Scorched grounds (Normal Alabama 2) by Debbie Herbert

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                      today i'm sharing with you my point of view on the new Debbie Herbert 's book, my first thriller of the year.

Happy reading

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Publication: 2020

ISBN:  1542005868

Genre: Thriller, suspense, romantic suspense
Violence: strong
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 18+

Source: earc

Description from goodreads :

 From bestselling author Debbie Herbert comes a chilling, fast-paced story about family tragedy and confronting what terrifies us most.

In the eighteen years since her father went to prison for killing her mother and brother, Della Stallings has battled a crippling phobia. Her fear only grows when her father’s released. She still believes he killed her family, but the police don’t have enough evidence to arrest him again.

When new grisly murders occur—each bearing the telltale signs that seem to implicate her father—Della begins to wonder if the real murderer is still out there. Could her father have been framed?

To find the truth, Della must face her greatest fears and doubts—not only to find justice for her family but to ensure her own survival.

My opinion:

          This book was a certainly very intense read....it put me on edge and  with the winds blowing outside it could have been perfect in a halloween night really gripping, dark , twisted....an excellent thriller. While this is part of a series set in the same city this is a real stand alone i didn't know there was another book but nothing felt like missing it's a complete independent story.

The author uses different point of views to tell us what is happening and they  blend together perfectly to create a very dark and stressful ambiance to have the reader on edge, fearing for Della and unable to have the feeling he knows who the culprit is as many twists and the different point have view have you doubting yourself after  every chapter.

It's really a great read but  for me the ending wasn't satisfactory enough...i can't tell you a lot more if i don't want to spoil it but  justice wasn't complete in my opinion  but otherwise it's a great  really great thriller.

Score:  4/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Nevermore ( Raven Crawford 2) by J.C. McKenzie

Hello to all,

                   Since i got very sick end of 2019 and early this year i'm late to review some books and fo that i'm sorry i will try to get up to date fast as some really deserve the spotlight.
Today i'm sharing with you my opinion on Nevermore second book in the Raven Crawford series by J.C.McKenzie...book 1 surprised me by it's originality this one keep the quality and just makes you want to discover more.


Happy Reading!

Publisher: JCM Publications

Publication: 2019

ASIN:  B07ZDGY88J

Genre: urban fantasy

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: mild
Public: 18+

Description from goodreads :

  Rundown waitress, part-time private investigator, and half-fae shifter, Raven Crawford, always gets the opposite of what she wants most. She works two jobs but can’t pay the bills. Her confrontation with Queen Lloth has unexpected and unfortunate consequences, and her love life is a hot mess.

With failure and disappointment honed to painful perfection, Raven’s life is riddled with complications, including her troublesome attraction to the lethal Lord of Shadows. When her latest case leads to a group hell-bent on destruction, she must decide who to trust. Will she choose wisely, or will she fail once again and become the next casualty in a war between the Mortal Realm and the Underworld

My opinion:

          A very good urban fantasy story ,  it could perhaps be read even if you haven't gotten book 1 first but i really recommend you to read in order to see how the characters evolve and  to get a better immersion in this universe which get a little darker with each book.

It's a great mix of shifters, fae, mythology figures etc but of course also some humans not all of them with good intentions. This time Raven discover slowly the consequences of what she did in book 1 while the god of war gives her more tasks to achieve....Poor Raven has several missions colliding and she must learn her new powers faster than she could imagine.

The action is fast, there are some humour but also a lot of tension, we discover more about what is happening in the human realms and we get a cliffhanger that keep us on edge for book 3

If you want a great urban fantasy series a little dark with lot of supernatural creatures some very original, this is the perfect series for you but to read in order.

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Southern Ghost Hunter Series 5th Anniversary Edition by Angie Fox

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           Today is special as i'm sharing with you a surprise release! Yes the author didn't reveal what was going to be release today and what a surprise!!!!! I've loved al i've read from Angie fox so far and i'm far from being up to date but  the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries is among my favourite series and  this is a pearl i would gladly put on my shelves even if i do have the books already!
If you want my opinion on the books in this bundle i've already reviewed them so you can find them here book 1, book 1.5 and book 2 but this is so much more....so

Happy reading!

Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense

Publication: 2020

ISBN:  0373277210

Genre: paranormal cozy mystery, bundle

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

 New York Times bestseller Angie Fox celebrates 5 years of the Southern Ghost Hunter series with a limited edition that includes the first three stories in the series, along with never-before-seen additional content, featuring deleted scenes, original art, an inside look at the characters, and a behind-the-scenes peek at how the series came together.

My opinion:

          

       What a wonderful surprise!!! this is among my favourite series so i did read and loved the books but this edition is simply fabulous thanks to the extra we get! . Really there is a bit of everything we could have hoped for along the year and never hoped to get! drawing of some setting ( i can finally have a better idea of the house^^) , deleted scenes with more Frankie, some behind the scene as well (and after 5 years i'm still discovering things about the covers that i had missed.)

Really this is perfect and if you haven't read the book yet it's the best point to start, if you have read the book , this is really worth the extra! I love that we get the stories in order too which include the novella that some may have missed .....just perfect

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Inside Man ( Project Kobra 2) Tracy Cooper-Posey

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                        While i'm getting ready to survive a new heatwave , i continue to read and thi time i'm giving you my opinion on the second book in the series by Tracy Cooper-Posey " Project Kobra", a romance suspense with spies.

Happy reading!

Publisher: Stories Rule Press

Publication: 2019

Genre: romantic suspense

Violence: strong
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 18+

Short description from goodreads :

  It’s her job to protect Cain…if she doesn’t kill him herself.
Agata Kelsey is an MIT Engineering Honors graduate, speaks six languages fluently, and a CIA operative with no time for fools. As punishment for a job gone wrong, she is assigned to the Paris-based security detail guarding Cain Ishmael Warren, the wild, uncontrollable son of former Vice President Warren.

Cain Warren resents his security detail with every shred of his rotten, irredeemable soul, especially the most recent addition, a lightweight piece of fluff with a mouth and an attitude.  He ditches them at every opportunity, except she’s hard to shake off.

When trouble arrives, Cain is shocked because it’s nothing to do with him.  An old enemy of Agata’s puts them both in his sights, forcing Agata to run--and take Cain with her on a chase across France and into the Alps wilderness, with the Kobra’s venomous Gavriil Zima far too close behind them...

This romantic thriller is the second book in the Project Kobra series.

My opinion:

          First while this is the second instalment in a series it works well as stand alone as well, that being said to keep track of the characters reading in order is probably better. 

This story takes place 1year after the event in the first book and the team has been disbanded and the members scattered  however they haven't forgotten about Kobra and his machinations. While Dima is trying to get her team back together, hits on the team members are starting and they are not left  without scars. The mole is still feeding info to the Kobra and they are running out of time.

Agata is an analyst but as punishment she is sent to protect Cain Warren, a young man with a bad reputation ...still she won't do her job badly so she refuse easy way out and do follow her charge everywhere discovering more about him that she could have imagined. When someone come shooting she jump into protective mode not knowing that she is the main target ...discovering that information doesn't change the fact that she wants to protect Cain, and she must do it alone.

Trying to reach her team while evading those on her trail, both Agata and Cain  will need to open themselves and fight for their life while building something deeper than trust alone.

This is full of action , lot of suspense and really a good romance suspense with moment we could cry, moments to make us smile and want to see justice served. This end with a cliffhanger as the mole is still on the loose but we do get some kind of happy ending too.

to recommend if you want romance suspense full of spies and treachery as well as a huge dose of action.

Score:  3,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Security Risk ( A Bree and Tanner Thriller 2) by Janie Crouch

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                      Mid July already, time is flying ....sometimpes i wish i could stop time but on the positive side it means more new releases which is always great.
Today i'm sharing with you my opinion on the second book in the Bree and Tanner Thriller series by Janie Crouch which releases tomorrow.


Enjoy!

Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue

Publication: 2019

ISBN:  1335604537

Genre: romantic suspense, thriller

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex:mild
 

Short description from goodreads :

  Risking it all—again.

Now his past is threatening both of them.

Deputy Tanner Dempsey paid a high price for an undercover op gone wrong. Nobody understands a dangerous past better than Bree Daniels. Together they have to take on those real-life demons in order to stay alive. Keeping one step ahead of ruthless killers is their only option and risk is their constant companion.

