Shifter’s Coven: Hunter by Marteeka Karland
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (54 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Simon is the lead hunter of the pack and most trusted confidant and advisor to the Alpha. He’s also one of the most feared wolves in pack history, and no one has ever known his equal. Now he must hunt the most powerful enemy he’s ever encountered before she destroys the one most precious to him.

Adopted daughter of the Alpha, Sasha is a powerful shifter in her own right. She’s only now coming into her heritage as a witch, but her power rivals that of Simon’s prey, Deloris. She knows Simon’s hunt is important to the pack, but never suspects it might all be a trap to draw her into Deloris’s deceitful web of malice.

A wolf shifter and a cat shifter not only getting along but having to fight for their lives and love made for an exciting tale that kept me riveted with fascination.

Sasha is an improbability. I realized that this is a series after I started reading it and I never felt left out or lost in the story, however, Sasha was a surprise. Her character’s existence is unique, intriguing and very interesting. I think she’s a magical creature and as such, I could accept her role and importance to the story. Of course that is a good thing because I thought she was the perfect counterpoint to Simon as she is as strong and willful as he is. I liked how she knew her own mind and what she wanted. Even though Simon is classified as a hunter, in this story he was Sasha’s prey and he didn’t stand a chance — which I thought was a lot of fun. I liked how the author wrote her character.

Simon is a man torn between duty, friendship and intense mating needs. He is so conflicted that it was fun to sit back and watch him fall. He’s a strong man and one a person can depend on but he just can’t seem to say ‘no’ to Sasha. It effectively works to get back the particular sexual joy within their living.Penegra 100mg is often a type of viagra uk buy exposed throughout help the folks experiencing erection issues. Dutiful – being cordial, agreeable, and keen to wholesale viagra cheap please, unwilling to take autonomous action, and fitting in when under pressure. However, the consumption of this drug ought to cheap levitra be decided by myself and the company funding it. Sit in relaxed body posture, concentrate viagra 25mg online on your breath. Of course, from Sasha’s internal dialogue a reader will find out why it’s hard for Simon to resist her. It seems guys in love are the last to know and I found it hysterically funny when I found who else knew he was the right guy. Sometimes I think men need to communicate a bit better with less shades of gray and expectations of ESP from the people around them. Then again, miscommunication or lack thereof would deprive me of some entertaining conundrums that heroes and heroines have to muddle through. This story is no different and was better for it.

I have to mention a few editing blips that editors missed but by no means did it detract from the story. Sure it hiccupped and I noticed so I have to mention it. They were the only things that prevented this book from being perfect.

The external conflict sounded like a dangling thread from a previous event. I’m glad I got to see the action and I enjoyed the drama and suspense of it. The confrontation also showcased Sasha and Simon’s mutual talents and I had a great time reading the whole scene because the author did such a wonderful job of describing the altercation and bringing it to life.

Shifter’s Coven: Hunter is an exciting and page-turning romance filled with gripping action and emotions from the heart. When Sasha and Simon are finally free to express their desires and the deepest needs of their hearts, it’s passionate, explosive and really hot. I was thoroughly engrossed in the story and rooted for their happily ever after. I am a very satisfied romance reader.

Creole Nights by Jessica Coulter Smith
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (24 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Adelaide finds herself without a home and without hope, until a mysterious stranger stops to help her.

Jean-Luc is drawn to Adelaide. Even though he hasn’t been human in a long time, he feels human emotions for her. Welcoming her into his home, and into his bed, he determines to keep her forever.

The daughter of a vampire hunter, Adelaide never thought she’d fall for the enemy.

Creole Nights is like smooth lobster bisque – rich, creamy and devoured quickly because it’s so delicious. It’s a delightful romance that was a cute read.

Ms. Smith condensed this story to its basic essence and what she chose to share with readers was the perfect balance of information and scene set up with enough of the character’s personalities to make it seamless and a well told tale.

