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Claiming the Rejected Mate by Jade Marshall-review

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Claiming the Rejected Mate (Moon Bound Mates 1) by Jade Marshall-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 13, 2026

Rejected.
Broken.
Left to die.

Thorne thought her mating ceremony would seal her destiny. Instead, Gabriel shattered her in front of the entire pack, tearing away her bond and leaving her to bleed in the forest.

But fate isn’t finished with her.

Altero, the Stygian Pack’s exiled loner, never wanted a mate and never wanted to be tied down. Yet when he finds Thorne half-dead on his land, the bond between them ignites … wild, dangerous, and undeniable.

He’s her second chance. She’s his greatest risk.

But when the past comes knocking, will their bond survive?

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REVIEW: CLAIMING THE REJECTED MATE is the first novella in Jade Marshall’s contemporary, adult MOON BOUND MATES paranormal, erotic romance series. This is wolf shifters Altero and Thorne Lioren story line.

NOTE: CLAIMING THE REJECTED MATE was originally released as part of the SHIFTING HEARTS paranormal, anthology. The lead characters are now wolf shifters, and their names have been changed in the new release.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Thorne and Altero) including memories from the past, CLAIMING THE REJECTED MATE focuses on the fated relationship between wolf shifters Thorne and Altero. Like Thorne, Altero is a former member of the Stygian Pack but having lost the bid to lead to his brother Maddox, Altero is now a rogue without a pack , without a family to call his own. Finding Thorne, struggling to survive, Altero knows immediately our heroine is his fated mate but the rejection by another is threatening our heroine’s survival. As our heroine begins towards her journey of recovery, Altero struggles to claim the woman that calls to his heart.

The world building is fast and furious. From rejection to desperation to claimed, Thorne finds herself battling between head and heart, hoping for a second chance at love, a relationship decreed by fate and love.

The relationship between Thorne and Altero begins as a rescue, a rescue in which Altero is determined to claim Thorne as his own but the past returns demanding a second chance, a chance Thorne rejects in the face of humiliation and prior personal rejection. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are introduced to wolf shifter Gabriel, the man who rejected our storyline heroine, and through memories, Altero’s brother Maddox.

CLAIMING THE REJECTED MATE is a story of power and control, rejects and betrayal, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is dramatic and edgy; the romance is limited but fated; the characters are desperate and determined.

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Outrider of Talon Mountain/ Bear of the Deep by Delta James

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Outrider of Talon Mountain/ Bear of the Deep by Delta James-review

OUTRIDER OF TALON MOUNTAIN
(Men of Talon Mountain 7)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, romantic, suspense

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 2, 2026

I came to Alaska hunting the corrupt federal official who destroyed my career. Going undercover in the shadow of Talon Mountain was supposed to keep me focused, no attachments, no distractions.
Until Finn Ashworth walked into my path. Quiet, watchful, infuriatingly steady… and built to make a woman forget every rule she’s ever lived by. He sees through my lies the moment we meet, yet he still offers to guide me into the backcountry where my answers, and my enemies, are hiding.
The deeper we push into the wilderness, the hotter things burn between us. One touch turns into a kiss I can’t take back. One night becomes a line I can’t uncross.
And when a professional killer shows up in Glacier Hollow, my cover blows wide open. Now Finn and I are running for our lives, tangled in danger, desire, and a truth powerful enough to destroy us both.
I came here for justice.
I didn’t expect to want him.
I didn’t expect to need him.
Some secrets are deadly.
Some are worth risking everything to reveal.

••••••

REVIEW: OUTRIDER OF TALON MOUNTAIN is the seventh instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult MEN OF TALON MOUNTAIN romantic suspense series. This is former US Army Medevac Helicopter Pilot Finn Ashworth, and FBI Agent Cara Brennan. OUTRIDER OF TALON MOUNTAIN 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 (Cara and Finn) OUTRIDER OF TALON MOUNTAIN follows in the wake of the arrival of FBI Agent Cara Brennan, an agent on the run, following a disastrous assignment wherein our heroine found herself targeted by the people in charge. Hunting down leads, searching for clues, Cara Brennan arrives in Glacier Hollow, Alaska where she will partner with former US Army Helicopter Pilot Finn Ashworth, as they follows a trail of corruption and betrayal.

