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05/06/2019

Destiny of a Warrior (Legends of the Fenian Warriors #4) by Mary Morgan. Magical Romance Release & ARC Review.

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"You met him in the Order of the Dragon Knights. Now, journey to the realm of the Fae and witness their greatest legend!”

As leader of the Fenian Warriors, Aidan Kerrigan’s accolades are many and his loyalty to the Fae unwavering. When an unexpected mission sends him to the human world and a chance encounter with Rose MacLaren, he’s tempted for the first time in his existence to discard duty and claim what is forbidden.

Rose MacLaren, a Society of the Thistle member, yearns to expand her botanical knowledge with her love of history. After her rescue by a handsome stranger, she is compelled to look beyond what her rational mind comprehends and unravel the secret of the standing stones, as well as the man who captivates her.

In a mystical world ruled by ancient laws and edicts, can a fierce warrior choose a path destined for love? And will a woman honoring the ways of the land believe in a myth only spoken of in legends? If they do, will their love be enough to defy death’s punishment?
 

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Aidan Kerrigan is the leader of the Fenian Warriors and takes his duties very seriously.  When he is told he must go to the human realm for what could be a disasterous mission he is not happy.  Unfortunately when his King and the Seer  say it's got to be him he has no choice but submit to destiny. 
Rose MacLaren is a member of the Society of the Thistle.  Most of the women in the society are decendents of the original members from hundreds of years before. Some have special gifts.  Rose has had a recurring vision which is unusual.  It always involves the same man and the standing stones. 
Our hero is a Fae of strong beliefs and an iron will.  Our heroine and her sister love to investigate historical places and plants. 
This is a magical romance full of fun and wonderful characters. 
I have read all the books in this series.  Because our hero can travel through time you can read this alone or inbetween any of the others. 
I loved each book. 


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Award-winning Celtic paranormal romance author, Mary Morgan, resides in Northern California, with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.

Mary's passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. She spent far too much time daydreaming and was told quite often to remove her head from the clouds. It wasn't until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her true calling--writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are coming to life within her stories.

If you enjoy history, tortured heroes, and a wee bit of magic, then time-travel within the pages of her books.


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25/04/2019

The Warlock´s Conquest ( Shifters Of Black Isle #4) by Lorelei Moone. Shifter Fantasy Romance, Book Tour, ARC Review & Giveaway.

THE WARLOCK’S CONQUEST, 

A Magical Shifter Fantasy Romance

by Lorelei Moone
Shifters of Black Isle, #4
Publication Date: April 19, 2019 
  Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Shifters, Paranormal, Novella, Standalone

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SYNOPSIS

He would have his revenge. Nothing and no one could stop him. Ferris has spent the better part of six years training and preparing for vengeance. The barbarians who abducted his sister so long ago would pay for their sins in blood. With the help of his magic, he’d avenge her honor, and wipe out the Black Isles once and for all. It’s all so clear, until he starts to wonder if he’s fighting for the wrong side.
She knows she must kill him. So why does she hesitate? As right hand woman to the General, Eryn plays an important role in the defense of the Black Isles and its people. When a ship full of human mainlanders is spotted in their territory, she knows they must strike the enemy hard. War will tear the Isles apart if the warlock on-board the ship isn’t stopped. Only, she can’t bring herself to do the needful… He has put her under his spell.
They’re sworn enemies, fighting for opposing teams. The battlefield is the last place where love should bloom. But as they are about to discover, passion and hate are two sides of the same coin…

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When a young Ferris came home after nearly a year away he is told what happened to his sister.  It will take him years to build up his power and contacts enough to mount a rescue mission.  He doesn't find exactly what he thought.  
Eagle shifter Eryn has worked her way up as a warrior for the Black Isles . She is in charge of what I will call their air force.  They provide the look outs and advance warning.  Not the most exciting job when the Isles are peaceful.  
There is a bit more to our human hero.  He is a warlock with unusual powers.  Will it be enough to save the day?? 
Can our brave heroine survive ger first major battle.  
This is part of a magical series,  but you could read it on it's own.  I have read all of them and I highly recommend they be read in order.  Much more fun to follow the whole story from the begining.  
I loved it.  

DON'T MISS THE OTHER BOOKS IN THE SHIFTERS OF BLACK ISLE SERIES!

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ABOUT LORELEI MOONE

Lorelei Moone is an author of paranormal / fantasy romance based in London. A lover of all things sweet, and caffeinated, when she’s not writing about sexy bear shifters and their strong-willed curvaceous love interests, Lorelei can be found baking cookies or cakes for her family.


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19/04/2019

The Warlock´s Conquest (Shifters of Black Isle, #4) by Lorelei Moone. Fantasy, Romance, Shifters Release, Excerpt & Giveaway.

