Paranormal Romance Review ~ Raising a Demon (Eden Valley #1) by Amy Cissell ~ #PNR @ACissellWrites #PWF

 

A magical new paranormal romance series from USA Today Bestselling Author Amy Cissell, author of the Eleanor Morgan novels and the Oracle Bay series.

Being a single mother has its challenges, but Evie had never imagined that “the talk” would involve Ouija boards and pentagrams.

Evelyn Addams had settled into a comfortable but unexciting life as a single mother in small-town Eden Valley. The gossip had died down and her daughter Liliana was gearing up for her tenth birthday and getting more independent by the day. She had everything she needed. A great kid, fantastic friends, and a decent job. She was forty-three, fabulous, and didn’t need a man to complete her.

But between Evie’s sudden onset accidental supernatural shoplifting and catching her daughter trying to summon a demon to grant three wishes, Evie knows that not only has she neglected some aspects of Lily’s mythological education, but that her façades of strength and normalcy aren’t as firm as she’d thought. Why else would Lily ask a demon to make her mother happy and bring back the father she never knew?

After a series of strange phenomena pop up around town, Luc, her summer fling from almost eleven years ago, walks back into their lives just in time for Lily’s tenth birthday party. Life’s about to get way more interesting than any woman in her 40s wants as Evie is forced to reevaluate everything she thought she wanted. Can she let go of the past and take another chance on the man she fell for more than a decade ago? And will she be able to accept the side effects that come with raising a demon’s daughter?

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Publisher: ‎ Broken World Publishing (June 22, 2021)
Publication Date: ‎ June 22, 2021
Print Length: ‎ 242 pages

My Review:

Evelyn "Evie" Addams is the single mom to Lily, an almost 10-year-old girl. Her father was a fly-by-night summer fling who blew out of town before she could tell him he was going to be a dad. As the birthday girl's big day gets closer, Evie and Lily's lives begin to get weird. Evie can summon things just by wishing it and she catches Lily trying to summon a demon. Taking the demon summoning in stride, Evie goes about business as usual until other paranormal events begin to occur and the man who left her almost 11 years ago walks back into her life.

Raising a Demon is a fun paranormal book. With likable characters, an interesting plot, and wonderful writing, I had a hard time putting the book down. The author provided descriptive prose easy to imagine and get lost in as I read along. I loved the demon theme and the best part about is the author didn't go all hard core, but the story isn't all fluffy either. 

The only real issue I had was how Lily was written. She's a 10-year-old through most of the book. That age is impressionable, and Evie makes sure she's being raised with manners and a really decent upbringing. Sure, Lily is mouthy and such but she's correctable and Evie is firm with her. However, at the end of the book, Lily lets the "f" word fly a couple times and no one, not even her parents, bats an eye. A simple rebuke would have appeased my appalled expression. I swear like a sailor and those words and phrases don't offend me - but reading a 10-year-old use them like they are everyday words was shocking.

This story is part of the Paranormal Women's Fiction world where the female lead is 40 or older. Evie is a wonderful character throughout the book. She's strong, capable, and likeable. Other than her supernatural demon gifts, she's easy to relate to and I enjoyed meeting and getting to know her. The secondary characters are written well and add enjoyment and additional layers to Raising a Demon. I look forward to book 2.

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Paranormal Women's Fiction Review ~ Fate Interrupted by Elizabeth Hunter @EHunterWrites #PWF ~ Moonstone Cove, Book 3

She had her life all planned out; fate had other ideas.

Fate Interrupted is an all new paranormal women's fiction novel in the Moonstone Cove series from USA Today bestselling author Elizabeth Hunter

About Fate Interrupted:

How did an accomplished Southern businesswoman, wife, and mother end up living on California’s Central Coast, newly divorced, working for a stubborn winemaker, and wrestling with sudden psychic powers?

Megan Carpenter asks herself that same question nearly every day.

She’s working her way back to the business world and starting her own event-planning business, but fate keeps throwing Megan curveballs. Her ex has an unexpected new girlfriend, her telekinetic powers keep short-circuiting, and her self-control—at least when it comes to her boss, Nico Dusi—is slipping.

Thank goodness she has the two best friends in the world. With Katherine and Toni at her side, Megan is determined to keep her plans on track even when an unexpected theft at the winery threatens the new business she’s building.