The world building focuses on the search for the truth but someone else has followed our heroine’s path, and is determined to keep the past buried in Glacier Hollow, Alaska.

The relationship between Cara and Finn is one of immediate attraction but Finn struggles to trust Glacier Hollow’s newest arrival, a woman who claims to be a journalist, researching a story about survival in the north. Cara has spent six months building a case against the people she blames for destroying her life, and learning to trust is a struggle, including the man with whom Cara will fall in love. The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are dynamic and determined. We are introduced to Sheriff Zeke, and diner owner Sadie, Sheriff Rhys Blackwater, and crisis negotiator Harlow Kane. The requisite evil has many faces.

OUTRIDER OF TALON MOUNTAIN is a story of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, power and control, trust and understanding, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is fast paced, dramatic and edgy; the romance is spicy; the characters are desperate and charismatic.

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BEAR OF THE DEEP
(Tides of Fate 3)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 26, 2025

I came to the Isle of Skara to study the sea.
I didn’t expect it to claim me.
When my selkie heritage awakens and a dark mage targets me, the only one who can keep me alive is Grayson Hale, a bear shifter sworn to guard the deep places.
He says the ocean is calling me home.
I’m starting to believe him…
and to fall for the man fate tied to my blood.

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REVIEW: BEAR OF THE DEEP is the third instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult TIDES OF FATE paranormal, romance series. This is grizzly bear shifter Grayson Hale, and Marine biologist Dr. Isla Calder’s story line. BEAR OF THE DEEP can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information forom the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Grayson and Isla) BEAR OF THE DEEP follows Dr. Isla Calder’s arrival on the Isle of Skara, as a prelude to researching the strange phenomenon of the ocean and its’ wildlife but Isla never expected to meet her future in the guise of Grayson Hale, a grizzly bear shifter and guardian of the waters. A group known as Marine Development Corporation, headed by developer Malcolm Carrick is intent on drilling the ocean floor but Carrick is looking for something more dangerous and powerful, he is a collector of all things supernatural.

The world building focuses on the desperate attempts to stop Marine Development Corporation, as they prepare to ravage the natural eco-systems around the Isle of Skara. Something dark and dangerous lies waiting at the bottom of the ocean, and our couple must work together in an effort to save everyone they love.

The relationship between Grayson and Isla is one of fated mates but Isla is unaware of her supernatural powers, long having remained dormant until the ocean calls to the selkie beneath. With the ability to control the ocean’s water, Isla discovers there is more than attraction with the man that calls to her heart. The $ex scenes are passionate and intimate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are enchanted and desperate. We are introduced to developer Malcolm Carrick, a man who is more than he appears to be, as well as the return of Declan, Rafael and Moira, wolf shifter Jax, tiger shifter Kian O’Donnell, and dragon shifter Finn. Kian’s story line is next in Tiger of the Tides.

BEAR OF THE DEEP is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, magic and fate. The fast paced, character driven premise is dramatic; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are magical, determined and charismatic.

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Crown of Ruin & Redemption by Vi Carter & Joanna Maz-review

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Crown of Ruin & Redemption (Kingdom of Shadows 3) by Vi Carter & Joanna Maz-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 28, 2025

I thought losing our child was the worst thing that could happen to us. I was wrong.

Four months ago, a shapeshifter murdered my unborn son. Four months ago, Kaan chose to save me instead of our baby. Four months ago, our bond shattered beyond repair.

Now Kaan’s cousin Yasar has arrived with violet eyes and dangerous secrets. He says he’s here to help. But when he touches my hand, I feel something I shouldn’t—a pull I can’t explain.

Because Erlik didn’t just cleanse me of shadow magic. He bound me to Yasar. Soul to soul.

My best friend Banu is trapped in the Veil Between—a nightmare realm accessible only during the Twilight Eclipse. We have three hours to save her before the Veil closes forever.

Three hours with a husband I can’t forgive, a cousin whose binding makes me crave what I shouldn’t, and the discovery that I’m twilight-born—carrying both shadow and light magic.

The key to ending a war. Or the weapon that destroys us all.

