Meows and Murder by Nicolette Pierce

4 Stars

Murder, magic, and cuckoo clocks—just another day in Forgotten Falls.

When a vampire turns up dead in the peculiar town of Forgotten Falls, it’s up to Wren to crack the case. All that’s left behind? A pile of ashes and a house crammed with hundreds of cuckoo clocks.

As Wren digs deeper, a century-old case reemerges could be connected to her investigation. With secrets surfacing and suspects popping up like angry gnomes, Wren must race to stop a killer before the past repeats itself.

More information is added to the overall plot from book 1 and 2. The mystery was interesting and engaging. I still loved all the characters. I can’t wait for the next book.

Book 3 A Black Moon Mystery

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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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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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Her Monstrous Valentine by Honor St Jean

 

4 Stars

Jessica just wanted a cup of tea to help get over her day instead she summoned a minotaur. The only way the minotaur will leave is if he brings her to release. The problems keep coming as him showing up triggers her family elf to come and save her. He makes sure the minotaur doesn’t hurt her but lets it play out to the pleasure of all of them. Every time Jessica makes tea she ends up with the minotaur. With family pressures will Jessica find her happy?

This is a short story and was awesome to read. It's a light and easy to read with lots of smexy scenes. Sometimes with short stories the pacing is off but with this book I didn’t feel that way. I got to end and said NOOOOO. I wanted more but that was because I liked the characters. The one big issue I have is I am left wondering about Jessica’s family. I want to know if the gods come down on them or not. Can't wait for another book by Honor St Jean.

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