and it was so good. It hit so many feelings for me. It’s on the darker side and Melody was the right mix of sweet and strong. I love that the guys figure out some of what is going on and start working with her. It ends on a slight cliffhanger ending but is minor and the next book is available.

Of Magic and Contempt book 1

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An Alpha's Promise (Hund Valley, #1) by Kitt Lynn

 

3 Stars

In the morning my sister is supposed to marry Rin to solidify the bond between our clans but she runs off before the wedding. That leaves my parents no choice but to force me to marry him. It’s not what I want but I have no choice but to marry him. I’m not quite of age but Rin has no choice either. When we get back to his home and things are so different from what I’ve known. Will we fine our HEA or will it be ruined by outside forces?

I enjoyed this. It wasn’t what I expected when I went into it. Rin was actually really sweet with Emmy. He takes it slow with her but can be a big dick with her. She learns to hold her own and it’s nice seeing her come into her own. The bad guy was expected and not a lot of surprises were had throughout the book. It was just a nice omegaverse story. Well worth the time and energy reading it.

Book 1 Hund Valley

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Found by the Lake Monster By Lillian Lark

 

3 Stars

Amy wasn’t planning on getting lost in the woods, but she has and now she’s stumbled on a lake monster in heat who thinks she’s there to help him through it. Adrian thinks this is the last time he will have a heat and is sad that he won’t have kids or a mate until this woman falls into his lap. Will they make it work?

This was a quick insta love read. Super spicy but still has a story. I really enjoyed Amy and Adrian. Even though it is a short story there is enough world building to be more than a smexy book. Good writing and well worth the time it took to read. If you are looking for a short and smexy read give this one a shot.

Book 1.5 Monstrous Match

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Cursed by Yve Vale

 

3 Stars

Everything was up in the air for Shayla and her mates. They need to finally mate each other. They need to take down the bad guys but keep each other safe. Can they finally take out the evil men and be safe?

I struggled with this book. I liked the first two as there was a lot of connections made between Shayla and her mates. This one felt like it was hurry up and wait. There was a lot of sex and not a lot of movement with the plot even though this is the last book in the series. Things are resolved it just felt like this book was all about the sex and mating. Things were thrown out in the end that came out of left field. Overall, it was just ok. The author has said she will be continuing in this world and I am curious to see how those work out.

Book 3 Shadowcraft Academy

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Railed by the Easter Bunny (Valley of the Old Gods, #1) by Dalia Davies

 

3 Stars

Whoever holds the Power rules the Valley and Lily is tired of the one who holds the power. She petitioned the goddess and requests her help to gain the power so the people will be taken care of. The only way this will happen per the goddess is if Lily agrees to have a god’s baby. She is given the option to bare a child from one of the old gods or nothing. She chooses the Easter Bunny.

This book is mostly sex and a whole lot of it. There is almost no plot or world building at all and left me with several questions but the writing was there and was very interested in seeing how the book series turned out.

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Jinxed (Shadowcraft Academy, #2) by Yve Vale

4 Stars

The mystery mage now knows Shayla’s unique power and he’s more determined than ever to steal her life force. Still struggling with her fated mates leads to Shayla struggling with everything. Every step she takes forward it feels like she takes 4 steps back. The more she learns of each of her mates the more she wants to have her HEA. Will they discover who is behind the abduction and draining of supernaturals?

This book starts where book 1 ends and it progressed nicely. It builds on what was going on in book 1 and makes for an interesting read. There was more character development and some redemption with the mates that definitely needed to happen for their mating to happen. The ending does end on a cliff again. It wasn’t horribly cliffhanger-y. Several things wrapped up nicely but new plots were started that lead into book 3 which should be the last book. The last book should be interesting.

Book 2 Shadowcraft Academy

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