Tuesday, July 30, 2019

BAD, BOLD…AND BEAUTIFUL - Release Day


BAD, BOLD…AND BEAUTIFUL
Published: July 30, 2019 by Perfectly Poisoned Anthologies
Paranormal Fiction

Synopsis:

Ten amazing women authors.
Ten stories of paranormal powerhouses.
They’re bad, they’re bold, and they are beautiful!
And we’re not talking just about the authors.
Perfectly Poisoned Anthologies brings you ten stories of the paranormal featuring powerful, kick-ass heroines who take no prisoners. There’s no fight they won’t win, no argument they’ll back down from. Not to mention these feisty ladies of fiction are damn sexy. When these women get ready for action, you better stand back!

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The Origin of Akari  - Alice La Roux
There has always been something different about Akari. One fateful night of bloodshed reveals her true nature. Japan isn’t safe for a kitsune and soon she and her family are on the run trying to evade The Council, a group who hunt demons and unnatural creatures. Suppressing her inner fox does nothing but bring chaos to her life and with the help of a new friend, she decides it’s time to embrace her true form.
But with power, comes great danger.

Amber Illusion - T. Elizabeth Guthrie
Amber Roberts is on a mission for NASA when she suddenly finds herself 500 years in the future and about to be sold as a slave.
She manages to get free and three years later becomes the best bounty hunter in the universe. She finds herself working for the king of Midnight, a vampire, and has to go after the very man who tried to sell her.

Love’s Cry – Casia Courtier
After her death, Vivian’s only memories are her name and Jacob Butler. For over twenty years she has watched over him. He is her one constant.
That is until his son Scott returns.
Vivian is beginning to learn more about her past, her present, and questions her future. No matter what, her obsession will never die.

Tango Fuego – Terri A. Wilson
 Welcome to Tango Fuego, one of New York City’s hottest burlesque clubs, where the dancers are hot, and the drinks are cold. Bring your change ladies because Monday and Tuesday nights feature an all-male review that will tingle your ta-tas and moisten your panties.
Rosie runs her bar the way she ran her army in hell; everyone is welcome but follow her rules, take care of each other and don’t mess with innocents. For some, that’s a hard lesson to learn especially if you are an incubus yearning for your next high. Lester Fine is about to regret the day he met Rosie. She’s tougher than he knew, has friends in low places, and always gets what she wants.

The Black Silence – Jennie L. Morris
The Holy Roman Empire 1055 AD. Eyda of Villicus must defy her husband's command and return home, a place she left seven years ago on her wedding day. Her father dead, her stepmother imprisoned as a witch, and her two half-siblings vanished, it’s her duty to set things right.

Nestled against the Black Forest, ten young children are missing from her home town of Groschen. No one dare go beyond the hills and meadows to search for them, as darkness encompasses the once lively woodlands. Armed with a sword and relentless determination, Eyda gathers a small  band of loyal companions to bring back the children and destroy the  monsters which plague her people. Failure is unacceptable, she’d rather die upon her sword than return without saving the innocents.

The Grimoire’s Key – Andra Dill
Sometimes a simple favor can complicate a girl’s life. Kayla  Byrne—lynx-shifter, mom, and former thief—doesn’t mind a little trouble.  Keeping an enchanted pendant safe for a few days shouldn’t be that hard.
When those hunting the necklace target Kayla and her loved ones, this resourceful lynx refuses to become their prey.

The Huntress – Lauren Tisdale
Blood. So much blood. Luna Gonzales life was forever changed the day she found her entire family massacred. It was then she discovered the truth about her family’s legacy. Revenge and anger fueled her desire to see those responsible brought to justice - her justice.
On the hunt for the responsible party, she slowly unravels hidden lies that could alter her perception entirely. Luna locks her target on the suspected killer, only to halt herself in her revenge. Something within her awakens and she realizes not everything is as it seems.

