Month: May 2016

Bodyguard by Keira Blackwood

Posted May 31, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter, Shifter Connected / 0 Comments

BodyguardTitle:  Bodyguard
Series:  slightly connected to The Sawtooth Peaks series
Author:  Keira Blackwood
Published:  April 14, 2016
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Alex Briggs speaks her mind. After spending her life confined to the city, she finds the allure of running free as a wolf in the forest irresistible. When an unexpected threat strikes, Alex is forced away from the fight by the alpha of her pack—her father, and into the arms of a tall, sculpted stranger.

Pulled away from the reconnaissance mission he wanted, Reynolds Parker is sent on a delivery. Completing the job proves difficult when he gets one look at the curvy vixen he is meant to escort.

Challenged by each other and the hostile wolves that pursue them, the couple must work together if they want to survive.

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Bodyguard.

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Uniting The Pack by Keira Blackwood

Posted May 29, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Series / 0 Comments

Uniting The PackTitle:  Uniting The Pack
Series:  The Sawtooth Peaks #3
Author:  Keira Blackwood
Published:  March 23, 2016
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Trixie Walker is a survivor. Escaping imprisonment by the madman that murdered her mate, she’s fighting to rebuild her town, her pack, and herself. After living a life of duty, her world is thrown upside down with a single glimpse of a magnificent, sculpted stranger.

Powerful wolf shifter, Lance Tenbrook is charismatic and confident. But, after a string of meaningless relationships, finding the right woman seems hopeless until one phone call changes his life forever. With turmoil in the surrounding territories, the Sawtooth Peaks wolves look to him to choose a mate and claim his place as alpha.

Consumed by the irresistible draw toward one another, the couple is unprepared when betrayal strikes.

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Uniting The Pack.

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Grizzly Flying Home by Sloane Meyers

Posted May 29, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Series / 0 Comments

Grizzly Flying HomeTitle:  Grizzly Flying Home
Series:  Air Bear Shifters #3
Author:  Sloane Meyers
Published:  April 11, 2016
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Photographer Emily Wellman feels lonely, isolated, and hopeless. After losing all of her friends and finding herself unable to escape the emotional pull of an abusive boyfriend, she’s starting to believe that she’ll never be truly happy again. But when her path crosses that of the kindest, most handsome man she’s ever met, she begins to realize she deserves better. Determined to turn her life around, she makes plans to move to Alaska, far away from the ashes of a life she has left in California. When that handsome new friend of hers just so happens to be on his way to Alaska as well, sparks start to fly. But will those sparks be enough to ignite Emily’s broken, cold heart?

Grizzly shifter Chance Ayers has spent the last two years avoiding his hometown in Alaska. He’s had a good run in California, serving as the pilot for a group of fearless smokejumpers. But he knows it’s time to go home. His only regret is that he has to leave behind the beautiful woman he’s just met. Emily Wellman captured his heart from the very first moment her eyes met his, but Chance didn’t think he had a shot at being with her. She already had a boyfriend, even if that boyfriend was an abusive scumbag. And he doubted she would want to leave her home state of California to move to frigid Alaska. So Chance can’t help but think that destiny is at work when he discovers that the newly single Emily just so happens to be heading north at the same time as him. The only problem is that she doesn’t know yet that he’s a shifter, and he’s not sure she’s going to want to stick around when she finds out…

Will Emily be able to trust enough to give love another try? And can Chance find the courage to show Emily who he really is? Find out in this steamy bear shifter romance.

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Grizzly Flying Home.

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The Billionaire Jaguar’s Curvy Journalist by Zoe Chant

Posted May 27, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter / 0 Comments

The Billionaire Jaguar's Curvy JournalistTitle:  The Billionaire Jaguar’s Curvy Journalist
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Author:  Zoe Chant
Published:  April 9, 2016
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Abby Bailey loves her job at the Salem Beach Now entertainment and society section, but she’s tired of the endless parade of parties. She needs a great story, a chance to prove herself as a journalist…and she gets her chance when handsome newcomer Paul Larson comes up to her at a party. His company’s expanding into Salem Beach, and she might have the inside edge… if she could just stop thinking about his gorgeous eyes and perfect body.

