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Oxley ( Van Doren 5) by Crea Reitan-review and tour

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Oxley ( Van Doren 5) by Crea Reitan-review and tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 20, 2025

His scream changed my life forever.

I clean up the streets of Anaheim from the hate one man left behind. On the surface, I work with the local authorities but in secret, I kill those who hurt others.

During a planned interception, we arrive on the scene too late and a man’s scream fills the streets. The moment I look upon his face, my entire life shifts to make him the center. Instead of going to a hospital, I bring him home.

Now I need to figure out how to nurse him back to health and hope he can accept my quirks so I can keep him.

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REVIEW: The story centers around Oxley, a vigilante whose mission is to cleanse the streets of Anaheim from the shadows of hatred left by a single man. The novel opens with a chilling moment—an anguished scream that shatters Oxley’s world and sets him on a journey that will change his life!

Oxley is not just a vigilante, he is a deeply flawed but great character grappling with his own moral compass. His motivations for cleaning up the streets stem not only from a desire for justice but also from a personal quest for acceptance and connection.

The moment when Oxley meets Huntley, had me in a grip(the man whose scream reverberates throughout the streets.) Instead of opting for the conventional route of taking him to a hospital, Oxley’s decision to bring Huntley home gave me vibes of protection and vulnerability.

The dynamics between the two characters evolve beautifully, shifting from a moment of crisis to an exploration of healing and intimacy.

I love this author’s work, she excels in writing relatable and layered characters. Huntley, initially a victim, is given the opportunity to emerge as a resilient force in his own right. Their relationship grows from a foundation of trauma to one of mutual support and understanding.
The quirks that Oxley worries may drive Huntley away add a lighthearted touch to the otherwise intense story, providing moments of levity that balanced the story. I love that we also get to see past characters and possible future characters and their stories. This world just keeps growing. 😃

The dialogue is sharp and often infused with humor, making the characters feel authentic and real. The author does an excellent job of creating a vivid setting in Anaheim, allowing me to visualize both the gritty realities of the streets and the intimate spaces Oxley and Huntley occupy.
The relationship between Oxley and Huntley is written with sensitivity and authenticity. There are no clichés or stereotypes here.

In conclusion, “Oxley (Van Doren)” is a captivating read that successfully melds action, romance, and deep emotion. Crea Reitan’s talent for character development and her approach to storytelling make this novel a standout in the LGBTQIA genre.

It’s a story of love blossoming in the midst of chaos, where healing is possible even when the odds seem insurmountable.

If you’re looking for an engaging tale that challenges perceptions of love and morality, look no further than “Oxley (Van Doren).”

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Loren
Noaz
Imry
Avory / Ellory

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🦋 Reviewed by Julie B

Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…

When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!

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Hellsing’s Grace (RMBC: New Orleans NC 9) by Crimson Syn-review

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❤️‍🔥 Hellsing’s Grace (RMBC: New Orleans 9) by Crimson Syn-review ❤️‍🔥

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 21, 2025

Hellsing

Grace Desdemone is every man’s nightmare and wet dream all wrapped up into one sweetly menacing package,and she’s all mine. Mine to keep safe from all the demons her father’s left behind. The only problem is… we can’t stand each other.

Being near one another is like a ticking time bomb, waiting to explode. But I’ve been sworn to protect her, whether she likes it or not. Besides, I’m the only one who can help her. How, you ask?

Because I’m the only one who can do what her father can do. See, I can walk among the living and the dead. And yes…I see dead people. But that’s beside the point…

Being near Grace, only makes the living part harder. Now I need to put a pause on my happy, hermit existence, to save her from a demon who is relentless in its hunt for her. And I find myself getting pulled closer to the one soul I’m supposed to stay away from.

But when the fires of hell burn bright in her eyes, There is nothing that will stop me from falling from Grace.