Creating Darkness (Fiann Company 2.5) – Vanessa Ross

The Last Woodcutter – Krystle Able

Wicked Radiance - KZ Riley
They said there was a girl. A girl with hair the color of lilacs. Swaying in the breeze, casting its floral scent about.
Eyes the color of the brightest rubies the world had ever seen, singeing your soul when their gaze was set upon you.
Skin that looked like the finest china, as if a single touch would crumble the porcelain to the ground.
She may look fragile, but she was anything but.
She was fierce. Independent. And our only salvation.
Her soul must combine with the six. Together, they will reign. Together, they will bring salvation.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Andra Dill
When not daydreaming about plot lines and characters Andra practices yoga, reads voraciously, and drinks too much coffee. She loves road trips and going off on wild tangents.
Andra Dill Links
Twitter @aedill 

Terri A. Wilson
Terri is a former English teacher and librarian. She taught middle and high school and college. Now she works from home homeschooling her two daughters and living out her dreams via her stories. She began escaping into books a little later than most but was hooked after the first book she read. It has been her dream to give back to the book world since she was in second grade.
When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys binging on Netflix and painting. Due to her crunchy lifestyle and free spirit, she considers herself a recycled hippie. Her most important goal is to help others jump and learn to fly.
Terri A. Wilson Links

Jennie L. Morris 
 As a self-proclaimed Anglophile and research geek, it's no wonder that Jennie L. Morris writes Romance and Historical Fiction with a flair for realism. Her love for learning led to obtaining degrees in Anthropology and Biology, which she often relies on during her writing process. Coming from NE Ohio, and raised on a small beef cattle farm, life was anything but ordinary growing up.
Jennie now resides in rural Kentucky, among the bluegrass and dazzling horse farms, with her amazing husband and their boxer Archie. When she isn’t reading or writing, she is feeding her tea obsession or perfume addiction, letting the scents and flavors fuel her creative fires.
Jennie L. Morris Links

KZ Riley
KZ Riley is 29 years old and lives near Lubbock, Texas where the wind blows constantly. She has been married to her husband for 7 years and they have two daughters together. She has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember and recently took that love to the next level. First, it started by being an ARC and BETA reader for authors, then she began her own review page to let others know of amazing books she was reading, and finally she came to the ultimate outcome: an author yourself. For several years, she played with the idea of writing a story and even jotted down notes and storylines, but never had the courage to finish and publish it. It was with the help from the Penned in Ink group that she put her fears aside and decided to go for it.
Hopefully you enjoy the awesomeness she has brought you and you will be kind enough to leave a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads.
Thanks so much for taking the time to read this story and I hope you will read more from me in the future.
KZ Riley Links

Lauren Tisdale
Writing was not something that Lauren ever thought she’d want to do professionally. After becoming a mother, she stayed home to care for her son. In between diaper changes and nap times, Lauren found herself embarking on a journey of discovering herself through written word; with stories that somehow needed to be told, and characters who gave her glimpses into new worlds. It was there that she began her journey in fan fiction writing with a group of friends. Something sparked and a passion was lit. With many other independent authors as mentors, she grew and learned all she could to master her skills. What once was a hobby, led to a passion and then became a dream. Encouraged by her family and friends, she set out to pursue her writing, finally taking part in National Novel Writing Month, which brought forth her first novel – Circle of Secrets.
Lauren is married to her husband of eleven years, Brett. Together they have one son, Payton and a lab retriever, Meeko.  She calls a small town in south-central Louisiana home. Staying busy is what she's used to, but it keeps life interesting. She has a severe case of Wanderlust.
Lauren Tisdale Links
Instagram: accidental_author

Alice La Roux
Alice La Roux is a dirty minded, foul mouthed Welsh author who dabbles in erotica, contemporary romance and fantasy. She’s a bookworm who drinks too much prosecco (is there such a thing?), loves her dog and is addicted to social media and anthologies. She’s also the owner of Indie Love, a company that hopes to bring more events to Wales through signings and retreats and support Indie authors in any way they can.
Alice La Roux Links

