This feels monumental. A story transcending time filled with a fury of emotion. Two souls are so intrinsically intertwined one can not exist without tThis feels monumental. A story transcending time filled with a fury of emotion. Two souls are so intrinsically intertwined one can not exist without the other. This masterpiece takes us through millennia of love, lust, war, peace, and change. I feel as if I got a peek behind the curtain. The grownups let us in for just a moment. Truly an epic read from Nalini Singh. I don't have enough words. Fans of this series are going to be blown away. Truly one of my favorite books of the series, and after fifteen books, that's saying something! ~Tanja
*Thank you to Berkley Publishing for sharing this title with me.
I have a hard time reading anything after I finish an Ilona Andrews book. It's hard because thew brilliant writing and storytelling are incomparable. I have a hard time reading anything after I finish an Ilona Andrews book. It's hard because thew brilliant writing and storytelling are incomparable. They are truly one of my all-time favorite writers.
Fast-paced, filled with love, and hard-driven rhythmic plots. Every addition to the series is a spectacular example of what PNR and fantasy should always encompass. I forget how beautifully they destroy me for others when a new book comes out and I’m spoiled for weeks for anything else. ~Tanja
Finally! The book our beautiful Darius DESERVED!!! From the moment I heard the voice of Darius, via the narration of Jim Frangione, I had instant tearFinally! The book our beautiful Darius DESERVED!!! From the moment I heard the voice of Darius, via the narration of Jim Frangione, I had instant tears. After all these years... after all the Black Dagger Brotherhood has been through... to hear where it all began... well, my aching-pounding heart has been healed. I didn't know how much emotion this would bring. I am still wiping away the tears. A masterful addition that has, in my opinion, made the BDB series whole. Once again proving the skill and endearing passion Ward holds for her creations. Perfection. ~Tanja
*ARC provided by Simon & Schuster Audio via Netgalley
I love how the beginning of every one of JR wards books begins with us immersed in a different situation. The dark gritty surroundings immediately setI love how the beginning of every one of JR wards books begins with us immersed in a different situation. The dark gritty surroundings immediately sets the mood, the pace, and gives you a bit of foreboding excitement for what’s to come. J.R. Ward has the ability to immediately immerse the reader in everything new and exciting. The Wolf shows us the underbelly of the black dagger brotherhood world. The brotherhood, as well as the reader, searches for what’s happening in the dark corners of Cawldwell. We catch glimpses of beloved and new characters in previous books. It makes The Wolf a terrifying and exciting read. I am thrilled about what’s to come in this world. Sharpen those claws and hold tight book friends November 9th is closing in and this one will have you howling with excitement.
Wards writing style is an absolute thing of beauty. From the very first paragraph, I felt like I was home. Her descriptive powers have once again immeWards writing style is an absolute thing of beauty. From the very first paragraph, I felt like I was home. Her descriptive powers have once again immersed and excited me into her world. She has a knack for using funny-snarky banter as a weapon of sorts. It pulls you in and makes you want to stay. Claimed is book one in a brand new series, Lair of the Wolven. It's a spin-off of The Black Dagger Brotherhood series, specifically from one of the existing characters' past. However, Claimed is centered on two new characters while building this world on the fringe of BDB.
Lydia and Daniel make for a powerful dynamic. Both are strong-minded and driven individuals with a sense of purpose and integrity. There's much mystery and intrigue going on that it had me doubting almost everyone connected to the Wolf Study Project. It's a mystery lovers' dream! Fans of Ward are going to be over the moon. The final twist still has me reeling and I can't wait to hear reactions from others. In the words of J.R. Ward... "An inspired heart could make stupid out of anybody" I am officially stupid in love with this new series!
~Tanja *Thank you to Gallery Publishing for sharing this title with me.