Paul’s mother had always told him he’d know his mate on sight, but he still hadn’t expected the sight of Abby to hit him like a bolt of lightning. She’s beautiful, sexy, and smart. She’s looking for a story, and he can give her an exclusive—but can he persuade her that he’s more than just a headline? And can he get her to accept his jaguar side?

Things heat up when an accident sends Paul running to the rescue—on all fours— and Abby finds out his secret. Will Abby get not only her story, but the love she never knew she was looking for? And can Paul convince her that he’s more than a feature article, but the man with whom she should be spending the rest of her life?

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on The Billionaire Jaguar’s Curvy Journalist.

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Defending The Pack by Keira Blackwood

Posted May 27, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Series / 0 Comments

Defending The PackTitle:  Defending The Pack
Series:  The Sawtooth Peaks #2
Author:  Keira Blackwood
Published:  February 15, 2016
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Hailey Archer is madly, completely in love with her high school sweetheart, for the second time. Becoming acquainted with the dark, growly wolf side of the love of her life intrigues her as much as the sculpted, gorgeous man she fell for. But finding peace and balance in her new life proves difficult when her mate’s secrets draw him away into the night. The more she learns about the hidden shifter world, the less Hailey can share with the sister that she has always confided in.

Cole Tenbrook gave up his birthright to mate the woman he loved. When he should be celebrating his life-long commitment to his beautiful, curvy mate, the weight of protecting her threatens to consume him. While Cole waits for judgment from the Therion Tribunal, forces in the shadows reveal themselves, and threaten to pull the couple apart.

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Defending The Pack.

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Bear The Heat by T. S. Joyce

Posted May 27, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Series / 0 Comments

Bear The HeatTitle:  Bear The Heat
Series:  Fire Bears #3, Damon’s Mountains
Author:  T. S. Joyce
Published:  June 12. 2016
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Cora Wright is walking a fine line between standing up for what’s right, and keeping her job secure. As a local news reporter, her need to defend the Breck Crew of newly outed bear shifters risks everything she loves about her life. But when she meets Boone Keller, tatted up bad boy bear shifter, her world tilts dangerously on its axis. And the more he lets her into his secret life, the harder she falls for a man she isn’t supposed to love.

If Boone wants to keep the fiery news reporter he’s been secretly coveting safe, the friend-zone is where she’ll have to stay. He’s been doing a bang-up job of avoiding the woman who has been publicly rallying for his crew, but a chance meeting with Cora is killing his reserve. And when she shuts down his attempt to push her away, he’ll have to decide whether to draw her in close to protect her from his secrets, or cut her loose to save her life.

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Bear The Heat.

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A Disappointing Read – Again

Posted May 26, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Haven Discussion / 0 Comments

White Wolf imageI just put down a book that I have no intention of reviewing.  It annoyed the crap outta me with every imaginable cliche possible about sexy shifter stories.

Is it really too much to ask that there be a somewhat believable plot along with the 50 shades of shifter sex?  Really?  Please, even?

Hey, don’t get me wrong, I love a hot, sexy romance as much as the next lady – but when there is not even the whisper of a plot – why bother?

There are times it seems that people take a formula of:  curvy lonely woman + hot, sexy shifter male, mix in tons of sex and you’ll have a best seller.  Plot?  Oh don’t worry about that detail, just make sure the sex is smokin’ and the lady gets at least three orgasms per session.

*Eye Roll*

Yes, I am definitely ranting here – but, my blog, my rants are approved.    I honestly don’t care if it’s contemporary, paranormal, historical, suspense,  mystery or horror — if you cannot fit a plot around the sex it’s a worthless read to me.  And my time is just as precious as the cash I plopped down for this piece of crap story.. oh wait, sex scenes threaded together with some dialogue.