My opinion:

           This second instalment in this thriller suspense is really good i loved to see how the characters grew from book one and the fact that we are learning more about Tanner past in this story was a great bonus helping us see why he understand Noah and Bree so easily with their trauma since he also had his share.

I really loved how Bree and Tanner takes their time to understand each other and build a real deep trust.

The intrigue is well written, now to be honest ....i guessed the villain and his motive right at the first time we get his point of view....(i do tend to find the culprit in book really early as general rule) so i can't say it's a 5 stars for me but it's really close because even knowing that i kept reading without interruption until the last page .Also we don't get confirmation before the end of the book so suspense is well present. There are twists, emotional moment, some funny ones and a lot of action too .

this is really a excellent suspense book to keep you entertained , could even be read as stand alone but i do recommend you to read the series in order as each book is really worth it.

Score:  4/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Dark Arts and a Daiquiri ( The Guild Codex: Spellbound 2) by Annette Marie

Hello to all

i do have several soon to be released book to share with you but i decided to start with the second book in a series i've become more than fan of; i needed the humour.

Enjoy!

Publisher: Dark Owl Fantasy Inc.

Publication: 2018

ISBN:  1988153255

Genre: urban fantasy, magic , paranormal

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

  When I found myself facing down the scariest black-magic felon in the city, practically daring him to abduct me, I had to wonder exactly how I ended up here.

It all started when I accidentally landed a job as a bartender—but not at a bar. At a guild, populated by mages, sorcerers, alchemists, witches, and psychics. Good thing this lame-o human is adaptable, right?

Then my favorite guild members—three sexy, powerful, and intermittently charming mages—asked for my help. Did they want access to my encyclopedic knowledge of cocktails? Oh no. They wanted to wrap me up in a pretty ribbon and plunk me in the crosshairs of a murderous rogue to lure him out of hiding.

So that's what we did. And that's why I'm here. About to be kidnapped. Oh, and our grand plan for safely capturing said murderous rogue? Yeah, that completely fell apart about two minutes ago.

Why did I agree to this again?
--
Note: The three mages are definitely sexy, but this series isn't a reverse harem. It's 100% fun, sassy, fast-paced urban fantasy.

My opinion:

          I couldn't resist jumping into this book as soon as i finished the first one since it was so  good and i'm really happy to say that the quality is as good if not better in this one! Tori has a lot to do on her own this time and it helps her to understand more what she is currently living. Yes she has a traumatic past but she is now able to fight for herself  and for those she loves.

To help a young runaway, she doesn't hesitate to put herself in danger  and it doesn't really go how she expected things to go. I loved the Ghost  in a sense he is perfect for Tori, loyal and protective but living dangerously  like Tori who can't keep her mouth shut^^;;  and she does take risks for what she believes in....which allow her to make unexpected allies as well as put her life on the line.

I loved to see different kind of fae and  some moments were really hilarious. This story is full of action and gives us more information about the universe as well which was wonderful . We focus more on Tori and the Ghost but we do see the guys and members of the guild as well .

It also promise a lot of fun in the future instalments when we think of a orb or of some escaped villains so i'm itching to start book 3 as soon as possible!

Really a great urban fantasy not to be missed

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

The Paramedic 's Angel ( Extreme Medical Services 2) by Jamie Davis

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             While in the middle of an heat wave, i did manage to read a little which slowly improves my mood as well (little achiements do boost you) so since i really loved book 1 in the Extreme Medical Services and that the ending was too abrupt i jumped on book 2 to read them back to back which is what i recommend you to do ( thanks for the bundle you can even do it at a lesser price.)

Happy reading

Publisher: Jamie Davis

Publication: 2016

ASIN:  B01BN08AWA

Genre: urban fantasy, paranormal, medical, shifter, fae, vampire

Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: mild
Public: 18+

Description from goodreads :

 Paramedic Dean Flynn is finally getting used to his Unusual ambulance patients, the creatures of myth and legend who live among us all. But with werewolves, vampires, fairies and more as his 911 patients, is he ready for an Unusual in his personal life? Ashley Moore is not just an ER nurse, she is a heavenly angel on earth, sent to help Dean solve the mystery of the hate crime attacks on his patient community. The Cause is determined to undermine the Unusual community, scare them into a starting a race war, and expose them to their human neighbors. Will Dean be able to juggle the professional challenges of serving his patients, the personal challenges of having an angel in his life, and still find those at the root of these crimes?


