Back in my happy place, I adore this series and this one was a bloody beast of a read. As usual, I enjoyed myself immensely. I love a go [image] [image]
Back in my happy place, I adore this series and this one was a bloody beast of a read. As usual, I enjoyed myself immensely. I love a good redemption story and this had that element and more. Though this can probably be read as a standalone I would suggest reading from the very beginning as there is so much nuance and backstory that you'll just appreciate it much more, especially because you'll get to reacquaint yourself with a whole host of previous characters.
This one occurs mostly away from the mountain and features Lady Louisa Scall. She's a widow with a tortured past and because of her experiences has some definite trauma. She's currently residing deeply in debt on a portion of her deceased husband's land that she managed to claim for her own.
When she is approached by Killick a Skai Orc, a bargain is struck, for ten nights she will make herself available for his heart mate Ulfarr, the disgraced wolf of clan Skai, an Orc with a traumatic backstory that has left deep wounds both physical and emotional. In return for this and the presence of an orc camp on Louisa's land, Killick will clear her debts leaving her free from the threat of eviction by her odious neighbour, the nephew of her former husband.
This was deeply emotional and as usual, the explicit antics are mixed in with the serious message. That's my favourite part about this series the way it combines the two so effortlessly. It's totally filthy and doesn't hold back in that department but it's also so much more than just the smutt as well.
I adored both Killick and Ulfarr their dynamic intrigued me. The bluntness of Killick, he has a vicious tongue and high standards and expects Louisa to dance to his tune and then the shell of Ulfarr with occasional glimpses of his former self showing I was at times completely heartbroken for him. But the bond between these two Orcs is so clear.
Add into this mix Louisa and she just slots right into place. She's the glue these two need to forge forward and though Killick may have at first been looking for a woman for Ulfarr it's not long before he's also wanting her for himself. The constant battling of words and her ability to face him head-on impresses him and these two show their emerging affection through insults it's their language of love.
I also adored that we are focusing here on older individuals, I found that refreshing and that this seemed less angsty than previous books maybe because of the ages of the characters. We also got to witness a proper Skai rut which was an eye-opener for sure.
This one is M/M/F dynamic, it's totally filthy but also incredibly healing, such an easy well well-written read that I enjoyed so much. This is an auto-buy series for me and I always say that each book is my new favourite and it honestly is, until the next one and I'm In love, all over again. So truthfully I adore them all for different reasons. Be aware that it is very explicit and doesn't hold back on its descriptive language, which honestly is one of the things that I love about it. So If Orcs are your thing then this series is a blinder and gets my seal of approval. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of the Widow and the Orcs.
This author's books are my guilty pleasure I adore a good serial killer romance and this one was entertaining for sure it's an M/M/F rom[image] [image]
This author's books are my guilty pleasure I adore a good serial killer romance and this one was entertaining for sure it's an M/M/F romance and the two men Phoenix and Rory are an established couple before Bailey joins them. It's all told from Bailey's POV and I loved her as a character she's also from what I could gather very much non-neurotypical, it never came right out and said that she was on the spectrum but that is how it came across to me.
I loved the Halloween theme and all things horror movie and the plot of revenge against all of her childhood nemeses who Bailey holds responsible for her friend Daisy's death. Phoenix is Daisy's brother and also Bailey's childhood crush and when he comes back to town with his boyfriend Rory people related to the childhood incident that claimed Daisy's life start to die, picked off one by one.
The sex was hot and the connection between these three is electric. It wasn't the most elaborate of plots and it was quite obvious who the murderers were but I was enjoying this too much to poke holes and this was a really enjoyable experience that I found well-written. So If you're after a hot serial killer romance this one has you covered.
So I've rated this a three but there's a valid reason behind why this didn't pack the punch of its predecessor for me. So because Ben an[image] [image]
So I've rated this a three but there's a valid reason behind why this didn't pack the punch of its predecessor for me. So because Ben and Thad's story takes place on the same timeline as Mave and Blake's I felt like I was reading the same story only from an alternative perspective all over again. This means I always knew what was around the corner and though there were distinct differences it still had too many similarities to feel in any way fresh.