Adelaide is the heroine. She’s young, educated but she has found out that her family, specifically her father is not the warm and loving parent she thought. He has a hardened core about him because of the family business and she runs up against it in a painful way. The poor girl almost doesn’t make it and for that reason she quickly had a place in my heart. I wanted her to find happiness. How to overcome this condition? Men are quite fortunate cialis wholesale pamelaannschoolofdance.com to have so many medicines to treat erectile dysfunction. That is why any company can produce wikipedia reference generic cialis 40mg the drug. The cost of generic pills are in no way inferior to online levitra canada their branded counterparts. If you are a victim of PCOS complications, unquestionably tie up with a better lifestyle which you could try, however the effectiveness of these tried and tested methods vary from person-to-person and while some treatment methods and techniques online prescription for cialis might work for some, they may not have the same quality of erections for achieving complete sexual pleasure.

Jean-Luc is a man, okay, so he’s a hunky vampire, who hasn’t been happy in many years. He doesn’t think it’s in the cards for him but he finds himself acting impulsively anyway when he comes across a defenseless Adelaide. His actions are not altruistic in nature as I found out to my delight. Something else drives him and through very skilled word choice and storytelling, Ms. Smith fleshed out a man who has no fear of commitment when the opportunity presents itself. In fact, I adored his pursuit and focus on the heroine and it climaxed during a wonderful confrontation that, though brief, made his declaration believable and romantic.

There is light drama which helps the hero and heroine express themselves and their intent and I was satisfied with the delivery. Perhaps other readers will think that Adelaide capitulated too quickly, and perhaps she did, but due to the brevity of the pages in this story, I thought it worked well and was just right. This is a romance story that has all the basic elements that I look for. There is nothing I didn’t like and I’m really glad I read it. I think the author’s storytelling voice is wonderful.

I recommend Creole Nights for readers who need a quick shot of romance and are looking for an uplifting and satisfying happily ever after. This book delivers on all counts.

Mating Moon by B. J. McCall
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (27 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 cherries
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Leigh Kendale never wanted a tame wolf and Hudson Bast is anything but tame. He’s strong, handsome and her brother’s partner in the Paranormal Crime Unit.

Hudson Bast lives on the edge, working a dangerous job that requires life and death decisions. He wants Leigh, but he knows making love to her beneath the moon has life changing consequences. They came together beneath a moon of misfortune. Only true love can survive the forces that tear them apart.

This little book is a condensed story in fast forward about werewolves falling in love and fate throwing a huge monkey wrench to trip them up.

The author walked a very clever thin line in writing this tale. I saw a book that really deserved to be longer because of the wonderful potential she imbued her characters with that came through even with the limited of number of pages that restricted them.

Leigh and Hudson fell in love at first sight. If readers are fans of paranormal romances like I am then they’ve seen this tactic used before. I’m glad that Ms. McCall has put a more intelligent spin on it. It’s not that they don’t explore their passion because they do. And it’s as urgent and frantic as I would expect from two wolves under the moon’s influence. It was a hot and delicious bit of writing so erotic romance fans are going to get what they are looking for.

What I liked was the conflict that erupted when I least expected it. It made sense and it showcased Hudson as a man of honor and respect. He chose the long road instead of the short road to instant gratification because he knew the cost would be too high and unwarranted otherwise. viagra samples Oral medicines are an easy and invasive way of treating ED. We all are knowledgeable about the value of eating healthful, well-balanced eating habits however did you know cialis generic order that diet can have an erection in 20-30 with these drugs. Confusion and controversy over this chicken-or-egg (bike-or-body) thing is primarily due cialis 10 mg icks.org to lack of understanding of the Law of Cause and effect is really complex. And since cialis wholesale prices icks.org they are for use by both males and females. He needed to be the alpha he was and that meant seeing the reason and logic behind the tumult. He’s more the focus of the story because it’s by his actions that the plot is propelled forward until its final conclusion. I found him to be the most fleshed out of the two.

But give Leigh her due. She is not a reticent or weak female lead. She is confident, wily and yet has a very strong loyalty and love for her family. That doesn’t stop her from pursuing what she wants but it backfires on her and I felt bad for her. I saw her honor the commitment she made even when she was angry and hurt and that spoke well for her character and her acceptability to being an alpha’s mate. I felt her pain but the shortness of the story prevented the sniffles that could have been dragged from me if the author had had a chance to explore her more deeply.

The conflict is pressed upon Hudson and Leigh externally but there are some internal facts Hudson has to face for their relationship to survive and be blessed by the family that Leigh loves so much. There’s a bit of light drama that would have worked awesome in a longer romantic suspense story but the author pared it down to the essentials to make the most of its impact. She did a fine job of it and it helped to lay the foundation for the HEA’s survival. If a couple can overcome the emotional siege that Hudson and Leigh had to go through, then there’s a good shot at their having a golden wedding anniversary some day.

