Broken Skies (Dragon's Gift: The Storm #4) by Veronica Douglas and Linsey Hall

 

Broken Skies by Veronica Douglas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So now we come to the end of Neve and Damian's story.

Neve is now a full blown genie and her and Damian are still battling Matthias. We have Neve trying to resolve her missing parents, her new status as a full-blown genie, and figure out her and Damian's relationship.

Damian is a fallen angel with a (view spoiler)[ Firesoul nature (hide spoiler)] that makes it exceedingly difficult for him to be around Neva safely.

Matthias is out of control and is seeking the creation of a new plane with the help of enslaved genies and demons.

There are so many issues that Neve have to deal with as a couple and between themselves. Each issue had its own moment for resolution so that when the series finally ended - I was satisfied.

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Linsey Hall Shadow Guild Vampire Bride Series

 

Drakon and Mac. 

Let me say that I enjoyed this couple's story. I am not new to the writings of the Shadow Guild (Mac's friends Carrow, Eve, Seraphia, Beatrix, etc). I will say that you will appreciate these two characters more if you're 'familiar' with the stories of her friends; however, it's not necessary. 

This trilogy starts off completely different than other books in the Shadow Guild series. Book 1 (Bite Me) starts with Drakon accusing Mac of burying him alive and that he is there to exact revenge by killing her. Mac negotiates her life by selling her skills as a seer in order to help him locate a hidden treasure amongst a secret shadow group's Hunger games. Throughout this book Drakon and Mac are fighting for their lives (Mac twofold) while at the same time Mac is trying to discover who actually locked Drakon away.

Book 2 (Suck It) continues the story of the evil sorcerer Ludovic and the continuous threat of his next plot for power while trying to acquire Mac. The plot turns out to be attacking a mass of shifters and using their souls to fuel his power. It is now up to Mac and Drakon to help the shifters against their new foe. In the background lurks the truth of Drakon's immortality and its connection to Mac.

In Book 3 (Kiss Me), Drakon has turned to stone because of his connection to Mac. The relationship between the the two is complicated. Cue the angst. The truth of Mac's power and background are becoming clearer and clearer. With the help of witches, Drakon is returned to flesh for one week. So now Drakon and Mac must find a solution to the flesh to stone issue while still going after Ludovic while still trying to learn Mac's true history. Its a lot going down and oh so worth it. 

I can say that this series moves quickly. As the author presents questions  you do not have to wait long to get answers.The story arc's are fast-paced. Most of the three book ending's have a resolution wrapped up in a pretty bow and initially it was hard to deal with, but I dig it now. 

I give the entire series a B+ for enjoyment and yes I will be moving on to the next Linsey Hall series that I haven't read yet.

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ARC : Jarek (Dragons of Preor, #1) by Celia Kyle as Erin Tate

BLURB:

What’s hotter than an alien with scales? An alien with wings and scales, not to mention a hot body.
At 457 Preor years old, Jarek sen Claron is a dragon ready for his final flight into the skies. This voyage to Earth as the War Master of the third fleet will be his final assignment. Once he has helped his fellow Preors secure human mates, he will return to Preor before the madness of loneliness overtakes his mind.
That all changes when he meets Melissa. Human Melissa with her sparkling eyes, bright smile, and body that would make any hot-blooded male drool. Unfortunately, she never registered as a Preor mate hopeful. No matter, the Knowing stretches between them and there is no way she can resist him. Until she does.
Jarek wishes to give her the choice to mate him, while everything inside him screams to take Melissa beneath his wing, now. No choosing necessary.
But should he draw her to his side when his enemies are circling? Many males do not believe the son of a Preor mass murderer deserves to have a mate. Can he survive the coming battles? Or will he die without tasting sweet Melissa’s lips?
Related to the UJAL series:
The Ujal Volume One (Vados, Tave, Rhal)
Erun
Dashing Through the Stars

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Review 
I loved this book!

Though, I would suggest you be familiar with the Ujal series to recognize the characters involved.

The men of Preor are a race of dragons (men who can shapeshift into dragons) and are trying to get an agreement to take Earth females as their mates. During a summit meeting between the Ujal and Preor people, the War Master (most decorated/strongest Preor warrior?) Jarek discovers his mate in the delegation of Ujal. Melissa is the official royal Ujal nanny.

I absolutely loved this book, from the beginning to the end. I loved how the Knowing swept over Melissa and Jarek. Heck, I loved the idea of <i> The Knowing</i>. It actually implants (for lack of a better word) the knowledge needed for a Preor couple to be successful i.e. Preor laws, their language, etc. What is most important is that it does NOT implant feelings [love]. It creates an environment where love can develop and I was all for that. These two needed time to themselves where they could get past their own personal hangups and dedicate themselves to each other. Melissa has family issues that make her a pariah in some Ujal company and Jarek has family issues that make him a pariah in ALL Preor company (regardless of his title).

Action.
Sadness.
Hate.
Desolation.
Tenderness.
Caring.
Attraction.
Tension.
Violence.
Politics.

Its all there and definitely worth reading.

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Charles (Darkness #8) by K.F. Breene

The FINAL BOOK in the series!

Charles is a guy that likes to play the field. He's highly sought after in the Mansion, both for his prowess, and his position. He's content to stay the playboy for life, too, steeped in the culture in which he was raised.

That is, until he finds himself on a mission with Ann, trying to figure out why shifters are mysteriously going missing. Suddenly things that were so clear cut, get muddled.

When Ann succumbs to the danger that is plaguing her kind, all bets are off.