••••••

REVIEW:HELLSING’S GRACE is the ninth instalment in Crimson Syn’s contemporary, adult RBMC: NEW ORLEANS National Chapter erotic, MC romance series, a part of the multi-authored RBMC series. This is forty-seven year old MC chaplain and exorcist Peter Hellsing, and twenty-eight year old MC princess Grace Desdemone’s story line. HELLSING’S GRACE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary but the author recommends reading TICK TOCK BOOM for some backstory and cohesion.

NOTE: HELLSING’S GRACE is a supernatural / paranormal story line focusing on exorcisms and demons.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hellsing and Grace) using present day and memories form the past, HELLSING’S GRACE follows in the wake of an attack on Grace Desdemone’s shop the Midnight Witch by the RBMC rival the Bloody Scorpions but all is not as it appears to be and the demon from Hellsing’s past, has targeted our heroine for her, for a blood debt owed. Grace’s father Virgil Desdemone was a member of the RBMC, as well as their resident exorcist. Virgil saved a young Peter Hellsing, training our story line hero, the man who has been assigned as guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love but the demon wants revenge, and takes aim at our story line couple.

The world building focuses on the demon Bael; possession, rituals, and H*ll, as Hellsing must enter the underworld in an effort to save the woman he loves.

The relationship between Hellsing and Grace is acrimonious at best; spiteful and antagonistic in the wake of Grace’s stubbornness and inability to trust. Refusing Hellsing’s help, Grace will be forcibly moved in an effort to protect her life but in doing so, forces the demon to take at will. The $ex scenes are aggressive and provocative.

The colorful secondary and supporting characters include several members from the RBMC including Jameson, and Grace’s father Virgil Desdemone.

HELLSING’S GRACE is a story of power and control, obsession and possession, loss and grief, family and friendships. The character driven premise is haunting and dramatic; the characters are edgy and determined; the romance intense.

 

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Inked in Vengeance
A Biker for Christmas
Scarred by Pain
Afflicted with Desire
A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe
Quivering Heart
Wrecked from Malice
Belle Macabre
Wrecked from Malice
Belle Macabre
Coerced into Submission
Tick Tock Boom

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Reviewed by Sandy

My name is Crimson Syn, not really, but what fun is it to use my real name. Instead I’ll use my inner goddess’ name, it’s much more fun that way. I grew up in New York City where I had a wonderful education, loving parents and awesome friends. What more could a girl ask for?

I started writing at the age of sixteen. The first romance I read was Stephanie Laurens’ Devil’s Bride. Since then I have been influenced by dozens of flourishing romance authors and even more dashing and daring rogues. I must say it, but Fifty Shades was not my first erotic romance, nor did it influence me to start writing them. If you’ve never read Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Hoyt, Lisa Kleypas, Bertrice Small or A.N. Roquelaure’s Sleeping Beauty trilogy, then you’re missing out. Those were my sweet introductions to erotic romance, and boy were they hot.

So here I am, after reading so many wonderful stories, I have too many sinful tales of my own not to share. I like my alphas rough and possessive, and I have no shame in saying it or writing it. I had delightfully wicked teachers growing up, their books took me to new worlds and brought me new loves. So, I want to do the same for you. I want to indulge my readers in those steamy reads that will send them into the arms of dangerous alphas and deliciously sexy rogues, without leaving the confines of their nice warm bed. If I am able to entice your inner goddesses, then I have done my job and I am satisfied.

 

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Chasing Lyric by KE Osborn-review tour

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Chasing Lyric by KE Osborn-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 24, 2025

I don’t do privileged pretty boys.
Especially ones who waltz into my flower shop flashing Hallmark smiles like they own the place.

Chase Malone is everything I should run from—smooth, confident, too damn sure he can play me like his favorite melody.
But then fate, a runaway goat, and tracks of eighties rock on repeat push us into a rhythm neither of us asked for. And somewhere between the laughter and silence, I hear the truth in the spaces he tries to hide.

I thought we were in tune.

Instead, after months of his beautiful symphony, I uncovered his perfect illusion—Chase Malone, the greatest lie I ever let myself fall for.