I still highly rate this author and adore her writing and maybe if I hadn't read this back to back but with a gap between, enough for it to feel somewhat distant and fade somewhat in my memory then I might have appreciated this more. I still enjoyed this and it was well written and I will be finishing the series as I want to experience Knox's redemption story.
So this is Thad and Bens's story it's a M/M shifter romance and this takes us through the same timeline as the first book just telling a different couple's story. I liked it but unfortunately didn't love it but I do love Ben as he's quite the character.
This was enjoyable and though not my favourite by this author I still found it entertaining and it was a fun read. It's a reverse harem [image] [image]
This was enjoyable and though not my favourite by this author I still found it entertaining and it was a fun read. It's a reverse harem and our girl Ari after a gaming convention finds herself being unexpectedly rescued by her favourite horror film characters, not that she had any idea of the danger she was in. Fast forward a few months and Ari is living her predictable boring life working in a book store when she decides to get herself another tattoo and instead gets more than she expected when she finally meets the lost boys.
The lost boys do sketchy stuff all highly illegal and they are very stabby and bloody with it, they also decide that Ari is now there's and since they saved her life it now belongs to them, she becomes their very own Wendy darling and despite putting up a token resistance it's not long before Ari is loving everything about her newfound family including there murderous ways.
Despite the dark themes this was very much a fun read, I do wish this had been a longer series as it did feel a bit rushed in terms of character connection and think this could have been achieved much better with some more time. I still very much enjoyed this and It was an easy quick read with plenty of delicious spice. Be aware this one is super hot and the men are also involved with each other so there's M/M as well. Expect lots of sexy shenanigans and sketchy behaviour.
This is book two in the Orc's Forged series a prequel series connected to the main one Orc Sworn. It's a M/M Fantasy romance and can eas [image] [image]
This is book two in the Orc's Forged series a prequel series connected to the main one Orc Sworn. It's a M/M Fantasy romance and can easily be read before the main series and as a standalone. This had an enemy-to-lovers theme and focused on Aulis Gerrard and Olarr of clan Bautul. The former is a lieutenant in the army and Olarr is an Orc on the opposing force.
When Olarr spares Gerrard it sets in motion a series of encounters between these two enemies but instead of animosity and continued violent skirmishes their battles evolve into something else, each encounter further solidifying a deeper and long-lasting trust and two totally different individuals slowly start to realise they have more in common than they could have ever imagined.
This had the usual filthy vibe I've come to expect and anticipate from this series with plenty of passion and over-the-top hook-ups but it also had a sweeter vibe that i adored and it's obvious these two fell head over heels despite them being so at odds initially
There was also the origins of the main series sprinkled in here and an underlying story arc involving some danger that also needed to be resolved. As usual, this was entertaining and well-written and I definitely enjoyed it a lot. Another great addition to this series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of Fall of the Orc.
I believe this was a debut and the imagination and ideas here were definitely intriguing I’m sure as they continue writing it will only [image] [image]
I believe this was a debut and the imagination and ideas here were definitely intriguing I’m sure as they continue writing it will only get better. Overall this had uniqueness on its side it had both positives and negatives and I did finish, I’d be interested in how this author evolves as there was plenty of raw potential here.
Unfortunately for me, it didn’t always flow well, at times it felt disjointed and the many titles and information overload could get overwhelming and confusing. Also, not a lot occurred until about 70% in, the initial pacing felt very slow, I think this may be because of how complex the world structure was so this was focused on at the detriment of the actual story. After the two-thirds mark, it also changed its whole tone and became very explicit which I don’t actually mind but it didn’t seem to fit the initial vibe.
There were just too many complicated explanations and it did distract from the story not everything needs to be dissected in minute detail also for me the chemistry was off though I did like the sweetness of their connections together, but the contrast between this sweetness and then the overt sexuality and explicit word choices just didn’t work and felt weirdly random and out of place. Finally, I just felt that nothing really happened here there was no obvious direction beyond the mating and some slight thrown in suspense.
