An Alphas choice. ( Talon Pack #2) by Carrie Ann Ryan ARC Review.

Brynn Brentwood has spent the whole of her life protecting the Talon Pack through terrors only she will ever know. She´s never asked for more in life than to live to take her next breath and ensure her family is safe. Regardless of her selfless wishes and the atrocities the former Alpha committed, she has always known that fate would provide for her as it had countless others. Fate is what has carried her through with one exception--upon meeting the one wolf who could be hers, he doesn´t feel their bond.

Finn Jamenson has been broken more than once, left beaten and half dead--and that was before he was an adult and Heir of the Redwood Pack. When called upon to work with their allies, the Talons, he finds himself intrigued with a woman who his wolf doesn´t claim as his own . Though he knows there could be something there, he refuses to tempt himself with a wolf who could never be his when his own mate could be waiting for him.

The world changed in a blink of time and now the two wolves must fight as one--ignoring the burning temptation between them--when their  people are threatened. With one wrong move , their homes could be destroyed and it´s up to Finn and Brynn to save them all...if only they could save themselves.

The world now knows that shifters  exist,  the Talon and Redwood packs are trying to show that the wolves are not monsters.  Brynn the Talon alpha's sister and Finn the Redwood alpha's heir are deliberately doing the things that humans do. Like meeting for coffee. The problem is there is a lot of tension between them.  Brynn in particular has a difficult time controlling her wolf around Finn.
There are some humans that are determined to cause as much trouble as possible.  When faced with aggression on the streets they must not allow their wolves out. But when the attacks start the rules need to change.
Both Finn and Brynn have had bad things happen in the past, which still affect them. Can they work together,  or will their wolves need to make some attitude adjustments first? 
As usual from this author,  once you pick this book up you won't put it down until it's finished.  There is so much going on all through it. A great fun,  sexy read.

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carrie Ann Ryan never thought she’d be a writer. Not really. No, she loved math and science and even went on to graduate school in chemistry. Yes, she read as a kid and devoured teen fiction and Harry Potter, but it wasn’t until someone handed her a romance book in her late teens that she realized that there was something out there just for her. When another author suggested she use the voices in her head for good and not evil, The Redwood Pack and all her other stories were born.

Carrie Ann is a bestselling author of over twenty novels and novellas and has so much more on her mind (and on her spreadsheets *grins*) that she isn’t planning on giving up her dream anytime soon

                                                     

Double Trouble ,(Her Two Bears #2). By Catherine Vale. ARC Review.

Just when Sadie is ready to settle down as Dane and Jackson´s mate , she winds up the victim of a terrifying kidnapping scheme. The maniac is intent on using Sadie, and her best friend Peyton as a ticket out of shifter life. What he didn´t count on was the curvy beauty having two devoted lovers who will stop at nothing to protect the only woman they´ve ever loved.

Note to readers : Double Trouble ( Her Two Bears #2) is a follow up to the popular Her Two Bears novel and picks up where book #1 left off. Each book is a stand alone story and may be read without having to read the other books in this new series.

Sadie is marrying her two wonderful bears. Jackson and Dane are both Alpha bears, and their union with Sadie will link their clans together. 
There has been an arsonist in the area and when another fire breaks out only the day after the wedding the men are off to catch the culprit.
Sadie decided that will give her time for some retail therapy with her best friend.  Unfortunately someone is going to ruin their day.
The girls are about to learn the hard way exactly what the men do for a living.
An action packed story.  Complete with a scary car chase. I really enjoyed this short but very full adventure. 

                                                   

Impawsible .( The Buchanan Clan#1) by Celia Kyle. My Review.

What happens when the prey becomes the predator? Bethany has no idea, she´s enjoying being pounced on too much.

Bethany Buchanan is a wererabbit among werelions. At least she used to be with the werelions. Now she´s in Deal´s Gap, Tennessee hoping to create a home where she doesn´t have to hide (much) and can be herself(mostly). The neutral zone - where hybrids and unwanted abound--seems to be the perfect place for her. Her old werelion clan -don´t ask how that happened-- may not have wanted ( or known what to do with her)but no one in the small town cares that she´s prey. Wait , There´s a hotter than hot and sexy as all get out, tiger-wolf hybrid ( who has a habit of purring around her) is all about caring. He wants to eat her...in a very naughty way. He loves every odd inch of her wererabbit body and is willing to do anything to make her happy. Why? because apparently Bethany is his mate and he´s never letting her go.