Now I’m caught in his song, with his desperate attempts to be that perfect Hallmark hero and win me back. But I just don’t know if this love story ends in harmony… or heartbreak.

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REVIEW:CHASING LYRIC by KE Osborn is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic, romance story line focusing on Chase Malone aka Chase Covington, and florist Lyric Griffin’s story line. There is a slight cross over with the author’s LA Defiance MC series, and a cameo from Rip and Autumn.

Told in three parts, from dual first person perspectives (Lyric and Chase), CHASING LYRIC follows the building romance and relationship between Chase Malone aka Chase Covington, and florist Lyric Griffin. An error by her co-worker and best friend Rory sends florist Lyric Griffin on the hunt for a new supply of fresh flowers for the annual Sawdust Art Festival but her return comes with an added bonus-a runaway goat -has tagged along on the ride home, a goat that a stranger knows only too well. Chase Malone, in town to buy flowers, will come face to face with his future in the guise of Lyric Griffin, and a goat, a goat whose owners are nowhere to be found. A few hours on the road to return the goat known as Doughnut sparks the beginning of a relationship that will be destroyed by secrets and lies.

The world building, divided into three parts follows the growing relationship and love between our story line couple. Lyric is the daughter of rock royalty but having grown up in the business, refuses to have anything to do with the lifestyle .Chase Malone is not whom he appears to be, and in this, our heroine will be blindsided, walking away with a broken heart.

The relationship between Chase and Lyric begins as an accidental meeting and quickly grows into something more. Lyric is finally learning to trust in the face of past betrayal but Chase’s secrets are about to reveal another betrayal that threatens any future happiness for our story line couple. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large and diverse ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters including Lyric’s best friend Rory; her parents Annie and Stylo Griffin, siblings Aria and Clef; Chase’s father Chase Sr, Chase’s best friend Dax, and Rip and Autumn.

CHASING LYRIC is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and mistrust, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is heart breaking and emotional; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

KE OSBORN

With a flair for all things creative, International Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She’s entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.

K E Osborn comforts herself with tea and Netflix, after all, who doesn’t love a good binge?

Turn lust into love at www.keosbornauthor.com

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Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill – a Review

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Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill – a Review

 

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Description:
A new romantasy, following a thief whose dramatic encounter with an assassin and a crown bodyguard (who happens to be a royal in disguise) launches her into a world of swirling palace intrigue.

Fox is a thief with morals—she steals from those who can afford it and only a little at that. She has no choice. Fox and her three closest companions entered into indentured servitude to the Lady, a mysterious noble with widespread political power by questionable means, in order to pay off familial debts. While searching for an easy mark in town, Fox helps a royal bodyguard fend off a would-be assassin’s attack on a prince’s life.

But what started off as protecting the prince out of good conscience has now unwittingly embroiled this thief in a vast world of politics, high stakes, and romance. And though Fox longs to be free of her debts, she must decide if love is its own kind of cage.

 

 

Review:

Ember Eternal by Chloe Neill is the first book in her new Romantasy series, Souls Burn Brightest. Fox, our heroine, is a 20-year-old, talented thief, who only steals from those who have money. She and her best friend, Wren, are bonded to a wealthy Lady, to pay off their family’s debts. Fox also has the ability to see Aether, giving her energy toward the Aetheric Realm, which is a type of invisible magic.

The land of Carethia, is ruled by the Emperor Eternal, with 4 sons ruling different regions.  The Western Prince arrives at the Western Stronghold to fill the position that has been empty for a while after the death of the last Prince. Fox ends up saving the prince (Nik) from an assassination attempt at the market, since she can see what is happening before anyone else. There is the villain, who is using Aether and Anima to try to overthrow the system, and Fox is the only one who can detect Aether, saving the attempt at the Prince’s life.    

Fox is close to her friends, Wren and a spirit guardian, Luna. With several assassination attempts against Nik, she knows that the magic practitioner will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Fox will assist with the guards in catching the foe.

