Star Cursed by Elizabeth Briggs

2 Star

Leo pack is keeping Ayla hostage. Her fated mate may be there, but she’s not interested in him at all and wants to be with Ophiuchus pack. Secrets are revealed and more problems have arisen that need to be resolved. Will Ayla and the Ophiuchus pack survive?

There were some majorly messed up things revealed in this book. The story between Kaden and Ayla was good, particularly the smexy scenes. My issue with when she’s rescued is Kaden treats her like crap again. Like it was her fault she was taken. In addition, there was a lot of repetition and telling me stuff again when I’ve already read/scene it. Which would have just frustrated me but it ends in another cliffhanger. I am so over cliffhanger endings.

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Taming Chaos by Anna Carven

 

3 Star

Torin Mardak is looking for who is selling Callidum weapons so they can discover who is a traitor. He hates being on the planet surrounded by cheats and thieves. When he discovers humans there, when they shouldn’t be there, his priorities might have changed. The woman with them is his type and he will do anything to keep her safe.

Where I loved the original series, I struggled with this one. I kept putting the book down and doing other things while I was reading it. It was just really slow and repeated a lot of info from the original series. This might have been a problem because of binge reading the series. The writing was still good and on par with the other books I’ve read so going to give it a break and come back to read the rest of the series.

Book 1 Darkstar Mercenaries

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Taming the Wolves by Lyx Robinson

 

3 Star

After finding out the truth of her marriage Tamsin knows everything is changing whether it be good or bad it has been yet to be seen. Tamsin’s people have been discovered and people want her kinswomen. Can she find a way to keep them safe?

This started right where the first one ended. It was an enjoyable read but there was a pacing issue. There were times the book moved nicely but then other times the book just dragged which made it difficult at times to read. I still enjoyed the story overall. There isn’t that much spice so far. It is very much a slow burn so far. You can see who she’s going to end up with at this point and it will be interesting to see if all plays out. Can’t wait to read the conclusion of the story.

Book 2 Viking Omegaverse

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Love to Hate Her by J. Saman

 

4 Star

Seven years ago, the woman I love broke up with my brother and walked away from both of us. Viola Starr is everything that I want but she’s my brother’s ex and I can’t have her. My band is about to go on tour and I need a nanny for my autistic daughter. Viola is perfect for the position and she is desperate for a job. To keep myself at a distance I have to make her think I hate her but it’s hard when all I want to do is take her and keep her. Will I find a way to walk away, or can we find a way to make it work?

I really enjoyed reading this book. I loved the mix Jasper and Viola had about starting a relationship. Jasper didn’t want to hurt his brother who had her first, but he was so in with her that he just couldn’t keep walking away from her. I loved the back and forth and I even liked the interactions with Gus. He was so gracious about them getting together. I can’t wait to see him find his happy ending.

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Fevered by Devyn Sinclair

 

1 Star

Left for dead after a rogue fae attacked me. Four fae men rescue me and vow to keep me safe. Their touch brings me more pleasure than I ever dreamed but time is running out to save my life. Will they be able to keep their promises or will the rogue fae win?

I wanted to like this book and the first chapter drew me in so nicely. Then the book just fell apart for me. There was no world building or character development. I quickly lost interest in the book and started skimming to see if it would get better. It didn’t. The FMC spends 80% of the book in crippling pain or unconscious. So how was she falling for these guys? I’ll skip the rest of the books.

Book 1 Carnal Court

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Stolen by the Wolves by Lyx Robinson

 

3.5 Star

Hordes of Vikings are pillaging through the countryside of Northumbria and Ireland. Tamsin has always yearned for adventure. With the looming threat of the Vikings her community is looking for allies. When three lords of Dublin show up with a promise of help Tamsin is unsure if they can be trusted but she is drawn to them. Are they really the saviors for her people or will they cause more problems?

I liked this story a lot and if it didn’t end in a cliffhanger I would have rated this a solid 4 but it does end on a cliff. The writing is fantastic with amazing worldbuilding. I loved that we went historical in this omegaverse. The characters are well developed. The pacing is spot on, and it moves nicely. I was really digging the whole story when we got to the end and said NOOOOOO because it just ended. Can’t wait to read the next book.

Book 1 Viking Omegaverse

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King of Flesh and Bone by Liv Zander

 

3 Star

Enoch is the God of Death and has taken a break from collecting souls. Humans when they die are left to wonder the earth without rest. The only way he might consider going back to collecting souls is if he gets a wife. Ada ends up in his kingdom asking for his help and in return she will become his wife. Will they find their happy ending?

This is very much a horror dark romance. It hit all the right notes for me. The story was intriguing. I loved the villain as the love interested. The 3 stars is because of the cliffhanger ending. So tired of having to wait for the next book in a series. When I read this there was almost a year before book two was set to come out. It is now out, and review is forthcoming. I liked seeing Enoch coming out of his anger to be with Ada and then the ending where he thinks she’s betrayed him chef’s kiss. If you enjoy dark gory stories this one hit all the notes for me and was worth reading.

Book 1 Pale Court

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