T. Elizabeth Guthrie
 T. Elizabeth Guthrie is the mother of two daughters, BamMaw (grandma) to two grandsons and one new granddaughter. She’s happily married to her best friend and works alongside him building their own line of live edge furniture. Look them up at Phunky Junk Alley.
She started writing when she was young after the passing of her mother. She said it was and still is a great way to escape to other places real and imaginary. She writes all genre's but her favorites to write are the same as the ones she loves to read, horror, science fiction and romance.
She currently has four paranormal romances published and loves to create fantasy jewelry with a whole line of pieces that are inspired by the stories she publishes and future ones she wants to publish someday.
T. Elizabeth Guthrie Links

Casia Courtier
When Casia isn't perfecting a new story, she is rubbing elbows with great literary minds and soaking up their advice for her blog. She has been published in numerous anthologies and will soon have a full length novel(la) of her own. She enjoys dabbling in different genres, spending time with her family, and computer design.
Casia Courtier Links

Vanessa Ross
Vanessa Ross is a jack of all trades. She is an educator, counselor, service dog trainer, writer, mother, and wife. Her passion is aiding others that have fallen on hard times. She comes from a military family and loves her country. She started out as an avid reader because she was told she would not succeed as a reader due to her learning disabilities. Vanessa refuses to let her disabilities stop her and read 550 books the first year. Then she was told she could not write because she has dysgraphia, she had a new goal. She has published multiple books, in the paranormal romance and mythology genre. What is her next project you may ask, helping others achieve their dream? Through this journey Vanessa has met so many people that just need some help. She has started a non-profit publishing house, A Valkyrie’s Muse that focuses on helping new and veteran Arthurs navigate the world of self-publishing. She is currently running free writing workshops in Texas, for those that have been abused or have disabilities. Opening locations in other cities is currently in the works. To fund this altruistic venture, she gives 10% of her proceeds to the charity.
Vanessa Ross Links
Vanessa Ross Page:http://bit.ly/2AkpIax


Krystle Able
Krystle Able grew up and still lives in Central Illinois with her husband, three children and dog. Krystle knew she wanted to be a writer when she won a book making contest in summer daycare when she was 9 years old. After 10+ years in retail management, Krystle took the plunge into writing full time in 2015 when she and her husband began a content writing company called TypedIt. Krystle enjoys being a multi-genre author with releases planned in the dark romance, thriller, contemporary fiction, fantasy, and paranormal genres. Always a reader first, Krystle's favorite hobbies include supporting and cultivating relationships in the indie publishing and small press publishing world, and talking about literature. She is currently finishing her BA in English Literature at University of Illinois Springfield.
Krystle Able links

Monday, July 29, 2019

Bearly Dangerous - Kayci Morgan


True to love 



Bearly Dangerous (Bears of Southoak book 2)
Published to Amazon on August 24, 2018
Author Kayci Morgan




This is one of those juicy little stories that is a love triangle, but maybe not exactly what you are expecting.  All three of the members in this love triangle are in love with each other.  The author did a fantastic job of portraying this.  The story was attention getting and the feelings between all three of the characters are sizzling, well once they get past their own hang-ups and open up their hearts.

Click on the book above to grab a copy, I’m sure you are going to enjoy it.

Official published review:
True to love 
Oh my goodness, these two alpha males are the perfect duo. Even when they aren’t on the same page. Add in a third and the author has swept me away to another juicy tale of love and laughter. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. 
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB BN BS

Billionaire Oil Bearons - Isadora Montrose


Perfect for the bear shifter lover 



Billionaire Oil Bearons:  A Bear Fursuits Box Set
Published to Amazon on July 17, 2019
Author Isadora Montrose




I sure seem to be reading lot of the box sets lately considering I’m not really a fan. But what’s a girl supposed to do when she gets an opportunity to grab an ARC by Ms Montrose?  I just couldn’t say no, and I’m so glad I got a chance to read these books. I admit, I did my normal, I read a book then skipped to something else and repeated the process until I had finished the box set. You guys really need to click on the book above to grab a copy though. Each of these stories continues the tale of the Billionaire Oil Bearons, while giving us a new couple to focus on that makes it to their HEA. This box set is worth the money and time you will put into reading them. 