This was written in the third person and I think that may have also contributed to my disconnect. I do read this but definitely prefer first person, especially in the romance genre. What this does have is a very intriguing mate set-up and I liked the fact that these are lion hybrids it made it very different indeed and because of that, I won’t forget this as it definitely stands out from the crowd because of that.
My review isn’t meant to be harsh or discouraging just my opinion and as I said earlier this had a lot of potential and raw talent and I’m sure this will improve with further practice but definitely bravo for such a unique idea.
I liked this second book way more than the first so it’s decided I’ll be reading the rest of the series. This is definitely a case of it[image] [image]
I liked this second book way more than the first so it’s decided I’ll be reading the rest of the series. This is definitely a case of it took a while to connect but now I have I’m really enjoying myself. There just seems to be much more going on here than in the previous book and I am loving Lucas the most he’s definitely my favourite mate so far. Also, the chemistry seems to have clicked here and I definitely loved the inclusion of Trace as Olivia gains a new mate to add to her circle.
Be aware this also has some M/M which I loved as Trace is bisexual. Here the dagger leads them to Trace who is a cowboy with a ranch he’s also a Griffin shifter which is certainly different. In this second book, Jonah is also going through some stuff and his confidence is definitely taking a hit and I did feel for him.
This series for me was a slow burner in regards to my engagement so I’m glad it eventually clicked for me better late than never. It would have been such a shame as we get so many regular shifter books but here we have a wolf a dragon a Griffin and we just now need the snake that’s to come. Also, I adore that Olivia is a Kraken and that mermaids and sirens are a thing. I’m off to read the next one.
A filthy but also incredibly sweet yule time festive story of novella length that manages to bring both the heat and the heart in equal [image] [image]
A filthy but also incredibly sweet yule time festive story of novella length that manages to bring both the heat and the heart in equal measures. If you're a fan of this series here we have a Christmas-themed treat that's sure to hit the sweet spot.
It's a ménage of novella length with an M/M/F set-up. sigtryggr of Clan Skai is after a mate to complete his home. This is where Lydia comes in when Tryg decides she may be just the woman to accept his sweet Elskan.
Ezog of Clan Bautul longs for a female alongside his bond with Tryg but due to his ruined visage and many scars this task seems a pipe dream until that is his lover and lifemate finds the perfect mate in Lydia a washerwoman and widow who is living a lonely existence since her husband's passing. This Yule tide all of their dreams are about to be answered.
I especially adored that these characters were all older I found that refreshing and relatable and despite the explicitness of this which if you've read this series you'll realise this is an ongoing theme this short story also had so much heart. Totally loved this one. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of Yuled by the Orcs.
I adore this series so was excited to get stuck into my latest fix, this newest delicious orc tale is M/M/F and focuses on the Grisk cla [image] [image]
I adore this series so was excited to get stuck into my latest fix, this newest delicious orc tale is M/M/F and focuses on the Grisk clan specifically Varinn and Thrain who both have an ongoing and extremely tempestuous relationship with each other. These two have been completely infatuated with each other since boyhood when a pivotal traumatic event forced them both into close proximity. Though they care deeply for each other Varinn has always longed for a mate and child to carry on his scent line something that Thrain is obviously unable to give him.
Kitty is a female who has been taught to use all of her many assets to ensure her own survival. When events place her directly in Thrain’s path and also being vulnerable after her long-term protector threw her away like yesterday's rubbish Kitty now finds herself in a perilous situation. Abandoned and pregnant with an Orcling on the way she does the only thing she can and sets off to Orc Mountain encountering Varinn along the way. The circumstances behind Kitty’s situation and Thrain’s thoughtless behaviour setting the course for all that is to come.
This one initially had a lot of angst we are also dealing with an addiction as Thrain has severe issues with the drink and had done for many years. Varinn’s first impressions of Kitty or Katherine as he calls her are harsh he thinks her a certain type of female and he isn’t shy about letting her know he thinks this either. What begins as one thing though swiftly morphs into something deeper and Kitty finds herself wanting this all to be real wanting both Orcs for her mates and protectors. But it’s certainly not plain sailing Thrain has some serious demons and Varinn can be closed off and overly harsh and has a deep need for control.