Read the rest of this exciting paranormal emergency medical adventure romance series with book 1, Extreme Medical Services and the prequel novella The Vampire and the Paramedic. Both are available wherever you buy ebooks

My opinion:

          This isn't a standalone at all so you must have read book 1 minimum , the prequel could also be read before but it also works after as we do get glimpse of event told in this book that makes us want to read it if we haven't do so yet but still we are not lacking anything if we wait longer.

In fact, this story start just were book 1 stopped so we are immediately in the action and that's great, even better if read back to back.

In this instalment we do get some medical actions ( still some big ones), some sweet moments even, but less than in book 1 as we focus on the actual threat and we get to see how it could be even worse and deep. On the plus side we do learn more about unusual as well as we are discovering about the Eldara and learning with Dean, who made his choice.

This story immerses us more into the winding of the system and what is happening behind the scenes with some informations putting us on edge about what is coming. This time the ending is less abrupt since we are not in the middle of an intervention but it still let us on edge for the next one in the series. I do prefer that to an abrupt cliffhanger.

I really liked this second book and want more.

Score:  4,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Eagle (Linear Tactical 2) by Janie Crouch

Hello to all,

                   Looks like i will be surrounded by strike starting next week ( worse in my opinion is the postal service one so they better have finished when it's time to send christmas cards)
That being said i 'm taking the time to read when i can so i loved having a day off for this story.

Today i'm sharing with you my opinion on a new release " Eagle"  by Janie Crouch.

Happy reading!

Publication: 2018

Genre: romantic suspense,military romance
Violence:strong
Language: normal
sex: medium ( a steamy version exist)
Public: 18+

Description from goodreads :

 He’s fighting for what’s right.
She’s fighting just to survive…

When former Special Forces soldier Finn Bollinger is asked to help with a deadly government mission, he’s up for the task. His job teaching survival skills to civilians at Linear Tactical keeps him sharp, and he can still handle himself in the field.
But the Army damn well didn’t teach Finn how to handle Charlotte Devereux. She’s back and she’s all sorts of bad news.
Charlotte can’t change the past. Can’t change the choices she made or the fact that they cost her everything. All she can do is endure the fallout. Even if that means putting her future in the hands of Finn, the man who has every right to want to destroy her.
And can in so many more ways than he thinks.
When the undercover mission goes impossibly wrong, they’ll all have to depend on Charlotte’s strength in order to survive. But everyone has a breaking point…

My opinion:

          Perfect!!! i loved the first Linear tactical book ( Cyclone) but i think this one is my favourite! It's simply the perfect balance between action, tension, romance and cute moment (all due to Ethan). This book was a great read, with some twists to spice it up.

Finn is an attentive father and i loved to learn more about him and Ethan....he was hurt by Charlotte ( Charlie) in the past and at first he doesn't trust her but for his son he is ready to make effort as she could be the only one able to help him....but deep down he just needed the push as his love for Charlie never disappeared. He is strong, protective as well as determined.

Charlie is courageous, tenacious and put other before her needs which resulted in her being homeless and without money despites several jobs....at first we may be suspicious seeing Finn reactions but when we learn the why we can only admire her courage and determination. She is really perfect for Finn and a great tutor / teacher. Despite her problem she still look out for others like Jordan (we heard about her in book 1)....and we see how strong minded she can be when it's really important.

I really loved the intrigue even if the villain wasn't really a surprise, it was more than enough to be read in one sitting as i wanted more of Ethan and sky along the couple Finn/Charlie. i really recommend this book if you want a good military romance

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Mississippi Blood Cake ( Southern Psychic Sisters Mysteries 2) by A. Gardner

Hello to all,

 Since today is St Valentine i decided to share my opinion on the last book i fell in love with. Really i asked to review it because it was a genre and a setting i loved but i wasn't expecting such pleasure so while you eat some chocolate.....

Happy reading!

Publisher: Gardner Books

Publication: 2018

Genre: paranormal cozy mystery
Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Description from goodreads :

 The Greene sisters are back in this witchin' new series from USA Today bestselling author A. GARDNER!

Kill 'em with kindness . . . or just kill 'em.