When Nico asks Megan, Toni, and Katherine for help finding the thief, life in Moonstone Cove gets even more mind-bending. Experimental grape clones, industrial espionage, and bizarre bloodstains. Even for three psychic friends, this mystery may be more than they can handle on their own.

Fate Interrupted is the third book in Moonstone Cove, a paranormal women’s fiction series by USA Today bestseller Elizabeth Hunter, author of the Glimmer Lake series and the Elemental Legacy.

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Fate Interrupted is the third book in Elizabeth Hunter's Moonstone Cove series. A Paranormal Women's Fiction novel, Fate Interrupted follows the lives of three unlikely friends who cannot imagine their lives without one another. Oh, they also have psychic abilities, too. Katherine, Toni, and Megan are 40-something women, each in a different stage of their lives. These characters are closer to my age, life experiences, and lifestyle; although, I lack the supernatural capabilities.

This book focuses on Megan, though there is no shortage of Katherine or Toni. She works for Toni's cousin, Nico Dusi, as an event planner. While she navigates growing feelings for her boss, she also has 3 teenage children to focus on and one extremely needy ex-husband. When theft occurs at the winery, Nico requests the help of Moonstone's psychic trio and things really get interesting.

This book is amazing, just like the first two in the series. The characters are wonderful, relatable, and fun. The setting is great, and the world building is done so well I could picture the entire story as I read along. The mystery of the stolen vines and all that went along with it kept me on my toes. I was not expecting the plot twist near the end. I love the author's writing style. All of Elizabeth's novels reach deep within my emotional center and manage to trigger reactionary responses.

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Paranormal Romance Review ~ The Viking Wolf (Wolves of Valhalla #1) by J.R. Rain and H.P. Mallory #PNR @HPMallory

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve known things I have no way of knowing—it’s almost like getting little whispers from the future, little hints about what’s going to happen...

When I receive an email from an unknown sender about a little town called Marshall Heights, I can’t seem to shake the feeling that I’m meant to move there.

Fast forward a few weeks and I find myself starting over in this postage-sized town. And when I happen to see him loading groceries into an old truck, I’m shocked speechless.

I’ve been in love with Torsten Black ever since he left me with no explanation eight years ago. Not a day has gone by that I haven’t thought of him. So, to see him here, now, in this Podunk town… it has to be fate.

But, Torsten isn’t as happily surprised to see me. Instead, he appears to be haunted by his past—a past full of secrets and lies. Torsten insists he’s not the same man he used to be.

He also insists that I’m not safe in Marshall Heights—something which becomes abundantly clear when Torsten’s brother, Skarde, a full-blown Viking warrior come from another realm, suddenly shows up in my apartment and tries to murder me.

Realizing I’m not the witch he thinks I am, Skarde releases me and then demands I join his cause—a cause I know and want nothing to do with.

Even if Skarde is just as gorgeous as his brother, he’s a loose cannon. Whereas Torsten is dark and brooding, Skarde is cocky and demanding. The two can’t stand each other and, at this point, I’m starting to agree with them both.

Regardless, now I’m not only involved in something I don’t understand, I’m in over my head.

In over my head = Viking wolf shifters, jealous and vengeful goddesses, and the start of the first of three winters which will doom mankind.

Learning I possess the blood of the Valkyrie (from Odin) as well as the blood of the witches (from Freya), I’m straddling the line between both pantheons of gods.

Stuck in the eye of the storm, I have no idea how to get out…

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Publisher: Rain Press

Publication Date: May 4, 2021

Print length : 253 pages

My Review:

Jovi Billings has been getting premonitions ever since she can remember. When she receives her one and only job offer, after applying to several in various locations, she knows Marshall Heights is where she needs to be. If only she knew why. After she settles in and begins her new job, she happens upon the one and only man she wants. Torsten Black, the man she fell in love with, and the man her up and left her in Las Vegas appears, much to Jovi’s surprise.

Torsten is not exactly happy to see Jovi in the small town of Marshall Heights. He fled to keep her safe. There are things about him Jovi would never understand. Things that should send her running the opposite direction. Things that she would never believe, even if he wanted to tell her.

Except, Jovi’s being in Marshall Heights isn’t just about Torsten. There are things about Jovi that will soon be revealed as she navigates her new town. Events quickly take a turn when Torsten’s brother, Skarde, appears in her apartment out of nowhere and threatens her life.