This one was just as hot as its predecessor's lots with copious amounts of fluids and sexy times as usual this was incredibly explicit and that is definitely one of my favourite things regarding this series. I definitely appreciated that Kitty wasn’t your typical heroine she was way more worldly and experienced due to her profession and life experiences but she was also vulnerable and eager to please her prior life and the men in it have been far from kind, but once Varinn got over himself and realised just what a treasure he had acquired in her it did become a whole lot easier.
This also had a heavy praise and control kink and the spice was through the roof these three were seriously filthy together but also incredibly sweet as well. I enjoyed this a lot and as usual, the writing was excellent. The world-building was again good and I also loved catching up with all of the usual recurring faces that reside at Orc Mountain this was another definite winner for me I voluntarily reviewed a copy of Beauty and the Orcs.
DNF 51% There’s not a whole lot to this book it’s a novella of decent length and is a dark and dirty contemporary retelling of Snow White. It’s also reDNF 51% There’s not a whole lot to this book it’s a novella of decent length and is a dark and dirty contemporary retelling of Snow White. It’s also reverse harem and comes with a massive list of triggers. On paper this definitely should have been right up my street but unfortunately there was absolutely zero plot and I didn’t feel any connection to any of the characters involved.
It wasn’t the content here that was the issue that I had no problem with and this definitely had some dark depraved stuff but I just felt like it was mostly there for the shock value.
Also I know this is fiction so i do hold it to a different standard and try to suspend my disbelief but Noelle’s behaviour was just so unrealistic and didn’t make a lick of sense to me. She basically awakens restrained and naked and she’s all gung-ho about these three total psycho’s who are practically strangers railing her into the middle of next week.
All of the religious scripture was also doing my nut in and I’d basically had enough I wasn’t enjoying myself and I was over half way through so I couldn’t see that changing so this one’s unfortunately going to be a DNF. If you do want to give it a go be aware it’s a total smutfest....more
We start here exactly where we left things with that previous thrilling finale. Sam is now trapped in another dimension a place of night[image] [image]
We start here exactly where we left things with that previous thrilling finale. Sam is now trapped in another dimension a place of nightmares and Nova holds Kole responsible when she realises just how he withheld vital information namely his previous vision from her. The danger intensifies as the shadow king prepares to rise and targets Nova with everything he’s got it’s her blood that holds the key to his resurrection.
We are now finally approaching the finish line and the end is definitely now in sight. Nova will have to make some heavy choices if she wants to rise from the ashes fulfil the prophecy and finally defeat her enemy. This finish was equally heartbreaking and poignant as Nova and her men finally comprehend just what she must do if she wants to survive. I’m now looking forward to learning how this all is resolved.
Another interesting addition to the series again this one was seriously spicy and fast-paced. This moved along the plot some and Luther [image] [image]
Another interesting addition to the series again this one was seriously spicy and fast-paced. This moved along the plot some and Luther finally is brought into the fold which I was really pleased about. I was starting to feel a little sorry for him. The ending was pure excitement and that finale was explosive and left me wanting more. What a finish that was I was on the edge of my seat throughout.
I'm really enjoying this series each book isn’t a long read but I was still invested in the outcome and because this is so fast-paced and there are six instalments it didn’t bother me that there not long books. This for me had a slight edge on the previous book I think probably because of that shocking finale.
3.5 Stars ⭐️ All hell breaks loose in this third instalment as events progress further and Nova moves closer towards her destiny. We do [image] [image]
3.5 Stars ⭐️ All hell breaks loose in this third instalment as events progress further and Nova moves closer towards her destiny. We do get some answers but there’s still a lot unsaid and this harem is still evolving. This one was also definitely the spiciest so far, not sure if it was maybe at times too much but still, I did mostly enjoy myself and found this an easy read.
I’m intrigued regarding Luther but still not sure about Sam, overall this had more positives than negatives and I liked the finale so looking forward to starting the next book.