A simple act of southern hospitality pulls Ember Greene into a murder investigation when she finds her new neighbor, a vampire exec at Corpse Corp., dead. And the mysterious wound that killed him points to someone she least suspects.

The coastal town of Misty Key is in a frenzy with the annual craft fair approaching, a ghastly remodel at the Crystal Grande Hotel, and a Peeping Tom haunting the streets at night. But with the family bakery struggling to stay afloat, Ember doesn't have time for gossip.

Until her friend is framed for murder.

To save an innocent soul, she enlists the help of a bloodhound named Yogi and her sister who sees the dead and uses her psychic gifts to snuff out the real killer. Something isn't right in the magical world, and a trail of clues leads her to another victim – one with a secret worth dying for.

Can Ember catch the murderer and save the family bakery?

Book 2 in the Southern Psychic Sisters mystery series! A light-hearted cozy mystery featuring quirky small-town characters, magic, and recipes. This book does not contain cliffhangers, graphic violence, gore, or profanity.

My opinion:

          Fabulous!!! I loved this paranormal cozy mystery...really it was read in one sitting and  i'm just wanting to read more now. The story is great well paced and  great bonus (cherry on the cake) i didn't guess all what was happening in the first chapters. No , there are a lot of twists and so well written that you keep being surprised until the end so this one is definitively a favourite.

I guess i should explain a little more, this is the second book in the series but you can jump in the wagon without worry of being lost. Ember is a seer with the power of numbers...she is born in a seers family so her sisters and mother also have powers but each one has a different one , like Stevie the oldest who see the dead....in this universe Seers are seen as mediator between paranormal...so aside from a mundane job to have funds to live they must work free for the greater good...Ember works in the family bakery- as far from the oven as possible-but when her neighbour is killed in strange circumstances and one of her shifter friend is being accused she must discover the truth and quickly but vampires dead or alive are not the most cooperative being.

I loved to see the relation between the sisters and how different they are, Ember is really cute and i loved the fact she was not perfect , far from it even. She is loyal and still learning her gift so i really admired her.I would also love to learn more about Stevie, her gift isn't the easiest and as single mother she must even have harder but still she is smiling and cooking fantastic cake to make other happy. Aqua is the rebel one and she can be funny but i most loved the dog Yogi. Thad is funny and i definitively want to learn more about him too.

This is the perfect book if you want a cozy mystery with paranormal element set in the south so i recommend it without any hesitation while waiting for book 3!

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Bear's Shadow ( Vendetta series 2) by Desiree L Scott

Hello to all,

                      so while i struggle with facebook mess ( really i would never have thought them to be so uncompetent!) i'm not forgetting that i do have some reviews to share with you so... here comes my opinion on Bear's Shadow second book in the Vendetta series that was released last week.

Happy reading!

Publisher: Lavish Publishing, LLC

Publication: 2017

ASIN:  B074YLBTN2

Genre: paranormal romance , suspense
Violence: very strong
Language: normal
sex: strong
Public: 18+

Source: eARC

Description from goodreads :

  Nikki Calhoun is on the run, fueled by terror of the shadowy world she had married into. Desperate to survive and nowhere to hide, Nikki turns to the wolf shifter pack of her childhood but it’s hard for her to trust anyone, even the people closest to her.

Enforcer and bear-shifter Bret Axel receives a call from his cousin who manages his Portland nightclub about suspicious activity. After obtaining the approval of his Alpha, he travels to Portland. Two nights later, screams of a woman shatter the silence of the dock and with the help of his cousin, they save her from being killed.

A twisted tale of hunter and prey, two worlds collide as Bret falls for the human and then struggles to convince her that they are meant to be together. It’s up to him and the Crescent Ice Pack to get to the bottom of the brutal acts of one man. Will Nikki survive the wrath of her estranged husband or will the murky world of Edward Calhoun destroy her and any who try to help?

My opinion:

          This was a very good second instalment, after a good book 1 i'm always a bit afraid in case book 2 wouldn't be as good but it's not the case at all. I loved  it even if it's not a favourite of me.

This story is a lot darker and violent, more than Crescent vendetta which wasn't light either....Nikki has suffered a lot and is terrified...not without reason but thankfully for her she still has friends...shifters friends and Samantha is determined to help  even if it means calling all the pack. I loved the fact she didn't simply got over it..after years of suffering like that it makes sense that she needs time to trust again.