Official published review:
Perfect for the bear shifter lover 
Bear Skin 
Healing the wounded warrior
This author did such a fantastic job of taking us on the journey to help a soldier move forward in his healing. He would have never succeeded without meeting his mate. I’m pretty sure fate, and the author, knew exactly what he needed to survive and thrive. This book is a new take on a tough subject and you won’t want to miss it. I’m looking forward to the next book by this author. 
4 stars 

Bear Pause
Finding your true home 
This family continues to have members coming out of the woodwork. I think this might be the one I have wanted to read the most. Laura was given the short end of the stick when old Clive turned on her in his will. Thankfully Steve comes along and shows her the woman she truly is. Such a great read, you are going to love it. I’m looking forward to the next book by this author. 
4 stars 

Bear Sin
You are not your father 
Is it any wonder that Patrick is a bear lost in the woods with a father like Jeremy as an example. You are going to love the way the author taught Patrick what it means to be a bear and to be a man in love. Poor Heather had to go along for the ride, but at least she managed to reach her HEA. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series. 
4 stars 

Bear Fate 
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 
I think this is my favorite book in the series. I love that Amber has made her way to Colorado and the soldier who needs her love. Why she even got that fancy pants Cal to reflect on what he really wanted in a woman and relationship. I love that she found her HEA and the place she was meant to be. 
5 stars 

Snowed in with the Bear
Trapped by fate 
Such a great book!  I was worried that Cal would be alone forever, especially after the last book, but the author didn’t let me down. She gave us a grand story about letting go of the past to reach your HEA. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the next book by this author. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney
A GR BB BS

Saturday, July 27, 2019

BEARly mated to the Grizzly - Jenika Snow


When you hit the bottom 



BEARly mated to the Grizzly (Bear Clan, 2)
Published to Amazon on January 8, 2019
Author Jenika Snow



Ms Snow has done it again with this second book in the Bear Clan series.  This bear went into the woods and found himself something that he never expected, his mate.  Ms Snow has made this another of her hard hitting instant love connections.  By the time you are on the second page, you find yourself in love with the story and the characters.  Before you know it you are reading the HEA and wondering where the time went.  I enjoyed this story and can't wait to read the next one in the series.

Just click on the book above to grab your copy today.


Official published review:
When you hit the bottom 
The author gave us the perfect example of how when you’re at your lowest you can still find the sky. This is the perfect second book to the series. We meet another bear brother and get to fall in love with him as he falls in love with his mate. I can’t wait to see which brother finds their mate next. 
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB

Have Lizard, Will Travel - Eve Langlais and Mina Carter


It’s not easy being green 



Have Lizard, Will Travel (Double-Oh Shifters book 1)
Published to Amazon on July 25, 2019
Author Eve Langlais and Mina Carter




What do you do when two of your favorite authors co-write a book together?  Why grab it as quickly as possible and laugh until you reach the end.  This book if hilarious!  From the odd little shifter who turns into an egomaniac to the quirky woman who slowly starts to turn his crank, you will be enthralled with each new character you meet between the pages.  These two don’t have a conventional relationship, but once they finally get on the same page magic happens.  No really, you are going to see the magic at work. 

These two authors did a fantastic job with this book!  You are going to laugh from the beginning to the end and every step in between.  Click on the cover above to grab yourself a copy and find out what is just so funny.

Official published review:
It’s not easy being green 
Oh my goodness!  These ladies have joined together and created a book that is going to make you laugh, cry and cheer before you reach the HEA. This egotistical lizard almost misses out on his destiny but manages to turn it around with the unlikeliest of rescuers. I can’t wait to see what these two come up with next. I foresee many laughs in my reading future. 
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney
A GR BB

A Baby for the Mountain Men - Chloe Kent


Heart meant to heal



A Baby for the Mountain Men
Published to Amazon on July 25, 2019
Author Chloe Kent



Another great book by this author.  Ms Kent may only have four books listed on amazon and an anthology, but each one brings so much steam to the table.  As you can see by the cover above (I am in love with this cover by the way!), her males come in threes.  Yummy!!  Seriously, who can resist three hot alpha males whose total focus in life is on you.  Her female lead is an exceptionally innocent girl, in this case, who has been wronged by her family and thinks she finds the life she is meant to live.  Well until the uninvited guest shows up.  You guys are going to love this book!  The author draws us into the characters plight until we have no choice, but to cheer them towards their HEA.  Click on the cover above to grab your copy and see if these four lost souls manage to find their HEA or if they lose it all.