This is the second book in an ongoing series it's not long maybe a couple of hours of reading. This picks up where we left off Kole has [image] [image]
This is the second book in an ongoing series it's not long maybe a couple of hours of reading. This picks up where we left off Kole has been taken by the league to lure out Nova. They believe she is the phoenix mentioned in the prophecy but want proof. Now with both Nova and Kole in a perilous situation, their bond finally evolves to the next level all whilst the rest of Nova's new family attempt to locate and rescue them by any means necessary.
This throws a twist into the mix in the form of Nova's past and a certain found individual. Nova as usual is far too trusting wanting to believe the impossible the rest of the gang are more cautious and pessimistic and with the danger escalating on all sides these lot are going to have to think fast if they want to keep their little star safe.
This was fast-paced and enjoyable the sexiness here definitely upped its game be aware this series also contains some M/M which I loved. It’s well-written and an easy read and I’m now invested and excited to see what happens next.
This was an intriguing paranormal reverse harem romance. It’s the first book in a larger series and managed to set up the world nicely. [image] [image]
This was an intriguing paranormal reverse harem romance. It’s the first book in a larger series and managed to set up the world nicely. It was definitely imaginative and I’m intrigued to see what transpires next. It’s set in a world of humans and supes there’s a clear divide and plenty of bigoted hatred on both sides. Nova lives in a town heavily influenced by the Anti-Magick Alliance. Under the control of an abusive boyfriend a radical supporter of the cause, things come to a head resulting in Nova setting the apartment on fire and then fleeing. She ends up in phoenix falls a town of supers. Here she meets four Mages and discovers an ancient prophecy that she just might be the key to unlocking.
Tanner is adorable, so sweet he’s an empath nurse and water mage and he instantly falls hard for Nova. Mack is the daddy of the group he’s also the sheriff and a shifter his polar bear Snow is totally infatuated and adores our girl. Then we have Kole who’s a seer the very one whose prophecy foretold Nova's arrival he’s also afflicted with a blood addiction and Nova for the moment Is his drug of choice causing a slight relapse. Finally, we have Luther he’s the suspicious one and doesn’t seem to have a high opinion of Nova he’s constantly searching for the ways In which she may be withholding the truth.
There are forces working against Nova in the background armed with some dangerous knowledge and Nova is their sacrificial lamb. She will now need to work with these mages as they try to protect her from all of her enemies who are now circling her from all sides. This was well-written and an easy intriguing read I’m looking forward to seeing how all of these complex relationship dynamics develop further. This was a great start to the series.
After that previously tense finish, an unexpected lifeline is thrown to Evie from someone unexpected. Now back with her pack, the reperc[image] [image]
After that previously tense finish, an unexpected lifeline is thrown to Evie from someone unexpected. Now back with her pack, the repercussions of all of this mean it’s all hands on deck to work through this unexpected setback. This was jam-packed and Evie and her pack now go all out in their attempt to bring Cain down. Evie is attempting to reclaim her heritage as a witch and we also have some unexpected spanners in the works as well.
The spice was ramped up here and this one was red hot as well as action-packed. The eventual finale was tense but so good and the epilogue was the icing for sure. I’ve enjoyed this series a whole lot and would now definitely read more by this particular author.
After that shocking previous finish, Eve is now locked down terrified of putting a foot wrong and inciting Cains's suspicions. Drowning [image] [image]
After that shocking previous finish, Eve is now locked down terrified of putting a foot wrong and inciting Cains's suspicions. Drowning in her pain but keeping it locked down tight she believes her previous downtime with the pack is a thing of the past. She’s also now hesitant about who she can trust. Draven is also in the thick of the court currently in Cains's bad-books after allowing a certain Ghoul to escape he’s been tortured before being gifted to Eve on the order that she not allowed to kill him.
Then there’s Immy Eve’s sister who has changed from what she remembers and who definitely can’t now be trusted. A plan is hatched to escape Cain’s watch under the guise of a mission. Back together the pack are now in a race against time to discover Cains's weaknesses hoping to end his reign of terror for good.
