Shantel Tessier - Make You Beg

Make You Beg by Shantel Tessier
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm speechless.

This went so far beyond my expectations. The short story was just a tease as to what the full story really is. Secrets, lies, sex, violence, and in the end ... love.

I actually miss Henley and Law. There was so much to this story. And everything that came to light in the end was twisted and mind blowing. Don't go into this thinking you can handle the dark environment. If this is not your usual genre, this is not the one to jump off into.

I hope we get the remaining Reapers stories.

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Kimberly Loth - Circus of the Dead complete series.

Circus of the Dead: The Complete Series by Kimberly Loth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Completely spellbound by this series.

This series is not what you think it is. Yes, it's paranormal, with voodoo, spells, witches, zombies, ghosts, and an island full of trapped people. That should be super creepy scary, but it's not. It's really quite funny, and sweet at times (in between all the magical wars).

I kind of equate this series to a paranormal Nancy Drew mystery. Lot's of things happen in rapid fire sequence. And just when you think it's all done, no, another piece of this enormous puzzle shows itself. The cast of characters are unique with their own backstories, and they all fit into the grand scheme of the island. And let's not forget we have a villian to this story (not going to give that surprise away) who tries to stop our Heroine from everything she tries to do.

So don't go into this series expecting a horror/scary/spooky story. It's not truly that, it's a story of good versus evil with a 16 year old Heroine who goes up against alot of paranormal things to accomplish her goals (not revealing that secret either)

So give this a try, go in with a blank mind and just enjoy the ride. I don't think you'll be disappointed. This series is on Kindle Unlimited at time of review.

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Colleen Hoover - Layla

Layla by Colleen Hoover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bizarre Love Triangle

I really love the premise, it was unique. And in it's own paranormal way, a true love story. Leeds and Layla are characters that connect in that unusual way that you just know it will be a forever love story. True soul mates. But that's all I'm going to give away.

I will say that the story moved a little to slow for me, I did have to fight my urge to walk away. But that's me. I need a more fast paced storyline. Do I think it was all worth it in the end, sorta. I think the ending could have had a little more spark than say the "riding off into the sunset" feel I had. But I don't regret reading the book, it was that unique of a story.

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Darynda Jones - Bewitched (Betwixted & Between #2)

Bewitched by Darynda Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you love the Charley Davidson series, you will adore this one.

Defiance and her bff Annette are so clumsily funny. Even in the middle of serious witchery problems, hauntings, kidnappings, and trying to launch a business, they seem to take everything in stride. Find time to remember the little things, including laughter.

I tried to explain the plot to a friend and just couldn't. There are so many wonderful characters with full backstories that it's impossible to relate it to someone without it being a really long conversation. I want everyone to read this series!!

And as usual, we have a cliff hanger moment that me yelling "Oh no you didn't!!!". Thankfully, the next book comes out February 15th so I won't have to wait long. ...... for Roane.

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Callie Hart - Riot Rules (Crooked Sinners #2)

Riot Rules by Callie Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok, to start, I was confused at first until I realized that this story starts before Elodie and Wren. Before Elodie even shows up at the school.

So once I got "situated", I still had trouble clicking with Dash. There was just something off about him, but never fear, I love him now. Maybe it was the confusing timeline in the beginning, don't know. I just wasn't "in" to the story. Skip ahead a few chapters and I'm in love with both of them. Knowing Carrie's backstory and Dash's secret love for the piano, you can't help but become attached to them.

And Sadly, we have to go thru some heartbreak, the reliving of the Fitz storyline, and you just kind of break emotionally before it comes together in the end. Not going to say who saves who, but it was an epic love story moment.

Now we have Wren and Dash, whatever will knock Pax off his pedestal?

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K.v. Rose - Boy of Ruin (Unsainted #4)

Boy of Ruin by K.V. Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well...

This book is long. For me, about 100 pages too long. I love these characters and the storyline is layered and fast paced (most of the time) to keep me interested. I actually read books 1-4 back to back, and I never do that.

So many secrets are uncovered, so much damage done to children. It's a very dark world they live in. This series is not for the vanilla reader in any way. And I'm good with dark subject matter, but with this particular book, I found the enormous amount of sex too much. Too much in the way that it swallows the story. Happens to frequently with too many partners, some at the same time. Why would Lucifer allow that to happen at Ignis if he is so possessive of Lilith? Didn't add up to me. So sadly, I did start skimming some sections to get past it so I could get to the actual story. And all in all, Lilith/Sid is the strongest character of this series, even more so than the guys.

And even with my few dislikes of this particular story, I will keep reading this author and the series. We end on a cliff hanger and I need to know what happens next. Not sure whose team I'm on yet, Lucifer or Jeremiah. It's a toss up right now .....

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