#BookReviews ~ Elemental Mysteries, Books 1-4 by Elizabeth Hunter @ehunterwrites #Vampires #ParanormalRomance #PNR

 

I finally purchased the four books in the Elemental Mysteries for my bookshelf! I have the ebooks already, but I love having the paperbacks to display. 

I also purchased a signed hardcover of A Hidden Fire in December 2025.

Here are links to my reviews of this fabulous 5-star series:

A Hidden Fire

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This Same Earth

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The Force of Wind

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A Fall of Water

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Paranormal Romance #Review ~ New Wolf (Arctic Wolf Book 2) by J.R. Rain and H.P. Mallory #PNR

 

A break-in at the local bar seems at first glance a routine case of vandalism, likely the result of high schoolers looking to score some free booze. Except no alcohol was stolen, there's no evidence of an actual break-in, and the thief was clearly looking for something.

But what? Chief Elodie Matthews wants to know.

Meanwhile, as a new werewolf, her first official turning is rapidly approaching―and she's not looking forward to it. By all accounts, it's going to be painful and super weird, and she just doesn't have time for it.

Not when it turns out someone is hunting all the werewolves in town. No one is safe, least of all the new chief of police and the town's newest werewolf resident. With the full moon fast approaching and a killer about to unleash unholy hell upon the citizens of Hope, Alaska, it's up to Elodie Matthews to save the day.

The only problem is... she barely knows who she is anymore.

Or what she's about to become...

Amazon: https://amzn.to/344RhHJ

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59652912-new-wolf

ASIN: ‎ B09K6B3FKM
Publisher: ‎ Rain Press
Publication Date: ‎ January 7, 2022
Print Length: ‎ 221 pages

My Review and Rating:

We are back in Hope, Alaska with newly bitten police chief Elodie Matthews. Worried about her first turn coming up soon has her anxious. Her mind is momentarily taken off the impending turn when a local business owner reports a break-in where the perpetrator tossed every space in the bar. Nothing had been taken that the owner could see but there was a mess that point to whomever was there frantically looking for something. Her anxiety returns full force when Elodie realizes that her turning and the bar vandalism are small in comparison to the newly discovered evidence of a werewolf hunter in their midst.

New Wolf is a fast-paced supernatural story set in a small, unassuming town. There is more world building in this second book, as we learn more about the town of Hope. The development of Elodie's character continues as her life is forever changed and she must learn to adapt. I love how visual the authors have written New Wolf. Their descriptions had me right there in the middle of the snow, the trees, inside the bar, and present during the conclusion. There is a shocking twist I never saw coming and the events unfolded flawlessly. As the layers of a long-ago mystery are pulled away, I was surprised at the outcome. I enjoyed this book and I look forward to the next book.

I was provided a copy of the book to read.

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Paranormal Romance Review ~ The Traitor (Fire's Edge #5) by Abigail Owen @AOwenBooks #PNR @EntangledPub

 

ASIN: ‎ B0994C3FBH

Publisher: ‎ Entangled: Amara
Publication Date: ‎ August 16, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 380 pages

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56433595-the-traitor
 
About the Book:

Decades ago, rogue dragon shifter Rune Abaddon took a stand against the decaying, corrupt systems governing their people. He now uses his bad-ass reputation to protect the innocent as it all comes crashing down. But he’s pushed the limits one too many times. His hideout is destroyed, his few allies are scattered and hiding, and the Alliance has placed a dead-or-alive bounty on his head, making him the most wanted dragon in the western hemisphere.

And then the most enticing woman he’s ever met barges into his mountain, demanding an audience.

Hadyn Reece's future was ripped away long ago. The man fated to be her mate was murdered alongside her parents before Hadyn was old enough to be turned, leaving her to be raised and trained by her dead mate’s parents in the dragon shifter world. Now, the Alliance has come for the only family she has left. It’s a good thing she was raised by dragons, because the only one who can help her save them is a traitor she’d be smart to fear.

Especially when his dragon decides she’s theirs.