Official published review:
Heart meant to heal
This author has such a great ability to bring a group of hot, alpha males the one true love that they thought they would never have. Right from the beginning, this woman worked her way into my heart and I was cheering for her to get her HEA. Let’s just say we may have seen horror stories about families like her’s. The guys just wanted to get past their pain. When we are almost to the HEA I thought everything was lost, but never fear, the author made sure this foursome reached the outcome they were meant to have. I’m looking forward to the next book by this author. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB BS

Friday, July 26, 2019

Bear His Mark - Reina Torres

You have to believe


Bear His Mark:  Paranormal Dating Agency (Sylvan City Alphas book 4)
Published to Amazon on July 23, 2019
Author Reina Torres




Oh my goodness!  I have been anxiously awaiting a new story in the Sylvan City series. When I blogged about Ms Torres, I gushed over how much I loved this series and how I loved Boone and his boys. How wonderful that they play a huge part in this book right along with all of our other friends from the series!  I absolutely loved this book, and I’m sure you are going to also. I can’t wait to read about the rest of the single shifters in Sylvan City, so many alpha hotties who need to find their mates and their HEAs. Click on the book above to grab a copy and make your way back to Sylvan City. You are going to enjoy the adventure. 

Official published review:
You have to believe 
If you have never taken a trip to Sylvan City this is a great book to go with. Every time this author takes us on a road trip to Sylvan City, we get to hook up with old friends and make new ones. I love this book!  I love how she is sure that he is her mate, but is afraid that she isn’t enough for him. The author has made him equally as wonderful because she is all that he wants. With devotion like that you just know the HEA is going to be epic. I can’t wait to read what happens next in Sylvan City!  When every book gets better and better you just know it’s going to be awesome. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB

This book is part of Milly Taiden’s Paranormal Dating Agency world





Eddy - Milana Jacks


Embrace your dreams 



Eddy:  #2.5 (Ice Age Dragon Brotherhood)
Published to Amazon on June 3, 2018
Author Milana Jacks




I love this super short novella from the Ice Age Brotherhood.  Eddy is one of those characters that you just have to find our what happened to him after reading about him in the previous book.  Eddy is this bigger than life alpha male who needs to find his destined mate.  Lucky for him, she wanders right into his reclaimed home.  The author led us on a merry chase with this pair, but in the end, we get the HEA that we were waiting for.

Click on the book above to grab your copy of this super short book today.  You will not be disappointed.

Official published review:
Embrace your dreams 
Another perfect addition to this series. Eddy is such a big part of the previous book that it does a heart good for him to find his HEA. Not to mention that his mate needs him to be the strong alpha male that he is. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB

To Catch a Werewolf - Keira Blackwood and Eva knight


Finding a werewolf and not even knowing it



To Catch a Werewolf:  A Shifter Paranormal Romance (The protectors Quick Bites book 4)
Published to Amazon on May 12, 2019
Author Keira Blackwood and Eva knight




This author quickly gets our attention and runs with it.  When you click on the book above to grab a copy, you will see what it means to go after a bounty that you can’t be real and how it feels to not want to be where you are, but fate must have a hand in the mix.  This book was fast at just 122 pages, but it was intense, and will you leave you wanting to read more.  I am looking forward to more books by these two ladies.

Official published review:
Finding a werewolf and not even knowing it
What a great read!  This book takes our interest in cryptids and combines it with all things shifter. What more could we ask for in a paranormal romance. The HEA might not be exactly what we’re used to, but it didn’t make it any less enjoyable. I can’t wait to read the next book from this author. 
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB BS

Seduced on Bear Mountain - Sloane Meyers


Stop and speak to the flowers



Seduced on Bear Mountain:  A Paranormal Bear Shifter Romance (Bear Mountain Shifters book 3)
Published to Amazon on July 26, 2019
Author Sloane Meyers




I really enjoyed this book.  Ms Meyers set us on the path to HEA and change with the spinning of a car out of control.  She quickly drew us into the book and then led us on a path where we were left to wonder if these two would get their HEA or if they would allow what they have always believed ruin their future.  You guys are going to love this new release by the author.  Just click on the book above to see what twist and turns the path will take as you make your way to the top of Bear Mountain.

