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26/07/2021

Pirate's Promise (Sentinels of Savannah #5) by Lisa Kessler. Paranormal Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Greyson Till never found a weapon he didn’t like. As the immortal Master Gunner of a pirate ship, he’s grown his collection for over two hundred years. So when a legendary cursed blade that can cut through any material goes missing from the government’s paranormal artifact vault, he’s eager to retrieve it. Working with the secret division Department 13 has always come with its set of challenges, but this one is the worst yet.

Along with the mission comes fiery, no-nonsense paranormal weapons expert Aura Henderson, who couldn't be less thrilled about this pairing. The last time they saw each other, Greyson accidentally blew her cover, almost killing them both. Worst of all, to get the sword, she has to pose as Greyson's wife. The last thing she needs is to get involved with a sexy grumbly pirate, whether in reality or just pretend.

When they locate the relic, the gilded blade thirsts for blood and things aren’t what they seem. Greyson isn’t sure who to trust anymore, and he’s not about to let death come between them...

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Aura Henderson is an agent with a very special and secret part of the government. They look into paranormal or magical items to stop them being used by unscrupulous people.  Our heroine has a strong commitment to protect the American people from things they don't know exist.  She still has nightmares about her own discovery. 
Greyson Till is the master Gunner on the pirate ship the Sea Dog.  He and most of the crew are immortal and over two hundred years old.  There is not a weapon that our hero doesn't know how to wield.  The crew of the ship have helped the government team before, always on their own terms of course.  
This is a magical story filled with great characters and lots of fun.  There is also a lot of danger, and some hot sexy scenes.  
You don't need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this, but it will certainly tempt you to read all of them.  
Great fun.  


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Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego.







22/04/2019

Pirate's Pleasure (Sentinels of Savannah #3) by Lisa Kessler, Paranormal Romance Release & ARC Review.

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No one steals from this pirate... 

John Smyth has survived mutinous pirate crews, wars, and the passage of centuries by keeping his life as he did his ships, organized and well stocked. But when his crew is tasked with stealing Pandora’s Box for the government, it opens a door to destruction, and her name is Harmony Andrews.

Harmony is a risk-taking investment broker by day, and a thief by night. As a member of the underground Digi Robins crew, she steals relics to sell on the dark web and donates the money to people without insurance who need life-saving medical treatments. After taking a box from the docks in Savannah, she finds herself being hunted on multiple fronts, but she never expects the chaos trailing her to lead directly to her boss, the sexy, infuriating John Smyth.

The fearless thief has tangled with the wrong pirate, but he will be forced to choose: will he keep his heart safe at port, or follow it into the storm of pleasure.
 


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John Smyth is the boatswain of the Sea Dog.  A ship that is a copy of the old pirate ship from hundreds of years ago.  The special thing about the ship is that the crew are all the original ones who are now immortal because they drank from the holy grail. They have all hidden the truth with various disguises over the years,  but stay together and still sail when they can. 
Harmony Andrews works in the finance world,  trying to make money for her customers, her boss and herself.  She also has a side job as a thief.  The old box she has just stolen will help her raise a lot of money to help people with. 
There are a lot of magical artefacts that could be dangerous in the wrong hands.  Our pirates are the obvious ones to see that doesn't happen.  That is going to bring a lot of excitement and danger into our heroine's life. 
This is part of a series that is best read in order because of the relationships between the pirates.  I have read and thoroughly enjoyed every one of them.


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Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego.





12/11/2018

Pirate's Passion (Sentinels of Savannah #2) by Lisa Kessler. Paranormal Romance Release & ARC Review.

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Samuel Keegan used to man the wheel of the Sea Dog over 200 years ago, but these days he’s the front man of a southern rock band. Rum and women are plentiful, but his world is changing rapidly now that his crew is back together searching for the Holy Grail to break their curse. But the quest leads him to a historian with raven hair and a wicked smile. She holds all the answers, but she could also spell death for them all.

Dr. Charlotte Sinclair works for the Maritime Museum in Savannah, an expert on ancient pirate wrecks. When a government agent requests her help in a top-secret investigation, she discovers not only is the Holy Grail real, but the lead singer of her favorite band is actually the immortal pilot of the Sea Dog crew.

