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07/10/2015

Highland Destiny (The Complete Collection 4 books) by Laura Harner Series Tour. + My Reviews



Highland Destiny, The Complete Collection By: Laura Harner

All four books in the Highland Destiny saga are now available for one low price and FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Includes 4 full novels, over 1100 pages. Enjoy a tale of betrayal, murder, and magick spanning two continents and hundreds of years. It's a race against time to discover the lost secrets of Druidry, as the members of a dark sect, the Bresal Etarlam, work to destroy all that is light, in order to claim the Druid legacy as their own.

Highland Shift - When Elena is betrayed by her ex-fiance and the powerful Worthington family, she ends up in Scotland as part of a settlement. One kidnapping and two attempts on her life later, the darkly arrogant Scot, Faolan MacGailtry declares himself her new protector and moves into her farmhouse. One by one, Elena uncovers Faolan's darkest secrets: his Druid heritage, his connection to her past, and finally, the deadly curse that is powerful enough to destroy them both. "Solid modern fantasy...endearing...well worth exploring." -Publisher's Weekly

Highland Pull - Join Gabhran and Miranda as they are pulled hundreds of years into his past, and only one of them remembers the truth! When realities shift once again and Gav is returned to the present leaving Randi lost in his past, she realizes they are pawns in a much larger game. It's up to her to discover her hidden magick and fight her way back.

  Highland Push - Alysone is caught in the modern world, surround by her new friends and family, but mourns the loss of Alexander, whose mission was to remain the past to kill and be killed. Can everything be as it seems, or will Alex join those who've been brought forward in time to battle the dark forces trying to destroy Druidry for all time?

Highland Destiny - Ian Worthington, the ancient warrior displaced by time, knows sacrifices must be made for the good of the order, including his own heart. However, as prophesies are revealed, he discovers sending Andi away for her protection may prove too costly for them all. Despite the harsh treatment she receives from the man who claimed her heart, Andi must uncover the darkest secrets of her Druid heritage and the connection to the past, before the upcoming battle destroys the balance of power forever. All that's at stake is the fate of the world.


Highland Shift.
★★★★★
Elena is of to start a new life in Scotland, after a bitter break up. Her old boss (her boyfriend's father) has paid her off with the title to a farm in the highlands.
When a very large sexy Highlander pushes his way into her life, Elena is not at all sure she should trust him.
Faolan has found out the farm that once belonged to his family is changing hands. He needs to find out if the woman taking it is working for his enemies or is as innocent as she seems.
When the attacks start to happen the magic flares to life.
Faolan is a Druid and wolf shifter. So he needs to keep Elena from finding out. Elena discovers some very strange things on the farm and will investigate them.
A magical romance, that grabs you on the first page and doesn't let go. Lots of mystery to keep the brain thinking, and some hot sex scenes.
Loved it. 

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Highland Pull. 
★★★★★
This series definitely has to be read in order. 
Gabhran left Scotland in a hurry. Now he is in New Orleans. The darkness that invaded him at the Beltane is causing him an anger management problem. The magic in New Orleans makes him feel welcome. But he has come for a reason. There is a woman that has told her doctors she has memories of other times. He has often felt the same. 
What he doesn't know is he has been followed by a very dangerous Druid. 
Miranda is a New Orleans detective. Her new landlord is setting of all sorts of alarm bells in her mind. He is handsome, sexy and good company sometimes. Other times she sensesa darkness about him. 
So how will a Druid cope in the city of Voodoo.? Will the interference of a Voodoo Queen improve things or make them worse. ? 
This story is a lesson in why you should not play around with time travel, it can confuse things. We skip about in time and somebody has personality problems. 
A fascinating read that keeps you enchanted all the way through. 
I'm glad I have the next book because I can't wait to read it. 
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Highland Push. 
★★★★★
In this part of the series Alex has sent all his family through the stone circle into the future. He must stay to carry out his part in history. His love Alysone is pregnant and he has had to send her away. He hopes she can be happy in the future. 
Ian has always admired Alysone. He knows she will always love Alex, but Alex is seven hundred years in the past. He is prepared to be second best. 
In the present time the Druids and their families must prepare for battle. With three pregnant women among them this needs to be secure. 
They need to reclaim the lands, and rebuild from scratch. 