This was fast-paced and a very enjoyable read. Eve continues building bonds with all her males even the closed-off Gideon is not immune from her allure. Each bond felt different and I’m liking Eve a whole lot. This progressed things further and the finish, well I saw a certain individual's betrayal a mile off. This left things on a very gripping and tense note and I’m on pins now to discover how the pack are going to regroup and come back at Cain. A great series I’m enjoying a whole lot.
This continued right where we left off previously with Layla meeting her true parents the Noir King and Queen and also her apparent betr[image] [image]
This continued right where we left off previously with Layla meeting her true parents the Noir King and Queen and also her apparent betrothed and new potential mate match Ketos something her two already claimed mates Novak and Aurik are definitely not happy about.
As they all settle into a new daily routine and with their potential guards lowered as they all bask in this new idyllic reality one person is still questioning the validity of this completely surreal to good to be true situation which in turn then results in a target firmly placed on his back.
And Ketos himself is a whole new unknown, a powerful element there’s definitely now the potential for an expanding mate circle if Layla can just get her boys to play nice that is. We again get multiple viewpoints including Raven and her two mates and also an explosive finale that definitely left me wanting more and my god that finish was certainly stunning I can't wait to learn what happens next.
This was fast-paced and gripping I’m definitely excited for the next piece of the puzzle and this series always leaves me wanting more. As usual, the writing was excellent and the intimate scenes were scorching with plenty of red-hot chemistry that projected off the page. I voluntary reviewed a copy of Noir reformatory Third offence.
This is M/M fantasy romance with some highly erotic scenes it’s also deeply emotional and this author does have an uncanny ability to su[image] [image]
This is M/M fantasy romance with some highly erotic scenes it’s also deeply emotional and this author does have an uncanny ability to successfully incorporate the two you get all the spice you could ever desire but combined with an intense emotional connection as well. This is actually a prequel to the larger series so technically can be read as a stand-alone but to fully appreciate this it does help to have read the rest of the series as it introduces these two particular Orcs making you want to learn their back story and having this prior knowledge added a whole new layer and flavour to this as a whole.
So this is of novella length but the books in this series do tend to be quite lengthy so this is more of a mini-novel and very substantial for a novella and it’s all narrated from Kesst’s POV. Here Kesst Is filled with self-loathing which he conceals behind a polished and practised smile. The guilt is eating away at him he’s constantly ashamed and thinks he’s only good for the one thing and that it defines him he doesn’t feel he deserves better and doesn’t realise that he is even a victim.
He Hides behind these flirtations with a flippant dismissive sometimes cruel wit to mask the stain he feels daily. The bitterness is huge but he also uses these talents to manipulate and ingrain whilst pasting an uncaring smile on his face so the other orcs don’t know how he really feels. It’s Kesst’s only form of power and he does use this. The occasional enjoyment he receives from these liaisons is another cause of Self-flagellation that contributes to this whole negative mindset he’s in.
He’s the pretty insignificant plaything the toy without a serious thought In his head and he has embraced and embodied this outward facade, this, in turn, has helped him survive. But underneath he’s a mass of swirling toxic emotions and rather than the simple creature he portrays Kesst is actually extremely complex.
The new healer Efterar with all of his strange ways and complete lack of self-preservation instantly manages to pierce through all of this armour a fact that instantly puts Kesst on the defensive and results in him cruelly lashing out and when Kesst is then hurt and these two are forced into close proximity together a dangerous attraction starts to simmer between the promiscuous ash-Kai and the innocent healer placing both of there lives in direct danger from outside forces.
Eft is exactly how I’d imagined him to be and I especially adored getting his back story. These two couldn’t be more opposite but they also complement each other so perfectly. I was also incredibly interested regarding the set-up in Orc mountain it just shows how far they’ve all now come under different leadership and the contrast was vast.
I enjoyed this a lot the heat is as usual high but it also provided all of the feels. I’ve wanted Eft and Kesst’s story for a while and I definitely wasn’t disappointed this was another fabulous addition to one of my favourite series. I voluntary reviewed a copy of The Sins of the Orc
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