My Review:

The Traitor is the fifth book in the Fire's Edge series by Abigail Owen and it packs a punch. 

Hadyn Reece has had a rough life and being raised as a human in the world of dragons adds to that layer. Fortunately she's been kept hidden from the prying eyes of the Alliance, safe from being snatched into their fated mate program. Except, her adopted parents are rogues, always on the run, seeking hiding places, and constantly looking over their shoulders. Then, they are found out, targeted, and taken, but only after securely hiding Hadyn and removing all traces of her existence.

Rune Abaddon is Hadyn's father's go-to in case he and her mother ever get captured. Reece is expected to follow the contingency plans they've had in place since taking in their deceased son's fated mate. Dragonless, Hadyn knows in order to save them, she must go to the one place she hopes to find Rune. And beg him for his help.

Hadyn and Rune are spectacular. I loved both of them as soon as I met them. They are both strong, take charge characters. Separately they were fantastic, together they are amazing. I love their dynamics, chemistry, and underlying issues that prevented their union from happening too fast. The slow-burn nature of their romance was perfectly paced and wonderful to experience as a reader.

This book is full of action, suspense, and romance. There are several storylines woven throughout the book and the author did a wonderful job threading them around Hadyn and Rune. I love the author's writing style - this isn't the first novel by Abigail Own I've read and she has become a top favorite.

I was provided a copy of this book to read.  

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Paranormal Mystery Romance Review: Whispers of the Moon (The Underworld Series, Book 24) by H.P. Mallory

 

Book #24 in the epic bestselling Underworld Series from New York Times bestselling author, HP Mallory.

When Emma finds herself face to face with her father, a man she hasn’t seen since she was a girl, she’ll find her emotions all over the place. But when Emma realizes her father isn’t alone and that the Unseelie Fae, Black Annis, is by his side, she realizes things are about to go from bad to worse.

Meanwhile, Rowan is stuck at Kinloch Kirk where Nyx is busily trying to open a portal to Faery so Mathilda can be saved from certain death. Making the process even more difficult is the fact that everyone at Kinloch Kirk is under attack by the Vryloka. But, what Rowan isn’t betting on is the arrival of the two people she never thought she’d see together again.

Bryn and Sinjin return to Kinloch Kirk to find it under attack by the Vryloka. It’s an all-out war between the creatures of the sky and Laucian, Nyx, O’Rourke, and the others—each seeking to keep Rowan safe. And when Sinjin finds himself reunited with his daughter, it will be the most touching of moments.

With Morse by her side, Jolie decides to face the truth in what’s become of Rand. After being told countless horror stories from Bryn, Jolie decides the time has come to find out what’s true and what’s an exaggeration. However, when she finds herself face to face with Rand, she’s confused because it seems as though… he doesn’t see her? But how can that be possible?

Find out in the next episode of The Underworld Series!

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ASIN: ‎ B0994YYGSS
Publisher: ‎ Rain Press
Publication Date: ‎ July 30, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 217 pages

My Review:

Whispers of the Moon is the final book in the Underworld series and reading it was enjoyable and bittersweet. When we were re-introduced to the characters in a setting 10 years into the future I was happy to be back in the world of Jolie, Bryn and Sinjin, and the rest of the characters. Their lives were so different than when we left them in the final Bryn and Sinjin book. Now, Emma and Rowan are grown, Bryn and Sinjin are apart, Jolie is dead, and Rand has gone off the deep end. What used to be a tight knit group of people turned into everyone being scattered in the wind. 

HP Mallory did an amazing job w with all of the episodes in what became the Mists of Mayhem series. Whispers of the Moon was the epic conclusion the characters and the readers all deserved. The final book in the series is action-packed, fast-paced, and pulls the reader in effortlessly and keeps them engaged. Along the way through this fresh, new adventure we got to meet new characters, venture into new settings, and learn new things. The serial is engaging and the final book branches in several directions, eventually bringing everything back together. 

This series is amazing. I love that we were back in the world of Jolie Wilkins and we were able to see what they were up to 10 years after the end of the Bryn and Sinjin series. Each book draws you in and the endings keep you wanting more. 