Jovi is a unique character with a passion for Torsten that made their chemistry believable and rooted for them throughout the book. Jovi learns a lot about herself, Torsten, and Norse mythology. Her character is complex, and I enjoyed getting to know her. Torsten has so many secrets but he soon discovers keeping them from Jovi was not in either their best interest.

The complexity of the characters, intertwined destinies, and masterful plot kept me engaged in The Viking Wolf. The book is full of twists, turns, and gasp-out-loud moments. I enjoyed learning about Jovi, Torsten, Skarde, and the Norse gods and goddesses. I look forward to the next book in the series.

This book ends on a cliffhanger.

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Paranormal Romance Book #Review ~ The Gravedigger’s Son (Charley Davidson #13.6) by Darynda Jones @Darynda @jennw23

The Gravedigger’s Son, an all new 1,001 Dark Nights novella in the Charley Davidson series from New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones, is available now!

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Darynda Jones comes a new story in her Charley Davidson series…

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The job should have been easy.

Get in. Assess the situation. Get out. But for veteran tracker Quentin Rutherford, things get sticky when the girl he’s loved since puberty shows up, conducting her own investigation into the strange occurrences of the small, New Mexico town. He knew it would be a risk coming back to the area, but he had no idea Amber Kowalski had become a bona fide PI, investigating things that go bump in the night. He shouldn’t be surprised, however. She can see through the dead as clearly as he can. The real question is, can she see through him?

But is anything that’s worth it ever easy?

To say that Amber is shocked to see her childhood crush would be the understatement of her fragile second life. One look at him tells her everything she needs to know. He’s changed. So drastically she barely recognizes him. He is savage now, a hardened—in all the right places—demon hunter, and she is simply the awkward, lovestruck girl he left behind.

But she doesn’t have time to dwell on the past. A supernatural entity has set up shop, and it’s up to them to stop it before it kills again.

While thousands of questions burn inside her, she has to put her concern over him, over what he’s become, aside for now. Because he’s about to learn one, undeniable fact: she’s changed, too.

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My Review:

I love being back in the world of Charley Davidson. The Gravedigger's Son features Cookie's daughter, Amber, and her childhood crush, Quentin. Apart for many years, both end up chasing the same demon who's been terrorizing and killing indiscriminately...or so they think. Now, Amber and Quentin must join forces to figure out why the demon is in Madrid, New Mexico and stop it before anymore deaths occur.

The reunion between Amber and Quentin was sweet and clearly long overdue. I mourned for their lost relationship as I read about Quentin's life and how their separation affected Amber. Five years is a lot of time to lose with someone you love.

The Gravedigger's Son is a wonderful addition to the world of Charley Davidson. I enjoyed the tension, action, suspense, and rekindling of a romance. Learning about what happened to Quentin and what he's currently dealing with brought another level to the story. The book is fun, fast-paced, and engaging. We get to revisit old friends and it feels like we never left.

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Release Day #Review ~ Like a Boss (Accidentally Viral #2) by Anne Harper ~ @EntangledPub #Romance

 

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Antonella “Nell” Bennett is having the worst day of her life.

Long-term boyfriend broke up with her? Check.

Drove through the pouring rain to a small roadside restaurant, only to be told all the tables were reserved for “Couples Night”? Check.

Definitely no longer one half of a couple? Check.

So maybe she got a little heated with the restaurant’s host, and maybe her voice carried a bit as she lamented—loudly—that she’s never anyone’s “plus-one.” At least an attractive stranger comes to her rescue, inviting her to be seated with him, and when it turns out to be one of the best nights she’s had in a while, even ending in an innocent kiss that becomes anything but? Check please.

Fast forward a week, and Nell’s rant has gone viral. Sure, her tiny hometown of Arbor Bay is collectively buzzing over their latest Internet celebrity, but Nell’s no stranger to attention. Drama seems to follow her whether she likes it or not.

But even she never expected to show up to work only to discover her brand-new boss is a very familiar face…

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* Fake It Till You Make It
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Book Details:

ASIN: B08Y7M2X81
Publisher: Entangled: Amara
Publication Date: April 19, 2021
Print Length: 238 pages

Like a Boss is a charming contemporary romance set in Alabama. The story follows Antonella (Nell) Bennett post-break up and filled with a little bit of rage. Rage she inadvertently aims toward a restaurant host before being rescued by Quinn Hannigan, a handsome stranger. The best part of the night for Nell is the time spent with Quinn in their short time together. The worst part is she then discovers her rant has gone viral. Now, she can't go anywhere in her small town of Arbor Bay without the stares, whispers, or inappropriate come-ons. Her life is about to take another turn when a familiar face shows up at her place of employment as her new boss.