THE WARLOCK’S CONQUEST, 

A Magical Shifter Fantasy Romance

by Lorelei Moone
Shifters of Black Isle, #4
Publication Date: April 19, 2019
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance, Shifters, Paranormal, Novella, Standalone

AVAILABLE NOW!

Google Play: http://bit.ly/2VShujJ

SYNOPSIS

He would have his revenge. Nothing and no one could stop him. Ferris has spent the better part of six years training and preparing for vengeance. The barbarians who abducted his sister so long ago would pay for their sins in blood. With the help of his magic, he’d avenge her honor, and wipe out the Black Isles once and for all. It’s all so clear, until he starts to wonder if he’s fighting for the wrong side.
She knows she must kill him. So why does she hesitate? As right hand woman to the General, Eryn plays an important role in the defense of the Black Isles and its people. When a ship full of human mainlanders is spotted in their territory, she knows they must strike the enemy hard. War will tear the Isles apart if the warlock on-board the ship isn’t stopped. Only, she can’t bring herself to do the needful… He has put her under his spell.
They’re sworn enemies, fighting for opposing teams. The battlefield is the last place where love should bloom. But as they are about to discover, passion and hate are two sides of the same coin…

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EXCLUSIVE RELEASE EXCERPT

It was unmistakably him. Eryn was instantly mesmerized by the man's eyes.
This was the one who had attempted to read her mind as she had flown past the ship earlier, staring up at her from his cabin, assuming she wouldn't notice.
Only, she had noticed.
Now here he stood, his sword held high, circling her in a bid to evade the aim of her bow and arrow. He wouldn't be able to, of course. She was faster than any human. More accurate.
And she had orders to kill. All it took was one swift flick of her finger. The arrow would hit any body part of her choosing instantly.
Time seemed to stand still for her, as soldiers rushed past and clashed with the other humans. The latter were no match, of course. Every single one of her fighters had at least a foot or two on the feeble humans. But her opponent was different.
The warlock was unique.
He stood taller than his companions, with broad, muscular shoulders to match. They were about equally matched as far as height went. And he looked younger than the others, probably closer to her own age.
His blue eyes hid all sorts of sins.
But these superficial observations hadn't shaken Eryn. As physically impressive as he was for one of his breed, Eryn had been affected by a much deeper power.
It must be his magic, she thought. And yet she felt no sign of his presence in her own mind.
Strange.
All she could do was observe him, as though she was not truly in control of her body.
Then, the spell was broken by his first move. He charged ahead and swung at her with his sword, and instantly she snapped out of her trance.
She defended herself with her bow, whipping it around to break the impact of his weapon, then swiftly flung it over her shoulder and unsheathed a blade of her own.
They danced around each other, eyes locked on, taking turns to attack and defend. But his impact lacked strength. Were humans really that much weaker? Or was he as reluctant as she was to do real damage?
Where had her hesitation come from? She didn't have time for this!
Eryn bit her bottom lip as she swung around again. In this carefully orchestrated charade of a fight, it was her turn to strike. She'd had enough of the pretense and more importantly, she had orders to follow.
She raised her sword and aimed. He stepped aside to evade her attack, just as she suspected he'd do. In response, she changed direction mid-swing, found an opening, and brought the tip of her blade to a halt right at his throat.
It would be so easy to push a little harder and draw blood. So easy, and yet impossibly difficult. With a heavy heart she realized she couldn't finish it. She couldn't bring herself to kill him.
"You'd better drop that sword," she hissed.
The man did as he was told, but his expression was as calm as it had been all along. Like this wasn't a real fight, and he hadn't really been defeated.
"I surrender." As he spoke, the corner of his mouth curled up just slightly.
Was he smiling?
Eryn could not be sure. All she knew was that the longer she looked at his boyishly handsome face, the deeper she would sink. He'd given up so quickly, she couldn't even justify carrying out Rhea's demand here. Not in full view of her soldiers, who had been given clear orders to keep the prisoners alive.
So in a way, it was she who had lost this fight after all.
Rhea would be furious and rightly so. She was angry with herself.
A quick glance around revealed that most of the other humans had surrendered as well. If this was the sum total of the threat against the Isles, then they had nothing to worry about. As she looked back at her own prisoner, something shook Eryn to her core. His expression was so relaxed, it almost looked smug. There was something more coming.
She might regret capturing him alive before the day was over.
"Tie them up and stash them below deck, then we'll tow the entire ship back to Black Mountain," Eryn ordered. "Good fight, everyone!"
Her soldiers let out a loud cheer before getting to work and doing what she'd ordered. Eryn stood back and let someone else secure the ropes around the warlock's wrists.
There was something about him that she could not understand. She wasn't just apprehensive of his powers; it wasn't fear she felt.
Yet she dare not touch him. Or look him in the eye for too long.
Her heart was beating just a little too fast. Her breaths had become too shallow. If she didn't know any better, she thought it might be nerves. A funny tickle in the depths of her stomach made it hard for her to remain focused.
If she was in fact nervous, there was another, heavier feeling making things worse. A deep sadness had crept into her chest. It tore at her, and dragged her down.
It was only once he was completely out of sight that she could breathe a little more freely.