I really loved the banter between Fox and Nik, who I have begun to slowly become close to each other.  I also adored Wren and Galen. I loved Luna, who was always able to quickly find Fox. As we get closer to the end, Fox will learn some truths about her past; that will change things in the end.

Ember Eternal blended romance, rebellion, danger, chaos, banter, action, secrets and magic. This was a terrific romantasy based on a simmering romance and thriller.  Ember Eternal was so very well written by Chloe Neill.  I can’t wait for the next book.

Reviewed by Barb

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JUSTICE’S BOND (Spiked Raiders MC 4) by EC Land-review

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JUSTICE’S BOND (Spiked Raiders MC 4) by EC Land-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 18, 2025

She’s the daughter of the enemy.

Justice

Trust is a delicate, dangerous game. I’ve played it enough to know I don’t care to play again. All I need is my club. Life’s easier this way. My brothers have my back, and I’ve got theirs. It’s simple. Clean. Until she crosses my path.

Stunningly beautiful, she’s a walking contradiction. Soft yet strong. Light yet dark. Loving yet guarded. She has reasons to be wary, to protect herself as I do. Our bond is undeniable. Neither of us can deny it. Doesn’t mean I’m willing to give someone like her a chance to get closer than she already is.

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REVIEW: JUSTICE’S BOND is the fourth instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult SPIKE RAIDERS paranormal, erotic, romance series. This is Spiked Raiders MC VP and coyote shifter Justice, and vet tech Annahi’s story line. JUSTICE’S BOND can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Justice and Annahi) JUSTICE’S BOND follows in the wake of an injured coyote shifter as Annahi’s place of work. Annahi knew immediately the coyote was a shifter, and said shifter knew immediately Annahi was their mate but like the other members of the Spiked Raiders MC, Justice believes Annahi is a blood witch, and someone not to be trusted or like.All is not as it appears to be, Annahi is not what she appears to be, and in this Justice and the members of the Spiked Raiders MC must come to terms with what is happening and why.

The world building focuses on the connection to Annahi and Justice’s past. Justice has not seen his siblings for close to twenty years, and Annahi is determined to stay out of reach of the woman who claims to be her mother.

The relationship between Annahi and Justice is one of fated mates but Justice believes Annahi is a blood witch, and she will never be accepted by the Spiked Raiders MC but Annahi and Justice’s connection is much more than mates, and our couple must come together in an effort to protect the people they love. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of supernatural secondary and supporting characters including the members of the Spiked Raiders MC, and the arrival of Justice’s siblings.

JUSTICE’S BOND is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, magic and mayhem, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is dramatic and engaging; the characters are powerful and dynamic; the romance is limited but seductive.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Corbin’s Conflict
Tucker’s STrike
Dane’s War

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Reviewed by Sandy

A little about E.C. Land 

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

Now 2 times USA Today Bestselling Author.

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THORNS OF DECEIT (Thorns of Omerta 7) by Eva Winners-review tour

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THORNS OF DECEIT (Thorns of Omerta 7) by Eva Winners-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 21, 2025

An innocent witness to brutality. A twisted and deviant plan. Two lives forever scarred.

Aiden Callahan was a lethal, disarmingly beautiful man. A mobster forged in blood, betrayal, and sin.

Worst of all… he was my husband.

Five years ago, I did something unforgivable.

Now, my past has come to collect its debt.

I told myself I did what I had to do in order to survive. That he wouldn’t hurt me. That being the future mother to his heir would make me untouchable. I was wrong.

The man I ran from no longer exists, and I’m no longer the woman he married.

His demons raged, loud and unforgiving. Mine refused to bow.

Together, we were chaos. Beautiful and deadly chaos.