Like a Boss is a fun book about chance meetings, unexpected attraction, and denial. Nell's character has a sunny personality (when she's not ranting as unsuspecting restaurant hosts) that carries over to all aspects of her life, even after her tirade goes viral. She's definitely a glass-half-full kind of gal. Quinn, on the other hand, is a tad grumpy and pessimistic. He may have helped a random woman at a restaurant, but he wasn't looking for romance. He is very much a stickler for not dating co-workers even when all the laws of attraction are in place.

Quinn was not the best hero I've read. He was way too wishy-washy, and his signals were so mixed. There were so many scenes I cringed at because of his actions and how they affected Nell. Once he pulled his head out of you-know-where, he was great, but it took too long to get there. Nell was a great heroine with a high level of patience, whether pertaining to her job or her relationships. I could see myself being her friend. She has a large, loving family that stands behind her and fully supports and defends her. Nell and Quinn were cute together and I wished Quinn wouldn't have been so rigid.

I still really enjoyed Like a Boss, the characters, and the impending romance. The shenanigans Nell drags Quinn into allow us to see a very different side of him. He also gets to see what small town life can be like. I come from a small town just outside of Flint, Michigan and I can tell you that everyone knows everything and sometimes you have to get creative to solve problems. I enjoyed the town of Arbor Bay and hope we get to see more Accidentally Viral books.

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Contemporary Romance #Review ~ Warm Nights in Magnolia Bay by Babette de Jongh @Babette_deJongh ~ #Romance @SourcebooksCasa ~ Welcome to Magnolia Bay, Book 1

 

Warm Nights in Magnolia Bay

by Babette de Jongh

Publication Date: 3/30/2021 

About the Book:

An extraordinary new series from an extraordinary author... 

Abby Curtis lands on her Aunt Reva’s doorstep at Bayside Barn with nowhere to go but up. Learning animal communication from her aunt while taking care of the motley assortment of rescue animals on the farm is an important part of Abby’s healing process. She is eager to begin a new life on her own, but she isn’t prepared for the magnetism between her and her handsome, stubborn and distracting new neighbor. 

Quinn Lockhart snapped up the foreclosed estate next door determined to renovate and flip the beautiful bayou property. It’s all part of a plan to make a financial comeback and reconnect with his estranged son. Definitely not part of the plan is the noisy petting zoo next door dragging down his property value. But getting rid of it becomes more difficult when he falls for the lovely and passionate Abby and bonds with an abandoned wolf dog who’s mournfully waiting for his family to return. For humans and animals alike, it will take all the courage they can muster to learn to love again. But that’s a journey worth taking—with a little help from their furry friends. 

You’ll fall in love right along with Abby as animals and humans alike find unexpected ways to connect, nurture each other, and thrive.

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Warm Nights in Magnolia Bay is a cute, small town enemies-to-lovers romance with animals and a bit of mysticism tossed in for good measure. Abby Curtis hits rock bottom and, without any help from her parents, ends up at her Aunt Reva's in Magnolia Bay. Helping Reva run her Bayside Barn, Abby is working through her issues, while trying to pick up the pieces of her life. When Reva is left to run Bayside Barn on her own, calamity rains down on her life, starting with the new distraction next door.

Quinn Lockhart's life has also hit rock bottom. When he snatches up a foreclosed estate in Magnolia Bay, his plans are to fix it up and sell it as fast as possible. The petting zoo with screaming children next door puts a kink in those plans. In the head of the moment Quinn makes an impulsive decision that could very well come back to bite him. This is especially so when he gets involved with Abby and she, along with all the animals, become very dear to him.

I fell in love with Warm Nights in Magnolia Bay from the start. The synopsis intrigued me, and the characters and story pulled me right in, hook, line, and sinker. Abby is an amazingly broken character whose love for her aunt and animals brings her to Magnolia Bay after her life hits rock bottom. Quinn pretends to be hard and uncaring, but Abby and those very same animals find a way to get beneath is skin in the most tender of ways.

The various methods the author uses to connect humans and animals was a fun twist. I enjoyed learning about Abby, Quinn, Sean, Aunt Reva, and the animals attempting to live their best lives in Magnolia Bay. The writing is terrific and descriptive with excellent world building. Highly recommend this read to lovers of contemporary romance.

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