The search for the Grail opens some dark secrets better left hidden, and Charlotte's life might depend on one Pirate's Passion...
 

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Workaholic Dr.  Charlotte Sinclair is a historian in the Maritime Museum.  A rare night out at a concert will lead her to enough adventure to last several lifetimes.  She discovers that her home city has lost of secrets and there is even a big one in her own family. 
Keegan is the lead singer in the "Scallywags" and an immortal pirate.  He and his crew are searching for the religious relic that changed thier lives.
  The government agent that knows there are special people in this world will use anyone and everyone to keep those people and any artifacts from  the reach of the unscrupulous ones. 
Lots of excitement and fun in this story. All the characters are fabulous, and very easy to fall in live with. Beware once you start this series you will be hooked.  It is part of a series that is better read in order,  although you could read it on it's own. 
I loved it. 


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Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego.





27/07/2018

Magnolia Mystic (Sentinels Of Savannah #1) by Lisa Kessler. Paranormal Romance Blog Tour & ARC review.

Title: Magnolia Mystic (Sentinels Of Savannah #1)
Author: Lisa Kessler
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: July 23, 2018




Skye Olson is a psychic like her mother, and her grandmother before her, but a bad break up with the man she thought was her soulmate has left her confidence in her abilities shaken. While she's in crisis, a real estate tycoon from Atlanta swoops in with his eyes on her shop.   Colton Hayes spent his mortal life plundering royal ships with his pirate crew, but one holy relic changed everything. Now he and the rest of the crew protect the port of Savannah from their captain who traded his cutlass for a fountain pen.   When Colton discovers the captain wants to build a hotel in the heart of historic Savannah, he sets out to stop him, but nothing could prepare him for the sexy smile and violet eyes of the Magnolia Mystic.  
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Skye Olson is a psychic who runs a fortune telling shop in Savannah.  The shop and the abilities have been in her family for generations.  She is upset over a mistake she feels she should have seen coming.  
Colton Hayes is the owner of a pirate ship in the harbour.  The "Sea Dog" might be a replica but he is not.  He was Quarter master on the original.  
Our hero and his crew mates have a big secret that could be about to cause them many problems,  especially when they find out they are not so hidden as they believed.  
A lovely,  lighthearted,  magical romance.  It is the start of a series,  and while you can read it as a stand alone,  the story will carry through to the next book.  
Fun characters that I fell in love with at first sight.  
Really good fun,  I can't wait to read the rest. 
 

    “Tour’s up on the bow.” A tall shadow fell over her.   She didn’t take her eyes off the river. “I know, thanks.”   His boots thumped on the deck behind her. “I wasn’t givin’ directions.”   She sighed and glanced over her shoulder. Her gaze traveled up his body, way up, to focus on his dark eyes. “I just need a minute.”   He shook his head, crossing his tan muscled arms over his broad chest. “Plenty of minutes are available with the tour. This area’s off-limits.”   He was just doing his job, but her tolerance for men was at an all-time low at the moment. “I’m not going to touch anything.”   His eyes moved to her feet and back to her face. “Seems you already are.”   Heat burned in her cheeks. “What is it with you men thinking you can just make a law and judge us when we question it?” She jammed the ring in the pocket of her jeans. “I’m sick of your shit. So if you want me to move, you’ll have to do it yourself.”   He raised a brow. “You finished?”   His calm only fueled the tempest inside her. “No, actually, I don’t think I am.” She matched his posture: chest out, arms crossed. “My family’s been in Savannah since it was settled. I know the pirate stories, and I didn’t buy a ticket for a tour and ‘swearing in’ ceremony under the pirate mast. Forgive me for wanting a few minutes peace with the Savannah River.”   He pointed to a sign.   Area is for Crew Only   A spark lit in his eyes. “If you’d been sworn in, you might be able to sway me to let you stay.”   She blew out a frustrated breath, her hands falling to her sides. “Look, I just wanted to toss my engagement ring into the river without getting arrested for littering. I figured no one would see me from up here.”   He relaxed his stance a little. “Must be an idiot to allow a fiery lass like you to get away.”   “Please don’t get flirty.” She rolled her eyes. “I’m not in the mood.”   A hint of a smile curved his lips. “Wasn’t flirtin’, just stating a fact.” He glanced over his shoulder. “Speaking of facts, you should pawn the ring. Feedin’ gold to the fish won’t cure heartache.”  




  Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal. Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award. When she's not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego.


 



22/01/2018

Devoted to Destiny (The Muse Chronicles #5) by Lisa Kessler. Paranormal Romance, Release & ARC Review.


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Mason Knowles is a carpenter with a secret. He's a Lycan, cursed by Zeus to shift into a wolf. With each transformation, the curse becomes stronger, threatening the man to succumb to the animal forever.

Clio Clarke is the human vessel for the Muse of History, devoting her life to studying the past. But when destiny brings Mason into her present, Clio realizes she still has plenty to learn about love and trust.

Mason discovers he's Clio's Guardian, gifted with inhuman strength, however, it will take more than might to stop an immortal from hurting her. He'll sacrifice anything, even his own humanity, to keep her safe, but this shift could be his last.

The Prophecy - "Every generation the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse."

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Clio Clarke  has the spirit of the Muse of History inside her.  She and her sister muses have been trying to get their theater renovated and open. If it hadn't been for the contractor doing the work, a big fire,  caused by the Order of Kronos would have killed her. 
Mason Knowles is more than just a building contractor.  He has been tracking a murderer for years.  The woman killed his cousin years ago and is now after the Muses.  If he stays close to them,  he will get a chance to end her. 
Our hero is a little distracted by one of the sisters,  but can't allow himself to get sidetracked because he knows it will never last. 
Our heroine has watched several of her sisters find their guardians and true love.  She must wait for her guardian, not get involved with the sexy contractor who saved her life. 
This is part of a series that must be read in order.  Once you read the first you will be unable to resist the rest. Each book does have it's own beginning and end,  but is linked by the main storyline.  They are all very exciting stories with great characters and surprising twists. I'm totally addicted to thus series and refuse to miss one. 


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Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She’s a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal.
Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.
When she’s not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego.




11/10/2017

Light of the Spirit (Muse Chronicles #4) by Lisa Kessler. Adult, Paranormal, Romance, ARC Review & $20 G.C.Giveaway.

Light of the Spirit

by Lisa Kessler 
Muse Chronicles #4 
Publication Date: September 18, 2017 
Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Standalone

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The gods never sleep…
As the mortal vessel for the Muse of Comedy, Lia Youlos lights up every room with laughter and smiles. But there are darker forces at work, and they want to snuff out her light forever.
Cooper Hanover is a hardworking paramedic who healed Lia after a fire, but something happened that day, something medical science couldn’t explain. And if he doesn’t figure out how it works soon, the next healing could kill him.
Lia’s smile and sharp wit tempt him to love again, and he’s not going to let anyone, not even the gods, take her from him.
The Prophecy“Every generation the nine daughters of Zeus are reborn, and with their rebirth are also nine Guardians. They will be marked by the gods, and given gifts to protect his treasure. Their abilities will only be unlocked when they find their muse.”
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EMT Cooper Hanover is nervous about going back to work.  After what happened at the fire in a theater he has had all sorts of tests but none can explain his seizure.  Part of that could be because he pretended not to know why it happened.  
Lia Youlos is the Muse of Comedy.  She also has a day job as a hairdresser.  She is drawn to the sad EMT.  He saved her friend and he needs to be cheered up,  but is it more ? 
This has got quite a bit of excitement in,  and some new mysteries to solve.  Our sexy hero has help from a very unexpected source.  One of the villains has got trouble coming at him from all sides.  It is the fourth book in the series.  You could possibly read it on it's own but the series should be read in order because of the main story line.  
I'm totally addicted to this series.  

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ABOUT LISA KESSLER

Lisa Kessler is a Best Selling author of dark paranormal fiction. She’s a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, the Award of Merit from the Holt Medallion, and an International Digital Award for Best Paranormal.
Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.
When she’s not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, and has performed with San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego.

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