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

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Paranormal Romance Review: Bone Voyage (Midlife Spirits #4.5) by H.P. Mallory

 

What a tangled web we weave when first we practice… to be possessed…

It’s my first Christmas in New Orleans, so you’d think I’d be in festive spirits…

Well, I might have been if not for the appearance of Peter MacGregor.

Having heard of my success in stopping the axeman by going back to 1919, Peter now wants me to solve the murder of his wife by going back to 1959.

And, you got it, going back in time means first going back to Guarda’s. If I never step foot on that woman’s property again, it will be too soon.

Never say never…

*Previously published as the Peyton Clark Series

(Please Note: Bone Voyage is a novella; thus, the length is shorter than the other books in the Midlife Spirits Series.)

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ASIN: ‎ B09B8VK867
Publisher: ‎ Rain Press
Publication Date: ‎ July 25, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 59 pages

My Review:

Bone Voyage is twisted, intense, shocking, and sad. Peter MacGregor learns about Peyton's abilities and when he discovers she was able to go back in time to stop the Axeman, he seeks her out. His wife was murdered in 1959 and Peter requests Peyton's help in finding out who took her life. 

I love Peyton. She's fun, interesting, and a wonderful character. She's learning more about her abilities but it's not all wine and roses. In fact, the story told in this novella is devastating. As she dances around in the past, Peyton uncovers information about Guarda that increases her character's creep factor and brings a lot of elements into focus.

I found this novella completely engaging, fast paced, and I couldn't put it down. I'm excited to read the next book.

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

My Rating:

Paranormal Romance Book Review ~ Bump in the Night (Midlife Spirits #4) by H.P. Mallory @HPMallory #PNR #Paranormal

 

Abandon hope, all ye who enter here...

With the ghost of Drake Montague possessing my body, I’ve broken the barrier between this plane and the next.

Now, to stop the ghost of the murderous Axeman from attacking New Orleans again, I’ll have to visit the most infamous building in the city—the LaLaurie Mansion.

In the 1800s, the LaLaurie Mansion was the location of unspeakable atrocities, and now I’m going to venture into the depths of this awful place, where I’ll experience first-hand what happened all those years ago.

The LaLaurie Mansion will lead me back to my least favorite of all places—Guarda’s shack of voodoo, where I’ll have to succumb to Guarda’s magic, yet again.

To stop bloody history from repeating itself, I’ll have to travel back in time to confront the Axeman at his roots, with the help of a certain handsome—and suddenly flesh and blood—police officer with a killer accent.

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ASIN: ‎ B099Y5DBD9
Publication Date: ‎ July 19, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 106 pages

My Review:

Bump in the Night is fun, romantic, intense, and a bit terrifying. The continued Axeman saga has Peyton seeking out a voodoo priestess to assist with the opening of her psyche. The little, old woman, though, is a bit scary. When they have to rely on Guarda again to deal with the Axeman on a different plane, in a different time, I was nervous for them. Whether this is truly the last we've seen of the Axeman remains to be seen.

I love Peyton, Drake, and Ryan. Peyton is fun, interesting, and her chemistry with Ryan is off the charts. Her chemistry with Drake is equally so but a bit more difficult to manage, her being human and him being a ghost and all. I love their interactions, banter, and discussions. They truly care for one another even if they can never be anything more than friends.

The book was engaging, fast paced, and a quick, easy read. I couldn’t put the book down. I look forward to the next novella in this paranormal romance series.

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Paranormal Romance Book Review ~ Mischief Brewing (Midlife Spirits #3) by H.P. Mallory @HPMallory #PNR #Paranormal

Two is better than one; unless the second is hitching a ride in your body.

Then one is definitely better than two.

After agreeing to let the spirit of Drake Montague inhabit my body (probably not one of my better ideas), I soon discover the twentieth-century French policeman may be dead, but his lothario longings sure aren’t.