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REVIEW: THORNS OF DECEIT is the seventh instalment in Eva Winners’ contemporary adult THORNS OF OMERTA dark, erotic, organized crime, romance series -a spin off from the author’s KINGPINS OF THE SYNDICATE. This is thirty-two year old Irish mobster Aiden Callahan, and twenty-four year old, Raven Croft’s story line. THORNS OF DECEIT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

For fans and followers, THORNS OF DECEIT crosses over with, and runs parallel to the several instalments in the author’s The Stolen Empire Trilogy.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Aiden and Raven), dual timelines, and memories from the past, THORNS OF DECEIT focuses on the forced marriage of convenience between our story line couple. Five years earlier, after having witnessed something she should not have seen, a then nineteen year old, college student and waitress Raven Croft is forced into marriage with Irish mobster Aiden Callahan but Raven and her mother Blair have spent most of their lives on the run, and the past is about to catch up with Raven and Blair, and Raven and her mother will disappear. Fast forward five years, Aiden continues to mourn the loss of his wife only to discover she has been living her life in Paris France., attending college and creating a life in the world of art. Determined to reclaim what they had lost, Aiden goes on the offensive when he discovers the darkness that continues to haunt and stalk our story line heroine.

The world building is complex and detailed as the reader is pulled into the past, in an effort to understand what is happening and why. There is more to Raven Croft than Aiden could have possibly imagined, and the family is forced into a war to regain power. As Raven began a new life without our story line hero, Aiden would take control, ensuring the world knew who was in charge.

The relationship between Aiden and Raven is one of forced proximity and marriage in an effort to save the life of our story line heroine but Raven is oblivious to the reality of her family history, and in this, our heroine and her mother will become pawns in the fight for power. Raven and Aiden never wanted to marry but their union was about to become a much larger part of the impending war. The $ex scenes are erotic, provocative and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of energetic, questionable and controversial secondary and supporting characters including several from the author’s The Stolen Empire Trilogy: Raven’s friends Reina, Phoenix and Athena, all with familial connections to the criminal underworld. We are introduced to Raven’s mother Blair, as well as father Duncan Lyon and Aiden’s twin brothers Kyran and Tyran.

THORNS OF DECEIT is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, more dysfunctional family dynamics and values, grief and loss, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is thought provoking, dark, dramatic and edgy; the romance is gritty and twisted; the characters are desperate, determined and dangerous.

Previous Reviews and Reading Order
Thorns of Lust
Thorns of Love
Thorns of Death
Thorns of Silence
Thorns of Desire
Thorns of Blood

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Reviewed by Sandy

Eva Winners released her first novel Second Chance At Love in 2020 and has been writing feverishly ever since. She writes about everlasting romance for every century focusing on characters emotional development and always guarantees an HEA.

She loves yoga, wine and her kiddos. In her spare time, she seeks adventures either hiking through trails, yoga or exploring the beaches.

Writing books has always been her passion and she brings real life to the forefront in everything she writes about.

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Roaring Heat / Mountain Storm/ On Tap for the Bear by Delta James

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Roaring Heat / Mountain Storm/ On Tap for the Bear by Delta James

ROARING HEAT
(Shifters of Redwood Rise 2)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 12, 2025

I came to Redwood Rise to track predator behavior. I didn’t expect to become the prey.

After a messy divorce and stalled career, wildlife biologist Anabeth Cole is ready for a fresh start. But something is wrong in these woods, and the local mechanic, Beau Hayes, knows more than he’s letting on.

Beau frustratingly charming, recklessly protective… and hiding something.

I have no idea the world I’ve stepped into.

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REVIEW: ROARING HEAT is the second instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult SHIFTERS OF REDWOOD RISE erotic, paranormal romance series. This is bear shifter Beau Hayes, and wildlife biologist Anabeth Cole’s story line ROARING HEAT can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Anabeth and Beau) ROARING HEAT follows in the wake of the arrival of wildlife biologist Anabeth Cole in Redwood Rise. Anabeth’s latest assignment sends our heroine to Redwood Rise when within minutes of her arrival all does not go according to plan. From the outset , strange phenomenon heighten Anabeth’s senses, and the introduction of Beau Hayes pulls Anabeth into a world she knows nothing about. Beau Hayes is a grizzly bear shifter, and knows immediately that Anabeth is his fated mate but the ley lines in Redwood Rise are angry; volatile and determined taking aim at our story line heroine.