Don’t judge a book by its cover, and don’t judge a Grimm by his outward appearance. Henry is officially one of the absolute sweetest men in The Stay aDon’t judge a book by its cover, and don’t judge a Grimm by his outward appearance. Henry is officially one of the absolute sweetest men in The Stay a Spell series. From the opening prologue until the very end his beauty is felt and seen and has left me oddly emotional. There’s artistry in the fact that Henry and Clara are the chosen bookend of this lovely series. You're left with a tranquil feeling of love, peace, and family, which juxtaposes all outward appearances of who Henry is.
Beautiful little pockets of insights are given by each of the Savoir sisters that feel like a love letter. Juliette Cross has created a series that is now and forever, a staple in the paranormal romance genre. It’s a must-read for new fans and a comfort for old. I can’t sing her praises enough. Releasing May 9th do yourself a favor if you haven’t already, and lose yourself in the Stay A Spell series. ~Tanja
I thought I had a favorite coupling when it came to the Savoie sisters, but Ruben and Jules have ruined me for everyone else. The most polarizing coupI thought I had a favorite coupling when it came to the Savoie sisters, but Ruben and Jules have ruined me for everyone else. The most polarizing coupling of the series for me. It’s what we’ve been waiting for. A grown-up second-chance romance where growth and self-discovery are at the core of this reconnection. Filled with so much tension and wanting my kindle was melting.
Resting Witch Face has an incredible plot and storyline that felt almost like it was the first novel in a new series. Many new characters and an epic amount of world-building. I'm hopeful and excited about a possible extension or a spin-off series.
I can’t say enough about the author, Juliette Cross. She is a staple in the genre and a force to be reckoned with. At this point in her writing career, she's right up there with the likes of Ilona Andrews and Nalini Singh. Cross has established a paranormal romance collection that will stand the test of time. I’m so excited for everyone to get their hands on this. I hope you all love it as much as I did. ~Tanja
I spent my Sunday in the supernatural world of the Savoie sisters. Violet Savoie to be exact. From the get-go Violet comes at you full force. She's kiI spent my Sunday in the supernatural world of the Savoie sisters. Violet Savoie to be exact. From the get-go Violet comes at you full force. She's kick-ass and sexy. Smart-mouthed and quick-witted. You are instantly drawn to her and her overall presence. And then there's Nico Cruz.
"Ever heard that phrase when time stood still? I'd never felt it myself, until that moment. --Was he the one?"
Nico is playing the long game. He knows he has to. For the majority of Witches get Stitches we get to indulge in a deliciously edible slow burn. Romance aside, the backstory and subplot make me hungry for more. I am excited for what's to come and love how the Stay A Spell world is expanding and moving.
I would be amiss not to mention the rest of the Savoie sisters and their loves. We get to have snippets and a few revelations from the couples previously showcased in the series and a massive, I feel, reveal of what's to come in the future. Cross has set this up to possibly become a very long-running series if she chooses. Especially with the addition of a few interesting new characters. There is one scene in particular that involves a boat that has me envisioning JJ and John B from the Netflix show Outer Banks. Google images you won't be sorry ((smile))
Magic, mystery, and mayhem. It's all soooo good! I can't wait for the release! ~Tanja
P.S When do we get Jules and Ruben??? I'm dying over here!! *ARC via Netgalley
Oh my gosh! I don't think I will be able to covey just how much gratitude I feel for Berkely PublishingI love EVERYTHING about this book! AAAHHHHH!!!!
Oh my gosh! I don't think I will be able to covey just how much gratitude I feel for Berkely Publishing for giving me the chance to read Archangels Light prior to publication. It's one of the most anticipated reads of 2021 and I am agog at the honor of reading!
The amount of chatter and excitement surrounding Archangels Light has been one of the most fevered topics in the PNR book world. I am beyond thrilled to say that it was everything I wanted and more. The dual perspectives in time and the switching POV of both Aodham and Illiam as they grow and have experiences were absolute perfection.
Getting to see how many of the Seven played a role or interacted with both was heartwarming and just strengthened the way I feel about them all as a unit. I loved it so much I have already read it twice. I can't wait for everyone to read it. October isn't far away now.