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REVIEW:CROWN OF RUIN AND REDEMPTION is the third instalment the adult KINGDOM OF SHADOWS dark, epic fantasy series co-authored b Vi Carter and Joanna Maz. This is the continuing story of Prince Kaan Karanlikoglu, Lord of the Shadow Court, and his consort Nesilhan. CROWN OF RUIN AND REDEMPTION should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events of book two Crown of Storm and Silence.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Kaan and Nesi) CROWN OF RUIN AND REDEMPTION follows in the aftermath of the attack on our story line heroine. Four months earlier, a shape shifter murdered Kaan and Nesi’s unborn child but in the aftermath Nesi is unable to forgive the man she loves, a man she blames for choosing her life over the life of their unborn child’s but the betrayal goes deeper when our couple discover their bond has been fractured by a manipulative family member who is determined to take control. A war between the dark shadow and the light shadow courts is threatening Kaan’s tenuous hold over his people and the land,and the our couple must, once again, give up something in an effort to help everyone else.

The world building is detailed and complex as Nesilhan is determined to rescue her friend, a fairy trapped in the Veil Between, but the rescue will come at a cost to everyone involved. Nesi is so blinded grief and loss, she is willing to sacrifice everyone including herself and the man whom she loves, to save the life of her friend. A deal made with the Fae, threatens the future, as there is always a caveat, a disclaimer, and a play on words even friendships are threatened by deception and lies.

The relationship between Nesi and Kaan is fractured and strained. Grief leads to blame, to vengeance, and pain, and in this Nesi struggles to forgive the man whose heart is breaking with each rejection.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including the return of Nesi and Kaan, Kaan’s second in command Emir; Kaan’s cousin Yasar; Nesi’s siblings Zoran and Solene, and their father Lord Eldric Alari; Nesi’s best friend Banu, guardian Elcin, Fae Queen Morwenna, and Peri Ayse.

CROWN OF RUIN AND REDEMPTION is a story of betrayal and vengeance, power and control, secrets and lies, dysfunctional family dynamics, forgiveness and love. The premise is intricate and intimate, as our couple find themselves at odds, pulled apart for the sake of all others. The characters are broken, determined and desperate as the betrayals run dark and deep; the romance is negligible as our couple must sacrifice everything to protect the one’s they love.

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Heats and Holidays (RBMC: Helena, MT) by Jena Doyle-review

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Heats and Holidays (RBMC: Helena, MT) by Jena Doyle-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 28,2025

Her wolf calls. Mine answers with a snarl. Now she’s mine…whether we like it or not.

Morwyn

I’m the Helena Shifter Pack healer—calm, capable, always in control. Until my heat detonates.

It hits hard, vicious, and hungry enough to drag my wolf straight to the one man I swore I’d never want: Fenris Sheppard. My brother’s best friend. A walking sin in leather. The wolf I’ve avoided for years.

I try to fight it. My wolf doesn’t care. She wants him…only him…to claim me.

Fenris

I’ve wanted Morwyn since her scent first hooked into my ribs, but she was always off-limits—too good for me, too important to the pack, too dangerous to touch.

Then her heat erupts, feral and burning, and every rule I ever followed goes up in smoke. She calls. My wolf answers. And once I get my hands on her, there’s no going back.

Heat bound us. Desire claimed us. And I’ll tear down the whole damn pack before I let her go.

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REVIEW:HEATS AND HOLIDAYS is a contemporary, adult, paranormal romance novella found in Jena Doyle’s RBMC: Helena MT, set in the multi -authored RBMC series. This is wolf shifters Fenris, and pack healer Morwyn ‘Wyn’s story line. HEATS AND HOLIDAYS 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 (Fenris and Wyn) HEATS AND HOLIDAYS focuses on the approach of the celebration of Yule, wherein Fenris is determined to pull Pack healer Morwyn out of her comfort zone but life and everything is has to offer keep our heroine busy, such that she has no time for herself.Fenris knows Wyn is his mate but Morwyn continues to deny any attraction to our story line hero. Morwyn is about to go into her heat, and Fenris and his wolf , answer the call.

The world building is fast and furious, and focuses mainly on the sexual relationship and attraction between our story line couple. The relationship is one of fated mates, but Morwyn is too independent, and fears losing herself to the man with whom she will fall in love. The $ex scenes are numerous , provocative and intense.

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of Maeve and Mill, Sol and Orion; Fenris’ sister Lyra, and her boyfriend Caelum.

