Chaaya endured centuries as a sacrifice to save the world from a terrible evil. Now that she is free she is determined to have fun, especially if it means getting under the skin of the silent bodyguard, Basq. This book was ok for me. I didn’t love Chaaya. She came across as someone who doesn’t … More ARC Review: Shades of Darkness by Alexandra Ivy
Every winter Innkeepers celebrate their own holiday, Treaty Stay, which honors the ancient treaty that united the inns and established the rules to protect them, their guests, and Earth. Dina has her hands full this holiday though with dangerous guests. This novella takes place shortly after the third book, One Fell Sweep. I am so … More Review: Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews
Maud Demille was once the wife of a powerful vampire knight but now she is a single mother trying to do what’s best for her child. Now she has to decide if she wants to risk her heart again with another vampire. OMG this book!!!! I couldn’t put it down. Maud and Arland’s story was … More Review: Sweep the Blade by Ilona Andrews
Dina DeMille’s inn is normally pretty quiet but that is all about to change. She has to rescue her older sister and niece. Then she agrees to help a guest whose species is on the brink of death and will bring danger to the inn and Earth. Also she has to deal with her whatever … More Review: One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews
Dina DeMille doesn’t run the typical bed and breakfast. Her inn defies physics, her dog is a monster, and the inn needs guests to survive. When an Arbitrator shows up asking to host a peace summit between three warring species in her inn she accepts. Now she must keep the peace between three angry species, … More Review: Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews
Museum curator Haven McKinney has sworn off men after her last relationship. She loves her new job at the Hutton Museum but when thieves steal a multi-million dollar painting she finds herself right in the middle of a deadly situation. Her boss’s brother, Rhys Norcross, is determined to find the painting and protect Haven, no … More Review: The Investigator by Anna Hackett
Dina Demille might look like a normal bed and breakfast owner but in actuality her inn is magic, her broom is a deadly weapon, and her pet Shih Tzu is no ordinary dog. Gertrude Hunt Inn is a lodging house for otherworldly visitors but currently has only one resident. But when something is attacking dogs … More Review: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews
Mechanic Bellamy Wash was kidnapped and sold by alien slavers. Now she fights for her survival against the Edull and their Battle Ring. When she is rescued by the grumpy weapons master she struggles to adjust to her freedom. One thing that will help is bringing down the Edull and their terrible arena. “I’m the … More Review: Weapons Master by Anna Hackett
In this book, Mankey gives us a history of Yule, Christmas, and other Yuletide celebrations. Sprinkled among the history lessons are tips, crafts, recipes and spells that you can incorporate into your yuletide celebration. While I really enjoyed learning about the history behind these winter celebrations, I do feel that this book is more how … More ARC Review: Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule by Jason Mankey
Three years ago Gunnar Bond lost his wife and twins in a car accident. He gave up hockey, went off grid and hid from the world. He spent the next three years coping by texting his dead wife about his day and how he felt. Then Sadie Yates texted back and their friendship began. This … More Review: Man Down by Kate Meader
Paramedic Sage McAlister has spent months locked in the Edull’s cells and labs. Now that she is finally free she is struggling to cope with what happened and the guilt of being free. The only person who she doesn’t pretend with is the emotionless cyborg Acton. I really enjoyed Sage and Acton’s story. They started … More Review: Centurion by Anna Hackett
Alpha wolf Selenka Durev’s is devoted to her pack. That protection has extended to the empaths who are in her city for a symposium. When those empaths come under attack she will do anything to find the culprits responsible, especially if it means teaming up with the Arrow who says he is broken. Selenka and … More Review: Alpha Night by Nalini Singh
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