Review:

On the edge of my seat….

I love this series and I am so sad to see it go. Though, I do hope that the author will follow through and give Tim his time to shine in his own book.  

If you like action, evil scientists, sexual tension and a good dose of humor - you will love this book. I have read each book in the Darkness series and fallen in love with all of the characters. I was so happy to see that Charles would finally get his day. He is the annoying little brother character, but in actuality he is sexy, buff and deliciously tatted up.

It’s no secret that Charles and Ann (a mountain lion shifter) are going to hook up. The tension between these two has been floating around since Ann’s introduction in this series. I was jazzed to see that the plot of this book had nothing to do with Vampire society. It was strictly shifter drama. I was also jazzed to get a mini reunion with Stefan, Jonas, Sasha, and the rest of the crew. Once again I cannot believe this is [maybe] the end.  In this book you get to see Charles stand on his own without help from Jameson, Sasha or Jonas. In all of the other books you know that Charles can hold his own, being leader of the Watch he had to, but as of yet the reader hasn’t really seen it. Until now.  Charles is a bad ass AND his sexual reputation is definitely deserved. 

UPDATE: Per the author this will be the last of the Darkness series. I am heartbroken because I have fallen in love with characters, their struggles, and the general environment of this series. I understand the need to move on and let characters BE, but in the words of a fangirl teen “BUT I LOVE THEM” :sniffle sniffle: Maybe with a great deal of badgering KFB will give us Tim’s story. 

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Marked (Dark Protectors, #7) by Rebecca Zanetti

Marked by Rebecca Zanetti
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SERIES!



Janie/Zane's story was everything I thought it would be AND MORE. There were so many OMG moments and surprises that I was so not ready for.



I wish I could tell you, but....READ THE BOOK. This will definitely be a book that I return to for a yearly reread. I cannot wait for the next in the series AND the spin off series.



And this ENTIRE FREAKING SERIES


Thank you Rebecca for the AWESOME read(s).



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Shadow Watcher (Darkness #6) by K.F. Breene

In the wake of ridding their territory of a menace, Sasha has only one pressing duty left: find more human magic workers. And while it is undoubtedly important on some grand scale, the task is, in itself, surprisingly uneventful. That is, until a strange predator takes an interest in her and Charles on their trek home one evening. In the space of twenty-four hours Sasha's life goes from mundane to being stalked and threatened. A new shifter has moved into town, and if the whispered rumors are to be believed, something even more sinister is lurking behind, watching and waiting for the right moment to spring.

But that isn't the only element that turns Sasha's life upside down. She has one hell of a secret that will change her and Stefan's life forever.

 REVIEW


I love the Darkness series! I stumbled upon the series on Facebook when an author posted a “what are you reading” call. I read the synopsis and was hooked. I have read all of the books and could not wait to get ahold of Shadow Watcher. The one and only thing I must say that I found lacking with this book…its length. I wanted a good couple hundred pages to cheese over, but alas it was not meant to be though I can assume the author has great things in store for me. (Can’t say more without posting a spoiler alert) If you’re familiar with the other books in the Darkness series you already know who Sasha and Stefan are. If not, Stefan is the vampire Boss of the area and Sasha is his Mage mate. There is a butt load more behind this, but that’s why you should read Books 1-6.


In my honest opinion this entire series has never been tedious or boring. I never felt as if I read the same thing in a previous book. Sasha is the main focus of all of the books and her personality is amazing. She is so personable and I can see myself in her sometimes. (Great way to get a reader hooked ) The love scenes remain smoking hot and the fights and clashes in Stefan and Sasha’s relationship are incredibly realistic. Stefan’s reactions ring true to someone who has lived hundreds of years and Sasha’s first response is a great representation of someone who grew up the way she did cue the orphan flashbacks. As mentioned before I do wish this book was longer, but I know #7 is going to be chockfull of action, sex, magic, fighting, death, backstabbing, introduction of new characters, power struggles the list goes on. All you really know starting this book is that something even more life changing than usual is about to take place. Trust me, it does not disappoint.

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Playing with Fire by Cynthia Eden

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 Cassie Armstrong has plenty to atone for. The daughter of the most immoral researcher ever to pick up a scalpel, she's determined to use her own brilliance in genetics to repair the damage her family has done to the paranormals. Especially Dante, the first of the phoenixes, the one they call the Immortal. He's been haunting her dreams since she was a little girl, and she's been trying to ease his pain for almost as long. If only he remembered any of it...Dante doesn't know what Cassie's story is. He almost doesn't care. The minute he sees her, all he can think is mine. But there's more to the pretty little doctor than meets the eye. And Dante isn't the only one to notice. He can't trust her, but he can't stay away - and if he wants to learn her secrets, he's going to have to fight like hell to keep them both alive...

I haven't read Cynthia Eden in a good long while, but what I do know is she has not lost her touch for writing the Paranormal. I loved this book so much. I did not, however, read the first two in the series but I was still able to navigate and enjoy my way thru this story. I did wish the reader was able to get more into Dante's head and his feelings [or lack-thereof], but I still enjoyed his character. He was authentic and realistic. As realistic as a Phoenix can be. I say authentic because if we're talking about the oldest living Phoenix and someone who has lived centuries I believe they would have a disregard for life that matched Dante's. Now Cassie - I admired her drive to undo what her father had done, but at some point don't you just give in and say this situation is FUBAR? I loved the chemistry between Dante and Cassie and the idea of Dante continually resurrecting and sometimes retaining his memories of her. Good read!