HEATS AND HOLIDAYS is a story of fate and magic, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is fast paced, entertaining and engaging; the romance is limited but seductive; the characters are supernatural and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Property of Vex (KOA MC: Alaska 2) by Kathleen Kelly-review

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Property of Vex (KOA MC: Alaska 2) by Kathleen Kelly-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 12, 2025

In Alaska’s brutal wilderness, monsters hunt in the dark.
One of them wants Tessa and the other refuses to let her go.
She never expected to fall for a biker, especially one with fangs.
But danger is coming… and Vex is the only thing more terrifying than what’s after her.

TESSA
Crystal Creek, Alaska is supposed to be quiet.
Normal.
Safe.
But nothing about the Kings of Anarchy MC is normal, especially Ezekiel “Vex” Black, the silent VP who comes into Betty’s Café every morning and never says more than a few words.
I used to like him.
Until the night I saw his eyes turn white.
That’s when I learned the truth:
Vex is a vampire.
Deadly. Inhuman. Impossible to outrun.
Now I keep their secrets to protect the town… and myself. But when Hannah Greer shows up to drag me to the Kings’ clubhouse, I know my time hiding is over. Something ancient is hunting me in the Alaskan wilderness, and the only person standing between me and whatever’s coming is the man I’m terrified to face.

VEX
Tessa has no idea I’ve been watching her for years.
Protecting her.
Wanting her.
She thinks the worst thing she ever saw was my eyes going white.
She’s wrong.
There’s a reason I’ve kept my distance.
If I touch her, I won’t stop.
But when Blade brings her into the clubhouse—scared, stubborn, and already marked by something old and hungry—I know one thing for certain:
She’s not facing this alone.
She can fear the vampire in me all she wants.
But she’s mine to protect.
Mine to claim.
Mine—whether she’s ready or not.

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REVIEW: PROPERTY OF VEX is the second instalment in Kathleen Kelly’s contemporary adult KINGS OF ANARCHY MC: ALASKA erotic, paranormal MC romance series. This is Kings of Anarchy MC : Alaska VP and eight hundred year old vampire, Ezekiel ‘Vex’ Black, and cafe waitress Tessa Monroe’s story line. PROPERTY OF VEX 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 (Vex and Tessa) PROPERTY OF VEX follows in the wake of an incoming threat that threatens the safety and lives of all humanity. Vex has been keeping watch since Tessa’s arrival in Alaska, drawn to the woman he would one day call mate but something is targeting our story line heroine, and the prophecy reveals a sacrifice must be made to save the people he loves.

The world building is a supernatural foray into prophecies and legacies as Tessa will discover that her place in the world has been ordained by a higher power but with the help of Vex, Tessa’s powers will come to fruition, powers that will be needed to save them all.

The relationship between Tessa and Vex begins acrimoniously as Vex keeps his distance yet stays close enough to protect. Believing himself a monster, Vex refuses to cross an invisible line but a refusal that could threaten them all. Sides will align as the MC must face an enemy more powerful than they could have ever imagined but it is Tessa and Vex’s love that be the ultimate neutralizer. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of supernatural and powerful secondary and supporting characters including the return of Blade and Hanna (Property of Blade 1), as well as several members of the Kings of Anarchy MC: Alaska including vampires, werewolves, shifters, dragons and a fallen angel with the ability to heal.

PROPERTY OF VEX is a story of power and evil, prophecy and fables, heaven and h*ll, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is intriguing, magical and dramatic: the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate and dynamic.

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Kathleen Kelly is a USA Today Best Selling Author and was born in Penrith, NSW, Australia. When she was four her family moved to Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Although born in NSW she considers herself a QUEENSLANDER!!

She married her childhood sweetheart and they live in Toowoomba. Kathleen enjoys writing contemporary, romance novels with a little bit of steam. She draws her inspiration from family, friends and the people around her. She can often be found in cafes writing and observing the locals.

