Savage Bonds By Sable Wynn, A Book Review

 So, yes, I did read the last book of the series. I just wanted to know how the story ended for real, so my imagination didn’t wander. As I have said in the other book reviews, the story itself was pretty good, but could have been phenomenal for me had the romance truly been a romance. There was no such thing in the whole series.

That lack of romantic interplay ruined the whole series for me, and I honestly can’t recommend this to anyone unless they don’t mind a story that hints at romance but never delivers. I could only give this 3 stars.

Savage Claimed By Sable Wynn, A Book Review

This is the second book in the series, and, for me, the romance was missing. From the first book, I expected the romance to develop in the next. Not so. To me, romance is way more than just sex scenes, and I am not into the multiple-partners gambit either. So even though the rest of the story was creative and interesting, this part tainted it for me.

The other characters, besides the main one, Sera, were also not defined enough for me to understand why they were emotionally where they were. Some tidbits were revealed later, but nothing to keep me rooting for any of them as the story evolved. Then again, it could be the lack of romance, which this story was supposed to be, that let me easily brush them all aside. Either way, I was terribly disappointed.

I have the third book and I am teetering on the edge of to read, or not. I could only give this 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Savage Mates By Sable Wynn, A Book Review

 The rest of the title, ‘A Reverse Harem Shifter Academy,’ clues you in to a little more about the story, but it's still surprising.

The romance (or is it?) is a little weird for me, but the mystery of what is happening, along with what the lead character Sera is physically experiencing, keeps the story moving and developing.

I enjoyed the story and didn’t want to stop reading, hoping the answers I wanted would be revealed. Then at the end of this first book, it’s clear that what I thought was a major answer is only the tip of the iceberg. For the author, it's a great setup; for me, it compels me to read the next book.

If you enjoy romance, particularly paranormal romance, then you will enjoy this book. The story is good, and I believe the romance that I imagine will develop over time. I gave this 5 out of 5 stars for the story and creativity. The romantic category, I believe will shine much brighter in the next book.

The Lies We Lived (Broken Empire Series Book 1) By Eve Campbell, A Book Review

 This is a romance with mafia-fueled trials, escapes, and survival tactics throughout. It reads like a Godfather saga, but the romance keeps it centered on the lead characters and rooting for their survival.

It’s the typical romantic angst that keeps the two from agreeing, accepting, or believing in what the reality of their lives together truly is.

The author gives both sides of the story, showing how each feels, wants, and needs. That keeps you connected to them and hence their story.

If you like romance and intrigue, and can handle, or look past, brutal violence at times and cold-blooded murder, then you will enjoy this story for the romance that I believe it was intended to be. I gave this 4 our of 5 stars.

Her Latest Disappearance by Jacie Middlemann, A Book Review

There are eight books in this story, but it should have been only one. I don’t know why it was split into eight. That said, I read all of them; mind you, the shortest one was only 38 pages long.

The story is interesting, mostly, but the characters' interaction, not just dialogue, was too simplistic to hold my interest. They overthought, or the author overexpressed their thoughts and maybe personalities, which seemed to draw a curtain over the words that I didn’t want to lift. I felt it made them sound ridiculous instead of well-experienced, expert, and intelligent beings I think the author was trying to convey.

Next, even though the story keeps you turning the pages with its paced disclosures of new facts to support finding the whole picture of what was going on, the final facts missed the mark for me. I never did get the reveal that closed the book. I thought I missed something, but going back, I still didn’t have the answers I wanted.

Hence why I could only give this four stars out of five. It’s a mystery that keeps you reading, but if you need concrete information to close it, I am not sure you will find it here, or maybe it’s just me. The story was still interesting anyways.

Beneath The Ice By Smith Richards, A Book Review

 This story is a creative, interesting concept from start to finish and makes you want to read the next book in this series.

The lead character, Mara (also known as Elara), discovers things she never thought existed, and it throws her for a loop intellectually and emotionally. The author's emotional writing keeps you immersed and looking for answers right along with the characters. The intellectual and creative writing entertains you throughout. Win, win.

I enjoyed this book, and I am anticipating the second one as well. If you enjoy sci-fi that grabs you from the start, you will appreciate this book, and most likely the whole series. I gave this 5 out of 5 stars.

Fear The Night By Dianne McCartney, A Book Review

This is a sweet romance that is created with a new guy, Angus, in town. He arrives at just the right time to bring peace to his own life and help his new acquaintances, who turn into fast friends.

The book rides the why is Max afraid of the dark, wave for a while before it is revealed. Discovering that most people are affected by something is the basis I took from this story. And good or bad, all things have to be confronted and resolved to move forward.

Angus is a strong character, with a strong name that his six-year-old neighbor pronounces Agnus. That was cute. The other characters were just as engaging and memorable, making the story come together in a good way.

If you want a sweet, non-violent romantic read, then you will enjoy this book. I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.