Bret was a perfect gentleman, i loved to see how protective he is even if it's not his mate ( but with his mate he is even worse) he is giving her as much time and freedom as he can while keeping her safe and that's not easy when you are a bear. Also i appreciated that he didn't hesitate to ask for help.

We get to learn more about the crescent pack ( very open minded pack) and we find characters discovered in the first book with joy but this could be read as a stand alone too as we do get info from what happened in the past but this book focus more on Bret and Nikki so it would work well even if reading book 1 first give a deeper insights on the reactions the pack has. And we get a bit more info on Jackson!!!( i really want to discover more about him)

The action is fast paced and ambiance is dark, there are touch of humour and Nikki and Bret relationship is building step by step....However i felt like some element didn't ring true or were missing... i didn't understand why those saved were not returned to their family ( if not say they are orphan, alone or anything).. oki it could be protective measures but why not write it then...then... i didn't feel like the pack was pursuing things like they should...after book 1 when drug was used they are not attempting to find where it was produced to make sure none is left....also for shifters they are a bit too easy to kill ( i mean if important in the pack hierarchy they should be stronger than that in comparison to mere human even if they have a twisted mind)... characters can die of course i don't like it but when it make sense it's okay in this version... it didn't felt right at all....

Also Nikki's husband, the big evil man doesn't know what the pack is even after having them under surveillance....sound even stranger.....

That being said i still liked this story a lot and i would continue the series with pleasure so if you are looking for a dark paranormal romance with bear shifter but more kind of shifters in the series this is the right one for you

Score:  3,5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. I received an eArc and i voluntary  choose to review this book

Unspeakable ( Beyond Human 2) by Nina Croft

Hello to all,


                         I'm really sorry for being so quiet lately but i got sick and it was more serious than i first thought so during 3weeks i couldn't read or do anything i was down with the fever and pain, it's not finished yet but at least my mind is clearer. However because of that i'm late to review some books so thank  for the authors' understanding and i will do my best to read and review as quickly as possible to get back on track... that's my priority.

So i'm starting with Unspeakable the second book in the Beyond Human series.... if you remember i loved book 1 so when i was offered the opportunity to read and review book 2 i was jumping with joy.... i'm not disappointed at all! Nina Croft sure did wonders but let see that in detail.

Happy Reading!!

Publisher: Entangled Publishing (Select Otherworld)

Publication: 2017

ISBN13:  9781640633377

Genre: paranormal romance, sciences fiction
Violence: strong
Language: normal
sex: mild
Public: 18+

Source: eARC
 

Description from goodreads :

 Sadie Brooks grew up knowing she was different…special. And she thought the undercover work she did for the government was making a difference...making a better world. Then she discovered she was simply an asset—to be used or destroyed at whim.
Escaping her government controllers, Sadie is determined to get her revenge on the organization responsible for the death of her twin sister—the Conclave.

Ethan Weiland has doubts about the Conclave but he’s never known anything else.
Brought up from birth as the next hereditary leader, Ethan has never questioned his
destiny. Until he comes face to face with a beautiful enemy who can read his mind and
bring him to his knees with a thought. For the first time, Ethan sees a chance for redemption. When he’s in charge, he’ll be able to change things.

Too bad it won’t be that simple...

My opinion:

         Let's start with some advice. If the little recap at the beginning of this second book  is quite useful and could help someone new to the series to feel less lost i do recommend to start with book 1 Unthinkable as this universe is really rich and every element can be important later so better not to miss anything.

Now that this precaution is done  i must say that i was more than happily surprised... book 1 was fantastic and i loved it, this one is as good or even better it's captivating and intriguing... it's the kind of book you must read in one sitting simply because you can't put it done.  the idea is original and it's a strange but excellent mix between paranormal romance and sciences fiction  with that second genre a bit more present in this instalment. Really it's a series that once started you want to finish but that will require some patience as it's not written yet.

Keeping the quality in a series when  book 1 was great is not easy but Nina Croft sure manages it at the perfection. We do get enough recaps to  fall back into the new instalment without trouble and at the same time we just have enough to keep us on the edge of our seat ready to jump on any new info to try to learn more about all the mysteries involved.