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Wolf of the Storm (Tides of Fate) et al by Delta James -reviews

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WOLF OF THE STORM (Tides of Fate 1) by Delta James

WOLF OF THE STORM
(Tides of Fate 1)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 24, 2025

She should fear me. She should run. But fate marked her as mine the moment I saw her.
Stormhaven Cove is mine to protect. The cliffs, the pack, the fragile balance between rival clans, it all rests on my shoulders. Outsiders can’t know the truth. Humans can’t glimpse the storm-bound secrets that keep us alive.
Then she arrived. Eliza Warren. Sharp eyes, sharper instincts, digging into things she doesn’t understand. I should have sent her away the moment I caught her scent. I should have wiped her memories clean and let the sea claim her questions.
But the wolf inside me doesn’t obey reason. The moment I saw her, I knew… she’s mine. My mate. The one fate chose, no matter the cost.
Now the storms are growing stronger, enemies are circling, and shadows stalk the cove. To keep her safe, I’ll have to risk everything: my pack, my secrets, even my soul.

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REVIEW: WOLF OF THE STORM is the first instalment in Delta James’s contemporary adult TIDES OF FATE erotic, paranormal romance series. This is alpha wolf shifter Declan MacRae, and journalist Eliza Warren’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Declan and Eliza) WOLF OF THE STORM follows in the wake of the death of Eliza’s aunt Maureen. Called to Scotland in order to handle aunt Maureen’s estate, Eliza Warren will discover she is the sole heir to her aunt’s house and contents, an inheritance that will bring Eliza up close and personal with a world she knows nothing about. Something is different about the people in Stormhaven Cove, including the man with whom Eliza will fall in love, and our heroine is about to discover her arrival in Scotland comes with a family history of watchers who live and work alongside the supernatural element.Someone is taking aim at the different paranormal species, and Eliza’s fated relationship with alpha Declan MacRae has placed a target on our story line heroine.

The world building is detailed as the reader is pulled into a fight for power. Seven ancient bloodlines have been are threatened, and in this, the bonding between Eliza and Declan has revealed a power neither expected.

The relationship between Declan and Eliza is one of immediate attraction. Upon her arrival, Declan and his wolf know immediately that Eliza is their fated mate but a war is on the horizon, and Declan refuses to place Eliza in the direct line of fire. The $ex scenes are passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and supernatural secondary and supporting characters including Declan’s second in command Jax: panther shifter Rafe; dragon shifter Finn; bear shifter Greyson , tiger shifter Kian, and sea witch Moira.

WOLF OF THE STORM is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, magic and paranormal, secrets and lies, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is action packed, detailed and dramatic; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are desperate, determined and magical.

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PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS
(Tides of Fate 2)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 25, 2025

I’ve lived my whole life hiding what I am.

Stormhaven hides its secrets in the mist, and I’ve learned not to go looking for them.
But when people start disappearing and every whisper leads back to Rafael Vega, I can’t look away.

He’s the man who rules the docks with quiet ruthlessness; a panther shifter whose very name keeps the peace through fear. Everyone says he’s dangerous. I believe them.
What scares me more is how drawn I am to him.

I tell myself I’m just searching for the truth, but every step pulls me deeper into his shadows. Beneath the danger, I see something else, a wounded protector, hunted by enemies who want him dead.

Now the storm is rising, and I’m caught between the world I know and the man I can’t resist.
If I stay, I risk my life.
If I leave, I lose the only man who ever made me feel truly seen.

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REVIEW: PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS is the second instalment in Delta James’s contemporary adult TIDES OF FATE paranormal, romance series. This is panther shifter Rafael Vega, and sea witch / inn owner Moira Flynn’s story line. PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS 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 (Moira and Rafael) PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS follows in the wake of a series of missing and murdered people from the Stormhaven. Banished years earlier by his father and his pride, Rafael would eventually find an unwelcome home in the port city of Stormhaven, where in our hero would run a successful criminal enterprise but when a number of locals go missing, and their bodies show signs of dark magic, Rafael demands Moira Flynn take action when the dark magic takes aim at our story line heroine. As the locals go missing, the pass returns for both Moira and Rafael, a past they cannot fight without the help of magic, and our story line heroine.

The world building focuses on the search for a killer, someone who possess dark magic but Rafael never expected face the demons from his past.

The relationship between Moira and Rafael begins acrimoniously as both Rafael and Moria’s reputations precede their introduction to one another. Moira inherited her grandmother’s talents and power but hides her abilities in the face of abuse. Rumors of Rafael’s banishment comes with more questions than answers, and his criminal enterprises include many of the underworld elements. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful and magical secondary and supporting characters include the return of the previous story line supernatural characters, the brotherhood of shifters who protect Stormhaven including wolf shifter Declan, and Declan’s second in command Jax: dragon shifter Finn; bear shifter Greyson, and tiger shifter Kian. The requisite evil has many faces.