The more I read of this series the deeper I get. There are so many wonderful characters. The bloodlines are so important, but some connections have been hidden. 
Lots of magical shenanigans going on. Some for good some not. . 
I'm glad I have the next part of the story ready to read. 
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Highland Destiny. 
★★★★★
The last of this part of the series, this story brings all the different factions together in a magical battle. There are some who seem to have their own agenda. Its very hard to know how it will all end. The castle is nearing completion, the births are imminent. Outside forces are to play a big part in the ending. 
A wonderful .climax to an incredible series. Until our author tells us there is no way to know how it will end. ( I don't think she knew herself, until the Fae told her ) .
A series that MUST be read in order. 
WARNING once started it's impossible to stop until the last book is read.

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About The Author

I'm Laura Harner and I write romance. *Everybody chimes in* Hi Laura! I live on waterfront property in Arizona because I've always wanted to be an oxymoron. I once enjoyed hobbies such as gardening and travel--now the characters my head compel me to tell their stories, so I write. (It doesn't actually help quiet the voices--but it keeps the folks in the white jackets at bay.) I love to tell stories of people who find themselves in unusual situations (attracted to a best friend, in a haunted house, kidnapped for his own good, etc.) and then have to find way to push through whatever it is holding them back from finding love. I'm a big believer that love comes in many flavors, so among my titles you'll find MF, MM, and multiple partners of various combinations. In other words, love outside the lines. Suspense included, no extra charge. My home is filled with an ever-revolving cast of characters--some of whom are actually real--and outside of writing and watching my Diamondbacks baseball, I am building my own version of the Willow Springs Ranch to turn into a writer's retreat. With over fifty published novels and novellas, I'm rapidly approaching a half million books sold! I want to thank each and every reader who's taken a chance on one of my books--that makes you family.

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01/10/2015

JAX; ( Immortals Of New Orleans #7) by Kym Grosso. Cover Reveal

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Agrestis Wolves’ Alpha, Jax Chandler, is on a mission to exact retribution after being captured and tortured by an enigmatic adversary. When the sophisticated publishing mogul rescues a beautiful wolf, he recognizes the woman he’d once believed to be his mate. Captivated, he sets out to discover her secrets and teaches her to embrace submission.
With Alpha blood running through her veins, Katrina Livingston’s shifter magic has been systematically stolen over time. On the run from demonic forces, she turns to the striking New York Alpha, the one she’s both hurt and protected. As she indulges in his erotic world, she struggles to resist the instinct to mate with Jax, a bond she believes will kill him.
From New York to New Orleans, Jax and Katrina embark on a dark and sensual adventure, discovering sorcery that could eradicate his entire pack. With their lives in danger, they search for clues to release her from the ominous prophesy. Will they survive the predator that comes ever closer to destroying their lives? And will Jax acknowledge the bond to a woman he never imagined he could trust to be his mate?

Warning: This book contains several erotic love scenes, including a m/f/m ménage, and is intended for adult readers only.

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Kade
Kade Dark Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 1)

Luca
Luca’s Magic Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 2)

Tristan
Tristan's Lyceum Wolves (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 3)

Logan
Logan’s Acadian Wolves (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 4)

Leopold
Léopold's Wicked Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 5)

Dimitri
Dimitri (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 6)

Lost Embrace
Lost Embrace (Immortals of New Orleans, Book 6.5)

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Kym Grosso is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the award-winning paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. She also has a new erotic romantic suspense series, Club Altura Romance. In addition to romance novels, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She is also a contributing essay author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.
Kym enjoys reading, tennis, zumba, travelling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves travelling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow-covered mountains. On any given night, when not writing her own books, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances.

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23/08/2015

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




16/08/2015

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!