A mating between a rabbit and a tiger-wolf hybrid ? Impossible? Nah, it´s totally pawsible

This is a short but really good read. A lot of fun and action. 
Bethany is a white rabbit shifter, who was brought up by lions. She decided to move to Deals Gap. A town known to be welcoming to lone shifters. Before she can even meet the leader to introduce herself,  she scents her mate. Then like the rabbit she is she runs.
Carter is a tiger/wolf hybrid.  He has found his mate, but now he has to claim her.  Calming her fear is his first job.
A very sexy and enjoyable story. I am looking forward to reading more in this series. 

Celia Kyle would like to rule the world and become a ninja. As a fall-back, she’s working on her writing career and giving readers stories that touch their hearts and *ahem* other places. Visit her online athttp://celiakyle.com | http://facebook.com/celiakyle | http://twitter.com/celiakyle |http://pinterest.com/celiakyle

Kiss of Fire. by Catherine Vale. ARC Review.

There´s Nothing more breathtaking than the kiss of a primitive, dangerous , and irresistibly gorgeous man. Except a man who is half -dragon.

When Arianna finds herself shaking hands with the gorgeous castle blacksmith, Craig James, it´s as though she had never laid eyes on a man before. He´s not just handsome , he possesses an irresistible charm that leaves her breathless, and powerless to resist.

But what begins as a one nigh stand with a mysteriously handsome stranger turns into something far beyond the scope of imagination as Arianna finds herself led into a world of mystery, and magic...where tales of flying dragons and dangerous witches come to life, and where nothing is ever what it seems.

Can she bring herself to accept the illusive Craig James for what he really is, or will she be too afraid to believe in the magic that brought them together? 

The fires of passion have never burned brighter, the scorching flames fanning the hunger that burns within until there is only one thing left to do: Give into it´s power or lose the chance to be loved unlike ever before.  

       

This is a contemporary, but has the flavour of a historical.
Arianna is a student with a fascination with Scottish myths and castles. There is a castle near Inverness that is said to have had a dragon.  So she gets permission to investigate it. She finds a lot more than she bargained for. 

There is only one man working in the run down castle. He is a blacksmith and HOT in every sense of the word. He is also a man with many secrets. When he tells Arianna some of them she is sure he is mad ,but he is so sexy she wants to believe him. 

She will soon learn there is much more to this man than she ever could guess. Will she just have a highland fling or could this man be the one.?  Will she survive her flight on the Dragon.? Is it possible for them to share a life.? 

A fun and sexy read for lovers of all sorts of romance.

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Catherine´s stories always feature powerful , sexy alpha males and deliciously curvy heroines who can´t get enough of their furry lovers. 

Take a walk on the wild side of love. RAWAR! 

                                                     

Trancing The Tiger. (Chinese Zodiac #1) By Rachael Slate. My Review.

Delve into a world steeped in tradition and superstition...

After her parents become infected with the Red Death, Lucy Yeoh flees to Malaysia seeking answers.

Everything in this closed -off section of the world is paradise-- from the lush tropical climate to her sexy new neighbour, Sheng ..who just might be delusional. He claims the Plague God unleashed the Red Death and only a circle of Chinese Zodiac spirit animals can cleanse the Earth. Even more , he insists she´s one of them: the Rabbit. Long furry ears and fluffy bunny tail included. 

He´ll show her how to fight to save the world...

As the Chosen of the Tiger, the burden of restoring balance to the world has fallen onto Li Sheng´s shoulders. When he discovers the ally he´s long awaited , the Dragon, is actually just the Rabbit, Sheng is quick to dismiss Lucy. If only she´d stay dismissed. Lucy´s Rabbit refuses to cooperate, undermining the authority of his Tiger at every turn...and seducing him to the limits of his darkest desires. He´s not supposed to want her. Not when he needs the spirit circle complete and she´s their weakest link.

She´ll show him a love worth fighting the world to save..

Sheng´s enemies draw closer , and not everyone wants Lucy alive. Together, they´ll have to navigate a treacherous world where a line between duty and their hearts has been drawn between them. They must either sacrifice one, or find a way to surrender to both.