PANTHER IN THE SHADOWS is a story of power and control, betrayal and redemption, obsession and madness, friendships and relationships, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise edgy and intriguing; the romance fated; the characters are energetic and determined.

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MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN
(Shifters of Redwood Rise 4)
by Delta James
Genre: adult, contemporary, paranormal romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: release Date November 21, 2025

Lost to the wild. Found by fate.

Six months ago, I vanished into the mountains and never came back.
Everyone thought I was dead.

But I survived, in a shadow realm where time twists and monsters whisper my name. I returned scarred, half-feral, and carrying something dark that followed me home. Now it hunts through the ley lines, and I’m the only one who can stop it… even if it means going back and never returning.

Then Maren Rivers finds me. A wilderness photographer and nature documentary researcher, with fire in her eyes and a scent that wakes the man I thought I’d lost. My bear knows her, my mate, but the bond between us burns and breaks, as if the shadows want to claim us both.

She believes we’re stronger together. I believe I’m too broken to keep her safe.
But when the Hollow rises again, the only thing more dangerous than losing her… is letting her go.

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REVIEW: MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN is the fourth instalment in Delta James’ contemporary adult SHIFTERS OF REDWOOD RISE erotic, paranormal romance series focusing on the Hayes Brothers. This is marine biologist and grizzly bear shifter Jonah Hayes, and photographer Maren Rivers’ story line. MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order as there is an ongoing premise throughout.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Maren and Jonah) MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN focuses on the return of Jonah Hayes, who disappeared six months earlier but Jonah didn’t just disappear, our hero was pulled into the Shadow Realm where he will battle the shadows that are currently connected to the ley lines in Redwood Rise. Fast forward to present day, Jonah breaks through the barrier to come face to face with his fated mate, photographer Maren Rivers, the woman whose soul has been calling to him in the months since he disappeared. Jonah’s return to the real world brings with it the spirits from the Shadow Realm, and the grizzly guardians are going to war to protect the people and the land that they love.

The world building focuses on the magic of the land, the ley lines, and the supernatural elements that live and die in Redwood Rise. Not all is as it appears to be, and the Hayes brothers, their mates and our story line couple must come to a decision where it concerns the future and the land upon which they thrive.

The relationship between Maren and Jonah is one of fated mates: an insta-lust to love relationship that will be tested in the face of the darkest that is consuming our story line hero. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate and intense without the use of over the top,sexually graphic language and text.

The colorful and energetic secondary and supporting characters include the Hayes brothers and their mates, all of whom must work together to fight the Shadow that refuse to die.

MATE OF THE MOUNTAIN is a story of power and control, magic and mayhem, acceptance and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is entertaining and encouraging; the romance is limited; the characters are determined, desperate and magical.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Mountain Storm
Roaring Heat
On Tap for the Bear

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SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT
(Mercenary Masters 6)
by Delta James

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 9, 2025

This Christmas, silence isn’t holy… it’s deadly.

This Christmas was supposed to be quiet, private suite, roaring fire, and a week where Fitz could focus on only one his beautiful submissive wife. But the Swiss Alps have other plans.

When coordinated terror attacks erupt across Europe, the luxury resort where Fitz and Jordan are staying becomes the next target. Power goes out, gunfire erupts, and armed men take control of the hotel, claiming it’s a robbery, but Fitz knows better. Professionals like these don’t risk international attention for pocket jewelry. This is a message…and Jordan is the intended recipient.

Trapped on a mountain with no backup, no way out, and dozens of innocent lives at stake, Fitz and Jordan shift from holiday mode to operational readiness in a heartbeat. He’s a former special operations commander with lethal instincts. She’s a capable operative who refuses to be sidelined. Together, they’re a force no enemy expects, or survives.

As the night descends into chaos, Fitz will burn down the world to protect the woman he loves…
And Jordan will walk through fire to stand at his side.

This Christmas, silence is deadly, and survival is the only gift that matters.