Official published review:
Stop and speak to the flowers
Are you looking for a love story that will make your heart melt?  Then look no further. This bear thinks he knows what he does and doesn’t like, but then fate takes over and the rest is a HEA written to make you swoon. The author did a fantastic job of handling prejudice and what it means to be the bigger bear. I’m looking forward to the next book by this author.  
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB BS

Her Alpha Bear - Clara Cody

It’s hard to be king

Her Alpha Bear:  A BBW Romance (Thorne Bears book 2)
Published to Amazon on July 5, 2016
Author Clara Cody


This was the perfect second book to the Thorne Bears.  You really get to see the family start to evolve into what it was always meant to be.  When this alpha bear finds his mate, she brings the true him out for all of the world to see.  If he had never followed her through his woods, I don't think the family would have been able to return to it's former glory and strength.  You guys are going to love this book!  Just click on the cover above to grab your copy today.

Official published review:

It’s hard to be king
What a great read! I really enjoyed the story line and the way the characters came together, both as family and as mates. They may have had a rough road, but they found the elusive HEA in the end. I can’t wait to read more by this author.
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB BS

Accidentally Married to a Dragon - Jasmine Wylder


When your nemesis becomes your mate 



Accidentally Married to a Dragon (Shifter Dating Service)
Available for Newsletter subscribers
Author Jasmine Wylder




This is one of those gifts you get from your favorite authors when you subscribe to their newsletters.  Not only do you get the newest information, but you also get the occasional free book.  You guys really should click on the book above to sign up for the newsletter and grab your free copy.  You are going to love it.

These two are at each other's throats from the first page, and not in a good way.  The author does an excellent job of turning these enemies into friends and then sending them to their HEA.  It might be short, but this book is full of all the steam and excitement we have come to expect form this author.  I can't wait to read her next book.

Official published review:
When your nemesis becomes your mate 
Such a quick, feisty little story. From the first paragraph these two are steaming up the pages, in anger that is. Don’t worry, the steamy parts come later, but first they have to come to terms with their own feelings and each other. By the end of the book you will be cheering for them to find their HEA. I hope there will be more to the series. 
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 

Venomous Heart - Mary Auclair


A healer’s touch



Venomous Heart (Eok Warriors book 3)
Published to Amazon on April 8, 2019
Author Mary Auclair



Every since we read about Arlen's plight, I have been anxiously awaiting his story to be published.  I mean the poor guy picked the wrong lady, but tried to make it work only to find out she was a crazy person.  She not only tried to kill him, but also his family.  Who wouldn't feel bad for the poor man.  Not to worry though, Ms Auclair has given us this fabulous book about how not everything ends the way you think it will. 

Be prepared with a box of tissues when you click on the book above to grab a copy.  I experienced all of the emotions that these characters felt, including more then a few tears. Thank goodness for that HEA at the end, I needed it after being taken through the wringer between the pages of this book.

Official published review:
A healer’s touch
Oh, my goodness!  I just knew Arlen’s story would be epic when we finally got to read it and I am not disappointed. I absolutely love the emotions the author was able to portray in her telling of this tale. I felt pain, joy, love, hate and shed plenty of tears along the path to this much deserved HEA. I can’t wait to read the next book from this author. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney
A GR BB BS

The Biker’s Desire - Sam Crescent


From cleaner to old lady 



The Biker’s Desire (Curvy Women Wanted book 6)
Published to Amazon on September 11, 2017
Author Sam Crescent




I really enjoy this Curvy Women Wanted series by Ms Crescent.  She does an excellent job of showing both the insecurity the lady starts out with and how it slowly morphs into confidence once she realizes that her guy actually loves her for her.  I particularly like this book as it is all about those MC bad boys that Ms Crescent manages to do so well.  It may not always be reality, but I love how she turns those manaly alpha males into putty when they are with their one true love.  I think you are all going to enjoy this book, just click on the cover above to grab your copy. 