I really loved Ethan, despite being conclave he is deep down a good guy and his loyalty to his friend makes him even more adorable... he is perfect for Sadie, they have so much in common that it can be funny because despite this deep connection  they still tiptoe around each other for a long moment....i loved that because both character with their past  need time to accept what is happening and fully trust the other it's perfectly natural.

The link between Sadie and the dog Max is absolutely cute too and seen we see the others member of the tribe i hope that we will see him again in the rest of the series as well.

Sadie is a bit of a wild element in the tribe, she is so full of anger that she has difficulties to follow orders ( not as much as Kaithlin but still) and that leads her  into danger a bit too often fortunately Jake knows her well and thus is ready to protect her when it's needed while giving her as much as freedom as it's possible - yes really Jake is the perfect Alpha- When Sadie sees a man in her dreams at first she doesn't over think it and simply enjoy those dreams but when she sees him in real, she has to investigate...while keeping the real reason secret.

I really loved the story it was perfectly balanced between the investigation, action, romance, new elements...secondary characters are so funny and interesting. i really loved the poor Fergus so loyal and so protective of Ethan but also liking Sadie without showing it. We do learn a lot in this book but Kane mission is still a mystery and we end up with more question than answers but fortunately the good guys are winning some battle.... now will Kane manage to get his soul mate^^ we will see in the future  but i already imagine his pain as his hands will be full .. that with his mind a little narrow when it comes to his mission it could be funny to watch.

So this really a series to discover ( but in order) and i recommend it  without hesitation while i can't wait for book 3.

Score:  5+/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

The Skeleton in the Closet ( Southern Ghost hunter Mysteries 2) by Angie Fox

Hello to all,

                      Sorry to have disappeared without notice but i got a visit from a friend and learned about it at the last minute so big cleaning and preparation then trying to be a good host and time flew without a free minute for me.

That being said i had something ready for you because i did manage to read before all that happened and i do plan to read again so things shopuld get back to normal quickly i hope.


Today i'm sharing with you my opinion on the second book in the Southern Ghost Hunter mysteries series by Angie Fox as it's one that has become a favourite and i can't wait to read those i still haven't got the chance.

Happy reading

Publisher: Angie Fox

Publication: 2015

ISBN:  1939661293

Genre: cozy paranormal mystery
Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 18+

Source:ebook gifted ( thanks!!!)

Description from goodreads :

  From New York Times bestseller Angie Fox, the second book in the new Southern Ghost Hunter mysteries

A haunted library is no place for a girl who can see ghosts, but when Verity Long stumbles on a dead body in the middle of the main reading room, she has to believe someone…even a dead someone…must have witnessed the crime.

Her ghostly sidekick Frankie warns her to stay out of it. The very alive, very handsome deputy sheriff, Ellis Wydell, inadvertently places her directly in the middle of it. And her ex-fiancé, Ellis’s brother, is back with an agenda of his own.

Undaunted, Verity presses forward, uncovering scandalous secrets, long-forgotten ghosts, and a shocking trail of clues that places her directly in the path of a killer. 

My opinion:

          I'm loving this series more with each book; it's quite addictive. Verity is attempting to go back to a normal life at least as normal as it can be with a ghost as a guest in her house.

It's time for a big celebration in the city to celebrate a big battle that took place long ago, however when a corpse is found, by Verity, the mood isn't good to party. With a sheriff determined to have her as a suspect, Verity can't refuse Ellis plaid for help when he come asking for her to see if she can get a word with some spirits that could have seen something.

Not that Frankie is that happy to help but when she is determined, she gets her way...not that it easy when the library was at a time a military hospital so lot of ghosts not all of them friendly but mostly alone and forgotten. However not is like it looks like and Matthew is simply the perfect gentleman, i really loved him and he sure is quiet powerful but also knows a lot more than Frankie about the ghosts' plane  so i really hope to see more of him ( and he is a book lover is that wasn't enough reason to love him ). We see some other ghosts from book 1 but i don't want to spoil the surprise just know it will be extra sweet.

Then on the living we sadly see Beau ( who still doesn't get what he deserves, and his mother's that has it too easy even if she does suffer a little ( really not enough!) those are too easy to dislike or even hate...i prefer ghost over them.

The investigation is well done and the secrets well thoughts and found, when pride become more important than history

things are bond to happen.