What great fun. A very different sort of shifter story. It uses the Chinese zodiac  animals, and is set in Malaysia after a pandemic  has devastated most of the western hemisphere. 
In this book the spirit of the animal cloaks the person, and they can then use the animal's strength and  abilities. 
Lucy's parents have died, so she has travelled to Malaysia to live with her last surviving family, her uncle.  He is a very wealthy man,  but has his own reasons for wanting her there.
Sheng is an acquaintance of her uncle and is living in the apartment next door. He also wants something from Lucy.    Something she doesn't know she has.
Sheng carries the spirit of the tiger one of the strongest.  He has got a few other spirit hosts working with him to try and restore balance to the world. They have to work with the council of elders. Not all of them are on the side of the "good guys"  Sheng  needs to find the dragon and believes Lucy carries it. What he finds is a very scared rabbit. Lucy´s spirit animal may be a rabbit but it should not be thought of as weak. 

This is a story that grabs you on the first page and doesn´t let you go until the surprising end. I can´t wait to read the following stories. I am sure there must be a few more. The secondary characters all deserve their own books.

 Author of Scorching hot fantasy romance. Check out the first three books in the Chinese Zodiac Romance Series: Trancing the Tiger, Rematch, and By the Horns.

Rachael Slate resides on the West Coast of Canada with her husbandand two children--or as she likes to call them , her own little blended world. One of the best parts of sharing in her husband´s Chinese-Malaysian culture is definitely the food--and the awesome celebrations!

Rachael writes stories that blend the lines between mythology, reality, and fantasy. In her worlds , you´ll encounter strong , sexy alpha males and the capable women who challenge them. And always , scorching hot romance.

Highland Wolf Clan, Books #1---5 by A.K.Michaels. Series Blog Tour. + Reviews of all 5 books.

Highland Wolf Clan Series

Books One - Five

by A.K. Michaels

Series Blog Tour

The Reluctant Alpha

Highland Wolf Clan Book One

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Cameron Sinclair is a successful businessman, with world-wide offices. He’s a multi-billionaire with all the trappings, private jet included. But Cameron has a secret – he’s also a Wolf. A Wolf who vowed never to return to Pack life, or his birthright as Alpha.

With no choice but to answer his father’s summons, he reluctantly returns to his Highland Pack. However, two Alphas in one Pack will never do and things do not go smoothly. Cameron again leaves his Pack to aid his Uncle in the US, with several of his friends in tow.

What awaits is heartache, sorrow and the chance for a new life as Alpha of a large Pack. A life with love in it, his first sight of the white She-Wolf affecting him in ways he can’t even understand.

A deadly threat is uncovered and he and his Wolves must defend the Pack by all means necessary. When the threat is a corrupt and depraved Alpha and a horde of immortal guards, can Cameron save the Pack? And, if he does, will he want a part of it?

Or, will he do what he always does – walk away?

Cameron is a very successful business man,  he is also a wolf who is avoiding his pack. He has never had a good relationship with his father the Alpha. He is summoned home because trouble is brewing in Scotland and in the American arm of the pack . The Highland Wolf Clan in America has suffered too many losses, so Cam takes some of his best men with him to help out.

This is the start of what I can see is going to be an addictive series.  All the Highland Wolves are strong and sexy men. There is lots of action in human and wolf form. Some wonderful relationships are building.  I can't wait for the next book.

The Alpha Decides

Highland Wolf Clan Book Two

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Cameron Sinclair, multi-billionaire businessman, and now he is also the Alpha Wolf, a position he never wanted.

With his instinct to protect the Pack and those he cares for stampeding through his system, he struggles to awaken the white She-Wolf who now lies in a coma. Her fight to return from the darkness is one he watches closely, refusing to leave her side.

Just when he thinks that the Pack is safe, another threat rears its ugly head. A threat far worse than the one he’s dealt with, and one that could destroy not only his Pack, but the white She-Wolf. The emergence of a psychopathic killer is bad enough, but when that killer is an immortal Wolf the danger is tenfold.

Can Cameron do what he’d vowed never to do? Can he take on the role as Alpha and neutralize the threat? Or will he run, as far and as fast as he can?

Book 2 in the Highland Wolf Clan series. Paranormal Romance With A Bite

The second book in the series, and you do need to read them in order. 
Cam is the new Alpha, but his mind is on the unconscious female he rescued. The two packs need him to take care of business.  There is still a dangerous rogue wolf in the area. 
It also seems there is quite a lot of love in the air. More than one wolf has found their true mate. Not all of the Mates are wolves. Cam must draw on all his strength to pull everyone through the troubles. 
There are some epic fights, and emotional scenes.  The descriptive way our author writes let's us see the lives and loves  of her characters. .