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REVIEW: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT by Delta James is a contemporary, adult novella found in the author’s MERCENARY MASTERS erotic, Dom/sub romantic suspense series. This is the continuing story of Robert and Jordan James-Fitzwallace, first introduced in ALPHA DOG #2. There is a slight cross over with the author’s CLUB SOUTHSIDE and the Cerberus Security .

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Fitz and Jordan) SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT follows Jordan and Fitz as they embark on a Christmas holiday in Switzerland but terrorists are targeting prominent celebrations, and our couple will find themselves in a hostage situation in which Jordan is willing to sacrifice herself to save others. The past has returned, and our heroine must come to terms with what is happening and why.

The world building covers but a couple of days in which Jordan and Fitz struggle to save dozens of innocent people, people who know nothing about reasons behind the terrorists attacks.

The relationship between Jordan and Fitz continues to be a highly sexual, Dom/sub relationship; a partnership of love and protection. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense with some scenes of spanking.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several whom were introduced in the previous story lines including operatives Sully and Sawyer.

SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT is a fast paced story of vengeance and obsession, power and control. The character driven premise is intriguing and suspenseful; the romance is passionate; the characters are determined and dynamic.

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Reviews by Sandy

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Bonds and Blooms (Scent Valley University 1)by Polly Maple-review

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Bonds and Blooms (Scent Valley University 1) by Polly Maple-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 7, 2025

She’s wary of alphas. They’re determined to be her safe place.

Faye Nightingale doesn’t want to be pouring tea in a sleepy, small town forever. From day one at Scent Valley University, she knows she made the right choice to leave behind her comfort zone. She’s got a cozy apartment, friends who feel like sisters, and a new sense of freedom.

All that’s holding her back is her underlying apprehension of alphas.

Something she’s forced to face when she stumbles across the most eligible pack on campus, a pack who believe they’re her scent match.

Ren… The sweet bookworm who helps her learn how to trust.

Laz… Her new best friend’s lovable, golden retriever brother.

Cole… Their protective leader, whose strong arms feel like home.

Damon… The grumpy biker hiding secrets and a softer side.

After an unexpected heat spike causes Faye’s world to unravel, her body and heart start to betray her. The Silverwood Pack will do anything to prove they’re worthy of their omega, but even fated love isn’t perfect.

Can they find a way to heal a lifetime of hurt to claim the happily-ever-after they all deserve?

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REVIEW: 🌺 What a lovely book! 🌺

As a long time lover and fan of all things Omegaverse, to find this book was such a joy. For readers who love…well love, this is the book for you.

Faye Nightingale (love the name) is a small town omega starting her new life at Scent Valley University, she might be shy but she knows what she wants, and a new life is it. She just didn’t know a pack was going to be part of it. After meeting all her new friends at Stella house, Faye is settling into her new life and school, but when she starts to meet members of the Silverwood Pack, all things “normal” for poor Faye get tossed right out the window.

Ren, Laz, Cole and Damon make up the Silverwood pack, for the most part, they guys meld well with each other and when Faye is found to be their scent match they are all over the moon. Well almost all of them. Each of the guys, minus Damon, because let’s be fair, Damon is a special kind of broody, tries to convince Faye to give them time with her. When she agrees, each of the guys takes her on a special date, this is when things get dicey. Scent match is more than just a smell, it sends Faye into heat spikes that puts a jump start on the groups relationship. They all fall into the heat, all but Damon. In the “heat” of this (pun intended) Damon goes and puts his foot not only in his own mouth, but the mouth of every member of his pack, a foot that sends Faye running from them. Can the guys get their stuff together long enough to make it work with Faye? Can they explain? And most importantly..can Damon get over his issues and face the fact that Faye means more to him than his past?

What an adventure! As a first time author, I think Ms. Maple did a wonderful job. It takes skill to wrap a story in cozy, smut and good characters, but this one is done very well. Like many people, Damon frustrated me the most, but he was also my favorite. He’s grumpy and moody, and only soft for his Faye. Each of the guys brings something to the pack it needs, and that holds even more true with Faye, Ren is a sweetie, with his books and soft side, Laz is a total golden retriever that makes jokes and keeps things light, and then there is Cole with his protective leadership, who always knows what to do. Together these four guys, this pack, make the perfect grouping for Faye to feel safe and become who she is. I wish we all had something like this in the real world. Very much looking forward to the next installment of the series.

Reviewed by Sarah

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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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