Now I have to find a way to explain to my sweet, sexy, and very alive boyfriend, Ryan Kelly, that a spirit has taken up residence in my head, whispering French words of affection day and night. And, ahem, French is a pretty… sexy language.

While I’m torn between my love for a living man and my growing affection for one deceased, supernatural activity in New Orleans is at an all-time high. Something wicked this way is definitely coming.

With the help of my friends (and a little voodoo), I learn that the demonic spirit of the Axeman may still be dwelling in my house. Thanks a lot, realtor.com

ASIN: ‎ B0999GZQY5

Publication Date: ‎ July 12, 2021

Print Count: ‎ 218 pages

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My Review:

A lot has happened leading up to Mischief Brewing. Peyton inherits a house in NOLA, she learns it's inhabited by not only the ghost of a policeman, but apparently a demonic entity she and Ryan's sister, Trina, allowed to enter through use of an Ouija board. A cleanse and an exorcism later and the entity is just plain ticked and feeding off of Drake's ghostly spirit. To save Drake, Peyton's only option is to allow Lovie and Christopher to perform a ritual allowing Drake to possess Peyton's body. Peyton's life is about to kick up the complications another notch. The supernatural activity in NOLA has also increased and Peyton's sure it's because of the Axeman. Now she must try and figure out how to send the Axeman packing.

Mischief Brewing is fun, romantic, intense, and scary. A lot goes on this book between Peyton and the entity, Peyton and Drake, and Peyton and Ryan. The involvement of voodoo increases in book 3 as Peyton works to handle Drake's possession, investigate the increased paranormal activity, and deal with the Axeman. I love Peyton. She's fun, interesting, and her chemistry with Ryan is off the charts. Her relationship with Drake is flirty, fun, and dreamy. The continuation of the long-ago murder mystery and how it’s woven into book 3 is interesting. I found the book completely engaging, fast paced, and I couldn't put it down. I'm excited to read the next book.

I was provided a copy of this book.

My Rating:

Paranormal Women's Fiction Review ~ Spandex Sorcery (Wanda's Witchery, Book 2) by J.R. Rain & H.P. Mallory @HPMallory #PNR #PWF

 

A Haven Hollow Novel

Lorcan and I continue to attempt a spell that will return his vampire “kiss” and return me to the witch I once was, but the spell keeps failing.

To make matters worse, Lorcan is getting heat from the head vampire of his line, Rupert. Rupert wants Lorcan to either fully blood me or kill me. And while I’m not a fan of growing fangs, I’m really not a fan of growing worms.

When a stranger, who introduces himself as ‘Dev’, walks into my shop, and I suddenly start acting like a lovesick schoolgirl, I’m fairly sure magic is to blame.

Dev is definitely something supernatural, but I’m not sure what. All I do know is that he makes me feel alive in a very...carnal way. Soon, I’m having dreams that become a reality and I find myself getting more and more confused as to what’s real life and what isn’t.

One thing I do know is that I have to get to the bottom of Dev’s appearance in Haven Hollow and, more specifically, what he wants from me. Because it’s becoming pretty apparent that if he doesn’t want something from me, then he definitely just wants me…

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Demon in Denim is the third book in the Wanda’s Witchery series, set in the Haven Hollow world.

Wanda is half-witch and half-vampire, affectionately known as a blood witch. Having been cast out of her coven after being turned by Lorcan, she finds solace in the supernatural town of Haven Hollow. This book finds Wanda’s powers continuing to grow wildly out of control and now her dreams are becoming realities, very unpleasant realities. That's not even the half of Wanda's troubles.

A stranger waltzes into town, focused on Wanda. He's handsome, seductive, and has bewitched Wanda. Parts of her that have been dormant are beginning to come alive. Her libido is growing ever so out of control. Dev has some sort of supernatural power and Wanda can't figure out what it is. All she knows is the sight or very presence of Dev turns her into someone she doesn't recognize. Between the horrible and alive dreams, and her increased sexual awareness, Wanda is on the edge of either being arrested or turned into a vampire - neither of which are activities she currently has included on her bucket list.