So, I tried a new author.  And this time it didn’t work out so well for me.  I won’t dignify this book with a review – and I certainly will never again pick up one of this author’s books.

And I am equally certain that there are readers out there that completely enjoy this type of story.  None of us are alike, but this particular reader wants a plot, characters I actually care about what happens to them along with some hot and heavy sex scenes.  I don’t think that’s too much to ask for… but maybe I’m wrong.

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Running To The Pack by Keira Blackwood

Posted May 23, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Series / 0 Comments

Running To The PacksTitle:  Running To The Pack
Series:  Sawtooth Peaks #1
Author:  Keira Blackwood
Published:  January 15, 2016
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Hailey Archer is on the run. Fleeing from a dangerous stalker, she’s throwing away the life she’s built over the past three years. She could go anywhere, but she’s drawn to the one place she’s always felt safe, her rural hometown of Sawtooth Peaks. She finds refuge with her sister, but Hailey can’t resist visiting her highschool sweetheart. No amount of time away could prepare her for seeing the love of her life again, and for the storm of emotions that come with one look at the strapping, dominant man that he’s become. Finding her strength again proves difficult when the man of her dreams has something to hide.

Burly wolf shifter, Cole Tenbrook, is next in line for alpha. With the impending threat of a rival pack leader, the Sawtooth Peak wolves look to Cole to take a she-wolf mate and claim his rightful position. When the girl he pushed away returns, he struggles to find the strength to keep the stunning woman she’s become at arms length again. His inner wolf growls to mark her as his mate, but to claim a human he would need to forfeit his right to become alpha. How can he protect her when his secret could kill her?

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Running To The Pack.

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Bear The Burn by T. S. Joyce

Posted May 23, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Series / 0 Comments

Bear The BurnTitle:  Bear The Burn by T. S. Joyce
Series:  Fire Bears #2, Damon’s Mountains
Author:  T. S. Joyce
Published:  May 26, 2015
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Quinn Copeland is starting fresh in a new town where nobody knows about her past. Chronically shy, she is determined to find her courage at her new job at the town veterinary clinic. But when a stoic stranger catches her in a moment of emotional turmoil, she learns that even the toughest looking men can have warm hearts. Unfortunately for her, Dade Keller keeps his secrets close to the vest, and what she doesn’t know about him could kill her.

Dade doesn’t feel anything. Not until he finds a mousy vet technician huddled in a corner crying. Human, submissive, and shy, Quinn couldn’t be further from what he would need in a mate. The Breck Crew is in the middle of a crisis that will alter their fate forever and throw their loved ones in the crosshairs of the human public. The last thing a woman like Quinn needs is to be weighed down by what he is, but his reluctant attention to her doesn’t go unnoticed, and keeping her out of harm’s way isn’t possible anymore.

With their deepest secrets exposed, Quinn will have to find her bravery and decide if Dade’s fight is now her fight, too.

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Bear The Burn.

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Awakening by Chloe Cole

Posted May 22, 2016 by Marsha in Shifter Series / 0 Comments

AwakeningTitle:  Awakening
Series:  Montana Wolves #2
Author:  Chloe Cole
Published:  May 9, 2014
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  Borrowed with Kindle Unlimited
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Jax Mulaney’s mate is dead and her killer’s trail has gone cold. Eaten up by grief and guilt, it’s an effort just to get through the day. Now, after a year in mourning, his animal instincts have reawakened. As he struggles to control the need clawing at him, his pack mate Chandra’s sexy body and snappy wit put his self-discipline to the test.

Chandra is heartsick watching Jax struggle, and wants nothing more than to comfort him. If she takes his offer of passion without strings, she knows she’s in for a world of hurt. But if she refuses, she might blow her one chance to convince him that she can rock his world and fill the empty space in his heart.

Sexy shifters and their feisty mates who aren’t shy about loving each other – so, this is an adult, 18+ reader tale.

Read on for my thoughts on Awakening.

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