The world building follows the search for the truth in the wake of Anabeth’s arrival. The ley lines are pulling towards our story line heroine, actively searching for some sort of connection. Beau and his brothers know there is more than the physical anomalies but a psychic pull that no one can ignore.

The relationship between Anabeth and Beau is one of fated mates. Beau and his bear know immediately that Anabeth is their fated mate but Anabeth is human, and unaware of the supernatural aspects of the village in which she now lives. The ley lines are determined to claim our story line heroine but Beau refuses to let anything happen to the woman with whom he will fall in love. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

We are introduced to several townsfolk ,as well as the return of Beau’s brothers Sawyer and Eli.

ROARING HEAT is a story of the supernatural, power, secrets and love. The fast paced premise is intriguing and magical;the romance is fast and furious; the characters are desperate and determined.

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MOUNTAIN STORM
(Mountain Shadows 1)by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 7, 2025

There’s a reason no one hikes Grizzly Hollow.The Beast doesn’t let his prey leave.

Investigative journalist Caryn Stevens came to Alaska chasing whispers—a feral sniper hiding in the upper reaches of Grizzly Hollow, a ghost story the locals are too afraid to name. But when a whiteout crash leaves her stranded and half-frozen, she finds herself in the arms of the myth himself.

Zeb Cross was once a decorated soldier. Now he’s a brutal recluse, a man of silence, secrets, and scars. The moment he lays eyes on Caryn, he knows she’s not just a threat to his world—she’s the woman he’s been watching. Wanting. Waiting for.

He gives her a choice. Leave now. Or stay and be his. But the storm has other plans. And so does the Beast. He believes in possession.

And Caryn? She was never just here for the story.

She was born to be his.

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REVIEW: MOUNTAIN STORM is the first instalment in Delta James’ contemporary adult MOUNTAINS SHADOWS erotic, romance series. This is former US soldier Zeb Cross, and investigative journalist Caryn Stevens’ story line.

Told from dual first person (Zeb and Caryn) MOUNTAIN STORM follows years after Caryn Stevens first visit to Grizzly Hollow. Twelve years earlier, Caryn Stevens’, while hiking in Grizzly Hollow, was rescued by a stranger, a stranger she could never forget. Fast forward to present day, Caryn Stevens returns to Grizzly Hollow, Alaska hoping to find the man who has spent too much time in her mind but a man who does not want to be found. A blizzard, another rescue, and a man determined to claim Caryn as his own, finds out couple spending several days together wherein the reality of their situation will come full circle when the past returns to finish a job

The world building follows Zeb’s search for the truth. Caryn’s arrival comes with a secret from the past.Zeb has never forgotten about the woman he left behind but Caryn’s journey back to Grizzly Hollow comes with too many secrets, and Zeb is determined to uncover the truth.

The relationship between Zeb and Caryn is one of second chances, of a sorts. Twelve years, and neither one ever forgot about the other. Caryn’s search took over a decade but refuses to acknowledge her obsession for a man who is more than equally obsessed. The $ex scenes are intimate and aggressive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited, as our couple spend most of their time in a cabin on Grizzly Hollow.

MOUNTAIN STORM is a story of secret, obsession and acceptance. The fast paced premise is intriguing and entertaining but familiar. The characters are desperate and dynamic.

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(Shifters of Redwood Rise 3)
by Delta James
Genre: adult ,contemporary, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 31, 2025

She came to hide from the disgrace. He just wants to pour her a pint. But fate’s menu has already paired them…

I’ve poured a thousand pints across this bar, but the night Quinn Samuelson walked into my tavern, everything changed.

She’s all sharp edges and wounded pride, hiding behind a critic’s pen she swears she’ll never use again. Her ex stole her words, her career, and the trust she gave too freely. She came to Redwood Rise to disappear.

But my bear doesn’t see a broken woman.
It sees my mate.