~Tanja
*I will give NO SPOILERS. Please don't message. :-)
Book one in the new Third Shift series by Snyder is, as always with a new series, packed to the rafters with world-building and character establishmenBook one in the new Third Shift series by Snyder is, as always with a new series, packed to the rafters with world-building and character establishment. Having said that, I really enjoy it when an author throws us right into the thick of it from the very first page. It's a firm thoughtful introduction of Joe and Neha. We're immediately intuned to who and what we think they are and definitely understand the predicament.
Big Bad Wolf has so many things going for it. It's a procedural meets-mafia-meets-supernatural combination. Its well flushed out and commands the reader's attention.
I can't wait for more. ~Tanja * ARC Provided by the publisher
Family, reconnecting, sharing joy, and love for each other. That's what Christmas and the holidays are all about. Not everyone comes from a fam[image]
Family, reconnecting, sharing joy, and love for each other. That's what Christmas and the holidays are all about. Not everyone comes from a family or a home where that happens for them. Some come from broken desolate places and are only able to find that love in the here-and-now.
A Warm Heart in WinterA Warm Heart in Winter encompasses all that for me. It's a wonderful look into the Brotherhood during the holiday season, but it's also a look into Z and Qhuinn. How the broken can be healed with personal love, yet still have lingering issues that don't just magically disappear. It's real. It's work. It's love.
I cried throughout this read. Its therapy via printed pages. Thank you to J.R. Ward for acknowledging that even with a happily ever after trauma takes time to heal and people are a forever work in progress.
Mixed in the "real" are some beautifully poignant moments that make A Warm Heart in Winter a stand out in the series. Whatever holidays you celebrate, I wish you love.
First and foremost I want to acknowledge the dedication by Ward to the essential workers during COVID-19. I agree with Warden. And join her in THANKS.First and foremost I want to acknowledge the dedication by Ward to the essential workers during COVID-19. I agree with Warden. And join her in THANKS.
Who do we get to spend time with this go-round? Nyx and The Jackal equal YES, YES, YES! Smart, skilled, and powerful is the best way to describe this new duo. They are a fabulous addition to the BDB world.
Rhage also plays a big part in this one. Readers are going to get a nice surprise with heavily added snippets of the past as well. A glimpse back in time that adds to the current timeline. It had me reading with bated breath. Soooo many past and present plot twists and reveals. (WELL FREAKIN DONE, WARDEN)
Oh! I would be remiss to not mention the introduction of this Prison Camp band of brothers. The ebb and flow of their comradery along with the jovial banter adds so much. And to be honest, it's a hallmark of J.R. Wards writing style and character traits that she puts into her books. It’s why I read them.
Another five star read from the powerhouse that is JR Ward ~Tanja
A ponderer with a passion for pansies and irrational fear of cars meets a beautiful Stygorn vampire with whiskey brown eyes and Bollywood perfection. A ponderer with a passion for pansies and irrational fear of cars meets a beautiful Stygorn vampire with whiskey brown eyes and Bollywood perfection. Oh, what could go wrong? An *ass over teakettle introduction maybe?
Don't Hex and Drive by Juliette Cross has a cozy cottage/small-town vibe, yet the surroundings still elicit corners of danger. Devraj Kumar has come to town, at the behest of the ever-domineering Mateo, to help solve a growing number of missing girl cases. They are in need of help from the Savoie sisters. Isadora being Devraj's most sought-after sister.
Its a mixture of chemistry, longing, and mystery that makes Don't Hex and Drive my favorite type of read. It encompasses a sweetness yet, keeps the action running. Cross has such a beautiful way of conveying characters that come across as real. Even in a paranormal setting.
From the meet-cute to the amazingly 80's ending. I loved everything about this. ~Tanja
Introduced within a dream, Calypso's Heart welcomes you in with a captivating premise. Well done new author M.C. Solaris!
Massive amounts of world-buiIntroduced within a dream, Calypso's Heart welcomes you in with a captivating premise. Well done new author M.C. Solaris!