It's time to bring in her backup and discover who Dev is, what he wants, and how he's able to manipulate her mind. When things get really bad, Wanda has to bring the heavies and hope they aid her instead of banishing or killing her. She hopes it doesn't come to either one of those last options. She quick likes the life she's created in Haven Hollow.

Demon in Denim is another fantastic and fun novel in the Haven Hollow series. Wanda's character is great. She acts tough and unfeeling but it’s just an act, one engrained in her since she was child in the coven. Even though it’s how she was raised to be, her character learns to relax a little in her new home. This book brings out even more of Wanda and we see a completely different side of her. Lorcan's character plays a huge and fantastic role in the story. I really enjoyed him, even when he was obsessing over Wanda. Many of the characters from the Poppy's Potions series make an appearance in Demon in Denim since both series' are set in the same town of Haven Hollow. I love the dual settings in Wanda's Witchery and Poppy's Potions. Completely different stories and points-of-view but with identical characters and setting.

The Wanda's Witchery series by H.P. Mallory and J.R. Rain is excellent. This writing duo brings interesting stories, intriguing characters, and thought-provoking mysteries to life. The character development provides history and growth, and the world-building creates a fantastic world to watch the characters do their thing.

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

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Paranormal Romance Book Review ~ Afraid of the Dark: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel (Midlife Spirits Book 1) H.P. Mallory #PNR #PWF @HPMallory

First in the "Midlife Spirits Series" by New York Times bestselling author, H.P. Mallory (co-author of the Haven Hollow Series)

Do you believe in love after death? I didn’t, until now…

Looking for a fresh start, I just became the proud owner of a piece of New Orleans history: an Antebellum-era two-story house in the Garden District.

It’s going to take time and a fat wallet to restore the fixer-upper to its former glory, but after my recent divorce, I could use the distraction. And a stiff drink, but that’s another story…

It’s not long before I discover I’ve moved into the haunted house of the flirtatious and very much dead Drake Montague. Now I’m receiving kisses from unseen lips and caresses from ghostly hands. Soon I even begin to have vivid dreams, bringing me face-to-face with the incomparably handsome ghost of a 20th-century French policeman.

Meanwhile, I’m also growing closer to my general contractor, Ryan Kelly—who is as charming as he is alive.

The chill in the air could only suggest Drake’s jealousy from beyond the grave... men, right?

Even though I’m definitely attracted to and interested in Ryan, I also can’t get Drake out of my dreams or my heart as I begin to uncover the frightening truth behind his death a century ago.

*Previously published as the Peyton Clark Series

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My Review:

Peyton Graves, now Peyton Clark after divorcing her husband in Minneapolis, MN, finds herself in NOLA. Peyton has inherited a mansion in the Garden District from her great-Aunt Myra. The mansion is in rough shape and going to need a lot of work. During a terrible storm, the mansion falls even further into disrepair, and Peyton is visited by her neighbor, Ryan Kelly shortly after the additional damage begins. He convinces her to move into a hotel run by his sister, but Peyton has her own request. If he wants her to stay there while the mansion is being renovated, he must be her general contractor.

The state of disrepair isn't the only problem with the mansion. Apparently, her moving in and the beginning of the renovations disturbs the resident ghost, Drake Montague. Drake was an early 20th-centrury police officer and visits her mostly in her dreams. He informs her about a series of axe murders and asks her to look into them and his very own death, as well.

As the renovations continue and she investigates the axe murders and the death of Drake, Peyton can't help but begin to fall for both Ryan and Drake.

I've never had to the chance to read the original Peyton Clark series, so HP Mallory's rebranding of the series is still new to me. I love Peyton. She's fun, interesting, and her chemistry with Ryan is off the charts. Her budding relationship with Drake is flirty, fun, and dreamy. The addition of the long-ago murder mystery and death of Drake is interesting. I found the book completely engaging, fast paced, and I couldn't put it down. I'm excited to read the next book, A Ghost of a Chance.

I was provided a copy of this book to read.

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