Quinn doesn’t know that the tavern’s heartbeat runs deeper than good beer and small-town charm. The ley lines beneath Bear Claw carry magic, and her fractured sense of taste is the one gift that can help me protect it. She notices things no one else can, the subtle shifts that could destroy everything I’ve built and the town that depends on it.

She came here to hide.
But I’m not letting her walk away.

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REVIEW: ON TAP FOR THE BEAR is the third instalment in Delta James’ contemporary adult SHIFTERS OF REDWOOD RISE paranormal, romance series. This is bear shifter /tavern owner Eli Hayes, and food journalist Quinn Samuelson’s story line. ON TAP FOR THE BEAR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Quinn and Eli) ON TAP FOR THE BEAR follows Quinn Samuelson upon her arrival in Redwood Rise in the wake of professional betrayal. Bear shifter Eli Hayes and his bear know immediately that Quinn is their mate but Quinn continues to struggles with a previous betrayal, and learning to trust again will not be easy. The ley lines in Redwood Rise are calling to our story line heroine, a woman who is about to discover there is more to life than running away.

The relationship between Quinn and Eli is another one of fated mates. Quinn is pulled into a world of magic and shifter as Eli struggles to wait for the right time to claim his mate. The $ex scenes are limited but intense.

Once again,the secondary and supporting characters include Eli’s brothers Beau, Calder and Sawyer, the townsfolk of Redwood Rise, as well as the people who betrayed our story line heroine.

ON TAP FOR THE BEAR is a story of magic and the supernatural, secrets and lies, fate and love. The fast paced premise is entertaining and enchanting; the romance is seductive ; the characters are determined and magical.

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STEFANO
Cammareri Family 4
by Jade Marshall
Genre: adult, contemporary, dark, Mafia romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 13, 2025

Andrea
I’ve loved Stefano Cammareri for as long as I can remember. Not the silly kind of crush you outgrow, but the kind that brands itself into your bones.

He’s my brother-in-law’s youngest brother. He’s dangerous, brooding, and so far out of reach it hurts. Every look, every stolen glance, only deepens the ache. But Stefano always pulls away, reminding me I should find someone safe. Someone normal.

So when a charming stranger makes me feel wanted, I take the risk … and walk straight into a trap.

Stefano
She thinks I don’t want her. I know I can’t give her what she deserves. But Andrea Rossi has owned me from the moment she first smiled at me, and I’ve been fighting that truth ever since.

When she’s taken by the cartel to strike at my family, every wall I’ve built shatters. I’ll spill blood, burn cities, and destroy anyone who stands between us. Because Andrea isn’t my weakness, she’s my reason.

Darkness is safer than love. Violence is cleaner than desire. And this time … I won’t walk away.

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REVIEW:STEFANO is the fourth instalment in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult CAMMARERI FAMILY dark, erotic, Mafia romance series. This is Stefano Cammareri, and Andrea’s story line. STEFANO can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Andrea is Guilia’ sister ALCEU (book one)

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Andrea and Stefano) STEFANO follows in the wake of the abduction of our story line heroine. The Cartel want revenge; The Cammareri Family are heading to war; and Andrea is about to become a pawn for the sins of the past.

The relationship between Stefano and Andrea is one of mutual attraction and desire but Stefano considered Andrea off -limits, as the younger sister of his brother’s wife. Refusing to cross an invisible line, Stefano watches from the sidelines until he is unable to let her go. The $ex scenes are passionate.

The dynamic secondary and supporting characters include the return of Stefano’s brothers: Alceu, Severu, Mancuso and their significant others.

STEFANO is a quick read: a novella length story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is limited but intense; the characters are desperate and determined.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Alceu
Severu
Mancuso

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SHIFTING DESIRE
Monsters of New York 16
by Jade Marshall
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 27, 2025

Half-fae, half-human, Ari Caelthrone has always been too much and never enough. Working nights at The Gin Room keeps her distracted, until Malichai Veythronn walks in. Dark, ruthless, and devastatingly powerful, the dragon lord of New York stirs something in her she can’t explain … a fire that feels like fate.