Official published review:
From cleaner to old lady 
Nobody does MC bad boys like this author. She takes the meanest, strongest, alpha males and turns them into putty in the arms of their lady loves. I truly enjoyed this book. It is a quick read, full of the bad boy bikers we love, with an instant attraction that turns into a real love connection. These two deserve their HEA. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB

Fate Knows Best - Alanea Alder


Stumbling onto the right path 



Fate Knows Best (Kindred of Arkadia book 1)
Published to Amazon on March 26, 2019
Author Alanea Alder




You might not know it, but this is a re-release of this book with more content added, but no drastic changes to the story.  I am not sure how I managed to not read the book when it was first published, but I am so glad that I have finally gotten a chance to read the book.  This new town of paranormals bring an entirely new long running story with characters you are sure to fall in love with and guaranteed HEAs.  This book has just as much laughter and love in it as her Bewitched and Bewildered series.  I can’t wait until Ms Alder re-releases the next book in the series.  I have already fallen in love with the residents of the town and I am looking forward to seeing them find their happiness.

Click on the book above to grab yourself a copy today.

Official published review:
Stumbling onto the right path 
Ms Alder has added another gem to her writing crown with the addition of this book. The laughter and comedic breaks are on a parallel course with the Meryn moments in her Bewitched and Bewildered series. And in a brand-new group of paranormals, a deadly enemy, and a fantastic group of friends and family to start a new series that I know I will be reading over and over again. I can’t wait to read what happens next in this secret little town that has been brought to life by the quirky human who has found her HEA. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney
A GR BB

Dirty Wolf - Aify Award


Finally getting his girl 



Dirty Wolf:  A curvy girl and wolf shifter romance (Alpha Wolves Want Curves book 1)
Published to Amazon on June 6, 2019
Author Aidy Award




After reading about Ms Award’s wolves in her Dragons love curves books, I was so happy to see that Ms Award was going to put out books about her wolves.  This book is the perfect beginning to the back story on her wolves.  It falls right in line with the style of writing she used for her dragons.  Each of her wolves find themselves loving strong human women who will not let them get away with any of their usual antics.  Considering that each of these wolves are alphas in their own right it makes perfect sense that they would want strong women.  You guys are going to love the way these wolves love their mates and will not take no for an answer, well once they get on board with having a human mate.

Click on the book above to grab your copy and fall in love with the Troikas.  You are going to love them.

Official published review:
Finally getting his girl 
Ohhh, I love this book!  It is so awesome that we finally get the back stories on the wolves who have helped the dragons in previous books. The author has outdone herself with the way these wolves have opened themselves to the truth of their connection with the human in their life. We would all wish for a HEA like this one and a mate who glows for us. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Shark - Holly Gunn


Made for the summer 



Shark (Shifter Kings Nashville book 3)
Published to Amazon on
Author Holly Gunn




This book was worth the wait. Alright I know it wasn’t a long wait, but when you’re in love with a series any amount of wait seems too long. The author did another fantastic job of showing us what it means to be a shifter king in Nashville and having to find your queen in 30 days. Now she keeps mentioning there are 30 kings in total, so do you think that means there will be more books after all the Nashville kings find their queens?  I can always hope, right along with finding out that Poison is actually a king.

You guys are going to love this book. To pick up this newest addition, click on the book above. Or click on it if you haven’t started the series, but feel the pull to see what happens with the Nashville kings, you won’t be disappointed. 

Official published review:
Made for the summer 
This author has created another fantastic story that was worth the wait. In this book, Shark finally finds his queen. The connection is not one we were expecting, and reveals some secrets that we didn’t know we wanted to find out about. I think you are going to be in love with these two crazy love birds, by the time you reach the HEA. I really enjoyed how the author sets us up for the next book at the end. 
5 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BB BS

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Chasing the sunshine - Adirondacks edition

Chasing the sunshine - Adirondacks edition

I apologize for ghosting you all this weekend, but I took the kidlets on vacation to the Adirondacks. They might take exception to this title, I guess an 18-year-old and 2-17 year olds like to be considered “adults”, but that is why I do it. They need to get used to my weird ways now, before they are responsible for my care and comfort. 