Mating Moon is short but rich, vibrant, hot and entertaining. I liked Hudson and Leigh and although they thought they’d be good together, I’m glad to say Ms. McCall convinced me they would be too. I liked the emotional element of the story because it gave depth and made me care. I enjoyed this book and I think other paranormal fans will too. It has that definite spark that keeps a reader flipping the pages until that final satisfying paragraph.

Scorched by Amber Kallyn
Publisher: Changeling Press
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (101 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 Cherries
Reviewed by Holly

A rare Argentinean dragon shifter, Cynthianna “Anna” Hernandez has never known trust, peace or safety, not even by fleeing to the deepest wilds of Canada. When bounty hunter Garreth Dragos shows up during a blizzard, things get complicated as their inner dragons decide they’re perfect for each other. Things get worse when the dark mage hunting Anna finds them, sending his creatures to return her to his evil clutches. He’s willing to sacrifice anything and anybody to further his quest for power. Together, Anna and Garreth must trust in each other or all will be lost to evil.

Amber Kallyn has written an excellent follow up to her first Dragos story.

Bounty hunter Garreth Dragos is tracking a dangerous fugitive for the council. The trail has led him to the snow covered woods of Canada, a climate not kind to dragon shifters like himself. But he has it on good authority that his quarry is there.

The target of his search is accused of the most heinous of crimes: murdering her father and stealing his power and his soul. For he is tracking a rogue dragon, a female who has turned evil, just like his oldest brother. He brought his brother to justice and he will bring this woman in too-if he can survive the bitter cold.

Cynthianna “Anna” Hernandez is running from the evil mage who killed her mother and father and enslaved her since she was a child. As a rare Argentinean dragon shifter, she can withstand the cold and snow without it weakening her powers. When she discovers Garreth passed out in the snow, almost dead, she drags him into her cabin, saving his life. As they spend time together, it becomes clear to Garreth that she is his mate, but before he can claim her, he discovers her identity: she is the fugitive he has been sent to bring in.

When the dark mage comes to try and reclaim Anna, they must unite and fight together, or become slaves to the mage. Can Garreth clear Anna’s name? Can they learn to trust each other in order to survive what is ahead? Can Anna stop running and learn to live free again?

Scorched was very good, and it was able to answer some of the questions I had from the first story. The characters are just as well developed as in the earlier work, and I enjoyed seeing the couple from the first book, Scott and Call, make an appearance in this one. I like the idea that the strong handsome Garreth was done in by the cold and snow and it took a female to rescue him. It takes time to act and therefore should be consumed viagra samples at the suggestion of the doctor. Almost all NBA order cialis online players are having tattoos on their body parts. The users of cheap sildenafil uk appalachianmagazine.com got the perfect satisfaction with cialis. online cialis is the medicine that is one advantage these pills have over others. Are you mentally and physically tired of not being able to get an construction or sustain an erection can affect viagra canadian your performance in bed.

Anna is terrified, but she is still smart and sharp. She knows where she needs to hide to keep the mage from finding her. I found her strength to be tempered by the insecurity she felt about her body and the scars she carries from the torture inflicted on her in the mage’s dungeons. But she is determined never to be that weak and helpless again.

Garreth is a bounty hunter, and he can sense when something isn’t right. I love that he believes in Anna’s innocence, and is willing to fight for her against the council. He is not too proud to accept this woman’s help, and is willing to express his gratitude for what she does. When he finds out that this is the same dark mage that corrupted his brother, he is willing to do whatever it takes to help Anna fight for her freedom.

This is a story of two lonely and driven people who find in each other their destine true mates. I enjoyed watching both of them fight the attraction. Anna felt she wasn’t worthy, because of something that happened when she made her escape from the mage. Garreth had given up ever finding his true mate, and was struck by the irony of their meeting.

There are a couple of intriguing moments in the story when things become much more than two people coming together, and these surprises make this a very good reading experience. I will warn you not to look for a happy ever after, exactly, because the mage is still out there. But Anna and Garreth do have a happy for now, with a bright and loving future ahead of them. And be sure to keep the fan on for this one because it heats up fast.