New Beginnings

Highland Wolf Clan Book Three

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As the influx of Highlanders arrive in the US, Cameron’s brother Grant comes too. Intent on carrying out his brother’s bonding ritual, and returning home as quickly as possible. However, there are some surprises in store for Grant. Ones that are forever life changing, and which will test the very bonds of his friendship with one of his closest friends. 

When Cam and Jinx find a young, lone, Panther Shifter in the forest, injured and facing up to an enraged bear, they do the only thing they can; they take on the bear to save the Panther. On finding out the youngster has no Pack, no family, Cam offers him a home and hopes he hasn’t made a mistake admitting a rogue Panther. 

With Jacob finally getting his own bonding ritual, he feels as if he and Rebecca have passed the test of their blossoming relationship. That is, until disaster strikes and a new threat emerges; one he never envisaged. 

Can the Highlanders integrate with the rest of the Pack? Will Grant accept his fate? And can Cameron keep everything together; including his multi-billion dollar enterprise? 

Find out in Highland Wolf Clan, Book 3, New Beginnings by A K Michaels

Cam is settling in as the new Alpha, and looking forward to being bonded to his true mate Chastity. The wolves from his brother's Highland pack, that want to relocate will be there soon. He was not expecting his brother to come as well.

Grant came to meet Cam's mate, and visit the place that will claim so many of his Clan.  He finds much more than he ever dreamed of.

Love is definitely still in the air. The Alpha dance was described so well I could see it. With lots of new characters coming in,  I can see there is much more to come from this series.  Add to that the teaser at the end,  and I can't wait for the next book.

Despair and Destiny

Highland Wolf Clan Book Four

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Where is Rebecca? Who has kidnapped the sassy Witch from right under the noses of the Wolf Pack? Jacob is distraught and his anger knows no bounds as they fight to find out where his mate has been taken; and by whom. The answer is unimaginable and the bloody confrontation that leaves death in its wake shocks Jacob and Cam to their core. 

Can they rescue her unharmed? Or will her ordeal affect her far more than even she could imagine? With happiness surrounding the Pack they have to pull together and seek her out. Before it’s too late.
Chastity faces her own fears of fitting into Cam’s billionaire lifestyle but finds something that she needs his money to fund. Will he agree? Or will she fail in her attempts to be at his side in the ‘human’ world? 

With action, love, sadness and grief, read Highland Wolf Clan, Book 4, Despair and Destiny to find out all this and more; much more. If you love your Alpha Wolves, suspense, action and love then this paranormal romance is for you.

If you like Shifters and PNR then this series is for you!

Another hot and suspenseful paranormal read by A K Michaels.

 This is book 4 of the Highland Wolf Clan series.  They are best read in order, as we follow so many special characters through so much, both  good and bad . 

Rebecca is a witch who is just mated with Jacob, a wolf. After secretly performing a healing one night , she has been abducted.  Tension runs high when Jacob finds his new mate stolen from under his nose. How can such a powerful witch be taken? 

The healing she performed just before being taken will also cause major changes in pack life.

Chastity is coming to terms with her new life as the Alpha female, and ( the Alpha)  Cam's mate. Her life before is so very different to everything that Cam will shower her with.

We also catch up with Logan and Tina, she was terribly abused under the old pack Alpha's regime.

There are so many stories to come in this series,  I can see it going on for many more books yet. I want to read every one.

A Highlander's Return

Highland Wolf Clan Book Five

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Grant, Alpha of the Pack in the Highlands, returns home triumphantly with his special mate by his side. Blessed by the Goddess herself, as their two hearts beat as one. Anxious to show her off to his Pack he cannot foresee what is about to unfold. Not everyone within the Pack is happy to see his return and even less pleased that he brings back an American as Alpha She-Wolf.

A Father whose jealousy eats at his soul, changing him forever and putting him on a course that will lead to devastation and heartache. A childhood friend who is capable of the worst kind of betrayal that leaves Grant with a heart wrenching dilemma.

Can Grant keep his soul-mate safe? And at what cost to him, her, and the Pack?

Continue the story of The Highland Wolf Clan series with this novella of Grant and Shelly’s return to Scotland. Hot Alpha males, sexy Wolves, and chilling discoveries abound in this latest addition to this hot Paranormal Shifter series.