ABOUT LORELEI MOONE

Lorelei Moone is an author of paranormal / fantasy romance based in London. A lover of all things sweet, and caffeinated, when she’s not writing about sexy bear shifters and their strong-willed curvaceous love interests, Lorelei can be found baking cookies or cakes for her family.

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05/02/2019

Dark Alpha's Awakening (Reaper #7) by Donna Grant. Fantasy Romance Release & ARC Review.

  
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There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…
Serving Death and the Reapers has been my life for centuries. I’ve always put my duty before everything, even my yearning for Death. But now, she’s fading – our foe is bent on destroying her and he will stop at nothing until he does. Death holds the key to our survival. I will do everything in my power to stop her from disappearing. For her, I will ensure we have the best fighting chance. For her…I will cross the divide keeping us apart.

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Cael is the leader of the Reapers.  They are like policemen for the Fae.  When someone has been judged they are sent to carry out the sentence.  Only a very few ever live to know who they are.  They work for Death herself. 
Death is known by several names,  Erith is the one she most comfortable with. 
She has a soft spot in her heart for this particular Reaper but can't let it be known , and still keep her impartiality.
There is war on the horizon.  Someone who was once a Reaper is now sapping her strength and looking to take it all.  Can her team save the realms from all out war?.
This is an action packed, fantasy romance with great characters that you will easily fall in love with. 
It is part of a series that is best read in order,  so that you understand the background story.  Although each book has it's own beginning and end. 
Great fun,  but keep the tissues handy. 



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Donna Grant is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the sizzling Dark King series featuring dragons, immortal Highlanders, and the Fae.

She was born and raised in Texas but loves to travel. Her adventures have taken her throughout the United States as well as to Jamaica, Mexico, and Scotland. Growing up on the Texas/Louisiana border, Donna’s Cajun side of the family taught her the “spicy” side of life while her Texas roots gave her two-steppin’ and bareback riding.

Despite deadlines and voracious reading, Donna still manages to keep up with her two children, three cats, and a dog.

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28/01/2019

Warrior Nights (Odin's Bastards Book 2) by Sheryl Nantus. Romantic Suspense, Release & ARC Review.

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Liam Wolfson, the professional assassin, is dead. His new persona, Jack Hammerson, lives in a small town in Colorado, happy helping out as many of the townsfolk as he can. It’s his way of working toward some kind of redemption for his sins. Until one night when an amnesiac woman falls into his arms, calling out his old name...
Kara remembers nothing about her previous life, only brief glimpses of an old lover and their time together... but she knows her fate is entwined with Liam's. Then there’s the familiarity with all things Valkyrie and Valhalla. She worries she might be going crazy.
Liam has worked hard to hide all traces of his old life, but Kara rips old wounds open as their old feelings for each other come rushing back. But it's not just Kara who's come to town looking for answers. When mercenaries arrive looking for Liam, he’ll need Kara to remember what she’s capable of if either of them is going to survive...
Each book in the Odin's Bastards series is STANDALONE:
* Her Alpha Viking
* Warrior Nights

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Liam Wolfson is an ex mercenary living with a new identity. He is trying to atone for the sins of his past. He is happy in the little village out in the middle of nowhere.  When someone he met in his previous life suddenly turns up,  it puts him on edge. 
Kara can't remember who she is,  or how she got to his home.  Trying to find out who she really is could bring all sorts of trouble down on them. 
Our hero had a battlefield vision that made him re-evaluate his life.  How can he ever make up for all he has done. 
Our heroine  has also has battlefield experience,  that much is true from the memories that appear.  Will that help when the time comes. 
A wonderful romantic suspense with lots of secrets and danger.  Is it ever to late to redeem your soul?  I thoroughly enjoyed ever page in this story.  It is part of a series , but each book can be read on it's own.  There is much more to this than it first seems. 
I loved it. 



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Sheryl Nantus is an award-winning romance writer published by Entangled, St. Martin's, and Harlequin's Carina Press.

When she's not writing about hunky heroes, she is sipping tea, playing board games and writing haiku.

A total fangirl at heart, she met her husband through an online fanfiction community and currently lives in Pennsylvania.

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