Malichai knows exactly what it is. Ari is his mate, the one woman destined to be his. But three years ago, to protect her from enemies who would kill her for being “unworthy,” he ordered a witch to bind her side of their bond. Now the spell is breaking, and Ari is finally starting to feel the pull he’s lived with all along.

But when secrets come to light and danger closes in, Malichai must prove that his obsession is more than fate… and that Ari’s choice is the only one that matters.

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REVIEW: SHIFTING DESIRE is the sixteenth instalment in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult, erotic,paranormal, romance story line, a part of the multi-authored MONSTERS OF NEW YORK series. This is twenty-seven year old, Half-fae /half human Ari Caelthrone, and dragon shifter Malichai Veythronn’s story line. SHIFTING DESIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Malichai and Ari) SHIFTING DESIRE follows the fated relationship between our story line couple. Three years earlier Malichai Veythronn saw Ari Caelthrone from across the room and knew immediately she was their mate but refused to claim the woman with whom he would fall in love. Fast forward to present day, Malachai has flirted and toyed with our story line heroine, and he is ready to claim what fate has deigned but our heroine is deemed unworthy, and in this, becomes a pawn in the supernatural underworld.

The relationship between Ari and Malichai is one of fated mates but our hero waits three years to claim the woman that calls to his heart, a woman who has yet to come into her powers. With a target on her back, our heroine refuses to become a victim, and discovers she is more than anyone could have imagined. The $ex scenes are provocative and passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters include witch Serephine Dhalora, and bartended Akasha (Shifting Hearts)

SHIFTING DESIRE is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, fate and relationships. The fast paced, novella length story is enchanting and edgy; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are charismatic and determined.

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SHIFTING HEARTS
(Monster of New York)
by Jade Marshall
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 27, 2025

Akasha Lavey has been different her whole life. Dreams that come true have made her stand out not just in her family but in the small town she grew up in. Now, she is taking a chance and following a dream all the way to New York.

Korvin Slater is an isolated black bear shifter. He grew up alone and prefers his life that way now. Except he doesn’t. His fated mate is out there waiting for him, now all he has to do is find her. He dreams of her every night but has yet to see her face.

Nothing is what it seems though, and both of their lives are about to change forever.

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REVIEW: SHIFTING HEARTS by Jade Marshall is the second instalment in the multi-authored, contemporary, adult MONSTERS OF NEW YORK erotic, paranormal, romance series. This is bear shifter Korvin Slater, and bartender Akasha Lavey’s story line. SHIFTING HEARTS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary.

Told for dual first person perspectives (Korvin and Akasha) SHIFTING HEARTS follows the building and fated relationship between our story line couple. For months, Akasha Lavey has been dreaming about a man, a bear shifter she has never met, and when an opportunity arises to move to New York, Akasha leaves her life behind, and starts anew where she will come face to face with her future in the guise of our story line hero but all is not as it appears to be when Akasha discovers the world of the supernatural, a world in which she suddenly belongs. A vampire is taking aim at the New York territory, and Akasha’s arrival comes with the promise of survival and protection.

The world building follows Korvin Slater as he struggles to keep his distance from Akasha Lavey but his ‘bear’ knows Akasha is their mate, and is determined to claim our heroine as soon as possible. With the approaching war for the New York territory, Korvin finds himself facing on the outside looking in when he is targeted before he is able to protect his mate.

The relationship between Korvin and Akasha is one of fated mates. Korvin knows immediately that Akasha is his to claim but Akasha is supposedly unaware of the supernatural world but with the proper training and the love of her mate, Akasha’s powers will save everyone that matters. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

We are introduced to several supernatural creatures including witches, vampires, and shifters, most of whom are connected through the local bar The Gin Room.

SHIFTING HEARTS is a novella length story of secrets and magic, power and control, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and enchanting; the erotic, romance is insta-lust to love; the characters are determined, charismatic and energetic.

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