Anywho, we went on this trip with the express purpose of going rail biking with the Revolution Rail company. For those who don’t know, you take this little buggy, they have 2 seaters for you romantics (sigh, I wish I was one), which sits on the train tracks and you peddle along. 


You get to take a peaceful ride through the woods, and then go over the Hudson River. As you can see, the view is spectacular. This trip is about 7 miles round trip, on mostly flat track. It’s the perfect outdoor adventure for all ages and exercise levels. It’s a pretty good lower ab and leg workout too. 


While we were making our way to the Adirondacks, we had free time to fill, as we couldn’t get our Rail Biking reservation until 4:30 on Sunday, so we left a day later than we thought and filled our time with a few detours. We started with breakfast at Lumberjack’sKitchen in Duncannon PA, where we met the perfect waitress, Val. 


Then we backtracked to Lake Tobias and went on a safari. We saw so many animals, up close and personal, we missed out on purchasing food, but we still were able to touch them. This adventure was a lot of walking, but worth every drop of sweat. We got to see the giraffe, the reptiles and the petting zoo, before we headed out for our next adventure. 


We stayed at this nice hotel, which used to be a Ramada, but is in the process of transitioning to a Baymont. I can only imagine how nice it will be once the transition is complete. 


We were up bright and early on Sunday morning for a 10:30 date with the river at Tubby TubesTubing. With Phil and Drew as our guides, we made it safely back on a bus named Munson with lots of laughs and our inner geek satisfied with conversations on Doctor Who. This is a fantastic journey with lots of arm and ab exercise. The scenery is beautiful and, for those brave few, you can jump off the rocks into the water. Be prepared to get wet either way.  Don’t forget to rent a cooler to stay hydrated. 


Well we had a fabulous time on our adventure. I did learn a few things though. 1-school buses can be refurbished for so many uses. 2-always take screenshots of your turn by turn directions, there and back, because you never know when the cell connection will be dropped. (Just a hint, Adirondacks park has no cell service) 3-you will find yourself on a lot of buses, a lot!




I would totally recommend any/all of these destinations to those who love a good adventure and don’t mind a physical workout. We plan on going back again to find some more hidden gems. We did spend a few hours in Lake George Village, stopping at MollyMalone’s Irish store and grabbing dinner at the Lake George Boardwalk Restaurant, but there was so much more to see and do. 

No matter how you spend your summer, I hope you are enjoying it and chasing the sunshine.   As always, just click on the pictures or the names of locations to find out more information about each activity/location.


Happy Reading 
Sydney 



First Shift - Rebel Raven


Awaken to change 



First Shift (A Diablo Falls Paranormal Short Story)
Published to Amazon on July 22, 2019
Author Rebel Raven




I think this entire series, no matter the author, must have this feel about it. It is kind of a weird first-person kind of feel, the characters kind of talk about themselves, but then they talk to each other.  Who knows maybe that was part of the instructions for getting to write a book about Diablo Falls. This author seems to have handled it a lot better than the last one though. Yet again we were thrown into the deep end of the swimming pool with page one, but instead of an awkward ramble to the HEA, this book takes us on a more direct route. I enjoyed this book, but like many novellas, I wish it was a little longer with more detail. I believe it will be worth your effort to click on the book above and grab yourself a copy. I enjoyed this quick read and I think you will also. 

Official published review 
Awaken to change 
This book opens right into a scene of action that sets the tone for the entire book. Our girl might not know what is going on, but the instant connection she feels for her big burly man is something she can hold onto. The author did a great job of slowly bringing us through the healing process for all the characters. By the time we get to the HEA, we can see exactly how far they have all come. I look forward to the next story by this author. 
4 stars 

Happy Reading 
Sydney 
A GR BS