It's time for Grant to go back to his own pack in Scotland.  He is taking his true mate Shelly with him. He wants to wait until he gets home to tell the pack that their Alpha has a special connection with his mate. His father's temper has got even worse since he had to give up being Alpha. With Grant bringing an outsider in as Alpha she-wolf it shreds the last of his control.  He feels he should be back in charge. Shelly has to prove herself to her new pack. Will they accept her? Will the old wolf get his way?  Will Grant have to do the hardest thing a man can do. ? 

A short addition to the series,  but a very important part of the story.  The beginning of a new era for the Scottish side of the pack.

About the Author

A K Michaels, Ava, was born in Scotland quite a number of years ago! She was married at a young age and is mother to three much loved children. After the birth of her last child she went back to higher education and studied for a year before gaining employment in the banking industry. She worked in that role for a number of years before leaving, both the job and the country.

She lived abroad for a few years before returning to Scotland and finally taking up her dream - writing.

She is the author of the Defender's Blood series of books and other series’ including The Witch, The Wolf and the Vampire, Supernatural Enforcement Bureau and also Sabrina's Vampire, together with a Wolf Erotica Novella, Lori's Wolf. Her books fall into the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre and she loves writing those particular kinds of stories where she can let her imagination run wild!

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Witchy Wolf books 1,2,3, by Alexis Dare. My Reviews.

As seen in Fated Mates; The Alpha Shifter Boxed Set;

 A vicious attack in the dark of night changes Chloe Jackson´s life forever. As her world crumbles around her, and she suffers a great loss, gorgeous biker Gabriel Denton steps into her life to pick up the pieces. While he tries to solve the mystery of her attack, Chloe does her best to keep him at arms length. She´s never gotten close to a man , and she doesn´t intend to start now. Can she trust Gabe to lead her down the road of this new existence ?.Will he save her from the danger that lurks in the shadows? Could he be the one to finally erase the painful memories that haunt her.?

This is the beginning of the series, it has got a proper ending. But the story will carry on from there so you must read the books in order. 

Chloe was viciously attacked on her way home from work. She insisted it was a wolf but the doctors and the police won't believe her. 
Gabe introduces himself as a PI investigating her attack.  He seems to turn up everywhere she goes. 
He is not the only one eager to find out the effect of the attack. Her  life is about to be turned upside down and she will lose the only person she cares about. 
Our heroine has a lot to learn about herself and the world she lives in. 
A short but action packed story.  I will be reading the next very soon.

The second book in the series,  they must be read in order because it is a continuing story. Each part does have an ending.  

Chloe is settling in as part of her mate Gabe's werewolf pack.  Not everyone is happy to have her there. Someone is working against her. There seems to be a price on her head. Vampires are being used to abduct her, but who is paying them?  Could it be her father, if so who is he?  It is time for Chloe to find out. 
There are some big surprises in this story , not all are bad. Gabe is over shadowed in this part,  it's more about the truth about Chloe's heritage.  Magical and sexy.

The third part of Chloe and Gabe's story..
The news that her crazy witch  of a mother escaped from the asylum came the night of their wedding.  So instead of enjoying her honeymoon Chloe has been confined to the compound, for her safety.  With her gran trying to help her to use her magic , and Gabe using his own brand of magical distractions  Chloe is still feeling the pressure.  Then she starts to feel sick.
Gabe is getting more and more wound up. With no trace of Chloe's mother,  threats being made , And now his mate is sick.  He is used to fighting what he can see. This could be a magic battle,  so he needs the help of the family they have only just discovered.
Another very sexy and fast paced journey for our newly weds.

BOOK  1  STALKED AMAZON UK:Stalked: An Alpha Shifter, Fated Mates, Paranormal Romance (Witchy Wolf Book 1) AMAZON:ES: Stalked: An Alpha Shifter, Fated Mates, Paranormal Romance (Witchy Wolf Book 1) (English Edition)

 BOOK 2 PERIL
 AMAZON.UK: Peril: An Alpha Shifter, Fated Mates, Paranormal Romance (Witchy Wolf Book 2) AMAZON.ES: Peril: An Alpha Shifter, Fated Mates, Paranormal Romance (Witchy Wolf Book 2) (English Edition)

 BOOK 3 CURSED
 AMAZON.UK: Cursed: An Alpha Shifter, Fated Mates, Paranormal Romance (Witchy Wolf Book 3) AMAZON.ES: Cursed: An Alpha Shifter, Fated Mates, Paranormal Romance (Witchy Wolf Book 3) (English Edition)