Massive amounts of world-building as this is book one in Orion's Order and just the beginning of what I feel will be a fantastic series. Multiple POV's and much time spent getting to know the surrounding and secondary characters is to be expected.
It's also a bit of a insta love/lust situation, but many Paranormal Romances are that way. When the animal inside knows what it wants it just knows! ((smirky-smirk))
Great Read. Fun characters and the beginnings of a new PNR series to watch out for!
Where Winter Finds You is like coming home in every sense of the word. I am left with a tear-stained face, but a heart that is incredibly full. One ofWhere Winter Finds You is like coming home in every sense of the word. I am left with a tear-stained face, but a heart that is incredibly full. One of the best books I have read in 2019. A perfect gift to fans of the black dagger brotherhood series and The Shadows book especially.
I can't believe it's over. The final chapter of The Dominion Series is a beautiful ending to an incredible ride. A fantasy landscape with a romance thI can't believe it's over. The final chapter of The Dominion Series is a beautiful ending to an incredible ride. A fantasy landscape with a romance that resonates with modern-day realness and I will hold out hope for more to come in the future.
Juliette Cross fills her books with quote-worthy passages and a stylized way with words that make her books unmistakably her own. She is right up there with the powerhouses of the PNR industry; Kenyon, Iona, Ward, and Harris.
I'm sad it's over, but thrilled to begin a re-read! Five Stars ~Tanja
Oh my googly goodness!!! It feels as if I have waited for Boone’s story for an eternity. Was it worth So worth the wait. Boone is absolutely perfect.
Oh my googly goodness!!! It feels as if I have waited for Boone’s story for an eternity. Was it worth the wait? HELLS YES! Blood Truth is packed with mystery, BDB brothers, and so many hints toward upcoming books... I am honestly overwhelmed with the anticipation of what’s going to come next in the BDB world. A glorious 5 ⭐️ read!
Sweet Mother, Mary, and Joseph! Kieren Moonring has done fallen for a Sister... or has he? Sister Liana has been aiding in his recovery, going [image]
Sweet Mother, Mary, and Joseph! Kieren Moonring has done fallen for a Sister... or has he? Sister Liana has been aiding in his recovery, going on long walks and sharing shy glances with red checks for awhile now. Is she all that she seems? Hold on to your dragon Moonring, things are about to get heated.
“My dragon uncurled from his slumber, stretching and sniffing the air, a thrumming growl of satisfaction filling my chest. Yes. Liana was looking at me with desire.”
I loved this latest addition to the Vale of Stars series. The cunning and mysterious ways author Juliette Cross has in her writing ability is phenomenal. She keeps you invested and anticipating the next book as soon as you finish the last. I want more flights, more intrigue, and more saucy banter between brothers and allies. My smirky smile was firmly in place while reading.
As always my kindle bleed blue with so many highlights. As a reviewer its always a pleasure to have a deep well to pull from in the quotes and passages of a book. Cross always delivers.
“I need you…like the sun needs the sky.—Like the stars need the night.—Like a dragon needs flight.”
5 Who’s your daddy stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review to come after another read. 😁 ❤️⚔️❤️⚔️❤️⚔️❤️
Less than a week away! Waiting has been Murhder... head over to 5 Who’s your daddy stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review to come after another read. 😁 ❤️⚔️❤️⚔️❤️⚔️❤️
Less than a week away! Waiting has been Murhder... head over to my blog for a little something to get you through the next week. KT Book Reviews ~ Savior Posting
This was the perfect little snack read while waiting for the main course, Savior, to come in April! I am a massive fan of these characters, Ahmare andThis was the perfect little snack read while waiting for the main course, Savior, to come in April! I am a massive fan of these characters, Ahmare and Duran, and I really hope we get to visit them again in the BDB world. The absolutely creepy intro sets the tone and feel of this novella for its entirety.
You do not have to have read the previous novels to enjoy Prisoner of Night. It's a great way to get to know Ward’s writing style and a bit of the genre. A perfect way to kick off the new year, book friends!
Tanja ~ KT Book Reviews
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