I can't tell more without a lot of spilers but really it's a series to discover if you haven't done so already

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Mocha and Murder (A Killer Coffee Mystery 2) by Tonya Kappes

Hello to all!!!


                      Like i told you yesterday , this week was focused on me getting up to date in the Killer Coffee Mystery series by Tonya kappes with this second book freshly released....i can only say that it just get better to the point this series can be more addictive than coffee is for some.

Now, no need to wait longer and here is my opinion on Mocha and Murder!


Happy reading

Publication: 2017

Genre: cozy mystery, southern mystery
Violence: mild
Language: normal
sex: none
Public: 16+

Source: eARC

Short description from goodreads :

 Roxy becomes entangled in another murder as she puts her sleuthing skills to work in order to prove that Louise Carlton didn't kill Fred Hill over a pet adoption gone wrong. After all, if Louise goes to jail, who is going to find all the animals at Pet Palace a home

My opinion:

          I loved it!!! really now that we know the setting and a bunch of characters we are immediately draw into the story and this one was quite surprising! Really the series just become even better and i guess this could work as a stand alone if you haven't read book 1 yet you do get enough info as not to be lost.

Roxy is still as funny and as strong as magnet for trouble and Patrick sure has a lot to do to care for her. I really loved how they decided to built their relationship. Bunny is still as funny and we do get to see aunt vs mom bickering and that was really too funny to see Roxy playing the adult one.

The pace is just perfect not too fast but not slow so you are so immersed that you read this in one setting and the plot is really, really well done with some twists and just the right amount of tips. We do see Pepper and Sassy and some new ones.

Also i loved to see how open Roxy was with her recipes and how attentive she is to her workers. We also still get the recipes to try ourselves

This series is really addictive and of great quality if you want some southern mystery this is definitively one to discover

Score:  5/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book

Kade (a Wolf's Hunger 2) by A. K. Michaels

Hello to all,


                 Between the storms i'm happy to share with you my opinion on a new series to me  ...thankfully the books in it can be read as standalone which is perfect since i'm starting with book 2 however i wouldn'ty mind following it and reading the first one as well so i'm glad for the opportunity to share this with you.

Happy Reading!

Publication: 2017

ASIN:  B06XRJ27JS

Genre: paranormal romance
Violence: strong
Language: normal
sex: steamy
Public: 18+

Source: Earc

Description from goodreads :

 An out of control Alpha Wolf who is obstinate and won’t heed his Beta’s warnings. Kade MacKenzie is hell-bent on feeding the Hunger gnawing inside him. Stubborn to the core he refuses to believe what’s wrong, that is, until his Wolf decides otherwise.
When his best friend, and one of his Betas, Lennox, reveals the reason for his insatiable Hunger, Kade refuses to believe him. At first. His beast has other ideas, and soon the Shifter is on a quest to find the most precious thing in the universe: his soul-mate.
His decision made, Kade will allow nothing to stand in his way as he searches for the woman who will change his life forever.
Paranormal beings in abundance in book 2 of New York Times Bestselling Author, A K Michaels’ contemporary fantasy series, packed with thrills, hot Shifters, Alpha males, suspense and loaded with Paranormal Romance.

My opinion:

          This was really interesting, it's a stand alone so  i didn't need to read the first book in the series and the universe is easy to get a grasp of. The writing style is engaging so this is a easy and quick read.

It's not fully original as it's the soul mate theme we come across often but i really loved how it was done. For example in this universe people know shifters exist...they don't mix a lot but it's not top secret so Kirsti isn't totally lost when she met with Kade and his group. Also i particularly loved Leia.....the dog because yes our heroin as a dog with her...dog among the wolf ends in a very cute situation, hard to resist smiling at those moments.

The author manages to catch our interest and this story is read in one sitting without trouble at all.

The way Kade react is sweet, Kristi adjust too well and too quickly in my opinion but then again with the story it didn't bother me too much..i still think as some parts were a  bit rushed in the sense that if it took longer, the story wouldn't feel too long at all but nothing major.

There are a lot of violence, action and some humour ( or sweet touches to be more precise), i loved some secondary characters like Skie or Jimmy .

It was a very enjoyable read

Score:  4/5

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own and i voluntary reviewed this book